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EP209

2022-06-24T09:13:14Z

Anythingspossibleforapossible: Well, then, that's a personal opinion about Randy Savage. You're just flowering it in a different context.

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epcode=EP209 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Machoke, Machoke Man! |
title_ja=タンバジム！まっこうしょうぶかくとうたいけつ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Tanba Gym! Wrestling Match!! |
broadcast_jp=August 2, 2001 |
broadcast_us=September 7, 2002 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Johto League Champions |
en_op=[[Born to Be a Winner]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] (Whiteberry) |
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art=たけだゆうさく |
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'''Machoke, Machoke Man!''' (Japanese: '''タンバジム！まっこうしょうぶかくとうたいけつ！！''' ''{{tt|Tanba|Cianwood}} Gym! Wrestling Match!!'') is the 209th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 2, 2001 and in the United States on September 7, 2002.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and his friends are in Cianwood City with Janina, an apprentice at the Olivine Gym. Janina picks up medicine for Olivine Gym Leader Jasmine's ailing Ampharos and returns to Olivine while Ash plans to challenge the Cianwood Gym. Before he does, though, he goes to investigate a man and a Machoke who are sparring on the beach. The man happily orders everyone to the Cianwood Gym—he's none other than Chuck, the Cianwood Gym Leader!

Ash's challenge is accepted and a 2-on-2 Gym battle begins. Chuck starts with a Poliwrath; Pikachu should have the advantage as an Electric-type, but it's defeated by Poliwrath's physical strength and Double-Slap attack. Ash counters with Bayleef, using its type advantage to beat Poliwrath, so Chuck sends in his Machoke. In the meantime, Team Rocket sneaks into the Gym and gobbles up an unattended meal. They're spotted by Chuck's wife, who mistakes them for students and assigns them to chores.

Back at the battle, Bayleef doesn't appear to be making headway. It uses Vine Whip to grab Machoke's arms, starting a tug-of-war, and Ash wants Bayleef to tough it out for a face-to-face battle with Machoke. Machoke reels Bayleef in, but Bayleef turns it around and knocks out Machoke, winning Ash the Storm Badge! Since Jasmine still isn't ready to battle yet, Ash takes up Chuck's suggestion of a detour through the Whirl Islands. Chuck's wife gives them a free ferry pass and our heroes are on their way!

==Plot==
After {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Cianwood City]], they make a stop at the local pharmacy where [[Janina]] picks up the [[Secret Medicine|medicine]] to help [[Amphy|Sparkle]] back in [[Olivine City]]. The pharmacist informs her that an express ferry to Olivine City will get her back before nightfall. Later, Ash and friends watch from a pier as Janina leaves aboard the express ferry.

Sudden noises catch the group's attention, and it turns out to be a man training alongside his {{p|Machoke}} in some intense sparring exercises. The group rushes to the man’s aid after he hits the sand from a {{m|Submission}} attack. Though the man appears fine and goes on to hug his Machoke in a tearful embrace for its great effort. The man spots Ash and deduces that he is a {{pkmn|Trainer}} wanting a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, to which Ash agrees. With a twinkle in his eye, the man has Ash, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and the others to march double time over to the [[Cianwood Gym]]. Machoke is the first to arrive at the Gym, followed by Ash and his friends, and lastly the man who instantly falls onto his knees in exhaustion. Ash wonders how much further it is to the Gym, and the man points to the building in front of them. Then all of his students and {{type|Fighting}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} come running out of the entrance to meet their master. Ash realizes that the man is actually the Cianwood [[Gym Leader]], [[Chuck]]. Soon, everyone sits around a dining table for some nutrient rich food. [[Chuck's wife]], who is busy bring out more dishes, approaches Ash and asks him if he is here to battle for a {{Badge|Storm}}. When Ash says yes, she says that he should have no problem beating her flabby husband, though Chuck retorts the insults.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} walk along a road exhausted from their trip on the boat anchor and with no food to eat. {{MTR}} then senses the aroma of food, and soon he and his teammates follow after it.

Back at the dinner table, {{an|Misty}} says that the food was delicious while {{an|Brock}} reveals that the meal was actually [[Pokémon food|Pokémon Power Food]], used to strengthen {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and Pokémon alike. He then comments on the students' dedication to [[Pokémon training|training]]. Chuck breaks the silence, ready to have the Gym match for the Storm Badge. Everyone makes their way to the Gym floor, where the referee announces the conditions of the Gym match. Chuck declares that he is using his Machoke and {{p|Poliwrath}} before calling on Poliwrath first. Ash selects Pikachu for his [[type]] advantage, and orders a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack, which Poliwrath dodges. After two miss, the third Thunderbolt hits Poliwrath. Ash orders Pikachu into a {{m|Quick Attack}} while Chuck tells Poliwrath to focus its energy. The Quick Attack has no effect on Poliwrath and Pikachu ricochets onto the ground. Chuck then orders a {{m|Double Slap}} attack which knocks Pikachu out of the battle. Chuck starts to cry and acknowledge that even tough guys do the same. Ash thanks Pikachu for doing a good job and tells him to get a little rest.

Team Rocket reaches the Cianwood Gym and upon seeing an open door, they invite themselves inside and begin eating the leftovers of Chuck's meal. As they shovel the food into their mouths, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} bursts from his {{i|Poké Ball}} and lifts the pot up to his mouth and starts gulping down food, not sharing it with the other Team Rocket members.

Ash prepares to make his second choice and decides that {{AP|Bayleef}} will perform well against Chuck’s Poliwrath. Chuck orders Poliwrath to use {{m|Water Gun}} attack, which Bayleef dodges. Bayleef retaliates with {{m|Razor Leaf}} attack, which connects. Then Ash has Bayleef tangle Poliwrath up with a {{m|Vine Whip}} before slamming her opponent to the ground. Chuck orders Poliwrath to focus its energy, but it appears unstable on its feet. Bayleef delivers a solid {{m|Body Slam}}, and as the dust settles Poliwrath is unable to battle. From the sidelines Misty and Brock are impressed with Ash's battle strategy, adding that Pikachu helped wear Poliwrath down. Chuck goes teary-eyed again and compliments Poliwrath for a well fought battle. Chuck turns his attention to Machoke and says that the time has come to battle. He orders his Machoke to attack him with a {{m|Karate Chop}} to psyche both himself and Machoke for the round ahead. Ash follows suit and Bayleef use Body Slam onto him, and the resistance exercise helps build their focus.

In the dining room, Team Rocket are sprawled onto the floor with their stomach fully satisfied. Chuck's wife enters the room and asks if she can help them, and this leads Team Rocket to perform their {{motto}}. However, she interrupts and thinking they are new students, she orders the trio to perform several of the domestic chores. The trio are resistant, but they accept the tasks after being promised an afternoon snack of steamed dumplings.

Ash’s Gym match against Chuck resumes. Machoke attempts to attack Bayleef with many Karate Chops, with Bayleef avoiding them as best as she can until she is struck onto the ground. Chuck then crosses his arms and orders Machoke to do a {{m|Cross Chop}} attack. Ash orders Bayleef to use her Vine Whip attack and she wraps the vines around Machoke's arms, preventing the Cross Chop attack. A tug-of-war ensues where Machoke pulls Bayleef's vines like a rope, but Bayleef resists. Ash and Chuck order their Pokémon to focus their energy to gain the upper hand. Brock then suggests the idea of Bayleef putting slack in her vines for Machoke to lose its footing, and Misty reminds him that strategy is needed to win this matchup. Ash dismisses their advice and it set on making the round a face-to-face confrontation. Machoke soon reels Bayleef in and rolls into a Submission attack. Bayleef is then thrown into the air. Ash uses the added height to his advantage and orders Bayleef to use Vine Whip. Bayleef tangles Machoke in her vines and tosses her opponent directly into the battlefield. A follow-up Body Slam leaves Machoke bruised, but it manages to get up. Ash orders a Razor Leaf and this time Machoke hits the ground and doesn't get up. The referee declares Bayleef and Ash as the winners of the round and Gym match as a whole. Ash is proud of Bayleef, and in response she gives him a show of her Body Slam. Chuck compliments Ash and Bayleef’s strategy before presenting his opponent with the Storm Badge. Ash, Pikachu, and Bayleef celebrate their victory with a dance.

At night, Ash contacts Janina on the videophone. Janina informs him that while Sparkle is feeling much better thanks to the medicine, [[Jasmine]] still needs some time before she resumes her Gym Leader duties. Ash fully understands the situation and thanks Janina before hanging up. Chuck and his wife overhear the news, and they suggest the group travel to the [[Whirl Islands]]. The group decides to travel to the Whirl Islands after learning that the archipelago has mysterious Pokémon. Chuck's wife then gifts Ash a card that will pay for the group’s ferry passage. Meanwhile, Team Rocket happily sit outside while eating popsicles after a hard day's work.

The next day, Ash and his friends board the ship bound for the Whirl Islands. Chuck, his wife and Machoke wave goodbye to the group as the ship sails away from Cianwood City. During the voyage the group's attention turns to what the Whirl Islands may be like. Misty is looking forward to meeting many cute {{type|Water}} Pokémon. Brock hopes there are many cute girls waiting for him, while Ash and Pikachu are looking forward to meeting the mysterious Pokémon in the Whirl Islands.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash Storm Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Storm Badge]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at [[Cianwood City]].
* Ash and his friends pick up the [[Secret Medicine|medicine]] for [[Jasmine]]'s [[Amphy|Ampharos]] as agreed and send it back to [[Olivine City]].
* Ash and his friends meet the local [[Gym Leader]], [[Chuck]].
* Ash defeats Chuck in a [[Gym]] battle and earns the {{badge|Storm}}.
* Ash and his friends head for the [[Whirl Islands]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Chuck]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP209.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Janina]]
* [[Chuck]]
* [[Chuck's wife]]
* Chuck's students
* [[Gym]] assistant

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP209.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Ampharos}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Machoke}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}})
* {{p|Machoke}} ([[Chuck]]'s)
* {{p|Poliwrath}} ([[Chuck]]'s)
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Hitmontop}}

==Trivia==
* This episode's English [[dub]] title may be a reference to the chorus of the {{wp|Village People}} song {{wp|Macho Man (song)|Macho Man}}.
* This episode was the last time [[Pokémon Johto]] was used as the music for the dub's final commercial break's eyecatch. Starting with [[EP210|the next episode]], a snippet of the current opening theme is used for the final commercial break's eyecatch, a practice that would continue until [[AG145|the 4Kids dub ended]].
* This is the season finale of [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]].
* This was the last episode of the [[original series]] that was dubbed in [[Pokémon in the Czech Republic|Czech]]; the next one would be [[DP001|the first episode]] of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.
* Team Rocket does not blast off in this episode.

===Errors===
* After {{AP|Pikachu}} was knocked out, Ash and {{an|Brock}} both said that {{AP|Bayleef}} was Ash's only Pokémon left that had a type advantage over {{p|Poliwrath}}. However, Ash still had {{AP|Bulbasaur}} with him at this point in the series. In addition, {{AP|Noctowl}}'s {{t|Psychic}}- and {{type|Flying}} attacks both would have been advantageous over both Poliwrath and {{p|Machoke}}.
* In the  Portuguese dub, Brock states that Poliwrath is a {{2t|Water|Fire}} type. This is incorrect, as Poliwrath is a {{2t|Water|Fighting}} type.
* Brock states that {{m|Submission}} is Machoke's most powerful attack. However, Machoke's {{m|Cross Chop}} has the Base Power 100, while Submission's Base Power is only 80.
* When the students come out and say "Welcome back, Master!" and "Yes!" to Chuck, the Pokémon alongside them appear to be speaking along with them, even though they are not supposed to speak the human language.

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, Chuck's wife calls him flabby, while in the original Japanese version, she just tells Ash to defeat her husband.
* While talking about the food they were eating, Brock called it Pokémon Power Food and the health benefits of it in the English dub, while in the original Japanese version, he only explains the health benefits of it.
* The scroll behind Chuck on the Gym battle field has its text erased in the English dub the first time its shown. Later in the episode, the text is still there.
* In the English dub, the snacks were called steamed dumplings, while in the original Japanese version, they are called steamed buns.
* When the battle between Machoke and Bayleef begins, Chuck orders Machoke to attack with {{m|Karate Chop}} and Ash tells Bayleef to dodge in the original Japanese version. In the English dub, they both tell their Pokémon to focus.

==In other languages==
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|bg={{tt|Мачоук, Мачоук!|Machoke, Machoke!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|湛藍道館，正面決鬥，格鬥大對決|Zhànlán (Cianwood) Gym, Face-to-Face Fighting Showdown}}
|cs={{tt|Souboj s Machokem|Duel with Machoke}}
|nl=Machoke, Machoke Man!
|de={{tt|Der Maschok Trainer|The Machoke Trainer}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Un Champion fort, fort, fort|A strong, strong, strong Champion}}
|he=הכל עניין של ריכוז{{tt|hakol inyan shel ricuz|It's all about concentration}}
|it={{tt|Una prova di forza|A strength test}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Grande Batalha!|The Great Battle!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|O Homem Machoke!|The Machoke Man!}}
|es_la=¡Machoke Machoke man!
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|pl={{tt|Wygrać z Machokiem|To win against the Machoke}}
|hi=Machoke और माचो ट्रेनर {{tt|''Machoke aur Macho Trainer''|Machoke and Macho Trainer}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
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Talk:JN051

2022-06-23T19:30:55Z

Anythingspossibleforapossible:

Dozer sounds like Randy Savage. He doesn't just sound a little like him, he talks in all the same mannerisms. He sounds exactly like Randy Savage. That was clearly what they were going for. I don't know why this was removed (there was no response given when my edit was undone), but no matter. [[User:Anythingspossibleforapossible|Anythingspossibleforapossible]] ([[User talk:Anythingspossibleforapossible|talk]]) 17:40, 23 June 2022 (UTC)
:Probably a copyright thing. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 17:47, 23 June 2022 (UTC)
::What does copyright hafta do with it?--[[User:MissDelibirda|MissDelibirda]] ([[User talk:MissDelibirda|talk]]) 17:49, 23 June 2022 (UTC)
:::We typically avoid mentioning copyright characters as possible origins of Pokémon or characters without official confirmation because of situations like Uri Geller and Kadabra. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 17:55, 23 June 2022 (UTC)
::::So, should the Randy Savage comparison be removed from [[EP209]]? [[User:Anythingspossibleforapossible|Anythingspossibleforapossible]] ([[User talk:Anythingspossibleforapossible|talk]]) 19:30, 23 June 2022 (UTC)

Talk:JN051

2022-06-23T17:40:27Z

Anythingspossibleforapossible: Created page with "Dozer sounds like Randy Savage. He doesn't just sound a little like him, he talks in all the same mannerisms. He sounds exactly like Randy Savage. That was clearly what they w..."

JN051

2022-06-22T17:45:19Z

Anythingspossibleforapossible: I mean, he talks EXACTLY like Randy Savage.

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title_en=Trials of a Budding Master! |
title_ja=カモネギ大いなる試練！ |
title_ja_trans=Kamonegi's Great Trials! |
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ja_ed=[[Strange and Wonderful Creatures|ふしぎなふしぎな生きもの]]{{tt|*|Initial airing}} [[Pokémon Shiritori|ポケモンしりとり（ミュウ→ザマゼンタVer.）]] |
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* {{BMGf|283791|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|284291|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|287102|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Trials of a Budding Master!''' (Japanese: '''カモネギ大いなる試練！''' ''{{tt|Kamonegi|Farfetch'd}}'s Great Trials!'') is the 51st episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,136th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 15, 2021, in Canada on June 26, 2021, in South Africa on August 17, 2021, in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2021, and in the United States on September 10, 2021.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


''Goh continues to grow his Pokémon family by catching a Geodude, while Ash wants to help his Farfetch’d become a Leek Master! Ash also wants to raise his World Coronation Series ranking, so he’s determined to battle as much as possible. When Dozer and Gurdurr challenge Ash and Farfetch’d, Farfetch’d wins using sheer strength. Meanwhile, a mysterious Trainer named Rinto has been watching, and he thinks Farfetch’d is undisciplined. So, Rinto and Gallade challenge Ash and Farfetch’d on the spot! Gallade’s power and finesse prove overwhelming, and Farfetch’d loses. But Ash vows to train hard with Farfetch’d until they meet Rinto again—and until Farfetch’d becomes a Leek Master!''

==Plot==
{{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|training}} session with his Pokémon at [[Cerise Laboratory|Cerise Park]] is interrupted when [[Goh]] rushes in, telling Ash that there is a [[mass outbreak]] of {{p|Geodude}} at the [[Rock Tunnel]]. He hopes to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} himself one so that he can [[evolution|evolve]] it into a {{p|Graveler}} and then a {{p|Golem}}. Ash decides to take {{AP|Farfetch'd}} along so it can train there.

However, when Ash and Goh arrive at the Rock Tunnel, no Geodude are on sight. Luckily for Goh, when Farfetch'd smashes up a rock with its leek, a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Geodude}} pops out, and Goh swiftly catches it. Ash and Goh thank Farfetch'd for its help, but it ignores their gratitude and resumes training by smashing up more rocks. Ash tells Goh that Farfetch'd's goal is to become a Leek Master; a Farfetch'd who's mastered every leek move out there. Ash expresses his support for Farfetch'd's goal, but it simply smacks him aside with its leek.

Just then, Ash's [[Rotom Phone]] alerts him that another [[World Coronation Series]] participant is nearby. The participant, a burly man with a {{p|Gurdurr}}, approaches Farfetch'd and admires its physical build. Annoyed by being touched like this, Farfetch'd tries to attack him, but its leek is blocked by Gurdurr's girder. Eager to battle Farfetch'd, the man introduces himself as [[Dozer]]. A {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}} soon arrives to officiate the {{pkmn|battle}}. Unsurprisingly, Ash and Dozer choose to use Farfetch'd and Gurdurr, respectively, in the one-on-one match. At Drone Rotom's signal, the battle begins. Farfetch'd starts with {{m|Night Slash}}, which is easily countered and overpowered by Gurdurr's {{m|High Horsepower}}, sending Farfetch'd flying. Farfetch'd recovers quickly and strikes Gurdurr with another Night Slash before it can fire off a {{m|Focus Blast}}. Gurdurr gets back up and uses Focus Blast again, but Farfetch'd uses {{m|Fury Cutter}} to slice through it before proceeding to attack Gurdurr itself. However, each blow gets blocked by Gurdurr's girder, until it dodges a Night Slash and strikes Farfetch'd with {{m|Brutal Swing}}, sending it flying into a wall and covering it in a pile of rocks. Unnoticed by Ash, Goh, or Dozer, a {{pkmn|Trainer}} with a {{p|Gallade}} appears on a cliff above them, observing the battle.

After a few tense moments, Farfetch'd reemerges from the rock pile, with plenty of energy left. Ash has it use {{m|Focus Energy}}, getting it pumped up. Angered by Gurdurr's taunts, Farfetch'd charges ahead without a command from Ash. Gurdurr fires another Focus Blast, but Farfetch'd avoids it before landing a hit on Gurdurr with Night Slash. Both sides are determined to keep their winning streaks going, and have their respective Pokémon power themselves up, Gurdurr with {{m|Bulk Up}} and Farfetch'd with another Focus Energy. Both Pokémon then begin a fierce exchange of Brutal Swings, each attempting to overpower the other. Finally, the girder and the leek clash for one last time, and the two Pokémon challenge each other to a test of strength. Eventually, to Dozer's shock, Farfetch'd's leek manages to break through the steel girder and strike Gurdurr, taking it out of the fight. Drone Rotom makes the official judgment, declaring Ash the winner and increasing his ranking from 415 to 381. Dozer, being a good sport, takes his loss with dignity and admits he and Gurdurr still need more training. As Gurdurr is feeling dismayed about its girder being broken, Dozer takes the broken pieces and promises to make his partner a new girder. He even lets Gurdurr use his pickaxe in the meantime, much to the {{pkmn|category|Muscular Pokémon}}'s delight.

Farfetch'd, despite the battle it just had, is still itching for more, and walks away to continue training further away. As Ash and Goh follow it, the Trainer and his Gallade from before appear. The Trainer explains that he saw the battle they just had and comments that Farfetch'd's battling was rough and unrefined, and it wasn't paying attention to its surroundings, only winning through brute force. The Trainer introduces himself as [[Rinto]] and asks Farfetch'd if it wants to battle his Gallade, which the Wild Duck Pokémon accepts. The battle begins with Farfetch'd using Night Slash, but Gallade effortlessly dodges every single swing. Farfetch'd next tries using Brutal Swing, but before the attack can even make contact, Gallade uses {{m|False Swipe}}, weakening Farfetch'd enough for it to no longer be able to battle. Rinto says that Farfetch'd is still inadequate, and expresses his hopes of battling it again [[JN060|once it has refined itself]].

Later, at Cerise Park, Goh is confused to see Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} holding leeks. Ash explains that he's hoping to get to understand Farfetch'd better by using leeks as part of the training too.

==Major events==

[[File:JN051 Ash VS Dozer.png|thumb|220px|Ash facing Dozer]]
* {{Ash}}'s [[World Coronation Series]] rank is revealed to have risen to 415.
* [[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Geodude}}.
* [[Ash's Farfetch'd]] is revealed to know {{m|Fury Cutter}} and {{m|Focus Energy}}.
* Ash battles [[Dozer]] in a World Coronation Series {{pkmn|battle|match}} and wins, bringing his rank to 381.
* Ash and Goh meet a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Rinto]].
* Ash battles Rinto and loses.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Rinto]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN051.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Dozer]]
* [[Rinto]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN051.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Gurdurr}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Taillow|Goh's}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Misdreavus|Goh's}})
* {{p|Sobble}} ({{OP|Goh|Sobble}})
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Geodude|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]]; ×2)
* {{p|Gurdurr}} ([[Dozer]]'s)
* {{p|Gallade}} ([[Rinto]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Sableye}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Shiftry}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Lunatone}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Pupitar}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Larvitar}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Spinda}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Geodude}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Graveler}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Golem}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Gallade}}
* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in Australia the day before the episode aired in Canada.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} species in the main series after long absences:
** {{p|Pupitar}}, who last appeared in ''[[AG188|Pinch Healing!]]'', 674 episodes ago.
** {{p|Lunatone}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]'', 621 episodes ago.
** {{p|Gallade}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY085|Mending a Broken Spirit!]]'', 252 episodes ago.
* [[Goh]], {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and [[Chloe]] all narrate the preview for the [[JN052|next episode]].
* Dozer talks like the late wrestler Randy Savage.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting [[Rock Tunnel]]'s name is edited out.

==In other languages==
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|da={{tt|En kommende mesters prøvelser!|The trials of a future master!}}
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|fi={{tt|Mestariksi haluavan koettelemukset!|The ordeals of wanting to be a master!}}
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== Should this be added? ==

In the Original Series article it says its the longest series yet. As for this one should we say that this is the longest season of the dub yet.--[[User:Pokéboy93|Pokéboy93]] 04:26, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
:Go ahead. --[[Gallade|'''エ''']][[User:Galladeon|'''ルレ''']][[User talk:Galladeon|'''イ''''''ド''']] 04:37, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
::Um why? It's the same thing practically. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 04:56, 11 July 2009 (UTC)

== Mistake? ==

It lists 81 episodes being in season 1. Wikipedia lists it as 82 (Japanese) and 80 (English) episodes. I have season 1 and there is 80 English dubbed ep's and 2 subtitled episodes. Are one of these counted? The two episodes are "035 - The Legend of Dratini" and "038 - Dennou Senshi Porigon". Just watched them (their in the original series) and was wondering if there is a mistake or if only one of the episodes are counted.--[[User:JamesTFord1987|JamesTFord1987]] 07:23, 7 May 2010 (UTC)
:The First season goes from [[EP001]] to [[EP081]], hence 81 episodes. The two Japanese only episodes are counted, however [[Holiday Hi-Jynx]] and [[Snow Way Out!]] are not. Wikipedia must be counting all except #38 as it was banned (or someone did 83 - 1 + 82), and subtracting two unaired episodes. A list of the episodes is found [[List of original series episodes|here]]. In short I think Wikipedia is the one that made the mistake. Never trust Wikipedia for anything Pokémon related. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 08:17, 7 May 2010 (UTC)

==DVD releases==

Hi, I'm new to Bulbapedia, but just a question: Should we make seperate articles for the three-episode VHS/DVD releases, or maybe just one page that features info on every tape/DVD? Of there is already, I'm sorry. I feel stupid... - JacobTheDoduo

== Region 4 - unseen episodes missing after all ==

First of all MagnaPacific has closed down and may never open again. Secondly, the page claims that the 2010 re-release contains the four banned eps, but the ''Pokémon: Kanto and Orange Islands Collection'' which I assume contains this because it also claims the same thing does ''not'' actually contain those eps which is a little disappointing. Not only that, but the front and back packaging has been left out (or possibly even torn of), not to mention that my fourth disc has big digs in it... but that's my problem. Anyway, I thought I'd update you on the reality of the situation and would be interested for those you also got one and what was and wasn't included in their collection. (If this sounds like a chat it isn't meant to be since I'm trying to address a situation.) -- [[User:Anythingspossibleforapossible|Anythingspossibleforapossible]] ([[User talk:Anythingspossibleforapossible|talk]]) 12:39, 18 February 2013 (UTC)

I forgot to mention that the "Who's that Pokémon" and the PokéRap have all been removed. -- [[User:Anythingspossibleforapossible|Anythingspossibleforapossible]] ([[User talk:Anythingspossibleforapossible|talk]]) 12:44, 18 February 2013 (UTC)

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name=Gary Oak |
jname=オーキド・シゲル |
tmname=Shigeru Okido |
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image=Gary Oak.png |
size=245px |
caption=Gary Oak |
age=yes |
years=10 (as of [[EP001|debut]]) |
colors=yes|
eyes=Black|
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gender=Male |
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region=[[Kanto]] |
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'''Gary Oak''' (Japanese: '''オーキド・シゲル''' ''Shigeru Okido'') was the primary [[rival]] of [[Ash Ketchum]], prior to their final battle in the Johto League, and grandson of {{an|Professor Oak}}. His Japanese name is derived from [[Shigeru Miyamoto]].

==In the anime==
Gary has been a neighbor of [[Ash Ketchum]] since they were both young. At one time they seemed to be friends and went to see movies together as seen in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' Before either of their journeys began, both Gary and Ash found an old [[Poké Ball]] while fishing. The two boys began fighting over who would get to keep the Poké Ball but ended up breaking it in half. Since then, they decided to keep the two separate pieces for themselves. It was revealed in ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'' that they still carried the pieces with them.

===In the original series===
[[File:Gary Oak OS.png|left|thumb|200px|Gary as seen in the original series.]]
The day he started out on his Pokémon journey, he came off as an arrogant trainer, much like his {{pkmn|game}} counterpart, {{ga|Blue}}. His chosen [[starter Pokémon]] was {{TP|Gary|Squirtle|Blastoise}}, which was actually the same Pokémon that Ash originally wanted to start with. He even had a group of [[Gary's cheerleaders|cheerleaders]] who cheered him on in all his battles and would go so far as crying whenever he lost. He didn't walk on his journeys like most trainers did; instead he had his own sporty red convertible with a chauffeur. Gary loved when he got a chance to make fun of Ash by bragging about how far behind Ash was compared to him. He also gave Ash the pet-name of "Ashy-boy" (Japanese: {{tt|"Satoshi''-kun''"|Satoshi is Ash's Japanese name and ''-kun'' is a Japanese honorific, kun can be considered insulting when not used among friends}}), which occasionally seems to annoy him. His style of training at this point was to capture many Pokémon and to use the strongest, as a stark contrast to Ash who focused on developing a bond with his Pokémon.

[[File:SS015.png|thumb|right|Gary in his lab coat]]
Soon he would eat his words when he would challenge the [[Viridian City]] [[Gym Leader]], {{an|Giovanni}} to a Pokémon battle for his final, but not necessary, badge in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''. At first he seemed to be winning against Giovanni, knocking out most of his Pokémon. But then Giovanni sent out {{an|Mewtwo}} against the trainer and even let Gary use both his {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}} and {{p|Nidoking}} against it. Mewtwo made quick work of the two Pokémon and Gary experienced his first (known) loss. However this still didn't change his arrogance. It would take a loss at the [[Pokémon League]] way later on to finally realize that he needed to change himself.

Gary eventually returned in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]''. Much unlike his former self, he congratulated Ash on his victory in the [[Orange Crew|Orange League]]. Soon Ash challenged him to a battle with his {{AP|Pikachu}} as his choice. Gary in turn used his {{TP|Gary|Eevee|Umbreon}}. Gary managed to defeat Ash and then left on his journey through [[Johto]].

In his few appearances during the Johto season, he seemed to have become the complete opposite of who he was. He became polite, intelligent, and respectful to others, including Ash. In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'' he battled Ash at the [[Silver Conference]]. Ash ended up winning the battle when his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated Gary's Blastoise.

In ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', Gary decided that he didn't want to be a Pokémon Trainer anymore, but instead wanted to be a [[Pokémon researcher]] like his grandfather.

===In the ''Advanced Generation'' series===
In ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'', Gary works on [[Sayda Island]] with {{an|Crystal}}. There, he revived an {{p|Aerodactyl}} from an [[Old Amber]]. At first the Aerodactyl was afraid of him and every other person on the island, but Gary soon gained its trust after he fed it some fruit that Aerodactyl used to eat.

Eventually, he moves to the [[Sinnoh]] region where he is currently conducting his research.

In ''[[AG192|Home Is Where The Start Is]]'', Gary reunited with Ash and battled him with his {{TP|Gary|Electivire}} and defeated Ash's Pikachu once more.

===In the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series===
[[File:Gary laptop.png|thumb|220px|right|Gary's laptop]]
In ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]'' he was taking care of a group of {{p|Shieldon}} and protected them from the evil [[Pokémon Hunter]] [[J]] and [[J's henchmen|her minions]]. He appeared again in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]'' where he helped Ash and {{AP|Gligar|Gliscor}} by giving a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Razor Fang}} to Ash which caused {{AP|Gligar}} to evolve later. He was in the area after hearing rumors of {{p|Azelf}}. Upon meeting him, {{an|Dawn}} thought that he was a poet like his
{{an|Professor Oak|grandfather}}.

Gary later appeared in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'' and ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', working alongside Professor Rowan at [[Valor Lakefront]] where he attempted to protect Azelf from [[J|Pokémon Hunter J]] and [[Team Galactic]], however he was unable to defeat [[Saturn]] in battle. He later monitored the changes around [[Mt. Coronet]] caused by [[Cyrus]]' attempts to summon {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}.

==Pokémon==
Since the very start of his own journey, Gary has shown exceptional skill as a Pokémon Trainer, catching and training an astonishing number and variety of strong Pokémon in a short period of time, and losing battles very infrequently. However, since retiring as a Pokémon Trainer to become a researcher, it isn't known if he continues to catch new Pokémon.

This listing is for Gary's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} as of ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''.

====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Gary's Blastoise
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Blastoise
|stage1=Squirtle
|stage2=Wartortle
|type1=Water
|img=Gary Blastoise.png
|epnum=EP004
|epname=Challenge of the Samurai
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc={{p|Blastoise}} is the final form of Gary's [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Squirtle}}. It was seen for the first time in a flashback in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'' as a Squirtle. It evolved twice prior to ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'', where Gary used it against Ash during the [[Silver Conference]]. It beat [[Ash's Heracross]] and {{AP|Bayleef}} and also almost defeated [[Ash's Muk]] before Ash recalled it. Eventually, Blastoise was defeated by [[Ash's Charizard]]'s {{m|Seismic Toss}}.

Gary has kept Blastoise in his team even after the Silver Conference. In ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]'' he used it to battle against [[J|Pokémon Hunter J]] and her [[J's henchmen|henchmen]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Gary's Umbreon
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Umbreon
|stage1=Eevee
|type1=Dark
|img=Gary Umbreon.png
|epnum=EP116
|epname=The Rivalry Revival
|vajp=Satomi Kōrogi
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Gary's {{p|Umbreon}} was seen for the first time in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'' as an {{p|Eevee}}. Gary used it in his battle against [[Ash's Pikachu]] and won easily. It evolved somewhere before the episode ''[[EP171|Power Play!]]'', where Gary used it to defeat a Trainer called [[Alex Davis]] and his {{p|Alakazam}} in a Pokémon battle.

Umbreon has also been seen during Gary's appearances at [[Sinnoh]]. For example, it was seen in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]'', where Gary used in a practice battle against [[Ash's Gliscor|Ash's Gligar]]. It also helped Gary to battle against J and [[Saturn]] of [[Team Galactic]] in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Electivire
|type1=Electric
|img=Gary Electivire.png
|epnum=AG192
|epname=Home is Where the Start Is!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Gary's {{p|Electivire}} was seen for the first time in ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''. Team Rocket tried to steal it, but they were sent blasting off by Electivire's {{m|ThunderPunch}}. It was later used in battle against Ash's Pikachu, where it won easily.

Gary has later been seen using Electivire in Sinnoh. In ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]'' he used it to battle against J in order to stop her from stealing the {{p|Shieldon}}. In ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', Gary used Electivire to battle against [[Saturn's Toxicroak]], but the Thunderbolt Pokémon was defeated by {{p|Toxicroak}}'s powerful {{m|Poison Jab}}.}}

====In storage====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Giant Krabby
|type1=Water
|img=Gary Krabby.png
|epnum=EP013
|epname=Mystery at the Lighthouse
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=Gary's {{p|Krabby}} was seen for the first time in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'' after Ash had captured [[Ash's Kingler|his own Krabby]] and he called for {{an|Professor Oak|Prof. Oak}} to see that it was okay as it had been teleported to his laboratory right after the capture. Oak then also showed Ash Gary's Krabby, which was way [[Giant Pokémon|bigger]] than Ash's.

Gary's Krabby was briefly seen again in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', where Gary compared its size to Ash's Krabby's size.

None of Krabby's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Nidoking
|gender=male
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|img=Gary Nidoking.png
|epnum=EP063
|epname=The Battle of the Badge
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Gary was first shown to use his {{p|Nidoking}} during his Gym battle against {{an|Giovanni}}. Despite defeating Giovanni's {{p|Golem}}, he lost to the Psychic powers of {{an|Mewtwo}}.

Gary also used Nidoking at the [[Pokémon League]]. He battled against [[Melissa]]'s Golem, but was defeated. The loss meant that Gary was eliminated from the tournament.

Nidoking's known moves are {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Horn Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Arcanine
|type1=Fire
|img=Gary Arcanine.png
|epnum=EP063
|epname=The Battle of the Badge
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=Gary was first shown to use his {{p|Arcanine}} in his [[Gym]] battle against Giovanni. Even though Arcanine managed to defeat Giovanni's {{p|Kingler}}, it was helpless against the {{t|Psychic}} powers of {{p|Mewtwo}}.

Later Gary used Arcanine in [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] in the episode ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]''. When [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] tried to steal Mrs. and [[Mr. Shellby]]'s [[Pokémon egg]]s, Gary used Arcanine's {{m|Flame Wheel}} to send them blasting off. After this the race continued, and finally Ash, using his {{p|Bayleef}}, proved victorious.

Gary later used Arcanine in the Silver Conference. He sent it against [[Ash's Snorlax]], but Snorlax managed to defeat Arcanine with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Dodrio
|stage1=Doduo
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Gary Doduo.png
|img2=Gary Dodrio Drill Peck.png
|epnum=EP065
|epname=Showdown at the Po-ké Corral
|desc=Gary's {{p|Dodrio}} was for the first time briefly seen as a {{p|Doduo}} in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'' at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

It later appeared as a fully evolved Pokémon in ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', where Gary used it to stop [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] from stealing an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.

Dodrio's only known move is {{m|Drill Peck}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Nidoqueen
|gender=female
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|img=Gary Nidoqueen.png
|epnum=EP115
|epname=A Tent Situation
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Gary's {{p|Nidoqueen}} was seen for the first time in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', where Gary used her to defeat Team Rocket, who were attacking [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. She was seen again in the Silver Conference, where she defeated [[Ash's Tauros]], but was finally taken out by his {{p|Snorlax}}'s {{m|Ice Punch}}.

Nidoqueen's known moves are {{m|Mega Punch}}, {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Double Kick}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Magmar
|type1=Fire
|img=Gary Magmar.png
|epnum=EP269
|epname=The Ties That Bind
|vajp=
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Gary used his {{p|Magmar}} during his Silver Conference battle against Ash, sending it to battle against Ash's {{p|Heracross}}. It managed to engulf the Single Horn Pokémon in flames from Fire Blast and a point blank Flamethrower, but Heracross proved to be extremely tough as it beat the flames away and managed to beat the Spitfire Pokémon with its powerful {{m|Megahorn}}.

Magmar's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Fire Blast}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Scizor
|type1=Bug
|type2=Steel
|img=Gary Scizor.png
|epnum=EP270
|epname=Can't Beat the Heat!
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Gary used his {{p|Scizor}} during his Silver Conference battle against Ash. Its speed was far too much for Ash's powerful Snorlax, delivering multiple Quick Attacks in fast succession, avoiding a Hyper Beam and then striking it in the face with Metal Claw. It also solved the problem Gary's Blastoise was having with {{p|Muk}}, knocking it out with a Swift attack. Ash's final Pokémon, {{p|Charizard}}, managed to stop Scizor in its tracks by blasting it in the face with Flamethrower.

Scizor's known moves are {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Swift}} and {{m|Steel Wing}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Golem
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Gary Golem.png
|epnum=EP270
|epname=Can't Beat the Heat!
|vajp=
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=During his battle against Ash in the Silver Conference, Gary used his {{p|Golem}} to battle against Ash's Charizard. Despite stunning Charizard with Magnitude and being too heavy for Charizard's Seismic Toss, the Megaton Pokémon was knocked out by Charizard's {{m|Dragon Rage}}.

Golem's known moves are {{m|Magnitude}} and {{m|Rollout}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Unseen Silver Conference Pokémon
|type1=Psychic
|img=Gary Unseen Silver Conference Pokémon.png
|img2=Gary Johto Pokémon.png
|epnum=EP269
|epname=The Ties That Bind
|desc=Before his battle against Gary in ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'', Ash was seen checking Gary's page on the Silver Conference website, where Gary's Pokémon were listed with pictures. Among them, there were several Pokémon that Gary hasn't been seen using. The listed but yet unseen Pokémon were {{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Houndoom}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, {{p|Fearow}}, {{p|Kingdra}} and {{p|Skarmory}}.}}

As of ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', Gary has more than 200 Pokémon in his collection including more than one of the same species.

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Hagatha
|pkmn=Hoothoot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Gary Hoothoot.png
|epnum=EP121
|epname=Illusion Confusion!
|vajp=Yuji Ueda
|vaen=Yuji Ueda
|desc=Gary rented this {{p|Hoothoot}} from [[Hagatha]] in episode ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', when he was traveling through a forest full of illusion-creating {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon.

Hoothoot's only known move is {{m|Foresight}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Crystal
|pkmn=Aerodactyl
|type1=Rock
|type2=Flying
|img=Gary Aerodactyl.png
|epnum=SS015
|epname=Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vaen=N/A
|desc=Gary took part in a project where this {{p|Aerodactyl}} was resurrected in ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]''. After he had saved it from being stolen by Butch and Cassidy, he left it for {{an|Crystal}} to take care of.

Aerodactyl's known moves are {{m|Whirlwind}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Gust}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Shieldon
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|img=Shieldon DP045.png
|epnum=DP045
|epname=Ill-Will Hunting!
|vajp=
|vaen=Jimmy Zoppi{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc=Gary helped Ash and co. in protecting these four {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Shieldon}} from being stolen by [[J]] and her henchmen in ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]''.

None of Shieldon's moves are known.}}

==Badges obtained==
[[Image:Gary badges.png|right|200px|thumb|Gary's collection of Kanto badges.]]
During his journey, Gary collected badges to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] and [[Silver Conference]]. He won ten badges in [[Kanto]], of which he already had five by the [[EP025|twenty-fifth episode]], and showed off the whole set in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' (though he failed to gain an eleventh badge in that episode when faced against {{an|Mewtwo}}). Of the eight badges that Ash won, Gary only has three: A Boulder Badge, a Cascade Badge, and a Rainbow Badge. The other seven are unknown, but aside from the Earth Badge, he didn't get a Thunder Badge, Marsh Badge, Soul Badge, or Volcano Badge.

Gary's achievements in [[Johto]] were not stated, other than that he had the minimum of eight badges to compete in the tournament.

==Pokémon League==
Gary has competed in the following Pokémon League competitions:
* [[Indigo League Conference]] (Top 32)
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 16)

==Pokémon competitions==

*[[Extreme Pokémon Race]] (Runner-up)

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|ja=小林優子 ''[[Yūko Kobayashi]]''
|en=[[Jimmy Zoppi|Billy Beach]]
|ca=Ignasi Díaz
|da=Christian Damsgaard Mikkel Følsgaard
|nl=Bram Bart ([[EP001]]-[[EP274]]) Tony Neef ([[AG146]]-present)
|fil=Charmaine Cordoviz
|fi=Pasi Ruohonen
|fr_eu=Jean-Marc Delhausse
|de=Nico Macoulis
|he=אביהוד תדהר ''Avihud Tidhar'' דורון בן-עמי ''Doron Ben-Ami'' דניאל זילברשטיין ''Daniel Zilbershtein'' עמית יוסוביץ ''Amit Yosovich''
|hu=Hamvas Dániel
|it=Paolo Sesana
|ko=이선주 ''Lee Seon-Ju''
|no=Erik Skøld
|pl=Marek Włodarczyk ([[EP001]]-[[EP273]]) Karol Wróblewski ([[DP045]], [[DP085]])
|pt_br=Rodrigo Andreatto (original voice) Marcelo Campos ([[SS015]]) Eduardo Serandini ([[AG187]]) Thiago Barione ([[AG192]] onwards)
|pt_eu=Peter Michael Rui de Sá Nuno Pinto Unknown voice actor
|ru=Дмитрий Завацкий ''Dmitrii Zavatskii''
|es_la=Gerardo Del Valle ([[EP001]]-[[EP273]]) Víctor Ugarte ([[SS015]]) Ricardo Bautista ([[AG187]], [[AG192]], [[DP151]], [[DP152]]) Benjamín Rivera ([[DP045]]) Noé Velásquez ([[DP085]])
|es_eu=Jesús Alberto Pinillos
|sv=Hans Jonsson}}

==In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga==
[[File:Gary EToP.png|right|thumb|Gary Oak in ''The Electric Tale of Pikachu'']]
Gary is one of the recurring characters in the ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' {{pkmn|manga}}. In the manga, Gary is a childhood friend and rival of [[Ash Ketchum (EToP)|Ash]] and frequently appears when Ash does something wrong. He has a sister named [[Daisy Oak|May]], who has no equivalent in [[Pokémon anime|the anime]].

At the Pokémon League, he is defeated by [[Ritchie]], but confronts Ash at the end of the series. In [[ET20|the epilogue]], he and Ash are shown traveling together on their journey.

===Pokémon===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Arcanine
|type1=Fire
|img=Gary Arcanine EToP.png
|epnum=ET19
|epname=Ash vs. Gary
|desc={{p|Arcanine}} is Gary's main Pokémon. It was usually relied on as a mode of transportation.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Rhydon
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Gary Pkmn EToP.png
|epnum=ET19
|epname=Ash vs. Gary
|desc=Gary sent out {{p|Rhydon}} along with his other Pokémon to battle the giant Slowpoke after Arcanine became hypnotized by it. However, it wasn't long before it fell victim to the giant Pokémon.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Gyarados
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Gary Pkmn EToP.png
|epnum=ET19
|epname=Ash vs. Gary
|desc=Gary sent out {{p|Gyarados}} along with his other Pokémon to battle the giant Slowpoke after Arcanine became hypnotized by it. However, it wasn't long before it fell victim to the giant Pokémon. Later, Gary sends it out as a way of {{m|Surf|traveling on water}} so he can catch it after {{TRT}} came by and tried to steal it with their net.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Venusaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Gary Pkmn EToP.png
|epnum=ET19
|epname=Ash vs. Gary
|desc=Gary sent out {{p|Venusaur}} along with his other Pokémon to battle the giant Slowpoke after Arcanine became hypnotized by it. Similar to Arcanine, it wasn't able to battle the Slowpoke.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Pidgeot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Gary Pidgeot EToP.png
|epnum=ET19
|epname=Ash vs. Gary
|desc={{p|Pidgeot}} was sent out along with Gary's other Pokémon to battle the giant Slowpoke. It fell victim to the Slowpoke's laziness.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Slowpoke
|type1=Water
|type2=Psychic
|img=Ash Slowpoke.png
|epnum=ET19
|epname=Ash vs. Gary
|desc=Ash and his rival, Gary, both battled for this {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Slowpoke}}. Even though Ash was able to catch it, he gave it to Gary instead so he could get a picture of his sister, May. After this, they found out that Slowpoke had evolved into a {{p|Slowbro}}.

Slowpoke's known moves are {{m|Disable}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Growl}}, {{m|Surf}} and {{m|Headbutt}}.}}

==Trivia==
[[File:EP270.png|thumb|right|Gary and Ash]]
* Gary is one of the few characters from the {{series|original}} who appeared during both dubs of the anime to have his English dub voice remain unchanged, always being voiced by [[Jimmy Zoppi]] who was credited as '''Billy Beach''' during Gary's appearances after [[4Kids Entertainment]] stopped dubbing the anime.
* In the [[original series]], Gary's attire is similar to {{ga|Blue}}'s during [[Generation I]]. In his {{series2|Advanced Generation}} and {{series2|Diamond & Pearl}} appearances, Gary wears Blue's outfit from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, making him the only non-main character to undergo a permanent change of clothing. Interestingly, the cape he adorns in the [[OK!|third opening]] and in [[EP115]] resembles the one worn by his cross-canon manga counterpart {{adv|Blue}} in the {{chap|Yellow}}. The only attire Gary has yet to be seen wearing is Blue's outfit from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
* Gary owns the final evolutionary forms of Pokémon owned by Ash and each of {{Ashfr|his friends}}, excluding {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}} (and [[Max]], obviously). These are: Blastoise ({{AP|Squirtle}} and {{TP|May|Wartortle}}), Kingdra ({{TP|Misty|Horsea}}), Golem ({{TP|Brock|Geodude}}) and Scizor ({{TP|Tracey|Scyther}}). Both Ash and Gary have also caught a {{AP|Krabby|Kingler}}, but only Ash's is known to have evolved.
* Gary has three Pokémon in common with Ash's Sinnoh rival, [[Paul]]: {{P|Electivire}}, {{p|Nidoking}} and {{p|Magmar}}.
* Gary is the only one of Ash's rivals to appear in a Pokémon movie, aside from the credits, appearing briefly in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* Gary owns the final evolutionary forms of each of the special Pokémon that can appear on {{rt|201|Sinnoh}} via [[dual-slot mode]], [[Pokémon outbreak|swarming]], or the [[Poké Radar]] (Arcanine, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, and Dodrio).

==Names==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{blue color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{blue color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| オーキド・シゲル ''Okido Shigeru''
| Derived from [[Shigeru Miyamoto]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
| Gary Oak
| Possibly taken from {{wp|Quercus garryana|Garry Oak}}, a type of oak tree. Also possibly derived from Shi'''geru'''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
| Régis Chen
| Chen is an Asian name that looks like the word "chêne" (oak).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
| Gary Eich
| Direct translation. Eiche means Oak.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Brazilian-Portuguese
| Gary Carvalho
| Carvalho means Oak; ''Carvalho'' is also an actual surname.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
| 오바람 ''O Baram''
| 오 ''O'' is from the first syllable in "Okido", while his first name, Baram is Native Korean for wind.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小茂 ''Xiǎo Mào'' {{tt|大木・茂|Dàmù Mào}} (full name)
| 茂 (luxuriant) is from 茂る ''shigeru''. 大木 (big wood/tree) is from 大木戸 Ōkido.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小茂 ''Síu Mauh''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
| Geri ([[Pocket Monsters]] only) Shigeru (anime only)
| Transliteration of his English name. Same as Japanese.
|}
{{-}}

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{{CharInfobox|
color={{blue color}} |
corecolor={{blue color light}} |
bordercolor={{blue color dark}} |
name=Gary Oak |
jname=オーキド・シゲル |
tmname=Shigeru Okido |
slogan=no |
image=Gary Oak.png |
size=245px |
caption=Gary Oak |
age=yes |
years=10 (as of [[EP001|debut]]) |
colors=yes|
eyes=Black|
hair=Brown|
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Pallet Town]] |
region=[[Kanto]] |
relatives={{an|Professor Oak}} (grandfather), [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]] (sister, [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu|EToP]] only) |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass={{Pkmn|Trainer}}, Researcher |
game=counterpart |
counterpart={{ga|Blue}}|
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=EP001 |
epname=Pokémon - I Choose You! |
enva=[[Jimmy Zoppi|Billy Beach]]|
java=[[Yūko Kobayashi]]
}}

'''Gary Oak''' (Japanese: '''オーキド・シゲル''' ''Shigeru Okido'') was the primary [[rival]] of [[Ash Ketchum]], prior to their final battle in the Johto League, and grandson of {{an|Professor Oak}}. His Japanese name is derived from [[Shigeru Miyamoto]].

==In the anime==
Gary has been a neighbor of [[Ash Ketchum]] since they were both young. At one time they seemed to be friends and went to see movies together as seen in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' Before either of their journeys began, both Gary and Ash found an old [[Poké Ball]] while fishing. The two boys began fighting over who would get to keep the Poké Ball but ended up breaking it in half. Since then, they decided to keep the two separate pieces for themselves. It was revealed in ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'' that they still carried the pieces with them.

===In the original series===
[[File:Gary Oak OS.png|left|thumb|200px|Gary as seen in the original series.]]
The day he started out on his Pokémon journey, he came off as an arrogant trainer, much like his {{pkmn|game}} counterpart, {{ga|Blue}}. His chosen [[starter Pokémon]] was {{TP|Gary|Squirtle|Blastoise}}, which was actually the same Pokémon that Ash originally wanted to start with. He even had a group of [[Gary's cheerleaders|cheerleaders]] who cheered him on in all his battles and would go so far as crying whenever he lost. He didn't walk on his journeys like most trainers did; instead he had his own sporty red convertible with a chauffeur. Gary loved when he got a chance to make fun of Ash by bragging about how far behind Ash was compared to him. He also gave Ash the pet-name of "Ashy-boy" (Japanese: {{tt|"Satoshi''-kun''"|Satoshi is Ash's Japanese name and ''-kun'' is a Japanese honorific, kun can be considered insulting when not used among friends}}), which occasionally seems to annoy him. His style of training at this point was to capture many Pokémon and to use the strongest, as a stark contrast to Ash who focused on developing a bond with his Pokémon.

[[File:SS015.png|thumb|right|Gary in his lab coat]]
Soon he would eat his words when he would challenge the [[Viridian City]] [[Gym Leader]], {{an|Giovanni}} to a Pokémon battle for his final, but not necessary, badge in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''. At first he seemed to be winning against Giovanni, knocking out most of his Pokémon. But then Giovanni sent out {{an|Mewtwo}} against the trainer and even let Gary use both his {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}} and {{p|Nidoking}} against it. Mewtwo made quick work of the two Pokémon and Gary experienced his first (known) loss. However this still didn't change his arrogance. It would take a loss at the [[Pokémon League]] way later on to finally realize that he needed to change himself.

Gary eventually returned in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]''. Much unlike his former self, he congratulated Ash on his victory in the [[Orange Crew|Orange League]]. Soon Ash challenged him to a battle with his {{AP|Pikachu}} as his choice. Gary in turn used his {{TP|Gary|Eevee|Umbreon}}. Gary managed to defeat Ash and then left on his journey through [[Johto]].

In his few appearances during the Johto season, he seemed to have become the complete opposite of who he was. He became polite, intelligent, and respectful to others, including Ash. In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'' he battled Ash at the [[Silver Conference]]. Ash ended up winning the battle when his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated Gary's Blastoise.

In ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', Gary decided that he didn't want to be a Pokémon Trainer anymore, but instead wanted to be a [[Pokémon researcher]] like his grandfather.

===In the ''Advanced Generation'' series===
In ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'', Gary works on [[Sayda Island]] with {{an|Crystal}}. There, he revived an {{p|Aerodactyl}} from an [[Old Amber]]. At first the Aerodactyl was afraid of him and every other person on the island, but Gary soon gained its trust after he fed it some fruit that Aerodactyl used to eat.

Eventually, he moves to the [[Sinnoh]] region where he is currently conducting his research.

In ''[[AG192|Home Is Where The Start Is]]'', Gary reunited with Ash and battled him with his {{TP|Gary|Electivire}} and defeated Ash's Pikachu once more.

===In the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series===
[[File:Gary laptop.png|thumb|220px|right|Gary's laptop]]
In ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]'' he was taking care of a group of {{p|Shieldon}} and protected them from the evil [[Pokémon Hunter]] [[J]] and [[J's henchmen|her minions]]. He appeared again in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]'' where he helped Ash and {{AP|Gligar|Gliscor}} by giving a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Razor Fang}} to Ash which caused {{AP|Gligar}} to evolve later. He was in the area after hearing rumors of {{p|Azelf}}. Upon meeting him, {{an|Dawn}} thought that he was a poet like his
{{an|Professor Oak|grandfather}}.

Gary later appeared in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'' and ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', working alongside Professor Rowan at [[Valor Lakefront]] where he attempted to protect Azelf from [[J|Pokémon Hunter J]] and [[Team Galactic]], however he was unable to defeat [[Saturn]] in battle. He later monitored the changes around [[Mt. Coronet]] caused by [[Cyrus]]' attempts to summon {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}.

==Pokémon==
Since the very start of his own journey, Gary has shown exceptional skill as a Pokémon Trainer, catching and training an astonishing number and variety of strong Pokémon in a short period of time, and losing battles very infrequently. However, since retiring as a Pokémon Trainer to become a researcher, it isn't known if he continues to catch new Pokémon.

This listing is for Gary's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} as of ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''.

====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Gary's Blastoise
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Blastoise
|stage1=Squirtle
|stage2=Wartortle
|type1=Water
|img=Gary Blastoise.png
|epnum=EP004
|epname=Challenge of the Samurai
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc={{p|Blastoise}} is the final form of Gary's [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Squirtle}}. It was seen for the first time in a flashback in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'' as a Squirtle. It evolved twice prior to ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'', where Gary used it against Ash during the [[Silver Conference]]. It beat [[Ash's Heracross]] and {{AP|Bayleef}} and also almost defeated [[Ash's Muk]] before Ash recalled it. Eventually, Blastoise was defeated by [[Ash's Charizard]]'s {{m|Seismic Toss}}.

Gary has kept Blastoise in his team even after the Silver Conference. In ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]'' he used it to battle against [[J|Pokémon Hunter J]] and her [[J's henchmen|henchmen]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Gary's Umbreon
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Umbreon
|stage1=Eevee
|type1=Dark
|img=Gary Umbreon.png
|epnum=EP116
|epname=The Rivalry Revival
|vajp=Satomi Kōrogi
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Gary's {{p|Umbreon}} was seen for the first time in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'' as an {{p|Eevee}}. Gary used it in his battle against [[Ash's Pikachu]] and won easily. It evolved somewhere before the episode ''[[EP171|Power Play!]]'', where Gary used it to defeat a Trainer called [[Alex Davis]] and his {{p|Alakazam}} in a Pokémon battle.

Umbreon has also been seen during Gary's appearances at [[Sinnoh]]. For example, it was seen in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]'', where Gary used in a practice battle against [[Ash's Gliscor|Ash's Gligar]]. It also helped Gary to battle against J and [[Saturn]] of [[Team Galactic]] in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Electivire
|type1=Electric
|img=Gary Electivire.png
|epnum=AG192
|epname=Home is Where the Start Is!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Gary's {{p|Electivire}} was seen for the first time in ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''. Team Rocket tried to steal it, but they were sent blasting off by Electivire's {{m|ThunderPunch}}. It was later used in battle against Ash's Pikachu, where it won easily.

Gary has later been seen using Electivire in Sinnoh. In ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]'' he used it to battle against J in order to stop her from stealing the {{p|Shieldon}}. In ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', Gary used Electivire to battle against [[Saturn's Toxicroak]], but the Thunderbolt Pokémon was defeated by {{p|Toxicroak}}'s powerful {{m|Poison Jab}}.}}

====In storage====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Giant Krabby
|type1=Water
|img=Gary Krabby.png
|epnum=EP013
|epname=Mystery at the Lighthouse
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=Gary's {{p|Krabby}} was seen for the first time in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'' after Ash had captured [[Ash's Kingler|his own Krabby]] and he called for {{an|Professor Oak|Prof. Oak}} to see that it was okay as it had been teleported to his laboratory right after the capture. Oak then also showed Ash Gary's Krabby, which was way [[Giant Pokémon|bigger]] than Ash's.

Gary's Krabby was briefly seen again in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', where Gary compared its size to Ash's Krabby's size.

None of Krabby's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Nidoking
|gender=male
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|img=Gary Nidoking.png
|epnum=EP063
|epname=The Battle of the Badge
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Gary was first shown to use his {{p|Nidoking}} during his Gym battle against {{an|Giovanni}}. Despite defeating Giovanni's {{p|Golem}}, he lost to the Psychic powers of {{an|Mewtwo}}.

Gary also used Nidoking at the [[Pokémon League]]. He battled against [[Melissa]]'s Golem, but was defeated. The loss meant that Gary was eliminated from the tournament.

Nidoking's known moves are {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Horn Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Arcanine
|type1=Fire
|img=Gary Arcanine.png
|epnum=EP063
|epname=The Battle of the Badge
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=Gary was first shown to use his {{p|Arcanine}} in his [[Gym]] battle against Giovanni. Even though Arcanine managed to defeat Giovanni's {{p|Kingler}}, it was helpless against the {{t|Psychic}} powers of {{p|Mewtwo}}.

Later Gary used Arcanine in [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] in the episode ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]''. When [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] tried to steal Mrs. and [[Mr. Shellby]]'s [[Pokémon egg]]s, Gary used Arcanine's {{m|Flame Wheel}} to send them blasting off. After this the race continued, and finally Ash, using his {{p|Bayleef}}, proved victorious.

Gary later used Arcanine in the Silver Conference. He sent it against [[Ash's Snorlax]], but Snorlax managed to defeat Arcanine with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Dodrio
|stage1=Doduo
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Gary Doduo.png
|img2=Gary Dodrio Drill Peck.png
|epnum=EP065
|epname=Showdown at the Po-ké Corral
|desc=Gary's {{p|Dodrio}} was for the first time briefly seen as a {{p|Doduo}} in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'' at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

It later appeared as a fully evolved Pokémon in ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', where Gary used it to stop [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] from stealing an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.

Dodrio's only known move is {{m|Drill Peck}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Nidoqueen
|gender=female
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|img=Gary Nidoqueen.png
|epnum=EP115
|epname=A Tent Situation
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Gary's {{p|Nidoqueen}} was seen for the first time in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', where Gary used her to defeat Team Rocket, who were attacking [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. She was seen again in the Silver Conference, where she defeated [[Ash's Tauros]], but was finally taken out by his {{p|Snorlax}}'s {{m|Ice Punch}}.

Nidoqueen's known moves are {{m|Mega Punch}}, {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Double Kick}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Magmar
|type1=Fire
|img=Gary Magmar.png
|epnum=EP269
|epname=The Ties That Bind
|vajp=
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Gary used his {{p|Magmar}} during his Silver Conference battle against Ash, sending it to battle against Ash's {{p|Heracross}}. It managed to engulf the Single Horn Pokémon in flames from Fire Blast and a point blank Flamethrower, but Heracross proved to be extremely tough as it beat the flames away and managed to beat the Spitfire Pokémon with its powerful {{m|Megahorn}}.

Magmar's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Fire Blast}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Scizor
|type1=Bug
|type2=Steel
|img=Gary Scizor.png
|epnum=EP270
|epname=Can't Beat the Heat!
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Gary used his {{p|Scizor}} during his Silver Conference battle against Ash. Its speed was far too much for Ash's powerful Snorlax, delivering multiple Quick Attacks in fast succession, avoiding a Hyper Beam and then striking it in the face with Metal Claw. It also solved the problem Gary's Blastoise was having with {{p|Muk}}, knocking it out with a Swift attack. Ash's final Pokémon, {{p|Charizard}}, managed to stop Scizor in its tracks by blasting it in the face with Flamethrower.

Scizor's known moves are {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Swift}} and {{m|Steel Wing}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Golem
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Gary Golem.png
|epnum=EP270
|epname=Can't Beat the Heat!
|vajp=
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=During his battle against Ash in the Silver Conference, Gary used his {{p|Golem}} to battle against Ash's Charizard. Despite stunning Charizard with Magnitude and being too heavy for Charizard's Seismic Toss, the Megaton Pokémon was knocked out by Charizard's {{m|Dragon Rage}}.

Golem's known moves are {{m|Magnitude}} and {{m|Rollout}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Unseen Silver Conference Pokémon
|type1=Psychic
|img=Gary Unseen Silver Conference Pokémon.png
|img2=Gary Johto Pokémon.png
|epnum=EP269
|epname=The Ties That Bind
|desc=Before his battle against Gary in ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'', Ash was seen checking Gary's page on the Silver Conference website, where Gary's Pokémon were listed with pictures. Among them, there were several Pokémon that Gary hasn't been seen using. The listed but yet unseen Pokémon were {{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Houndoom}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, {{p|Fearow}}, {{p|Kingdra}} and {{p|Skarmory}}.}}

As of ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', Gary has more than 200 Pokémon in his collection including more than one of the same species.

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Hagatha
|pkmn=Hoothoot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Gary Hoothoot.png
|epnum=EP121
|epname=Illusion Confusion!
|vajp=Yuji Ueda
|vaen=Yuji Ueda
|desc=Gary rented this {{p|Hoothoot}} from [[Hagatha]] in episode ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', when he was traveling through a forest full of illusion-creating {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon.

Hoothoot's only known move is {{m|Foresight}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Crystal
|pkmn=Aerodactyl
|type1=Rock
|type2=Flying
|img=Gary Aerodactyl.png
|epnum=SS015
|epname=Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vaen=N/A
|desc=Gary took part in a project where this {{p|Aerodactyl}} was resurrected in ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]''. After he had saved it from being stolen by Butch and Cassidy, he left it for {{an|Crystal}} to take care of.

Aerodactyl's known moves are {{m|Whirlwind}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Gust}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Shieldon
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|img=Shieldon DP045.png
|epnum=DP045
|epname=Ill-Will Hunting!
|vajp=
|vaen=Jimmy Zoppi{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc=Gary helped Ash and co. in protecting these four {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Shieldon}} from being stolen by [[J]] and her henchmen in ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]''.

None of Shieldon's moves are known.}}

==Badges obtained==
[[Image:Gary badges.png|right|200px|thumb|Gary's collection of Kanto badges.]]
During his journey, Gary collected badges to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] and [[Silver Conference]]. He won ten badges in [[Kanto]], of which he already had five by the [[EP025|twenty-fifth episode]], and showed off the whole set in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' (though he failed to gain an eleventh badge in that episode when faced against {{an|Mewtwo}}). Of the eight badges that Ash won, Gary only has three: A Boulder Badge, a Cascade Badge, and a Rainbow Badge. The other seven are unknown, but aside from the Earth Badge, he didn't get a Thunder Badge, Marsh Badge, Soul Badge, or Volcano Badge.

Gary's achievements in [[Johto]] were not stated, other than that he had the minimum of eight badges to compete in the tournament.

==Pokémon League==
Gary has competed in the following Pokémon League competitions:
* [[Indigo League Conference]] (Top 32)
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 16)

==Pokémon competitions==

*[[Extreme Pokémon Race]] (Runner-up)

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|ja=小林優子 ''[[Yūko Kobayashi]]''
|en=[[Jimmy Zoppi|Billy Beach]]
|ca=Ignasi Díaz
|da=Christian Damsgaard Mikkel Følsgaard
|nl=Bram Bart ([[EP001]]-[[EP274]]) Tony Neef ([[AG146]]-present)
|fil=Charmaine Cordoviz
|fi=Pasi Ruohonen
|fr_eu=Jean-Marc Delhausse
|de=Nico Macoulis
|he=אביהוד תדהר ''Avihud Tidhar'' דורון בן-עמי ''Doron Ben-Ami'' דניאל זילברשטיין ''Daniel Zilbershtein'' עמית יוסוביץ ''Amit Yosovich''
|hu=Hamvas Dániel
|it=Paolo Sesana
|ko=이선주 ''Lee Seon-Ju''
|no=Erik Skøld
|pl=Marek Włodarczyk ([[EP001]]-[[EP273]]) Karol Wróblewski ([[DP045]], [[DP085]])
|pt_br=Rodrigo Andreatto (original voice) Marcelo Campos ([[SS015]]) Eduardo Serandini ([[AG187]]) Thiago Barione ([[AG192]] onwards)
|pt_eu=Peter Michael Rui de Sá Nuno Pinto Unknown voice actor
|ru=Дмитрий Завацкий ''Dmitrii Zavatskii''
|es_la=Gerardo Del Valle ([[EP001]]-[[EP273]]) Víctor Ugarte ([[SS015]]) Ricardo Bautista ([[AG187]], [[AG192]], [[DP151]], [[DP152]]) Benjamín Rivera ([[DP045]]) Noé Velásquez ([[DP085]])
|es_eu=Jesús Alberto Pinillos
|sv=Hans Jonsson}}

==In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga==
[[File:Gary EToP.png|right|thumb|Gary Oak in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Gary is one of the recurring characters in the ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' {{pkmn|manga}}. In the manga, Gary is a childhood friend and rival of [[Ash Ketchum (EToP)|Ash]] and frequently appears when Ash does something wrong. He has a sister named [[Daisy Oak|May]], who has no equivalent in [[Pokémon anime|the anime]].

At the Pokémon League, he is defeated by [[Ritchie]], but confronts Ash at the end of the series. In [[ET20|the epilogue]], he and Ash are shown traveling together on their journey.

===Pokémon===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Arcanine
|type1=Fire
|img=Gary Arcanine EToP.png
|epnum=ET19
|epname=Ash vs. Gary
|desc={{p|Arcanine}} is Gary's main Pokémon. It was usually relied on as a mode of transportation.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Rhydon
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Gary Pkmn EToP.png
|epnum=ET19
|epname=Ash vs. Gary
|desc=Gary sent out {{p|Rhydon}} along with his other Pokémon to battle the giant Slowpoke after Arcanine became hypnotized by it. However, it wasn't long before it fell victim to the giant Pokémon.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Gyarados
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Gary Pkmn EToP.png
|epnum=ET19
|epname=Ash vs. Gary
|desc=Gary sent out {{p|Gyarados}} along with his other Pokémon to battle the giant Slowpoke after Arcanine became hypnotized by it. However, it wasn't long before it fell victim to the giant Pokémon. Later, Gary sends it out as a way of {{m|Surf|traveling on water}} so he can catch it after {{TRT}} came by and tried to steal it with their net.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Venusaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Gary Pkmn EToP.png
|epnum=ET19
|epname=Ash vs. Gary
|desc=Gary sent out {{p|Venusaur}} along with his other Pokémon to battle the giant Slowpoke after Arcanine became hypnotized by it. Similar to Arcanine, it wasn't able to battle the Slowpoke.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Pidgeot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Gary Pidgeot EToP.png
|epnum=ET19
|epname=Ash vs. Gary
|desc={{p|Pidgeot}} was sent out along with Gary's other Pokémon to battle the giant Slowpoke. It fell victim to the Slowpoke's laziness.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gary
|pkmn=Slowpoke
|type1=Water
|type2=Psychic
|img=Ash Slowpoke.png
|epnum=ET19
|epname=Ash vs. Gary
|desc=Ash and his rival, Gary, both battled for this {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Slowpoke}}. Even though Ash was able to catch it, he gave it to Gary instead so he could get a picture of his sister, May. After this, they found out that Slowpoke had evolved into a {{p|Slowbro}}.

Slowpoke's known moves are {{m|Disable}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Growl}}, {{m|Surf}} and {{m|Headbutt}}.}}

==Trivia==
[[File:EP270.png|thumb|right|Gary and Ash]]
* Gary is one of the few characters from the {{series|original}} who appeared during both dubs of the anime to have his English dub voice remain unchanged, always being voiced by [[Jimmy Zoppi]] who was credited as '''Billy Beach''' during Gary's appearances after [[4Kids Entertainment]] stopped dubbing the anime.
* In the [[original series]], Gary's attire is similar to {{ga|Blue}}'s during [[Generation I]]. In his {{series2|Advanced Generation}} and {{series2|Diamond & Pearl}} appearances, Gary wears Blue's outfit from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, making him the only non-main character to undergo a permanent change of clothing. Interestingly, the cape he adorns in the [[OK!|third opening]] and in [[EP115]] resembles the one worn by his cross-canon manga counterpart {{adv|Blue}} in the {{chap|Yellow}}. The only attire Gary has yet to be seen wearing is Blue's outfit from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
* Gary owns the final evolutionary forms of Pokémon owned by Ash and each of {{Ashfr|his friends}}, excluding {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}} (and [[Max]], obviously). These are: Blastoise ({{AP|Squirtle}} and {{TP|May|Wartortle}}), Kingdra ({{TP|Misty|Horsea}}), Golem ({{TP|Brock|Geodude}}) and Scizor ({{TP|Tracey|Scyther}}). Both Ash and Gary have also caught a {{AP|Krabby|Kingler}}, but only Ash's is known to have evolved.
* Gary has three Pokémon in common with Ash's Sinnoh rival, [[Paul]]: {{P|Electivire}}, {{p|Nidoking}} and {{p|Magmar}}.
* Gary is the only one of Ash's rivals to appear in a Pokémon movie, aside from the credits, appearing briefly in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* Gary owns the final evolutionary forms of each of the special Pokémon that can appear on {{rt|201|Sinnoh}} via [[dual-slot mode]], [[Pokémon outbreak|swarming]], or the [[Poké Radar]] (Arcanine, Nidoking, Nidoqueen, and Dodrio).

==Names==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{blue color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{blue color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| オーキド・シゲル ''Okido Shigeru''
| Derived from [[Shigeru Miyamoto]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
| Gary Oak
| Possibly taken from {{wp|Quercus garryana|Garry Oak}}, a type of oak tree. Also possibly derived from Shi'''geru'''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
| Régis Chen
| Chen is an Asian name that looks like the word "chêne" (oak).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
| Gary Eich
| Direct translation. Eiche means Oak.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Brazilian-Portuguese
| Gary Carvalho
| Carvalho means Oak; ''Carvalho'' is also an actual surname.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
| 오바람 ''O Baram''
| 오 ''O'' is from the first syllable in "Okido", while his first name, Baram is Native Korean for wind.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小茂 ''Xiǎo Mào'' {{tt|大木・茂|Dàmù Mào}} (full name)
| 茂 (luxuriant) is from 茂る ''shigeru''. 大木 (big wood/tree) is from 大木戸 Ōkido.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小茂 ''Síu Mauh''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
| Geri ([[Pocket Monsters]] only) Shigeru (anime only)
| Transliteration of his English name. Same as Japanese.
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
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[[de:Gary Eich]]
[[fr:Régis]]
[[it:Gary Oak]]
[[ja:シゲル]]
[[pl:Gary Oak]]

Spencer Hale

2012-03-13T02:20:33Z

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{{CharInfobox|
color={{psychic color}} |
corecolor={{psychic color light}} |
bordercolor={{psychic color dark}} |
name=Spencer Hale |
jname=シュリー・スノードン |
tmname=Sully Snowdon |
slogan=no |
image=Spencer Hale.png |
caption=Spencer |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Greenfield]] |
region=[[Johto]] |
relatives=[[Molly Hale]] (daughter), unknown wife |
trainer=no |
game=no |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=M03 |
epname=Spell of the Unown |
enva=[[Dan Green]] |
java=Naoto Takenaka |
}}
'''Spencer Hale''' (Japanese: '''シュリー・スノードン''' ''Sully Snowdon'') is a researcher from the town of [[Greenfield]]. He lives in a huge mansion with his unnamed wife and his daughter [[Molly Hale|Molly]].

== History ==
[[Image:Younger_Delia,_Oak_and_Hale.png‎|275px|thumb|left|Younger Delia, Oak and Hale]]
His wife left him, but in the dub this was changed to her disappearing when looking for {{OBP|Unown|Spell of the Unown}}, a project he was a part of as well. One day, as he explored an ancient building with his assistant [[Schuyler]], he too vanished into the [[alternate dimension]] of the mysterious creatures. His daughter was sad because he didn't return, so the Unown created an illusionary {{mov|Entei|Entei|3}} to be her father.

He returned later, as did his wife, after the Unown's influence over Molly ended.

Spencer is good friends with [[Delia Ketchum]], and they were both students of {{an|Professor Oak}}.

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|ja=竹中直人 ''Naoto Takenaka''
|en=[[Dan Green]]
|es_eu=Miguel Ángel del Hoyo}}

==Trivia==
===In other languages===
{|{{bluetable|background: white}}
|- style="background: #{{psychic color}};"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Korean
| 쉬리 박사 ''Dr. Swiri''
| Similar to his Japanese name.
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 秀力‧史諾頓博士 ''Dr. Xiùlì Shǐnuòdùn''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|}
 
{{Moviecharacters}} 
{{Pokémon professor}} 
{{Project Anime notice|mov}}
[[Category:Male characters|Hale, Spencer]]
[[Category:Movie characters|Hale, Spencer]]
[[Category:Professors|Hale, Spencer]]

[[de:Spencer Hale]]
[[ja:シュリー博士]]

Spencer Hale

2012-03-13T02:18:29Z

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{{CharInfobox|
color={{psychic color}} |
corecolor={{psychic color light}} |
bordercolor={{psychic color dark}} |
name=Spencer Hale |
jname=シュリー・スノードン |
tmname=Sully Snowdon |
slogan=no |
image=Spencer Hale.png |
caption=Spencer |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Greenfield]] |
region=[[Johto]] |
relatives=[[Molly Hale]] (daughter), unknown wife |
trainer=no |
game=no |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=M03 |
epname=Spell of the Unown |
enva=[[Dan Green]] |
java=Naoto Takenaka |
}}
'''Spencer Hale''' (Japanese: '''シュリー・スノードン''' ''Sully Snowdon'') is a researcher from the town of [[Greenfield]]. He lives in a huge mansion with his unnamed wife and his daughter [[Molly Hale|Molly]].

== History ==
[[Image:Younger_Delia,_Oak_and_Hale.png‎|275px|thumb|left|Younger Delia, Oak and Hale]]
His wife left him, but in the dub this was changed to her disappearing when looking for {{OBP|Unown|Spell of the Unown}}, a project he was a part of as well. One day, as he explored an ancient building with his assistant [[Schuyler]], he too vanished into the [[alternate dimension]] of the mysterious creatures. His daughter was sad because he didn't return, so the Unown created an illusionary {{mov|Entei|Entei|3}} to be her father.

He returned later, as did his wife, after the Unown's influence over Molly ended.

Spencer is good friends with [[Delia Ketchum]], and they were both students of {{an|Professor Oak}}.

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|ja=竹中直人 ''Naoto Takenaka''
|en=[[Dan Green]]
|es_eu=Miguel Ángel del Hoyo}}

==Trivia==
===In other languages===
{|{{bluetable|background: white}}
|- style="background: #{{psychic color}};"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Korean
| 쉬리 박사 ''Dr. Swiri''
| Similar to his Japanese name.
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 秀力‧史諾頓博士 ''Dr. Xiùlì Shǐnuòdùn''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|}
 
{{Moviecharacters}} 
{{Pokémon professor}} 
{{Project Anime notice|mov}}

[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Movie characters|Hale, Spencer]]
[[Category:Professors]]

[[de:Spencer Hale]]
[[ja:シュリー博士]]

Delia Ketchum

2012-03-13T02:14:11Z

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{{CharInfobox|
color={{psychic color}} |
corecolor={{psychic color light}} |
bordercolor={{psychic color dark}} |
name=Delia Ketchum |
jname=ハナコ |
tmname=Hanako |
slogan=no |
image=Delia.png |
size=240px |
caption=Delia Ketchum |
age=yes |
years=29 (novel) |
gender=Female |
colors=yes |
eyes=Brown |
hair=Brown |
hometown=[[Pallet Town]] |
region=[[Kanto]] |
relatives={{Ash}}, Unknown husband/boyfriend ([[EP002]]), Unknown father-in-law ([[EP002]]) |
game=no |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=EP001 |
epname=Pokémon - I Choose You! |
enva=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ({{TPCi}})|
java=''Masami Toyoshima''
}}

'''Delia Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''ハナコ''' ''Hanako''), also known as '''Mrs. Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''ママさん''' ''Mama-san'') is {{Ash}}'s [[Mom|mother]] in the [[Pokémon anime]].

==History==
[[File:Younger Delia, Oak and Hale.png|left|thumb|A younger Delia with Professor Oak and Spencer Hale]]
Delia Ketchum is a relatively reserved woman. Despite striking some as unintelligent, she was once a student of {{an|Professor Oak}}, along with [[Spencer Hale]], possibly indicating intelligence normally unthought of her.

She lives in [[Pallet Town]] with [[Mimey]], a {{p|Mr. Mime}}, which she befriended in ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]''. She was seen taking care of it while Ash was participating in the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. Delia also traveled with Ash to the Unova region in ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''.

Her husband was mentioned in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' as a Trainer still on his journey. However, he has yet to appear onscreen.

According to [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s novelization, she runs Pallet Town's only restaurant, Pallet House, which she inherited from her mother. When she was younger, she dreamed of becoming both a model and a Pokémon Trainer, but abandoned those dreams to run the restaurant after Ash was born. {{an|Brock}} [[EP070|once commented]] that she would make a great Pokémon Trainer because of her perseverance.

She is usually a quiet, cheerful woman, but when angered, she makes it known, not caring who she is talking to, once telling {{mov|Entei|Entei|3}} he should be ashamed of himself in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]''.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Delia's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the anime:
{|
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Delia|Mr. Mime|Mimey.png|Psychic|nick=Mimey}}
|
|}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|ja=豊島まさみ ''Masami Toyoshima''
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ({{TPCi}} dub)
|nl=Beatrijs Sluyter
|fr_ca=Nathalie Coupal
|fr_eu=Catherine Conet
|da=Ann Hjort Vibeke Dueholm
|de=Marion Hartmann
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|it=Cinzia Massironi
|he=לירז ברגמן ''Liraz Bergman'' טליה ברקאי ''Talya Barkai''
|pl=Anna Bielańska ([[EP001]]-[[EP209]], movie [[M03|3]]) Krystyna Kozanecka (movie [[M02|2]]) Agata Rzeszewska ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]]) Joanna Węgrzynowska ([[DP003]])
|pt_br=Vanessa Alves (first voice) Lene Bastos ([[Pokémon Chronicles]])
|pt_eu=Teresa Madruga (initial appearances) Helena Montez (Kanto to mid-Johto) Paula Pais (mid-Johto) Sandra de Castro (Master Quest to Battle Frontier) Isabel Ribas (Battle Frontier)
|es_la=Ana Patricia Anides ([[EP001]]-[[EP273]], [[DP138]]) Rebeca Manríquez ([[SS004]], [[SS014]]) Elena Rámirez ([[AG132]]-[[DP003]])
|es_eu=Cecilia Santiago ([[EP001]]-[[EP002]]) Marisa Marco ([[EP064]]-present) Ana Jiménez (movie [[M02|2]]) Marta García (movie [[M03|3]])
}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Delia Ketchum EToP.png|thumb|right|110px|Delia in the manga]]
Delia appears briefly in the {{pkmn|manga}} series, ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'', which is based on the anime.

In ''[[ET01|Pikachu, I See You!]]'', she and Ash discover {{AP|Pikachu}} under the floorboards of their house, chewing on the wiring to eat the electricity. Later, she gives Ash a tearful farewell as he leaves on his Pokémon Trainer's journey.
 
 
 
 
 

==Trivia==
* In [[Pokémon Live!]] it is stated that she dated {{an|Giovanni}} and was in his gang, but took a better route in life when she met Ash's father, though this might not be the case in the anime.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{psychic color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ハナコ ''Hanako''
| From 花子. Means ''flower child''. Also often used as an example female name, similar to ''Jane Doe'' in English.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, All-European
| Delia Ketchum
| May be a reference to {{wp|Dahlia}}, a flower. Ketchum is a pun on "Gotta ''Catch 'em'' all" the original slogan of the franchise.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 영자 ''Yeongja''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese
| 花子 ''Huāzǐ''
| Same as 花子 ''Hanako''.
|}
{{-}}

{{Animecharacters}} 
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[[Category:Anime characters|Ketchum, Delia]]
[[Category:Electric Tale of Pikachu characters]]
[[Category:Female characters]]

[[pt:Delia Ketchum]]

[[de:Delia Ketchum]]
[[es:Delia Ketchum]]
[[fr:Delia Ketchum]]
[[it:Delia Ketchum]]
[[ja:ハナコ]]
[[pl:Delia Ketchum]]

Professor Oak

2012-03-13T02:06:42Z

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{{CharInfobox|
color={{kanto color}} |
corecolor={{kanto color light}} |
bordercolor={{kanto color dark}} |
|name=Professor Samuel Oak
|jname=オーキド・ユキナリ博士
|tmname=Dr. Yukinari Okido
|slogan=no
|image=FireRed LeafGreen Professor Oak.png
|size=180px
|caption=Art from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}
|age=yes
|years=50
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black{{tt|*|currently}}, blue{{tt|*|child}}
|hair=Gray{{tt|*|currently}}, brown{{tt|*|youth}}
|hometown=[[Pallet Town]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
|relatives={{ga|Blue}}, [[Daisy Oak|Daisy]] (games) [[Gary Oak|Gary Oak]] (anime, manga) [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]] (manga adaptation)
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass=Former {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Pokémon Professor]]
|game=yes
|generation={{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}
|games=[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon Snap]], [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium]], {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}
|leader=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=EP001
|epname=Pokémon - I Choose You!
|enva=[[Stan Hart]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG133]]) [[Jimmy Zoppi|Carter Cathcart]] ([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|MoMP]]-present) [[Tara Jayne]] (child; [[M04]])
|java=[[Unshō Ishizuka]] Keiko Toda (child)
|}}
'''Professor Samuel Oak''' (Japanese: '''オーキド・ユキナリ博士''' ''Dr. Yukinari Okido'', ''Ōkido-Hakase'' and ''Orchid'' are also seen) is a [[Pokémon Professor]] who lives and works at his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|research lab]] in [[Pallet Town]] of the [[Kanto]] region. According to Professor Elm, Oak concentrates on Pokémon and human relationships as a profession.

==In the games==
===In Generation I===
[[File:PkmnProfWantsToFight.png|thumb|right|The unused Trainer class for Professor Oak. However, in this case the game has not changed the battle mode data to a Trainer battle, so if "captured" he would be read as the last normal Pokémon encountered.]]

Professor Oak works in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his Laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]] with his aides. He gave {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} their Starter Pokémon in {{game3|Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Blue|s}}, {{game3|Red and Green|Green|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. He is an idol to many Trainers and researchers, including [[Professor Elm]], and always plays an important supporting role in the many games that he appears in.

He was a childhood friend of [[Agatha]]. They remained good friends and top-class Pokémon Trainers until Oak stopped battling and became interested in Pokémon research. Agatha said that he became soft and started to regard him as a fool. However, Oak still affiliates with the [[Pokémon League]] as an adviser.

====Pokémon====
=====Red, Green, and Blue=====
Professor Oak confirms having been a successful Trainer in his youth; however states that he only possesses the following Pokémon. {{ga|Red}} is allowed to choose one in order to begin his journey. His grandson, {{ga|Blue}}, the {{player}}'s [[Rival]], then picks the Pokémon whose type has an advantage against their own.
{|
| valign=top |{{Pokémon/1
|game=Red
|ndex=001
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|level=5
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
| valign=top |{{Pokémon/1
|game=Red
|ndex=004
|pokemon=Charmander
|type1=Fire
|level=5
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
| valign=top |{{Pokémon/1
|game=Red
|ndex=007
|pokemon=Squirtle
|type1=Water
|level=5
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}
|}

=====Yellow=====
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
Professor Oak catches this {{p|Pikachu}} while stopping Red from beginning his journey without any Pokémon. He later decides to give it to him.

{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|level=5
|move1=ThunderShock|move1type=Electric
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}

This {{p|Eevee}} was intended for Red but was taken by Blue in his impatience. Its evolutionary path is determined by the player's interactions with its Trainer.

{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=133
|pokemon=Eevee
|level=5
|type1=Normal
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}

In the [[Generation I]] games there is [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|unused]] Trainer data for Prof. Oak. This implies that Oak was originally going to be able to be battled. In the data, Oak has Level 66 {{p|Tauros}}, Level 67 {{p|Exeggutor}}, Level 68 {{p|Arcanine}}, Level 70 {{p|Gyarados}} and one of the Kanto {{pkmn2|starter}}s at Level 69. This places his strength on-par with the player's rival and the Pokémon League champion. As well, four of his Pokémon are identical to the ones used by the champion, only higher level, so originally Oak may have been intended to be in the game as the champion, or at least another high-ranking Trainer. This is supported by an email on the PC in Oak's lab, from the Pokémon League issuing a challenge to all Trainers, then specifically requesting Oak to come visit them. The only known ways to battle Oak are by performing the {{DL|Mew glitch|Ditto glitch}} with a {{stat|Special}} stat of 226 or by performing the [[old man glitch]] with {{MN}} as the character in the 3rd, 5th or 7th slot of the player's name. These teams cannot be battled via using the old man glitch, and can only be battled via the Ditto glitch if the wild Ditto's {{stat|Attack}} is lowered by 4, 5, or 6 stages (each will yield a different one of the three teams).
{{left clear}}

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|pokemon=5
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/1
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|pokemon=Tauros
|level=66
|type1=Normal
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal
|move3=Rage|move3type=Normal
|move4=Tail Whip|move4type=Normal
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|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
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|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1
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|ndex=059
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|type1=Fire
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|move3=Roar|move3type=Normal
|move4=Leer|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=009
|pokemon=Blastoise
|level=69
|type1=Water
|move1=Bite|move1type=Normal
|move2=Withdraw|move2type=Water
|move3=Skull Bash|move3type=Normal
|move4=Hydro Pump|move4type=Water}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/1
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|move2=Dragon Rage|move2type=Dragon
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal
}}
}}

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|pokemon=Tauros
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|move4=Tail Whip|move4type=Normal
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|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|level=67
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|move2=Barrage|move2type=Normal
|move3=Hypnosis|move3type=Psychic}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=059
|pokemon=Arcanine
|level=68
|type1=Fire
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal
|move2=Ember|move2type=Fire
|move3=Roar|move3type=Normal
|move4=Leer|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=003
|pokemon=Venusaur
|level=69
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Razor Leaf|move1type=Grass
|move2=Growth|move2type=Normal
|move3=Sleep Powder|move3type=Grass
|move4=SolarBeam|move4type=Grass}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=130
|pokemon=Gyarados
|level=70
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water
|move2=Dragon Rage|move2type=Dragon
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal
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|pokemon=5
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|level=66
|type1=Normal
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|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal
|move3=Rage|move3type=Normal
|move4=Tail Whip|move4type=Normal
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|pokemon2={{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|level=67
|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|move1=Stomp|move1type=Normal
|move2=Barrage|move2type=Normal
|move3=Hypnosis|move3type=Psychic}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=059
|pokemon=Arcanine
|level=68
|type1=Fire
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal
|move2=Ember|move2type=Fire
|move3=Roar|move3type=Normal
|move4=Leer|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|level=69
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|move1=Rage|move1type=Normal
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire
|move4=Fire Spin|move4type=Fire}}
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|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal
}}
}}

===In Generation II===
Professor Oak was always well-known in [[Kanto]] but in [[Generation II]] he became more of a celebrity, a "star Pokémon Researcher". He started to be famous in [[Johto]] because of his Radio Show with [[DJ Mary]]. He was going to turn down the show at first but Mary's energy and persistence wore him down. {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}} first met him visiting the home of [[Mr. Pokémon]], another of Oak's childhood friends. Later he grants the young Trainer access to [[Mt. Silver]], a place which only the finest Pokémon Trainers may enter, after the player has earned all the badges in Johto and later Kanto.

Professor Oak has many old friends. One of them is [[Kurt]], a [[Poké Ball]] smith from [[Azalea Town]] and another is [[Professor Elm]] who used to be Oak's assistant. In fact, there is a picture on Kurt's wall saying "...a young Prof Oak?" and an email addressed to him from Professor Elm can be found in his lab:
:"''...
:''<sc>Prof. Oak</sc>, how is your research
:''coming along? I'm still plugging
:''away. I heard rumors
:''that {{player|<name>}} is
:''getting quite a reputation.
:''I'm delighted to hear that.
:''<sc>Elm</sc> in <sc>[[New Bark Town]]</sc> 8-)''"

Professor Oak has gained many fans and admirers. One of them is {{tc|School Kid|Schoolboy}} Chad, who frequently calls the player to share trivia about Oak.

===In Generation III===
Professor Oak returns in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} to reprise his role from the Generation I games. He also grants the {{player}} the [[National Pokédex]] after they have caught 60 different species of Pokémon and defeated the [[Elite Four]].

====Pokémon====
{|
| valign=top |{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=001
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
| valign=top |{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=004
|pokemon=Charmander
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
| valign=top |{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=007
|pokemon=Squirtle
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle
|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}
|}

====Fame Checker====
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Professor Oak in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
;Pallet Town - sign
*What does this person do?
:"<sc>[[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak Pokémon Research Lab]]</sc>."
;Pallet Town Research Lab - Prof. Oak
*What is this person like?
:"To make a complete guide on all the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> in the world...
:That was my dream!"
;Pallet Town Research Lab - aide
*What is this person like?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> may not look like much, but he's the authority on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
:Many <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Trainers</sc> hold him in high regard."
;[[Viridian City]] - {{DL|Pokémon magazines|Pokémon Journal}}
*Family and friends?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> reportedly lives with his grandchildren, <sc>[[Daisy Oak|Daisy]]</sc> and <sc>{{ga|Blue}}</sc>."
;[[Pokémon League]] - [[Agatha]]
*Family and friends?
:"I hear <sc>Oak</sc>'s taken a lot of interest in you, child.
:That old duff was once tough and handsome.
:But that was decades ago. He's a shadow of his former self."
;Pallet Town Research Lab - aide
*What does this person do?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> is going to have his own radio show soon.
:The program will be called <sc>Prof. Oak's Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Seminar</sc>."
;Message from <sc>Oak</sc>
*From: <sc>Prof. Oak</sc>
*To: [Player]
:"Why do <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> compete and battle so hard for you?
:They do so because they can see the love and trust you have towards <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
:Never forget that."

===In Generation IV===
====Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum====
Professor Oak is also a good friend of [[Professor Rowan]]. He visits [[Sinnoh]] often, has a home in [[Eterna City]], introduces Trainers to [[Pal Park]], and gives them the [[National Pokédex]], as well as the [[Up-Grade]], [[Poké Radar]] and the function {{DL|Pokétch|Trainer Counter}} of the [[Pokétch]]. [[Oak's Letter|A letter]] that he sends to the player in a special event allows the player to find {{p|Shaymin}}. An aide in Rowan's laboratory mentions that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority. In Platinum, after providing the {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Up-Grade}}, Professor Oak will talk about the [[legendary birds]] and say that they have been sighted in [[Sinnoh]]. From this point {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} will be visible roaming on the map.

====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
[[File:Mr. Pokemon House.png|thumb|right|Oak with {{ga|Ethan}} and Mr. Pokémon in [[Generation IV]]]]
Professor Oak returns in the Johto remakes to fulfill a similar role as he did in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, albeit expanded. For obtaining all sixteen [[badge]]s and defeating {{ga|Red}}, he will give the player one of either {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}. He also gives the player {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} to assist them in navigation through [[Mt. Silver]]. He will also gives the player the National Pokédex before boarding the [[S.S. Aqua]]. Finally, if both {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} from HeartGold and SoulSilver are traded into the same game, he will give the player a {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Jade Orb}} so that {{p|Rayquaza}} may be caught at the [[Embedded Tower]].

=====Pokémon=====
{|
| valign=top |{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=001
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
| valign=top |{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=004
|pokemon=Charmander
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
| valign=top |{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=007
|pokemon=Squirtle
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|}
{{-}}

=====Quotes when completing the Pokédex (evaluation via Pokégear)=====
'''Johto Pokédex'''
:''Wow!''
:''That is a complete Johto Pokédex!''
:''Thanks to you, <PLAYER>, the Johto Pokédex is complete!''
:''Wow...''
:''You've done an incredible job!''

'''National Pokédex'''
:''Excellent!''
:''That is an amazing National Pokédex!''
:''Wow...''
:''You've lived up to my expectations wonderfully!''
:''No, you've exceeded them, <PLAYER>. You've become an amazing Trainer!''
:''Thank you, <PLAYER>!''

'''After completing both the Johto and National Pokédex:'''
:''You have truly surprised me!''
:''You've more than exceeded my expectations. You've gone far past them in completing the National Pokédex!''
:''I'm speechless...!''
:''Because of this, the world of Pokémon and Trainers is more vast, deeper, and more abundant!''
:''Now there will be no end to Pokémon research!''

===Artwork===
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}};"
|- align=center
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red Green Prof Oak.png|90px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Gold Silver Professor Oak.png|90px]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Offical artwork from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|000|Red and Blue}}
| Official artwork from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|000|Gold and Silver}}.
|}

====Sprites====
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}};"
|- align=center
| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr RGB Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Y Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Y Oak Back.png]]
| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Oak I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:GSC Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Oak II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:OakSprite.png]]
| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Oak III OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:OakHGSSIntro.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Professor Oak's sprite from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|000|Red and Blue}}
| Professor Oak's sprite from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Yellow Version|000|Yellow}}
| Professor Oak's back sprite from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Yellow Version|000|Yellow}}
| Professor Oak's overworld sprite from {{Colorlink|Generation I|000}}
| Professor Oak's sprite from {{Colorlink|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|000|Gold, Silver}} and {{Colorlink|Pokémon Crystal Version|000|Crystal}}
| Professor Oak's overworld sprite from {{Colorlink|Generation II|000}}
| Professor Oak's sprite from {{Colorlink|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|000|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Professor Oak's overworld sprite from {{Colorlink|Generation III|000}}
| Professor Oak's sprite from {{Colorlink|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|000|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Professor Oak anime.png|250px|thumb|right|Professor Oak in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}]]
{{main|Professor Oak (anime)}}
Professor Oak appears semi-regulary in the [[Pokémon anime]] and gives [[Ash Ketchum]] useful information.
{{-}}

==In side games==
Professor Oak also was one of the two human characters appearing in [[Pokémon Snap]]. He was working on a {{OBP|Pokémon Report|Pokémon Snap}} for the Pokémon species of [[Pokémon Island]], and hired [[Todd Snap|Todd]] to take pictures for the report. He provided Todd with the [[ZERO-ONE]] and its [[Dash Engine]] upgrade, [[Pokémon food]], [[Pester Ball]]s, and a [[Poké Flute]]. When Todd took a picture of each of the [[Pokémon Signs]], Professor Oak drew a connection between them and the {{pkmn|constellations}} to determine that {{p|Mew}} must be on [[Rainbow Cloud]].

He also shows up in [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], where he enlists the player to help test a translation device called the PokéHelper, using a wild {{p|Pikachu}} as the main research subject. He is also the person who launches the [[Pokémon Channel]] project in the game of the same name, and tuning into the "Oak's Report" channel allows the player to save their game.

==In the manga==
As he is the leading professor of the [[Kanto]] region, Professor Oak appears in many different [[Pokémon manga]] series.

===In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Professor Oak (anime)#In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga|Professor Oak (anime)}}
[[File:Professor Oak EToP.png|thumb|right|Professor Oak in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Professor Oak makes a few appearances in the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. He is a role model to {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} and is [[Bill]]'s mentor. Unlike in the anime, he does not give Ash his {{AP|Pikachu}}, in fact, he does not meet Ash until after he has already begun his Pokémon journey.
{{-}}

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Professor Oak Adventures.png|thumb|right|150px|Professor Oak in the HGSS chapter]]
{{main|Professor Oak (Adventures)}}
Professor Oak has a recurring role in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga. His first appearance was in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', and he has appeared in most chapters since. Over the course of the manga, Professor Oak helps out the [[Pokédex holder]]s in their various quests. His backstory has been largely expanded in this canon.
{{-}}

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
[[File:Professor Oak PM.png|thumb|right|150px|Professor Oak in the manga]]
Professor Oak appears in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga series. He gives [[Kai Midorikawa]] his [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Charmander}}. He offers a starter Pokémon to [[Isamu Akai]] as well, however, Isamu decides to choose a {{TP|Isamu Akai|Clefairy}} that he had befriended earlier that day instead.

====Pokémon====
=====Gives to new Trainers=====
{| align="left" width="96px"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Bulbasaur|001.png|grass|poison|size=96px|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Charmander|004.png|fire|size=96px|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Squirtle|007.png|water|size=96px|link=no}}
|}{{left clear}}

=====Given away=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Kai Midorikawa's Charizard
|trainer=Kai
|pkmn=Charmander
|type1=Fire
|img=Kai Midorikawa Charmander.png
|epnum=PM001
|epname=The Pokémon Clefairy Enters!!
|desc={{p|Charmander}} was given to [[Kai Midorikawa|Kai]] in ''[[PM001|The Pokémon Clefairy Enters!!]]'' as his starter Pokémon. It has evolved into its {{p|Charizard|final stage}} right away. It is seen to be {{TP|Isamu Akai|Clefairy}}'s rival as both of them were given to their respective Trainers on the same day.}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Professor Oak or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{| {{bluetable}}
|- style="background: #{{kanto color}};"
!Name
!Type
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| rowspan=2 | {{TCG ID|Base Set|Professor Oak|88}} || rowspan=2 | T || rowspan=2 | {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Base Set}} || 88/102
|-
| {{TCG|Base Set 2}} || 116/130
|-
| rowspan=3 | {{TCG ID|Expedition|Professor Oak's Research|149}} || rowspan=3 | T || rowspan=3 | {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}} || 149/165
|-
| {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}} || 98/112
|-
| {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} || 88/101
|-
| rowspan=2 | {{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Professor Oak's Visit|122}} || rowspan=2 | Su || rowspan=1 | {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Secret Wonders}} || 122/132
|-
| (H) || {{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards}} (no English release || -
|-
| {{TCG ID|HeartGold Collection|Professor Oak's New Theory|68}} || Su || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|HeartGold Collection}} || 068/070
|}

There also exists a "dark counterpart" of Professor Oak, called '''[[Impostor Professor Oak]]''', who has also appeared in other Pokémon media. Apart from his first incarnation, expansions in which he has been featured also include {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}. The following list is of cards mentioning or featuring Impostor Professor Oak or his Pokémon.
{| {{bluetable}}
|- style="background: #{{dark color}};"
!Name
!Type
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| rowspan=2 | {{TCG ID|Base Set|Impostor Professor Oak|73}} || rowspan=2 | T || rowspan=2 | {{rar|Rare}} || {{TCG|Base Set}} || 73/102
|-
| {{TCG|Base Set 2}} || 102/130
|-
| {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Impostor Oak's Revenge|76}} || T || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Team Rocket}} || 76/82
|-
| {{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Impostor Professor Oak's Invention|94}} || T || {{rar|Rare}} || {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} || 94/105
|}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Professor Oak appears as a random trophy wearing his regular clothing from the anime.

====Trophy information====
''The leading expert on the study of Pokémon. It seems there are always new and mysterious species of Pokémon being brought to light, and Professor Oak is at the heart of it all with his insightful research. The Pokédex is one of his inventions: new Trainers receive one, and a Pokémon to boot, when they start out.''

==Trivia==
* Professor Oak has appeared in the most generations of any Pokémon Professor, appearing in Generation I and their Generation III remakes as the regional professor and making occasional appearances in Generation II and Generation IV.
* If the player speaks to Professor Oak in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and has their Pokédex evaluated with at least 484 of the 493 Pokémon caught, he will say "Meeting you is something '''l''' will cherish all my life long.", using a lowercase L instead of an I.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|オーキドユキナリ博士 ''Dr. Yukinari Okido''
|オーキッド ''Ōkiddo'', Orchid. 大木戸 ''Ōkido'' is a Japanese family name and placename. Literally, big-tree family.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, Spanish, Italian
|Professor Samuel (Sammy) Oak
|{{wp|Oak}} tree, perhaps derived from Japanese ''Okido''. His given name could possibly be derived from the Salem Oak, a long-lived tree of Salem, New Jersey.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Professeur Chen
|Chêne means Oak in French.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Professor Eich
|Eiche means Oak in German.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Brazilian Portuguese
|Professor Samuel (Sam) Carvalho
|Carvalho means Oak in Portuguese.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|오용호 박사 ''Dr. O Yongho''
|오 (伍, 吳) ''O'' is a [[wp:List of Korean family names|Korean family name]], probably chosen because of its similarity to the first syllable in Okido.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese (Taiwan)
|大木博士 ''Dr. Dàmù'' 大木雪成 ''Dàmù Xuěchéng'' (full name)
|大木 (big tree) is from 大木 ''Ōki'' 雪成 is from Japanese 雪成り ''yuki nari'', "to become snow".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese (Mainland China)
|大木博士 ''Dr. Dàmù'' 大木幸成 ''Dàmù Xìngchéng'' (full name)
|大木 (big tree) is from 大木 ''Ōki'' 幸成 is from Japanese name 幸成 ''yukinari''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Thai
|ดร.ออคิด ''Dr. Orkid''
|Similar to the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
|Profesor Oki (Kanto saga) Profesor Okido/Orchid (Johto - present)
|Derived from Prof. ''Ōki''do. Similar to the Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}

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[[pt:Professor Carvalho]]

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[[pl:Profesor Oak (gry)]]

Professor Brown

2012-03-13T02:04:08Z

Anythingspossibleforapossible: Now it is

[[Image:Professor Brown.png|250px|thumb|Professor Brown]]
'''Professor Brown''' (Japanese: '''ブラウン博士''' ''Dr. Brown'') is a [[character of the day]] in [[SS003|''We're No Angels'']].

Professor Brown is a scientist who strives to use his inventions to help the people of a village near his lab, which is inside a castle on a hill that he moved into a few months prior to the episode. A few weeks later, Professor Brown sent down a robot at harvest time, which, as he is very shy, was meant as a gift for the villagers. The helpful actions of his robots were misinterpreted as dangerous, and thus the villagers initially view him as evil. Professor Brown seems to care deeply for his robotic creations, for when the Meowth-robot corned his robot and was about to attack it, he ran up to his robot and said “Golly no, please don’t hurt my little robot!”

When commanding his robots to send his ‘gifts’ and ‘big surprises’, Professor Brown has a habit of laughing and stating that he hopes the villagers will enjoy it. He also has the habit of occasionally peppering his speech with nervous laughter. Professor Brown seemed shocked when accused as a villain, stating that he was a scientist.

Later, Professor Brown suggested to Team Rocket that they put the seed-sowing wing's seed spitter into reverse, as it would act as a vacuum. Upon activating the vacuum and vacuuming the {{p|Taillow}}, the villagers cheered him and afterward thanked him for saving the village. A villager asked if he would consider making more of the farming robots, and that if he agreed they would all assist him in any way they could. Professor Brown agrees and the villager welcomes him to the village, of which Professor Brown states is a true honor.

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|ja=長島雄一 ''Yūichi Nagashima''
|en=[[Darren Dunstan]]}}

{{Project COD notice}}
[[Category:Chronicles characters of the day|Brown, Professor]]
[[Category:Male characters|Brown, Professor]]
[[Category:Professors|Brown, Professor]]

Professor Brown

2012-03-13T02:03:06Z

Anythingspossibleforapossible: Fixed cat; there's a much easier way to do that then having to add it to each individual cat :P

Evolution stone

2012-03-13T01:45:03Z

Anythingspossibleforapossible: Just by adding "thumb" automatically makes it right

:''For the Oval Stone, see [[Evolution-inducing held item#Oval Stone|evolution-inducing held item]]. For the Eviolite, see [[In-battle effect item#Eviolite|in-battle effect item]].''
[[File:Branched evolution.png|250px|thumb|Gloom's [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|branched]] [[evolution family]] as demonstrated in the anime: both of Gloom's potential evolutions require an evolutionary stone.]]
An '''evolutionary stone''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|進化の石|しんかのいし}}''' ''Evolution stone'') is a stone-like [[item]] that radiates a mysterious energy that causes some [[Pokémon (species)|species of Pokémon]] to [[evolution|evolve]].

Another stone, the Everstone, is different in that radiates a type of energy that prevents evolution in the holders; however, if a Pokémon holding the Everstone has an evolutionary stone used on it, it will still evolve.

Evolutionary stones may be used at any time, and cause instant evolution in the Pokémon they are used on, which cannot be canceled. With the exception of the Everstone, which must be held for its effects to take place, all evolutionary stones are applied directly to the Pokémon. All stones that cause evolution in a Pokémon are consumed upon that Pokémon's evolution.

The use of a stone is seen by many to be "forced" evolution, especially by the main characters of the anime, as the Pokémon is not in charge of its own transformation. Many Pokémon that result from a stone-based evolution also have vastly different [[level]]-up [[move|learnset]]s than their pre-evolutionary forms, with several learning no moves after evolution at all.

==List of stones==
{{Item
|name=Fire Stone
|jp=ほのおのいし
|jpt=Fire Stone
|gen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|buyable=yes
|buy={{tt|2100|10000 at Black City}}
|effect=Causes {{p|Vulpix}} to evolve into {{p|Ninetales}}. Causes {{p|Growlithe}} to evolve into {{p|Arcanine}}. Causes {{p|Eevee}} to evolve into {{p|Flareon}}. Causes {{p|Pansear}} to evolve into {{p|Simisear}}.
|descstad=A stone used for making certain kinds of Pokémon evolve.
|descgsc=Evolves certain kinds of Pokémon.
|descrse=Makes certain species of Pokémon evolve.
|descfrlg=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is colored orange.
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is colored orange.
|descbw=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is colored orange.
|locrby=[[Celadon Department Store]]
|locgsc=[[Bill's grandfather]], [[Mystery Gift]], {{tc|School Kid|Schoolboy}} Alan{{sup|C}} ({{rt|36|Johto}})
|locrse=[[Diving Treasure Hunter]], [[Fiery Path]]
|locfrlg=[[Celadon Department Store]], [[Mt. Ember]]
|locxd=[[S.S. Libra]], [[Gateon Port]]
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], [[Fuego Ironworks]], held by [[Hayley's trades#Vulpix|Hayley's Vulpix]], [[Solaceon Ruins]]{{sup|Pt}}, [[Stark Mountain]]{{sup|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Bill's grandfather]], {{tc|School Kid}} Alan ({{rt|36|Johto}}), [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Su}}{{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|Th}}, {{pw|Warm Beach}}
|locbw=[[Castelia City]], [[Desert Resort]], [[Black City]]{{sup|Bl}}, {{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s

}}
{{Item
|name=Water Stone
|jp=みずのいし
|jpt=Water Stone
|gen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|buyable=yes
|buy={{tt|2100|10000 at Black City}}
|effect=Causes {{p|Poliwhirl}} to evolve into {{p|Poliwrath}}. Causes {{p|Shellder}} to evolve into {{p|Cloyster}}. Causes {{p|Staryu}} to evolve into {{p|Starmie}}. Causes {{p|Eevee}} to evolve into {{p|Vaporeon}}. Causes {{p|Lombre}} to evolve into {{p|Ludicolo}}. Causes {{p|Panpour}} to evolve into {{p|Simipour}}.
|effect2=Opens a chamber in the [[Ruins of Alph]] when used{{sup|HGSS}} or in the bag{{sup|C}}.
|descstad=A stone used for making certain kinds of Pokémon evolve.
|descgsc=Evolves certain kinds of Pokémon.
|descrse=Makes certain species of Pokémon evolve.
|descfrlg=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is a clear light blue.
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is a clear, light blue.
|descbw=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is a clear, light blue.
|locrby=[[Celadon Department Store]]
|locgsc=[[Bill's grandfather]], [[Mystery Gift]], {{tc|Fisherman}} Tully{{sup|C}} ({{rt|42|Johto}})
|locrse=[[Diving Treasure Hunter]], [[Abandoned Ship]]
|locfrlg=[[Celadon Department Store]], [[Seafoam Islands]]
|locxd=[[Phenac Stadium]], [[Gateon Port]]
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], {{rt|213|Sinnoh}}, [[Solaceon Ruins]]{{sup|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Bill's grandfather]], {{tc|Fisherman|Fisher}} Tully ({{rt|42|Johto}}), [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Seafoam Islands]], {{pw|Beyond the Sea}}, [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Mo}}{{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|We}}{{dotw|Fr}}
|locbw=[[Castelia City]], [[Driftveil City]], [[Black City]]{{sup|Bl}}, {{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s

}}
{{Item
|name=Thunderstone
|jp=かみなりのいし
|jpt=Thunder Stone
|gen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|buyable=yes
|buy={{tt|2100|10000 at Black City}}
|descstad=A stone used for making certain kinds of Pokémon evolve.
|effect=Causes {{p|Pikachu}} to evolve into {{p|Raichu}}. Causes {{p|Eevee}} to evolve into {{p|Jolteon}}. Causes {{p|Eelektrik}} to evolve into {{p|Eelektross}}.
|descgsc=Evolves certain kinds of Pokémon.
|descrse=Makes certain species of Pokémon evolve.
|descfrlg=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a thunderbolt pattern.
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a thunderbolt pattern.
|descbw=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a thunderbolt pattern.
|locrby=[[Celadon Department Store]]
|locgsc=[[Bill's grandfather]], {{tc|Lass}} Dana{{sup|C}} ({{rt|38|Johto}})
|locrse=[[Diving Treasure Hunter]], [[New Mauville]]
|locfrlg=[[Celadon Department Store]], [[Power Plant]]
|locxd=[[Gateon Port]]
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], [[Sunyshore City]], [[Solaceon Ruins]]{{sup|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Bill's grandfather]], {{tc|Lass}} Dana ({{rt|38|Johto}}), [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|We}}{{dotw|Th}}{{dotw|Sa}}
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Black City]]{{sup|Bl}}, {{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s
}}
{{Item
|name=Leaf Stone
|jp=リーフのいし
|jpt=Leaf Stone
|gen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|buyable=yes
|buy={{tt|2100|10000 at Black City}}
|descstad=A stone used for making certain kinds of Pokémon evolve.
|effect=Causes {{p|Gloom}} to evolve into {{p|Vileplume}}. Causes {{p|Weepinbell}} to evolve into {{p|Victreebel}}. Causes {{p|Exeggcute}} to evolve into {{p|Exeggutor}}. Causes {{p|Nuzleaf}} to evolve into {{p|Shiftry}}. Causes {{p|Pansage}} to evolve into {{p|Simisage}}.
|descgsc=Evolves certain kinds of Pokémon.
|descrse=Makes certain species of Pokémon evolve.
|descfrlg=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a leaf pattern.
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a leaf pattern.
|descbw=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a leaf pattern.
|locrby=[[Celadon Department Store]]
|locgsc=[[Bill's grandfather]], {{tc|Picnicker}} Gina{{sup|C}} ({{rt|34|Johto}})
|locrse=[[Diving Treasure Hunter]], {{rt|119|Hoenn}}
|locfrlg=[[Celadon Department Store]], {{safari|Kanto}}
|locxd=[[Cipher Lab]]
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], [[Floaroma Meadow]]
|lochgss=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Bill's grandfather]], {{tc|Picnicker}} Gina ({{rt|34|Johto}}), [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|Th}}{{dotw|Sa}}
|locbw={{rt|6|Unova}}, [[Castelia City]], [[Black City]]{{sup|Bl}}, {{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s
}}
{{Item
|name=Moon Stone
|jp=つきのいし
|jpt=Moon Stone
|gen=I
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|buyable=yes
|buy=10000
|effect=Causes {{p|Nidorina}} to evolve into {{p|Nidoqueen}}. Causes {{p|Nidorino}} to evolve into {{p|Nidoking}}. Causes {{p|Clefairy}} to evolve into {{p|Clefable}}. Causes {{p|Jigglypuff}} to evolve into {{p|Wigglytuff}}. Causes {{p|Skitty}} to evolve into {{p|Delcatty}}. Causes {{p|Munna}} to evolve into {{p|Musharna}}.
|descstad=A stone used for making certain kinds of Pokémon evolve.
|tcg=Moon Stone (Vending S1)
|descgsc=Evolves certain kinds of Pokémon.
|descrse=Makes certain species of Pokémon evolve.
|descfrlg=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as black as the night sky.
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as black as the night sky.
|descbw=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as black as the night sky.
|locrby={{rt|2|Kanto}}, [[Mt. Moon]] (×2), [[Rocket Hideout]], {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}
|locgsc=[[Tohjo Falls]], [[Ruins of Alph]]{{sup|C}}, [[Mt. Moon Square]]{{dotw|Mo}}
|locrse=[[Meteor Falls]], held by {{wild|Lunatone}}
|locfrlg=[[Mt. Moon]] (×2), [[Rocket Hideout]], {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}, held by {{wild|Clefairy}}
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], held by {{wild|Lunatone}}, {{wild|Cleffa}} and {{wild|Clefairy}}
|lochgss=[[Tohjo Falls]], [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Mom]], [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Mt. Moon Square]]{{dotw|Mo}}, {{pw|Volcano Path}}, {{pw|Night Sky's Edge}}, [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Mo}}{{dotw|We}}
|locbw=[[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Twist Mountain]], [[Black City]]{{sup|Bl}}, {{a|Pickup}}, {{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s, held by {{wild|Lunatone}}
}}
{{Item
|name=Sun Stone
|jp=たいようのいし
|jpt=Sun Stone
|gen=II
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|buyable=yes
|buy=10000
|effect=Causes {{p|Gloom}} to evolve into {{p|Bellossom}}. Causes {{p|Sunkern}} to evolve into {{p|Sunflora}}. Causes {{p|Cottonee}} to evolve into {{p|Whimsicott}}. Causes {{p|Petilil}} to evolve into {{p|Lilligant}}.
|descgsc=Evolves certain kinds of Pokémon.
|descrse=Makes certain species of Pokémon evolve.
|descfrlg=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as red as the sun.
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as red as the sun.
|descbw=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as red as the sun.
|locgsc=[[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize
|locrse=[[Mossdeep City]], held by {{wild|Solrock}}
|locfrlg=[[Ruin Valley]]
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], [[Valor Lakefront]], held by {{wild|Solrock}}
|lochgss={{tc|Camper}} Tanner ({{rt|13|Kanto}}), [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, {{pw|Volcano Path}}, [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Su}}{{dotw|Mo}}{{dotw|Fr}}
|locbw=[[Nimbasa City]], [[Relic Castle]], [[Black City]]{{sup|Bl}}, {{a|Pickup}}, {{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s, held by {{wild|Solrock}}
}}
{{Item
|name=Shiny Stone
|jp=ひかりのいし
|jpt=Light Stone
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|buyable=yes
|buy=10000
|effect=Causes {{p|Togetic}} to evolve into {{p|Togekiss}}. Causes {{p|Roselia}} to evolve into {{p|Roserade}}. Causes {{p|Minccino}} to evolve into {{p|Cinccino}}.
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It shines with a dazzling light.
|descbw=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It shines with a dazzling light.
|locdppt=[[Iron Island]], {{rt|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}, {{a|Pickup}}
|lochgss={{tc|Bird Keeper}} Josh ({{rt|14|Kanto}}), [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Su}}{{dotw|Mo}}{{dotw|We}}{{dotw|Th}}{{dotw|Sa}}, [[National Park]], [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize
|locpbr=7200 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|6|Unova}}, [[Dragonspiral Tower]], [[Black City]]{{sup|Bl}}, {{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s
}}
{{Item
|name=Dusk Stone
|jp=やみのいし
|jpt=Dark Stone
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|buyable=yes
|buy=10000
|effect=Causes {{p|Murkrow}} to evolve into {{p|Honchkrow}}. Causes {{p|Misdreavus}} to evolve into {{p|Mismagius}}. Causes {{p|Lampent}} to evolve into {{p|Chandelure}}.
|tcg=Murkrow (Secret Wonders 95)
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as dark as dark can be.
|descbw=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as dark as dark can be.
|locdppt=[[Galactic Warehouse]], {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Wayward Cave]]{{sup|Pt}}, {{a|Pickup}}
|lochgss={{tc|Biker}} Reese ({{rt|17|Kanto}}), [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Mo}}{{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|Th}}{{dotw|Fr}}{{dotw|Sa}}, [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Cerulean Cave]]
|locpbr=7200 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|10|Unova}}, [[Mistralton Cave]], [[Black City]]{{sup|Bl}}, {{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s
}}
{{Item
|name=Dawn Stone
|jp=めざめいし
|jpt=Awakening Stone
|gen=IV
|bag=Items
|sell=1050
|buyable=yes
|buy=10000
|effect=Causes male {{p|Kirlia}} to evolve into {{p|Gallade}}. Causes female {{p|Snorunt}} to evolve into {{p|Froslass}}.
|descdppthgss=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It sparkles like eyes.
|descbw=A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It sparkles like eyes.
|locdppt={{rt|212|Sinnoh}}{{sup|Pt}}, {{rt|225|Sinnoh}}, [[Mt. Coronet]], {{a|Pickup}}
|lochgss={{tc|Biker}} Aiden ({{rt|17|Kanto}}), [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|We}}{{dotw|Fr}}{{dotw|Sa}}, [[Bug-Catching Contest]] first prize, [[Mt. Silver]], held by {{p|Beldum|Iron}} ([[trade]] [[Steven Stone]])
|locpbr=7200 [[Poké Coupon]]s
|locbw={{rt|10|Unova}}, [[Black City]]{{sup|Bl}}, {{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s
}}
{{Item
|name=Everstone
|jp=かわらずのいし
|jpt=Unchanging Stone
|gen=II
|bag=Items
|sell=100
|effect=If held, prevents a Pokémon from evolving.
|effect2=If held in the [[Pokémon Day Care]] by a {{tt|female Pokémon or Ditto|In Gen IV, does not work if the parent comes from a game in a different language}}, Pokémon bred will have a 50% chance of having the nature of the holder.{{sup|E}}{{sup|DPPt}} If held in the [[Pokémon Day Care]] by {{tt|either parent|In Gen IV, does not work if the parent comes from a game in a different language}}<ref>[http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=5667076 Everstone breeding working on males] - PokéCommunity forums</ref>, Pokémon bred will have a 50% chance of having the nature of the holder.{{sup|HGSS}}{{sup|BW}}
|descgsc=Stops evolution. (HOLD)
|descrse=A wondrous stone & a hold item that prevents evolution.
|descfrlg=An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holding Pokémon is prevented from evolving.
|descdppthgss=An item to be held by a Pokémon. The Pokémon holding this peculiar stone is prevented from evolving.
|descbw=An item to be held by a Pokémon. The Pokémon holding this peculiar stone is prevented from evolving.
|locgsc=[[Bug-Catching Contest]] second prize, [[Bill's grandfather]], held by {{wild|Geodude}} and {{wild|Graveler}}
|locrse=[[Granite Cave]], {{wild|Geodude}}, {{wild|Graveler}}
|locfrlg=[[Rock Tunnel]] [[Pokémon Center]] (Oak's aide)
|locdppt=[[The Underground]], held by {{wild|Geodude}} and {{wild|Graveler}}
|lochgss=[[Bug-Catching Contest]] second prize, [[Bill's grandfather]], held by {{wild|Geodude}} and {{wild|Graveler}}, [[Professor Elm]] after showing him the {{p|Togepi}} that hatched from the [[Mystery Egg]].
|locbw=[[Castelia City]], held by {{wild|Roggenrola}} and {{wild|Boldore}}, {{DL|Phenomenon|dust cloud}}s
}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Large Moon Stone.png|thumb|200px|A giant Moon Stone.]]
Evolutionary stones are showcased somewhat rarely in [[Pokémon anime|the anime]], as only a relative few Pokémon are able to evolve by using them. Despite this, they were among the earliest of items to have been showcased in the anime, appearing as early as ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'', where a rather large Moon Stone appeared deep within [[Mt. Moon]]. It was being worshipped by a group of {{p|Clefairy}} who lived there, and was soon stolen by Team Rocket and ended up being blown up. The shards from it, however, rained down on the Clefairy and caused some of them to evolve. It is also speculated in the anime that the Moon Stone was the reason why and how various Pokémon—Clefairy in particular—arrived in the Pokémon world.

The second appearance of an evolutionary stone occurred in ''[[EP014|The Electric Shock Showdown]]'', where the Thunderstone was introduced. This was likewise the first opportunity that a Pokémon belonging to a main character was given to evolve by stone. [[Ash's Pikachu]], however, refused the offer, intending to beat [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} as a Pikachu. He kept the Thunderstone on hand, in case Pikachu ever wanted to evolve; however, in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', the same scenario occured and Pikachu still refused to evolve. Seeing his determination of not evolving, {{TRT}} stole it, planning to sell it.

The remaining Generation I evolutionary stones made their debut in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', as part of a collection held by the [[Eevee brothers]]. Additionally, two of the Eevee brothers offered a Fire Stone and Thunderstone to [[Brock]] and {{Ash}}, respectively, to evolve their {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} and Pikachu, though both refused.

A forest that appeared in ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', was a reported hotbed of Leaf Stones, and the radiation from these stones in the forest was so strong as to induce evolution in [[Melvin]]'s {{p|Exeggcute}}, which proceeded to cause chaos by hypnotizing a horde of other Exeggutor.

A fake Leaf Stone, made by Team Rocket, appeared in ''[[EP068|Make Room for Gloom]]'', where the discovery of its nature as a fake was central to the episode. A real Leaf Stone finally appeared at the very end of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. With it, the {{p|Exeggcute}} that had been following [[Misty's Togepi]] around evolved into {{p|Exeggutor}}.

Ash won a Sun Stone in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] during ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', later using it to evolve a {{p|Sunkern}} in ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]''.

Fire Stones played an important role in ''[[EP190|The Stolen Stones]]'', where they were intended to be delivered to a stadium to be used as a prize for competitors there.

Both the Leaf Stone and Sun Stone appear in ''[[EP239|Whichever Way the Wind Blows]]'' as a demonstration of the [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|branch]] in {{p|Gloom}}'s [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary line]].

The Water Stone appears in ''[[AG105|Once in a Mawile]]'' and is used by Brock's Lombre to evolve into {{TP|Brock|Ludicolo}}. This is the first time that a main character's Pokémon evolves via an evolutionary stone on-screen, although it is likely that [[James's Weepinbell]] was evolved by way of a Leaf Stone prior to ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.

A Moon Stone appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue?]]'', evolving [[Dr. Abby]]'s Skitty into a Delcatty.

In ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} gave an Everstone to her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} to prevent him from evolving until he wants to.

{{an|Professor Oak}} gave a Water Stone to a wild Lombre in ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]'', while a Dusk Stone was central to the plot of ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]''.

[[Ursula]] used a Fire Stone and a Water Stone to evolve her two Eevee in ''[[DP174|Last Call, First Round!]]'', making them a Flareon and Vaporeon, for use in the Grand Festival.

Evolutionary stones do not seem to be required for evolution in the anime as they are in the games. [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Victreebel|James's second Weepinbell]] evolved without a Leaf Stone in ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid]]'', though this may just be an example of [[anime physics]]. In addition, Pokémon that evolve via proximity of evolutionary stones apparently seem to control their evolutionary urges and physically touch the stone without evolving, as evidenced by Pikachu whacking away the Thunderstone when refusing to evolve the first time, as well as a Clefairy holding onto a Moon Stone for prolonged periods of time before delivering it to the larger Moon Stone without evolving.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP187|Sun Stone|Ash's Pokédex|The Sun Stone enables evolution in several Pokémon, changing Gloom into {{tt|Vileplume|anime error, supposed to be Bellossom}} and Sunkern into Sunflora.}}
{{Animedexfooter|original|Johto}}

===Gallery===
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File:Fire Stone EP040.png|Pyro backed by a Fire Stone in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers!]]''
File:Thunderstone EP040.png|Sparky backed by a Thunderstone in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers!]]''
File:Water Stone EP040.png|Rainer backed by a Water Stone in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers!]]''
File:Water Stone AG105.png|Lombre holding a Water Stone in ''[[AG105|Once in a Mawile]]''
File:Water Stone DP139.png|A Water Stone in ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]''
File:Thunderstone DP074.png|Ash's Thunderstone in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''
File:Leaf Stone anime.png|A Leaf Stone in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''
File:Moon Stone EP006.png|Seymour inspects a Moon Stone in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''
File:Sun Stone EP161.png|The Sun Stone that Ash won in ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]''
File:Dusk Stone anime.png|The Dusk Stone in ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]''.
File:Everstone anime.png|The Everstone that Dawn gave to {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]''
</gallery>

==In the manga==
===In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga===
In ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]'', {{Ash}}, [[Professor Oak]], and [[Bill]] witness a {{p|Clefairy}} evolution ceremony involving a large Moon Stone.

The focus of the chapter ''[[ET06|To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That Is the Question!]]'' is evolutionary stones. {{an|Misty}} hopes to buy a Water Stone for her {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl|Politoed}} in [[Stone Town]], a town on Dream Island where all the evolutionary stones in the Pokémon world come from. However, she cannot afford one, remarking that an inexpensive one might make the evolution go bad.

She is later given a Water Stone by [[Mikey]], who is being pressured to join the Knights of the "E" Stone, a club which requires members to own a Pokémon evolved by an evolutionary stone. By battling club members, {{Ash}} and Mikey prove to the leaders that Pokémon which have evolved by evolutionary stone are not necessarily superior to their unevolved counterparts.

===In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga===
In the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, a Moon Stone is first mentioned by {{adv|Professor Oak}} in ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'' as a rock with a crescent moon-shaped indentation that boosts a Pokémon's power immensely. In the next round, ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]'', [[Team Rocket]] searches for one in [[Mt. Moon]], however it is {{adv|Red}} who finds it. Later on, Red uses this Moon Stone to evolve {{adv|Green}}'s {{p|Clefairy}} during the [[Silph Co.]] catastrophe. Additionally, [[Poli|Red's Poliwhirl]] was able to evolve into a {{p|Poliwrath}} with the help of a Water Stone when they were thrown in the water.

In the {{chap|Yellow}} chapter, {{adv|Yellow}} finds a Leaf Stone in Vermilion Harbor, but the Fire, Thunder, and Water Stones are missing. Later, it is revealed {{adv|Giovanni}} gave them to Red so he could evolve and devolve his Eevee freely.

Much later, {{Adv|Gold}}'s [[Gold (Adventures)#Sunbo|Sunkern]] evolves into a {{p|Sunflora}} because the sun's energy reflected off of the rocks near [[Ilex Forest]] replicated the Sun Stone's effects.

Even later on, {{Adv|Ruby}}'s [[Coco (Adventures)|Skitty]] evolves into a {{p|Delcatty}} due to being exposed to one of [[Steven Stone|Steven]]'s Moon Stones.

===In the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] manga===
In ''[[DPA19|(Violent) Earthquake! Cyrus's Consuming Ambition!!]]'', it is revealed that [[Mitsumi]] secretly attached an Everstone to [[Hareta]]'s [[Hareta's Empoleon|Piplup]] before he started his journey. She thought Hareta would learn faster with weaker Pokémon, and removed it. Piplup immediately evolved into [[Prinplup]], then into [[Empoleon]].

==In the TCG==
The Moon Stone and Dusk Stone were featured in the {{Trading Card Game}}. The following is a list of cards named or including '''Moon Stone''' or '''Dusk Stone'''.
{| {{bluetable}}
|- style="background: #{{tcg Trainer color}};"
!Name
!Type
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| {{TCG ID|Vending|Moon Stone|S1}} || T || - || {{TCG|Vending Machine cards}} || -
|-
| {{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Clefairy|83}} || {{e|Colorless}} || {{rar|Common}} || {{TCG|Secret Wonders}} || 83/132
|-
| {{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Murkrow|95}} || {{e|Darkness}} || {{rar|Common}} || {{TCG|Secret Wonders}} || 95/132
|}

==Artwork==
These are artwork of the items as seen in the [[Pokémon Dream World]].
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|- align="center"
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Fire Stone Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Water Stone Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Thunderstone Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Leaf Stone Sprite.png]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{fire color dark}}|Fire Stone}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Water Stone}}
| style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{electric color dark}}|Thunderstone}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Leaf Stone}}
|- align="center"
| width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Moon Stone Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Sun Stone Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{yellow color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Shiny Stone Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{ghost color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dusk Stone Sprite.png]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{normal color dark}}|Moon Stone}}
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{fire color dark}}|Sun Stone}}
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{yellow color dark}}|Shiny Stone}}
| style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{ghost color dark}}|Dusk Stone}}
|- align="center"
| width="160px" style="background: #{{Day color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dawn Stone Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{white color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Everstone Sprite.png]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{Day color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{Day color dark}}|Dawn Stone}}
| style="background: #{{white color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{white color light}}|Everstone}}
|}{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Of all {{cat|Pokémon that evolve by evolutionary stone}}, only {{p|Eevee}} and {{p|Gloom}} can use multiple ones; together they can use any of the stones introduced before [[Generation IV]] except for the Moon Stone.
* Only four Pokémon that evolve by stone can evolve using another method: {{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Kirlia}}, and {{p|Snorunt}}.
* Only {{type|Grass}} Pokémon evolve using the Leaf Stone and Sun Stone, and all of the Pokémon that evolve using the Sun Stone evolve into pure Grass-types.
* The {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Oval Stone}} is sometimes considered an evolutionary stone, and can even be selected to be used like one. However, unlike other evolutionary stones, the Oval Stone does not evolve any Pokémon when it is used on them. It must instead be held and the Pokémon leveled up, making it an [[evolution-inducing held item]].
* All Pokémon that evolve with the Fire Stone are in the {{egg3|Field}}, and all the Pokémon that evolve with the Sun Stone are in the {{egg3|Grass}}.
* Through [[List of glitches in Generation I#Evolutionary stone glitch|a glitch]] in the Generation I games, Pokémon can be evolved without the use of a stone, provided that the player has sent out the correct Pokémon in the same battle that a Pokémon that evolves using a stone levels up.
* Because of an oversight in the [[Generation IV]] games, a {{p|Kadabra}} holding an Everstone will still evolve when traded.
* The Dawn Stone induces evolution in only two Pokémon species, {{p|Kirlia}} and {{p|Snorunt}}, the least of any stone.
** This also makes it currently the only stone that only evolves Pokémon introduced in a single generation, as Kirlia and Snorunt were both introduced in [[Generation III]].
** Both of them only evolve via Dawn Stone if they are a certain gender and can evolve into a different Pokémon using a different method.
** Both of the evolved forms from the Dawn Stone gain a secondary type.
** It is also the only stone not to gain a new use in [[Generation V]].
* As of [[Generation V]], the Fire Stone is the only one not used in a three-stage evolutionary line.
* The {{wp|Sunstone|Sun Stone}} and {{wp|Moonstone (gemstone)|Moon Stone}} share their names with actual {{wp|gemstones}}.
* [[Generation III]] and [[Generation V]] are the only generations where an evolutionary stone is not introduced.
** Both these generations introduced a new Pokémon to evolve with Leaf Stone, Water Stone, and Moon Stone.
* Though six Pokémon evolve with the Moon Stone, only four of them can be legitimately owned inside a [[Moon Ball]]: {{p|Skitty}} is only available in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} through [[trade]] or via [[Pokéwalker]], and {{p|Munna}} was not introduced until [[Generation V]], where the Moon Ball is not available to be used.

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== Unnamed cities, towns, and villages from the anime ==

I can make a page for each region ([[Kanto]], [[Orange Archipelago]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and [[Unova]]) with a list of the nameless cities and towns featured in the [[Pokémon anime|anime]]. The pages show a list with an image from the episode, the featuring episode, the location (between so-and-so cities), and facts (such as festivals, events, history, leader, places of interest). Does [[Bulbapedia:Project Locations|Project Locations]] mind that?--[[User:Maximoss|Maximoss]] 15:47, 15 June 2011 (UTC)
:If anyone approves of this, I suggest going with "unnamed" rather than "nameless." [[User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|tc]][[User:Tc26|²₆]][[User talk:Tc26|tc]][[User:Tc26/Sandbox|26]] 15:52, 15 June 2011 (UTC)
:Agreed! If there will be no disapproval by September 2011, I will start working on those pages.--[[User:Maximoss|Maximoss]] 03:04, 16 June 2011 (UTC)
::This sounds like a good idea. Since Unova has quite a few unnamed places. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 04:13, 16 June 2011 (UTC)
:::I think that this would be a good project to start in the userspace. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:00, 21 June 2011 (UTC)
::::I am sorry, "userspace"? I am still new.--[[User:Maximoss|Maximoss]] 19:57, 21 June 2011 (UTC)
:::::[[User:Maximoss|Maximoss]]-Your Userpage. Userspace includes your userpage, talk page, and any other page that starts with User:Maximoss/<name of page> --♣♣ ''[[User:Focus58|Ƒǿҫὑṩ]] [[User talk:Focus58|❺❽]]'' ♣♣ 20:02, 21 June 2011 (UTC)
I see, so a userspace is my studio, I can work in it with drafts and miss with it as much as I need, until I create my final draft as an official page. Did I get it all right?--[[User:Maximoss|Maximoss]] 04:49, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
:Comments above were copied from the latest archive as the discussion is ongoing. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 05:34, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
:Pretty much. Just remember not to make too many edits to your userspace, and read the {{bp|userspace policy}}. We are more lenient in regards to maximum number of edits per day for non-personal userspace content, but still keep the number of edits reasonable. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 08:29, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

== The "Current Events" area on the Main Page ==

Usually it has the last ten or whatever news items in there. RIght now there's only two, and it's been that way all day. Is there a reason for this? - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 23:46, 23 June 2011 (UTC)
:Sorry for the late reply, but this happened because we implemented a [[n:Category:Articles by user|new category system]] on Bulbanews, and a whole bunch of old articles were edited to fix capitalization (Immewnity to immewnity primarily). Due to the way Bulbanews works, the new articles hadn't been edited recently enough and were pushed off the list. We had to go around and make edits to the articles to get them back on this list. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 08:31, 29 June 2011 (UTC)

== Venn Search Feature ==

Hi, I'm Sasshen, I haven't been a member of the community really at all thusfar but I've been using the Bulbapedia wiki ever since I can remember, and I think that it would be a really cool idea to create a search engine within the wiki that can find Pokémon that match specific criteria; i.e., you could use the feature to find a Pokémon that learns both Fly AND is Fire-type, for example. The hits would all be pages which focus on Pokémon in the video games, and the fields could include Ability, Type, different Moves, etc. Anyways, it's just a suggestion, but this feature would make finding certain Pokémon to fill niches, a process that tends to take me some time... and several tabs XD.

Thank you for your consideration,

Sasshen
{{unsigned|Sasshen}}
:[http://veekun.com/dex/pokemon/search Veekun already has this], and I think the way Bulbapedia is structured would make it very, very hard to implement here. —[[User:Minimiscience|Minimiscience]] 23:33, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

Oh, totally forgot about veekun there haha and thank you so much for the feedback :)
{{unsigned|Sasshen}}

== Share Buttons ==

I feel that bulbapedia should have share on facebook,twitter and +1 google buttons to make it more popular and allow people to easily share and suggest information to their friends and family.This will help Bulbapedia further expand, get more contributors and grow. {{unsigned|Pokepranav}}
:Yeah, our staff is working on that feature but it is still not done yet. So, it will take some more days. Thanks for your concern :) ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']]♪♫ 17:36, 29 June 2011 (UTC)

== Mistake ==

There's a mistake with the main template used on Pokémon pages, for the Pokémon's egg cycle it says "x minimum steps" but it's actually the maximum number of steps. The whole time the game counts your steps up to 255 afterwhich it goes back to zero and an egg will need one less cycle before it hatches. So if you receive an egg when you are 200 steps into the cycle the egg will hatch 200 earlier than its number of egg cycles multiplied by 255. [[User:Pikiwyn|'''Pikiwyn''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 18:01, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
:Actually, it is right to say minimum steps because whenever you receive or hatch an egg, all the other eggs in your party roll back to 0 on their current egg cycle. So if you recieve a second egg when you are 200 steps into the cycle, it will roll back over to 0 and you will end up having to walk 200 more steps than initially were required. [[User:PkmnChmp5|PkmnChmp5]] 19:55, 13 August 2011 (UTC)

==Wikirby==
The link to Wikirby on the NIWA directory is broken. It should link to http://www.wikirby.info/wiki/Main_Page, but instead it links to the nonexistent http://www.wikirby.info/wiki/Kirby_Wiki. Could an admin please fix this? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 18:34, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
:Fixed it. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']]♪♫ 19:03, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

So I remember that the reason why there was a ban on trivia because many people at one specific time (for whatever reason) kept placing senseless trivia, which somehow affected server load. Nowadays, I occasionally see some nice (I guess) trivia removed because of the rule - an action that may also affect the server. To my point, when will that ban be removed/modified? Trivia is like one of the few things Bulbapedia has over other sites, another being the anime. Many prefer Serebii for games since some data here (like movelists) may be incomplete at times. There's Pokébeach, I guess, for TCG. So... yeah, when will this rule be changed/removed? (when replying, please note I don't really have much of an idea on the technical side of things here, like how much the server is affected) [[User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|tc]][[User:Tc26|²₆]][[User talk:Tc26|tc]][[User:Tc26/Sandbox|26]] 04:20, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
:trivia hasnt been allowed to encourage people to find other things to work on, not server load. with BW out, were still not 100% on that game, so people should be doing that, instead of trivia. occassional trivia is fine, but we cant let people go around and ONLY add trivia. its nonconstructive. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[Special:Contributions/MAGNEDETH|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:00, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
::Now that makes more sense :) Though for me, you sort of imply a full ban of trivia with that thing above (with few exceptions being the likes of the things below episode articles). [[User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|-tc]][[User:Tc26|²₆]][[User talk:Tc26|tc]][[User:Tc26/Sandbox|26-]] 10:08, 9 August 2011 (UTC)

== Categorization of Main Page ==

Hi everyone, I'm Rassilon of Old, a new editor but long time Pokemon fan. :P Anyway, I've been reading Bulbapedia for years now, and I've only just joined today. I'm also an experienced editor on Wikia.com, so I was having a quick look at [[Special:UncategorizedPages|Uncategorized Pages]], when I saw that [[Type]] was uncategorized, as well as [[Main Page]]! So I categorized [[Type]], but I thought I would bring up the catagorization of the Main Page with the community. I think it should either be in the [[:Category:Bulbapedia|Bulbapedia category]], or a new category, {{redlink|:Category:Index|Index}}, {{redlink|:Category:Browse|Browse}}, or {{redlink|:Category:Community|Community}} should be created. I think the categorization of the main page is essential, and that this change should be implemented on Bulbapedia. I look forward to your responses, and to working with you in the future! Kind regards, [[User:Rassilon of Old|'''Rassilon of Old''']] ([[User talk:Rassilon of Old|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Rassilon_of_Old|Contribs]]) 06:52, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
:Rule's always been that only the Main Page is uncategorized. But whatever the guy with the thing for magnets says. Also Wikia sucks. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:27, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
::There's no reason why we can't categorize the main page. There are a few rules here that don't make sense, and I don't see why we can't change this one. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 14:18, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
:::If we do decide to categorize the main page, I wouldn't go creating any of those categories. Also, the Bulbapedia equivalent of Category:Browse is {{cat|Browsing Bulbapedia}}. However, I would personally just categorize it under {{cat|Bulbapedia}}. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:05, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
::::i just figured there wasnt much of a reason to categorize it. it is what it is, and everyone knows it. if a rash of people really want it categorized, im sure we could. just didnt really see the need. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[Special:Contributions/MAGNEDETH|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 23:41, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
:::::It is also possible to use css to hide the category bit at the bottom, if we don't want to see the category. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:59, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
::::::I have to agree with categorizing the [[Main_Page|Main Page]] somehow, and I support using Cascading Style Sheets to hide the category links, because who would want to see that at the bottom of the biggest page on the pedia? '''—[[User:AlexTheRose|Alex]][[User_talk:AlexTheRose|The]][[Special:Contributions/AlexTheRose|Rose]]''' 03:42, 12 August 2011 (UTC)

''(indent reset)'' So what category would you like to use then? [[:Category:Bulbapedia|Bulbapedia]]? It seems to be the most obvious choice, ''and'' it is suitable to the main page's subject. I also agree with using CSS to hide the category. [[User:Rassilon of Old|'''Rassilon of Old''']] ([[User talk:Rassilon of Old|Talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Rassilon_of_Old|Contribs]]) 12:39, 12 August 2011 (UTC)

== Adding Korean Pokémon Wiki Links? ==

I couldn't find any info on this so forgive me if I just didn't dig deep enough. Also, I couldn't think of a better place to post this than on the Main Page discussion, since it involves adding another language link to it (and the rest of the site for that matter).

Anyways, what's the Bulbapedia policy of adding links to another Pokémon wiki in another language, particularly a/the Korean Pokémon Wiki? I found one which is fairly extensive; they have 3700-someodd articles and it's fairly well organized and designed.
* http://ko.pokemon.wikia.com/

Plus it seems like they know Bulbapedia exists, seeing as their articles are formatted similarly:
* http://ko.pokemon.wikia.com/wiki/이상해씨_(포켓몬)

However, I'm not sure what is first required to add Korean links to articles, similar to the Japanese, French, German, etc. links which already exist. Does Bulbapedia have to first be allied/affiliated with the Korean Pokémon wiki? Or is it sinply a matter of someone simply adding the links to all the articles? I'm also not sure if there is an even larger Korean Pokémon wiki, or if you already know about these guys and they're Bulbapedia's/Bulbagarden's "enemy" or something (or allied/affiliated with one).

Whatever the case may be, I really would like to see these links added to Bulbapedia; it'll certainly make searching for Korean articles that much easier for me (and others)! Thanks for your time! :) -- [[User:Nick15|Nick15]] 22:35, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
:The language links are only added for members of [[Encyclopædiæ Pokémonis]], a prerequisite of which is independence from wikia. This is due to wikia's general lack of care for the fanbases they are supposed to serve. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 01:12, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
::Agreed. Wikia doesn't even allow the use of independent domains as far as I know. And you're right '''''TTE''chidna''', WikiA sucks. '''—[[User:AlexTheRose|Alex]][[User_talk:AlexTheRose|The]][[Special:Contributions/AlexTheRose|Rose]]''' 03:50, 12 August 2011 (UTC)

== Mobile Site ==

Bulbapedia needs a mobile site. I view on my device all the time. Not an app but a site. e.g. M.bulbapedia.org ---- DrBrock
:Is it really necessary? No. It provides the same information, not more, not less. But that is my opinion. Yes, I do go on Bulbapedia through my iPhone almost all the time. [[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 00:53, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
::I wouldnt quite go that far, Han. We have been discussing a mobile site, and we almost made an app. The mobile site is a lot harder than simply copy/paste code, and with companies getting really strict on apps, thats looking questionable as well. So the real answer is, do we '''need''' one? I dont think we do, but would we ''like'' one? Yes, but it isnt in the cards right now. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[Special:Contributions/MAGNEDETH|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 21:41, 12 August 2011 (UTC)
:::I personally feel that while ''demand'' for a mobile site will increase in the coming years due to the increase in the numbers of tablets and smartphones being produced, the fact that smartphone screens are getting bigger and both smartphones and tablets are getting more powerful means that the ''need'' for one will decrease equally as rapidly as those devices become more capable of loading pages at a suitable rate. Also factoring the advent of 4G mobile services, I don't see it being necessary now or in the future. [[User:Oshawhat?|Oshawhat?]] 16:34, 17 August 2011 (UTC)

== Wanted talk pages? ==

I was just looking through the Wanted pages and seeing what I could make, and I noticed some talk pages are wanted. If there's something to discuss about something, we'll discuss it, but are talk pages ''really'' needed? --[[User:YoshisWorld|'''☆Yoshis''']][[User talk:YoshisWorld|'''World☆''']] 23:00, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
:Wait, nevermind. I just saw why...--[[User:YoshisWorld|'''☆Yoshis''']][[User talk:YoshisWorld|'''World☆''']] 23:10, 19 August 2011 (UTC)

== When is the ban on adding trivia going to be lifted? ==

Adding trivia is something of my area of expertise. I have no problem contributing elsewhere, but I'm just saying, this has gone on kinda long, hasn't it? - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 02:20, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
:I hope you guys don't mind me butting in. But I have seen some people adding trivia. Just as long as it is useful and actually contributing to the mainspace. Even I got in trouble for undoing edits made under the trivia section. [[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 04:36, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
::Whoops! I got mixed up, I was looking at a previous user's talk page and thought I was still in it. [[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 04:38, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
:did you not see the topic 5 sections before this one? -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[Special:Contributions/MAGNEDETH|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 23:52, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
:Do you seriously have nothing better to contribute than trivia? How empty is your life? --[[User:Transfinite|Transfinite]] | [[User talk: Transfinite|Talk]] 10:43, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
::Was that comment necessary? As you can see, this conversation ended with MAGNEDETH and you felt the need to insult Missingno.? I believe such behavior will not be tolerated on this site. [[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 13:51, 31 August 2011 (UTC)

== Romanization templates ==

I'm looking through the wanted pages and... what are these romanization templates supposed to be used for? I'm confused. --[[User:Transfinite|Transfinite]] | [[User talk: Transfinite|Talk]] 23:15, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
:[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Special:WhatLinksHere/Template:Romanizations/%E4%B8%8A%E9%87%8E%E8%BE%B0%E5%A4%AB They appear to be used for the anime staff by episode pages.] I don't know why they're set up that way, that seems to be the way they've been done for quite some time though. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 23:59, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
::Oh, of course, it all makes sense now. Of course what we need is a template to write a person's name instead of just... writing their name. --[[User:Transfinite|Transfinite]] | [[User talk: Transfinite|Talk]] 00:19, 1 September 2011 (UTC)

== Red and Green art ==

Is it supposed to be appearing on the Pokemon pages, or is it because of the archives having problems? Not that I don't like it (it should switch the artwork all the time). '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 06:37, 1 September 2011 (UTC)
:I was just waiting for someone to ask this. September was the month Pokémon Red and Blue were released in North America, so the infoboxes automatically set the artwork to the RGB artwork. Simple as that. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 06:50, 1 September 2011 (UTC)
::So why does Dragonite have its Firered/Leafgreen artwork then?----[[User:Chalkwriter|Chalk]][[User talk:Chalkwriter|writer]] 14:46, 1 September 2011 (UTC)
:::The cache needed purging. Try now. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 15:16, 1 September 2011 (UTC)

== Unwelcomed users ==

I hate having to flood the RC with four or five new user welcomes, but this is getting ridiculous. It's been getting up to 10-15 in a row when I check every few days, and today there were 36 from the past few days. Would it kill some people to take a few seconds to throw up a <nowiki>{{subst:Welcome}}</nowiki> on their page? I know you're busy, but it literally takes 10-15 seconds to do it. And that's if you're slow. It's not like they're coming in every few seconds. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 22:47, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
:It's true folks. It isn't hard. If one user does it, then it's a lot of random new people depending on one person to fall back on. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[Special:Contributions/MAGNEDETH|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 04:14, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
::There, I'm doing some welcomes. Are we happy? --[[User:YoshisWorld|'''☆ヨッシ''']] [[Special:Contributions/YoshisWorld|'''ー''']] [[User talk:YoshisWorld|'''の世界☆''']] 21:05, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
:::Not with your tone I'm not. No reason to get so excited over this. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[Special:Contributions/MAGNEDETH|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 02:33, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
::::Well I'm happy that for once when I check the log that everyone got welcomes [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truth]][[User talk:Truthseeker4449|seeker]][[Special:Contributions/Truthseeker4449|4449]] 11:50, 26 September 2011 (UTC)

== Pirated Games On eBay ==

Recently I did some eBay searching for [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]] and no surprise here, most listings are pirated versions of the game coming from China or Taiwan. Same goes for other Pokémon games. What's even worse is that people that bought the pirated games are now selling them unaware of the fact. Sure eBay has guides on how to spot pirated from legitimate but either the guides have no images, have very low resolution images, or are from a different region (let's say you live in the USA and you see a legitimate European Pokémon game). I propose we create a special article that archives what each legitimate game cartridge looks like or put what a legitimate game cartridge looks like in each Pokémon game article for each region but in a high resolution image (450px in width should be enough for each Game Boy Advance cartridge for example). I am aware that [[Hack games]] article exists but I don't think that's enough. Correct me if I am wrong if something like this is already in place. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] 23:18, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
:Solution: Buy it in a store. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 07:24, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
::Actually your proposal is flawed, these hacked games ''are built off of real cartridges'' so making an article like that will not help. [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truth]][[User talk:Truthseeker4449|seeker]][[Special:Contributions/Truthseeker4449|4449]] 22:10, 7 October 2011 (UTC)
:::@TTEchidna I could but there is one problem; older games are no longer sold in stores. Used games stores may not have a copy available. eBay is the best place to buy used copies. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] 08:54, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
:::@Truthseeker4449 How is my idea flawed? Common problems of pirated Pokémon games are the save feature either stops saving or doesn't work at all or the game stops functioning properly altogether. Also there are ways to test for an authentic cartridge. One example for a GBA game is if you look at the pins and tilt in such a way, if you see the Nintendo logo with or without the oval with a copyright to the left and an "AGB" code to the right, it's authentic. I don't see why having a detailed article would be a bad idea. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] 08:54, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
::::It isn't the kind of thing that is appropriate for Bulbapedia. Feel free to make a user subpage ("User:Wildgoosespeeder/Identifying hacked games" or similar) or a blog on [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forum.php the forums]. What you are suggesting is really a set of tips and pointers to ensure that your game is not hacked, something which is unencylopedic. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 09:13, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
:::::My soulsliver is hacked game off ebay, the way I know is on start up the ds says the game is star wars. Also, after the credits, the game does not restart on its own, I have to turn it off and back on again. Just puttin a picture will not work, Other than what I have said, there is ''no'' way to tell it is a fake game. But it still plays nice though. [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truth]][[User talk:Truthseeker4449|seeker]][[Special:Contributions/Truthseeker4449|4449]] 16:48, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
::::::@SnorlaxMonster Fair enough argument but who's going to see? --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] 21:04, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
::::::@Truthseeker4449 You are dead wrong. There are ways to tell if a game is pirated or not. Usually its the subtle details that determine the difference. Here's just several more examples that apply to all games. If there is American coverart and the game location is in China, it's probably a bootleg. Nintendo makes their labels nearly perfect. Pirated copies may have lopsidedness to them or things don't line up compared to the authentic counterparts. Nintendo changed there seal from "Official Nintendo Seal of Quality" to "Official Nintendo Seal" back in 2004 or something (just look at [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]] and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]] for a comparison). I got a little more crazy about it [http://support.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=pbgt&action=display&thread=398669 here] and [http://support.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=pbgt&action=display&thread=400866 here]. Plus pirated copies hurt the developer because the money made by the pirated copies don't go to them. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] 21:04, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
:::::::You ask "who's going to see?", the same question applies even if it was in the mainspace. How many sellers/re-sellers are going to come to Bulbapedia to check if their game is a bootleg? Beyond that, a page would be of no use to buyers since there's often no way to ''really'' tell you're bidding on a bootleg game until it arrives at your doorstep. And, Bulbapedia definitely can't go around saying things like "If the game is American and the seller's location is China, it's probably a bootleg." that's just asking for trouble. - [[User:Kogoro|'''Kogoro''']] '''-''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''Talk to me''']] - 23:15, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
::::::::@Kogoro Those sellers are just uninformed and most probably aren't gamers. Actually a page I am suggesting would be helpful to buyers because most eBay listings I've seen take a picture of the game cart. Some use stock images so it's a gamble. Plus if you suspect if you have a counterfeit of an item, you can file a dispute to hopefully get your money back. Sure the page will be unpopular at first but through featuring on the main page, word will get around, maybe even be featured on the first page of a search engine like Google or something. Although ideal, that may not happen exactly like that but more exposure means more informed people. When you say "asking for trouble", what do you mean? Of course in writing there is always a "draft" form before it becomes "final" with more approprate wording. Maybe instead of saying "if it is from China", say "look for games for sale in your region and not from a foreign country" or "Japan, North America, and Europe are where authentic licensed copys of Nintendo games come from". --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] 00:02, 17 October 2011 (UTC)

== Suggestion ==

Wouldn't it be better if on a Pokémon's article it's stated whether the Pokémon's Hidden ability has been released, maybe with a {{tt|*|Released/Unreleased}} next to the Pokémon's Hidden ability? [[User:Pikiwyn|'''Pikiwyn''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 17:10, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
:Scroll down. If it has a Dream World location or a Global Link event, tah dah. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 07:34, 14 October 2011 (UTC)
::Except that doesn't cover the Resort Desert Darmanitans or the Friday Dreamyard Musharnas, which are in-game Pokémon with hidden abilities. —[[User:Minimiscience|Minimiscience]] 17:06, 16 October 2011 (UTC)

== +/- ==

What does the +s and -s in the recent changes mean? [[User:DrBrock|DrBrock]] 21:49, 7 October 2011 (UTC)DrBrock
:Amount of characters added to or removed from the page in that edit. - [[User:Blazios|Blazios]] [[User Talk:Blazios|talk]] 21:58, 7 October 2011 (UTC)

== Pokémon Rumble Blast ==

Pokémon Rumble Blast will be released in North America in two days. However, only one out of the 20+ locations has an article, and that article is barely linked to anything else.

Would it be possible for a location template to be made to link all of the stages (grouped by chapter) and towns so that creating and formatting the articles will be easier for people? I do not think I have the authority to create a template and I'd like to start editing the pages as soon as possible. Also note a template for the Pokémon that appear n each area. ----[[User:Sparen|Sparen]] ''([[User talk:Sparen|talk]])'' 18:31, 22 October 2011 (UTC)

[[Beginning Garden]] is the only stage with a page as of now. ----[[User:Sparen|Sparen]] ''([[User talk:Sparen|talk]])'' 18:32, 22 October 2011 (UTC)
:Like a navigation template to go at the bottom of the page? Sure, you're welcome to make one. Just run it past someone before you put it on the page to double check it. For the Pokemon that appear in each area, I can make one for you, but I need to know how the game works. Is it like the Previous Rumble where there are four ranks for each location, or is it more like Mystery Dungeon where there's just one set of Pokemon for each location? Sorry I can't be much hore help, the game doesn't come out here until December. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 19:01, 22 October 2011 (UTC)

Rumble Blast was pre-released today.
There is only one set of Pokémon in each area and the strength levels do not increase until you clear the game.
[[Beginner's Park]] is the English name for the first level. ----[[User:Sparen|Sparen]] ''([[User talk:Sparen|talk]])'' 21:10, 23 October 2011 (UTC)
:[[User talk:Werdnae/Sandbox/Rumble2loc/h|Here]] is what I've got so far, is there anything else that it needs to show? Is there a varying join/befriend/whatever rate per location? Are they on specific floors of the location? [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 04:56, 24 October 2011 (UTC)
::Also, before we make a navigation template, we need to know the names of all the locations. Does someone have all 20+ English names? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 09:16, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

[[Beginner's Park]] [[Toy Town]] 1-1 [[Trailhead Field]] 1-2 [[Seabreeze Trail]] 1-3 [[Echo Valley]] 1-4 [[Challenger's Ground]] [[Easterly Town]] 2-1 [[Sun-Dappled Bank]] etc. Yeah. I have them. ----[[User:Sparen|Sparen]] ''([[User talk:Sparen|talk]])'' 00:41, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
:I need a complete list of all of the names (so etc. isn't helpful). Also, we won't be including the numbers in page titles (although there will be redirects from them). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:12, 25 October 2011 (UTC)

Start: [[Beginner's Park]] {{-}}
Chapter 1: [[Toy Town]], 1-1 [[Trailhead Field]], 1-2 [[Seabreeze Trail]], 1-3 [[Echo Valley]], 1-4 [[Challengers Ground]] {{-}}
Chapter 2: [[Easterly Town]] (enter passwords here), 2-1 [[Sun-Dappled Bank]] (First Team Battle), 2-2 [[Misty Edgewater]], 2-3 [[Soothing Shore]], 2-4 [[Shimmering Lake]] (First Charge Battle) {{-}}
Chapter 3: [[Westerly Town]], 3-1 [[Rugged Flats]] (First of those special rooms full of strong Pokémon. It begins with an R. Also I found my first Pokémon with an ability here.), 3-2 [[Volcanic Slope]], 3-3 [[Firebreathing Mountain]] {{-}}
Chpater 4: [[Northerly Town]], 4-1 [[Frozen Tundra]], 4-2 [[Everspring Valley]], 4-3 [[Sunny Seashore]], 4-4 [[Fallaway Edge]] {{-}}
Chapter 5: I don't know yet. ----[[User:Sparen|Sparen]] ''([[User talk:Sparen|talk]])'' 21:32, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
:[[Template:Rumble Blast locations]]. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 02:21, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

: Okay. I have made the first two pages and I think they won't be deleted immediately. Anyway, we need a template for the Pokémon that can be found there or it will look very...boring. And I don't know how to make a template where you can put in a picture and list info on the area like in Mystery Dungeon. Anyway, I'll continue to create the base pages to complete a skeleton of the areas and then I'll help out when the templates have been installed. ----[[User:Sparen|Sparen]] ''([[User talk:Sparen|talk]])'' 20:48, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

== App ==

Could it be possible for Bulbapedia to be an I-Pod app? It would be so cool if it were. ----Lugia1999
:No. There was one planned, but since Nintendo has removed other, similar apps from the app stores, it will not be done, as Nintendo is treating it as copyright infringement. Further reasoning for why it will not happen can be found [[n:Legal Issues? There's an app for that|here.]] [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 05:49, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

== What!!! ==

Not even the '''''Admins''''' can take '''''5 minutes''''' out of their busy day and press a few buttons to welcome people, or are we doing away with the welcome template all together. Either way, this is getting redictulus. Wait I now that I think about it, it doesn't '''''even take that long!!!!''''' [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truth]][[User talk:Truthseeker4449|seeker]][[Special:Contributions/Truthseeker4449|4449]] 17:04, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
:Could you please calm down? If you hadn't notice there was a big influx of anime information that we have been busy with today. No need to have a meltdown because a few users didn't get welcomed.

:Also, [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?limit=500&tagFilter=&title=Special%3AContributions&contribs=user&target=Kenji-girl&namespace=3&tagfilter=&year=&month=-1 ahem... yeah]. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 17:17, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
::The thing is that we have to keep an eye on the rc consistently and that includes Archives, News and Pedia. We follow different time zones, belong to different countries and have a really busy life going on. Also, it is not a "top priority" or a "must do" job but still, it is nice to welcome the new users and guide them. Please have some patience, if you're not willing to do it, there's no pressure on you or any one else. We try our best to keep everything running smoothly and up to date but sometimes, the staff members might not be around. Anyway, we really appreciate all the help. Thank you, have a nice day ahead. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']]♪♫ 17:25, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
::I can tolate a few at the top, but a dozen half way down is too far{{tt|.|closes tab and logs out}} {{unsigned|Truthseeker4449}}

:::I'm sure that if it does get too far, the Bulbapedia staff will take action on it. But everyone seems to be welcomed within the day so...Oh yeah,this just made me remember something... if anyone is wondering if this task could be automated, it had been discussed in a way [[User talk:Zhen Lin/Archive 1#WelcomeBot? (or UserBot)|here]] - ''[[User:Vhayes1992|Vhayes]]1992'' 01:24, 2 November 2011 (UTC)

::::Also, the "dozen halfway" may have a reason why they don't have welcome templates, as they may be banned.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Reshiram (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Zekrom (Pokémon)|ire]] 02:10, 2 November 2011 (UTC)
:::::The automation thing has been discussed much more recently elsewhere, and it's gerenally agreed in those conversations that a) it's more friendly if a person does it and b) it gives them someone to go to for help, who at the very least knows enough to know about welcomes. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 02:32, 2 November 2011 (UTC)

== Notice ==

Its missing. I know its on every other page of the wiki, but I think it should still be on the main page, since its probably the first thing people will see when they come here. [[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']][[Latios (Pokémon)| Δ ]] 17:57, 3 November 2011 (UTC)
:Speaking of the notice, the link to the main page is broken again. [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truth]][[User talk:Truthseeker4449|seeker]][[Special:Contributions/Truthseeker4449|4449]] 21:26, 3 November 2011 (UTC)
::It's looking fine to me. Maybe you're getting a cached version on some pages? [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 21:42, 3 November 2011 (UTC)
:::I noticed it started working again. Anyway, I have question about this {{u|Ne7CbJa2Nk|user}}. I know some users with simlar names have been blocked in the last month. So before I welcome him/her/it I want comformation that it's not a sock. [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truth]][[User talk:Truthseeker4449|seeker]][[Special:Contributions/Truthseeker4449|4449]] 21:53, 3 November 2011 (UTC)
::::The notice isn't important for the Main Page. The notice is geared at editors, but we designed the new page for people visiting the wiki for their first time. Naturally, they'll want to look around a bit before they start editing. We're/I'm in the process of setting up other hub pages for editors. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 02:18, 4 November 2011 (UTC)

== Junichi Masuda ==

His favorite Pokémon is Victini. His favorite Pokémon used to be Pichu. It even says on his article. --[[User:YoshisWorld|'''☆ヨッシ''']] [[Special:Contributions/YoshisWorld|'''ー''']] [[User talk:YoshisWorld|'''の世界☆''']] 12:20, 5 November 2011 (UTC)

== The box of links at the bottom of the main page. ==

You know that box of links to all the Bulbagarden sites? You know how each site has an image as a link, and also a word? Well the image - the grey bulb - that is supposed to link to the archives, instead links to Bulbapedia's Main page. That should be fixed. ----[[Freeze Bolt|Cyclone]][[Totodile|blaze]] ([[User:Cycloneblaze|user]] - [[User talk:Cycloneblaze|talk]]) 21:38, 5 November 2011 (UTC)
:Fixed. Thanks for pointing it out. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 21:40, 5 November 2011 (UTC)
::...You caught me. I copy/pasted that box from the Archives Main Page. Nice catch. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 21:47, 5 November 2011 (UTC)
:::No problem guys, lol --[[Freeze Bolt|Cyclone]][[Totodile|blaze]] ([[User:Cycloneblaze|user]] - [[User talk:Cycloneblaze|talk]]) 16:35, 6 November 2011 (UTC)

== What happened...? ==

I feel like this is the best place to post this. Well, the navigation sidebar thing...what happened to it? Where's the links to Bulbanews, the Bulbagarden Archives? How come it got diminished? --[[User:YoshisWorld|'''☆ヨッシ''']] [[Special:Contributions/YoshisWorld|'''ー''']] [[User talk:YoshisWorld|'''の世界☆''']] 12:23, 6 November 2011 (UTC)
:Nevermind...saw it. I'm too hasty. --[[User:YoshisWorld|'''☆ヨッシ''']] [[Special:Contributions/YoshisWorld|'''ー''']] [[User talk:YoshisWorld|'''の世界☆''']] 12:24, 6 November 2011 (UTC)

== The Checkmark ==

I noticed the check mark used in some templates is not in the character pallete. It is on Bulbanews though. Should it be added for convience? Thanks [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 03:03, 7 November 2011 (UTC)
:Sure. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 04:46, 7 November 2011 (UTC)
::Gracias. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 20:32, 7 November 2011 (UTC)
:::So that's why the palette went from one row to two... [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truth]][[User talk:Truthseeker4449|seeker]][[Special:Contributions/Truthseeker4449|4449]] 21:01, 7 November 2011 (UTC)
::::Your palette is two rows? Or was <nowiki>{{subst:welcome}}</nowiki> on the same row as everything else for you (always been on the second row for me)? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 14:28, 8 November 2011 (UTC)
:::::Up till Trom modifed the palette, mine had always been one row. With the ✓ I have two rows with <nowiki>{{subst:welcome}}</nowiki> being on the second row and everythig else being on the first. However my screen is only {{tt|10.1"|netbooks rule}} [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truth]][[User talk:Truthseeker4449|seeker]][[Special:Contributions/Truthseeker4449|4449]] 16:34, 8 November 2011 (UTC)

== Felines introduced each region... ==

I noticed... From the start itself, each generation has introduced a feline-like Pokemon, all belonging to a two stage evolutionary line. ( Although when Sneasel was introduced, it didn't have an evolution prior to Generation IV, but it still counts, right?) This is what I've discovered: Meowth and Persian were introduced during Generation I, Sneasel was introduced during Generation II, Skitty and Delcatty were introduced too for Generation III. Glameow and Purugly belong to Generation IV (And this is where Sneasel qualifies, because Weavile is introduced.) and obviously Purrloin and Liepard were introduced during Generation V. Interesting isn't it? Just like the electric rodents ALSO introduced each generation. (Pikachu, Pichu, Plusle and Minun, Pachirisu, and Emolga) This is the same except it they are '''all''' under a 2 stage evolutionary line too. [[User:PokePuncherPal12|PokePuncherPal12]] 06:30, 7 November 2011 (UTC)
:Sneasel is not a cat. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 06:32, 7 November 2011 (UTC)
::This is pointed out in the trivia section on the [[Generation II]] article that it was the only generation not to include a 2 stage cat-like evolutionary line. [[User:PkmnChmp5|PkmnChmp5]] 23:13, 8 November 2011 (UTC)
Oh... sorry... I didn't check its entry. Thanks for the info. [[User:PokePuncherPal12|PokePuncherPal12]] 13:02, 27 November 2011 (UTC)

== stubs ==

On the find or fix a stub page It says there are featured stubs on the main page. I don't see any!whats with that?--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 23:58, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
:Thank you for pointing that out, in the haste of spicing up the main page, the staff must of forgotten to update that page. I'm sure an admin will be along soon and they will {{tt|fix that|I'll assume the page is protected}}. [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truth]][[User talk:Truthseeker4449|seeker]][[Special:Contributions/Truthseeker4449|4449]] 00:18, 13 November 2011 (UTC)
::{{u|the dark lord trombonator}} was planning on making an "editor's home", whereas the Main Page is more of a "reader's home". So it will be on that page when it is made. I guess I can just hide it for now. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 01:15, 13 November 2011 (UTC)
::: '''If you are looking for Stubs''' , there is a ''Lend a Hand'' in the Main page. Click on that and then click on stubs --✔[[User:Poke.geek|'''Poke''']][[User talk:Poke.geek|'''.geek''']][[Special:Contributions/Poke.geek|™]]✔ 13:21, 13 November 2011 (UTC)
thanks for the help guys.--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 17:59, 16 November 2011 (UTC)

== There seems to be an error in the featured content ==

Ancient Family Matters! (Japanese: ラムパルドＶＳトリデプス！！ Rampard VS Trideps!!) is the ''71st episode of the original series'', and the 573rd episode of the Pokémon anime.

Pretty sure it is the 107th episode of the DP series :p.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Reshiram (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Zekrom (Pokémon)|ire]] 06:22, 26 November 2011 (UTC)

== Error ==

'Blue Flare (Japanese: あおいほのお Blue Fire) is an Fire-type move that was introduced in Generation V.' Surely it should be 'Blue Flare (Japanese: あおいほのお Blue Fire) is '''a''' Fire-type move that was introduced in Generation V.' ----[[User:Cacnea7642|Cacnea]][[User Talk:Cacnea7642|7642]] 07:17, 2 December 2011 (UTC)
:Thank you for pointing out the error, it has been fixed now. Have a nice day. ♫♪ [[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']] ♪♫ 07:32, 2 December 2011 (UTC)

== Featured Content - Magnemite ==

Just wondering, does anyone know where the claim "It took top professors over three years to fully understand my composition" came from regarding Magnemite? I haven't seen it in any section on Magnemite's article, and I didn't see it in the Magnemite Pokédex entries, either...[[User:Fenyx4|Fenyx4]] 20:47, 9 December 2011 (UTC)
:Magnemite was {{t|Electric}} in Gen I, and then they added {{t|Steel}} in Gen II. It was 3+ years between each game (it all depends on if you count the Jp or U.S. release) until top [[Pokémon Professor|professors]] figured it out. Granted, we don't technically know when Magnemite was first discovered, so I suppose it could actually be longer. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[Special:Contributions/MAGNEDETH|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 22:32, 9 December 2011 (UTC)

== Cry lengths of Pokémon ==

Would it be possible for a page listing Pokémon by the length of their cries? I am curious which has the longest and shortest cries, and this website does not yet list Pokémon in such a manner. {{unsigned|Squirrelfeet}}
:To me, it seems too difficult to measure presicely which cries are the longest and which are the shortest, given that all of them are only a few seconds long.--[[User:Chalkwriter|Chalk]][[User talk:Chalkwriter|writer]] 19:47, 11 December 2011 (UTC)
::The Pokédex in Black & White shows how long the cries are; I would catalog it here, but I don't have a full Pokédex. [[User:Peanut64|Peanut64]]
:::It isn't worth cataloging the length of the crys. Especially since we can't seem to get the crys to work with our software anyway. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[Special:Contributions/MAGNEDETH|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 05:48, 13 December 2011 (UTC)
I have an almost full Pokédex (minus certain event Pokémon), so I could attempt to create a basic page for it. Obviously the cries can't be shown, somebody else would need to obtain all event-Pokémon information other than Victini. What do people think? .--[[User:Squirrelfeet|Squirrelfeet]] 11:09 December 30 2011

== New Article for Battle things ==

Certain aspects of the game that have always confused me a bit are the phrases that appear during battle such as "'''But it failed'''", or "'''It doesn't affect __'''" (which I've discovered is actually different from "'''It didn't affect ___'''"). "'''But it missed'''" is simple enough, but there are other which I don't understand. I do not know the details personally, but I would find the info very useful, so I am requesting someone to create an article which explains what all of those things that appear in a battle actually mean.--[[User:Coin945|Coin945]] 03:22, 16 December 2011 (UTC)
:"But it failed" is usually the [[Status move|Non-damaging]] version of "But it missed", which can be either [[Physical move|Physical]] or [[Special move|Special]]. Not affecting a Pokémon refers to an immunity, for example {{type|Ground}}s are immune to {{type|Electric}} attacks, and so on. An immunity can also be based on an ability, such as a Pokémon with {{a|Insomnia}} will not be able to fall asleep. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 03:31, 16 December 2011 (UTC)
::Thank you. That makes it much more clear :D However, whilst playing Crystal (the one I'm playing at the moment), I swear that sometimes, even if the pokemon is not immune to the move, it will still say "'''it didn't affect'''", and I don't know why... '''doesn't''' implies that is never affects it, but when it says '''didn't''' it sounds like it means the same thing at '''but it failed'''.--[[User:Coin945|Coin945]] 06:46, 16 December 2011 (UTC)
:::I think that "it didn't affect" would be used if a damaging move fails; for example, if a pokemon used Dream Eater while the target was not asleep.--[[User:Tk3141|tk3141]] 10:38, 17 January 2012 (UTC)
::::Nope, Dream Eater is still "It doesn't affect" (in Gen V at least). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:06, 18 January 2012 (UTC)

== upgrade? ==

ever since dec/16/2011, all tamplates or user boxes are now square. They used to be ovaly. Whats with that?--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 22:15, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
:Did you start using a new web browser? [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 22:16, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
::Make sure that Compatibility Mode is not enabled. On Internet Explorer 8, a torn sheet of paper will be colored blue in the address line next to the refresh button. [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truth]][[User talk:Truthseeker4449|seeker]][[Special:Contributions/Truthseeker4449|4449]] 22:31, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
I just checked, it was the computer i was using.--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 23:38, 19 December 2011 (UTC)

== Main Page Mistake ==

On Third day of Christmas: Three French Combusken, near the end it says Hitmonlee insted of Combusken. [[User:DrBrock|DrBrock]] 22:45, 27 December 2011 (UTC)DrBrock
:Thanks for catching that.--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 22:47, 27 December 2011 (UTC)

== Error ==

"In the anime, the city first appeared in Dawn's Early '''L'''ight". It should say Night instead of Light. --[[User:Cacnea7642|Cacnea]][[User Talk:Cacnea7642|7642]](Ho, ho, ho!) 14:01, 28 December 2011 (UTC)

== Sequæl ==
On the bit for Fishing Rally DS, today's feature, we are told
"While it contains "PokéPark" in its name, it is not related to PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure or its '''sequal'''. Instead, it is named after the real park."
[[User:Colintron|Colintron]] 00:15, 29 December 2011 (UTC)

== Pokémon Trainer Moves ==

Would it be too much if Trainers' Pokémon included movesets? Obviously it would rely on the help of several users to give information to help, and not every move may be found in a battle, although despite the challenge posed, its impliments would certainly help several users.
--[[User:Squirrelfeet|Squirrelfeet]] 11:15, December 30 2011 (UTC)
:Important Trainers like Gym Leaders and villainous team admins already get full lists of their Pokémon's movesets. Random Route Trainers really don't need this treatment. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:50, 30 December 2011 (UTC)

== Interactive Map ==

Would it be possible to impliment interactive region maps so as to be able to quickly navigate between locations? I am sure it would be very useful.--[[User:Squirrelfeet|Squirrelfeet]] 13:42 December 30 2011
:[[Bulbapedia:Sandbox#Region image maps|Like this]]? Those have been made, but I haven't gotten approval for putting them in use yet. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:50, 30 December 2011 (UTC)
::I didn't know you were working on these, SM. We can discuss it later. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[Special:Contributions/MAGNEDETH|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 16:09, 30 December 2011 (UTC)
:::Yes, precisely like that.--[[User:Squirrelfeet|Squirrelfeet]] 12:17 December 31 2011

== TCG moves ==

could there be a project for moves only in the TCG? If not would they be put in with project TCG or project moves?--[[User:Supermon|Super]][[User Talk:Supermon|mon]] 14:49, 31 December 2011 (UTC)
:[[Moves not in the Pokémon games#In the TCG]]. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 14:53, 31 December 2011 (UTC)
okay.--[[User:Supermon|Super]][[User Talk:Supermon|mon]] 14:49, 31 December 2011 (UTC)

== Login ==

I have a question, whenever I login, I have to log back in the very next day, is there a way to keep you logged in?? It becomes rather tedious to log in every single day so is there a way to stay in?? If not can there be like a check box that says keep me logged in on the log in screen??[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] 00:39, 1 January 2012 (UTC)
:There is, it has a box to check saying 'Remember my login on this browser (for a maximum of 30 days)'. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] 01:24, 1 January 2012 (UTC)

== Thursday, January 4, 2012 - TM of the Day ==

There is an error in today's entry. It says it is one of six machines with four different moves, but there are actually seven:

* 01 (Mega Punch, DynamicPunch, Focus Punch, Hone Claws)
* 03 (Swords Dance, Curse, Water Pulse, Psyshock)
* 09 (Take Down, Psych Up, Bullet Seed, Venoshock)
* 34 (Bide, Swagger, Shock Wave, Sludge Wave)
* 43 (Sky Attack, Detect, Secret Power, Flame Charge)
* 48 (Rock Slide, Fire Punch, Skill Swap, Round)
* 49 (Tri Attack, Fury Cutter, Snatch, Echoed Voice)

Thought you should know. (Until next time... Anon e Mouse Jr.) [[User:Anon e Mouse Jr.|Anon e Mouse Jr.]] 01:05, 5 January 2012 (UTC)
:Thanks; the page I got my information from was wrong. I will update accordingly. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:07, 5 January 2012 (UTC)

::It also says that TM03 is one the current 94 Technical Machines when it should say TM03 is one '''of''' the current 94. --[[User:Darth Zekrom|'''Darth''']] [[User talk:Darth Zekrom|'''Zekrom''']] 02:15, 5 January 2012 (UTC)
:::Cool, fixed. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 02:25, 5 January 2012 (UTC)
::::A bit late, but I seem to remember there are ''95'' TMs instead of ''94''.--[[User:Chalkwriter|Chalk]][[User talk:Chalkwriter|writer]] 19:53, 5 January 2012 (UTC)

== Well...Hello!! ==

Hi,i'm new around here,so if you guys have any errands to run,i'll be glad to lend some help!!--[[User:SchneeAce14|SchneeAce14]] 21:05, 5 January 2012 (UTC)

==Error 503==

I keep getting a message on my computer when I browse bulbapedia saying "Error 503 Service Unavailible" with a bubapedia logo next to it. What is that, and is it dangerous to my computer? [[Mothim (Pokémon)|Mothim]] [[User:Wildgoose|will]] [[User talk:Wildgoose|rule]] [[Special:Contributions/Wildgoose|all!]]-Wildgoose (and [[Dustox (Pokémon)|Dustox]] will too!) 02:04, 7 January 2012 (UTC)

Hey mate, guess thst's not much to worry about,probably is a proble with your navigator (unless if you're a using Vista, then you shall give up,cause Vista is capable of jamming everything)try swichting it or you can try (if you don't have anything important to do in the main page)getting in through an external link,it worked for sometime ago when my navigator was stalling.Try it!!!!!--[[User:SchneeAce14|SchneeAce14]] 15:46, 7 January 2012 (UTC)
:That's completely wrong. Error #503 is exactly what it says it is; the service is unavailable. Click the back button and try again, usually it's just a glitch. That said, if you're getting a lot of them, don't keep reloading the page - they can be caused by high load, and so constant refreshing will only exacerbate the problem. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 00:17, 8 January 2012 (UTC)

Thanks for the correction mate i was about to do a huge mistake with that guy!!!Tanks a lot!!!TALLY HO!!!--[[User:SchneeAce14|SchneeAce14]] 00:53, 8 January 2012 (UTC)

This is starting to get serious. When I click a link to somewhere else in bulbapedia (including the edit, preview, and save page buttons) Error 503 comes up 95% of the time. The back button and the refresh button have the same result. Why?!?!?!?!?!?!? [[User:Wildgoose|Wild]][[User talk:Wildgoose|goose]]-[[Special:Contributions/Wildgoose|The friendly goose in town!]] 22:58, 2 February 2012 (UTC)

== SOPA ==

will Bulbapedia go down if SOPA passes?--[[User:Darknesslover5000|Darknesslover5000]] 07:29, 17 January 2012 (UTC)

== Ads on main page and reading news ==

I have a somewhat small computer, and I don't know if this has been spoken about before.
But when I'm reading the main page, sometimes the ads can get in the way, that includes the news. I have to zoom out, thus making the text smaller. It's kinda annoying. I'm just saying why not keep a set size for the pages, because it seems to change depending on the zoom.
Either that or the ads are forcing themselves into the screen to make us read them. (I know they are part of the income of Bulbapedia, I guess)
[[User:Chocos0|Chocos0]] 16:02, 17 January 2012 (UTC)
:Hey there, I don't know how much attention your message will get here, as it might be pushed down in the Recent Changes, but we've got [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f195/bad-ad-reporting-thread-29680/ a thread on the forums] for reporting exactly this sort of thing, and it will get much more attention there. We want our readers to have the best experience possible, so any time you find a bad ad like the one you mentioned, post it there. However, ads should have disappeared once you logged in...I wish you luck in fixing your problem. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 18:40, 17 January 2012 (UTC)
::I did not realise that if you logged in, ads will disappear, because I don't bother logging in unless editing. But I guess I'll check out that bad ad thread just to be safe. Thanks! [[User:Chocos0|Chocos0]] 07:03, 24 January 2012 (UTC)
:::I should note here that if you ever do get an ad that covers the whole page, or a large portion thereof, and you can't find a 'close' button on it to make it go small again, take a screenshot. If possible, get the location that it links to and any other info you can gather. Then post that all in the bad ads thread. Without information to determine which ad it is, it can't be removed. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 02:50, 25 January 2012 (UTC)

== Character of the day: Wilma ==

Just reporting a small error - the "Character of the Day" section for Wilma currently says "Grandma'''n''' Wilma". I've checked her article, but I'm only seeing "Grandma Wilma", so I'm assuming the "n" is a slight mistake/typo... [[User:Fenyx4|Fenyx4]] 14:18, 20 January 2012 (UTC)
:Thanks for pointing it out, the error has been fixed. ♫♪ [[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']] ♪♫ 18:21, 20 January 2012 (UTC)

== Time for Archive 12? ==

With how big this page has gotten, I personally believe that it is probably nearly time for this talk page to be archived again. It's starting to get slightly difficult to keep track of the latest topics being brought up here though the decision ultimately, of course, remains with the admins. [[User:Lauraac2110|Lauraac2110]] 12:52, 28 January 2012 (UTC)
:I second that, but if you want an archive, talk to an [[Bulbapedia:Administrators|admin]]. [[User:Wildgoose|Wild]][[User talk:Wildgoose|goose]]-[[Special:Contributions/Wildgoose|The friendly goose in town!]] 21:23, 2 February 2012 (UTC)
::We normally do it once the size for this talk page reach 100 KB, so an archiving will take place soon, but not now. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 21:29, 2 February 2012 (UTC)

== Featured content:Torrent error ==

It says it was introduced in Gen III when it was introduced in Gen I. Proof? {{p|Squirtle}}. [[User talk:Epsilonexus|Epsilonexus]] 17:09, 28 January 2012 (UTC)
:Abilities were introduced in Generation III. [[User:Turtwig A|Turtwig A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 17:46, 28 January 2012 (UTC)

== Forums? ==

Are the forums down or something? I can't get them to load. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 23:08, 1 February 2012 (UTC)
:Yes. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 23:09, 1 February 2012 (UTC)
::This wouldn't by any chance be related to the posting trouble I have been exprencing on the forums since that update? [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truth]][[User talk:Truthseeker4449|seeker]][[Special:Contributions/Truthseeker4449|4449]] 23:45, 1 February 2012 (UTC)
:::I wouldn't know. Bulbapedia and the forums are run by two different groups of people. Plus I don't know what problems you've been having. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 23:53, 1 February 2012 (UTC)
::::In short every {{tt|once in a while|or every five minutes, whichever is more annoying in the long run}} when I hit save/post, the page locks up and if I'm luckly, I get a website restore error. I desribed this issue the director {{tt|person|Musashi or something like that}} over there, and (s)he found it odd. It happens in VM's, thread creating/posting, and any other time you need to hit save/post. As it only happens on the forums, I pretty certain it's a forum issue and since it appeared after the softwear upgrade, I also supect that my problems might be related to that upgrade. [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truth]][[User talk:Truthseeker4449|seeker]][[Special:Contributions/Truthseeker4449|4449]] 00:22, 2 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/members/15615/53124/ What I reported to aforementoned person] I had to keep it short due the aforementioned problem. [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truth]][[User talk:Truthseeker4449|seeker]][[Special:Contributions/Truthseeker4449|4449]] 00:36, 2 February 2012 (UTC)

== Foresight ==

On the homepage it says foresight was made so it never failed in gen 3 but the page for foresight says it was made to never fail in gen 4?
[[User:Savelijah|Savelijah]] 18:22, 4 February 2012 (UTC)
:Fixed. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 02:02, 5 February 2012 (UTC)

== Pokémon Pearl in 2D Mode ==

Does anyone here know how to disable the 3D when walking through routes for example in Pokémon Pearl Version using an Action Replay code? I tried searching for an hour and got nowhere. I got the right tools to do so but don't have the right code to make the game run in 2D mode. Also does anyone have a completed game save just to save time so I can make maps for the [[:Category:Articles needing better pictures|Sinnoh Routes needing better images]]? --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] 19:29, 7 February 2012 (UTC)
:This website is not a game walkthrough. Do not post such comments onto this site. Only the second part of that was valid for the talk page.--[[User:Squirrelfeet|Squirrelfeet]] 00:11, 11 February 2012 (UTC)
::'''@Squirrelfeet''': Both questions are asking for valid assistance. In order to create proper maps for articles, the Sinnoh games have to be force-converted from 3D to overhead 2D mode. - [[User:Kogoro|'''Kogoro''']] '''-''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''Talk to me''']] - 00:50, 11 February 2012 (UTC)

==Community polls on Main Page==

We could add polls on the Main Page like which of these are your favorite or if you are a supporter of this Shipping. Sounds silly but it will make the 'pedia more open to the community. [[User:Wildgoose|Wild]][[User talk:Wildgoose|goose]]-[[Special:Contributions/Wildgoose|The friendly goose in town!]] 23:03, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
:Polls are more suited to the forums and the software they run. In fact, there are many polls there already. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 03:26, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
::To be fair, [http://www.mariowiki.com Super Mario Wiki] does this. It could be a good idea to try and make Bulbapedia more fun. On a forum, it may not be noticed. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] 22:41, 14 February 2012 (UTC)
:::{{smw|Main Page|Super Mario Wiki}} does not have a forum in the same way as Bulbapedia. And besides, there is a whole ''section'' dedicated to Shipping in the forums, wo it should be, at the very least, noticed, if not responded to. There are lots more people on the forums than you seem to think.--[[User:Chalkwriter|Chalk]][[User talk:Chalkwriter|writer]] 12:48, 15 February 2012 (UTC)

== Damos' Pichu ==

I was editing an article when I noticed that there is no article for Damos' Pichu. There probably should be one, since Damos' Pichu played somewhat of an important role in M12. ([[User:Charizard101|Charizard101]] 17:56, 25 February 2012 (UTC))
:It does have an article, but under a different name; [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 18:07, 25 February 2012 (UTC)
Ok, thanks ([[User:Charizard101|Charizard101]] 18:16, 25 February 2012 (UTC))

== February 27, 2012: Anniversary edition: Welcome to the World of Pokémon ==

On the fourth bullet point "later" is misspelt "latger". -- [[User:Anythingspossibleforapossible|Anythingspossibleforapossible]] 02:11, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

Music from 4Kids TV

2011-12-04T20:23:53Z

Anythingspossibleforapossible: Italics

{{CDInfobox
|name=Music from 4Kids TV
|subtitled=
|image=4Kids CD.png
|caption=CD cover art
|date=October 18, 2005
|by=4Kids Entertainment and Cherry Lane Publishing
|tracks=18
|colorscheme=Hoso
}}

'''Music from 4Kids TV''' is an audio CD of various songs from various shows produced by [[4Kids Entertainment]]. It was released in 2005 by 4Kids Entertainment and Cherry Lane Publishing.

While there are eighteen tracks, each track contains at least three songs resulting in there being a total of 55 songs on the CD. The songs come from ''Pokémon'', ''{{wp|F-Zero GP Legend|F-Zero}}'', ''{{wp|One Piece}}'', ''{{wp|Magical DoReMi}}'', ''{{wp|Tokyo Mew Mew|Mew Mew Power}}'', ''{{wp|Sonic X}}'', ''{{wp|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles}}'', ''{{wp|The Incredible Crash Dummies}}'', ''{{wp|Winx Club}}'' and ''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}''.

==Tracklist==
# [[Pokémon Theme|Pokémon Theme Season 1]] / Winx Club Theme / Magical DoReMi Theme
# [[This Dream|Pokémon Theme Season 7]] / Mew Mew Power Theme / Game On (From Yu-Gi-Oh!)
# [[Pokémon World (song)|Pokémon World Theme]] / Sonic X Theme / Winx Mean Girls
# Yu-Gi-Oh Theme Season 1 / TMNT Theme / I Believe (From 4Kids 5)
# [[Pokémon World (song)|Pokémon Theme Season 2]] / One Piece Theme / Incredible Crash Dummies Theme
# Yu-Gi-Oh! Theme Season 2 / [[This Side of Paradise]] (From [[M07|Pokémon Movie 7]]) / Winx Club
# [[I Wanna Be a Hero|Pokémon Theme Season Six]] / Magical DoReMi Theme / Supernatural (From Mew Mew Power)
# [[Pokémon Johto|Pokémon Johto: Theme]] / Be a Pirate (From One Piece) / Midnight Run (From TMNT)
# Magical DoReMi: Theme / Make It Shine / Now That I Can Fly
# One Piece: Theme / Be a Pirate / You Can’t Turn The Tide
# Mew Mew Power: Theme / Lucky Me / Animal In Me
# Mew Mew Power: Animal Instinct / Dance Another Day / Don’t Wake Me Up
# Mew Mew Power: Supernatural / Crush / Zoey’s Theme
# Believe In / Spirit Set You Free / F Zero / Sonic X Theme / Winx Club
# Winx Club: Theme / Searchin’ / Just Us Girls
# Feels Like Magic / Mean Girls / Being A Girl
# This Is The Beat / You and Me / Where the Girls Are
# Gonna Get a Little Crazy / Count on Me / Hero

{{English CDs}}
{{Project Music notice}}
[[Category:English CDs]]

Solaceon Town

2011-02-03T12:48:20Z

Anythingspossibleforapossible: Fixed link

{{Town infobox
|name=Solaceon Town
|jpname=ズイタウン
|jptrans=Zui Town
|image=Solaceon Town map.png
|slogan=Free of Worry!
|region=Sinnoh
|north=Route 210
|regionnorth=Sinnoh
|south=Route 209
|regionsouth=Sinnoh
|mapdesc=The temperate climate makes this town a relaxed and casual place for people and Pokémon to live in. There is a Pokémon Day Care and a Pokémon Center here. Beyond a path hemmed by stands of trees, one can find the entrance to the Solaceon Ruins.
|map=Solaceon Town.png
|colordark=A00000
|colormed=af0000
|colorlight=C00000
|generation=4
}}

'''Solaceon Town''' (Japanese: '''ズイタウン''' ''Zui Town'') is a town in central [[Sinnoh]]. It is located between {{rt|209|Sinnoh}} and {{rt|210|Sinnoh}}, while also being the location of [[Solaceon Ruins]]. It is a fairly small town with a tiny village community.

==Geography==
Solaceon Town is a temperate town where people and Pokémon can relax. According to the town's locals, there was once nothing there but a road, but people and Pokémon gathered and a town formed. Solaceon Town is populated mostly by [[Rancher]]s and [[Cowgirl]]s, and appears to be a farming community. As mentioned by a local, there were big Pokémon ranches around the town in the past. Most of the town residents live on the western side of town, near the main road. The eastern side of town is full of trees and ledges, resembling a maze. [[Solaceon Ruins]] is located on the far east side of town.

Close to the town are the [[Lost Tower]], a tomb for deceased Pokémon, and the [[Hallowed Tower]], home of {{p|Spiritomb}}; it is called the crumbling stone tower until an [[Odd Keystone]] is placed into it.

==Places of interest==
===Pokémon Day Care===
[[File:Solaceon Daycare Center.png|The day Care in Solaceon Town|thumb]]
{{main|Pokémon Day Care}}

Sinnoh's [[Pokémon Day Care]] is located here. This is where trainers can drop off and pick up Pokémon from the old couple that lives there. Pokémon left at a daycare gain [[experience]] based on how many steps the player takes. It is free to put a Pokémon into the daycare and it costs {{PDollar}}100 to take it out, plus an additional {{PDollar}}100 per level increased while in the daycare. The Pokémon Daycare can keep up to two Pokémon at a time. Pokémon kept there will occasionally breed and have a [[Pokémon egg]], if certain conditions are right. The old man waits outside the house facing the road, informing the player if they have found an egg. The old woman waits at the counter inside for trainer to pick up and drop off their Pokémon. There will also be a man waiting at a table there, giving the player a {{DL|Pokétch|Day Care Checker}} app for their [[Pokétch]]. There must be a Pokémon already in the daycare when entering the building for the man to be there.

===Pokémon News Press===
[[File:Pokémon News Press.png|thumb|right|Pokémon News Press]]
{{main|Pokémon News Press}}
Solaceon Town is also home to the Pokémon News Press building. It is run by two people, who create and print the [[Sinnoh]] region's newspaper. The Pokémon News Press is tiny, containing only a TV and a desk, with a writing pad and a computer, but the newspaper is said to have many fans. One of the men asks the player each day to show him a different Pokémon the player has already seen, awarding Poké Balls if the request is granted. The Pokémon he wants to see is often simple to obtain because he only asks for Pokémon already listed in the player's [[Pokédex]]. A player who accomplishes this task within 24 hours will be rewarded with three of any type of [[Poké Ball]], except for [[Poké Ball#In the games|Master Balls]], [[Poké Ball#In the games 4|Cherish Ball]]s, Safari Balls, and Park Balls. They are featured top story of the newspaper on the computer called the "Weekly Poké Ball Roundup". There are featured articles on new types of Poké Balls.

===Solaceon Ruins===
{{main|Solaceon Ruins}}
The Solaceon Ruins is a cave found in the eastern side of Solaceon Town. It is the set of ruins where the player can find the {{p|Unown}} in [[Sinnoh]]. The first room has no Pokémon in it and there is writing in the Unown alphabet that indicates which exits to take to get to the last room. The second room has only Unown of the "F" variety, the third has "R" and so on, spelling out the word "friend". The dead-end rooms (reached by not following the Unown alphabet instructions) house the other twenty varieties of Unown. The last room holds four items ([[Nugget]], [[Rare Candy]], [[Mind Plate]], [[Odd Incense]]) and an inscription written in Unown script. In {{game|Platinum}} the Rare Candy is replaced by {{HM|05|Defog}}.

===Seal woman===
In the eastern-most house of Solaceon Town, living near the [[Solaceon Ruins]], is a woman who will give the player a {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Seal Case}}, an item which will hold Poké Ball [[seal]]s, which can be purchased later in the game in [[Sunyshore City]]. There is also a little boy in the house, who is the woman's son. He goes into the Solaceon Ruins everyday to learn the Alphabet, which he does by watching the {{p|Unown}}, originally found within the cave. If the boy is shown each of the different forms of {{p|Unown}}, he will give the player ten of the corresponding [[seal]], with the same shape of the Unown.

==Demographics==
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl===
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the population of Solaceon Town is 28, making it a fairly large community for such a large area. Most of the townspeople live on the west side of town, near the main road.

==Poké Mart==
{{shop|}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball|200}}|{{shopitem|Dusk Ball|1000}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Net Ball|1000}}|{{shopitem|Nest Ball|1000}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Potion|300}}|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Antidote|100}}|{{shopitem|Parlyz Heal|200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Awakening|250}}|{{shopitem|Burn Heal|250}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ice Heal|250}}|{{shopitem|Escape Rope|550}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Repel|350}}|{{shopitem|Super Repel|500}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Air Mail|50}}}}
{{shopfooter}}

==Items==
{{Itlisth}}
{{Itlistbod|Persim Berry|Next to the Poké Mart|DPPt}}
{{Itlistbod|Nanab Berry|Next to the Poké Mart|DPPt|display=[[Nanab Berry]] x2}}
{{Itlistbod|Figy Berry|Next to the Poké Mart|DPPt}}
{{Itlistbod|None|Man in the [[Pokémon Day Care]]|DPPt|display={{DL|Pokétch|Day Care Checker}}}}
{{Itlistbod|None|Resident in the center of the town|DPPt|display={{DL|Pokétch|Pokémon History}}}}
{{Itlistbod|Seal Case|Woman in the far eastern house|DPPt}}
{{Itlistbod|None|Small boy in the far eastern house for showing the respective {{p|Unown}}|DPPt|display={{DL|Seal|Alphabet seals}}}}
{{Itlistbod|PP Up|On the second to last ledge on the eastern side of town|DPPt}}
{{Itlistbod|Honey|On a tree in the far north-east corner of the town ''(hidden)''|DPPt}}
{{Itlistbod|Big Mushroom|At the top edge of town, by following the trees east, past the ledges as far as the player can go ''(hidden)''|Pt}}
{{Itlistfoot}}

==In the anime==
{{incomplete|section}}
[[File:Solaceon Daycare.png|thumb|right|Solaceon Town's daycare in the anime.]]
In the anime, [[Angie]] lives in Solaceon Town. [[Angie's parents|Her parents]] own the Daycare Center.

==Trivia==
* The music heard in Solaceon Town is the same music heard in [[Pastoria City]].
* Solaceon's Japanese town motto is {{tt|きままにくらせるまち|Town where people can live selfishly}}.
* It is one of the towns in the anime where a contest takes place.
* This is the only area in Sinnoh where [[Dive Ball]]s can be obtained.
* Interestingly, if the player goes to the farthest north eastern point next to the Daycare Center, one can see a small void in the corner of the screen.

==Names==
{| align="left" style="background: #AF0000; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 3px solid #A00000"
|- align=center
! style="-moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px;" | Language
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Name
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ズイタウン ''Zui Town''
| 随 (''zui'') means carefree or easy.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Solaceon Town
| From ''solace'', meaning comfort.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Bonville
| From ''bon'', good, and ''ville'', village.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Trostu
| From ''Trost'', consolation.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Flemminia
| From ''flemma'', placidity.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Pueblo Sosiego
| ''Sosiego'' means calm, serenity.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 신수마을 ''Sinsu Village''
| 신수 (''sinsu'') can mean "fortune".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 隨意鎮 ''Suíyì Zhèn''
| 隨意 (''suíyì'') means "as one pleases", "at one's wishes", or "at will".
|}
{{-}}

{{Sinnoh}}
{{Project Cities and Towns notice}}

[[Category:Sinnoh locations]]
[[Category:Diamond and Pearl locations]]
[[Category:Platinum locations]]
[[Category:Towns]]

[[de:Trostu]]
[[es:Pueblo Sosiego]]
[[fr:Bonville]]
[[it:Flemminia]]
[[ja:ズイタウン]]
[[pt:Solaceon Town]]

Croagunk (Pokémon)

2010-08-21T02:48:09Z

Anythingspossibleforapossible: /* Pokédex entries */

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=poison | type2=fighting | prevnum=452 | nextnum=454 | prev=Drapion | next=Toxicroak }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Croagunk |
jname=グレッグル |
tmname=Gureggru |
art=DP |
image=ArtGureggru.png |
size=90px |
pron=<sc>''crow''-''gunk''</sc>|
ndex=453 |
sdex=129 |
abrow=080 |
obrow=038 |
opbrow=105 |
typen=2 |
type1=Poison |
type2=Fighting |
species=Toxic Mouth |
height-ftin=2'04" |
height-m=0.7 |
weight-lbs=50.7 |
weight-kg=23.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Anticipation |
ability2=Dry Skin |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Humanshape |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=10 |
evat=1|
expyield=83 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127|
color=Blue |
catchrate=140 |
body= 12|
pokefordex=croagunk |
generation=4 |
footnotes= }}
'''Croagunk''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese:]] '''グレッグル''' ''Gureggru'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Fighting}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Toxicroak}} starting at [[level]] 37.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Croagunk resembles a dark blue bipedal frog, with a white band around its waist area and red and black markings on its hands and feet. Its coloring and poisonous nature suggest that it is based on poison dart frogs. The markings on its body make it look like a {{wp|Muay Thai}} fighter, and its jutting teeth make it appear to be wearing a mouthguard. The black around its eyes and the white bands make it look like an injured fighter with black eyes and broken ribs. Its cheeks are filled with a poison that runs to its fingers, allowing it to {{status|Poison|poison}} opponents by stabbing them.

====Gender differences====
The two white stripes that run across the female Croagunk's abdomen will be higher up than the male. The black part of the female's hands are also larger than that of the male's in {{v2|Platinum}} and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.

====Special abilities====
Whenever its middle finger glows purple, it appears to be channeling its poison via its skin and onto its hand to use its {{t|Poison}} moves. Fluid squeezed from its finger, although poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower-back pain. Croagunk can have the ability {{a|Anticipation}} which makes the Croagunk shudder if the foe has a super effective, instant KOing move, or a move like {{m|Selfdestruct}}. Croagunk may also possess the ability {{a|Dry Skin}}, allowing it to heal itself during rain or when hit by a {{t|Water}}-Type move.

===Behavior===
Croagunk are generally mischievous and mean. A few Croagunk, however are more comfortable being alone, simply staring at the views around them. Croagunk may also make noise by expanding its poison sacs.

===Habitat===
Croagunk live in moist areas close to bodies of water, such as swamps and marshes, or forests where there is very little light.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Brock Croagunk.png|thumb|{{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} in the anime]]
===[[Brock's Croagunk]]===
{{an|Brock}} captured a Croagunk in the episode ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar]]''. It has taken over {{an|Misty}} and [[Max]]'s job of pulling Brock away from attractive women, using {{m|Poison Jab}} on him every time he falls in love.

===Others===
Croagunk appears as a member of the [[Wigglytuff's Guild|Wigglytuff Guild]] in the ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'' special.

[[Pastoria City]] held a competition and festival for Croagunk in honor of their city mascot in ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP008|Croagunk|James's cards|Croagunk, the Toxic Mouth Pokémon. Croagunk has poison in its cheeks and can spray poison from its fingertips. It also makes noise by expanding its poison sac.}}
{{Animedexbody|DP008|Croagunk|Ash's Pokédex|Croagunk, the Toxic Mouth Pokémon. It lives in swamps and forests where there is very little light. It prefers moist places.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
Croagunk appears in [[Pokémon Adventures]], in the {{adv|Diamond & Pearl chapter}}. [[Saturn]] owns a Croagunk.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Croagunk (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Croagunk is one of the members of [[Wigglytuff's Guild|Wigglytuff Guild]]. He doesn't have much of a purpose other than to run the Swap Cauldron. His catchphrase is ''"Meh-heh-heh"''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=poison
|type2=fighting
|gen=4
|diamonddex=Its cheeks hold poison sacs. It tries to catch foes off guard to {{m|Poison Jab|jab}} them with toxic fingers.
|pearldex=Inflating its poison sacs, it makes an eerie blubbering sound for intimidation.
|platinumdex=It rarely fights fairly, but that is strictly to ensure survival. It is popular as a mascot.
|hgssdex=Fluid squeezed from its finger, albeit poisonous, is a significant ingredient in remedies for lower-back pain.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=poison |
type2=fighting |
gen=4 |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea=[[Great Marsh]] |
ptrarity=Uncommon |
ptarea={{rt|212|Sinnoh}}, [[Great Marsh]] |
hgssarea=[[Johto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]|
hgssrarity=Uncommon|
walkarea={{pw|Rally}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Poison
|type2=Fighting
|md2=[[Marine Resort]] (B1-B19) [[Lost Wilderness]] (B1-B17)
|ranger2=[[School Path]]
|ranch=Random [[Hayley's trades|trade]] with [[Hayley]] {{tt|*|Available for transfer to Diamond and Pearl.}}
|scramble=[[Rocky Cave]]
|ranger3=[[Teak Forest]] [[Flame Temple]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=poison|type2=fighting
|dppt1=Black Sludge|dppt1type=In-battle effect item|dppt1rar=5
|ranch1=Payapa Berry|ranch1type=Berry|ranch1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=poison|
type2=fighting|
HP= 48 |
Attack= 61 |
Defense=40 |
SpAtk= 61 |
SpDef= 40 |
Speed= 50 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Poison
|type2=Fighting
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=poison |
type2=fighting |

Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 25 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 400 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50 |

notes=yes |
dryskin=maybe|
newfire=1¼}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|poison|fighting|4|4|Croagunk}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|3|Mud-Slap|Ground|Physical|20|100|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|8|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|10|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|15|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|17|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|22|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|24|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|29|Mud Bomb|Ground|Special|65|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|31|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|36|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|38|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|43|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|45|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|poison|fighting}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|poison|fighting|4|4|Croagunk}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM08]]|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM36]]|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM49]]|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM63]]|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM81]]|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|poison|fighting}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|poison|fighting|4|4|Croagunk}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2|||HGSS}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}}|DynamicPunch|Fighting|Physical|100|50|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Sableye}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}} {{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}} {{p|Monferno}}, {{p|Infernape}} {{p|Lucario}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Hypno}}|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Lucario}}|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Hypno}} {{p|Hitmonlee}} {{p|Mr. Mime}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}|Meditate|Psychic|Status|—|—|40|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}}|SmellingSalt|Normal|Physical|60|100|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}}|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}}|Wake-Up Slap|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Smart|0||'''}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|poison|fighting}}

====By [[move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|poison|fighting|4a|4|Croagunk}}
{{mtentry4a|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5|Cute|1|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|95|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|70|5|Cool|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|65|95|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|Smart|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3||'''|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|Smart|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4a|poison|fighting}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=poison |
type2=fighting |
ndex=453 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=F |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Poison |
assist2=Poison |
field2=None |
field2power=- |
browser2=It lets loose a poison gas and a poisonous fluid from its mouth to attack. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Poison |
assist3=Poison |
field3=Crush |
field3power=1 |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=453
|name1=Croagunk
|type1-1=Poison
|type2-1=Fighting
|evotype1=Level
|level1=37
|sprite2=454
|name2=Toxicroak
|type1-2=Poison
|type2-2=Fighting}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=poison|
type2=fighting|
gen=4|
gender=both|
ndex=453|
name=Croagunk|
}}

==Trivia==
*Croagunk's English name, along with numerous others, was released on February 13, 2007. Due to the poor quality of the image, it was believed its name was "Croalurk."
*Croagunk and {{p|Toxicroak|its evolution}} are the only Pokémon to have the {{2t|Poison|Fighting}} [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]].
*Croagunk is one of few Pokémon to have its hand-held game sprite differ from its 3-D image. While in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} it is shown to have pink cheeks, its 3-D models, official artwork, and anime appearance show it with yellow-orange cheeks.
*In Platinum, no {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Croagunk has the ability {{a|Dry Skin}} outside of the {{si|Battle Frontier}}.
*Despite having "gunk" in its name, it can only learn {{m|Gunk Shot}} through the move tutor in Platinum.
*Croagunk is the mascot of [[Pastoria City]].
*In Platinum, in front of the [[Pastoria City|Pastoria]] [[Great Marsh]], if the player stands behind the Croagunk Wall with the his/her head sticking out of it a wild Croagunk may come by, cry out, and then walk to the Great Marsh.

===Origin===
Croagunk may have been based on the {{wp|poison dart frog}}.

====Name origin====
Croagunk is probably a combination of ''croak'' and ''gunk''.

''Gureggru'' may be derived from ケロケロ ''kerokero'', the Japanese onomatopoeia for a frog's croaking, and げろげろ ''gerogero'', the Japanese word that's used to describe something disgusting. It may also be derived from 汚れ ''yogore'', filth.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Glibunkel - From ''Glibber'' (gunk) and ''Unke'' ({{wp|fire-bellied toad}}).
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Cradopaud - From ''crapaud'' (toad) and ''crado'', a familiar term for dirty.
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 삐딱구리 ''Ppittakguri''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 不良蛙 ''Bù Liáng Wā'' - Literally "Bad frog".
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]]: 污泥蛙 ''Wu Ni Wa''

==Related articles==
*[[Brock's Croagunk]]

==External links==
*[http://croagunk.totodile.org/ I feel numb!], the fanlisting for Croagunk

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=poison | type2=fighting | prevnum=452 | nextnum=454 | prev=Drapion | next=Toxicroak }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Ranger Partner Pokémon]]

[[de:Glibunkel]]
[[es:Croagunk]]
[[fr:Cradopaud]]
[[ja:グレッグル]]
[[pl:Croagunk]]
[[pt:Croagunk (pokémon)]]

Ash's Gible

2010-02-28T21:43:22Z

Anythingspossibleforapossible: /* History */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Gible|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=フカマル|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Fukamaru|
image=[[File:Ash Gible.png|245px]] |
caption=Ash's Gible|
location=[[Sinnoh]]|
gender=Male|
prevonum=443|
type1=Dragon|
type2=Ground|
epnum=DP156|

catchepnum=DP157|

current=[[Party|With Ash]]|
java1=[[Daisuke Sakaguchi]]|
enva1=N/A|
}}

'''Ash's Gible''' (Japanese: '''サトシのフカマル''' ''Satoshi's Fukamaru'') is the fifth Pokémon caught by {{Ash}} in the [[Sinnoh]] region.

==History==
[[File:Gible Ash head.png|thumb|left|250px|Gible biting on Ash's head]]
Ash first met Gible in [[DP156]]. [[Wilma]] explained that Gible was trying his best to learn the move {{m|Draco Meteor}}. But for some reason, the move always failed; instead of exploding in the sky, it always fell to the ground. Ash wanted to help the wild Gible learn Draco Meteor and achieve his dreams. It successfully used the move against [[Team Rocket]], but failed again in its next attempt. By the end of the episode, Gible decided to start following Ash. Currently, Gible, with Ash's help, is still trying to master using the move. Most of the time, the move fails and, in a recurring gag, accidentally hits {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, although it has been used [[DP164|on one occasion]] to find Piplup once the latter went missing.

In [[DP157]], Ash met with Gible again. {{an|Barry}} also was interested in catching him. However, Gible decided to let Ash capture him after he saw what Ash would do to protect him. After that, Barry demanded a battle with Ash and his new Gible and was able to defeat it with {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}.

Like {{AP|Grotle}} during its time as a {{p|Turtwig}}, Gible seems to enjoy latching onto Ash's head as well as other peoples' heads (at first, like Turtwig, it used to chomp onto Ash's and other people's heads but after a little while it seemed to just latch onto people's heads without actually hurting them). Later on, it showed its habit also included rocks and tree trunks, among other objects. Gible also has the ability to devour almost any kind of metals, seen when Gible devoured two of Team Rocket's giant robots, and half of a city park. Despite appearing to be quite gutsy, it is not very bright and is slow to understand simple requests or orders; on one occasion, it chewed away a section of rock despite it falling into a creek as a result, and still chewed at the rock underwater not seeming to realize it could drown and had to be saved by {{AP|Buizel}}.

==Moves used==
{{anmu/h|Dragon|Ground|row=5|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0|1=Draco Meteor|2=Dragon Pulse|3=Dig|4=Rock Smash}}|pic=Gible {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0|1=Draco Meteor|2=Dragon Pulse|3=Dig|4=Rock Smash}}.png}}
{{anmu|Ground|Dig|DP156}}
{{anmu|Dragon|Draco Meteor|DP156|rec=yes}}
{{anmu|Dragon|Dragon Pulse|DP156}}
{{anmu|Fighting|Rock Smash|DP157}}
{{anmu/f|ground}}

==Trivia==
* Gible is the very first {{type2|Dragon}} Pokémon that Ash (or any main character) has owned. It is also Ash's first Pokémon that can evolve into a [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon (if his unofficial {{AP|Larvitar}} isn't counted).
* Gible is the third Pokémon to eat a [[Poké Ball]]. The first two were [[Nero]] and [[May's Munchlax]].
* Gible is the second Pokémon of Ash's to destroy {{an|Barry|a friend}}'s [[Bicycle|bike]]. The first was {{AP|his Pikachu|Pikachu}}, which destroyed [[Misty]]'s, {{an|May}}'s, ''and'' {{an|Dawn}}'s bikes, but unlike Pikachu, who fried the bikes by accident, Gible ate Barry's bike on purpose.
* Gible is the third  of Ash's Pokémon to have its gender confirmed before being obtained by Ash, due to the notch on its fin. The first two were {{AP|Tauros}} and {{AP|Buizel}}.
** Coincidentally, all three of them are male.
* Gible is the second Pokémon of Ash's to know an [[HM]] move, the first being [[Ash's Grotle]] with {{m|Rock Climb}}.
** Coincidentally, both attacks start with "Rock" in their name.
* Gible is Ash's second Ground-type Pokémon with a second type to its species. The first was [[Ash's Gliscor]]. Gible also replaces Gliscor in the sixth slot of Ash's [[party]]. Also, they both have a double weakness to the {{type|Ice}}.
* Gible can be seen as a parallel to [[Ash's Snorunt]]. Both were caught late in Ash's travels of the region they were caught in. Additionally, both Snorunt and Gible had difficulty mastering one of their moves ({{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Draco Meteor}}, respectively).

==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Gible}}

{{Ash's Pokémon|dragon|ground}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}
[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Gible]]

[[de:Ashs Kaumalat]]
[[fr:Griknot de Sacha]]
[[ja:サトシのフカマル]]
[[pl:Gible Asha]]
[[pt:Gible de Ash]]

Ash's Infernape

2010-02-28T21:29:53Z

Anythingspossibleforapossible: /* Trivia */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Fire|
type2=Fighting|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Infernape|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ゴウカザル|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Goukazaru|
image=[[Image:Ash Infernape.png|240px]] |
caption=Ash's Infernape |
ability={{a|Blaze}} |
location=[[Hearthome City]] |
evolution=1|
numeps1=129|
evolution=2|
numeps2=31|
prevonum=390|
evo1num=391|
evo2num=392|
epnum=DP003|
epname=When Pokémon Worlds Collide|
evolution=2|
firstevoep=DP132 |
firstevoname=Evolving Strategies!|
secondevoep=DP163 |
firststagename=Chimchar|
secondstagename=Monferno|
thirdstagename=Infernape|
current=[[Party|With Ash]]|
enva1=[[Bill Rogers]]|
java1=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]|
enva2=[[Bill Rogers]]|
java2=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]|
enva3=N/A|
java3=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]|
}}

'''Ash's Infernape''' (Japanese: '''サトシのゴウカザル''' ''Satoshi's Goukazaru'') is a Pokémon owned by {{Ash}}. It was initially owned by [[Paul]] but joined Ash's team after being released in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]''.

==History==
===With Paul===
[[Image:PaulChimchar.png|thumb|left|220px|As a {{p|Chimchar}}, while under Paul's command]]
When Paul first saw Chimchar, it was being chased by a group of {{p|Zangoose}}. The situation looked bad for Chimchar but in its stress it pulled off an extremely powerful {{m|Flame Wheel}}. This impressed Paul enough to add Chimchar to his regular team. However, this first impression did not match up to Chimchar's normal abilities and so Paul regularly criticized it for being weak. After this incident, Chimchar had a morbid fear of all {{p|Zangoose}}.

Chimchar's first episode was ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide]]'' where Paul used it to battle {{TP|Dawn|Ash's Aipom|Ambipom}}. It fought well but lost in the end. Chimchar reappeared in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'' and where it won against [[Ash's Turtwig]] and ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'' where it beat [[Roark]]'s {{p|Onix}} but lost to Roark's {{TP|Roark|Cranidos|Rampardos}}.

After losing to [[Cynthia]]'s {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]'', Paul realized that Chimchar was not fulfilling his expectations. This culminated in the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] where he was forced to battle alongside Ash. That night, Ash discovered Paul's training regime, which involved his Pokémon attacking Chimchar in the hopes of creating the power he had seen before. Ash intervened and took Chimchar to the Pokémon Center where Nurse Joy told Paul it would be unable to battle. However, Paul ignored this warning.

During the next battle against a Zangoose and a {{p|Metagross}}, Chimchar was too scared to make any attack when caught in Zangoose's claws and had to be saved by Turtwig, who was then seriously hurt through Chimchar following Paul's orders. Chimchar made up for this by protecting Turtwig from a {{m|Fire Blast}} attack. Furious at it, Paul refused to give any orders and he simply turned away. Shocked by this, Ash gave Chimchar commands to get them out of the situation before finishing the battle with Turtwig. After the battle, Paul released Chimchar in front of Ash, who then invited it to join him.

===With Ash===
[[Image:AshAdoptChimchar.png|left|thumb|220px|Ash adopting Chimchar]]
In ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]'', Ash and his friends had a picnic party. Chimchar watched the Pokémon having fun and it kept having flashbacks of when it was still in Paul's possession reflecting on how its former Trainer treated it as opposed to how Ash does, after which it cried tears of joy as it was finally treated with patience and kindness by Ash and {{Ashfr|his friends}}, something Paul failed to do as its trainer. In the same episode, Chimchar overcame its morbid fear of Zangoose stated above.

In ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'' Ash used Chimchar in his Gym Battle against the [[Veilstone City]] [[Gym Leader]], [[Maylene]]. Chimchar battled {{p|Meditite}}, but was recalled after Meditite confused it. It was then sent out against {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} where it fought bravely and caused some damage before being defeated.

In ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]'', Ash and co. came across Paul. Ash and Paul had an enormous argument at which point an enraged Ash challenged Paul to a battle. Chimchar volunteered to go up against Paul and faced [[Paul's Ursaring]]. Ursaring and Paul used brutal tactics and Chimchar was pushed to the point of using {{a|Blaze}}. Chimchar easily defeated Ursaring, but went on an uncontrollable rampage. Ash ran up to Chimchar and grabbed it, begging it to stop. Chimchar continued to struggle, biting Ash at one point. Eventually it was embraced by Ash and Chimchar calmed down.

Later in ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'', when battling [[Team Galactic]], Chimchar protected Pikachu from a {{m|Poison Jab}} launched by [[Saturn's Toxicroak]]. Chimchar was incapacitated for the rest of the fight and was later thanked by Ash (after receiving medical treatment). [[Cynthia]] then comforted Chimchar about its past with Paul.

Ash later used Chimchar to battle against {{an|Barry}} in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]''. Chimchar easily defeated Barry's {{p|Staraptor}} using its superior agility. But, despite a type advantage, Chimchar lost to Barry's {{p|Roserade}}.

In ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'', using Ash's counter-shield strategy, Chimchar defeated [[Fantina]]'s {{p|Mismagius}} and {{p|Drifblim}}, earning Ash his {{Badge|Relic}}.

In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', it was used in the battle against [[Byron's Bastiodon]], {{p|Bronzor}} and {{p|Steelix}}. It defeated Bronzor and Steelix, but eventually fell to Bastiodon. This mirrors {{AP|Staravia}}'s previous participation in the [[DP068|third gym]], with it defeating the gym leader's first two Pokémon and losing to their third.

In ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'', it was used in the Snowpoint Gym battle. Chimchar battled [[Candice]]'s {{p|Snover}} and {{TP|Candice|Abomasnow}} and it defeated both of them, earning Ash his {{Badge|Icicle}}.
[[Image:Ash Monferno.png|right|thumb|250px|As a Monferno]]
In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', Chimchar was used in the full battle Ash had against Paul. It defeated [[Paul's Ursaring]], which had previously taken down three of Ash's Pokémon, and evolved soon after into a {{p|Monferno}} and immediately learned {{m|Mach Punch}}. During the following battle against [[Paul's Electabuzz]], it put up a close fight but was defeated and badly injured, resulting in a loss for Ash.

In ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]'', Monferno, along with the rest of Ash's Pokémon, was badly injured. It needed a [[Cheri Berry]] to help treat it but the [[Pokémon Center]] didn't have one. After [[Brock]] got one by [[Lake Acuity]], it became better. It eventually attacked [[Team Rocket]] in combination with Ash's other Pokémon.

In ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]'', it was used in a [[tag battle]] with Dawn against {{an|Lyra}} and [[Khoury]]. Monferno used {{m|Flamethrower}} on [[Dawn's Cyndaquil]]'s {{m|Flame Wheel}} to defeat Lyra's {{p|Chikorita}} and defeated Khoury's newly evolved {{p|Croconaw}} with a {{m|Mach Punch}}.

In [[DP163]], Monferno battled [[Barry's Empoleon]]. After being struck by a {{m|Hydro Cannon}} and sent crashing into the forest nearby, Monferno entered once again into an uncontrollable rampage with {{a|Blaze}}, but managed to control it in the last second in order to save [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Dawn's Piplup]], [[Paul's Electabuzz]] and Barry's Empoleon from [[Team Rocket]]'s falling [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]], evolving into an {{p|Infernape}} in the process.

In [[DP165]], Ash used Infernape in a battle against [[Flint]]'s Infernape, however despite its power and speed it was unable to keep with Flint's Infernape and was quickly knocked out with a Mach Punch.

==Moves used==
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{{anmu|normal|Scratch|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}
{{anmu|ground|Dig|DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes}}
{{anmu|fire|Fire Spin|DP040|Top-Down Training!}}
{{anmu|fire|Flamethrower|DP050|Tag! We're It...!|rec=yes}}
{{anmu|fighting|Mach Punch|DP132|Evolving Strategies!|rec=yes}}
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===Moves improvised===
[[File:Monferno counter shield.png|thumb|As a Monferno, using [[Counter Shield]]]]
* '''[[Counter Shield]]''' was used in ''[[DP102|Shield With a Twist!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. Chimchar/Monferno uses {{m|Flamethrower}} after using {{m|Flame Wheel}}, releasing fire whips everywhere.

==Trivia==
* Ash's Infernape is similar to his {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Torkoal}}. They are all Fire-types, they are all the fourth Pokémon Ash caught in a region (not counting {{AP|Pikachu}}), and they are currently unable to evolve.
* This is Ash's third primate-based [[Pokémon]], the others being {{AP|Primeape}} and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}}. Unlike the other two, however, Infernape has not stolen [[Ash's hat]], and actually evolved under his care and hasn't been put in training.
** Infernape is also the only one of the three who is currently on a main character's team.
* Because of his capture of Chimchar, Ash now has owned each Fire-type starter whose English name begins with a C and whose Japanese name begins with a ヒ ''hi'': Charmander, {{AP|Cyndaquil}}, and Chimchar. Incidentally, Charmander and Chimchar were either abused or abandoned by their former Trainers, while Cyndaquil narrowly avoided being captured by [[Koji|a potentially abusive Trainer]].
** It is also Ash's only Fire-type starter whose English name does not begin with a C.
* Fans initially assumed Chimchar to be Paul's [[starter Pokémon]] until it was revealed in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' that Paul's starter Pokémon was actually [[Paul's Torterra|a Turtwig]], possibly in parallel to Ash's.
* For [[DP067]], [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Chimchar.
* As a Chimchar and Monferno, it is Ash's fourth Pokémon voiced by [[Megumi Hayashibara]] in Japanese. The other three are {{AP|Pidgeot}}, {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Phanpy}}.
* It is also Ash's third Pokémon voiced by [[Bill Rogers]] in the English dub. The other two are {{AP|Corphish}} and {{AP|Sceptile}}.
** It is also one of Paul's Pokémon to be voiced by the same voice actor. The other three are {{DL|Paul|Weavile}}, {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}, and {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}.
* Infernape, as Chimchar and Monferno, and Gible are the only Pokémon on Ash's [[Sinnoh]] team to not have met any of their evolved forms.
* Infernape took the most amount of episodes so far to reach a certain stage in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
* When Infernape evolved from a {{p|Chimchar}} to a {{p|Monferno}}, it became the first time Ash had two evolved forms of [[starter Pokémon]] from the same region in the same stage of evolution on hand. In fact, it also became the first time he ever had two starters from the same region evolve, as every other time only one starter evolved to a higher level than its base form.
* Infernape is Ash's third Pokémon to [[evolution|evolve]] while battling against [[Paul]], the others being {{AP|Grotle}} and {{AP|Staraptor}}.
** Out of these three, Infernape is the only one who did not evolve during a battle with Paul's Honchkrow, evolving instead from a Chimchar to a Monferno after defeating Paul's Ursaring.
* Infernape is the only one of Ash's Pokémon to have been able to defeat [[Paul's Ursaring]] in battle, doing so three times.
* Infernape is Ash's second Fire-type Pokémon to evolve more than once, the first being {{TP|Ash|Charizard}}.
* Monferno's evolution into Infernape was revealed in the Japanese opening ''[[The Greatest - Everyday!]]''.
* Infernape is the first final [[evolution]] of a [[starter Pokémon]] belonging to a main character to mark its species debut in the main series when it evolves.
** However, {{AP|Charizard}} could be accounted as the first time this happens if the fake Charizard that appeared before it in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' isn't counted.
* Infernape is Ash's first {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon to evolve under his care and only his second one overall. It is also Ash's first primate-based Pokémon to evolve in his care as Ambipom evolved under Dawn's care while Primeape evolved before it was caught.
* Paul was present at the time of both Chimchar and Monferno's evolution in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'' and [[DP163]], respectively.
** He was also present every time Chimchar/Monferno's {{a|Blaze}} was activated on-screen, which includes ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', the flashback of Chimchar's capture in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'', ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]'' and [[DP163]].
* As of Infernape, the three fully evolved Sinnoh starters are each owned by regular characters - [[Paul]] has {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}, {{Ash}} has Infernape and {{an|Barry}} has {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}.

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Ash's Pikachu

2010-02-20T21:25:39Z

Anythingspossibleforapossible: the word does not need to be used twice

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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') was the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by {{Ash}} on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. His universal voice actress is [[Ikue Ohtani]]. However, in some episodes during the first season of the English dub, [[Rachael Lillis]] provided his voice when the original Japanese track couldn't be saved.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:First_Meeting.png‎|200px|left|thumb|{{Ash}} and Pikachu meeting for the first time]]
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak]]'s laboratory to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who arrived earlier. Seeing that Ash was disappointed, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, which did not take a liking to his new Trainer. He refused to go into a [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a wild Pokémon, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and rushing him to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Pikachu and Ash soon became inseparable. In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash gave Pikachu his consent to remain in a forest filled with Pikachu, but Pikachu returned to Ash's side.
 
[[Image:Ash's 1st Poké Ball.png|thumb|right|200px|Pikachu's [[Poké Ball]], which has a special lightning bolt mark.]]
In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Onix]] with an {{type2|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Pikachu fought [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} and lost. During a resulting hospital stay, he refused to become Raichu's equal by evolving via a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, and in the second battle, Pikachu overcame Raichu by using his superior speed. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level." Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Metagross}}. He has helped Ash win innumerable battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches.

However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Roark's Rampardos]] and [[Fantina's Drifblim]]. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]].

Pikachu is extremely loyal to Ash, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his clone repeatedly slapped his face.

However, even Pikachu has had exceptions to this rule. In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', Pikachu was controlled by Butch and Cassidy, which caused him to become evil and disobey Ash's commands. During the Hoenn Saga, Pikachu developed amnesia at one point and sided with [[Team Rocket]] for a while. Later within the same series, Pikachu was possessed by the Red Orb and controlled by Groudon, nearly causing a disaster. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged, and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes attack his friends and Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not intentionally mean harm upon anyone.

Since Ash's first encounter with [[Team Rocket]] in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Pikachu has been pursued by the trio of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Throughout the series, it has been Jessie, James and Meowth's desire to steal this Pokémon from Ash and present him to [[Giovanni|their boss]]. To do this, they have come up with many schemes. Though they have tried and continue to try hundreds of times, every last one of their plots fail, usually with the help of Ash, his friends, other Trainers, an [[Officer Jenny]], or even themselves (such as in the [[DP001|first episode]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}).

As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be the destruction of a female character's [[bike]] with one of Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}s at the beginning of each series, which then causes her to {{ashfr|follow Ash}} for the remainder of the series. This has happened to [[Misty]], {{an|May}}, and {{an|Dawn}} so far.

Pikachu is the primary mascot of the Pokémon franchise, mostly due to Ash's ownership of him. It appears on nearly all merchandise and promotional material for the series, and became, due to the anime, the [[version mascot]] of and only [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}.

Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.

Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].

Pikachu was also the only Pokémon to come with Ash to [[Hoenn]], and just the same one of only two Pokémon to join Ash on his journey to [[Sinnoh]]. Ash tried to bring only Pikachu again but {{AP|Aipom}} snuck on board the ship. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.

In Hoenn, Pikachu learned how to surf. He also learned how to box from Ash in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. In Sinnoh, Ash used him during the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].
[[File:PikachuStatic.png‎|200px|left|thumb|Pikachu activating his {{a|Static}} ability.]]
In Sinnoh, he defeated [[Roark]]'s Onix in the [[Oreburgh Gym]] rematch. Pikachu battled again in the [[Pastoria Gym]] battle, where he battled [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and defeated it with a {{m|Volt Tackle}} to the face. He also battled [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]] for a moment, allowing [[Ash's Buizel]] time to recover. In ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'' Pikachu lost to [[Fantina's Drifblim]] after a fierce battle.

Pikachu's next major battle after Fantina was when he was used against [[Paul]] in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. First he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}; however, when he attacked with {{m|Quick Attack}}, he was {{status|burn}}ed by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} and Pikachu was recalled. Later he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} it with Pikachu's {{a|Static}}. This actually made things worse for Pikachu as being paralyzed activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} ability, and Pikachu found himself completely outmatched by Ursaring's massive power and was defeated and thrown into [[Lake Acuity]], taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only {{AP|Chimchar}}.

==Moves used==
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====Moves improvised====
'''Leer''' was first seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''. When Giselle called for Cubone to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to 'Leer right back' by making funny faces. Ash also told Pikachu to use Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]'', when a {{p|Houndour}} used its own Leer on Pikachu.

An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Tail Whip}} (although Tail Whip doesn't do any damage) was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.

'''"Rocket Punch"''' was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{ka|Anthony}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.

'''Thunder Armor''' was a one-time technique in the episode ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding Ash's Swellow. This increased their attack power greatly, and they easily overpowered their opponents.

'''Spin''', originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom in the episode ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', where he was able beat Roark and obtain the Coal Badge.

[[File:Pikachu's Counter Shield.png|thumb|right|200px|{{AP|Pikachu}} using Counter Shield]]
'''Volt Tail''', a combination of {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, was used in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}}.

Similar to [[Ash's Buizel]] and {{AP|Monferno}}, Pikachu can use his {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack to form a '''[[Counter Shield]]'''.

==In the games==
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Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.

In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from Professor Oak after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last starter Pokémon, but in {{game|Yellow}}, it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at Mt. Silver, and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves used most recently by Ash's Pikachu, as well.

==In the manga==
[[File:Pikachumangaash.jpg|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
Pikachu has appeared in two manga series based on the anime, namely ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' and ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]''. In both, he was Ash's [[starter Pokémon]], much like the [[EP001|first anime episode]], though in ''Electric Tale'', he was found in Ash's house, not given to him by [[Professor Oak]].

A Pikachu is also owned by Ash's Adventures counterpart {{adv|Red}}, known as [[Pika]].

==In the TCG==
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Pikachu {{SP|M}}'''.
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{tcg Lightning color}};"
!Name
!Type
!Level
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || rowspan=2 | {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022
|-
| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P
|}

==Trivia==
[[Image:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|225px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]
* Ash's Pikachu is the subject of many 'gamebreaking' abilities that normally do not fit in the general stasis of the games. This includes Pikachu's ability to sometimes hurt {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon with Electric moves (sparking the meme "Aim for the Horn!"), and using moves that do not exist, or moves in a way that do not work in the games, such as the infamous "Thunder Armor".
* Despite the fact that {{m|Volt Tackle}}, the signature move of his evolutionary line, is in fact an egg move, Ash's Pikachu learned the move "by accident," when using an electrically-charged {{m|Quick Attack}}.
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by Dawn. However, Pikachu is the only Electric-type Pokémon owned by a main character which can evolve.
* For ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: パートナー　サトシとピカチュウ　いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.
* Out of all five regions that Ash visited, [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]] are the only ones that Ash started out with just Pikachu. He did try to go to [[Sinnoh]] with Pikachu alone but Aipom followed him. At the beginning of each, Pikachu was also, in some way, injured, and ended up destroying the [[Bicycle|bike]] of a particular girl who would later [[Ash's friends|travel with Ash]].
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and be better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.
* Although Pikachu has battled all the members of the {{p|Electabuzz}} evolutionary family at one time or another, ([[Rudy]]'s Electabuzz, [[Gary's Electivire]] and {{TP|Paul|Paul's Elekid|Electabuzz}}) he has not won even once. However Pikachu has defeated an Electabuzz ([[Dr. Namba]]'s) with the help of [[Sparky]]. On every other occasion, Pikachu fought one-on-one and either tied or lost.
* Ash's act of keeping Pikachu outside his Poké Ball on a permanent basis has been mimicked by several other characters in the anime.
** [[Ritchie]], when he first meets Ash, keeps [[Sparky]] inside of its ball, but later is shown to carry it on his shoulder much like Ash does.
** [[Misty]], when she gets to keep {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}, has never placed Togepi inside a Poké Ball and is always shown carrying it in her arms.
** Dawn, likewise, does the same with her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.
* Out of Ash's Pokémon, Pikachu was the first one to defeat a [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon during battle in the anime, defeating {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]'' and {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}} during the [[Ever Grande Conference]] of the Hoenn League in ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]''. However, in both occasions, the two [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon had been weakened by other Pokémon in Ash's team at the time; {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Tauros}} had weakened {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} while {{AP|Swellow}} and {{AP|Grovyle|Sceptile}} had weakened {{p|Metagross}}.
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. [[Ash's Charizard]] was the first Pokémon to have achieved this feat, against {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}. [[Dawn's Buneary]] has also managed to defeat a {{p|Phione}}.
* Most of the moves Pikachu used in the [[original series]] were first used in an episode with the word ''showdown'' in its title.
* In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', it was revealed that Pikachu has a fear of Ash leaving him.
[[File:PikachuDP.png|thumb|right|Pikachu]]
* In many new episodes, Pikachu's tail sparks instead of his cheeks when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' it was confirmed that Pikachu is male. When a {{p|Togepi}} used {{m|Attract}} on Pikachu, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, all but Yanmega were affected (coincidentally, this also revealed Yanmega as being female).
** Pikachu's gender can also be inferred from Buneary's infatuation with Pikachu, first seen in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary!]]''.
** Prior to ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', Ikue Ohtani stated once that the writers intended to keep Pikachu's gender ambiguous so the fanbase can connect with him more easily.
* Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon he has on hand that has not learned a new move yet in the Sinnoh region.
* It is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every gym battle in a [[Johto|region]].

===Pikachu's language===
Some of Pikachu's speech is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:
*PikaPikachu: ''My name is Pikachu''. When Ash and his friends are introducing themselves to the [[characters of the day]], he says this.
[[File:Pikachu wobbuffet.png|thumb|Pikachu as a {{p|Wobbuffet}}]]
*Pi-Kachu: He says this during the sponsor spots in the original Japanese.
*Pikachu-Pi: ''[[Misty|Kasumi-chan]]'' (Misty)
*Pika-Chu: ''[[Brock|Takeshi]]'' (Brock)
[[File:Pikachu as ash.png|thumb|left|Pikachu imitating {{Ash}}]]
*PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)
*PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)
*PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle) or ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor) or ''[[Ash's Monferno|Moukazaru]]'' (Monferno)
*PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket).
*Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' He says this after Ash wins a badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar.
*Pi-ka: Used for multiple things such as "eiga" (movie) as seen during trailers for each upcoming [[Pokémon movie]]. Can also be used for "yes".
*Pi-ka-chu?: ''Are you alright?'': When a character or Pokémon is injured, Pikachu says this.
*Specific names for {{Tracey}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]], and {{an|Dawn}} have not been heard.
[[File:Pikachu Imitating Turtwig.png|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu imitating his Turtwig to alert him that it is missing.]]
*Chuuu-Pika: ''{{m|Iron Tail}}''. He says this when using {{m|Iron Tail}}.
*Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunderbolt}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, "Pika" when charging up and "Chuuuuu" when discharging.
*Pikaaaaaa-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunder}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunder}}, like above but with different and a longer stress.
*PikaPikaPika... Pi-ka: ''{{m|Volt Tackle}}''. He says this when using {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
*ChuChuChu...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.
*PiPiPiPiPi...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.
*Pikachu seems to have a talent for mimicking Pokémon, as seen from his performance during [[DP033|a cosplay competition]]. He will occasionally use pantomime to specify what he is talking about. He can contort his face and his ears to imitate {{Ash}}, his {{AP|Turtwig}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, among others.
*Pikachu has also used his face to tell when a character is in trouble by imitating people and Pokémon.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}

==External links==
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/satoshi/r_p-pikachu.html Pikachu's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)

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Ash's Pikachu

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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') was the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by {{Ash}} on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. His universal voice actress is [[Ikue Ohtani]]. However, in some episodes during the first season of the English dub, [[Rachael Lillis]] provided his voice when the original Japanese track couldn't be saved.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:First_Meeting.png‎|200px|left|thumb|{{Ash}} and Pikachu meeting for the first time]]
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak]]'s laboratory to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who arrived earlier. Seeing that Ash was disappointed, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, which did not take a liking to his new Trainer. He refused to go into a [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a wild Pokémon, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and rushing him to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Pikachu and Ash soon became inseparable. In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash gave Pikachu his consent to remain in a forest filled with Pikachu, but Pikachu returned to Ash's side.
 
[[Image:Ash's 1st Poké Ball.png|thumb|right|200px|Pikachu's [[Poké Ball]], which has a special lightning bolt mark.]]
In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Onix]] with an {{type2|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Pikachu fought [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} and lost. During a resulting hospital stay, he refused to become Raichu's equal by evolving via a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, and in the second battle, Pikachu overcame Raichu by using his superior speed. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level." Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Metagross}}. He has helped Ash win innumerable battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches.

However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Roark's Rampardos]] and [[Fantina's Drifblim]]. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]].

Pikachu is extremely loyal to Ash, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his clone repeatedly slapped his face.

However, even Pikachu has had exceptions to this rule. In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', Pikachu was controlled by Butch and Cassidy, which caused him to become evil and disobey Ash's commands. During the Hoenn Saga, Pikachu developed amnesia at one point and sided with [[Team Rocket]] for a while. Later within the same series, Pikachu was possessed by the Red Orb and controlled by Groudon, nearly causing a disaster. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged, and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes attack his friends and Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not intentionally mean harm upon anyone.

Since Ash's first encounter with [[Team Rocket]] in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Pikachu has been pursued by the trio of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Throughout the series, it has been Jessie, James and Meowth's desire to steal this Pokémon from Ash and present him to [[Giovanni|their boss]]. To do this, they have come up with many schemes. Though they have tried and continue to try hundreds of times, every last one of their plots fail, usually with the help of Ash, his friends, other Trainers, an [[Officer Jenny]], or even themselves (such as in the [[DP001|first episode]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}).

As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be the destruction of a female character's [[bike]] with one of Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}s at the beginning of each series, which then causes her to {{ashfr|follow Ash}} for the remainder of the series. This has happened to [[Misty]], {{an|May}}, and {{an|Dawn}} so far.

Pikachu is the primary mascot of the Pokémon franchise, mostly due to Ash's ownership of him. It appears on nearly all merchandise and promotional material for the series, and became, due to the anime, the [[version mascot]] of and only [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}.

Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.

Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].

Pikachu was also the only Pokémon to come with Ash to [[Hoenn]], and just the same one of only two Pokémon to join Ash on his journey to [[Sinnoh]]. Ash tried to bring only Pikachu again but {{AP|Aipom}} snuck on board the ship. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.

In Hoenn, Pikachu learned how to surf. He also learned how to box from Ash in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. In Sinnoh, Ash used him during the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].
[[File:PikachuStatic.png‎|200px|left|thumb|Pikachu activating his {{a|Static}} ability.]]
In Sinnoh, he defeated [[Roark]]'s Onix in the [[Oreburgh Gym]] rematch. Pikachu battled again in the [[Pastoria Gym]] battle, where he battled [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and defeated it with a {{m|Volt Tackle}} to the face. He also battled [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]] for a moment, allowing [[Ash's Buizel]] time to recover. In ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'' Pikachu lost to [[Fantina's Drifblim]] after a fierce battle.

Pikachu's next major battle after Fantina was when he was used against [[Paul]] in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. First he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}; however, when he attacked with {{m|Quick Attack}}, he was {{status|burn}}ed by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} and Pikachu was recalled. Later he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} it with Pikachu's {{a|Static}}. This actually made things worse for Pikachu as being paralyzed activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} ability, and Pikachu found himself completely outmatched by Ursaring's massive power and was defeated and thrown into [[Lake Acuity]], taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only {{AP|Chimchar}}.

==Moves used==
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{{anmu|electric|ThunderShock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
{{anmu|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}
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{{anmu|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
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{{anmu|electric|Thunder|EP042|Showdown at Dark City}}
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{{anmu|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure|rec=yes}}
{{anmu/f|electric|yes|x=yes}}

====Moves improvised====
'''Leer''' was first seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''. When Giselle called for Cubone to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to 'Leer right back' by making funny faces. Ash also told Pikachu to use Leer also in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]'', when a {{p|Houndour}} used its own Leer on Pikachu.

An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Tail Whip}} (although Tail Whip doesn't do any damage) was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.

'''"Rocket Punch"''' was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{ka|Anthony}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.

'''Thunder Armor''' was a one-time technique in the episode ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding Ash's Swellow. This increased their attack power greatly, and they easily overpowered their opponents.

'''Spin''', originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom in the episode ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', where he was able beat Roark and obtain the Coal Badge.

[[File:Pikachu's Counter Shield.png|thumb|right|200px|{{AP|Pikachu}} using Counter Shield]]
'''Volt Tail''', a combination of {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, was used in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}}.

Similar to [[Ash's Buizel]] and {{AP|Monferno}}, Pikachu can use his {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack to form a '''[[Counter Shield]]'''.

==In the games==
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.

In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from Professor Oak after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last starter Pokémon, but in {{game|Yellow}}, it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at Mt. Silver, and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves used most recently by Ash's Pikachu, as well.

==In the manga==
[[File:Pikachumangaash.jpg|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
Pikachu has appeared in two manga series based on the anime, namely ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' and ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]''. In both, he was Ash's [[starter Pokémon]], much like the [[EP001|first anime episode]], though in ''Electric Tale'', he was found in Ash's house, not given to him by [[Professor Oak]].

A Pikachu is also owned by Ash's Adventures counterpart {{adv|Red}}, known as [[Pika]].

==In the TCG==
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Pikachu {{SP|M}}'''.
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{tcg Lightning color}};"
!Name
!Type
!Level
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || rowspan=2 | {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022
|-
| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P
|}

==Trivia==
[[Image:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|225px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]
* Ash's Pikachu is the subject of many 'gamebreaking' abilities that normally do not fit in the general stasis of the games. This includes Pikachu's ability to sometimes hurt {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon with Electric moves (sparking the meme "Aim for the Horn!"), and using moves that do not exist, or moves in a way that do not work in the games, such as the infamous "Thunder Armor".
* Despite the fact that {{m|Volt Tackle}}, the signature move of his evolutionary line, is in fact an egg move, Ash's Pikachu learned the move "by accident," when using an electrically-charged {{m|Quick Attack}}.
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by Dawn. However, Pikachu is the only Electric-type Pokémon owned by a main character which can evolve.
* For ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: パートナー　サトシとピカチュウ　いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.
* Out of all five regions that Ash visited, [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]] are the only ones that Ash started out with just Pikachu. He did try to go to [[Sinnoh]] with Pikachu alone but Aipom followed him. At the beginning of each, Pikachu was also, in some way, injured, and ended up destroying the [[Bicycle|bike]] of a particular girl who would later [[Ash's friends|travel with Ash]].
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and be better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.
* Although Pikachu has battled all the members of the {{p|Electabuzz}} evolutionary family at one time or another, ([[Rudy]]'s Electabuzz, [[Gary's Electivire]] and {{TP|Paul|Paul's Elekid|Electabuzz}}) he has not won even once. However Pikachu has defeated an Electabuzz ([[Dr. Namba]]'s) with the help of [[Sparky]]. On every other occasion, Pikachu fought one-on-one and either tied or lost.
* Ash's act of keeping Pikachu outside his Poké Ball on a permanent basis has been mimicked by several other characters in the anime.
** [[Ritchie]], when he first meets Ash, keeps [[Sparky]] inside of its ball, but later is shown to carry it on his shoulder much like Ash does.
** [[Misty]], when she gets to keep {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}, has never placed Togepi inside a Poké Ball and is always shown carrying it in her arms.
** Dawn, likewise, does the same with her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.
* Out of Ash's Pokémon, Pikachu was the first one to defeat a [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon during battle in the anime, defeating {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]'' and {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}} during the [[Ever Grande Conference]] of the Hoenn League in ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]''. However, in both occasions, the two [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon had been weakened by other Pokémon in Ash's team at the time; {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Tauros}} had weakened {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} while {{AP|Swellow}} and {{AP|Grovyle|Sceptile}} had weakened {{p|Metagross}}.
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. [[Ash's Charizard]] was the first Pokémon to have achieved this feat, against {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}. [[Dawn's Buneary]] has also managed to defeat a {{p|Phione}}.
* Most of the moves Pikachu used in the [[original series]] were first used in an episode with the word ''showdown'' in its title.
* In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', it was revealed that Pikachu has a fear of Ash leaving him.
[[File:PikachuDP.png|thumb|right|Pikachu]]
* In many new episodes, Pikachu's tail sparks instead of his cheeks when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' it was confirmed that Pikachu is male. When a {{p|Togepi}} used {{m|Attract}} on Pikachu, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, all but Yanmega were affected (coincidentally, this also revealed Yanmega as being female).
** Pikachu's gender can also be inferred from Buneary's infatuation with Pikachu, first seen in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary!]]''.
** Prior to ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', Ikue Ohtani stated once that the writers intended to keep Pikachu's gender ambiguous so the fanbase can connect with him more easily.
* Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon he has on hand that has not learned a new move yet in the Sinnoh region.
* It is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every gym battle in a [[Johto|region]].

===Pikachu's language===
Some of Pikachu's speech is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:
*PikaPikachu: ''My name is Pikachu''. When Ash and his friends are introducing themselves to the [[characters of the day]], he says this.
[[File:Pikachu wobbuffet.png|thumb|Pikachu as a {{p|Wobbuffet}}]]
*Pi-Kachu: He says this during the sponsor spots in the original Japanese.
*Pikachu-Pi: ''[[Misty|Kasumi-chan]]'' (Misty)
*Pika-Chu: ''[[Brock|Takeshi]]'' (Brock)
[[File:Pikachu as ash.png|thumb|left|Pikachu imitating {{Ash}}]]
*PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)
*PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)
*PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle) or ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor) or ''[[Ash's Monferno|Moukazaru]]'' (Monferno)
*PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket).
*Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' He says this after Ash wins a badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar.
*Pi-ka: Used for multiple things such as "eiga" (movie) as seen during trailers for each upcoming [[Pokémon movie]]. Can also be used for "yes".
*Pi-ka-chu?: ''Are you alright?'': When a character or Pokémon is injured, Pikachu says this.
*Specific names for {{Tracey}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]], and {{an|Dawn}} have not been heard.
[[File:Pikachu Imitating Turtwig.png|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu imitating his Turtwig to alert him that it is missing.]]
*Chuuu-Pika: ''{{m|Iron Tail}}''. He says this when using {{m|Iron Tail}}.
*Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunderbolt}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, "Pika" when charging up and "Chuuuuu" when discharging.
*Pikaaaaaa-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunder}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunder}}, like above but with different and a longer stress.
*PikaPikaPika... Pi-ka: ''{{m|Volt Tackle}}''. He says this when using {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
*ChuChuChu...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.
*PiPiPiPiPi...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.
*Pikachu seems to have a talent for mimicking Pokémon, as seen from his performance during [[DP033|a cosplay competition]]. He will occasionally use pantomime to specify what he is talking about. He can contort his face and his ears to imitate {{Ash}}, his {{AP|Turtwig}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, among others.
*Pikachu has also used his face to tell when a character is in trouble by imitating people and Pokémon.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}

==External links==
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/satoshi/r_p-pikachu.html Pikachu's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)

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