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Gwynn

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{{Character Infobox
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|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
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|jname=ムク
|tmname=Muku
|image=ZA Gwynn.png
|size=x350px
|caption=Art from [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]
|gender=Female
|hometown=[[Lumiose City]]
|region=[[Kalos]]
|relatives=[[Ivor]] (older brother)
|eyes=Violet
|hair=Dark violet
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{{Character Infobox/Game
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|trainer={{tc|Fist of Justice}}
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|}

'''Gwynn''' (Japanese: '''ムク''' ''Muku'') is a character from {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. She is the assistant of the [[Fist of Justice]] as well as a huge fan of [[Canari]]. She [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

Her partner Pokémon is {{p|Chandelure}}.

==In the core series games==
===Appearance===
Gwynn is a short, young girl with light complexion. Her hair is styled in an asymmetrical bob cut — the right side being slightly longer than the left — and is slightly lighter in color at the tips.

Gwynn wears a thigh-length white coat over a black dress with a blue striped belt and brass buckles, black leggings, and black shoes. Her coat has the [[Fist of Justice]] logo printed on the left sleeve. She also wears blue gloves, blue and black ties around her neck, and a {{p|Chandelure}}-shaped hat with her [[Key Stone]] embedded on the front.

===Personality===
Gwynn is generally an aloof and cold individual, not unlike the {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon she raises. Despite being younger than Ivor, she acts as the more responsible sibling of the two, and is often the one left to deal with complaints directed towards Ivor and his recklessness, much to her annoyance. She tends to not speak much, though she is very direct and blunt when speaking. She prefers being alone and enjoys quiet, dark atmospheres, such as the night time or the depths of the sewers.

Gwynn has a severe infatuation for [[Canari]], and often proclaims her love for the latter. Gwynn's love for Canari sometimes causes her to have personal grudges against fellow Canatics such as [[Naveen]]. Canari, for her part, recognizes Gwynn as one of her earliest Canatics and considers her a close friend, and refers to Gwynn by the personal nickname "'''G-Volt'''" (Japanese: '''ムクちゃん''' ''Muku-chan'').

===History===
====[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]====
Gwynn first appears in the story of [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] as one of the participants at the Canari Quiz Whiz Contest, although her name isn't yet mentioned by the story. She is eliminated in the second round of the contest.

Later, Gwynn disappears the day before the {{player}} is supposed to battle [[Ivor]] for their [[Z-A Royale]] promotion match to Rank D. Since Gwynn has disappeared, Ivor cannot attend the match, not only because he's worried for Gwynn but also because he can't use her phone to authenticate Challenger's Tickets — Ivor doesn't own a phone because he constantly breaks them unwittingly with his strength. With the help of Detective [[Emma]], Ivor and the player search for Gwynn and learn various aspects of her: Gwynn is often called to city hall to sort out complaints from people living near Ivor's [[Justice Dojo]], and often hangs out at [[Nouveau Café]] with [[Canari]]. Canari herself reveals that Gwynn once told her that she wanted a place for herself, "where the X, Y, and Z axes don’t meet up", and that Gwynn was heading to a fountain depicting a Pokémon that her partner {{p|Chandelure}} is weak to — this turns out to be the {{p|Clawitzer}} fountain in [[Bleu Sector 7]]. Investigating the Clawitzer fountain reveals an entrance to a [[The Sewers|hidden sewer complex]] underneath the fountain structure, where the player, Ivor, and Emma eventually find Gwynn hiding in the sewers' depths. After defeating her, Gwynn reveals that she deliberately sabotaged Ivor's promotion match by hiding away because she can no longer stand Ivor's behavior, explaining how she keeps having to clean up after his messes. Having no idea he caused so much trouble, Ivor apologizes to Gwynn and the promotion match can begin afterward.

Gwynn has a minor apperence during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Main Mission 23: A Rogue Mega Ampharos]] in [[Rouge Sector 6]]. Here she watches [[Naveen]] and the player trying to use a Holovator. As Naveen discovers her, she challenges the player to a battle in an attempt to avenge Canari's loss. Upon her defeat she jokingly explains that the Holovator has been cursed, before healing the player's Pokémon and having her Chandelure remove a [[Phantump]] from the platform. This clears the way for Naveen and the player.

Gwynn later appears in [[Hotel Richissime]] as one of the guests invited to [[Jacinthe]]'s "Le Super-Tournoi de Jacinthe" tournament, and is defeated by [[Corbeau]] in the second round. She loses in the first round against Tarragon.

During the game's final act, Gwynn and Ivor join the player in a Multi Battle against [[Rogue Mega Evolution|Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon]]. Participating in [[Team MZ]]'s emergency strategy meeting, they are assigned to the first group of Rouge Mega-Evolved Pokémon. After their victory, Gwynn stays behind to hold off a group of Mega {{p|Sharpedo}} and Mega {{p|Scizor}} as Ivor acompanies the player. Gwynn joins back up with the group after Ivor created a makeshift bridge for the player to cross. In the credits, Gwynn and the other major characters are seen helping clear the rubble after the incident with [[Prism Tower]].

===Pokémon===
Gwynn keeps her Pokémon in [[Nest Ball]]s and will [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] her {{p|Chandelure}} at the first opportunity.

====First battle====
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| border = {{ghost color dark}}
| headcolor = {{ghost color light}}
| name = Gwynn
| sprite = ZA Gwynn.png
| size= x90px
| class2 = of the Fist of Justice
| classlink2 = Fist of Justice (Trainer class)
| location = Lumiose Sewers
| prize = {{PDollar}}2,880
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0354
| pokemon = Banette
| gender = female
| level = 43
| type1 = Ghost
| move1 = Shadow Sneak
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Shadow Claw
| move2type = Ghost
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Knock Off
| move3type = Dark
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Heal Block
| move4type = Psychic
| move4cat = Status
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0711
| pokemon = Gourgeist
| gender = female
| level = 44 {{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Gourgeist|Small Variety}}
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Grass
| move1 = Trick-or-Treat
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Status
| move2 = Shadow Claw
| move2type = Ghost
| move2cat = Physical
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Bullet Seed
| move3type = Grass
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Brutal Swing
| move4type = Dark
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0609
| pokemon = Chandelure
| icon = mega
| gender = female
| level = 45
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Fire
| held = Chandelurite
| heldgame = ZA
| move1 = Flamethrower
| move1type = Fire
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fire Spin
| move2type = Fire
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Shadow Ball
| move3type = Ghost
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Protect
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Status
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Party/end}}

====Second battle====
{{Party
| background = {{ghost color}}
| border = {{ghost color dark}}
| headcolor = {{ghost color light}}
| name = Gwynn
| sprite = ZA Gwynn.png
| size= x90px
| class2 = of the Fist of Justice
| classlink2 = Fist of Justice (Trainer class)
| location = Rouge District
| prize = {{PDollar}}3,008
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0354
| pokemon = Banette
| gender = female
| level = 45
| type1 = Ghost
| move1 = Phantom Force
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Shadow Claw
| move2type = Ghost
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Knock Off
| move3type = Dark
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Heal Block
| move4type = Psychic
| move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0711
| pokemon = Gourgeist
| gender = female
| level = 46 {{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Gourgeist|Small Variety}}
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Grass
| move1 = Trick-or-Treat
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Status
| move2 = Shadow Claw
| move2type = Ghost
| move2cat = Physical
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Bullet Seed
| move3type = Grass
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Brutal Swing
| move4type = Dark
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0094
| pokemon = Gengar
| gender = female
| level = 46
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Shadow Ball
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Icy Wind
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Dark Pulse
| move3type = Dark
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Hypnosis
| move4type = Psychic
| move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0609
| pokemon = Chandelure
| icon = mega
| gender = female
| level = 47
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Fire
| held = Chandelurite
| heldgame = ZA
| move1 = Flamethrower
| move1type = Fire
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Calm Mind
| move2type = Psychic
| move2cat = Status
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Psychic
| move3type = Psychic
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Shadow Ball
| move4type = Ghost
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}

====Multi Battle partner====
{{Party
| background = {{ghost color}}
| border = {{ghost color dark}}
| headcolor = {{ghost color light}}
| name = Gwynn
| sprite = ZA Gwynn.png
| size= x90px
| class2 = of the Fist of Justice
| classlink2 = Fist of Justice (Trainer class)
| location = Vert Street
| prize = {{PDollar}}3,776
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0609
| pokemon = Chandelure
| icon = mega
| gender = female
| level = 59
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Fire
| held = Chandelurite
| heldgame = ZA
| move1 = Shadow Ball
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Flamethrower
| move2type = Fire
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Psychic
| move3type = Psychic
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Dark Pulse
| move4type = Dark
| move4cat = Special
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0354
| pokemon = Banette
| gender = female
| level = 57
| type1 = Ghost
| move1 = Gunk Shot
| move1type = Poison
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Phantom Force
| move2type = Ghost
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Shadow Claw
| move3type = Ghost
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Knock Off
| move4type = Dark
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0711
| pokemon = Gourgeist
| gender = female
| level = 58 {{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Gourgeist|Small Variety}}
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Grass
| move1 = Power Whip
| move1type = Grass
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Phantom Force
| move2type = Ghost
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Mystical Fire
| move3type = Fire
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Moonblast
| move4type = Fairy
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0094
| pokemon = Gengar
| gender = female
| level = 58
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Sludge Wave
| move1type = Poison
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Shadow Ball
| move2type = Ghost
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Dark Pulse
| move3type = Dark
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Icy Wind
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}

====Third and fourth battles====
Gwynn uses the same team for both Side Mission 118 and the sixth reward match for the [[Infinite Z-A Royale]].
{{Party
| background = {{ghost color}}
| border = {{ghost color dark}}
| headcolor = {{ghost color light}}
| name = Gwynn
| sprite = ZA Gwynn.png
| size= x90px
| class2 = of the Fist of Justice
| classlink2 = Fist of Justice (Trainer class)
| location = Justice Dojo
| location2 = Quasartico Inc.
| prize = {{PDollar}}4,480
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0354
| pokemon = Banette
| gender = female
| level = 69
| type1 = Ghost
| move1 = Phantom Force
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Shadow Claw
| move2type = Ghost
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Knock Off
| move3type = Dark
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Heal Block
| move4type = Psychic
| move4cat = Status
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0711
| pokemon = Gourgeist
| gender = female
| level = 69 {{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Gourgeist|Small Variety}}
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Grass
| move1 = Trick-or-Treat
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Status
| move2 = Shadow Claw
| move2type = Ghost
| move2cat = Physical
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Power Whip
| move3type = Grass
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Brutal Swing
| move4type = Dark
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0094
| pokemon = Gengar
| gender = female
| level = 69
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Shadow Ball
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dazzling Gleam
| move2type = Fairy
| move2cat = Special
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Sludge Bomb
| move3type = Poison
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Hypnosis
| move4type = Psychic
| move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0478
| pokemon = Froslass
| gender = female
| level = 69
| type1 = Ice
| type2 = Ghost
| move1 = Shadow Ball
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Ice Beam
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Water Pulse
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Heal Block
| move4type = Psychic
| move4cat = Status
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0609
| pokemon = Chandelure
| icon = mega
| gender = female
| level = 70
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Fire
| held = Chandelurite
| heldgame = ZA
| move1 = Flamethrower
| move1type = Fire
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Calm Mind
| move2type = Psychic
| move2cat = Status
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Psychic
| move3type = Psychic
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Shadow Ball
| move4type = Ghost
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}

====[[Rematch]]====
{{Party
| background = {{ghost color}}
| border = {{ghost color dark}}
| headcolor = {{ghost color light}}
| name = Gwynn
| sprite = ZA Gwynn.png
| size= x90px
| class2 = of the Fist of Justice
| classlink2 = Fist of Justice (Trainer class)
| location = Quasartico Inc.
| prize = {{PDollar}}4,736
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0354
| pokemon = Banette
| gender = female
| level = 73
| type1 = Ghost
| move1 = Phantom Force
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Shadow Claw
| move2type = Ghost
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Knock Off
| move3type = Dark
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Heal Block
| move4type = Psychic
| move4cat = Status
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0711
| pokemon = Gourgeist
| gender = female
| level = 73 {{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Gourgeist|Small Variety}}
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Grass
| move1 = Trick-or-Treat
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Status
| move2 = Shadow Claw
| move2type = Ghost
| move2cat = Physical
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Power Whip
| move3type = Grass
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Brutal Swing
| move4type = Dark
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0094
| pokemon = Gengar
| gender = female
| level = 73
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Shadow Ball
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dazzling Gleam
| move2type = Fairy
| move2cat = Special
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Sludge Bomb
| move3type = Poison
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Hypnosis
| move4type = Psychic
| move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0478
| pokemon = Froslass
| gender = female
| level = 73
| type1 = Ice
| type2 = Ghost
| move1 = Shadow Ball
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Ice Beam
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Water Pulse
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Heal Block
| move4type = Psychic
| move4cat = Status
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0609
| pokemon = Chandelure
| icon = mega
| gender = female
| level = 74
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Fire
| held = Chandelurite
| heldgame = ZA
| move1 = Flamethrower
| move1type = Fire
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Calm Mind
| move2type = Psychic
| move2cat = Status
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Psychic
| move3type = Psychic
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Shadow Ball
| move4type = Ghost
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}

====[[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Hyperspace Mission 2]]====
{{Party/2
| background = {{dragon color light}}
| bordercolor = {{ghost color}}
| headcolor = {{ghost color light}}
| location = Hotel Z
| game = ZA
| prize = {{pdollar}}9,472
| t-background = {{dragon color}}
| t-border = {{dragon color dark}}
| sprite = ZA Lebanne.png
| size= x90px
| class = Sisters in Suffering
| classlink = Sisters in Suffering (Trainer class)
| name = Lebanne
| pokemon = 3
| t-background2 = {{ghost color}}
| t-border2 = {{ghost color dark}}
| sprite2 = ZA Gwynn.png
| size2= x90px
| name2 = Gwynn
| pokemon2 = 3
}}
{{Pokémon|gen=ZA|ndex=0697|pokemon=Tyrantrum|type1=Rock|type2=Dragon|level=73|gender=female|heldgame=ZA|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical|move2=Breaking Swipe|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Physical}}
{{Pokémon|gen=ZA|ndex=0715|pokemon=Noivern|type1=Flying|type2=Dragon|level=73|gender=female|heldgame=ZA|move1=Hurricane|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special|move2=Super Fang|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical}}
{{Pokémon|gen=ZA|ndex=0691|pokemon=Dragalge|type1=Poison|type2=Dragon|held=Dragalgite|icon=mega|level=74|gender=female|heldgame=ZA|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special}}
{{Party/2/div|t-background2 = {{ghost color}} }}
{{Pokémon|gen=ZA|ndex=0354|pokemon=Banette|type1=Ghost|level=73|gender=female|heldgame=ZA|move1=Phantom Force|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical|move2=Shadow Claw|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical}}
{{Pokémon|gen=ZA|ndex=0711|pokemon=Gourgeist|type1=Ghost|type2=Grass|level=73 {{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Gourgeist|Small Variety}}|gender=female|heldgame=ZA|move1=Trick-or-Treat|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Status|move2=Shadow Claw|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical}}
{{Pokémon|gen=ZA|ndex=0609|pokemon=Chandelure|held=Chandelurite|icon=mega|type1=Ghost|type2=Fire|level=74|gender=female|heldgame=ZA|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special|move2=Calm Mind|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status|moe2master=yes}}
{{Party/end}}

====[[Rematch]] (after [[Mega Dimension]])====
{{Party
| background = {{ghost color}}
| border = {{ghost color dark}}
| headcolor = {{ghost color light}}
| name = Gwynn
| sprite = ZA Gwynn.png
| size= x90px
| class2 = of the Fist of Justice
| classlink2 = Fist of Justice (Trainer class)
| location = Quasartico Inc.
| prize = {{PDollar}}12,032
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0354
| pokemon = Banette
| gender = female
| level = 90
| type1 = Ghost
| move1 = Phantom Force
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Shadow Claw
| move2type = Ghost
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Knock Off
| move3type = Dark
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Heal Block
| move4type = Psychic
| move4cat = Status
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0711
| pokemon = Gourgeist
| gender = female
| level = 90 {{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Gourgeist|Small Variety}}
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Grass
| move1 = Trick-or-Treat
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Status
| move2 = Shadow Claw
| move2type = Ghost
| move2cat = Physical
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Power Whip
| move3type = Grass
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Brutal Swing
| move4type = Dark
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0094
| pokemon = Gengar
| gender = female
| level = 92
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Shadow Ball
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dazzling Gleam
| move2type = Fairy
| move2cat = Special
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Sludge Bomb
| move3type = Poison
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Hypnosis
| move4type = Psychic
| move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0478
| pokemon = Froslass
| gender = female
| level = 92
| type1 = Ice
| type2 = Ghost
| move1 = Shadow Ball
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Ice Beam
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Water Pulse
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Heal Block
| move4type = Psychic
| move4cat = Status
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0609
| pokemon = Chandelure
| icon = mega
| gender = female
| level = 94
| type1 = Ghost
| type2 = Fire
| held = Chandelurite
| heldgame = ZA
| move1 = Flamethrower
| move1type = Fire
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Calm Mind
| move2type = Psychic
| move2cat = Status
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Psychic
| move3type = Psychic
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Shadow Ball
| move4type = Ghost
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}

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===Game assets===
====Sprites and models====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-

| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Infinite Z-A Royale Profile Gwynn.png|250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}}" | [[File:Z-A Talk Gwynn.png|100px]]
|- style="color:#fff"

| Profile picture in the {{color2|fff|Z-A Royale|Infinite Z-A Royale}} app from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A}}
| Overworld talk sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A}}
|}

==In the TCG==
[[File:GwynnAbyssEye111.jpg|200px|thumb|Full Art ultra rare print of Gwynn]]
{{main|Gwynn (Abyss Eye 78)}}
'''Gwynn''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Mega Evolution Series (the Japanese MEGA Series). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Abyss Eye}} expansion, with artwork by [[nagimiso]]. A {{TCG|Full Art card|Full Art}} {{TCG|ultra rare}} version with artwork by the same illustrator and a {{TCG|special illustration rare}} version with artwork by [[Naoki Saito]] were released in the same set. It allows the player to discard up to 2 Pokémon cards that do not have a {{TCG|Rule Box}} from their hand, and draw 3 cards for each card discarded in this way.
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==Trivia==
* Gwynn mentions her favorite clothing shop is one named "Wisp", situated in the [[Passage Ombragé]].<ref>''[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Pokémon Legends Z-A]]'', [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Side Mission 118]] - Goodbye, Gengar</ref>
* {{p|Gourgeist}} is the only Pokémon Gwynn uses that is not capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{ghost color}}; border:3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ムク ''Muku''
| From 無垢 ''muku'' (pure; immaculate)
|-
| English, German
| Gwynn
| From ''gwynn'' (Cornish for "white")
|-
| European Spanish, Latin American Spanish
| Inma
| From ''inmaculado'' (immaculate)
|-
| French
| Albia
| From ''alba'' (Latin for "white")
|-
| Italian
| Imma
| From ''immacolato'' (immaculate)
|-
| Korean
| 무쿠 ''Muku''
| From the transcription of her Japanese name or 무구 (無垢) ''mugu'' (pure; immaculate)
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 沐淨 ''Mùjìng'' / ''Muhkjihng''
| rowspan="2" | From 沐 ''mù / muhk'' (to cleanse) and 淨 / 净 ''jìng / jihng'' (clean; pure)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 沐净 ''Mùjìng''
|-
| Indonesian
| Suci
| From ''suci'' (pure, holy)
|-
| Thai
| มูคุ ''Mukhu''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
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;G-Volt
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|ja=ムクちゃん ''Muku-chan''
|zh_yue=
|zh_cmn=
|fr=
|de=Gigi
|it=
|ko=
|es_la=Inmita
|es_eu=Inmita
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Gwynn|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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[[Category:Multi Battle partners]]
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Lida

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{{Character Infobox
|color={{water color}}
|corecolor={{water color light}}
|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|name=Lida
|jname=デウロ
|tmname=Duro
|jtranslit=Deuro
|image=ZA Lida.png
|size=210px
|caption=Art from [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]
|gender=Female
|hometown=[[Lumiose City]] (original hometown unknown)<ref>'''Lida:''' "You know, I came here from far away, just like you! The hotel's my home these days too." ([[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]])</ref>
|region=[[Kalos]] (originally [[Hoenn]])<ref name="Hoenn">'''Lida:''' "Honestly, I dunno! Maybe we’re just that in sync? We’ve been together since I was a kid back in [[Hoenn]], after all." ([[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] — [[Mega Dimension]])</ref>
|relatives=[[Tierno]] (older half-brother)<ref name=TiernoConfirmation>'''Lida:''' "Then there’s my brother—well, half brother. We’ve got different moms. [...] Well, I’ve never met him or talked to him...but his name’s [[Tierno]], and he’s a successful dancer." ([[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] — [[Mega Dimension]])</ref> Mentioned parents
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Black
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{water color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}
|trainer={{tc|Team MZ}}
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{water color light}}
|member=[[Team MZ]]
|rank=Member
|specialty={{t|Water}} types
}}
|}

'''Lida''' (Japanese: '''デウロ''' ''Duro'') is a [[friend]] character introduced in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. She is a member of [[Team MZ]], which she joined in exchange for lodging. She is a dance school student who came to [[Lumiose City]] seeking to become a professional dancer. She mainly uses [[Water (type)|Water-type]] Pokémon.

Her partner Pokémon is {{p|Staryu}}, which later [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Starmie}}.

==In the core series games==

===History===

==== Background ====
Lida is the younger half-sister of [[Tierno]], with the same father but different mothers, though she's never met him.<ref name=TiernoConfirmation/> She grew up in the [[Hoenn]] region.<ref name="Hoenn"/> Lida was inspired by her half-brother to become a professional dancer. She got a scholarship to a dance school in [[Lumiose City]], and initially lived in the city with a roommate. Her roommate signed on with a talent agency and moved out, leaving Lida worrying about how to pay her rent alone. It was then that Lida met [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]], who invited her to join [[Team MZ]], and [[AZ]] allowed her to stay at [[Hotel Z]].

==== Pokémon Legends: Z-A ====
Lida is the second member of [[Team MZ]] to meet the {{player}}, doing so on the morning of their second day, inside Hotel Z. That night, she accompanies the player in their first official night of [[Z-A Royale]] alongside the rest of the team.

From [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Main Mission 10: The Secrets of Mega Evolution]] onwards, Lida assists the player in their battles against [[Rogue Mega Evolution|Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon]].

During [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Main Mission 25: A Showdown on the Battle Court]], Lida is given a [[Mega Ring]] and a [[Starminite]] by AZ.

Lida evolves her partner Staryu during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)|Main Mission 34: A Rouge Mega Starmie]] with a Water Stone given to her by [[Philippe]] only shortly prior.

===Pokémon===
Lida keeps her Pokémon in [[Dive Ball]]s.

====First battle====
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| name = Lida
| sprite = VSLida.png
| size = 150px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Vert District
| prize = {{PDollar}}1,288
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0692
| pokemon = Clauncher
| gender = female
| level = 22
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Mud Shot
| move1type = Ground
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Aqua Jet
| move2type = Water
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bubble Beam
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Water Gun
| move4type = Water
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0582
| pokemon = Vanillite
| gender = female
| level = 22
| type1 = Ice
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Taunt
| move2type = Dark
| move2cat = Status
| move3 = Icy Wind
| move3type = Ice
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Harden
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0120
| pokemon = Staryu
| gender = none
| level = 23
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Confuse Ray
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Status
| move2 = Water Gun
| move2type = Water
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Harden
| move3type = Normal
| move3cat = Status
| move4 = Bubble Beam
| move4type = Water
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}

====First Multi Battle partner====
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| name = Lida
| sprite = VSLida.png
| size = 150px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Jaune District
| prize = {{PDollar}}1,680
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0692
| pokemon = Clauncher
| gender = female
| level = 29
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Water Pulse
| move1type = Water
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Water Gun
| move2type = Water
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Aqua Jet
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0582
| pokemon = Vanillite
| gender = female
| level = 29
| type1 = Ice
| move1 = Icicle Crash
| move1type = Ice
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Harden
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
| move3 = Tackle
| move3type = Normal
| move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0120
| pokemon = Staryu
| gender = none
| level = 30
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Psybeam
| move1type = Psychic
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Water Gun
| move2type = Water
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Aqua Jet
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Safeguard
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}

====Second Multi Battle partner====
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| name = Lida
| sprite = VSLida.png
| size = 150px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Magenta District
| prize = {{PDollar}}2,072
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0692
| pokemon = Clauncher
| gender = female
| level = 36
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Aura Sphere
| move1type = Fighting
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Water Pulse
| move2type = Water
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Water Gun
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Aqua Jet
| move4type = Water
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0583
| pokemon = Vanillish
| gender = female
| level = 36
| type1 = Ice
| move1 = Ice Beam
| move1type = Ice
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Icicle Crash
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Tackle
| move3type = Normal
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Flash Cannon
| move4type = Steel
| move4cat = Special
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0120
| pokemon = Staryu
| gender = none
| level = 37
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Psybeam
| move1type = Psychic
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Reflect
| move2type = Psychic
| move2cat = Status
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Aqua Jet
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Power Gem
| move4type = Rock
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}

====Third Multi Battle partner====
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| name = Lida
| sprite = VSLida.png
| size = 150px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Bleu District
| prize = {{PDollar}}2,464
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0693
| pokemon = Clawitzer
| gender = female
| level = 43
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Dark Pulse
| move1type = Dark
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Aura Sphere
| move2type = Fighting
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Water Pulse
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Ice Beam
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Special
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0583
| pokemon = Vanillish
| gender = female
| level = 43
| type1 = Ice
| move1 = Ice Beam
| move1type = Ice
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Icicle Crash
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Tackle
| move3type = Normal
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Flash Cannon
| move4type = Steel
| move4cat = Special
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0120
| pokemon = Staryu
| gender = none
| level = 44
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Reflect
| move1type = Psychic
| move1cat = Status
| move1master = yes
| move2 = Psychic
| move2type = Psychic
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Aqua Jet
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Power Gem
| move4type = Rock
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}

====Second battle====
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| name = Lida
| sprite = VSLida.png
| size = 150px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Vert District
| prize = {{PDollar}}2,688
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0693
| pokemon = Clawitzer
| gender = female
| level = 46
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Dark Pulse
| move1type = Dark
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Aura Sphere
| move2type = Fighting
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Water Pulse
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Mud Shot
| move4type = Ground
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0583
| pokemon = Vanillish
| gender = female
| level = 46
| type1 = Ice
| move1 = Ice Beam
| move1type = Ice
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Icy Wind
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Flash Cannon
| move3type = Steel
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Icicle Crash
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Physical
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0587
| pokemon = Emolga
| gender = female
| level = 47
| type1 = Electric
| type2 = Flying
| move1 = Volt Switch
| move1type = Electric
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Air Slash
| move2type = Flying
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Spark
| move3type = Electric
| move3cat = Physical
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Quick Attack
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0120
| pokemon = Staryu
| gender = none
| level = 48
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Psychic
| move1type = Psychic
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Power Gem
| move2type = Rock
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Surf
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Swift
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}

====Fourth Multi Battle partner====
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| name = Lida
| sprite = VSLida.png
| size = 150px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Magenta District
| prize = {{PDollar}}2,688
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0693
| pokemon = Clawitzer
| gender = female
| level = 46
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Dark Pulse
| move1type = Dark
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Aura Sphere
| move2type = Fighting
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Water Pulse
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Ice Beam
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Special
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0583
| pokemon = Vanillish
| gender = female
| level = 46
| type1 = Ice
| move1 = Flash Cannon
| move1type = Steel
| move1cat = Special
| move1master = yes
| move2 = Tackle
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Icicle Crash
| move3type = Ice
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Ice Beam
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0587
| pokemon = Emolga
| gender = female
| level = 47
| type1 = Electric
| type2 = Flying
| move1 = Volt Switch
| move1type = Electric
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Air Slash
| move2type = Flying
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Spark
| move3type = Electric
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Quick Attack
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0120
| pokemon = Staryu
| gender = none
| level = 48
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Light Screen
| move1type = Psychic
| move1cat = Status
| move2 = Surf
| move2type = Water
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Psychic
| move3type = Psychic
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Power Gem
| move4type = Rock
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}

====Fifth Multi Battle partner====
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| name = Lida
| sprite = VSLida.png
| size = 150px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Bleu District
| prize = {{PDollar}}3,080
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0121
| pokemon = Starmie
| gender = none
| level = 55
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| move1 = Ice Beam
| move1type = Ice
| move1cat = Special
| move1master = yes
| move2 = Surf
| move2type = Water
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Psychic
| move3type = Psychic
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Power Gem
| move4type = Rock
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0693
| pokemon = Clawitzer
| gender = female
| level = 54
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Dragon Pulse
| move1type = Dragon
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dark Pulse
| move2type = Dark
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Aura Sphere
| move3type = Fighting
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Ice Beam
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Special
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0587
| pokemon = Emolga
| gender = female
| level = 54
| type1 = Electric
| type2 = Flying
| move1 = Volt Switch
| move1type = Electric
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Air Slash
| move2type = Flying
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Spark
| move3type = Electric
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Quick Attack
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0584
| pokemon = Vanilluxe
| gender = female
| level = 54
| type1 = Ice
| move1 = Ice Beam
| move1type = Ice
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Freeze-Dry
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Flash Cannon
| move3type = Steel
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Icicle Crash
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}

====Sixth Multi Battle partner====
Lida will [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] her {{p|Starmie}} at the first opportunity.
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| name = Lida
| sprite = VSLida.png
| size = 150px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Vernal Avenue
| prize = {{PDollar}}3,304
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0121
| pokemon = Starmie
| icon = mega
| gender = none
| level = 59
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| held = Starminite
| heldgame = ZA
| move1 = Psychic
| move1type = Psychic
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Reflect
| move2type = Psychic
| move2cat = Status
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Power Gem
| move3type = Rock
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Hydro Pump
| move4type = Water
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0693
| pokemon = Clawitzer
| gender = female
| level = 58
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Hydro Pump
| move1type = Water
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dark Pulse
| move2type = Dark
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Aura Sphere
| move3type = Fighting
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Ice Beam
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Special
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0584
| pokemon = Vanilluxe
| gender = female
| level = 58
| type1 = Ice
| move1 = Freeze-Dry
| move1type = Ice
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Flash Cannon
| move2type = Steel
| move2cat = Special
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Icy Wind
| move3type = Ice
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Ice Beam
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0587
| pokemon = Emolga
| gender = female
| level = 58
| type1 = Electric
| type2 = Flying
| move1 = Volt Switch
| move1type = Electric
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Air Slash
| move2type = Flying
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Spark
| move3type = Electric
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Quick Attack
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}

====Third battle====
Lida will [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] her {{p|Starmie}} at the first opportunity.
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| name = Lida
| sprite = VSLida.png
| size = 150px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Quasartico Inc.
| prize = {{PDollar}}3,920
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0693
| pokemon = Clawitzer
| gender = female
| level = 69
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Dark Pulse
| move1type = Dark
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Aura Sphere
| move2type = Fighting
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Water Pulse
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Mud Shot
| move4type = Ground
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0584
| pokemon = Vanilluxe
| gender = female
| level = 69
| type1 = Ice
| move1 = Ice Beam
| move1type = Ice
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Icy Wind
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Flash Cannon
| move3type = Steel
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Icicle Crash
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Physical
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0587
| pokemon = Emolga
| gender = female
| level = 69
| type1 = Electric
| type2 = Flying
| move1 = Volt Switch
| move1type = Electric
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Air Slash
| move2type = Flying
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = U-turn
| move3type = Bug
| move3cat = Physical
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Iron Tail
| move4type = Steel
| move4cat = Physical
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0134
| pokemon = Vaporeon
| gender = female
| level = 69
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Aqua Ring
| move1type = Water
| move1cat = Status
| move2 = Blizzard
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Special
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Surf
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Shadow Ball
| move4type = Ghost
| move4cat = Special
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0121
| pokemon = Starmie
| icon = mega
| gender = none
| level = 70
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| held = Starminite
| heldgame = ZA
| move1 = Zen Headbutt
| move1type = Psychic
| move1cat = Physical
| move1master = yes
| move2 = Liquidation
| move2type = Water
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bulk Up
| move3type = Fighting
| move3cat = Status
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Blizzard
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Special
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Party/end}}

====[[Rematch]]====
Lida will [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] her {{p|Starmie}} at the first opportunity.
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| name = Lida
| sprite = VSLida.png
| size = 150px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Quasartico Inc.
| prize = {{PDollar}}4,144
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0693
| pokemon = Clawitzer
| gender = female
| level = 73
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Dark Pulse
| move1type = Dark
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Aura Sphere
| move2type = Fighting
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Water Pulse
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Mud Shot
| move4type = Ground
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0584
| pokemon = Vanilluxe
| gender = female
| level = 73
| type1 = Ice
| move1 = Ice Beam
| move1type = Ice
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Icy Wind
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Flash Cannon
| move3type = Steel
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Icicle Crash
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Physical
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0587
| pokemon = Emolga
| gender = female
| level = 73
| type1 = Electric
| type2 = Flying
| move1 = Volt Switch
| move1type = Electric
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Air Slash
| move2type = Flying
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = U-turn
| move3type = Bug
| move3cat = Physical
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Iron Tail
| move4type = Steel
| move4cat = Physical
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0134
| pokemon = Vaporeon
| gender = female
| level = 73
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Aqua Ring
| move1type = Water
| move1cat = Status
| move2 = Blizzard
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Special
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Surf
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Shadow Ball
| move4type = Ghost
| move4cat = Special
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0121
| pokemon = Starmie
| icon = mega
| gender = none
| level = 74
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| held = Starminite
| heldgame = ZA
| move1 = Zen Headbutt
| move1type = Psychic
| move1cat = Physical
| move1master = yes
| move2 = Liquidation
| move2type = Water
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bulk Up
| move3type = Fighting
| move3cat = Status
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Blizzard
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Special
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Party/end}}

====Fourth battle and [[rematch]] (after [[Mega Dimension]])====
Lida uses the same team for both her one-time battle during Side Mission 198 and rematches against her in the Infinite Z-A Royale after completing [[Mega Dimension]].

Lida will [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] her {{p|Starmie}} at the first opportunity.
{{Party
| background = {{water color}}
| border = {{water color dark}}
| headcolor = {{water color light}}
| name = Lida
| sprite = VSLida.png
| size = 150px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Vert District
| location2 = Quasartico Inc.
| prize = {{PDollar}}10,416
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0693
| pokemon = Clawitzer
| gender = female
| level = 90
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Dark Pulse
| move1type = Dark
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Aura Sphere
| move2type = Fighting
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Water Pulse
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Mud Shot
| move4type = Ground
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0584
| pokemon = Vanilluxe
| gender = female
| level = 90
| type1 = Ice
| move1 = Ice Beam
| move1type = Ice
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Icy Wind
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Flash Cannon
| move3type = Steel
| move3cat = Special
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Icicle Crash
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Physical
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0587
| pokemon = Emolga
| gender = female
| level = 92
| type1 = Electric
| type2 = Flying
| move1 = Volt Switch
| move1type = Electric
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Air Slash
| move2type = Flying
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = U-turn
| move3type = Bug
| move3cat = Physical
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Iron Tail
| move4type = Steel
| move4cat = Physical
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0134
| pokemon = Vaporeon
| gender = female
| level = 92
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Aqua Ring
| move1type = Water
| move1cat = Status
| move2 = Blizzard
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Special
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Surf
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Shadow Ball
| move4type = Ghost
| move4cat = Special
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0978
| pokemon = Tatsugiri
| gender = female
| level = 92
| type1 = Dragon
| type2 = Water
| move1 = Nasty Plot
| move1type = Dark
| move1cat = Status
| move2 = Scald
| move2type = Water
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Dragon Pulse
| move3type = Dragon
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Mimic
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0121
| pokemon = Starmie
| icon = mega
| gender = none
| level = 93
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| held = Starminite
| heldgame = ZA
| move1 = Zen Headbutt
| move1type = Psychic
| move1cat = Physical
| move1master = yes
| move2 = Liquidation
| move2type = Water
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bulk Up
| move3type = Fighting
| move3cat = Status
| move3master = yes
| move4 = Blizzard
| move4type = Ice
| move4cat = Special
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Party/end}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
====Standard====
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color}}; font-size:80%; {{roundy|10px}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; overflow: hidden;"| [[File:Legends Z-A Night Key Art.png|400px]]
|-
| Nighttime artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A}}
|}


===Game assets===
====Sprites and models====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:VSLida.png|250px]]

| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Infinite Z-A Royale Profile Lida.png|250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:Z-A Talk Lida.png|100px]]
|-
| First VS model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A}}

| Profile picture in the {{color2|000|Z-A Royale|Infinite Z-A Royale}} app from {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A}}
| Overworld talk sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Lida's relation to [[Tierno]] was heavily implied before it was officially confirmed through their many shared traits:
** They both possess a strong interest in dancing, their hairstyles feature dark hair styled into three upward-pointing strands.
** Their partner Pokémon, {{p|Staryu}} and {{p|Corphish}}, are {{t|Water}} [[type]]s that gain a secondary type upon evolving.
** Lida's {{p|Clawitzer}} could be seen as a counterpart to Tierno's {{p|Crawdaunt}}, as both are crustacean Pokémon.
** Their names suggest a thematic contrast: Lida's name in various languages is derived from words meaning "hard" or "rough", while Tierno's name likely comes from a word meaning "tender".
** Lida having the {{p|Vanillite}} line may refer to Tierno's shirt, which features a Vanillite.
** Lida's battle pose is the same one Tierno does in X and Y.
*Lida and Tierno are the first characters in the series to be related who are confirmed to be half siblings rather than full siblings.
**They are also the only siblings to have never met each other.
* The [[Lida's Things|small pouch]] that Lida uses to carry her items during dance practice was handmade by [[Naveen]].
* In Japanese, Lida speaks in the {{wp|Kagoshima dialect}} while sleeptalking, which is spoken in the {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture}} in {{wp|Kyushu}}. This parallels the fact that she is from the [[Hoenn]] region, which is partly based on Kyushu.
** Lida's partner Pokémon is her Staryu, which in Hoenn can only be found in [[Lilycove City]]. Lilycove City's location in Hoenn corresponds to the Kagoshima Prefecture.
** In the traditional Chinese localization, she speaks in a variety of Chinese that resembles {{wp|Cantonese}} or {{wp|Hakka Chinese|Hakka}}. In the simplified Chinese localization, she speaks in {{wp|Sichuanese dialects|Sichuanese Mandarin}}.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{water color}}; border:3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| デウロ ''Duro''
| From ''duro'' (Spanish for "hard")
|-
| English
| Lida
| From ''sólida'' (Spanish for "solid" or "strong")
|-
| German
| Duro
| From her Japanese name
|-
| European Spanish
| Bárbara
| From ''bárbara'' (barbaric)
|-
| Latin American Spanish
| Adira
| From אַדִיר ''adír'' (Hebrew for "mighty") and ''dura'' (hard)
|-
| French
| Rudi
| From ''rude'' (rough; tough)
|-
| Italian
| Cerril
| From ''cerril'' (Spanish for "rough")
|-
| Korean
| 루디 ''Rudi''
| Transcription of her French name
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 玳蘿 ''Dàiluó'' / ''Doihlòh''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 玳萝 ''Dàiluó''
|}
{{-}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Lida|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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Yvette

2026-03-18T23:09:58Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* In the Pokémon Adventures manga */ grammar, phrasing.

[[File:Yvette Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Yvette]]
'''Yvette''' (Japanese: '''ミソラ''' ''Misora'') is a character in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}.

==In the Pokémon Adventures manga==
Yvette debuts in the {{MangaArc|X & Y}}. She is a student at [[Vaniville Town]]'s Sky Trainer school in order to learn how to become a {{tc|Sky Trainer}}. Her parents travel the world and give their daughter a variety of {{p|Vivillon}} they encounter on their travels. As such, she has acquired a Vivillon of almost every [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Vivillon|pattern]], including the rare Poké Ball and Fancy patterns. This collection has made her popular at school, where she is titled as the top Vivillonist. She has a rivalry with {{adv|Y}}, a junior that goes to the same school. Yvette and her classmates dislike Y due to her fame as the daughter of the famous {{p|Rhyhorn}} racer, {{kal|Grace}}. At school, Yvette would tease and mock Y for making mistakes such as bringing her {{p|Fletchling}}, [[Fletchy]], to school despite it being unable to participate in [[Sky Battle]]s.

She, along with other Vaniville Town residents, are captured by [[Team Flare]] after the town is damaged during a battle between {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. She and fourteen other students at the Sky Trainer school are manipulated by Team Flare to order to attack {{adv|X}} and his friends in a plot to steal X's [[Key Stone]]. With the use of [[Celosia]]'s {{p|Aegislash}}'s ability to control people, [[Malva]] takes over the Sky Trainers' minds and uses them to attack X's group while they are in a helicopter over {{rt|9|Kalos}}. The Sky Trainers' fifteen Vivillon attack the helicopter with a combined {{m|Hurricane}}, damaging it and nearly knocking it out of the air. Y jumps out to combat her fellow Sky Trainer classmates and realizes that Yvette is the one leading them.
[[File:Y vs Yvette.png|thumb|left|175px|Yvette battling Y]]
As they battle, Yvette mocks Y and claims that she is only famous because of her mother's achievements and questions why she bothered to become a Sky Trainer in the first place. As they battle, X discovers the Aegislash controlling the Sky Trainers in the air. Yvette's continued insults anger Y, who breaks out of the depression she went into after learning that Grace was also captured by Team Flare. Y thanks Yvette for helping her regain her composure and decides to finish the battle. Y's determination allows Fletchy to evolve into {{p|Fletchinder}}, giving it the strength to defeat Yvette's Vivillon. At the same time, X uses his [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Manectric}} Élec to defeat Aegislash, freeing the Sky Trainers and Yvette from its control. Afterward, Yvette passes out and is taken to safety later on.

Later, Yvette, along with Clemont, [[Alexa]], [[Viola]], and [[Bonnie]], confronts Team Flare at {{rt|10|Kalos}} in order to free the captured Pokémon there. While Alexa, Clemont, and Bonnie free the captured Pokémon, Yvette, Viola, and the Sky Trainers battle against Team Flare with their Vivillon. After some time, the group succeeds in both defeating Team Flare and freeing the captured Pokémon. After Team Flare is fully defeated, Yvette and her allies meet with Y and her friends at [[Lumiose City]] to congratulate them on their victory.

Three months later, Y tells X that Yvette has been pestering her to join Yvette's group of Vivillonists.

===Character===
At first, Yvette started off as snobbish, self-centered, and rude towards Y. Yvette and Y's rivalry started on the day when Y first came to the Sky Trainer School. Yvette believed that Y, the daughter of the famous Rhyhorn Racer, Grace, should not be in a school for Sky Trainers, and continued to bully Y over other mistakes she made, such as bringing a Fletchling to school, even though Fletchling cannot participate in Sky Battles. She also threw away Alexa and Viola's permission slip to interview Y. Yvette even bragged about how she is a top Vivillonist to Y and is highly respected by the other Sky Trainers, who often follow Yvette's lead.

After Yvette and the other Sky Trainers were freed from Team Flare's control thanks to Y and her friends, Yvette's demeanor towards Y changed. She even began nagging Y to join her group of Sky Trainers for three months. Yvette has developed a sense of justice after being freed from Team Flare's control, wanting to redeem themselves after doing Team Flare's dirty work, by freeing the captured Pokémon at Route 10.

Yvette even seems to respect Viola a lot, to the point where she let Viola lead the other Sky Trainers during their attempt to stop Team Flare's plan. Yvette even shook hands with her after they freed the captured Pokémon at Route 10.

===Pokémon===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Yvette
|pkmn=Vivillon (×18)
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Yvette Fancy Poké Ball Vivillon Adventures.png
|cap=Yvette's Vivillon
|epnum=PS571
|epname=Burning Fletchinder
|desc=Yvette owns a collection of 18 different {{p|Vivillon}} of different patterns, including the rare Fancy and Poké Ball Patterns. She acquired these Vivillon from her world-traveling parents, which earned her the title of top Vivillonist. When controlled by [[Malva]], she used an Elegant Pattern Vivillon while her classmates borrowed fourteen of her Vivillon. With the power of their combined Hurricane, the Sky Trainers damaged the helicopter piloted by [[Cassius]]. Eventually, Y gained the resolve to defeat Yvette, which caused her {{p|Fletchling}}, [[Fletchy]], to evolve and defeat Yvette's Vivillon with a {{m|Flame Charge}}. Later, the Vivillon were used to battle against Team Flare on {{rt|10|kalos}} in order to free the Pokémon they had captured.

Their known moves are {{m|Hurricane}}, {{m|Powder}}, {{m|Hold Hands}}{{tt|*|Vivillon cannot learn this move naturally}}, and {{m|Safeguard}}.}}

==In the games==
Yvette is a [[non-player character]] that makes an appearance in {{g|X and Y}}. She is a Sky Trainer that can be battled on {{rt|11|Kalos}}. As with other Sky Trainers, the player can choose to turn down her challenge.

===Pokémon===
{{Party
| background = {{flying color}}
| border = {{flying color dark}}
| headcolor = {{flying color light}}
| sprite = VSSky Trainer F.png{{!}}150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}2,400
| class = Sky Trainer
| name = Yvette
| location = Kalos Route 11
| locationname = Route 11
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0587
| pokemon = Emolga
| gender = female
| level = 23
| type1 = Electric
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Static
| move1 = Spark | move1type = Electric | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Double Team | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Acrobatics | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Light Screen | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0278
| pokemon = Wingull
| gender = female
| level = 23
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Water Pulse | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Quick Attack | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Air Cutter | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Attract | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0397
| pokemon = Staravia
| gender = female
| level = 24
| type1 = Normal
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Quick Attack | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Aerial Ace | move2type = Flying | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Retaliate | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Facade | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
===Quotes===
* Before battle
:''"Care for a Sky Battle with a Sky Trainer?"''
::'''Yes''': ''"This suit has been specially designed to reduce wind resistance! Off I go!"''
:::No flying Pokémon: ''"Well, well, isn't this a shame. You don't have any flying Pokémon. We Sky Trainers only battle with Pokémon that can fly in the sky."''
::'''No''': ''"Well, this is a bit disappointing for a Sky Trainer like me..."''

* Being defeated
:''"It appears that the damage resistance was reduced as well!"''

* After being defeated
:''"Perhaps I just need to make my suit tighter... Yeah, that's the ticket!"''

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Talk:Gender

2026-03-05T20:00:30Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* No, really, there should be something stating that this interpretation of gender is a misnomer. */ Reply

==Gender Based Evolutions==

Thanks for making Gender Based Evolutions more detailed, Fabu-Vinny! I thought it was important, but I couldn't seem to describe it well.
--[[User:Cai|Cai]] 06:06, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

== First mention? ==

Of differences between genders. Rustboro Pokemon (Lazy again) Center, male kid on the left. Trivia? '''[[User:Optimus35|It's the <sc>Θρtιmαtum♏</sc>]][[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|Links]]''10:09 7 Jun 2008'''''
:"Just like people, there are male and female POKéMON. But no one seems to have any idea how they're different."
:That seems more of an explanation for why the world's inhabitants don't know how breeding works... --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 10:49, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
::Seems to point the fact that before Gen IV there were no differences between genders, or maybe no one in the Pokémon world knows any of biology. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 00:13, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

== Larvitar ==

I'm pretty sure Larvitar is a female-only pokemon.{{unsigned|Retasulettuce}}
:Uh, you're wrong. No offense.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 22:54, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

== Gender or Sex ==

Gender is ''not'' the same thing as sex. A gender implies identification with people of a certain sex, but not necessarily ''being'' that physical sex. The Pokémon here are physically of a certain sex or not, as are the male or female trainers. Thus, this page is discriminatory against transgendered individuals. If the game ever uses the word "gender", then this page shouldn't be moved. However, otherwise, it should be moved to "Sex". I know that some people have a irksome avoidance of usage of the terminology due to its [[Pokémon breeding|other meanings]], but in this case it is at the point of being discriminatory. If the games do actually use "Gender" in their own terminology, then it should be mentioned that when Pokémon says "Gender" it actually means "Sex", just like "[[Evolution]]" in Pokémon is a misnomer and is more related to concepts such as "Metamorphism". [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 22:01, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
:You scientists and your wacky terminoligies... anyway, I'm 98% sure in-game it's referred to as gender. Besides, "genderless" sounds better than "sexless" [[User:Gligar|'''Gli''']][[User talk:Gligar|'''gar''']] 22:19, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
::Because Ditto's anything but. The game uses "gender" in the {{egg3|Gender unknown}} in Stadium 2. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 22:21, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
:::They also use "gender" in the Diamond & Pearl game guide by Nintendo Power:
:::"''When two Pokémon of opposite genders are left at the Pokémon Day Care at Solaceon Town, they may produce an Egg.''"- [[User:Kogoro|'''Kogoro''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''Talk to me''']] '''|''' 22:24, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
::::No one seems to have noticed the joke I made about Ditto... '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 22:35, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
:::::I thought it was hilarious. Nearly laughed out loud-[[User:RexRacer|'''RexRacer''']] [[User talk:RexRacer|'''''-talk''''']] 22:36, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
::::::I never actually understood Ditto... It is supposed to morph into the Pokémon it's using {{m|Transform}} on, so why does it somehow become the ''opposite'' gender to the other Pokémon you left with it... Shouldn't it become an exact copy of the Pokémon you left with it? - [[User:Kogoro|'''Kogoro''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''Talk to me''']] '''|''' 22:38, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
:::::::I'm sure we have better to do than talk about Pokémon.... intercourse. I can honestly see why this problem arose, and I have honestly wondered this myself. And that does make sense, why DOES Ditto become opposite gender? [[User:The Dark Fiddler|Rawr I say!]] 23:02, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
In battle does it copy genders?--[[User:RexRacer|'''RexRacer''']] [[User talk:RexRacer|'''''-talk''''']] 23:06, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
::So far, it hasn't shown to gain a gender in battle (This could be due to a technical limitation, or the developers not thinking that players would even notice) However if it's making an exact physical copy of the Pokémon that Trasform is used on, it should ''logically'' also copy gender (or at the very least, the physical traits of gender) Anyhoo, we should probably take this to the forums since I think we're going a little past the actual subject at hand. - [[User:Kogoro|'''Kogoro''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''Talk to me''']] '''|''' 23:23, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
:::Or at the very least, Ditto's page.... [[User:The Dark Fiddler|Rawr I say!]] 23:40, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

So the games actually use the misnomer. Alright. Then a move isn't necessary. However, somewhere either near the top of the article, in a section "In relation to the real world" - as in the Evolution article, or in the trivia (least appropriate location of the three) it should mention that gender in Pokémon is really more akin to the real-world definition of {{wp|sex}} (not sexual intercourse, but the biological quality of an individual). It's not just science - and it's not about [[Pidgeotto (Pokémon)|pigeon-holing]] either - it's about not being discriminatory. I have transgendered friends. I know transexual individuals as well. They're different, and they prefer to be identified correctly, rather than being lumped together. It's like how we could say that that [[Dawn's Buneary]] is female, but it could actually be the other sex, and just identify with the female gender (note this is different than a suggestion that it is homosexual in liking [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]). [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 23:49, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
:Look, the reason the games use the word "gender" is because it is a commonly accepted euphimism for biological "sex". '''''[[User:GuyNamedSean|Sean...]] [[Dialga (Pokémon)|Lord]] [[User talk:GuyNamedSean|of the]] [[Darkrai (Pokémon)|Shadows!!!]]''''' 20:33, 16 February 2009 (UTC)

Despite their differences, it’s not clear that Pokémon actually have sexes in a biological sense, and the term “gender” is consistently used in the canon. It’s not sufficient when talking about human characters, though... and I don’t think it is ever used to classify humans in the games, is it? Don’t the professors just ask if you are a boy or a girl? --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] 21:25, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
== Gender Counterparts ==

Alright, I keep seeing the argument about Tauros/Miltank connection, but people keep using other examples, specificly Nidoran♂/Nidoran♀ and Volbeat/Illumise. Could someone please confirm the relations of the Pokémon with '''known''' genderal relations, suspected relations, and just plain similarities? '''''[[User:GuyNamedSean|Sean...]] [[Dialga (Pokémon)|Lord]] [[User talk:GuyNamedSean|of the]] [[Darkrai (Pokémon)|Shadows!!!]]''''' 20:33, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
: The Nidos are OBVIOUSLY gender counterparts-they were gender counterparts before gender even existed! As for Volbeat,/Illumise, they happen to mention it in the Pokédex AND the anime. So your argument is invalid. Me and my fellow torchics agree on this - [[User:Sk8torchic|Sk8torchic]]. 19:15, 24 February 2009 (UTC)
:: I don't get it, personally. When i saw the Tauros/Miltank mix... i got really confused. I mean, they don't look similar at all like the Nidorans and the Volbeat/Illumise. Tauros is a more realistic style compared to Miltank's cartoony look. And they're just... i don't see the relation at ALL. Okay, so one is a bull and one is a... cow. o_o Can someone give me a few valid arguements to help me out? I just don't see why anyone would think they're counterparts. [[User:CherryParanoia|CherryParanoia]] 06:24, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
:::If you look at their availabilities, they are found in the same locations in GSCDPPt; and in DPPt their appearance rates are inverse of each other. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 06:47, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
::::And the bull and cow thing... Pretty obvious... --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 06:55, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
:::::Seems like a HUGE stretch to me... they're from different games, look completely different, and just... even if they happen to have similar locations, it's still weird. And Tauros is more of a wild bull than a steak bull. ._. [[User:CherryParanoia|CherryParanoia]] 20:56, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

== Heatran ==

As far as I know, Heatran is also a male-only Pokémon. [[User:Pandamonia|Pan]]·[[User:Pandamonia|da]]·[[User:Pandamonia|mo]]·[[User_talk:Pandamonia|ni]]·[[Special:Contributions/Pandamonia|a]] 02:46, 16 June 2009 (UTC)
:Nope. Male or female. --[[User:PsychicRider|PsychicRider]] [[User talk:PsychicRider|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|C]] 02:53, 16 June 2009 (UTC)

== Nidorans ==

Why are they listed as unofficial? Nidoran♀ can produce Nidoran♂ eggs, regardless of the compatible male she breeds with. I just confirmed it after several friends said they tested it before as well. A Nidoran♀ and a male Marowak produced a Nidoran♂ egg. I plan to test this will Volbeat and Illumise later as well. - [[User:DanPMK|MK]] ([[User Talk:DanPMK|t]]/[[Special:contributions/DanPMK|c]]) 06:57, 12 October 2009 (UTC)
:It's unofficial because they're not one "Nidoran" species but they are considered two species (diff Pokédex numbers, etc). [[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 06:59, 12 October 2009 (UTC)
::Well they do have the same name, sort of. I don't want this to turn into a canon, fanon, or semantics arguement, but I think the fact that a Nidoran♀ can produce a Nidoran♂ egg, even without breeding with a Nidoran♂/Nidorino/Nidoking, is enough to make it official. In a sense they are in the same Pokemon family line, like a split evolution, only the split occurs before the egg hatches. Either way, it shouldn't be grouped with Pokémon that are indeed wholly unrelated like Tauros and Miltank. - [[User:DanPMK|MK]] ([[User Talk:DanPMK|t]]/[[Special:contributions/DanPMK|c]]) 01:42, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

== Unofficial... ==

Yeah we need to use a different word. Illumise can make Volbeat eggs, and Latios and Latias are ''intentionally'' counterparts. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 11:50, 25 November 2009 (UTC)
:Egg relatives? I hate not having an official term. - [[User:DanPMK|MK]] ([[User Talk:DanPMK|t]]/[[Special:contributions/DanPMK|c]]) 23:34, 27 November 2009 (UTC)
::What did you have in mind?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 23:46, 27 November 2009 (UTC)
:Well, I have rearranged things to take care of the Bug-types. I dunno what to do about the Lati@s, though, and “Egg relatives” wouldn’t cover them since they produce no eggs. --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] 21:25, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

== Gardevoir & Gallade; Glalie & Froslass. ==

They are currently in the same section as Lati@s, and not in the same as Mothim and Wormadam, despite evolving from the same species. Typo? Or is the game mechanic unofficial, somehow? --[[User:PLA|PLA]] 12:50, 24 May 2010 (UTC)
:I think those families are unofficial because they have one member that can be either gender and one member that has a fixed gender. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:53, 24 May 2010 (UTC)
::OK, that explains it. The word "unofficial" led me to think of disputed fan speculation, so it might be a confusing choice of word. Their relations are also a step more established than the Lati@s relation. --[[User:PLA|PLA]] 14:00, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
I don't think that the evolutions of Kirlia and Snorunt should be listed as "male and female counterparts" at all, unofficial or not. They are sets of Pokémon that evolve from the same species, one of which existed in Generation III with a 50-50 gender ratio, and one of which was introduced in Generation IV as an alternate, gender-specific evolution. I know it is mentioned in tiny print that Gardevoir and Glalie can be either gender, but with that being the case, why list them under the counterparts section as if they were a single-gendered Pokémon? You could say one was more feminine and one more masculine, but I don't see how they are "male and female counterparts" any more than Politoed and Poliwrath or Gorebyss and Huntail. If they were removed from the section I believe it would help to clear up some confusion within the fandom as well. [[User:Endeavor|Endeavor]] 00:11, 2 December 2011 (UTC)

== Lati ==

Why are the Lati in the unnofficial section? They are confirmed to be the same Pokemon, similar to the Nidoran & Volbeat/Illumise, the only reason they are in the No Eggs group is because they are legendary.[[User:Vuvuzela2010|Vuvuzela2010]] 18:19, 16 November 2010 (UTC)

== lati@s ==

My friend is a real cheater and one time he used cheats to breed latias but the egg hatched into a latios!!
Is this a good fact to add? {{unsigned|Nickvang}}
:If it involves [[cheating]], it's not notable. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 15:59, 5 June 2011 (UTC)
::Both Pokemon are in the No eggs group, so they cannot breed. Though I do not know what would happen if Latias was given the ability to breed with cheats, if it could produce Latios eggs. (A reliable source really should check if this is possible) '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 16:04, 5 June 2011 (UTC)
:::It's not really about cheats but about the game programming so it's perhaps notable. Nickvang 18:43 5 June 2011
::::From the article: "Latias have produced eggs containing Latios in the anime", so it would make sense since the two are related. [[User:Pikiwyn|'''Pikiwyn''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 16:49, 5 June 2011 (UTC)

== Genderless ==

Would a list of genderless Pokémon be appropriate for this page? If not, will someone please link me to where said list is? [[User:Stmorawski|Stmorawski]] 22:42, 11 June 2011 (UTC)
: [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Gender_unknown_(egg_group) Here's] a place to start. [[User:PLA|PLA]] 07:44, 12 June 2011 (UTC)

==Single Gender table==
Whats with the order of the female Pokemon in the Single-gender Pokémon table? Though the evo families are grouped together (makes sense), none are sorted by Dex number or alphabetically. Basically, the currently order is: Chansey family, Petilil family, Jynx family, Vespiquen, Kangaskhan and Cresselia. Is it meant to be like this? '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 21:50, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

== A main image? ==

I want to ask if anyone thinks it's a good idea to add a main image at the top of the page, because I've gotten two suggestions: we could use the 'Are you a boy. Or are you a girl?'-picture on the top, or maybe the picture at the bottom of this page: http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/downloads/. (However, there is some text in the latter picture, although I do think that there exists a version without it.) I also think that latter picture would be really usable because of the split of blue and pink to clearly indicate the picture is about genders. That way it would also indicate that this page is about genders. So does a main image for this page sound suitable or not? [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 19:49, 13 August 2013 (UTC)
:That sounds like a good idea. If we could find an image without without the text that would be preferable. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 19:53, 13 August 2013 (UTC)
::Foud it: http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-fun-zone/downloads/detail/all/empokemon-xem-and-empokemon-yem-heroes-wallpaper/. However, it still has the 'Pokémon Xtm Pokémon Ytm'. Is that a problem, or should someone try to edit it by using both images? [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 20:00, 13 August 2013 (UTC)
:::Editing it out won't work I noticed. However, I don't think the X and Y will be a problem, as we could simply state ''Boy-Girl' artwork from Pokémon X and Y'. So would anybody be nice enough to upload the file to the Archives, please? [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 18:49, 14 August 2013 (UTC)

== Petilil and Cottonee ==

Could Petilil/Lilligant and Cottonee/Whimsicott be added as unofficial counterparts with them asterisked to indicate it can be either gender--like Gardevoir and Gallade, for example. [[User:Griffindaly|griffindaly]] ([[User talk:Griffindaly|talk]]) 20:35, 13 August 2013 (UTC)
:They are (essentially, even though not literally) version counterparts, but they are not gender counterparts, so they do not belong on this page. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 20:45, 13 August 2013 (UTC)

== Fine, don't include the "unofficial" chart, but... ==

Miltank, Tauros, Gallade, Froslass, Rufflet, Braviary, Vullaby, and Mandibuzz are now ''not on the list of mono-gender Pokémon at all''. Gee, what a stunning improvement. </sarcasm> If they're not on their own chart, they belong in one of the other charts. And given that I come from a Wiki where consensus is the be-all and end-all and there is no visible consensus for removal, who is to blame me for reverting their removal? --[[User:HeroicJay|HeroicJay]] ([[User talk:HeroicJay|talk]]) 22:43, 9 September 2013 (UTC)
 PS. And I, not Pumpkinking, was blamed for edit warring. I, who reverted ''once''. Not Pumpkinking, who reverted my reversion. I wasn't even given a chance to respond before being blamed. This Wiki has a massive problem with insularity, as this shows. --[[User:HeroicJay|HeroicJay]] ([[User talk:HeroicJay|talk]]) 22:45, 9 September 2013 (UTC)
:As I've said on my talk page, I was not aware that the mono-gender list does not already list all Pokemon regardless of whether they are listed elsewhere on the page, and I feel this is a mistake; also, there is a consensus against fanon for Bulbapedia as a whole (excluding the Appendix and Shipping namespaces), so each individual issue doesn't need a separate consensus on it. Finally, I did not revert you. TheOriginalOne did, then 0danmaster restored the section, and I reverted 0danmaster. In my personal opinion, this was not an edit war because no party reverted multiple times in a row, but I'll let the mods handle it as they will.
:The mono-gender table looks ugly anyway, so I'll draft up a new version of it in my userspace and request an admin put it in at their soonest convenience. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 02:56, 10 September 2013 (UTC)
:For the record, [[User:Pumpkinking0192/Gender table|this is my draft]], and I've asked {{u|G50}} on her talk page because she was the one who protected the article. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 03:29, 10 September 2013 (UTC)
::Okay, sorry for jumping to conclusions a bit, I did not notice there had been another reversion in there. (For the record, though, 0danmaster wasn't warned about edit warring either; only I was, though if there was a war it was in RESPONSE to my edit.) Aspects of the old chart were questionably fanon (well, Rufflet/Vullaby was a reach, version counterparts or no) but fine, my main concern was the loss of the information in its entirety - if I had noticed the re-reversion without the page getting locked, I'd have given up and thrown them into the lower chart, which would have completely pre-empted any edit war. A lot of my reaction is that I do ''not'' like being accused of something I did not do, and this isn't the first time accusations of things I did not do have been thrown my way on this Wiki. --[[User:HeroicJay|HeroicJay]] ([[User talk:HeroicJay|talk]]) 08:25, 10 September 2013 (UTC)
::PS. Forgot to say: But I shouldn't have taken it out on you since you didn't make that accusation, so again, sorry. --[[User:HeroicJay|HeroicJay]] ([[User talk:HeroicJay|talk]]) 08:31, 10 September 2013 (UTC)
:::I don't get any of this! There are many Pokémon to be stated counterparts of each other in their trivias. Mostly because of a shared location, similar movesets, similar ways to evolve, similar ways of obtaining and simalar base stats. But we can't list Miltank and Tauros here as being counterparts, and that they are also (maybe like coincidentally) of the opposite gender? That makes no sense! [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 19:13, 21 September 2013 (UTC)
::::First of all, the fact that they're in trivia instead of the main body of the article is the reason they can get away with not being deleted. Second, they're carefully worded as "may be counterparts" or "can be seen as counterparts" because if they were stated outright as counterparts — as this page previously did — they would immediately get removed for speculation. Third, even as they currently stand, I don't like those trivia and would like to see them deleted, but there seems to be enough of a consensus for them that I'm not going to bother trying. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 20:45, 21 September 2013 (UTC)
:::::"A counterpart of the other gender" seems to be everything necessary to be put onto that list. In interviews with Ken Sugimori he stated that Mandibuzz and Braviary are officially counterparts: "According to interviews with Ken Sugimori in Nintendo Dream, Vullaby and Mandibuzz were added late into the development of Black and White. When Mandibuzz was originally created by James Turner, it was unrelated to Braviary, but it was later decided to use its design as a counterpart to Braviary." So they are counterparts, and of the other gender. So they have the right to be on such list! No fan speculation, no whatever. Just facts, confirmation and a fitting list! [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] ([[User talk:Nickvang|talk]]) 09:49, 22 September 2013 (UTC)
::::::But, unlike the other “official” counterpart species, they aren’t related in-game by evolution or reproduction. At best, they are conceptual counterparts only, in the vein of Tauros & Miltank. For this reason, I have removed reference to “couterparts” from the single-gender section of the article, replacing it with the phrase “explicitly related species of the other/both gender(s)”. This also resulted in the removal of Vespiquen, who is explicitly related to Combee; Vespiquen is covered in the section on gender-based evolution. --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 20:31, 8 November 2013 (UTC)
::Your draft needs updating: you forgot Tauros, Rufflet, & Braviary; Flabébé, Floette, & Florges from the now-released Gen VI are also female-only. --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 20:31, 8 November 2013 (UTC)
::Also, it seems weird/kinda ugly having two completely different table styles in the same article. I do think the big gender symbols are kinda out-of-place. Lemme try something. --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 20:52, 8 November 2013 (UTC)
::There, I removed the big ugly gender symbols, & added a table that covers the single-gender evolutions, so every single-gender Pokémon is now present in at least one table. Do you like the small gender symbols, or would you rather have one looking more like this:
::{| style="background:#9776A3; {{roundy}}; margin:auto; border: 5px solid #BAA4C2"
| colspan="7" style="background:#DCD1E0; color:#9776A3; {{roundytop|5px}};" |
|- style="background:#BFDBFD; text-align:center"
| style="vertical-align:bottom; color:#0070f8" | [[File:236.png]] {{p|Tyrogue}}
| style="vertical-align:middle" | →
| style="vertical-align:bottom; color:#0070f8" | [[File:106.png]] {{p|Hitmonlee}}
| style="vertical-align:middle" | or
| style="vertical-align:bottom; color:#0070f8" | [[File:107.png]] {{p|Hitmonchan}}
| style="vertical-align:middle" | or
| style="vertical-align:bottom; color:#0070f8" | [[File:237.png]] {{p|Hitmontop}}
|- style="text-align:center"
| style="background:#F9C7C3; vertical-align:bottom; color:#e82010" | [[File:440.png]] {{p|Happiny}}
| style="background:#F9C7C3; vertical-align:middle" | →
| style="background:#F9C7C3; vertical-align:bottom; color:#e82010" | [[File:113.png]] {{p|Chansey}}
| style="background:#F9C7C3; vertical-align:middle" | →
| style="background:#F9C7C3; vertical-align:bottom; color:#e82010" | [[File:242.png]] {{p|Blissey}}
| style="background:#DCD1E0; vertical-align:middle" |
| style="background:#F9C7C3; vertical-align:bottom; color:#e82010" | [[File:115.png]] {{p|Kangaskhan}}
|-
| colspan="7" style="background:#DCD1E0; color: #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};" |
|}? --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 22:58, 8 November 2013 (UTC)
===I fixed it, sort of===
...which is to say: while my solution will probably not please everyone, at least ALL single-gender Pokémon are now back in the article. --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 20:31, 8 November 2013 (UTC)
 P.S.: I also tried to bring the table more in line with the others on the page in terms of background color & fix a few formatting errors, but my edit got a bad formatting warning. It looks fine to me, so I posted it anyway, but maybe someone could identify what exactly Bulbapedia believes I broke? --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 20:31, 8 November 2013 (UTC)
:LaprasBoi, I agree with your point that we shouldn't have differently-formatted tables on the same page, but I disagree with most of the rest of what you're doing. We should absolutely not group unofficial counterparts together; they are '''unofficial''' and we report facts, not opinions. Thus, National Pokedex order is the easiest way to enforce neutrality on this article. Likewise, the symbols are completely unnecessary; the headers easily signify gender, and evolution lines are irrelevant to the subject matter of this page. (Also, please add new comments to the '''bottom''' of the section, not sandwiched in the middle. You're making your monologue hard to follow.) [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 00:15, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::I '''''DID''''' PUT THEM IN NATIONAL POKÉDEX ORDER. Then I moved later-introduced evolutions & pre-evolutions to be with their pre-existing family members. Then I moved all the legendaries to the end. This just HAPPENED to put all counterparts next to each other; it was completely unintentional, but I thought it was a nice bonus & a good compromise since there is NOT a consensus here yet, clearly. That said, I don’t really mind the split into two tables, but I disagree that evolution lineage is should not be considered for ordering; & also see no reason to include alternate formes & megas.( And my comments are placed based on what I am responding to. You can easily trace the intention by looking at how far they are indented. But here, I WILL subsection this, since it is relatively separate from the earlier dialogue, though still within the same conversation.) --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 01:43, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:::''"Then I moved later-introduced evolutions & pre-evolutions to be with their pre-existing family members."'' Using an order like that is more confusing than anything. There are two options, IMO.

:::1) Keep the table basically like it is and ONLY order the Pokemon by National Dex order. That means Tyrogue comes after Hitmonlee.
:::2) Revamp the tables and make the different "groups" more distinct, less consecutive. As a decent mock-up, I mean something like this for the males:
{|style="background: #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy}}; margin:auto; border: 5px solid #{{normal color}}"
|colspan="4" style="background:#0070f8; {{roundytop|5px}}; text-align:center"|'''Male'''
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}}; text-align:center"
|[[File:236Tyrogue.png|100px]] {{p|Tyrogue}}
|[[File:106Hitmonlee.png|100px]] {{p|Hitmonlee}}
|[[File:107Hitmonchan.png|100px]] {{p|Hitmonchan}}
|[[File:237Hitmontop.png|100px]] {{p|Hitmontop}}
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}}; text-align:center"
| colspan="4" |[[File:128Tauros.png|100px]] {{p|Tauros}}
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}}; text-align:center"
| colspan="2" |[[File:538Throh.png|100px]] {{p|Throh}}
| colspan="2" |[[File:539Sawk.png|100px]] {{p|Sawk}}
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}}; text-align:center"
| colspan="2" |[[File:627Rufflet.png|100px]] {{p|Rufflet}}
| colspan="2" |[[File:628Braviary.png|100px]] {{p|Braviary}}
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}}; text-align:center"
| colspan="4" |
{| style="margin:auto"
|[[File:641Tornadus.png|100px]] {{p|Tornadus}}
|[[File:642Thundurus.png|100px]] {{p|Thundurus}}
|style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}"|[[File:645Landorus.png|100px]] {{p|Landorus}}
|}
|}
:::Throh and Sawk are together because they're obviously "related", but they could be separate. Likewise with the Genies (who may actually present a challenge if done like that; they'll need borders, and I'm not sure that'd work out well, or else easily).

:::I really think we should just do pure National Dex order, though. It's easily the simplest (in a number of ways). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 02:15, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::::Could you explain what you find confusing about family grouping? That might help me see where you’re coming from. --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 02:41, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:::::There's not a ton of reason to organize it by family, and National Dex is standard and clean. --[[User:WyndFox|Wynd]] [[User talk:WyndFox|Fox]] 02:52, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::::::Yeah, ^that, basically. Specifically: when I see something like Tauros sandwiched directly between Hitmontop and Throh, I become terribly confused about what order everyone's in. It just makes no immediately apparent sense.
::::::Honestly, if you want to group families so badly, then you shouldn't be listing everyone in one continuous table/set of cells where they're all mashed together. If you're concerned about the families, you should separate them more clearly, something like I suggested above. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 02:56, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:::::::Um. Why is it confusing to have Tauros between Hitmontop & Throh, but not confusing for it to be in the middle of the Hitmon family( as in National order)? --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 02:59, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::::::::Well, because it's the ''National Order''. I know the National Order. I've played every game more or less as it came out, or had my ear to the game news. I don't have any trouble, really, telling which Generation a Pokemon was in. Therefore, I also know its position in the National Pokedex relative to others. So when I see Tauros from Gen I between a Gen II and Gen V Pokemon, that's jarring.
::::::::But just in general, National Pokedex order is an ''actual'' order. Your family-prioritized order is a rarity at best; it's absolutely not in any games (at least as far as I remember; which says something if it actually is). Therefore, it is also not so understandable. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 03:12, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:::::::::AH. I see part of the problem: I am trying to do what will be simplest for a Pokémon newbie to understand( grouping visually similar, related Pokémon together); while you are doing what makes most sense for someone who has memorized the National Pokédex order. Is there a compromise that would be less space-consuming than the one you have posted in this section( which, ftr, looks O.K. to me, just has more blank space than I would like)? {{unsigned|LaprasBoi}}
::::::::::Given that we are on a wiki on which all users have access to the fandom's complete collective knowledge of Pokemon (or at least, as close to it as we can get), I don't think we should sacrifice canonical sense for ease of understanding. But also I like the table Tiddlywinks posted above as a compromise. I'm not too concerned with the blank space; given the choice between it and misleading/confusing/cluttered presentation, I'll take the blank space. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 03:34, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:::::::::::I disagree about not prioritizing accessibility of the info for casual readers, but since it seems most of us are willing to accept that table, I guess we go with it. See folks? Discussion→understanding→compromise→consensus. Yay. :-p --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 03:52, 9 November 2013 (UTC)

==Evolution and players==
I have three issues: One, the giant "N/A" in the evolution template looks really...not good. I don't have a suggestion for how to improve it, though, sorry. Two, Calem's cell is a lot darker than any other, and I don't know how to fix that. Three, Calem and Serena are really low resolution, so their images look quite blurry. --[[User:WyndFox|Wynd]] [[User talk:WyndFox|Fox]] 01:55, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:I removed the N/As in favor of visually null cells, how’s that? I also fixed Calem’s background. The problem with Calem & Serena is not that the images are low-res, it’s that there are no sprites for humans in Gen VI, so those are actually HIGH-res PNG images of their artwork, scaled down to a size on par with the sprites for earlier generations. --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 02:41, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::Well, apparently someone else redid it so that there's no need for cells of that kind, anyway, and it looks fine. Thanks for fixing Calem's background. And yeah, I meant it was high-res scaled down; technical speak isn't my forte and I said the wrong thing. --[[User:WyndFox|Wynd]] [[User talk:WyndFox|Fox]] 02:45, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::Actually, now it shows that only female Kirlia can become Gardevoir. Again, I don't know how to fix this. --[[User:WyndFox|Wynd]] [[User talk:WyndFox|Fox]] 02:52, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:::Maybe someone can replace all the player characters with artwork, as was done for the Pokémon? The we could have them all a bit less compressed... --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 02:59, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:::Yeah, I saw that, will get it in a second. --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 02:59, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::::It doesn't really "show" that, though I could understand if it might look that way. The male/female cells are supposed to overlap vertically with whichever evolution form they can evolve into; and it does, for Kirlia. But if you really want something else, let me present the best alternative I had, kind of a hybrid with the previous table. It could be more complete, perhaps, and I just tacked on the header (minus "Evolution method") from the current table so perhaps that could be worded differently, but here it is for reference:
{| align="center" style="background: #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #{{normal color}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pre-evolution
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Gender
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Evolved
|- align="center" valign="center" style="background:#{{normal color light}}"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:281Kirlia.png|100px]] {{p|Kirlia}}
! style="background:#0070f8; text-align:center" | Male only → [[Dawn Stone]]
| [[File:475Gallade.png|100px]] {{p|Gallade}}
|- align="center" valign="center" style="background:#{{normal color light}}"
! style="background:#744884; text-align:center; color:#fff" | Either →
| [[File:282Gardevoir.png|100px]] {{p|Gardevoir}}
|- align="center" valign="center" style="background:#{{normal color light}}"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:361Snorunt.png|100px]] {{p|Snorunt}}
! style="background:#e82010; text-align:center" | Female only → [[Dawn Stone]]
| [[File:478Froslass.png|100px]] {{p|Froslass}}
|- align="center" valign="center" style="background:#{{normal color light}}"
! style="background:#744884; text-align:center; color:#fff" | Either →
| [[File:362Glalie.png|100px]] {{p|Glalie}}
|- align="center" valign="center" style="background:#{{normal color light}}"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:412Burmy.png|100px]] {{p|Burmy}}
! style="background:#0070f8; text-align:center" | Male only →
| [[File:414Mothim.png|100px]] {{p|Mothim}}
|- align="center" valign="center" style="background:#{{normal color light}}"
! style="background:#e82010; text-align:center" | Female only →
| [[File:413Wormadam-Plant.png|100px]] {{p|Wormadam}}
|- align="center" valign="center"
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:415Combee.png|100px]] {{p|Combee}} 
! style="background:#e82010; text-align:center" | Female only →
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:416Vespiquen.png|100px]] {{p|Vespiquen}}
|}
[[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 03:04, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:::::That one looks a lot clearer to me. I vote that we use it. --[[User:WyndFox|Wynd]] [[User talk:WyndFox|Fox]] 03:09, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::::::Well, I mostly just think it's a lot uglier. =/ [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 03:14, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:::::No, it does that for Snorunt but NOT for Kirlia. But I like the new one with purple best anyway, especially since it turns out I have no clue how to fix the current one. :-p --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 03:16, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::::::You're saying that, in Kirlia's row, the border between the Male and Female cells looks like it's exactly even with the border between the Dawn Stone and Level up cells? ...I wonder if you could screenshot it maybe, and I could see if it actually looks to you how it looks to me. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 03:23, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:::::::Correct. I was actually already thinking of that, because I wondered if our disagreement over   in the player characters table was also due to seeing different things. So, I can take the screenshots, but how do I share them with you? Dropbox? --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 03:31, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::::::::Here, I took a picture. It's not quite exact, but the difference is, like, a pixel. I'm assuming it's the same for LaprasBoi. http://i.imgur.com/Ad4jy7Y.png {{unsigned|WyndFox}}
:::::::::What browser are you using? <s>I'm looking at it on Chrome, and the borders line up exactly in the proper way.</s> Never mind, it appears to have changed. A previous version is what I'm remembering lining up correctly. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 03:39, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
(reset indent)It looks exactly like that on my computer, and I'm using Chrome. --[[User:Funktastic~!|'''It's''' '''Funktastic~!''']][[User talk:Funktastic~!|''話してください'']] 03:41, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:Ditto. That screenshot is from Chrome. --[[User:WyndFox|Wynd]] [[User talk:WyndFox|Fox]] 03:42, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::Well damn...unfortunately, I couldn't make it dynamic so that it was, like, always 3/4 vs 1/4 of Kirlia's height...but I'm a little perplexed that Kirlia looks like that and Snorunt looks fine. Maybe I'll try to think/search more about a better method. But if it's a problem right now, then I suppose we should just go with the alternative above, then. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 03:43, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:::I personally think that scaling the male/female at 75/25 and the evolutions at 50/50 would be confusing and look like a mistake to the average reader even if you managed to get it to work. I'd strongly prefer the alternative posted above in this section. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 03:47, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::::For once, Pump & I are in complete agreement. --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 04:03, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:::Yup, it does look as above for me. Also, gimme a sec & I will post how the player character table looks to me without the   s. --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 04:03, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:::So:
:::Without   s:http://i.imgur.com/OBUohOD.png
:::With   s:http://imgur.com/DHYqLL4.png
:::If you have a better fix, by all means, please! --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 04:10, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::::And [http://imgur.com/rJs9eET this] is what I see. The "Original" is [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Gender&oldid=2010329#Trainers this revision], without the breaks, while the "Altered" is [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Gender&oldid=2010317#Trainers this revision], with them. (I'm in Firefox 20.0 .) I'd honestly consider a solution that just sets the heights to be better...but I really wish I knew what was going on in the gulf between our browsers. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 04:21, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:::::Indeed. I still think my altered version is better than how Chrome displays the original version, but ideally we want it to look, in all browsers, the way the original looked in Firefox. Fixed heights could do it, but they would have to be readjusted if the sprites get swapped out for artwork soon. --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] ([[User talk:LaprasBoi|talk]]) 05:05, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::::::I think the best "solution" is to submit it as a bug to Chrome and let them fix it... I downloaded Chromium and looked for ways to fix it, but I can't find anything dynamic, that you wouldn't have to readjust if the images ever changed. And it's [[Giant Chasm#Layout|not only a problem]] here on the Gender page. Rather than trying to "fix" it everywhere where it might be a problem (and again, it'd be a custom solution for each case and would have to change if the thing it was calibrated for ever changed), I'd really rather just leave things as they are/were and tell Chrome to fix it once, on their end, instead. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 07:49, 9 November 2013 (UTC)

== On the naming of the "Other single-gendered Pokemon" section ==

I think "Other single-gendered Pokemon" is a bad name for the section, because "Other" implies an original, a "Single-gendered Pokemon" section, or else "[SomeKindOf] single-gendered Pokemon" which has a separate set of single-gendered Pokemon. But there is no such section (not explicitly). In that whole "Pokemon" section, there's subheadings of "Gender Differences", "Related Species", and "Gender-based evolution". "Other single-gendered Pokemon" (the "Other" in particular) doesn't make sense among that company.

What the section really is is, as I had it, "Single-gendered Pokemon families". The [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|List of Pokémon by evolution family]] has absolutely no problem with "families" with only one Pokemon, so that shouldn't be a problem here either. "Single-gendered Pokemon families" is the most accurate/descriptive name for the section. Can we please just go with that? [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 05:06, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:"Other" as opposed to each of the former sections (aside from the gender differences, which really shouldn't be grouped with the rest) which each describe certain specific types of single-gendered Pokemon. I object to "Single-gendered Pokemon families" on two grounds: (1) because Pokemon that do not evolve are not part of an evolutionary family, and that list is wrong about this as well and I object to it on the same grounds; and (2) because we must '''either''' include something in the title to indicate that it is only talking about Pokemon not previously mentioned in earlier sections '''or''' repeat those Pokemon in this section. In the interest of avoiding redundancy, I prefer the former.
:Would you be less uncomfortable with my preferred title if we instead had two sections titled "Gender differences" and "Single-gendered Pokemon," the latter having further subheads titled "Related species," "Gender-based evolution" and the section we're contesting? [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 05:30, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
::Since you've gone and edited it already, I'll say sure. But I made a couple of adjustments to satisfy my qualms with it. Mainly, that the "Gender-based evolution" section wasn't actually talking about single-gendered Pokemon in particular; it was more about a basic mechanic. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 05:55, 9 November 2013 (UTC)

== Non-aesthetic differences between player character genders ==

Aside from aesthetic differences like character sprite, bag, Pokégear/C-Gear/etc., what in-game events, Pokémon, or items are affected by the gender the player chose at the beginning of the game? The only ones I can think of at the moment are the [[Nimbasa_City#Rondez-View_Ferris_Wheel|Ferris Wheel trainers]] and [[Nimbasa_City#Pok.C3.A9mon|Yancy/Curtis]] in B/W/B2/W2. The latter is a pretty big consideration since those in-game trades are the only way to get the hidden abilities of Meowth, Shieldon, Mawile, and Teddiursa (male player character) or Mankey, Cranidos, Sableye, and Phanpy (female player character) other than the Dream World (which will soon be shut down) or trading with other players (not everyone has a reliable internet connection). I haven't played X/Y yet, so is there even more gender-exclusive stuff in those games? ~ [[User:Katrinuh|Katrinuh]] ([[User talk:Katrinuh|talk]]) 13:16, 3 December 2013 (UTC)

== "Gender unknown" over "genderless" ==

This is what [[Pokédex 3D Pro]] (and maybe [[Pokédex 3D]], haven't verified) and the X and Y Postgame Guide/Pokédex calls Pokémon with no gender listed: "Gender unknown". Not "genderless", but "gender unknown". Thus, it may be incorrect to refer to such Pokémon as "genderless" if official sources say that their gender is unknown, and not simply having a lack of gender. [[User:Pikachu Bros.|Pikachu Bros.]] ([[User talk:Pikachu Bros.|talk]]) 17:49, 4 March 2014 (UTC)

== typing players ==

can't we do the players in typing adventure? --[[User:Valehd|Valehd]] ''([[User talk:Valehd|tAlk]])'' 23:45, 15 February 2015 (UTC)

== Mystery Dungeon genders ==

The genders are determined by the floor number of a dungeon. If the floor number is odd, or 1, 3, and so on, the Pokémon are male, if applicable. If the floor is even—2, 4, etc., the Pokémon are female. --[[User:Lillihaxo|Lillihaxo]] ([[User talk:Lillihaxo|talk]]) 03:07, 15 April 2015 (UTC)
:Interesting... I will try it, and if it works, I will (or you can) add it to the Trivia section. Thank you for giving an interesting Trivia! --~~[[User:Pokéfan95|ThePokémonFan]][[User talk:Pokéfan95|Since]][[Special:Contributions/Pokéfan95|1995]]~~-- 08:59, 15 April 2015 (UTC)
::Your right. If the player is in an odd number floor, the wild Pokémon gender will be male, while if the player is in an even number floor, the wild Pokémon gender will be female. I will not add it in the Trivia section of this article, but I will add it somewhere. I will also try if it will work in Red Rescue Team (because I tried it in Explorers of Time.) Thank you! --~~[[User:Pokéfan95|ThePokémonFan]][[User talk:Pokéfan95|Since]][[Special:Contributions/Pokéfan95|1995]]~~-- 02:59, 16 April 2015 (UTC) EDIT: I didn't find a good section to add this information, so I will add it to the Trivia section. Edit by: --~~[[User:Pokéfan95|ThePokémonFan]][[User talk:Pokéfan95|Since]][[Special:Contributions/Pokéfan95|1995]]~~-- 03:04, 16 April 2015 (UTC)
:::There were no genders in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red and Blue Rescue Team. --[[User:Lillihaxo|Lillihaxo]] ([[User talk:Lillihaxo|talk]]) 03:31, 16 April 2015 (UTC)
::::Huh? But there were genders in the first Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games. Then why it is released in Gen III? Maybe what you are saying is it doesn't work there. --~~[[User:Pokéfan95|ThePokémonFan]][[User talk:Pokéfan95|Since]][[Special:Contributions/Pokéfan95|1995]]~~-- 11:41, 16 April 2015 (UTC)
:::::In gameplay, there's no gender symbol displayed anywhere. This theoretically made Attract work on any Pokémon. --[[User:Lillihaxo|Lillihaxo]] ([[User talk:Lillihaxo|talk]]) 03:07, 18 April 2015 (UTC)
Resetting indent Apparently, genders [https://i.4cdn.org/vp/1432451287024.jpg have influence.] [[User:Eridanus|Eridanus]] ([[User talk:Eridanus|talk]]) 07:10, 24 May 2015 (UTC)

== In the anime ==

I'd like to sparkle one big discussion about genders of Pokemon in the anime. I've gather some data here [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Team_Rocket_Grunt#Confirmed_gender_in_the_anime]. I know this topic has been coming back regularly for 20 years and I'm not surprised to see a lot of inconsistencies and lack of sources on many pages. I think this can be resolved only by looking at it from a perspective of all these cases put together. My goal here is to establish precise policy for all of us to know how to approach every case. My suggestion for start would be:

#''Single gender species and genderless species are proven to be their gender by default''
##''Charater stating gender of a Pokemon is a definitive proof, this means use of words like: boy, girl, sister, brother, man, grandpa, queen, bride''
##''Successful or unsuccessful Attract and Cute Charm that is confirmed to hit the target are definitive proof of having opposite or the same gender as the user respectively''
###''Gender differences introduces in Generation V onwards are definitive proof, that applies to Unfezant, Frillish, Jellicet, Pyroar, Meowstic, and Indeedee for now''
###''Gender differences introduces in Generation IV are definitive proof only for Pokemon that have thier gender differrence confirmed to be applied in the anime, that applied only to Venusaur, Pikachu, Wobbuffet, Combee, Gible, Garchomp, Hippopotas and Snover for now and only if they made an appearance after premiere of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl games.''
###''Gender differences introduced in Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee of Eevee is applied if Eevee made an appearance after premiere of these games''
###''Gender can be confirmed through distinctive features typical for specific gender, this means fighting for a girl, wearing bow ties for males and wearing pink bows, wearing feminine jewellery or flowers, being drawn with bigger eyelashes, keeping arms close to chest or running in typical anime feminine fashion for females

''(point on the left override point to the right)''

:''What does not prove gender but still should be mentioned with source:''

#''Having confirmed gender by English dubbing''
#''Having confirmed gender in manga or games if the page contains information for many canons''

--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 20:11, 14 July 2020 (UTC)
:Let's just be super clear here. It's not your job to "establish policy". If you mean that you want to discuss it, fine, I guess. But we've long made this site's policy very clear. It's not exactly ambiguous, though it may not be what some people want. (If anyone hasn't heard it, you can currently [[Bulbapedia:Speculation policy#Anime gender policy|find it here]].) [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 22:44, 14 July 2020 (UTC)

== NPC's gender correlating with their Pokemon's ==

Just wanted to add some more explanations on how an NPC's gender correlates to their Pokemon's. I especially started noticing this because of the [https://pastebin.com/raw/EUw7mEtR Trainer dump for SwSh].

For most Trainers' Pokemon, the gender is unspecified (marked as a ~ in the dump). When we battle these Pokémon, they'll always default to the same gender as their Trainer. Except for skewed gender ratios- then it defaults to the dominant, more common gender.

[[User:TehPerson|TehPerson]] ([[User talk:TehPerson|talk]]) 22:47, 19 August 2020 (UTC)

== Inappropriate Wikipedia link ==

We should not have a Wikipedia link that goes to a page about sex. This is completely inappropriate for this website, which is geared towards kids. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 07:23, 21 January 2022 (UTC)
:That article is not about the intercourse, but rather about biological trait living organisms have. Nothing child-unfriendly here, even the smallest kid knows animals can be girls or boys. [[User:Kikugi|Kikugi]] ([[User talk:Kikugi|talk]]) 07:39, 21 January 2022 (UTC)

== Inappropriate citation ==

One of the citations links to a place with some very X-rated fan theories and content; specifically the citation that is intended to provide context for a character who is implied to be transgender. I have no problem with the person being listed in the trivia as potentially transgender but this citation could cause parents to punish their children if they come across this by accident. I think honestly this citation needs to get removed. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 08:39, 21 January 2022 (UTC)
:A link within the link isn't a problem for us. Again, the onus is on the person that click on the link, it is out of our control whether that person is a child or not (and whether they'll get punished is also out of our control).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:49, 21 January 2022 (UTC)

B r u h [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 08:50, 21 January 2022 (UTC)
:What? We're not psychics. The link you are trying to remove is a reference link, the site itself doesn't have any adult material just a link where they say the article their linking to is nsfw. It is out of our control if anyone wants to click on that link. It's not that we don't care, it's that there's not much we can do about it.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:54, 21 January 2022 (UTC)

Firstly I am a psychic. I can feel physical feelings of other living beings (like I can physically feel when my Latias gets hit with an Ice Beam in battle, for example) and I am capable of spiritual interactions with God. And God says that parenting is wrong but so is the content that I am trying to remove.
The thing we can do about it is remove the inappropriate links and save trillions of children from being wrongly punished. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 08:57, 21 January 2022 (UTC)

== Should we mention that Transform copies gender. ==

I just learned that [https://twitter.com/Unowninator/status/1726383216582610962 Transform copies the gender.] I'm not sure where in the article I should put it, if at all. [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 02:42, 20 November 2023 (UTC)

It's mentioned on the page for Transform. I don't think it's here. [[User:Apopheniac|Apopheniac]] ([[User talk:Apopheniac|talk]]) 03:01, 20 November 2023 (UTC)

== "New" trivia for Beauty Nova ==

[https://youtu.be/6lyYuWU453I?t=760 The latest DidYouKnowGaming video] has further information about the transgender character Beauty Nova from [[Pokémon_X_and_Y|Pokémon X and Y]]. It's nothing major (she's still transgender) but it does concern erasure of this fact in other languages, e.g. German and Korean. I was wondering if 1) this information is significant enough to add to the [[Gender#Trivia|Trivia section]] and 2) if this video is an acceptable source. [[User:Thestorebrandslimshady|Thestorebrandslimshady]] ([[User talk:Thestorebrandslimshady|talk]]) 21:25, 28 April 2024 (UTC)
:We've used DYKG as a source before, so it should be valid as far as I'm aware. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 17:19, 29 April 2024 (UTC)
::Since it's a potentially sensitive topic, I'd like to get everything straight before updating the page. I'm inclined to say that her transness was censored in certain other languages, but that could be perceived as inflammatory, and it's also possible that the implication was erased ''unintentionally.'' [[User:Thestorebrandslimshady|Thestorebrandslimshady]] ([[User talk:Thestorebrandslimshady|talk]]) 00:49, 30 April 2024 (UTC)
:::This is in the Trivia section on the {{tc|Beauty}} page already. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 11:56, 30 April 2024 (UTC)
::::Thanks! I'll just copy its phrasing then. [[User:Thestorebrandslimshady|Thestorebrandslimshady]] ([[User talk:Thestorebrandslimshady|talk]]) 22:08, 30 April 2024 (UTC)

== No, really, there should be something stating that this interpretation of gender is a misnomer. ==

I briefly added "It is worth noting that the Pokémon series tends to use the term gender to refer to both a creature's sexual characteristics, and their sociocultural traits. This definition of gender is largely considered outdated, but is what the series uses." to the top of the article, but it was removed. I will argue tooth and nail this is true and I was very intentional in my wording. The social sciences do not use Gender to refer to both of those factors in creatures which have observable sociocultural traits. EG Creatures that are capable of language. Like Pokémon are. Ergo this IS a misnomer.

Pokémon is a 30 year old fucking series. It can have been made with some bigoted names for mechanics. We can (and should) very kindly say that "this isn't the way you should use this word in the real world". [[User:PlusVera|PlusVera]] ([[User talk:PlusVera|talk]]) 07:02, 4 March 2026 (UTC)

:I mean I dont think it's problematic to state this but it should be worded in a different way to maintain neutrality. ''The term gender is used to refer to both a creature's sexual characteristics, and their sociocultural traits.'' would be enough, we don't need to add additional comentary. '''[[User:4iamking|4iamking]]''' 07:56, 4 March 2026 (UTC)
::Maybe in the trivia section, like what we did with {{weather|Hail|hailstorm}} (actually ice pellets) or {{m|Kowtow Cleave}} (actually dogeza). [[User:Kikugi|Kikugi]] ([[User talk:Kikugi|talk]]) 08:41, 4 March 2026 (UTC)
:::Respectfully, I don't think the trivia header is a good place for it. I think it serves its place just fine in the top section of the article, just because of the nature of the subject matter. It's a more socially-pressing misnomer than hair-splitting about hailstorm and Kowtow Cleave. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 08:46, 4 March 2026 (UTC)
::::I have spent like a solid 15-20 minutes thinking through how I want to respond to this conversation, and even now I'm not completely confident in my answer, but anyways. I think we can justify explicitly saying something like this in the article lede, though in a more neutral way. My best attempt at the moment: "The Pokémon series uses the term gender to refer to both a creature's sexual characteristics and their sociocultural traits, which in the real world correspond to the related but distinct concepts of sex, gender, and gender identity." [[User:Minibug|Minibug]] ([[User talk:Minibug|talk]]) 17:21, 4 March 2026 (UTC)
:::::Is there actually any clear case where the term gender is used purely to mean "sociocultural traits" while not referring to biological sex characteristics? It would be helpful to see a concrete example.
:::::In the case of Pokémon, the term "gender" mostly applies to Pokémon themselves, which are essentially comparable to animals. Because of that, I'm not sure there is much depth to explore in terms of sociocultural gender concepts. The closest example might be Pokémon that appear very feminine, such as Gardevoir, but can still be male. However, the idea of such Pokémon identifying as a different gender has never really been discussed in the series. It essentially ends up being equivalent to sex.
:::::I also want to say that I don't appreciate the use of words like "FUCKING" in this discussion, or calling the Pokémon series bigoted. I'm surprised that no one else called that out. I understand that these topics are very personal and important to some people, which can make discussions emotional, but it's still important to remain respectful toward others, including those who may not fully agree with every idea connected to gender identity. Pokémon is a worldwide franchise, and that also means considering different cultural contexts. Other countries and cultures have different perspectives on these topics, and that includes Japan, where the series originates and where social views tend to be more conservative. Keep in mind that many languages don't even have a distinct word for "gender" and "sex". '''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt]]''' 19:34, 5 March 2026 (UTC)
::::::I'm not going to put words into Vera's mouth here, but I will also point out that there is a leap being made in regards to "bigoted naming choices" vs "calling the series bigoted." You want to promote a respectful discussion space here, but making a logical leap in your callout isn't the best move, either. We also don't need to infantilize Japan or its people in regards to the matter, there have been leaps[https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/09/29/japan-court-drops-key-legal-hurdle-for-transgender-people][https://www.npr.org/2023/10/25/1208448169/japan-transgender-rights-supreme-court] made in recent months regarding the rights of individuals whose identities diverge from their birth assignments.
::::::But if you want papers? I can give you papers. From the NIH [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11491927/ archive], from [https://www.who.int/health-topics/gender#tab=tab_1 WHO], originally published in ''[https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1980-05376-001 American Psychologist]'' (paywalled, but your library might let you in?). [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 20:00, 5 March 2026 (UTC)
::::+1. The trivia section is not the place for it in my opinion. [[User:PlusVera|PlusVera]] ([[User talk:PlusVera|talk]]) 21:13, 4 March 2026 (UTC)
::::Trivia or not, the current wording is a great improvement. [[User:Kikugi|Kikugi]] ([[User talk:Kikugi|talk]]) 06:22, 5 March 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Gender

2026-03-04T08:46:32Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* No, really, there should be something stating that this interpretation of gender is a misnomer. */ Reply

Virbank Gym

2026-03-03T06:23:11Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* In the core series games */ minor addendum edit.

{{GymInfobox
|name=Virbank
|characters=タチワキ
|japanese=Tachiwaki
|image=Virbank Gym anime.png
|location=Virbank City
|leader=[[Roxie]]
|badge=Toxic Badge
|type=Poison
|region=Unova
|battlefield=Virbank Gym field.png
|colordark=909497
|colorlight=C7C9CA
}}
The '''Virbank Gym''' (Japanese: '''タチワキジム''' ''Tachiwaki Gym'') is the official [[Gym]] of [[Virbank City]]. It is based on {{type|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The [[Gym Leader]] is [[Roxie]]. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat her receive the {{badge|Toxic}}.

==In the core series games==
{{sign|bwbuilding|Virbank City Pokémon Gym Leader: Roxie|"Poison days, poison on the stage!"}}
The Virbank Gym is designed as an underground music club. Upon entering, the {{player}} will have to go down a flight of stairs and enter the club, where Roxie and her band are performing on the stage. The club also doubles as a place for bands to form, as posters fill the walls next to the staircase, and one of them notes a vocalist in the search of the rest of a band. The Gym has a large stage with a mural of a {{p|Koffing}} spray-painted behind it, as well as other graffiti. Chairs and tables form a loose resemblance of a barrier. There is also a bar and a booth for a DJ. The puddle Roxie stands on is painted to look like purple goop. Trainers must battle Roxie's two band members before she will battle them.

===Appearance===
{| class=roundy style="margin:auto; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{poison color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{poison color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | Entrance
! style="background:#{{poison color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Club
|-
! style="background:#{{Black 2 color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Virbank Gym Entrance B2W2.png|224px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Virbank Gym B2W2.png|219px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{White 2 color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |  
|}

===Trainers===
====[[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]====
{{trainerheader|Poison}}
{{trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Roughneck.png|Roughneck|{{un|Nicky}}|{{tt|336|312 in Easy Mode, 360 in Challenge Mode}}|2|088|Grimer|♂|{{tt|14|13 in Easy Mode, 15 in Challenge Mode}}||109|Koffing|♂|{{tt|14|13 in Easy Mode, 15 in Challenge Mode}}||36=クック|37=Cook}}
{{Trainerdiv|Poison}}
{{trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Guitarist.png|Guitarist|[[Billy Jo]]|{{tt|448|416 in Easy Mode, 480 in Challenge Mode}}|2|543|Venipede|♀|{{tt|14|13 in Easy Mode, 15 in Challenge Mode}}||109|Koffing|♀|{{tt|14|13 in Easy Mode, 15 in Challenge Mode}}||36=ルー|37=Lou}}
{{Trainerfooter|Poison|1}}

=====Easy Mode/Normal Mode=====
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = Spr B2W2 Roxie.png
| prize = {{tt|{{pdollar}}2040|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|{{pdollar}}2160|Normal Mode}}
| class = Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = {{color2|000|Roxie}}
| location = Virbank Gym
| game = B2W2
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0109
| pokemon = Koffing
| gender = female
| level = {{tt|15|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|16|Normal Mode}}
| type1 = Poison
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Assurance | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tackle | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Smog | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0544
| pokemon = Whirlipede
| gender = female
| level = {{tt|17|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|18|Normal Mode}}
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| ability = Poison Point
| move1 = Venoshock | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Protect | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Poison Sting | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Pursuit | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Challenge Mode=====
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = Spr B2W2 Roxie.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}2280
| class = Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = {{color2|000|Roxie}}
| location = Virbank Gym
| game = B2W2
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0109
| pokemon = Koffing
| gender = female
| level = 17
| type1 = Poison
| ability = Levitate
| held = Oran Berry
| move1 = Assurance | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tackle | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Smog | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Venoshock | move4type = Poison | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0088
| pokemon = Grimer
| gender = female
| level = 17
| type1 = Poison
| ability = Stench
| move1 = Venoshock | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Mud-Slap | move2type = Ground | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Poison Gas | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Disable | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0544
| pokemon = Whirlipede
| gender = female
| level = 19
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| ability = Poison Point
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Venoshock | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Protect | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Poison Sting | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Rollout | move4type = Rock | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
===Items===
{{Itlisth|poison}}
{{Itemlist|Fresh Water|From [[Gym guide|Clyde]] at the entrance|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|TM Poison|Reward for defeating Roxie|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{TM|09|Venoshock}}}}
{{Itlistfoot|poison}}

===Music===
The male and female vocals in both versions of the song were performed and recorded by unnamed [[Game Freak]] staff members.<ref>https://twitter.com/musashino_alps/status/1406134931936342018</ref>
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{locationcolor/med|poison}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|poison}}"
|- style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|poison}}"
! Games
! Song name (Japanese)
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|B2}}{{GameIcon|W2}}
| [[Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection|{{tt|タチワキジム (演奏・DOGARS)|Tachiwaki Jimu (Ensō DOGARS)}}]]
| [[Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection|Virbank City Gym (Performed by Koffing and the Toxics)]]
| [[Junichi Masuda]]
| [[Go Ichinose]]
|}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
Artwork depicting the Virbank Gym is seen in {{mas|Roxie}}'s mindscape.
{| style="background: #{{masters color dark}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{masters color dark}};"
|
{| style="background: #{{masters color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{masters color light}};"
|- style="text-align:center"
|
{| style="background: #{{poison color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{poison color light}}; padding: 0px 5px 5px 5px"
|-
|<big>'''{{color2|000|Roxie (Masters)#Whirlipede → Scolipede|Roxie & Scolipede}}'''</big>
|-
| [[File:Roxie Mindscape.png|200px]]
|}
|}
|}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|BW}}====
The Virbank Gym was first mentioned in ''[[BW080|Clash of the Connoisseurs!]]''. After learning that the [[Opelucid Gym]] was closed, {{Ash}} was informed of the Gym in [[Virbank City]], so he decided to challenge it instead.

Ash arrived at the Virbank Gym in ''[[BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1]]'' to challenge Roxie to a Gym battle, and was surprised to hear that he was allowed to use all of his Pokémon against Roxie's three. The battle continued in ''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'', with Ash emerging victorious at the end, thus earning him his final [[Unova League]] [[Badge]], the {{badge|Toxic}}.

Like in the {{pkmn|games}}, the Gym is accessed from an alleyway in Virbank City and doubles as an underground music club, where Roxie performs with {{un|Nicky}} and [[Billy Jo]].

====Pokémon used in the Gym====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roxie
|pkmn=Koffing
|type1=Poison
|epnum=BW083
|epname=Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1
|img=Roxie Koffing.png
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Koffing}} is [[Roxie]]'s first known Pokémon. When {{Ash}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|Iris}} arrived at the Gym, it was seen defeating a Trainer's {{p|Gothitelle}} despite the type disadvantage. It was then used in a Gym battle against Ash. It defeated [[Ash's Boldore]] and {{AP|Unfezant}} rather easily, but was later defeated by {{AP|Leavanny}}.

According to Roxie, she caught Koffing during a concert that she held in [[Kanto]].

Koffing's known moves are {{m|Clear Smog}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, and {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roxie
|pkmn=Scolipede
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|epnum=BW083
|epname=Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1
|img=Roxie Scolipede.png
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen= Marc Thompson
|desc={{p|Scolipede}} was the second Pokémon [[Roxie]] used against Ash in their Gym battle. It quickly defeated [[Ash's Leavanny]], but was later taken down by {{AP|Pignite}}'s powerful {{m|Fire Pledge}}.

Scolipede's known moves are {{m|Toxic}}, {{m|Rock Tomb}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, and {{m|Screech}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roxie
|pkmn=Garbodor
|type1=Poison
|epnum=BW084
|epname=Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2
|img=Roxie Garbodor.png
|vajp=Chiaki Takahashi
|vaen= Erica Schroeder
|desc={{p|Garbodor}} was the third and last Pokémon [[Roxie]] used against Ash in their Gym battle. It defeated [[Ash's Pignite]] and {{AP|Palpitoad}}, but was later defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}} after getting {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}} by his {{a|Static}} [[Ability]].

Garbodor's known moves are {{m|Double Slap}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Gunk Shot}}, and {{m|Venoshock}}.}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Virbank Gym Adventures.png|thumb|210px|Virbank Gym in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
The Virbank Gym appeared in ''[[PS533|New Sword Player]]'', where {{adv|Blake}} took {{adv|Whitley}} to a concert that Roxie was holding there. Although Blake seemed to enjoy the concert, Whitley, who had been unconscious while being taken to the Gym, felt herself uncomfortable and confused in the loud and crowded atmosphere. After the concert, they requested for Roxie to act as a judge in the upcoming [[Autumn Choir Tournament]], which she agreed to.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards featuring '''Virbank City Gym''' in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Pokémon in Virbank Gym|Psychic|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Venipede|72}}|type=Psychic|expanded=Yes|enset=Boundaries Crossed|enrarity=Common|ennum=72/149|jpset=Freeze Bolt|jprarity=C|jpnum=030/059}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Psychic}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Virbank City Gym|126}}|type=Stadium|expanded=Yes|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=126/135|jpset=Freeze Bolt|jprarity=U|jpnum=057/059}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Roxie|205}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=205/236|jpset=Dream League|jprarity=U|jpnum=046/049}}
{{cardlist/footer|Psychic}}

==Trivia==
* In the Japanese version of {{B2W2}}, when Roxie [[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|sings]], she spells out '''Dogars''', the Japanese name of {{p|Koffing}}. In all other language versions, she spells out '''Pokémon''' instead.
* The Virbank Gym is the only {{pkmn|games|game}}-original Gym to have appeared in the {{pkmn|animated series}} before the games.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Gym Leaders of Unova}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Gyms]]
[[Category:Unova Gyms]]

[[de:Pokémon-Arena von Vapydro City]]
[[es:Gimnasio Pokémon de Ciudad Hormigón]]
[[fr:Arène d'Ondes-sur-Mer]]
[[it:Palestra di Zondopoli]]
[[ja:タチワキジム]]
[[zh:立湧道館]]

Virbank Gym

2026-03-03T06:16:37Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* In the core series games */ More descriptive phrasing. As far as I recall, the splatter Roxie stands on doesn't actually produce a sound effect when stepped on.

{{GymInfobox
|name=Virbank
|characters=タチワキ
|japanese=Tachiwaki
|image=Virbank Gym anime.png
|location=Virbank City
|leader=[[Roxie]]
|badge=Toxic Badge
|type=Poison
|region=Unova
|battlefield=Virbank Gym field.png
|colordark=909497
|colorlight=C7C9CA
}}
The '''Virbank Gym''' (Japanese: '''タチワキジム''' ''Tachiwaki Gym'') is the official [[Gym]] of [[Virbank City]]. It is based on {{type|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The [[Gym Leader]] is [[Roxie]]. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat her receive the {{badge|Toxic}}.

==In the core series games==
{{sign|bwbuilding|Virbank City Pokémon Gym Leader: Roxie|"Poison days, poison on the stage!"}}
The Virbank Gym is designed as an underground music club. Upon entering, the {{player}} will have to go down some stairs and enter the club, where Roxie and her band are performing on the stage. The club also doubles as a place for bands to form, as posters fill the walls next to the staircase, and one of them notes a vocalist in the search of the rest of a band. The Gym has a large stage with a mural of a {{p|Koffing}} spray-painted behind it, as well as other graffiti. Chairs and tables form a loose resemblance of a barrier. There is also a bar and a booth for a DJ. The puddle Roxie stands on is painted to look like purple goop. Trainers must battle Roxie's two band members before she will battle them.

===Appearance===
{| class=roundy style="margin:auto; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{poison color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{poison color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | Entrance
! style="background:#{{poison color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Club
|-
! style="background:#{{Black 2 color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Virbank Gym Entrance B2W2.png|224px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Virbank Gym B2W2.png|219px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{White 2 color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |  
|}

===Trainers===
====[[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]====
{{trainerheader|Poison}}
{{trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Roughneck.png|Roughneck|{{un|Nicky}}|{{tt|336|312 in Easy Mode, 360 in Challenge Mode}}|2|088|Grimer|♂|{{tt|14|13 in Easy Mode, 15 in Challenge Mode}}||109|Koffing|♂|{{tt|14|13 in Easy Mode, 15 in Challenge Mode}}||36=クック|37=Cook}}
{{Trainerdiv|Poison}}
{{trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Guitarist.png|Guitarist|[[Billy Jo]]|{{tt|448|416 in Easy Mode, 480 in Challenge Mode}}|2|543|Venipede|♀|{{tt|14|13 in Easy Mode, 15 in Challenge Mode}}||109|Koffing|♀|{{tt|14|13 in Easy Mode, 15 in Challenge Mode}}||36=ルー|37=Lou}}
{{Trainerfooter|Poison|1}}

=====Easy Mode/Normal Mode=====
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = Spr B2W2 Roxie.png
| prize = {{tt|{{pdollar}}2040|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|{{pdollar}}2160|Normal Mode}}
| class = Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = {{color2|000|Roxie}}
| location = Virbank Gym
| game = B2W2
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0109
| pokemon = Koffing
| gender = female
| level = {{tt|15|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|16|Normal Mode}}
| type1 = Poison
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Assurance | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tackle | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Smog | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0544
| pokemon = Whirlipede
| gender = female
| level = {{tt|17|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|18|Normal Mode}}
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| ability = Poison Point
| move1 = Venoshock | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Protect | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Poison Sting | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Pursuit | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Challenge Mode=====
{{Party
| background = {{poison color}}
| border = {{poison color dark}}
| headcolor = {{poison color light}}
| sprite = Spr B2W2 Roxie.png
| prize = {{PDollar}}2280
| class = Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = {{color2|000|Roxie}}
| location = Virbank Gym
| game = B2W2
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0109
| pokemon = Koffing
| gender = female
| level = 17
| type1 = Poison
| ability = Levitate
| held = Oran Berry
| move1 = Assurance | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tackle | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Smog | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Venoshock | move4type = Poison | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0088
| pokemon = Grimer
| gender = female
| level = 17
| type1 = Poison
| ability = Stench
| move1 = Venoshock | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Mud-Slap | move2type = Ground | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Poison Gas | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Disable | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 5
| ndex = 0544
| pokemon = Whirlipede
| gender = female
| level = 19
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| ability = Poison Point
| held = Sitrus Berry
| move1 = Venoshock | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Protect | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Poison Sting | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Rollout | move4type = Rock | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
===Items===
{{Itlisth|poison}}
{{Itemlist|Fresh Water|From [[Gym guide|Clyde]] at the entrance|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|TM Poison|Reward for defeating Roxie|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{TM|09|Venoshock}}}}
{{Itlistfoot|poison}}

===Music===
The male and female vocals in both versions of the song were performed and recorded by unnamed [[Game Freak]] staff members.<ref>https://twitter.com/musashino_alps/status/1406134931936342018</ref>
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{locationcolor/med|poison}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|poison}}"
|- style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|poison}}"
! Games
! Song name (Japanese)
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|B2}}{{GameIcon|W2}}
| [[Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection|{{tt|タチワキジム (演奏・DOGARS)|Tachiwaki Jimu (Ensō DOGARS)}}]]
| [[Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection|Virbank City Gym (Performed by Koffing and the Toxics)]]
| [[Junichi Masuda]]
| [[Go Ichinose]]
|}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
Artwork depicting the Virbank Gym is seen in {{mas|Roxie}}'s mindscape.
{| style="background: #{{masters color dark}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{masters color dark}};"
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{| style="background: #{{masters color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{masters color light}};"
|- style="text-align:center"
|
{| style="background: #{{poison color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{poison color light}}; padding: 0px 5px 5px 5px"
|-
|<big>'''{{color2|000|Roxie (Masters)#Whirlipede → Scolipede|Roxie & Scolipede}}'''</big>
|-
| [[File:Roxie Mindscape.png|200px]]
|}
|}
|}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|BW}}====
The Virbank Gym was first mentioned in ''[[BW080|Clash of the Connoisseurs!]]''. After learning that the [[Opelucid Gym]] was closed, {{Ash}} was informed of the Gym in [[Virbank City]], so he decided to challenge it instead.

Ash arrived at the Virbank Gym in ''[[BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1]]'' to challenge Roxie to a Gym battle, and was surprised to hear that he was allowed to use all of his Pokémon against Roxie's three. The battle continued in ''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'', with Ash emerging victorious at the end, thus earning him his final [[Unova League]] [[Badge]], the {{badge|Toxic}}.

Like in the {{pkmn|games}}, the Gym is accessed from an alleyway in Virbank City and doubles as an underground music club, where Roxie performs with {{un|Nicky}} and [[Billy Jo]].

====Pokémon used in the Gym====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roxie
|pkmn=Koffing
|type1=Poison
|epnum=BW083
|epname=Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1
|img=Roxie Koffing.png
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Koffing}} is [[Roxie]]'s first known Pokémon. When {{Ash}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|Iris}} arrived at the Gym, it was seen defeating a Trainer's {{p|Gothitelle}} despite the type disadvantage. It was then used in a Gym battle against Ash. It defeated [[Ash's Boldore]] and {{AP|Unfezant}} rather easily, but was later defeated by {{AP|Leavanny}}.

According to Roxie, she caught Koffing during a concert that she held in [[Kanto]].

Koffing's known moves are {{m|Clear Smog}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, and {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roxie
|pkmn=Scolipede
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|epnum=BW083
|epname=Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1
|img=Roxie Scolipede.png
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen= Marc Thompson
|desc={{p|Scolipede}} was the second Pokémon [[Roxie]] used against Ash in their Gym battle. It quickly defeated [[Ash's Leavanny]], but was later taken down by {{AP|Pignite}}'s powerful {{m|Fire Pledge}}.

Scolipede's known moves are {{m|Toxic}}, {{m|Rock Tomb}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, and {{m|Screech}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roxie
|pkmn=Garbodor
|type1=Poison
|epnum=BW084
|epname=Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2
|img=Roxie Garbodor.png
|vajp=Chiaki Takahashi
|vaen= Erica Schroeder
|desc={{p|Garbodor}} was the third and last Pokémon [[Roxie]] used against Ash in their Gym battle. It defeated [[Ash's Pignite]] and {{AP|Palpitoad}}, but was later defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}} after getting {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}} by his {{a|Static}} [[Ability]].

Garbodor's known moves are {{m|Double Slap}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Gunk Shot}}, and {{m|Venoshock}}.}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Virbank Gym Adventures.png|thumb|210px|Virbank Gym in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
The Virbank Gym appeared in ''[[PS533|New Sword Player]]'', where {{adv|Blake}} took {{adv|Whitley}} to a concert that Roxie was holding there. Although Blake seemed to enjoy the concert, Whitley, who had been unconscious while being taken to the Gym, felt herself uncomfortable and confused in the loud and crowded atmosphere. After the concert, they requested for Roxie to act as a judge in the upcoming [[Autumn Choir Tournament]], which she agreed to.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards featuring '''Virbank City Gym''' in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Pokémon in Virbank Gym|Psychic|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Venipede|72}}|type=Psychic|expanded=Yes|enset=Boundaries Crossed|enrarity=Common|ennum=72/149|jpset=Freeze Bolt|jprarity=C|jpnum=030/059}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Psychic}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Virbank City Gym|126}}|type=Stadium|expanded=Yes|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=126/135|jpset=Freeze Bolt|jprarity=U|jpnum=057/059}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Roxie|205}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=205/236|jpset=Dream League|jprarity=U|jpnum=046/049}}
{{cardlist/footer|Psychic}}

==Trivia==
* In the Japanese version of {{B2W2}}, when Roxie [[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|sings]], she spells out '''Dogars''', the Japanese name of {{p|Koffing}}. In all other language versions, she spells out '''Pokémon''' instead.
* The Virbank Gym is the only {{pkmn|games|game}}-original Gym to have appeared in the {{pkmn|animated series}} before the games.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Gym Leaders of Unova}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

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[[Category:Unova Gyms]]

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Serena (game)

2026-02-26T23:03:56Z

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{{Character Infobox
|color={{Y color}}
|bordercolor={{Y color dark}}
|corecolor={{Y color light}}
|name=Serena
|jname=セレナ
|tmname=Serena
|text=fff
|image=XY Serena.png
|size=200px
|caption=Official artwork from {{g|X and Y}} by [[Ken Sugimori]]<ref>[[a:File:SerenaSilverTempest164.jpg|Serena (Silver Tempest 164)]]</ref>
|gender=Female
|eyes=Gray{{tt|*|NPC and center PC default}}, Blue{{tt|*|Left PC default}}, Brown{{tt|*|Right PC default}}
|hair=Honey{{tt|*|NPC and center PC default}}, Blonde{{tt|*|Left PC default}}, Black{{tt|*|Right PC default}}
|hometown=[[Vaniville Town]] (original hometown unknown if chosen by the player)
|region=[[Kalos]] (original region unknown if chosen by the player)
|relatives={{kal|Grace}}, mentioned father (as player) Unnamed mother, mentioned father (as rival)
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{Y color light}}
|gen={{gen|VI}}, {{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|IX}}
|counterpart=[[Serena (Masters)]]
|games={{pkmn|X and Y|X, Y}} {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|trainer=[[Pokémon Trainer]], [[player character]]
|enva=Jackie Lastra<ref name="Jackie Lastra">[https://twitter.com/JackieLastra/status/1279903712232607744 Jackie Lastra on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|jpva=Akari Kitō<ref name="Akari Kitō">[https://twitter.com/pokemas_game/status/1355035445512572929 Pokémon Masters EX Twitter] (Japanese)</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{Y color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' ''[[Pokémon Evolutions]]''
|counterpart=[[Serena (anime)]]
|debut=''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'' ([[Pokémon animated series|Animated series]]) ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'' ({{pkmn|Evolutions}})
|enva=[[Haven Paschall]] ([[Pokémon animated series|Animated series]]) N/A ({{pkmn|Evolutions}})
|jpva=[[Mayuki Makiguchi]] ([[Pokémon animated series|Animated series]]) N/A ({{pkmn|Evolutions}})
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{Y color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''
|counterpart=[[Y (Adventures)]]
|debut=''[[PS549|An X-cuse to Come Out and Play]]''
}}
|}

'''Serena''' (Japanese: '''セレナ''' ''Serena'') is the female [[player character]] in {{g|X and Y}}. She also serves as the [[rival]] in the same games if the player chooses to play as the {{ga|Calem|male character}}. Her male counterpart is {{ga|Calem}}.

If playing as Serena, the player character may earn the title of {{tc|Grand Duchess}} by defeating most of the Trainers in the [[Battle Chateau]].

==In the core series games==
===Appearance===
{{cleanup|section|spelling, grammar, capitalization, etc.}}
[[File:Calem and Serena concept art.png|thumb|left|230px|Serena alongside her male counterpart, Calem, in concept art for {{g|X and Y}}]]
;As player character
Serena is a young girl whose appearance changes based on [[trainer customization]]. The player can choose between three different preset appearances, choosing between Serena's hair, eye and skin color. Of these details, the skin color cannot be altered once chosen. These defaults are otherwise identical. In most media and her stock art, Serena uses the default middle option with gray eyes and long honey-blonde hair.

Serena's hair is styled in a loose ponytail with center-part bangs. Her head is covered by a red felt hat with a black ribbon tied around the base. This hat is thick and has a wide brim going all the way around her scalp, folding upwards. The hat is accessorized with a pair of white cat-eye sunglasses with black lenses. Serena has tall rounded eyes with gray irises and three visible lashes on each eye. Her thin eyebrows show no color.

She wears a blouse and skirt combination that the game describes as a high-waisted outfit. It is composed of a dark grey sleeveless blouse with a black peter pan collar and a red high-waisted pleated skirt with cargo pockets. Her black over-the-knee socks go up to her mid thigh, and lack any decorative pattern. The black high top shoes have darker black laces and gray outsoles. The sneakers' lateral outers are decorated with pink Poké Ball markings. Serena is depicted with a pink quilted tote, closed with a half-moon shaped latch.

Serena wears her black [[Mega Ring]] on her left hand. This Mega Ring is decorated with a gray symbol around the [[Key Stone]] similar to that of the [[Mega Evolution]] symbol.

;As a non-playable character
Serena's appearance as an NPC is nearly identical to that of her center default player character appearance. She trades the hat and glasses for a long curly ponytail in the same honey blonde color.

===Pokémon X and Y===
Serena appears both as a playable and non-playable character in {{g|X and Y}}. When playing as {{ga|Calem}}, Serena will appear as one of the player's [[friend]]s and [[rival]]s.

====As the protagonist====
[[File:Calem Serena Intro XY.png|thumb|250px|Calem and Serena in the opening of Pokémon X and Y]]
Serena is a girl who recently moved into [[Vaniville Town]] with her mother, [[Grace (Kalos)|Grace]]. Her mom owns a {{p|Rhyhorn}} and {{p|Fletchling}}, the latter of which wakes Serena up at the start of the game.

====As a non-playable character====
Serena is a young girl who lives in [[Vaniville Town]] when the protagonist moves into town. Serena is the {{player}}'s [[friend|neighbor]] and their main [[rival]], choosing the [[first partner Pokémon]] which is super effective against the player's. She is also the character who teaches the player and [[Shauna]] how to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a Pokémon, catching a {{p|Bunnelby}} with the use of her {{p|Fletchling}}. Soon after, she can be seen in [[Santalune Forest]] with the other friends.

Serena is the child of two prominent Pokémon battlers, and is seen as one of the two best battlers of the group of friends, alongside the protagonist.

At {{rt|7|Kalos}}, Serena battles with the player against [[Tierno]] and [[Trevor]]. She then helps the player defeat [[Team Flare]] at [[Glittering Cave]] to save the fossil assistant, and is given the fossil not chosen afterward. At the [[Tower of Mastery]] in [[Shalour City]], Serena battles the player for the chance to get the [[Mega Ring]].

The next time Serena battles the player is in front of the [[Coumarine Gym]].

When the group of friends meets up and decides to go to the haunted area in {{rt|14|Kalos}}, Serena is the only one of the friends to not go to the house, claiming that she has to train. She then helps the player defeat Team Flare at the [[Poké Ball Factory]].

The next time Serena battles the player is in front of the [[Anistar Gym]]. After the player defeats the gym, she will ask for a rematch, but cancels her challenge after [[Lysandre]] announces his plan of eradicating all life forms not a part of Team Flare. She then helps the player defeat Team Flare get to the legendary Pokémon and defeat Team Flare for good.

As the player traverses {{kal|Victory Road}}, Serena appears by a derelict altar and demands one last battle before their final challenge.

After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] and battles at the [[Battle Maison]], Serena can be battled in [[Kiloude City]], at which point she has obtained a Mega Ring of her own. When defeated for the first time here, she will give the player an [[Absolite]] and tell the player to meet [[Professor Sycamore]] in [[Anistar City]]. She can be battled at Kiloude City once per day.

===Pokémon===
====As the protagonist====
As the player character, Serena can have up to all 721 Pokémon available in the Kalos games. As the player's rival, she uses a selection of Pokémon throughout the story to battle the player, including usage of [[Mega Evolution]]. Serena is required to pick between {{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}} or {{p|Froakie}} as her first partner Pokémon. As the player, she will choose the Pokémon first. As the player's rival, Serena will pick the first partner Pokémon with the type advantage over the player.

As the player, she is also required to catch either {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}} or {{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}.

=====Required in story=====
;First partner Pokémon
[[Tierno]] will offer Serena one of these three Pokémon at the start of the game under [[Professor Sycamore]], regardless of whether she is the player character or not.
{{Pokémon/Grid}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0650
| pokemon = Chespin
| type1 = Grass
| ability = Overgrow
| level = 5
| gender = both
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Leer
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
| move3 = Vine Whip
| move3type = Grass
| move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0653
| pokemon = Fennekin
| type1 = Fire
| ability = Blaze
| level = 5
| gender = both
| move1 = Scratch
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tail Whip
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
| move3 = Ember
| move3type = Fire
| move3cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0656
| pokemon = Froakie
| type1 = Water
| ability = Torrent
| level = 5
| gender = both
| move1 = Pound
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Growl
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
| move3 = Bubble
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon/Grid/end}}

;Legendary Pokémon
As the player, she is also required to catch either {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}} or {{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}} in the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]] after it awakens to be used for the [[ultimate weapon]]. The player will then be asked if they would like to use the [[Legendary Pokémon]] to fight against Lysandre.

{{Pokémon/Grid}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| caption = '''{{g|X}}'''
| ndex = 0716
| pokemon = Xerneas
| type1 = Fairy
| ability = Fairy Aura
| level = 50
| move1 = Gravity
| move1type = Psychic
| move1cat = Status
| move2 = Geomancy
| move2type = Fairy
| move2cat = Status
| move3 = Moonblast
| move3type = Fairy
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Megahorn
| move4type = Bug
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| caption = '''{{g|Y}}'''
| ndex = 0717
| pokemon = Yveltal
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Dark Aura
| level = 50
| move1 = Snarl
| move1type = Dark
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Oblivion Wing
| move2type = Flying
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Disable
| move3type = Normal
| move3cat = Status
| move4 = Dark Pulse
| move4type = Dark
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon/Grid/end}}

====As a non-playable character====
=====Catching tutorial=====
Serena has another unknown Pokémon besides her {{p|Fletchling}}, likely her first partner Pokémon, as noted by the two visible party slots during the tutorial.
{{Party
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = none
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Kalos Route 2
| locationname = Route 2
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0661
| pokemon = Fletchling
| gender = female
| level = 5
| type1 = Normal
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Gale Wings
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Growl
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
======Caught in tutorial======
{{Pokémon
|gen=6
|ndex=659
|pokemon=Bunnelby
|gender=both
|level=2
|type1=Normal
|ability=Pickup
|ability2=Cheek Pouch
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Agility|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}

=====First Multi Battle partner=====
Serena teams up with the player against [[Tierno]] and [[Trevor]].

{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0650|Chespin}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = none
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Kalos Route 7
| locationname = Route 7
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0661
| pokemon = Fletchling
| gender = female
| level = 15
| type1 = Normal
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Gale Wings
| move1 = Quick Attack
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Growl
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
| move3 = Peck
| move3type = Flying
| move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0654
| pokemon = Braixen
| gender = male
| level = 16
| type1 = Fire
| ability = Blaze
| move1 = Ember
| move1type = Fire
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Scratch
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0653|Fennekin}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = none
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Kalos Route 7
| locationname = Route 7
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0661
| pokemon = Fletchling
| gender = female
| level = 15
| type1 = Normal
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Gale Wings
| move1 = Quick Attack | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Growl | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Peck | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0657
| pokemon = Frogadier
| gender = male
| level = 16
| type1 = Water
| ability = Torrent
| move1 = Bubble | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Quick Attack | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
|caption = {{PlayerChoice|0656|Froakie}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = none
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Kalos Route 7
| locationname = Route 7
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0661
| pokemon = Fletchling
| gender = female
| level = 15
| type1 = Normal
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Gale Wings
| move1 = Quick Attack | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Growl | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Peck | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0651
| pokemon = Quilladin
| gender = male
| level = 16
| type1 = Grass
| ability = Overgrow
| move1 = Vine Whip | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Bite | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Second Multi Battle partner=====
Serena teams up with the player against a pair of {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s.

{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0650|Chespin}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = none
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Glittering Cave
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0677
| pokemon = Espurr
| gender = female
| level = 18
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Covet | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Confusion | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Light Screen | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Psybeam | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 18
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Leer | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Quick Attack | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Pursuit | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Taunt | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0654
| pokemon = Braixen
| gender = male
| level = 20
| type1 = Fire
| ability = Blaze
| move1 = Ember | move1type = Fire | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Howl | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Flame Charge | move3type = Fire | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Psybeam | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0653|Fennekin}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = none
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Glittering Cave
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0677
| pokemon = Espurr
| gender = female
| level = 18
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Covet | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Confusion | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Light Screen | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Psybeam | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 18
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Leer | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Quick Attack | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Pursuit | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Taunt | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0657
| pokemon = Frogadier
| gender = male
| level = 20
| type1 = Water
| ability = Torrent
| move1 = Quick Attack | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Lick | move2type = Ghost | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Water Pulse | move3type = Water | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Smokescreen | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
|caption = {{PlayerChoice|0656|Froakie}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = none
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Glittering Cave
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0677
| pokemon = Espurr
| gender = female
| level = 18
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Covet | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Confusion | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Light Screen | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Psybeam | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 18
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Leer | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Quick Attack | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Pursuit | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Taunt | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0651
| pokemon = Quilladin
| gender = male
| level = 20
| type1 = Grass
| ability = Overgrow
| move1 = Rollout | move1type = Rock | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Bite | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Leech Seed | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Pin Missile | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====First battle=====
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0650|Chespin}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}3,000
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Tower of Mastery
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 28
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Fake Out | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Light Screen | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Psybeam | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Disarming Voice | move4type = Fairy | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 28
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Bite | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Slash | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0654
| pokemon = Braixen
| gender = male
| level = 30
| type1 = Fire
| ability = Blaze
| move1 = Psybeam | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fire Spin | move2type = Fire | move2cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0653|Fennekin}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}3,000
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Tower of Mastery
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 28
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Fake Out | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Light Screen | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Psybeam | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Disarming Voice | move4type = Fairy | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 28
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Bite | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Slash | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0657
| pokemon = Frogadier
| gender = male
| level = 30
| type1 = Water
| ability = Torrent
| move1 = Quick Attack | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Water Pulse | move2type = Water | move2cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
|caption = {{PlayerChoice|0656|Froakie}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}3,000
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Tower of Mastery
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 28
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Fake Out | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Light Screen | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Psybeam | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Disarming Voice | move4type = Fairy | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 28
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Bite | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Slash | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0651
| pokemon = Quilladin
| gender = male
| level = 30
| type1 = Grass
| ability = Overgrow
| move1 = Bite | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Needle Arm | move2type = Grass | move2cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Second battle=====
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0650|Chespin}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}3,300
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Coumarine City
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 31
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psybeam | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Light Screen | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 31
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Bite | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0654
| pokemon = Braixen
| gender = male
| level = 33
| type1 = Fire
| ability = Blaze
| move1 = Psybeam | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fire Spin | move2type = Fire | move2cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0653|Fennekin}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}3,300
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Coumarine City
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 31
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psybeam | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Light Screen | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 31
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Bite | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0657
| pokemon = Frogadier
| gender = male
| level = 33
| type1 = Water
| ability = Torrent
| move1 = Quick Attack | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Water Pulse | move2type = Water | move2cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
|caption = {{PlayerChoice|0656|Froakie}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}3,300
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Coumarine City
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 31
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psybeam | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Light Screen | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 31
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Bite | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0651
| pokemon = Quilladin
| gender = male
| level = 33
| type1 = Grass
| ability = Overgrow
| move1 = Needle Arm | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Bite | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Third battle=====
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0650|Chespin}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}3,700
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Kalos Route 14
| locationname = Route 14
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 35
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Light Screen | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 35
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bite | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0655
| pokemon = Delphox
| gender = male
| level = 37
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Blaze
| move1 = Psybeam | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Mystical Fire | move2type = Fire | move2cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0653|Fennekin}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}3,700
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Kalos Route 14
| locationname = Route 14
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 35
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Light Screen | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 35
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bite | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0658
| pokemon = Greninja
| gender = male
| level = 37
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Dark
| ability = Torrent
| move1 = Quick Attack | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Water Shuriken | move2type = Water | move2cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
|caption = {{PlayerChoice|0656|Froakie}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}3,700
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Kalos Route 14
| locationname = Route 14
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 35
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Light Screen | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 35
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bite | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0652
| pokemon = Chesnaught
| gender = male
| level = 37
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Overgrow
| move1 = Seed Bomb | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Bite | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Third Multi Battle partner=====
Serena teams up with the player against [[Celosia]] and [[Bryony]].

{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0650|Chespin}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = none
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Poké Ball Factory
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 37
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Light Screen | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 39
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bite | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0655
| pokemon = Delphox
| gender = male
| level = 39
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Blaze
| move1 = Mystical Fire | move1type = Fire | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Psybeam | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0653|Fennekin}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = none
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Poké Ball Factory
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 37
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Light Screen | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 39
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bite | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0658
| pokemon = Greninja
| gender = male
| level = 39
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Dark
| ability = Torrent
| move1 = Water Shuriken | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Quick Attack | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
|caption = {{PlayerChoice|0656|Froakie}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = none
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Poké Ball Factory
| game = XY
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 37
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Light Screen | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 39
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bite | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0652
| pokemon = Chesnaught
| gender = male
| level = 39
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Overgrow
| move1 = Seed Bomb | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Bite | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Fourth battle=====
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0650|Chespin}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}4,600
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Anistar City
| game = XY
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 44
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Shadow Ball | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 44
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Night Slash | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0135
| pokemon = Jolteon
| gender = male
| level = 44
| type1 = Electric
| ability = Volt Absorb
| move1 = Discharge | move1type = Electric | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Quick Attack | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Double Kick | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0655
| pokemon = Delphox
| gender = male
| level = 46
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Blaze
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Flamethrower | move2type = Fire | move2cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0653|Fennekin}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}4,600
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Anistar City
| game = XY
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 44
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Shadow Ball | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 44
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Night Slash | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0136
| pokemon = Flareon
| gender = male
| level = 44
| type1 = Fire
| ability = Flash Fire
| move1 = Quick Attack | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Lava Plume | move2type = Fire | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Bite | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0658
| pokemon = Greninja
| gender = male
| level = 46
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Dark
| ability = Torrent
| move1 = Water Shuriken | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Dark Pulse | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
|caption = {{PlayerChoice|0656|Froakie}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}4,600
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Anistar City
| game = XY
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 44
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Shadow Ball | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 44
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Night Slash | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0134
| pokemon = Vaporeon
| gender = male
| level = 44
| type1 = Water
| ability = Water Absorb
| move1 = Muddy Water | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Aurora Beam | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0652
| pokemon = Chesnaught
| gender = male
| level = 46
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Overgrow
| move1 = Seed Bomb | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Brick Break | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Fourth Multi Battle partner=====
Serena teams up with the player against a series of {{tc|Team Flare Admin}}s and Grunts.

{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0650|Chespin}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = none
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Team Flare Secret HQ
| game = XY
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 45
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Shadow Ball | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0655
| pokemon = Delphox
| gender = male
| level = 49
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Blaze
| move1 = Flamethrower | move1type = Fire | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Psychic | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0135
| pokemon = Jolteon
| gender = male
| level = 46
| type1 = Electric
| ability = Volt Absorb
| move1 = Discharge | move1type = Electric | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Double Kick | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 46
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Night Slash | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0653|Fennekin}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = none
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Team Flare Secret HQ
| game = XY
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 45
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Shadow Ball | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0658
| pokemon = Greninja
| gender = male
| level = 49
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Dark
| ability = Torrent
| move1 = Water Shuriken | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Dark Pulse | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0136
| pokemon = Flareon
| gender = male
| level = 46
| type1 = Fire
| ability = Flash Fire
| move1 = Quick Attack | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Bite | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Lava Plume | move3type = Fire | move3cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 46
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Night Slash | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
|caption = {{PlayerChoice|0656|Froakie}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = none
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Team Flare Secret HQ
| game = XY
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 45
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Shadow Ball | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0652
| pokemon = Chesnaught
| gender = male
| level = 49
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Overgrow
| move1 = Brick Break | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Seed Bomb | move2type = Grass | move2cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0134
| pokemon = Vaporeon
| gender = male
| level = 46
| type1 = Water
| ability = Water Absorb
| move1 = Muddy Water | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Quick Attack | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Aurora Beam | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 46
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Night Slash | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Fifth battle=====
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0650|Chespin}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}6,100
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Victory Road (Kalos)
| locationname = Victory Road
| game = {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 57
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Shadow Ball | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0135
| pokemon = Jolteon
| gender = male
| level = 57
| type1 = Electric
| ability = Volt Absorb
| move1 = Discharge | move1type = Electric | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Quick Attack | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Double Kick | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0334
| pokemon = Altaria
| gender = female
| level = 58
| type1 = Dragon
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Natural Cure
| move1 = Dragon Pulse | move1type = Dragon | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dazzling Gleam | move2type = Fairy | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Confide | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 59
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Quick Attack | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Swords Dance | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Night Slash | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0655
| pokemon = Delphox
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Blaze
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Shadow Ball | move2type = Ghost | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Flamethrower | move3type = Fire | move3cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0653|Fennekin}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}6,100
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Victory Road (Kalos)
| locationname = Victory Road
| game = X and Y
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 57
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Shadow Ball | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0136
| pokemon = Flareon
| gender = male
| level = 57
| type1 = Fire
| ability = Flash Fire
| move1 = Bite | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Lava Plume | move2type = Fire | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0334
| pokemon = Altaria
| gender = female
| level = 58
| type1 = Dragon
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Natural Cure
| move1 = Dragon Pulse | move1type = Dragon | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dazzling Gleam | move2type = Fairy | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Confide | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 59
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Quick Attack | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Swords Dance | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Night Slash | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0658
| pokemon = Greninja
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Dark
| ability = Torrent
| move1 = Dark Pulse | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Ice Beam | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Water Shuriken | move3type = Water | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
|caption = {{PlayerChoice|0656|Froakie}}
| background = {{y color}}
| border = {{y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}6,100
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Victory Road (Kalos)
| locationname = Victory Road
| game = XY
| pokemon = 5
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 57
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fake Out | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Disarming Voice | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Shadow Ball | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0134
| pokemon = Vaporeon
| gender = male
| level = 57
| type1 = Water
| ability = Water Absorb
| move1 = Muddy Water | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Aurora Beam | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0334
| pokemon = Altaria
| gender = female
| level = 58
| type1 = Dragon
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Natural Cure
| move1 = Dragon Pulse | move1type = Dragon | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dazzling Gleam | move2type = Fairy | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Confide | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| gender = male
| level = 59
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| move1 = Slash | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Quick Attack | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Swords Dance | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Night Slash | move4type = Dark | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0652
| pokemon = Chesnaught
| gender = male
| level = 61
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Overgrow
| move1 = Brick Break | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Seed Bomb | move2type = Grass | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Body Slam | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Rematch]]es=====
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0650|Chespin}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena 2.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}7,000
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Kiloude City
| game = XY
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 66
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Fake Out | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Psychic | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Shadow Ball | move3type = Ghost | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Disarming Voice | move4type = Fairy | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0036
| pokemon = Clefable
| gender = female
| level = 68
| type1 = Fairy
| ability = Magic Guard
| move1 = Moonblast | move1type = Fairy | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Focus Blast | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Meteor Mash | move3type = Steel | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Sing | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0135
| pokemon = Jolteon
| gender = male
| level = 66
| type1 = Electric
| ability = Volt Absorb
| move1 = Thunder | move1type = Electric | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Double Kick | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| icon = mega
| gender = male
| level = 68
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| held = Absolite
| move1 = Night Slash | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Slash | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Quick Attack | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0334
| pokemon = Altaria
| gender = female
| level = 67
| type1 = Dragon
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Natural Cure
| move1 = Dragon Pulse | move1type = Dragon | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dazzling Gleam | move2type = Fairy | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Confide | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0655
| pokemon = Delphox
| gender = male
| level = 70
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Psychic
| ability = Blaze
| move1 = Fire Blast | move1type = Fire | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Psychic | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Shadow Ball | move3type = Ghost | move3cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0653|Fennekin}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena 2.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}7,000
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Kiloude City
| game = XY
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 66
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Fake Out | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Psychic | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Shadow Ball | move3type = Ghost | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Disarming Voice | move4type = Fairy | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0036
| pokemon = Clefable
| gender = female
| level = 68
| type1 = Fairy
| ability = Magic Guard
| move1 = Moonblast | move1type = Fairy | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Focus Blast | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Meteor Mash | move3type = Steel | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Sing | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0136
| pokemon = Flareon
| gender = male
| level = 66
| type1 = Fire
| ability = Flash Fire
| move1 = Fire Blast | move1type = Fire | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Quick Attack | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bite | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| icon = mega
| gender = male
| level = 68
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| held = Absolite
| move1 = Night Slash | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Slash | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Quick Attack | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0334
| pokemon = Altaria
| gender = female
| level = 67
| type1 = Dragon
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Natural Cure
| move1 = Dragon Pulse | move1type = Dragon | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dazzling Gleam | move2type = Fairy | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Confide | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0658
| pokemon = Greninja
| gender = male
| level = 70
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Dark
| ability = Torrent
| move1 = Hydro Pump | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dark Pulse | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Ice Beam | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
{{Party
|caption = {{PlayerChoice|0656|Froakie}}
| background = {{Y color}}
| border = {{Y color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| sprite = VSSerena 2.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}7,000
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Serena
| location = Kiloude City
| game = XY
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0678
| pokemon = Meowstic
| form = -Female
| gender = female
| level = 66
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Keen Eye
| move1 = Fake Out | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Psychic | move2type = Psychic | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Shadow Ball | move3type = Ghost | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Disarming Voice | move4type = Fairy | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0036
| pokemon = Clefable
| gender = female
| level = 68
| type1 = Fairy
| ability = Magic Guard
| move1 = Moonblast | move1type = Fairy | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Focus Blast | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Meteor Mash | move3type = Steel | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Sing | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0134
| pokemon = Vaporeon
| gender = male
| level = 66
| type1 = Water
| ability = Water Absorb
| move1 = Hydro Pump | move1type = Water | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Aurora Beam | move2type = Ice | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Quick Attack | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0359
| pokemon = Absol
| icon = mega
| gender = male
| level = 68
| type1 = Dark
| ability = Super Luck
| held = Absolite
| move1 = Night Slash | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Swords Dance | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Slash | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Quick Attack | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0334
| pokemon = Altaria
| gender = female
| level = 67
| type1 = Dragon
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Natural Cure
| move1 = Dragon Pulse | move1type = Dragon | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dazzling Gleam | move2type = Fairy | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Confide | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0652
| pokemon = Chesnaught
| gender = male
| level = 70
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Fighting
| ability = Overgrow
| move1 = Wood Hammer | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Brick Break | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Body Slam | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}

==In the spin-off games==
[[File:Pokémon Trainer XY 3DS trophy SSB4.png|200px|thumb|The Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y) from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]
===Super Smash Bros. series===
====[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]====
Serena appears alongside Calem as a trophy in the 3DS version. They are both simply referred to as Pokémon Trainer (Pokémon X & Y). [[Jigglypuff (Super Smash Bros.)|Jigglypuff]]'s eighth alternate skin gives it Serena's red felt hat and white wide-brim sunglasses.

=====Trophy information=====
'''NA:''' ''We suppose it's possible you've missed out up till now, so let us explain: in Pokémon, you set out from your hometown on a Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... No, wait–no spoilers!''

'''PAL:''' ''If you've been living under a rock for some years now, let us explain. In Pokémon, you start from your home town on your own Pokémon journey, catching Pokémon and fighting battles with them. In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you reach the next town and find yourself embroiled in a tale of... Well, we won't spoil it for you.''

====[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]====
[[Jigglypuff (Super Smash Bros.)|Jigglypuff]]'s eighth alternate skin based on Serena reappears.

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Serena (Masters)}}
Serena, who is based on the [[player character]], forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Fennekin}} and its evolved forms {{p|Braixen}} and {{p|Delphox}}, along with {{p|Whimsicott}}, {{Form|Zygarde|50% Forme}} {{p|Zygarde}}, {{p|Greninja}}, and {{p|Fletchling}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Her Zygarde is capable of transforming into its {{Form|Zygarde|Complete Forme}}. Serena became a playable sync pair on June 30, 2020.

Serena has also made notable appearances in the game's main stories, [[Legendary Adventures]] and the [[villain arc]].

{{PairDex/h|Y}}
{{PairDex|096|Serena|trainerlink=Serena (Masters)#Fennekin → Braixen → Delphox|trainerimg=Serena|0655|Fennekin → Braixen → Delphox|gender=male|pokemonlink=Fennekin (Pokémon)|Fire|Ground|Tech|6|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|096|Serena|trainerlink=Serena (Masters)#Whimsicott|trainerimg=Serena Palentine 2021|sygna=Palentine's 2021|0547|Whimsicott|gender=female|Fairy|Poison|Tech|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|096|Serena|trainerlink=Serena (Masters)#Zygarde (50% Forme → Complete Forme)|trainerimg=Serena Sygna|sygna=[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]]|0718C|Zygarde|form={{Form|Zygarde|50% Forme → Complete Forme}}|master=yes|Dragon|Ice|Special Strike|exrole=Support|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|096|Serena|trainerlink=Serena (Masters)#Greninja (Sync Move: Water ↔ Dark)|trainerimg=Serena Champion|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|0658|Greninja|gender=male|master=yes|buddy=yes|Water|Electric|Tech|exrole=Support|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|096|Serena|trainerlink=Serena (Masters)#Fletchling|trainerimg=Serena|0661|Fletchling|gender=female|Flying|Electric|Tech|4EX|Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Serena (game)/Quotes}}

==Counterparts==
===In animation===
[[File:Serena anime {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=1|1=2}}.png|thumb|250px|Serena's {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=initial|1=second}} appearance in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
====''Pokémon the Series''====
{{main|Serena (anime)}}
Serena is a {{ashfr|traveling companion}} of [[Ash Ketchum]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. She first joined up with him in ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'' and officially joined him on his {{pkmn|journey}} by ''[[XY007|Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!]]''. She is a [[Pokémon Performer]] who met Ash at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Pokémon Summer Camp when they were younger. She had a haircut and a new outfit as of ''[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]''.

In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', she was revealed to have become a successful [[Pokémon Coordinator]] in [[Hoenn]].

[[File:Shauna Serena Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Serena in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
====GOTCHA!====
Serena briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], with her {{p|Greninja}} battling {{p|Mewtwo}}.

====Pokémon Evolutions====
Serena appeared in ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'' as {{ga|Calem}}'s rival. She and [[Shauna]] joined Calem after he had defeated [[Lysandre]] at the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]]. When Lysandre started firing the [[ultimate weapon]], the three young Trainers fled the HQ together. Afterwards, they witnessed the weapon sinking back into the ground.
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===In the manga===
[[File:Y Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Serena's Pokémon Adventures counterpart, Y]]
====Pokémon Adventures====
{{main|Y (Adventures)}}
The character Yvonne Gabena, more commonly referred to as Y, is modeled after Serena. She is an aspiring {{tc|Sky Trainer}}, having chosen to become one to oppose people's expectations of her following in {{kal|Grace|her mother}}'s footsteps as a {{p|Rhyhorn}} racer. She rotates through several different hairstyles throughout the {{MangaArc|X & Y}}.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:SerenaSilverTempest193.jpg|200px|thumb|Serena in the TCG]]
{{main|Serena (Silver Tempest 164)}}
'''Serena''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Sword & Shield Series (the Japanese Sword & Shield Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Incandescent Arcana}} subset before debuting in English in the {{TCG|Silver Tempest}} expansion, with artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]]. A [[Full Art]] ultra rare and a rainbow rare version of the card with artwork by [[Megumi Mizutani]] were included in these expansions as well. The card allows the player to either discard up to three cards from their hand, then draw cards until they have five cards in hand, or switch in one of their opponent's Benched {{TCG|Pokémon V}} to the Active Spot.

Serena is also featured on the Trainer Gallery holo rare print of {{TCG ID|Silver Tempest|Braixen|TG1}} from the {{TCG|Silver Tempest}} Trainer Gallery.
{{-}}

==Gallery==
:''For images on [[Serena (anime)|Serena's animated series counterpart]], see: [[Serena (anime)#Gallery|Serena (anime)]]''
:''For images on Serena in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], see: [[Serena (Masters)#Gallery|Serena (Masters)]]''
===Artwork===
====Standard====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}};"| [[File:XY Serena.png|175px]]
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; overflow: hidden;"| [[File:Trainer Customization artwork.png|250px]]
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}};"| [[File:Pokémon-Amie artwork.png|250px]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| Artwork for {{color2|fff|Pokémon X and Y}} by {{color2|fff|Ken Sugimori}}
| Serena {{color2|fff|Trainer customization|dressing up}}
| Serena, {{color2|fff|Calem (game)|Calem}}, and their Pokémon in {{color2|fff|Pokémon-Amie}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; overflow: hidden;"| [[File:Yveltal Encounter.png|350px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; overflow: hidden;"| [[File:Pokémon Day 2022 Kalos Artwork.png|250px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; overflow: hidden;"| [[File:HM Strength artwork.png|250px]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| Encountering {{color2|fff|Yveltal (Pokémon)|Yveltal}} by {{color2|fff|Ken Sugimori}}
| Artwork for {{color2|fff|Pokémon Day}} by {{color2|fff|Megumi Mizutani}}
| Artwork depicting the usage of {{color2|fff|Strength (move)|Strength}}, featuring Serena with a {{color2|fff|Durant (Pokémon)|Durant}}
|}

====Concept art====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color}};"
|-
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; overflow: hidden;"| [[File:Calem and Serena concept art.png|250px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%; color:#fff;"
| Concept art of {{color2|fff|Calem (game)|Calem}} and Serena
|}

====Merchandise====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}};"| [[File:Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure Serena Fennekin.png|250px]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| colspan=2 | Serena and {{color2|fff|Fennekin (Pokémon)|Fennekin}} concept artwork for the {{color2|000|Kotobukiya figurines|Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurine}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; overflow: hidden;"| [[File:Trainer Collection XY Heroine Artwork.png|200px]]
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; overflow: hidden;"| [[File:Serena (clear file).png|210px]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| Trainer Collection illustration featuring Serena and several {{color2|fff|Pokémon (species)|Pokémon}}
| Serena and {{color2|fff|Fennekin (Pokémon)|Fennekin}} clear file artwork
|}

===Game assets===
====Sprites and models====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color}}; font-size: 80%; color:#000"
|-
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSSerena.png|200px]]
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSSerena 2.png|200px]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
|colspan=2 | High-poly model as the rival from {{color2|fff|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
|colspan=2 | high-poly model (with {{color2|fff|Mega Ring}}) as the rival from {{color2|fff|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Serena XY OD.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Serena 2 OD.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Serena pajamas OD.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:XY Serena Icon.png]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| Default overworld model as player from {{color2|fff|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
| Overworld model while taking haircuts from {{color2|fff|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
| Overworld model in pajamas from {{color2|fff|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
| Center default player icon on the {{color2|fff|Player Search System|PSS}} from {{color2|fff|Pokémon X and Y|X, Y}}, and {{color2|fff|Pokémon Global Link|PGL}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background:#{{y color light}}; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Serena Icon XY-1.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background:#{{y color light}}; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Serena Icon XY-2.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background:#{{y color light}}; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Serena Icon XY-3.png|100px]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| colspan=3 | Icons when choosing Serena's appearance at the beginning of X and Y
|}

====Spin-off games====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color}}; font-size: 80%; color:#000"
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{y color dark}}; background: #{{y color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Pokémon Trainer XY 3DS trophy SSB4.png|200px]]
|- style="color:#fff;"
| Trophy model from {{color2|fff|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U}}
|}
{{-}}

==Names==
This character is named '''Serena''' (Japanese: '''セレナ''' ''Serena'') when she appears as a [[non-player character]] in the [[Generation VI]] games. This name is also used in merchandise and in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].

Pre-release media for {{g|X and Y}} referred to Serena as '''Yvonne''' (Japanese: '''ワイ''' ''Y'').

{{Flexheader|justify-content=start}}
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Y color}}; border:3px solid #{{Y color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{Y color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{Y color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{Y color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| セレナ ''Serena''
| From ''serene''
|-
| English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Indonesian, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, Vietnamese
| Serena
| Same as Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 세레나 ''Serena''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 莎莉娜 ''Shālìnà'' / ''Sāleihnàh''
| rowspan="4" | Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 莎莉娜 ''Shālìnà''
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 賽莉娜 ''Choileihnàh''<ref group=n>[[Pokémon animated series]] (''[[Pokémon the Series: XY|XY]]'' series, [[M18]])</ref>
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 塞丽娜 ''Sāilìnà''<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series ([[M19]] theatrical dub and sub)</ref> 赛丽娜 ''Sàilìnà''<ref group=n>Early translation on official animated series website</ref>
|-
| Hebrew
| סרינה ''Serena''
| Transcription of her English name
|-
| Russian
| Серена ''Serena''
| Transcription of her English name
|-
| Thai
| เซเรนา ''Serena''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
{{Flexfooter}}
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Serena has more {{OBP|Style|Lumiose City}} benefits than {{ga|Calem}}.

==References==
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==Related articles==
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Draft:Badge case

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{{incomplete|needs=name translations for first sentence and other languages section, side game and TCG information if there is any, a manga section, more pictures (or a gallery)}}
[[File:Ash Unova Badge Case.png|thumb|250px|[[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] showing off his Unova badge case]]
A '''Badge case''' (Japanese: ) is an object that is used by [[Trainers]] to store [[Gym Badges|Badges]] earned by defeating [[Gym Leaders]] or completing challenges. It is usually depicted as a metallic case or box.

==In the core series games==
Badge cases are part of the [[Trainer Card (game)|Trainer Card]] section of the in-game menu, displaying which badges the player has obtained. In many games, each badge is accompanied by a picture of the corresponding Gym Leader.

The first in-game depiction of a badge case is in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]], where it has special slots that match the unique shapes of the badges. In these games, as well as in [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum]] and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], the player can use the touchscreen of the [[Nintendo DS]] or [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]] to clean the badges, which become increasingly dirty over time. When tapped, the badges will play a musical note that gets more in tune the cleaner they are.

In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White]], the badges can still be polished, although they don't make noise when tapped. Instead, the images of the Gym Leaders become brighter and less gray. In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2]], the badges no longer grow dull, and the musical chimes were added back in.

In [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]] and [[Pokémon X and Y]], the badges cannot be polished or used to play music. In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]], the badge case is replaced by a golden ring, into which the badges are inserted to form a complete medallion. In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet]], the badges are displayed at various locations of the map when zooming it all of the way out. In games prior to Diamond and Pearl, the badges were simply displayed in rows as part of the Trainer Card itself.

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Gary badges.png|thumb|left|150px|Gary with his badge case]]
A badge case was first seen in the episode [[EP063|"Battle of the Badge"]] where [[Gary Oak]] showed off his badges to [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]. The case is rectangular and metallic, with an orange outside and a blue interior, and the ten badges are arranged in two rows of five. Some of the badges are familiar, such as the [[Boulder Badge]], but many are unique badges that are never seen again in either game or show.
[[File:Otoshi Badges.png|thumb|150px|Otoshi's stolen badges in a black box]]
In [[EP073|"Bad to the Bone"]], [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] stole [[Otoshi]]'s badges, removing them from the black drawstring bag he was keeping them in and dumping them into a black box with metallic corners, a latch, and a ring-shaped handle. Later on in the same episode, [[Jessie]], in disguise, encountered an unnamed trainer sitting to the side of a path, holding a red and gold box resembling a small treasure chest and admiring the badges inside.

Ash initially preferred to wear his own badges as pins on the inside of his jacket and did so while traveling in [[Kanto]], the [[Orange Islands]], and [[Johto]]. In [[Hoenn]], Ash received his first badge case as a gift from [[Norman]]. description of it

==In the Manga==
{{Sectionstub}}

==Trivia==

==In other languages==

==References==

[[Category:Equipment]]
[[Category:Animated series objects]]

Hammerlocke

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{{Town infobox
|name=Hammerlocke
|jpname=ナックルシティ
|jptrans=Knuckle City
|image=Hammerlocke SwSh.png
|size=300
|region=Galar
|generation=8
|slogan=A city of great history, living and thriving within castle walls that date back to the middle ages.
|mapdesc=
|gym=Hammerlocke Stadium
|gymno=8
|leader=Raihan
|leadervs=VSRaihan.png{{!}}150px
|badge=Dragon
|gymtype=Dragon
|west=Route 6
|regionwest=Galar
|east=Route 7
|regioneast=Galar
|south=Hammerlocke Hills
|mapsize=250px
|colordark=2C2C2C
|colormed=5444C6
|colorlight=C2B280
}}

'''Hammerlocke''' (Japanese: '''ナックルシティ''' ''Knuckle City'') is a city situated in the center of the [[Galar]] [[region]].

==Slogan==
'''''A city of great history, living and thriving within castle walls that date back to the middle ages.''''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|中世|ちゅうせい}}の　{{tt|城壁|じょうへき}}を　{{tt|活|い}}かした　{{tt|歴史|れきし}}ある　{{tt|街|まち}}}}''' ''A historic city that takes advantage of its castle walls from the middle ages.'')

==Places of Interest==
===[[List of clothing in Pokémon Sword and Shield|Boutique]]===
The boutique is located on the west side of the lower tier's main road.

====Male Clothing====
{{Clothing/8/header|scheme=Sword}}
{{Fashion/l2|Tops|Faded Sweatshirt|Company Icon Other3|White, Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, Navy, Purple, Pink, Gray, Tan|8,800}}
{{Fashion/l2|Tops|Boatneck Sweatshirt|Company Icon Other3|Eternal Sleep, Mischief Maker, Gullet Glam|8,800}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Tracksuit Jacket|Company Icon DENSOKU|Grass Type, Water Type, Fire Type, Ground Type, Flying Type, Normal Type, Poison Type|10,180}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Zippered Parka|Company Icon Other3|Lovely Nightmare, Cute Clobbering, Berry Forest|15,000}}
{{Fashion/l2|Bottoms|Trackie Bottoms|Company Icon DENSOKU|Grass Type, Water Type, Fire Type, Ground Type, Flying Type, Normal Type, Poison Type|8,620}}
{{Fashion/l2|Bags|Sport Travel Bag|Company Icon DENSOKU|Grass Type, Water Type, Fire Type, Ground Type, Flying Type, Normal Type, Poison Type|5,830}}
{{Fashion/l2|Headwear|Sport Cap|Company Icon DENSOKU|Grass Type, Water Type, Fire Type, Ground Type, Flying Type, Normal Type, Poison Type|2,900}}
{{Fashion/l2|Headwear|Bucket Hat|Company Icon Other3|White, Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, Navy, Purple, Pink, Gray, Tan|5,100}}
{{Fashion/l2|Eyewear|Sport Sunglasses|Company Icon DENSOKU|Grass Type, Water Type, Fire Type, Ground Type, Flying Type, Normal Type, Poison Type|7,100}}
{{Fashion/l2|Eyewear|Round Eyeglasses|Company Icon DEFOG|Black, Metal, Mottled|10,00}}
{{Fashion/l2|Eyewear|Round Eyeglasses|Company Icon DEFOG|Black/Yellow, Black/Blue, Black/Red, Black/Black, Metal/Yellow, Metal/Blue, Metal/Red, Metal/Black, Mottled/Red, Mottled/Blue, Mottled/Yellow, Mottled/Black|12,000}}
{{Fashion/footer|scheme=sword}}

'''After obtaining the [[Style Card]]''' ('''{{color2|{{Isle of Armor color}}|The Isle of Armor|IoA}}''')
{{Clothing/8/header|scheme=Sword}}
{{Fashion/l2|Tops|Casual Tee|Company Icon Daily Discovery|Auldlands Amble|980}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Punk Vest|Company Icon Spikemuth Chamber of Commerce|Faded Black, Light Blue, Red|7,500}}
{{Fashion/footer|scheme=sword}}

====Female Clothing====
{{Clothing/8/header|scheme=Shield}}
{{Fashion/l2|Tops|Faded Sweatshirt|Company Icon Other3|White, Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, Navy, Purple, Pink, Gray, Tan|8,800}}
{{Fashion/l2|Tops|Boatneck Sweatshirt|Company Icon Other3|Eternal Sleep, Mischief Maker, Gullet Glam|12,800}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Tracksuit Jacket|Company Icon DENSOKU|Grass Type, Water Type, Fire Type, Ground Type, Flying Type, Normal Type, Poison Type|10,180}}
{{Fashion/l2|Outerwear|Zippered Parka|Company Icon Other3|Lovely Nightmare, Cute Clobbering, Berry Forest|15,000}}
{{Fashion/l2|Bottoms|Trackie Bottoms|Company Icon DENSOKU|Grass Type, Water Type, Fire Type, Ground Type, Flying Type, Normal Type, Poison Type|8,620}}
{{Fashion/l2|Bottoms|Frilly Short Skirt|Company Icon Other3|White, Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, Navy, Purple, Pink, Gray, Tan|12,500}}
{{Fashion/l2|Bottoms|Frilly Short Skirt|Company Icon Other3|Lovely Nightmare, Leppa Laden, Cute Clobbering|15,800}}
{{Fashion/l2|Legwear|Ribbon Socks|Company Icon Other3|White, Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, Navy, Purple, Pink, Gray, Tan|1,900}}
{{Fashion/l2|Bags|Sport Rucksack|Company Icon DENSOKU|Grass Type, Water Type, Fire Type, Ground Type, Flying Type, Normal Type, Poison Type|5,830}}
{{Fashion/l2|Headwear|Sport Cap|Company Icon DENSOKU|Grass Type, Water Type, Fire Type, Ground Type, Flying Type, Normal Type, Poison Type|5,800}}
{{Fashion/l2|Headwear|Boater Hat|Company Icon Other3|White, Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, Navy, Purple, Pink, Gray, Tan|5,800}}
{{Fashion/l2|Eyewear|Sport Sunglasses|Company Icon DENSOKU|Grass Type, Water Type, Fire Type, Ground Type, Flying Type, Normal Type, Poison Type|7,100}}
{{Fashion/l2|Eyewear|Round Eyeglasses|Company Icon DEFOG|Black, Metal, Mottled|10,000}}
{{Fashion/l2|Eyewear|Round Eyeglasses|Company Icon DEFOG|Black/Yellow, Black/Blue, Black/Red, Black/Black, Metal/Yellow, Metal/Blue, Metal/Red, Metal/Black, Mottled/Yellow, Mottled/Blue, Mottled/Red, Mottled/Black|12,000}}
{{Fashion/footer|scheme=shield}}

'''After obtaining the [[Style Card]]''' ('''{{color2|{{Isle of Armor color}}|The Isle of Armor|IoA}}''')
{{Clothing/8/header|scheme=Shield}}
{{Fashion/l2|Tops|Casual Tee|Company Icon HIJIKI OKA|#7, #8, #9|15,800}}
{{Fashion/l2|Footwear|Designer Leather Boots|Company Icon Jetsetter2|Black/Pink, White/Pink, Caramel/Black, Red/Black, Blue/White|62,000}}
{{Fashion/footer|scheme=shield}}

===Salon===

===Move Tutor===
Down the stairs leading to the moats on the leftmost part of the town, there is a Move Tutor who will teach {{m|Grass Pledge}}, {{m|Fire Pledge}}, or {{m|Water Pledge}} to any evolutionary form of [[first partner Pokémon]]. In addition, Grass Pledge can also be taught to {{p|Silvally}}.

{{tutormv/header|swsh|none|no}}
{{tutormv|Grass Pledge|Grass|cat=Special}}
{{tutormv|Fire Pledge|Fire|cat=Special}}
{{tutormv|Water Pledge|Water|cat=Special}}
|}
|}

===Friendship Rater===

===Hammerlocke Vault===
Hammerlocke Vault is a building located on the west side of the city and is supervised by [[Raihan]]. It houses four tapestries depicting the history of Galar and the [[Darkest Day]].

The {{player}}'s [[Hammerlocke Stadium|Hammerlocke]] Gym mission takes place at the vault.

===Battle Café===
{{main|Battle Café}}
The Battle Café is located on the west side of the city.

===Pokémon Center (South)===
This Pokémon Center is located in the south of the city, just north of the [[Wild Area]] entrance.

====Poké Mart====
This [[Poké Mart]] is located inside the Pokémon Center.

{{shop|Left cashier}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball (item)|200|5=Poké Ball|display=Poké Ball}}|{{shopitem|Great Ball|600}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ultra Ball|800|note=5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}|{{shopitem|Potion|200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700}}|{{shopitem|Hyper Potion|1,500|note=4 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Max Potion|2,500|note=7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}|{{shopitem|Full Restore|3,000|note=8 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Antidote|200}}|{{shopitem|Burn Heal|200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ice Heal|200}}|{{shopitem|Awakening|200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Paralyze Heal|200}}|{{shopitem|Full Heal|400|note=6 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Revive|2,000}}|{{shopitem|Repel|400}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Super Repel|700|note=5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}|{{shopitem|Max Repel|900|note=7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Doll|300}}}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shop|Right cashier}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Dive Ball|1,000}}|{{shopitem|Dusk Ball|1,000}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Timer Ball|1,000}}|{{shopitem|X Speed|1,000}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|X Accuracy|1,000}}|{{shopitem|Guard Spec.|1,500}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Dire Hit|1,000}}}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shop|BP Shop}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Rare Candy|20|BP}}|{{shopitem|PP Up|10|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Power Bracer|10|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Belt|10|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Power Lens|10|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Band|10|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Power Anklet|10|BP}}|{{shopitem|Power Weight|10|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Macho Brace|10|BP}}|{{shopitem|Destiny Knot|10|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Razor Claw|10|BP}}|{{shopitem|Protector|10|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Reaper Cloth|10|BP}}|{{shopitem|Whipped Dream|10|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Sachet|10|BP}}|{{shopitem|HP Up|2|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Protein|2|BP}}|{{shopitem|Iron|2|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Calcium|2|BP}}|{{shopitem|Zinc|2|BP}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Carbos|2|BP}}}}
{{shopfooter}}

===Hammerlocke Stadium===
{{main|Hammerlocke Stadium}}
Hammerlocke Stadium is the official [[Gym|Pokémon Gym]] of Hammerlocke. The [[Gym Leader]], [[Raihan]], specializes in {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. He also specializes in [[Double Battle]]s and [[weather]] manipulation. It is the last Gym that {{tc|Gym Challenger}}s have to face. He hands out the {{badge|Dragon}} to those who defeat him.

The stadium also houses the [[Macro Cosmos]] [[Energy Plant]], which can be accessed by taking an elevator from the lobby. The Energy Plant also has another elevator that leads to the [[tower summit]] at the top of the stadium.

===Hammerlocke Station===
Hammerlocke Station is located in the northeast of the city. The train can be ridden from here once the player has earned the {{badge|FairyGalar|Fairy Badge}}.

The {{player}} can catch a train from this station to the following locations:
* [[Wedgehurst|Wedgehurst Station]]
* [[Meetup Spot|Wild Area Station]] ([[Wild Area]])
* [[Motostoke|Motostoke Station]]
* [[Hulbury|Hulbury Station]]
* {{rt|10|Galar|White Hill Station}} (once the player has earned the {{badge|Dragon}} and talked with Hop and Raihan, which only triggers after walking into the station and not from taking the train.)
* [[Wyndon|Wyndon Station]] (once the player has visited Wyndon)
* [[Fields of Honor|Armor Station]] (once the player has visited Armor Station from Wedgehurst Station)
* [[Slippery Slope|Crown Tundra Station]] (once the player has visited Crown Tundra Station from Wedgehurst Station)

====Poké Mart====
This [[Poké Mart]] is the eastmost storefront inside the station.

{{shop|}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball (item)|200|5=Poké Ball|display=Poké Ball}}|{{shopitem|Great Ball|600}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ultra Ball|800|note=5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}|{{shopitem|Potion|200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700}}|{{shopitem|Hyper Potion|1,500|note=4 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Max Potion|2,500|note=7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}|{{shopitem|Full Restore|3,000|note=8 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Antidote|200}}|{{shopitem|Burn Heal|200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ice Heal|200}}|{{shopitem|Awakening|200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Paralyze Heal|200}}|{{shopitem|Full Heal|400|note=6 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Revive|2,000}}|{{shopitem|Repel|400}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Super Repel|700|note=5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}|{{shopitem|Max Repel|900|note=7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Doll|300}}}}
{{shopfooter}}

=====Vending machine=====
A [[vending machine]] is located inside Hammerlocke Station.
{{shop|{{color2|000|Vending machine}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Fresh Water|200}}|{{shopitem|Soda Pop|300}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Lemonade|350}}}}
{{shopfooter}}

===Pokémon Center (West)===
This Pokémon Center is located on the upper tier, in the northwest of the city.

====Poké Mart====
This [[Poké Mart]] is located inside the Pokémon Center.

{{shop|Left cashier}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball (item)|200|5=Poké Ball|display=Poké Ball}}|{{shopitem|Great Ball|600}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ultra Ball|800|note=5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}|{{shopitem|Potion|200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700}}|{{shopitem|Hyper Potion|1,500|note=4 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Max Potion|2,500|note=7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}|{{shopitem|Full Restore|3,000|note=8 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Antidote|200}}|{{shopitem|Burn Heal|200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ice Heal|200}}|{{shopitem|Awakening|200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Paralyze Heal|200}}|{{shopitem|Full Heal|400|note=6 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Revive|2,000}}|{{shopitem|Repel|400}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Super Repel|700|note=5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}|{{shopitem|Max Repel|900|note=7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Doll|300}}}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shop|Right cashier}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM50|10,000|PD||TM Grass VI|Bullet Seed}}|{{shopitem|TM13|10,000|PD||TM Fire VI|Fire Spin}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM55|10,000|PD||TM Water VI|Brine}}|{{shopitem|TM23|10,000|PD||TM Dark VI|Thief}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM32|10,000|PD||TM Ground VI|Sandstorm}}|{{shopitem|TM33|10,000|PD||TM Water VI|Rain Dance}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM34|10,000|PD||TM Fire VI|Sunny Day}}|{{shopitem|TM35|10,000|PD||TM Ice VI|Hail}}}}
{{shopfooter}}

===Pokémon Center (East)===
This Pokémon Center is located in the east of the city, just next to the {{rt|7|Galar}} exit.

====Poké Mart====
This [[Poké Mart]] is located inside the Pokémon Center.

{{shop|Left cashier}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball (item)|200|5=Poké Ball|display=Poké Ball}}|{{shopitem|Great Ball|600}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ultra Ball|800}}|{{shopitem|Potion|200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700}}|{{shopitem|Hyper Potion|1,500}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Max Potion|2,500|note=7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}|{{shopitem|Full Restore|3,000|note=8 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Antidote|200}}|{{shopitem|Burn Heal|200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ice Heal|200}}|{{shopitem|Awakening|200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Paralyze Heal|200}}|{{shopitem|Full Heal|400|note=6 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Revive|2,000}}|{{shopitem|Repel|400}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Super Repel|700}}|{{shopitem|Max Repel|900|note=7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Doll|300}}}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shop|Right cashier}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM00|10,000|PD||TM Normal VI|Mega Punch}}|{{shopitem|TM01|40,000|PD||TM Normal VI|Mega Kick}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM66|30,000|PD||TM Electric VI|Thunder Fang}}|{{shopitem|TM67|30,000|PD||TM Ice VI|Ice Fang}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM68|30,000|PD||TM Fire VI|Fire Fang}}|{{shopitem|TM46|30,000|PD||TM Normal VI|Weather Ball}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM88|20,000|PD||TM Grass VI|Grassy Terrain}}|{{shopitem|TM89|20,000|PD||TM Fairy|Misty Terrain}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM90|20,000|PD||TM Electric VI|Electric Terrain}}|{{shopitem|TM91|20,000|PD||TM Psychic VI|Psychic Terrain}}}}
{{shopfooter}}

==Demographics==
The population of Hammerlocke is 72, not including the employees of the [[Pokémon Center]], the train station, or [[Raihan]].

==Items==
{{Itlisth|road}}
{{itemlist|Soothe Bell|From a girl in the first house east of the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]] entrance|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Effort Ribbon|sprite=Effort Ribbon|From a woman in the first house east of the Hammerlocke Stadium entrance, if the {{player}}'s selected Pokémon has 510 {{EV}}s|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Effort Ribbon}}}}
{{Itemlist|Best Friends Ribbon|sprite=Best Friends Ribbon|From a boy in the first house east of the Hammerlocke Stadium entrance, if the player's selected Pokémon has maximum [[Affection]]|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Best Friends Ribbon}}}}
{{itemlist|Focus Sash|From {{tc|Black Belt}} Brian in the house west of the central [[Pokémon Center]], after defeating him|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|Super Repel|Next to the pillar northwest of the salon ''(hidden)''|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|Hyper Potion|Behind the pillar northwest of the salon|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Hyper Potion]] ×2}}
{{itemlist|X Attack|In front of the western Pokémon Center ''(hidden)''|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[X Attack]] ×2}}
{{itemlist|Muscle Band|At the eastern side of the court in front of the western Pokémon Center|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|Nugget|Behind the sign, beside the second northern flower pot ''(hidden)''|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|Dire Hit|In a corner east of the southern Pokémon Center ''(hidden)''|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|Heat Rock|From a {{tc|Gentleman}} in the second house on the way to the station|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|Damp Rock|From a Gentleman in the second house on the way to the station a day after receiving the Heat Rock|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|Icy Rock|From a Gentleman in the second house on the way to the station a day after receiving the Damp Rock|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|Smooth Rock|From a Gentleman in the second house on the way to the station a day after receiving the Icy Rock|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|Utility Umbrella|From a Gentleman in the second house on the way to the station after receiving all the weather-extending rocks|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|Old Letter|From a girl named Paula near the castle near the station|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|Reaper Cloth|At the spot where Paula was, after delivering the Old Letter|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|Strawberry Sweet|Southwest of the Poké Ball statue near the station|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|Rare Candy|In the corner northeast of the Poké Ball statue near the station ''(hidden)''|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|Wise Glasses|East of the Poké Ball statue near the station|Sw=yes|Sh=yes}}
{{itemlist|None|From [[Raihan]] at Hammerlocke vault|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Raihan]]'s [[League Card]]|sprite=League Card Raihan|size=x32}}
{{itemlist|TM Fairy|At the southern wall atop Hammerlocke vault|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display={{TM|29|Charm}}}}
{{itemlist|Revive|From [[Sonia]] at Hammerlocke vault|Sw=yes|Sh=yes|display=[[Revive]] ×2}}
{{itemlist|Tart Apple|From a boy near Hammerlocke vault for lending him an {{p|Applin}}|Sw=yes}}
{{itemlist|Sweet Apple|From a boy near Hammerlocke vault for lending him an Applin|Sh=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|road}}

==Pokémon==
A woman in front of the vault will offer to trade the player her Togepi [[nickname]]d "Snips" in exchange for a Toxel.

{{catch/header/8|road|no}}
{{Catch/div|road|Special Pokémon}}
{{catch/entry8|175|Togepi|yes|yes|Trade|tradenum=848|tradename=Toxel|25|One|type1=Fairy}}
{{catch/footer|road}}

==Trainers==
{{trainerheader|road}}
{{Trainerentry|VSBlack Belt SwSh.png{{!}}150px|game=8|Black Belt|Brian|128|1|546|Cottonee|♂|2|Focus Sash|36=ヒデナガ|37=Hidenaga}}
{{trainerfooter|road|8}}

===Hammerlocke vault===
{{main|Hammerlocke Stadium#Trainers|Hammerlocke Stadium → Trainers}}
Three {{tc|Gym Trainer}}s are battled at the vault during [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]'s Gym mission.

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Hammerlocke anime.png|thumb|250px|Hammerlocke in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===={{aniseries|JN}}====
Hammerlocke was one of the main settings of the Sword and Shield arc, first appearing in ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]'', as a burst of [[Galar particle]]s escaped from the [[Energy Plant]]. The same happened again in the [[JN043|following episode]], prompting {{an|Leon}} to investigate [[Rose]]'s actions. In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} escaped from the Energy Plant and started the [[Darkest Day]]. While Leon engaged Eternatus above the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]] and {{Ash}} battled Rose at the Stadium battlefield, [[Sonia]] and [[Goh]] arrived in the city and busted through the barrier of {{tc|Macro Cosmos's|Macro Cosmos employees}} guarding the Stadium entrance. As Goh entered the Stadium and started battling [[Oleana]], Sonia was joined by [[Raihan]], who easily defeated the Macro Cosmos employees, before heading off to deal with rampaging [[Dynamax]] Pokémon.

In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', after defeating Rose and Oleana respectively, Ash and Goh rushed to the [[Tower summit|summit]] of Hammerlocke Stadium just in time to see Leon being defeated by Eternatus. Using the [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] Goh had found at the [[Slumbering Weald]], they summoned {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} to their aid and succeeded in defeating and {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} Eternatus, ending the Darkest Day.

In ''[[JN108|Catching the Aura of Fate!]]'', Raihan was seen in Hammerlocke, preparing for his upcoming World Coronation Series match with Ash. The match occurred in the [[JN109|following episode]], taking place at the Hammerlocke Stadium. After a challenging battle, Ash was able to best Raihan in the season's last entrance battle, granting him a place in the Masters Eight.

In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Eternatus, while being observed by [[Professor Magnolia]] at the Energy Plant, reacted to the intense energy created by Ash and Leon's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] battle at [[Wyndon Stadium]] and broke out of its containment before flying to [[Wyndon]].

====Gallery====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #2C2C2C; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #927D44"
|- style="background:#C2B280"
! {{color2|000|Hammerlocke Stadium}}
! {{color2|000|Energy Plant}}
! {{color2|000|Tower summit|Tower Summit}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Hammerlocke Stadium anime.png|200px]]
| [[File:Energy Plant anime.png|200px]]
| [[File:Tower Summit anime.png|200px]]
|}

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Hammerlocke Station.png|thumb|250px|Hammerlocke Station in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Friede]] took a train to the Hammerlocke Station to get to the [[ancient castle]] where [[Diana]] was hiding.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Hammerlocke Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Hammerlocke in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
Hammerlocke first appeared in ''[[PASS11|Gulp!! Gulp Pokémon]]'', where [[Raihan]] was seen examining the progress of the remaining {{tc|Gym Challenger}}s.

In ''[[PASS12|Thump!! The Gazing Sage]]'', when {{Henry}} arrived at the Hammerlocke entrance, Raihan challenged him to a battle and beat him. He explained that due to him constantly losing against [[Leon]], he was in need of material of himself being victorious in battle to post in the social media. Afterwards, he took Henry to the vault, where they found [[Sonia]] being attacked by a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Oranguru}}. When Sonia explained that it had started attacking her after she had accidentally stepped on its fan, Henry figured out that it was mad because the fur on its fan had gotten messed up. After he had tidied up the fan with a brush, Oranguru calmed down and even asked to be {{pkmn2|caught}} by Henry, which he agreed to. [[PASS13|Afterwards]], they entered the vault and examined the four tapestries present there. After rejoining with {{Casey}} and meeting [[Opal]], Henry traveled to [[Stow-on-Side]] with them.

In ''[[PASS16|Rising!! Opal of Ballonlea]]'', [[Bede]] was in Hammerlocke after [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] had revoked his Gym Challenger status, receiving a letter sent for him by Opal just as a big quake shook the city. In ''[[PASS17|Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant]]'', Raihan managed to convince Leon into focusing his attention on protecting the civilians while he investigated what had happened, sneaking into the [[Energy Plant]]. He was soon found out by Chairman Rose, who explained the quake away as a failed experiment, although Raihan didn't buy it.

After Sonia had been attacked on {{rt|7|Galar}}, Leon took her and the {{tc|Cabbie|pilot}} of her [[Flying Taxi]] to a hospital in Hammerlocke in ''[[PASS24|Unbelievable!! The Shocking Truth]]''. Once she could talk again, Sonia told Leon how she had overheard Chairman Rose talking with [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]] about their plans to bring about the [[Darkest Day]].

In ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]'', following Chairman Rose starting the Darkest Day, a pair of {{tc|Interviewers}} started a live broadcast from Hammerlocke to cover the event, soon noticing {{p|Eternatus}} flying down from the sky. They were then approached by Sordward and Shielbert, who revealed Eternatus's identity to them and presented themselves as descendants of the heroes who had once defeated it in the ancient past. Later, most of the Galar [[Gym Leader]]s, Henry, Casey, Leon, Sonia, [[Hop]], [[Marnie]], and Bede pursued them to the Energy Plant, where they encountered Chairman Rose, who let them observe a live feed of Sordward and Shielbert battling Eternatus on the [[tower summit]]. When the two brothers failed to defeat Eternatus, Rose challenged it himself, but was defeated as well, leaving it to the Gym Leaders and their allies to battle the {{pkmn|category|Gigantic Pokémon}}. During the battle, it transformed into its {{form|Eternatus|Eternamax}} form.

The Gym Leaders were eventually defeated by Eternatus, following which {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} joined the battle. In ''[[PASS30|Oh My!! The Disappearance of Henry]]'', when the [[legendary heroes]] attacked Eternatus, the three [[Legendary Pokémon]], along with Henry and the [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield|Shield]], disappeared in a brilliant flash of light. While the people who had been injured the worst during the battle were being treated at the Hammerlocke hospital, Casey reviewed the [[Drone Rotom]] footage of the battle, noticing that Henry and the artifacts had actually disappeared moments before Eternatus, which led her to figuring out that he was likely {{m|teleport}}ed away by an unseen Pokémon.

In ''[[PASS35|Bom Bom!! Kubfu and Intense Training]]'', the antidote for Eternatus's poison was shared amongst the people recovering in Hammerlocke, though its side effect caused everyone's hair to grow to drastic proportions.

In ''[[PASS41|Shing!! Final Form]]'', Eternatus was revealed to have reappeared at Hammerlocke, with a group of [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon having gathered around the stadium to protect it. A group of Sordward and Shielbert's supporters tried to demand the two's release from prison, but Oleana refused to accept their demands. With Henry, Casey, and [[Marvin]]'s own Gigantamax Pokémon defeating the Pokémon guarding Hammerlocke and Bede's Gigantamax {{p|Hatterene}} forcing Eternatus down from the clouds, Zacian and Zamazenta were able to reach and defeat it. Following Casey's pleads, [[Macro Cosmos]] agreed to leave Eternatus free in the hopes of people learning to coexist with it. While the press tried to praise Henry, Casey, and their friends as heroes, Casey, Leon, and [[Piers]] gave that honor to Zacian and Zamazenta instead, not wanting to risk more people like Sordward and Shielbert coming about by starting to label more humans as heroes.

====Gallery====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #2C2C2C; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #927D44"
|- style="background:#C2B280"
! Entrance
! {{color|000|Hammerlocke vault}}
! {{color2|000|Hammerlocke Stadium}}
! {{color2|000|Energy Plant}}
! {{color2|000|Tower summit|Tower Summit}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Hammerlocke entrance Adventures.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Hammerlocke vault Adventures.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Hammerlocke Stadium Adventures.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Energy Plant Adventures.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Tower Summit Adventures.png|x150px]]
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Company Icon Hammerlocke University.png|thumb|150px|Icon of the university]]
* Hammerlocke has the fewest stores when compared to any other city in the [[Galar]] [[region]], with just three: the cafeteria, the salon, and the boutique.
* As seen from afar, the city is shaped like a flying dragon, with the entrance being the head, the platforms forming its wings, and the castle towers resembling its tail.
* Hammerlocke was formerly tied with [[Lumiose City]] for having the most [[Pokémon Center]]s in a single city, with three. [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] broke this tie, adding six additional Pokémon Centers to Lumiose City.
* It is possible that Hammerlocke University is based on either Cambridge or Oxford University; both prestigious institutions founded in the Middle Ages.
* A female [[Gym Trainer (Trainer class)|Gym Trainer]] in the Hammerlocke Vault claims Hammerlocke as the historical center of [[Galar]]. The fourth tapestry in the Vault also depicts the [[First kings of Galar]] being crowned outside the city.

===Origin===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Galar|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Galar}}
Hammerlocke may be based on {{wp|Birmingham}}, the second-largest city in Britain. The city features an extensive canal network known as the {{wp|Birmingham Canal Navigations}}.

As mentioned in the city slogan, the appearance of Hammerlocke takes its inspiration from {{wp|Medieval architecture}}.

==Names==
{{Flexheader|justify-content=start}}
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#5444C6; border:3px solid #2C2C2C"
|-
! style="background:#C2B280" | Language
! style="background:#C2B280" | Name
! style="background:#C2B280" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ナックルシティ ''Knuckle City''
| From ''{{wp|knuckle}}''
|-
| English, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese
| Hammerlocke
| From ''{{wp|Armlock#Hammerlock|hammerlock}}'' (a form of shoulder lock) and ''{{wp|Locke (surname)|locke}}'' ({{wp|List of generic forms in place names in the British Isles|toponym}} for a lockable enclosure)
|-
| German
| Claw City
| From ''claw''
|-
| European Spanish
| Ciudad Artejo
| From ''artejo'' (knuckle)
|-
| Latin American Spanish
| Ciudad Hammerlocke<ref group=n>[[Pokémon animated series]]</ref>
| From its English name
|-
| French
| Kickenham
| From ''kick'', ''-ham'' (British town suffix for "farm" and "homestead"), and possibly ''{{wp|Twickenham}}''
|-
| Italian
| Knuckleburgh
| From ''knuckle'' and ''{{wp|Borough|-burgh}}'' (British town suffix for "fortified enclosure")
|-
| Korean
| 너클시티 ''Knuckle City''
| From ''knuckle''
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 拳關市 ''Quánguān Shì'' / ''Kyùhngwāan Síh''
| rowspan="2" | From 拳 ''quán / kyùhn'' (fist), 指關節 / 指关节 ''zhǐguānjié / jígwāanjit'' (knuckle), and 關 / 关 ''guān / gwāan'' (frontier pass)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 拳关市 ''Quánguān Shì''
|-
| Catalan
| Ciutat Artell<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series (Catalan dub of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|Journeys]]'' series)</ref>
| From ''artell'' (knuckle)
|}
{{Flexfooter}}
{{-}}

===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

==Related articles==
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[[Category:Sword and Shield locations]]
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[[es:Ciudad Artejo]]
[[fr:Kickenham]]
[[it:Knuckleburgh]]
[[ja:ナックルシティ]]
[[zh:拳關市]]

Arman

2026-02-26T19:09:16Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* In the manga */ PER TALK PAGE, removed sword and shield characters category.

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nickname=Arman|
jnickname=アーマン|
tmnickname=Āman|
image=[[File:Henry Urshifu.png|150px]] |
caption=Henry's Urshifu |
location=[[Tower of Waters]]|
gender=Unknown |
ability=Unknown |
type1=Fighting |
type2=Water|
media=special |
numeps1=5 |
epnum=PASS32|
epname=Boom!! Reunion in a New Land |
catchepnum=PASS37|
catchepname=Crackle!! Retrieve the Sword & Shield |
firstevoep=PASS37|
firstevoname=Crackle!! Retrieve the Sword & Shield |
firststagename=Kubfu|
secondstagename=Urshifu|
prevonum=0891 |
evo1num=0892R |
evolution=1 |
current=[[Party|With Henry]] |
va=no |
}}
'''Arman''' (Japanese: '''アーマン''' ''Āman'') is an {{p|Urshifu}} that [[Henry Sword]] owns in [[Pokémon Adventures]] and his sixth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} overall. It was given to Henry by [[Mustard]].

==In the manga==
===History===
====With [[Mustard]]====
Urshifu debuted in ''[[PASS32|Boom!! Reunion in a New Land]]'' as a {{p|Kubfu}}. Mustard introduced Kubfu to {{Casey}}, hoping she would help it see the world outside the [[Master Dojo]] and overcome its shy nature. Casey rejected the offer as she already had a full [[party]], so Mustard instead passed the task onto Henry. In ''[[PASS33|Whoosh!! To the Forest of Focus]]'', Kubfu traveled with Henry to the [[Forest of Focus]] to look for tree sap capable of curing the effects of {{p|Eternatus}}'s poison. As soon as they arrived, the group was attacked by some rampaging {{type|Poison}} Pokémon. Kubfu impulsively fought off the Pokémon, only to retreat in shame when [[Klara]] pointed out the Pokémon didn't actually mean any harm.
[[File:Henry Kubfu vs Mustard Urshifu.png|thumb|200px|left|Kubfu facing off against Single Strike Style Urshifu]]
In ''[[PASS34|BAAM!! Incredible Evolution of the Three Pokémon]]'', once the sap was collected, Kubfu stole the container from Casey, hoping to use it to cure a {{status|poisoned|poisoned}} {{p|Zorua}}. After scolding Kubfu for failing to explain itself, the group suggested it use a [[Pecha Berry]] as a substitute, only to earn the anger of a group of {{p|Skwovet}} led by a {{p|Greedent}}. [[Twiggy]], [[Bit]], and [[Sniffler]] fended off the group, giving Kubfu the opportunity to heal the Zorua. Afterward, Kubfu trained by battling various wild Pokémon on the island.
[[File:Scroll of Waters Adventures.png|thumb|150px|The Scroll of Waters Kubfu used to evolve]]
In ''[[PASS35|Bom Bom!! Kubfu and Intense Training]]'', Henry and the others came across the [[Tower of Darkness]] while searching for the [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield|Shield]]. A {{tc|Master Dojo Student}} guarding the entrance refused to let them enter the building unless Henry and Kubfu defeat her in a one-on-one battle. Despite landing the first blow, Kubfu was quickly defeated by the student's {{p|Impidimp}}. Later that night, Kubfu went to investigate the tower by itself, only to be taken out by an unseen Pokémon.

In ''[[PASS36|Rrmbll!! Serious Tower Battle]]'', Kubfu chose to challenge the [[Tower of Waters]]. After battling through various students, Henry and Kubfu reached the final floor, where they faced Mustard and his {{form|Single Strike Style}} Urshifu. By targeting Urshifu's feet, Kubfu forced it to stumble, leaving Urshifu wide open to be defeated by a powerful {{m|Close Combat}}. Mustard allowed Kubfu to examine the [[Scroll of Waters]], causing it to evolve into a {{form|Rapid Strike Style}} Urshifu. With their training complete, Mustard suggested Henry permanently keep Urshifu on his team, which he accepted.

====With [[Henry Sword|Henry]]====
Henry and Urshifu reunited with Casey and Marvin at [[Loop Lagoon]]. Casey managed to track down the Rusted Shield, only for it to be guarded by a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}. With assistance from [[Hop]], Henry was able to retrieve the shield, only for Moltres to carry him away to the [[Crown Tundra]].

In ''[[PASS42|Craaash!! Triple March]]'', Hop returned Urshifu to Henry, who saved him from an attack from {{p|Eternatus}}. Henry then [[nickname]]d him Arman.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Henry and Urshifu.png|thumb|150px|Arman and Henry]]
[[File:Casey Henry Dojo Outfits.png|thumb|150px|left|Kubfu's shy nature]]
While living with Mustard, Kubfu was the "secret armor" of the [[Master Dojo]]. However, its potential was stunted by shyness, causing it to hide behind people's legs and refuse to leave the dojo. Once it left the dojo and explored the [[Isle of Armor]], it began to gain more confidence in itself, defending people instead of hiding away and standing up for what it wanted. Near the end of its training it had even gained enough confidence to be on its own, shown when it entered the [[Tower of Waters]] on its own in order to prove itself. It has also been shown to be a kind Pokémon, acting on impulse to help an injured {{p|Zorua}}.

Unlike the rest of Henry's team, Arman does not use a tool, though Henry has related his ability to protect others as a tool in and of itself.
{{-}}

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fighting color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{fighting color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a Kubfu
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Mustard Kubfu Adventures.png|180px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|fighting|water|Henry {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Kubfu Counter|1=Kubfu Aerial Ace|2=Kubfu Close Combat|3=Kubfu Detect}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Counter|1=Aerial Ace|2=Close Combat|3=Detect}} as a Kubfu}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|PASS36|Rrmbll!! Serious Tower Battle}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|PASS37|Crackle!! Retrieve the Sword & Shield}}
{{anmov|fighting|Close Combat|PASS37|Crackle!! Retrieve the Sword & Shield}}
{{anmov|fighting|Detect|PASS37|Crackle!! Retrieve the Sword & Shield}}
{{anmov|water|Surging Strikes|PASS37|Crackle!! Retrieve the Sword & Shield{{tt|*|mentioned only}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

==In the games==
Urshifu is Mustard's main Pokémon, being used in all but his initial battle. It is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing. It evolves into the Rapid Strike Style if the player chooses the [[Tower of Darkness]].

===As an opponent===
{|
!colspan="3"|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
|-
!colspan="1"|[[Towers of Two Fists]]
!colspan="1"|[[Master Dojo|Battle Court]]
!colspan="1"|[[Wyndon Stadium]]
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0891
| pokemon = Kubfu
| gender = male
| level = {{tt|30|Before Darkest Day}}/{{tt|70|After Darkest Day}}
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Inner Focus
| held = Focus Sash
| move1 = Aerial Ace | move1type = Flying | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Focus Energy | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Brick Break | move3type = Fighting | move3cat = Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0892
| pokemon = Urshifu
| form = -Gigantamax Rapid Strike
| gender = male
| level = {{tt|75|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|80|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Water
| ability = Unseen Fist
| move1 = Surging Strikes | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Close Combat | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Iron Head | move3type = Steel | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Poison Jab | move4type = Poison | move4cat = Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0892
| pokemon = Urshifu
| form = -Gigantamax Rapid Strike
| gender = male
| level = 80
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Water
| ability = Unseen Fist
| move1 = Surging Strikes | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Close Combat | move2type = Fighting | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Poison Jab | move3type = Poison | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Iron Head | move4type = Steel | move4cat = Physical
}}
|}

====Gives away====
Mustard gives this Kubfu to the [[player]] once they have cleared his three trials.

{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0891
| pokemon = Kubfu
| gender = both
| level = 10
| type1 = Fighting
| ability = Inner Focus
| move1 = Rock Smash | move1type = Fighting | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Leer | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Endure | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Focus Energy | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Mustard's Urshifu in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Mustard's Pokémon|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rapid Strike Urshifu V (Battle Styles 87)|Rapid Strike Urshifu]]{{TCGV}}|type=Fighting|expanded=yes|enset=Brilliant Stars|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG20/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=240/184}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX (Battle Styles 88)|Rapid Strike Urshifu]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fighting|expanded=yes|enset=Brilliant Stars|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG21/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=241/184}}
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}

==Trivia==
* Arman is Henry's only Pokémon that:
** Does not use a physical tool.
** Has not been seen in a [[Dynamax]]ed or [[Gigantamax]]ed state.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| アーマン ''Āman''
| From アーマー ''armor'' and ～ン ''-n'' (common suffix among the nicknames of Sword's Pokémon)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Arman
| From ''armor''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Wuli
| From ''Wulaosu'' ({{p|Urshifu}}) and ''-i'' (common suffix among the nicknames of Sword's Pokémon)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Cuirasse
| From ''cuirasse'' ({{wp|cuirass}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 護甲客 ''Hùjiǎkè''
| From 護甲 ''hùjiǎ'' (armor) and ～客 ''-kè'' (agent suffix; common suffix among the nicknames of Sword's Pokémon)
|}{{-}}

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Kubfu|Urshifu}}

{{Henry's Pokémon|fighting|water}}
{{DoubleProjectTag|Manga|CharacterDex}}

[[Category:Henry's Pokémon]]
[[Category:Gym Leaders' Pokémon]]
[[Category:Champions' Pokémon]]
[[Category:Nicknamed Pokémon]]

[[de:Wuli]]
[[es:Armón]]
[[fr:Épée (Pocket Monsters Special)#Pokémon]]
[[it:Henry Sword#Pokémon]]
[[zh:創人#名字]]

Talk:Arman

2026-02-24T06:15:07Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Verifiable proof of character overlap? */ Reply

== Verifiable proof of character overlap? ==

Do we really know for sure that Henry's Urshifu ''is'' the player's Urshifu in the games? As far as I can recall, this sort of page overlap doesn't exist in the case of other Pokémon in the manga, so if nothing else this just feels like a weird case of odd categorization to me. (Mostly the fact that this page is in "Category:Sword and Shield characters" rather than "Category:Pokémon Adventures characters (Pokémon)" and is currently not included in that category at all.) [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 23:58, 21 February 2026 (UTC)

:On that note, why is it listed as both Mustard's Urshifu and the one given to the player? [[User:Eragon4|Eragon4]] ([[User talk:Eragon4|talk]]) 15:57, 23 February 2026 (UTC)
::Looking at the page history, it appears that someone tried to remove the mentions of Mustard's Urshifu once before, but their edit was undone because "It's an Urshifu owned by Mustard. It counts". I think this is flawed reasoning, because it was no longer under Mustard's ownership when it evolved into Urshifu.
::I was gonna say that equating it with the player's Kubfu/Urshifu is fine, since it's received in the manga under basically the same circumstances as the games. However, after doing some research, other manga Pokémon that are received under basically the same circumstances as the games just have that fact mentioned as a trivia point at best (see [[Togebo]], [[Fofo]], [[Salamè]]). On the other hand, [[Reg]] is equated to Palmer's Regigigas, so maybe that means we should keep the page as is. I dunno.
::Regarding the categorization, the page not being categorized as "Pokémon Adventures characters (Pokémon)" is fine - Pokémon owned by Pokédex holders get put in the "[Trainer]'s Pokémon" category, which is a sub-category of "Pokémon Adventures characters (Pokémon)". They're not included in the category directly. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''Storm Aurora''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 18:18, 23 February 2026 (UTC)
:::I think for the sake of consistency, as being a manga Pokémon received under roughly the same circumstances in the games, it should be a trivia point. Reg being equated to Palmer's Regigigas makes sense enough to me because the player doesn't typically ''receive'' that Regigigas. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 20:27, 23 February 2026 (UTC)
::::Condensing the "in the games" and "in the TCG" headers into a trivia point sounds good to me. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''Storm Aurora''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 02:37, 24 February 2026 (UTC)
:::::Yeah. Should we keep him in the "Sword and Shield characters" category or drop him to the manga-exclusive categories? The SWSH category itself rejects Henry and Casey, though for some reason includes [[Marvin]]. I think he could probably get the same treatment as Arman in this case, no? [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 06:15, 24 February 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Arman

2026-02-23T20:27:48Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Verifiable proof of character overlap? */ Reply

Talk:Arman

2026-02-21T23:58:51Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Verifiable proof of character overlap? */ new section

Team MZ

2026-02-16T05:28:25Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Background */ it was either i lengthened the sentence to an egregious degree or it remained borderline incomprehensible. if this is reverted, it needs a new grammar correction

{{samename|Trainer class|Team MZ (Trainer class)}}
{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Team MZ
|jpteamname=ＭＺ団
|tmteamname=MZ Gang
|logo=Team MZ logo.png
|image=teamMZposter.jpg
|size=250px
|caption=Team MZ members in front of its flag
|leader=[[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]]
|region=[[Kalos]]
|admins=None
|hideout=[[Lumiose City]] ([[Hotel Z]])
|border color={{yellow color dark}}
|background color={{white color}}
|lightened color={{Legends Z-A color light}}
}}

'''Team MZ''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|ＭＺ団|エムゼットだん}}''' ''MZ-dan'', literally ''MZ Gang'') is an organization based in the [[Kalos]] [[region]], specifically at [[Hotel Z]] in [[Lumiose City]], to protect the city from any threats. The team regularly works with [[Quasartico Inc.]]

The player joins Team MZ at the beginning of {{g|Legends: Z-A}} and remains with the team throughout the game and its [[Mega Dimension]] DLC.

==In the core series games==
===History===
====Background====
{{incomplete|section}}
{{spoilers}}
Six months prior to the events of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, the first [[Rogue Mega Evolution|Rogue Mega-Evolved]] Pokémon, a {{p|Pidgeot}}, was discovered. [[AZ]] attempted to quell it with his Floette, but his advanced age prevented him from partaking in a prolonged battle. [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]], who had been staying at [[Hotel Z]], stepped in and battled with Floette, defeating the Rogue Mega Pidgeot. Impressed, [[Vinnie]] of [[Quasartico Inc.]] began entrusting the young Trainer with some of the company's intelligence on Rogue Mega Evolution. This inspired Urbain/Taunie to form Team MZ.

Over the following six months, Urbain/Taunie recruited two more members to Team MZ: [[Naveen]], who joined in exchange for studio space after he ran away from his grandma's home; and [[Lida]], who joined in exchange for lodging after she was unable to her pay her former room's rent when her roommate at the time moved on without her.

==== Pokémon Legends: Z-A ====
Urbain/Taunie meets the {{Player}} at [[Gare de Lumiose]] after the latter arrived in [[Lumiose City|Lumiose]]. Urbain/Taunie helps the player get their bag back from a {{P|Pancham}} and then helps them out of a [[Battle zone (Lumiose City)|battle zone]] and into Hotel Z to rest, where they offer the player to join Team MZ and save Lumiose.

After the player completes 15 Infinite [[Z-A Royale]] matches, Urbain/Taunie withdraws from active involvement as the team's leader to become the new CEO of Quasartico, though they assert that they will "always be Team MZ." Thereafter, when spoken to at Hotel Z while Urbain/Taunie is absent, Lida states they are "still our team leader."

=====[[Mega Dimension]]=====
In the [[Mega Dimension]] DLC, [[Korrina]] and [[Ansha]] join Team MZ in order to assist them in solving the mystery of [[Hyperspace Lumiose]].

{{endspoilers}}

===Members===
In Legends: Z-A, [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]] is the reigning leader of Team MZ, though they step away from active involvement after becoming the new CEO of Quasartico. [[AZ]] serves as a sponsor of the group, letting them stay at [[Hotel Z]] and assisting them with their work.

Other members of Team MZ include:
* [[Paxton]]/[[Harmony]]
* [[Lida]]
* [[Naveen]]
* [[Korrina]] ([[Mega Dimension]])
* [[Ansha]] ([[Mega Dimension]])

==Trivia==
* In Korean, "MZ" is an umbrella term used to group young people who are either {{wp|millennial}}s, [[wp:Zillennials|zillennials]], or part of {{wp|Generation Z}}, which could be a double meaning for the team name.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="float:left; background: #{{white color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{yellow color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ＭＺ団 ''MZ-dan''
| From the starting letter of ''[[Mega Evolution]]'' (Japanese: メガシンカ ''Mega Shinka''), and ''[[Hotel Z]]''<ref>'''[[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]]:''' "Oh, do you know what the initials “MZ” in our team name mean, <Player>? [...] The M is for Mega Evolution, and the Z is from Hotel Z!" ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref>
|-
| English, German, French, Italian
| Team MZ
| From its Japanese name
|-
| European Spanish, Latin American Spanish
| Equipo MZ
| From its Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| MZ단 ''MZ-dan''
| From its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 超Z隊 / 超Z队 ''Chāo-Zèi Duì''
| rowspan="2" | From 超級進化 / 超级进化 ''Chāojí Jìnhuà / Chīukāp Jeunfa'' ([[Mega Evolution]]) and ''Z''
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 超Z隊 ''Chīu-Sēt Déui''
|-
| Thai
| ทีม MZ ''Thim MZ''
| From its Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==

{{Team MZ}}
{{NPC|white|kalos=yes}}
{{Lumiose City}}
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Organizations]]

[[fr:Team MZ]]
[[de:Team MZ]]
[[it:Team MZ]]
[[ja:MZ団]]
[[zh:超Z隊]]

Viola

2026-01-27T21:41:47Z

BittersweetVICTORY: edited phrasing + grammar throughout. tried to humanize some of the language used in the core series character and role section while maintaining "encyclopedia voice," but not feeling 100% on all of it. all i know is it reads a little better than before.

{{Character Infobox
|color={{Bug color}}
|corecolor={{Bug color light}}
|bordercolor={{Bug color dark}}
|name=Viola
|jname=ビオラ
|tmname=Viola
|jtranslit=Biora
|sloganline=The camerawoman who never lets a single smile escape her focus.
|image=XY Viola.png
|size=140px
|caption=Art from {{pkmn|X and Y}}
|gender=Female
|eyes=Dark green
|hair=Sandy blonde
|hometown=[[Santalune City]]
|region=[[Kalos]]
|relatives=[[Alexa]] (older sister)
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{bug color light}}
|gen={{gen|VI}}, {{gen|VII}}, {{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|X and Y|X, Y}} {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|trainer=[[Gym Leader]] {{tc|Marchioness}} ([[Battle Chateau]]) {{tc|Duchess}} ([[Battle Chateau]]; [[Pokémon animated series|Animated series]])
|counterpart=[[Viola (Masters)]]
|enva=Brianna Knickerbocker<ref name="Brianna Knickerbocker">[https://twitter.com/briannanoellek/status/1166945791404937216 Brianna Knickerbocker on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|jpva=[[Aya Endō]]<ref>Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{bug color light}}
|member=[[Kalos League]]
|rank=[[Gym Leader]]
|domain=[[Santalune Gym]]
|reward={{badge|Bug}}
|specialty={{t|Bug}} types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{bug color light}}
|series={{aniseries|PTS}}
|debut=''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]''
|enva=[[Lori Gardner]]
|jpva=[[Noriko Shitaya]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{bug color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''
|debut=''[[PS549|An X-cuse to Come Out and Play]]''
}}
|}

'''Viola''' (Japanese: '''ビオラ''' ''Viola'') is a professional [[Photography|photographer]] who is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Santalune City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Santalune Gym]]. She [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. She gives the {{badge|Bug}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat her.

==In the core series games==
===Character and role===
===Pokémon X and Y===
[[File:Viola Gym Battle XY.png|thumb|left|250px|Viola challenging the player]]
Viola is the first Gym Leader to be challenged by the [[Player character|player]]. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat her will be given the {{badge|Bug}}, along with {{TM|83|Infestation}}. She is the younger sister of [[Alexa]], a reporter based in the Kalos region.<ref name=AlexaSister>''"Oh, Viola! Viola is the Gym Leader of Santalune City. Not only is she an expert with Bug-type Pokémon, but she’s also an up-and-coming photography pro! Her older sister, Alexa, happens to be a reporter!"''</ref> She is also seemingly good friends with fellow Gym Leader [[Valerie]], who gifted her the barrette that her hair is tied in for her birthday.<ref name=Barrette>''"Hooray! Viola has arrived! She’s fabulous! So fabulous! I’m so crazy about those eyebrows! The barrette that Viola always wears is a birthday gift from Valerie!"''</ref>

As well as being a Gym Leader, Viola is a professional photographer. According to the [[television]] show ''Gym Freaks'', Viola's camera was a birthday gift from Alexa.<ref name=CameraGift>''"Oooh... Ahhh... Viola has arrived! She’s fabulous! So fabulous! I’m so crazy about those eyebrows! The camera that Viola always has is a birthday gift from her sister, Alexa. Awww. If I was born again, I’d like to be the camera."''</ref> She seems to massively enjoy photography, often speaking with analogies surrounding cameras or photography in general. Her work, such as "To be Evolved" and "Nectar's Siren Song" can be found on the first floor of the Santalune Gym. Viola says "fantastic" frequently, both in Pokémon X and Y, as well as in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], where she pronounces it as "fantastique" with a French accent.<ref name=Fantastic>''"You and your Pokémon have shown me a whole new depth of field! Fantastic! Just fantastic!"''</ref>

===Appearance===
[[File:Viola concept art.png|thumb|200px|Viola's concept art]]
Viola is a slim woman of seemingly average height. She has sandy blonde hair, which she wears in a rather unique hairstyle; being loosely tied into a barrette at the back, with two strands at the front left untied which curl tightly at the ends, making them resemble [[wp:Antenna_(biology)|antennae]]. Viola wears a slightly cropped white tank top, green cargo pants that have a white waistband, and grey boots with green laces. She carries two cameras - one around her neck, and one to her side.

Her official concept artwork depicts an alternate outfit for her, consisting of what seems to be a more formal top, and her hair more neatly tied into a ponytail. While this outfit does not appear in [[Pokémon X and Y]], she was portrayed with the same ponytail in {{aniseries|XY}}, as well as in her Holiday 2023 Outfit in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].
{{left clear}}

===Pokémon===
===={{g|X and Y}}====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{bug color}}
| border = {{bug color dark}}
| headcolor = {{bug color light}}
| sprite = VSViola.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}1,920
| class = Leader
| classlink = Gym Leader
| name = Viola
| location = Santalune Gym
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0283
| pokemon = Surskit
| gender = female
| level = 10
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Water
| ability = Swift Swim
| move1 = Quick Attack | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Bubble | move2type = Water | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Water Sport | move3type = Water | move3cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0666
| pokemon = Vivillon
| gender = female
| level = 12
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Shield Dust
| move1 = Harden | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Infestation | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Tackle | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]]=====
{{Party
| background = {{bug color}}
| border = {{bug color dark}}
| headcolor = {{bug color light}}
| sprite = VSViola.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}6,400{{tt|*|9,600 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
| class = Marchioness
| name = Viola
| location = Battle Chateau
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0284
| pokemon = Masquerain
| gender = female
| level = 40
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Aqua Jet | move1type = Water | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Bug Buzz | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Quiver Dance | move3type = Bug | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Air Slash | move4type = Flying | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0666
| pokemon = Vivillon
| gender = female
| level = 40
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Compound Eyes
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Bug Buzz | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Energy Ball | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Powder | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Blue Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party
| background = {{bug color}}
| border = {{bug color dark}}
| headcolor = {{bug color light}}
| sprite = VSViola.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}4,800{{tt|*|7,200 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
| class = Marchioness
| name = Viola
| location = Battle Chateau
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0284
| pokemon = Masquerain
| gender = female
| level = 30
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Water Sport | move1type = Water | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Scary Face | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Sweet Scent | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Gust | move4type = Flying | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0666
| pokemon = Vivillon
| gender = female
| level = 30
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Compound Eyes
| move1 = Psybeam | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Struggle Bug | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Draining Kiss | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Supersonic | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party
| background = {{bug color}}
| border = {{bug color dark}}
| headcolor = {{bug color light}}
| sprite = VSViola.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}7,200{{tt|*|10,600 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
| class = Marchioness
| name = Viola
| location = Battle Chateau
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0284
| pokemon = Masquerain
| gender = female
| level = 45
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Scary Face | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Silver Wind | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Stun Spore | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Gust | move4type = Flying | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0666
| pokemon = Vivillon
| gender = female
| level = 45
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Compound Eyes
| move1 = Safeguard | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Bug Buzz | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Aromatherapy | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Quiver Dance | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Red Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party
| background = {{bug color}}
| border = {{bug color dark}}
| headcolor = {{bug color light}}
| sprite = VSViola.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}8,000{{tt|*|12,000 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
| class = Marchioness
| name = Viola
| location = Battle Chateau
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0284
| pokemon = Masquerain
| gender = female
| level = 50
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Stun Spore | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Silver Wind | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Scary Face | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Air Slash | move4type = Flying | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0666
| pokemon = Vivillon
| gender = female
| level = 50
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Compound Eyes
| move1 = Safeguard | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Bug Buzz | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Hurricane | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Quiver Dance | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Black Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party
| background = {{bug color}}
| border = {{bug color dark}}
| headcolor = {{bug color light}}
| sprite = VSViola.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}9,600{{tt|*|14,600 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
| class = Marchioness
| name = Viola
| location = Battle Chateau
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0284
| pokemon = Masquerain
| gender = female
| level = 60
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Whirlwind | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Silver Wind | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Stun Spore | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Air Slash | move4type = Flying | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0666
| pokemon = Vivillon
| gender = female
| level = 60
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Compound Eyes
| move1 = Hurricane | move1type = Flying | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Quiver Dance | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Safeguard | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Powder | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]]=====
{{Party
| background = {{bug color}}
| border = {{bug color dark}}
| headcolor = {{bug color light}}
| sprite = VSViola.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}8,000{{tt|*|12,000 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
| class = Marchioness
| name = Viola
| location = Battle Chateau
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0284
| pokemon = Masquerain
| gender = female
| level = 50
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Quiver Dance | move1type = Bug | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Bug Buzz | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Air Slash | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Aqua Jet | move4type = Water | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0666
| pokemon = Vivillon
| gender = female
| level = 50
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Shield Dust
| move1 = Psychic | move1type = Psychic | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Bug Buzz | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Energy Ball | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Powder | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Blue Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party
| background = {{bug color}}
| border = {{bug color dark}}
| headcolor = {{bug color light}}
| sprite = VSViola.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}6,400{{tt|*|9,600 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
| name = Viola
| location = Battle Chateau
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0284
| pokemon = Masquerain
| gender = female
| level = 40
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Stun Spore | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Silver Wind | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Gust | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Scary Face | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0666
| pokemon = Vivillon
| gender = female
| level = 40
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Unknown
| move1 = Draining Kiss | move1type = Fairy | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Supersonic | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Bug Buzz | move3type = Bug | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Aromatherapy | move4type = Grass | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party
| background = {{bug color}}
| border = {{bug color dark}}
| headcolor = {{bug color light}}
| sprite = VSViola.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}8,800{{tt|*|13,200 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
| name = Viola
| location = Battle Chateau
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0284
| pokemon = Masquerain
| gender = female
| level = 55
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Air Slash | move1type = Flying | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Whirlwind | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Silver Wind | move3type = Bug | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Stun Spore | move4type = Grass | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0666
| pokemon = Vivillon
| gender = female
| level = 55
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Unknown
| move1 = Safeguard | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Quiver Dance | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Hurricane | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Powder | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Red Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party
| background = {{bug color}}
| border = {{bug color dark}}
| headcolor = {{bug color light}}
| sprite = VSViola.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}9,600{{tt|*|14,600 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
| class = Marchioness
| name = Viola
| location = Battle Chateau
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0284
| pokemon = Masquerain
| gender = female
| level = 60
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Whirlwind | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Silver Wind | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Stun Spore | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Air Slash | move4type = Flying | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0666
| pokemon = Vivillon
| gender = female
| level = 60
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Compound Eyes
| move1 = Hurricane | move1type = Flying | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Quiver Dance | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Safeguard | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Powder | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Black Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party
| background = {{bug color}}
| border = {{bug color dark}}
| headcolor = {{bug color light}}
| sprite = VSViola.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}11,200{{tt|*|17,800 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
| name = Viola
| location = Battle Chateau
| game = XY
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0284
| pokemon = Masquerain
| gender = female
| level = 70
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Air Slash | move1type = Flying | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Whirlwind | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Bug Buzz | move3type = Bug | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Quiver Dance | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 6
| ndex = 0666
| pokemon = Vivillon
| gender = female
| level = 70
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Unknown
| move1 = Safeguard | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Status
| move2 = Quiver Dance | move2type = Bug | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Hurricane | move3type = Flying | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Powder | move4type = Bug | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
===Gym Freaks===
:April: ''"Hello! It's time for Gym Freaks, your source for the hottest news about hot Gym Leaders in Kalos. So... I'm now in front of the Santalune City Gym! ... Hooray! Viola has arrived! She's fabulous! So fabulous! I'm so crazy about those eyebrows! The barrette that Viola always wears is a birthday gift from Valerie! Awww. I want to have someone who celebrates my birthday. Oh... She went inside the Gym... That's all for the on-site report. Good-bye for now, everyone."''

:April: ''"Hello! It's time for Gym Freaks, your source for the hottest news about hot Gym Leaders in Kalos. So... I'm now in front of the Santalune City Gym! ... Oooh... Ahhh... Viola has arrived! She's fabulous! So fabulous! I'm so crazy about those eyebrows! The camera that Viola always has is a birthday gift from her sister, Alexa. Awww. If I was born again, I'd like to be the camera. Oh... She went inside the Gym... That's all for the on-site report. Good-bye for now, everyone."''

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Viola (Masters)}}
Viola forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Surskit}} and its evolved form {{p|Masquerain}}, along with {{form|Vivillon|Icy Snow Pattern}} {{p|Vivillon}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Viola joins the {{player}} after completing the fourteenth chapter of the [[PML Arc]].

Viola also made notable appearances later in the PML Arc.

{{PairDex/h|Bug}}
{{PairDex|060|Viola|trainerlink=Viola (Masters)#Surskit → Masquerain|trainerimg=Viola|0284|Surskit → Masquerain|gender=female|pokemonlink=Surskit (Pokémon)|Bug|Rock|Tech|4EX|Story ''Chapter 14''}}
{{PairDex|060|Viola|trainerlink=Viola (Masters)#Vivillon (Icy Snow Pattern)|trainerimg=Viola Holiday 2023|sygna=Holiday 2023|0666Icy|Vivillon|form={{Form|Vivillon|Icy Snow Pattern}}|gender=female|buddy=yes|Bug|Rock|Field|exrole=Tech|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Viola XY anime.png|120px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Viola concept art.png|250px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''
| Concept artwork
|}

===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSViola.png|200px]]
|-
| colspan=2 | VS portrait from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Viola XY OD.png|x100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:XY Viola Icon.png]]
|-
| Overworld model from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
| {{color2|000|Player Search System|PSS}} icon from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Viola/Quotes}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Viola anime.png|thumb|250px|Viola in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===={{aniseries|BW}}====
Viola was first mentioned in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', albeit not by name, when [[Alexa]] revealed to {{Ash}} that her sister was a Gym Leader from the Kalos region.

===={{aniseries|XY}}====
When Ash arrived in Kalos in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', he learned that Viola was absent from her Gym at Santalune City. However, Ash decided to head to [[Santalune Gym]] anyway after his challenge at [[Lumiose Gym]] was declined.

[[XY005|He arrived there]] just as Viola, who was revealed to a professional photographer known for her excellent shots of Bug-type Pokémon, was returning and she accepted Ash's challenge. Viola's {{p|Surskit}} and {{p|Vivillon}} had a type disadvantage against [[Ash's Fletchling]] and {{AP|Pikachu}}, however Viola's strategy was to immobilize both Pokémon using {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Sticky Web}}. This worked and Ash lost the battle.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', Ash challenged Viola to a [[rematch]]. Thanks to the training Ash had with {{ashfr}} between the battles, he was able to counter Viola's strategies and defeat her, winning himself the {{badge|Bug}}. She later reappeared in a flashback in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]''.

In ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]'', Viola reunited with Ash and his friends at the [[Battle Chateau]]. There, she and Surskit battled [[Grant]] and his {{p|Onix}}, and lost.

In ''[[XY112|Master Class is in Session!]]'' and ''[[XY113|Performing a Pathway to the Future!]]'', Viola watched {{an|Serena}}'s Master Class [[Pokémon Showcase]] along with Alexa.

She appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', when Ash was talking to [[Everett]] about the Gym Leaders that he had defeated in Kalos, in order for him to be able to compete in the [[Lumiose Conference]].

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', Viola was seen watching [[Lysandre]]'s broadcast from Lumiose City along with Alexa.

In ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'' and ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', Viola and Vivillon were among those who helped destroy the [[Giant Rock]].

She appeared again in flashbacks in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''.

====Character====
Like her sister, Viola is very cheerful and friendly but has an unwavering focus in battle. According to Alexa, her trips away from the Santalune Gym often last for some time. She helps Alexa with her work at times and she shares a friendship with Grant, though she is shown to get easily annoyed whenever Grant falls from the walls he is climbing on.

====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|1|java|scope=section}}
This listing is of Viola's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Viola
|pkmn=Surskit
|type1=Bug
|type2=Water
|img=Viola Surskit.png
|epnum=XY005
|epname=A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!
|vajp=
|vaen=Eileen Stevens
|desc={{p|Surskit}} is Viola's first known Pokémon. It was first used against [[Ash's Pikachu]] in their first Gym battle. Surskit defeated Pikachu by freezing the battlefield with Ice Beam, which prevented him from moving properly and left him unable to escape Surskit's Signal Beam. Next, it fought {{AP|Fletchling}}, who quickly defeated Surskit due to its ability to fly. In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', Surskit battled Pikachu again in a rematch, where its previous tactics failed due to Pikachu using his tail to balance himself on the ice. It was eventually defeated by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

Surskit reappeared in ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]'', where it battled [[Grant]]'s {{p|Onix}} but lost.

It appeared in flashbacks in ''[[XY021|A PokeVision of Things to Come!]]'' and ''[[XY023|Coming Back into the Cold]]''.

Surskit's known moves are {{m|Protect}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Signal Beam}}, {{m|Sticky Web}}, and {{m|Bubble Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Viola
|pkmn=Vivillon
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Viola Vivillon.png
|epnum=XY005
|epname=A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!
|vajp=Aya Endō
|vaen=Eileen Stevens
|desc={{p|Vivillon}} is Viola's second known Pokémon. It was first used against Ash in their first Gym battle. It was sent out to battle {{AP|Fletchling}} after it defeated Surskit. It won the battle by using Psychic to trap Fletchling in Surskit's {{m|Sticky Web}}, leaving it defenseless to Vivillon's Solar Beam. In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', Vivillon faced Fletchling again in a rematch, where it beat Fletchling again by hitting it with Sleep Powder, leaving it defenseless to Solar Beam once more. Then it fought {{AP|Pikachu}}, where Vivillon was defeated after its wing was frozen by the ice surrounding the Gym, hindering its ability to fly and leaving it an easy target for Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokemon Smuggler!]]''.

It appeared again in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'' and ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', where it helped destroy the [[Giant Rock]].

It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''.

Vivillon's known moves are {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Gust}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, and {{m|Sleep Powder}}.}}

====Achievements====
[[File:Viola Duchess anime.png|thumb|250px|Viola as a Duchess]]
=====Battle Chateau=====
Viola achieved the following [[Battle Chateau#Ranks|ranks]] in [[Battle Chateau]]:
* {{tc|Duchess}} (prior to ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]'')

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{bug color light}}|bordercolor={{bug color}}
|ja=下屋則子 ''[[Noriko Shitaya]]''
|en=[[Lori Gardner]]
|fi=Henni-Liisa Stam ([[XY005]]-[[XY006]], [[XY020]]) Unknown voice actress ([[XY135]]-[[XY136]])
|he=עינת אזולאי ''Einat Azulay''
|fr_eu=Claire Tefnin
|it=Ludovica De Caro ([[XY005]]-[[XY020]])
|es_eu=Catherina Martínez
|es_la=Andrea Orozco
|nl=Lizemijn Libgott
|id=Tuti Pinkan
|pl=Marta Dobecka ([[XY005]]-[[XY006]], [[XY020]]) Martyna Kowalik ([[XY135]]-[[XY136]])
|pt_br=Kate Kelly
|tr=Seda Özelsoy
|vi=Kim Ngọc ([[XY005]]-[[XY020]]) Cao Thụy Thanh Hồng ([[XY135]]-[[XY136]])
}}

===GOTCHA!===
Viola briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Viola Korrina Adventures.png|thumb|right|250px|Viola in Pokémon Adventures]]
Viola makes her first appearance in the {{MangaArc|X & Y}}, where she goes to [[Vaniville Town]] with Alexa to interview up-and-coming {{tc|Sky Trainer}} {{adv|Y}}. Y angrily reveals her hatred for reporters after they caused her friend {{adv|X}} to become a shut-in and refuse to leave his house despite his friends' constant efforts. Before they can continue, the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}} appear and begin destroying the town while fighting each other. When Viola wonders if the two are actually even Pokémon, Alexa states that she isn't sure either but notes that according to a 3,000 year old legend, Xerneas and Yveltal appear every 1,000 years.

When X's group arrives in [[Santalune City]], Viola meets up with them again. Although previous encounters with [[Team Flare]] made X and his friends wary of adults, Viola reveals her position as a Gym Leader and offers to help the group by letting them see her photos of the Vaniville Town incident and offers sanctuary at her Gym. X and his friends agree to trust her, except for Shauna who runs off after getting mad at everyone for disregarding their earlier pact to not trust adults. At the Gym, Viola challenges X to a battle, which she ends up losing. They are interrupted by [[Celosia]] of Team Flare, who possesses Shauna and uses her to attack Y. Viola pushes Y out of the way, but ends up getting hit as a result. Viola reveals herself to still be conscious and reveals that he saw X's attempt to use Mega Evolution earlier and called fellow Gym Leader [[Korrina]] to help him learn more about it. When Celosia attempts to run off, Viola has her {{p|Surskit}} stop Celosia in her tracks with {{m|Sticky Web}}. Once Celosia was driven away, everyone regrouped back at the Gym where Viola had her head injury bandaged up.

Later, Viola calls Alexa to inform her that Team Flare is the ones behind the incidents happening in various places. She also informs her sister that Y and her friends have also left to go to Lumiose City.

Later, Viola and Alexa witness Lysandre announcing to the entire Kalos region about his plans to end all life with the power of the ultimate weapon. Afterward, they, along with Clemont, [[Bonnie]], and [[Yvette]], confront Team Flare at {{rt|10|Kalos}} in order to free the captured Pokémon there. Together, the group manages to defeat all the members of Team Flare and rescue the captured Pokémon. After Team Flare is fully defeated, Viola and her allies meet with X and his friends at [[Lumiose City]] to congratulate them on their victory.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Viola
|pkmn=Vivillon
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Viola Vivillon Adventures.png
|epnum=PS554
|epname=Kangaskhan...Kangascan't
|desc=Vivillon debuted in ''[[PS554|Kangaskhan...Kangascan't]]''. It was first seen with its Trainer in [[Santalune City]]. [[PS555|Later]], it faced {{adv|X}}'s [[Kanga]] in the [[Santalune Gym]], where it lost. In ''[[PS592|Zygarde Agitated]]'', Vivillon helped Viola, [[Yvette]], and the {{tc|Sky Trainer}}s free the captive Pokémon at {{rt|10|Kalos}}, by working together with the Sky Trainers' Vivillon.

Vivillon has a Meadow Pattern.

Vivillon's known moves are {{m|Supersonic}} and {{m|Powder}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Viola
|pkmn=Surskit
|type1=Bug
|type2=Water
|img=Viola Surskit Adventures.png
|epnum=PS556
|epname=Lucky Lucario Was Here
|desc={{p|Surskit}} is Viola's second known Pokémon. It was first used to prevent [[Celosia]] from escaping with a stolen [[Kangaskhanite]] with its Sticky Web. Later, Surskit was defeated by Celosia's {{p|Honedge}}.

Surskit's only known move is {{m|Sticky Web}}.}}

==Trivia==
* Viola's Japanese Leader title is {{tt|笑顔を見逃さないカメラガール|The camera girl who never misses a smile}}.
* Viola is the first notable female {{type|Bug}} specialist of the core series games.
* Both Viola and [[Alexa|her sister]] share their Japanese voice actresses with [[Sinnoh]] [[Gym Leader]]s. In Viola's case, it is [[Candice]].
* In the Battle Chateau initial battle, Viola's Masquerain knows {{m|Air Slash}} at level 40, even though it can only learn it at level 47 in {{g|X and Y}}. Its pre-Evolution, {{p|Surskit}}, cannot learn this move.
* In her {{pkmn|animated series}} debut, Viola is shown to be just as tall as her sister, Alexa. However, in later episodes, Viola's height only reaches to her sister's shoulders.
* Viola was originally meant to have a ponytail, as evidenced in her concept art for Pokémon X and Y. She is, however, seen with this hairstyle in several episodes of {{aniseries|XY}}.
* At the release of the games, Viola's name could not be set as the {{player}}'s name, as her name contains ''viol'', a French word meaning "rape", which was blocked by the 3DS's built-in word filter. A December 2014 patch to the 3DS updated the filter, allowing "Viola" to be entered.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Bug color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bug color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ビオラ ''Viola''
| From the plant genus ''{{wp|Viola (plant)|Viola}}'' and skipper genus ''{{wp|Viola (butterfly)|Viola}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, German, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
| Viola
| Same as her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| European Spanish, European Portuguese
| Violeta
| From ''violeta'' (violet)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Violette
| From ''violette'' (violet)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Violetta
| From ''violetta'' (violet)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 비올라 ''Viola''
| From her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 紫羅蘭 / 紫罗兰 ''Zǐluólán''
| rowspan="2" | From 紫羅蘭 / 紫罗兰 ''zǐluólán / jílòhlàahn'' (violet)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 紫羅蘭 ''Jílòhlàahn''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Vietnamese
| Biora
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}

==References==
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==Related articles==
{{Gym Leaders of Kalos}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

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Talk:Naveen

2026-01-26T18:39:48Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Should Naveen be listed as a Dark-Type specialist? */ Reply

== Relation to Grant ==

Is there a relation between Naveen and Grant like how in Legends AZ all the characters were ancestors to future characters? They share physical traits such as skin complexion, eye color and hair color and wear hair accessories and its hinted that Lida is related to Tierno. [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 23:50, 18 October 2025 (UTC)

:nah. nothing in the game's texts/stories or their designs suggest any connection other than both being black people (which isn't enough to prove that they're related). [[User:Anzasquiddles|'''anZAsquiddles''']] 2222(:D)SSSS ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 00:36, 19 October 2025 (UTC)
::Seconded. Their eye color isn't even the same (Naveen's eyes are purple, Grant's are grayish-brown). [[User:Driftin Soul|Driftin Soul]] ([[User talk:Driftin Soul|talk]]) 00:53, 19 October 2025 (UTC)
::they both wear hair accessories tho, Charm form PLA is mentioned to look like both [[Agatha]] and [[Bertha]] with much less evidence to warrant adding that. just saying [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 17:58, 31 December 2025 (UTC)
:::Wearing hair accessories doesn't make them related, and as mentioned earlier, their eye colors aren't even the same. Additionally, Naveen has two mentioned relatives and neither of them are Grant.
:::In regards to Charm, PLA is set in the distant past with many other characters resembling modern day ones, and she absolutely does bear a resemblance to Agatha and Bertha (and it helps that she's lived in both Kanto and Sinnoh/Hisui as well). ZA, by contrast, only really has Lida and Ansha who are related to characters from past games. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 18:33, 31 December 2025 (UTC)

== Where does it say that he has a younger sister? ==

Where does it say that he has a younger sister? [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 18:26, 11 December 2025 (UTC)

:https://abcboy101.github.io/poke-corpus/#q=%5BVAR+0114%28000B%29%5D+sister&s=6XcFaRw Press search and it will show the corresponding lines of dialogue. [[User:Minibug|Minibug]] ([[User talk:Minibug|talk]]) 18:31, 11 December 2025 (UTC)

== What is the proper grammar? ==

I want to change the sentence, ''Naveen originally lived with his grandmother, who disapproves of his interest in sewing and wants him to focus on his studies.'' to include his younger sister, but what is the proper grammar? ''Naveen originally lived with his grandmother and younger sister, the former of whom disapproves of his interest in sewing and wants him to focus on his studies.'' or ''Naveen originally lived with his grandmother and younger sister, the former who disapproves of his interest in sewing and wants him to focus on his studies.''? [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 06:25, 13 December 2025 (UTC)

:"the former of whom" is correct, though you could also omit it and just add a semicolon: "''Naveen originally lived with his grandmother and younger sister; his grandmother disapproves of his interest in sewing and wants him to focus on his studies.''". [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 06:36, 13 December 2025 (UTC)

== Should Naveen be listed as a Dark-Type specialist? ==

I'm querying the decision to list Naveen as a dark-type specialist, as only 50% of his team are dark-type. With Gym Leaders and Elite 4, they all are formally stated to specialize in types bar Blue, which is the justification for Raihan, Flint, Agatha et. al.. I think Lida can be deemed a water-type specialist, as the DLC gives her a clear water-type majority. I think if Alder was never justified as a bug-specialist prior to the release of B2W2, I fail to see how Naveen is deemed as a dark specialist with the same 50%, with plenty of Pokémon he could use (Greninja, Umbreon - even Mabostiff etc. in the DLC). There's no dialogue to reference either, as far as I am aware. I feel it's speculation, and could lead to justifications such as Petrel being a poison-specialist etc.

--[[User:FireMonkey01|FireMonkey01]] ([[User talk:FireMonkey01|talk]]) 14:57, 17 January 2026 (UTC)
:I agree, if he isn't explicitly stated to be a type specialist and the type doesn't make up a majority of his team then we shouldn't be calling him a type specialist. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''Storm Aurora''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 22:14, 17 January 2026 (UTC)

::My opinion, but since they made Lida as a specialist, I find weird she is and Naveen isn't. I think he is a specialist indeed, with just a shitty team. Not the first time. Steven, Colress, Rahian, Iris all of them have shitty teams for specialist, yet, they all are specialists. If wasn't for Lida, I would agree on not considering him a specialist, but, since they are kinda counterparts, I find odd just one of them is a specialist.--[[User:Zarxiel94|Zarxiel94]] ([[User talk:Zarxiel94|talk]]) 17:16, 22 January 2026 (UTC)
:::Lida isn't explicitly a type specialist either, so if we wanted to treat them equally I'd prefer to say neither is a type specialist than to say both of them are type specialists. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''Storm Aurora''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 19:55, 22 January 2026 (UTC)

::::Lida is clearly a specialist. Corbeau have a worst team then her, and he is explicitly a specialist. The main problem is in a lot of games, they give random bullshit to specialists, and so exists cases where isn't clear if a character is a specialist or not (I saw people considering Benga a Dragon specialist and Alder a Bug specialist for how weirdly the games treat specialists). Griselle is in the same situation after all, and everywhere I see her considered a Fire specialist, but I can understand if someone have doubts about. But giving by the context and everything, for me make more sense considering Naveen a specialist. We got specialists that was treated in the same way in the past after all. I just wish they stop giving random shit to specialists and make them with coherent teams...[[User:Zarxiel94|Zarxiel94]] ([[User talk:Zarxiel94|talk]]) 20:15, 22 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::I think Alder is a fairly apt comparison. We explicitly do not call Alder a Bug-type specialist (despite half of his team being Bug-type) because he has never been referred to as that in official media, but we do call Steven a Steel-type specialist (despite only half of his team being Steel-type) because he is explicitly described as one.
:::::Lida and Naveen seem pretty similar. They both have about half of their team being one type, but they have never been explicitly described as being type specialists, so we shouldn't be assuming that. [[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:54, 26 January 2026 (UTC)
::::::Actually Lida have 4/6 Water, so... more then half. And Griselle was considered a Fire specialist for the same reason, Colress the same, and they never was explicitly called specialists at all. We should consider the context considering isn't something new having specialist with shitty teams. And picking 4 Water-types unintentionally seems really too speculative, given the majority and many precedents. Since Lida and Naveen are pratically counterparts, I find extremly difficult to belive just one of them is a specialist. Being both specialist with shitty teams (Naveen even more, but again, isn't something new) isn't that weird.[[User:Zarxiel94|Zarxiel94]] ([[User talk:Zarxiel94|talk]]) 13:17, 26 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::::Griselle pretty clearly falls into the same boat as Lida and Naveen. A Trainer whose party is about half one particular type, but has never been explicitly described as a type specialist, so we shouldn't be presuming that she is one.
:::::::Colress seems to be a case that has largely slipped through the cracks. And his article even uses the weaselly wording "mostly specializes" to sidestep the fact that he has never actually been described as a type specialist. That unsourced claim was only added to his page [[Special:Diff/2997743|in 2019]], long after the release of B2W2.
:::::::"And picking 4 Water-types unintentionally seems really too speculative" — There is no claim that she ''isn't'' a Water type specialist, which would be speculation. Only that there is no concrete evidence that she is one, so we should not refer to her as one. Also, I deliberately said "about half", because her team fluctuates around that point, with 2/3 or 2/4 Water types being the most common arrangement.
:::::::"Since Lida and Naveen are pratically counterparts, I find extremly difficult to belive just one of them is a specialist" — I think the obvious solution here is that we cannot consider either of them to be type specialists. [[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:38, 26 January 2026 (UTC)

::::::::For me, if a character with 5+ Pokémon with more then half of them being of the same type, we can consider him a specialist. Corbeau is explicitly a specialist, and he got 3/5 Poison. Griselle have the same amount of Fire-types: 3/5. Lida from all the specialists or supposed specialists with random bullshit on their team, is the one more consistent, with 4/6, so for me Lida is without a doubt a specialist with random bullshit on her team (a thing that happened A TON of times in the series, so nothing weird). The problem is the franchise for nearly 30 years made specialists with shitty teams so... for this there is often debates about if a character is or isn't a specialist. If we should make a rule about how consider specialist someone or not, should be:
1-the character must have at least 3 Pokémon of the same type on their team
2-the majority of the team must be of that type

isn't a flawless rule, since we got explicit specialist with just half of a team with their type, but I think is the closest thing we can do.
Griselle and Crobeau (this last explicitly confirmed to be a specialist) have a team of 5 Pokémon showed, and 3 of them are respectivly Fire and Poison, so they match this pattern.
Lida have a full team where 4 of them are Water, and that seems pretty intentional.
For Naveen, yeah, I agree if we look ONLY on him, he could not be a specialist, the problem is... is weird for Lida being a specialist and Naveen not when they are counterparts. I'm fine on not considering Naveen as specialist, but his relationship with Lida make this look weird. But saying Lida isn't a specialist for me is wrong when she is more specialist then Corbeau, for exemple.--[[User:Zarxiel94|Zarxiel94]] ([[User talk:Zarxiel94|talk]]) 15:46, 26 January 2026 (UTC)

:i think there's a clear ''preference,'' but not a ''specialization.''
:re:rulings for specialization, including official classification/self-describing as a specialist may as well be part of that; making it a requirement to have the character listed as one in some capacity means we sidestep some of the odd edgecases like alder or petrel, in addition to their team composition. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 18:39, 26 January 2026 (UTC)

AZ's Floette

2026-01-17T02:11:29Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Obtainability */ grammar

{{spoilers}}
{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|ball=Poké
|type1=Fairy
|trainername=AZ
|pokemonname=Floette
|jtrainername=AZ
|jpokemonname=フラエッテ
|tmtrainername=AZ
|tmpokemonname=Floette
|image=[[File:AZ's Floette.png|250px]]
|caption=Artwork from {{g|Legends: Z-A}}
|gender=Female
|nature=Modest
|ability={{a|Flower Veil}}<ref>Confirmed in the internal data of [[Generation VI|Generations VI]] and [[Generation VII]] only. [[Ability|Abilities]] are not a mechanic in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].</ref>
|media=game
|epnum=Pokémon X and Y
|epname=Pokémon X and Y
|location=[[Kalos]] (By [[AZ]]) [[Centrico Plaza]] (By [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]]) {{OBP|Quasartico Inc.|building}}<ref>Credited as [[Lumiose City]] in Floette's [[summary]].</ref> (By the player)
|prevonumicon=Menu HOME 0670-Eternal
|noevo=incap
|current=[[Party|With the player]]|
|va=no
}}

'''AZ's Floette''' is an {{form|Floette|Eternal Flower}} Floette befriended by [[AZ]]. Unlike other {{p|Floette}}, she has a unique color scheme and holds a flower known as the Eternal Flower. She cannot [[Evolution|evolve]], but can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Floette''' using the [[Floettite]]. She plays a major part in the storyline of {{g|X and Y}} and {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

==In the core series games==
===History===
====Background====
<div style="float:left; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
[[File:AZ's Floette Resurrected.png|thumb|left|250px|Floette being resurrected]]
</div>
Eternal Flower Floette is over 3,000 years old as a result of being given eternal life. Gifted to AZ by his late mother, she was conscripted into a war in [[Kalos]], where she died. Her body was given to AZ, and, out of unspeakable grief, he built a machine that would restore her to life. The machine was powered by the [[Infinity Energy|energy]] of {{P|Xerneas}}{{Sup/6|X}}/{{P|Yveltal}}{{Sup/6|Y}}/both{{sup/9|ZA}}.

Although successful, he was still consumed by despair and turned the machine into a weapon, destroying both sides and ending the war. Floette learned that AZ had stolen the life forces of other Pokémon in order to revive her and left him in disgust.

After being exposed to the energy of the ultimate weapon, AZ grew much taller and gained an extended lifespan, letting him live for thousands of years. He took to traveling the world in a fruitless search for Floette, witnessing many cataclysmic events and researching Mega Evolution. 1,000 years after the war, AZ was approached and asked to help protect Kalos. He decided to build [[Ange|another machine]] that would share the eternal life he had given to Floette. He planned to use it once they were reunited, but it lay dormant for another 2,000 years.

==== [[Pokémon X and Y]] ====
<div style="float:right; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
[[File:AZ holding Floette.png|thumb|right|250px|Floette's reunion with AZ]]
</div>
3,000 years after the Kalos war, the ultimate weapon is reactivated by [[Lysandre]], who has imprisoned AZ and stolen the activation key from him. The player encounters him in his cell and learns about the history of Kalos, then later battles him at a parade celebrating them becoming the Kalos [[Champion]]. After the battle, AZ smiles and thanks them for teaching him what it is to be a {{pkmn|Trainer}} and freeing him from his endless torment.

Sensing that his heart is at last liberated from anger and despair, Floette returns to him, gently floating down from the sky into his waiting hands. Disbelieving, he sinks onto his knees, overjoyed to finally see her again.
{{left clear}}

==== [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] ====
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[[File:AZ Floette Z-A.png|thumb|left|250px|Floette's first introduction to the player]]
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Five years after the events of {{g|X and Y}}, Floette now lives with AZ in [[Hotel Z]]. Due to Lysandre's actions, a disturbance in [[Prism Tower]] occurs and releases a flood of [[Mega Power]] that forces Pokémon to [[Rogue Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve without Trainers]], signifying the reawakening of [[Ange]]. AZ tasks [[Vinnie]] and [[Jett]] of [[Quasartico Inc.]] to find a trainer that can Mega Evolve his Floette, who is the only one capable of controlling and deactivating the device.

Two years pass as they search for the right Trainer, closing off Prism Tower and establishing the [[Z-A Royale]]. Meanwhile, AZ befriends [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]], [[Lida]], and [[Naveen]], who form [[Team MZ]] in an attempt to attract more guests for the rarely visited hotel. Upon meeting the {{player}} and seeing a [[Zygarde]] cell slip out of their bag, AZ informs them that their arrival is fated and is happy that they've joined the Z-A Royale. As time passes, AZ appears to grow sick, coughing irregularly and reflecting on his past and aging body.

Floette alerts him when the player and [[Emma]] are lead by Zygarde to a Rogue Mega {{p|Absol}}. AZ gives the player a [[Mega Ring]] and loans them his {{p|Lucario}}, urging them to Mega Evolve it. Afterwards, the player aids Team MZ in their attempts to subdue the Rogue Mega Pokémon appearing throughout [[Lumiose City]].
<div style="float:right; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
[[File:Hyperrogue Ange Floette.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Hyperrogue Ange Floette]]
</div>
Later, AZ fills the player and Team MZ in on Ange and his plans to stop it. The player and Urbain/Taunie reach Rank A in the Z-A Royale, but that night, Ange breaks free from Prism Tower. Floette is given to the group and goes with Urbain/Taunie to Ange's control room where she Mega Evolves in order to absorb the Mega Power emanating from the device. Instead of shutting down, Ange goes out of control and fuses with Mega Floette to become [[Hyperrogue Ange Floette]]. Its immense power causes enormous roots and giant Eternal Flowers to grow all over the city, forcing even more Pokémon to Mega Evolve.

The player, with the help of the city's citizens, manages to earn Zygarde's trust and works together with it to defeat Hyperrogue Ange Floette. Not yet down, Hyperrogue Ange Floette unleashes a power boosted [[Light of Ruin]] attack on the city. The player Mega Evolves Zygarde and commands it to use its [[Nihil Light]] move, releasing Eternal Flower Floette from Ange's control and destroying the machine.

In the aftermath, AZ quietly passes away, leaving the player his Lucario. Floette and Hotel Z are bequeathed to Team MZ. Urbain/Taunie use Floette against the player in their 15th Infinite Z-A Royale match. Afterwards, Floette is given to the player.

=== Obtainability ===
Game data exists for the Eternal Flower Floette in the Generation VI and [[Generation VII|VII]] games. Eternal Flower Floette's stats are notably higher than a regular Floette and sit more closely to those of {{p|Florges}}. Unlike a regular Floette however, she cannot evolve or breed (and is unaffected by the [[Eviolite]]). She is in the {{egg|No Eggs Discovered}} [[Egg Group]]. She also has her own signature move, {{m|Light of Ruin}}, which she learns at level 50. Her cry is different from a regular Floette. She also has a base experience yield of 243.

In [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], Eternal Flower Floette was finally made obtainable, being obtained through defeating [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]] in an Infinite Z-A Royale Reward Match, after the credit roll.

===Movesets===
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| caption = '''With [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]]'''
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| pokemon = Floette
| form = -Eternal
| icon = mega
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| move2 = Energy Ball | move2type = Grass | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Giga Drain | move3type = Grass | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Synthesis | move4type = Grass | move4cat = Status
}}

====Given to the player====
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|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Floette
|gender=f
|form=Eternal Flower
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|ability=Unknown
|nature=Modest
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|gift=yes
|method={{pkmn2|Gift}}
|scale=128
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|'''{{GameIcon|X}}{{GameIcon|y}}{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}''' Model {{shinystar|VI}} ({{color2|000|Shiny}})
|'''{{GameIcon|X}}{{GameIcon|y}}{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}''' Model (Back)
|'''{{GameIcon|X}}{{GameIcon|y}}{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}''' Model {{shinystar|VI}} (Back, {{color2|000|Shiny}})
|-
| colspan="4" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" |'''{{color2|fff|Generation VII}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Spr 7s 670E.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Spr 7s 670E s.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Spr b 7s 670E.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Spr b 7s 670E s.png]]
|-
|'''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}''' Model
|'''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}''' Model {{shinystar|VII}} ({{color2|000|Shiny}})
|'''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}''' Model (Back)
|'''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}''' Model {{shinystar|VII}} (Back, {{color2|000|Shiny}})
|-
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokédex Image Floette-Eternal USUM.png]]
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokédex Image Floette-Eternal shiny USUM.png]]
|-
| colspan="2" |'''{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}''' Model ({{color2|000|Floette_(Pokémon)#Pokédex_entries|Pokédex}})
| colspan="2" |'''{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}''' Model {{shinystar|VII}} ({{color2|000|Floette_(Pokémon)#Pokédex_entries|Pokédex}}, {{color2|000|Shiny}})
|-
| colspan="4" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" |'''{{color2|fff|Generation IX}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Menu ZA 0670-Eternal.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Menu ZA 0670-Eternal shiny.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Menu ZA 0670-Mega.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Menu ZA 0670-Mega shiny.png]]
|-
|'''{{GameIcon|ZA}}''' Sprite (Menu)
|'''{{GameIcon|ZA}}''' Sprite {{shinystar|SV}} (Menu, {{color2|000|Shiny}})
|'''{{GameIcon|ZA}}''' Sprite {{MegaIcon}} (Menu, {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}})
|'''{{GameIcon|ZA}}''' Sprite {{shinystar|SV}} {{MegaIcon}} (Menu, {{color2|000|Shiny}}, {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}})
|-
| colspan="4" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Menu ZA 9999.png]]
|-
| colspan="4" |'''{{GameIcon|ZA}}''' Sprite (Menu, {{color2|000|Ange#Hyperrogue Ange Floette|Hyperrogue Ange Floette}})
|-
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Menu ZA 9999-Blue.png]]
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Menu ZA 9999-Red.png]]
|-
| colspan="2" |'''{{GameIcon|ZA}}''' Sprite (Menu, Blue Eternal Flower)
| colspan="2" |'''{{GameIcon|ZA}}''' Sprite (Menu, Red Eternal Flower)
|-
| colspan="4" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" |'''Cross-Generation'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:670EMS6.png]]
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Menu HOME 0670-Eternal.png]]
|-
| colspan="2" |'''{{GameIcon|X}}{{GameIcon|y}}{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}''' Sprite (Menu)
| colspan="2" |'''{{color2|000|Pokémon HOME|HOME}}''' Sprite (Menu)
|}

==In animation==
[[File:AZ Floette PG.png|thumb|250px|Floette in Pokémon Generations]]
===Pokémon Generations===
AZ's Floette appeared in the final [[Pokémon Generations]] episode ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'', where she was a Pokémon AZ befriended 3000 years ago. One day, Floette perished after being forced to participate in a war. Out of grief, AZ built a machine to revive his fallen friend, but Floette left him after learning that he sacrificed the lives of many Pokémon to power the machine. She later returned to AZ.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:AZ Floette Adventures.png|thumb|left|160px|Floette in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga]]
Floette first appears in a flashback in [[PS578]]. AZ [[PS580|later]] explained that he created the [[Ultimate weapon]] to revive his dead Floette. AZ then wanted the war Floette was killed in to end, so he turned the Ultimate weapon into a weapon of destruction and fired it. The war ended, but Floette realized that AZ sacrificed the lives of many Pokémon to power the machine, so she leaves him.

3,000 years later in ''[[PS594|Epilogue]]'', AZ teaches {{adv|X}}, {{adv|Y}}, {{adv|Trevor}}, {{adv|Shauna}} and {{adv|Tierno}} to not be disappointed in the fact that no one is thanking them for defeating [[Team Flare]], as that same feeling was what caused [[Lysandre]] to start Team Flare in the first place. After this, Floette returned to AZ.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Eternal Flower Floette is the only known Pokémon that is capable of [[Mega Evolution]] whose species has a known [[Evolution]].
* Despite only Eternal Flower Floette being able to Mega Evolve, Mega Floette's cry is based on that of regular Floette.
* Despite being present in the data of all [[Generation VI]] and {{gen|VII}} games, as well as {{g|HOME}}, the form name "Eternal Flower" was not officially revealed until [[Pokémon Day#2025|Pokémon Day 2025]], 4,156 days (over 11 years) after the release of {{g|X and Y}}.<ref>[https://x.com/Pokemon/status/1895129369539969220 Post by the official Pokémon account on X], "Eternal Flower Floette is said to have lived for 3,000 years."</ref>
* Even though it was unobtainable in the games at the time, Eternal Flower Floette appears on the cover of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: The Official National Pokédex]].

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{fairy color}}|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|ja=えいえんのはな ''Eternal Flower''
|fr=Fleur Éternelle
|de=Ewigblütler
|ko=영원의 꽃 ''Eternal Flower''
|it=Fiore Eterno
|es=Flor Eterna
}}

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
{{animespecies|Floette}}

* [[Mega Power]]
* [[Infinity Energy]]
* [[Ange]]
{{-}}
{{AZ's Pokémon|fairy}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

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Hotel Z

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{{Infobox location
|image=Hotel Z ZA.png
|image_size=300
|type=vert
|location_name=Hotel Z
|japanese_name=ホテルＺ
|translated_name=Hotel Z
|mapdesc=A hotel in the Vert District. It rarely sees any guests, perhaps due to its secluded location away from the main road.
|location=[[Vert Sector 8]], [[Vert District]], [[Lumiose City]]
|region=Kalos
|generation={{gen|IX}}
|map=Hotel Z map.png
|mapsize=250px
}}

'''Hotel Z''' (Japanese: '''ホテルＺ''' ''Hotel Z'') is a hotel located in [[Lumiose City]] in the [[Kalos]] region. Hotel Z was owned by [[AZ]] and is where [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]] formerly resided and worked. It serves as the [[Player character|player]]'s headquarters during their stay in the city.

==Description==
Hotel Z sits within a small court located in [[Vert Sector 8]]. It stands at seven floors tall, though only two floors and the roof are accessible to the player. A third is mentioned in room designation only, but is inaccessible. The hotel also has a kitchen—also inaccessible to the player—which is used by Urbain/Taunie to prepare croissant curry and by [[Ansha]] to bake [[donut]]s. Outside its entrance is an open area where battles can take place, surrounded by trees, shrubs, and other buildings. The hotel's walls are lined with plant growth.

According to AZ, he named the building "Hotel Z" as he intended it to be his final place of living.<ref>'''[[AZ]]:''' "I do not mind the quiet. This place was intended to be my final residence. That is why I called it Hotel “Z.”" ({{g|Legends: Z-A}})</ref> The player stays in Room 202 of Hotel Z. Urbain/Taunie stays in Room 201, [[Naveen]] stays in Room 203, [[Lida]] stays in Room 204, and [[Korrina]] stays in Room 301.

===First floor (lobby)===
The first floor is the lobby of the hotel. In front of the entrance is the reception area, where AZ can be spoken to from behind the desk. The hotel's elevator can also be found here, providing access to the second floor and roof.

To the right of the entrance is a seating area, containing a fireplace and an assortment of armchairs and couches. Books belonging to AZ are placed on a bookshelf here. Members of [[Team MZ]] often congregate here.

Within the seating area is a doorway leading to Team MZ's strategy meeting room. The meeting room contains a large table with six chairs. Its walls are littered with framed photos and paintings, as well as the Team MZ flag hanging prominently in the back. In addition to strategy meetings, this room is also used for eating meals.

In the [[Mega Dimension]] DLC, during [[Side Mission]] 120: "Donuts of Unworldly Deliciousness!," the reception area is permanently converted into the shop [[Ansha|Ansha's]] Donuts, where the player can use [[berries]] in order to make [[donuts]].

===Second floor===
The second floor is a hallway providing access to four hotel rooms. Chairs and other furniture are scattered along the walls, and both ends of the hall have a large window. Each room contains the same furniture and general layout, in addition to its tenant's own possessions.

====Room 201 ([[Urbain]]/[[Taunie|Taunie's]] room)====

====Room 202 (the [[player|player's]] room)====
Room 202 contains a bed, a desk, a dresser, and a lamp. Two armchairs surround an end table, and water and other amenities rest atop a chest of drawers. The player can advance time by resting in the bed until morning or nightfall. On the desks are a couple of books, a journal, a lamp, and a large flower vase. Beside the dresser, the player's travel bag sits on a stand. Several paintings and a mirror hang on the walls. In addition to the exit, the room contains one other door, which is unopenable.

If the player collects and returns all [[Colorful Screw]]s in Lumiose City to the Colorful Screw Exchange person outside of [[Racine Construction]], they will receive a giant [[Canari plush]] decoration that sits in the corner of the room.

After the credits of the game, AZ will [[#Pokémon|leave a Poké Ball containing a Lucario]] in this room.

====Room 203 ([[Naveen|Naveen's]] room)====
Room 203 is littered with fabric and clothing made by Naveen. A sewing machine sits on the desk, and various sketches and sewing tools are found on the end table. Boxes filled with vintage clothing collected by Naveen are piled against the walls. The [[Autographed Plush|autographed Canari plush]] given to Naveen after completing [[Main Mission]] 14: "Reaching Rank E" is placed on a nightstand.

====Room 204 ([[Lida|Lida's]] room)====
In Room 204, the armchairs and end table have been pushed to the side of the room, likely to create more room for dance practice. A rolled up workout mat leans against an armchair, and a full-length mirror for checking out dance moves is propped up against the wall. Multiple sports drinks are seen throughout the room. Two big bags stuffed with large amounts of clothing sit on the floor, and postcards sent from the [[Hoenn]] region rest upon a nightstand.

===Third floor===
The third floor is inaccessible to the player. However, it is known that [[Korrina]] stays in Room 301 on this floor.

===Roof===
The roof of the hotel is a small space providing a scenic view of [[Lumiose City]], as well as the mountains surrounding it. [[Prism Tower]] can be prominently seen from the rooftop. Two armchairs sit around a fire pit, and a couch is placed on the other side of the roof, with a coffee table in front of it. Many planters containing a variety of flowers are found on the rooftop.

During [[Hyperspace Mission]] 12: "The Greatest Gift," the [[Hyperspace Sky Pillar|emerald distortion]] can be found and entered from the roof of Hotel Z. After completing this mission, Korrina can be found on the roof.

== Items ==
{{itlisth|vert}}
{{Itemlist|Key to Room 202 ZA|size=32|Reception desk; from [[AZ]] after arriving to the hotel for the first time|ZA=yes|display=[[Key to Room 202]]}}
{{Itemlist|None|Lounge; installed after getting an invite to the [[Z-A Royale]]|ZA=yes|display=[[Z-A Royale]] app}}
{{Itemlist|None|Lounge; from [[Taunie]] after joining [[Team MZ]] (if you chose [[Paxton]] at the start of the game).|ZA=yes|display=Blouson & V-Neck Set (Team MZ Logo)}}{{Itemlist|None|Lounge; from [[Urbain]] after joining [[Team MZ]] (if you chose [[Harmony]] at the start of the game).|display=Blouson & Off-Shoulder Set (Team MZ Logo)|ZA=yes}}
{{Itemlist|None|Lounge; from [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]] after joining [[Team MZ]]|ZA=yes|display=Simple Round Satchel (Red)}}
{{Itemlist|Red Canari Plush Lv. 1 ZA|Outside; from [[Tarragon]] during "Mission 5: The City in the Shadow of Prism Tower"|ZA=yes|display=[[Canari plush|Red Canari Plush Lv. 1]]}}
{{Itemlist|Lida's Things ZA|Lounge; from [[AZ]] during "Mission 8: Reaching Rank V"|ZA=yes|display=[[Lida's Things]]}}
{{Itemlist|Meganiumite ZA|Lounge; from [[AZ]] during "Mission 10: The Secrets of Mega Evolution", if the player chose {{p|Chikorita}} as their [[First partner Pokémon]]|ZA=yes|display=[[Meganiumite]]}}
{{Itemlist|Emboarite ZA|Lounge; from [[AZ]] during "Mission 10: The Secrets of Mega Evolution", if the player chose {{p|Tepig}} as their [[First partner Pokémon]]|ZA=yes|display=[[Emboarite]]}}
{{Itemlist|Feraligite ZA|Lounge; from [[AZ]] during "Mission 10: The Secrets of Mega Evolution", if the player chose {{p|Totodile}} as their [[First partner Pokémon]]|ZA=yes|display=[[Feraligite]]}}
{{itlistfoot|vert}}

==Pokémon==
{{Catch/header/za|vert|clear=yes|sun=yes|cloudy=yes|rain=yes|fog=yes}}
{{Catch/div|vert|Gift In [[#Room 202|Room 202]] after watching the [[credits]]. Has [[Korrina|Korrina's]] [[OT]] and [[ID]] information.}}
{{Catch/entryza|0448|Lucario|50|✔|||✔||||||type1=fighting|type2=steel|note=For more information about this Lucario's moves and stats: [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A#Lucario|List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Catch/footer/za|vert}}

==Staff==
===Owner===
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background:#{{Unknown color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{Unknown color}}"
|-
| width="200px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | <div style="max-height:150px; overflow:hidden;"> [[File:ZA AZ.png|x300px]]</div>
|-
| style="background:#{{Scarlet color light}}; color:#{{scarlet color dark}}" |'''{{color2|{{Scarlet color dark}}|AZ}}''' (formerly)
|}

===Employees===
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background:#{{unknown color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{unknown color}}"
|-
| width="200px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | <div style="max-height:135px; overflow:hidden;"> [[File:ZA Urbain.png|x300px]]
| width="200px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | <div style="max-height:135px; overflow:hidden;"> [[File:ZA Taunie.png|x300px]]
| width="200px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | <div style="max-height:135px; overflow:hidden;"> [[File:ZA Ansha.png|x300px]]</div>
|-
| style="background:#{{Scarlet color light}}; color:#{{scarlet color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan=2 | '''{{color2|{{Scarlet color dark}}|Urbain}}{{color|{{Scarlet color dark}}|/}}{{color2|{{Scarlet color dark}}|Taunie}}''' (formerly)
| style="background:#{{Scarlet color light}}; color:#{{scarlet color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |'''{{color2|{{Scarlet color dark}}|Ansha}}'''
|}

===Tenants===
====Humans====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background:#{{unknown color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{unknown color}}"
|-
| width="200px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | <div style="max-height:120px; overflow:hidden;"> [[File:ZA Paxton.png|x300px]]
| width="200px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | <div style="max-height:120px; overflow:hidden;"> [[File:ZA Harmony.png|x300px]]
| width="200px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | <div style="max-height:120px; overflow:hidden;"> [[File:ZA Lida.png|x300px]]
| width="200px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | <div style="max-height:120px; overflow:hidden;"> [[File:ZA Naveen.png|x300px]]
| width="200px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | <div style="max-height:120px; overflow:hidden;"> [[File:ZA Korrina.png|x300px]]
|-
| style="background:#{{Scarlet color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan=2 | '''{{color2|{{Scarlet color dark}}|Paxton (game)|Paxton}}{{color|{{Scarlet color dark}}|/}}{{color2|{{Scarlet color dark}}|Harmony (game)|Harmony}}'''
| style="background:#{{Scarlet color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{Scarlet color dark}}|Lida}}'''
| style="background:#{{Scarlet color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{Scarlet color dark}}|Naveen}}'''
| style="background:#{{Scarlet color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{Scarlet color dark}}|Korrina}}'''
|}

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Hotel Z
| pkmn = Gulpin
| type1 = poison
| img = Hotel Z Gulpin.png
| epnum = Mega Dimension
| desc = [[Team MZ]] discovers this {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Gulpin}} that arrived in the "strategy meeting room" from [[Hyperspace Lumiose]] after completing [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Hyperspace missions|Hyperspace Mission]] #04: ''Le Musée et le Café''. After allowing it to live in the hotel, the player can feed it unneeded [[donut]]s in exchange for {{berries}}, as demonstrated in [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Side Mission]] #147: ''Our Gluttonous Gulpin''.

None of Gulpin's [[move]]s are known.}}

===Guests===
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background:#{{unknown color dark}}; border:5px solid #{{unknown color}}"
|-
| width="200px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | <div style="max-height:120px; overflow:hidden;"> [[File:ZA Corbeau.png|x300px]]
|-
| style="background:#{{Scarlet color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{Scarlet color dark}}|Corbeau}}'''
|}

==Special encounters==
===During [[Main Mission]] 10===
[[Zygarde]] appears after defeating all three [[Rogue Mega Evolution|Rogue Mega Evolved]] Pokemon in [[Main Mission]] 10. It cannot be caught during this battle.

{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0718
| pokemon = Zygarde
| form = -10Percent
| gender = none
| level = 33
| type1 = Dragon
| type2 = Ground
| move1 = Bite
| move1type = Dark
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Haze
| move2type = Ice
| move2cat = Status
| move3 = Bulldoze
| move3type = Ground
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Dragon Breath
| move4type = Dragon
| move4cat = Special
}}

==Trainers==
===During Main Mission 2===
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0152|Chikorita}}
| background = {{Legends Z-A color}}
| border = {{Legends Z-A color dark}}
| headcolor = {{X color light}}
| name = Urbain
| sprite = VSUrbain.png
| size = x100px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}280
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0158
| pokemon = Totodile
| gender = male
| level = 5
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Leer
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0498
| pokemon = Tepig
| gender = male
| level = 5
| type1 = Fire
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tail Whip
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}{{Party
| background = {{Legends Z-A color}}
| border = {{Legends Z-A color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| name = Taunie
| sprite = VSTaunie.png
| size = x100px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}280
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0158
| pokemon = Totodile
| gender = female
| level = 5
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Leer
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0498
| pokemon = Tepig
| gender = female
| level = 5
| type1 = Fire
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tail Whip
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}

{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0498|Tepig}}
| background = {{Legends Z-A color}}
| border = {{Legends Z-A color dark}}
| headcolor = {{X color light}}
| name = Urbain
| sprite = VSUrbain.png
| size = x100px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}280
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0152
| pokemon = Chikorita
| gender = male
| level = 5
| type1 = Grass
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tail Whip
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0158
| pokemon = Totodile
| gender = male
| level = 5
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Leer
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}{{Party
| background = {{Legends Z-A color}}
| border = {{Legends Z-A color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| name = Taunie
| sprite = VSTaunie.png
| size = x100px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}280
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0152
| pokemon = Chikorita
| gender = female
| level = 5
| type1 = Grass
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tail Whip
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0158
| pokemon = Totodile
| gender = female
| level = 5
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Leer
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}

{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0158|Totodile}}
| background = {{Legends Z-A color}}
| border = {{Legends Z-A color dark}}
| headcolor = {{X color light}}
| name = Urbain
| sprite = VSUrbain.png
| size = x100px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}280
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0498
| pokemon = Tepig
| gender = male
| level = 5
| type1 = Fire
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tail Whip
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0152
| pokemon = Chikorita
| gender = male
| level = 5
| type1 = Grass
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tail Whip
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}{{Party
| background = {{Legends Z-A color}}
| border = {{Legends Z-A color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| name = Taunie
| sprite = VSTaunie.png
| size = x100px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}280
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 2
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0498
| pokemon = Tepig
| gender = female
| level = 5
| type1 = Fire
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tail Whip
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0152
| pokemon = Chikorita
| gender = female
| level = 5
| type1 = Grass
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tail Whip
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}

===During [[Main Mission]] 7===
{{Party
| background = {{white color}}
| border = {{white color dark}}
| headcolor = {{white color light}}
| name = Naveen
| sprite = VSNaveen.png
| size = 150px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}952
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0167
| pokemon = Spinarak
| gender = male
| level = 16
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Absorb
| move1type = Grass
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Infestation
| move2type = Bug
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Shadow Sneak
| move3type = Ghost
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = X-Scissor
| move4type = Bug
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0302
| pokemon = Sableye
| gender = male
| level = 16
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Ghost
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Leer
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
| move3 = Shadow Sneak
| move3type = Ghost
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Take Down
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0559
| pokemon = Scraggy
| gender = male
| level = 17
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Fighting
| move1 = Tackle
| move1type = Normal
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Headbutt
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Power-Up Punch
| move3type = Fighting
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Rock Tomb
| move4type = Rock
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}

===During [[Main Mission]] 10===
{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0152|Chikorita}}
| background = {{Legends Z-A color}}
| border = {{Legends Z-A color dark}}
| headcolor = {{X color light}}
| name = Urbain
| sprite = VSUrbain.png
| size = x100px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}1,560
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0159
| pokemon = Croconaw
| gender = male
| level = 25
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Aqua Jet
| move1type = Water
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tackle
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Slash
| move3type = Normal
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bite
| move4type = Dark
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0499
| pokemon = Pignite
| gender = male
| level = 25
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Fighting
| move1 = Power-Up Punch
| move1type = Fighting
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Rollout
| move2type = Rock
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Flame Wheel
| move3type = Fire
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Tackle
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0310
| pokemon = Manectric
| icon = mega
| gender = male
| level = 26
| type1 = Electric
| held = Manectite
| move1 = Thunder Fang
| move1type = Electric
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Spark
| move2type = Electric
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bite
| move3type = Dark
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Fire Fang
| move4type = Fire
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}{{Party
| background = {{Legends Z-A color}}
| border = {{Legends Z-A color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| name = Taunie
| sprite = VSTaunie.png
| size = x100px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}1,560
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0159
| pokemon = Croconaw
| gender = female
| level = 25
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Aqua Jet
| move1type = Water
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tackle
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Slash
| move3type = Normal
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bite
| move4type = Dark
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0499
| pokemon = Pignite
| gender = female
| level = 25
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Fighting
| move1 = Power-Up Punch
| move1type = Fighting
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Rollout
| move2type = Rock
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Flame Wheel
| move3type = Fire
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Tackle
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0310
| pokemon = Manectric
| icon = mega
| gender = female
| level = 26
| type1 = Electric
| held = Manectite
| move1 = Thunder Fang
| move1type = Electric
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Spark
| move2type = Electric
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bite
| move3type = Dark
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Fire Fang
| move4type = Fire
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}

{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0498|Tepig}}
| background = {{Legends Z-A color}}
| border = {{Legends Z-A color dark}}
| headcolor = {{X color light}}
| name = Urbain
| sprite = VSUrbain.png
| size = x100px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}1,560
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0153
| pokemon = Bayleef
| gender = male
| level = 25
| type1 = Grass
| move1 = Giga Drain
| move1type = Grass
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Leech Seed
| move2type = Grass
| move2cat = Status
| move3 = Body Slam
| move3type = Normal
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Disarming Voice
| move4type = Fairy
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0159
| pokemon = Croconaw
| gender = male
| level = 25
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Aqua Jet
| move1type = Water
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tackle
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Slash
| move3type = Normal
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bite
| move4type = Dark
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0310
| pokemon = Manectric
| icon = mega
| gender = male
| level = 26
| type1 = Electric
| held = Manectite
| move1 = Thunder Fang
| move1type = Electric
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Spark
| move2type = Electric
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bite
| move3type = Dark
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Fire Fang
| move4type = Fire
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}{{Party
| background = {{Legends Z-A color}}
| border = {{Legends Z-A color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| name = Taunie
| sprite = VSTaunie.png
| size = x100px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}1,560
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0153
| pokemon = Bayleef
| gender = female
| level = 25
| type1 = Grass
| move1 = Giga Drain
| move1type = Grass
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Leech Seed
| move2type = Grass
| move2cat = Status
| move3 = Body Slam
| move3type = Normal
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Disarming Voice
| move4type = Fairy
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0159
| pokemon = Croconaw
| gender = female
| level = 25
| type1 = Water
| move1 = Aqua Jet
| move1type = Water
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Tackle
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Slash
| move3type = Normal
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Bite
| move4type = Dark
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0310
| pokemon = Manectric
| icon = mega
| gender = female
| level = 26
| type1 = Electric
| held = Manectite
| move1 = Thunder Fang
| move1type = Electric
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Spark
| move2type = Electric
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bite
| move3type = Dark
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Fire Fang
| move4type = Fire
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}

{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0158|Totodile}}
| background = {{Legends Z-A color}}
| border = {{Legends Z-A color dark}}
| headcolor = {{X color light}}
| name = Urbain
| sprite = VSUrbain.png
| size = x100px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}1,560
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0499
| pokemon = Pignite
| gender = male
| level = 25
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Fighting
| move1 = Power-Up Punch
| move1type = Fighting
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Rollout
| move2type = Rock
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Flame Wheel
| move3type = Fire
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Tackle
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0153
| pokemon = Bayleef
| gender = male
| level = 25
| type1 = Grass
| move1 = Giga Drain
| move1type = Grass
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Leech Seed
| move2type = Grass
| move2cat = Status
| move3 = Body Slam
| move3type = Normal
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Disarming Voice
| move4type = Fairy
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0310
| pokemon = Manectric
| icon = mega
| gender = male
| level = 26
| type1 = Electric
| held = Manectite
| move1 = Thunder Fang
| move1type = Electric
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Spark
| move2type = Electric
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bite
| move3type = Dark
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Fire Fang
| move4type = Fire
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}{{Party
| caption = {{PlayerChoice|0158|Totodile}}
| background = {{Legends Z-A color}}
| border = {{Legends Z-A color dark}}
| headcolor = {{Y color light}}
| name = Taunie
| sprite = VSTaunie.png
| size = x100px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}1,560
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0499
| pokemon = Pignite
| gender = female
| level = 25
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Fighting
| move1 = Power-Up Punch
| move1type = Fighting
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Rollout
| move2type = Rock
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Flame Wheel
| move3type = Fire
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Tackle
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0153
| pokemon = Bayleef
| gender = female
| level = 25
| type1 = Grass
| move1 = Giga Drain
| move1type = Grass
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Leech Seed
| move2type = Grass
| move2cat = Status
| move3 = Body Slam
| move3type = Normal
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Disarming Voice
| move4type = Fairy
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0310
| pokemon = Manectric
| icon = mega
| gender = female
| level = 26
| type1 = Electric
| held = Manectite
| move1 = Thunder Fang
| move1type = Electric
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Spark
| move2type = Electric
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Bite
| move3type = Dark
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Fire Fang
| move4type = Fire
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}

===During [[Main Mission]] 14===
{{Party
| background = {{white color}}
| border = {{white color dark}}
| headcolor = {{white color light}}
| name = Naveen
| sprite = VSNaveen.png
| size = 150px
| class2 = of Team MZ
| classlink2 = Team MZ (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}1,848
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0168
| pokemon = Ariados
| gender = male
| level = 33
| type1 = Bug
| type2 = Poison
| move1 = Poison Jab
| move1type = Poison
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Pin Missile
| move2type = Bug
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Sticky Web
| move3type = Bug
| move3cat = Status
| move4 = Shadow Sneak
| move4type = Ghost
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0302
| pokemon = Sableye
| gender = male
| level = 33
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Ghost
| move1 = Shadow Claw
| move1type = Ghost
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Night Slash
| move2type = Dark
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Confuse Ray
| move3type = Ghost
| move3cat = Status
| move4 = Take Down
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0559
| pokemon = Scraggy
| gender = male
| level = 33
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Fighting
| move1 = Brick Break
| move1type = Fighting
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Rock Tomb
| move2type = Rock
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Power-Up Punch
| move3type = Fighting
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Headbutt
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Party/end}}

===During [[Main Mission]] 26===
{{Party
| background = {{dragon color}}
| border = {{dragon color dark}}
| headcolor = {{dragon color light}}
| name = Lebanne
| sprite = VSLebanne.png
| size= x100px
| class2 = of the SBC
| classlink2 = SBC (Trainer class)
| location = Hotel Z
| prize = {{PDollar}}3,456
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0715
| pokemon = Noivern
| gender = female
| level = 53
| type1 = Flying
| type2 = Dragon
| move1 = Hurricane
| move1type = Flying
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Super Fang
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Dragon Pulse
| move3type = Dragon
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Air Slash
| move4type = Flying
| move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0697
| pokemon = Tyrantrum
| gender = female
| level = 53
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Dragon
| move1 = Earthquake
| move1type = Ground
| move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Breaking Swipe
| move2type = Dragon
| move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Rock Slide
| move3type = Rock
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Crunch
| move4type = Dark
| move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0445
| pokemon = Garchomp
| gender = female
| level = 53
| type1 = Dragon
| type2 = Ground
| move1 = Earthquake
| move1type = Ground
| move1cat = Physical
| move1master = yes
| move2 = Swords Dance
| move2type = Normal
| move2cat = Status
| move2master = yes
| move3 = Dragon Claw
| move3type = Dragon
| move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Iron Head
| move4type = Steel
| move4cat = Physical
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0691
| pokemon = Dragalge
| icon = mega
| gender = female
| level = 54
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Dragon
| held = Dragalgite
| heldgame = ZA
| move1 = Sludge Bomb
| move1type = Poison
| move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dragon Pulse
| move2type = Dragon
| move2cat = Special
| move3 = Hydro Pump
| move3type = Water
| move3cat = Special
| move4 = Protect
| move4type = Normal
| move4cat = Status
| move4master = yes
}}
{{Party/end}}

===During [[Main Mission]] 42===
{{Party
| background = eb8b51
| border = ab3f26
| headcolor = e36226
| sprite = VSLysandre ZA.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{pdollar}}6,400
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = L
| location = Hotel Z
| game = ZA
| pokemon = 6
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0668
| pokemon = Pyroar
| form = -Male
| gender = male
| level = 78
| type1 = Fire
| type2 = Normal
| move1 = Hyper Voice | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Flamethrower | move2type = Fire | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Snarl | move3type = Dark | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Solar Beam | move4type = Grass | move4cat = Special | move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0671
| pokemon = Florges
| gender = female
| level = 78
| type1 = Fairy
| move1 = Energy Ball | move1type = Grass | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dazzling Gleam | move2type = Fairy | move2cat = Special | move2master = yes
| move3 = Psychic | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Special | move3master = yes
| move4 = Calm Mind | move4type = Psychic | move4cat = Status | move4master = yes
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0302
| pokemon = Sableye
| gender = male
| level = 78
| type1 = Dark
| type2 = Ghost
| move1 = Will-O-Wisp | move1type = Fire | move1cat = Status | move1master = yes
| move2 = Night Slash | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Shadow Claw | move3type = Ghost | move3cat = Physical
| move4 = Confuse Ray | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0715
| pokemon = Noivern
| gender = male
| level = 79
| type1 = Flying
| type2 = Dragon
| move1 = Boomburst | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Special | move1master = yes
| move2 = Hurricane | move2type = Flying | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Dragon Pulse | move3type = Dragon | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Super Fang | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0569
| pokemon = Garbodor
| gender = male
| level = 79
| type1 = Poison
| move1 = Gunk Shot | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Brutal Swing | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Rock Blast | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Physical | move3master = yes
| move4 = Metal Claw | move4type = Steel | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = ZA
| ndex = 0130
| pokemon = Gyarados
| icon = mega
| gender = male
| level = 80
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Flying
| megatype1 = Water
| megatype2 = Dark
| held = Gyaradosite
| heldgame = ZA
| move1 = Crunch | move1type = Dark | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Waterfall | move2type = Water | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Ice Fang | move3type = Ice | move3cat = Physical | move3master = yes
| move4 = Earthquake | move4type = Ground | move4cat = Physical | move4master = yes
}}
{{Party/end}}

==Layout==
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#000; border:3px solid #{{Locationcolor/dark|vert}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{Locationcolor/light|vert}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game
! style="background:#{{Locationcolor/light|vert}}" | Exterior
! style="background:#{{Locationcolor/light|vert}}" | 1F (Lobby)
! style="background:#{{Locationcolor/light|vert}}" | 2F
! style="background:#{{Locationcolor/light|vert}}" | Room 202
! style="background:#{{Locationcolor/light|vert}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rooftop
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Hotel Z.png|200px]]
| [[File:Hotel Z reception area.png|200px]]
| [[File:Hotel Z 2F Elevator ZA.png|200px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Hotel Z Room 202 ZA.png|200px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Hotel Z Roof ZA.png|200px]]
|-
| [[File:Hotel Z inside.png|200px]]
| [[File:Hotel Z 2F Hallway ZA.png|200px]]
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#{{Locationcolor/light|vert}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Hotel Z counter.png|AZ interacting with the player
File:Hotel Z battle.png|The player battling outside the hotel
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|vert}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|vert}}
|zh_cmn=旅館Z / 旅馆Z ''{{tt|Lǚguǎn|Hotel}} Z''
|zh_yue=旅館Z ''{{tt|Léuihgún|Hotel}} Z''
|de=Hotel Z
|fr_eu=Hôtel Z
|it=Hotel Z
|ko=호텔Z ''Hotel Z''
|es_eu=Hotel Z
|es_la=Hotel Z
|th=โรงแรม Z ''Rongraem Z''
}}

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
{{Team MZ}}
{{Lumiose City}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Legends: Z-A locations]]
[[Category:Hotels]]

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Talk:Hotel Z

2026-01-15T23:11:40Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Floor count */ Reply

== Floor count ==

we have seven visible floors (including the sections of the roof not occupied by the balcony, which leads me to believe it's probably attic space), three counted off in-game, and two accessible. is it worth denoting the further discrepancy? it feels weird calling a seven-story building one with "three known floors" to me [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 22:11, 15 January 2026 (UTC)

:What if we say it's seven stories tall with three known floors + a roof? We don't know for sure if each row of windows corresponds to a floor, but they can be used to estimate height. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''Storm Aurora''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 22:23, 15 January 2026 (UTC)
::i think that's an appropriate compromise. consider it done o7 [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 23:11, 15 January 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Hotel Z

2026-01-15T22:11:31Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Floor count */ new section

Talk:Lebanne

2026-01-13T01:20:43Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Trans theory */ Reply

== Possible design inspirations ==

I've got two theories on the origin of this particular character.

# Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: she wears a maid costume and uses Dragon types.
# Nell: Nell is a quite well-known fan-created character who works at Hotel Richissime and heavily resembles Lebanne. Did Gamefreak actually steal fan content?

[[User:DrBrainIsAwesome|DrBrainIsAwesome]] ([[User talk:DrBrainIsAwesome|talk]]) 07:30, 4 November 2025 (UTC)

:(1) seems like a coincidence more than anything (the idea isn't to reference a manga from 2013 any more than to reference Fairy dominating over Dragon); and (2) i had never heard of Nell before now, so no i don't think Game Freak "steals" fan content esp considering employees are not even allowed to view/receive fan submissions. [[User:Anzasquiddles|'''anZAsquiddles''']] 2222(:D)SSSS ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 17:47, 4 November 2025 (UTC)

== Trans theory ==

There is a disproportionately large trivia entry pointing out similarities between '''Lebanne''' and '''Nix''' of the Lumiose Gang. This comparison appears to originate from a fan theory that became popular on Twitter/X, which speculates that the two characters are the same person before and after a gender transition.

As a general rule, fan theories are not included in the trivia section unless they are reasonable interpretation of the narrative supported by in-game implications or explicit hints. In this case, the cited similarities do not seem strong enough to justify the amount of space given to the theory.

'''The listed similarities are:'''

* '''Same hair color and black/white clothing:''' While both characters do share the same hair color, Punk Guy's outfit cannot clearly be described as monochrome, and there is no meaningful stylistic connection between punk fashion and maid attire. Additionally, Punk Guy's design is generic and represents multiple characters, most notably '''Cassius''', who is a more prominent character than Nix. This weakens the argument that the visual similarity is intentional.
* '''Aggressive disposition:''' This is an extremely broad and common personality trait and does not meaningfully connect the two characters.
* '''Dragon-type specialty and Druddigon:''' Lebanne does not own a Druddigon, and the Pokémon does not appear in ''PL:ZA''. This similarity is very likely coincidental.
* '''Becoming subservient to another character:''' It is unclear how this is meant to function as evidence, as the comparison lacks context or specificity.

'''Additional counterpoint:'''

In ''PL:ZA'', during Side Mission EX1, Emma explicitly refers to Nix as a current member of the Lumiose Gang:<blockquote>"Hi, Sedna? Mimi and I are on a case right now, and we might need your help. Yeah, if you could let Eris and Nix know too, that would be great."</blockquote>This strongly suggests that Nix exists independently during the events of the game, which undermines the idea that Nix and Lebanne are the same person.

The trivia entry is defended as merely "recognizing similarities". However, identifying similarities inherently implies interpretation. If the comparison is not meant to support the transition theory, then it is unclear what purpose these similarities serve.

This situation differs from commonly accepted connections before they were explicitly confirmed such as '''Ilima/Tierno''' or '''Ansha/Diantha''', where the characters are all narratively important, have distinct designs, and even share naming conventions that explicitly imply a relationship. '''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt]]''' 16:38, 11 January 2026 (UTC)
:The similarities do not strictly imply that Lebanne and Nix are the same person. It is equally possible that the shared traits are due to familial or romantic connections, causing Lebanne and Nix to remain separate characters. If the only possible conclusion that you draw from these mutual characteristics, it is a reflection of oneself and not of the facts presented. And given the additional fact you mentioned where Emma mentions Nix directly, that would be supporting evidence that Lebanne and Nix are separate characters while having an unknown connection. It's also possible their similarities are coincidental, regardless of how numerous the similarities are. But in any case, I feel that they are worth mentioning, as it is no different from Pokémon articles comparing two different Pokémon (ex. Skarmory and Matine, Masquerain and Araquanid, Electivire and Magmortar). --[[User:Mjmannella|Mjmannella]] ([[User talk:Mjmannella|talk]]) 18:16, 11 January 2026 (UTC)
::Trivia comparing different species of Pokémon are based on some objective parallel between the two, usually both being available in the same place but in different versions/at different times. There's no objective parallel between Lebanne and Nix. Given that Lebanne is a major character while Nix is a generic NPC who happens to have a name, comparing the two feels like comparing a Legendary Pokémon to a specific instance of a non-Legendary species - they're not equally important, so comparing them seems out-of-place on the wiki. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''Storm Aurora''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 19:14, 11 January 2026 (UTC)
:::Quantitative traits exist beyond just numbers and typing. Nix, belittled as he is in your argument, has matching characteristics to Lebane that are not simple opinion. Sure, you can easily strawman the original article by distorting physical violence towards other humans (a rarity among human Pokémon characters), but personal opinion cannot change established facts. Furthermore, Nix being relegated to a "generic NPC" ignores his narrative relevance to Emma. His relevance is to to point where he is name-dropped in Legends Z-A despite not making a formal appearance. This is more prominence than the similarly-dressed Cassius, who appears solely in XY and exists to opperate PC boxes for Kalos.--[[User:Mjmannella|Mjmannella]] ([[User talk:Mjmannella|talk]]) 19:41, 11 January 2026 (UTC)
::::The listed similarities are not objective facts establishing a relationship between Lebanne and Nix, but common character traits that recur frequently across the series. Hair colors are reused across numerous unrelated characters, and personality descriptors such as aggression are extremely broad. Likewise, holding a job or serving another character is not a unique or identifying trait.
::::Crucially, there is no direct reference, implication, or acknowledgment in the game text, dialogue, or developer commentary that connects Lebanne and Nix specifically to one another. Without an explicit narrative link or a distinctive, non-generic parallel, these similarities cannot be distinguished from coincidence.
::::Trivia entries typically document notable, verifiable connections, not patterns that only gain significance when interpreted through a specific fan theory. In this case, the similarities only appear meaningful once the transition theory is assumed, rather than standing on their own. '''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt]]''' 19:29, 12 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::Direct reference, implication, or acknowledgment in the game text, dialogue, or developer commentary are all void for many comparisons between unrelated Pokémon. As stated earlier, the basis is that "objective parallels" exist. The trivia outlined for Lebanne is no different in criteria, as it only stats similarly objective parallels. Isolated, these traits don't mean much. However, the ''combination'' of traits that justifies a mention of comparison. Gligar and Sneasel are not similar strictly because they both evolve while holding an item. And furthermore, I already explained why Nix and Lebanne don't have to be the same character (they aren't anyways, as mentioned above). If the only conclusion one draws is a male-to-female transition, that is on the reader's doing and is irrelevant to the display of facts. --[[User:Mjmannella|Mjmannella]] ([[User talk:Mjmannella|talk]]) 19:53, 12 January 2026 (UTC)
::::::The only 'objective' similarities here are that they both have blue-green hair and have a Dragon-type Pokémon. The rest of the comparisons are quite debatable. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 20:07, 12 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::::A human Pokémon character who openly expresses (and historically performed) physical violence towards other humans is a factual occurence per the game's dialogue. Therefore, these behaviours are objectively shared between Lebanne and Nix, even if they aren't exclusive to those characters. Their subservience to Jacinthe and Emma respectively is also objective, as their happen in the stories of the respective games. --[[User:Mjmannella|Mjmannella]] ([[User talk:Mjmannella|talk]]) 20:16, 12 January 2026 (UTC)
::::::::I just rewatched the scene from X & Y where you encounter the Lumiose Gang for context, and both of those claims feel like stretches of the truth. The gang members steal Pokémon, yes, but that doesn't automatically mean physical violence - the instance of Pokémon theft that occurs in the main story is described as a man who "snuck up behind her and stole her Bag". That's...not a violent altercation at all. Then, calling Nix's behavior "subservience" to Emma is also a stretch - Emma defeated the gang in a Pokémon battle and they started calling her boss, against her wishes. If you want to draw a parallel to that among Z-A characters, that's basically how Corbeau became boss of the Rust Syndicate. It's hardly similar to the relationship between Jacinthe and Lebanne. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''Storm Aurora''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:34, 12 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::i'm particularly of the inclination that rather than it being nix, especially since he's clearly still his own person, lebanne was some other generic x and y punk guy. nix didn't get his own model so i think using only visual similarities and the fact that he's the one vaguely plot relevant punk from x and y as a lynchpin is weak regardless. it's far more likely she had simply been someone else. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 01:20, 13 January 2026 (UTC)

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

2026-01-12T00:17:23Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Plot */ clean-up (redundancy)

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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
'''Pokémon Omega Ruby''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターオメガルビー''' ''Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby'') and '''Pokémon Alpha Sapphire''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターアルファサファイア''' ''Pocket Monsters Alpha Sapphire'') are the second and final paired [[Generation VI]] games that are enhanced [[remake]]s of the [[Generation III|third-generation]] titles {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. The games were revealed in a worldwide announcement on the official Pokémon websites on May 7, 2014 and were released in most regions of the world on November 21, 2014 with the exception of Europe, where the games were released on November 28, 2014.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The {{player}} starts their {{pkmn|journey}} in [[Littleroot Town]], where the family has just moved from the [[Johto]] [[region]] after the player's father, [[Norman]], became the leader of the [[Petalburg Gym]]. The story starts off with the player riding in the [[Inside of Truck|moving truck]], which arrives in Littleroot. After exiting the truck, the player's mother explains that they have just arrived at their new home; they then enter the house together, and there are {{p|Machoke}} movers carrying boxes. The player's mother suggests that the player introduce themselves to [[Professor Birch]], a friend of Norman's.

Upon arriving at Birch's house, his wife greets the player, and upstairs the player meets Brendan or May (the alternate-gender player character of the player), the child of Professor Birch; after the introduction, she or he soon leaves to join Birch, who is out in the field. The player then finds Birch on {{rt|101|Hoenn}}, where he is being chased by a wild {{p|Poochyena}}. Birch asks the player to take a {{i|Poké Ball}} out of his bag, which is lying on the ground; the player then chooses between {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, and {{p|Torchic}} as their [[first partner Pokémon]]. After choosing, a battle immediately begins with the wild Poochyena. After rescuing Birch, he lets the player keep the chosen Pokémon as thanks for saving him. He then tells the player to meet up with his kid on {{rt|103|Hoenn}} for pointers on how to be a Trainer.

Once the player finds Brendan or May on {{rt|103|Hoenn}}, they have their first trainer {{pkmn|battle}}, after which they return to Birch's lab, where the player receives a [[Pokédex]] and some Poké Balls. When leaving through Route 101, the player runs into Brendan or May who gives him a new upgrade for the [[PokéNav Plus]], the DexNav, and teaches him how to use it. Once the player arrives in Petalburg City, he meets with his father at the Gym, where he tells him that he is happy to learn that they have become a Trainer like him. During the conversation, a local boy named [[Wally]] enters the Gym and asks Norman's help for catching a Pokémon. Norman loans Wally a {{p|Zigzagoon}} and a Poké Ball. He then asks the player to go along and help Wally with his task. On {{rt|102|Hoenn}}, Wally catches a {{p|Ralts}}, and the Trainers then return to the Gym, where Wally gives his thanks before being called home by his mother. Norman then encourages the player to travel [[Hoenn]] and challenge the region's [[Gym Leader]]s: [[Roxanne]], [[Brawly]], [[Wattson]], [[Flannery]], [[Norman]], [[Winona]], [[Tate and Liza]], and [[Wallace]].

The player then travels through {{rt|104|Hoenn}} and [[Petalburg Woods]]; just before the exit from the woods, the player encounters the nefarious [[Team Magma]]{{sup/6|OR}} or [[Team Aqua]]{{sup/6|AS}}. After battling, the grunt reveals that their team is after something in [[Rustboro City]]. Upon exiting the forest, the player is spotted by a [[Zinnia|red-eyed grunt]] who reports to her leader.

The player meets Brendan or May right before the [[Rustboro Gym]], where the player battles Roxanne and earns the {{Badge|Stone}}; afterwards, the player runs into the Devon Researcher from Petalburg Woods. He tells the player that he has been robbed by Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}}/Team Aqua{{sup/6|AS}} and that the player must get the [[Devon Parts]] back from the evil team. The player then heads out onto {{rt|116|Hoenn}} and discovers an old man named [[Mr. Briney]] who tells them that the villainous team has also taken his {{p|Wingull}} [[Peeko]] hostage and gone into the [[Rusturf Tunnel]]. The player confronts the grunt inside the tunnel and retrieves the Devon Goods, as well as rescuing Peeko.

Once the Devon Goods are returned, the researcher asks the player to deliver them to the shipyard in [[Slateport City]]. The player then meets [[Mr. Stone]], the president of the [[Devon Corporation]], who asks that the player stop by [[Dewford Town]] and deliver a letter to his son {{Steven}}; as thanks for the player's earlier work, Mr. Stone gives the player a new upgrade for the [[PokéNav Plus]], the Buzznav. Outside, Brendan or May explains how she or he caught Pokémon in Petalburg Woods, commenting on how Mr. Briney was once a sailor. The player then heads back through the Petalburg Woods to [[Mr. Briney]]'s house, where he gives the player a ride down {{rt|105|Hoenn}} to Dewford Town. Just north of Dewford on {{rt|106|Hoenn}} is the [[Granite Cave]] where Steven is exploring. The cave is open to visitors, but a group of Ruin Maniacs block the room Steven occupies. After the player earns the {{Badge|Knuckle}} from Brawly at the [[Dewford Gym]], they disappear and the player can find Steven in Granite Cave, looking at a mural of a Groudon marked with omegas{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre marked with alphas{{sup/6|AS}} and remembering old legends. After listening to Steven, the player delivers the letter to him, he rewards the player with {{TM|51|Steel Wing}} and tells the player that they could potentially become the Pokémon League Champion.

After leaving Dewford Town, Mr. Briney takes the player across {{rt|107|Hoenn}} and {{rt|108|Hoenn}} to {{rt|109|Hoenn}}, just south of Slateport City. When the player arrives in Slateport, there is a noticeable crowd of Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}}/Team Aqua{{sup/6|AS}} grunts blocking the entrance to the [[Oceanic Museum]]. When the player tries to drop off the Devon Goods at [[Stern's Shipyard]], they learn that [[Captain Stern]] is in the Oceanic Museum. Once the player finds Captain Stern, they are confronted by two villainous grunts, and after defeating them, the villainous team's leader [[Maxie]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Archie]]{{sup/6|AS}} appears and tells the player of their plans before warning not to get in the way again.

After giving the Devon Goods to Captain Stern, the player leaves Slateport City and travels {{rt|110|Hoenn}}; after encountering and battling Brendan or May, the player arrives in [[Mauville City]]. Outside of the [[Mauville Gym]], the player finds Wally and his uncle; Wally challenges the player to a battle to prove to his uncle that he is ready for the Gym. After the battle, Wally's uncle invites the player to visit [[Verdanturf Town]] sometime. Once the {{Badge|Dynamo}} has been earned from Wattson, the player heads to Verdanturf Town and uses {{m|Rock Smash}} to clear the previously blocked Rusturf Tunnel, earning Aggronite as a reward. Next, the player returns to Mauville and travels through {{rt|111|Hoenn}} and {{rt|112|Hoenn}} to the [[Fiery Path]], on the other side of which the player continues through {{rt|113|Hoenn}} to [[Fallarbor Town]]. Along the way, the player meets Brendan or May who gives them {{m|Strength}}, and tells them about [[Professor Cozmo]].

Inside the Fallarbor Pokémon Center, the player meets [[Lanette]], who invites them to her house on {{rt|114|Hoenn}}. Meanwhile, the player is told by Brendan or May that Professor Cozmo has been kidnapped by the evil team at [[Meteor Falls]], located at the end of Route 114. Inside which the player along with Brendan or May battles [[Tabitha]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Shelly]]{{sup/6|AS}}, along with a grunt. This time, they have stolen a valuable [[Meteorite]] from [[Professor Cozmo]]. Suddenly the opposite-version's team appears, taunting the primary evil team, who retreats with the Meteorite to [[Mt. Chimney]], and warns the player to not interfere with Team Aqua{{sup/6|OR}}/Team Magma{{sup/6|AS}}. At the top of Mt. Chimney, Team Magma and Team Aqua can be found fighting; after fighting the admin of the primary evil team from Meteor Falls, the player finds the leader of the team, [[Maxie]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Archie]]{{sup/6|AS}}, using the meteorite in a strange machine with the intention of turning it into a Mega Stone. The leader then battles the player. After the battle, the leader is informed of a better way to achieve his team's goals, gives the player the meteorite, and retreats.

Taking the southern path that was blocked by the battling teams, the player exits Mt. Chimney and reaches [[Lavaridge Town]], home of the [[Lavaridge Gym]]. After receiving the {{Badge|Heat}} from Flannery, the player meets Brendan or May who gives the player the [[Go-Goggles]] and suggests that he challenge his father at the Petalburg Gym, offering to go with him. After getting the {{Badge|Balance}} from Norman, the player visits Wally's father, who gives the player {{HM|03|Surf}}.

As the player then travels through {{rt|118|Hoenn}} (just east of Mauville City), they encounter Steven once again. Their discussion is interrupted by the arrival of a frightened {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|AS}}. Steven realizes the Legendary Pokémon is asking for help, and it takes both Steven and the player to [[Southern Island]] where the other evil team admin [[Courtney]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Matt]]{{sup/6|AS}} is terrorizing Latios{{sup/6|OR}}/Latias{{sup/6|AS}}. After fighting off the evil team, Latios{{sup/6|OR}}/Latias{{sup/6|AS}} decides to join the player's team and give them its Mega Stone. Steven awards the player with a [[Mega Bracelet]] and Latias{{sup/6|OR}}/Latios{{sup/6|AS}} takes both of them back to {{rt|118|Hoenn}}.

Afterwards, the player continues through {{rt|119|Hoenn}}, reaching the [[Weather Institute]], which is being attacked by the evil team in search of more information on Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}}. After battling the grunts, the player comes face to face with the admin [[Tabitha]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Shelly]]{{sup/6|AS}}, who appears distressed with what they found out. After defeating the admin, the player saves the institute and is given a Pokémon {{p|Castform}} as a reward. Shortly after leaving the Institute, Brendan or May appears and battles the player, giving away {{HM|02|Fly}} upon defeat.

The player arrives in [[Fortree City]], but cannot challenge the Gym because something invisible is blocking the entrance. On {{rt|120|Hoenn}}, the player once again meets Steven, and he gives the player the [[Devon Scope]], a Mega Stone and notices that the meteorite the player picked up from Mt Chimney emits light. The Devon Scope allows the player to enter the Gym by revealing the invisible thing to be the Pokémon {{p|Kecleon}}. After the player defeats Winona and receives the {{Badge|Feather}}, the quest continues through {{rt|120|Hoenn}} and {{rt|121|Hoenn}} to [[Lilycove City]]. On {{rt|121|Hoenn}}, there are some grunts from the evil team discussing their plan to go to [[Mt. Pyre]], and upon arriving in Lilycove, the player finds it crawling with more grunts. Outside of the [[Lilycove Department Store]], the player battles Brendan or May again; after the battle, Brendan or May notices the meteorite shining like Steven did before.

After the battle, the player heads to Mt. Pyre to drive off the evil team. At the summit of Mt. Pyre, the player finds the leader of the team, who has taken the [[Red Orb]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Blue Orb]]{{sup/6|AS}} and proclaims that the young Trainer has arrived too late to stop him, having the admin from Southern Island attack the player before heading to Slateport City. The old couple that watches over the orbs beseech the player to stop the evil team, and they give the player the stolen orb's counterpart. Upon returning to Slateport, the player finds that Capt. Stern has discovered an undersea cavern on {{rt|128|Hoenn}}. The evil team then suddenly appears and takes over the captain's research submarine. The leader of the evil team once again taunts the player, and he mentions that the team's hideout is in Lilycove City. Captain Stern begs the player to stop the evil team. After fighting their way through to the center of the hideout, finding the [[Master Ball]] along the way, the player encounters Courtney{{sup/6|OR}}/Matt{{sup/6|AS}}, who battles the player to stall until the leader takes off in the submarine.

The player must then travel {{rt|124|Hoenn}} to [[Mossdeep City]], where they challenge Tate and Liza of the [[Mossdeep Gym]] to earn the {{Badge|Mind}}. After this a pillar of light appears on {{rt|128|Hoenn}}. Steven notices the player coming out of the Gym and invites them to his house, where he gives them the {{HM|07|Dive}} and the Devon Scuba Gear. Heading to {{rt|128|Hoenn}} and using Dive, the player finds the [[Seafloor Cavern]], where the evil team has gone. In the deepest reaches of the cavern, the player finds Maxie{{sup/6|OR}}/Archie{{sup/6|AS}} taunting the opposite version's team leader, who then challenges the player to a battle. After the battle, the player witnesses [[Tabitha]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Shelly]]{{sup/6|AS}} arrive and warn their leader against waking up the Legendary Pokémon, but the leader dismisses the warnings and uses the Orb to awaken the sleeping {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/6|AS}}. After being awakened, the ancient Pokémon breaks out of the cavern and starts moving towards [[Sootopolis City]], driving the weather of Hoenn out of control. The opposite team's leader explains that they are unable to control Pokémon's Primal Reversion, and the primary evil team leader discovers to his horror that his plan did not work as he intended.

After the bosses leave to try to stop the Pokémon, Steven appears and tells the player to catch up with Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}} in [[Sootopolis City]]. Heading to {{rt|126|Hoenn}} and using Dive again, the player finds the entrance to Sootopolis City. Inside the city, the player finds Steven, who introduces them to his friend Wallace, the Sootopolis Gym Leader, who is also entrusted with the duty of protecting the [[Cave of Origin]].

Upon arriving in front of the cave's entrance, Steven, Wallace and the player meet up with the leaders and admin Tabitha/Shelly of both teams, along with Brendan or May, who explains what they saw on TV. The player receives the Magma Suit{{sup/6|OR}}/Aqua Suit{{sup/6|AS}} and is told that the Orb they possess can weaken the ancient Pokémon. After a few words of encouragement from everyone, the player heads inside. The player puts the suit on, inserts the orb into a slot in the suit and latches on to Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}} as the ancient Pokémon makes its way to the chamber where it can accomplish its Primal Reversion. The player witnesses it undergo the transformation and fights it. After capturing or defeating the Pokémon, the weather (seemingly) returns to normal. The team leaders reconcile, Steven gives the player the Eon Flute and Brendan/May explains how he/she is impressed with the player.

After defeating [[Wallace]] at the [[Sootopolis Gym]], the player gets the {{Badge|Rain}}, and the gym leader mentions that Prof. Birch has something for them. At Littleroot Town, the player is told that the recent events did change the climate in the Hoenn region, causing the Pokémon species that once left Hoenn to come back, and the regional Pokédex is not sufficient anymore, and gets the National Pokédex upgrade. The player now has all eight Badges, and they head down {{rt|128|Hoenn}} to [[Ever Grande City]], where {{ho|Victory Road}} and the Elite Four await. Wally battles the player one last time before they exit the cavern.

The [[Elite Four]] are the strongest Trainers in the region, and they can only be battled by challengers that have all eight Badges of Hoenn. They are [[Sidney]], who specializes in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon; [[Phoebe]], who specializes in {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon; [[Glacia]], who specializes in {{type|Ice}} Pokémon; and [[Drake]], who specializes in {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. After defeating the Elite Four, the player must then battle the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]], Steven.

After the battle, Professor Birch and Brendan/May arrive to congratulate the player. Birch examines the player's Pokédex, the player is registered in the Hall of Fame, and the credits roll as the player and Brendan/May return home. After the credits, on {{rt|103|Hoenn}} Brendan or May challenges the player to a battle one last time.

[[File:ORAS Delta Episode.png|thumb|250px|Promotional artwork for the [[Delta Episode]]]]
Back at home, the player's parents are discussing their plans to go see the [[Litleonids]] at [[Mossdeep City]], that [[Norman]] now has to cancel. As the parents ponder about what they can do with the tickets they bought, a mysterious symbol appears on screen, which then fades into a "To be continued" chyron.

===Delta Episode===
{{main|Delta Episode}}
Upon loading the saved game, the story continues with the Delta Episode. The episode revolves around a [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteoroid]] that is on course for collision with the planet and a newly developed character, Zinnia.

After completing the Delta Episode, the player is returned to Littleroot Town. Downstairs, [[Norman]] gives the player the [[S.S. Ticket]] to take the [[S.S. Tidal]] over to the [[Battle Resort]], and the player unlocks the [[Hoenn League]]'s rematch teams.

==Blurb==
Ancient Powers Reawaken!

Start your Pokémon adventure now! 
Behold the true Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}}! 
Pikachu likes to cosplay?! 
Build a Secret Base all your own!

==Changes from Ruby and Sapphire==
===Mechanics and visuals added from later games===
The following elements from [[Generation VI]] are introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
* VS. Artwork or models are now used instead of sprites for Trainers, Gym Leaders, and NPCs. The battle locations and interiors of buildings are also in 3D.
* [[Mega Evolution]]s and [[Mega Stone]]s were added, including a number of new Mega Evolutions and Mega Stones that did not exist in X and Y.
* The {{type|Fairy}} and the new neutral match-up {{t|Steel}} has to {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Dark}}.
* [[Pokémon-Amie]] and [[Super Training]] were added.
* [[Horde Encounter]]s were added.
** Occasionally, five-versus-one Horde Battles can also occur with Trainers.
* [[Battle Resort]] and [[Battle Maison]] were added, replacing the [[Battle Tower]].
* Stereoscopic 3D is incorporated, and in the same manner as in X and Y.
* There are 100 [[TM]]s, as opposed to 50 TMs in Ruby and Sapphire. The TM list from X and Y is used, with the exception of [[TM94]] ({{m|Rock Smash}}{{sup/6|XY}}/{{m|Secret Power}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}), to reflect the fact that Rock Smash is an HM once again.
* The [[Exp. Share]] is now a [[Key Item]] that shares [[experience]] with all Pokémon in the party when activated. It is also obtained earlier, replacing the [[Great Ball]] given by the [[Devon Corporation]] employee in [[Petalburg Woods]] after the player rescues him from the {{tc|Team Magma Grunt|Team Magma}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}{{sup/6|AS}}.
* The addition of Trainers with the {{tc|Fairy Tale Girl}}, {{tc|Mysterious Sisters}}, {{tc|Brains & Brawn}}, and {{tc|Ace Duo}} Trainer classes.

The following elements from [[Generation V]] are introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
* [[TM]]s have been revamped, they can now be used an unlimited number of times, are more expensive, and can no longer be [[Held item|held]], [[trade]]d, or sold.
* Some Trainers now have the {{tc|Backpacker}} class.
* The [[Mauville Game Corner]] has been removed, with the in-universe reason being that they closed down. Three [[Pokémon doll]]s can be obtained in its place.

The following elements from [[Generation IV]] are introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
* 3D rendered areas for locations are used, replacing the 2D tile-sets and non animated sprites from {{v2|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}.
* Physical and special moves are now determined by the move itself rather than type.
* [[Time]] visibly flows from day to night. This mechanic was introduced in [[Generation II]] but was absent from [[Generation III]].
* The mechanic of {{cat|Evolution-inducing locations}}, for Pokémon that evolve {{DL|Methods of Evolution|when trained in a certain area}}, is also incorporated in the games.
** [[Moss Rock]] appears in [[Petalburg Woods]] for {{p|Leafeon}}.
** [[Ice Rock]] appears on the final floor of [[Shoal Cave]] during low tide for {{p|Glaceon}}.
** [[New Mauville]] serves as the location with a [[special magnetic field]] where {{p|Nosepass}} and {{p|Magneton}} can be evolved.
*The Pokémon and item selection screens on the PC are redesigned to use the touchscreen, and show new stats.
* Nine new Pokémon have been added to the Hoenn Pokédex. These are all [[Generation IV]] Pokémon which evolve from or into previous Hoenn Pokémon.
* If a {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]] faints, it will reappear after defeating the {{pkmn|Champion}}.
* {{m|Flash}} is no longer an HM. As a result, Brawly's Knuckle Badge is no longer required to use it.

The following elements from later Generation III games have been added:
*Pokémon now have idle animations from both the front and back, instead of mostly staying still.
*e-Reader support has been removed.
*[[Move Tutor]]s were added.
*Items have icons in the PC.

===All new elements===
* Completely new characters, such as [[Aarune]], [[Lisia]], and [[Zinnia]], appear in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
* [[Cosplay Pikachu]] was introduced. This is a special female Pikachu that is able to swap one of the moves it knows by changing its costume in [[Contest Hall]]s.
* Groudon and Kyogre are given [[Primal Reversion]] forms which are accessed by holding their respective [[colored orbs]]. As such the orbs are now regular items instead of Key Items.
* After the Groudon/Kyogre event, the player can use the [[Eon Flute]] to [[soaring in the sky|soar]] the skies on {{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|OR}} or {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|AS}}, where Pokémon can be encountered and [[Mirage spot]]s found.
**While the trainer can battle certain Pokémon in the sky, this is not the same as the [[Sky Battle]] feature from X and Y as any Pokémon can be used, not just {{type|Flying}}s, or Pokémon with the {{a|Levitate}} ability.
*[[PokéNav Plus]] replaces [[PokéNav]], which works as a dual-screen feature. Other than retaining the Hoenn Map and Trainer's Eye features, it includes the dual-screen features from X and Y, the ability to encounter specific Pokémon, and tracking Berries or Secret Bases.
*After completing the Delta Episode, it becomes possible for the player to have both bikes after they talk to three specific people while riding on a bike to advertise the [[Rydel's Cycles|bike shop]].
*The player can now wear accessories such as the new Devon Scuba Gear to realistically show the player surviving underwater with a scuba mask, or the Go-Goggles. In addition the player also receives a Magma Suit{{sup/6|OR}}/Aqua Suit{{sup/6|AS}} which is not only used during the Primal Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}} awakening cinematic scenes, but later serves as a space suit when confronting Deoxys during the Delta Episode.
*The introduction of the {{tc|Scuba Diver}} and {{tc|Free Diver}} trainer classes, trainers who battle the player underwater.

===Changes to Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald elements===
====Aesthetic changes====
* The physical Hoenn Pokédex has been redesigned, now appearing similar to the original [[Game Boy Advance]] system.
* Brendan and May have completely different attires, with Brendan's brown hair and white hat being more obvious, while May has a bow instead of the bandana she originally wore.
* Team Magma and Team Aqua have been given new designs; Team Magma Admin Tabitha appears to be huskier and Courtney has purple hair instead of brown. The Team Aqua Admins have dark skin tones. Team Aqua Admin Shelly has black hair with accents of blue instead of red hair and Matt is more muscular.
* The Hoenn Gym Leaders, Elite Four, and other Trainers were redesigned with updated appearances.

====Location changes====
* The dark areas of [[Granite Cave]] now require the Mach Bike from Mauville City for the player to access, and are now optional.
* [[Mauville City]] has been completely redesigned into an indoor shopping complex and is dubbed the largest city in Hoenn, playing a similar role to [[Lumiose City]] from X and Y.
* The [[Abandoned Ship]] has been replaced by [[Sea Mauville]]. Its backstory has also been greatly expanded.
* [[Scorched Slab]] has been greatly expanded, encompassing four floors now. {{p|Heatran}} can be caught on the lowest floor after defeating or capturing Groudon/Kyogre.
* The number of puzzles in the [[Trick House]] is reduced from eight to six. Badges are also no longer required to start each puzzle, though some HM abilities from certain Badges are needed to navigate through certain puzzles.
* The {{gy|Dewford}} and [[Mossdeep Gym]]s have received complete redesigns, while the other six gyms have received minor redesigns.
* The interior of [[Mt. Pyre]] has been redesigned. On one hand it has been simplified, as the puzzle with holes in floors has been removed (both [[Incense]]s are now lying in the open), and the number of floors has been reduced from six to four. On the other hand, exploring it is now mandatory, as the doorway leading to the exterior has been relocated from the first floor to the third.
* The door maze from New Mauville has been removed.
* [[Sky Pillar]] has been completely redesigned, and the Mach Bike puzzle has been removed.
* The [[Hoenn Safari Zone]] has been completely redesigned to where the player is more dependent on the bikes for traveling through the Safari Zone. The bikes are needed for accessing Area 3 and 4 (which can use either bike and not just one specific bike like before) and to access the long-grass section in each area.
* A few new areas are added to {{ho|Victory Road}} that did not exist in Generation III. This includes an area where the player can face [[Wally]] instead of the main area of 1F, where Wally was encountered in Generation III.

====Gameplay changes====
*The Delta Episode is introduced as new content.
* [[Secret Base]]s have been replaced by Super Secret Bases. Features of the new system include sharing bases with other players, inviting other players as secret pals, capturing flags, and customizing the player's own Gym.
* [[Mirage spot]]s are added as an apparent evolution of the {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}} mechanic.
* [[Pokémon Contest]]s are now called Pokémon Contest Spectaculars.
** The Beauty and Smart conditions have been renamed to {{OBP|Beautiful|condition}} and {{OBP|Clever|condition}}, respectively.
** [[Pokéblock]]s and Pokéblock making have been heavily simplified, with Pokéblock making no longer requiring more than one player to perform successfully.
** The [[sheen]] stat has been removed, meaning there is no longer a limit to how many Pokéblocks a player can give to their Pokémon, enabling Pokémon to have all of their [[Contest condition|condition stats]] maxed out.
** {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Contest Ribbons}} are only awarded to Pokémon who have won in the [[Rank (Contest)|Master Rank]].
** [[Wallace]], as well as two new Contest-exclusive characters—[[Lisia]] and {{ga|Chaz}}— appear as special contestants.
* The Safari Zone no longer requires that the player play the Safari Game. Instead, the Pokémon can be caught through normal encounters.
* Bikes are now capable of traveling through [[tall grass|long grass]].
* The player only needs one Badge instead of five to be able to rebattle the Trainers listed in the Trainer's Eye.
* The ability to search for hidden items underwater using the Dowsing Machine has been removed, as the Dowsing Machine is now worn as an accessory while in use. Hidden items still exist underwater, however.
* Similar to Emerald's {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, [[Battle Point]]s can be earned to use as payment for moves learned from Move Tutors in the Battle Resort. Notably a number of these moves were formerly TMs during Generation III.
** Free Move Tutors are located in Mauville City, [[Meteor Falls]] (after the Delta Episode), and [[Sootopolis City]].
* Trainers that turn in place can now spot the player when they are turning if the player is directly north, south, east, or west of the Trainer.
*[[Mr. Briney]]'s boat is now capable of traveling between {{rt|104|Hoenn}} and {{rt|109|Hoenn}} without having to stop at [[Dewford Town]] first. Additionally if the player travels through [[Rusturf Tunnel]] to reach the other side, Mr. Briney would be found at that location allowing the player to use his boat without having to backtrack to the previous location.
**Because of the change on how the boat operates, {{rt|105|Hoenn}} and {{rt|108|Hoenn}} will not be counted as seen until the player returns there later after acquiring {{m|Surf}}.
* [[Trend|Trendy phrases]] set in [[Dewford Town]] are constructed differently. Since the [[easy chat system]] was removed, the player constructs a trendy phrase by selecting an item from the Items or Medicine Pockets along with one of ten possible words.

====Story====
* Many characters' roles in the story are significantly elaborated upon, most notably Steven, Wallace, Team Aqua & Team Magma, and Wally.
** {{Steven}}'s plot has been expanded to encompass a search for the secrets of the [[Mega Stone]]s.
** Team Aqua & Team Magma's goals are slightly different: Team Aqua wishes to revert the Earth to its prehistoric state in order to restore the Pokémon habitats lost to human advancement, while Team Magma wishes to provide humanity with more habitable land as a means of accelerating human innovation.
*** Further, the admins now have extended personalities.
*** In addition, the opposite team, rather than acting as an ally, simply opposes their counterparts, even distrusting the player as to warn them not to interfere with their own goals.
** In addition to his studies of how Pokémon behave in the wild, [[Professor Birch]] is also said to do research on Pokémon that left Hoenn after the region's climate changed, as revealed after the encounter with Groudon{{sup/6|OR}} or Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}}.
** May/Brendan, when not chosen, has an extended personality and bigger role in the storyline, even teaming with the player against Team Magma/Aqua at Meteor Falls, and seeing the player after Groudon/Kyogre is awakened.
* Steven can no longer be encountered in [[Granite Cave]] before defeating [[Brawly]], as a line of NPCs will block the path.
* Relating to Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}} or Team Aqua{{sup/6|AS}}:
** Team Magma/Aqua now steals the [[Red Orb|Red]]/[[Blue Orb]] instead of the opposite one, to align with the new [[Primal Reversion]] mechanic and its place in the plot.
** [[Tabitha]] is now the Team Magma counterpart to Team Aqua's [[Shelly]], and [[Courtney]] is [[Matt]]'s counterpart, instead of the Admins of the same sex being counterparts.
** Instead of Team Magma/Aqua leaving [[Meteor Falls]] once they are found, Tabitha{{sup/6|OR}} or Shelly{{sup/6|AS}} and a Grunt instead challenge the player to a [[Multi Battle]] with {{ga|May}} or {{ga|Brendan}}.
** The motivation behind Team Magma/Aqua's visit to [[Mt. Chimney]] and [[Weather Institute]] is changed.
** During the encounter with the team leaders at Mt. Pyre, Courtney{{sup/6|OR}} or Matt{{sup/6|AS}} challenges the player to a battle to help buy time so their leader can escape.
* The encounter with Steven on {{rt|118|Hoenn}} is now interrupted by a brief side mission where {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|OR}} or {{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|AS}} takes Steven and the player to [[Southern Island]].
** Latios{{sup/6|OR}} or Latias{{sup/6|AS}} now joins the player's party during their trip to Southern Island, instead of being a [[roaming Pokémon]] in the post-game. An [[Eon Ticket]] is still required to return to Southern Island and obtain the alternate Eon Pokémon.
* The [[New Mauville]] sidequest, which originally started after defeating [[Norman]] and obtaining {{m|Surf}}, starts much later now, after the Groudon or Kyogre event.
* After defeating the Elite Four, the games feature the [[Delta Episode]]. Similar to Pokémon Emerald, Rayquaza plays a major role in this quest.
** The Meteorite plays a larger role in the game, particularly in the Delta Episode as a means for Rayquaza to Mega Evolve in the official storyline. Because of this, it can no longer be given to [[Professor Cozmo]] in return for {{TM|27|Return}} (though he does give the player {{TM|23|Smack Down}} for helping him at Meteor Falls). TM27 can still be found in [[Pacifidlog Town]].
** Similar to Pokémon Emerald, the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] is taken over during the events of the Delta Episode by Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}} or Team Aqua{{sup/6|AS}} and the player must team up with Steven to correct the situation, including a Multi Battle at the end.
*** Unlike the Multi Battle against Team Magma from Emerald, the player and Steven's opponents from Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}} are Courtney and a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}, instead of [[Maxie]] and Tabitha.
* In order to board the [[S.S. Tidal]] which would allow the player entry into the Battle Resort, the Delta Episode must be completed first.
* The player keeps both [[colored orbs]] after dealing with Groudon{{sup/6|OR}} or Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}}. The optional sidequest where the player accompanies the team leaders returning the orbs to [[Mt. Pyre]] and the team leaders apologizing for their actions has been omitted. They instead apologize at [[Sootopolis City]] when they give the player the Magma Suit{{sup/6|OR}}/Aqua Suit{{sup/6|AS}}.
* Certain Gym Leaders and Elite Four members can be found outside their Gyms interacting with the world after the player has beaten the game.
* The battle against May or Brendan as the players' rival at [[Lilycove City]] is no longer optional.
* Brendan/May challenges the player to one final battle at {{rt|103|Hoenn}} immediately following the credits.

====Battles====
* A number of teams for Trainers that can be rematched through Trainer's Eye are different from the original Ruby and Sapphire. Others have been removed.
** The {{p|Roselia}} of {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} Lydia from {{rt|117|Hoenn}} is now a {{p|Budew}} in her first battle.
* When the player faces May or Brendan as their rival in [[Lilycove City]], their Pokémon teams are fully evolved.
* A {{p|Slugma}} replaces {{p|Numel}} in May or Brendan's lineup if the player chose {{p|Treecko}} as their first partner Pokémon. Conversely, a Numel replaces one of [[Flannery]]’s Slugma in her Gym battle.
* The Trainers found on [[Mt. Chimney]] that were encountered after defeating Team Aqua/Team Magma have been removed.
** {{tc|Expert}} Shelby has been moved from [[Mt. Chimney]] to [[Jagged Pass]].
* In Generation III the female administrators of Team Magma/Team Aqua, Courtney/Shelly were fought in the [[Seafloor Cavern]] before facing the team leader. This has been omitted in Generation VI, and as a result the player does not face against any administrators in this location.
* Brendan or May will also challenge the player after the credits have ended. In this battle, their first partner Pokémon can Mega Evolve.
* The Trainers within the {{ho|Victory Road}} now have Pokémon from the [[National Pokédex]] on their teams instead of just using Pokémon native to Hoenn.
* The Elite Four and Champion's initial lineups have changed somewhat, and when challenged in the post-game, they now have tougher teams, with higher levels, different movesets, and non-regional Pokémon on their teams, and including some [[Mega Evolution]]s.
* [[Wally]]'s {{p|Ralts}} eventually evolves into {{p|Gallade}} instead of {{p|Gardevoir}}, and is able to Mega Evolve as Gallade.
* Wally is given an exclusive battle theme, a rock remix of his leitmotif, rather than using the standard trainer battle theme.
* Archie's {{p|Sharpedo}}, Maxie's {{p|Camerupt}}, and Steven's {{p|Metagross}} can now Mega Evolve.

====Obtainable Pokémon====
* In a few areas, the encounterable Pokémon have changed. Certain Water-type Pokémon are not found in all of the same areas they were in the original games, such as in [[Mossdeep City]], where {{p|Sharpedo}} was removed. A few evolved Pokémon such as {{p|Swellow}} or {{p|Wailord}} also can no longer be found in the wild. The Pokémon in the {{safari|Hoenn}} have also changed significantly.
* {{p|Feebas}} can now be found by fishing anywhere on {{rt|119|Hoenn}} instead of six random spots. However, it can still be found more easily by fishing directly underneath the bridge near the [[Weather Institute]] during the daytime or in the tiles adjacent to the lone rock in the river's southernmost curve (slightly north of the large field of long grass) during the nighttime.
* The Legendary Pokémon {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Regigigas}}, {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Virizion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, {{p|Kyurem}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, {{p|Landorus}}, and {{p|Cresselia}} are now obtainable in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Some are exclusive to one version and some may require special circumstances to unlock them.
* {{p|Deoxys}} is now catchable during the climax of the Delta Episode, making this the first time where a [[Mythical Pokémon]] has been legitimately available without the use of promotional events. It can also change its [[Form]]e freely via a meteorite in Professor Cozmo's house in [[Fallarbor Town]], as opposed to Generation III where its Forme was dependent on the game it was in.
* {{Shiny}} variants of Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, and Deoxys are now impossible to encounter in the wild; they can still be legitimately obtained if they are caught in Generations III or IV and transferred to Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire.
* The [[catch rate]]s of several [[Legendary Pokémon]] are altered:
** The catch rates of Kyogre, Groudon, Dialga, Palkia, Reshiram, and Zekrom were reduced to 3.
** The catch rate of Rayquaza was raised from 3 to 45.
* {{p|Spiritomb}} may be encountered through a special method in [[Sea Mauville]].
* Like in Emerald, [[Professor Birch]] will give the player their choice of a [[Johto first partner Pokémon]]. He'll do this on {{rt|101|Hoenn}} after the player first enters the Hall of Fame and talks to [[Zinnia]].
** After obtaining the Johto first partner Pokémon and completing the Delta Episode, the Professor will give the player an [[Unova]] first partner Pokémon, and after that, a [[Sinnoh]] first partner Pokémon if the player enters the Hall of Fame once more.
* Upon defeating or capturing {{p|Kyogre}}/{{p|Groudon}}, many Pokémon not available in [[Generation III]] become available as [[hidden Pokémon]].
* After defeating or capturing Kyogre/Groudon, the elderly woman in [[Lavaridge Town]] who could give the player a {{p|Wynaut}} Egg now gives out a second Pokémon Egg which contains a {{p|Togepi}}.

=====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]=====

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! {{color|FFF|Omega Ruby}}
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{{Moveentrytm|140|Kabuto|2|Rock|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|2|Steel|Fairy|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|335|Zangoose|1|Normal|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|383|Groudon|1|Ground|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|422|Shellos|1|Water|formlink={{form|Shellos and Gastrodon|West Sea}}|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|423|Gastrodon|2|Water|Ground|formlink={{form|Shellos and Gastrodon|West Sea}}|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|538|Throh|1|Fighting|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|566|Archen|2|Rock|Flying|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|567|Archeops|2|Rock|Flying|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|690|Skrelp|2|Poison|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|691|Dragalge|2|Poison|Dragon|gen=6}}
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{{Moveentrytm|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|271|Lombre|2|Water|Grass|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|272|Ludicolo|2|Water|Grass|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|336|Seviper|1|Poison|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|382|Kyogre|1|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|408|Cranidos|1|Rock|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|409|Rampardos|1|Rock|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|422|form=E|Shellos|1|Water|formlink={{form|Shellos and Gastrodon|East Sea}}|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|423|form=E|Gastrodon|2|Water|Ground|formlink={{form|Shellos and Gastrodon|East Sea}}|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|483|Dialga|2|Steel|Dragon|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|539|Sawk|1|Fighting|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|564|Tirtouga|2|Rock|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|565|Carracosta|2|Rock|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|692|Clauncher|1|Water|gen=6}}
{{Moveentrytm|693|Clawitzer|1|Water|gen=6}}
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*As in the original, while only one of {{p|Latios}} or {{p|Latias}} roam the region in each game, the other one can be found on [[Southern Island]] with the [[Eon Ticket]].

==Compatibility==
Like Pokémon X and Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire can connect with the [[Pokémon Bank]], [[Poké Transporter]], and the [[Pokémon Global Link]] website. They are mostly compatible with {{g|X and Y}}, with the exception of alternate forms, Mega Evolutions, moves, or Abilities introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, which cannot be traded to or used in battle with X and Y.

==Localization changes==
* In the Japanese and Korean versions, {{ho|Mom}} says that she and [[Norman]] saw the [[Litleonids]] when they last passed by 12 years ago. However, this was changed to 11 years ago in the English and other language versions.
*: ''"The [[Litleonids]], hmm? I remember going to see them with your dad 11 years ago when they last passed by!"''
* {{tc|Street Thug}} Hannibal, found on {{rt|123|Hoenn}}, is 54 years old: ''"I’ve been alive for 54 years!"'' In the French version only, he first claims to be 50 years old and then corrects it to 54: ''"Je viens d’avoir 50 ans. Bon, en fait, 54 ans…"''
* {{tc|Beauty}} Bunnie, found in the [[Battle Maison]], pretends to be an adult woman, but she is 7 years old in the English, Japanese, and Korean versions, 13 years old in the German and Italian versions, or 15 years old in the Spanish version. Conversely, she is 45 years old in the French version, where she is pretending to be younger instead.
*: Before battle: ''"Hey there, Trainer! Do you think I’m a grown-up?"''
*: After winning: ''"Tee hee... I won because I’m a grown-up!"''
*: After losing: ''"Tee hee! My mom did my makeup! I’m actually only seven years old!"''

===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire===
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===Localization changes inherited from other games===
* In the Japanese versions of [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, a music box version of the "Happy Birthday to You" music theme plays the first time when the player enters a [[Pokémon Center]] in their current [[birthday]]. This music theme starts playing during the cutscene when the [[Pokémon Center lady]] says happy birthday to the player, and keeps playing after the cutscene is over. In subsequent visits during the current birthday, this music theme is replaced by "[[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection|Happy Birthday from the Pokémon Center!]]", a rendition of the regular "Pokémon Center" theme in a music box style as well.
** In international versions, "Happy Birthday to You" is not heard. Instead, "Happy Birthday from the Pokémon Center!" plays in all visits during the player's birthday.

==Reception==
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire hold a rating of 83%<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/pokemon-omega-ruby Pokémon Omega Ruby for 3DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> and 82%,<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/pokemon-alpha-sapphire Pokémon Alpha Sapphire for 3DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> respectively, on {{wp|Metacritic}}. {{wp|IGN}} rated the games a "Good" 7.8/10,<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/18/pokemon-alpha-sapphire-and-omega-ruby-review Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby Review - IGN]</ref> 1.2 points fewer than Pokémon X and Y, criticizing the excessive amount of water and [[HM]]s. This reasoning was {{n|Gotta Meme 'em All: 7.8/10 Too Much Water|quickly mocked by fans}} due to these issues' presence in the original games apparently being overlooked. Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire a score of 37 out of 40,<ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-111714-pokemon-omega-rubyalpha-sapphire/ Famitsu review scores (11/17/14) - Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire - Nintendo Everything]</ref> scoring two points fewer than X and Y and three points more than Ruby and Sapphire. {{wp|Nintendo Life}} gave the games a score of 9 out of 10<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/pokemon_omega_ruby_and_alpha_sapphire Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby Review - Nintendo Life]</ref> and {{wp|Eurogamer}} gave them a 8/10 noting that "It's the closest many of us will likely get to genuinely exploring unknown territory".<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-omega-ruby-and-alpha-sapphire-review Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby Review - Eurogamer]</ref>

===Sales===
Within the first three days of release for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, 3.04 million copies were sold in Japan, North America, and other territories.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2014/11/26/pokemon-omega-rubyalpha-sapphire-sold-3-million-worldwide-three-days/ Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Sold Over 3 Million Worldwide In Three Days - Siliconera]</ref> Later when released in the UK, they came in at numbers 6 and 7 of the top ten video game sales chart for that week, also earning enough sales from both games into becoming the current candidates for the largest game launch of the Pokémon series in the region, beating out {{game|Black and White|s}}, which previously held this record.<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-12-01-omega-ruby-and-alpha-sapphire-uks-biggest-pokemon-launch-ever Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire UK's biggest Pokémon launch ever • Eurogamer.net]</ref> In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 9.94 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2015/150507_4e.pdf#page=5 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Earnings Release for Fiscal Year Ended March 2015]</ref> As of March 31, 2025, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire have sold 14.67 million copies worldwide, ranking fourth behind ''{{smw|Mario Kart 7}}'', [[Pokémon X and Y]] and [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/3ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo 3DS Software]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire sold 1,327,671 individual units on their first week on the Japanese market, being 613,946 from Pokémon Omega Ruby and 713,725 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 74.34% and 77.66% respectively.<ref name="CY 2014">[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-2014-cy-2013-12-30-2014-12-28.1076342/ Media Create Sales: 2014 CY {2013.12.30 - 2014.12.28} | NeoGAF]</ref> By January 3, 2021, the end of their 320th week, they had sold 2,954,237 copies, being 1,366,483 from Pokémon Omega Ruby and 1,587,754 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.<ref>[https://www.resetera.com/threads/media-create-sales-cy-2020-2019-dec-30-2021-jan-03-new-used.436718/ Media Create Sales: CY 2020 (2019 Dec 30 - 2021 Jan 03) Sales | ResetEra]</ref>

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Dual Pack sold 90,497 units on its first week, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 88.46%.<ref name="CY 2014"/> By December 28, 2014, the end of its 6th week, it had sold 98,101 copies.<ref name="CY 2014"/> Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Gift Pack sold 1,169 units on its first week, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 6.25%.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-cy-2015-2014-dec-29-2016-jan-03.1277070/ Media Create Sales: CY 2015 (2014 Dec 29 - 2016 Jan 03) | NeoGAF]</ref> By January 1, 2017, the end of its 56th week, it had sold 9,052 copies.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-cy-2016-2016-jan-04-2017-jan-01.1427978/ Media Create Sales: CY 2016 (2016 Jan 04 - 2017 Jan 01) | NeoGAF]</ref> Combining all releases, the games sold 3,168,543 units, being 1,473,636 from Pokémon Omega Ruby and 1,694,907 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{alpha sapphire color}}; background:#{{omega ruby color}}"
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| November 23, 2014
| 1st
| 1,327,671
| {{tt|1,327,671|613,946 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 713,725 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 2
| November 30, 2014
| 1st
| 298,613
| 1,626,284
|-
| 3
| December 7, 2014
| 2nd
| 171,813
| 1,798,097
|-
| 4
| December 14, 2014
| 2nd
| 152,384
| 1,950,481
|-
| 5
| December 21, 2014
| 2nd
| 167,534
| 2,118,015
|-
| 6
| December 28, 2014
| 2nd
| 165,329
| {{tt|2,283,344|1,058,252 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 1,225,092 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 7
| January 4, 2015
| 2nd
| 110,895
| 2,394,239
|-
| 8
| January 11, 2015
| 2nd
| 38,420
| 2,432,659
|-
| 9
| January 18, 2015
| 2nd
| 24,964
| 2,457,623
|-
| 10
| January 25, 2015
| 5th
| 17,035
| 2,474,658
|-
| 11
| February 1, 2015
| 7th
| 14,108
| 2,488,766
|-
| 12
| February 8, 2015
| 5th
| 12,234
| 2,501,000
|-
| 13
| February 15, 2015
| 8th
| 12,922
| 2,513,921
|-
| 14
| February 22, 2015
| 9th
| 11,256
| 2,525,177
|-
| 15
| March 1, 2015
| 6th
| 12,680
| 2,537,857
|-
| 16
| March 8, 2015
| 10th
| 11,297
| 2,549,155
|-
| 17
| March 15, 2015
| 12th
| 10,768
| 2,559,923
|-
| 18
| March 22, 2015
| 16th
| 8,646
| 2,568,569
|-
| 19
| March 29, 2015
| 23rd
| -
| -
|-
| 20
| April 5, 2015
| 18th
| 8,709
| 2,587,345
|-
| 59
| January 3, 2016
| 32nd
| -
| {{tt|2,747,782|1,272,034 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 1,475,748 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 111
| January 1, 2017
| -
| -
| {{tt|2,928,285|1,354,394 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 1,573,891 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 163
| December 31, 2017
| -
| -
| {{tt|2,947,599|1,363,191 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 1,584,408 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 215
| December 30, 2018
| -
| -
| {{tt|2,951,707|1,365,324 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 1,586,383 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 267
| December 29, 2019
| -
| -
| {{tt|2,953,468|1,366,195 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 1,587,273 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 320
| January 3, 2021
| -
| -
| {{tt|2,954,237|1,366,483 from Pokémon Omega Ruby; 1,587,754 from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
|}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Dual Pack''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{alpha sapphire color}}; background:#{{omega ruby color}}"
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| November 23, 2014
| 2nd
| 90,497
| 90,497
|-
| 2
| November 30, 2014
| 26th
| -
| -
|-
| 6
| December 28, 2014
| -
| -
| 98,101
|}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Gift Pack''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{alpha sapphire color}}; background:#{{omega ruby color}}"
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| December 13, 2015
| -
| 1,169
| 1,169
|-
| 4
| January 3, 2016
| -
| -
| 4,255
|-
| 56
| January 1, 2017
| -
| -
| 9,052
|}</div>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection}}

==Version history==
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:left; border: 3px solid #{{Alpha Sapphire color}}; background: #{{Omega Ruby color}}"
! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center" | Release date
! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center" | Official changelog
! style="background: #{{alpha sapphire color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytr|5px}}" | More information
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0
| style="text-align:center" | {{tt|November 21, 2014|Japan, North America, Australia, and South Korea}} {{tt|November 24, 2014|Europe}}
| N/A
| Initial release
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1
| style="text-align:center" | November 25, 2014
|
* ''Adjustments have been made to make for a more fun gaming experience.''
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.2
| style="text-align:center" | December 3, 2014
|
* ''Fixed the issue in which the game freezes during the end credits after entering the Hall of Fame in certain game data.''
| Fix for the [[List of glitches in Generation VI#Hall of Fame freeze|Hall of Fame freeze]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="text-align:center" | 1.3
| style="text-align:center" | April 1, 2015
|
* ''Adjustments have been made for an improved gaming experience.''
|
|-
| style="background: #FFF; text-align:center; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 1.4
| style="background: #FFF; text-align:center" | April 23, 2015
| style="background: #FFF" |
* ''Introduces additional enhancements to improve the user’s experience and enjoyment.''
| style="background: #FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire beta}}

== Demo ==
{{main|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version}}

==Trailers==
{{main|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer}}
*A promotional trailer was made to promote Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The trailer was broadcasted in Japan on November 16, 2014, later being released on the Japanese ''Pokémon'' [[YouTube]] Channel the same day, and on the English ''Pokémon'' YouTube Channel on November 20, 2014.
{{youtubevid|ywGSON9tNq0|Pokemon|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire}}
{{youtubevid|00DyEDmQ83s|Pokemon|Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}
{{youtubevid|2Ma2CBnBlXs|Pokemon|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire}}
{{youtubevid|8FJEyj6ctTQ|Pokemon|Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}
{{youtubevid|HuaL_hMpPaM|Pokemon|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire}}
{{youtubevid|4HlADiJFI5c|Pokemon|Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}
{{youtubevid|g_Sb-te1c6c|Pokemon|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire}}

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Omega Ruby EN logo.png|English Omega Ruby logo
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire EN logo.png|English Alpha Sapphire logo
Pokémon Omega Ruby JP logo.png|Japanese Omega Ruby logo
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire JP logo.png|Japanese Alpha Sapphire logo
</gallery>

===Title screens===
<gallery>
File:Omega RubyTitle.png|English Omega Ruby title screen
File:Alpha SapphireTitle.png|English Alpha Sapphire title screen
File:Japanese Omega RubyTitle.png|Japanese Omega Ruby title screen
File:Japanese Alpha SapphireTitle.png|Japanese Alpha Sapphire title screen
</gallery>

===Icons===
<gallery>
Omega Ruby icon.png|Omega Ruby Home Menu icon{{tt|*|also used for the Miiverse community}}
Alpha Sapphire icon.png|Alpha Sapphire Home Menu icon
</gallery>

===Boxart===
<gallery>
Omega Ruby UK boxart.png|UK Omega Ruby boxart
Alpha Sapphire UK boxart.png|UK Alpha Sapphire boxart
Omega Ruby KO boxart.png|Korean Omega Ruby boxart
Alpha Sapphire KO boxart.png|Korean Alpha Sapphire boxart
Omega Ruby AB boxart.png|Southeast Asian and Middle East regions Omega Ruby boxart
Alpha Sapphire AB boxart.png|Southeast Asian and Middle East regions Alpha Sapphire boxart
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The games were named by [[Masafumi Nukita]].<ref>https://archive.is/tS5lL</ref>
* In all territories except Europe, these games were released on the twelfth anniversary of both the Japanese release of {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} and when ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' first aired in Japan.
* These are the first pair of [[remake]]s in which:
** There are no [[location preview]]s.
** No HMs that were introduced after the generation of the original games are included.
** No new player characters are introduced.
** Nearly all Pokémon not in the original games use recycled [[Pokédex]] descriptions (from [[Pokémon X and Y]]) instead of receiving brand new ones, with the only exception being {{p|Hoopa}}.
** The events of the game do not run concurrently with the events of the main installment in the generation, instead, being implied to run around the same time as the original Ruby and Sapphire, while [[Pokémon X and Y]] takes place around the same time as {{B2W2}}.
** Pokémon originating from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|the original games}} can be transferred to the remakes.
** There is no bundle containing a compatible accessory.
* These are the only pair of [[remake]]s in which:
** All methods of Evolutions that were introduced after the original games are possible:
*** In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{cat|Pokémon that evolve based on time}} cannot evolve because there is no [[time]] of day clock.
*** In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, {{cat|Pokémon that evolve by training in a certain location}} cannot evolve because none of those areas are in those games.
*** In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] which only supports the first 151 Pokémon along with {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}, held items are not supported and [[Friendship]]-induced Evolutions do not trigger ({{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Meowth}} had its Evolution method changed to account for this).
*** In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], despite {{p|Eevee}} being able to reach high levels of [[Friendship]] (which has been amalgamated with [[Affection]] since Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!) and learn a Fairy-type move, its Evolution into {{p|Sylveon}} does not trigger.
*** By extension, this is the only pair of remakes where all of the Evolutions of Eevee that existed at the time are obtainable without [[trading]].
** Certain Pokémon that were in the original games received entirely new [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] ({{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}).
** The in-game appearances of obtainable Pokémon are recycled from the generation's main pair of games.
** New held items that were not in the generation's main pair of games were introduced.
* The Japanese and Korean logos for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire both feature the game's corresponding colored orb.
* These are the only Pokémon games where the National Pokédex can be unlocked before entering the Hall of Fame without external trading. {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} technically were the first games to feature an unlockable National Pokédex prior to entering the Hall of Fame, but required trading from another [[Generation III]] Pokémon game.
* These are the first games to feature Hoenn in Korean, as the Generation III games were never translated into Korean.
* With the exception of Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza, Pokémon from the original games recycle their Pokédex descriptions from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}.
* The ace Pokémon of the three new characters introduced within these remakes ([[Aarune]], [[Lisia]], and [[Zinnia]]), are all part {{type|Dragon}}.
* These are the last [[core series]] games to date to feature Pokédex entries for all existing Pokémon at the time.
** Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon still allowed Pokémon outside of those usually obtainable to be transferred into the game; however, they lack Pokédex entries and numbers.
** Starting from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], games no longer include all existing Pokémon in their code.
*** While the [[National Pokédex]] makes a return in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it remains faithful to the original games, only listing the 493 species from the first four generations.
* These are the only core series games since the start of [[Pokémon Presents|Pokémon-themed video presentations]] to not be first revealed in such a presentation.
* These are the only Pokémon games not set in the Kalos region to introduce new Mega Evolutions.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢歐米加紅寶石／阿爾法藍寶石|Jīnglìhng Pokémon Āumáihgā Hùhngbóusehk / Ayíhfaat Làahmbóusehk}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢歐米加紅寶石／阿爾法藍寶石 精灵宝可梦欧米伽红宝石／阿尔法蓝宝石|Jīnglíng Pokémon Ōumǐgā Hóngbǎoshí / Āěrfǎ Lánbǎoshí}}
|fr_ca=Pokémon Omega Ruby et Alpha Saphirre
|fr_eu=Pokémon Rubis Oméga et Saphir Alpha
|de=Pokémon Omega Rubin und Alpha Saphir
|it=Pokémon Rubino Omega e Zaffiro Alpha
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 오메가루비·알파사파이어|Pocket Monsters Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
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|es_eu=Pokémon Rubí Omega y Zafiro Alfa
|es_la=Pokémon Omega Ruby y Alpha Saphirre
|nl=Pokémon Omega Robijn en Alfa Saffier
|sv=Pokémon Omega Rubin och Alfa Safir
|no=Pokémon Omega Rubin og Alfa Safir
|dk=Pokémon Omega Rubin og Alfa Safir
|fi=Pokémon Omega-rubiini ja Alfa-safiiri}}

==External links==
* [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/titles/14866558073477520402/14866558073477520408 Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Miiverse Community]

==References==
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==Related articles==
*[[Walkthrough:Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire walkthrough]]
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Absol (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Absol}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0358|prev=Chimecho|nextnum=0360|next=Wynaut|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Absol}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Absol
|jname=アブソル
|jtranslit=Abusoru
|tmname=Absol
|forme=3
|form2=Mega Absol
|form3=Mega Absol Z
|image2=0359Absol-Mega.png
|image3=0359Absol-Mega Z.png
|mega=Absolite
|mega2=Absolite Z
|ndex=0359
|type1=Dark
|form2type1=Dark
|form3type1=Dark
|form3type2=Ghost
|category=Disaster
|height-ftin=3'11"
|height-m=1.2
|height-ftin2=3'11"
|height-m2=1.2
|weight-lbs=103.6
|weight-kg=47.0
|weight-lbs2=108.0
|weight-kg2=49.0
|abilityn=dm
|abilitylayout=2+1
|abilitycolm=2
|ability1=Pressure
|ability2=Super Luck
|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV+}}
|abilitym=Magic Bounce
|abilityd=Justified
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=25
|evtotal=2
|evat=2
|expyield=163
|oldexp=174
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=127
|color=White
|catchrate=30
|body=08
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|generation=3
|friendship=35
|weight-lbs3=108.0|weight-kg3=49.0|height-ftin3=3'11"|height-m3=1.2}}
'''Absol''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アブソル''' ''Absol'') is a {{type|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Absol can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two forms:
* '''Mega Absol''' using the [[Absolite]].
* '''Mega Absol Z''' using the [[Absolite Z]].

Mega Absol Z was introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] DLC for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Astrid Absol Megahorn.png|left|200px|thumb|Absol expanding its horn]]
Absol is a quadrupedal, mammalian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a primarily white wolf-like body with some dark blue coloration. It has a ruff around its neck and chest and a tuft on the top of its head adorned with a single blue-black oval. Between the dark fur, the curvature of the white fur on its head, and the positioning of its horn, Absol's face vaguely resembles a wu wei symbol. It has a humanoid face with almond-shaped, red eyes, a scythe-like tail, and a scythe-shaped horn on the side of its head. Its broad feet are equipped with three claws each, and dewclaw-like spikes protrude from the heels of its hind legs and the elbows of its front legs. It walks with a pacing gait like that of a bear.

Absol lives in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains}} far from civilization, and it rarely ventures down from its alpine home. Using its horn, Absol is able to sense even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict when a disaster will occur and will try to warn people when one is approaching. In addition to its divination powers, Absol's horn can be {{m|Megahorn|extended and used in battle}}. Absol is also known to protect fields from natural disasters as well. This often has the unfortunate effect of Absol itself being blamed for the disaster, notably by the elderly. The hatred for Absol began years ago because of superstitions surrounding it. Despite this, others are interested in its ability to predict disaster. Absol has been referred to as a ''bringer of doom''. Absol can move as swiftly as the wind. It is said to have a lifespan of up to 100 years. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], the powers of Absol's horn remains active even when it sleeps. Due to this, Absol can strongly detect danger even when not awake.

===Forms===
Absol has two Mega Evolved forms: Mega Absol and Mega Absol Z.

====Mega Absol====
Absol can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol.

As Mega Absol, its fur is longer overall, and the increased energy coursing through its body makes the fur at the back of its mane stand on end so that it appears to have wings.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/</ref> The spikes on its heels and elbows grow larger, and the fur in these areas becomes longer as well. Its sickle-shaped horn widens, while an additional, smaller horn appears on the opposite side of its head. Its tail now has a more saw-like shape, and the oval marking on its forehead is now a rounded triangle.

Mega Absol emits a fearsome aura that has been known to kill fainthearted people from shock. It directs this aura at its opponents by beating its "wings", which are not capable of flight. However, Absol apparently detests assuming this form, as it normally dislikes fighting in the first place. Mega Absol can create wind attacks to launch at foes and dark shockwaves around itself.

====Mega Absol Z====
As Mega Absol Z, its white fur turns dark blue, and fur on the left side of its head grows longer, covering its left eye. Its formerly dark blue skin becomes a grey-blue shade. Like Mega Absol, the oval-shaped growth on its forehead widens to a rounded, downwards-pointing triangle. Its sickle-shaped horn transforms into a more angular, z-like shape. The additional small horn on its head, spikes on the back of its legs, and its tail are also more angular than those found on Mega Absol. Its claws are notably more straight and appear sharper than its other Mega Evolved form. Three small tufts of fur on the left side behind the ruff on its neck are tipped with a red color. One of the most notable differences can be seen in the large dark blue and red tuft of fur on its right side, which Mega Absol Z can manipulate into clawlike shapes.

Using the fur that it has made into sharp, clawlike shapes, Mega Absol Z cuts down its foes with a single blow as an act of kindness, preventing any prolonged suffering.
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: An {{DL|List of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team characters|Absol}} trails the rescue team around the [[Frosty Forest]] and confronts them after the defeat of {{p|Articuno}}. Absol is initially suspicious of the {{player}} and partner from the beginning but eventually decides to join the rescue team and helps in the journey up [[Mt. Freeze]].
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Absol returns as a friend of Ninetales, who will be recruited at the same time as Ninetales. Absol will reference the player and the partner from Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team as well as having an "adventure" with them.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=152|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Every time <sc>Absol</sc> appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Absol</sc> has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This {{ScPkmn}} very rarely ventures down from the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. It is a long-lived {{ScPkmn}} that has a life-span of 100 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=209|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=216|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=009|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=159}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Every time Absol appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=245|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=322|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Long ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. This fed a hatred of it, and it was driven deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Although it's said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=The only thing unlucky about Absol is its appearance. It protects fields and warns people of disaster, so one ought to be grateful for it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Absol}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=When this Pokémon whips the winglike fur on its back as though beating its wings, it sends an intimidating aura flying at its opponents.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=As the energy of Mega Evolution fills it, its fur bristles. What you see on its back are not true wings, and this Pokémon isn't able to fly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Normally, it dislikes fighting, so it really hates changing to this form for battles.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It converts the energy from Mega Evolution into an intimidating aura. Fainthearted people expire from shock at the sight of it.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=107|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Because of this Pokémon's ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=134|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Absol}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=When this Pokémon whips the winglike fur on its back as though beating its wings, it sends an intimidating aura flying at its opponents.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Absol Z}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Using fur that it has made into sharp, clawlike shapes, it cuts down foes with a single blow. This is an act of kindness to keep them from suffering.}}
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| Absol in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Mega Absol in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Spite Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Spite Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Wish Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|September 9, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Spite Absol|English|United States|35|July 10 to 11, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Spite Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Wish Absol|English|United States|35|July 10 to 11, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Wish Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Absol|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Absol|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Absol}}
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===Held items===
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{{HeldItems/Items1|Life Orb|5}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Absol=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|HP=65
|Attack=130
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=75
|SpDef=60
|Speed=75}}

=====Mega Absol=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|HP=65
|Attack=150
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=115
|SpDef=60
|Speed=115}}

=====Mega Absol Z=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|HP=65
|Attack=154
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=75
|SpDef=60
|Speed=151}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
====Absol and Mega Absol====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=50
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1}}

====Mega Absol Z====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|Normal=0
|Fighting=0
|Flying=100
|Poison=50
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|ghost=yes
|newfighting=2
|newnormal=1}}

===Learnset===
Absol is available in {{pkmn|Legends Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|12||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|3||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|23|26|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|27|30|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|43|46|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|46|49|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM013|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM038|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM057|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM060|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM062|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM081|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM105|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM119|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|6||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM145|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|40|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

===Side game data===
====Absol====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=359|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=359|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|body=1
|rate=6.8
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=I'm here to fight off natural disasters!
|P2=I feel weak... My remaining HP is just half...
|P3=I fear the worst... I cannot prevail against disasters...
|PL=I've leveled up! I feel empowered to fight disasters!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Manectric}}, {{p|Pangoro}}
|recruitment=Visit {{p|Ninetales}}'s secret base
|P1=The sky and the ground are calling me. I sense something is about to happen…
|P2=This is disastrous… I won't let myself give in!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|fieldpower=3
|field=Cut
|loop=5
|MinEXP=106
|MaxEXP=146
|num=200
|browser=Absol attacks using confusing copies. Its scythe can cut through anything.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=256
|browser=It launches {{m|Dark Pulse|dark pulses}} and {{m|Razor Wind|gusts of dark wind}} to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=285
|pastnum=199
|browser=It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
}}
|-
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|att=5
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|walk=1.38
|hp=52
|attack=79
|defense=51
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|Pad=Absol is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce}} in the [[Granite Zone]].
}}
|-
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|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359|num=033
|mega=1
|stone=Absolite
|min=60
|max=135
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|megaspeedup=8
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon with three lines from upper-right to lower-left.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|hatch=10 km{{tt|*|7 km between January 15 - 29, 2019 only}}
|buddy=5
|candy=Absol
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Absol}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=163|attack=246|defense=120
|fast={{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Snarl}}
|special={{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Payback}}{{tt|*|From April 12, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Brutal Swing}}{{tt|*|From March 23, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359|pdex=204
|dex=People say that Absol can predict all sorts of disasters with its horn. It seemed to be protecting you just as much as it was protecting [[Ruins of Remembrance|the ruins]].}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0359
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Dark
|dexentry=Its curved, bow-like horn remains vigilant even while Absol sleeps. It's said that this Pokémon's ability to detect danger is strong even as it slumbers.
|sleepstyle1=Tucked Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Danger-Sensing Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Belly-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=16
|specialty=Ingredients
|evolution=
|pokemon=Absol
|candyNum=
|berry=Wiki
|ingredient1=Soothing Cacao
|ingredient2=Tasty Mushroom
|ingredient3=Fancy Apple
|carrylimit=18
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
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|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}};"| [[File:GO359Fashion2022.png|100px]]
|-
| Fashionable costume
|}

====Mega Absol====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359M
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Manectric}}, {{p|Pangoro}}
|recruitment=Visit {{p|Ninetales}}'s secret base
|P1=The sky and the ground are calling me. I sense something is about to happen…
|P2=This is disastrous… I won't let myself give in!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Absol
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=163|attack=314|defense=130
|fast={{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Snarl}}
|special={{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Payback}}, {{m|Brutal Swing}}{{tt|*|From March 23, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{evobox/Formes
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|type1-1=Dark
|forme1=Mega Absol
|loc1={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Absolite
|item1=Absolite
|itemfile1=Bag Absolite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0359Absol
|name2=Absol
|type1-2=Dark
|forme2=Absol
|loc2=Default
|item2=Absolite Z
|itemfile2=Bag Absolite Z ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize2=40px
|sprite3=0359Absol-Mega Z
|name3=Mega Absol Z
|type1-3=Dark
|type2-3=Ghost
|forme3=Mega Absol Z
|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Absolite Z
}}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0359
|name1=Absol
|type1-1=Dark}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=359|form1=M|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=359|form1=M|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0359|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0359|Absol}}

==In animation==
[[File:Goh Absol.png|thumb|250px|Absol in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Astrid Mega Absol.png|thumb|250px|Mega Absol in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Goh's Absol]]=====
In ''[[JN064|Absol Absolved!]]'', [[Goh]] caught an Absol to save it from being hit by an eruption of boiling water on [[Mt. Chimney]]. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

=====Other=====
Absol debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', where it showed up to take {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} back to [[Forina]]. However, Absol wasn't evil as {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were initially led to believe, and it helped Jirachi once it returned to Forina.

Absol made its animated series debut in ''[[AG107|Absol-ute Disaster]]''. The people of a town were blaming Absol for all of the bad things that were happening to their town during the past month. Ash, his friends, and {{OBP|Nicky|AG107}} went out to verify the accusations. They found out that Absol was actually warning the town about a flood.

In ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'', {{OBP|Mollie|AG167}} used an Absol during the second round of the [[Gardenia Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. It battled [[Brock's Marshtomp]] and lost.

In ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', [[Drew]] revealed he {{pkmn2|caught}} and trained an Absol for the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. It was first used in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]]. In ''[[AG182|Thinning the Hoard!]]'' and ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]'', it and {{p|Flygon}} were used during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against {{an|May}}, who used {{TP|May|Combusken}} and {{TP|May|Squirtle}}. In the end, Drew lost too many points, resulting in May advancing to the next round.

In the original timeline of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', a {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotized}} [[Damos]] commanded four Absol to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} with {{m|Shock Wave}}. When Ash and {{ashfr}} traveled to the past to prevent this, [[Marcus]], the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Absol again to attack Arceus.

In ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', [[Astrid]] used an Absol that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol against [[Alain]] and {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}, but it was defeated. In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', it was used in a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Hawlucha}}, which resulted in Absol winning. In ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', it had a rematch with {{p|Hawlucha}} during the [[Lumiose Conference]], which resulted in a loss for Absol.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', {{OBP|Magnus|XY028}} used an Absol to battle [[Diantha]] and her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}, but it was soon defeated by Gardevoir's {{m|Moonblast}}.

In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'' and ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}-possessed {{an|Lusamine}} ordered her Absol to attack Ash and {{ashcl}}. {{an|Gladion}} stayed to battle Absol with his Pokémon before Nihilego was defeated.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty]]'', [[J]] and [[J's henchmen|her henchmen]] captured an Absol after [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Melodi]]'s {{p|Gardevoir}}, and {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}} got stolen. Absol was eventually returned to its rightful owner after Ash, Team Rocket, and Melodi reunited with their Pokémon and some of J's minions were arrested.

An Absol appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

An Absol appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

In ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]'', the [[Pokédex]] image of an Absol was displayed.

Three Absol appeared in a picture in ''[[JN064|Absol Absolved!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG107|Absol|May's Pokédex|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. Absol live in steep mountainous regions, and rarely venture down into areas inhabited by humans, but should an Absol be seen by humans, it is said that catastrophe is soon to follow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY028|Absol|Serena's Pokédex|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. When disasters are detected with its horn, Absol comes down from the mountains to warn people.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN064|Absol|Goh's Rotom Phone|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} type. Absol appears when it senses a disaster is about to happen. As a result, people mistake it for a catastrophic omen.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===GOTCHA!===
An Absol briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Sidney]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Absol Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Absol in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Y Solsol Mega Absol.png|thumb|left|180px|Mega Absol in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
An Absol appeared in [[PRV4]] as one of the Pokémon [[Kincaid]] controlled.

===Movie adaptations===
An Absol under the ownership of [[Astrid]] appeared in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
Absol debuted in ''[[PS215|Assaulted by Pelipper II]]''. It first appears to {{adv|Ruby}}, who shudders in fear immediately. Absol is also present in the feud between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
In ''[[PS583|Scizor Defends]]'', {{adv|Y}} encountered an Absol on {{rt|15|Kalos}} and battled him in order to capture a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution. He made no attempt to resist her efforts and let himself be captured after Y asked him to help battle Team Flare, which he was nicknamed Solsol. Later, he was given an [[Absolite]], enabling him to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
Absol reappears at the start of this arc, where it was perched atop of a building, foreshadowing another disaster coming to Hoenn. It later appeared in front of [[Gabby and Ty]], warning them of the upcoming disaster, and has the two ride on its back to head off to somewhere else.

===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
[[Ryū Tendō|Ryū]] owns an Absol as a puck in [[ABM12]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Absol is one of [[Koya]]'s main Pokémon. It is used in his battles at the {{si|Pokémon League}}, and in subsequent battles against [[Team Galactic]]. It first appeared in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
Absol appeared in ''[[GRT4|Battle in a Bitter Cold Land!!]]''. When it first saw [[Ginji]]'s scar, it was scared of him because [[Team Meanies|Gengar]] told it that Ginji will destroy the world, but after Ginji explained that he is going to see {{p|Ninetales}} to find out the truth, Absol tells him that everyone thinks that it's causing the natural disasters and that they don't like it because of that misunderstanding. It then helps Ginji and {{OBP|Mudkip|Ginji's Rescue Team}} in their battle against {{p|Articuno}}. It appears again in ''[[GRT6|Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!]]'' where it, along with several other Pokémon, help Ginji, Mudkip, [[Team A.C.T.|Tyranitar, Charizard, and Alakazam]] defeat {{p|Groudon}}.

===Pokémon Try Adventure===
[[Toki]] has an Absol nicknamed Absō.

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

==In the TFG==
One Absol figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Absol|8}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Absol.png|200px|thumb|Absol in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Absol appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Absol (UNITE)}}
Absol is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee speedster.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Mega Absol Z has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{t|Dark}}- and {{type|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Absol's appearances in many games support its description of appearing where disasters occur:
** In its debut in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, it appears on {{rt|120|Hoenn}}, shortly before the [[Blue Orb]]{{sup/3|R}}/[[Red Orb]]{{sup/3|S}} is stolen from [[Mt. Pyre]] by [[Team Magma]]{{sup/3|R}}/[[Team Aqua]]{{sup/3|S}}.
*** Notably, Absol's Pokédex entries in these games specify that it can sense natural disasters, such as those caused by {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} when they're awakened by the aforementioned [[villainous team]]s.
** In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Absol appears on {{rt|213|Sinnoh}}, which is close to [[Lake Valor]], which was drained by Team Galactic.
** In {{v2|Platinum}}, Absol appears on [[Mount Coronet|Mt. Coronet]] in places that one can first access when heading to the [[Spear Pillar]], before Giratina is released by Team Galactic.
** In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Absol can be found at the [[Giant Chasm]], a place where disasters are said to befall Trainers, and {{rt|13|Unova}}, 13 being known as an unlucky number. {{game3|Black and White|Two years later|s 2}}, the Giant Chasm is where Team Plasma makes their stand.
** In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, Absol can be found in [[Tapu Village]], which was destroyed years earlier by {{p|Tapu Bulu}}.
** In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], Absol can be found in the [[Altru Building]] and [[Altru Tower]], from which [[Team Dim Sun]] plans to take control of all Pokémon in the region.
** In [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], Absol is the subject of the first [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] the player encounters. This very same Absol also joins the player after being saved and is the only Pokémon affected by Rogue Mega Evolution to do so. Another Absol is also the very first Rogue Mega Evolution encountered in the [[Mega Dimension]] DLC.
* Absol was the last answer to the [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]].
* Absol is the only non-[[Legendary Pokémon]] featured on the box art for {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}}.
* Absol and {{p|Togepi}} are the only non-{{type|Flying}} Pokémon that can have {{a|Super Luck}} as their Ability.
* Mega Absol Z is the only Z Mega Evolution to gain another type when it Mega Evolves.
* Due to Mega Absol Z being introduced after the introduction of the {{type|Fairy}}, Mega Absol Z is the only Dark/Ghost-type Pokémon to never have had no weaknesses at one point.
===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Absol}}
Absol may be based on the {{wp|Bai Ze}} (白澤) of {{wp|Chinese mythology}}, whose name literally translates to "white marsh." It is generally described as a white beast, distinguished by having one or two horns on its head. Considered to be an intelligent beast, Bai Ze is gifted with the ability to understand human speech and the knowledge on the forms and habits of 11,520 types of supernatural creatures in the world. In legend, Bai Ze shared its knowledge to the Yellow Emperor, which was subsequently compiled in a book called ''Bai Ze Tu''. Few of its supposed fragments survive today. In Japan, it is known as the ''hakutaku'' (白沢) and is said to resemble a cat or lion. In a related legend, a similar creature known as the ''kutabe'' predicted that a plague would sweep through the {{wp|Toyama Prefecture}} of Japan. It is also sometimes said to have an extra eye on their head or back, which may be represented by the oval that appears on Absol's forehead.

Absol's head may be modeled after a ''{{wp|Taijitu}}'' symbol. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the {{wp|sphinx}}. Its ruff resembling long human hair and a male lion's mane and the white fur on the top of its head loosely resembling the headpiece of an Egyptian sphinx also suggests this. Its scythe-shaped tail and horn resemblance the Western personified depiction of {{wp|Death (personification)|Death}}, who is related to destiny and disaster. It may have also been inspired by the {{wp|black cat}} superstition. Its feline appearance and the fact that it is usually seen in mountains resemble the natural behavior of felines such as the {{wp|snow leopard}} and the {{wp|cougar}}.

Mega Absol's wings and elongated fur give it the appearance of an {{wp|angel}}, with its wings also being reminiscent of Greek portrayals of sphinxes and furthering the connection to sphinxes noted above. It also resembles a {{wp|lamassu}}, an Assyrian creature with a human's head, wings, and sometimes with the body of a lion. The lamassu was a protective spirit, much like how Absol attempts to warn people of danger.

Mega Absol Z's darker design, as well as its newfound Ghost type, emphasize Absol's resemblance to Western depictions of Death. Its design being similar to Mega Absol, which has a more angelic appearance, might allude to the concept of [[wp:Personifications_of_death#In_Abrahamic_religions|angels of death]] such as [[wp:Azrael|Azrael]].

====Name origin====
Absol may be derived from ''absolute'' or ''{{wp|absolution}}'' (setting free from guilt), as well as 危ない ''abunai'' (dangerous) and possibly 物騒 ''bussō'' (dangerous) or 恐る ''osoru'' (to fear). It may also be a combination of the Latin prefix ''ab-'' (away from) and ''sol'' (Latin for sun).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Dark
|ja=アブソル ''Absol''|jameaning=From ''absolute'' or ''{{wp|absolution}}'', {{tt|危ない ''abunai''|dangerous}}, and {{tt|物騒 ''bussō''|dangerous}} or {{tt|恐る ''osoru''|to fear}}, as well as {{tt|''ab-''|prefix for away from}} and {{tt|''sol''|Latin for sun}}
|fr=Absol|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Absol|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Absol|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Absol|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=앱솔 ''Absol''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=阿勃梭魯 / 阿勃梭鲁 ''Ābósuōlǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=阿勃梭魯 ''Ábuhtsōlóuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=ऐब्सॉल ''Absol''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=แอบโซล ''Aepson''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Goh's Absol]]
* [[Absol (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0358|prev=Chimecho|nextnum=0360|next=Wynaut}}
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== Parameters ==

Any parameters which are unused should be left out. Calling but leaving blank unused parameters can lead to errors.

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*''tmname'' : Romanisation of Japanese name. Trademarked version if available.
*''jtranslit'' : Transliteration of Japanese name.
*''category'' : Category name, from the Pokédex.
*''forme'' : Number of images to display. Only to be used if the Pokémon has more than one form.
*''form1'' : Name of form 1, if applicable. Not needed for Pokémon with no forms.
*''form2'' : Name of form 2, if applicable.
*''form3'' : Name of form 3, if applicable.
*''form4'' : Name of form 4, if applicable.
*''form5'' : Name of form 5, if applicable.
*''form6'' : Name of form 6, if applicable.
*''image'' : Filename of image, if not at the default location.
*''image2'' : Filename of form 2 (or Mega Evolution) image.
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*''mega'' : Name of the Mega Stone (first Mega Stone where applicable). Also controls Mega Evolution related displays.
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*''generation'' : Generation Pokémon was introduced
*''ndex'' : National Pokédex number
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*''oldjdex'' : Old Johto Pokédex number.
*''hdex'' : Hoenn Pokédex number
*''sdex'' : Sinnoh Pokédex number
*''udex'' : Unova (BW) Pokédex number
*''u2dex'' : Unova (B2W2) Pokédex number
*''karea'' : Kalos Pokédex area (Central, Coastal, or Mountain)
*''kdex'' : Kalos Pokédex number
*''adex'' : Alola Pokédex number
*''fbrow'' : Fiore Browser number
*''abrow'' : Almia Browser number
*''obrow'' : Oblivia (Present) Browser number
*''opbrow'' : Oblivia (Past) Browser number, including prefix
*''type1'' : Type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''type2'' : Second type, if applicable.
*''form2type1'' : Form 2 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form2type2'' : Form 2 second type, if applicable.
*''form3type1'' : Form 3 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form3type2'' : Form 3 second type, if applicable.
*''form4type1'' : Form 4 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form4type2'' : Form 4 second type, if applicable.
*''form5type1'' : Form 5 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form5type2'' : Form 5 second type, if applicable.
*''form6type1'' : Form 6 type. (First type listed in the Pokédex, where applicable)
*''form6type2'' : Form 6 second type, if applicable.
*''abilitylayout'' : The basic desired layout of the Abilities, in the form "''cells_in_first_row''+''cells_in_second_row''". (Each cell can contain one or two Abilities per form, or a Mega or Hidden Ability, mainly depending on which Ability parameters are set.)
*''abilitycold'' : If the Pokémon has a Hidden Ability that will be the only cell in the second row, set this to 2 so it spans both cells above
*''abilitycolm'' : If the Pokémon has a Mega Ability that will be the only cell in the second row, set this to 2 so it spans both cells above
*''ability1'' : First (or only) standard Ability
*''ability2'' : Second standard Ability
*''ability2-1'' : Form 2 first (or only) Ability
*''ability2-2'' : Form 2 second Ability
*''ability3-1'' : Form 3 first (or only) Ability
*''ability3-2'' : Form 3 second Ability
*''abilityd'' : Hidden Ability
*''abilitydcaption'' : A caption prefixed to the label for ''abilityd''
*''abilityd2'' : Second Hidden Ability (for an alternate form)
*''abilityd2caption'' : A caption prefixed to the label for ''abilityd2''
*''abilitym'' : First (only) Mega Evolution Ability
*''abilitym2'' : Second Mega Evolution Ability
*''gendercode'' : Byte setting for the species' gender ratios:
** 256 = unknown, 255 = genderless, 254 = all female, 223 = 1 male:7 female, 191 = 1 male:3 female, 127 = 1 male:1 female, 63 = 3 male:1 female, 31 = 7 male:1 female, 0 = male only.
*''catchrate'' : Catch rate
*''egggroupn'' : Number of Egg Groups. 0 if "Undiscovered group" (i.e., no Eggs)
*''egggroup1'' : Egg Group 1
*''egggroup2'' : Egg Group 2
*''eggcycles'' : How many Egg cycles it takes for an Egg to hatch.
*''height-ftin'' : Imperial height
*''height-m'' : Metric height
*''height-ftin2'' : Form 2 imperial height
*''height-m2'' : Form 2 metric height
*''height-ftin3'' : Form 3 imperial height
*''height-m3'' : Form 3 metric height
*''weight-lbs'' : Imperial weight
*''weight-kg'' : Metric weight
*''weight-lbs2'' : Form 2 imperial weight
*''weight-kg2'' : Form 2 metric weight
*''weight-lbs3'' : Form 3 imperial weight
*''weight-kg3'' : Form 3 metric weight
*''expyield'' : Experience yield
*''oldexp'' : Experience yield prior to Gen V
*''g4exp'' : Experience yield in Gen IV, if Pokémon is available ''and'' has a different yield prior to Gen IV.
*''lv100exp'' : Total experience required to reach level 100. Sets levelling rate.
*''evforms'' : Number of forms which have different EV yield.
*''evtotal'' : Total EV yield
*''evhp'' : HP EV yield
*''evat'' : Attack EV yield
*''evde'' : Defence EV yield
*''evsa'' : Special attack EV yield
*''evsd'' : Special defence EV yield
*''evsp'' : Speed EV yield
*''evhp2'' : Form 2 HP EV yield
*''evat2'' : Form 2 attack EV yield
*''evde2'' : Form 2 defence EV yield
*''evsa2'' : Form 2 special attack EV yield
*''evsd2'' : Form 2 special defence EV yield
*''evsp2'' : Form 2 speed EV yield
*''evhp3'' : Form 3 HP EV yield
*''evat3'' : Form 3 attack EV yield
*''evde3'' : Form 3 defence EV yield
*''evsa3'' : Form 3 special attack EV yield
*''evsd3'' : Form 3 special defence EV yield
*''evsp3'' : Form 3 speed EV yield
*''evhp4'' : Form 4 HP EV yield
*''evat4'' : Form 4 attack EV yield
*''evde4'' : Form 4 defence EV yield
*''evsa4'' : Form 4 special attack EV yield
*''evsd4'' : Form 4 special defence EV yield
*''evsp4'' : Form 4 speed EV yield
*''body'' : Body style (number)
*''body2'' : Form 2 body style (number)
*''foot2'' : Second footprint file name, not including the leading F or file extension.
*''color'' : Color listed in the Pokédex.
*''formcolors'' : Set to "yes" if any forms have different colors.
*''friendship'' : Base friendship value.
*''pokefordex'' : Name for external links which don't use the standard name or ndex number

Let me know if there are any issues. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 08:09, 9 October 2013 (UTC)

== Tweaks ==

Just wondered if maybe the border should be made 3px, and also, that the border woudl be that if the Pokémon has a secondary type the border would be the same color as the second type. Just so the Pokémon articles keep cohesive with the templates etc. --[[User:S2daam|--samm :D]] 15:07, 4 November 2013 (UTC)
:Also, when I edited Flabébé/Floette/Florges article, there is a mysterious 4 next to one of the images, despite there being no error in the code on the articles (or I seem to be missing) --[[User:S2daam|--samm :D]] 19:17, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

== Hidden Abilities. ==

So Duskull line gained Frisk in G6 (despite being a G4 Ability), while Litwick family got Shadow Tag changed to Infiltrator. There should be something to note that. [[User:Uploader|Uploader]] ([[User talk:Uploader|talk]]) 14:08, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

== Footprint data for X/Y Pokémon ==

I'm not sure if this is technically possibly via MediaWiki, but if it is one could make the footprint area disappear, stretching the body style template if the national dex number is above 649. I propose this to remove all those broken file links. [[User:Pikachu Bros.|Pikachu Bros.]] ([[User talk:Pikachu Bros.|talk]]) 16:06, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
:Yeah, it's certainly possible, and needs to be done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 21:11, 3 May 2014 (UTC)
::It is possible, but may require some rearranging to implement. I'll speak with the other staff members to see about a solution. [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 21:27, 21 August 2014 (UTC)

== Missing padding for main page text ==

On my end, at least, the infoboxes don't seem to have left-edge padding, causing text in a page to run up to the edge, which makes a bit of text hard to read. I would attempt to fix it, but I am neither very familiar with table formatting, nor do I have the permissions to do so. Can someone who is able to make sure there is enough padding? [[User:TruePikachu|--TruePikachu]] ([[User talk:TruePikachu|talk]]) 04:23, 1 March 2014 (UTC)

== Hoopa's form changes ==

Would it be possible for someone to please edit the template to account for the names of {{p|Hoopa}}'s [[Form differences#Hoopa|alternate forms]] (similar to [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Template%3APok%C3%A9mon_Infobox&type=revision&diff=1978734&oldid=1954090 what was done] for {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}'s dual [[Mega Evolution]]s)? The correct form names are "Hoopa Confined" and "Hoopa Unbound", though as it is now, the template displays them as "Confined Hoopa" and "Unbound Hoopa".

[[User:Xérnéas|Xérnéas]] ([[User talk:Xérnéas|talk]]) 22:46, 23 June 2015 (UTC)

== How do the heights of the boxes in this template work? ==

Hi, sorry for asking a question like this, but I wonder, how do you make it so that the boxes that display the stats are the same height no matter what, in every resolution, browser and zoom %? For example, in the [[Sylveon (Pokémon)]] page, the gender and the catch rate boxes [the white boxes that contain the actual information] are the exact same size--symmetrical--even though the "Gender" box is larger than the "Catch rate" box; I assume that the "Catch rate" box automatically adjusted to the same height as the "Gender" box. How do you do this? I can't seem to find a solution for this problem that's in another wiki I'm part of. Over on that wiki, whenever one box has more info than the one next to it, they don't automatically adjust, and the only solution would be to add exact pixel heights, which would be unbelievably cumbersome for over 2,000 pages. I hope you find the time to answer my question, and if you don't want to, I understand. Thanks! ♥ [[User:493Darkrai|493Darkrai]] ([[User talk:493Darkrai|talk]]) 01:11, 8 August 2015 (UTC)

== Some updates ==

I just want to leave this somewhere it will hopefully be easy to remember. There are a couple things that need updating in this template. Whenever an update becomes convenient (perhaps whenever Gen VII info like the Pokedex/region name is added), hopefully these can be incorporated.

;Form names
Some Pokemon like {{p|Hoopa}} should properly have "backwards" form names to how most other form names are constructed. The simple solution would be to just do something like replace
<pre>
{{{forme4|}}} {{{name|{{{tmname|}}}}}}
</pre>
With:
<pre>{{{override4|{{{forme4|}}} {{{name|{{{tmname|}}}}}}}}}</pre>
(Or what-have-you. And that for each forme1-5 parameter, and perhaps forme6 for good measure.)

;Hatch time
The hatch time has been wrong for a while (but then, so was [[Egg cycle]]). To fix this, these two pieces of code:
<pre>
{{#expr:{{{eggcycles|0}}}*255}}
{{#expr:({{{eggcycles|0}}}*255)+254}}
</pre>
Should be changed to:
<pre>
{{#expr: 257*{{{eggcycles|0}}}}}
{{#expr: 257*{{{eggcycles|0}}}+256}}
</pre>

[[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 03:53, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
:As a couple of more trivial suggestions, I think it might be nice to change <code><nowiki>{{tt|*|Not legitimately obtainable as an Egg}}</nowiki></code> to <code><nowiki> Egg not obtainable</nowiki></code> just so that's not hidden (for smartphone users and such); and just for a sort of consistency, <code><nowiki>Undiscovered group</nowiki></code> could be changed to <code><nowiki>Undiscovered</nowiki></code> (this is shown if ''egggroupn'' is set to 0, but without that, Egg Groups are just displayed like "Field" and "Undiscovered"). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 04:58, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
::I am wondering if the parameters have been passed wrongly in some of the existing articles of legendary Pokemon? {{p|Hoopa}}, for example, passes
<pre>
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered |
</pre>
::while if <code>egggroupn</code> was 0 in the first place, <code>egggroup1</code> would not be necessary and would be automatically filled in by the template, along with the "not obtainable as egg" text. [[User:Chenzw|Chenzw]] ([[User talk:Chenzw|talk]]) 05:02, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
:::They're not exactly wrong. But at any rate, I'd ask you to just leave those ''egggroup1'' parameters for now for the possibility of the changes below. =P (Hell, I should probably just make my own userpage for this template.)
:::Perhaps Ditto/Ditto's Egg Group could also receive a similar note when ''egggroupn'' is set to 0... <code><nowiki>|0=[[Undiscovered (Egg Group)|Undiscovered group]]</nowiki></code> could be removed (it'll fall through to call on ''egggroup1'') along with <code><nowiki>=[[Category:Undiscovered group Pokémon]]</nowiki></code> (the 0 case will then be grouped with 1, and work the same so long as ''egggroup1'' has been set.
:::(Also, the Egg Group categories line could be shorter just by using <code><nowiki>
[[Category:{{{egggroup1}}} group Pokémon]] {{#ifeq: {{{egggroupn|0}}}|2|[[Category:{{{egggroup2}}} group Pokémon]]}}</nowiki></code> instead... Again, so long as ''egggroup1'' has been set.) [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 05:22, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
::::I've mocked up the changes above at [[User:Tiddlywinks/Pokémon Infobox]], excluding the form override (I'll set about just reworking that entirely later so we just need a parameter for each full form name). You can test it on any species pages by substituting my userspace template name and previewing (it might be quickest to just copy the template call to an empty/dummy page and preview there).
::::Removing the ''Not legitimately obtainable as an Egg'' note from hovertext kind of required an extra parser function to work (perhaps) best, so it may be preferred to leave out that extra #ifeq and the change to the note... [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 23:40, 28 April 2016 (UTC)

== Alola Dex==

Since the Alola Pokédex is split up into areas like the Kalos dex, should this template be updated to allow for specifying the dex region? [[User:N. Onymous|N. Onymous]] ([[User talk:N. Onymous|talk]]) 23:19, 1 December 2016 (UTC)
:Pokemon can be in multiple island dexes. That would just get too messy to be worth anything. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 00:17, 2 December 2016 (UTC)
::Besides the official numbering from the original Alola Pokédex list remains the same despite the how the Pokémon are listed in each of the different four variants such as Pikipek remaining listed as 010 despite being presented first for the other three variants and therefore unlike Kalos each area does not have it's own separate numbering, which unfortunately renders this unnecessary. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] ([[User talk:Tyler53841|talk]]) 07:19, 3 December 2016 (UTC)

== body style ==

zygarde has 3 body style due to its forme. can someone update the template so we can add the third forme in? the current template only support 2 body style. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 02:52, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

== Is the catch probability still accurate in Generation VI? ==

It is noted in the '[[Catch rate#Capture method (Generation VI)|Catch rate]]' page that the formula was changed to make the catch probability approximately the same as in Generation V, which only did three shake checks instead of four. Thus, wouldn't the probabilities be slightly higher than those indicated by this template?

For example, the probability of catching a fully healthy [[Pidgey]] with a [[Poké Ball|basic Poké Ball]] works out to 43.9%, not 33.3%.

- [[User:Andrio Celos|Andrio Celos]] ([[User talk:Andrio Celos|talk]]) 09:56, 23 April 2017 (UTC)
:I haven't done the numbers, but I think that article says that basically, the lowered shake probability (exactly) makes up for an additional shake check, so that the overall catch probability remains largely unchanged. I imagine you've just made an error somewhere in your calculation!? [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 11:15, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

:: Generation V changed the system so that three shake checks were done instead of four. The success chance of each shake check is almost exactly the same ((a/256)^(1/4)). This means that the chance of catching a Pokémon actually increased a little ((a/256)^(3/4)), compared to Generation IV.
:: Generation VI does four shake checks again, but the success chance of each shake check was increased ((a/256)^(3/16)) so that the overall chance of catching the Pokémon didn't change ((a/256)^(3/4)).
:: - [[User:Andrio Celos|Andrio Celos]] ([[User talk:Andrio Celos|talk]]) 14:06, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

== Catch rate formula error ==

Like Generation V, the catch probability for an ordinary Poké Ball at full HP in Generation VI–VII is very nearly (C / 765)^.75, where C is the species catch rate. However, the formula used in the infobox — C/255 * 1/3 — does not include the exponent. This means the probability given is lower than the actual probability; for instance, Pokémon with a catch rate of 30 are listed as having a 3.9% chance to be caught, when the correct value 8.8%.

To correct this, I'm pretty sure the line just needs to be changed from

<nowiki>| {{#iferror: {{#expr:{{{catchrate|Unknown}}} - 1}}|Unknown|{{{catchrate|3}}} ({{tt|{{#expr: ({{{catchrate|3}}}/255 * 1/3 * 100) round 1}}%|When an ordinary Poké Ball is thrown at full health}})}}</nowiki>

to

<nowiki>| {{#iferror: {{#expr:{{{catchrate|Unknown}}} - 1}}|Unknown|{{{catchrate|3}}} ({{tt|{{#expr: (({{{catchrate|3}}}/765)^.75 * 100) round 1}}%|When an ordinary Poké Ball is thrown at full health}})}}</nowiki>

[[User:Randomwaffle23|Randomwaffle23]] ([[User talk:Randomwaffle23|talk]]) 22:31, 17 January 2018 (UTC)

:Can someone ''please'' correct this? I get at least one person a month asking me why my catch rate calculators (which do the math correctly) don't agree with Bulbapedia. [[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] ([[User talk:Dragonfree|talk]]) 07:06, 16 May 2019 (UTC)
::I've updated this to use the code provided by Randomwaffle23 (which I checked against the formula on Dragonfree's site The Cave of the Dragonflies to confirm it was correct). I've also explicitly mentioned the generation for which it is applicable in the tooltip now, so that when it falls out of date again, at least it will state the generation for which it was true. It will still be wrong for Ultra Beasts, because standard Poké Balls do not have a 1× catch rate against them (and I'm not really sure whether it makes more sense to show the probability of using a Poké Ball or a Beast Ball on them).
::Furthermore, I think it's worth re-evaluating whether a full-health catch rate is actually helpful to readers. The assumptions made are not the conditions under which people normally catch Pokémon. The percentage seems rather pointless. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:26, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

== Why hasn't this template been updated for USUM yet? ==

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have been out for two months now. This template still hasn't been updated for those games. What gives? [[User:MasterBraixen96|MasterBraixen96]] ([[User talk:MasterBraixen96|talk]]) 21:34, 20 January 2018 (UTC)
:Bumping this. This and the held items template are still outdated, and should be relatively easy to update.[[User:Lanthanum|Lanthanum]] ([[User talk:Lanthanum|talk]]) 17:48, 23 January 2018 (UTC)
:7 months and still nothing. I think it's time for an update. [[User:Oneofthosedf|Oneofthosedf]] ([[User talk:Oneofthosedf|talk]]) 19:59, 11 June 2018 (UTC)
:: It hasn't been updated as we are working on moving the numbers to the Pokedex boxes. The technicalities of this are taking slightly longer then expected. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 08:16, 12 June 2018 (UTC)

== Kanto Pokedex expansion ==

I think that Kanto formula should be updated, as in LGPE Meltan and Melmetal are respectively #152 and #153. [[User:Asmod96|Asmod96]] ([[User talk:Asmod96|talk]]) 01:00, 18 November 2018 (UTC)

The problem is that there's no kanto variable in the template. Changing the <nowiki>{{{ndex|000}}} to {{{ndex|{{{kantodex|000}}}}}}</nowiki> in
<pre><nowiki>| style="{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152||display: none;}}" | <nowiki>#</nowiki>{{{ndex|000}}} [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]]</nowiki></pre>

And

<pre><nowiki>{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{ndex|}}}]]}}</nowiki></pre>
to
<pre><nowiki>{{#if: {{{kantodex|}}}|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{kantodex|}}}]]|{{#ifexpr: {{{ndex|999}}} < 152|[[Category:Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex|{{{ndex|}}}]]}}}}</nowiki></pre>

...would basically do it, I think (kantodex since kdex is taken by Kalos). If a different category was wanted for the two Pokemon in question (ala Black 2/White 2 having separate categories from Black/White), it would even be simpler since you just add another line to the second part rather than messing with an extra #if. - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 18:33, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

PS: I can't remove the messed-up copy/paste error in the first line of my own post? Seriously? - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 18:35, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

:I fixed for you wrote, as mentioned in the comment above yours however the Number section won't be getting an update as we are planning to display them elsewhere on the page. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 05:13, 28 November 2018 (UTC)

::If we are going to update, we need to update the body style too. The template still only show two body style, but with zygarde complete, we need to update it to include three instead. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 09:21, 24 December 2018 (UTC)

== USUM Pokedex numbers and ability changes ==

The template needs an a2dex parameter for USUM Pokedex numbers and some way to say that Pelipper can't have drizzle before Generation 7. [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 18:21, 30 March 2019 (UTC)
:The numbers are now in the Pokedex entry templates (if you haven't noticed), the numbers in the infobox will eventually be taken out. We're still working on updating the templates.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:54, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
::The same discussion is happening [[Bulbapedia talk:Project Pokédex#Ability changes|here]], just so we keep most of it in one page. [[User:Suic12-|Suic12-]] ([[User talk:Suic12-|talk]]) 13:45, 31 March 2019 (UTC)
:::Is anyone still working on making the template say Pelipper can't have drizzle in gen 6? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Sumwun|contribs]]) 03:36, 13 February 2020 (UTC)

== Fix for Toxtricity ==

Due to the way that the infobox is set up, the form names are incorrect for abilities, types, heights, and weights if there are more than 2 forms, the first 2 forms are in one image, and the data listed are different between forms. This can be seen on Toxtricity's page, where Amped Form's abilities are listed as just "Toxtricity" and Low Key Form's ablities are listed as "Gigantamax Toxtricity", because those are the two images in the infobox.

I have made a fix that (hopefully) should not interfere with anything else, but would fix the above problem and also allow us to implement similar ideas on pages like Urshifu. It adds new parameters, "form1alt", "form2alt", etc, which will change the name of the forms except for the images at the top.

I have tested this with Toxtricity and it does work.

The updated template can be found [[User:Celadonkey/PokemonInfobox|here]]. --[[User:Celadonkey|celadonk]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 17:44, 12 January 2020 (UTC)

== Update to hatch time calculation ==

As per [[Egg cycle]], an egg cycle is now 256 steps in Gen 7 (no word on Gen 8). This template's calculation currently uses 257 steps per cycle, which is from Gens 5 and 6. This should be a quick fix. ~ [[User:Serial Colour|Serial Colour]] ([[User talk:Serial Colour|talk]]) 13:57, 25 May 2020 (UTC)

== Not enough freedom to set experience yields for different gens ==

Some Pokémon (like Delcatty) had their exp yields change in gen 7, and others (like Gardevoir) had their exp yields change in gen 8. In the current template, there is no way to display these differences. [[User:TotalPotato|TotalPotato]] ([[User talk:TotalPotato|talk]]) 10:37, 29 May 2020 (UTC)
: We do have plans in the works for this infobox and I've noted down this issue as well as the previous ones. Increasing changes within the games and forms add an increasing amount of issues. We're trying to come up with a capable compromise. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 04:59, 6 June 2020 (UTC)

== An oversight ==

So I was looking at the page for Slowbro, and I noticed an oversight with this template. Since Galarian Slowbro now takes the place of the "form2" variable, the template says that Galarian Slowbro has the "Pokémon consisting of a head and arms" body shape instead of Mega Slowbro like it's supposed to since Mega Slowbro is now "form3" instead of the "form2" and the "body2" variable only accounts for the "form2" variable, so I think that a "body3" variable should be added to the template to fix this issue. [[User:Luigi1234|Luigi1234]] ([[User talk:Luigi1234|talk]]) 16:17, 4 July 2020 (UTC)

== ability1note and ability2note ==

Can someone add ability1note and ability2note parameters similar to egggroup1note? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]], [[Special:Contributions/Sumwun|contribs]]) 05:26, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
:This has been added. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:27, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

== 3 or more Body Shapes ==

As of right now, Slowbro's Galarian form is given the body form of the Mega, as the Mega has a different body form, but the Galarian form does not, which presents inaccurate information. Additionally, in many cases where Pokémon have three or more forms, such as Necrozma and Zygarde, those additional forms are not covered at all. A simple solution to both of these issues would be to add something similar to how Vivillon's different colors are handled:
<pre>{{#if: {{{formbody|}}}| Other forms may have other shapes.}}</pre>
[[User:WOLKsite|WOLKsite]] ([[User talk:WOLKsite|talk]]) 11:26, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
:This has been added. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 02:27, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

== 5+ forms height and weight ==

The template is currently able to display up to 6 different forms of a Pokémon, but height and weight fields can't take more than 4, because of this the article for [[Pikachu]] doesn't display height and weight data for it's Gigantamax form, which is set as a 5th form. Some of the other data fields also aren't set to go this high, but maybe they don't all need to. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 07:27, 28 March 2022 (UTC)
::Side note:At least 2 Pokémon have forms that are in different egg groups than the main form, but the template isn't set to handle this. Ash-Greninja, Cosplay Pikachu, and the Pikachu in a hat variations are in the Undiscovered group, while their primary forms are not. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 08:36, 28 March 2022 (UTC)

== Same link ==

Why is this infobox listing the same Bulbagarden Archive link in two separate locations? As far as I'm concerned, it should really be only one link to qualify for this job. -- [[User:PanchamBro|PanchamBro]] ([[User talk:PanchamBro|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/PanchamBro|contributions]]) 17:43, 1 June 2022 (UTC)

== Hatch steps update for SWSH, BDSP, and SV mechanics ==
Hatch cycles last 128 steps in SWSH and SV, but 255 in BDSP. [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640096166179229703 Reference 1] [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640096170151125007 Reference 2] [https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1640106938967924740 Reference 3] Currently the wrong range of hatch steps are displayed for all Gen VIII and Gen IX compatible species, and it also doesn't really specify which length of steps occurs in which generation, and I'm not sure displaying a range like "2,560-5,140 steps" is helpful, since it doesn't tell you which games that occurs in, and Pokemon don't actually have a range of steps, it's an exact number of steps determined by the egg cycles and how many steps are in a cycle per game. [[User:Atrius97|Atrius97]] ([[User talk:Atrius97|talk]]) 05:31, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

== Fix for the Meowth Page ==

The Meowth page has limitations for the abilities listed in the infobox and has a disclaimer in the article text about the infobox's limitations. I was able to make a small change to the infobox template ([[User:Nairbnroh/Sandbox|modified template]]) to fix it [[User:Nairbnroh/Sandbox2|as seen here]]. This change won't effect any other page, because if the meowthfixstring field (you can rename this to something more elegant if you want) isn't filled, it continues forwards with the existing code. [[User:Nairbnroh|Nairbnroh]] ([[User talk:Nairbnroh|talk]]) 14:38, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

== Footprints ==

A long time ago, this template (or at least an earlier version of it) used to contain habitat information from FRLG, but it was removed because we got to a point where more Pokémon lacked habitat information than had it. We're rapidly approaching that same point with footprints, which haven't been seen since Generation V, so are there any plans for that eventuality? Making it so that there is a parameter that will only display footprint information if the Pokémon has one (this can be done with an #ifexist function I believe) is one way of solving it if you don't want to get rid of it entirely. [[User:Biblical Bambi|Biblical Bambi]] ([[User talk:Biblical Bambi|talk]]) 01:16, 14 August 2023 (UTC)
:Sounds like a good idea; seconding this. Waiting to hear what others think. '''[[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]]''' 2222(:D)SSSS ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 03:41, 14 August 2023 (UTC)
::As a matter of fact, yes there is a plan! (Well.. at least sort of.) I am/we are currently analyzing the infobox, and in a more general scope than just footprints, too. (The footprint issue was one of the reasons why, actually.)
::There's not much more I can say at this point (mainly because it's only just started), but if you'll bear with me, you'll hopefully hear/see ''some''thing in the next weeks. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 16:26, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

== Pronunciation ==

Is it possible to include pronunciation in this template? Some Pokémon names are a bit ambiguous as to this, and the information doesn’t seem to exist on this wiki. I could be wrong though… [[User:CyberDragonM|CyberDragonM]] ([[User talk:CyberDragonM|talk]]) 17:57, 7 April 2024 (UTC)

== Black and White Experience Yields for the Unova First Partners==

[[Snivy_(Pokémon)|Snivy]], [[Tepig_(Pokémon)|Tepig]] and [[Oshawott_(Pokémon)|Oshawott]] have a base experience yield of 28 in ''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions|Black and White]]'', and 62 from ''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions_2|Black 2 and White 2]]'' onwards. This is to prevent the player from having a level advantage against [[Cheren]] if they defeat [[Bianca]]. I think a |bwexp parameter should be added to [[Template:Pokémon_Infobox|the template]]. [[User:BeyondTheHorizon|BeyondTheHorizon]] ([[User talk:BeyondTheHorizon|talk]]) 11:01, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

== Height and Weight for at least 3 more forms needs to be added ==

With the recent addition of Mega Floette, Floette now has 7 forms (the five colors, Eternal Flower, and Mega). Mega Floette has a different weight from all other forms. Trying to update Floette's page, I found that this template only supports differing height and weights for 4 forms. Support should then be added for 3 more forms for height and weight. [[User:DewGaming|DewGaming]] ([[User talk:DewGaming|talk]]) 02:46, 18 October 2025 (UTC)

== More form params or less form params? ==

Trying to bridge the discussion from the Discord server over here as well. Basically the other day I was asked about adding an extra Form param to the Infobox template so that we can display all of {{p|Minior}}'s core colors. When I brought it up on Discord some people spoke against the idea of adding more form params for minor color variations (eg. {{p|Flabébé}}) since it was thought to promote clutter and the info can instead be put on the Biology section.

What does everyone think? [[User:Anzasquiddles|'''anZAsquiddles''']] 2222(:D)SSSS ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 07:56, 5 January 2026 (UTC)

:I'll reiterate what I mentioned there, for the sake of cohesion. I think it might be beneficial to have two versions of the template, since discussion has implied that tabbing the infobox is a no-go for handling loadtimes. We can have one version with form height/weight splits, for forms where that does change (eg, [[Lycanroc (Pokémon)|Lycanroc]]), and one version without, for forms where it doesn't (like the aforementioned Flabébé). I'm pretty sure that infobox migration would take time and concerted effort from a small group of people, judging by what I've come to understand about infoboxes, but it seems the most reasonable approach to me. I personally see no reason to keep other colored forms out of the visuals for the infobox, but redundant numbers feels odd at best and like a formatting mistake at worst. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 08:15, 5 January 2026 (UTC)

Meganium (Pokémon)

2025-12-27T21:30:59Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Biology */ edit for language consistency. note: find some other phrase for the forms section regarding "hand-to-hand" combat. meganium does not have hands, or a reasonable substitute.

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|image2=0154Meganium-Mega.png
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'''Meganium''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メガニウム''' ''Meganium'') is a {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Bayleef}} starting at [[level]] 32. It is the final form of {{p|Chikorita}}.

Meganium can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Meganium''' using the [[Meganiumite]]. Mega Meganium was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].

==Biology==
Meganium is a quadrupedal, pale-green {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a {{wp|Sauropoda|sauropod}} {{wp|dinosaur}}. It has a long neck, yellow eyes, a pair of {{wp|stamen}}-like feelers, and a short, blunt snout. The feelers are shorter on a female than on a male. Around Meganium's neck is a large pink flower with six petals ending in a frilly white edge, with a short, spiky, yellow pattern on the center. It has a stubby tail and three claws on each foot.

Meganium's petals release an aroma that calms aggressive feelings, and its breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. Its soothing, regenerative powers can even affect those who stand nearby. Meganium tends to be very docile and has been portrayed as a peacemaker in the {{aniseries|AG}} episode ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out!]]''. It can rarely be found living in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}}. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, many Pokémon tend to sleep peacefully side-by-side with Meganium.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref> The flower's calming effects appear to extend to being something of a sleep aid.

===Forms===
Meganium can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Meganium.

As a result of Mega Evolution, Mega Meganium underwent rapid growth,<ref name=ZAsite>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story-world/pokemon/mega-meganium Mega Meganium | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref> making its body bigger and increasing the number of large flowers around its neck to four. The flowers are noticeably thicker than on regular Meganium, have each a different color (from top to bottom: red, dark pink, light pink, and white), and have six petals ending in a pointy tip, with a spiky pattern branching radially from the center on three of these petals. This pattern is red on the white flower and white in all of the others. Mega Meganium's stamen-like feelers branch from a single point as a V-shape and curl onto themselves near the tip. Its tail has grown, and the bottom of each of its legs is covered in dark green frills that resemble foliage.

Mega Meganium can detect changes in the weather with its feelers, allowing it to seek out places where it can photosynthesize more efficiently. Accordingly, its four flowers store up massive amounts of solar energy, producing a fragrant substance that, depending on the dosage inhaled, can either calm down or cause agitation on those who smell it. The accumulated solar power also allows Mega Meganium to unleash powerful {{m|Solar Beam}}s instantly from its four flowers, a move also known as "Mega Sol Cannon". Due to its larger body, Mega Meganium's physical capabilities have been improved, with it now excelling in hand-to-hand combat and trampling foes when its Solar Beams prove ineffective. Mega Evolution is said to have made its fighting style bolder, but this has also led to it becoming more careless in certain situations.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a/ja/pokemon/251106_01/ 『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A 公式サイト (Mega Meganium | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A" Official Website)]</ref>

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| {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}} Meganium
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===Evolution===
Meganium evolves from {{p|Bayleef}} and is the final form of {{p|Chikorita}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]: Meganium leads an unnamed rescue team that gathers at [[Pokémon Square]] just before the player and partner are able to access [[Magma Cavern]].
* [[New Pokémon Snap]]: Meganium is one of the [[Illumina phenomenon|Illumina Pokémon]], a group of Pokémon who saved the region from a meteorite 2000 years ago. It resides in the {{DL|Florio Nature Park|Florio Island Illumina Spot}}.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=003}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=<sc>Meganium</sc>'s breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Anyone who stands beside it becomes refreshed, just as if they were relaxing in a sunny forest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' <sc>Meganium</sc>'s breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=The fragrance of <sc>Meganium</sc>'s flower soothes and calms emotions. In battle, this {{ScPkmn}} gives off more of its becalming scent to blunt the foe's fighting spirit.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=The fragrance of a <sc>Meganium</sc>'s flower soothes and calms emotions. In battle, it gives off more of its becalming scent to blunt the foe's fighting spirit.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=<sc>Meganium</sc>'s breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=003}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=<sc>Meganium</sc>'s breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Meganium's breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|entry=The fragrance of Meganium's flower soothes and calms emotions. In battle, this Pokémon gives off more of its becalming scent to blunt the foe's fighting spirit.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=175|reg4=Lumiose|num4=003}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Anyone who stands beside it becomes refreshed, just as if they were soaking in the soothing atmosphere of a forest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Meganium’s breath holds within it the power to revive grasses and plants that have withered.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Meganium}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon can fire a tremendously powerful {{m|Solar Beam}} from its four flowers. Another name for this is Mega Sol Cannon.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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| Meganium in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{locationcolor/light|land}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 3.0.0+}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area={{PM|1|Phobos Train}}, Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Olive Jungle]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area={{OBP|Mystery Jungle|Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky}} (1F-29F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area={{OBP|Mystery Jungle|Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky}} (1F-29F)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Flower Garden#The Garden at the End of Time|Flower Garden: The Garden at the End of Time]], [[Variety Battle#A Battle in the Tower|Variety Battle: A Battle in the Tower]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area={{DL|Florio Nature Park|Florio Island Illumina Spot}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 5) [[Lapis Lakeside]] (from Ultra 4) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 4)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Meganium Appears]]''}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=grass}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Meganium|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|December 6 to 12, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shiny Meganium}}
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=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=grass|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Hidden Ability Pokémon Bank Meganium|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|hide|50|February 27 to November 30, 2015|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Meganium}}
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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Grass|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Meganium the Unrivaled|Psychic|hide|100|April 5 to 7, 2024 April 12 to 14, 2024|link=Poké Portal News/2024#April 5 to 7, 2024 & April 12 to 14}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Meganium=====
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|HP= 80
|Attack= 82
|Defense=100
|SpAtk= 83
|SpDef= 100
|Speed= 80}}

=====Mega Meganium=====
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|type2=Fairy
|HP=80
|Attack=92
|Defense=115
|SpAtk=143
|SpDef=115
|Speed=80
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
====Meganium====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=grass
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=100
|Flying= 200
|Poison= 200
|Ground= 50
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 200
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 200
|Water= 50
|Grass= 50
|Electric= 50
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 200
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100}}

====Mega Meganium====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fairy
|Normal=100
|Flying=200
|Fighting=50
|Ground=50
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Poison=400
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fairy=100
|Fire=200
|Water=50
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=0
|Dark=50
}}

===Learnset===
Meganium is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+ and {{pkmn|Legends Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Meganium|Grass|Grass|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Petal Blizzard|Grass|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|26|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|34|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|65|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Meganium|Grass|Grass|2}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Meganium|Grass|Grass|2}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|35|Leaf Blade|Grass|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|19|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|6|9|Leafage|Grass|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|6||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|14|17|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|22|25|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|27|30|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|56|59|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Meganium|Grass|Grass|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Meganium|Grass|Grass|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM146|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM155|Frenzy Plant|Grass|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM190|Solar Blade|Grass|Physical|125|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM206|Petal Blizzard|Grass|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Meganium|Grass|Grass|2}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Meganium|Grass|Grass|2}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM040|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM051|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM052|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM091|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Meganium|Grass|Grass|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Meganium|Grass|Grass|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0408|Cranidos}}{{MSP/H|0409|Rampardos}}{{MSP/H|0410|Shieldon}}{{MSP/H|0411|Bastiodon}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/H|0833|Chewtle}}{{MSP/H|0834|Drednaw}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0143|Snorlax}}{{MSP/H|0158|Totodile}}{{MSP/H|0159|Croconaw}}{{MSP/H|0160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP/H|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/H|0928|Smoliv}}{{MSP/H|0929|Dolliv}}{{MSP/H|0930|Arboliva}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/H|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/H|0459|Snover}}{{MSP/H|0460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/H|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/H|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0753|Fomantis}}{{MSP/H|0754|Lurantis}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP/H|0002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP/H|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/H|0069|Bellsprout}}{{MSP/H|0070|Weepinbell}}{{MSP/H|0071|Victreebel}}{{MSP/H|0495|Snivy}}{{MSP/H|0496|Servine}}{{MSP/H|0497|Serperior}}{{MSP/H|0764|Comfey}}|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Meganium|Grass|Grass|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh/9|Meganium|Grass|Grass|2}}
{{Learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{Learnlist/prevof/9|Meganium|Grass|Grass|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Sleep Powder}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Meganium (Expedition 53)]] [[Meganium (HeartGold & SoulSilver 26)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=154|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=154
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Beau Plains
|P1=My breath revives wilted flowers and plants!
|P2=Uh-oh! My HP is about half gone!
|P3=I'm hurting... It's tough to even lift my head.
|PL=Yeah! Leveled up! Let there be more power of plants!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=154
|body=1
|rate=12
|IQ=H
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=154
|coset=1 (♂)
|conto=Meganium (♀), {{p|Typhlosion}}, {{p|Croconaw}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Smell my flowers and keep your cool!
|P2=It's a bit too much…
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=154
|coset=1 (♀)
|conto=Meganium (♂), {{p|Croconaw}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Be calm and relax.
|P2=I'm tired, but…but I can still go on…
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|fieldpower=3
|field=Crush
|loop=25
|MinEXP=120
|MaxEXP=180
|num=009
|browser=The beam Meganium forcefully fires from its mouth has huge destructive power.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|num=172
|pastnum=018
|browser=It makes vines appear from the ground and launches a beam attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Grass
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=154 f
|walk=1.19
|hp=55
|attack=79
|defense=59
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=154
|power=3
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=154|num=581
|min=70
|max=140
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Stabilize+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
|swapper=Block Shot
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=154
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Chikorita
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=168
|defense=202
|fast={{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}
|special={{m|Petal Blizzard}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Frenzy Plant}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Chikorita Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=154|pdex=028
|dex=[[Illumina phenomenon|Illumina Pokémon]] hadn’t been seen on [[Florio Island]] for almost a century until you encountered this one and took its photo! Meganium seems so happy living with the other Pokémon on {{DL|Florio Nature Park|Florio Island Illumina Spot|that flowery hill}}.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0154
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Grass
|dexentry=The fragrance given off by its flower soothes and calms emotions. Fewer Pokémon fight around Meganium—you'll often even see them sleeping peacefully side-by-side.
|sleepstyle1=Peaceful Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Head-Bobbing Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Bloom-Filled Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=
|pokemon=Chikorita
|candyNum=
|berry=Durin
|ingredient1=Soothing Cacao
|ingredient2=Honey
|ingredient3=Large Leek
|carrylimit=20
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by anywhere from 200 to 800.
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0154Meganium
|name1=Meganium
|type1-1=Grass
|forme1=Meganium
|loc1=Default
|item1=Meganiumite
|itemfile1=Bag Meganiumite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0154Meganium-Mega
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Fairy
|forme2=Mega Meganium
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Meganiumite
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Grass
|no1=0152
|name1=Chikorita
|type1-1=Grass
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=0153
|name2=Bayleef
|type1-2=Grass
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|no3=0154
|name3=Meganium
|type1-3=Grass
}}

===Sprites===
{{Incomplete|needs=Generation IX missing}}{{Spritebox/Header|type=grass}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=154}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=154}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=154}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=154}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=154|crop=103}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender|ndex=154|crop=104}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/Gender|ndex=0154}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|154|Meganium}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Oliver Stanium.png|thumb|250px|Meganium in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Casey's Meganium]]=====
Meganium made its main series debut in ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid]]'', where {{an|Casey}}'s Bayleef was revealed to have evolved into a Meganium sometime before the episode. It shares its {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s fighting spirit and love of [[baseball]].

=====[[Vincent's Meganium]]=====
Meganium made its debut appearance in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', where [[Vincent]] used it to help save {{OBP|Raikou|The Legend of Thunder!}} from [[Team Rocket]]. It reappeared in ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', where it battled against and tied with [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] in the [[Silver Conference]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[AG065|Gulpin it Down]]'', an [[Officer Jenny]] used a Meganium in addition to a {{p|Parasect}} and {{p|Tangela}} as part of an effort to stop the massive army of {{p|Gulpin}} encroaching the town.

In ''[[AG106|Beg, Burrow and Steal]]'', [[Elisa]] used a Meganium to stop a {{p|Donphan}} from chasing {{OBP|Hal|AG106}} and prevent {{TRT}} from stealing the {{p|Vibrava}}.

In ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out]]'', the [[Nurse Joy]] of [[Camomile Island]] owns a Meganium that became the object of affection for both [[Ash's Grovyle]] and a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Tropius}}, though it only reciprocated the Tropius's feelings.

In ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}} has a Meganium [[nickname]]d Stanium. He faced {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} in a [[World Coronation Series]] battle, but despite initially having the upper hand, he eventually lost.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', a Trainer's Meganium battled in a qualifying match for the [[Silver Conference]].

In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Meganium competed in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{to|Lilypad}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. It went up against a {{p|Tyrogue}} and ultimately lost.

A Meganium appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

Six Meganium appeared in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', among the Pokémon living in [[Laqua]].

A Meganium appeared in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP261|Meganium|Ash's Pokédex|Meganium, the Herb Pokémon. Meganium has the ability to fully restore dried-up plants and bring them back to life with its breath.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG106|Meganium|May's Pokédex|Meganium, the Herb Pokémon. Meganium is {{p|Chikorita}}'s final evolved form. It releases a scent from its petals that has the power to quell the desire to fight.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG161|Meganium|May's Pokédex|Meganium, the Herb Pokémon. Meganium's breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants, and the fragrance emanating from its flower petals can soothe any angry, hostile emotions.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN020|Meganium|Ash's Rotom Phone|Meganium, the Herb Pokémon. A {{t|Grass}} type, and the final evolved form of {{p|Chikorita}}. Meganium gives off a fragrance containing a substance that reduces its foe's urge to fight.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===GOTCHA!===
A Meganium briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of {{ga|Silver}}.

==In the manga==
[[File:Crystal Megaree.png|thumb|200px|Meganium in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{OBP|Tsubaki|JBA}} owns a Meganium, which first appeared in [[JBA4]]. It evolved from his Bayleef. Meganium reappeared in a flashback in [[JBA5]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Megaree}}
Meganium made its [[Pokémon Adventures]] debut in ''[[PS148|Lively Lugia (Part 3)]]'', where {{adv|Crystal}}'s {{p|Bayleef}}, Megaree, evolved into one during a battle against {{p|Lugia}}.

[[Ultima]] also owns a Meganium, which first appeared in ''[[PS272|Old Ultima Puts Them to the Test]]''.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Bayleef and Meganium are the only Pokémon to have a one-point difference between their base Attack and Special Attack stats.
* Meganium's evolutionary line are the only [[first partner Pokémon]] evolutionary line to keep their Japanese voices in the English [[dub]] of the {{pkmn|animated series}}. This is due to them having nearly identical names in English and Japanese (with Meganium even being spelled identically to its official Japanese romanization).
* Meganium's design has slightly changed over the years. Its original design in {{v2|Gold and Silver|s}} had orange petals, round green inner petals, and florets around the base of the neck. In {{v|Crystal}}, Meganium's flower was changed to be closer to the modern design, save for a pair of stripes on each petal. These stripes would remain until their removal in {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.

===Origin===
[[File:Spr 2d 153.png|200px|thumb|Hanamogura (ハナモグラ)]]
Meganium has the appearance of a {{wp|sauropoda|sauropod}}, particularly an ''{{wp|Apatosaurus}}''. Its flower seems to be based on a type of hybrid {{wp|daylily}} with ruffled edges and its long neck makes it similar to the ''{{wp|Amorphophallus titanum|titan arum}}''. It may also draw inspiration from {{wp|pelargonium|geraniums}}, as suggested by its name. Meganium's design may have also been influenced by ''{{wp|Aachenosaurus}}'', an ancient plant whose fossils were once believed to belong to a dinosaur. Its proportions and face resemble those of the herbivorous {{wp|Galápagos tortoises}}, with its neck flower resembling the way their shells open at the front.

The antennae on Meganium's head seem to be holdovers from Hanamogura (ハナモグラ), a prototype design for {{p|Bayleef}} found in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]].

====Name origin====
Meganium may be a combination of ''mega'' and ''{{wp|geranium}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=grass|type2=grass
|ja=メガニウム ''Meganium''|jameaning=From ''mega'' and ''{{wp|geranium}}''
|fr=Méganium|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Meganium|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Meganie|demeaning=From ''mega'' and ''{{tt|Geranie|geranium}}''
|it=Meganium|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=메가니움 ''Meganium''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=大竺葵 ''Dàzhúkuí''{{tt|*|Games}} 大菊花 ''Dàjúhuā''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|大 ''dà''|big}} and {{tt|天竺葵 ''tiānzhúkuí''|geranium}} From {{tt|大 ''dà''|big}} and {{tt|菊花 ''júhuā''|chrysanthemum}}
|zh_yue=大竺葵 ''Daaihjūkkwàih''{{tt|*|Games}} 大菊花 ''Daaihgūkfā''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|大 ''daai''|big}} and {{tt|天竺葵 ''tīnjūkkwàih''|geranium}} From {{tt|大 ''daai''|big}} and {{tt|菊花 ''gūkfā''|chrysanthemum}}
|hi=मैगेनियम ''Meganium''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Меганиум ''Meganium''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เมกาเนียม ''Mekaniam''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{left clear}}

==References==
<references/>
==See also==
* [[Casey's Meganium]]
* [[Vincent's Meganium]]
* [[Megaree]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Illumina phenomenon]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==External links==
{{Illumina Pokémon}}
{{Mega Evolution}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|species=Meganium|prevnum=0153|prev=Bayleef|nextnum=0155|next=Cyndaquil|round=yes}}
|}
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Aether Foundation

2025-12-13T01:15:51Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Pokémon Masters EX */ homophone correction! Lusamine IS the president of the company, but the ideals she laid in place are her precedent.

{{samename|Trainer class|Aether Foundation (Trainer class)}}
{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Aether Foundation
|jpteamname=エーテル{{tt|財団|ざいだん}}
|tmteamname=Aether Foundation
|logo=Aether-logo.png
|image=Sun Moon Aether Foundation Employees.png
|size=195px
|caption=Artwork of {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee|Aether Foundation employees}} from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]
|leader=[[Lusamine]]
|region=[[Alola]]
|admins=[[Wicke]], [[Faba]]
|epnum=SM044
|epname=A Dream Encounter!
|hideout=[[Aether Paradise]], {{rt|15|Alola}} ([[Aether House]]) [[Pokémon School]] ([[Ultra Guardians]] base){{tt|*|Animated series only}}
|psnum=PASM11
|psname=Homecoming and the Brilliant Professional Golfer
|border color={{white color dark}}
|background color={{white color light}}
|lightened color={{white color}}
|targets=[[Nebby]], [[Lillie]], [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, [[Ultra Beasts]]{{sup/7|SM}}/{{an|Necrozma}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
}}
The '''Aether Foundation''' (Japanese: '''エーテル{{tt|財団|ざいだん}}''' ''Aether Foundation'') is a major organization based in the [[Alola]] [[region]] whose goal is to treat injured and sick Pokémon. The organization shelters Pokémon to keep them safe from threats like [[Team Skull]]. Their main headquarters is [[Aether Paradise]], an artificial island they constructed, while [[Aether House]] is their largest base on Alola's main islands.

[[Lusamine]], the president of the organization, is ultimately revealed to be the true antagonist of {{g|Sun and Moon}}, having been driven to mass obsession over the [[Ultra Beasts]]. A handful of {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee|employees}}, including second-in-command [[Faba]], are followers of her true motives. Lusamine's plans are different in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}; while still obsessed with Ultra Beasts, she plans to stop {{ga|Necrozma}} from stealing the region's light source.

==In the core series games==

=== History ===

==== [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] ====
Faba invites the {{Player}} and [[Hau]] to [[Aether Paradise]], where they meet the Aether Foundation President Lusamine and learn that the foundation is responsible for making Aether Paradise a sanctuary for abused Pokémon. In the middle of the meeting, a [[Ultra Beast|weird creature]] from [[Ultra Space|another universe]] attacks the player and, after a short battle, retreats to its own world. Lusamine becomes interested in the odd creature and sends the duo to [[Ula'ula Island]] to complete their [[Island challenge]].

Later on, [[Gladion]] reveals to the player and Hau that they have to return to Aether Paradise to rescue [[Lillie (anime)|Lillie]] and [[Nebby]]. Despite the crazy story, the player and Hau tag along with Gladion. At Aether Paradise, employees begin to attack the team as they believe they are intruders. The group eventually reaches Faba, who hints that there is something unusual about Aether Foundation. After a battle with the player, Faba redirects the trio to the lower level of Aether Paradise, with the trio unaware that it's a trap to buy time. After learning of the trap, they head back up to find Faba, who brought reinforcements to battle them. [[Wicke]] then appears and says that Lillie might be with the President, but it would be hard to get to her. Faba then ambushes them again with more employees. The team defeats the employees and Faba once again, resulting in Faba giving them access to the president's office.

The trio then spot [[Team Skull]] and [[Guzma]]. Gladion immediately takes on Guzma while Hau and the player take out the Grunts. Guzma takes down Gladion and the player takes his place in battle. Guzma gets defeated by the player and is forced to let the team move onwards. The player then runs into Lusamine and [[Lillie]]. They witness a darker side of Lusamine and learn that Nebby is being sacrificed to bring back [[Nihilego (Pokémon)|the beast from earlier]]. Lillie tries to reason with her mother but fails to do so, resulting in the player going after Lusamine.

Gladion and Hau catch up to the player and Gladion tells his mother not to open the [[Ultra Wormhole]], but Lusamine ignores her children and opens it anyway, drawing out an Ultra Beast into the room. This also results in various wormholes opening up all over Alola, infesting the region with Ultra Beasts. With the help of Guzma, Lusamine tries to stop the player's team, but they defeat both the villains and the Ultra Beast. As the Ultra Wormhole closes, Guzma, Lusamine, and the beast retreat to [[Ultra Space]] while Lillie checks on Nebby, who has now [[Evolution|transformed]] into a [[Cosmoem (Pokémon)|new form]].

After evolving into {{P|Solgaleo}}{{Sup/7|S}}/{{P|Lunala}}{{Sup/7|M}}, Nebby uses its new power to take Lillie and the player to Ultra Space. The two then run into Guzma, who seems to be possessed by the Ultra Beasts. Lillie continues onwards to find her mother, and soon the two locate Lusamine and the mysterious creature, now revealed to be called {{P|Nihilego}}. Lillie tries to convince her mother to return, but Lusamine nastily pushes her daughter's buttons and even calls her ugly. Lusamine calls out a captured Nihilego and merges with it, leaving the player to battle Lusamine until Nebby separates Lusamine and Nihilego from each other. Nebby then grabs the trapped people and brings them to the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{Sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{Sup/7|M}}, where [[Hapu]] takes Lusamine and Guzma to safety.

==== [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] ====
Faba invites the player and Hau to Aether Paradise. At Aether Paradise, the player and Hau meet the Aether Foundation President Lusamine and learn that the foundation is responsible for making Aether Paradise a sanctuary for abused Pokémon. In the middle of the meeting, a [[Ultra Beast|weird creature]] from [[Ultra Space|another universe]] attacks the player and, after a short battle, retreats to its own world. That's when [[Dulse]] and [[Zossie]]{{Sup/7|US}}/[[Phyco]] and [[Soliera]]{{Sup/7|UM}} enter the scene once again. Lusamine introduces them as the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] and explains that she's working with them to protect Alola from an otherworldly Pokémon called [[Necrozma (Pokémon)|Necrozma]]. Lusamine then sends the player and Hau to Ula'ula Island to complete their island challenge.

The player returns to Aether Paradise with Gladion and events proceed in the same way as in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. Once the player defeats Guzma, they must also battle Dulse{{Sup/7|US}}/Soliera{{Sup/7|UM}}. The player's team finds out that Lusamine wishes to sacrifice Nebby in order to enter Ultra Space, the place where Necrozma dwells. Lillie tries to convince her to stop, to no avail.

Gladion and Hau catch up to the player and Gladion tells his mother she's not ready to fight Necrozma on her own, but Lusamine ignores her children and opens the wormhole anyway. She challenges the player in order to prove to her children that she can handle any threat with her Pokémon, but even a loss is not enough to deter her, as she calls a similarly stubborn Guzma to her and they both cross over into Ultra Space. After the Ultra Wormhole closes, Lillie checks on Nebby, who has now [[Evolution|transformed]] into a [[Cosmoem (Pokémon)|new form]]. Shocked by Lusamine's actions, Dulse and Zossie{{Sup/7|US}}/Phyco and Soliera{{Sup/7|UM}} respond to Lillie's plea for help and reveal they came to Alola from their [[Ultra Megalopolis|world]] on the back of a [[Lunala (Pokémon)|Lunala]]{{Sup/7|US}}/[[Solgaleo (Pokémon)|Solgaleo]]{{Sup/7|UM}}, and that an altar on the final Island of Alola, [[Poni Island]], holds a secret to awakening such a dimension-travelling beast.

Nebby evolves again into Solgaleo{{Sup/7|US}}/Lunala{{Sup/7|UM}}. It prepares to take the player and Lillie to Ultra Space with its new power, but an Ultra Wormhole suddenly opens and Guzma and Lusamine fall out of it, followed by Necrozma. Necrozma immediately spots Nebby and assaults it, ultimately besting it in a battle and forcefully fusing with it, becoming Dusk Mane Necrozma{{Sup/7|US}}/Dawn Wings Necrozma{{Sup/7|UM}}. The player then fights the merged Necrozma, but despite losing, it manages to escape.

Meanwhile, other wormholes appear all over Alola, scattering Ultra Beasts across the land. The light all over the region also disappears and the archipelago is plunged into darkness. Lusamine asks the Ultra Recon Squad for help. However, they brush her off, as they're unwilling to forgive her for her recklessness.

After Necrozma is defeated, it vanishes and Lusamine and Lillie take a severely weakened Nebby to Aether Paradise to be treated.

===Leadership===
The Aether Foundation's president is [[Lusamine]], who wants to share her love with all of the rescued Pokémon. She is assisted by [[Faba]], the Aether Foundation's second-in-command and Aether Foundation branch chief, and [[Wicke]], the assistant branch chief of Aether Paradise. In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], [[Gladion]] acts as president in the post-game while [[Lillie|his sister]] and mother are away in [[Kanto]]. The Pokémon Sun and Moon website states that there are multiple divisions of the Aether Foundation, and the {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee|employees}}' uniforms change depending on the division,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161119061737/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/aether-foundation | Aether Foundation on the Pokémon Sun and Moon Website]</ref> which can be seen in-game. In the English version of the games, [[Anabel]] identifies Wicke specifically as being of the "Alolan branch of the Aether Foundation", implying the Aether Foundation may have branches in other [[region]]s as well.

The Aether Foundation had originally been developed by Lusamine's father.<ref>Scientist on Aether Paradise, Sun and Moon: ''"The current president's father was a very, very wealthy man and a great lover of Pokémon. He built the Aether Foundation to protect them."''</ref>

The foundation also employs other people, who go out into the field to protect and rescue Pokémon in trouble.

===Research===
The foundation's main purpose is the research and treatment of hurt Pokémon of all kinds. This includes Pokémon from alternate [[dimension]]s, [[Ultra Beast]]s. Professor [[Mohn]], who previously worked at the foundation, had previously done research on [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, naming this new dimension [[Ultra Space]]. He had found life beyond it in the form of the Ultra Beast {{p|Nihilego}}. Professor Mohn had also researched the mysterious {{p|Cosmog}}, a [[Legendary Pokémon]] said to hail from Ultra Space. With his research, it is also revealed that Cosmog can create Ultra Wormholes through use of its gases and while under extreme life-threatening stress. Professor Mohn was the one who named the Pokémon "Cosmog".

The Aether Foundation has also conducted experiments with genetics creating an [[artificial Pokémon]] by the name of {{p|Silvally|Type: Full}}. Using several genetic samples from all 18 [[type]]s, they created Type: Full as a [[beast killer project|beast killer]], a weapon used to fight against Ultra Beasts. All three Type: Full rejected their {{a|RKS System}} and went berserk. Faba built a helmet to inhibit the Pokémon, who were then put in cryogenic stasis and renamed to {{p|Type: Null}}.

The [[Beast Ball]], made for catching Ultra Beasts, was designed and created by Faba.

===Facilities===
[[Aether Paradise]] is a privately owned artificial island that was built in the middle of the Alola region by the Aether Foundation. The foundation uses it both as a sanctuary and a research facility. [[Aether House]] located on {{rt|15|Alola}} functions partly as an orphanage for both human children and Pokémon. In addition, the Aether Foundation hosts outposts at {{rt|8|Alola}}, {{rt|16|Alola}}, and [[Heahea City]].

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Masters EX===
{{mas|Lusamine}} and [[Faba]] appear in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]

The Aether Foundation appears in the Alola chapter of the [[Villain Arc]]. Two factions of the foundation arrived on [[Pasio]], along with [[Team Skull]], both of which had plans participating in a festival centered around Alola's culture. The two factions were split: ones who agreed with the foundation's goals and ideals, following what precedent {{mas|Lusamine}} had set, and another group of individuals influenced by [[Team Rocket]] who had planned to steal the foundation's resources and assets in order to summon [[Ultra Beast]]s.

{{PairDex/h}}
{{PairDex|101|Lusamine|trainerlink=Lusamine (Masters)#Pheromosa|trainerimg=Lusamine|0795|Pheromosa|Bug|Fire|Special Strike|6|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|101|Lusamine|trainerlink=Lusamine (Masters)#Lilligant|trainerimg=Lusamine|0549|Lilligant|gender=female|Grass|Bug|Special Strike|4EX|Battle Points}}
{{PairDex|101|Lusamine|trainerlink=Lusamine (Masters)#Necrozma (Dusk Mane → Ultra Necrozma)|trainerimg=Lusamine Sygna|sygna=[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]]|0800DM|Necrozma|form={{Form|Necrozma|Dusk Mane → Ultra Necrozma}}|master=yes|Psychic|Ghost|Special Strike|exrole=Support|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|SM}}====
{{incomplete|section|More details on its role in SM episodes}}
The Aether Foundation's president, {{an|Lusamine}}, was introduced as {{an|Lillie}}'s mother in a picture in ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]''. The foundation itself and its {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee|employees}} debuted in ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]''.

In ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} became the founding members of a task force called the [[Ultra Guardians]], which is a sub-group of the Aether Foundation. Their goal is to catch {{an|Ultra Beasts}} that have strayed into the [[Pokémon world]] and release them back into [[Ultra Space]] to maintain [[Alola]]'s safety.

In ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]'', Lillie revealed that every single person at the Aether Foundation helped construct the [[Manalo Stadium]].

Unlike in the games, the Aether Foundation is not affiliated with [[Team Skull]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Aether Foundation Adventures.png|thumb|170px|Aether Foundation in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
The Aether Foundation first appeared on a television commercial in ''[[PASM11|Homecoming and the Brilliant Professional Golfer]]'', where two {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee|employees}} advertised their organization.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{cardlist/header|Pokémon in Aether Foundation|Colorless|char=yes}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Crimson Invasion|Jigglypuff|71}}|type=Fairy|expanded=yes|enset=Crimson Invasion|enrarity=Common|ennum=71/111|jpset=Ultradimensional Beasts|jprarity=C|jpnum=034/050}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Colorless}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Guardians Rising|Aether Paradise Conservation Area|116}}|type=Stadium|expanded=yes|enset=Guardians Rising|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=116/145|jpset=Islands Await You|jprarity=U|jpnum=050/050|jpset2=GX Battle Boost|jpnum2=110/114|enset3=Hidden Fates|enrarity3=Rare Secret|ennum3=SV87/SV94|jpset3=Night Unison|jprarity3=UR|jpnum3=070/055}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Burning Shadows|Wicke|127}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Burning Shadows|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=127/147|jpset=Darkness that Consumes Light|jprarity=U|jpnum=050/051|enset2=Burning Shadows|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=147/147|jpset2=Darkness that Consumes Light|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=057/051}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Crimson Invasion|Lusamine|96}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Crimson Invasion|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=96/111|jpset=Ultradimensional Beasts|jprarity=U|jpnum=047/050|jpset2=GX Battle Boost|jpnum2=109/114|jpset3=GX Ultra Shiny|jpnum3=136/150|enset4=Crimson Invasion|enrarity4=Rare Ultra|ennum4=110/111|jpset4=Ultradimensional Beasts|jprarity4=SR|jpnum4=055/050|enset5=Ultra Prism|enrarity5=Rare Ultra|ennum5=153/156|jpset5=GX Battle Boost|jprarity5=SR|jpnum5=120/114}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Lost Thunder|Lusamine ♢|182}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Lost Thunder|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=182/214|jpset=Super-Burst Impact|jprarity=PR|jpnum=092/095}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Lost Thunder|Faba|173}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Lost Thunder|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=173/214|jpset=Super-Burst Impact|jprarity=U|jpnum=089/095|enset2=Lost Thunder|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=208/214|jpset2=Super-Burst Impact|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=103/095|jpset3=Tag All Stars|jpnum3=150/173}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Lost Thunder|Aether Foundation Employee|168}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Lost Thunder|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=168/214|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=219/SM-P|enset2=Hidden Fates|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=SV81/SV94|jpset2=GX Ultra Shiny|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=151/150}}
{{cardlist/footer|Colorless}}

==Trivia==
* The Aether Foundation gets its name from the fifth alchemic element, {{wp|Aether (classical element)| Aether}}.
* The Aether Foundation are the first major antagonistic group in a [[core series]] game without the word "Team" (Japanese: 団 ''-dan'') in their name.
* The Japanese names of all major members of the Aether Foundation and the members of [[Lusamine]]'s family are based on German words for plants.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=以太基金會 / 以太基金会 ''{{tt|Yǐtài Jījīnhuì|Aether Foundation}}''
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|it=Fondazione Æther
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|th=มูลนิธิอีเธอร์ ''Moonlaniti Aether''
|tr=Aether Vakfı
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==Related articles==

* [[a:Category:Aether Foundation|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

{{Aether Foundation}}
{{Villainous teams}}

[[Category:Aether Foundation|*]]
[[Category:Organizations]]

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[[es:Fundación Æther]]
[[fr:Fondation Æther]]
[[it:Fondazione Æther]]
[[ja:エーテル財団]]
[[zh:以太基金會]]

==References==
<references/>

Pokémon Meiji Get Cards

2025-12-12T22:13:01Z

BittersweetVICTORY: grammar, more consistent voice.

[[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards boxes.jpeg|thumb|right|The four different chocolate boxes the cards came in]]
''' Pokémon Meiji Get cards''' are the first set of [[Pokémon Meiji Cards]]. This set included all Generation I Pokémon with 151 cards, 3 rare Golden cards, 6 special Team Rocket and 10 Trainers. These collectible [[Pokémon card]]s were released by Meiji in 1997. This set also introduced the so-called 'rock paper scissor' mechanic, where a hand is portrayed to play that game with cards.
The reverse sides of these cards also featured some game data, including what levels Pokémon learned certain attacks.

{{-}}

==List of cards==

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{green color}}; border: 3px solid #{{blue color}}"
! style="background:#{{green color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Set #
! style="background:#{{green color light}}" | Front
! style="background:#{{green color light}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{green color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Back
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 1.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Bulbasaur}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 1.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 2.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Ivysaur}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 2.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 3.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Venusaur}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 3.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 4.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Charmander}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 4.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 5.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Charmeleon}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 5.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 6.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Charizard}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 6.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 7.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Squirtle}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 7.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 8
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 8.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Wartortle}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 8.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 9
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 9.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Blastoise}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 9.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 10
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 10.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Caterpie}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 10.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 11
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 11.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Metapod}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 11.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 12
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 12.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Butterfree}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 12.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 13
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 13.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Weedle}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 13.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 14
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 14.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Kakuna}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 14.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 15
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 15.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Beedrill}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 15.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 16
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 16.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Pidgey}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 16.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 17
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 17.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Pidgeotto}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 17.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 18
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 18.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Pidgeot}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 18.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 19
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 19.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Rattata}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 19.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 20
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 20.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Raticate}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 20.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 21
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 21.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Spearow}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 21.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 22
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 22.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Fearow}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 22.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 23
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 23.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Ekans}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 23.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 24
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 24.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Arbok}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 24.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 25
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 25.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Pikachu}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 25.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 26
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 26.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Raichu}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 26.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 27
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 27.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Sandshrew}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 27.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 28
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 28.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Sandslash}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 28.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 29
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 29.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Nidoran♀}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 29.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 30
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 30.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Nidorina}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 30.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 31
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 31.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Nidoqueen}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 31.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 32
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 32.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Nidoran♂}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 32.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 33
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 33.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Nidorino}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 33.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 34
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 34.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Nidoking}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 34.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 35
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 35.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Clefairy}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 35.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 36
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 36.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Clefable}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 36.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 37
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 37.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Vulpix}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 37.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 38
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 38.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Ninetales}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 38.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 39
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 39.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Jigglypuff}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 39.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 40
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 40.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Wigglytuff}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 40.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 41
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 41.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Zubat}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 41.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 42
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 42.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Golbat}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 42.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 43
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 43.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Oddish}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 43.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 44
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 44.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Gloom}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 44.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 45
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 45.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Vileplume}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 45.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 46
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 46.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Paras}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 46.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 47
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 47.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Parasect}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 47.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 48
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 48.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Venonat}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 48.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 49
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 49.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Venomoth}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 49.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 50
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 50.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Diglett}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 50.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 51
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 51.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Dugtrio}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 51.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 52
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 52.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Meowth}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 52.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 53
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 53.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Persian}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 53.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 54
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 54.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Psyduck}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 54.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 55
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 55.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Golduck}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 55.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 56
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 56.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Mankey}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 56.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 57
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 57.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Primeape}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 57.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 58
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 58.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Growlithe}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 58.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 59
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 59.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Arcanine}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 59.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 60
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 60.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Poliwag}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 60.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 61
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 61.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Poliwhirl}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 61.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 62
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 62.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Poliwrath}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 62.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 63
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 63.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Abra}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 63.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 64
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 64.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Kadabra}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 64.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 65
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 65.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Alakazam}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 65.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 66
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 66.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Machop}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 66.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 67
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 67.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Machoke}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 67.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 68
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 68.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Machamp}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 68.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 69
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 69.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Bellsprout}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 69.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 70
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 70.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Weepinbell}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 70.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 71
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 71.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Victreebel}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 71.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 72
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 72.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Tentacool}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 72.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 73
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 73.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Tentacruel}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 73.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 74
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 74.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Geodude}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 74.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 75
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 75.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Graveler}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 75.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 76
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 76.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Golem}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 76.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 77
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 77.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Ponyta}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 77.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 78
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 78.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Rapidash}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 78.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 79
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 79.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Slowpoke}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 79.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 80
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 80.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Slowbro}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 80.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 81
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 81.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Magnemite}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 81.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 82
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 82.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Magneton}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 82.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 83
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 83.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Farfetch'd}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 83.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 84
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 84.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Doduo}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 84.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 85
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 85.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Dodrio}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 85.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 86
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 86.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Seel}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 86.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 87
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 87.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Dewgong}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 87.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 88
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 88.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Grimer}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 88.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 89
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 89.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Muk}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 89.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 90
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 90.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Shellder}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 90.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 91
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 91.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Cloyster}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 91.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 92
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 92.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Gastly}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 92.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 93
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 93.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Haunter}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 93.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 94
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 94.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Gengar}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 94.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 95
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 95.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Onix}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 95.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 96
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 96.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Drowzee}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 96.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 97
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 97.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Hypno}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 97.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 98
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 98.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Krabby}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 98.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 99
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 99.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Kingler}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 99.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 100
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 100.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Voltorb}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 100.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 101
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 101.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Electrode}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 101.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 102
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 102.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Exeggcute}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 102.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 103
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 103.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Exeggutor}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 103.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 104
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 104.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Cubone}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 104.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 105
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 105.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Marowak}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 105.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 106
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 106.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Hitmonlee}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 106.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 107
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 107.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Hitmonchan}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 107.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 108
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 108.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Lickitung}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 108.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 109
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 109.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Koffing}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 109.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 110
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 110.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Weezing}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 110.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 111
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 111.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Rhyhorn}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 111.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 112
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 112.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Rhydon}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 112.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 113
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 113.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Chansey}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 113.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 114
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 114.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Tangela}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 114.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 115
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 115.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Kangaskhan}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 115.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 116
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 116.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Horsea}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 116.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 117
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 117.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Seadra}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 117.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 118
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 118.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Goldeen}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 118.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 119
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 119.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Seaking}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 119.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 120
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 120.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Staryu}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 120.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 121
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 121.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Starmie}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 121.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 122
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 122.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Mr. Mime}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 122.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 123
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 123.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Scyther}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 123.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 124
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 124.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Jynx}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 124.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 125
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 125.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Electabuzz}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 125.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 126
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 126.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Magmar}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 126.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 127
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 127.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Pinsir}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 127.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 128
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 128.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Tauros}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 128.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 129
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 129.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Magikarp}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 129.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 130
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 130.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Gyarados}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 130.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 131
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 131.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Lapras}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 131.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 132
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 132.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Ditto}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 132.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 133
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 133.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Eevee}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 133.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 134
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 134.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Vaporeon}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 134.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 135
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 135.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Jolteon}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 135.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 136
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 136.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Flareon}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 136.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 137
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 137.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Porygon}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 137.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 138
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 138.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Omanyte}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 138.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 139
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 139.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Omastar}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 139.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 140
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 140.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Kabuto}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 140.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 141
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 141.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Kabutops}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 141.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 142
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 142.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Aerodactyl}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 142.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 143
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 143.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Snorlax}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 143.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 144
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 144.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Articuno}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 144.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 145
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 145.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Zapdos}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 145.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 146
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 146.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Moltres}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 146.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 147
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 147.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Dratini}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 147.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 148
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 148.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Dragonair}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 148.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 149
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 149.jpg|235px]]
| {{p|Dragonite}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 149.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 150
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 150.jpeg|235px]]
| {{p|Mewtwo}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 150.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 151
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 151.jpeg|235px]]
| {{p|Mew}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 151.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 152
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 152.jpeg|235px]]
| Golden {{p|Pikachu}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 152.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 153
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 153.jpeg|235px]]
| Golden {{p|Mewtwo}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 153.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 154
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 154.jpeg|235px]]
| Golden {{p|Mew}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 154.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 155
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 155.jpeg|235px]]
| Rocket {{p|Ekans}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 155.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 156
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 156.jpeg|235px]]
| Rocket {{p|Arbok}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 156.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 157
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 157.jpeg|235px]]
| Rocket {{p|Meowth}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 157.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 158
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 158.jpeg|235px]]
| Rocket {{p|Persian}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 158.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 159
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 159.jpeg|235px]]
| Rocket {{p|Koffing}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 159.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 160
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 160.jpeg|235px]]
| Rocket {{p|Weezing}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 160.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 161
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 161.jpeg|235px]]
| {{Ash}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 161.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 162
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 162.jpeg|235px]]
| {{an|Misty}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 162.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 163
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 163.jpeg|235px]]
| [[Sensational Sisters]]
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 163.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 164
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 164.jpeg|235px]]
| {{an|Brock}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 164.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 165
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 165.jpeg|235px]]
| [[Nurse Joy]]
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 165.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 166
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 166.jpeg|235px]]
| [[Officer Jenny]]
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 166.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 167
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 167.jpeg|235px]]
| {{an|Professor Oak}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 167.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 168
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 168.jpeg|235px]]
| {{an|Giovanni}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 168.jpg|235px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 169
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 169.jpeg|235px]]
| Rocket {{an|Jessie}}
| [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 169.jpg|235px]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 170
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards 170.jpg|235px]]
| style="background:#fff" | Rocket {{an|James}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Meiji 1997 - Get cards back 170.jpg|235px]]
|}

{{Project Merchandise notice}}

[[Category:Collectible cards]]

Rowap Berry

2025-12-10T20:56:24Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Ingredient */ Spelling correction.

{{ItemInfobox/head
|name=Rowap Berry
|jname=レンブのみ
|jtrans=Renbu Fruit
|gen=IV
|colorscheme=Berries
|fling=yes
}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|IV|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|V|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VI|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VII|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VIII|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRowBottom|IX|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/Flavor}}
{{ItemInfobox/FlavorRow|IV/VIII|10|0|0|0|40|60|bottom}}
{{ItemInfobox/NaturalGift|Dark|80|100}}
{{ItemInfobox/FlingEffect|10|None|colorscheme=Berries}}
|}

A '''Rowap Berry''' (Japanese: '''レンブのみ''' ''Renbu Fruit'') is a type of [[Berry]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|Berries}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}} {{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}10}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}40}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}20}}
|}
|}

In the [[Generation V]] games, the Rowap Berry can be sold to the {{DL|Item maniac|gourmet maniac}} on {{rt|5|Unova}} for {{Pdollar}}30,000.

===Effect===
====Held item====
When a Pokémon holds a Rowap Berry and is hit by a [[special move|special attack]], the attacker will lose 1/8 of its max {{Stat|HP}}. If the holder has {{a|Ripen}}, the attacker will instead lose 1/4 of its maximum HP.

====Ingredient====
{{BerryIngredient}}
{{BerryIngredient/BerryBlender|name=Rowap
|color=blue|chance=high
}}
{{BerryIngredient/Poffin|name=Rowap|flavor=Sourness 29, Spiciness 9|smoothness=59}}
{{BerryIngredient/BerryScoop|name=Rowap|scoop1=3|stick1=5|scoop2=5|stick2=4|scoop3=4|stick3=3}}
{{BerryIngredient/XY|name=Rowap|color=blue|group=3}}
{{BerryIngredient/Curry|name=Rowap|rarity=20|type=Dark|points=6}}
|}

===Description===
{{movedesc|Berries}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|A Poffin ingredient. If held by a Pokémon, and if a foe's special attack lands, the foe also takes damage.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|If held by a Pokémon and a foe's special attack lands, the foe also takes damage.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|If held by a Pokémon and a special attack lands, the attacker also takes damage.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A Berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a special attack hits the Pokémon holding it, the attacker will also be hurt.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|If a Pokémon holding this Berry is hit with a special move, the attacker will also take damage.}}
|}
|}

====Tag information====
* No. 64
* Size: 2.0" (5.2 cm)
* Firmness: Very soft

{{movedesc|Berries}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}} {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|In days of old, people worked the top-shaped pieces of this Berry free and used them as toys.}}
|}
|}

====Curry information====
{{movedesc|Berries}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|A very rare Berry. It's so sour that it could make people cry, so you need to use it little by little by dividing it into small pieces.}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|Berries}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[#Distribution|Event]]
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| [[#Distribution|Event]]
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
| ''Transfer from {{pkmn|Dream World}}''
|
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
| Given to players who ranked in the second [[Global Battle Union#2013 International Challenge|2013 International Challenge]] [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]] tournament for {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. It took place between March 22 to 25, 2013.
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}
|
| ''Transfer from [[PokéMileage Club]]''
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|Poké Doll Grabber}} (Lv. 2)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[#Distribution|Event]]
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
|
| [[Berry tree]]s ([[Giant's Bed]]) [[Wild Area News/2022|Spectrier and Glastrier Max Raid Battle]] (October 21 to 23, 2022)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Ramanas Park]] (Stratospheric Room)
| [[Pastoria City]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
|
| [[Ogre Oustin']]
|}
|}

====Distribution====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{berries color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{berries color}}"
|-
|
{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{berries color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Games
! style="background:#FFF" | Event
! style="background:#FFF" | Language/Region
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Distribution period
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation VII|Pokémon Global Link gift rare Berries}}
| All
| January 7, 2019 September 2, 2019
|}
|}

=====As a [[held item]]=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{berries color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{berries color}}"
|-
|
{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{berries color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Games
! style="background:#FFF" | Event
! style="background:#FFF" | Language/Region
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Distribution period
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| rowspan=4 | {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Cinema Arceus}}
| Japanese
| July 5, 2009 July 11 to 12, 2009 July 18 to September 30, 2009
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Toys "R" Us Arceus}}
| United States, Puerto Rico
| November 7 to 15, 2009
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Cinema Arceus}}
| Korean
| December 24, 2009 to January 31, 2010
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Michina Arceus]]
| All
| Various
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| rowspan=4 | {{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}
| {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Suicune|Crown Beasts Suicune}}
| Japanese
| June 18 to August 31, 2010
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Crown City Suicune}}
| Korean
| December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|GameStop Suicune}}
| United States, Canada
| January 31 to February 6, 2011
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Winter 2011 Suicune}}
| All
| February 21 to 27, 2011
|}
|}

===Growth===
{{BerryGrowth
|name=Rowap
|growth4=96|yield4=1-5|drain4=7
|growth5=144
|growthXY=72|yieldXY=1-5|waterXY=0.2|weedXY=0.1|pestXY=0.2|pestXY_species=Volbeat
|growthORAS=48|yieldORAS=1-13
|growth7=72|yield7-1=2|yield7-2=4|yield7-3=7
|growth8=96|yield8=2-5
}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color light}}; width:96px; height:96px" | [[File:Curry Ingredient Rowap Berry Sprite.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color light}}; width:96px; height:96px" | [[File:Bag Rowap Berry SV Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Ingredient}} artwork from {{color2|000|Pokemon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
| Artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}{{left clear}}

===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color light}};; width:96px; height:96px" | [[File:TagRowap.png]]
|-
| Berry Tag Sprite (Generation IV)
|}

==Trivia==
===Origin===
The Rowap Berry's design may be based on a {{wp|Syzygium samarangense|Syzygium}} species berry. Its name may be based on a rose apple or a water apple.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{berries color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{berries color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| レンブのみ ''Renbu no Mi''
| From 蓮霧 ''renbu'', {{wp|Syzygium samarangense|Java apple}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
|Rowap Berry
|From ''rose apple'' and ''water apple'', common names for various species of ''{{wp|Syzygium}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Baie Pommo
|From ''pomme d'eau'', {{wp|Syzygium malaccense|Malay rose apple}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Roselbeere
|From ''Rosenapfel'', {{wp|Syzygium jambos|rose apple}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Baccaroam
|From ''mela rosa'' (rose apple) or ''Malay rose apple''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
|Baya Magua
|From ''manzana de agua'', Java apple
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|애터열매 ''Aeteo Yeolmae''
|From ''water apple''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 霧蓮果 / 雾莲果 ''Wùlián Guǒ''
| From 蓮霧 / 莲雾 ''liánwù'', Java apple
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 霧蓮果 ''Mouhlìhn Gwó''
| From 蓮霧 ''lìhnmouh'', Java apple
|}

==External links==
{{SItem/4|item=rowap-berry}}

==Related articles==
{{BerriesNav}}
{{Project BerryDexnotice}}

[[Category:Berries that activate upon taking damage]]
[[Category:Damage-inflicting items]]
[[Category:Event items]]
[[Category:Very soft Berries]]

[[de:Roselbeere]]
[[es:Baya Magua]]
[[fr:Baie Pommo]]
[[it:Baccaroam]]
[[ja:レンブのみ]]
[[zh:雾莲果（道具）]]

Talk:BW

2025-12-07T23:02:36Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Black and White Versions 2 */ Reply

== Black and White Versions 2 ==

Are these games ever really abbreviated BW? 
Maybe the ones who wrote that meant "BW can refer to the mainline Generation V games, Black and White Versions, and Black and White Versions 2." (i.e. BW+B2W2). [[User:TorNyan|TorNyan]] ([[User talk:TorNyan|talk]]) 12:49, 7 December 2025 (UTC)

:i've never heard the sequels abbreviated as BW, they're always B2W2 or BW2. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 23:02, 7 December 2025 (UTC)

Talk:Grisham

2025-12-03T02:43:08Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Type specialty */ Reply

== Wrong link to Pokemon anime series ==

In the "trivia" part of the page about comparing Grisham to [[Alain]] from the Pokemon anime, the wrong link for the Pokemon anime series is used. The link used is the invalid link [[Pokémon: The Series]], when the correct link is [[Pokémon the Series]]. The page is protected so I can't edit it and fix the link. [[User:Jort|Jort]] ([[User talk:Jort|talk]]) 07:33, 17 November 2025 (UTC)

:fixed [[User:Anzasquiddles|'''anZAsquiddles''']] 2222(:D)SSSS ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 07:36, 17 November 2025 (UTC)

== I don't know if the page is protected or not ==

But can I add that all of Grisham's Pokemon have a 4x weakness to a type? [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 03:13, 26 November 2025 (UTC)

:It's not protected, but that's also not true, so it shouldn't be added. Pyroar has no 4x weakness (and if we want to split hairs, Mega Charizard X doesn't either). [[User:Driftin Soul|Driftin Soul]] ([[User talk:Driftin Soul|talk]]) 03:18, 26 November 2025 (UTC)
::I was going to say besides for Pyroar, but sorry. [[User:Kathylikestoread|Kathylikestoread]] ([[User talk:Kathylikestoread|talk]]) 03:26, 26 November 2025 (UTC)
:::No need to apologize. I personally don't think it's particularly worth noting if it isn't all team members, but others might feel differently. [[User:Driftin Soul|Driftin Soul]] ([[User talk:Driftin Soul|talk]]) 03:28, 26 November 2025 (UTC)

== Type specialty ==

To the user who reverted my edit, I’d like to repeat my point of the battle zone Nouveau members exclusively using Dark or Fire-types, and all organization "grunts" in this game have two type specialties (e.g. the FoJ with Fighting and Ghost) which correspond with their leaders' and "admins'" specialties.

I’ve seen similar reverts occur on Lida and Naveen's pages, but they were undone by an admin who brought up reasoning against an argument similar to yours regarding theming.

Once again, despite his ace not literally being a Dark-type, its Mega form's colors definitely correspond to the meaning of Grisham's name (ashes), and he is notably a contrast to Griselle, as he is more reserved and was mentally stuck in his position as a child of Team Flare. It’s only after he is defeated by the player during their promotion match that he starts to see the light and gradually let go of the past.

If it helps, many former Flare members used Dark-types.

I’d appreciate if there are others with better reasoning who can support my points, if possible.

[[User:X2ombie1337|X2ombie1337]] ([[User talk:X2ombie1337|talk]]) 05:02, 30 November 2025 (UTC)

:I'm gonna have to agree with Superstarxalien here. 3/6 doesn't make a preference. His party also ''does not change'' in terms of makeup between the first and final matches. It would make him more of a member of Flare Nouveau than a Dark-type Trainer. You could probably get away with calling it a "lean" towards Dark-type, but I wouldn't call it a specialization. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 02:19, 3 December 2025 (UTC)
::Yeah I would agree, but unfortunately this kinda applies to some other Trainers too, so the original idea of type specialisation has become unclear. I wish there was a better way to express the idea. [[User:X2ombie1337|X2ombie1337]] ([[User talk:X2ombie1337|talk]]) 02:34, 3 December 2025 (UTC)
:::Also it’s interesting since Grisham and Griselle are tied to Team Flare, whose members have a tendency to use certain types but they aren’t very restricted. [[User:X2ombie1337|X2ombie1337]] ([[User talk:X2ombie1337|talk]]) 02:38, 3 December 2025 (UTC)
::::I mean, their whole point is "we were Flare, we're still kind of Flare, but look, we're the good guys now!" which...flounders in its own right for different reasons, but makes their respective party compositions make sense. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 02:43, 3 December 2025 (UTC)

Talk:Grisham

2025-12-03T02:19:18Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Type specialty */ Reply

CXY04

2025-12-01T22:37:33Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Plot */ grammar; as requested on Bulbapedia Discord.

{{MangaPrevNext|prevcode=CXY03|prevtitle=|nextcode=CXY05|nexttitle=|series=Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!|list=no|colorscheme=Kalos}}{{ChapInfobox|title_en=|title_ja=|title_ro=|image=CXY04.png|manga_series=Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!|pub1=Chapter number|pub1-data=4|location=|scheme=Kalos}}
This is the fourth regular chapter of the [[Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!]] manga.

== Plot ==
{{incomplete plot}}Manabu badgers Uratane constantly begging him to explain what the official circuit is. Eventually Uratane gives and says he will explain what the official circuit is and what it entails. However, he says he will only do it if Manabu can beat him using the structure deck and expansion pack given to him by the strange man. Manabu agrees and they commence their battles. Despite Manabu's vigor, he is unable to win against Uratane who is using a Mega Charizard X to wipe out all of Manabu's Pokémon before he can establish them. Manabu is able to gain victory by drawing a Pyroar promo he got from an issue of CoroCoro Ichiban. That Pyroar lets Manabu remove one energy from Uratane's Mega Charizard to prevent it from attacking. Furthermore, due to Mega Charizard milling Uratane's deck every-time it attacked, he no longer has any energy in his deck to attach to it. This lets Manabu ready his own Mega Charizard Y and gain victory.

== Major events ==

=== Debuts ===

== Characters ==

=== Humans ===

* [[Manabu Kadoo]]
* [[Hiroshi Uratane]]
* [[Guladari]]

; Other depictions

=== Pokémon ===

; Other depictions

== Cards featured ==
Manabu's cards:

Uratane's cards:

== External links ==

* [https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2021/10/images/corocoro_05.pdf Chapter 4 on the Pokémon Card Game official website]
{{-}}{{stub|Manga}}{{MangaPrevNext|prevcode=CXY03|prevtitle=|nextcode=CXY05|nexttitle=|series=Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!|list=no|colorscheme=Kalos}}{{DoubleProjectTag|Manga|TCG}}

Talk:Convergent species

2025-11-28T01:19:58Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Name change */ Reply

==Terminology==
If Poltchageist is the only one that has been officially called "ecologically similar" and is also the only one that actually ''is'' ecologically similar (ghosts that possess tea, live in houses, and eat people's life force), then it doesn't seem to me like the term can be extrapolated to Wiglett and Toedscool, and with no official term referring to the category in general, it would make more sense to use "convergent". [[User:Pikcahu|Pikcahu]] ([[User talk:Pikcahu|talk]]) 15:02, 17 September 2023 (UTC)
:"Convergent" is a misnomer (they aren't filling the same niches) so whatever the case, "convergent" is unlikely to be used, especially because Poltchageist is not a product of evolution.--[[User:Gwen Stacy|Gwen Stacy]] ([[User talk:Gwen Stacy|talk]]) 15:06, 17 September 2023 (UTC)
::Filling the same niche is not a requirement and "convergent" describes better the relation between these Pokemon.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt]]''' 15:21, 17 September 2023 (UTC)
:::So we should change rather instead to "Physiologically similar Pokémon" or "Phenotypically similar Pokémon". As it stands this article's name is misleading at best.[[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] ([[User talk:Kumori Satosuke|talk]]) 21:17, 19 April 2024 (UTC)
::::The current title, while imperfect, is the closest thing to an official name we have, and does qualify itself in the Origin section. It's not ideal, but I'd prefer a quasi-official descriptor over a complete fan designator. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 00:18, 20 April 2024 (UTC)
:::::Honestly, I thought these would be called "Coincidental forms" because that's the word used when they were presented for the first time with Wiglett and the word "coincidence" was used three seperate times, but only when describing Wiglett. However, "Fake regional form/regional fake" makes more sense because that's how three seperate species were described.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt]]''' 09:21, 20 April 2024 (UTC)

==More Pokémon like that?==
Is there something specific to know which Pokémon fits the category or not, or should we add pairs like Audino and Indeedee, and Plusle and Minun?

[[User:Kégan|Kégan]] ([[User talk:Kégan|talk]]) 19:15, 5 March 2025 (UTC)
:Only families described in official materials (games/websites/etc.) as such are included. [[User:Kikugi|Kikugi]] ([[User talk:Kikugi|talk]]) 06:04, 7 March 2025 (UTC)

== Usage ==

To clarify on my edit summary, the term "ecologically similar Pokémon" should not be inappropriately used to refer to a singular Pokémon. "Ecologically similar Pokémon" is plural, referring to a pair or pairs of Pokémon officially described as similar but completely different Pokémon. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 20:39, 8 March 2025 (UTC)

== Name change ==

The term "ecologically similar" feels like a failure as a name. It never caught on, and I never see it used outside of Bulbapedia. It's clunky, more of a description than an actual term, and it was only used once for a single Pokemon. Even "coincidental form" would be more official, since that's how the first revealed one was described, and the word "coincident" was used multiple separate times. But since there's no proper official category, it makes the most sense to use the name that's actually popular within the fandom: "Convergent species/Pokémon". That's the term widely used in YouTube videos, fan discussions, and posts where people share their own convergent Pokémon designs. '''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt]]''' 22:50, 27 November 2025 (UTC)

:I mean it's not a strong term but it is used once on a website, thats still infinitely better than a "convergent", which has..... 0 official use. Im open to exploring the terminology "coincidental adaptation" is kinda whats used in the Pokédex but that to me sounds no less clunky. '''[[User:4iamking|4iamking]]''' 22:59, 27 November 2025 (UTC)
::While often misused, "ecologically similar Pokémon" seems like a totally fair way to describe the pairs of Pokémon that share similar ecological (mainly morphological) traits. With the marketing's emphasis on Pokémon ecology, such as with the World Pokémon Ecological Society, I feel it's an appropriate and fitting descriptor. It's important to remember that our goal is not to instruct people on what terms to use, but rather to inform readers on these topics as they are described in official media. While I admit that "ecologically similar Pokémon" is flimsy in that the term itself has not been used, but rather is derived from one instance referring to one specific species, I feel the term is functional and fits the official language. Moreover, in the absence of a better official term, and per [[BP:TITLE]] and current practice, moving this topic to a fan term is a nonstarter. I'd also like to note that, while this isn't a significant factor in itself, there's been some praise over how this page handles this topic and its coverage of both the official language and fan terminology.[https://twitter.com/moku_herald/status/1698637055436423586][https://twitter.com/EdwinVel4/status/1695501884629377400?t=cQJXbmY2_7Kv0Ee53VE-xg&s=19] I hesitate to compromise on the principles they refer to that we've been striving to maintain - not without very good reason. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 23:40, 27 November 2025 (UTC)
::We have done chunky names before I think as ofifcal terms? [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 23:40, 27 November 2025 (UTC)
:::If we're not doing an "fan" term (despite the fact that without a clear official term these are all unofficial titles anyway) then use "coincidential adaptation" or whatever since that has more "official" usage. Refusing to do so because it's "clunky" or whatever shows clear double standards, either we use the most "official" term or the term that sees the widest usage, there's no point in using a half-measure like the current title. And I'm not sure what the opinions of two random Xitter users has to do with anything, there were many who were and still are pissed about the move from "starter Pokémon" yet clearly the staff have indicated that they wouldn't consider wider fan opinion when making the policies, and if you won't do it on a term as big as "starter Pokémon", which has seen official use and continues to do so on occasion even to this day, then there's no reason to defend this flimsy title over the one that sees more usage. I'd prefer to use "convergent species" since that's the most widely used term, but if that's a nonstarter then I at least expect Bulbapedia to be consistent with their standards. [[User:Biblical Bambi|Biblical Bambi]] ([[User talk:Biblical Bambi|talk]]) 00:44, 28 November 2025 (UTC)
::::The term Ecologically Similar has been used on Poltchageist page on scarlet and violet official website.
::::Here is link as proof https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/poltchageist/
::::Thus is the closest to we have an official term for this group. None of the pokededx entries mentioned similar or name terms other than ecologically different. Unless the official website of Pokemon has an official term. This is what we got. It's nice to have random users help bring up a point and figure out solutions. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 01:00, 28 November 2025 (UTC)
:::::Technically Toedscool & Wiglett's Pokédex entry as well as Polchageist's website description use the words "different species" to describe it; its just that terminology is so vague but ifs we want to truly be technical, thats probably the way its described most often. '''[[User:4iamking|4iamking]]''' 01:04, 28 November 2025 (UTC)
::::::So like “Different Species Pokémon” as an official term. Less chunky if you look at it. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 01:06, 28 November 2025 (UTC)
:::::::...at that point it starts sounding like it could just be a list of all the different Pokémon species 🙃 '''[[User:4iamking|4iamking]]''' 01:10, 28 November 2025 (UTC)
:::::::(ec)Digging into it, the wording on Poltchageist's page is "Though Ecologically Similar to Sinistea, It’s a Completely Different Pokémon". Compare to [https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/wiglett/ Wiglett], which says "Though It May Closely Resemble Diglett, It’s a Completely Different Pokémon", which is basically the exact same meaning and structure with slightly different wording (Toedscool does not have a page as far as I can tell). With this, it's clear that whoever wrote this clearly did not consider either to be an actual title for the grouping, if "Ecologically Similar" is official so is "Closely Resemble" (or you can reword as "Pokémon with close resemblances" or whatever). If anything, the "Completely Different Pokémon" is the consistent part that ties the two together, though I wouldn't put too much stock in that either [[User:Biblical Bambi|Biblical Bambi]] ([[User talk:Biblical Bambi|talk]]) 01:12, 28 November 2025 (UTC)
::::::::One thing annoying about Pokémon company is not always coming up with official terms. Other than those three official options. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 01:14, 28 November 2025 (UTC)
:::::::::If we can agree there is no true official term, then I don't see the need to try to jam a square peg into a round hole. Alas, I don't write the rules here. [[User:Biblical Bambi|Biblical Bambi]] ([[User talk:Biblical Bambi|talk]]) 01:18, 28 November 2025 (UTC)
::::::::::If I may, "ecologically similar" feels more in line with traditional encyclopedic formatting. To me, anyhow. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 01:19, 28 November 2025 (UTC)

Howard Clifford

2024-05-10T05:40:42Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* History */ Spelling correction.

{{redirect|Howard|character of the day in [[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]] with the Japanese name of Howard|Milton}}
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{{Spoilers}}
{{CharInfobox
|color={{psychic color}}
|corecolor={{psychic color light}}
|bordercolor={{psychic color dark}}
|name=Howard Clifford
|jname=ハワード
|tmname=Howard
|slogan=no
|image=PDP Howard Clifford.jpg
|size=250px
|caption=Howard Clifford
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Gray
|hometown=Unknown [[Ryme City]] (founder)
|region=Unknown
|relatives=[[Roger Clifford]] (son)
|anime=no
|epname={{DetPikMov}}
|actor=[[Bill Nighy]]
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}}

'''Howard Clifford''' (Japanese: '''ハワード''' ''Howard'') is the main antagonist of ''{{DetPikMov}}''. Howard is the founder of [[Ryme City]] and father of [[Roger Clifford]]. He was portrayed by [[Bill Nighy]].

==History==
As a younger man, Howard became the founder of Clifford Industries, which grew into a massive conglomerate under his visionary leadership. Despite his great wealth, however, he was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that would soon leave him wheelchair-bound. Upon receiving this diagnosis, he resigned his position within the company and passed it to his son [[Roger Clifford|Roger]], then set out on a journey of the world in search of a cure for his condition. His research led him to the conclusion that if humans could [[evolution|evolve]] into the best versions of themselves the same way Pokémon could, it would solve such issues. When he returned, he used his vast fortune to establish [[Ryme City]] as a utopia where humans and Pokémon could live together as equals.

However, unbeknownst to the outside world, Howard's benevolent front masked far darker intentions. He secretly established the {{pkmn|Comprehensive Laboratory|PCL}} and funded the research of Pokémon neurologist [[Dr. Ann Laurent]] to manipulate Pokémon evolution and mind control. To fulfill his ambitions, he hired detective [[Harry Goodman]] to track down {{OBP|Mewtwo|Detective Pikachu}}, who had escaped from the [[Kanto]] region twenty years prior, so it could be experimented on by Laurent's team. Harry helped Howard's men capture Mewtwo, but discovered the truth about his plans and helped Mewtwo escape the lab. Because of this, Howard ordered Harry's assassination at the hands of his genetically modified {{p|Greninja}}, but Mewtwo intervened and saved Harry. Outside of Howard's notice, Mewtwo merged Harry and his {{p|Pikachu}} together, creating {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}}.

Harry's son [[Tim Goodman]] received word of his apparent death and traveled to Ryme City from Leaventown to place Harry's affairs in order. En route aboard a train, he and the other passengers viewed a public service video detailing Howard's history and the creation of Ryme City. Tim also read about the car accident that apparently claimed Harry's life in one of Clifford Industries' products, the Clifford Post newspaper. The next day, Tim and Detective Pikachu went to the headquarters of Clifford Industries' news network CNM, where they found Howard and Roger recording an advertisement for the city's upcoming Pokémon parade. Howard ended up in an argument with his son over the commercial's script and left the studio accompanied by his {{p|Ditto}}, who {{m|transform}}ed into a stagehand to assist him.

Howard next appeared when his assistant, Ms. Norman, brought Tim and Detective Pikachu to his office following their involvement in an incident at the underground [[Pokémon battle|battle]] ring the Roundhouse. He explained his philosophy on evolution to them by evolving his {{p|Eevee}} into a {{p|Flareon}}, then revealed that he already knew about Tim, Pikachu and their research into the [[R]] gas. When they questioned how he knew these things, he revealed a holographic recording of Harry's accident that confirmed his survival but implicated Mewtwo as the culprit. Furthermore, Howard claimed that Harry was working for him on an investigation into R's source, which he claimed to have been masterminded by Roger. Howard told Tim and Detective Pikachu to find Mewtwo if they wanted to find Harry, but warned them to beware of Roger, who was supposedly in control of the city's police and news media.

After Roger recaptured Mewtwo, Tim raced back to Ryme City with [[Lucy Stevens]] to warn Howard of his son's actions, only to discover Howard wearing the neural link headband developed by Laurent. Realizing too late that Howard was the mastermind of the conspiracy, Tim was powerless to stop Howard from merging his mind into Mewtwo's body. Now empowered with all of Mewtwo's abilities, Howard revealed the truth about his plan: in order to 'cure' all of humanity of their natural flaws, he had Laurent develop the neural link and R so he could use Mewtwo's psychic powers to merge humans into the bodies of their R-afflicted Pokémon. Howard left Tim to be dealt with by Ms. Norman, who had been disguised as Roger when Mewtwo was captured, and set out to expose all of Ryme City to the R contained in the parade balloons. As he carried out his plan, Detective Pikachu appeared and engaged him in battle across the city. He was temporarily stunned by Pikachu's {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but recovered and captured Pikachu, admonishing Tim's partner for believing he could defeat Mewtwo in battle. Detective Pikachu countered that he wasn't trying to defeat Howard but merely stall him, causing Howard to notice Tim about to remove the neural link from his human body. He was unable to prevent Tim breaking the link, forcibly separating him from Mewtwo. His plan for humanity's evolution was subsequently rendered a failure when Mewtwo reversed the fusions he had carried out.

Howard was last seen having been apprehended by the police and escorted away in his wheelchair.

==Moves used as Mewtwo==
{{anmov/h|psychic||Mewtwo Shadow Ball Detective Pikachu.png|Using Shadow Ball}}
{{anmov|Psychic|Psychic|POKÉMON Detective Pikachu|POKÉMON Detective Pikachu}}
{{anmov|Ghost|Shadow Ball|POKÉMON Detective Pikachu|POKÉMON Detective Pikachu}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}

==Pokémon==
===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Howard Clifford
|pkmn=Ditto
|nick=Ms. Norman
|type1=Normal
|img=Ms. Norman true form.png
|img2=Ms. Norman main form.png
|epnum=POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
|epname=POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
|vajp=Wakana Minami{{!}}Wakana Kingyo
|desc='''Ms. Norman''' is a {{p|Ditto}}. It is Howard's Pokémon and his personal assistant. It was genetically modified to be able to take the form of both Pokémon and humans at will, regardless of whether the individual it is impersonating is nearby or not.

Having transformed into Roger, Ms. Norman released the Greninja at the PCL to attack Lucy and Tim. It also successfully captured Mewtwo who had revealed itself to Tim and Detective Pikachu.

Ms. Norman's only move as a Ditto is {{m|Transform}}; however, it gains access to other moves when assuming the form of another Pokémon, such as {{m|Hyper Voice}} when impersonating a {{p|Loudred}}. Like [[Duplica's Ditto]], it cannot transform its eyes, meaning it must wear sunglasses when assuming a human form.

In its human forms, it is portrayed by {{wp|Suki Waterhouse}}, {{wp|Chris Geere}} (when Transformed as Roger) and {{wp|Kathryn Newton}} (when Transformed as Lucy).}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Howard Clifford
|img=Howard Flareon Detective Pikachu.png
|cap=Howard's Eevee
|pkmn=Flareon
|stage1=Eevee
|type1=Fire
|epnum=POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
|epname=POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
|vajp=Wakana Minami{{!}}Wakana Kingyo
|desc={{p|Flareon}} was first seen as an {{p|Eevee}} when [[Tim Goodman]] arrived at Howard's office. It was briefly seen walking around before evolving into Flareon, after which it approached {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}}.}}

===Experimented on===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Howard Clifford
|pkmn=Greninja (multiple)
|type1=Water|type2=Dark
|img=Greninja Detective Pikachu.png
|epnum=POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
|epname=POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
|desc=Multiple {{p|Greninja}} were genetically modified and put in chambers. They were used to chase after Harry Goodman, and also Tim and Lucy when they broke into Howard's facility.

Their only known move is {{m|Water Shuriken}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Howard Clifford
|pkmn=Torterra (multiple)
|type1=Grass|type2=Ground
|img=Torterra Detective Pikachu.jpeg
|epnum=POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
|epname=POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
|desc=Multiple {{p|Torterra}} were genetically modified for their growing. Many normal-sized Torterra live in the facility, but [[Giant Pokémon|gigantic]] ones, who are as big as mountains, lay dormant nearby.}}

===Escaped===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Mewtwo (Detective Pikachu)
|trainer=Howard Clifford
|pkmn=Mewtwo
|type1=Psychic
|img=Mewtwo Detective Pikachu trailer.png
|epnum=POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
|epname=POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
|desc=Mewtwo was a Pokémon captured and experimented on by Howard. He also briefly transferred his mind in its body, but it was eventually freed by [[Tim Goodman]].}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|ja=中博史 ''Hiroshi Naka''
|id=Eric Zhanov
|pt_br=Carlos Gesteira
|pl=Grzegorz Wons
|es_eu=Mario Gas
|th=โฆษิต กฤตนันท์}}

==Trivia==
* Howard's Ditto, Ms. Norman, may be named after [[Keith Norman]], a character who appeared in the {{vg|Detective Pikachu|game that the movie is based on}}. Ms. Norman's role is similar to Keith's, wherein they act as the main henchman for the true mastermind of the R conspiracy.

{{Detective Pikachu characters}}

[[Category:Detective Pikachu characters]]

[[de:Howard Clifford]]
[[es:Howard Clifford]]

Pokéstar Studios

2023-11-28T22:35:35Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Items */ Redundancy removal; phrasing.

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{{Infobox location
|image=Pokéstar Studios Summer B2W2.png
|location_name=Pokéstar Studios
|japanese_name=ポケウッド
|translated_name=Pokéwood
|mapdesc=Pokéstar Studios, where great movies are produced.
|type=building
|location=North of [[Virbank City]]
|region=Unova
|generation={{Gen|V}}
}}
'''Pokéstar Studios''' (Japanese: '''ポケウッド''' ''Pokéwood'', formally called '''ポケウッドムービースタジオ''' ''Pokéwood Movie Studio'') is a [[Movies in the Pokémon world|film]] studio featured in the [[Generation V]] games {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}. It is located north of [[Virbank City]].

Pokéstar Studios allows the {{player}} to take part in making films involving Pokémon. The films feature a scenario chosen by the player and a number of [[Pokémon battle]]s. [[Pop Roxie]], [[Brycen]] and [[Sabrina]] have co-starred in films produced in the studio.

The facility is run by an elderly man named '''Stu Deeoh''' (Japanese: '''ウッドウさん''' ''Mr. Wood'').

==In the games==
===Location===
Pokéstar Studios is found in southwest [[Unova]]. It is connected to [[Virbank City]] from the south and can only be accessed after the {{player}} has defeated the [[Virbank Gym]] [[Gym Leader|Leader]] [[Roxie]].

===Making films===
[[File:B2W2 Prerelease Pokéwood Typhlosion.png|thumb|right|200px|A {{p|Typhlosion}} takes on Mecha {{p|Tyranitar}}]]
To make a film, the {{player}} must first choose whether to use a [[rental Pokémon]] or a Pokémon from their own [[party]]. However, the player is not allowed to use their party Pokémon in a film until they have filmed a Good Ending for it at least once using the rental Pokémon; and Pokémon that know {{m|Transform}}, {{m|Torment}}, or {{m|Metronome}}, or that have the {{a|Imposter}} Ability, are banned from participating in films. After a team has been chosen, the player goes to a room with a green screen and faces a person in a [[Pokémon battle]].

During the battle, several dialog options are shown before specific turns. The player is supposed to choose the option that best matches the movie script. Choosing different options will change which move the opponent attempts to use, and in some cases, choosing the wrong option can force a Bad Ending even if the battle is otherwise completed successfully.

Battles at Pokéstar Studios use a slightly different battle engine than usual. There is no random variation step in the damage formula, equivalent to having all attacks forced to the maximum random roll (though effect chances for moves to cause side effects like paralysis or flinching, and chances for critical hits, still exist with their usual randomness). Opponents will only ever attempt to use the move called for by the player's most recent dialog option (or, prior to the first dialog option, a random move). If this move has no PP left, or has been hit by an effect such as {{m|Disable}}, they will still attempt to use the move anyway, as long as they have at least one other move that could have legally been chosen if it weren't for such adherence to the script--this is the {{DL|List of glitches (Generation V)|Impossible move selection glitch}}. If the opponent would have been forced to use {{m|Struggle}} in a standard battle, though (such as by running out of PP on all their moves), they will still do so here.

Once the filming is complete, the player can watch the movie in the theater, which causes the recorded battle to be replayed with various effects added: the Trainer's name is changed; health bars (including the Pokémon's name and level) do not appear on screen; the green screen background is replaced by an image fitting for the movie's setting; dialog between the Trainers is interspersed with turns of the battle, sometimes including comic-book-style overlay panels; and movies that feature "Prop" opponents, or Trainers wearing green suits, will have them digitally edited into other forms. The theater can hold up to eight films simultaneously. If all eight are occupied, the player will have to choose between either deleting an existing film or not releasing the new film at all (the box office sales records do remain even after a film is removed from its screen).

There are three types of endings that a movie can get:
* '''Good Ending''' - Generated by following the script. Creates a good, if predictable, ending. Getting the good ending usually unlocks the next movie in the series. The player can tell they are getting the good ending based on the pleased reactions of the director, and the audience will applaud at the end.
* '''Bad Ending''' - Generated by deviating from the script, such as acting out of character (acting scared when playing a superhero, ''not'' acting scared when a zombie appears, etc.) or not completing the battle puzzle properly. Directors have an aggravated response when triggering a bad ending, some audience members will leave before the credits, and the film will lose money at the box office.
* '''Strange Ending''' (Japanese: '''カルトエンド''' ''Cult Ending'') - Generated by deviating from the script a certain way, causing a puzzled response from the director. Strange endings change the nature of the movie entirely, generate a shocked reaction, and produce more box-office income than a good ending.

If the player manages to create a strange ending with their own Pokémon, that Pokémon will become a star and will be given a special entry animation, much like when a [[Shiny Pokémon]] is sent out. The entry animation will be removed if the player then creates a bad ending using the same Pokémon.

====Star rank====
The man at the door to the soundstage will inform the player when their star rank increases. The table below shows the requirements and rewards for each star rank.

{| class="roundy" cellpadding="3" style="text-align:center; margin:auto; background:#{{locationcolor/med|building}}; border:3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Rank
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | Requirement
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Unlocks
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1
| Gross {{pdollar}}100 billion on the movies
| Male {{tc|Backpacker}} fan
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 2
| Gross {{pdollar}}300 billion on the movies
| Female {{tc|Guitarist}} fan
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 3
| Gross {{pdollar}}1000 billion on the movies
| {{tc|Nurse}}, male {{tc|Preschooler}}, and {{tc|Police Officer|Policeman}} fans; [[The Giant Woman! Series]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 4
| Gross {{pdollar}}2500 billion on the movies
| {{tc|Smasher}}, old lady, male {{tc|Ace Trainer}} fans; [[Everlasting Memories Series]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 5
| Gross {{pdollar}}4250 billion on the movies
| Two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} fans and a young fan in red
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | EX
| style="background:#FFF" | Complete all the movies with a good ending (excluding {{DL|Brycen-Man Series|Brycen-Man Strikes Back Harder}})
| style="background:#FFF" | {{DL|Brycen-Man Series|Brycen-Man Strikes Back Harder}} movie; [[Trainer Card level]] increase
|-
| style="background:#FFF" | Complete all the movies, including Brycen-Man Strikes Back Harder
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Access to the dressing room; bronze statue of the player between the theater and the Sound Stage
|}

====Scenarios====
{| class="roundy" cellpadding="3" style="text-align:center; margin:auto; background:#{{locationcolor/med|building}}; border:3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Series
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | Genre
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | # of Movies
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | Unlock criteria
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | Dominant type(s)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Brycen-Man Series.png]]
| [[Brycen-Man Series|Brycen-Man]]
| Action
| 4
| 1st movie: — 2nd & 3rd movies: Enter the [[Hall of Fame]] 4th: Get a good ending on every other movie and talk to [[Brycen]] at the [[Icirrus Gym]]
{{Typetable2|Dark}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Full Metal Cop Series.png]]
| [[Full Metal Cop Series|Full Metal Cop]]
| Action
| 4
| Gross {{pdollar}}500 billion on any movie
{{Typetable|Fighting}}
{{Typetable|Bug}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Invaders Series.png]]
| [[Invaders Series|Invaders]]
| Science fiction
| 4
| —
{{Typetable2|Psychic}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Big Monster Series.png]]
| [[Big Monster Series|Big Monster]]
| Science fiction
| 4
| Enter the Hall of Fame
{{Typetable|Steel}}
{{Typetable|Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Timegate Traveler Series.png]]
| [[Timegate Traveler Series|Timegate Traveler]]
| Science fiction
| 3
| —
{{Typetable|Steel}}
{{Typetable|Fighting}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Love and Battles Series.png]]
| [[Love and Battles Series|Love and Battles]]
| Fantasy
| 3
| Enter the Hall of Fame
{{Typetable2|Normal}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mystery Doors of the Magical Land Series.png]]
| [[Mystery Doors of the Magical Land Series|Mystery Doors of the Magical Land]]
| Fantasy
| 3
| —
{{Typetable2|Psychic}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:The Giant Woman! Series.png]]
| [[The Giant Woman! Series|The Giant Woman!]]
| Fantasy
| 4
| Gross a total of {{pdollar}}1000 billion on the movies
{{Typetable2|Normal}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Red Fog of Terror Series.png]]
| [[Red Fog of Terror Series|Red Fog of Terror]]
| Horror
| 3
| —
{{Typetable|Normal}}
{{Typetable|Dark}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Everlasting Memories Series.png]]
| [[Everlasting Memories Series|Everlasting Memories]]
| Horror
| 4
| Gross a total of {{pdollar}}2500 billion on the movies
{{Typetable|Steel}}
{{Typetable|Normal}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ghost Eraser Series.png]]
| [[Ghost Eraser Series|Ghost Eraser]]
| Horror
| 4
| Enter the Hall of Fame
{{Typetable2|Ghost}}
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}

==Items==
Fans of the player may give them items after a new film is finished depending on the ending earned. The player gains more fans as their star rank increases.
{{Itlisth|building}}
{{Itemlist|Berry Juice|From a {{tc|Guitarist}} in the movie theater for getting a bad ending on the fourth movie in a series or a good ending on any other movie|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Big Pearl|From an old {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} and a new {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} in the movie theater for getting a good ending on the fourth movie in a series or a strange ending on any other movie|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Energy Powder|From an old {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} and a new {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} in the movie theater for getting a bad ending on a movie|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Energy Powder|EnergyPowder]]}}
{{Itemlist|Energy Root|From an old {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} and a new {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} in the movie theater for getting a bad ending on the fourth movie in a series or a good ending on any other movie|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Escape Rope|From a {{tc|Nurse}}, a {{tc|Preschooler}}, and a {{tc|Police Officer|Policeman}} in the movie theater for getting a bad ending on the fourth movie in a series or a good ending on any other movie|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Favored Mail|From a {{tc|Nurse}}, a {{tc|Preschooler}}, and a {{tc|Police Officer|Policeman}} in the movie theater for getting a bad ending on a movie|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Mail|Favored Mail}}}}
{{Itemlist|Fresh Water|From a {{tc|Backpacker}} in the movie theater for getting a bad ending on a movie|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{itemlist|Full Restore|From an old {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} and a new {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} in the movie theater for getting a strange ending on the fourth movie in a series or earning {{PDollar}}999.9 billion at the box office|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Hyper Potion|From a {{tc|Guitarist}} in the movie theater for getting a good ending on the fourth movie in a series or a strange ending on any other movie|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Hyper Potion]] ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Lava Cookie|From a {{tc|Backpacker}} in the movie theater for getting a good ending on the fourth movie in a series or a strange ending on any other movie|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Lava Cookie]] ×5}}
{{Itemlist|Lemonade|From a {{tc|Backpacker}} in the movie theater for getting a bad ending on the fourth movie in a series or a good ending on any other movie|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Lemonade]] ×5}}
{{itemlist|Max Revive|From a {{tc|Guitarist}} in the movie theater for getting a strange ending on the fourth movie in a series or earning {{PDollar}}999.9 billion at the box office|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Moomoo Milk III|From a {{tc|Nurse}}, a {{tc|Preschooler}}, and a {{tc|Police Officer|Policeman}} in the movie theater for getting a good ending on the fourth movie in a series or a strange ending on any other movie|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Moomoo Milk]] {{tt|×5|Per NPC}}}}
{{itemlist|Nugget|From a {{tc|Nurse}}, a {{tc|Preschooler}}, and a {{tc|Police Officer|Policeman}} in the movie theater for getting a strange ending on the fourth movie in a series or earning {{PDollar}}999.9 billion at the box office|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Old Gateau|From a {{tc|Smasher}}, an {{tc|Ace Trainer}}, an old lady, and a young boy in red in the movie theater for getting a good ending on the fourth movie in a series or a strange ending on any other movie|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Old Gateau]] {{tt|×5|Per NPC}}}}
{{Itemlist|Potion|From a {{tc|Guitarist}} in the movie theater for getting a bad ending on a movie|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{itemlist|Pretty Wing|From a {{tc|Backpacker}} in the movie theater for getting a strange ending on the fourth movie in a series or earning {{PDollar}}999.9 billion at the box office|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Pretty Feather|Pretty Wing]]}}
{{Itemlist|Rage Candy Bar|From a {{tc|Smasher}}, an {{tc|Ace Trainer}}, an old lady, and a young boy in red in the movie theater for getting a bad ending on the fourth movie in a series or a good ending on any other movie|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Rage Candy Bar|RageCandyBar]]}}
{{itemlist|Star Piece|From a {{tc|Smasher}}, an {{tc|Ace Trainer}}, an old lady, and a young boy in red in the movie theater for getting a strange ending on the fourth movie in a series or earning {{PDollar}}999.9 billion at the box office|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Sweet Heart|From a {{tc|Smasher}}, an {{tc|Ace Trainer}}, an old lady, and a young boy in red in the movie theater for getting a bad ending on a movie|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|building}}

==Layout==
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#000; border:3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}"
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | Plaza
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | Movie theater
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | Studio
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}" | Film room
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Dressing room
|-
! style="background:#{{black 2 color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Pokéstar Studios Summer B2W2.png|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Pokéstar Studios movie theater B2W2.png|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Pokéstar Studios studio B2W2.png|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Pokéstar Studios film room B2W2.png|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Pokéstar Studios dressing room B2W2.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{white 2 color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
|-
! colspan="6" style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |  
|}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
Artwork depicting the movie {{DL|Brycen-Man Series|Brycen-Man Strikes Back 2}} playing in the Pokéstar Studios movie theater is seen in {{mas|Brycen}}'s mindscape.
{| style="background: #7B30B2; {{roundy}}; border: #7B30B2;"
|
{| style="background: #AB60E2; {{roundy}}; border: #AB60E2;"
|- style="text-align:center"
|
{| style="background: #{{ice color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{ice color light}}; padding: 0px 5px 5px 5px"
|-
|<big>'''{{color2|000|Brycen (Masters)#Cryogonal|Brycen & Cryogonal}}'''</big>
|-
| [[File:Brycen Mindscape.png|200px]]
|}
|}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Pokéstar Studios anime.png|thumb|250px|Pokéstar Studios in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Pokéstar Studios appeared in ''[[BW082|An Epic Defense Force!]]''. The president of Pokéstar Studios is [[Mr. Gold]], who has also directed many successful [[Movies in the Pokémon world|movies]]. {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}} starred in their friend [[Luke]]'s movie for the [[Pokéstar Studios Film Competition|Film Competition]] held at the Studios.

The Studios are rich with movie history, with old props and movie posters on display. The Pokémon Walk of Fame features the [[footprint]]s of the many Pokéstars past and present including [[Brycen]]'s {{p|Beartic}}.

Pokéstar Studios was later mentioned in ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]'' by both {{an|Clemont}} and {{MTR}}.

===Gallery===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{locationcolor/med|building}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}"
|- style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|building}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon Walk of Fame
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Theater
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokéstar Studios Walk of Fame.png|250px]]
| [[File:Pokéstar Studios Theater anime.png|250px]]
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Pokéstar Studios gate Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Pokéstar Studios in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
Pokéstar Studios first appeared in ''[[PS530|Movie Panic]]'', where {{adv|Cheren}} took his [[Pokémon academy|Aspertia Trainers' School]] class to visit the studios. {{adv|Whitley}} got to act in a Brycen-Man movie, but in the middle of the shooting, Mecha Tyranitar appeared due having accidentally been left on and started attacking everyone. The mecha was stopped by {{adv|Blake}} and his {{TP|Blake|Dewott}}, and the scene was added to the movie. After watching the movie, the class left the studios.

During the class's visit, it was revealed that [[Sabrina]] was working as an actress there, and that {{adv|White}} had been involved in creating the studios.

In ''[[PS534|Choir Tournament]]'', Blake and Whitley's movie was revealed to have been published on DVD. [[Roxie]] thanked the two for what they had done, as their success had convinced [[Pop Roxie|her father]] to abandon his dream of becoming an actor at Pokéstar Studios after seeing how tough the competition was, and return to his work as a sea captain.

In ''[[PS548|Epilogue: Graduation Ceremony]]'', Whitley visited Pokéstar Studios again. White offered her a career as an actress there, but she declined the offer. In her and Blake's place, [[Yancy]] and [[Curtis]] were casted to act in a movie, which was released sometime later.

<gallery>
File:Stu Deeoh Adventures.png|Stu Deeoh
File:Pokéstar Studios theater Adventures.png|Movie theater
File:Pokéstar Studios filming studio Adventures.png|Filming studio
File:Pokéstar Studios filming studio inside Adventures.png|Green screen
</gallery>

==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards featuring or mentioning Pokéstar Studios in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Related Cards|Colorless|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Legendary Treasures|Emolga|49}}|type=Lightning|expanded=yes|enset=Legendary Treasures|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=49/113|jpset=EX Battle Boost|jpnum=041/093}}
{{cardlist/footer|Colorless}}

==Trivia==
* Its name in Japanese, Korean and European languages, ''Pokéwood'', is based on the name {{wp|Hollywood}}.
** This might also be a reference to how different countries add the suffix ''-wood'' to a local name or phrase in order to produce an informal metonym of that country's film industry. {{wp|List of Hollywood-inspired nicknames|Examples of this}} include ''{{wp|Bollywood}}'' (Mumbai, India), ''{{wp|Wakaliwood}}'' (Uganda), and ''{{wp|Hallyuwood}}'' (Korea).
* The film directors are all named after real-life Hollywood directors. "Sydney Pokémet", credited as director in the movies, is a reference to Hollywood icon {{wp|Sidney Lumet}}. Likewise, "John Pokénter" and "David Pokénch" pay homage to {{wp|John Carpenter}} and {{wp|David Lynch}}, respectively.
* A {{tc|Janitor}} in the theater (in English) says "''Movies are wonderful! They get two thumbs up!''", referencing the signature phrase of American film critic {{wp|Roger Ebert}}.
* If a [[Shiny Pokémon]] with the star animation is sent out, the Pokémon's Shiny animation will not play. However, it will still retain its Shininess. This also applies to any of [[N's Pokémon]].
* It is possible to {{m|Surf}} in the furthest tree tile to the right outside the theater building at Pokéstar Studios due to {{DL|List of glitches (Generation V)|Pokéstar Studios surfable tree|a glitch}}.
* Pokéstar Studios is the only place in the main series games in which the [[player character]] is shown speaking, unless the debatable {{OBP|Copycat|character}} dialogue and answers to questions are counted.
* Pokéstar Studios films do not use random [[damage]] rolls in damage calculation, instead always using maximum damage rolls. Presumably, this was done as to not cause desyncs when rewatching films (for instance, if in the original filming, a hit were to KO a Pokémon, but in a subsequent viewing, it gets a lower damage roll and does not knock it out).
* If the player starts a [[new game]] with a save file already present, they will not be able to progress past filming the first Brycen-Man film. This is because saving the game is mandatory in order to have a film appear in the theatre (which is needed to progress to [[Castelia City]]), and saving over another already present save file is impossible in [[Generation V]].

===Origin===
Pokéstar Studios was created to justify expanding the range of visual environments in the games.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131009030237/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news_gamefreak_interview-2012-10-01/ Interview]</ref>

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|building}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|building}}
|zh_yue=寶可夢好萊塢 ''Pokémon {{tt|Hóulòihwū|Hollywood}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 小精靈荷里活 ''{{tt|Síujīnglìhng Hòhléihwuht|Pokémon Hollywood}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|zh_cmn=寶可夢好萊塢 / 宝可梦好莱坞 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Hǎoláiwù|Pokémon Hollywood}}'' {{tt|*|Games, Adventures (Shanghai VIZ)}} 神奇寶貝好萊塢 ''{{tt|Shénqí Bǎobèi Hǎoláiwù|Pokémon Hollywood}}'' {{tt|*|Anime, Adventures (Ching Win Publishing)}}
|fi=Pokéstar-studiot
|fr_eu=Pokéwood
|de=Pokéwood
|it=Pokéwood
|ko=포켓우드 ''Pokéwood''
|pl=Studio Pokégwiazdy{{tt|*|Adventures in Unova onwards}} Pokéwood{{tt|*|Rival Destinies}}
|pt_br=Estúdios Pokéstar
|es_eu=Pokéwood
|vi=Pokéwood
}}

==See also==
* [[Movies in the Pokémon world]]
* [[Pokéstar Studios opponents]]
* [[Rosa (game)/Pokéstar Studios|Rosa's rental Pokémon]]
* [[Nate (game)/Pokéstar Studios|Nate's rental Pokémon]]
* [[:Category:Pokéstar Studios series|Pokéstar Studios movies]]
* [[Trainer PR Video]] / [[Pokévision]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{-}}
{{Unova}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 locations]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]
[[Category:Pokéstar Studios|*]]

[[de:Pokéwood]]
[[es:Estudios Cinematográficos Pokéwood]]
[[fr:Pokéwood]]
[[it:Pokéwood]]
[[ja:ポケウッドムービースタジオ]]
[[zh:寶可夢好萊塢]]

Koko (M23)

2022-07-28T02:11:42Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* In the anime */

{{spoilers}}
{{CharInfobox
|color={{unknown color}}
|corecolor={{unknown color light}}
|bordercolor={{unknown color dark}}
|name=Koko
|jname=ココ
|tmname=Koko
|slogan=no
|image=Koko M23.png
|size=120px
|caption=Koko
|age=yes
|years=10+
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Blue
|hair=Burgundy
|hometown=[[Forest of Okoya]]
|region=Unknown
|relatives=[[Chrom and Phossa Molybdenum]] (parents)
|anime=yes
|epnum=M23
|epname=Secrets of the Jungle
|enva=Kimlinh Tran
|java=Moka Kamishiraishi [[Wakana Minami]] (infant)
}}

'''Koko''' (Japanese: '''ココ''' ''Koko'') is a major character who appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''. Raised by {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, he is a human boy who believes he too is a Pokémon.

==In the anime==
[[File:Koko baby.png|thumb|left|250px|Koko as a baby]]
Koko was born '''Al Molybdenum''' (Japanese: '''アル・モリブデン''' ''Al Molybden''), the only child of scientists [[Chrom and Phossa Molybdenum]], the late leaders of the Biotope Company. When they learned of the Great Tree's location in the [[Forest of Okoya]] and that the many {{p|Zarude}} living in the forest worshipped it, they decided to protect it from their subordinate [[Dr. Zed]], who wanted to destroy it in order to gain access to the secrets of the Healing Springs. Infuriated by this revelation, Dr. Zed chased the family down as they tried to escape in their car. He soon ran them off the road and into a riverbank. Stealing the data, Dr. Zed left the family to die in the ensuing explosion, but Al survived as he had drifted away from the car down the river.

Al was eventually found by a single [[Dada|Zarude]] living deep within the jungle. This Zarude attempted to return Al to his parents, however an attempt to leave him in [[Milyfa Town]] led to Al nearly walking in front of a car. Zarude decided to investigate a nearby lab and upon seeing its wrecked state and a photo of Al with his parents realized that the baby was now an orphan. Zarude decided to raise Al as a son and renamed him Koko. Knowing that this was against the rules of its troop, Zarude decided to leave the other Zarude behind so it could raise Koko safely, as they objected to a human being brought to their sacred tree. This Zarude, who took to wearing a torn piece of pink clothing, would become known as "Dada" to Koko.

Over the next ten years, Zarude raised Koko in the depths of the jungle, and the two developed a strong bond. As he had no memory of his human life, Koko believed he was also a Pokémon and was frustrated by the fact that he was seemingly unable to use [[move]]s. Zarude didn't want to tell Koko the truth of his origins. However, Koko began to question about his origins. When Zarude hesitated to give Koko the answer he asked for, Koko stormed off to discover his true origins. However, Koko fell into a river where he was saved by {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20}}. Following his recovery, Koko found himself in the human world where he noticed that Ash and his fellow humans were identical to himself. Koko soon realized that he was one of them. Koko befriended Ash and the latter subsequently taught the former what it means to be human.

After Koko introduced his father to Ash, Zarude confronted Koko for speaking the human language and bringing a fellow human. However, Koko said that Zarude was ignoring the fact that he is also a human and called Dada out on this. Guilty, Zarude confessed to Koko that the latter wasn't a Zarude nor the begat of the former. Zarude took Koko, Ash, [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)|Pikachu]], and their friend {{p|Skwovet}} to the abandoned lab where he explained Koko's past and showed them the picture of Koko's real parents.

===Character===
Koko has a parent-child relationship with Zarude, calling it '''[[Dada]]''' (Japanese: '''とうちゃん''' ''Daddy'').

===Pokémon===
====Befriended====
This is a list of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} Koko has befriended in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Dada
|nick=Dada
|width=74
|pkmn=Zarude
|trainer=Koko
|type1=Dark
|type2=Grass
|img=Zarude M23.png
|epnum=M23
|epname=Secrets of the Jungle
|vajp=
|vaen=List of English voice actors{{!}}Edward Bosco
|desc={{p|Zarude}}, whom Koko calls "Dada", found Koko as a baby and raised him.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|width=74
|pkmn=Skwovet
|trainer=Koko
|type1=Normal
|img=Koko Skwovet.png
|epnum=M23
|epname=Secrets of the Jungle
|vajp=Kei Shindō
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Skwovet}} is a Pokémon that Koko befriended.

None of Skwovet's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|width=74
|pkmn=Flygon
|trainer=Koko
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|img=
|epnum=M23
|epname=Secrets of the Jungle
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Flygon}} is a Pokémon that Koko befriended.

Flygon's only known move is {{m|Dragon Breath}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|width=74
|pkmn=Falinks
|trainer=Koko
|type1=Fighting
|img=
|epnum=M23
|epname=Secrets of the Jungle
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Falinks}} is a Pokémon that Koko befriended. He first encountered its trooper members in [[Milyfa Town]], where they were driving away citizens from the site of a planned fireworks display. Using his ability to speak with Pokémon, he discovered their brass was trapped in a fireworks tube and rescued it, reuniting it with the rest of the Falinks.

None of Falinks's moves are known.}}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|unknown||Koko Jungle Healing.png|Using Jungle Healing}}
{{anmov|grass|Jungle Healing|M23|Secrets of the Jungle}}
{{anmov/f|unknown}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{unknown color}}|bordercolor={{unknown color dark}}
|ja=上白石萌歌 ''Moka Kamishiraishi''
|en=Kimlinh Tran
|cs=Jan Battěk Anna Theimerová (infant)
|id=Leni Marlina
|it=Mosé Singh
|pl=Borys Wiciński
|pt_br=Cadu Paschoal
|es_eu=Pilar Martín
|th=เมทินี แก้วรัตนากร
}}

==In the manga==
Koko appears in the movie's manga adaptation.

==Trivia==
* Koko is notably the first human in the anime to be depicted using a Pokémon [[move]], as he uses {{m|Jungle Healing}} to help Dada recover from his injuries.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{unknown color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ココ ''Koko''
| Possibly a reference to Koko, a famous gorilla
|-
| English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish
| Koko
| Same as his Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 코코 ''Koko''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 可可 ''Kěkě''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Zaza
| From ''{{p|Zarude}}''
|-
| Russian
| Коко ''Koko''
| Transcription of his English name
|-
| Thai
| โคโค่ ''Koko''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}

''Al Molybden''
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{unknown color}}; border: 3px solid #{{dark color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| アル・モリブデン ''Al Molybden''
| From アルミニウム ''aruminiumu'' ({{wp|aluminium}}) and モリブデン ''moribuden'' ({{wp|molybdenum}})
|-
| English, German, European Spanish
| Al Molybdenum
| From ''aluminium'' and ''molybdenum''
|-
| Latin American Spanish
| Al Molibdeno
| From ''aluminio'' (aluminium) and ''molibdeno'' (molybdenum)
|-
| French
| Al Molybdène
| From ''aluminium'' and ''molybdène'' (molybdenum)
|-
| Italian
| Al Molybden
| From ''alluminio'' and ''molibdeno'' (molybdenum)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Mainland China}})
| 阿爾‧毛利佈登 / 阿尔·毛利布登 ''Ā'ěr Máolìbùdēng''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Alan Molibdênio
| From ''alumínio'' (aluminium) and ''molibdênio'' (molybdenum)
|-
|Russian
|Эл Молибден
|Transcription of his English name
|-
| Thai
| อัล โมลิบเดน ''Al Molybden''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}
{{moviecharacters}} 
{{Project Anime notice|mov}}

[[de:Koko (Animecharakter)]]
[[es:Koko]]
[[fr:Koko]]
[[it:Koko (F23)]]
[[ja:ココ]]
[[zh:可可]]

Fizzy Bubbles

2022-07-09T06:50:57Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Gyms */

{{outdated}}
'''Fizzy Bubbles''' (or simply '''FB''') is a fan-made, text-based Pokémon RPG that began on [[Bulbagarden forums]] in the days of Red and Blue, in which adventuring takes places in various pre-fabricated "zones". At first, the game centered on Water Pokémon, and there was only a single Fizzy Zone, hence the name Fizzy Bubbles. More zones were added over the next few years, but the game was shut down when [[Bulbagarden forums|BMG]]'s site went down. It was revived on October 22, 2002 on [[Ultimate Pokémon Network|UPN]] before expanding to the [[Serebii.net]] forums, and later back to the [[Bulbagarden forums]].

Although training Pokémon is a part of the game, the focus is much more on the roleplaying aspect, and there are many other facets to game play. Trainers can battle each other, participate in Contests and Gym challenges, enjoy the services of a variety of shops (such as Jirachi's Casino or the Cable Club), and more.

==Zones==
The main part of the game happens in what are known as "zones", virtual areas of the Fizzy Bubbles landscape constructed by FB officials, and in which players can have various adventures. The adventure is determined by both the player and the updater, either by a Zone Assistant or Zone Owner (ZA/ZO). The updater creates obstacles that the player must find a way around, whilst it is the player's job to make decisions as to where to go, and the general mission.

The roleplaying zones in which members can adventure in are spread over the respective forums of UPNetwork, Serebii.net, and Bulbagarden, in the form of threads. Registered members are only allowed to enter up to three zones at once, except on special occasions such as in-zone campaigns. Zones are usually capped if an updater is unable to take any more updates.

===Current Zones===
{| align="center"
| valign="top" |
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{dark color}}; border: 5px solid #{{dark color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{dark color}};" colspan="7" | {{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Ultimate Pokémon Network|UPN}}
|-
! colspan="7" style="background: #{{dark color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{dark color}}|Active Zones}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{dark color light}};" | {{color|{{dark color dark}}|The Cloud Garden}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{dark color light}};" | {{color|{{dark color dark}}|Evolution Zone}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{dark color light}};" | {{color|{{dark color dark}}|{{tt|The Arcane Realm|The Arcane Realm is a training realm for new members}}}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{dark color dark}}|{{tt|Free For All Zone|The Free For All Zone is an area that anyone can be an updater in, and is not an official zone, and as such it does not count in the three zones that can be adventured in at a time, and Pokémon that are currently in shops can be used}}}}
|-
! colspan="7" style="background: #{{dark color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{dark color}}|Inactive Zones}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{dark color light}};" | {{color|{{dark color dark}}|The Haunted Mansion}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{dark color light}};" | {{color|{{dark color dark}}|Excelsior}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{dark color light}};" | {{color|{{dark color dark}}|Raptor Island}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{dark color light}};" | {{color|{{dark color dark}}|The Twilight Realm}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{dark color dark}}|Volcanic Mountain}}
|}
| valign="top" |
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{green color}}; border: 5px solid #{{green color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{green color}};" colspan="7" | {{color2|{{green color dark}}|Serebii.net|Serebii}}
|-
! colspan="7" style="background: #{{green color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{green color}}|Active Zones}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{green color light}};" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|Whale Island}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{green color light}};" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|Phantom Isle}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{green color light}};" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|Cortoza}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{green color light}};" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|{{tt|The Arcane Realm|The Arcane Realm is a training realm for new members}}}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{green color light}};" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|The Lost Cities of Talas}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{green color light}};" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|The Lost City of Alpha}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{green color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|Astoria}}
|-
! colspan="7" style="background: #{{green color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{green color}}|Inactive Zones}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{green color light}};" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|The Cloud Garden}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{green color light}};" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|The Glacier Islands}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{green color light}};" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|Laguna Peninsula}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{green color light}};" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|Lyanazia}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{green color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|Miasma Heights}}
|}
| valign="top" |
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{bulba color}}; border: 5px solid #{{bulba color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{bulba color}};" colspan="7" | {{color2|{{bulba color dark}}|Bulbagarden}}
|-
! colspan="7" style="background: #{{bulba color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{bulba color}}|Active Zones}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{bulba color light}};" | {{color|{{bulba color dark}}|Cascadia}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{bulba color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{bulba color dark}}|{{tt|The Arcane Realm|The Arcane Realm is a training realm for new members}}}}
|-
! colspan="7" style="background: #{{bulba color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{bulba color}}|Inactive Zones}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{bulba color light}};" | {{color|{{bulba color dark}}|Sapphire Island}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{bulba color light}};" | {{color|{{bulba color dark}}|The Cloud Garden}}
|-
|! align="left" colspan="7" style="background: #{{bulba color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{bulba color dark}}|Riviera}}
|-
|}
|}
{{-}}

==Trainer Battles==
Exclusive to UPN, Trainer Battles allow two Trainers to battle against each over with their Pokémon for prizes and bragging rights. Unlike entering a zone, members will pre-arrange a battle with another Trainer. Trainer battles work in a similar style to zones; however a Referee takes the role of Updater and will keep a constant check on the Pokémon's health and energy making sure no rules are broken.

To prevent one Pokémon having an unfair advantage over the other, Pokémon are split into tiers depending on their current level. Trainers then take turns ordering attacks, with the referee updating the outcome. The first Pokémon to lose all its {{stat|HP|health}} or [[PP|energy]] is knocked out, and the winner’s Pokémon receives two levels. The Trainer will also receive a battle trophy for their win depending on the battle's tier.

===Trainer Battle Tiers===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{steel color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{steel color}}"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{steel color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Tier
! style="background: #{{steel color}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{steel color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Trophy
|- style="background: #{{steel color light}}"
| align=center | Beginner
| align=center | Lv.25 or below
| align=center | [[image: Beginnertoken.png]]
|- style="background: #{{steel color light}}"
| align=center | Intermediate
| align=center | Lv.26 to Lv.50
| align=center | [[image: Intermediatetoken.png]]
|- style="background: #{{steel color light}}"
| align=center | Advanced
| align=center | Lv.51 to Lv.75
| align=center | [[image: Advancetoken.png]]
|- style="background: #{{steel color light}}"
| align=center | Expert
| align=center | Lv.76 or above
| align=center | [[image: Experttoken.png]]
|}
{{-}}

===Gyms===
Just as with the [[core series]] games and {{pkmn|anime}}, Fizzy Bubbles also possesses gyms, and trainers in Fizzy Bubbles can undertake gym challenges. However, these challenges are subject to strict regulations & rules, and so differ from the games and anime greatly. Gyms are UPN-exclusive, and run by the forum staff there. Though none are currently open, the three gyms are: the Afterlife (Ghost) Gym, which awards the Grave Badge; the Leaf House (Grass) Gym, which awards the Leaf Shield Badge; and the Fire Gym.

FB Gym Challenges are divided into four tiers: levels 1, 2, 3, and Ultimate. Each of these levels has its own pre-requisites for participation, which consist of a minimum level for at least 3 of the challenger's Pokémon to meet (25, 50 and 90 for level 1, 2, and 3 challenges respectively), and 3 trainer battle wins of a certain difficulty (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced for levels 1, 2, and 3 respectively). The Ultimate tier is the exception, as it requires not the defeat of 3 trainers but the possession of all badges from the FB gyms in order to participate. Additionally, for Ultimate level, the challenger must possess at least six level 100 Pokémon. Unlike the challenges of level 1, 2 and 3, the Ultimate Gym Challenge culminates with battle against 4 UPN mods, each of whom will use a legendary Pokémon, making the Ultimate level more similar to the [[Elite Four]].

==Contest Halls==
Contests in Fizzy Bubbles work very similarly to those found in the games. Trainers play against each over and have to show off their Pokémon to advance through the contest. How an appeal goes is dependent on the contest's Coordinator, who will update the outcome of each round similarly to an Updater. There are a total of Five Contest Halls: [[Beauty (condition)|Beauty]], [[Cool (condition)|Cool]], [[Cute (condition)|Cute]], [[Smart (condition)|Smart]], and [[Tough (condition)|Tough]], which are each run by their own Coordinator. The contests are further split into four ranks: Normal, Super, Hyper, and Master.

Each contest hall has a different format, with some sticking firmly to the game mechanics and others based on the anime format. The winning Pokémon will earn a [[Ribbon]] of that contest type and rank. The Trainer will then be able to challenge the next rank up, given the Pokémon meets all the requirements for the next rank. Normal Rank contests are held the most often, with Master Rank contests held the least often.

==Shops==
The second main part of the gameplay of FB is the shops, which offer a plethora of services to the player's Pokémon, such as the sale of items, raising a Pokémon's stats (such as their level, contest stats, or tameness), recoloring, etc. It is worth noting that a Pokémon used in a shop cannot be used in any other shops or zones until it has completed its shop stay. Shops usually open once on a weekly basis, with the majority of shops opening on a Monday. Although Serebii and Bulbagarden both feature the same available shops, UPN offers a range of exclusive shops not found on either of those boards. With the exception of the UPN-exclusive shops, players can only post in the shops on their "Home Board" (the forums they registered at FB with), to prevent players from potentially circumventing shop-specific usage limits.

===Currency===
Aside from being used to raise the levels of Pokémon, [[Rare Candy|Rare Candies]] are also used in FB as currency. One free Rare Candy is given to each player in the Pokémart on Monday. However, this is not the only way to obtain them. More recently, [[Coin]]s have also been established as an alternative currency, and many shops will use both, with some specializing in one or the other (e.g. the FB Bank and the Coin Exchange for the storage of each separately).

===List of shops===
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{yellow color}}; border: 2px solid #{{yellow color}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{yellow color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" #{{yellow color dark}};"| Shop
! style="{{roundytr|5px}} background: #{{yellow color light}}" colspan="2" | Description
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | Pokémart
| Buy various things such as Potions and Poké Balls. Gives everyone one free Rare Candy every Monday
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | Daycare
| Members drop Pokémon off on a Monday and one week later the Pokémon gains one free level
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | The Egg House
| Members can pick up an egg, then one week after picking it up, the Egg will hatch into one of many Pokémon
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | Shop-of-all-Trades
| Shards, Shoal Items, Apricorns and Ash can be traded for Evolution Stones, Shell Bells, Poké Balls, or Flutes
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | Cable Club
| This is where people can barter and trade for Pokémon and other items
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | Beauty Salon
| Members drop Pokémon off on a Monday and one week later the Pokémon gains Happiness
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | Training Center
| Members drop Pokémon off to learn an HM Move on a Monday and pick it up the following Monday
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | The Move Tutor
| Members can pay to teach their Pokémon various Egg Moves and Move Tutor Moves
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | FB Bank
| All a member's candy transactions are posted in the Bank
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | The Coin Exchange
| All a member's coin transactions are posted in the Coin Exchange
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | Coins for Prizes
| Allows members to buy prizes with their coins
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | The Berry Shop
| Allows members to buy Berries. Gives everyone a free Berry every week
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | Pokétreats Shop
| Members can create Pokéblocks and Poffins out of Berries
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | The Pokéspa
| Members drop Pokémon off for three days in order to raise their Contest Stats
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | Lanette's PC
| Like in the games, Lanette's PC is a storage system for any Pokémon or Items
|}{{clear|left}}

====Shops exclusive to UPN====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{yellow color}}; border: 2px solid #{{yellow color}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{yellow color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Shop
! style="{{roundytr|5px}} background: #{{yellow color light}}" colspan="2" | Description
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | Adoption Center
| Unwanted Pokémon can be dropped off here, to be adopted by other members
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | Real Estate Agency
| Members can purchase a Secret Base within a list of various locations with their coins
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | The Base Shop
| Members can purchase various furnature and accessories for their base with their coins
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | The Post Office
| Allows members to purchase Mail which can be sent to another member's secret base
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | Jirachi's Casino
| Members are able to gamble away their coins on various games such as a Pokémon Roulette or Slot Machines
|- align="left" style="background:#FFFFFF"
| align="left" | Breeding Center
| During the month of October each year the Breeding Center allows members to Pokémon breed their Pokémon
|}{{clear|left}}

==Time Out==
Due to the sporadic nature of zone updates, each branch of FB is equipped with Time Out areas for players to enjoy when the game is running a little slow. In these, players can entertain each other, with simple discussions of the game and such to full-on player-operated zones, as with The Trainer-only Nightclub on BMGf, and The Fizzytopian Parks & Gardens of SPPf, for example.

{{Project Fandom notice}}

[[Category:Fandom]]

Koko (M23)

2022-07-09T05:38:59Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* In the anime */ As Koko does not go by "Al" after learning that it was previously attached to him, it feels wrong to call it his "real" name, even if that was the terminology used by Zed. IMO this change also makes the article easier to understand.

{{spoilers}}
{{CharInfobox
|color={{unknown color}}
|corecolor={{unknown color light}}
|bordercolor={{unknown color dark}}
|name=Koko
|jname=ココ
|tmname=Koko
|slogan=no
|image=Koko M23.png
|size=120px
|caption=Koko
|age=yes
|years=10+
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Blue
|hair=Burgundy
|hometown=[[Forest of Okoya]]
|region=Unknown
|relatives=[[Chrom and Phossa Molybdenum]] (parents)
|anime=yes
|epnum=M23
|epname=Secrets of the Jungle
|enva=Kimlinh Tran
|java=Moka Kamishiraishi [[Wakana Minami]] (infant)
}}

'''Koko''' (Japanese: '''ココ''' ''Koko'') is a major character who appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''. Raised by {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, he is a human boy who believes he too is a Pokémon.

==In the anime==
[[File:Koko baby.png|thumb|left|250px|Koko as a baby]]
Koko's birth name is '''Al Molybdenum''' (Japanese: '''アル・モリブデン''' ''Al Molybden''). He is the only child of scientists [[Chrom and Phossa Molybdenum]], who were the leaders of the Biotope Company, working with their subordinate [[Dr. Zed]]. When they learned of the Great Tree's location in the [[Forest of Okoya]] and that the many {{p|Zarude}} living in the forest worshipped it, they decided to protect it from Dr. Zed, who wanted to destroy it in order to gain access to the secrets of the Healing Springs. Infuriated by this revelation, Dr. Zed chased the family down as they tried to escape in their car. He soon ran them off the road and into a riverbank. Stealing the data, Dr. Zed left the family to die in the ensuing explosion, but Al survived as he had drifted away from the car down the river.

Al was eventually found by a single [[Dada|Zarude]] living deep within the jungle. This Zarude attempted to return Al to his parents, however an attempt to leave him in [[Milyfa Town]] led to Al nearly walking in front of a car. Zarude decided to investigate a nearby lab and upon seeing its wrecked state and a photo of Al with his parents realized that the baby was now an orphan. Zarude decided to raise Al as a son and renamed him Koko. Knowing that this was against the rules of its troop, Zarude decided to leave the other Zarude behind so it could raise Koko safely, as they objected to a human being brought to their sacred tree. This Zarude, who took to wearing a torn piece of pink clothing, would become known as "Dada" to Koko.

Over the next ten years, Zarude raised Koko in the depths of the jungle, and the two developed a strong bond. As he had no memory of his human life, Koko believed he was also a Pokémon and was frustrated by the fact that he was seemingly unable to use [[move]]s. Zarude didn't want to tell Koko the truth of his origins. However, Koko began to question about his origins. When Zarude hesitated to give Koko the answer he asked for, Koko stormed off to discover his true origins. However, Koko fell into a river where he was saved by {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20}}. Following his recovery, Koko found himself in the human world where he noticed that Ash and his fellow humans were identical to himself. Koko soon realized that he was one of them. Koko befriended Ash and the latter subsequently taught the former what it means to be human.

After Koko introduced his father to Ash, Zarude confronted Koko for speaking the human language and bringing a fellow human. However, Koko said that Zarude was ignoring the fact that he is also a human and called Dada out on this. Guilty, Zarude confessed to Koko that the latter wasn't a Zarude nor the begat of the former. Zarude took Koko, Ash, [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)|Pikachu]], and their friend {{p|Skwovet}} to the abandoned lab where he explained Koko's past and showed them the picture of Koko's real parents.

===Character===
Koko has a parent-child relationship with Zarude, calling it '''[[Dada]]''' (Japanese: '''とうちゃん''' ''Daddy'').

===Pokémon===
====Befriended====
This is a list of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} Koko has befriended in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Dada
|nick=Dada
|width=74
|pkmn=Zarude
|trainer=Koko
|type1=Dark
|type2=Grass
|img=Zarude M23.png
|epnum=M23
|epname=Secrets of the Jungle
|vajp=
|vaen=List of English voice actors{{!}}Edward Bosco
|desc={{p|Zarude}}, whom Koko calls "Dada", found Koko as a baby and raised him.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|width=74
|pkmn=Skwovet
|trainer=Koko
|type1=Normal
|img=Koko Skwovet.png
|epnum=M23
|epname=Secrets of the Jungle
|vajp=Kei Shindō
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Skwovet}} is a Pokémon that Koko befriended.

None of Skwovet's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|width=74
|pkmn=Flygon
|trainer=Koko
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|img=
|epnum=M23
|epname=Secrets of the Jungle
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Flygon}} is a Pokémon that Koko befriended.

Flygon's only known move is {{m|Dragon Breath}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|width=74
|pkmn=Falinks
|trainer=Koko
|type1=Fighting
|img=
|epnum=M23
|epname=Secrets of the Jungle
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Falinks}} is a Pokémon that Koko befriended. He first encountered its trooper members in [[Milyfa Town]], where they were driving away citizens from the site of a planned fireworks display. Using his ability to speak with Pokémon, he discovered their brass was trapped in a fireworks tube and rescued it, reuniting it with the rest of the Falinks.

None of Falinks's moves are known.}}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|unknown||Koko Jungle Healing.png|Using Jungle Healing}}
{{anmov|grass|Jungle Healing|M23|Secrets of the Jungle}}
{{anmov/f|unknown}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{unknown color}}|bordercolor={{unknown color dark}}
|ja=上白石萌歌 ''Moka Kamishiraishi''
|en=Kimlinh Tran
|cs=Jan Battěk Anna Theimerová (infant)
|id=Leni Marlina
|it=Mosé Singh
|pl=Borys Wiciński
|pt_br=Cadu Paschoal
|es_eu=Pilar Martín
|th=เมทินี แก้วรัตนากร
}}

==In the manga==
Koko appears in the movie's manga adaptation.

==Trivia==
* Koko is notably the first human in the anime to be depicted using a Pokémon [[move]], as he uses {{m|Jungle Healing}} to help Dada recover from his injuries.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{unknown color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ココ ''Koko''
| Possibly a reference to Koko, a famous gorilla
|-
| English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish
| Koko
| Same as his Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 코코 ''Koko''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 可可 ''Kěkě''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Zaza
| From ''{{p|Zarude}}''
|-
| Russian
| Коко ''Koko''
| Transcription of his English name
|-
| Thai
| โคโค่ ''Koko''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}

''Al Molybden''
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{unknown color}}; border: 3px solid #{{dark color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| アル・モリブデン ''Al Molybden''
| From アルミニウム ''aruminiumu'' ({{wp|aluminium}}) and モリブデン ''moribuden'' ({{wp|molybdenum}})
|-
| English, German, European Spanish
| Al Molybdenum
| From ''aluminium'' and ''molybdenum''
|-
| Latin American Spanish
| Al Molibdeno
| From ''aluminio'' (aluminium) and ''molibdeno'' (molybdenum)
|-
| French
| Al Molybdène
| From ''aluminium'' and ''molybdène'' (molybdenum)
|-
| Italian
| Al Molybden
| From ''alluminio'' and ''molibdeno'' (molybdenum)
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Mainland China}})
| 阿爾‧毛利佈登 / 阿尔·毛利布登 ''Ā'ěr Máolìbùdēng''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Alan Molibdênio
| From ''alumínio'' (aluminium) and ''molibdênio'' (molybdenum)
|-
|Russian
|Эл Молибден
|Transcription of his English name
|-
| Thai
| อัล โมลิบเดน ''Al Molybden''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}
{{moviecharacters}} 
{{Project Anime notice|mov}}

[[de:Koko (Animecharakter)]]
[[es:Koko]]
[[fr:Koko]]
[[it:Koko (F23)]]
[[ja:ココ]]
[[zh:可可]]

Talk:Pokémon Platinum Version

2021-01-26T07:04:42Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Post game */

==Archives==
*[[/Archive 1|Archive 1]] (discussions from November 30, 2007–September 18, 2008)
You forgot that you meet looker in the next town after you go to the place where professor rowan lives.[[User:Kingsisle|Kingsisle]] ([[User talk:Kingsisle|talk]]) 16:53, 9 April 2013 (UTC)

== And... The reviews are pouring in. ==

Somebody should add them to the article. I would but my computer is acting all screwy right now. All I know is Famitsu gave it a 36, the reveiwers all gave it 9's. [[User:Zabbethx|Zabbethx]] 19:16, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

== Well... ==

There's still a link to [[Torn World]] in here somewhere instead of [[Ruined World]], but I can't find it. It's important that we call it what it's been dubbed as by Nintendo, and that's the [[Ruined World]], not the mistranslated [[Torn World]]. So, if anyone happens to see that, would you mind changing it? Thanks. --[[User:Politoed666|ニョロトノ]][[User talk:Politoed666|''666'']] 21:14, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
:"Torn" isn't a mistranslation. Nintendo just went with something different. (Just...clearing that up...) Anyway, I don't see any links to "Torn World" after using Ctrl+F.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:14, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
::ya, cause I fixed it--[[Blastoise (Pokémon)|K]][[Gary's Blastoise|kl]][[Blastoise (TCG)|l]][[User:Kkllnn|nn]] [[User Talk:Kkllnn| blastoise]] 15:15, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

==Spring 2009 Rumor==

People, that magazine scan is from Beckett Magazine. The issue that is posted in is from last November, and it is the first thing listed in this page's archive.

--[[User:HoennMaster|--HoennMaster]] 03:49, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
:Beckett? Then there's ''no way'' it's going on the page.
:Got that, everyone?--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 04:17, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
::And the English translations normally take about 6-8 months to come out anyways. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 01:08, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
:::I personally agree with the rumor, but we still need reliable sources on release dates.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 04:13, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
:::As do I, since Pt came out in Japan two weeks before DP's second anniversary, the same thing would likely happen with the English. But yes, the Beckett rumor has been around since before JAPAN had a concrete date. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 04:28, 1 October 2008 (UTC)

==Resort Area Villas==
Can anyone post a pic of that? {{unsigned|Drybones}}
:A gallery isn't necesary anymore. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 06:21, 2 October 2008 (UTC)

A picture would be nice.
[[User:Drybones|Drybones]] 09:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)Drybones: A member of Team Rootbeer.
:There are a lot more things that deserve an image on this article than the villa. -[[User:Sketchies|Sketchies]] 10:31, 3 October 2008 (UTC)

== The 'Un-DeFog-able Mist' in Eterna Forest... ==

Seems more like shadows being cast by Forest Canopy than the mist, with shafts of light breaking through and leaving those patches... Using the picture of Gardenia outside the Old Chateau in the [[Eterna Forest]] article as a reference, there's even an edging to it where it thins and lets a little more light through.

Or am I just being crazy? --[[User:JaffaJHDA|JaffaJHDA]] 17:26, 17 October 2008 (UTC)
:I didn't understand... but seems like you think that it is fog? It's obvious that it's nothing but the shadows of the clouds, or the suppossed overgrown trees that cover the sky. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 20:28, 17 October 2008 (UTC)
::That's what Jaffa is trying to tell people. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 05:29, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
:::Sorry, I should have made myself more clear... It's listed in the 'Map Changes' section as a 'Mist' that can't be DeFog-ed and it's been bugging me for a while. I didn't want to jump right in and edit it without opening up a discussion first, just in case someone takes offense or disagrees... --[[User:JaffaJHDA|JaffaJHDA]] 10:52, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
::::It needs to be changed. It's misleading. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:27, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
:That screen-shot is way too dark. Seriously, that shadow is nowhere as powerful on a real {{tt|DS|DS Lite with lowest back-light setting}}. [[User:Gywall|'''Gywall''']]([[User_talk:Gywall|Talk]]) 20:17, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

It doesn't look like fog. Fog is more of a white. If it's not shadow cast by the trees, it would be smog. [[User:Bttsstewart|Bttsstewart]] 10:19, 14 December 2008 (UTC)
:I thought I said above it was a shadow..? [[User:Gywall|'''Gywall''']]([[User_talk:Gywall|Talk]]) 10:25, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

Hey...wait just a minute here. I think I see a HUGE mistake. These shadows are supposed to be coming from the froest canopy but, where are the trunks of these giant, overhead trees? All I can see here are the smaller trees lining the path. [[User:Bttsstewart|Bttsstewart]] 16:39, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
:Doesn't really matter. We'll find out when the game is realeased in English. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:04, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
::Don't you have imagination? These games are RPGs!!! Houses are bigger inside than outside, don't you note it? It's because you need more imagination. Don't you remember the Ilex Forest? Those trees were even smaller than Eterna's ones, but there was a sign right after the shrine that said "Ilex Forest is dark because the trees cover the sky". It seems like they wanted to do something like that. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 21:11, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

Of course I notice that houses are bigger on the inside. I just figure that the character (and other characters) is smaller when outside than what the sprite suggests and its inside size is the 'true' size. Well, the game makers have been making mistakes for ages; shadows with no trees to cast them. [[User:Bttsstewart|Bttsstewart]] 14:12, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

== Release Date ==

I added the Japanese release date to the first paragraph; if you have any problems with it, do what you wish. [[User:Mwakin21|Mwakin21]] 20:09, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

== My Pokémon Ranch Patch ==

I read this on Serebii that they got info on the patch for my Pokémon ranch for japan. Its unknown if other patches will come out in different languages. It's free to upgrade notice UPGRADE which means you have to already have it. [[User:Luckario|Luckario]] 21:43, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
:It's not released as a patch as such. I believe it will just be re-download, like other updated titles. Anyone who hasn't brought it after it gets updated, will just download the updated version. That's how I understand it anyway, and yes - I have a Wii and have updated software on it. [[User:Gywall|'''Gywall''']]([[User_talk:Gywall|Talk]]) 11:56, 24 October 2008 (UTC)

== Crud.... ==

Can somebody please go through the whole Platinum article to search for spelling and grammar mistakes? I had done that yesterday, even making the same changes to the trivia entry that Hfc2x just edited, but I forgot to save, leading to the changes being lost. I don't have time in the next few days to go through again, so to whoever does, thanks! [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 20:32, 29 October 2008 (UTC)

== Tense Error? ==

I went through a few bits of the article, and I saw many "will be" and other such future tense verbs. Now that the game is out, shouldn't the verbs be in the present tense? [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Smarter than the average bear!]] 21:36, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
:They should, but im not going to do such a boring job if you wanna go thrugh them all you can --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
::Yes they should be. Thanks for looking while I was gone. And thank you to UltimateSephiroth for actually changing it. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:52, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
:::Im so glad you found something to do on a Sunday. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:::You're welcome, though I reckon editing only a few mistakes :P UltimateSephiroth ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|user]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|talk]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|contrib]]) 18:12, 3 November 2008 (UTC)
:::At least it's something. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 20:44, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

== Comestic "Error" Trivia ==
About that, I would like to point out that this is the Torn World.... rules need not apply. I would not be surprised if this was on purpose. Keep in mind that the Platinum Orb is the most unique item in Pokémon History... it disappears in link battles with other versions. The Orb may be seperately programmed due to this. {{Unsigned|Paperfairy}}
:Please remember to sign next time. And for the Orb, this is in the Gen IV series. They wouldn't put things like that in. And I wouldn't go as far as saying that the PO is the most unique item. There is a set place to find it, while other items, like the Light Ball or Lucky Egg, are a very low find rate, and even then, it's totally random. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:34, 4 November 2008 (UTC)

::Actually, I don't think this is an error, when I got Giratina in the Turnback Cave in Diamond, after I got back to its room, I found a Rare Bone, and when I picked it up the same thing happened, the "[PLAYER] received a Rare Bone" appears before the item disappeared. Maybe this isn't a "Cosmetic Error", it seems like its somehow linked to Giratina. [[User:Heaven Arceus|Heaven Arceus]] 01:16, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

== Mom? ==

Let's discuss this, then. I believe "Mom" is refered to as Johanna in the contest hall by Keira (and during contests). Does this seem like enough reason to call her Johanna? --[[User:Blazevoir|Blaze]][[User talk:Blazevoir|voir]][[Special:Contributions/Blazevoir|!!]]''' 01:05, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

:That did come to mind, but it is more practical to just say "the player's mother". [[User:GlinnMgraw|Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw]] 01:20, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
::Yeah, I guess you're right.'''--[[User:Blazevoir|Blaze]][[User talk:Blazevoir|voir]][[Special:Contributions/Blazevoir|!!]]''' 01:21, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Exactly, the only reason {{u|Urutapu}} is being like this is because the original edit was made by me. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:Uh, Admins (usually) aren't that shallow. All the other games didn't name the player's mom, but Diamond and Pearl, and I assume Platinum, did. However, would anyone ever call their own mother by their name? No, they would call her "Mom". Therefore, Bulbapedia should probably do the same. I have mixed views about this, so I think an Admin should settle this.--[[User:Blazevoir|Blazevoir]][[User Talk:Blazevoir|Talk]] [[Special:Contributions/Blazevoir|Contribs]] 20:43, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

<big>SUCK UP</big> just cos someone is an admin doesnt mean they are right, it just means in the past they have added loads of stuff to Bulba.--[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:Please stop arguing over things like this, Guardian. You've gotten into word fights with people before, and nobody likes to have to see that. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:25, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
::And your being a troll over it. YAY!--[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((Shut the **** up]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Spy on My Edits))]]
You know, Guardian, you would be tolerated far more if you didn't go around acting like a tool. [[User:GlinnMgraw|Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw]] 01:26, 19 November 2008 (UTC)

OMG people, learn some terminology, you cant just go around using words cause they seem to fit, if someone calls your a tool it means you are easily manipulated and people use you, which i am not. And a troll is someone who goes onto forums and tries to disturb it and attack people. And its not disrupting the peace to sell someone they are wrong, and sse it through, just because you lot give up your views so you can suck up and be admins doesn't mean I am a troll. Glinn, I think you are the tool. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]

Just quit it guys. This isn't helping anything. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:29, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
:OMG people, learn some terminology, you cant just go around using words cause they seem to fit, if someone calls your a tool it means you are easily manipulated and people use you, which i am not. And a troll is someone who goes onto forums and tries to disturb it and attack people. And its not disrupting the peace to sell someone they are wrong, and sse it through, just because you lot give up your views so you can suck up and be admins doesn't mean I am a troll. Glinn, I think you are the tool. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
::Thanks for the great Example.--[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((Shut the **** up]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Spy on My Edits))]]
:::Yes, it is rather amusing to see people attempt to make an attempt on my use of the English language, while at the same time screwing it up themselves.
:::FYI Guardian, O person who thinks they know everything, the word "tool" has more than one meaning.
:::End of the discussion. [[User:GlinnMgraw|'''Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw''']] 02:25, 20 November 2008 (UTC)

== Yay ==

Please don't touch the links for mom or Johanna in this article any more. They have been fixed by Kkllnn, and to avoid fights, don't change them again.
::And I realize that this sounds like I'm trying to be an admin, but I don't want to have things constantly changing in the articles. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:43, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

I thought these pages were to help add on to the article! Please, i'm not from Bukbapedia, but i LOVE Pokemon,so if you will please suck it up! we are all people here! Does it matter if some of us are admins?? (although i have no clue what that is)! [[User: Kasumi12]] 19:02 19 November 2008 (utc)
:The pages ARE for helping, but people were fighting over how to do the links. And I was saying I'm not an admin (administrator), but my request made me sound like I was pretending to be one. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 04:31, 20 November 2008 (UTC)
::???? How did ''I'' fix them? All I did was put a simpler link...--The [[Blastoise (Pokémon)|Kk]][[Gary's Blastoise|ll]][[Blastoise (TCG)|nn]][[User:Kkllnn|ator]] [[User Talk:Kkllnn| カメックス]] 21:47, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
:::People stopped changing it didn't they? [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:30, 2 December 2008 (UTC)

==Wikipedia release date==
over there they say that the Europe release date is Summer 2009, can someone check its source? [[User:Ultamatecharizard|Ultamate]][[User Talk:Ultamatecharizard|Charizard]] 12:12, 22 November 2008 (UTC)
:The source does not say ANYTHING about the release date, not even for Japan. And you have to remember, Wikipedia isn't the best source, as anybody can go in and edit things. The Euro release date is a speculation, as is the U.S. release. We can only assume it will be released in the next year or so. The only thing said about releases in the source article is this: "If this feature makes it to the European release - and we've no reason to believe it won't - then we'll be very happy Bunearys indeed." And the quote is referencing the Wi-fi upgrades only. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:31, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

== Game before anime ==

the recent jap episode is clearly based on PT, you know the one with Rotom, so the game has to be released before that episode airs to follow the rule of game before anime. So if some geeks could work out when this Rotom episode should air in USA, then look around 3 months prior to that date, that would likely be the release date

::Evidence:
*In japan PT was released on Sep 13, 3 months later = dec 13, now admitedly the episode aired a little bit different than that date, but its still close. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]

:Math time. The most recent episode came out about 5 months after it came out in Japan. So, based on your logic, Platinum would come out in February, right? I think that's a little too early.—[[User:Blazevoir|Blazevoir]][[User Talk:Blazevoir|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Blazevoir|Contribs]] 21:59, 7 December 2008 (UTC)

No, not my logic at all. How can i explain this better.

*this episode (Rotom one) is directly linked to platinum, as it is about a platinum only event.
*General rule is that the game comes out before the anime
*So if you can work out when this particular episdoe (Rotom one) will air in USA, then you know that Platinum has to come out before that.

So if there is a geek who is willing to work out when each episode will air, find out when the Rotom one airs in USA and then we know that Platinum will come out say 3 months before that. As Platinum needs to be released before an episode in the anime relating to Platinum can be released. If the general rule isnt to be broken. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:Who says they can't stop airing new episodes until Platinum is released? '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 21:35, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

good point, they could put the show on hiatus, although this has only happened once due to PGZ --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]

If I can remember right, the dubs come out anywhere from 1-3 months after the episode shows. This'll give us untill January-March to get Platinum if you're theory is correct, Guardian. Unfortunately for us, I doubt we'll get it by then... but who knows? The Pokémon translators have pulled through at times we wouldn't expect. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:11, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
:If you get Pt within three months, you Americans are very lucky. My brother just bought a DS Lite and Pokémon Diamond, and it bugs me because I decided to wait until Platinum which supposedly lands in Europe as late as next summer... Let's hope the translators have switched the turbo switch on :P '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 22:14, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
:Why don't you just order one when they come out here then? I know it would be a bit more expensive, but you would get it at least a month, if not more, earlier. Unless you don't care THAT much. I would be spazzing out if I lived where you do, from lack of Pokémon when I needed it. :) [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:20, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
::I give it April, still. It comes out the same amount of time after JpPt as USDP did after JpDP... April 7. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 22:33, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
:::True. All we can do right now is guess and hope it comes out before we die. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:36, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

i dunno about you, but im not planning on dying next year --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:People seldom plan their death except in cases of suicide. And this is totally offtopic, so it should be stopped right here. '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 22:49, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
::The anime is moving fast, so I don't know about this. Unless the developers hurry up and get the game to us, season 12 will begin without it. Already, Shaymin is being revealed, but Arceus won't be until the game is released. [[User:Bulbapedian|Bulbapedian]] - [[User talk:Bulbapedian|Talk]] 22:52, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
Hehe... you guys took me too literally. I didn't really mean die. I meant we should hope it comes out in English and that the Japanses aren't selfish this time. BUT it already has an English release date, so we don't have to worry any more. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:38, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

== Possible release source ==

I dunno what you guys will think about this, but someone added to the WP article. [http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Pokemon-Platinum-Nintendo-DS-045496740177/sem/rpsm/oid/232753/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do] No idea how legit it is. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 05:14, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:It was immediately removed from Wikipedia because retailers make up dates. However, I doubt things like the game's features (Wi-Fi Plaza, Distortion World) came from anywhere but Nintendo. Still, I'd wait for a press release directly from Nintendo.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 06:08, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
::Well, Mr Boss-Guy Echidna seems to think its accurate enough. Teh page iz protected :( Now trom can't edit — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 07:24, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:::Damn right it's protected. Plus, Circuit City did seem to get the info straight from Ninty. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 08:30, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
Why are you guys doubting Circuit City? If the game's good enough for them to sell it, then why would they lie? [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:39, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:From like, half an inch above: "It was immediately removed from Wikipedia because '''retailers make up dates'''." It doesn't seem to be the case ''here'', but it ''is'' the usual case.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 02:50, 10 December 2008 (UTC)
Yeah, I realized that after I re-read everything on here. I tend to miss things like that when I'm tired. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:08, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

== Um.... problem. ==

Why are we still saying the release date is good, yet the link doesn't work any more? And yeah, I realize that this contradicts what I said above this. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:43, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:Now that's odd, they pulled the whole game from the site :S I certainly don't know whether to believe that date or not. '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 21:46, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
::Stupid Nintendo... I think that Circuit City did that accidentally then. (Why are we on at the same time every day?) [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:52, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:::Sounds like someone is guilty of putting up something they shouldn't have... [[User:Toastypk|'''''~Toastypk''''']] - [[User_Talk:Toastypk|'''Loom.''']] 03:47, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

I checked Nintendo.com and it does not mention any release date for Pokemon Platinum in the US. So I don't think the date mentioned is accurate. [[User:drichard08|drichard08]] 14:48, 10 December 2008
:Read the bulbanews article. it was shortly taken down[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((曲奇饼妖怪]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Spy on My Edits))]]

==now I'm confused==

ok everyone is saying platinum isn't {{tt|officially|can't remember how to spell it}} revealed, but I have this weeks and last weeks {{tt|oficial|still can't remember}} nintendo magazine and they have mentioned it in both [[User:Ultamatecharizard|Ultamate]][[User Talk:Ultamatecharizard|Charizard]] 23:18, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
:Everyone knows its revealed, we're just not taking any of the info the say other than the release date seriously as there are 3 different translations of the [[Torn World]] floating around. Offical [[User:Aura-Knight|Aura-Knight]] 23:43, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
Still wrong: official [[User:Flicky|Fli]][[User talk:Flicky|cky]][[User:Flicky/Latin|1991]] 11:34, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

Spell check is your friend. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 19:51, 13 December 2008 (UTC)
:Ah the benefits of firefox. not that i use spell check though[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((曲奇饼妖怪]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Spy on My Edits))]]
::The fact that Circuit City moved so fast to remove it lends credence to the release. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:22, 14 December 2008 (UTC)
:::I personally agree, going back on what I said before, that it was most likely a mistake that it was revealed. Either by an overenthusiastic employee, or Nintendo decided too late to not reveal the dates yet. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 03:51, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

==The Cruel Irony==

Beckett was right. It was right about not only Ranger 2 coming out in Fall, but they knew that Platinum would come out in Spring 2009. And to think an unofficial fan magazine knew about it before it was even revealed in Japan... [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 23:05, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

:General consensus was that it would be out Spring 2009. It wasn't just reported by them, it was reported by practically everyone. [[User:Cipher|'''''Cipher''''']] [[User talk:Cipher|'''''(Talk)''''']] 23:36, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

::Yes, but this was before anyone even knew about it in Japan. [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 00:15, 20 December 2008 (UTC)

== Legendary encounters ==

If you read Pokemon.com's first english-texted picture of Pokémon Platinum,you will realize the text: "The Distortion World's Giratina appeared!"
Instead of the usual "wild so and so appeared!"!
I think that this will apply to all legendaries.
In my opinion it's a cool thing underlining the uniqueness of Giratina(and maybe other legendaries)
[[User:Uxie legend|Uxie http://archives.bulbagarden.net/w/upload/f/f8/Ani407MS.gif]] 13:20, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
:Hmmm... interesting. That's a new twist I didn't expect. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 16:28, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
:Do you plan on putting this in the article? If not..this doesn't need to be here. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 17:27, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
::Well, we COULD put it in either the Aesthetic or Gameplay Changes, trivia, or just leave it out for now. It just depends on if we agree it's important or not important enough. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 03:53, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
:::It'd be more {{tt|notable|important}} if it could be confirmed for ''all'' legends. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 06:36, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
::::I've been trying to find out if it's for only the Giratina and Shaymin formes, or for all legendaries. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:45, 21 December 2008 (UTC)

== First English Screenshot ==
We have confirmation of Pokémon Platinum on Pokemon.com but we also have the first screenshot of the game. It is the battle scene of Giratina in the Distortion World. Unfortunately, I can't load upload the picture on the Bulbagarden Archives because it keeps coming up with an error. This is so exciting its closer than we think. -- [[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 06:54, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

== Trivia Section Error ==

"Platinum is the first game to be named after a metal since Pokémon Gold and Silver. However, both Gold and Silver are also considered colors, making Platinum the first game named solely after a metal."

I beg to differ. Platinum is considered as much of a color as both gold and silver. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_colors [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 04:55, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
:Technically it isn't its own color. It's a silver, or a gray. It's like saying forest green and grass green are two totally different colors. They're both shades of green. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:47, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
::Gold is a shade of yellow and silver is a shade of gray then. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Nos hablamos?]] 17:48, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
:::Basically. But they were discovered as metals first, and then gold and silver eventually became colors. If you ask somebody on the streets what the color platinum looks like, a lot wouldn't know. If you ask what color IS platinum, they would know. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:52, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
::::"Platinum" is still considered a color in the same sense that gold and silver are. To say that it isn't considered a color at all is both misleading and false. I've also read and heard descriptions of certain objects as being "platinum-colored", so it isn't completely unused. Regardless, this needs to be changed. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 23:24, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
I agree, and I never said it wan't a color. If I did, I meant to get to the point that a lot of people don't consider it a color. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 00:37, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
:To be specific, Platinum looks like a lighter shade of silver. Basically, officially, it's a color.[[User:Hades666|Hades666]] 16:52, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
So why hasn't this been edited yet? [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 20:56, 13 April 2009 (UTC)

==Altered Forme==

I request that all "Another Formes" on this page be replaced with "Altered Forme," as that is the official English name. Thank you. [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 19:58, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

:There ''are'' no instances of Another Forme on this page. Just checked. '''Edit:''' Ah. My mistake, they were previously changed. ''Merry Christmas from'' [[User:Cipher|'''''Cipher''''']] [[User talk:Cipher|'''''(Talk)''''']] 20:03, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

==Europe Release 22 May 2009==

On the website Pokemon-France.com there is a possible Europe release date, 22 May 2009. This is not yet confirmed by Nintendo, but is likely to be the Europe release for Pokémon Platinum. [[User:Bisasam|Bisasam]] 10:02, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:Is it an official website?--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 10:09, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:: I think it's not an official Nintendo website, but Filb.de said, the source was reliable and believable. [[User:Bisasam|Bisasam]] 17:29, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:::Hmmmm... It seems likely that it is. But we shouldn't jump to conclusions yet. Wait until we have a bit more information on it.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 21:17, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
::::HMV says it's in July [[User:Ultamatecharizard|Ultamate]][[User Talk:Ultamatecharizard|Charizard]] 21:20, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::well turns out it is confirmed released in Europe 22 of May [[User:Ultamatecharizard|Ultamate]][[User Talk:Ultamatecharizard|Charizard]] 15:47, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

== Development section ==

Sure we add a "Development" section devoted to the the stages of development and pre-release information, not just to this game page but to all the games?--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 11:59, 11 February 2009 (UTC)
:The beta pages are there for a reason. '''[[User:Optimatum|Θρtιmαtum]][[User talk:Optimatum|Talk]] 12:13, 11 February 2009 (UTC)
::Hmmmm... That is true. But, unfortunately it was removed from the page [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_Platinum_beta&diff=prev&oldid=583965 some time ago]. It kinda started a bit of an edit war on the page.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 12:18, 11 February 2009 (UTC)

== Unprotect ==

Can we unprotect the page so people can edit the article, there is still a lot of stuff to be added, stuff that has been confirmed. But I can't add it cause it's blocked. [[User:Super Max|'''Super''']][[Special:Contributions/Super Max|'''-''']][[User talk:Super Max|'''Max''']] 18:05, 12 February 2009 (UTC)
:Yes, I agree. And someone needs to at the European release date, May 22, 2009.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 20:33, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, by now it should really be unprotected, I mean there's still a bit of info that needs to be added, yes, like the European release date. What admin can we get? I guess I'll put it in the page summary and if any admin sees this in recent changes, they'll hopefully check it out...--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 05:52, 13 February 2009 (UTC)
:Yes, I'll BUMP it. Now its times like these I wish I was an admin.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 11:50, 13 February 2009 (UTC)

There's a sigh... *SIGH*. When can we get it unprotected? Wait... if the admins think it should be protected until it comes out, we'll just have to live with that... I mean its just couple of edits and we're all mature people here, maybe an admin might put those edits on the page.--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 11:55, 13 February 2009 (UTC)
:Maybe your right. Its just one date. They will come round with themselves soon.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 12:03, 13 February 2009 (UTC)
::It's not just a date, what about renaming Wi-Fi Square and Battle Recorder to their official English names (Wi-Fi Plaza and Vs. Recorder, respectively)? [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 14:51, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
:::We're the main editing force, yet our right to edit is unfairly limited because of admins' fondness of protecting. And it's not always easy to find an admin online (especially if someone lives in Europe, just like me). There is NO REAL REASON to hold this page protected. I'm all for UNPROTECTING IT? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:48, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
::::I agree. The article refers to [[Wi-Fi Plaza]] as Wi-Fi Square!--'''[[User:Prmatt11|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Prmatt11|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Prmatt11|Prmatt11]]''' at 18:19, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::Just calm down. They most likely have a good reason for keeping it protected. And if they don't, then it still isn't something to get angry about. Just wait. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 01:52, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
::::::STFU! It IS something to be angry about! THERE IS NO FREAKIN' REASON TO KEEP THE PAGE PROTECTED ANYMORE! The admins just piss at us, so they don't unprotect the pages. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 10:59, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::::So, what time is it over in Europe. Its about 10:00pm here in Australia. We need an admin who lives in one of this countries to be on at this time because I have noticed the lack of admins on at this hour.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 11:06, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
::::::::That means it's late and you're still not on bed. D: 7:00pm in our country. Since no admin around at this time, we should wait until someone wakes up to respond for this problem. '''►[[User:Kevzo8|Ҝə]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|υz]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|ø8]]''' 11:11, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::It's currently 12 AM in my part of Europe. Yes, there's lack of admins here at this time and that's what annoys me. It's freakin' hard for me to catch an admin online, which stops me from editing really many pages. Another reason against that protect-mania among admins. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 11:12, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
They should space out the admins. There's like a clump before and there isn't any now. lol. I should go to bed shouldn't I. Its a school night too.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 11:16, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
::First, take it to the forums. Second, I doubt you guys could become an admin any time soon. And if you did, you'd have to change your attitudes. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 02:56, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
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The reason why it's staying protected until 3/22 is because people decide to jump the gun. We don't need that happening, we don't wanna waste edits to fix something that someone assumed. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:20, 23 February 2009 (UTC)

People! I agree with TTE! Take this immature "discussion" to the forums! Plus, you shouldn't talk rudely about the admins. Its their choice and I will act maturely and respect that choice. When the time for unprotection will come, I know for one that it will be the right time, plus its the time it comes out in America. I trust the admins and I look up to them. So, everyone start acting mature.--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 10:30, 23 February 2009 (UTC)

:Oh, so Maturity = Lickspittling! GTFO. I hate lickspittles. I still think that keeping the page protecting is just stupid. People jumping the gun? Come on, those are just n00bs. Experienced users know Bulbapedia's policies and rules and they know NOT TO jump the gun. Really, protecting pages for such reason is like... keeping a shop closed just because a thief may rob it while it's open. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:58, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
:: Very well said, I'll keep this in mind ^^ hehe. though, one question, what is ''Lickspittling''? I can't find a translation/explanation... [Greets, [[User:MewX|mewX]] ([[User talk:MewX|TALK]])] 15:13, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

YOU, yeah YOU just don't get it...--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 21:20, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
::Stop. Like I said, it's no big deal, you got your reason, now leave it alone. They protect it from ''everybody'' so the new users don't feel like everybody's hating them. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 03:04, 24 February 2009 (UTC)

== Email functions ==

On the Pokémon Platinum website, it doesn't have the email function appearently, just Wii message support. --[[User:Anangryzapdos|Anangryzapdos]] 11:20, 26 February 2009 (UTC)
:I saw that in my game, too. Is there maybe a way to get past this?--'''[[User:Prmatt11|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Prmatt11|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Prmatt11|Prmatt11]]''' at 19:00, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

== Animated sprites ==

The article mistakenly informs that Platinum is the first game to have the Pokémon back sprites animated. It's untrue since that happens in every game since Emerald. Since the page is protected, a mod should correct it. [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 15:15, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
:They're not the same kind of animation. In The other games, they just move back and forth or get bigger or something like that. In Platinum. They actually move. Such as Pikachu for example will move it's head to look behind it. Or Azumarril will do a little dance. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 15:51, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
'''True and False, I heard that Pokémon back sprites do what they do on the front. i don't know but i will find out.''' ''Anoritian''
::What Sketch has is correct. They have different BACK animation than before, not specifically different animation from when facing the player. There may be some similarities in both front and back animation, but it doesn't really matter to add that. "Their back sprites now animate much like their front sprites" is perfectly fine. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 19:08, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
:::OK, now I understand. I didn't had the idea that I was talking about a different type of animation. [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 22:27, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
== Berry Accessories ==
The prices for the Accessories you can buy in Floaroma Town are cheaper in Platinum. Should that be put in? [[User:Diachronos|Diachronos]] 16:54, 24 April 2009 (UTC)
:If that is the case, then of course it should be put in. [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 12:49, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

== Speed of the game ==

Platinum is faster than Diamond and Pearl, no doubt. But can we consider it as fast as the [[Generation III]] games or almost as fast as them, in general and specific terms? It's because I added that information to the article yet saying "almost as fast if not as fast". [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 13:12, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
:Leave it as it is. In some ways the Gen. III games are faster, while in some ways Platinum is faster. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:38, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
::But still how do we consider if we put D/P in the subject? I understand you're point and it's right but talking about general speed, should we put this way: Gen III = Platinum > D/P or Gen III ≈ Platinum > D/P? [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 18:30, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
:::Nah. Saying that the gameplay is slightly faster is good enough. I'm going to reword it a little though. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:45, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

== Fossils in the Underground ==

How is it determined whether you get Skull or Armor Fossils in the Underground? I read in one place that it depends on your Trainer ID, but I'm not sure. [[User:Diachronos|Diachronos]] 17:42, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
:For D/P, they're exclusive. Pearl has Armor Fossils and Diamond has Skull Fossils. For Platinum, it doesn't matter. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:50, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
::It does depend on your Trainer ID number. Odd gets the Diamond distribution, even gets the Pearl one. How lucky for me, I ended up with the Diamond one. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 18:03, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
:::Nevermind then. I haven't bothered to try getting any fossils, so I didn't know. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:05, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

== Missing Pokémon ==

According to the missing Pokémon section of the article, the only ones missing are the Clamperl, Misdreavus, Murkrow, Trapinch, Glameow and Stunky evolution lines. I can't imagine this being true, since I doubt that any of the starters (obviously bar the Gen IV ones) or the Generation II or III Legendaries are available. Is the list incomplete, or are they in fact obtainable in Pt? I haven't played it yet (stupid Europe release date...) so could someone clear this up for me? [[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 14:04, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
:Those Pokémon have an in-game location in the two previous versions, but are no longer available in Platinum. '''◄[[User:Kevzo8|Kev]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|zo8]]►''' 14:12, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
::Oh, ok. Thanks for clearing that up for me. [[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 15:38, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

== Image cache? ==

Just as we did on the article on Giratina (where for each of its forms the picture changes), can we have this article have different pictures of the boxart in different languages? [[User:Joe9320|Giratina Joe]] - [[User talk:Joe9320|Question Giratina Here- DO NOT DISTURB IT]] 09:37, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

== Huh, guys? ==

"''Platinum's PRNG, or pseudorandom number generator, used for determining a Pokémon's personality value, is "broken", leading to the easier breeding of shiny eggs and negligence to reset in-game events such as what Trainers appear in the Battleground. This also happens with Pokémon Emerald. ''"
Just wondering, but does this mean it's more likely for normal Pokémon too produce a shiny egg, or that if two shiny Pokémon breed (or one) it'll be more likely for them to have a shiny egg? [[User:Takoto|~~Takoto]] - [[User_talk:Takoto|サソデイ]] 19:28, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

== Would it mean anything if I take this off. ==

at the beginning of the article, it says it "currently awaits for other regions" or something like that. can I take that off. Do you think they will release it in any other region of the world?--[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight Blue]] 05:07, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

:We're gonna keep it up until they get announced in another region, or they announce that they won't translate it any more, although that won't be likely. We've done that for the past few games. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 18:50, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

== It appears that the SHAYMIN has fled... ==

Hey, when I on the GTS, I came across a message. It was the text box for speaking in the game, and it said what the title above said. It happened when I was on the GTS selection menu (the Deposet a Pokémon, search for a Pokémon, and leave menu). I asking if this has happened to anyone, and if they know how this happened. --[[User:Spritemaster|Spritemaster]] 1:09:37 23 August 2009 (UTC)

== I need a second opinion about this. ==

I was looking, this is a minor detail but the English Pokémon logo on Platinum is actually brighter then on DP.--[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight Blue]] 22:22, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
:Never mind that's not good for trivia so scratch that.--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight Blue]]''' 03:57, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

== You guys over exaggerated how Team Galactic act in this game ==

So I noticed that in this section, you guys wrote this: "Team Galactic's plans for world domination and the layouts of their HQs, such as the one in Eterna, have been changed. '''In addition, they openly recognize their goal and are more openly villainous.'''" Um, what? Seriously, wtf? Are you guys trying to make Platinum's plot sound more "mature" and "cool"? They don't recognize their "goal" anymore than they do in Diamond/Pearl. And "openly villainous"? '''Seriously'''? Just because you blow up the Great Marsh doesn't mean you're openly villainous O_o... Sounds to me like whoever wrote that is trying to make the game seem more "mature" and "hip". Because the plot isn't ''that'' different from Diamond & Pearl. --Chaos Rush 00:36:14 (UTC)

EDIT: Bah, who cares. Why am I even writing this? I'm just going to edit the article so it's not misleading. --Chaos Rush 05:40:20 (UTC)
:Fantastic. That's the way wikis are meant to work. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 06:47, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

== 1,000 revisions! ==

As of the moment, this page has 1,000 revisions, only being surpassed by [[Ash Ketchum]].--'''[[User:Immewnity|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Immewnity|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|Immewnity]]''' was here at 17:05, 31 October 2009 (UTC)
:I hate to be a dick, but I just made it 1001. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 22:41, 31 October 2009 (UTC)
::LOL.--'''[[User:Immewnity|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Immewnity|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|Immewnity]]''' was here at 12:48, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

== Korean versions and their international relation ==

Does the problem of Korean Pokémon having blank names in non-Korean versions and vice-versa from DP happen in K and non-K versions of Platinum? [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 21:03, 15 December 2009 (UTC)

== Waterfall ==

The article says that you can go down waterfalls without the HM waterfall. That isn't true, I tried it and it was just like D/P.[[User:Pokemon champ|Pokemon champ]] 10:51, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
:Taken off. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 15:00, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

Is it trivia to note that Platinum had the tenth biggest sales figure for a game in 2009, and was the only DS game to be in the top ten sales figures? [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 03:00, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
:I'd expect so. I think we might have something like that for another game. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 03:48, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
::[[Pokémon Platinum Version#Reception]]. Could you provide a source? I believe you, but for this kind of stuff it's better to be safe than sorry. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 13:14, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
:::[http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/nintendo-call-of-duty-dominate-09-game-sales-figures/1385597 my source]. It's at the bottom of the first table. [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 13:21, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
::::Awesome. Cheers. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 14:02, 16 January 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia ==
Even though the order of gym leaders have changed, the trainer case keeps the original order. Think about it!!!--[[User:Skymin23|FlyingSkymin23]] 01:21, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
:Already noted under "Storyline changes" --[[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 01:25, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
::Ok, sorry. Feel like a n00b.--[[User:Skymin23|FlyingSkymin23]] 02:00, 8 February 2010 (UTC)

== Getting the Griseous Orb ==

I think the whole order mistake when getting it in the Distortion World may be intentional (see trivia)... After all, that whole world is pretty strange, right? Does anyone agree with me? [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 01:34, 21 May 2010 (UTC)

== Third Version Similarities ==

As you all know, Gold and Silver are metals and Crystal is a stone. Diamond and Pearl are stones. Platinum is a metal
G S P
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C D P
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== A mention. ==

I can't really read all this just to find one little aspect. But is there a mention of impossible to save when there is already a new save file? A different gameplay change, is what I'm saying. Usually you can save when there is already a save file, in-game, but you have to delete it at the title screen before starting a new game.
-If anyone can mention this as well, if I remove my save file, will it delete my wifi info as well? As in, the events I gained. Whoops almost forgot the tildes [[User:Chocos0|Chocos0]] 00:35, 18 October 2011 (UTC)
:If I could mention this as well, why do most quotes from characters in-game have unfinished quotes? I thought Bulbapedia would cover most of it. =D [[User:Chocos0|Chocos0]] 00:38, 18 October 2011 (UTC)

== Trivia error ==

The trivia says that "Platinum is the first game to be named after a metal since Pokémon Gold and Silver, and the first game to not be named after a precious stone since then." How about FireRed and LeafGreen? Although they are remakes of Red and Green, Fire and Leaf certainly don't qualify as precious stones. {{unsigned|Tk3141}}
:It isn't referring to colors, it's referring to metals and stones. It is the first game to be named after metal since Generation II but the first game since then to not be named after a precious stone such as Diamonds or Pearls. :) ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 17:18, 16 March 2012 (UTC)

== Platina/Platinum ==

Im having a hard timw with this situation. I am pretty sure the japanese name translates to Platinum, but listening to the japanese trailer, is sounds more like Platina. Can some one help out? [[User:Iml908|Iml908]] ([[User talk:Iml908|talk]]) 03:36, 8 November 2012 (UTC)
:It's Platinum. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 03:38, 8 November 2012 (UTC)
::That is correct; but due to how the Japanese language works, it is romanized directly as "Poketto monsutā purachina," and therefore sounds like "Platina," even though they mean "Platinum". --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 03:48, 8 November 2012 (UTC)

== Region lock-out? ==

I heard starting from Platinum version all Pokemon games are region locked? Is this true? For example, if I try to play US Platinum version on my AUS 3DS XL it will NOT work? I heard too many rumours but they all suggest something different. --[[User:IllaZilla|IllaZilla]] ([[User talk:IllaZilla|talk]]) 01:07, 7 February 2013 (UTC)
:According to wikipedia, all games that have not been enhanced for DSi are region free (work on all versions of DS). Since Platinum was released before the DSi, then it should work fine on whatever console that plays DS games. [[User:NOBODY|NOBODY]] ([[User talk:NOBODY|talk]]) 02:46, 7 February 2013 (UTC)

== The title of the page should stay the same. ==

It has been suggested that the title of this article be renamed "Pokémon Platinum." I'm okay with the suggestion, but even though other territories don't use the word "version," North America does, so we should refer to it by its full North American name. Thank you. [[User:Crunchdog29|Crunchdog29]] ([[User talk:Crunchdog29|talk]]) 23:32, 25 September 2015 (UTC)

== 493 Pokémon announced, 493 Pokémon featured ==

I think the other way would have been trivial (492 Pokémon announced in the manual, while there's actually 493 Pokémon featured in the game), but now they announce the exact number of Pokémon featured in the game. I don't think the manual being true to the game should be a Trivia. [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 16:29, 30 October 2016 (UTC)
:The general public only knew of 492 Pokémon, Arceus wasn't made known to the public. Of course you and I would know of Arceus's existence at the time, but we're not the focus of the trivia.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:38, 30 October 2016 (UTC)
::Arceus was announced on February 14, 2009 (the year of its debut movie), before the game was even released in North America (March 22, 2009), Australia (May 14, 2009), Europe (May 22, 2009) and Korea (July 2, 2009). So keeping the fact that the game manual gives the exact number of Pokémon that existed at the time as a Trivia makes no sense. [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 00:06, 31 October 2016 (UTC)
:::Also, it should be added that Arceus was already alluded by Cynthia in Diamond and Pearl, when visiting the ruins in Celestic Town for the first time. [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 00:15, 31 October 2016 (UTC)
::::The game was released in Japan on September 13th, 2008. That date is more important and relevant than the international releases.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 03:03, 31 October 2016 (UTC)
:I still don't think this is a trivia. The last Pokémon has always been revealed a few months after the games release. But here, there's also a lot of references to Arceus in the [[Canalave Library]], and Arceus' plates can be collected early in the three games. So, there was no mystery about a 493th Pokémon mentioned everywhere in the games. [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 08:33, 6 November 2016 (UTC)

== Post game ==

Would the mission of Looker and Charon at the Survival area be a post game? The FireRed and LeafGreen page also labels the mission with Celio, Team Rocket, and the Ruby and Sapphire gems as "post-game" [[User:RubyLeafGreenCrystal|RubyLeafGreenCrystal]] ([[User talk:RubyLeafGreenCrystal|talk]]) 19:11, 16 February 2018 (UTC)
:I've always considered it to be post-game, especially considering the entire plot thread (knot, I guess, since it's supposed to tie up loose ends in the original conflict) is locked behind the opening of the Fight Area anyways. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 07:04, 26 January 2021 (UTC)

== Graphics page section nitpick ==

Instead of defining the West Sinnoh and East Sinnoh trees as "sharp and pointed" and generally rounded, couldn't we simply just say the western trees are coniferous and the eastern deciduous? The Fight Area trees are also very clearly an ambiguous variety of palm, too, on that note. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 07:00, 26 January 2021 (UTC)

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==Archives==
*[[/Archive 1|Archive 1]] (discussions from November 30, 2007–September 18, 2008)
You forgot that you meet looker in the next town after you go to the place where professor rowan lives.[[User:Kingsisle|Kingsisle]] ([[User talk:Kingsisle|talk]]) 16:53, 9 April 2013 (UTC)

== And... The reviews are pouring in. ==

Somebody should add them to the article. I would but my computer is acting all screwy right now. All I know is Famitsu gave it a 36, the reveiwers all gave it 9's. [[User:Zabbethx|Zabbethx]] 19:16, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

== Well... ==

There's still a link to [[Torn World]] in here somewhere instead of [[Ruined World]], but I can't find it. It's important that we call it what it's been dubbed as by Nintendo, and that's the [[Ruined World]], not the mistranslated [[Torn World]]. So, if anyone happens to see that, would you mind changing it? Thanks. --[[User:Politoed666|ニョロトノ]][[User talk:Politoed666|''666'']] 21:14, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
:"Torn" isn't a mistranslation. Nintendo just went with something different. (Just...clearing that up...) Anyway, I don't see any links to "Torn World" after using Ctrl+F.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:14, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
::ya, cause I fixed it--[[Blastoise (Pokémon)|K]][[Gary's Blastoise|kl]][[Blastoise (TCG)|l]][[User:Kkllnn|nn]] [[User Talk:Kkllnn| blastoise]] 15:15, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

==Spring 2009 Rumor==

People, that magazine scan is from Beckett Magazine. The issue that is posted in is from last November, and it is the first thing listed in this page's archive.

--[[User:HoennMaster|--HoennMaster]] 03:49, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
:Beckett? Then there's ''no way'' it's going on the page.
:Got that, everyone?--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 04:17, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
::And the English translations normally take about 6-8 months to come out anyways. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 01:08, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
:::I personally agree with the rumor, but we still need reliable sources on release dates.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 04:13, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
:::As do I, since Pt came out in Japan two weeks before DP's second anniversary, the same thing would likely happen with the English. But yes, the Beckett rumor has been around since before JAPAN had a concrete date. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 04:28, 1 October 2008 (UTC)

==Resort Area Villas==
Can anyone post a pic of that? {{unsigned|Drybones}}
:A gallery isn't necesary anymore. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 06:21, 2 October 2008 (UTC)

A picture would be nice.
[[User:Drybones|Drybones]] 09:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)Drybones: A member of Team Rootbeer.
:There are a lot more things that deserve an image on this article than the villa. -[[User:Sketchies|Sketchies]] 10:31, 3 October 2008 (UTC)

== The 'Un-DeFog-able Mist' in Eterna Forest... ==

Seems more like shadows being cast by Forest Canopy than the mist, with shafts of light breaking through and leaving those patches... Using the picture of Gardenia outside the Old Chateau in the [[Eterna Forest]] article as a reference, there's even an edging to it where it thins and lets a little more light through.

Or am I just being crazy? --[[User:JaffaJHDA|JaffaJHDA]] 17:26, 17 October 2008 (UTC)
:I didn't understand... but seems like you think that it is fog? It's obvious that it's nothing but the shadows of the clouds, or the suppossed overgrown trees that cover the sky. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 20:28, 17 October 2008 (UTC)
::That's what Jaffa is trying to tell people. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 05:29, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
:::Sorry, I should have made myself more clear... It's listed in the 'Map Changes' section as a 'Mist' that can't be DeFog-ed and it's been bugging me for a while. I didn't want to jump right in and edit it without opening up a discussion first, just in case someone takes offense or disagrees... --[[User:JaffaJHDA|JaffaJHDA]] 10:52, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
::::It needs to be changed. It's misleading. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:27, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
:That screen-shot is way too dark. Seriously, that shadow is nowhere as powerful on a real {{tt|DS|DS Lite with lowest back-light setting}}. [[User:Gywall|'''Gywall''']]([[User_talk:Gywall|Talk]]) 20:17, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

It doesn't look like fog. Fog is more of a white. If it's not shadow cast by the trees, it would be smog. [[User:Bttsstewart|Bttsstewart]] 10:19, 14 December 2008 (UTC)
:I thought I said above it was a shadow..? [[User:Gywall|'''Gywall''']]([[User_talk:Gywall|Talk]]) 10:25, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

Hey...wait just a minute here. I think I see a HUGE mistake. These shadows are supposed to be coming from the froest canopy but, where are the trunks of these giant, overhead trees? All I can see here are the smaller trees lining the path. [[User:Bttsstewart|Bttsstewart]] 16:39, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
:Doesn't really matter. We'll find out when the game is realeased in English. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:04, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
::Don't you have imagination? These games are RPGs!!! Houses are bigger inside than outside, don't you note it? It's because you need more imagination. Don't you remember the Ilex Forest? Those trees were even smaller than Eterna's ones, but there was a sign right after the shrine that said "Ilex Forest is dark because the trees cover the sky". It seems like they wanted to do something like that. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 21:11, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

Of course I notice that houses are bigger on the inside. I just figure that the character (and other characters) is smaller when outside than what the sprite suggests and its inside size is the 'true' size. Well, the game makers have been making mistakes for ages; shadows with no trees to cast them. [[User:Bttsstewart|Bttsstewart]] 14:12, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

== Release Date ==

I added the Japanese release date to the first paragraph; if you have any problems with it, do what you wish. [[User:Mwakin21|Mwakin21]] 20:09, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

== My Pokémon Ranch Patch ==

I read this on Serebii that they got info on the patch for my Pokémon ranch for japan. Its unknown if other patches will come out in different languages. It's free to upgrade notice UPGRADE which means you have to already have it. [[User:Luckario|Luckario]] 21:43, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
:It's not released as a patch as such. I believe it will just be re-download, like other updated titles. Anyone who hasn't brought it after it gets updated, will just download the updated version. That's how I understand it anyway, and yes - I have a Wii and have updated software on it. [[User:Gywall|'''Gywall''']]([[User_talk:Gywall|Talk]]) 11:56, 24 October 2008 (UTC)

== Crud.... ==

Can somebody please go through the whole Platinum article to search for spelling and grammar mistakes? I had done that yesterday, even making the same changes to the trivia entry that Hfc2x just edited, but I forgot to save, leading to the changes being lost. I don't have time in the next few days to go through again, so to whoever does, thanks! [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 20:32, 29 October 2008 (UTC)

== Tense Error? ==

I went through a few bits of the article, and I saw many "will be" and other such future tense verbs. Now that the game is out, shouldn't the verbs be in the present tense? [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Smarter than the average bear!]] 21:36, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
:They should, but im not going to do such a boring job if you wanna go thrugh them all you can --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
::Yes they should be. Thanks for looking while I was gone. And thank you to UltimateSephiroth for actually changing it. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:52, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
:::Im so glad you found something to do on a Sunday. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:::You're welcome, though I reckon editing only a few mistakes :P UltimateSephiroth ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|user]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|talk]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|contrib]]) 18:12, 3 November 2008 (UTC)
:::At least it's something. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 20:44, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

== Comestic "Error" Trivia ==
About that, I would like to point out that this is the Torn World.... rules need not apply. I would not be surprised if this was on purpose. Keep in mind that the Platinum Orb is the most unique item in Pokémon History... it disappears in link battles with other versions. The Orb may be seperately programmed due to this. {{Unsigned|Paperfairy}}
:Please remember to sign next time. And for the Orb, this is in the Gen IV series. They wouldn't put things like that in. And I wouldn't go as far as saying that the PO is the most unique item. There is a set place to find it, while other items, like the Light Ball or Lucky Egg, are a very low find rate, and even then, it's totally random. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:34, 4 November 2008 (UTC)

::Actually, I don't think this is an error, when I got Giratina in the Turnback Cave in Diamond, after I got back to its room, I found a Rare Bone, and when I picked it up the same thing happened, the "[PLAYER] received a Rare Bone" appears before the item disappeared. Maybe this isn't a "Cosmetic Error", it seems like its somehow linked to Giratina. [[User:Heaven Arceus|Heaven Arceus]] 01:16, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

== Mom? ==

Let's discuss this, then. I believe "Mom" is refered to as Johanna in the contest hall by Keira (and during contests). Does this seem like enough reason to call her Johanna? --[[User:Blazevoir|Blaze]][[User talk:Blazevoir|voir]][[Special:Contributions/Blazevoir|!!]]''' 01:05, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

:That did come to mind, but it is more practical to just say "the player's mother". [[User:GlinnMgraw|Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw]] 01:20, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
::Yeah, I guess you're right.'''--[[User:Blazevoir|Blaze]][[User talk:Blazevoir|voir]][[Special:Contributions/Blazevoir|!!]]''' 01:21, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Exactly, the only reason {{u|Urutapu}} is being like this is because the original edit was made by me. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:Uh, Admins (usually) aren't that shallow. All the other games didn't name the player's mom, but Diamond and Pearl, and I assume Platinum, did. However, would anyone ever call their own mother by their name? No, they would call her "Mom". Therefore, Bulbapedia should probably do the same. I have mixed views about this, so I think an Admin should settle this.--[[User:Blazevoir|Blazevoir]][[User Talk:Blazevoir|Talk]] [[Special:Contributions/Blazevoir|Contribs]] 20:43, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

<big>SUCK UP</big> just cos someone is an admin doesnt mean they are right, it just means in the past they have added loads of stuff to Bulba.--[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:Please stop arguing over things like this, Guardian. You've gotten into word fights with people before, and nobody likes to have to see that. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:25, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
::And your being a troll over it. YAY!--[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((Shut the **** up]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Spy on My Edits))]]
You know, Guardian, you would be tolerated far more if you didn't go around acting like a tool. [[User:GlinnMgraw|Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw]] 01:26, 19 November 2008 (UTC)

OMG people, learn some terminology, you cant just go around using words cause they seem to fit, if someone calls your a tool it means you are easily manipulated and people use you, which i am not. And a troll is someone who goes onto forums and tries to disturb it and attack people. And its not disrupting the peace to sell someone they are wrong, and sse it through, just because you lot give up your views so you can suck up and be admins doesn't mean I am a troll. Glinn, I think you are the tool. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]

Just quit it guys. This isn't helping anything. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:29, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
:OMG people, learn some terminology, you cant just go around using words cause they seem to fit, if someone calls your a tool it means you are easily manipulated and people use you, which i am not. And a troll is someone who goes onto forums and tries to disturb it and attack people. And its not disrupting the peace to sell someone they are wrong, and sse it through, just because you lot give up your views so you can suck up and be admins doesn't mean I am a troll. Glinn, I think you are the tool. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
::Thanks for the great Example.--[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((Shut the **** up]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Spy on My Edits))]]
:::Yes, it is rather amusing to see people attempt to make an attempt on my use of the English language, while at the same time screwing it up themselves.
:::FYI Guardian, O person who thinks they know everything, the word "tool" has more than one meaning.
:::End of the discussion. [[User:GlinnMgraw|'''Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw''']] 02:25, 20 November 2008 (UTC)

== Yay ==

Please don't touch the links for mom or Johanna in this article any more. They have been fixed by Kkllnn, and to avoid fights, don't change them again.
::And I realize that this sounds like I'm trying to be an admin, but I don't want to have things constantly changing in the articles. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:43, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

I thought these pages were to help add on to the article! Please, i'm not from Bukbapedia, but i LOVE Pokemon,so if you will please suck it up! we are all people here! Does it matter if some of us are admins?? (although i have no clue what that is)! [[User: Kasumi12]] 19:02 19 November 2008 (utc)
:The pages ARE for helping, but people were fighting over how to do the links. And I was saying I'm not an admin (administrator), but my request made me sound like I was pretending to be one. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 04:31, 20 November 2008 (UTC)
::???? How did ''I'' fix them? All I did was put a simpler link...--The [[Blastoise (Pokémon)|Kk]][[Gary's Blastoise|ll]][[Blastoise (TCG)|nn]][[User:Kkllnn|ator]] [[User Talk:Kkllnn| カメックス]] 21:47, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
:::People stopped changing it didn't they? [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:30, 2 December 2008 (UTC)

==Wikipedia release date==
over there they say that the Europe release date is Summer 2009, can someone check its source? [[User:Ultamatecharizard|Ultamate]][[User Talk:Ultamatecharizard|Charizard]] 12:12, 22 November 2008 (UTC)
:The source does not say ANYTHING about the release date, not even for Japan. And you have to remember, Wikipedia isn't the best source, as anybody can go in and edit things. The Euro release date is a speculation, as is the U.S. release. We can only assume it will be released in the next year or so. The only thing said about releases in the source article is this: "If this feature makes it to the European release - and we've no reason to believe it won't - then we'll be very happy Bunearys indeed." And the quote is referencing the Wi-fi upgrades only. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:31, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

== Game before anime ==

the recent jap episode is clearly based on PT, you know the one with Rotom, so the game has to be released before that episode airs to follow the rule of game before anime. So if some geeks could work out when this Rotom episode should air in USA, then look around 3 months prior to that date, that would likely be the release date

::Evidence:
*In japan PT was released on Sep 13, 3 months later = dec 13, now admitedly the episode aired a little bit different than that date, but its still close. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]

:Math time. The most recent episode came out about 5 months after it came out in Japan. So, based on your logic, Platinum would come out in February, right? I think that's a little too early.—[[User:Blazevoir|Blazevoir]][[User Talk:Blazevoir|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Blazevoir|Contribs]] 21:59, 7 December 2008 (UTC)

No, not my logic at all. How can i explain this better.

*this episode (Rotom one) is directly linked to platinum, as it is about a platinum only event.
*General rule is that the game comes out before the anime
*So if you can work out when this particular episdoe (Rotom one) will air in USA, then you know that Platinum has to come out before that.

So if there is a geek who is willing to work out when each episode will air, find out when the Rotom one airs in USA and then we know that Platinum will come out say 3 months before that. As Platinum needs to be released before an episode in the anime relating to Platinum can be released. If the general rule isnt to be broken. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:Who says they can't stop airing new episodes until Platinum is released? '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 21:35, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

good point, they could put the show on hiatus, although this has only happened once due to PGZ --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]

If I can remember right, the dubs come out anywhere from 1-3 months after the episode shows. This'll give us untill January-March to get Platinum if you're theory is correct, Guardian. Unfortunately for us, I doubt we'll get it by then... but who knows? The Pokémon translators have pulled through at times we wouldn't expect. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:11, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
:If you get Pt within three months, you Americans are very lucky. My brother just bought a DS Lite and Pokémon Diamond, and it bugs me because I decided to wait until Platinum which supposedly lands in Europe as late as next summer... Let's hope the translators have switched the turbo switch on :P '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 22:14, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
:Why don't you just order one when they come out here then? I know it would be a bit more expensive, but you would get it at least a month, if not more, earlier. Unless you don't care THAT much. I would be spazzing out if I lived where you do, from lack of Pokémon when I needed it. :) [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:20, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
::I give it April, still. It comes out the same amount of time after JpPt as USDP did after JpDP... April 7. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 22:33, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
:::True. All we can do right now is guess and hope it comes out before we die. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:36, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

i dunno about you, but im not planning on dying next year --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:People seldom plan their death except in cases of suicide. And this is totally offtopic, so it should be stopped right here. '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 22:49, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
::The anime is moving fast, so I don't know about this. Unless the developers hurry up and get the game to us, season 12 will begin without it. Already, Shaymin is being revealed, but Arceus won't be until the game is released. [[User:Bulbapedian|Bulbapedian]] - [[User talk:Bulbapedian|Talk]] 22:52, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
Hehe... you guys took me too literally. I didn't really mean die. I meant we should hope it comes out in English and that the Japanses aren't selfish this time. BUT it already has an English release date, so we don't have to worry any more. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:38, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

== Possible release source ==

I dunno what you guys will think about this, but someone added to the WP article. [http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Pokemon-Platinum-Nintendo-DS-045496740177/sem/rpsm/oid/232753/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do] No idea how legit it is. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 05:14, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:It was immediately removed from Wikipedia because retailers make up dates. However, I doubt things like the game's features (Wi-Fi Plaza, Distortion World) came from anywhere but Nintendo. Still, I'd wait for a press release directly from Nintendo.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 06:08, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
::Well, Mr Boss-Guy Echidna seems to think its accurate enough. Teh page iz protected :( Now trom can't edit — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 07:24, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:::Damn right it's protected. Plus, Circuit City did seem to get the info straight from Ninty. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 08:30, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
Why are you guys doubting Circuit City? If the game's good enough for them to sell it, then why would they lie? [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:39, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:From like, half an inch above: "It was immediately removed from Wikipedia because '''retailers make up dates'''." It doesn't seem to be the case ''here'', but it ''is'' the usual case.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 02:50, 10 December 2008 (UTC)
Yeah, I realized that after I re-read everything on here. I tend to miss things like that when I'm tired. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:08, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

== Um.... problem. ==

Why are we still saying the release date is good, yet the link doesn't work any more? And yeah, I realize that this contradicts what I said above this. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:43, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:Now that's odd, they pulled the whole game from the site :S I certainly don't know whether to believe that date or not. '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 21:46, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
::Stupid Nintendo... I think that Circuit City did that accidentally then. (Why are we on at the same time every day?) [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:52, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:::Sounds like someone is guilty of putting up something they shouldn't have... [[User:Toastypk|'''''~Toastypk''''']] - [[User_Talk:Toastypk|'''Loom.''']] 03:47, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

I checked Nintendo.com and it does not mention any release date for Pokemon Platinum in the US. So I don't think the date mentioned is accurate. [[User:drichard08|drichard08]] 14:48, 10 December 2008
:Read the bulbanews article. it was shortly taken down[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((曲奇饼妖怪]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Spy on My Edits))]]

==now I'm confused==

ok everyone is saying platinum isn't {{tt|officially|can't remember how to spell it}} revealed, but I have this weeks and last weeks {{tt|oficial|still can't remember}} nintendo magazine and they have mentioned it in both [[User:Ultamatecharizard|Ultamate]][[User Talk:Ultamatecharizard|Charizard]] 23:18, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
:Everyone knows its revealed, we're just not taking any of the info the say other than the release date seriously as there are 3 different translations of the [[Torn World]] floating around. Offical [[User:Aura-Knight|Aura-Knight]] 23:43, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
Still wrong: official [[User:Flicky|Fli]][[User talk:Flicky|cky]][[User:Flicky/Latin|1991]] 11:34, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

Spell check is your friend. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 19:51, 13 December 2008 (UTC)
:Ah the benefits of firefox. not that i use spell check though[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((曲奇饼妖怪]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Spy on My Edits))]]
::The fact that Circuit City moved so fast to remove it lends credence to the release. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:22, 14 December 2008 (UTC)
:::I personally agree, going back on what I said before, that it was most likely a mistake that it was revealed. Either by an overenthusiastic employee, or Nintendo decided too late to not reveal the dates yet. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 03:51, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

==The Cruel Irony==

Beckett was right. It was right about not only Ranger 2 coming out in Fall, but they knew that Platinum would come out in Spring 2009. And to think an unofficial fan magazine knew about it before it was even revealed in Japan... [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 23:05, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

:General consensus was that it would be out Spring 2009. It wasn't just reported by them, it was reported by practically everyone. [[User:Cipher|'''''Cipher''''']] [[User talk:Cipher|'''''(Talk)''''']] 23:36, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

::Yes, but this was before anyone even knew about it in Japan. [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 00:15, 20 December 2008 (UTC)

== Legendary encounters ==

If you read Pokemon.com's first english-texted picture of Pokémon Platinum,you will realize the text: "The Distortion World's Giratina appeared!"
Instead of the usual "wild so and so appeared!"!
I think that this will apply to all legendaries.
In my opinion it's a cool thing underlining the uniqueness of Giratina(and maybe other legendaries)
[[User:Uxie legend|Uxie http://archives.bulbagarden.net/w/upload/f/f8/Ani407MS.gif]] 13:20, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
:Hmmm... interesting. That's a new twist I didn't expect. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 16:28, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
:Do you plan on putting this in the article? If not..this doesn't need to be here. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 17:27, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
::Well, we COULD put it in either the Aesthetic or Gameplay Changes, trivia, or just leave it out for now. It just depends on if we agree it's important or not important enough. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 03:53, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
:::It'd be more {{tt|notable|important}} if it could be confirmed for ''all'' legends. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 06:36, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
::::I've been trying to find out if it's for only the Giratina and Shaymin formes, or for all legendaries. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:45, 21 December 2008 (UTC)

== First English Screenshot ==
We have confirmation of Pokémon Platinum on Pokemon.com but we also have the first screenshot of the game. It is the battle scene of Giratina in the Distortion World. Unfortunately, I can't load upload the picture on the Bulbagarden Archives because it keeps coming up with an error. This is so exciting its closer than we think. -- [[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 06:54, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

== Trivia Section Error ==

"Platinum is the first game to be named after a metal since Pokémon Gold and Silver. However, both Gold and Silver are also considered colors, making Platinum the first game named solely after a metal."

I beg to differ. Platinum is considered as much of a color as both gold and silver. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_colors [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 04:55, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
:Technically it isn't its own color. It's a silver, or a gray. It's like saying forest green and grass green are two totally different colors. They're both shades of green. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:47, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
::Gold is a shade of yellow and silver is a shade of gray then. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Nos hablamos?]] 17:48, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
:::Basically. But they were discovered as metals first, and then gold and silver eventually became colors. If you ask somebody on the streets what the color platinum looks like, a lot wouldn't know. If you ask what color IS platinum, they would know. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:52, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
::::"Platinum" is still considered a color in the same sense that gold and silver are. To say that it isn't considered a color at all is both misleading and false. I've also read and heard descriptions of certain objects as being "platinum-colored", so it isn't completely unused. Regardless, this needs to be changed. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 23:24, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
I agree, and I never said it wan't a color. If I did, I meant to get to the point that a lot of people don't consider it a color. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 00:37, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
:To be specific, Platinum looks like a lighter shade of silver. Basically, officially, it's a color.[[User:Hades666|Hades666]] 16:52, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
So why hasn't this been edited yet? [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 20:56, 13 April 2009 (UTC)

==Altered Forme==

I request that all "Another Formes" on this page be replaced with "Altered Forme," as that is the official English name. Thank you. [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 19:58, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

:There ''are'' no instances of Another Forme on this page. Just checked. '''Edit:''' Ah. My mistake, they were previously changed. ''Merry Christmas from'' [[User:Cipher|'''''Cipher''''']] [[User talk:Cipher|'''''(Talk)''''']] 20:03, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

==Europe Release 22 May 2009==

On the website Pokemon-France.com there is a possible Europe release date, 22 May 2009. This is not yet confirmed by Nintendo, but is likely to be the Europe release for Pokémon Platinum. [[User:Bisasam|Bisasam]] 10:02, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:Is it an official website?--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 10:09, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:: I think it's not an official Nintendo website, but Filb.de said, the source was reliable and believable. [[User:Bisasam|Bisasam]] 17:29, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:::Hmmmm... It seems likely that it is. But we shouldn't jump to conclusions yet. Wait until we have a bit more information on it.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 21:17, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
::::HMV says it's in July [[User:Ultamatecharizard|Ultamate]][[User Talk:Ultamatecharizard|Charizard]] 21:20, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::well turns out it is confirmed released in Europe 22 of May [[User:Ultamatecharizard|Ultamate]][[User Talk:Ultamatecharizard|Charizard]] 15:47, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

== Development section ==

Sure we add a "Development" section devoted to the the stages of development and pre-release information, not just to this game page but to all the games?--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 11:59, 11 February 2009 (UTC)
:The beta pages are there for a reason. '''[[User:Optimatum|Θρtιmαtum]][[User talk:Optimatum|Talk]] 12:13, 11 February 2009 (UTC)
::Hmmmm... That is true. But, unfortunately it was removed from the page [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_Platinum_beta&diff=prev&oldid=583965 some time ago]. It kinda started a bit of an edit war on the page.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 12:18, 11 February 2009 (UTC)

== Unprotect ==

Can we unprotect the page so people can edit the article, there is still a lot of stuff to be added, stuff that has been confirmed. But I can't add it cause it's blocked. [[User:Super Max|'''Super''']][[Special:Contributions/Super Max|'''-''']][[User talk:Super Max|'''Max''']] 18:05, 12 February 2009 (UTC)
:Yes, I agree. And someone needs to at the European release date, May 22, 2009.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 20:33, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, by now it should really be unprotected, I mean there's still a bit of info that needs to be added, yes, like the European release date. What admin can we get? I guess I'll put it in the page summary and if any admin sees this in recent changes, they'll hopefully check it out...--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 05:52, 13 February 2009 (UTC)
:Yes, I'll BUMP it. Now its times like these I wish I was an admin.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 11:50, 13 February 2009 (UTC)

There's a sigh... *SIGH*. When can we get it unprotected? Wait... if the admins think it should be protected until it comes out, we'll just have to live with that... I mean its just couple of edits and we're all mature people here, maybe an admin might put those edits on the page.--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 11:55, 13 February 2009 (UTC)
:Maybe your right. Its just one date. They will come round with themselves soon.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 12:03, 13 February 2009 (UTC)
::It's not just a date, what about renaming Wi-Fi Square and Battle Recorder to their official English names (Wi-Fi Plaza and Vs. Recorder, respectively)? [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 14:51, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
:::We're the main editing force, yet our right to edit is unfairly limited because of admins' fondness of protecting. And it's not always easy to find an admin online (especially if someone lives in Europe, just like me). There is NO REAL REASON to hold this page protected. I'm all for UNPROTECTING IT? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:48, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
::::I agree. The article refers to [[Wi-Fi Plaza]] as Wi-Fi Square!--'''[[User:Prmatt11|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Prmatt11|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Prmatt11|Prmatt11]]''' at 18:19, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::Just calm down. They most likely have a good reason for keeping it protected. And if they don't, then it still isn't something to get angry about. Just wait. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 01:52, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
::::::STFU! It IS something to be angry about! THERE IS NO FREAKIN' REASON TO KEEP THE PAGE PROTECTED ANYMORE! The admins just piss at us, so they don't unprotect the pages. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 10:59, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::::So, what time is it over in Europe. Its about 10:00pm here in Australia. We need an admin who lives in one of this countries to be on at this time because I have noticed the lack of admins on at this hour.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 11:06, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
::::::::That means it's late and you're still not on bed. D: 7:00pm in our country. Since no admin around at this time, we should wait until someone wakes up to respond for this problem. '''►[[User:Kevzo8|Ҝə]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|υz]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|ø8]]''' 11:11, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::It's currently 12 AM in my part of Europe. Yes, there's lack of admins here at this time and that's what annoys me. It's freakin' hard for me to catch an admin online, which stops me from editing really many pages. Another reason against that protect-mania among admins. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 11:12, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
They should space out the admins. There's like a clump before and there isn't any now. lol. I should go to bed shouldn't I. Its a school night too.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 11:16, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
::First, take it to the forums. Second, I doubt you guys could become an admin any time soon. And if you did, you'd have to change your attitudes. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 02:56, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
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The reason why it's staying protected until 3/22 is because people decide to jump the gun. We don't need that happening, we don't wanna waste edits to fix something that someone assumed. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:20, 23 February 2009 (UTC)

People! I agree with TTE! Take this immature "discussion" to the forums! Plus, you shouldn't talk rudely about the admins. Its their choice and I will act maturely and respect that choice. When the time for unprotection will come, I know for one that it will be the right time, plus its the time it comes out in America. I trust the admins and I look up to them. So, everyone start acting mature.--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 10:30, 23 February 2009 (UTC)

:Oh, so Maturity = Lickspittling! GTFO. I hate lickspittles. I still think that keeping the page protecting is just stupid. People jumping the gun? Come on, those are just n00bs. Experienced users know Bulbapedia's policies and rules and they know NOT TO jump the gun. Really, protecting pages for such reason is like... keeping a shop closed just because a thief may rob it while it's open. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:58, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
:: Very well said, I'll keep this in mind ^^ hehe. though, one question, what is ''Lickspittling''? I can't find a translation/explanation... [Greets, [[User:MewX|mewX]] ([[User talk:MewX|TALK]])] 15:13, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

YOU, yeah YOU just don't get it...--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 21:20, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
::Stop. Like I said, it's no big deal, you got your reason, now leave it alone. They protect it from ''everybody'' so the new users don't feel like everybody's hating them. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 03:04, 24 February 2009 (UTC)

== Email functions ==

On the Pokémon Platinum website, it doesn't have the email function appearently, just Wii message support. --[[User:Anangryzapdos|Anangryzapdos]] 11:20, 26 February 2009 (UTC)
:I saw that in my game, too. Is there maybe a way to get past this?--'''[[User:Prmatt11|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Prmatt11|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Prmatt11|Prmatt11]]''' at 19:00, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

== Animated sprites ==

The article mistakenly informs that Platinum is the first game to have the Pokémon back sprites animated. It's untrue since that happens in every game since Emerald. Since the page is protected, a mod should correct it. [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 15:15, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
:They're not the same kind of animation. In The other games, they just move back and forth or get bigger or something like that. In Platinum. They actually move. Such as Pikachu for example will move it's head to look behind it. Or Azumarril will do a little dance. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 15:51, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
'''True and False, I heard that Pokémon back sprites do what they do on the front. i don't know but i will find out.''' ''Anoritian''
::What Sketch has is correct. They have different BACK animation than before, not specifically different animation from when facing the player. There may be some similarities in both front and back animation, but it doesn't really matter to add that. "Their back sprites now animate much like their front sprites" is perfectly fine. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 19:08, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
:::OK, now I understand. I didn't had the idea that I was talking about a different type of animation. [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 22:27, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
== Berry Accessories ==
The prices for the Accessories you can buy in Floaroma Town are cheaper in Platinum. Should that be put in? [[User:Diachronos|Diachronos]] 16:54, 24 April 2009 (UTC)
:If that is the case, then of course it should be put in. [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 12:49, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

== Speed of the game ==

Platinum is faster than Diamond and Pearl, no doubt. But can we consider it as fast as the [[Generation III]] games or almost as fast as them, in general and specific terms? It's because I added that information to the article yet saying "almost as fast if not as fast". [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 13:12, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
:Leave it as it is. In some ways the Gen. III games are faster, while in some ways Platinum is faster. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:38, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
::But still how do we consider if we put D/P in the subject? I understand you're point and it's right but talking about general speed, should we put this way: Gen III = Platinum > D/P or Gen III ≈ Platinum > D/P? [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 18:30, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
:::Nah. Saying that the gameplay is slightly faster is good enough. I'm going to reword it a little though. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:45, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

== Fossils in the Underground ==

How is it determined whether you get Skull or Armor Fossils in the Underground? I read in one place that it depends on your Trainer ID, but I'm not sure. [[User:Diachronos|Diachronos]] 17:42, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
:For D/P, they're exclusive. Pearl has Armor Fossils and Diamond has Skull Fossils. For Platinum, it doesn't matter. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:50, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
::It does depend on your Trainer ID number. Odd gets the Diamond distribution, even gets the Pearl one. How lucky for me, I ended up with the Diamond one. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 18:03, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
:::Nevermind then. I haven't bothered to try getting any fossils, so I didn't know. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:05, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

== Missing Pokémon ==

According to the missing Pokémon section of the article, the only ones missing are the Clamperl, Misdreavus, Murkrow, Trapinch, Glameow and Stunky evolution lines. I can't imagine this being true, since I doubt that any of the starters (obviously bar the Gen IV ones) or the Generation II or III Legendaries are available. Is the list incomplete, or are they in fact obtainable in Pt? I haven't played it yet (stupid Europe release date...) so could someone clear this up for me? [[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 14:04, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
:Those Pokémon have an in-game location in the two previous versions, but are no longer available in Platinum. '''◄[[User:Kevzo8|Kev]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|zo8]]►''' 14:12, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
::Oh, ok. Thanks for clearing that up for me. [[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 15:38, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

== Image cache? ==

Just as we did on the article on Giratina (where for each of its forms the picture changes), can we have this article have different pictures of the boxart in different languages? [[User:Joe9320|Giratina Joe]] - [[User talk:Joe9320|Question Giratina Here- DO NOT DISTURB IT]] 09:37, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

== Huh, guys? ==

"''Platinum's PRNG, or pseudorandom number generator, used for determining a Pokémon's personality value, is "broken", leading to the easier breeding of shiny eggs and negligence to reset in-game events such as what Trainers appear in the Battleground. This also happens with Pokémon Emerald. ''"
Just wondering, but does this mean it's more likely for normal Pokémon too produce a shiny egg, or that if two shiny Pokémon breed (or one) it'll be more likely for them to have a shiny egg? [[User:Takoto|~~Takoto]] - [[User_talk:Takoto|サソデイ]] 19:28, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

== Would it mean anything if I take this off. ==

at the beginning of the article, it says it "currently awaits for other regions" or something like that. can I take that off. Do you think they will release it in any other region of the world?--[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight Blue]] 05:07, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

:We're gonna keep it up until they get announced in another region, or they announce that they won't translate it any more, although that won't be likely. We've done that for the past few games. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 18:50, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

== It appears that the SHAYMIN has fled... ==

Hey, when I on the GTS, I came across a message. It was the text box for speaking in the game, and it said what the title above said. It happened when I was on the GTS selection menu (the Deposet a Pokémon, search for a Pokémon, and leave menu). I asking if this has happened to anyone, and if they know how this happened. --[[User:Spritemaster|Spritemaster]] 1:09:37 23 August 2009 (UTC)

== I need a second opinion about this. ==

I was looking, this is a minor detail but the English Pokémon logo on Platinum is actually brighter then on DP.--[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight Blue]] 22:22, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
:Never mind that's not good for trivia so scratch that.--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight Blue]]''' 03:57, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

== You guys over exaggerated how Team Galactic act in this game ==

So I noticed that in this section, you guys wrote this: "Team Galactic's plans for world domination and the layouts of their HQs, such as the one in Eterna, have been changed. '''In addition, they openly recognize their goal and are more openly villainous.'''" Um, what? Seriously, wtf? Are you guys trying to make Platinum's plot sound more "mature" and "cool"? They don't recognize their "goal" anymore than they do in Diamond/Pearl. And "openly villainous"? '''Seriously'''? Just because you blow up the Great Marsh doesn't mean you're openly villainous O_o... Sounds to me like whoever wrote that is trying to make the game seem more "mature" and "hip". Because the plot isn't ''that'' different from Diamond & Pearl. --Chaos Rush 00:36:14 (UTC)

EDIT: Bah, who cares. Why am I even writing this? I'm just going to edit the article so it's not misleading. --Chaos Rush 05:40:20 (UTC)
:Fantastic. That's the way wikis are meant to work. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 06:47, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

== 1,000 revisions! ==

As of the moment, this page has 1,000 revisions, only being surpassed by [[Ash Ketchum]].--'''[[User:Immewnity|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Immewnity|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|Immewnity]]''' was here at 17:05, 31 October 2009 (UTC)
:I hate to be a dick, but I just made it 1001. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 22:41, 31 October 2009 (UTC)
::LOL.--'''[[User:Immewnity|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Immewnity|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|Immewnity]]''' was here at 12:48, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

== Korean versions and their international relation ==

Does the problem of Korean Pokémon having blank names in non-Korean versions and vice-versa from DP happen in K and non-K versions of Platinum? [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 21:03, 15 December 2009 (UTC)

== Waterfall ==

The article says that you can go down waterfalls without the HM waterfall. That isn't true, I tried it and it was just like D/P.[[User:Pokemon champ|Pokemon champ]] 10:51, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
:Taken off. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 15:00, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

Is it trivia to note that Platinum had the tenth biggest sales figure for a game in 2009, and was the only DS game to be in the top ten sales figures? [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 03:00, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
:I'd expect so. I think we might have something like that for another game. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 03:48, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
::[[Pokémon Platinum Version#Reception]]. Could you provide a source? I believe you, but for this kind of stuff it's better to be safe than sorry. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 13:14, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
:::[http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/nintendo-call-of-duty-dominate-09-game-sales-figures/1385597 my source]. It's at the bottom of the first table. [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 13:21, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
::::Awesome. Cheers. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 14:02, 16 January 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia ==
Even though the order of gym leaders have changed, the trainer case keeps the original order. Think about it!!!--[[User:Skymin23|FlyingSkymin23]] 01:21, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
:Already noted under "Storyline changes" --[[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 01:25, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
::Ok, sorry. Feel like a n00b.--[[User:Skymin23|FlyingSkymin23]] 02:00, 8 February 2010 (UTC)

== Getting the Griseous Orb ==

I think the whole order mistake when getting it in the Distortion World may be intentional (see trivia)... After all, that whole world is pretty strange, right? Does anyone agree with me? [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 01:34, 21 May 2010 (UTC)

== Third Version Similarities ==

As you all know, Gold and Silver are metals and Crystal is a stone. Diamond and Pearl are stones. Platinum is a metal
G S P
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C D P
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== A mention. ==

I can't really read all this just to find one little aspect. But is there a mention of impossible to save when there is already a new save file? A different gameplay change, is what I'm saying. Usually you can save when there is already a save file, in-game, but you have to delete it at the title screen before starting a new game.
-If anyone can mention this as well, if I remove my save file, will it delete my wifi info as well? As in, the events I gained. Whoops almost forgot the tildes [[User:Chocos0|Chocos0]] 00:35, 18 October 2011 (UTC)
:If I could mention this as well, why do most quotes from characters in-game have unfinished quotes? I thought Bulbapedia would cover most of it. =D [[User:Chocos0|Chocos0]] 00:38, 18 October 2011 (UTC)

== Trivia error ==

The trivia says that "Platinum is the first game to be named after a metal since Pokémon Gold and Silver, and the first game to not be named after a precious stone since then." How about FireRed and LeafGreen? Although they are remakes of Red and Green, Fire and Leaf certainly don't qualify as precious stones. {{unsigned|Tk3141}}
:It isn't referring to colors, it's referring to metals and stones. It is the first game to be named after metal since Generation II but the first game since then to not be named after a precious stone such as Diamonds or Pearls. :) ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 17:18, 16 March 2012 (UTC)

== Platina/Platinum ==

Im having a hard timw with this situation. I am pretty sure the japanese name translates to Platinum, but listening to the japanese trailer, is sounds more like Platina. Can some one help out? [[User:Iml908|Iml908]] ([[User talk:Iml908|talk]]) 03:36, 8 November 2012 (UTC)
:It's Platinum. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 03:38, 8 November 2012 (UTC)
::That is correct; but due to how the Japanese language works, it is romanized directly as "Poketto monsutā purachina," and therefore sounds like "Platina," even though they mean "Platinum". --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 03:48, 8 November 2012 (UTC)

== Region lock-out? ==

I heard starting from Platinum version all Pokemon games are region locked? Is this true? For example, if I try to play US Platinum version on my AUS 3DS XL it will NOT work? I heard too many rumours but they all suggest something different. --[[User:IllaZilla|IllaZilla]] ([[User talk:IllaZilla|talk]]) 01:07, 7 February 2013 (UTC)
:According to wikipedia, all games that have not been enhanced for DSi are region free (work on all versions of DS). Since Platinum was released before the DSi, then it should work fine on whatever console that plays DS games. [[User:NOBODY|NOBODY]] ([[User talk:NOBODY|talk]]) 02:46, 7 February 2013 (UTC)

== The title of the page should stay the same. ==

It has been suggested that the title of this article be renamed "Pokémon Platinum." I'm okay with the suggestion, but even though other territories don't use the word "version," North America does, so we should refer to it by its full North American name. Thank you. [[User:Crunchdog29|Crunchdog29]] ([[User talk:Crunchdog29|talk]]) 23:32, 25 September 2015 (UTC)

== 493 Pokémon announced, 493 Pokémon featured ==

I think the other way would have been trivial (492 Pokémon announced in the manual, while there's actually 493 Pokémon featured in the game), but now they announce the exact number of Pokémon featured in the game. I don't think the manual being true to the game should be a Trivia. [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 16:29, 30 October 2016 (UTC)
:The general public only knew of 492 Pokémon, Arceus wasn't made known to the public. Of course you and I would know of Arceus's existence at the time, but we're not the focus of the trivia.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:38, 30 October 2016 (UTC)
::Arceus was announced on February 14, 2009 (the year of its debut movie), before the game was even released in North America (March 22, 2009), Australia (May 14, 2009), Europe (May 22, 2009) and Korea (July 2, 2009). So keeping the fact that the game manual gives the exact number of Pokémon that existed at the time as a Trivia makes no sense. [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 00:06, 31 October 2016 (UTC)
:::Also, it should be added that Arceus was already alluded by Cynthia in Diamond and Pearl, when visiting the ruins in Celestic Town for the first time. [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 00:15, 31 October 2016 (UTC)
::::The game was released in Japan on September 13th, 2008. That date is more important and relevant than the international releases.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 03:03, 31 October 2016 (UTC)
:I still don't think this is a trivia. The last Pokémon has always been revealed a few months after the games release. But here, there's also a lot of references to Arceus in the [[Canalave Library]], and Arceus' plates can be collected early in the three games. So, there was no mystery about a 493th Pokémon mentioned everywhere in the games. [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 08:33, 6 November 2016 (UTC)

== Post game ==

Would the mission of Looker and Charon at the Survival area be a post game? The FireRed and LeafGreen page also labels the mission with Celio, Team Rocket, and the Ruby and Sapphire gems as "post-game" [[User:RubyLeafGreenCrystal|RubyLeafGreenCrystal]] ([[User talk:RubyLeafGreenCrystal|talk]]) 19:11, 16 February 2018 (UTC)
I've always considered it to be post-game, especially considering the entire plot thread (knot, I guess, since it's supposed to tie up loose ends in the original conflict) is locked behind the opening of the Fight Area anyways. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 07:04, 26 January 2021 (UTC)

== Graphics page section nitpick ==

Instead of defining the West Sinnoh and East Sinnoh trees as "sharp and pointed" and generally rounded, couldn't we simply just say the western trees are coniferous and the eastern deciduous? The Fight Area trees are also very clearly an ambiguous variety of palm, too, on that note. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 07:00, 26 January 2021 (UTC)

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==Archives==
*[[/Archive 1|Archive 1]] (discussions from November 30, 2007–September 18, 2008)
You forgot that you meet looker in the next town after you go to the place where professor rowan lives.[[User:Kingsisle|Kingsisle]] ([[User talk:Kingsisle|talk]]) 16:53, 9 April 2013 (UTC)

== And... The reviews are pouring in. ==

Somebody should add them to the article. I would but my computer is acting all screwy right now. All I know is Famitsu gave it a 36, the reveiwers all gave it 9's. [[User:Zabbethx|Zabbethx]] 19:16, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

== Well... ==

There's still a link to [[Torn World]] in here somewhere instead of [[Ruined World]], but I can't find it. It's important that we call it what it's been dubbed as by Nintendo, and that's the [[Ruined World]], not the mistranslated [[Torn World]]. So, if anyone happens to see that, would you mind changing it? Thanks. --[[User:Politoed666|ニョロトノ]][[User talk:Politoed666|''666'']] 21:14, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
:"Torn" isn't a mistranslation. Nintendo just went with something different. (Just...clearing that up...) Anyway, I don't see any links to "Torn World" after using Ctrl+F.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:14, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
::ya, cause I fixed it--[[Blastoise (Pokémon)|K]][[Gary's Blastoise|kl]][[Blastoise (TCG)|l]][[User:Kkllnn|nn]] [[User Talk:Kkllnn| blastoise]] 15:15, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

==Spring 2009 Rumor==

People, that magazine scan is from Beckett Magazine. The issue that is posted in is from last November, and it is the first thing listed in this page's archive.

--[[User:HoennMaster|--HoennMaster]] 03:49, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
:Beckett? Then there's ''no way'' it's going on the page.
:Got that, everyone?--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 04:17, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
::And the English translations normally take about 6-8 months to come out anyways. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 01:08, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
:::I personally agree with the rumor, but we still need reliable sources on release dates.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 04:13, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
:::As do I, since Pt came out in Japan two weeks before DP's second anniversary, the same thing would likely happen with the English. But yes, the Beckett rumor has been around since before JAPAN had a concrete date. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 04:28, 1 October 2008 (UTC)

==Resort Area Villas==
Can anyone post a pic of that? {{unsigned|Drybones}}
:A gallery isn't necesary anymore. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 06:21, 2 October 2008 (UTC)

A picture would be nice.
[[User:Drybones|Drybones]] 09:13, 3 October 2008 (UTC)Drybones: A member of Team Rootbeer.
:There are a lot more things that deserve an image on this article than the villa. -[[User:Sketchies|Sketchies]] 10:31, 3 October 2008 (UTC)

== The 'Un-DeFog-able Mist' in Eterna Forest... ==

Seems more like shadows being cast by Forest Canopy than the mist, with shafts of light breaking through and leaving those patches... Using the picture of Gardenia outside the Old Chateau in the [[Eterna Forest]] article as a reference, there's even an edging to it where it thins and lets a little more light through.

Or am I just being crazy? --[[User:JaffaJHDA|JaffaJHDA]] 17:26, 17 October 2008 (UTC)
:I didn't understand... but seems like you think that it is fog? It's obvious that it's nothing but the shadows of the clouds, or the suppossed overgrown trees that cover the sky. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 20:28, 17 October 2008 (UTC)
::That's what Jaffa is trying to tell people. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 05:29, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
:::Sorry, I should have made myself more clear... It's listed in the 'Map Changes' section as a 'Mist' that can't be DeFog-ed and it's been bugging me for a while. I didn't want to jump right in and edit it without opening up a discussion first, just in case someone takes offense or disagrees... --[[User:JaffaJHDA|JaffaJHDA]] 10:52, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
::::It needs to be changed. It's misleading. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:27, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
:That screen-shot is way too dark. Seriously, that shadow is nowhere as powerful on a real {{tt|DS|DS Lite with lowest back-light setting}}. [[User:Gywall|'''Gywall''']]([[User_talk:Gywall|Talk]]) 20:17, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

It doesn't look like fog. Fog is more of a white. If it's not shadow cast by the trees, it would be smog. [[User:Bttsstewart|Bttsstewart]] 10:19, 14 December 2008 (UTC)
:I thought I said above it was a shadow..? [[User:Gywall|'''Gywall''']]([[User_talk:Gywall|Talk]]) 10:25, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

Hey...wait just a minute here. I think I see a HUGE mistake. These shadows are supposed to be coming from the froest canopy but, where are the trunks of these giant, overhead trees? All I can see here are the smaller trees lining the path. [[User:Bttsstewart|Bttsstewart]] 16:39, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
:Doesn't really matter. We'll find out when the game is realeased in English. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:04, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
::Don't you have imagination? These games are RPGs!!! Houses are bigger inside than outside, don't you note it? It's because you need more imagination. Don't you remember the Ilex Forest? Those trees were even smaller than Eterna's ones, but there was a sign right after the shrine that said "Ilex Forest is dark because the trees cover the sky". It seems like they wanted to do something like that. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 21:11, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

Of course I notice that houses are bigger on the inside. I just figure that the character (and other characters) is smaller when outside than what the sprite suggests and its inside size is the 'true' size. Well, the game makers have been making mistakes for ages; shadows with no trees to cast them. [[User:Bttsstewart|Bttsstewart]] 14:12, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

== Release Date ==

I added the Japanese release date to the first paragraph; if you have any problems with it, do what you wish. [[User:Mwakin21|Mwakin21]] 20:09, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

== My Pokémon Ranch Patch ==

I read this on Serebii that they got info on the patch for my Pokémon ranch for japan. Its unknown if other patches will come out in different languages. It's free to upgrade notice UPGRADE which means you have to already have it. [[User:Luckario|Luckario]] 21:43, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
:It's not released as a patch as such. I believe it will just be re-download, like other updated titles. Anyone who hasn't brought it after it gets updated, will just download the updated version. That's how I understand it anyway, and yes - I have a Wii and have updated software on it. [[User:Gywall|'''Gywall''']]([[User_talk:Gywall|Talk]]) 11:56, 24 October 2008 (UTC)

== Crud.... ==

Can somebody please go through the whole Platinum article to search for spelling and grammar mistakes? I had done that yesterday, even making the same changes to the trivia entry that Hfc2x just edited, but I forgot to save, leading to the changes being lost. I don't have time in the next few days to go through again, so to whoever does, thanks! [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 20:32, 29 October 2008 (UTC)

== Tense Error? ==

I went through a few bits of the article, and I saw many "will be" and other such future tense verbs. Now that the game is out, shouldn't the verbs be in the present tense? [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Smarter than the average bear!]] 21:36, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
:They should, but im not going to do such a boring job if you wanna go thrugh them all you can --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
::Yes they should be. Thanks for looking while I was gone. And thank you to UltimateSephiroth for actually changing it. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:52, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
:::Im so glad you found something to do on a Sunday. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:::You're welcome, though I reckon editing only a few mistakes :P UltimateSephiroth ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|user]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|talk]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|contrib]]) 18:12, 3 November 2008 (UTC)
:::At least it's something. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 20:44, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

== Comestic "Error" Trivia ==
About that, I would like to point out that this is the Torn World.... rules need not apply. I would not be surprised if this was on purpose. Keep in mind that the Platinum Orb is the most unique item in Pokémon History... it disappears in link battles with other versions. The Orb may be seperately programmed due to this. {{Unsigned|Paperfairy}}
:Please remember to sign next time. And for the Orb, this is in the Gen IV series. They wouldn't put things like that in. And I wouldn't go as far as saying that the PO is the most unique item. There is a set place to find it, while other items, like the Light Ball or Lucky Egg, are a very low find rate, and even then, it's totally random. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:34, 4 November 2008 (UTC)

::Actually, I don't think this is an error, when I got Giratina in the Turnback Cave in Diamond, after I got back to its room, I found a Rare Bone, and when I picked it up the same thing happened, the "[PLAYER] received a Rare Bone" appears before the item disappeared. Maybe this isn't a "Cosmetic Error", it seems like its somehow linked to Giratina. [[User:Heaven Arceus|Heaven Arceus]] 01:16, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

== Mom? ==

Let's discuss this, then. I believe "Mom" is refered to as Johanna in the contest hall by Keira (and during contests). Does this seem like enough reason to call her Johanna? --[[User:Blazevoir|Blaze]][[User talk:Blazevoir|voir]][[Special:Contributions/Blazevoir|!!]]''' 01:05, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

:That did come to mind, but it is more practical to just say "the player's mother". [[User:GlinnMgraw|Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw]] 01:20, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
::Yeah, I guess you're right.'''--[[User:Blazevoir|Blaze]][[User talk:Blazevoir|voir]][[Special:Contributions/Blazevoir|!!]]''' 01:21, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Exactly, the only reason {{u|Urutapu}} is being like this is because the original edit was made by me. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:Uh, Admins (usually) aren't that shallow. All the other games didn't name the player's mom, but Diamond and Pearl, and I assume Platinum, did. However, would anyone ever call their own mother by their name? No, they would call her "Mom". Therefore, Bulbapedia should probably do the same. I have mixed views about this, so I think an Admin should settle this.--[[User:Blazevoir|Blazevoir]][[User Talk:Blazevoir|Talk]] [[Special:Contributions/Blazevoir|Contribs]] 20:43, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

<big>SUCK UP</big> just cos someone is an admin doesnt mean they are right, it just means in the past they have added loads of stuff to Bulba.--[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:Please stop arguing over things like this, Guardian. You've gotten into word fights with people before, and nobody likes to have to see that. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:25, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
::And your being a troll over it. YAY!--[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((Shut the **** up]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Spy on My Edits))]]
You know, Guardian, you would be tolerated far more if you didn't go around acting like a tool. [[User:GlinnMgraw|Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw]] 01:26, 19 November 2008 (UTC)

OMG people, learn some terminology, you cant just go around using words cause they seem to fit, if someone calls your a tool it means you are easily manipulated and people use you, which i am not. And a troll is someone who goes onto forums and tries to disturb it and attack people. And its not disrupting the peace to sell someone they are wrong, and sse it through, just because you lot give up your views so you can suck up and be admins doesn't mean I am a troll. Glinn, I think you are the tool. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]

Just quit it guys. This isn't helping anything. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:29, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
:OMG people, learn some terminology, you cant just go around using words cause they seem to fit, if someone calls your a tool it means you are easily manipulated and people use you, which i am not. And a troll is someone who goes onto forums and tries to disturb it and attack people. And its not disrupting the peace to sell someone they are wrong, and sse it through, just because you lot give up your views so you can suck up and be admins doesn't mean I am a troll. Glinn, I think you are the tool. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
::Thanks for the great Example.--[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((Shut the **** up]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Spy on My Edits))]]
:::Yes, it is rather amusing to see people attempt to make an attempt on my use of the English language, while at the same time screwing it up themselves.
:::FYI Guardian, O person who thinks they know everything, the word "tool" has more than one meaning.
:::End of the discussion. [[User:GlinnMgraw|'''Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw''']] 02:25, 20 November 2008 (UTC)

== Yay ==

Please don't touch the links for mom or Johanna in this article any more. They have been fixed by Kkllnn, and to avoid fights, don't change them again.
::And I realize that this sounds like I'm trying to be an admin, but I don't want to have things constantly changing in the articles. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:43, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

I thought these pages were to help add on to the article! Please, i'm not from Bukbapedia, but i LOVE Pokemon,so if you will please suck it up! we are all people here! Does it matter if some of us are admins?? (although i have no clue what that is)! [[User: Kasumi12]] 19:02 19 November 2008 (utc)
:The pages ARE for helping, but people were fighting over how to do the links. And I was saying I'm not an admin (administrator), but my request made me sound like I was pretending to be one. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 04:31, 20 November 2008 (UTC)
::???? How did ''I'' fix them? All I did was put a simpler link...--The [[Blastoise (Pokémon)|Kk]][[Gary's Blastoise|ll]][[Blastoise (TCG)|nn]][[User:Kkllnn|ator]] [[User Talk:Kkllnn| カメックス]] 21:47, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
:::People stopped changing it didn't they? [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:30, 2 December 2008 (UTC)

==Wikipedia release date==
over there they say that the Europe release date is Summer 2009, can someone check its source? [[User:Ultamatecharizard|Ultamate]][[User Talk:Ultamatecharizard|Charizard]] 12:12, 22 November 2008 (UTC)
:The source does not say ANYTHING about the release date, not even for Japan. And you have to remember, Wikipedia isn't the best source, as anybody can go in and edit things. The Euro release date is a speculation, as is the U.S. release. We can only assume it will be released in the next year or so. The only thing said about releases in the source article is this: "If this feature makes it to the European release - and we've no reason to believe it won't - then we'll be very happy Bunearys indeed." And the quote is referencing the Wi-fi upgrades only. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:31, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

== Game before anime ==

the recent jap episode is clearly based on PT, you know the one with Rotom, so the game has to be released before that episode airs to follow the rule of game before anime. So if some geeks could work out when this Rotom episode should air in USA, then look around 3 months prior to that date, that would likely be the release date

::Evidence:
*In japan PT was released on Sep 13, 3 months later = dec 13, now admitedly the episode aired a little bit different than that date, but its still close. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]

:Math time. The most recent episode came out about 5 months after it came out in Japan. So, based on your logic, Platinum would come out in February, right? I think that's a little too early.—[[User:Blazevoir|Blazevoir]][[User Talk:Blazevoir|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Blazevoir|Contribs]] 21:59, 7 December 2008 (UTC)

No, not my logic at all. How can i explain this better.

*this episode (Rotom one) is directly linked to platinum, as it is about a platinum only event.
*General rule is that the game comes out before the anime
*So if you can work out when this particular episdoe (Rotom one) will air in USA, then you know that Platinum has to come out before that.

So if there is a geek who is willing to work out when each episode will air, find out when the Rotom one airs in USA and then we know that Platinum will come out say 3 months before that. As Platinum needs to be released before an episode in the anime relating to Platinum can be released. If the general rule isnt to be broken. --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:Who says they can't stop airing new episodes until Platinum is released? '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 21:35, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

good point, they could put the show on hiatus, although this has only happened once due to PGZ --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]

If I can remember right, the dubs come out anywhere from 1-3 months after the episode shows. This'll give us untill January-March to get Platinum if you're theory is correct, Guardian. Unfortunately for us, I doubt we'll get it by then... but who knows? The Pokémon translators have pulled through at times we wouldn't expect. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:11, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
:If you get Pt within three months, you Americans are very lucky. My brother just bought a DS Lite and Pokémon Diamond, and it bugs me because I decided to wait until Platinum which supposedly lands in Europe as late as next summer... Let's hope the translators have switched the turbo switch on :P '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 22:14, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
:Why don't you just order one when they come out here then? I know it would be a bit more expensive, but you would get it at least a month, if not more, earlier. Unless you don't care THAT much. I would be spazzing out if I lived where you do, from lack of Pokémon when I needed it. :) [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:20, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
::I give it April, still. It comes out the same amount of time after JpPt as USDP did after JpDP... April 7. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 22:33, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
:::True. All we can do right now is guess and hope it comes out before we die. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:36, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

i dunno about you, but im not planning on dying next year --[[User:Guardian|Guardian]][[Special:Contributions/Guardian| of]][[User talk:Guardian| Earth]] |[[GSDS|SGMS 2010]]
:People seldom plan their death except in cases of suicide. And this is totally offtopic, so it should be stopped right here. '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 22:49, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
::The anime is moving fast, so I don't know about this. Unless the developers hurry up and get the game to us, season 12 will begin without it. Already, Shaymin is being revealed, but Arceus won't be until the game is released. [[User:Bulbapedian|Bulbapedian]] - [[User talk:Bulbapedian|Talk]] 22:52, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
Hehe... you guys took me too literally. I didn't really mean die. I meant we should hope it comes out in English and that the Japanses aren't selfish this time. BUT it already has an English release date, so we don't have to worry any more. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:38, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

== Possible release source ==

I dunno what you guys will think about this, but someone added to the WP article. [http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Pokemon-Platinum-Nintendo-DS-045496740177/sem/rpsm/oid/232753/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do] No idea how legit it is. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 05:14, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:It was immediately removed from Wikipedia because retailers make up dates. However, I doubt things like the game's features (Wi-Fi Plaza, Distortion World) came from anywhere but Nintendo. Still, I'd wait for a press release directly from Nintendo.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 06:08, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
::Well, Mr Boss-Guy Echidna seems to think its accurate enough. Teh page iz protected :( Now trom can't edit — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 07:24, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:::Damn right it's protected. Plus, Circuit City did seem to get the info straight from Ninty. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 08:30, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
Why are you guys doubting Circuit City? If the game's good enough for them to sell it, then why would they lie? [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:39, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:From like, half an inch above: "It was immediately removed from Wikipedia because '''retailers make up dates'''." It doesn't seem to be the case ''here'', but it ''is'' the usual case.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 02:50, 10 December 2008 (UTC)
Yeah, I realized that after I re-read everything on here. I tend to miss things like that when I'm tired. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 22:08, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

== Um.... problem. ==

Why are we still saying the release date is good, yet the link doesn't work any more? And yeah, I realize that this contradicts what I said above this. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:43, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:Now that's odd, they pulled the whole game from the site :S I certainly don't know whether to believe that date or not. '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 21:46, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
::Stupid Nintendo... I think that Circuit City did that accidentally then. (Why are we on at the same time every day?) [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 21:52, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
:::Sounds like someone is guilty of putting up something they shouldn't have... [[User:Toastypk|'''''~Toastypk''''']] - [[User_Talk:Toastypk|'''Loom.''']] 03:47, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

I checked Nintendo.com and it does not mention any release date for Pokemon Platinum in the US. So I don't think the date mentioned is accurate. [[User:drichard08|drichard08]] 14:48, 10 December 2008
:Read the bulbanews article. it was shortly taken down[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((曲奇饼妖怪]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Spy on My Edits))]]

==now I'm confused==

ok everyone is saying platinum isn't {{tt|officially|can't remember how to spell it}} revealed, but I have this weeks and last weeks {{tt|oficial|still can't remember}} nintendo magazine and they have mentioned it in both [[User:Ultamatecharizard|Ultamate]][[User Talk:Ultamatecharizard|Charizard]] 23:18, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
:Everyone knows its revealed, we're just not taking any of the info the say other than the release date seriously as there are 3 different translations of the [[Torn World]] floating around. Offical [[User:Aura-Knight|Aura-Knight]] 23:43, 12 December 2008 (UTC)
Still wrong: official [[User:Flicky|Fli]][[User talk:Flicky|cky]][[User:Flicky/Latin|1991]] 11:34, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

Spell check is your friend. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 19:51, 13 December 2008 (UTC)
:Ah the benefits of firefox. not that i use spell check though[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((曲奇饼妖怪]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Spy on My Edits))]]
::The fact that Circuit City moved so fast to remove it lends credence to the release. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:22, 14 December 2008 (UTC)
:::I personally agree, going back on what I said before, that it was most likely a mistake that it was revealed. Either by an overenthusiastic employee, or Nintendo decided too late to not reveal the dates yet. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 03:51, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

==The Cruel Irony==

Beckett was right. It was right about not only Ranger 2 coming out in Fall, but they knew that Platinum would come out in Spring 2009. And to think an unofficial fan magazine knew about it before it was even revealed in Japan... [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 23:05, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

:General consensus was that it would be out Spring 2009. It wasn't just reported by them, it was reported by practically everyone. [[User:Cipher|'''''Cipher''''']] [[User talk:Cipher|'''''(Talk)''''']] 23:36, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

::Yes, but this was before anyone even knew about it in Japan. [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 00:15, 20 December 2008 (UTC)

== Legendary encounters ==

If you read Pokemon.com's first english-texted picture of Pokémon Platinum,you will realize the text: "The Distortion World's Giratina appeared!"
Instead of the usual "wild so and so appeared!"!
I think that this will apply to all legendaries.
In my opinion it's a cool thing underlining the uniqueness of Giratina(and maybe other legendaries)
[[User:Uxie legend|Uxie http://archives.bulbagarden.net/w/upload/f/f8/Ani407MS.gif]] 13:20, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
:Hmmm... interesting. That's a new twist I didn't expect. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 16:28, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
:Do you plan on putting this in the article? If not..this doesn't need to be here. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 17:27, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
::Well, we COULD put it in either the Aesthetic or Gameplay Changes, trivia, or just leave it out for now. It just depends on if we agree it's important or not important enough. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 03:53, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
:::It'd be more {{tt|notable|important}} if it could be confirmed for ''all'' legends. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 06:36, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
::::I've been trying to find out if it's for only the Giratina and Shaymin formes, or for all legendaries. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:45, 21 December 2008 (UTC)

== First English Screenshot ==
We have confirmation of Pokémon Platinum on Pokemon.com but we also have the first screenshot of the game. It is the battle scene of Giratina in the Distortion World. Unfortunately, I can't load upload the picture on the Bulbagarden Archives because it keeps coming up with an error. This is so exciting its closer than we think. -- [[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 06:54, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

== Trivia Section Error ==

"Platinum is the first game to be named after a metal since Pokémon Gold and Silver. However, both Gold and Silver are also considered colors, making Platinum the first game named solely after a metal."

I beg to differ. Platinum is considered as much of a color as both gold and silver. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_colors [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 04:55, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
:Technically it isn't its own color. It's a silver, or a gray. It's like saying forest green and grass green are two totally different colors. They're both shades of green. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:47, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
::Gold is a shade of yellow and silver is a shade of gray then. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Nos hablamos?]] 17:48, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
:::Basically. But they were discovered as metals first, and then gold and silver eventually became colors. If you ask somebody on the streets what the color platinum looks like, a lot wouldn't know. If you ask what color IS platinum, they would know. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:52, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
::::"Platinum" is still considered a color in the same sense that gold and silver are. To say that it isn't considered a color at all is both misleading and false. I've also read and heard descriptions of certain objects as being "platinum-colored", so it isn't completely unused. Regardless, this needs to be changed. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 23:24, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
I agree, and I never said it wan't a color. If I did, I meant to get to the point that a lot of people don't consider it a color. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 00:37, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
:To be specific, Platinum looks like a lighter shade of silver. Basically, officially, it's a color.[[User:Hades666|Hades666]] 16:52, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
So why hasn't this been edited yet? [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 20:56, 13 April 2009 (UTC)

==Altered Forme==

I request that all "Another Formes" on this page be replaced with "Altered Forme," as that is the official English name. Thank you. [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 19:58, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

:There ''are'' no instances of Another Forme on this page. Just checked. '''Edit:''' Ah. My mistake, they were previously changed. ''Merry Christmas from'' [[User:Cipher|'''''Cipher''''']] [[User talk:Cipher|'''''(Talk)''''']] 20:03, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

==Europe Release 22 May 2009==

On the website Pokemon-France.com there is a possible Europe release date, 22 May 2009. This is not yet confirmed by Nintendo, but is likely to be the Europe release for Pokémon Platinum. [[User:Bisasam|Bisasam]] 10:02, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:Is it an official website?--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 10:09, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:: I think it's not an official Nintendo website, but Filb.de said, the source was reliable and believable. [[User:Bisasam|Bisasam]] 17:29, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:::Hmmmm... It seems likely that it is. But we shouldn't jump to conclusions yet. Wait until we have a bit more information on it.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 21:17, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
::::HMV says it's in July [[User:Ultamatecharizard|Ultamate]][[User Talk:Ultamatecharizard|Charizard]] 21:20, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::well turns out it is confirmed released in Europe 22 of May [[User:Ultamatecharizard|Ultamate]][[User Talk:Ultamatecharizard|Charizard]] 15:47, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

== Development section ==

Sure we add a "Development" section devoted to the the stages of development and pre-release information, not just to this game page but to all the games?--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 11:59, 11 February 2009 (UTC)
:The beta pages are there for a reason. '''[[User:Optimatum|Θρtιmαtum]][[User talk:Optimatum|Talk]] 12:13, 11 February 2009 (UTC)
::Hmmmm... That is true. But, unfortunately it was removed from the page [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_Platinum_beta&diff=prev&oldid=583965 some time ago]. It kinda started a bit of an edit war on the page.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 12:18, 11 February 2009 (UTC)

== Unprotect ==

Can we unprotect the page so people can edit the article, there is still a lot of stuff to be added, stuff that has been confirmed. But I can't add it cause it's blocked. [[User:Super Max|'''Super''']][[Special:Contributions/Super Max|'''-''']][[User talk:Super Max|'''Max''']] 18:05, 12 February 2009 (UTC)
:Yes, I agree. And someone needs to at the European release date, May 22, 2009.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 20:33, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, by now it should really be unprotected, I mean there's still a bit of info that needs to be added, yes, like the European release date. What admin can we get? I guess I'll put it in the page summary and if any admin sees this in recent changes, they'll hopefully check it out...--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 05:52, 13 February 2009 (UTC)
:Yes, I'll BUMP it. Now its times like these I wish I was an admin.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 11:50, 13 February 2009 (UTC)

There's a sigh... *SIGH*. When can we get it unprotected? Wait... if the admins think it should be protected until it comes out, we'll just have to live with that... I mean its just couple of edits and we're all mature people here, maybe an admin might put those edits on the page.--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 11:55, 13 February 2009 (UTC)
:Maybe your right. Its just one date. They will come round with themselves soon.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 12:03, 13 February 2009 (UTC)
::It's not just a date, what about renaming Wi-Fi Square and Battle Recorder to their official English names (Wi-Fi Plaza and Vs. Recorder, respectively)? [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 14:51, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
:::We're the main editing force, yet our right to edit is unfairly limited because of admins' fondness of protecting. And it's not always easy to find an admin online (especially if someone lives in Europe, just like me). There is NO REAL REASON to hold this page protected. I'm all for UNPROTECTING IT? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:48, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
::::I agree. The article refers to [[Wi-Fi Plaza]] as Wi-Fi Square!--'''[[User:Prmatt11|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Prmatt11|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Prmatt11|Prmatt11]]''' at 18:19, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::Just calm down. They most likely have a good reason for keeping it protected. And if they don't, then it still isn't something to get angry about. Just wait. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 01:52, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
::::::STFU! It IS something to be angry about! THERE IS NO FREAKIN' REASON TO KEEP THE PAGE PROTECTED ANYMORE! The admins just piss at us, so they don't unprotect the pages. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 10:59, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::::So, what time is it over in Europe. Its about 10:00pm here in Australia. We need an admin who lives in one of this countries to be on at this time because I have noticed the lack of admins on at this hour.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 11:06, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
::::::::That means it's late and you're still not on bed. D: 7:00pm in our country. Since no admin around at this time, we should wait until someone wakes up to respond for this problem. '''►[[User:Kevzo8|Ҝə]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|υz]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|ø8]]''' 11:11, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::It's currently 12 AM in my part of Europe. Yes, there's lack of admins here at this time and that's what annoys me. It's freakin' hard for me to catch an admin online, which stops me from editing really many pages. Another reason against that protect-mania among admins. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 11:12, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
They should space out the admins. There's like a clump before and there isn't any now. lol. I should go to bed shouldn't I. Its a school night too.--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 11:16, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
::First, take it to the forums. Second, I doubt you guys could become an admin any time soon. And if you did, you'd have to change your attitudes. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 02:56, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
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The reason why it's staying protected until 3/22 is because people decide to jump the gun. We don't need that happening, we don't wanna waste edits to fix something that someone assumed. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:20, 23 February 2009 (UTC)

People! I agree with TTE! Take this immature "discussion" to the forums! Plus, you shouldn't talk rudely about the admins. Its their choice and I will act maturely and respect that choice. When the time for unprotection will come, I know for one that it will be the right time, plus its the time it comes out in America. I trust the admins and I look up to them. So, everyone start acting mature.--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 10:30, 23 February 2009 (UTC)

:Oh, so Maturity = Lickspittling! GTFO. I hate lickspittles. I still think that keeping the page protecting is just stupid. People jumping the gun? Come on, those are just n00bs. Experienced users know Bulbapedia's policies and rules and they know NOT TO jump the gun. Really, protecting pages for such reason is like... keeping a shop closed just because a thief may rob it while it's open. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:58, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
:: Very well said, I'll keep this in mind ^^ hehe. though, one question, what is ''Lickspittling''? I can't find a translation/explanation... [Greets, [[User:MewX|mewX]] ([[User talk:MewX|TALK]])] 15:13, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

YOU, yeah YOU just don't get it...--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 21:20, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
::Stop. Like I said, it's no big deal, you got your reason, now leave it alone. They protect it from ''everybody'' so the new users don't feel like everybody's hating them. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 03:04, 24 February 2009 (UTC)

== Email functions ==

On the Pokémon Platinum website, it doesn't have the email function appearently, just Wii message support. --[[User:Anangryzapdos|Anangryzapdos]] 11:20, 26 February 2009 (UTC)
:I saw that in my game, too. Is there maybe a way to get past this?--'''[[User:Prmatt11|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Prmatt11|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Prmatt11|Prmatt11]]''' at 19:00, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

== Animated sprites ==

The article mistakenly informs that Platinum is the first game to have the Pokémon back sprites animated. It's untrue since that happens in every game since Emerald. Since the page is protected, a mod should correct it. [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 15:15, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
:They're not the same kind of animation. In The other games, they just move back and forth or get bigger or something like that. In Platinum. They actually move. Such as Pikachu for example will move it's head to look behind it. Or Azumarril will do a little dance. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 15:51, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
'''True and False, I heard that Pokémon back sprites do what they do on the front. i don't know but i will find out.''' ''Anoritian''
::What Sketch has is correct. They have different BACK animation than before, not specifically different animation from when facing the player. There may be some similarities in both front and back animation, but it doesn't really matter to add that. "Their back sprites now animate much like their front sprites" is perfectly fine. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 19:08, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
:::OK, now I understand. I didn't had the idea that I was talking about a different type of animation. [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 22:27, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
== Berry Accessories ==
The prices for the Accessories you can buy in Floaroma Town are cheaper in Platinum. Should that be put in? [[User:Diachronos|Diachronos]] 16:54, 24 April 2009 (UTC)
:If that is the case, then of course it should be put in. [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 12:49, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

== Speed of the game ==

Platinum is faster than Diamond and Pearl, no doubt. But can we consider it as fast as the [[Generation III]] games or almost as fast as them, in general and specific terms? It's because I added that information to the article yet saying "almost as fast if not as fast". [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 13:12, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
:Leave it as it is. In some ways the Gen. III games are faster, while in some ways Platinum is faster. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:38, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
::But still how do we consider if we put D/P in the subject? I understand you're point and it's right but talking about general speed, should we put this way: Gen III = Platinum > D/P or Gen III ≈ Platinum > D/P? [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 18:30, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
:::Nah. Saying that the gameplay is slightly faster is good enough. I'm going to reword it a little though. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:45, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

== Fossils in the Underground ==

How is it determined whether you get Skull or Armor Fossils in the Underground? I read in one place that it depends on your Trainer ID, but I'm not sure. [[User:Diachronos|Diachronos]] 17:42, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
:For D/P, they're exclusive. Pearl has Armor Fossils and Diamond has Skull Fossils. For Platinum, it doesn't matter. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 17:50, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
::It does depend on your Trainer ID number. Odd gets the Diamond distribution, even gets the Pearl one. How lucky for me, I ended up with the Diamond one. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 18:03, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
:::Nevermind then. I haven't bothered to try getting any fossils, so I didn't know. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 18:05, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

== Missing Pokémon ==

According to the missing Pokémon section of the article, the only ones missing are the Clamperl, Misdreavus, Murkrow, Trapinch, Glameow and Stunky evolution lines. I can't imagine this being true, since I doubt that any of the starters (obviously bar the Gen IV ones) or the Generation II or III Legendaries are available. Is the list incomplete, or are they in fact obtainable in Pt? I haven't played it yet (stupid Europe release date...) so could someone clear this up for me? [[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 14:04, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
:Those Pokémon have an in-game location in the two previous versions, but are no longer available in Platinum. '''◄[[User:Kevzo8|Kev]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|zo8]]►''' 14:12, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
::Oh, ok. Thanks for clearing that up for me. [[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 15:38, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

== Image cache? ==

Just as we did on the article on Giratina (where for each of its forms the picture changes), can we have this article have different pictures of the boxart in different languages? [[User:Joe9320|Giratina Joe]] - [[User talk:Joe9320|Question Giratina Here- DO NOT DISTURB IT]] 09:37, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

== Huh, guys? ==

"''Platinum's PRNG, or pseudorandom number generator, used for determining a Pokémon's personality value, is "broken", leading to the easier breeding of shiny eggs and negligence to reset in-game events such as what Trainers appear in the Battleground. This also happens with Pokémon Emerald. ''"
Just wondering, but does this mean it's more likely for normal Pokémon too produce a shiny egg, or that if two shiny Pokémon breed (or one) it'll be more likely for them to have a shiny egg? [[User:Takoto|~~Takoto]] - [[User_talk:Takoto|サソデイ]] 19:28, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

== Would it mean anything if I take this off. ==

at the beginning of the article, it says it "currently awaits for other regions" or something like that. can I take that off. Do you think they will release it in any other region of the world?--[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight Blue]] 05:07, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

:We're gonna keep it up until they get announced in another region, or they announce that they won't translate it any more, although that won't be likely. We've done that for the past few games. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 18:50, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

== It appears that the SHAYMIN has fled... ==

Hey, when I on the GTS, I came across a message. It was the text box for speaking in the game, and it said what the title above said. It happened when I was on the GTS selection menu (the Deposet a Pokémon, search for a Pokémon, and leave menu). I asking if this has happened to anyone, and if they know how this happened. --[[User:Spritemaster|Spritemaster]] 1:09:37 23 August 2009 (UTC)

== I need a second opinion about this. ==

I was looking, this is a minor detail but the English Pokémon logo on Platinum is actually brighter then on DP.--[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight Blue]] 22:22, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
:Never mind that's not good for trivia so scratch that.--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight Blue]]''' 03:57, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

== You guys over exaggerated how Team Galactic act in this game ==

So I noticed that in this section, you guys wrote this: "Team Galactic's plans for world domination and the layouts of their HQs, such as the one in Eterna, have been changed. '''In addition, they openly recognize their goal and are more openly villainous.'''" Um, what? Seriously, wtf? Are you guys trying to make Platinum's plot sound more "mature" and "cool"? They don't recognize their "goal" anymore than they do in Diamond/Pearl. And "openly villainous"? '''Seriously'''? Just because you blow up the Great Marsh doesn't mean you're openly villainous O_o... Sounds to me like whoever wrote that is trying to make the game seem more "mature" and "hip". Because the plot isn't ''that'' different from Diamond & Pearl. --Chaos Rush 00:36:14 (UTC)

EDIT: Bah, who cares. Why am I even writing this? I'm just going to edit the article so it's not misleading. --Chaos Rush 05:40:20 (UTC)
:Fantastic. That's the way wikis are meant to work. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 06:47, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

== 1,000 revisions! ==

As of the moment, this page has 1,000 revisions, only being surpassed by [[Ash Ketchum]].--'''[[User:Immewnity|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Immewnity|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|Immewnity]]''' was here at 17:05, 31 October 2009 (UTC)
:I hate to be a dick, but I just made it 1001. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 22:41, 31 October 2009 (UTC)
::LOL.--'''[[User:Immewnity|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Immewnity|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|Immewnity]]''' was here at 12:48, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

== Korean versions and their international relation ==

Does the problem of Korean Pokémon having blank names in non-Korean versions and vice-versa from DP happen in K and non-K versions of Platinum? [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 21:03, 15 December 2009 (UTC)

== Waterfall ==

The article says that you can go down waterfalls without the HM waterfall. That isn't true, I tried it and it was just like D/P.[[User:Pokemon champ|Pokemon champ]] 10:51, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
:Taken off. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 15:00, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

Is it trivia to note that Platinum had the tenth biggest sales figure for a game in 2009, and was the only DS game to be in the top ten sales figures? [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 03:00, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
:I'd expect so. I think we might have something like that for another game. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 03:48, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
::[[Pokémon Platinum Version#Reception]]. Could you provide a source? I believe you, but for this kind of stuff it's better to be safe than sorry. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 13:14, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
:::[http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/nintendo-call-of-duty-dominate-09-game-sales-figures/1385597 my source]. It's at the bottom of the first table. [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 13:21, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
::::Awesome. Cheers. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 14:02, 16 January 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia ==
Even though the order of gym leaders have changed, the trainer case keeps the original order. Think about it!!!--[[User:Skymin23|FlyingSkymin23]] 01:21, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
:Already noted under "Storyline changes" --[[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 01:25, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
::Ok, sorry. Feel like a n00b.--[[User:Skymin23|FlyingSkymin23]] 02:00, 8 February 2010 (UTC)

== Getting the Griseous Orb ==

I think the whole order mistake when getting it in the Distortion World may be intentional (see trivia)... After all, that whole world is pretty strange, right? Does anyone agree with me? [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 01:34, 21 May 2010 (UTC)

== Third Version Similarities ==

As you all know, Gold and Silver are metals and Crystal is a stone. Diamond and Pearl are stones. Platinum is a metal
G S P
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== A mention. ==

I can't really read all this just to find one little aspect. But is there a mention of impossible to save when there is already a new save file? A different gameplay change, is what I'm saying. Usually you can save when there is already a save file, in-game, but you have to delete it at the title screen before starting a new game.
-If anyone can mention this as well, if I remove my save file, will it delete my wifi info as well? As in, the events I gained. Whoops almost forgot the tildes [[User:Chocos0|Chocos0]] 00:35, 18 October 2011 (UTC)
:If I could mention this as well, why do most quotes from characters in-game have unfinished quotes? I thought Bulbapedia would cover most of it. =D [[User:Chocos0|Chocos0]] 00:38, 18 October 2011 (UTC)

== Trivia error ==

The trivia says that "Platinum is the first game to be named after a metal since Pokémon Gold and Silver, and the first game to not be named after a precious stone since then." How about FireRed and LeafGreen? Although they are remakes of Red and Green, Fire and Leaf certainly don't qualify as precious stones. {{unsigned|Tk3141}}
:It isn't referring to colors, it's referring to metals and stones. It is the first game to be named after metal since Generation II but the first game since then to not be named after a precious stone such as Diamonds or Pearls. :) ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 17:18, 16 March 2012 (UTC)

== Platina/Platinum ==

Im having a hard timw with this situation. I am pretty sure the japanese name translates to Platinum, but listening to the japanese trailer, is sounds more like Platina. Can some one help out? [[User:Iml908|Iml908]] ([[User talk:Iml908|talk]]) 03:36, 8 November 2012 (UTC)
:It's Platinum. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 03:38, 8 November 2012 (UTC)
::That is correct; but due to how the Japanese language works, it is romanized directly as "Poketto monsutā purachina," and therefore sounds like "Platina," even though they mean "Platinum". --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 03:48, 8 November 2012 (UTC)

== Region lock-out? ==

I heard starting from Platinum version all Pokemon games are region locked? Is this true? For example, if I try to play US Platinum version on my AUS 3DS XL it will NOT work? I heard too many rumours but they all suggest something different. --[[User:IllaZilla|IllaZilla]] ([[User talk:IllaZilla|talk]]) 01:07, 7 February 2013 (UTC)
:According to wikipedia, all games that have not been enhanced for DSi are region free (work on all versions of DS). Since Platinum was released before the DSi, then it should work fine on whatever console that plays DS games. [[User:NOBODY|NOBODY]] ([[User talk:NOBODY|talk]]) 02:46, 7 February 2013 (UTC)

== The title of the page should stay the same. ==

It has been suggested that the title of this article be renamed "Pokémon Platinum." I'm okay with the suggestion, but even though other territories don't use the word "version," North America does, so we should refer to it by its full North American name. Thank you. [[User:Crunchdog29|Crunchdog29]] ([[User talk:Crunchdog29|talk]]) 23:32, 25 September 2015 (UTC)

== 493 Pokémon announced, 493 Pokémon featured ==

I think the other way would have been trivial (492 Pokémon announced in the manual, while there's actually 493 Pokémon featured in the game), but now they announce the exact number of Pokémon featured in the game. I don't think the manual being true to the game should be a Trivia. [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 16:29, 30 October 2016 (UTC)
:The general public only knew of 492 Pokémon, Arceus wasn't made known to the public. Of course you and I would know of Arceus's existence at the time, but we're not the focus of the trivia.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:38, 30 October 2016 (UTC)
::Arceus was announced on February 14, 2009 (the year of its debut movie), before the game was even released in North America (March 22, 2009), Australia (May 14, 2009), Europe (May 22, 2009) and Korea (July 2, 2009). So keeping the fact that the game manual gives the exact number of Pokémon that existed at the time as a Trivia makes no sense. [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 00:06, 31 October 2016 (UTC)
:::Also, it should be added that Arceus was already alluded by Cynthia in Diamond and Pearl, when visiting the ruins in Celestic Town for the first time. [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 00:15, 31 October 2016 (UTC)
::::The game was released in Japan on September 13th, 2008. That date is more important and relevant than the international releases.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 03:03, 31 October 2016 (UTC)
:I still don't think this is a trivia. The last Pokémon has always been revealed a few months after the games release. But here, there's also a lot of references to Arceus in the [[Canalave Library]], and Arceus' plates can be collected early in the three games. So, there was no mystery about a 493th Pokémon mentioned everywhere in the games. [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 08:33, 6 November 2016 (UTC)

== Post game ==

Would the mission of Looker and Charon at the Survival area be a post game? The FireRed and LeafGreen page also labels the mission with Celio, Team Rocket, and the Ruby and Sapphire gems as "post-game" [[User:RubyLeafGreenCrystal|RubyLeafGreenCrystal]] ([[User talk:RubyLeafGreenCrystal|talk]]) 19:11, 16 February 2018 (UTC)

== Graphics page section nitpick ==

Instead of defining the West Sinnoh and East Sinnoh trees as "sharp and pointed" and generally rounded, couldn't we simply just say the western trees are coniferous and the eastern deciduous? The Fight Area trees are also very clearly an ambiguous variety of palm, too, on that note. [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 07:00, 26 January 2021 (UTC)

Secret Base

2021-01-06T06:05:51Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}} */ grammar.

[[File:ORAS Secret Base Art.png|thumb|290px|{{ga|Brendan}} and multiple Trainers and Pokémon in a Secret Base]]
A '''Secret Base''' (Japanese: '''ひみつきち''' ''Secret Base'') is a special area that the {{player}} can create in [[Hoenn]]- and [[Sinnoh]]-based games to decorate with various accessories, furniture, and Pokémon dolls. While the name is retained as the same between Hoenn and Sinnoh, the only real similarity between the two is in the manner in which they are decorated.

==In the games==
===Generation III===
[[File:RSE Secret Base Art.png|thumb|{{ga|Brendan}}'s Secret Base]]
Most [[route]]s in the Hoenn region feature several areas which can be converted into a Secret Base, with small indents in walls being able to be carved out into a cave, tall trees being able to drop down vines, and clumps of grass being able to be moved. These areas become accessible to this conversion only if the Trainer has a Pokémon that can use {{m|Secret Power}}, available via [[TM43]].

Trainers can decorate their Secret Base in any way they please, being able to put up to 16 [[decoration]]s into the area. Trainers can run while inside of a Secret Base, but cannot ride a bike. A boy in [[Mossdeep City]] reminds players of where their own Secret Base is.

If a player [[Record mixing|mixes records]] with other Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald game cartridges, Secret Bases will copy over between them (even those from other players who have previously mixed records). Inside of Secret Bases that do not belong to the player, an [[Non-player character|NPC]] can be found to represent the person that took that Secret Base as their own. After the [[Elite Four]] have been defeated, the player can battle the NPC, who will have the [[party]] of the person who owns that Secret Base as of the time of record mixing. These battles award money, experience, and all other things that normal battles with NPCs do, but they can only occur once per day, with the time resetting at midnight, and items stolen from the NPC's Pokémon using {{m|Thief}} are not kept afterwards. Should the NPC win, the player will not "[[black out]]" and return to the last visited [[Pokémon Center]], nor lose any money.

====Locations====
There are 75 locations where Secret Bases can be made:
{| class="roundy sortable" style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; margin:auto"
|-
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Route
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}" | Base type
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}" | Layout
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Location
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|110|Hoenn}}
| Tree
| Split
| Left side of the tree. On an island south of the northern gatehouse. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|110|Hoenn}}
| Tree
| 3-room
| Right side of the tree. On an island south of the northern gatehouse. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|111|Hoenn}}
| Cave (yellow)
| Horseshoe
| Central area of the eastern wall in the desert region. East of Mirage Tower.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|111|Hoenn}}
| Cave (yellow)
| Divided
| Central area of the northern wall in the desert region. East of the southern dirt slope.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|111|Hoenn}}
| Cave (yellow)
| Square
| Eastern area of the northern wall in the desert region. Far east of the southern dirt slope.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|111|Hoenn}}
| Cave (red)
| 2-room
| On the mountain south of the rest house. Northeast of the southern dirt slope. Requires Mach Bike.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|111|Hoenn}}
| Cave (yellow)
| 2-room
| On the mountain southeast of the rest house. East of the southern dirt slope. Requires Mach Bike.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|111|Hoenn}}
| Tree
| Square
| Left side of the tree. West of the rest house.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|111|Hoenn}}
| Tree
| Square
| Right side of the tree. West of the rest house.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|111|Hoenn}}
| Cave (red)
| Tall
| On the mountain northeast of the rest house. East of the northern dirt slope. Requires Mach Bike.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|113|Hoenn}}
| Cave (red)
| Square
| East of the Glass Workshop.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|114|Hoenn}}
| Tree
| Split
| Left side of the tree. On an island west of the bridge. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|114|Hoenn}}
| Tree
| 3-room
| Right side of the tree. On an island west of the bridge. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|114|Hoenn}}
| Cave (brown)
| Square
| Western side of the mountainous area. Southwest of Lanette's House. North of Meteor Falls.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|114|Hoenn}}
| Cave (brown)
| Divided B
| Eastern side of the mountainous area behind two [[breakable rock]]s. South of Lanette's House. Northeast of Meteor Falls. Requires Rock Smash.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|114|Hoenn}}
| Cave (brown)
| 2-room
| Eastern side of the mountainous area. South of Lanette's House. Northeast of Meteor Falls.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|114|Hoenn}}
| Cave (brown)
| 2-room
| Southern part of the mountainous area beyond a breakable rock. Southeast of Meteor Falls. Requires Rock Smash.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|114|Hoenn}}
| Cave (brown)
| Divided A
| Slightly east of Meteor Falls behind a breakable rock. Requires Rock Smash.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|115|Hoenn}}
| Cave (red)
| Divided
| Southwest of Meteor Falls along the beach central.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|115|Hoenn}}
| Cave (brown)
| Divided B
| Southeast of Meteor Falls, head east after passing the first set of steps leading to Meteor Falls.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|115|Hoenn}}
| Cave (brown)
| Square
| East of Meteor Falls, before the second set of steps leading to Meteor Falls.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|115|Hoenn}}
| Cave (yellow)
| Divided
| Along the western portion of the northern beach. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|115|Hoenn}}
| Tree
| Tall
| Left side of the tree. From the northern beach head into the forested area and take the western path. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|115|Hoenn}}
| Tree
| Split
| Right side of the tree. From the northern beach head into the forested area and take the western path. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|115|Hoenn}}
| Cave (brown)
| Square
| In the northern mountainous area, west of the dirt slope. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|115|Hoenn}}
| Cave (brown)
| Divided B
| In the northern mountainous area, south and down the steps from the dirt slope. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|115|Hoenn}}
| Cave (brown)
| Divided A
| In the northern mountainous area, southwest and down the steps from the dirt slope. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|115|Hoenn}}
| Cave (brown)
| 2-room
| In the northern mountainous area, up the dirt slope and to the east. Requires Surf and Mach Bike.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|115|Hoenn}}
| Cave (brown)
| Divided A
| In the northern mountainous area, up the dirt slope and to the south. Requires Surf and Mach Bike.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|116|Hoenn}}
| Cave (blue)
| 2-room
| Southeast of the western Rusturf Tunnel entrance.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|116|Hoenn}}
| Cave (blue)
| Winding
| East of the western Rusturf Tunnel entrance, up two sets of steps.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|116|Hoenn}}
| Cave (blue)
| Wide
| East of the eastern Rusturf Tunnel entrance.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|116|Hoenn}}
| Cave (blue)
| Square
| Northeast of the eastern Rusturf Tunnel entrance, up two sets of steps.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|118|Hoenn}}
| Cave (yellow)
| Square
| In the northwestern part of the eastern beach.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|118|Hoenn}}
| Cave (red)
| Square
| In the southeastern part of the eastern beach.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|118|Hoenn}}
| Tree
| Tall
| Left side of the tree. Between the loamy soil and the path to Route 119.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|118|Hoenn}}
| Tree
| Square
| Right side of the tree. Between the loamy soil and the path to Route 119.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|118|Hoenn}}
| Cave (red)
| Tall
| East of the path to Route 119.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}
| Shrub
| Wide
| West from the house of Wingull, across the river.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}
| Cave (red)
| Divided
| East of the southern waterfall, to the north of southernmost loamy soil.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}
| Cave (blue)
| Winding
| West of the southern waterfall, across the white railing. Requires Acro Bike.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}
| Shrub
| Square
| West of the southern waterfall, across the white railing. Surrounded by trees and tall grass. Requires Acro Bike.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}
| Tree
| 3-room
| Left side of the tree. Can be reached by surfing in the section of the river between the two waterfalls. Located just above and to the west of the southern waterfall. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}
| Tree
| Tall
| Right side of the tree. Can be reached by surfing in the section of the river between the two waterfalls. Located just above and to the west of the southern waterfall. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}
| Shrub
| 2-room
| Can be reached by surfing in the section of the river between the two waterfalls. Northeast of the southern waterfall beyond some tall grass. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}
| Cave (blue)
| 2-room
| Can be reached by surfing in the section of the river between the two waterfalls. Between the Weather Institute and the northern waterfall. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}
| Shrub
| Divided
| South from Fortree City. East of the northern waterfall. Surrounded by long grass.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}
| Shrub
| Square
| Left side of the shrub. Northwestern corner of the map. Up the northern waterfall and across two sets of white railing. Requires Surf, Waterfall, and Acro Bike.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}
| Shrub
| 2-room
| Right side of the shrub. Northwestern corner of the map. Up the northern waterfall and across two sets of white railing. Requires Surf, Waterfall, and Acro Bike.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}
| Shrub
| Divided
| Left side of the shrub. Northwestern area. Up the northern waterfall and across three sets of white railing. Requires Surf, Waterfall, and Acro Bike.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}
| Shrub
| Wide
| Right side of the shrub. Northwestern area. Up the northern waterfall and across three sets of white railing. Requires Surf, Waterfall, and Acro Bike.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}
| Cave (blue)
| Wide
| North of Scorched Slab, along the water's edge and at the bottom of the steps.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}
| Shrub
| Divided
| Northeast of Scorched Slab, north of the eastern end of the northern bridge.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}
| Shrub
| Wide
| Between Scorched Slab and northern loamy soil, behind a cuttable tree. Requires Cut.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}
| Shrub
| Square
| In the southeastern part of the tall grass maze, east of Ancient Tomb.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}
| Cave (blue)
| Winding
| North of the southern bridge, across the lake, the left of the two indents. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}
| Cave (blue)
| 2-room
| North of the southern bridge, across the lake, the right of the two indents. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}
| Shrub
| Square
| South of Ancient Tomb and just north of the central loamy soil.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}
| Shrub
| 2-room
| South of the southern bridge, just west of Route 121.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|121|Hoenn}}
| Cave (red)
| Divided
| Up the first set of steps and west of Mt. Pyre Pier, beyond a cuttable tree. Southwest of the Safari Zone. Requires Cut.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|121|Hoenn}}
| Cave (red)
| Tall
| Up the first set of steps and east of Mt. Pyre Pier. South of the Safari Zone.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|121|Hoenn}}
| Tree
| Tall
| Left side of the tree. Down the first set of steps and east of the Safari Zone.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|121|Hoenn}}
| Tree
| Square
| Right side of the tree. Down the first set of steps and east of the Safari Zone.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|123|Hoenn}}
| Cave (blue)
| Square
| The eastern indent on the small rocky area. Requires Surf to reach this area of the route.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|123|Hoenn}}
| Cave (blue)
| Wide
| The middle indent on the small rocky area. Requires Surf to reach this area of the route.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|123|Hoenn}}
| Cave (blue)
| Square
| The western indent on the small rocky area. Requires Surf to reach this area of the route.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|125|Hoenn}}
| Cave (yellow)
| 2-room
| On an island south of Shoal Cave. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|125|Hoenn}}
| Cave (yellow)
| Divided
| West of Shoal Cave, on the same land mass. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|125|Hoenn}}
| Cave (red)
| Square
| The left indent on an island northeast of Shoal Cave. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|125|Hoenn}}
| Cave (red)
| 2-room
| The right indent on an island northeast of Shoal Cave. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}
| Cave (yellow)
| Square
| The eastern indent on an island to the east of the western tree island. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}
| Cave (yellow)
| Horseshoe
| The western indent on an island to the east of the western tree island. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}
| Cave (red)
| 2-room
| The northwestern indent on an island to the south of the eastern tree island. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}
| Cave (yellow)
| Horseshoe
| The southwestern indent on an island to the south of the eastern tree island. Requires Surf.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}
| Cave (yellow)
| 2-room
| The eastern indent on an island to the south of the eastern tree island. Requires Surf.
|-
! colspan="4" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}

====Layouts====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; margin:auto" width="800px"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundyleft|15px}}; font-size: 120%" width="20%" | Tree layouts
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Gamma.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Square
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Delta.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Tall
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Alpha.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Split
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Beta.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | 3-room
|}
|}
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundyleft|15px}}; font-size: 120%" width="20%" | Yellow cave layouts
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Eta.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Square
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Epsilon.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Horseshoe
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Zeta.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Divided
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Theta.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | 2-room
|}
|}
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundyleft|15px}}; font-size: 120%" width="20%" | Red cave layouts
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Lambda.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Square
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Kappa.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Tall
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Mu.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Divided
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Iota.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | 2-room
|}
|}
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundyleft|15px}}; font-size: 120%" width="20%" | Brown cave layouts
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Nu.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Square
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Pi.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Divided A
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Xi.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Divided B
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Omicron.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | 2-room
|}
|}
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundyleft|15px}}; font-size: 120%" width="20%" | Blue cave layouts
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Upsilon.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Square
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Tau.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Wide
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Sigma.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Winding
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Rho.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | 2-room
|}
|}
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundyleft|15px}}; font-size: 120%" width="20%" | Shrub layouts
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Chi.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Square
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Phi.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Wide
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Omega.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Divided
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base Psi.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | 2-room
|}
|}
|}

====Representative Trainer Class====
The Trainer the player is seen as on other games is dependent on the player's [[gender]] and the Trainer's [[Trainer ID number|ID number]] {{wp|modulo operation|modulo}} 256 modulo 10 (or the last decimal digit of the lowest byte).

{| class="roundy" style="text-align: center; background: #{{hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; margin:auto"
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Gender
! colspan="5" style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Last digit of ID #
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}"
! 0 or 5
! 1 or 6
! 2 or 7
! 3 or 8
! 4 or 9
|- style="background: #fff"
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}" | Male
| [[File:Spr RS Youngster.png|link=Youngster (Trainer class)]] {{tc|Youngster}}
| [[File:Spr RS Bug Catcher.png|link=Bug Catcher (Trainer class)]] {{tc|Bug Catcher}}
| [[File:Spr RS Rich Boy.png|link=Rich Boy (Trainer class)]] {{tc|Rich Boy}}
| [[File:Spr RS Camper.png|link=Camper (Trainer class)]] {{tc|Camper}}
| [[File:Spr RS Cooltrainer M.png|link=Ace Trainer (Trainer class)]] {{tc|Ace Trainer|Cooltrainer}}
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Female
| style="background: #fff" | [[File:Spr RS Lass.png|link=Lass (Trainer class)]] {{tc|Lass}}
| style="background: #fff" | [[File:Spr RS School Kid F.png|link=School Kid (Trainer class)]] {{tc|School Kid}}
| style="background: #fff" | [[File:Spr RS Lady.png|link=Lady (Trainer class)]] {{tc|Lady}}
| style="background: #fff" | [[File:Spr RS Picnicker.png|link=Picnicker (Trainer class)]] {{tc|Picnicker}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Spr RS Cooltrainer F.png|link=Ace Trainer (Trainer class)]] {{tc|Ace Trainer|Cooltrainer}}
|}

===Generation IV===
{{main|The Underground}}
[[File:Sinnoh Secret Base.png|thumb|200px|A Secret Base in the Underground]]
Unlike in Generation III, the Secret Bases in Generation IV are found in the Underground, and instead of NPCs being used to represent other players, the other players can be encountered face-to-face using DS Wireless Communication. In addition, all Secret Bases in Generation IV are all the same shape and size, unlike Generation III bases which can vary in size and shape.

Secret Bases are dug by using a [[Digger Drill]] while facing a wall. Initially, there are many Big Boulders in the base. As more flags are obtained, boulders can be removed. Initially, only 10 [[goods]] can be placed in a Secret Base, but as the flag is upgraded, the limit increases to 15.

Players cannot battle each other for money underground. However, if a player enters another's Secret Base while they are not decorating (as that requires the entrance be closed), they can attempt to steal their flag and take it to their own Secret Base for rewards, from decorations to a {{ga|Trainer Card}} [[Trainer star|star]].

===Generation VI===
[[File:ORAS Prerelease Secret Base empty.png|thumb|A Secret Base in Generation VI]]
Secret Bases return in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|s}} as '''Super-Secret Bases''' (Japanese: '''スーパーひみつきち''' ''Super Secret Base''). To make a Secret Base, the player can use {{m|Secret Power}} ([[TM94]]) on a Secret Spot. If the player already has an established Secret Base, they will be asked if they want to relocate to the new spot.

A Secret Base can be decorated using [[decoration]]s the player has bought or received, it can be filled with Secret Pals, and its rank can be upgraded by capturing flags from the Secret Bases of other players.

Other players' bases may be imported into the player's game by [[StreetPass]]ing players (on the [[Player Search System|PSS]] or local Wi-Fi) or by scanning a QR Code on the Secret PC in the player's base. A player can create a QR Code for their base at the Secret PC, where it will be saved to an SD card, or by [[Game Sync|syncing]] their game to the [[Pokémon Global Link]], where the QR Code can be viewed on the player's Profile. However, QR Codes cannot be successfully scanned using the same 3DS they were produced from.

A player's appearance as the owner of their Secret Base in another player's game will match the Public Icon on their [[Player Search System|PSS]] Profile. This can either be changed directly in the PSS, or indirectly by talking to a man in a suit in the [[Rustboro City]] Pokémon Center, to a {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}} at the Secret Base Guild Headquarters in [[Fortree City]], or—prior to obtaining the {{DL|PokéNav Plus|PlayNav}}—to a man in the [[Petalburg City]] Pokémon Center. This influences their team if they are battled as a {{tc|Secret Base Trainer}} Grunt and the special skills they can perform as a Secret Pal.

====Daily events====
Certain events at the player's base or other players' bases are limited to once a day.

At the player's base:
* Battle Secret Pals
* Ask Secret Pals to perform a skill
** Secret Pals may use two skills if the base has reached the Platinum Rank
At other players' bases:
* Receive a welcome gift (decoration) from the base's owner
* Battle the base's owner or {{tc|Secret Base Trainer}} Grunts
* Capture the base's flag

When a normal QR Code is scanned, no daily events will be possible with the scanned base or with its owner until the next day. The exception is QR Codes for the special [[Mossdeep City]] Secret Base. Daily events in bases scanned for Mossdeep are possible immediately after the base is scanned in; however, the daily events for all bases in Mossdeep City are persistent. That is, the game remembers which daily events have been done for the Mossdeep Secret Base, for its owner, or for its grunts and only allows each different event to be done once per day, even if the base changes.

====Decorating====
{{main|Decoration#Super-Secret Base|Decoration → Super-Secret Base}}
The Secret Base can be decorated with various decorations using the Secret PC. In addition to positioning decorations, the player may also alter the positions of their Secret Pals and their own position (for when other players visit the player's Secret Base). Only the base's Secret PC, flag, and the square mat they sit on cannot be moved. Up to 25 decorations may be placed in the base (including the five Welcome Mats that are set out by default for Secret Pals, but which may be put away if they are unused).

====Rank====
The player's Secret Base rank depends on the number of flags they have captured. The Secret Base rank can only be increased by speaking to [[Aarune]] at the Secret Base Guild in [[Fortree City]] after capturing the required number of flags. The Secret Base rank limits how many special skills Secret Pals can use and influences which items are available for sale at the Secret Base Guild's shops.

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; margin: auto"
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Rank
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Flags required
|- style="background: #fff"
| Normal
| —
|- style="background: #fff"
| Bronze
| 30
|- style="background: #fff"
| Silver
| 100
|- style="background: #fff"
| Gold
| 500
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Platinum
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 1,000
|}

====Secret Base Trainers====
{{main|Secret Base Trainer (Trainer class)}}
The owner of a Secret Base uses the Trainer class "Secret Base Trainer" and they use three of their own Pokémon to battle when challenged, with the level of their Pokémon limited by the number of [[Badge]]s the player has (unless a [[Decoration|Level Release]] is activated). When a base owner is recruited and battled as a Secret Pal, they will also use the same team.

When the player visits another player's Secret Base, that player's Secret Pals will not use their original teams. Instead, they will use a preset team based on their representative Trainer class (which also matches that Trainer's Public Icon on the PSS). They are also only identified as a "Secret Base Trainer Grunt".

After a battle with any Secret Base Trainer, the player will be healed.

====Secret Pals====
Secret Pals are owners of other Secret Bases in the player's game that the player has recruited into their own Secret Base. Once a day, a Secret Pal may be battled (regardless of whether they were battled at their base) or asked to perform a special skill. If the player's base has reached the Platinum Rank, Secret Pals may use a skill twice a day. Occasionally, a Secret Pal will also gift the player with a number of flags they have collected (ranging from 1 to 30) the first time the player speaks to them.

=====Special skills=====
The special skills a Secret Pal can perform depends on the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} they are represented as (which also matches that Trainer's Public Icon on the PSS), and, depending on the rank of the player's base, they know between one and four different skills.
{| class="roundy sortable" style="text-align: center; background: #{{hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 10px"
! colspan=2 style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Secret Pal appearance
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{green color light}}" | Normal
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{bronze color light}}" | Bronze
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{silver color light}}" | Silver
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Gold
|-
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}" | Male
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}" | Female
|- style="background: #fff"
| data-sort-value="Hiker" | [[File:ORAS Hiker Icon.png]] {{tc|Hiker}} || data-sort-value="Aroma Lady" | [[File:ORAS Aroma Lady Icon.png]] {{tc|Aroma Lady}} || Massage a Pokémon || Make some goods || Pick something up || Take care of an Egg
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan=2 data-sort-value="Schoolkid" | [[File:ORAS Schoolkid M Icon.png]][[File:ORAS Schoolkid F Icon.png]] {{tc|Schoolkid}} || style="display:none" | Schoolkid || Make some goods || Pick something up || Pick up stones || Gather Berries
|- style="background: #fff"
| data-sort-value="Black Belt" | [[File:XY Black Belt Icon.png]] {{tc|Black Belt}} || data-sort-value="Battle Girl" | [[File:ORAS Battle Girl Icon.png]] {{tc|Battle Girl}} || Do some training || Massage a Pokémon || Make some goods || Do some exercise
|- style="background: #fff"
| data-sort-value="Poké Maniac" | [[File:ORAS Poké Maniac Icon.png]] {{tc|Poké Maniac}} || data-sort-value="Fairy Tale Girl" | [[File:XY Fairy Tale Girl Icon.png]] {{tc|Fairy Tale Girl}} || Make some goods || Tell my fortune || Pick up stones || Search for treasure
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan=2 data-sort-value="Poké Fan" | [[File:ORAS Poké Fan M Icon.png]][[File:ORAS Poké Fan F Icon.png]] {{tc|Poké Fan}} || style="display:none" | Poké Fan || Massage a Pokémon || Gather Berries || Take care of an Egg || Make some goods
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan=2 data-sort-value="Pokémon Ranger" | [[File:ORAS Pokémon Ranger M Icon.png]][[File:ORAS Pokémon Ranger F Icon.png]] {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}} || style="display:none" | Pokémon Ranger || Gather Berries || Pick up stones || Make some goods || Do some exercise
|- style="background: #fff"
| data-sort-value="Swimmer" | [[File:ORAS Swimmer M Icon.png]] {{tc|Swimmer}} ♂ || data-sort-value="Hex Maniac" | [[File:ORAS Hex Maniac Icon.png]] {{tc|Hex Maniac}} || Make some goods || Pick something up || Tell my fortune || Search for treasure
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan=2 data-sort-value="Ace Trainer" | [[File:ORAS Ace Trainer M Icon.png]][[File:ORAS Ace Trainer F Icon.png]] {{tc|Ace Trainer}} || style="display:none" | Ace Trainer || Do some exercise || Make some goods || Do some training || Take care of an Egg
|- style="background: #fff"
| data-sort-value="Street Thug" | [[File:ORAS Street Thug Icon.png]] {{tc|Street Thug}} || data-sort-value="Delinquent" | [[File:ORAS Delinquent Icon.png]] {{tc|Delinquent}} || Make some goods || Search for treasure || Pick up stones || Do some training
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan=2 data-sort-value="Expert" | [[File:ORAS Expert M Icon.png]][[File:ORAS Expert F Icon.png]] {{tc|Expert}} || style="display:none" | Expert || Do some training || Massage a Pokémon || Do some exercise || Make some goods
|- style="background: #fff"
| data-sort-value="Rich Boy" | [[File:ORAS Rich Boy Icon.png]] {{tc|Rich Boy}} || data-sort-value="Lady" | [[File:ORAS Lady Icon.png]] {{tc|Lady}} || Make some goods || Search for treasure || Pick up stones || Massage a Pokémon
|- style="background: #fff"
| data-sort-value="Ninja Boy" | [[File:ORAS Ninja Boy Icon.png]] {{tc|Ninja Boy}} || data-sort-value="Beauty" | [[File:ORAS Beauty Icon.png]] {{tc|Beauty}} || Make some goods || Pick up stones || Gather Berries || Pick something up
|- style="background: #fff"
| data-sort-value="Guitarist" | [[File:ORAS Guitarist Icon.png]] {{tc|Guitarist}} || data-sort-value="Lass" | [[File:ORAS Lass Icon.png]] {{tc|Lass}} || Make some goods || Pick something up || Tell my fortune || Search for treasure
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan=2 data-sort-value="Pokémon Breeder" | [[File:ORAS Pokémon Breeder M Icon.png]][[File:ORAS Pokémon Breeder F Icon.png]] {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} || style="display:none" | Pokémon Breeder || Massage a Pokémon || Do some exercise || Take care of an Egg || Make some goods
|- style="background: #fff"
| data-sort-value="Camper" | [[File:ORAS Camper Icon.png]] {{tc|Camper}} || data-sort-value="Picnicker" | [[File:ORAS Picnicker Icon.png]] {{tc|Picnicker}} || Gather Berries || Make some goods || Pick something up || Search for treasure
|-
! colspan="6" style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}

* '''Do some exercise''': increases the [[effort values]] for a chosen stat on a chosen Pokémon in the player's party by 30.
* '''Do some training''': increases the [[level]] of a chosen Pokémon in the player's party by 1.
** When leveling up in this manner, no moves will be learned and evolution will not occur.
* '''Gather Berries''': the player receives a Berry.
** {{bag2|Cheri Berry}}, {{bag2|Chesto Berry}}, {{bag2|Pecha Berry}}, {{bag2|Rawst Berry}}, {{bag2|Aspear Berry}}, {{bag2|Leppa Berry}}, {{bag2|Persim Berry}}, {{bag2|Lum Berry}}, {{bag2|Sitrus Berry}}, {{bag2|Liechi Berry}}, {{bag2|Ganlon Berry}}, {{bag2|Salac Berry}}, {{bag2|Petaya Berry}}, {{bag2|Apicot Berry}}, {{bag2|Kee Berry}}, {{bag2|Maranga Berry}}
** In aggregate, the first nine Berries listed above (through Sitrus) appear approximately 80% of the time, while the rarer seven appear approximately 20% of the time. Individually, the more common nine generally appear at least twice as often as the rarer seven.
* '''Make some goods''': the player receives a [[decoration]].
** Refer to {{DL|Decoration|Super-Secret Base|Decoration → Super-Secret Base}} for a list of receivable decorations.
* '''Massage a Pokémon''': increases the [[friendship]] of a chosen Pokémon in the player's party by 30.
* '''Pick something up''': the player receives a miscellaneous item.
** {{bag2|Escape Rope}}, {{bag2|Elixir}}, {{bag2|Full Restore}}, {{bag2|Heart Scale}}, {{bag2|Master Ball}}, {{bag2|Max Revive}}, {{bag2|PP Max}}, {{bag2|PP Up}}, {{bag2|Rare Candy}}, {{bag2|Revive}}, {{bag|Ultra Ball}} [[Ultra Ball]]
** Escape Rope and Ultra Ball together have approximately a 50% chance of appearing, with Escape Rope twice as common as Ultra Ball. Of the rest, Master Ball and PP Max are among the rarest.
* '''Pick up stones''': the player receives an [[Evolution stone]].
** {{bag2|Dawn Stone}}, {{bag2|Dusk Stone}}, {{bag2|Everstone}}, {{bag2|Fire Stone}}, {{bag2|Leaf Stone}}, {{bag2|Moon Stone}}, {{bag2|Shiny Stone}}, {{bag2|Sun Stone}}, {{bag2|Thunder Stone}}, {{bag2|Water Stone}}
** Everstone is the most common result, appearing approximately 50% of the time. The elemental stones (Fire, Leaf, Thunder, and Water) are the next most common, followed by all of the remaining stones.
* '''Search for treasure''': the player receives an item, usually a [[valuable item]].
** {{bag2|Big Nugget}}, {{bag2|Big Pearl}}, {{bag2|Comet Shard}}, {{bag2|Float Stone}}, {{bag2|Nugget}}, {{bag|Pearl}} {{i|Pearl}}, {{bag2|Pearl String}}, {{bag2|Rare Bone}}
** Float Stone appears the most commonly, at approximately a 30% chance.
* '''Take care of an Egg''': decreases the [[Egg cycles|Egg cycle]] count of a chosen {{pkmn|Egg}} in the player's party by half of its species' base Egg cycle value (rounded up).
* '''Tell my fortune''': the player receives a MAX-strength [[O-Power]]
** Bargain Power MAX, Capture Power MAX, Full Recovery Power, Prize Money Power MAX
** All of the powers appear at approximately even rates.

====Secret Spots====
There are 82 Secret Spots where the player can establish a Secret Base, and an 83rd spot in [[Mossdeep City]] reserved for Secret Bases from special QR Codes. There can only be about 30 secret bases in a game at the same time, with any additional bases causing the deletion of older bases.


{| class="roundy sortable" style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; margin: auto"
|-
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Location
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}" | Layout
! style="background-color: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| In the house south of the Poké Mart
| ''Variable''
| In a certain house in Mossdeep there is a door that will not open, beyond which lies a super-secret Secret Base.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|110 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 110 1.png|200px]]
| South of Cycling Road's northern entrance; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| Diagonal A
| A Secret Base above a tree growing on an islet with a chic sign.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|111 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 111 1.png|200px]]
| In the northeastern corner of the desert
|}
| Square A
| A Secret Base positioned in a tucked-away corner of a large desert.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|111 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 111 2.png|200px]]
| West from the northeastern corner of the desert
|}
| Wide A
| A Secret Base in a romantic cave from which sandstorms may be admired.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|111 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 111 3.png|200px]]
| In the north of the desert, up a dirt slope and to the east; requires the {{DL|Bicycle|Mach Bike}}
|}
| 2-level A
| A Secret Base in a cave that’s popular with sand maniacs for its panoramic desert views.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|111 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 111 4.png|200px]]
| In the north of the desert, up a dirt slope and at the far east; requires the {{DL|Bicycle|Mach Bike}}
|}
| Split
| A Secret Base in a cave where clouds of dust come blowing in from the desert and sting your eyes.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|111 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 111 5.png|200px]]
| In the north section of the route
|}
| Wide A
| A Secret Base above a tree that can truly be called regal and is standing nonchalantly along the road.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|111 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 111 6.png|200px]]
| In the northeastern-most corner of the north section of the route, up a dirt slope; requires the {{DL|Bicycle|Mach Bike}}
|}
| Split
| A Secret Base in a cave just for Bike enthusiasts that can’t be reached without a Mach Bike.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|113 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 113 1.png|200px]]
| By {{tc|Parasol Lady}} Madeline
|}
| Tall A
| A Secret Base in a cave where the scenery and your mood will turn gray thanks to the piles of volcanic ash.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|114 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 114 1.png|200px]]
| In the southeast of the lake; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| Diagonal A
| A Secret Base above a tree on a very suspicious-looking islet floating all alone in a lake.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|114 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 114 2.png|200px]]
| Just up the stairs to the cliffs, northwest of {{tc|Poké Maniac}} Steve
|}
| Divided A
| A Secret Base in an exceedingly natural cave hiding casually between cliffs.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|114 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 114 3.png|200px]]
| In the northwest of the cliffs, northwest of {{tc|Kindler}} Bernie; requires {{m|Rock Smash}}
|}
| 2-level A
| A Secret Base in a cave fortified by rocks that block the way.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|114 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 114 4.png|200px]]
| In the northwest of the cliffs, northeast of {{tc|Kindler}} Bernie
|}
| Divided B
| A Secret Base in a cave so extremely ordinary that it needs no explanation at all.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|114 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 114 5.png|200px]]
| Southeast of the entrance to [[Meteor Falls]]
|}
| Square B
| A Secret Base in a cave that is said to have been formed by a crater where you can feel the cosmos.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|114 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 114 6.png|200px]]
| Right by the entrance to [[Meteor Falls]]; requires {{m|Rock Smash}}
|}
| Split
| A Secret Base in a cave that is rumored to connect to Meteor Falls.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|115 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 115 1.png|200px]]
| Right by the entrance to [[Meteor Falls]]
|}
| Winding
| A Secret Base in a humid cave that is said to be a part of Meteor Falls.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|115 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 115 2.png|200px]]
| On the northernmost part of the beach, west of the stairs; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| Divided C
| A Secret Base in a cave where you can get your thrills and that seems like it would sink at high tide.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|115 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 115 3.png|200px]]
| In the northernmost part of the route, up the stairs from the beach and along the west branch of the path; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| Wide B
| A Secret Base above a tree, tucked away off Route 115 where the sea breeze feels great.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|115 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 115 4.png|200px]]
| In the northernmost part of the route, east of the stairs to the cliffs; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| 2-room A
| A Secret Base in a cave that’s said to have been a dwelling for people long ago.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|115 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 115 5.png|200px]]
| In the northernmost part of the route, southeast of the stairs to the cliffs; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| 2-level B
| A Secret Base in a cave that’s said to have long ago been the den of Pokémon that lived with people.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|115 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 115 6.png|200px]]
| In the northernmost part of the route, at the end of the path up the dirt slope northeast of the stairs to the cliffs; requires {{m|Surf}} and the {{DL|Bicycle|Mach Bike}}
|}
| 2-room B
| A Secret Base in a cave that’s said to have been lived in by a chief from a village long ago.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|116 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 116 1.png|200px]]
| Up both sets of stairs east of the [[Rustboro City|Rustboro]]-side entrance to [[Rusturf Tunnel]]
|}
| Square A
| A Secret Base in a cave that’s connected to Rusturf Tunnel. It stays cool regardless of the season.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|116 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 116 2.png|200px]]
| Southeast of the [[Rustboro City|Rustboro]]-side entrance to [[Rusturf Tunnel]]
|}
| Divided B
| A Secret Base in a cave that people can’t usually find because it’s hiding out in the open.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|116 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 116 3.png|200px]]
| Through the [[Rusturf Tunnel]] exit southeast of the [[Verdanturf Town]] exit, up both sets of stairs
|}
| 2-level A
| A Secret Base in a cave in the hills just beyond Rusturf Tunnel with a most amazing view.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|116 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 116 4.png|200px]]
| Through the [[Rusturf Tunnel]] exit southeast of the [[Verdanturf Town]] exit, on the east
|}
| Diagonal A
| A Secret Base in a cave that’s a little exciting because it seems like a man who lost his glasses might find it.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|117|Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 117 1.png|200px]]
| Due west of [[Mauville City]]
|}
| Tall B
| A Secret Base above a tree right in the middle of the route, as if it weren’t a secret at all.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|118 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 118 1.png|200px]]
| In the northeast of the west side of the route
|}
| Diagonal B
| A Secret Base in a cave that’s in danger of being found by the Guitarist on the big rock by the inlet.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|118 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 118 2.png|200px]]
| In the northwest of the east side of the route
|}
| Square B
| A Secret Base in a cave that’s in danger of being found by the Fisherman on the big rock by the inlet.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|118 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 118 3.png|200px]]
| In the southeastern part of the beach on the east side of the route
|}
| Split
| A Secret Base in a cave by the big rock by the inlet that’s relatively difficult to find.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|118 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 118 4.png|200px]]
| On the east side of the route, north of the east end of the beach, above the ledge
|}
| Wide A
| A Secret Base above a tree where you can watch the growth of trees with dangerous thorns.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|118 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 118 5.png|200px]]
| East of the tall grass to the east of the entrance to {{rt|119|Hoenn}}
|}
| 2-level C
| A Secret Base in the cave surrounded by grass that stands out the least on Route 118.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|119 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 119 1.png|200px]]
| In the northeastern-most part of the route, near the entrance to [[Fortree City]]
|}
| Square C
| A Secret Base in a bush next to soft soil that gardeners can’t get enough of.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|119 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 119 2.png|200px]]
| On the south bank of the southeast bend in the middle level of the river, past the long grass; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| Divided C
| A Secret Base in a bush over the river and through the tall grass that’s popular for being hard to find.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|119 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 119 3.png|200px]]
| At the southern end of the middle level of the river, on the west bank; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| Wide B
| A Secret Base above a tree by a river that’s big with connoisseurs along Route 119.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|119 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 119 4.png|200px]]
| At the northern end of the middle level of the river, on the west bank; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| 2-room B
| A Secret Base in a quietly refined cave where the sound of a waterfall soaks into your body.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|119 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 119 5.png|200px]]
| Up the waterfall by the Weather Institute, in the northwest across two sets of bike rails; requires {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Waterfall}}, and the {{DL|Bicycle|Acro Bike}}
|}
| 3-room
| A Secret Base in a bush that the nearby Bird Keeper knows about even though it’s in an out-of-the-way place.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|119 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 119 6.png|200px]]
| Up the waterfall by the Weather Institute, in the southwest across three sets of bike rails; requires requires {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Waterfall}}, and the {{DL|Bicycle|Acro Bike}}
|}
| 2-room A
| A Secret Base in a bush at the end of a railing bridge. An Acro Bike is needed to reach it.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|119 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 119 7.png|200px]]
| West of the top of the stairs on the northwest bank of the lowest level of the river; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| Square B
| A Secret Base in a bush that’s a little itchy and surrounded by long grass.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|119 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 119 8.png|200px]]
| In the northeast of the area directly under the southern bridge on the west side of the river, accessed by the bike rails over the river; requires the {{DL|Bicycle|Acro Bike}}
|}
| 3-room
| A Secret Base in a cave that can be seen from a long bridge but takes a long time to reach.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|119 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 119 9.png|200px]]
| In the north of the area directly under the southern bridge on the east side of the river
|}
| Diagonal A
| A Secret Base in a cave where you can kill time by watching people cross a long bridge.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|119 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 119 10.png|200px]]
| In the west of the area directly under the southern bridge on the west side of the river, accessed by the bike rails over the river; requires the {{DL|Bicycle|Acro Bike}}
|}
| 2-room B
| A Secret Base in a bush with a slimy floor due to being in a place with a lot of rain.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|120 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 120 1.png|200px]]
| At the bottom of the stairs down to the northern lake
|}
| Tall B
| A Secret Base in a cave that’s apparently sometimes visited by people who mistake it for Scorched Slab.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|120 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 120 2.png|200px]]
| East of the top of the stairs to the northern lake
|}
| Square C
| A Secret Base in a bush surrounded by tall grass where you can see Pokémon often.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|120 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 120 3.png|200px]]
| By the [[soft soil]] to the east of the northern lake; requires {{m|Cut}}
|}
| Square B
| A Secret Base in a bush in a small open area beyond a thorny tree.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|120 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 120 4.png|200px]]
| In the northeast part of the long grass maze in the middle of the route
|}
| Diagonal A
| A Secret Base in a bush deep in the long grass that’s perfect to hide out in.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|120 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 120 5.png|200px]]
| At the north end of the southeastern lake; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| Winding
| A Secret Base in a cave that boasts of a view of a clear lake right before your eyes.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|120 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 120 6.png|200px]]
| In the southeast end of the route, north of the sign
|}
| Divided A
| A Secret Base in a bush that stinks of grass from being covered in long grass.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|120 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 120 7.png|200px]]
| On the north side of the southwestern lake
|}
| Tall A
| A Secret Base in a bush next to soft soil and a pond where gardening and fishing are enjoyed.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|120 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 120 8.png|200px]]
| Northeast of the [[Ancient Tomb]] (on the plateau on the west side of the route)
|}
| Wide A
| A Secret Base above a tree where the unusual aura from nearby mysterious ruins hangs thick in the air.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|121 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 121 1.png|200px]]
| At the end of the path west of the pier; requires {{m|Cut}}
|}
| Tall B
| A Secret Base in a cave blocked by a thorny tree and positioned along the water’s edge.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|121 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 121 2.png|200px]]
| Just east of the {{Safari|Hoenn}} entrance
|}
| Tall B
| A Secret Base above a tree next to the Safari Zone where the smells of Pokémon sometimes come wafting over.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|121 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 121 3.png|200px]]
| On the north side of the tall grass just east of the pier
|}
| 2-level A
| A Secret Base in a cave near some stairs, so the footsteps of passersby are noisy.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|123 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 123 1.png|200px]]
| Following the northmost possible path from east to west across the route, down three ledges and north of a female {{tc|Ace Trainer}}; requires {{m|Surf}} and {{m|Cut}}
|}
| Divided B
| A Secret Base in a cave that doesn’t leave much of an impression on a route with a gentle slope.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|123 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 123 2.png|200px]]
| Following the northmost possible path from east to west across the route, down five ledges and on the east side of the 123 Go Fish shop; requires {{m|Surf}} and {{m|Cut}}
|}
| 2-level C
| A Secret Base in a cave dedicated to Fishermen with outstanding access to 123 Go Fish.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|123 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 123 3.png|200px]]
| East of the [[Berry Master#Hoenn|Berry Master]]'s house
|}
| Tall B
| A Secret Base above a tree that gardeners long for due to its outstanding access to the Berry fields.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|125 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 125 1.png|200px]]
| On the southernmost island in the route; requires {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Fly}} (to Route 125)
|}
| 2-level B
| A Secret Base in a cave positioned on a small beach where the winds blow in from the sea.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|125 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 125 2.png|200px]]
| On the sandbar in the northwest of the route; requires {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Fly}} (to [[Shoal Cave]])
|}
| Wide B
| A Secret Base in a cave next to Shoal Cave, making it great for hunting for salt and seashells.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|125 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 125 3.png|200px]]
| The west of the two spots on the island in the northeast of the route; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| Winding
| A Secret Base in a cave made in what would be the little brother of what everyone calls twin rocks.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|125 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 125 4.png|200px]]
| The east of the two spots on the island in the northeast of the route; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| 2-room B
| A Secret Base in a cave made in what would be the big brother of what everyone calls twin rocks.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|126|Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 126 1.png|200px]]
| In the north of the isolated area on the west of the route, accessed by surfacing from the western Dive spot in the main underwater area; requires {{m|Surf}} and {{m|Dive}}
|}
| 3-room
| A Secret Base in a cave that can’t be reached without using Dive, even though it looks like you could Surf there.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|126|Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 126 2.png|200px]]
| In the far northwest of the route, accessed by surfacing from the northern Dive spot in the main underwater area and following the subsequent path to its end; requires {{m|Surf}} and {{m|Dive}}
|}
| Divided C
| A Secret Base in a cave that’s high level of secrecy stops it from being found just by using Surf as usual.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|127 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 127 1.png|200px]]
| In the northeast of the route, in the southwest of the sandbar on the east branch of the route coming south from [[Mossdeep City]]; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| Wide B
| A Secret Base in a cave you cannot relax in because it’s always surrounded by Fishermen.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|127 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 127 2.png|200px]]
| In the northeast of the route, in the northeast of the sandbar on the east branch of the route coming south from [[Mossdeep City]]; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| 2-level B
| A Secret Base in a cave fated to disappear as it continues to be eroded by the waves.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|127 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 127 3.png|200px]]
| On the west side of the area in the southeast corner of the route; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| Winding
| A Secret Base in a cave that still shows traces of having been the den of Water-type Pokémon long ago.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|127 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 127 4.png|200px]]
| In the middle of the area in the southeast corner of the route; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| 2-level B
| A Secret Base in a cave said to have been the hideout for a robber being pursued by the International Police.
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{rt|127 |Hoenn}}
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Route 127 5.png|200px]]
| In the northeast of the area in the southeast corner of the route; requires {{m|Surf}}
|}
| Divided C
| A Secret Base in a cave where the International Police held a stakeout to catch a robber.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Rusturf Tunnel.png|200px]]
| North of the tunnel's [[Verdanturf Town]] exit
|}
| 2-level C
| A Secret Base in a cave where you can’t fall asleep at night because of the wild Whismur going berserk every night.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Granite Cave]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Granite Cave.png|200px]]
| On B1F, in the north, up the first dirt slope in the room and then up the dirt slope to the northwest and immediately after descending the next dirt slope; requires the {{DL|Bicycle|Mach Bike}}
|}
| 2-room A
| A Secret Base in a cave in a dark cellar that’s popular with women who dislike getting a suntan.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Jagged Pass]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Jagged Pass.png|200px]]
| On the west side of the route, up a dirt slope or set of stepping stones west of the third northmost patch of [[tall grass]]; requires the {{DL|Bicycle|Acro Bike}} or {{DL|Bicycle|Mach Bike}}
|}
| 2-room A
| A Secret Base in a cave with an extremely comfortable interior despite it being on a dangerous path by a cliff.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Fiery Path]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Fiery Path.png|200px]]
| On the west side of the tunnel beyond the Strength rock and to the north; requires {{m|Strength}}
|}
| 3-room
| A Secret Base in a cave that you can expect to have the same effects as a sauna due to the hot location.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Secret Shore]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Secret Shore No 301.png|200px]]
| To the west of the Secret Shore's entrance
|}
| Diagonal B
| A Secret Base in a cave commonly referred to as No. 301 due to the housing-development-like structure of the plot.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Secret Shore]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Secret Shore No 302.png|200px]]
| Up the first set of stairs to the southeast of the Secret Shore's entrance
|}
| Divided B
| A Secret Base in a cave commonly referred to as No. 302 due to the housing-development-like structure of the plot.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Secret Shore]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Secret Shore No 401.png|200px]]
| Up two sets of stairs to the southeast of the Secret Shore's entrance
|}
| 2-level C
| A Secret Base in a cave commonly referred to as No. 401 due to the housing-development-like structure of the plot.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Secret Shore]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Secret Shore No 303.png|200px]]
| In the southeast corner of the Secret Shore
|}
| Divided A
| A Secret Base in a cave commonly referred to as No. 303 due to the housing-development-like structure of the plot.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Secret Shore]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Secret Shore No 101.png|200px]]
| West of the stairs to the southwest of the Secret Shore's entrance
|}
| Tall A
| A Secret Base in a cave commonly referred to as No. 101 due to the housing-development-like structure of the plot.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Secret Shore]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Secret Shore No 201.png|200px]]
| South of the stairs to the southwest of the Secret Shore's entrance
|}
| Square A
| A Secret Base in a cave commonly referred to as No. 201 due to the housing-development-like structure of the plot.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Secret Meadow]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Secret Meadow No 101.png|200px]]
| Directly north of the Secret Meadow's entrance on the ground level
|}
| Wide A
| A Secret Base in a cave commonly referred to as No. 101 due to the apartment-like structure of the plot.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Secret Meadow]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Secret Meadow No 102.png|200px]]
| Northwest of the Secret Meadow's entrance, on the ground level
|}
| Divided A
| A Secret Base in a cave commonly referred to as No. 102 due to the apartment-like structure of the plot.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Secret Meadow]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Secret Meadow No 201.png|200px]]
| Up the stairs on the east side of the Secret Meadow's entrance
|}
| Tall A
| A Secret Base in a cave commonly referred to as No. 201 due to the apartment-like structure of the plot.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Secret Meadow]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Secret Meadow No 301.png|200px]]
| Up the stairs to the northwest of the Secret Meadow's entrance
|}
| Diagonal B
| A Secret Base in a cave commonly referred to as No. 301 due to the apartment-like structure of the plot.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Secret Meadow]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Secret Meadow No 202.png|200px]]
| At the top of the stairs directly north of the Secret Meadow's entrance
|}
| 2-level C
| A Secret Base in a cave commonly referred to as No. 202 due to the apartment-like structure of the plot.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Secret Meadow]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Secret Meadow No 401.png|200px]]
| Up the stairs starting directly north of the Secret Meadow's entrance, in the northeast corner of the area
|}
| Divided B
| A Secret Base in a cave commonly referred to as No. 401 due to the apartment-like structure of the plot.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Secret Islet]]
|
{|
| [[File:Secret Spot Secret Islet.png|200px]]
| In the middle of the islet
|}
| Wide A
| A Secret Base above a tree that feels too much like a resort to call it a Secret Base.
|-
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}

====Layouts====
{{incomplete|section|Images of each layout}} 
In general, layouts for Secret Bases are not restricted to a given type of base (such as blue caves or trees), but some layouts do only occur in one type, such as the Square C layout, which is only in shrub bases.
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; margin: auto"
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Layout type
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2-level
| This layout has two levels, but a Stairs [[Decoration]] is required to access the top level. The entrance, Secret PC, and flag are all in the bottom level.
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2-room
| This layout has two large areas in the north and south, but a Solid Board decoration is required to access the north area. The entrance, Secret PC, and flag are all in the south area.
|- style="background: #fff"
| 3-room
| This layout has three large areas approximately in a Y shape, but a Solid Board decoration is required to access either of the northern areas. The entrance, Secret PC, and flag are all in the south area.
|- style="background: #fff"
| Diagonal
| This layout has a large area at the entrance and a large area to the northeast or northwest, with the base narrowing slightly between the two areas.
|- style="background: #fff"
| Divided
| This layout has a large area separated from the entrance by a narrow passage. In the Divided B and C layouts, the entrance area is also a large area. The Divided B layout is divided into north and south areas, while A and C have east and west areas.
|- style="background: #fff"
| Split
| In this layout, the entrance passage leads north and then branches to two large areas to either side of the entrance.
|- style="background: #fff"
| Square
| This layout has one simple area, with dimensions that are roughly square.
|- style="background: #fff"
| Tall
| This layout has one simple area, significantly taller than it is wide.
|- style="background: #fff"
| Wide
| This layout has one simple area, significantly wider than it is tall.
|- style="background: #fff"
| Winding
| This layout has two large areas in the north and south, but they are connected by a narrow, twisting passageway.
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}
{{-}}
{| class="roundy expandable" style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; margin:auto" width="800px"
|-
! colspan="4" style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}; font-size: 120%" width="20%" | 2-level
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; margin:auto" width="800px"
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundyleft|5px}}; font-size: 120%" width="20%" | Layout A
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base 22 ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Brown cave
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base 23 ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Red cave
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base 24 ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Blue cave
|}
| width="20%" |
 
|}
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; margin:auto" width="800px"
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundyleft|5px}}; font-size: 120%" width="20%" | Layout B
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base 41 ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Red cave
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base 42 ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Yellow cave
|}
| width="20%" |
 
| width="20%" |
 
|}
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; margin:auto" width="800px"
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundyleft|5px}}; font-size: 120%" width="20%" | Layout C
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base 12 ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Brown cave
|}
| width="20%" |
{|
|-
| [[File:Hoenn Secret Base 13 ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{hoenn color}}; {{roundybottom|15px}}" | Blue cave
|}
| width="20%" |
 
| width="20%" |
 
|}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Secret Base anime.png|220px|thumb|left|Keanu's Secret Base in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Team_Rocket_Secret_Base.png|220px|thumb|{{TRT}}'s Secret Base]]
Secret Bases first appeared in ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme]]''. While staying in [[Dewford Town]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} stumbled across [[Keanu]]'s Secret Base, which he had created with the help of his {{p|Nincada}}. Later in the episode, {{TRT}} also found the Secret Base and stole Keanu's Pokémon, which Ash and his friends helped him to get back.

Team Rocket also had their own Secret Base in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'', which was located in a cave behind a waterfall. By the end of the episode, it was completely destroyed, greatly displeasing {{an|Giovanni}} when he was [[AG079|later]] informed of the incident.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Sapphire Secret Base Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Sapphire's Secret Base in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Wally Secret Base Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Wally's Secret Base in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
{{adv|Sapphire}} has a Secret Base at {{rt|101|Hoenn}}, which she uses to observe Pokémon in order to help [[Professor Birch|her father]] with his research. After saving {{adv|Ruby}} from two {{p|Mightyena}}, she brought him to her Base. There the two arranged a bet and decide to meet in the Base after 80 days when Sapphire has gathered all the [[Badge]]s and Ruby has gathered all the {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]]s in the Hoenn region. At first, the Secret Base was a barren cave, but Ruby decorated it while waiting for Sapphire on the day of the deadline.

===={{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PAORAS16|Omega Alpha Adventure 16]]'', {{adv|Wally}} was revealed to have built himself his own Secret Base at {{rt|120|Hoenn}} with the help of [[Aarune]]. After Sapphire was defeated by [[Zinnia]], Aarune found her and took her to Wally's Base to recover. She was later located there by Ruby and {{adv|Emerald}} through {{p|Hoopa}}'s ring. The Base was later destroyed when Hoopa transported {{adv|Super-ancient Pokémon|Rayquaza, Groudon, and Kyogre}} to Route 120 through its ring.
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==Trivia==
* In [[the Underground]], it is possible for a {{DL|The Underground|mining}} spot to spawn on the same spot as the player's Secret Base.

==In other languages==
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''Secret Base''
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|zh_yue=秘密基地 ''{{tt|Beimaht Gēideih|Secret Base}}
|zh_cmn=秘密基地 ''{{tt|Mìmì Jīdì|Secret Base}}
|nl=Geheime basis
|fi=Salainen tukikohta
|fr_ca=Base secrète{{tt|*|Diamond manual}}
|fr_eu=Base Secrète
|de=Geheimbasis
|it=Base Segreta
|ko=비밀기지 ''{{tt|Bimil Giji|Secret Base}}''
|pl=Tajna Baza
|pt_br=Base Secreta
|pt_eu=Base Secreta{{tt|*|Platinum manual}}
|ru=Секрет баз ''Sekret baz'' Секретная баз ''Sekretnaya bas''{{tt|*|Pokémon TV}}
|es=Base Secreta
|vi=Căn cứ bí mật
}}
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''Super-Secret Base''
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|fr=Super Base
|de=Super-Geheimbasis
|it=Super Base Segreta
|ko=슈퍼 비밀기지 ''{{tt|Super Bimil Giji|Super-Secret Base}}''
|pt_eu=Super Base Secreta
|es=Superbase Secreta
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''Flag''
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|ja=フラッグ ''Flag''
|nl=Vlag
|fr=Drapeau
|de=Fahne
|it=Bandiera
|ko=플래그 ''Flag''
|pt_eu=Bandeira{{tt|*|Platinum manual}}
|es=Bandera
}}
|}

==See also==
*{{m|Secret Power}}
*[[Decoration]]
*[[The Underground]]
*[[Digger Drill]]
*[[Villa]] - A maison the player owns in [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum]] where the player can freely decorate. It can be visited by many NPC characters.
*[[Join Avenue]] - A building the player owns in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]] where the player can freely decorate and arrange stalls. It can be visited by Gym Leaders.
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Professor Rowan

2020-12-18T00:05:51Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* In the main series */ just a really quick grammar correction!

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'''Professor Rowan''' (Japanese: '''ナナカマド博士''' ''Dr. Nanakamado'') is the resident [[Pokémon Professor]] of [[Sandgem Town]] in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. He specializes in {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[evolution]].

==In the games==
[[File:Lucasmeetsrowan.png|thumb|left|{{ga|Lucas}} and {{ga|Barry}} meet Professor Rowan for the first time in {{game|Platinum}}]]
Professor Rowan works in [[Sandgem Town]] with {{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}} and their family. This makes him the first Professor from the handheld games that does not live in the {{player}}'s hometown. He left the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] four years prior to the events of [[Generation IV]] to study the Pokémon of [[Kanto]] with [[Professor Oak]], and has recently returned at the start of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} after reaching the conclusion that Sinnoh holds far greater secrets. He has a stern personality that makes him seem intimidating and mean, but he is actually very kind and patient. Rowan says he still feels a thrill whenever he travels anywhere with his Pokémon. He apparently has a sweet tooth, as the refrigerator in his laboratory is full of nothing but sweets and candy.

Rowan's particular field of study is Pokémon [[evolution]], having discovered that 90% of all Pokémon are [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|connected in some way]] to others through evolution. He is also interested in determining if evolution is supposed to be a form of Pokémon reaching maturity, or a way for an "incomplete" being to become "more complete," and the implications that the process has on [[legendary Pokémon]], which don't evolve.

In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, Professor Rowan is seen for the first time observing [[Lake Verity]] with his assistant. After being interrupted by the player and {{ga|Barry|their friend}}, he quickly walks off leaving his briefcase, which holds three {{i|Poké Ball}}s containing {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}}, behind. The player and their friend try to return it to him, but are attacked by wild Pokémon in the process, and are forced to use two of the Pokémon in the briefcase for defense. After returning the Pokémon to Rowan in his lab, Rowan hears about the survival tactics that they used, and tells them to keep the Pokémon, as well as giving them each a [[Pokédex]] to record data about every single Pokémon. Soon after, Rowan and his assistant travel to [[Jubilife City]] to drop off some notes, where they are attacked by [[Team Galactic]], just as the player returns from [[Oreburgh City]] with their first [[Badge]].

In {{game|Platinum}}, however, the player and their friend leave Twinleaf Town just as Rowan returns from the lake, with Rowan stopping the two from journeying into the tall grass without a Pokémon. His assistant then arrives with the briefcase he left behind at the lake, and Rowan offers the two a [[starter Pokémon]]. When he is visited in Sandgem for the first time, he hands out {{TM|27|Return}} as well as the Pokédex.

In all three games, after becoming suspicious of Team Galactic's activities, he gathers his assistant, the player and their friend in the [[Canalave Library]] after the player obtains the {{badge|Mine}}, and tells them about the legends of [[Sinnoh]]. Before they are able to finish their discussion, however, an earthquake shakes the region, and the four manage to escape the building before an aftershock. Rowan urges the Trainers to journey to the three lakes of Sinnoh, seeing the aftermath of the explosion on the news, and sends the player's friend to [[Lake Acuity]] in the north, his assistant to [[Lake Verity]] near [[Twinleaf Town]], and the player to [[Lake Valor]].

He apparently previously gave [[Cynthia]] her first Pokémon and a Pokédex, though it is unknown how long before the games this occurred.

Professor Rowan is an old friend of [[Professor Oak]], and Rowan's assistant claims that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority. In {{v2|Platinum}}, he can be seen occasionally in the basement of the [[Veilstone Department Store]] sulking about the fact they've run out of [[Rage Candy Bar]]s.

====Pokémon====
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Professor Rowan has one of each Sinnoh Starter in his briefcase. Prior to meeting the player, he also used to have at least one additional Sinnoh starter of the same species, which he gave to his assistant, the [[player character]] not chosen.

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|game=Platinum
|ndex=387
|pokemon=Turtwig
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Withdraw|move2type=Water|move2cat=Status}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=390
|pokemon=Chimchar
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=393
|pokemon=Piplup
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|}

====Quotes====
=====Diamond and Pearl=====
{{incomplete|section}}
'''Intro'''
:''"Hello there! It's so very nice to meet you! Welcome to the world of Pokémon!"''
:''"My name is Rowan. However, everyone just calls me the Pokémon Professor. Before I go any further, is this your first adventure? If you need advice, I'm certainly capable of giving it.
:''"Would you like to know more about anything else?"''{{tt|*|If player chose either of the first two options this appears once player is back to the screen with Rowan}}
:''"This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as Pokémon. Here, I have a Poké Ball. Touch the button on the middle of the Poké Ball, if you'd please."''
:''"No, no! Not that button! The button on the Poké Ball."''{{tt|*|If the button wasn't pressed}}
:''"We humans live alongside Pokémon as friends. At times we play together, and at other times we work together. Some people use their Pokémon to battle and develop closer bonds with them. What do I do? I conduct research so that we may learn more about Pokémon. Now, why don't you tell me a little bit about yourself? {{tt|Are you a boy? Or are you a girl?|This sentence is repeated should player choose No after choosing a gender or inputting a name}}"''
:''"All right, so you're a boy/girl?"''
:''"Tell me, what is your name?"''
:''"Your name is <player>?"''
:''"Ok... So, you're <player>? A fine name that is! Now this boy here... I believe he's your friend. {{tt|What might his name be?|This sentence is repeated if player chooses no after choosing name}}"''
:''"<rival>, is it? That's your friend's name?"''
:''"Alright, <player>, the time has come. Your very own tale of grand adventure is about to unfold. On your journey, you will meet countless Pokémon and people. I'm sure that along the way you will discover many things, perhaps even something about yourself. Now, go on, leap into the world of Pokémon!"''

'''[[Lake Verity]]'''
:''"Hmm... I may have been mistaken... Something appears to be different than it was before, but... Fine! It's enough that we have seen the lake. Dawn/Lucas, we're leaving."''
:''"...Hm. There is one thing I can say. There are many rare kinds of Pokémon in Sinnoh. The region should serve us very well in regard to our studies."''
:''"Excuse me. Let us pass, please."''

'''[[Pokémon League]]'''
*After beating Cynthia
:''"<player>! Your last battle was splendid!"''
:''Hm! A child I enlisted for my Pokédex project has come this far... It's only natural that I come and witness the child's crowning glory. <player>! I shouldn't call you a child anymore. You've grown into a real Champion!"''

'''[[Hall of Fame]]'''
:''"It's been a long while since I last entered this room..."''

======Pokédex evaluation======
*'''Note''': Rowan only evaluates the Sinnoh Pokédex by counting how many Pokémon player has seen, rather than caught. {{p|Manaphy}} doesn't count towards evaluation.
*At lab with less than 150 Pokémon seen
:''"Ah, <player>! You've come to show me the progress you've made on your Pokédex?
::'''No''': ''What's wrong? You're not suggesting you've seen so few that you're afraid to show me?"''
::'''Yes''': ''"Hmm... You've spotted <number> Pokémon in Sinnoh... <evaluation quote>"''
*Via PC
:''"Hmm... You've spotted <number> Pokémon in Sinnoh... <evaluation quote>"''
*Fewer than 15 Pokémon
:''"Look harder for wild Pokémon. Don't be afraid of going into tall grass."''
*15-24 Pokémon
:''"Your pace is picking up. Things can only get better!"''
*25-39 Pokémon
:''"Be persistent when you're searching for Pokémon that appear only in certain places."''
*40-59 Pokémon
:''"Pokémon aren't hiding only in tall grass. You can find many others in caves and seas."''
*60-89 Pokémon
:''"Your Pokédex is looking more and more respectable!"''
*90-114 Pokémon
:''"Are you fishing with rods? Pokémon that live underwater need to be caught by fishing."''
*115-134 Pokémon
:''"The Trainers that challenge you to battle have Pokémon, obviously. They may have rare ones with them, and that can add to your Pokédex."''
*135-144 Pokémon
:''"Your Pokédex is well on the way to being filled up. This Pokédex can be considered a journal of your adventure."''
*145-150 Pokémon (missing a Pokémon other than {{p|Manaphy}})
:''"You're not far from seeing every Pokémon there is to see in Sinnoh!"''
*150-151 Pokémon (at least all Pokémon other than {{p|Manaphy}})
:''"I see! You've met all the Pokémon there are in Sinnoh!"''

=====Pokémon Platinum=====
{{incomplete|section}}
;On [[Television]]
:''"Pokémon are by our sides, always. I hope you will understand the meaning of those words."''

;{{rt|201|Sinnoh}}
:''"'''Hold it!''' You two don't seem to have any Pokémon between you? Then, what is the meaning of going into the tall grass?! ... ... ... ..."''
:''"... ... They tried to go into the tall grass because they wanted Pokémon... Hmm... What to do...? Their world would surely change if they were to meet Pokémon... Is it right for me to put them on that path...? ... ... You two. You truly love Pokémon, do you?"''
::'''No:''' ''"Er-hem! I didn't quite catch that, so I will ask you again. You two. You truly love Pokémon, do you?"''
::'''Yes:''' ''"I will ask you once again. You two. You truly love Pokémon, do you?"''
:''"...A pair of reckless kids who foolishly try to enter tall grass without Pokémon of their own...? It worries me what people like that would do with Pokémon."''
:''" ! How big of you... Very well, then! I will entrust you two with Pokémon! I apologize for putting you through that exercise. However! You must promise me that you will never recklessly endanger yourselves again. Now, then... Hm? Now, where...?"''
:''"Ah! There it is! {{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}}, nice work. What I was about to do was to entrust these two with their own Pokémon."''
:''"Hm! We exist side by side with Pokémon. There comes a time when people should meet Pokémon. There is a world that should be explored together. For them, today is that time. The place, right here. Go on! Open the briefcase and choose a Pokémon!"''
:''"Very well! Both of you have chosen a good Pokémon, it seems. Now, listen well! The Pokémon you have been entrusted with are unfamiliar with the world. In that regard, they’re much like you. As fellow newcomers to the world, I hope you’ll all do well together. If you have any trouble, come see me at my lab in Sandgem Town. And now, we’ll be on our way."''

;[[Sandgem Town]]

*At the first arrival, inside the lab:
:''"Well, well, look who’s here. <player>, was it? Let’s have a look at your Pokémon.
::'''If the player's Pokémon evolved:''' ''"Well well! You've made your Pokémon evolve already?!"''
::'''If the Pokémon didn't evolve:''' ''"… Hmm… I see… This Pokémon seems to be rather happy."''
:''"Hm! Entrusting you with that {{p|Turtwig}}/{{p|Chimchar}}/{{p|Piplup}} was no mistake, it seems! Well, would you like to give it a nickname?"''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Hmm, OK, I see... And you're happy with that nickname?"''
:''"When I first saw you two about to step into the tall grass without Pokémon, I was shocked. I was astounded by these foolhardy children. But now, you’ve astounded me in an entirely different way. Already, there is a bond growing between you and that Pokémon. I feel privileged to have met you. I’m sure {{p|Turtwig}}/{{p|Chimchar}}/{{p|Piplup}} feels the same way about you. That’s why I’ll ask you to cherish that {{p|Turtwig}}/{{p|Chimchar}}/{{p|Piplup}} of yours."''

:''"Er-hem! Let’s move on to the main topic. There is something I want you to do for me. Allow me to properly introduce myself first. My name, as you know, is Rowan. I study Pokémon. First of all, I want to know exactly what kinds of Pokémon live in the Sinnoh region. To do so, it is necessary to collect data using the [[Pokédex]]. This is what I wish to ask of you. I want to entrust you with this Pokédex. Will you use it to record data on all the Pokémon in Sinnoh for me? (If yes is selected) Hm! Good answer! That Pokédex is a very high-tech device. It will automatically record data on every kind of Pokémon you encounter. <player>, I ask that you go everywhere and meet every kind of Pokémon in this region!"''
::'''No''': ''"... ... ... ... I can stand here without speaking for hours. I'm a very patient man. Let me ask you again, <player>."''
::'''Yes''': ''"Hm! Good answer!"''

:''"That Pokedex is a very high-tech device. It will automatically record data on every kind of Pokémon you encounter. <Player>, I ask that you go everywhere and meet every kind of Pokémon in this region!"''

:''"When you walked up {{rt|201|Sinnoh}} with your Pokémon, what did you feel? I’ve lived for 60 long years. Even now, I get a thrill when I’m with a Pokémon. Now, you should know that there are countless Pokémon in this world. That means there are just as many thrills waiting for you out there! Now go! <player>, your grand adventure begins right now!"''

:''"Go on! <player>, your grand adventure awaits you!"''

*Outside the lab:
:''"'''<Player>!!''' I have something good here. You should take this as well. That is a [[TM|Technical Machine]]. That [[TM27|one]] contains the move {{m|Return}}. Using a Technical Machine, or TM for short, teaches a move instantly to a Pokémon. Bear in mind, however, that a TM is single-use only. The move Return gains power the more friendly your Pokémon is with you. It’s up to you, of course, if you want to use that TM or not. I’ll send you off with the wish that your journey will be fun."''

;[[Jubilife City]] (2nd Visit)
:''"Ah, <player>. Well? How is the Pokédex progressing? Hm! That’s {{Badge|Coal|Oreburgh’s Gym Badge}}, I see. But hadn’t I given you your first Pokémon only recently...? Perhaps being a {{pkmn|Trainer}} is like second nature to you."''

:''"Quiet, you lot! Why must you be such a nuisance? Let me list some lessons you still need to learn. #1: Don’t loiter about for no good reason. #2: Don’t interrupt others while they are attempting to converse. #3: If you don’t get your way, don’t raise your voice to be intimidating. #4: Don’t think you’ve grown strong just because you’re in a group. #5: What is with those outlandish outfits you have on? My goodness... You call yourselves adults? {{ga|Lucas|You}} {{ga|Dawn|kids}}, don’t grow up to be like these sorry specimens."''

:''"You kids, give these thugs a lesson in civility, please."''

:''"That lot... They called themselves [[Team Galactic]]. When Pokémon evolve, they seem to release some type of energy... However, I believe that it’s a mystic power far beyond our control. But Team Galactic seems to be studying that power’s potential. They want to know if it can be used as energy for something..."''

:''"It’s all over, so you can relax now. Still, thanks to you two, nothing came of that situation. I appreciate that. Incidentally, <player>. Kudos to you for your battling skill. It got me thinking. Why don’t you collect all the {{DL|Badge|Sinnoh League|Gym Badges of Sinnoh}}? Doing so, you will be sure to encounter lots of Pokémon. That, of course, means your Pokédex pages will continuously fill up. In other words, it will be of great help to my research. That said, I’ve given you your first Pokémon and Pokédex as yours to keep. You’re free to do with them as you wish. Take care now."''

;Basement of the [[Veilstone Department Store]]
:''"Hmm... [[Rage Candy Bar|RageCandyBars]] are too popular, it seems. Ah, <player>, it's you. Does life continue to thrill you? It does for me. For example, I recently discovered some {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[Evolution|evolve]] only in certain locations. When I learned that, I felt thrilled!"''

;[[Canalave City]]
* Inside the library
:''"... ... ... ... ... ..."''

:''"Hm! Everyone's here finally. <player>, everyone, listen. You may forgotten it already, but I study the evolution of Pokémon. But the more I study, the more mysteries appear and multiply. Pokémon that evolve, and those that don't... What makes them different from each other? Do those that are immature as living beings evolve to once more mature? If so, what do we make of the legendary Pokémon that don't evolve? Are we to assume that the legendary Pokémon are complete as creatures? This is where you three come in. In the tree lakes of Sinnoh, there are said to be mirage Pokémon. If we can obtain data on them, it may shed some light on how the process of Pokémon evolution works. I need help from each one of you on this grand undertaking. Help me find these Pokémon that are considered to be mirages."''

:''"...And who was is that bolted from the lab before I had a chance to give you a Pokédex? But that's water under the bridge! Seeing Pokémon with your own eyes is important for you in becoming a better Trainer, too."''

:''"Hm! I would have made all of you go regardless... Anyway. Now, there are three lakes. Fortuitously, there are three of you. You should therefore split up and investigate the lakes individually. Dawn/Lucas, you go to Lake Verity."''

:''"<Rival>, I want you to investigate Lake Acuity. That would take you almost to Snowpoint City. The road there is harsh. I need a tough Trainer to go."''

:''"Very well. I'm counting on you. And that leaves <player> with Lake Valor. The lake is between Veilstone and Pastoria, if memory serves..."''

:''"... ...Has it stopped? Are all of you unharmed?"''

:''"Hm... But why at Lake Valor...? Let's get outside. I'm concerned about the town. You kids, be careful going down the stairs. <Player>. You should leave now, too. ...There may be aftershocks, however. Be alert always."''

* Outside the library
:''"...That tremor... That wasn't a natural occurrence."''

:''"...That <rival>... Can't sit still... <Player>, I don't like to demand, but I need you at lake Valor. It's impossible for things to be OK. Not after an explosion like that. But I have no idea what is taking place... But before you go, let me stress: don't get in over your head. We will try to join you as soon as we inspect Lake Verity."''

;[[Hall of Fame]]
:''"<player>! Your last battle was splendid!"''
:''"Hm! A child I enlisted for my Pokédex project has come this far... It's only natural that I come and witness the child's crowning glory. <player>! I shouldn't call you a child anymore. You've grown into a real Champion!"''
:''"It's been a long while since I last entered this room..."''

;[[Lake Verity]]
* Before visiting Lake Valor
:''"Hmm... No legendary Pokémon, nothing out of the ordinary... <player>, how was Lake Valor? Anything to report? What? You're just going there now? You've got to move faster than that!"''

* After stopping Team Galactic at Lake Valor
:''"Ah, <player>! What timing! Those Team Galactic scoundrels are after the legendary Pokémon! You've got to help Dawn/Lucas!"''

:''"How dare you! You misguided thugs! <Player>! Dawn/Lucas needs your help!"''

:''"I see... This also occurred at Lake Valor... Another legendary Pokémon was taken away by Team Galactic... Both of you went up against full-fledged criminals... The fact that you're unharmed is reason enough to celebrate. ...But what about <rival>? What is happening at [[Lake Acuity]]? Is <rival> safe?"''

:''"<Player>, I need you to go to Lake Acuity right away. I'm worried about <rival>."''

* After {{p|Mesprit}} leaves the Cavern to {{pkmn2|Roaming|roam}} [[Sinnoh]]
:''"... ... <Player>, that was <sc>Mesprit</sc>, wasn't it? You've accomplished what I'd asked you to do at the Canalave Library... I asked you to get data on the Pokémon of the lake, and you did. But it didn't provide any answers about the mysteries of evolution. I still don't know why some Pokémon evolve and others don't. Ultimately, it only deepened the mystery. But having mysteries to solve... That adds to my enjoyment!"''

:''"<Player>, why don't you chase after <sc>Mesprit</sc>? To me, it seemed as if it wanted to play with you. If you were to use the [[Pokétch]] app {{DL|Pokétch|Marking Map}}, you'd be able to track the movements of Pokémon.
::'''If the player didn't obtain the Marking Map''': ''"What? You don't have the Marking Map? ...You should occasionally pay visits to the Pokétch company, you know."''
::'''Either way''': ''"Go on, <player>. I'm sure that you will keep meeting countless Pokémon and people. Those encounters will keep thrilling you in their own special ways. I hope you'll enjoy that experience! Take care, <player>."''

;The [[Villa]]
* After Buying Bookshelf
:''"Hm, that's rather a good Bookshelf. The curved surfaces described sublime lines of an indefinable charm. Here, allow me to give you this book I've been reading as a gift."''

:''"Hm! you look well. It's commonly accepted that Pokémon evolve to grow more powerful. There must be other reason than that. I would like to know during my lifetime."''

:''"Hmm... This place feels like a home I shared with a friend long ago. It has the same sort of atmosphere."''

;[[Team Galactic Eterna Building]]
* After {{p|Rotom}} enters an appliance for the first time
:''"Ah, imagine finding you [[Rotom's Room|here]]! You must be eager to fill your Pokédex to be searching even here. What am I doing? I visit a professor I know in [[Eterna City|Eterna]] every so often. He tells me intriguing rumors of rare Pokémon sightings and such."''

:''"A Pokémon that slips into electric appliances, you say... Hmm... That is somewhat off from what I've heard about it. Hmm... This is what I've heard. Long ago, there was a Pokémon that merged with a toy robot. Should that Pokémon be recognized as a new species or not... Debates over the issue were about to start when they were rendered moot. The very topic of discussion--the Pokémon-infused robot--disappeared..."''

:''"Anyway, this {{p|Rotom}}... What an interesting Pokémon. So, you say it enters an appliance and essentially merges with the device. In the process, it may also learn new moves. In a way, I suppose it could be thought of as a mechanical Pokémon. Hmm...! Though it is utterly unique, it is undeniably a form of Pokémon. Fine, fine, so be it! No matter how old one gets, there will always be new Pokémon discoveries! Take care, <player>!"''

======Pokédex evaluation======
*'''Note''': Rowan only evaluates the Sinnoh Pokédex by counting how many Pokémon player has seen, rather than caught.
*At lab with less than 210 Pokémon seen
:''"Ah, <player>! You've come to show me the progress you've made on your Pokédex?
::'''No''': ''What's wrong? You're not suggesting you've seen so few that you're afraid to show me?"''
::'''Yes''': ''"Hmm... You've spotted <number> Pokémon in Sinnoh... <evaluation quote>"''
*Via PC
:''"Hmm... You've spotted <number> Pokémon in Sinnoh... <evaluation quote>"''
*Fewer than 16 Pokémon
:''"Look harder for wild Pokémon. Don't be afraid of going into tall grass."''
*16-30 Pokémon
:''"Your pace is picking up. Things can only get better!"''
*31-45 Pokémon
:''"Be persistent when you're searching for Pokémon that appear only in certain places."''
*46-60 Pokémon
:''"Are you using fishing rods? Pokémon that live underwater need to be caught by fishing."''
*61-80 Pokémon
:''"Remember, it's important to make the Pokémon you've caught evolve."''
*81-100 Pokémon
:''"Pokémon don't just hide in tall grass. You can find many others in caves and seas."''
*101-120 Pokémon
:''"The Trainers that challenge you to battle have Pokémon, obviously. They may have rare ones with them, and that can add to your Pokédex."''
*121-140 Pokémon
:''"Some Pokémon appear only in the morning and some only at night. I know it's a challenge, but I urge you to keep searching."''
*141-160 Pokémon
:''"Fantastic! Your effort is helping us understand what evolving involves. Your Pokédex doesn't have long to go now."''
*161-180 Pokémon
:''"I'm simply astounded by the huge variety of Pokémon in Sinnoh. This will help my studies immensely! Sincerely, thank you!"''
*181-200 Pokémon
:''"Your Pokédex is well on the way to being filled up. This Pokédex can be considered a journal of your adventure."''
*201-209 Pokémon
:''"You're not far from seeing every Pokémon there is to see in Sinnoh!"''
*210 Pokémon (via PC)
:''"I see! You've met all the Pokémon there are in Sinnoh! <player>, I need to see you at my lab. I'll be waiting!"''
*At lab with 210 Pokémon seen
:''"Hm! <player>, I've been waiting to see you! You've met every kind of Pokémon there is in the Sinnoh region! This will help immensely with my studies on Pokémon evolution..."''
:''"Oh! If it isn't my old colleague, Professor Oak! I should have expected as much from the world's authority on Pokémon! We always used to joke, "Where there are Pokémon, you'll find Oak!" It's good to see that hasn't changed one bit!"''
:''"Professor Oak, let me introduce you to my young assistant. This youngster has filled every page of the Sinnoh Pokédex for me."''
:''"Have no fear, <player> will get the job done. By the way, Professor Oak, what compelled you to visit this region?"''
:''"Off he goes, as busy as ever..."''
:''"Now, <player>... I have a gift here as your reward for completing the Sinnoh Pokédex. ''(gives Poké Radar) ''That's the Pokémon Radar, or just Poké Radar for short. Use it, and it will indicate grass patches where Pokémon are lurking. I'd prepared that to help my field assistants put together the Sinnoh Pokédex, but you took care of that! I'm sure it will be useful for your goal of filling the National Pokédex. "''
*After receiving the National Pokédex
:''"The world is immense. There are many more Pokémon. That means there are many more thrills for you to seek and enjoy!"''

==Artwork==
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| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
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===Sprites===
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| Intro sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Rowan OD.png]]
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| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
|}

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
[[File:Rowan anime.png|thumb|250px|Professor Rowan in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Professor Rowan debuted in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''. {{an|Dawn}} bumped into the Professor after getting lost on her way to his [[Sandgem Town]] laboratory, and he kindly escorted her the rest of the way. When the pair arrived at the lab, [[Professors' aides|Rowan's assistants]] revealed that several of the Pokémon just escaped. Dawn volunteered to recover them, and afterwards she received her [[starter Pokémon]], {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, along with a set of {{i|Poké Ball}}s and a [[Pokédex]].

Dawn contacted Professor Rowan in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', to inform him of a lost {{AP|Pikachu}} that she found on {{rt|202|Sinnoh}}. Later, Ash met up with Rowan to collect his {{AP|Aipom}}'s Poké Ball, which was sent over by {{an|Professor Oak}}. He informed Ash about his morning call with Dawn, and Ash rushed off to catch up with Dawn and recover his Pikachu. In the [[DP003|following episode]], Ash was reunited with his Pikachu and alerted Rowan to the news. Ash, {{an|Brock}} and Dawn soon returned to Rowan's lab to collect a delivery for Ash, which included a new outfit and backpack from {{Delia|Ash's mother}}. Later, Professor Rowan directed Ash and [[Paul]] to his backyard to have their {{pkmn|battle}}.

In ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]'', it was revealed that {{Gary}} had been working with Professor Rowan on a scientific project; the establishment of nature preserve around [[Mt. Coronet]] to protect its rare {{p|Shieldon}} population. Gary called his superior about some suspected [[Pokémon poacher]]s in the area. Rowan and his research team arrived on the scene, but Gary and Ash had already saved the Shieldon from Hunter [[J]]'s clutches.

He also appeared from ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'' to ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'' as the headmaster of the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] with [[Yuzo]] and his other assistants. He was strict when it came to punishing his students for misbehavior, but happily gave them credit for completing their tasks to a high standard.

He made a cameo appearance in ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'', where his lab received information on shock waves from [[Iron Island]], which were caused by [[Team Galactic]]’s attempt to locate [[Spear Pillar]]'s location.

Professor Rowan along with [[Professor Carolina]] and Gary coordinated a response against Team Galactic's plans to capture the {{an|lake guardians}} in ''[[DP151|The Needs of Three!]]'', but Hunter J managed to deliver the trio to [[Cyrus]]. In the [[DP152|following episode]], he monitored the distortions being caused by Cyrus' plot to control {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Later he and his team arrived at Mt. Coronet where they recovered the stolen [[Adamant Orb]] and [[Lustrous Orb]].

Professor Rowan made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

His latest appearance was in [[DPS01]], where he was seen studying a {{p|Shuckle}} before Dawn arrived at his lab. Then, a Piplup and a Chimchar escaped, which were part of the starter Pokémon trio to be given to new Trainers. Dawn, who had just arrived at Professor Rowan's laboratory, and [[Shinko]], a new Trainer who was just at the lab to pick a starter Pokémon, tried to find them. Later, they successfully brought back the Pokémon. He then said goodbye to Dawn at a port, who went on her new journey to [[Hoenn]].

====Character====
Professor Rowan is good friends with {{an|Professor Oak}}. He appears to be a stoic individual who hardly smiles, but he is often deep in thought. However, he is incredibly knowledgeable and interested in the {{pkmn|world}}. Professor Rowan enjoys field research and readily collaborates with other researchers like {{Gary}} and [[Professor Carolina]] to gain further insights. Rowan readily offers new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s advice and established the week-long [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] activities to give the new generation a well-rounded and experience based education.

====Pokémon====
=====Gives to new Trainers=====
He has these Pokémon to give to new Trainers:

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Rowan
|pkmn=Turtwig
|type1=Grass
|img=Rowan Turtwig.png
|epnum=DP001
|epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage!
|desc=Turtwig is a [[Starter Pokémon]] which a new Trainer can choose from to start their Pokémon journey. One appeared in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'' where it was the only one that stayed in the lab after {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{p|Chimchar}} trashed the lab. Another one appeared in [[DPS01]] where a new Trainer named [[Shinko]] was picking a Starter Pokémon, and a similar situation as before occurred, with the Piplup and Chimchar starting to fight and escaping the lab, leaving Turtwig behind.

None of Turtwig's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Rowan
|pkmn=Chimchar
|type1=Fire
|epnum=DP001
|epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage!
|img=Rowan Chimchar.png
|desc=Chimchar is a [[Starter Pokémon]] that a new Trainer can choose from to start their Pokémon journey. One appeared in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'' where it caused havoc in Professor Rowan's laboratory by stealing {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s food. Chimchar then escaped from the lab with Piplup on hot pursuit. It was later found and a {{p|Staraptor}} brought it back to the lab. Another one appeared in [[DPS01]], where a new Trainer named [[Shinko]] was picking a Starter Pokémon. A similar situation as before occurred, with the Chimchar and Piplup starting a fight, leading to a window breaking and Chimchar and Piplup escaping.

Later, Shinko and {{an|Dawn}} found Chimchar and Piplup in an {{p|Ariados}}'s web. Dawn got them free, but multiple Ariados arrived. Dawn was able to fend them off, but the leader, a {{Shiny}} Ariados, used {{m|Psychic}} to disable the group's movements. Suddenly, [[Dawn's Quilava|Dawn's Cyndaquil]] [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Quilava and saved the group. Chimchar and Piplup were then brought back to the lab.

Chimchar's only known move is {{m|Ember}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Rowan
|pkmn=Piplup
|type1=Water
|epnum=DP001
|epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage!
|img=Rowan Piplup.png
|desc=Piplup is a [[Starter Pokémon]] that a new Trainer can choose from to start their Pokémon journey. [[Dawn's Piplup|One]] appeared in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage]]'' where it got annoyed by a {{p|Chimchar}} after it stole its food, but in the end it was chosen by {{an|Dawn}}. Another one appeared in [[DPS01]] where a new Trainer named [[Shinko]] was picking a Starter Pokémon. A similar situation as before occurred, with the Piplup and Chimchar starting a fight, leading to a window breaking and Chimchar and Piplup escaping.

Later, Shinko and {{an|Dawn}} found Piplup and Chimchar in an {{p|Ariados}}'s web. Dawn got them free, but multiple Ariados arrived. Dawn was able to fend them off, but the leader, a {{Shiny}} Ariados, used {{m|Psychic}} to disable the group's movements. Suddenly, [[Dawn's Quilava|Dawn's Cyndaquil]] [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Quilava and saved the group. Piplup and Chimchar were then brought back to the lab.

Some of the Piplup's known moves are {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Peck}} and {{m|Bubble}}.}}

=====Gave away to new Trainers=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup.png|Water|disp=Dawn's Piplup}} ♂
|
|-
|}


=====Used in his studies=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rowan
|pkmn=Starly
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Rowan Starly.png
|epnum=DP001
|epname=Following A Maiden's Voyage!
|desc={{p|Starly}} was first seen in Rowan's lab, being examined by his colleagues. When two of the starter Pokémon, a {{p|Chimchar}} and a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, got into a fight, Piplup used {{m|Bubble Beam}}, which accidentally hit the {{p|Staraptor}} Professor Rowan was studying alongside Starly, causing the laboratory to get ruined in the process. As a result, Starly, Staraptor, Chimchar and Piplup escaped. It later returned after {{p|Staraptor}} brought Chimchar back to the lab.

None of Starly's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rowan
|pkmn=Staraptor
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Rowan Staraptor.png
|epnum=DP001
|epname=Following A Maiden's Voyage!
|desc={{p|Staraptor}} was first seen in Rowan's lab, being examined by his colleagues. When two of the starter Pokémon, a {{p|Chimchar}} and a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, got into a fight, Piplup used {{m|Bubble Beam}}, which accidentally hit Staraptor, causing the laboratory to get ruined in the process. As a result, a Starly that was also being examined by Professor Rowan, Staraptor, Chimchar and Piplup escaped. It later returned after it brought Chimchar back to the lab together with Starly.

Staraptor's only known move is {{m|Whirlwind}}.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{sinnoh color light}}|bordercolor={{sinnoh color}}
|ja=家弓家正 ''Iemasa Kayumi''
|da=Torben Sekov
|en=[[Sean Reyes]]
|fi=Pasi Ruohonen
|he=עדי וייס ''Adi Weiss'' עפרון אטקין ''Efron Etkin''
|cs=Bohuslav Kalva
|hu=Ottó Szokolay
|nl=Louis van Beek
|es_eu=Luis Mas
|es_la=Salvador Reyes ([[DP001]]-[[DP045]]) Humberto Solórzano ([[DP088]]-[[DP091]]) José María Negri ([[DP151]]-[[DP152]])
|pl=Andrzej Chudy
|pt_br=Guilherme Lopes ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]]) Renato Márcio ([[DP045]]) Gileno Santoro ([[DP088]]-[[DP091]]) Sidney Lilla ([[DP151]]-[[DP152]])}}

===In the GOTCHA! music video===
Professor Rowan briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Rowan Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Professor Rowan in Pokémon Adventures]]
====History====
====={{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
Professor Rowan first appears after he and {{adv|Platinum}}'s father, [[Mr. Berlitz|Professor Berlitz]], are accidentally knocked onto the ground after {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} crash into them. After yelling at the two boys, Rowan talks to Sir Berlitz about sending his daughter out into the world but notes that since she promised to record the Sinnoh Pokémon, he quickly accepted this and gave a Pokédex, Pokétch, and some Poké Balls for her journey. They quickly meet up with [[Paka and Uji]], two bodyguards hired to protect Platinum on her journey and give them the letter detailing their mission inside of it. Unbeknownst to them, when Rowan and Professor Berlitz were knocked on the ground by Diamond and Pearl, they had accidentally switched letters, causing Diamond and Pearl to take the bodyguard mission while mistaking it for a tour and Paka and Uji getting Diamond and Pearl's prize for winning a comedy competition, a bike ride.

Later, at Professor Rowan's lab, he and Professor Berlitz are discussing the topics on their upcoming presentation in Canalave City. After taking a break for sweets, they set off to Canalave for the conference. Later, they reach Canalave and note the discoveries they can make while Gym Leader [[Byron]] talks to his son [[Roark]] on the Pokégear as he passes by them. Sometime later, they go to do their presentation when a woman gives Rowan a newspaper from the [[Pokémon News Press]]. Rowan just decides to throw it away, failing to notice that Platinum is on the cover and is traveling with Diamond and Pearl instead of her bodyguards.

Later, after Platinum defeats [[Fantina]] in their Gym Battle, she sees on the television that both Professor Rowan and her father have gone missing. Platinum, Diamond, and Pearl go to Canalave to find the missing scientists; they eventually find them at the [[Canalave Gym]] being held there by the Gym Leader, Byron. After clearing up some misunderstandings, Byron reveals that it was a {{tc|Galactic Grunt}} wearing a [[Advanced level Grunt|cloak]] that used a special device to trap the two scientists in a cage.

Later that night, the Advanced level Grunt returns to Canalave to set Professor Rowan and Professor Berlitz from their prison. Although freed from the cage, they are weak from staying inside of it for several days and need crutches just to be able to stand up. After Professor Berlitz allows Platinum to go and defeat [[Team Galactic]] and have Diamond and Pearl as her bodyguards, Professor Rowan upgrades their Pokédex to the National mode and gives them the ability to see gender differences.

During the final battle on the [[Spear Pillar]], Rowan and Professor Berlitz join Byron and the [[Underground Man]] as bystanders while the other Sinnoh Gym Leaders fight against Team Galactic. They use a machine to monitor the distortion of space-time as {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} battle each other.

====={{chap|X & Y}}=====
Prior to the start of this chapter, as seen in a flashback in [[PS558]], [[Professor Sycamore]] sent {{adv|Trevor}} a copy of Professor Rowan's paper stating that 90% of Pokémon evolve.

Rowan discovered that [[Xerxer|Xerneas]] and {{p|Yveltal}} had resurfaced and informed {{adv|Professor Oak}} about it.

====Pokémon====
=====Given to new Trainers=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Platinum
|pkmn=Piplup
|gender=female
|type1=Water
|img=Platinum Piplup Adventures.png
|epnum=PS338
|epname=Stagestruck Starly
|desc=Rowan gave {{p|Piplup}} to Platinum. Unlike the others, Platinum kept Piplup.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Tru
|trainer=Diamond
|pkmn=Turtwig
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|img=Tru Turtwig.png
|epnum=PS338
|epname=Stagestruck Starly
|desc=Rowan gave {{p|Turtwig}} to {{adv|Platinum}} to deliver to her bodyguards. He ended up with {{adv|Diamond}} instead of her real bodyguards.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Chimler
|trainer=Pearl
|pkmn=Chimchar
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|img=Chimler Chimchar.png
|epnum=PS338
|epname=Stagestruck Starly
|desc=Rowan gave {{p|Chimchar}} to Platinum to deliver to her bodyguards. He ended up with {{adv|Pearl}} instead of her real bodyguards.}}

===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl manga===
[[File:Professor Rowan PDPV.png|thumb|150px|Professor Rowan in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]]
Professor Rowan appeared in {{ma|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}.
{{sectionstub}}

====Given away====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Rowan|Turtwig|Rowan Turtwig PDPV.png|Grass|link=no}}
|}
{{right clear}}

===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
[[File:Professor Rowan DPA.png|thumb|200px|Professor Rowan in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
Professor Rowan appeared in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]. Sometime before the series, [[Kaisei]] left Hareta under the custody of Professor Rowan while he went out traveling. In this canon, Professor Rowan adopted [[Hareta]] as a grandson. However, on seeing Hareta's ability to understand the souls of Pokémon, he felt it was best to leave him out in the forest with his Pokémon friends to care for him. He did not see Hareta again for four years.

Professor Rowan made his first appearance in ''[[DPA01|In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!]]'' where he saw Hareta after he dealt with an {{p|Onix}}. He took him and [[Mitsumi]] to a [[Pokémon Center]] in [[Sandgem Town]]. He then spoke to Mitsumi about Hareta. Deciding it would help the boy to travel and see the world, the Professor decided he should be a Pokémon Trainer and travel with his assistant, Mitsumi, and one of his Pokémon, {{p|Piplup}}. Later, he showed up sometime after Piplup used its {{m|Bubble Beam}} on the same Onix from before. He then explained to Mitsumi about Piplup's {{a|Torrent}} Ability, as to why Piplup's Bubble Beam was stronger than before. Professor Rowan then gave Hareta a [[Pokédex]].

In ''[[DPA09|Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!]]'', Professor Rowan and {{OBP|Jun|DPA}} stepped in when Mitsumi had a battle with [[Jupiter]]. After Jupiter fled, Professor Rowan explained about the [[lake trio]] as to how Team Galactic was going to capture them for their hunt for {{p|Dialga}}. Professor Rowan assigned Mitsumi and Jun to go to the lakes where the three Pokémon live.

In ''[[DPA16|Team Galactic's Ultimate Warrior]]'', after [[Cyrus]] succeeded in obtaining {{p|Mesprit}} at [[Lake Verity]], Professor Rowan came by and spoke to Cyrus. He had no desire to stop Cyrus but mentioned that Hareta will put a stop to his plans. Cyrus was unfazed about this as he has a greatest warrior and mentioned that she was someone that he knows quite well.

Professor Rowan went with [[Cynthia]] to [[Spear Pillar]] in ''[[DPA20|The Advent of the Legendary Pokémon!!]]'' in order to find Hareta to warn him about {{p|Palkia}}. In ''[[DPA21|Will Hareta's Wish Get Through?!]]'', he encountered Jun and Jupiter where he told Jupiter that he didn't have time for that when Jupiter prevented him from getting through and then told her that the entire world was in danger. He then continued his way to Spear Pillar with Jun and Cynthia. Arriving in Spear Pillar, he witnessed Hareta's battle with Cyrus. After Dialga was freed from the [[Red Chain]], Professor Rowan went to Cyrus and told him about his defeat. Afterwards, Palkia appeared with Professor Rowan informing Hareta about it. In ''[[DPA22|Bonds Connect Across Space-Time...]]'', Professor Rowan explained to Hareta the origin regarding the fight between Dialga and Palkia. He then saw that Hareta had a Master Ball and had an idea where they'll stop fighting if one of them got caught with the Master Ball. This made Hareta set out to do so.

In ''[[DPA25|Clash! Hareta vs. Koya]]'', Professor Rowan arrives at the [[Sinnoh League]] Tournament. He thought about how far Hareta came. He then reunited with Hareta as he wanted to see him in action. He stayed in the Sinnoh League watching Hareta's battles with the other Trainers. In ''[[DPA27|A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!]]'', he saw that Kaisei was there watching his son in the Sinnoh League and informed Mitsumi and Jun that Kaisei was Hareta's father. Later, he then witnessed Neo Team Galactic infiltrating the Sinnoh League and had Mitsumi and Jun stop them.

In ''[[DPA31|Hareta's Excellent New Partner...Minun?!]]'', Professor Rowan met up with Hareta, Mitsumi, and Jun at the [[Canalave Library]]. They spoke about Giratina and while Professor Rowan didn't have much information about Giratina, Kaisei would.

In ''[[DPA37|Gathering of the Legendary Pokémon!]]'', Professor Rowan was notified by [[B-2]] about {{p|Giratina}} fighting Dialga and Palkia. He was then taken to where the battle took place. After Team Galactic got disbanded on Cyrus's orders and the battle between Giratina, Dialga, and Palkia was over, Professor Rowan was one of the people who returned to the Pokémon League to watch the battle between Hareta and Koya.

====Pokémon====
=====Gives to new Trainers=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Rowan
|pkmn=Sinnoh starters
|type1=Sinnoh
|img=Rowan Sinnoh starters DPA.png
|epnum=DPA01
|epname=In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!
|desc=Professor Rowan provided a {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}} for Trainers who were starting their journey.

None of their moves are known.}}

=====Given away=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Hareta
|pkmn=Piplup
|type1=Water
|img=Hareta Piplup.png
|epnum=DPA01
|epname=In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!
|desc=[[Hareta]] was given {{p|Piplup}} for his journey. It was used to try to stop an out of control {{p|Onix}} with the help of Hareta and some {{p|Aipom}}. After doing so, Piplup traveled with Hareta.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mitsumi
|main=yes
|pkmn=Chimchar
|type1=Fire
|img=Mitsumi Chimchar.png
|epnum=DPA18
|epname=Battle Against Team Galactic...and Mitsumi!
|desc=[[Mitsumi]] was given a {{p|Chimchar}} when she was a member of [[Team Galactic]] in order to teach her about kindness and love. It later evolved into an {{p|Infernape}} that she has to this day.}}

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!! manga===
[[File:Professor Rowan RMCO.png|thumb|200px|Professor Rowan in Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!]]
Professor Rowan appeared in [[Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!]]. {{OBP|Kaito|RMCO}} and {{OBP|Yuki|RMCO}} went to him for advice on how he could awaken {{p|Regigigas}}. He then explained as to how Regigigas was worshipped by three Pokémon and confirmed that the [[legendary titans]] made up the trio. He then wondered if they would help Regigigas awaken from its sleep, which Kaito, Yuki, and [[Kento]] decided to try.
{{-}}

===In the Pocket Monsters DP manga===
[[File:Rowan PMDP.png|thumb|150px|Professor Rowan in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
In [[PMDP04]], Professor Rowan received {{OBP|Kazuki|Pocket Monsters DP}}'s briefcase, only to contain [[Red's Clefairy]] instead of what he wanted.

In [[PMDP06]], he was going out on a dig to search for fossils.
{{sectionstub}}
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Professor Rowan in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Diamond & Pearl|Professor Rowan|112}}|type=Supporter|enset=Diamond & Pearl|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=112/130|jpsetlink=Diamond & Pearl|jpset=Space-Time Creation|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=Secret Wonders|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=123/132|jpset2=Dialga LV.X Constructed Standard Deck|jpset3=Palkia LV.X Constructed Standard Deck|jpset4=Arceus LV.X Deck: Grass & Fire|jpnum4=016/017|jpset5=Arceus LV.X Deck: Lightning & Psychic|jpnum5=016/017}}
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}

==Trivia==
* Rowan's studies declaring that 90% of all Pokémon are related through [[Evolution]] are only true as of [[Generation IV]], and even then only if {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]] are not included.
* Rowan seems to have a sweet tooth. If the player looks at the refrigerator in his lab at the beginning of the game, it's full of sweets. Later, when met at the [[Veilstone Department Store]] after completing the main storyline, he seems upset that the Rage Candy Bars are still sold out.
* Rowan mentored [[Professor Sycamore]] when Sycamore was a young boy.
* He is the only [[core series]] {{pkmn|Professor}} who doesn't wear a lab coat in his official art.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ナナカマド博士 ''Dr. Nanakamado''
| From 七竈 ''nanakamado'' ({{wp|Sorbus commixta|Japanese rowan}})
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, Italian
| Professor Rowan
| From ''{{wp|rowan}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Profesor Serbal
| From ''serbal'' (generic name for trees belonging to the ''{{wp|Sorbus}}'' genus)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
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Roark

2020-12-05T07:21:39Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Trivia */ edit for more academic language.

{{CharInfobox
|color={{rock color}}
|corecolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|name=Roark
|jname=ヒョウタ
|tmname=Hyouta
|slogan=yes
|sloganline=Call me Roark the Rock!
|image=Diamond Pearl Roark.png
|size=140px
|caption=Art from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes={{Wp|Cordovan (color)|Cordovan}}
|hair=Cordovan
|hometown=[[Oreburgh City]]
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|relatives=[[Byron]] (father), [[Underground Man]] (grandfather), Unnamed mother ({{pkmn|anime}})
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/4|DPPt}} [[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|game=yes
|generation={{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}}
|games={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|leader=yes
|gym=Oreburgh Gym
|specialist=yes
|type={{t|Rock}} types
|badge=Badge#Coal Badge{{!}}Coal Badge
|brain=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=DP015
|epname=Shapes of Things to Come!
|enva=[[Craig Blair]] [[Zoe Martin]] (child)
|java=[[Masataka Azuma]] [[Satsuki Yukino]] (child)
|gameanim=yes
|envagame=[[Alejandro Saab]] ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|javagame=[[Kenji Nojima]] ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|pv=yes
|pvnum=GOTCHA!
|pvname=GOTCHA!
}}
'''Roark''' (Japanese: '''ヒョウタ''' ''Hyouta'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Oreburgh City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Oreburgh Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Coal}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Rock}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He is [[Byron]]'s son and the grandson of the [[Underground Man]].

==In the core series==
Roark's team is made up entirely of {{type|Rock}} Pokémon. After he is defeated, he will give the {{player}} the {{Badge|Coal}} and {{TM|76|Stealth Rock}}; the Badge gives the player the ability to use {{m|Rock Smash}} outside of battle. Roark, as the [[Oreburgh Mine]]'s safety supervisor, lets the Trainers of Oreburgh train in the mines. Despite his young age, he keeps the mine running safely and efficiently. After losing, he feels embarrassed that his Cranidos lost to a Trainer without any Badges and cautions the protagonist that the following leaders are a lot tougher. Roark later appears in [[the Underground]], welcoming the player on their first visit there, and explaining a handful of features of the area. Like the other Gym Leaders, he can be fought again at the [[Battleground]] in {{v|Platinum}}.

As a child, Roark spent a significant amount of time playing on [[Iron Island]].

Apparently, [[Riley]] was considered for position of Oreburgh Gym Leader first, but he declined and suggested Roark for the position, and Roark was instead instated.
{{left clear}}

===Pokémon===
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
{{Party/Single
|color={{rock color}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|sprite=Spr DP Roark.png
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|pokemon=3
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=074
|pokemon=Geodude
|gender=male
|level=12
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stealth Rock|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=095
|pokemon=Onix
|gender=male
|level=12
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head
|move1=Rock Throw
|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Screech|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Stealth Rock|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=408
|pokemon=Cranidos
|gender=male
|level=14
|type1=Rock
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Headbutt|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{game|Platinum}}====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{rock color}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Roark.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}1680
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|name=Roark
|game=Pt
|location=Oreburgh Gym
|pokemon=3
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=074
|pokemon=Geodude
|gender=male
|level=12
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stealth Rock|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
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|ndex=095
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|gender=male
|level=12
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Screech|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Stealth Rock|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=408
|pokemon=Cranidos
|gender=male
|level=14
|type1=Rock
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Headbutt|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{rock color}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Roark.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}7800
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Roark
|game=Pt
|location=Battleground
|pokemon=5
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=142
|pokemon=Aerodactyl
|gender=male
|level=62
|ability=Rock Head
|type1=Rock|type2=Flying
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Claw|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=476
|pokemon=Probopass
|gender=male
|level=61
|ability=Sturdy
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Discharge|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=076
|pokemon=Golem
|gender=male
|level=61
|ability=Rock Head
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flamethrower|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{rock color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=409
|pokemon=Rampardos
|gender=male
|level=63
|ability=Mold Breaker
|type1=Rock
|move1=Head Smash|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Zen Headbutt|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Avalanche|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=248
|pokemon=Tyranitar
|gender=male
|level=65
|ability=Sand Stream
|held=Sitrus Berry
|type1=Rock|type2=Dark
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Fang|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
Roark uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. He will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Rampardos}}.

======[[Sinnoh Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{rock color}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Roark.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Roark
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=409
|pokemon=Rampardos
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock
|ability=Mold Breaker
|held=Salac Berry
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Outrage|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=476
|pokemon=Probopass
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy|ability2=Magnet Pull
|held=Chople Berry
|move1=Power Gem|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sandstorm|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=185 m
|pokemon=Sudowoodo
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock
|ability=Sturdy|ability2=Rock Head
|held=Liechi Berry
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Hammer Arm|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Wood Hammer|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{rock color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=095
|pokemon=Onix
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head|ability2=Sturdy
|held=Rindo Berry
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Roar|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sandstorm|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=076
|pokemon=Golem
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head|ability2=Sturdy
|held=Passho Berry
|move1=Stealth Rock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Gyro Ball|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Curse|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=369 m
|pokemon=Relicanth
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|ability=Swift Swim|ability2=Rock Head
|held=Ganlon Berry
|move1=Rock Slide|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Amnesia|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sleep Talk|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rest|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

======[[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]]/[[World Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{rock color}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Roark.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Roark
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=409
|pokemon=Rampardos
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock
|ability=Mold Breaker
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Superpower|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Avalanche|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=476
|pokemon=Probopass
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy|ability2=Magnet Pull
|held=Air Balloon
|move1=Stealth Rock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Discharge|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Pain Split|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=567
|pokemon=Archeops
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Flying
|ability=Defeatist
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Focus Blast|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{rock color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=558
|pokemon=Crustle
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Rock
|ability=Sturdy|ability2=Shell Armor
|held=Power Herb
|move1=Rock Slide|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=SolarBeam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shell Smash|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=076
|pokemon=Golem
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head|ability2=Sturdy
|held=Choice Band
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=369 m
|pokemon=Relicanth
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Water|type2=Rock
|ability=Swift Swim|ability2=Rock Head
|held=Liechi Berry
|move1=Head Smash|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Waterfall|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Polish|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status
|move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

==In spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Roark (Masters)}}

Roark forms a [[sync pair]] with Cranidos in Pokémon Masters EX.

==Artwork==
===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:Spr DP Roark.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:Spr Pt Roark.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Roark.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:VSRoark.png]]
|-
| Sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| VS sprite from {{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:Roark IV OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:Roark OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:60px"| [[File:Badge Case Roark.png]]
|-
| colspan="2" | Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Sprite from the {{color2|000000|Badge|Badge Case}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Roark/Quotes}}

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
[[File:Roark anime.png|thumb|220px|Roark in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Roark is the [[Oreburgh City]] [[Gym Leader]] as well as the foreman of the [[Oreburgh Mine]] and the chief of Ancient Pokémon Expedition Operations.

Roark first appeared in ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', in which he was seen excavating for buried [[fossil]]s at the [[Oreburgh Mine]]. He later {{pkmn|battle}}d [[Paul]], during which he demonstrated his strong abilities, even beating Paul's {{p|Azumarill}} with his {{p|Geodude}}. However, his powerhouse, {{p|Cranidos}}, was not powerful enough to defeat {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. With this victory, Paul earned the {{Badge|Coal}} from Roark.

Following his defeat, Roark recovered and battled {{Ash}} the following day in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]''. Roark's Cranidos quickly knocked out {{AP|Aipom}}, Ash was later forced to recall {{AP|Pikachu}} as well, but {{AP|Turtwig}}’s super effective {{m|Razor Leaf}} attacks led to Cranidos's defeat. Onix made quick work of Turtwig in the next round, then its {{m|Screech}} attack knocked Pikachu out and Ash was left defeated.

In ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets!]]'', Roark used Cranidos to confront a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Aerodactyl}} which had been released into Oreburgh City by {{TRT}}. While {{an|Dawn}} had her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} pin Aerodactyl to the ground, Cranidos later [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}} and sent Team Rocket blasting off.

In ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]'', Ash challenged Roark in a [[rematch]]. Onix and Geodude were defeated by Ash's Pikachu and Aipom respectively. His powerhouse Rampardos battled against Ash's whole team, but it was knocked out by {{AP|Turtwig}}. Being the victor, Ash earned his first [[Sinnoh League]] Badge, the Coal Badge.
[[File:Young Roark.png|thumb|left|220px|A younger Roark with his first Fossil]]

He reappeared in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'', where he confronted his father [[Byron]] in [[Canalave City]] over some family tensions. Roark revealed that his father left the [[Oreburgh Gym]] to him after he was requested to take over the [[Canalave Gym]]. Roark was shocked and saddened by his father's sudden departure, thinking that he didn't care what happened to him or his mother. The pair argued over who loved fossils the most, and it escalated into a battle. [[Byron's Bastiodon]] and Roark's Rampardos were evenly matched, but the battle was interrupted after Team Rocket set off alarms when they stole Byron's fossil collection. The father and son duo joined forces to defeat Team Rocket, and Pikachu sent Team Rocket blasting off. Later, Byron revealed that he had always treasured a fossil of a {{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf that Roark had given to him as a child ten years earlier, and Roark accepted that his father did care about him all along.

In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', he was the [[Battle judge|referee]] for Ash's Gym battle against Byron.

Roark made a cameo appearance during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

====Character====
Roark is a compassionate individual who often complements his challengers on their strategies during a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. Roark is ambitious, but he puts a lot of pressure on himself to perform his best in his leading roles at the [[Oreburgh Mine]]s and as [[Gym Leader]]. He also shares his father [[Byron]]'s enthusiasm for [[fossil]] Pokémon, and has deep interests in investigating the past.

Roark has trained his Pokémon to be fast and relentless in battle. While his style of battle is largely offense based, his defense strategies however are much like his father. He utilizes his Pokémon's {{Abilities}} to combat [[status condition]] ailments and negate damage, while the [[move]] {{m|Stealth Rock}} causes damage to any of the opponent's substituted Pokémon before the round begins.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Roark's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roark
|pkmn=Geodude
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Roark Geodude.png
|epnum=DP015
|epname=Shapes of Things to Come!
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|desc={{p|Geodude}} was the first Pokémon Roark used against [[Paul]]. It first {{pkmn|battle}}d Paul's {{p|Azumarill}}, and despite being at a major disadvantage, it defeated the Aqua Rabbit Pokémon as if it were nothing. Geodude then went up against {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}, and this time it had a [[type]] advantage, but it was defeated by a single super effective {{m|Brick Break}} attack. It was also used as the second Pokémon in {{Ash}}'s [[rematch]] and faced {{AP|Aipom}}. Although it put up a good fight, Aipom's speed and agility turned out to be too much for Geodude, causing it to be defeated by her powerful {{m|Focus Punch}}.

Geodude's known moves are {{m|Hidden Power}}, {{m|Rollout}}, and {{m|Seismic Toss}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roark
|pkmn=Onix
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Roark Onix.png
|epnum=DP015
|epname=Shapes of Things to Come!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=The powerhouse of Roark's team, {{p|Onix}} was used as Roark's second Pokémon during his match against [[Paul]]. It first went up against {{p|Elekid}} and while it was able to weaken it, Onix was struck by Elekid's {{a|Static}} and was {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}}, allowing it to be defeated by {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}. Onix was also used during Roark's first match against {{Ash}} and easily won the battle, knocking out an already exhausted {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}. During the [[rematch]], Pikachu made up for his loss and defeated Onix with {{m|Iron Tail}}.

It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]''.

Onix's known moves are {{m|Slam}}, {{m|Double-Edge}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}, and {{m|Screech}}, and its Ability is {{a|Rock Head}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Roark
|pkmn=Rampardos
|stage1=Cranidos
|type1=Rock
|img=Roark Rampardos.png
|epnum=DP015
|epname=Shapes of Things to Come!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Kenta Miyake
|desc={{p|Rampardos}} is Roark's main Pokémon. It first appeared as a {{p|Cranidos}}. It was used to {{pkmn|battle}} [[Paul]], but lost. Then, against {{Ash}}, it won. It's rock hard head and incredible speed make it a difficult opponent, and it was shown to be able to launch itself into the air making it also good against {{t|Flying}} Pokémon. While battling {{TRT}}, it [[Evolution|evolved]] into Rampardos. In the [[rematch]], Rampardos defeated [[Ash's Aipom]] followed by {{AP|Pikachu}}, and it almost defeated {{AP|Turtwig}}, but Turtwig managed to win.

It reappeared in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'', where it battled against [[Byron's Bastiodon]].}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{rock color}}|bordercolor={{rock color light}}
|ja=我妻正崇 ''[[Masataka Azuma]]'' 雪野五月 ''[[Satsuki Yukino]]'' (child)
|en=[[Craig Blair]] [[Zoe Martin]] (child)
|fi=Aku Laitinen ([[DP015]]-[[DP018]]) Petrus Kähkönen ([[DP107]]-[[DP108]])
|fr_eu=David Macaluso
|pt_br=Sérgio Corsetti ([[DP015]]-[[DP018]]) Yuri Chesman ([[DP107]]-[[DP108]])
|es_la=Ricardo Mendoza ([[DP015]]-[[DP018]]) Ignacio Casas ([[DP107]]-[[DP108]])
|es_eu=Cholo Moratalla Mar Bordallo (child)
|cs=Pavel Tesař Jana Páleníčková (child)
|pl=Grzegorz Pierczyński Katarzyna Łaska (child)}}

===In the GOTCHA! music video===
Roark briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
===In the Pocket Monsters DP manga===
[[File:Roark PMDP.png|thumb|200px|Roark in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}}]]
Roark appeared in [[PMDP07]].

====Pokémon====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Roark|Cranidos|Roark Cranidos PMDP.png|Rock|link=Roark's Cranidos#In the Pocket Monsters DP manga}}
|}
{{left clear}}

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Roark Gardenia Adventures.png|thumb|225px|Roark and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}} with [[Gardenia]] and her {{p|Roserade}}]]
Roark first appears arriving in Oreburgh City after exploring the underground with the Underground Man at Eterna City and speaking with his father, Byron, at Canalave City. He meets {{adv|Platinum}}, a new Trainer who wishes to challenge and sets up a match for the next day.

The next day, Platinum challenges the Oreburgh Gym for their match. After getting through the Trainers inside, she faces Roark in an official Gym battle. In the match, Roark's Cranidos proves to be a powerful opponent for [[Platinum's Empoleon|Platinum's Piplup]], but the match eventually ends in Platinum's favor. Defeated, Roark awards Platinum with her first Badge, the Coal Badge. Later, he talks with Byron over the phone about his recent loss to Platinum and they begin talking about another subject.

Later, it is revealed that the aforementioned subject was about [[Team Galactic|a mysterious group]] that had been going in and out of Canalave to read ancient texts at the library. With the recent disappearance of two scientists, Roark worries that his father would start jumping to conclusions about the littlest things. Later, when Byron is forced to find her, Maylene, and Platinum someone to train them so they can confront Team Galactic, he considers Roark at first but soon changes his mind to Volkner.

Later, Roark, along with Fantina and Gardenia, faces the Team Galactic Commanders on the Spear Pillar. After Candice, Maylene, Byron, and Crasher Wake join the fight, Roark and Fantina team up to face Saturn. Eventually, they emerge victorious and attempt to fight Cyrus before he can finish his ritual. Due to a rift in space-time, they are forced to use the Sinnoh Underground to get to Cyrus, but they manage to come up right at the exact spot he was in.

All the Gym Leaders attempt to stop Cyrus's plan by breaking one of his [[Red Chain]]s. Though a difficult struggle, they manage to succeed, but they bring upon Cyrus's wrath in the process and are defeated.

After the final battle with Cyrus ends, Roark and the other Gym Leaders are taken to a hospital due to their heavy injuries.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Roark's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Roark
|gender=male
|egg=yes
|stage1=Cranidos
|pkmn=Rampardos
|type1=Rock
|img=Roark Rampardos Adventures.png
|epnum=PS341
|epname=Putting a Crimp in Kricketot
|desc=Roark received {{p|Rampardos}} when it was an {{pkmn|Egg}} prior to its debut and it eventually hatched into a Cranidos. Roark used it during Platinum's first Gym challenge. It was able to weaken her {{TP|Platinum|Piplup}} with {{m|Shock Wave}} as Roark was aware of the type disadvantage his Pokémon had with Water types. However, even with its {{m|Double Team}} it was defeated by the Penguin Pokémon's {{m|Water Pulse}} which confused it and it knocked itself out.

In ''[[PS374|Brash Bronzong I]]'', Cranidos evolved into a Rampardos.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roark
|pkmn=Onix
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Roark Onix Adventures.png
|img_size=210px
|epnum=PS342
|epname=A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium
|desc=Roark used his {{p|Onix}} during Platinum's Gym battle after switching out Cranidos. It was able to defeat Platinum's {{TP|Platinum|Ponyta|Rapidash}} but lost to her Piplup despite being hit by the effect of {{m|Stealth Rock}}.

Onix's known moves are {{m|Double-Edge}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}, and {{m|Slam}}, and its Ability is {{a|Rock Head}}.}}

===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
Roark first appeared in [[Oreburgh City]], using his {{p|Cranidos}} to defeat the {{tc|Galactic Grunt}}s that kidnapped [[Hareta]]. Afterwards, Hareta challenged him to a Gym battle. Using a combination of {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}} and the [[Oran Berry]] Roark had given him, Hareta managed to defeat Roark and earn the Coal Badge.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Roark
|pkmn=Cranidos
|type1=Rock
|img=Roark Cranidos DPA.png
|epnum=DPA02
|epname=Hareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!!
|desc=Roark's {{p|Cranidos}} was used to rescue Hareta after he was tied up by {{p|Wurmple}}'s {{m|String Shot}}. Then, he used it in Hareta's Gym battle and lost to his Piplup with the help of an [[Oran Berry]] Roark gave earlier.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roark
|pkmn=Geodude
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Roark Geodude DPA.png
|epnum=DPA08
|epname=Team Galactic's Conspiracy Revealed!!
|desc={{p|Geodude}} appeared in a flashback where it tried to comfort Roark when he was young after Byron pushed him too hard to become a Gym Leader.

None of Geodude's moves are known.}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Roark or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Roark's Pokémon|Fighting|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rampardos GL (Rising Rivals 11)|Rampardos]] {{SP|GL}}|type=Fighting|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=11/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=051/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Aerodactyl GL (Rising Rivals 55)|Aerodactyl]] {{SP|GL}}|type=Fighting|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Common|ennum=55/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=049/090}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fighting}}

==Trivia==
* His Japanese Leader title is {{tt|ザ・ロックと　いわれた　おとこ|The man called The Rock}}.
* Roark is the third [[Gym Leader]] encountered first in the [[region]] that uses {{type|Rock}} Pokémon, the other two being [[Brock]] and [[Roxanne]].
* He and [[Byron|his father]]'s [[Badge]]s are references to the term Coal Mine. Additionally, mines are located in or near their respective town ([[Oreburgh Mine]] and [[Iron Island]], which was once a mine).
* He is the only [[Sinnoh]] Gym Leader not to use any fully [[Evolution|evolved]] Pokémon in his Gym battle in the games.
** He is also the only Sinnoh Gym Leader whose Pokémon do not change in the slightest between {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} and {{v2|Platinum}}.
* He is the only Gym Leader to have a parent that is a Gym Leader in the same region at the same time.

==Names==
{| style="float:left; background: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{rock color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| ヒョウタ ''Hyouta''
| From 瓢箪 ''hyōtan'' ({{wp|calabash}} gourd), matching with his father ''[[Byron|Tougan]]'' who is named after the wax gourd
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Roark
| From ''rock'' and ''ore''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Veit
| From ''Eveit'' ({{wp|eveite}}), a mineral isostructural with {{wp|adamite}} which matches his father's German name ''Adam''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Roco
| From ''roca'' (rock)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Pierrick
| From ''pierre'' (stone)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Pedro
| From ''pietra'' (stone)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 강석 ''Gangseok''
| From 강 (强) ''gang'' (strong) and 석 (石) ''seok'' (rock) or 광석 (礦石) ''gwangseok'' (ore)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 瓢太 ''Piáotài''
|rowspan="2" | From the Japanese name 瓢太 ''Hyōta''. Shares the character 瓜 with his father's name 東瓜.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 瓢太 ''Pìuhtaai''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Russian
| Рорк ''Rork''
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Vietnamese
| Hyota
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Roark|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

==References==
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-10/episode-15-shapes-of-things-to-come/ Shapes of Things to Come!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-10/episode-16-a-gruff-act-to-follow/ A Gruff Act to Follow!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-10/episode-17-wild-in-the-streets/ Wild in the Streets!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-10/episode-18-oer-the-rampardos-we-watched/ O'er The Rampardos We Watched!]

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Talk:Dynite Ore

2020-11-20T16:44:27Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Red Beryl Resemblance for a Trivia Section? */

== Red Beryl Resemblance for a Trivia Section? ==

In a fit of curiosity I did some poking around regarding mineral growth, and while hardly any minerals grow with pentagonal faces (sans pyrite), [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beryl#Red_beryl red beryl] has a strong resemblance to Dynite despite its hexagonal pattern, though the growths seen in the Max Lair resemble red beryl much more than the actual Dynite Ore item. Would it be suitable to add that to a Trivia section or are we better off letting it be? - [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 02:45, 31 October 2020 (UTC) (Edited 16:44, 20 December 2020 (UTC))

PS455

2020-11-18T00:46:31Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Plot */ spelling/grammar correction for readability.

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|title_en={{tt|All About Arceus IV|VIZ Media}}/{{tt|VS Arceus IV|Shogakukan Asia}}
|title_ja=VS アルセウスIV
|title_ro=VS Arceus IV
|image=PS455.png
|chapter=HeartGold & SoulSilver
|volume=42
|number=455
|location=[[Sinjoh Ruins]]
|prev_round=All About Arceus III
|next_round=All About Arceus V
}}

'''{{tt|All About Arceus IV|VIZ Media}}/{{tt|VS Arceus IV|Shogakukan Asia}}''' or '''{{tt|Legendary Type Shift!|VIZ Media}}/{{tt|The Legendary Type Shift|Shogakukan Asia}}''' (Japanese: '''VS アルセウスIV''' ''VS Arceus IV'' or '''幻のタイプシフト！''' ''The Phantom Type-Shift!'') is the 455th round of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
{{adv|Crystal}}, {{adv|Gold}}, and {{adv|Silver}} accost [[Team Rocket]] as they work to force {{adv|Arceus}} on the Mystri Stage in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] so that they can enshrine it. [[Ariana]], [[Proton]], and [[Petrel]] tell them that they'll have to defeat the three of them if they want to interrupt [[Archer]] and the enshrining process. At the start of the battle, Ariana's {{p|Murkrow}} fights Crystal's {{p|Smoochum}}, Petrel's {{p|Golbat}} fights Silver's {{TP|Silver|Weavile}}, and Proton's {{p|Zubat}} fights Gold's {{p|Sudowoodo}}.

Meanwhile, Archer shows Arceus the 16 [[Plate]]s and notes how badly Arceus must want the Plates back in its possession. However, according to Archer, Arceus has to show him its power as long as he holds the Plates, so Archer holds a [[Splash Plate]] up and demands it change [[type]]. Arceus's body glows brightly, and the fight between Team Rocket and the [[Pokédex holder]]s pause as they wonder what the light means. Proton points out that Arceus's new body color, a deep azure, means it is now a {{type|Water}}. Arceus promptly summons a wave of water, which sweeps the Pokédex holders away. Archer holds up a [[Zap Plate]], changing Arceus to an {{type|Electric}}, then a [[Stone Plate]] for Arceus to become a {{type|Rock}}, then a [[Meadow Plate]] for Arceus to become a {{type|Grass}}, and finally, then a [[Mind Plate]] for Arceus to become a {{type|Psychic}}.

Speaking to Arceus, Archer claims that he's not sure why humans wanted to extract Arceus's powers from its body in the first place, an event that caused Arceus to stop wanting to live in harmony with humans. Archer further claims what a waste it would be for Arceus to just sleep for the rest of time when its powers could be used for so much more, and so, that is why Team Rocket searched for it.

Crystal demands to know why Gold told Silver to hand Team Rocket the Plates just then, but Gold says he doesn't know why. Announcing the names of all 16 Plates, Archer then claims that they belong to people who want Arceus's power. After thanking the Pokédex Holders once again for their part in this, Archer demands Arceus to start creating. Several {{p|Unown}} appear and gravitate around Arceus's body. Proton, in response to Gold's confusion, explains that Arceus can't create something out of nothing, and Archer claims Arceus is in the middle of creating the {{adv|Creation trio}}. Archer boasts about Team Rocket's control over the Creation Trio and mentions Team Rocket's boss, {{adv|Giovanni}}, causing Silver to react with surprise. Archer wishes for Giovanni to know, if he's still alive, that Team Rocket has succeeded in becoming the most powerful organization in the world. Falling to his hands and knees, he begs for Giovanni to return to Team Rocket.

Petrel approaches Silver from behind, asking why Silver looks so shocked and if it's because he heard a familiar name. The chapter ends with Petrel asking Silver outright if he's Giovanni's son.

==Major events==
* {{adv|Gold}}, {{adv|Silver}}, and {{adv|Crystal}} face [[Ariana]], [[Petrel]], and [[Proton]].
* [[Archer]] uses the [[Plate]]s to control {{adv|Arceus}}.
* Archer uses Arceus's power to create {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}.
* Petrel reveals that he knows that Silver is {{adv|Giovanni}}'s son.

{{Adventuresevents}}
{{endspoilers}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Arceus}} ([[List of Pokémon with form differences|16 Types]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{adv|Gold}}
* {{adv|Silver}}
* {{adv|Crystal}}
* {{adv|Giovanni}} (fantasy)
* [[Archer]]
* [[Ariana]]
* [[Petrel]]
* [[Proton]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} (Sudobo/{{tt|Utaro|Chuang Yi}}; {{adv|Gold}}'s)
* {{p|Weavile}} ({{OP|Silver|Weavile}})
* {{p|Smoochum}} (Chumee; {{adv|Crystal}}'s)
* {{p|Crobat}} ([[Archer]]'s)
* {{p|Arbok}} ([[Ariana]]'s)
* {{p|Murkrow}} ([[Ariana]]'s)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Petrel]]'s)
* {{p|Zubat}} ([[Proton]]'s)
* {{p|Arceus}} ({{adv|Arceus|Adventures}})
* {{p|Dialga}} ({{DL|Creation trio (Adventures)|Dialga|Adventures}})
* {{p|Palkia}} ({{DL|Creation trio (Adventures)|Palkia|Adventures}})
* {{p|Giratina}} ({{DL|Creation trio (Adventures)|Giratina|Adventures}})
* {{p|Unown}} (multiple)


==In other languages==
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|it=VS Arceus IV
|ko={{tt|VS 아르세우스 IV|VS Arceus IV}}
|vi=VS Arceus IV - Pokémon huyền ảo có thể chuyển hệ!
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Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions

2020-11-13T04:27:43Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Postgame */ grammar check, lets the sentence read aloud easier.

{{Samename|[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] expansion|HeartGold & SoulSilver (TCG)}}

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{{Infobox game |colorscheme=heartgold|bordercolorscheme=soulsilver
|name=Pokémon HeartGold Version
|name2=Pokémon SoulSilver Version
|jname=ポケットモンスターハートゴールド
|jname2=ポケットモンスターソウルシルバー
|boxart=HeartGold EN boxart.jpg
|boxart2=SoulSilver EN boxart.jpg
|caption=Pokémon HeartGold Version's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Ho-Oh}}.
|caption2=Pokémon SoulSilver Version's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Lugia}}.
|jbox=HeartGold JP boxart.jpg
|jbox2=SoulSilver JP boxart.jpg
|jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters HeartGold.
|jcaption2=Boxart of Pocket Monsters SoulSilver.
|platform=[[Nintendo DS]]
|category=RPG
|players=1-4 players simultaneous
|link_method=[[DS Wireless Communications|DS Wireless]], [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]], [[Infrared|IR]] (for Pokéwalker)
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation IV]] [[core series]]
|cero=A
|esrb=E
|pegi=3
|acb=G
|oflc=G
|grb=ALL
|gsrr=6+
|release_date_ja=September 12, 2009<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/hgss/ Pokémon.co.jp]</ref>
|release_date_na=March 14, 2010<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-heartgold-and-soulsilver-versions/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref>
|release_date_au=March 25, 2010<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=&prod_id=20095 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon HeartGold Version]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=&prod_id=20096 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon SoulSilver Version]</ref>
|release_date_eu=March 26, 2010<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-heartgold-and-soulsilver-versions/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref> April 2, 2010{{tt|*|Versions with Dutch box and manual}}<ref>[https://www.nintendo.nl/Nieuws/2010/Lanceerdatum-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-en-Pokemon-SoulSilver-Version-bevestigd-259986.html Nintendo of the Netherlands announcement regarding the delayed release date (retrieved August 3, 2020)] (Dutch)</ref>
|release_date_kr=February 4, 2010<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/DS/soft/pokemon_hgss/main.php Nintendo of Korea]</ref>
|release_date_tw=September 12, 2009
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/hgss/ Pokémon.co.jp] [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/ipkj/ Nintendo.co.jp] [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/hgss/ Official site]
|website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-heartgold-and-soulsilver-versions/ Pokémon.com (US)] [http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-heartgold-and-soulsilver-versions/ Pokémon.com (UK)] [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/SMbDUlAHoYoFKJ0LEG5P8oBjDy8HDY0N Nintendo.com (HeartGold)] [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/fIpnogOynK7K1gQq74MeOMcYriQppCnD Nintendo.com (SoulSilver)] [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-DS/Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-272365.html Nintendo.co.uk (HeartGold)] [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-DS/Pokemon-SoulSilver-Version-272475.html Nintendo.co.uk (SoulSilver)] [http://www.pokemongoldsilver.com/ Official site]
}}
{{bulbanews|game}}
{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
'''Pokémon HeartGold Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターハートゴールド''' ''Pocket Monsters HeartGold'') and '''Pokémon SoulSilver Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターソウルシルバー''' ''Pocket Monsters SoulSilver'') are paired [[Generation IV]] [[remake]]s of the [[Generation II]] games {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.

Much like how {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} revisited the [[Generation I]] story of [[Kanto]], HeartGold and SoulSilver retell the story of [[Johto]], with the player's starting town being [[New Bark Town]]. While the games feature several expansions in key areas, the overall plot follows the same direction as the original {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. Some aspects exclusive to {{v2|Crystal}} are also included. Like how FireRed and LeafGreen could link up with {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} to complete the Pokédex by trading regionally exclusive Pokémon, HeartGold and SoulSilver can link up with {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to obtain Pokémon unavailable in Johto and Kanto (such as {{DL|Starter Pokémon|Sinnoh|the Sinnoh starters}}) and vice versa.

{{ga|Kris}}, despite being the female counterpart of {{ga|Ethan|Crystal's player character}}, is not included as the female player character, with a {{ga|Lyra|new character}} instead taking her place. Whether she is chosen to be the [[player character]] or not, this new character will still appear in the game. The unselected protagonist will take a pseudo-[[rival]] role similar to the unselected characters of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.

The games were released on September 12, 2009 in Japan, February 4, 2010 in Korea, March 14, 2010 in North America, March 25, 2010 in Australia and March 26, 2010 in Europe (this excludes {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, and the Flemish part of Belgium due to an in-game save error <ref>[https://tweakers.net/nieuws/66417/nintendo-roept-pokemon-games-terug-wegens-bug.html ''Nintendo roept Pokémon spellen terug wegens bug'' (Nintendo recalls Pokémon games because of bug) - Tweakers (Dutch report on the save data bug)] (retrieved August 3, 2020)</ref>, with the patched copies later released on April 2, 2010)<ref>[https://www.nintendo.nl/Nieuws/2010/Lanceerdatum-Pokemon-HeartGold-Version-en-Pokemon-SoulSilver-Version-bevestigd-259986.html Nintendo of the Netherlands announcement regarding the delayed release date (retrieved August 3, 2020)] (Dutch)</ref>.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The plot of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver is mostly the same as Gold and Silver with a few changes and included plot elements exclusive to {{game|Crystal}}. The {{player}}, either {{ga|Ethan}} or {{ga|Lyra}}, begins their journey from [[New Bark Town]], running an errand for [[Professor Elm]] to [[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house to discover what he was so excited about. Elm supplies the player with one of three Pokémon, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Totodile}}, for this errand. After Mr. Pokémon's discovery turns out to be an {{pkmn|Egg}}, the player returns to New Bark Town, only to find that a suspicious {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} seen lurking outside of Elm's lab earlier has stolen one of Elm's Pokémon— the one that the player's choice is weak to, coincidentally. Upon defeating him and returning to New Bark Town, the player gives the name of the boy (the player can choose any name, provided it fits under the seven-character limit; his name defaults to Soul in HeartGold and Heart in SoulSilver) to a police officer who has come to investigate the incident. Elm is amazed by the Egg and insists on studying it, allowing the player to keep the Pokémon they traveled with as a [[starter Pokémon]]. From here, he encourages the player to journey across [[Johto]] and challenge the eight [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Falkner]], [[Bugsy]], [[Whitney]], [[Morty]], [[Chuck]], [[Jasmine]], [[Pryce]], and [[Clair]], and eventually the [[Pokémon League]]. With the first Gym in [[Violet City]] nearby, the player heads off on their adventure.

Upon arriving at Violet City, the player must first defeat the Elder, [[Li]], at [[Sprout Tower]] before facing the Violet City Gym. Li has just been defeated by Silver and after the player defeats Li, he gives the player {{m|Flash}}. After defeating Falkner for the {{Badge|Zephyr}}, Elm's assistant appears to give the player the Egg, which will later hatch into a {{p|Togepi}}. Heading south towards [[Azalea Town]] by way of {{rt|32|Johto}} and [[Union Cave]], the player meets up with the villainous [[Team Rocket]], formed again after it was disbanded [[Generation I|three years prior]] in the neighboring [[Kanto]] region by {{ga|Red|a young Trainer}}. They are cutting off the tails of the {{p|Slowpoke}} that are sacred in Azalea, intending to sell them for a large profit. [[Kurt]], a local maker of specialty [[Poké Ball]]s, is greatly angered by this, and requests the player's help in chasing away Team Rocket and saving the Slowpoke. Though he falls into the [[Slowpoke Well]], hurting himself in the process, he begs the player to continue on to fight the organization with their Pokémon. After this has been done, and Team Rocket is chased away from Azalea, Kurt gives the player a [[Lure Ball]] and will make his specialty Poké Balls when brought any kind of [[Apricorn]], once per day. After defeating [[Bugsy]] in the [[Azalea Gym]] for the {{Badge|Hive}} and defeating the red-haired boy (Silver) once again, the player can journey into [[Ilex Forest]] to find the [[Charcoal]] maker's {{p|Farfetch'd}} and get {{HM|01|Cut}}. With this, Ilex Forest can be navigated through towards {{rt|34|Johto}}. On Route 34, a [[Pokémon Day Care]] is set up that is capable of raising two Pokémon at once. The Day Care functions the same way as in other [[Generation IV]] games.

Venturing into [[Goldenrod City]], the player's third Badge, the {{Badge|Plain}}, awaits. After defeating [[Whitney]] and getting the Plain Badge, getting a [[Squirt Bottle|SquirtBottle]] allows the player to move the {{p|Sudowoodo|strange tree}} blocking {{rt|36|Johto}} to the north. If it is [[Days of the week|Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday]], the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] will be on at the [[National Park]] on {{rt|35|Johto}}, as well. In [[Ecruteak City]], [[Bill]], the developer of the [[PC]] [[Pokémon Storage System]] is performing repairs on the [[Time Capsule]], and as the player arrives, he will finish, asking for them to come visit him in his parents' house in Goldenrod, where he will give away an {{p|Eevee}}. Another Gym is in Ecruteak City, where the {{type|Ghost}} Leader [[Morty]] battles for the {{Badge|Fog}}. The player encounters the [[Legendary beasts]] in the [[Burned Tower]] and they [[Roaming Pokémon|run off]] around Johto. The player also meets [[Eusine]] who is studying the Burned Tower and takes interest in {{p|Suicune}}.

The player goes on through {{rt|38|Johto}} and {{rt|39|Johto}} to arrive in [[Olivine City]]. Once there, they learn from Silver that [[Jasmine]], the Gym Leader, is not available at the moment, since she is taking care of the [[Glitter Lighthouse|lighthouse's]] [[Amphy|Ampharos]] and refuses to leave until the Pokémon is given a [[Secret Potion|special medicine]] from [[Cianwood City]]. The player thus surfs their way through {{rt|40|Johto}} and {{rt|41|Johto}} to get to Cianwood City. There, they encounter the {{type|Fighting}} Leader [[Chuck]], who presents the player with the {{Badge|Storm}}. They get the SecretPotion from the Cianwood Pharmacy and go back to Olivine City. Jasmine, relieved after getting her Ampharos's medicine, goes back to taking Gym challenges. Her Pokémon specialty is of the {{t|Steel}} type. When the player gets their sixth Badge, the {{Badge|Mineral}}, they travel to [[Mahogany Town]], through {{rt|42|Johto}}. The Gym is blocked by a man and the way to {{rt|44|Johto}} and the [[Ice Path]] is blocked by a man trying to sell [[Rage Candy Bar]]s.

The player heads north to {{rt|43|Johto}} and the [[Lake of Rage]]. Upon entering the gate, two Team Rocket Grunts charge them {{pdollar}}1000 to go through. When the player gets to the lake, they encounter the [[Red Gyarados]]. After the player defeats, catches or flees from it, they get the [[Red Scale]]. A caped man named [[Lance]] appears on the shore and reveals Team Rocket's secret hideout to the player. The player goes back to Mahogany and goes through the hideout, along with Lance. Team Rocket planned to emit sound waves, inducing the {{p|Magikarp}} in the lake to evolve into {{p|Gyarados}}, which caused the effect of the [[Red Gyarados]]. Once the player defeats all the Team Rocket members and disables the wave-emitting machine, they can challenge [[Pryce]], the town's {{type|Ice}} Gym Leader.

Upon defeating the Gym Leader and obtaining the {{Badge|Glacier}}, the player receives a phone call from Prof. Elm about a strange radio signal emitted by Team Rocket, trying to connect with their missing leader, [[Giovanni]]. The player goes to the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] to investigate. Once there, a Team Rocket Grunt tells the player that only Team Rocket members are permitted to enter the tower. The player then goes into the tunnel, where a Team Rocket Grunt says they are looking for new recruits, then dresses the player in a Team Rocket grunt's uniform. The player is then permitted to enter the tower, but, all of a sudden, Silver enters, and tells the player off for thinking they look tough in the clothing. The player finds out the tower has been taken over by Team Rocket. When the player ascends to the top floor, they find the director of the Radio Tower, only to discover that he has been impersonated by a member of Team Rocket and that the real Director is locked in Goldenrod's basement. Once the player enters the basement, they are once again encountered by Silver, who intends to defeat Team Rocket all by himself. He still questions the way he treats his Pokémon. Once the player gets to the very bottom of the basement, they find the Tower's real Director. He gives the player the Card Key so that they can access the higher floors of the Radio Tower.

After clearing all of the Team Rocket members and defeating the {{tc|Executive|Team Rocket executives}}, effectively disbanding them, the player receives either a [[Rainbow Wing]] to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} or a [[Silver Wing]] to encounter {{p|Lugia}}, in HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively. The player then is allowed to go through the [[Ice Path]] and to [[Blackthorn City]]. There the player can challenge [[Clair]], the {{type|Dragon}} Gym Leader. Before giving the player the {{Badge|Rising}}, however, Clair makes the player go through a test to prove their worthiness. To complete this test, the player must enter the [[Dragon's Den]] and take a test before they receive the Rising Badge from Clair. Having obtained all 8 Badges, the player is given the Master Ball by Elm and is requested to visit the Kimono Girls to prove their worthiness. After defeating the Kimono Girls, the player will either go to the Bell Tower{{sup/4|HG}} or the Whirl Islands{{sup/4|SS}} to encounter Ho-Oh{{sup/4|HG}} or Lugia{{sup/4|SS}}. Then the player is allowed to go east of New Bark into Kanto.

From New Bark Town, the path to the Pokémon League is to the east, across {{rt|27|Kanto}} and into [[Kanto]], then across {{rt|26|Kanto}} and through {{ka|Victory Road}} to the [[Indigo Plateau]]. When the player reaches the exit of Victory Road, Silver appears again and battles the player.

The [[Elite Four]] awaits the player if they have collected all eight Badges. When the player enters the League, they must face all four in sequence. [[Will]], who [[Pokémon training|trains]] {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon, is first, followed by [[Koga]], whose specialty is {{t|Poison}}. [[Bruno]], who uses {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon, follows, and finally, [[Karen]], who specializes in the {{t|Dark}} type. After defeating these four, the reigning [[Pokémon Champion]], [[Lance]], whom the player met at the Lake of Rage, challenges the player to a final battle. After his defeat, Oak and his co-host on [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk|Pokémon Talk]], [[DJ Mary]], arrive and congratulate the player. Lance then takes the player to a back room and tells the player that they are admitted into the [[Hall of Fame]]. The credits roll.

===Postgame===
The player then returns to their bedroom in New Bark Town. They head downstairs and receive a message that Professor Elm has something for them. Returning to his lab the player receives an [[S.S. Ticket]] for the fast ship [[S.S. Aqua]] departing to the region of [[Kanto]], where many rare Pokémon live. The player boards the ship in Olivine City and is bombarded by a sailor looking for his daughter who got loose on the ship. Searching the whole ship, the player finds a sailor who is angry that his co-worker is asleep on the job. Finding him and challenging him to a battle, he runs out of his cabin to join the mate. The player later finds the missing girl at the bottom of the ship. The girl asks the player to play hide and seek with her. The man from before then finds the girl as she mentions that the player was playing with her. The girl's grandpa thanks the player as the ship arrives at [[Vermilion City]] in Kanto.

Deciding to take on the Gyms of Kanto, the player enters the Gym in Vermilion City, defeating [[Lt. Surge]] who specializes in {{t|Electric}} types, and earning the {{Badge|Thunder}}. The player travels north to [[Saffron City]] and enters the Gym there defeating [[Sabrina]], who specializes in {{t|Psychic}} types and had envisioned the player's arrival three years prior, and earns the {{Badge|Marsh}}. Still in Saffron, the player encounters the {{OBP|Copycat|character}} in her new house who seems to have misplaced her Pokémon doll. Going back to Vermilion's [[Pokémon Fan Club]] the player sees the [[Lost Item]] and retrieves it bringing it back to the copycat who gives the player a [[Pass]] to the Saffron [[Magnet Train]].

The player then travels west of Saffron to [[Celadon City]] and travels to the Gym, taking on [[Erika]] and winning the {{Badge|Rainbow}}. Going back to Saffron and traveling east, the player comes to the [[Kanto Power Plant]] where they find that an important part of a machine in the plant has been stolen and they are unable to get the machine running. Traveling north of Saffron to [[Cerulean City]] the player finds out that a suspicious character has been hanging out around the Gym. Traveling north onto {{rt|24|Kanto}}, the player finds and battles a [[Team Rocket]] grunt who is trying to revive the team unbeknownst to the fact that the team in Johto was disbanded by the player. The player defeats the grunt who admits that he dropped the part in the Cerulean Gym. The player goes to the Gym and retrieves the [[Machine Part]]. They return it to the Power Plant and the machine is once again returned to its running state.

The player then moves through the [[Rock Tunnel]], arriving at [[Lavender Town]], where they discover that the former [[Pokémon Tower]] has now become a Radio Tower for Kanto. Talking to the director inside the tower, they receive the Radio Expansion Card which allows them to listen to radio stations in Kanto as a reward for restoring power at the Power Plant. Traveling the length of the [[Kanto Route 12|Silence Bridge]] and [[Route]]s {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|15|Kanto}}, the player arrives at [[Fuchsia City]] and takes on the Gym Leader [[Janine]] who specializes in {{t|Poison}} types, winning the {{Badge|Soul}}. Going back north to Cerulean and the up to Route 24, the player challenges the Nugget Crew and finds [[Misty]] with her boyfriend at [[Cerulean Cape]]. Misty's boyfriend runs off angering her until she realizes that the player is indeed a challenger. The player returns to Cerulean Gym and takes on Misty's {{t|Water}} types winning the {{Badge|Cascade}}.

Returning to Vermilion City, the player recalls the large Pokémon sleeping outside the entrance to [[Diglett's Cave]] on the eastern edge of town. They play the Poké Flute Station on their radio which awakens and angers the Pokémon, a giant {{p|Snorlax}}. After capturing, defeating, or running away from it, the player enters and goes through the Diglett's Cave emerging on {{rt|2|Kanto}}, just south of [[Pewter City]]. The player goes north to Pewter City and challenges [[Brock]] and his {{t|Rock}} types and earns the {{Badge|Boulder}}.

The player travels south across Route 2 and through [[Viridian Forest]] before arriving at [[Viridian City]]. The player then continues south to [[Pallet Town]] and surfs to [[Cinnabar Island]]. There, the player sees {{ga|Blue}} who mentions how the town previously found on the island was destroyed in a volcanic eruption, and that the town's Gym Leader had to relocate his Gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]]. Blue then goes back to his Gym in Viridian. The player travels east to the Seafoam Islands and finds [[Blaine]]'s {{type|Fire}} Gym within the islands and challenges him to earn the {{Badge|Volcano}}.

The player travels back to Viridian City and challenges Blue in his Gym, which does not seem to have any specialty in types, and defeats him to earn the {{Badge|Earth}}. The player goes back to Pallet Town and visits [[Professor Oak]] in his laboratory. Oak sees that the player has earned all of the Gym Badges in Kanto and, after giving them [[HM08]], decides to allow the player to enter [[Mt. Silver]], a mountain so dangerous the average Trainer is not allowed to enter it, to challenge {{ga|Red}}, who has been the champion of Kanto for three years and trains there constantly. The player goes to Mt. Silver and climbs to the top to find Red training mutely, and challenges him to a battle. After a hard-fought battle, the player defeats Red, becoming the new champion of Kanto, and Red walks away without saying a word. The credits roll again.

==Blurb==
Prepare for thrilling new adventures as [[Legendary Pokémon]] awaken! Explore the Johto region as you catch, train, and battle with your favorite Pokémon by your side. Turn the tides—call forth the Legendary Pokémon!

==Changes from Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal==
===Gameplay===
* All 493 Pokémon are capable of [[walking Pokémon|following players]] similar to {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} in {{v2|Yellow}}. [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] and [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form differences]] are retained when a Pokémon is following the player. The player can interact with their Pokémon by pressing 'A' while facing it, so they can see how their Pokémon is feeling at the moment. In battle, like Yellow's Pikachu, they are sent out from the side of the screen, rather than from a Poké Ball. The player's lead Pokémon will always follow them except in certain situations, such as while riding the [[bicycle]], surfing, or going indoors with a large Pokémon.
* A new series of events precede encountering the [[game mascot]]s in both versions, and thus it is mandatory for the player to engage in battle with the game mascot in order to continue with the game and proceed to the [[Pokémon League]], similar to the plots of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. In the originals, it was completely optional to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.
* The five [[Kimono Girl]]s from {{DL|Ecruteak City|Kimono Dance Theater|the Dance Theater}} in [[Ecruteak City]] now have a significant role in the game. During the player's adventure, they can meet each Kimono Girl at different points of the game where they will ask the player to do them a small favor. After receiving the [[Master Ball]] from [[Professor Elm]] and before meeting the [[game mascot]], each Kimono Girl tests the player with a battle. Once all five are defeated, they proceed to the [[Bell Tower]]{{sup/4|HG}}/[[Whirl Islands]]{{sup/4|SS}} where they will perform a dance to summon {{p|Ho-Oh}}{{sup/4|HG}}/{{p|Lugia}}{{sup/4|SS}}.
** As these events were not part of the plot of the originals, the Kimono Girls were originally battled earlier on in the game at the Ecruteak Dance Theater in order to earn {{HM|03|Surf}} once all five were defeated. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} inside the theater needs to be battled instead.
** The battles done with the Kimono Girls are now consecutive and will always be done in the same order until all five are defeated. In the original games, the player could freely choose the order they wished to face the Kimono Girls in.
* [[Kurt]] and [[Apricorn]]s make a return to the series along with the respective [[Poké Ball]]s. Apricorns are now carried by the player in a new item, the [[Apricorn Box]]. As in {{v2|Crystal}}, Kurt can be given multiples of the same color Apricorn at once in order to make multiple Poké Balls.
* While the [[Rainbow Wing]] and [[Silver Wing]] allow permission to climb the [[Bell Tower]] and enter Lugia's cave in the [[Whirl Islands]], respectively, the player cannot encounter their version's respective mascot until they obtain the [[Clear Bell]] in HeartGold and the [[Tidal Bell]] in SoulSilver. (Since the Tidal Bell cannot be obtained in HeartGold and the Clear Bell cannot be obtained in SoulSilver, those items are not required in those versions to encounter the opposite mascot.)
* Unlike [[Generation II]], new tasks are put in to complete that are now required to progress the story forward. For example, the [[Pokégear|Radio Card]] for the Pokégear must be obtained to be able to challenge [[Whitney]], and the Kimono Girls and game mascot event must be completed to challenge the Elite Four.
** Additionally while the Kanto Gym Leaders could still be challenged in any order, Blue is now the only exception. He will only leave Cinnabar Island to return to his Gym once he has confirmed the player has the other seven Kanto Gym Badges.
* The [[Rage Candy Bar|RageCandyBar]] is now a [[Key Item]]. This is likely to prevent the player from trading it to {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, which does not have any item data for it.
* Similar to the event {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Regigigas}} in Platinum, two in-game events are unlocked through the use of {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Pokémon. The {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pikachu-colored Pichu}} unlocks an event near the [[Ilex Forest]] [[Ilex Forest shrine|shrine]] where the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] can be obtained, and an event-exclusive {{p|Celebi}} unlocks an encounter with former [[Team Rocket]] boss and Viridian Gym Leader [[Giovanni]]. Giovanni was mentioned repeatedly in the original Generation II games but did not appear. These events effectively replace the [[GS Ball]] event formerly found in the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}.
* The [[Pokémon Storage System]], [[Bag]], [[party]] interface and the screen that pops up when pressing the ''Start'' or ''X'' buttons in the previous games all use the Nintendo DS's touch screen.
* [[Legendary Pokémon]] from other regions can be caught in the games. [[Hoenn]]'s legendaries, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}, return in HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, after Red has been defeated, and {{p|Rayquaza}} can be caught in both games if a Groudon from SoulSilver and a Kyogre from HeartGold are shown to Professor Oak. {{p|Latias}} (in HeartGold) or {{p|Latios}} (in SoulSilver) can be found roaming in [[Kanto]] later in the game after speaking to [[Steven Stone]]. The [[legendary birds]] can also be found in certain locations in Kanto while {{p|Mewtwo}} can be found at [[Cerulean Cave]].
* [[Cynthia]] makes an appearance in an event involving {{p|Arceus}}. This takes place in an area accessed from the [[Ruins of Alph]] that is far to the north, named the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]. This event allows players to obtain either {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, or {{p|Giratina}} at level 1. The only way to obtain the [[Griseous Orb]] and Origin Forme Giratina in this game is to choose Giratina during this event.
* The [[Enigma Stone]] is an event Key Item that features a use similar to that of the [[Eon Ticket]], allowing the other Eon Pokémon to be battled (i.e. Latios in HeartGold and Latias in SoulSilver, respectively) in a non-roaming encounter.
* {{m|Headbutt}}ing trees to locate certain Pokémon makes its return. However, this time it can also be used to collect Pokémon from [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] after the [[National Pokédex]] is acquired.
* The [[Gracidea]] can be obtained in the flower shop in [[Goldenrod City]] by bringing any [[fateful encounter]] {{p|Shaymin}} to show them.
* [[Eusine]], a major character from {{game|Crystal}} who was not in the original Gold and Silver, appears, as do other aspects originally featured in Crystal.
* A new sidequest, the [[Pokéathlon]], features ten mini-games that pit Pokémon in athletic competitions. Its system appears to be analogous to that of [[Pokémon Contest]]s and {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s from previous games.
[[File:Pokewalker.png|thumb|150px|The Pokéwalker]]
* Like the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter|GBA Wireless Adapter]] that came with {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a bonus is included with the purchase of HeartGold and SoulSilver: a {{i|Poké Ball}}-shaped {{wp|pedometer}} called the [[Pokéwalker]] that has the capacity to link to the two games and hold a Pokémon. Storing a Pokémon in this manner increases its [[experience]] and [[friendship]] as the wearer walks. Other Pokémon can be captured in exclusive Pokéwalker-only areas and then transferred to the main game.
* [[Apricorn]]s are now the only items collected from plants on the field. [[Berry|Berries]] are instead collected from {{tc|Juggler}}s in [[Violet City]] and [[Fuchsia City]] in exchange for [[shard]]s, through the [[Pokéwalker]]'s Dowsing function, hidden on the ground, or from the deliveryman in [[Poké Mart]]s sent by the player's {{jo|mom}} (if the player allows their mom to save money). A few Berries cannot be collected in these games and must be traded over from other versions, similar to in FireRed and LeafGreen. Though they cannot be grown on the ground like in [[Hoenn]] or [[Sinnoh]], they can be grown portably using the [[Berry Pots]], where the [[Squirt Bottle|SquirtBottle]] is controlled via the touch screen to water four Berries at a time.
* Using the [[Apriblender]], Apricorns can now also be mixed into drinks that increase a Pokémon's Pokéathlon stats by putting Apricorns in the blender and walking around.
* The [[Running Shoes]] are obtained in [[Cherrygrove City]] and can be permanently selected using the touchscreen [[menu]]. The selected item (from pressing Y or SELECT in previous games) is also on the touchscreen. Two items can be selected as opposed to just one.
* Due to the absence of the [[Vs. Seeker]], the [[Pokégear]] reintroduces an improved cell phone feature with a limitless call list. However, [[rematch|re-battling]] Trainers is now dependent on the day and time.
* Passing certain parts in the game can also affect the rematches by improving the team of the Trainers that can be re-battled. By entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and then after collecting the 16 Badges the Pokémon team of that Trainer are fought at higher levels as long as each rematch phase has been fought at least once.
* [[Starter Pokémon]] from Kanto and Hoenn can be collected from [[Professor Oak]] and [[Steven Stone]], respectively, as appreciation for defeating Red.
* [[Photography|Commemorative photos]] can now be taken around Johto and Kanto with the player's partner Pokémon, team, [[Gym Leader]]s, and certain notable citizens.
* Many Pokémon have acquired the ability to learn new moves and expand and improve their movesets; for example, {{p|Togepi}} can now learn {{m|Extrasensory}} through breeding.
* When using the move {{m|Whirlpool}} outside of battle, instead of the whirlpool disappearing like in [[Generation II]], the player will simply surf over the whirlpools.
* An addition to the {{pkmn|breeding}} system is introduced where one of the three random {{IV}}s inherited by the offspring can be guaranteed if one of the parents holds a [[Power item]].
* The Trainers that appear in Viridian City's [[Trainer House]] are now influenced by communication through two Pokéwalkers as opposed to the previous method of Mystery Gifting with the Game Boy Color's infrared port.
* During the player's initial battle with the rival, he is known as Passerby Boy, unlike in Gold and Silver, where he was identified as ???. Players are still required to name him later.
* The man in Ilex Forest, who previously gave out the TM for {{m|Headbutt}} in Generation II has become a [[Move Tutor]] for that move. This is due to the fact that Headbutt is no longer a TM. Unlike other Move Tutors, he does not require anything from the player to tutor the move and will do it as many times as the player would like.
* Similar to {{game|Crystal}}, the [[legendary beasts]] can be caught from the moment the player sees them fleeing in the [[Burned Tower]], with the exception of {{p|Suicune}} who can only be encountered in battle at {{rt|25|Kanto}}, instead of at the [[Bell Tower]]. Suicune can be seen running around in certain locations across Johto and Kanto.
* The map in the [[Pokégear]] has the same function as the {{DL|Pokétch|Marking Map}} for the Pokétch in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to track [[roaming Pokémon]]. Additionally the player does not need to face {{p|Raikou}} or {{p|Entei}} (as well as {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}) in battle first to be able to track them.
* Trainers in [[Kanto]] will now give out their Pokégear numbers, whereas only Trainers on Routes 26 and 27 would do so in the original games.
* In the original Gold and Silver, the real Janine was in the lower-left corner of the Gym, while one of her Gym Trainers was in the middle, where the Leader should be. This isn't the case in HeartGold and SoulSilver, where Janine was moved to the middle.
* It is now possible to Fly to the [[Pokémon League Reception Gate]]. It is also now possible to Fly between Indigo Plateau or the Reception Gate and any location in either Kanto or Johto. Curiously, however, it's not possible to Fly to the [[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}} and {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, whereas it was possible in FireRed and LeafGreen, but not in the original Gold and Silver.
* The clock reset interface from the original Pokémon Gold and Silver was removed, as was the case with {{game|Crystal}}. In its replacement is a microphone test interface that can be accessed via the button combination X, Y and Down on the title screen; though this feature, unlike the clock reset interface has been officially mentioned by Nintendo via the game instruction booklet.
* Any special Pokémon, such as {{p|Sudowoodo}}, will respawn to their specific location after the player defeats the [[Elite Four]] if they were defeated instead of caught the first time.
* The ability to decorate the player's room, a feature introduced in the original Gold and Silver, is absent.
* After defeating the Elite Four, [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk]] can identify [[mass outbreak]]s daily when accessed through the [[Pokégear]]'s radio. This also includes the six Generation II Pokémon whose outbreak formerly occurred when a specific trainer whose number that was stored in the Pokégear would contact the player to report the outbreak during Generation II.
* Physical and special moves are now determined by the move itself rather than type.
* The Regional Pokémon which previously had to be transferred from [[Generation I]] are now available [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation IV|in game]].
** {{p|Omanyte}} and {{p|Kabuto}} fossils can now be found at the [[Ruins of Alph]], but are version-exclusive.
** {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}} can be found in their original areas, while {{p|Moltres}} is now located in [[Mt. Silver]].
** {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, and {{p|Charmander}} can now be obtained after defeating Red.
* Instead of the {{ga|Silver|rival}} telling his name after his first battle with the player in [[Cherrygrove City]], he drops his [[Trainer Card (game)|trainer card]] and the player looks at it to find what his name.

===Areas===
[[File:HGSS JohtoKanto.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], the accessible regions in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
* Elm's Lab has an upstairs level, where [[Professor Elm|the professor]] and his family live, his old house being occupied by Lyra/Ethan and her/his family.
* Several Gym puzzles have been replaced or added in gyms that did not have them in Generation II. One example is reusing the puzzle in the [[Vermilion Gym]] from Generation I and III that was previously absent in Generation II.
* The {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} west of [[Olivine City]], introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, returns, bringing with it exactly the same {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} seen in Platinum.
* Two new routes, {{rt|47|Johto}} and {{rt|48|Johto}}, are introduced near [[Cianwood City]]. They lead to a new {{safari|Johto}}, as well as the [[Embedded Tower]] and the [[Cliff Cave]].
* [[Mt. Silver]] is much bigger and [[Viridian Forest]] is not cut down.
* [[Cerulean Cave]] and the [[Seafoam Islands]] remain as they were in Generation III (though [[Blaine]] still takes part of the Seafoam Islands), allowing the [[legendary Pokémon]] that live inside them to be battled. {{p|Moltres}}, formerly found in {{ka|Victory Road}} and [[Mt. Ember]], can be found in Mt. Silver.
* The [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]] takes a role similar to Sinnoh's [[Battleground]], where the rematches between the player and Gym Leaders take place.
* The [[Pewter Museum of Science]] in [[Pewter City]] and the [[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] in [[Cerulean City]] are open, although the latter is packing up.
* [[Union Cave]]'s ladder from 1F to B1F has been shifted north (now closer to the north entrance). There are also many minor changes to B1F.
* The {{rt|23|Kanto}} in Generation II is now a part of [[Indigo Plateau]]. Route 23 no longer exists.
* The [[Cinnabar Gym]] and [[Viridian Gym]] have been expanded to include Gym Trainers. In Generation II, the Gym Leader was the only opponent that was fought.
* Instead of letting the player step out to see how their Pokémon are doing at the [[Pokémon Day Care]] and having each people taking care of one Pokémon, the Day Care Man stands outside and tells how the player how the Pokémon are doing while his wife sits at the desk for the player to drop off the Pokémon.

===Graphics===
* The male [[player character]] receives a redesign and is now called {{ga|Ethan}}, while {{ga|Kris}} is replaced by a new female player character called {{ga|Lyra}}.
* Ambient sound effects are used with greater frequency than in previous games; for example, running water, blowing wind and the player walking through grass will produce audible noises.
* The [[Pokégear]] has been redesigned. There is a range of skins that can be used and changed at the player's will.
[[File:Pokédex HGSS.png|thumb|left|150px|Redesigned Pokédex]]
* Much like Kanto's was for its remakes, Johto's Pokédex has been redesigned. Unlike Kanto's remakes, which contained the same [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|regional Pokédex]] as the originals, [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|the original regional Pokédex]] for Johto has been [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|slightly altered]], including five [[Generation IV]] evolutions for Pokémon found in Johto.
* An image of certain locations, like in {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, appears when entering the location. Some of these images change depending on the time of day while others change the image of the Pokémon obtainable at the location on the image at random.
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s are redesigned once again. The Team Rocket {{tc|Executive}}s are also redesigned from Generation II, with four new ones appearing: [[Archer]], [[Ariana]], [[Petrel]], and [[Proton]]. Like how [[Team Galactic]]'s {{tc|Commander}}s followed a planetary naming scheme, the Executives are all named for various real-world rockets. Archer would go on to reappear in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* The Tin Tower is renamed the [[Bell Tower]].
* {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} each have their own unique battle music, while the [[legendary beasts]] each use differently remixed versions of their battle theme from {{game|Crystal}}.
* All former [[Berry]] trees have become [[Apricorn]] trees.
* [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members, {{ga|Silver}}, and {{ga|Red}} have animated battle sprites and battle intros, as in {{v2|Platinum}}. Many [[Gym]]s have been redesigned as well, some with new puzzles.
* {{m|Rock Smash}}, previously a TM usable on the field in the originals, is now a full-fledged HM as it has been since [[Generation III]]. {{m|Defog}} loses its HM status to the returning {{m|Whirlpool}}.
* {{m|Rock Climb}}, despite it not being available prior to [[Generation IV]], continues to be [[HM08]] and requires the [[Viridian Gym]] Badge. As a result, several caves and cliffs have markings that allow them to be scaled like in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
* All Kanto Gym Leaders give out [[TM]]s.
* If the player turns off the battle scene in the Options menu, the Pokémon will not be animated when they come into battle, whereas in Platinum they were.
* The [[Magnet Train]]'s tracks can be seen overhead on {{rt|32|Johto}}, as well as in [[Goldenrod City]] where the tracks were previously on street-level.
* [[Pal Park]] is located where the closed [[Kanto Safari Zone]] once stood in [[Fuchsia City]].
* The player can now see how many Kanto Badges they have. In the original games, the player could only see how many Johto Badges they had.
* [[Ecruteak City]] and [[Cianwood City]], while sharing a theme in Generation II, now feature separate remixed variations of the same theme.
* The Goldenrod City Radio Tower has an observation deck accessible via elevator. This replaces the second recording room.
* There are wind turbines standing in New Bark Town and on Route 14.
* When viewing the [[Statistic|stats]] of a Pokémon outside of battle, one of the stat names will be very light blue, indicating which stat is decreased by the Pokémon's [[Nature]], and one will be very light red, indicating which stat is increased. If the Pokémon has a neutral Nature, none of the stats will be colored.
* The [[Glitter Lighthouse]] in [[Olivine City]] contains balconies that are used to navigate through the tower. While on the balconies, the overhead viewing angle of the player changes. This is the first such instance of camera angle variation in the core series games and would later be implemented in different variations in {{game|Black and White|s}}.

===Music===
* All the game's music is rearranged to better utilize the DS's sound capabilities.
** The [[GB Sounds]], a Key Item available after all 16 Badges have been obtained, allows players to swap the background music for the original chiptune soundtrack from the original Gold and Silver.
** New music tracks, such as the music that plays on Routes 47 and 48, also receive an 8-bit remix. However, not every track got an 8-bit remix and some can only be listened to through the [[Pokémon Past Archive]] radio station in the Pokégear.
* [[Slowpoke Well]] and [[Mt. Moon]] had their themes changed from those of [[Ice Path]] and [[Rock Tunnel]], respectively, to now both use the same one as [[Union Cave]].
* [[Cerulean City]], [[Fuchsia City]], [[Cinnabar Island]], {{rt|24|Kanto}}, and {{rt|25|Kanto}} use the same themes in HeartGold and SoulSilver as they did in Generations I and III. However, they used different themes in Generation II.
** In Generation II, the theme shared by [[Cerulean City]] and [[Fuchsia City]] was removed, as well as the [[Cinnabar Island]] theme. Cerulean City and Cinnabar Island uses the same theme as [[Viridian City]], [[Pewter City]], and [[Saffron City]]. Fuchsia City used the [[Celadon City]] theme.
** In Generation II, "To Bill: Leaving Cerulean City" was removed as well. This is the theme shared by Routes {{rtn|24|Kanto}} and {{rtn|25|Kanto}} (the pair of northern routes leading from [[Cerulean City]] to the [[Sea Cottage]]). They used the "Road to Cerulean City: Leaving Mt. Moon" theme (the same music as Routes {{rtn|3|Kanto}}–{{rtn|10|Kanto}}, as well as Routes {{rtn|16|Kanto}}–{{rtn|22|Kanto}}).
* A few themes changed most likely because [[Viridian Forest]] is now a standalone area again like in Generations I and III. (In Generation II, Viridian Forest was downsized into a tree maze and made part of route Route 2.)
** The [[Viridian Forest]] now uses the same theme as the {{rt|2|Kanto}} theme from Generation II.
** Kanto Route 2 now uses the same theme as [[Kanto Route 3]]. This means that Route 2's theme is now different from any previous generation, given that in Generations I and III Route 2 used [[Kanto Route 1]]'s theme.
* The [[Seafoam Islands]] main cave (which was unavailable in Generation II) uses the same theme as the [[Ice Path]].
* The final battle against {{ga|Silver|the player's rival}} plays his regular battle theme instead of the {{pkmn|Champion}} theme like in Generation II.
* Upon defeating Red, the game plays the regular trainer victory theme rather than the [[Gym]] victory theme played in Generation II.
* Instead of sharing the same music as the city/town the [[Poké Mart]] is in, it now has its own theme.
* When the player flies to another town, the music does not change until the player is done with the flying instead of while the player is flying.

===Pokémon===
As in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, the primary Pokémon of the remakes are native to the Johto and Kanto regions. Due to advances in gameplay since the second generation, the regional Pokédex used in Gold and Silver (the [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|New Pokédex]]) has been updated to include those Pokémon which [[evolution|evolve]] upon learning a new [[move]]. Rather than simply excluding these evolutions (as {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} did with [[friendship]]-based evolutions), an improved [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] was established with 256 Pokémon: five more than the New Pokédex.

Similarly to other recently released Pokémon games, Pokémon from outside the regional Pokédex can be captured after defeating the [[Elite Four]] and earning the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]]. Pokémon native to Sinnoh and Hoenn can be found in various methods. [[Mass outbreak]]s of Pokémon sometimes break out across the Johto and Kanto regions; oftentimes these are not native to either of the regions. Pokémon from other regions can be located by playing one of two special stations on the [[Pokégear]]'s radio function. There is a channel for Sinnoh Pokémon which plays only on Thursdays; the Hoenn channel only plays on Wednesdays. By having either of these programs turned on when in [[tall grass]] the chance of finding a foreign Pokémon increases. The [[Bug-Catching Contest]] also hosts, from time to time, Hoenn and Sinnoh Pokémon. They will only appear on Thursdays and Saturdays. The [[Johto Safari Zone]]'s customization option also allows for the finding of Pokémon from other regions. Trainers in Kanto (which is accessible after obtaining the National Pokédex) often have Pokémon from Hoenn and Sinnoh. All [[Gym Leader]]s except [[Clair]] use at least one Pokémon from Hoenn or Sinnoh in [[rematch]]es.

In an apparent attempt to remove reliance on [[Generation III]] cartridges, [[starter Pokémon]] of Kanto and Hoenn can be obtained late in the game from [[Professor Oak]] and [[Steven Stone]] respectively. Some [[legendary Pokémon]] which were not included in the [[Generation II]] games, such as Kanto's [[legendary birds]] and {{p|Mewtwo}}, are also available.

====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====
As in all [[core series]] Pokémon games, there are a number of Pokémon which can be found in one of the paired games, but not the other. A list of these Pokémon follows below.
{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{heartgold color}}; border:5px solid #{{heartgold color light}}"
|-
! HeartGold
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{heartgold color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|056|Mankey|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|057|Primeape|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|167|Spinarak|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|168|Ariados|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|226|Mantine|2|Water|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|231|Phanpy|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|232|Donphan|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|347|Anorith|2|Rock|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|348|Armaldo|2|Rock|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|382|Kyogre|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|458|Mantyke|2|Water|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{soulsilver color}}; border:5px solid #{{soulsilver color light}}"
|-
! SoulSilver
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{soulsilver color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|052|Meowth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|053|Persian|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|140|Kabuto|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|165|Ledyba|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|166|Ledian|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|217|Ursaring|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|225|Delibird|2|Ice|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|1|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|316|Gulpin|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|317|Swalot|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|345|Lileep|2|Rock|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|346|Cradily|2|Rock|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|383|Groudon|1|Ground}}
|}
|}
|}

*While only either {{p|Latias}}{{sup/4|HG}} or {{p|Latios}}{{sup/4|SS}} roam Kanto, the other one can be found in [[Pewter City]] after obtaining the [[Enigma Stone]] via an event.

==Connectivity==
{{incomplete|section|needs=Do HGSS feature the same issues trading with Korean games, as present in previous Generation IV games?}}

HeartGold and SoulSilver are able to connect to each other, as well as all the other main series [[Generation IV]] games ({{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}), once the player has access to the [[Pokémon Center]].

===Pal Park===
{{main|Pal Park}}

[[File:Pal Park outside HGSS.png|thumb|150px|Pal Park outside area]]
After receiving access to [[Kanto]], it's possible to visit [[Pal Park]] in [[Celadon City]] to be able to transfer Pokemon from {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} into the game.
The previous games, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, only allowed the player to transfer 6 Pokémon per [[Game Boy Advance]] game per 24 hours, while these games have lifted this restriction, allowed unlimited transfers per 24 hours.

Because this method of transferring Pokémon relies on having both a [[Nintendo DS]] and a [[Game Boy Advance]] game cartridge inserted into the same system, this will only work on the original Nintendo DS and the [[Nintendo DS Lite]].

===Pokémon Battle Revolution===
{{main|Pokémon Battle Revolution}}
These games also have the ability to connect to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], just like their predecessors.
This allows the player to connect their [[Nintendo DS]] to their [[Nintendo Wii]] to be able to fight in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] using their team from the game.

While these games are fully compatible with [[List of Pokémon with form differences|the new Pokémon forms]] introduced in {{game|Platinum}}, those from {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Rotom}} and also added another special form, [[Spiky-Eared Pichu]], these special forms are incompatible with [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]].
The Pokémon with these special forms will revert to their normal forms when used in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. That means the [[Stats]] will be reverted to those of the normal form. {{p|Rotom}} will also temporarily forget the move granted by this special form.

===Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection===
{{main|Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection}}
[[File:GTS Search HGSS.png|thumb|150px|Searching for Pokémon on the GTS of HeartGold or SoulSilver]]

These games featured the same Nintendo Wi-Fi capabilities as {{game|Platinum}}, including the [[Wi-Fi Plaza]].
Before the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] service was shut down on May 20, 2014, the Wi-Fi connection could be used to battle and trade with other players of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} and HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Players could trade with others around the world using the [[Global Trade Station]].
On the GTS it was possible for players to offer their Pokémon and ask for a specific Pokémon in return. The Pokémon a player could request were only the ones they had seen or captured before. In addition to asking for a specific Pokémon, it was also possible to set certain demands on this Pokémon, namely its [[Gender]] and a specific [[Level]] range.
It was also possible to search for a Pokémon on the GTS, to see and make use of trade offers from other users.

===Pokéwalker===
{{main|Pokéwalker}}
[[File:Pokéwalker communication.png|thumb|250px|Communication between a Pokéwalker and a [[Nintendo DSi]] with HeartGold or SoulSilver]]
This pedometer accessory was bundled with the games, and features different ways to interact with them.
A player can send a [[Pokémon]] to the [[Pokéwalker]] to make it gain [[experience]] with steps counted on the device. Pokémon caught and items found can also be transferred to HeartGold and SoulSilver.

The game's cartridges and Pokéwalker both feature an infrared transceiver to communicate with each other.

===Pokéathlon===
{{main|Pokéathlon}}
The games do not feature {{pkmn|Super Contest}} like {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, but instead have the Pokéathlon. Players of HeartGold and SoulSilver are able to link up with up to three others players to play multiplayer events.

===Mystery Gift===
{{main|Mystery Gift}}
Just like the other [[Generation IV]] games, HeartGold and SoulSilver had the ability to receive [[Event Pokémon#Generation_IV|special event Pokémon]] through [[Mystery Gift]]. Some events were available to all [[Generation IV]] games, while others were exclusive to certain games.

By trading or transferring certain event Pokémon to certain games, it's possible to unlock special events, such as using an event {{p|Arceus}} to access the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] and receive an egg containing {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Giratina}}.

===Poké Transfer===
{{main|Poké Transfer}}
The [[Generation IV]] games are not able to directly trade with the subsequent [[Generation V]] games, but it is possible to permanently transfer Pokémon from Generation IV games to Generation V games. After players of the Generation V games have completed the main game, they are able to access the Poké Transfer building on {{rt|15|Unova}}.

Any two [[Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]] or [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] systems can be used to transfer Pokémon from HeartGold and SoulSilver to a Generation V game. The device with the Generation V game cartidge has to open the game and enter the [[Poké Transfer Lab]] building and talk to scientist at the top floor. The device with the HeartGold or SoulSilver cartidge should turn on the device and open the DS Download Play, from which the [[Generation V]] game can be joined. Up to six Pokémon can be selected to transfer to the Generation V game.
Certain Pokémon cannot be transferred, such as those with [[HM]] Moves, {{pkmn|Eggs}} or [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]. Attempting to transfer a Pokemon holding an item will result in the item getting placed back into the bag.

==Reception==
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver a score of 37 out of 40.<ref>[[n:Famitsu rates HeartGold, SoulSilver|Famitsu rates HeartGold, SoulSilver - Bulbanews]]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games a "Great" 8.5/10.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/03/13/pokemon-heartgold-review Pokémon HeartGold Review - IGN]</ref> Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver hold a rating of 87.81%<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/960099-pokemon-heartgold-version/index.html Pokémon HeartGold Version for DS - GameRankings]</ref> and 88.00%,<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/ds/960100-pokemon-soulsilver-version/index.html Pokémon SoulSilver Version for DS - GameRankings]</ref> respectively, on {{wp|GameRankings}}.

===Sales===
In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 8.40 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2010/100507e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2010]</ref> As of March 31, 2020, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver have sold 12.72 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver sold 1,442,990 units on their first week on the Japanese market, being 720,086 from Pokémon HeartGold and 722,904 from Pokémon SoulSilver, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 91.16% and 91.48% respectively. By December 29, 2013, at the end of their 225th week, they had sold 3,910,512 copies, being 1,864,152 from Pokémon HeartGold and 2,046,360 from Pokémon SoulSilver.

<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions''
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{soulsilver color dark}}; background:#{{heartgold color}}"
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Total units sold
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1
| September 13, 2009
| -
| 1,442,990
| 1,442,990
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2
| September 20, 2009
| -
| 443,133
| 1,886,123
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3
| September 27, 2009
| -
| 131,994
| 2,018,117
|- style="background:#fff"
| 4
| October 4, 2009
| 3rd
| 267,127
| 2,285,244
|- style="background:#fff"
| 5
| October 11, 2009
| 1st
| 188,625
| 2,473,869
|- style="background:#fff"
| 6
| October 18, 2009
| 1st
| 164,721
| 2,638,590
|- style="background:#fff"
| 7
| October 25, 2009
| 1st
| 117,972
| 2,756,562
|- style="background:#fff"
| 8
| November 1, 2009
| 5th
| 87,594
| 2,844,156
|- style="background:#fff"
| 9
| November 8, 2009
| 2nd
| 73,554
| 2,917,710
|- style="background:#fff"
| 10
| November 15, 2009
| 2nd
| 62,744
| 2,980,454
|- style="background:#fff"
| 11
| November 22, 2009
| 1st
| 55,361
| 3,035,815
|- style="background:#fff"
| 12
| November 29, 2009
| 3rd
| 54,571
| 3,093,387
|- style="background:#fff"
| 13
| December 6, 2009
| 8th
| 63,026
| 3,153,413
|- style="background:#fff"
| 14
| December 13, 2009
| 6th
| 75,006
| 3,228,419
|- style="background:#fff"
| 15
| December 20, 2009
| 4th
| 111,454
| 3,339,873
|- style="background:#fff"
| 16
| December 27, 2009
| 5th
| 124,704
| 3,464,577
|- style="background:#fff"
| 17
| January 3, 2010
| 6th
| 74,658
| 3,539,235
|- style="background:#fff"
| 18
| January 10, 2010
| 7th
| 37,283
| 3,576,518
|- style="background:#fff"
| 19
| January 17, 2010
| 11th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 20
| January 24, 2010
| 11th
| -
| -
|- style="background:#fff"
| 69
| January 2, 2011
| -
| -
| 3,821,067
|- style="background:#fff"
| 121
| January 1, 2012
| -
| -
| 3,871,838
|- style="background:#fff"
| 173
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| 3,899,303
|- style="background:#fff"
| 225
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| 3,910,512
|-
| style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="5" |
|}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon HeartGold Version''
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{heartgold color dark}}; background:#{{heartgold color}}"
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Total units sold
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1
| September 13, 2009
| 2nd
| 720,086
| 720,086
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2
| September 20, 2009
| 2nd
| 220,554
| 940,640
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3
| September 27, 2009
| 2nd
| 67,911
| 1,008,551
|- style="background:#fff"
| 17
| January 3, 2010
| -
| -
| 1,693,870
|- style="background:#fff"
| 69
| January 2, 2011
| -
| -
| 1,821,866
|- style="background:#fff"
| 121
| January 1, 2012
| -
| -
| 1,845,860
|- style="background:#fff"
| 173
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| 1,859,172
|- style="background:#fff"
| 225
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| 1,864,152
|-
| style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="5" |
|}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon SoulSilver Version''
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{soulsilver color dark}}; background:#{{soulsilver color}}"
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Total units sold
|- style="background:#fff"
| 1
| September 13, 2009
| 1st
| 722,904
| 722,904
|- style="background:#fff"
| 2
| September 20, 2009
| 1st
| 222,579
| 945,483
|- style="background:#fff"
| 3
| September 27, 2009
| 3rd
| 64,083
| 1,009,566
|- style="background:#fff"
| 17
| January 3, 2010
| -
| -
| 1,845,365
|- style="background:#fff"
| 69
| January 2, 2011
| -
| -
| 1,999,201
|- style="background:#fff"
| 121
| January 1, 2012
| -
| -
| 2,025,978
|- style="background:#fff"
| 173
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| 2,040,131
|- style="background:#fff"
| 225
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| 2,046,360
|-
| style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="5" |
|}</div>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games. Much of the music is remixed from the music of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. It serves as the closest approximation to a soundtrack release of Pokémon Gold and Silver, which are the only paired versions that lack an official soundtrack release of the games' original tracks. Discs 1 and 2 of the soundtrack contain the rearrangements of Generation II music, in addition to the music assigned to new areas. Disc 3 of the soundtrack (based on the [[GB Sounds]] feature), is meant to emulate the style of 8-bit music. However, not all of the GB Sounds music is available on the CD.

==Version history==
{{Incomplete|section|Look up all legitimate and official revisions to list them in a version history}}

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver beta}}

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
HeartGoldEnglish.png|English HeartGold logo
SoulSilverEnglish.png|English SoulSilver logo
HeartGold logo.png|Japanese HeartGold logo
SoulSilver logo.png|Japanese SoulSilver logo
HeartGoldKorean.png|Korean HeartGold logo
SoulSilverKorean.png|Korean SoulSilver logo
</gallery>
===Title screens===
<gallery>
File:HeartGoldTitle.png|English HeartGold title screen
File:SoulSilverTitle.png|English SoulSilver title screen
File:Japanese HeartGoldTitle.png|Japanese HeartGold title screen
File:Japanese SoulSilverTitle.png|Japanese SoulSilver title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Several figures were given away with pre-orders. People could receive a {{p|Ho-Oh}} figure by pre-ordering HeartGold, a {{p|Lugia}} figure by pre-ordering SoulSilver, and an {{p|Arceus}} figure by pre-ordering the Japanese versions of both HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* These games mark the tenth anniversary since the release of the original {{2v|Gold|Silver}}.
** The games were also released in Japan almost exactly one year after the Japanese release of {{game|Platinum}}, and exactly eleven years after {{game|Yellow}}, the first game to feature walking Pokémon.
* Unlike how {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} used completely different {{pkmn|Trainer}} sprites from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, many {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}}es shared between [[region]]s, like {{tc|Hiker}}s and {{tc|Psychic}}s, keep their {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} sprites in battle.
* The font used for the English titles of these games was changed from the one that has been used since {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, while the Japanese logos are still in the same style used since those games. FireRed and LeafGreen also used a different font than the Hoenn games, however, it was still the same color. The fonts are Athenaeum Bold, Futura Extra Bold and Helvetica Black Condensed, respectively.
** Additionally, the heart-shaped Ho-Oh crest and the Lugia silhouette are used in the English logos, while the fire and leaf that appear on FireRed and LeafGreen's Japanese logos were not used in the English release.
* These games mark the first time that the English versions were announced before the games themselves came out in Japan.
* These games are the only [[core series]] games released for the Nintendo DS that do not have a {{t|Dragon}}-type [[version mascot]].
* Because of [[HM05]]'s conversion from {{m|Defog}} to {{m|Whirlpool}}, these games are the first in which all available HMs teach damaging moves (both Defog and Flash, contained in HM05, prevented this in previous games).
* These are the first games in which major characters offer their Pokémon for trade with the player, with [[Gym Leader]]s [[Brock]], [[Lt. Surge]], [[Jasmine]], and [[Hoenn]]'s former Champion [[Steven Stone]] offering Pokémon of their specialty type in exchange for another.
** These are the first games in which an [[In-game trade#HeartGold and SoulSilver|in-game trade]] accepts a Pokémon of any kind, with Jasmine accepting such in exchange for her Steelix.
* Unlike how {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}'s intro was an updated version of the opening from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, HeartGold and SoulSilver have an entirely new intro, using none of the footage from the intro of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. The intro, however, uses some music that was in the original and the title screen displays 3D renders of Ho-Oh and Lugia in a movement similar to the original title screens. They differ with HeartGold's intro featuring Ho-Oh at dawn and SoulSilver having Lugia at dusk (both at the beginning); additionally, at the end with Suicune on the cliff, the screen moves towards the sky in HeartGold and towards the ocean in SoulSilver.
** They are the only remakes with this distinction, as [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] use an update of the opening from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver include the {{pkmn|Champion}}s from each of the previous paired versions: {{ga|Blue}} from {{2v2|Red|Green}}, [[Lance]] from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, [[Steven Stone]] from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, and [[Cynthia]] from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
* To date, HeartGold and SoulSilver are the only pair of remakes to not gain any new types that weren't available at the time of their original versions. FireRed and LeafGreen gained the {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Steel}} types, which did not exist in [[Generation I]], while {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] both gained the {{t|Fairy}} type, which did not exist in either Generation I or {{gen|III}}.
* The credits of HeartGold and SoulSilver are the first to feature [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members and [[villainous team]] members.
* The Pokédex entries for the Pokémon that existed in Gold and Silver are carried on over to HeartGold and SoulSilver, respectively, much as how FireRed used the entries from the Japanese Red and Green while LeafGreen used the entries from Blue.
* These titles are the first Pokémon games to be available domestically in {{pmin|Canada}} in French, other than just in English.
** Similarly, these titles are the second set of Pokémon games (after the original {{2v2|Red|Blue}}) to be released in {{pmin|Latin America}} in Spanish.
* In the Japanese and Korean versions of Gold and Silver, Phanpy and Donphan were exclusive to Gold, and Teddiursa and Ursaring were exclusive to Silver. In the Western localizations, this was switched for unknown reasons: Teddiursa and Ursaring could be found in Gold, and Phanpy and Donphan could be found in Silver instead. However, ''all'' versions of HeartGold and SoulSilver have Phanpy/Donphan in HeartGold and Teddiursa/Ursaring in SoulSilver.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver, as well as {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, have [[Gym Leader]] or [[Elite Four]] specialists for every type that existed at the time except the {{t|Ground}} type. However, [[Giovanni]], a former Kanto Gym Leader who specialized in the Ground type, appears during a special event and can be battled.
* Unlike {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, HeartGold and SoulSilver do not track sudden changes of the system's clock, making the games act as if it is a new day, letting daily events happen instead of them not occurring due to the games knowing the date has been changed.
* Although the [[Goldenrod Game Corner|Goldenrod]] and [[Celadon Game Corner]]s were changed in the non-Japanese releases, all versions (Japanese, Korean, and Western) have every map of the Game Corners: in the Japanese versions, the maps related to [[Voltorb Flip]] and [[Mr. Game]] are unused and have no events or warps programmed, while the Korean and Western versions have the original maps with their warps intact, plus the event to interact with the clerk is still present and the interface used to buy [[coin]]s is functional and was translated. {{TM|78|Captivate}} also remains in the unused Goldenrod Game Corner in the Korean and Western versions, and the [[slot machine]]s in the leftover maps trigger [[Voltorb Flip]] in these versions.
* HeartGold and SoulSilver are the last Pokémon games to include a [[Game Corner]].
* In the Korean localization, the {{tc|Sage}}'s sprite and trainer class name were changed.

===Typographical errors===
* {{p|Froslass}}'s entry in SoulSilver's (but not HeartGold's) Pokédex has a typo where the period at the end of the sentence is missing.
* A second nearly unnoticeable typo appears in both versions during [[Professor Oak]]'s congratulations speech, when the player has a completely filled [[National Pokédex]] (minus event Pokémon). One of his sentences, "Meeting you is something '''l''' will cherish all my life long!", uses a lowercase L instead of a capital I.
* On page 6 the North American manual for HeartGold, it is mentioned that "In order to catch all the Pokémon in the Johto region and complete your Pokédex, you must trade with the ''Pokémon '''HeartGold''' Version''" when it should say "with the ''Pokémon '''SoulSilver''' Version''". This error is not present in the SoulSilver manual, which identifies the correct opposite game.

==External links==
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_HeartGold.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon HeartGold Version'' (English)
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_SoulSilver.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon SoulSilver Version'' (English)

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{HeartGold color}}|bordercolor={{SoulSilver color light}}
|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスターハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー|Pocket Monsters HeartGold ・ SoulSilver}}
|fr=Pokémon Version Or HeartGold et Version Argent SoulSilver
|de=Pokémon Goldene Edition HeartGold und Silberne Edition SoulSilver
|it=Pokémon Versione Oro HeartGold e Versione Argento SoulSilver
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 하트골드・소울실버|Pocket Monsters HeartGold ・ SoulSilver}}
|es=Pokémon Edición Oro HeartGold y Edición Plata SoulSilver}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough}}

==References==
<references/>

{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]
[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|*]]

[[de:Pokémon Goldene Edition HeartGold und Silberne Edition SoulSilver]]
[[es:Pokémon Oro HeartGold y Pokémon Plata SoulSilver]]
[[fr:Pokémon Versions Or HeartGold et Argent SoulSilver]]
[[it:Pokémon Oro HeartGold e Argento SoulSilver]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー]]
[[zh:寶可夢心金／魂銀]]

Talk:Dynite Ore

2020-10-31T02:45:09Z

BittersweetVICTORY: started talk page; questions about possible trivia section.

== Red Beryl Resemblance for a Trivia Section? ==

In a fit of curiosity I did some poking around regarding mineral growth, and while hardly any minerals grow with pentagonal faces (sans pyrite), [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beryl#Red_beryl red beryl] has a strong resemblance to Dynite despite its hexagonal pattern. Would it be suitable to add that to a Trivia section or are we better off letting it be? - [[User:BittersweetVICTORY|BittersweetVICTORY]] ([[User talk:BittersweetVICTORY|talk]]) 02:45, 31 October 2020 (UTC)

Rosa (game)

2020-10-09T23:49:40Z

BittersweetVICTORY: /* Trivia */ reduced redundancy.

{{CharInfobox|
color={{white 2 color}} |
corecolor={{white 2 color light}} |
bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}} |
name=Rosa |
jname=メイ |
tmname=Mei |
slogan=no |
image=Black 2 White 2 Rosa.png |
size=200px |
caption=Official artwork from {{2v2|Black|White|2}} |
gender=Female |
colors=yes |
eyes=Blue |
hair=Brown |
hometown=[[Aspertia City]] |
region=[[Unova]] |
relatives={{OBP|Mom|Black 2 and White 2}} (as player) |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Pokémon Trainer]], [[player character]] |
game=yes |
generation={{gen|V}} |
games=[[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]], {{pkmn|Masters}} |

manga=counterpart |
mangacounterpart={{adv|Whitley}}|
gameanim=yes|
pv=yes|
pvnum=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|
pvname=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|
envagame=[[Lisa Ortiz]] Kayli Mills ({{pkmn|Masters}})|
javagame=Aki Toyosaki |
}}

'''Rosa''' (Japanese: '''メイ''' ''Mei'') is the female [[player character]] in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}. Her male counterpart is {{ga|Nate}}.

==In the [[core series]]==
===As the protagonist===
Rosa is a young girl living in [[Aspertia City]] with her childhood friend [[Hugh]]. At the start of the game, she sets off with Hugh to collect her first Pokémon. They then go their separate ways, and she starts her {{pkmn|journey}} across the [[Unova]] [[region]].

====Rental Pokémon in [[Pokéstar Studios]]====
:''For all rental teams used by the player at Pokéstar Studios, see [[Rosa (game)/Pokéstar Studios|here]].''

===As a non-playable character===
If the player chooses {{ga|Nate}}, Rosa will appear in game as an NPC, first met in [[Nimbasa City]]. She will join the player in a [[Multi Battle]] against [[Emmet]] and [[Ingo]]. Afterwards, she will give the player the [[Vs. Recorder]].

Rosa will then appear as the player's partner in the [[Battle Subway]] when choosing to ride the Multi-Train. Two of the following Pokémon are picked from the corresponding list, depending on what the player wants her to base her team on. If the player chooses "A balance between the two," Rosa's Pokémon are chosen from either list.

====Multi Battle partner====
{{MSP|495|Snivy}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{white 2 color}}
|headcolor={{white 2 color light}}
|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|sprite=B2W2 Rosa Back.png
|prize=N/A
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Rosa
|game=B2W2
|location=Nimbasa City
|pokemon=2}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=502
|pokemon=Dewott
|back=yes
|level=25
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Water Pulse|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Razor Shell|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fury Cutter|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Focus Energy|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=513
|pokemon=Pansear
|back=yes
|level=23
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Gluttony
|move1=Flame Burst|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP|498|Tepig}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Tepig}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{white 2 color}}
|headcolor={{white 2 color light}}
|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|sprite=B2W2 Rosa Back.png
|prize=N/A
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Rosa
|game=B2W2
|location=Nimbasa City
|pokemon=2}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=496
|pokemon=Servine
|back=yes
|level=25
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Leaf Tornado|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Mega Drain|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Leech Seed|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
|move4=Growth|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=515
|pokemon=Panpour
|back=yes
|level=23
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Gluttony
|move1=Scald|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Water Sport|move4type=Water|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP|501|Oshawott}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{white 2 color}}
|headcolor={{white 2 color light}}
|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|sprite=B2W2 Rosa Back.png
|prize=N/A
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Rosa
|game=B2W2
|location=Nimbasa City
|pokemon=2}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=499
|pokemon=Pignite
|back=yes
|level=25
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|type2=Fighting
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Arm Thrust|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Flame Charge|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rollout|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Smog|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=511
|pokemon=Pansage
|back=yes
|level=23
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Gluttony
|move1=Seed Bomb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Leech Seed|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{SubwayPartner
|color={{white 2 color}}
|headcolor={{white 2 color light}}
|bordercolor={{white 2 color dark}}
|sprite=B2W2 Rosa Back.png
|name=Rosa
|game=B2W2}}

==In spin-off games==
===In [[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Rosa (Masters)}}
Rosa joins the {{player}} in the first chapter of [[Pokémon Masters]]'s story with her partner {{p|Snivy}}. Rosa is also available in her alternate holiday-themed outfit with {{p|Delibird}} as her partner.

==Artwork==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Rosa concept art.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Rosa and Snivy Artwork.png|x250px]]
|-
| Conceptual artwork
| Rosa and {{color2|000|Snivy (Pokémon)|Snivy}} concept artwork for Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines
|}

===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Rosa.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Rosa 2.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:B2W2 Rosa Back.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:RosaChallenge.png]]

|-
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Wonder Launcher}} sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Back sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| VS sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}

|-
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Rosa OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Rosa Xtransceiver.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:RosaChallenge2.png]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Xtransceiver sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Champion|Champion}} challenge sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
|}

===Pokéstar Studios sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:B2W2 Rosa Pokéstar Heroine.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:B2W2 Rosa Pokéstar Back Heroine.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:B2W2 Rosa Pokéstar Ninja 1.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:B2W2 Rosa Pokéstar Ninja 2.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:B2W2 Rosa Pokéstar Back Ninja.png]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Brycen-Man Series|Heroine}} portrait from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Brycen-Man Series|Heroine}} back sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Full Metal Cop Series|Ninja}} portrait from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Full Metal Cop Series|Ninja}} portrait from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Full Metal Cop Series|Ninja}} back sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:B2W2 Rosa Pokéstar Captain.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:B2W2 Rosa Pokéstar Back Captain.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:B2W2 Rosa Pokéstar Scientist.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:B2W2 Rosa Pokéstar Back Scientist.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:B2W2 Rosa Pokéstar Student.png]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Big Monster Series|Captain}} portrait from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Invaders Series|Captain}} back sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Timegate Traveler Series|Scientist}} portrait from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Everlasting Memories Series|Scientist}} back sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Love and Battles Series|Student}} {{color2|000|The Giant Woman! Series|portrait}} from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:B2W2 Rosa Pokéstar Back Student.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:B2W2 Rosa Pokéstar Royalty.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{white 2 color dark}}; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:B2W2 Rosa Pokéstar Back Royalty.png]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Ghost Eraser Series|Student}} {{color2|000|Red Fog of Terror Series|back sprite}} from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Mystery Doors of the Magical Land Series|Princess}} portrait from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Mystery Doors of the Magical Land Series|Princess}} back sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Rosa (game)/Quotes}}

==Counterparts==
===In the anime===
[[File:Rosa B2W2 Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Rosa in the animated trailer]]
====In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer====
Rosa appeared in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], where she was seen battling [[Cheren]] at the [[Aspertia Gym]].

=====Pokémon=====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=68
|trainer=Rosa
|pkmn=Serperior
|type1=Grass
|img=Rosa Serperior Animated Trailer.png
|epnum=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer
|epname=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer
|desc={{p|Serperior}} is Rosa's only known Pokémon. She used it during her Gym battle against Cheren's {{p|Stoutland}}.

Serperior's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Slam}}, {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, and {{m|Protect}}.}}

=====Voice actors=====
{{vatable|color={{white 2 color}}|bordercolor={{white 2 color light}}
|ja=豊崎愛生 ''Aki Toyosaki''
|en=[[Lisa Ortiz]]
|es_eu=Ainhoa Martín}}

====In the GOTCHA! music video====
Rosa briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

===In the manga===
[[File:Whitley Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Rosa's Pokémon Adventures counterpart, Whitley]]
====In the Pokémon Adventures manga====
{{main|Whitley (Adventures)}}
Whitley from [[Pokémon Adventures]] is modeled after Rosa. She first appeared in the {{chap|Black & White}} as a {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}, and later appeared in the {{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:RosaCosmicEclipse236.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Art by [[kirisAki]] for the {{Trading Card Game}}]]
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Rosa in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Colorless|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Rosa|204}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=204/236|jpset=Dream League|jprarity=R|jpnum=047/049|enset2=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=236/236|jpset2=Dream League|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=067/049}}
{{cardlist/footer|Colorless}}

==Trivia==
* Prior to the release of {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, Rosa was referred to as "White2".

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{white 2 color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{white 2 color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| メイ ''Mei''
| From 共鳴 ''kyōmei'' ({{wp|resonance}})
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Rosa
| From ''resonate''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Rosy
| From ''resonate''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Nanci
| From ''resonancia'' (resonance)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Écho
| From ''écho'' ({{wp|Echo (phenomenon)|echo}})
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Rina
| From ''risonanza'' (resonance)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 명희 ''Myeonghui''
| From 공명 (共鳴) ''gongmyeong'' (resonance)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 鳴依 ''Míngyī''
| From 共鳴 ''gòngmíng'' (resonance)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 鳴依 ''Mìhngyī''
| From 共鳴 ''guhngmìhng'' (resonance)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Rose
| From ''resonate''
|}
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