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JN065

2021-05-07T21:02:14Z

BlazeFire: /* Trivia */

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{{EpicodePrevNext|
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nextcode=JN066 |

series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=JN065 |
altepcode=EP1150 |
colorscheme=Galar |
title_en= |
title_ja=ドラゴンバトル！サトシVSアイリス！！ |
title_ja_trans=Dragon Battle! Satoshi VS Iris!! |
broadcast_jp=May 7, 2021 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Shiritori|ポケモンしりとり（ミュウ→ザマゼンタVer.）]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=齋藤徳明 |
directorn=1 |
director=高木啓明 |
artn=2 |
art=香月麻衣子 |
art2=倉員千晶 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=JN061-JN070 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|065}}
* {{BMGf|285673|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|286246|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''ドラゴンバトル！サトシVSアイリス！！''' ''Dragon Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS Iris!!'') is the 65th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,150th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 7, 2021.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] visit [[Unova]] again.
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pansear}} and a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Panpour}}.
* Ash reunites with {{an|Iris}} and meets [[Drayden]] again, with Goh meeting them for the first time.
* Drayden is revealed to own an {{p|Axew}}.
* Iris is revealed to have succeeded [[Alder]] as the [[Unova League]] {{pkmn|Champion}} and entered the [[World Coronation Series]].
* [[Ash's Dracovish]] is revealed to know {{m|Ice Fang}}.
* Iris's Axew is revealed to have evolved all the way to a {{TP|Iris|Haxorus}} and learned {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, {{m|Psycho Cut}}, and {{m|Breaking Swipe}}.
* [[Ash's Dragonite]] learns {{m|Draco Meteor}}.
* Ash battles Iris in a World Coronation Series match and wins, bringing his rank to 99 and advancing him to the Ultra Class.
* [[Bea]] is revealed to have advanced to the Ultra Class.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Iris's Haxorus]]

=====Main series debuts=====
* [[Iris's Gible]] (fantasy)

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN065.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}} (flashback)
* [[Goh]]
* [[Clair]] (fantasy)
* [[Volkner]] (fantasy; silhouette)
* [[Drayden]]
* [[Bea]] (fantasy; silhouette)

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Emolga}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Haxorus}}; flashback/fantasy)
* {{p|Fraxure}} ({{OP|Iris|Haxorus}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Haxorus}} ({{OP|Iris|Haxorus}})
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}})
* {{p|Sirfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Sirfetch'd}})
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Iris|Excadrill}}; flashback)
* {{p|Emolga}} ({{OP|Iris|Emolga}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Iris|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Gible}} ({{OP|Iris|Gible}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}}; flashback)
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Pansear}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pansear|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Panpour}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Panpour|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Luxray}} ([[Volkner]]'s; fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Haxorus}} ([[Drayden]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Axew}} ([[Drayden]]'s)
* {{p|Grapploct}} ([[Bea]]'s; fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]]; ×2)
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}})
* {{p|Goodra}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Haxorus}}
* This marks the first time:
** a [[World Coronation Series]] participant isn’t seen with a [[Rotom Phone]] on-screen.
** {{Ash}} has defeated a [[region]]al {{pkmn|Champion}} in {{pkmn|battle}}.
** [[Iris's Haxorus]] has been seen using {{m|Outrage}} since learning it in ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'', 451 episodes earlier.
** Haxorus's {{i|Poké Ball}} has been shown.
* This marks the first appearance of a {{p|Goodra}} other than the {{AP|one that belonged to Ash|Goodra}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* [[Goh]]'s first encounter with {{an|Iris}} is similar to Ash's first encounter with her in ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', where he mistakes her as a Pokémon and throws a Poké Ball at her.
* The way [[Ash's Dragonite]] learns {{m|Draco Meteor}} is a possible [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black}}, where [[Iris]] teaches this same move to a {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon with a high level of [[friendship]].
* As of this episode, Goh has caught at least one {{type|Water}} Pokémon in every [[region]].
* Ash, Goh, Goh's {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Flabébé|White Flower Flabébé}}, a woman, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN066|next episode]].
* Iris had Haxorus use the same technique of attacking itself to escape Outrage confusion that Gladion did with his Lycanroc.

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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{{stub|Anime|Episode}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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[[Category:Pokémon Journeys: The Series episodes|065]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Atsuhiro Tomioka]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Noriaki Saito]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Hiroaki Takagi]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Maiko Katsuki]]
[[Category:Episodes by one-time animation directors]]

[[Category:Episodes with World Coronation Series matches]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Iris]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Champion appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character's Pokémon learns a new move]]

[[es:EP1154]]
[[fr:LV065]]
[[it:PM065]]
[[ja:新無印編第65話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第65集]]

JN025

2021-03-19T04:50:41Z

BlazeFire: /* Trivia */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN024 |
prevtitle=A Little Rocket R & R! |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=JN025 |
altepcode=EP1110 |
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title_en=A Festival Reunion! |
title_ja=命爆発バトルフェス！VSメガルカリオ！！ |
title_ja_trans=A Battle Festival Exploding With Life! VS Mega Lucario!! |
broadcast_jp=June 21, 2020 |
broadcast_us=December 4, 2020 |
en_op=[[The Journey Starts Today]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Shiritori|ポケモンしりとり（ミュウ→ザマゼンタVer.）]] |
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scenarion=1 |
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directorn=1 |
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morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=JN021-JN030 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|025}}
* {{BMGf|279857|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|281102|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|283286|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''A Festival Reunion!''' (Japanese: '''命爆発バトルフェス！VSメガルカリオ！！''' ''A {{tt|Battle Festival|Battle Festival Challenge}} Exploding With Life! VS Mega Lucario!!'') is the 25th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,110th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 21, 2020, in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2020, in Australia on December 3, 2020, and in the United States on December 4, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 10, 2020, but was rescheduled to due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
{{spoilers}}
==Blurb==


Ash and Goh arrive in the Kalos region, where Goh wants to catch new Pokémon, while Ash wants to raise his World Coronation Series ranking by competing in the Battle Festival Challenge!

Ash discovers that his friend Korrina, the Gym Leader of Shalour City, is also competing with her partner Lucario. Both Trainers are one win away from ranking up to the Great Class, so they decide to have a battle! Korrina’s Lucario defeats Ash’s Gengar, but when Ash sends out Dragonite, an unusual strategy takes shape. Even through Lucario Mega Evolves, one final attack gives Ash the win—and a spot in the Great Class!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and [[Goh]] arrive in [[Shalour City]] in the [[Kalos]] [[region]], with Goh aiming to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} many {{cat|Generation VI Pokémon|Kalos Pokémon}} and Ash participating in a [[World Coronation Series]] Battle Festival Challenge. Goh first catches a {{p|Binacle}}, while Ash uses {{AP|Pikachu}} against a Trainer named [[Lob]] with a {{p|Clawitzer}}. Clawitzer prepares to use {{m|Flash Cannon}}, which Pikachu counters with {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but it is suppressed by Flash Cannon's {{type|Steel}} energy. From the stands, another Trainer with a {{p|Lucario}} observes Ash and wonders what he'll do next. Ash decides to switch to another [[move]] and has Pikachu use {{m|Iron Tail}}. He dodges Clawitzer's {{m|Crabhammer}} and defeats the [[Pokémon category|Howitzer Pokémon]], marking Ash's third consecutive win at the Battle Festival Challenge and increasing his ranking to 1,022, thus being one victory away from entering the Great Class.

Meanwhile, Goh continues catching multiple {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, including different {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|forms}} of {{p|Flabébé}}. As he heads to the Battle Festival Challenge stadium, when he notices a Flabébé form he doesn't have yet and runs after it. Meanwhile, Ash and {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}} are preparing for their next battle, which will rise them to the Great Class if they win. Suddenly, both Ash and {{AP|Riolu}} sense an [[Aura]] emanating from somewhere nearby, and Riolu leads them to a Lucario, whom Pikachu and Ash quickly recognize as {{OP|Korrina|Lucario}}. And sure enough, {{an|Korrina}} herself then also shows up, happily greeting Ash. She introduces herself to Ash's Pokémon, especially taking note of Riolu, whom she encourages to grow stronger with Ash. Riolu looks at Korrina's Lucario, its eyes filled with admiration. Korrina tells how she and Ash [[XY044|had an amazing battle once]], with Ash being quick to point out that he won. He then ask if she's taking part in the Battle Festival Challenge too, which she confirms, although she's not doing so as a [[Gym Leader]], but as a World Coronation Series participant aiming to beat [[Leon]]. She reveals that her rank is 1,001, meaning that she's also just one battle away from Great Class. They both agree to battle each other to see which of them gets to advance to the next class, and Ash tells Riolu to watch Lucario's battle closely.

Elsewhere, Goh continues his search for Pokémon to catch. At first, Raboot doesn't sense any Pokémon nearby, but then suddenly uses {{m|Ember}} towards a bush, causing a Lucario to pop out. However, Goh barely has a chance to pull out a {{i|Poké Ball}} before Lucario's Trainer, [[Gurkinn]], appears and compliments Goh's reflexes. Goh apologizes to Gurkinn for mistaking his Lucario for a {{pkmn2|wild}} one and tells him how he's come to Kalos to catch some Pokémon, showing him a list of the ones he's caught so far. Gurkinn is impressed, noting that finding an Orange Flower Flabébé is especially impressive. Goh says that he's only missing a White Flower Flabébé now and asks Gurkinn if he knows the area. Gurkinn confirms this and mentions that his granddaughter is at the Battle Festival Challenge, so he had come to watch. Goh remarks that his friend is there too. As he brings up the fact that they're both from [[Kanto]], Gurkinn remarks that his granddaughter once battled a Kanto Trainer named Ash who had a Pikachu, and Goh immediately points out that Ash is the friend he mentioned.

At the stadium's Rock Field, Ash and Korrina prepare for their two-on-two battle. The crowd cheers for their city's own Gym Leader. Both Pikachu and Riolu express willingness to battle, but Ash tells them to watch from the sidelines this time. Just as Korrina asks Riolu to root for her Lucario and Ash says that Riolu is going to be cheering for him, Goh and Gurkinn enter the stadium stands, with Goh being surprised to learn that Ash is facing Gurkinn's granddaughter.

At {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}'s signal, Ash and Korrina call out their respective Pokémon, {{AP|Gengar}} and {{p|Mienshao}}. Mienshao begins the battle with {{m|Acrobatics}}, making a direct hit, before switching to {{m|U-turn}}. Gengar uses {{m|Psychic}} to lift up a boulder in an attempt to block the move, but Mienshao simply leaps over it and scores another hit, before switching out to Lucario. Goh is surprised that Korrina used a move to switch her Pokémon. Lucario uses {{m|Bone Rush}}, which Gengar tries to dodge and counter with {{m|Shadow Ball}}, but Lucario either avoids or blocks all the Shadow Balls before attacking Gengar, easily taking it out of the fight, much to Ash's shock. In the sidelines, Riolu's admiration towards Lucario only grows. Gurkinn tells Goh that Korrina's advantage lies in her and her Pokémon fighting as one, but Goh is confident Ash can win.

As Ash [[recall]]s Gengar, Korrina recalls Lucario and sends Mienshao back out, while Ash goes with {{AP|Dragonite}}, which Korrina sees as a worthy opponent. The matchup begins with a clash of {{m|High Jump Kick}} and {{m|Dragon Claw}}, which seem evenly matched. Mienshao follows up with {{m|Double Slap}}, which Ash counters by having Dragonite use {{m|Dragon Dance}}. This strategy not only does its intended job of increasing Dragonite's {{stat|Attack}} power and {{stat|Speed}}, but also uses Mienshao's Double Slap to make Dragonite spin faster and thus repel Mienshao. Korrina tells Mienshao to use High Jump Kick, which connects, but Dragonite makes a swift counterattack with a powered-up Dragon Claw, taking Mienshao out of the fight and making the battle one-on-one.

Korrina recalls Mienshao and sends out Lucario again. Ash asks Korrina to show off Lucario's true power, and she happily complies, touching her [[Key Stone]] and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] her partner. Goh, who has previously only read about Mega Evolution, is in awe at witnessing it in person for the first time. Gurkinn tells him that Mega Evolution is a phenomenon first discovered in Kalos, which brings out a Pokémon's hidden strength through the Pokémon's bond with a Trainer. Ash reassures Dragonite and has it use Dragon Dance again. Korrina remarks that playing careful isn't really Ash's style and tells Lucario to use {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Dragonite flies up with its increased speed in an attempt to avoid the incoming attack, but the Aura Sphere still heads straight towards it upon being fired. Dragonite's counterattack attempt with {{m|Hyper Beam}} comes in too late, and the Aura Sphere hits its mark. Lucario follows the assault by jumping up and pummeling Dragonite with a series of {{m|Power-Up Punch}}es mid-air, eventually sending it crashing down to the rocky battlefield.

Despite all the [[damage]] it has taken, Dragonite is still able to stand up. After a moment of thinking, Ash comes up with a plan and tells Dragonite to use {{m|Hurricane}}, surrounding Mega Lucario in powerful winds that send small pieces of rock at it. Korrina fights back by having Lucario launch two simultaneous Aura Spheres in opposite directions, dispersing the Hurricane. Both sides then launch their final attacks, Lucario with Power-Up Punch and Dragonite with Dragon Claw. Both attacks connect, and both Pokémon fall, only to shakily stand back up. After a few tense moments, Lucario falls down and reverts to normal, and Drone Rotom rules Ash as the winner of the match. Ash happily congratulates Dragonite, receiving one of its trademark hugs in return. As a result of this victory, Ash's ranking rises to 921, meaning that he's now in the Great Class. Riolu goes up to Korrina and Lucario, and despite her apologizing for looking uncool with their loss, Riolu is still full of admiration towards Lucario.

Later, Gurkinn congratulates Ash for making it to a higher class, Korrina assures that she's not out of the competition yet, and Goh is still amazed at how moving the battle was. Just when Ash asks Goh how things went with him, a White Flower Flabébé floats by, and Goh rushes after it to catch it.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] visit [[Kalos]], with Goh visiting the [[region]] for the first time.
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Binacle}}, four {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Flabébé}}, a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Scatterbug}}, a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Phantump}}, and a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Fletchling}}.
* {{Ash}} battles [[Lob]] in a [[World Coronation Series]] match and wins, bringing his rank to 1,022.
* Ash meets up with {{an|Korrina}} and [[Gurkinn]] again, while Goh meets them for the first time.
* Korrina's {{p|Mienfoo}} is revealed to have [[evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Mienshao}}.
* Goh witnesses [[Mega Evolution]] for the first time.
* [[Ash's Dragonite]] is revealed to know {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* Ash has a [[rematch]] with Korrina in a World Coronation Series {{pkmn|battle}} and wins, bringing his rank to 921 and rising him to the Great Class.
* Goh attempts to catch a fifth {{p|Flabébé}}, but whether he succeeds or not is left unclear until [[JN031|later]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|White Flower}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN025.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* {{an|Korrina}}
* [[Gurkinn]]
* [[Lob]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd
* Announcer

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN025.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Binacle}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Binacle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Binacle|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Flabébé|Goh's}}; ×4; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue, Yellow, Red, and Orange Flower}}; new)
* {{p|Scatterbug}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Scatterbug|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Phantump}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Phantump|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Fletchling|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Korrina|Lucario}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]])
* {{p|Mienshao}} ({{an|Korrina}}'s)
* {{p|Lucario}} ([[Gurkinn]]'s)
* {{p|Clawitzer}} ([[Lob]]'s)
* {{p|Azurill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Hoppip}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Snubbull}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Caterpie}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Noivern}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zangoose}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Geodude}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwrath}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lapras}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wooper}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chansey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fennekin}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chespin}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Diggersby}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furfrou}} (Trainer's; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Furfrou|Natural Form}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}})
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|White Flower}}; later [[Goh]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Fletchling}} (×4)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Flabébé}}
* This episode was originally scheduled to air on May 10, 2020. However, the episode was postponed when the {{pkmn|anime}} [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1251805236231954435 suspended production] on April 19, 2020, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
** Due to this postponement, this was the first episode to air after [[The Isle of Armor]] {{FB|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Expansion Pass}} was released for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
* As of this episode, all [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|five different colors]] of Flabébé have appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* Music composed by [[Shinji Miyazaki]] is used as {{an|Korrina}} [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of Pokémon species in the main series after long absences:
** {{p|Zangoose}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]'', 333 episodes ago.
** {{p|Flabébé}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', 257 episodes ago.
** {{p|Binacle}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY111|Unlocking Some Respect!]]'', 200 episodes ago.
** {{p|Scatterbug}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', 190 episodes ago.
** {{p|Diggersby}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY137|Battling with a Clean Slate!]]'', 174 episodes ago.
** {{p|Chespin}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', 171 episodes ago.
* An announcer, [[Kasukarp]], {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{TP|Goh|Raboot}} narrate the preview for the [[JN026|next episode]].
** During the preview, both parts of the next episode's Japanese title are read simultaneously.

===Errors===
* During the episode, Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} his {{p|Phantump}} before his {{p|Fletchling}}. However, when he shows his [[Pokédex]] to [[Gurkinn]], the capture order of these Pokémon is reversed.
* After Ash defeats Lob, the announcer declares it to be Ash’s third win. This could be his third win in the festival but only the first that was shown, but if it were referring to his victories from previous episodes and not off screen battles from earlier in the festival, it was actually his fourth.

===Dub edits===
* The kanji '''命爆発''' (''Life Explosion'') that appeared during Korrina's poses before she Mega Evolves her Lucario are removed in the dub.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=D5598C|bordercolor=00A1E9
|fr_eu={{tt|Rencontres au festival!|Meetings at the Festival!}}
|de={{tt|Ein Wiedersehen beim Festival!|Reunion at the Festival!}}
|it={{tt|Festival con ritrovo a sorpresa!|Festival with a surprise reunion!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Uma reunião no festival!|A reunion at the festival!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Un reunión de festival!|A festival reunion!}}
}}
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{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN024 |
prevtitle=A Little Rocket R & R! |
nextcode=JN026 |
nexttitle=Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown! / Slowking's Crowning! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

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[[Category:Pokémon Journeys: The Series episodes|025]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Atsuhiro Tomioka]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Hiromasa Amano]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Naoki Murata]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Akihiko Oka]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yū Takahashi]]

[[Category:Episodes by one-time animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Ash]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon]]
[[Category:Episodes with World Coronation Series matches]]
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[[Category:Episodes which aired in Australia before the United States]]

[[de:Ein Wiedersehen beim Festival!]]
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[[ja:新無印編第25話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第25集]]

Mewtwo (M01)

2020-11-21T02:19:21Z

BlazeFire: /* Pokémon Journeys: The Series */

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|image=[[File:Mewtwo Journeys.png|300px]]
|caption=Mewtwo in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Referred to as male in Mewtwo Returns dub}}
|epnum=EP063
|epname=The Battle of the Badge
|prevonum=150
|location=[[New Island]]
|released=yes
|releaseep=EP065
|releasename=Showdown at the Po-ké Corral
|noevo=incap
|current=Unknown
|enva1=Jay Goede{{tt|*|credited as Philip Bartlett, M01}} [[Dan Green]]{{tt|*|Mewtwo Returns, M22}} Unknown{{tt|*|child}}
|java1=Masachika Ichimura Shōtarō Morikubo{{tt|*|child, M01}} Fujiko Takimoto{{tt|*|child, Birth of Mewtwo}}
}}

'''Mewtwo''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツー''' ''Mewtwo'') is a {{type|Psychic}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] who was [[Cloning|cloned]] from a {{p|Mew}}.

The story of Mewtwo is chronicled in the radio drama ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'', its animated counterpart ''[[The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin]]'', the movie ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', the television special ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', and the remake movie ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''. It made brief appearances in the {{pkmn|anime}}, notably in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', when {{an|Giovanni}} used it to defeat [[Gary Oak]]; and in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', where it escaped from {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, a scene also chronicled in ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' and ''Mewtwo Returns''.

==In the anime==
===History===
====''[[Original series]]''====
[[File:Young Mewtwo crying.png‎|thumb|left|250px|Young Mewtwo crying as Ambertwo dies]]
[[File:Mewtwo M01.png|thumb|250px|Mewtwo in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'']]
=====Kanto=====
Approximately twenty years ago, [[Team Rocket]] discovered that a {{p|Mew}} was living in [[Guyana]]. Many years later, under the orders of the new boss {{an|Giovanni}}, an expedition team of Team Rocket scientists traveled to the area to search for a fossil of Mew, and succeeded in finding an eyelash belonging to it. Giovanni hired {{an|Dr. Fuji}} to clone Mew for him and create the most powerful Pokémon in existence. Fuji agreed, but only in order to continue his research into cloning his deceased daughter, {{an|Amber}}.

One month after the discovery of the eyelash, Mewtwo was successfully created and stored at [[New Island]]. At this point, it was still not fully grown and lived in a large tank beside others that contained {{p|Bulbasaur}}two, {{p|Squirtle}}two, {{p|Charmander}}two, and Ambertwo. Fuji and the other scientists thought that Mewtwo was unconscious inside its tube, but it was able to communicate telepathically with Ambertwo and the other clones. However, because the cloning process requires a strong life force, all four other clones died. Before this, Mew was revealed to have an immortal life force, explaining why Mew's DNA sample made a successful clone in Mewtwo.

Over the years, Mewtwo matured and grew confused over its origin and place in the world. After resolving to figure out where it belongs, Mewtwo broke out of its tank, with Mewtwo exchanging some words with its creators while asking about the nature of its existence and its destiny. The Team Rocket scientists were happy that they had succeeded in creating the most powerful Pokémon in the world, but that joy turned to horror once Mewtwo retaliated. Realizing that it was just an experiment of mankind, Mewtwo unleashed its fury upon them. Despite the efforts of the security systems that were designed to control it, Mewtwo destroyed the laboratory on New Island and all of the scientists in it.

[[File:Mewtwo M22.png|thumb|250px|Mewtwo in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'']]
Immediately thereafter, Giovanni found Mewtwo and convinced it to help with Team Rocket's goal of controlling the world. Mewtwo's power was focused as well as restrained by a robotic suit of armor as it performed tasks, such as battling for Giovanni in the [[Viridian Gym]] and helping Team Rocket capture Pokémon. At one point, Giovanni, after temporarily (at the time) abdicating the Viridian Gym to Jessie James and Meowth, utilized Mewtwo for what was presumably a very serious matter. Mewtwo eventually became tired of being used by Giovanni. It developed a strong hatred for humans and felt that they were weak and selfish beings who were only interested in power and wealth; it also despised the [[Caught Pokémon|Pokémon who served humans]]. Mewtwo escaped from Giovanni, destroying Team Rocket headquarters in the process (something that the [[Team Rocket trio]] witnessed, ironically around [[EP065|the time]] they themselves considered defecting from Team Rocket), and relocated to its birthplace on New Island and built a castle there.

Mewtwo then issued a challenge to several strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, including [[Ash Ketchum]]. It used its powers to create a storm that would serve as a test to see who could make it to the island. Only a handful of Trainers decided to brave the storm and arrive, including Ash and {{ashfr}}. Upon revealing itself, Mewtwo challenged the Trainers with its clone Pokémon—{{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Charizard}}—to prove its superiority to human Trainers and the superiority of cloned Pokémon in comparison to trained Pokémon. To do this, Mewtwo used a variation of the {{DL|Poké Ball|Other variants|Poké Balls}} used by Trainers. Once caught in the Balls, the Trainers' Pokémon were cloned in a downstairs laboratory. However, before Mewtwo could defeat the Trainers and move out into the world, {{OBP|Mew|M01}} appeared. Mew and Mewtwo fought at length, ceasing only when Ash—exasperated over the drawn-out and fruitless battling—ran into the fray and was caught in their crossfire, which turned his body to stone. After Ash was revived by the tears of the nearby Pokémon, clone and original alike, Mewtwo experienced a change of heart and no longer sought to conquer the world. Mewtwo reasoned that it would be best if no one remembered the events that had transpired, so it erased the memories of all the people and Pokémon and transported everyone but Team Rocket back to the mainland. Mewtwo and Mew left New Island with the cloned Pokémon to seek a proper place for themselves.

[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|220px|Mewtwo overlooking an unknown city]]
=====Johto=====
Soon afterwards, Mewtwo and the clones migrated to [[Johto]] and eventually settled on [[Mount Quena]]. To prevent them from having any encounters with humans, Mewtwo frequently used severe storms to make the mountain inaccessible. One day, a bus full of people was nearly knocked off the road, so Mewtwo decided to use its telekinesis to right the bus and prevent an accident. After its actions were questioned, it explained to its fellow clones that a bus crash would attract even more humans. However, Meowthtwo believed that the act may have also been due to a growing soft spot for humanity, which Mewtwo vehemently denied.

After a few years, Giovanni found Mewtwo's hiding place using one of Team Rocket's satellites and began a plan to capture it once again. However, this plan was foiled when Mewtwo again met with Ash, who did not remember their previous encounter. Giovanni restrained Mewtwo, but Ash and {{ashfr}} helped it to escape and defeat Giovanni. At the end of the ordeal, Mewtwo erased Giovanni and his soldiers' memories and decided to move throughout the world, searching for the meaning of its life.

=====Unknown city=====
In the epilogue to ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' and in some openings and movie previews, Mewtwo has been seen wearing a plain brown cape and moving across rooftops at night.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Mewtwo reappeared in [[JN046]], where it was living on the isolated [[Cero Island]] alongside a group of abused and abandoned wild Pokémon it was protecting. Ash and [[Goh]] had been given intel that there were Mew sightings in the area and traveled to the deserted island by ship in hopes of encountering the elusive Pokémon that Goh had been hoping to capture since before his journey even began. The two were unsuccessful in finding Mew(two) at first, but when they fell off a waterfall, it apparently saved them from drowning while they were unconscious. When they came to, it appeared before them, questioning their presence in its remote sanctuary. Ash appeared to recognize Mewtwo from [[M01|his]] [[Mewtwo Returns|previous]] [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon|encounters]] [[M16|with the species]], while Mewtwo seemed to have no recollection of the young trainer, it merely treated him as it would any other human, Goh, on the other hand, seemed to have a vague idea of what he was looking and of how Mewtwo was speaking to them (telepathically). They stated their business, which led Mewtwo to ask why they were pursuing Mew, to which Goh stated that he wanted to catch every single Pokémon, as it would help him to better understand them, and Mew, the ancestor of all Pokémon, represented the pinnacle of his goal. Ash on the other hand, knew Mewtwo was genetically engineered to be the strongest Pokémon ever, and that if he defeated it in combat, it would be a huge step forward on the road to becoming a [[Pokemon Master]]. Goh, realizing Mewtwo was, indeed, a Pokemon, decided to make it his own. Mewtwo was surprised that they would challenge it despite it warning them of its strength, but it agreed to a battle. Ash and Goh launched a head-on assault with Pikachu and {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} but Mewtwo easily deflected all their attacks, even when they struck together. After badly damaging Pikachu with a Shadow Ball, Ash opted to use {{TP|Ash|Lucario}} instead. Again, Mewtwo effortlessly used it’s Psychic powers to nullify everything the two threw at it. After a few more failed exchanges, Ash had Lucario launch a ring of {{m|Aura Sphere}}s while using {{m|Double Team}} from above while Goh had Cinderace kick a massive, aerial, {{m|Pyro Ball}} at it in the center of the Aura Spheres, resulting in a massive explosion. When the smoke cleared, Mewtwo stood still, unfazed, having shielded itself with Barrier. It then sent one, final, massive Shadow Ball hurtling at its aggressors, bringing them to their knees. Mewtwo hovered over its defeated adversaries and acknowledged their strength and potential, but that they also had a long way to go to fulfill the dreams they’d vehemently spoken of earlier. It then departed alongside the Pokemon it had been taking care of and teleported them back to [[Cerise Laboratory]], but left their memories of the event intact.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Giovanni and Mewtwo.png|thumb|left|250px|Mewtwo and Giovanni]]
Throughout the course of the [[M01|first movie]], Mewtwo viewed all humans as its enemy, as [[Team Rocket]]'s boss {{an|Giovanni}} would usually rely on it for his evil deeds, and the scientists strongly implied they were more pleased with the project being a success than its actual worth as a living being. However, ever since {{Ash}} was petrified by the attacks of both Mewtwo and {{OBP|Mew|M01}}, Mewtwo had a change of heart and did everything to make sure that no one remembered what happened.

Its personality and motives beyond its initial misanthropy were largely different between the Japanese version and the English dub of the original movie. In the former, Mewtwo was insecure about its place in the world largely due to its status as a clone, and it preferred having a more direct confrontation between humanity and naturally-born Pokémon as revenge via its own cloned Pokémon, with the hurricane being more of a means to an end in bringing about this confrontation. In the latter, Mewtwo is significantly more confident in his status as stronger than any known Pokémon in existence, including its template, and it fully intended to destroy the entire world via hurricane as revenge against humanity. Its characterization in the dub for [[M22|the remake]] is much closer to that seen in the Japanese version.

It had calmed down considerably since the events in Kanto, and Mewtwo had grown into a guardian figure for its fellow clones. While it still questioned its place in the world, it felt responsible for its clones and was willing to sacrifice itself in order to keep them safe from harm. While still cautious about humans, it was also willing to save them if needs be, such as when he used his Psychic powers to save a busload of tourists; in the Japanese version, it conceded to Meowth-two's speculation that it did this due to having some care for the well-being of the humans (although it was mostly out of pragmatism due to wanting to avoid the risk of being discovered by news choppers). Its view on humanity was further changed as Ash helped Mewtwo to Purity Spring, Ash claiming that no one needs a reason to help someone. Mewtwo's outlook on life was further influenced by how the spring affected it, as if the waters had the same restoring effect on it as they did on other Pokémon, then it concluded that the world was its rightful place as well.

After the military operation on Mount Quena came to a head, Mewtwo had initially contemplated on erasing the memories of everyone involved. However, it took {{MTR}}'s speech into consideration, as erasing their memories would prevent the clones from learning about their past, and forgetting would not change the fact that things happen. Mewtwo decided to only erase the memories of Team Rocket—excluding [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth—and departed.

===Forms===
:''See also: [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Necrozma|List of Pokémon with form differences → Mewtwo]]''
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{psychic color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Armored Mewtwo (''{{color2|000|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back}}'')
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Armored Mewtwo (''{{color2|000|M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution}}'')
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Mewtwo in armor.png|x200px]]
| [[File:Armored Mewtwo M22.png|x200px]]
|}
{{-}}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|psychic||Mewtwo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Psychic|1=Shadow Ball}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Psychic|1=Shadow Ball}}|image2=Mewtwo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Barrier|1=Counter}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Barrier|1=Counter}}}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|EP063|The Battle of the Badge|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|The Birth of Mewtwo|The Birth of Mewtwo}}
{{anmov|normal|Recover|The Birth of Mewtwo|The Birth of Mewtwo}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|The Birth of Mewtwo|The Birth of Mewtwo}}
{{anmov|psychic|Barrier|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}

* Mewtwo has only used {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Recover}}, and {{m|Swift}} in the radio drama ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'', so it is has never been seen using these moves.

===Pokémon===
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
====Created====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Pikachu
|gender=male
|main=Pikachutwo
|nick=Pikachutwo
|type1=Electric
|img=Pikachutwo.png
|cap=Pikachutwo in Mewtwo Returns
|img2=Pikachutwo M22.png
|cap2=Pikachutwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc={{p|Pikachu}} was cloned from [[Ash's Pikachu]] and battled him. Dubbed "Pikachutwo" and "Pikatwo" by the fandom, this clone was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Meowth
|gender=male
|nick=Meowthtwo
|type1=Normal
|img=Meowthtwo.png
|cap=Meowthtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Meowthtwo M22.png
|cap2=Meowthtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Chiyako Shibahara
|vajpnote=[[M01]]
|vajp2=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Misuzu Togashi
|vajp2note=[[M22]]
|vaen=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was cloned from {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}}. He was the only clone who refused to fight his counterpart. Dubbed "Meowthtwo" (Japanese: Nyarthtwo) by the fandom, this clone was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. He was seen often with Pikachutwo in that special.

Unlike the Meowth he was cloned from, Meowthtwo is incapable of speaking human language, as that trait was a learned behavior, and thus not carried in Meowth's genetic makeup.

None of Meowthtwo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Venusaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|nick=Venusaurtwo
|img=Venusaur Clone.png
|cap=Venusaurtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Venusaur Clone M22.png
|cap2=Venusaurtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Ryūzaburō Ōtomo
|vajpnote=[[M01]]
|vajp2=Tsuguo Mogami
|vajp2note=[[M22]]
|desc=This {{p|Venusaur}} battled [[Corey]]'s Venusaur, Bruteroot. It easily defeated Bruteroot, first blocking its {{m|Razor Leaf}} and then using its vines to send it flying.

Venusaurtwo's known moves are {{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}{{tt|*|seen from cloned Pokémon}}, and {{m|Leaf Storm}}{{tt|*|M22}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|nick=Charizardtwo
|img=Charizard Clone.png
|cap=Charizardtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Charizard Clone M22.png
|cap2=Charizardtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Ryouta Iwasaki
|vajpnote=[[M22]]
|desc=Mewtwo's cloned {{p|Charizard}} battled [[Ash's Charizard]], winning the match easily.

Charizardtwo's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Seismic Toss}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Blastoise
|type1=Water
|nick=Blastoisetwo
|img=Blastoise Clone.png
|cap=Blastoisetwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Blastoise Clone M22.png
|cap2=Blastoisetwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=The cloned {{p|Blastoise}} battled [[Neesha]]'s own Blastoise, Shellshocker. It easily defeated Shellshocker with a single attack.

Blastoisetwo's known moves are {{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}{{tt|*|seen from cloned Pokémon}}, and {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|M22}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Cloned Pokémon
|type1=???
|img=Mewtwo Clones.png
|cap=Mewtwo clones in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Mewtwo Clones M22.png
|cap2=Mewtwo clones in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo cloned many of the Pokémon owned by the Trainers that came to [[New Island]]. Other than the Pokémon already mentioned above, Mewtwo's army included Pokémon cloned from [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] and {{AP|Squirtle}}; [[Misty's Psyduck]]; [[Brock's Vulpix]]; [[Corey]]'s {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Rhyhorn}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}; [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Wigglytuff}}, {{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Dewgong}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, and {{p|Ninetales}}; and [[Fergus]]'s {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Nidoqueen}}, {{p|Seadra}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Golduck}}, and {{p|Tentacruel}}.

Bulbasaurtwo's only known move is {{m|Vine Whip}}. 
Other cloned Pokémon's moves are unknown.}}

====Befriended====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, and Squirtletwo
|type1=Kanto
|img=Kanto Starter Clones.png
|epnum=The Birth of Mewtwo
|epname=The Birth of Mewtwo
|vaen=Tara Jayne
|vaennote=Bulbasaurtwo
|vaen2=Michael Haigney
|vaen2note=Charmandertwo
|vaen3=Eric Stuart
|vaen3note=Squirtletwo
|desc={{p|Bulbasaur}}two, {{p|Charmander}}two, and {{p|Squirtle}}two are three of the original cloning attempts made by {{an|Dr. Fuji}}, along with {{an|Amber}}two and Mewtwo itself. They were created after Ambertwo and before Mewtwo, but the cloning attempts failed and all three Pokémon died shortly thereafter, followed soon by Ambertwo.

None of their moves are known.}}

====Used====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Fearow
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Camera Fearow.png
|cap=Fearow in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Camera Fearow M22.png
|cap2=Fearow in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo used this {{p|Fearow}} to find Trainers worthy of coming to [[New Island]]. It has a camera attached to its neck so Mewtwo can see what it flies over and choose worthy Trainers.

None of Fearow's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Dragonite
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Messenger Dragonite.png
|cap=Dragonite in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Messenger Dragonite M22.png
|cap2=Dragonite in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=Mitsuru Ogata
|vaen=Mitsuru Ogata
|desc=Mewtwo used this {{p|Dragonite}} as a messenger to deliver invitations for Trainers to come to [[New Island]].

None of Dragonite's moves are known.}}

===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 poster artwork 3.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 poster artwork 4.png|x200px]]
|-
| Third poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
| Fourth poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|ja=市村正親 ''Masachika Ichimura'' 森久保祥太郎 ''Shotaro Morikubo'' (child; [[M01]]) 瀧本富士子 ''Fujiko Takimoto'' (child; [[The Birth of Mewtwo]])
|en=Philip Bartlett ([[M01]]) [[Dan Green]] ([[Mewtwo Returns]], [[M22]]) Unknown (child)
|cs=Jaromír Meduna
|it=Mario Zucca
|pt_br=Guilherme Briggs
|de=Frank Muth
|id=Fitra Hartono ([[M22]])
|es_eu=Luis Bajo
|es_la=Enrique Mederos
|nl=Victor van Swaay
|fi=Jussi Lampi ([[M01]]) Pasi Ruohonen ([[Mewtwo Returns]])
|fr_eu=Jean-Marc Delhausse
|fr_ca=Benoît Marleau
|no=Ivar Nørve
|ru=Олег Куценко ''Oleg Kutsenko'' Владимир Антоник ''Vladimir Antonik'' ([[M22]])
|sv=Stephan Karlsén
|pl=Marek Obertyn ([[M01]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Szymon Kuśmider ([[M22]])
|hu=Attila Kaszás ([[M01]]) Frigyes Hollósi ([[Mewtwo Returns]])
|th=สุวิวัฒน์ วัฒนาพิริยะอมร ([[M22]])
|vi=Lê Quốc Trung ([[M22]])
|tr=Ayhan Kahya}}

==In the games==
===In the core series===
Giovanni's Mewtwo appears in the following games. Its moveset and [[Mega Stone]] differs between [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]].

{|
! [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun]]
! [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon]]
|-
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=150
|pokemon=Mewtwo
|level=70
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Pressure
|held=Mewtwonite X
|move1=Zen Headbutt|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Drain Punch|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=150
|pokemon=Mewtwo
|level=70
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Pressure
|held=Mewtwonite Y
|move1=Psystrike|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Aura Sphere|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|}

===In events===
A special Mewtwo based on the version that appeared in the [[M22|twenty-second movie]] was distributed via serial code to Japanese players of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] as a preorder bonus for attendants of the movie. The serial code was available from April 12 to July 11, 2019, and was redeemable until September 30, 2019. The Mewtwo has maxed out [[awakening values|AV]]s in every stat, and has a [[Combat Power|CP]] of 10000.

The [[Original Trainer|OT]] of Mewtwo, "Professor", possibly refers to {{an|Dr. Fuji}}. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the premiere date of the first Pokémon movie in Japan, July 18, 1998.

{{PEevent/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Mewtwo
|level=70
|ndex=150
|type=Psychic
|ot=はかせ
|id=980718
|ability=Pressure
|nature=Quiet
|fateful=yes
|met=Pokémon Movie 19
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Barrier|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|pe|serial code|hide|online|April 12 to September 30, 2019}}
{{G7event/footer|pe=1}}

{{bulbanews|Mewtwo to be distributed for Let's Go games in UK, France, Germany}}
A special Mewtwo with the [[Original Trainer|OT]] [[Giovanni]] was available via serial code to players of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] at the {{wp|Smyths}} store in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}} and {{pmin|Germany}} from August 9 to September 6, 2019 and at PicWicToys stores in {{pmin|France}} starting August 9, 2019. The Mewtwo has maxed out [[awakening values|AV]]s in every stat. It is being distributed to promote the new TCG expansion, ''{{TCG|Unified Minds|Sun & Moon—Unified Minds}}''.

The same Mewtwo was distributed in North America via [[Pokémon Pass]] the app [[Pokémon Pass]] at participating {{wp|Best Buy}} stores from November 4–14, 2019. The codes are valid from November 4, 2019 to March 5, 2020.

{{PEevent/head
|ball=Cherish
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|type=Psychic
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|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
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===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
Mewtwo appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]].

{{Ga-OleExpansionList/header|Psychic}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Mewtwo|Movie 2019}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Psychic|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/footer|Psychic}}

====[[Pokémon GO]]====
A special Mewtwo wearing an exosuit could be encountered and caught in 5-star [[Raid Battle]]s from July 10 to July 31, 2019, to tie into the Japanese release of ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''. It was brought back to raids from February 25 to March 2, 2020 for the international release of the film, this time knowing {{DL|Psystrike (move)|Pokémon GO|Psystrike}} as an event-exclusive move. Its cloned Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, and Pikachu were also made available during this event. Unlike other {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Event Pokémon}}, Armored Mewtwo's base stats and move pool are unique from its base form's.

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Additionally, [[Giovanni]] used [[Shadow Pokémon (GO)|Shadow]] Mewtwo during the [[Team GO Rocket]] takeover of GO Fest 2020. He is expected to use Shadow Mewtwo during a future Team GO Rocket rotation.

====In [[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
{{main|Giovanni (Masters)#Mewtwo}}
Giovanni's Mewtwo appears alongside Giovanni as a [[sync pair]].

====In [[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
On the Very Hard and Super Hard difficulties of [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Mewtwo states it is the Puzzle Master and is the final opponent to defeat. In the background of the battle, an image of Mewtwo is seen along with several of its cloned Pokémon.

====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
Mewtwo appears in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]] alongside Giovanni as Wild Match opponents and Special Seven opponents.

==In the manga==
===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:Armored Mewtwo M22 manga.png|thumb|150px|Mewtwo in ''{{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution}}]]
Mewtwo appears in the {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!|manga adaptations}} of the first movie and its {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution|remake}}. Although his overall role in the first movie's manga adaptation was the same, he notably had a much different backstory.<ref>This is because the original theatrical script, used as the basis for the manga adaptation, did not include either [[The Birth of Mewtwo]] or the prologue used in the movie, the latter of which had to be added in due to the delay caused by the [[EP038]] incident</ref> In this adaptation, Mewtwo looked up to Dr. Fuji as a father and ended up reluctantly destroying the lab, Fuji included, at the latter's request, in order to deny Giovanni's interest of mass-producing Mewtwo as weapons, an action that Mewtwo was still haunted by in the present day. He also had a CoroCoro cup competition set up to arrange for various Trainers to meet him instead of simply supplying them with invitations.

In the manga adaptation of the remake, Mewtwo's role was the same as the movie.


====Pokémon====
=====Created=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Mewtwo|Blastoise|009Blastoise.png|Water|size=100px|link=no}}
|}

=====Used=====
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==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards featuring or mentioning Mewtwo or his associated Pokémon.
{{cardlist/header|Mewtwo|Psychic|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Mewtwo Strikes Back (CoroCoro promo)|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]|type=Psychic|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Rocket's Mewtwo|14}}|type=Psychic|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=14/132|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo|enset2=Best of Game|ennum2=8}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Mewtwo ex|99}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=99/109|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Rare Holo ex|jpnum=064/084}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Striking Back Mewtwo (10th Movie Promo)|Striking Back Mewtwo]]|type=Psychic|jpset=10th Movie Commemoration Set}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Armored Mewtwo|228}}|type=Psychic|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM228|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=365/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Psychic}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Dragonite|5}}|type=Colorless|enset=Wizards Black Star Promos|ennum=5|jpset=Pokémon Web|jprarity=Rare|jpnum=038/048}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Team Up|Charizard|14}}|type=Fire|standard=Yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM226|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=366/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Psychic}}

===Merchandise===
====SM11a accessories====
The {{TCG|Remix Bout}} subset, the first associated with the {{TCG|Miracle Twin}} expansion, was officially released on July 5, 2019. Numerous TCG protection and storage solutions became available to purchase from the same day at a variety of retailers.

'''Sleeves:''' Each pack contains 64 card sleeves.
:The '''Armored Mewtwo Premium Matte Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールドプレミアム・マットアーマードミュウツー''' ''Deck Shield Premium•Matte: Armored Mewtwo'') feature an official rendering of {{p|Mewtwo}} in its suit of armor as it appears in ''Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution''. These sleeves were only available at select retailers, including {{wp|Toys "R" Us}}, {{wp|AEON (company)|ÆON}}, {{wp|Ito-Yokado}}, {{wp|Uny}}, AL.PLAZA, TSUTAYA, and {{wp|Bic Camera}}, participating cinemas, and at Pokémon Centers. These sleeves are also non-glossy and more durable than regular sleeves.

'''Sleeve images:'''
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|border={{Psychic color dark}}
|image1=Armored Mewtwo Premium Matte Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Armored Mewtwo Premium Matte Sleeves
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:M2 Bind.png|thumb|220px|Mewtwo's robotic suit in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
* One of Mewtwo's moves in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{m|Shadow Ball}}, had not yet been introduced in the {{pkmn|games}} at the time.
* The city that Mewtwo overlooks at the end of ''Mewtwo Returns'' resembles {{wp|New York City}}. Structures similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and {{wp|MetLife Building}} can be seen in the distance. The [[narrator]] refers to it as "a faraway city".
** Incidentally, [[New Tork City|the setting]] of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', a later movie starring a {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16|different Mewtwo}}, would be directly based upon New York City.
* Mewtwo had a passing mention in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. When the {{pkmn2|Mirage}} Mewtwo was created, the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] claimed, "This is not the same Mewtwo that you're all familiar with."
* Some elements revolving around Mewtwo are [[List of cross-canon references|referenced]] in the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}} of the Pokémon Adventures {{pkmn|manga}}:
** After leaving [[Blaine]], {{adv|Mewtwo}} is revealed to have gained the ability to {{pkmn2|talking|talk}} via telepathy.
** Mewtwo's robotic suit from ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' appears, but instead of being used to focus Mewtwo's powers, {{adv|Giovanni}} uses the suit, called the "M2 Bind", to confine Mewtwo and gradually sap away its strength.
** Mewtwo reveals that it was cloned from {{adv|Mew}}'s eyelash.
* Mewtwo teleported Ash and friends to the place they’d departed from to meet it multiple times even though it should have had no idea of where that location was.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Mewtwo}}
* [[Mew (M01)]]
* [[Mewtwo (M16)]]

==References==
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AG131

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prevtitle=Choose It or Lose It! |
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title_en=At the End of the Fray |
title_ja=最後の激闘！優勝への道！！ |
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ja_ed=[[GLORY DAY ~That Shining Day~|GLORY DAY 〜輝くその日〜]] ② |
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*{{filb-eppics|ag|131}}}}
'''At the End of the Fray''' (Japanese: '''最後の激闘！優勝への道！！''' ''Conclusion of the Fierce Fighting! The Road to Championship!!'') is the 131st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 405th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 16, 2005 and in the United States on March 25, 2006.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's the battle between Ash and Tyson to decide who moves on to the final four of the Hoenn League, and Glalie and Sceptile are already out! Tyson's Shiftry is ill-matched against Ash's Torkoal and its fiery attacks, but Tyson sends in Hariyama to beat the heat and defeat Torkoal. Corphish is next, but Hariyama defeats it too!

At the halftime break, Morrison tries to give Ash a pep talk. When the match resumes, Swellow and Hariyama battle until Swellow is the victor. Swellow then goes on to beat Tyson's Donphan, but Tyson has a powerful Metagross waiting! Despite Swellow's determination, Metagross knocks it out—but Swellow did some damage, and Ash sends Grovyle out to hammer on that weak spot. Grovyle still can't stop Metagross but Pikachu finishes the job, so Tyson sends out the ace up his sleeve: his Meowth!

Team Rocket's Meowth cheers its fellow Pokémon on from the stands. Tyson's Meowth can counter Pikachu's Thunderbolt with one of its own, so the battle comes down to Iron Tail vs Iron Tail. Exhausted, both Pokémon finally fall to the ground, and though they get back up, Pikachu cannot continue. Team Rocket's Meowth is delighted, but not for long—Jessie and James have been caught stealing Pokémon by their new boss, who sends all three flying! Tyson goes on to win the Hoenn League and Ash, happy that he battled his best, can now look forward to his next big adventure.

==Plot==
The explosion from their {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Solar Beam}} knocks out both {{AP|Glalie}} and {{p|Sceptile}} instantly. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is presented with a rundown shack as their new boss directs them to remodel the establishment. [[Jessie]] walks over to the weak structure and it collapses before her eyes. As {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} is quick to give his seal of approval, [[James]] notices that {{MTR}} is missing.

On the battlefield, {{p|Shiftry}} and {{AP|Torkoal}} battle it out. Torkoal continues launching {{m|Flamethrower}} as Shiftry evades Torkoal's [[Move|attacks]]. Shiftry responds with a {{m|Shadow Ball}} attack, which collides with its target for a direct hit. Torkoal is blasted backwards but recovers from the attack. Torkoal goes for another Flamethrower attack but as Shiftry evades this second round of attacks, Torkoal ascends into the air still firing the Flamethrower and hits Shiftry for heavy damage. After the dust clears, Shiftry is announced as unable to battle.

{{ho|Tyson}} decides to choose {{p|Hariyama}} for his third Pokémon choice. Torkoal begins with another Flamethrower attack as Hariyama blasts forward with an {{m|Arm Thrust}} reflecting the Flamethrower attack. {{an|May}} and [[Max]] are surprised that Flamethrower isn't slowing down Hariyama one bit. {{an|Brock}} explains that Hariyama is {{a|Thick Fat|covered with a special fat}} that helps to defend against {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Ice}} attacks. When Hariyama is within range, he strikes down with a {{m|Brick Break}}, knocking Torkoal unconscious.

{{Ash}} selects {{AP|Corphish}} as his third Pokémon. Hariyama goes for another Brick Break attack, slamming into the ground, while Corphish manages to evade the attack. Corphish and Hariyama blast forward with their {{m|Crabhammer}} and {{m|Focus Punch}}. The combined strength causes an explosion that sends both Corphish and Hariyama backwards, but Corphish is the one left unable to battle. This leaves Ash with only three additional Pokémon, ending the first stage of the battle.

Meowth waits patiently for Tyson to release his own {{TP|Tyson|Meowth}}. [[Morrison]] lectures Ash, telling him that he can't lose to anyone else in the tournament since Ash managed to defeat him. Ash agrees and asks {{AP|Pikachu}} if he would assist him in the second half of the grueling battle. Pikachu approves with a nod and determined cry.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has come upon the room which holds all the participant's [[Poké Ball]]s. James also adds that since these are tournament Pokémon, that they must be extraordinarily powerful.

The second half of the battle begins, with the battlefield now changing to rock terrain. Ash calls upon {{AP|Swellow}} for his fourth Pokémon selection and Tyson chooses Hariyama. Swellow thrusts forward with a {{m|Peck}} attack, but Hariyama grasps onto Swellow and prevents it from moving. Hariyama rotates into the air and slams Swellow down in a {{m|Seismic Toss}}. After a few moments, Swellow recovers and continues on the attack. Hariyama charges for a Focus Punch while Swellow counterattacks with an {{m|Aerial Ace}}. Focus Punch hits the illusion and Swellow's Aerial Ace strikes Hariyama. The surprise attack knocks Hariyama out.

Tyson chooses {{p|Donphan}} for his fourth Pokémon. Donphan begins with a {{m|Sandstorm}} attack. Swellow manages to clear the Sandstorm with its wings just as Donphan hits a boulder and propels itself skyward, hitting Swellow with {{m|Rollout}}. Donphan goes into another Rollout attack hitting Swellow multiple times, each more powerful than the last. As Donphan moves for one last Rollout attack, Swellow manages to halt Donphan by catching it with its legs. Swellow lifts Donphan and propels it towards the ground. Donphan crashes and is declared unable to battle. Swellow seals an impressive victory, leaving Tyson with only two more available Pokémon.

A solitary Poké Ball rotates from Tyson's hand, as {{p|Metagross}} is called upon by Tyson. Metagross begins the battle with a {{m|Psychic}} attack, freezing Swellow in place. Swellow manages to break free of the Psychic attack and blasts forward with {{m|Quick Attack}}. As the two forces clash, Swellow is thrust backwards taking the full damage from its own attack. Metagross continues with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, knocking Swellow out of the match.

Ash does not hesitate in this competition and chooses {{AP|Grovyle}} for his fifth Pokémon. Grovyle is eager to battle and closes in on Metagross while using {{m|Bullet Seed}}. While Grovyle continues its barrage, Metagross launches a Hyper Beam attack. Grovyle evades the attack and repeats Bullet Seed. Grovyle launches forward for a {{m|Leaf Blade}} attack, but Metagross manages to recover and counterattack with a {{m|Meteor Mash}}, knocking Grovyle unconscious and unable to battle.

Ash selects Pikachu for his final attack. Pikachu bolts forward with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack hitting directly, but with little effect. Metagross retaliates with a Psychic attack, but Pikachu manages to avoid the psychokinetic waves and use {{m|Iron Tail}}. Afterward, it grabs onto Metagross's body and delivers an electrifying {{m|Thunder}}, knocking Metagross out of the competition. This leaves both Tyson and Ash with only one Pokémon each. Tyson calls upon Meowth as his final Pokémon. Team Rocket's Meowth cheers for Tyson's Meowth, despite having been shunned by it the previous night. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is stealing the participants' Poké Balls; their employer smashes through the door and reacts with uncontrollable anger when he sees what they're doing, while they are shocked at seeing him.

Pikachu begins the final match-up with Thunderbolt, which Meowth matches with its own Thunderbolt. Pikachu follows up with Thunder attack, which Meowth also counters with Thunderbolt. Following the clash of both attacks, the stadium fills with electrical energy. Ash decides to take the battle into close range with a Quick Attack, which Meowth dodges by using {{m|Double Team}}. The two Pokémon clash with Iron Tail attacks, evenly matched. The two clash once more with Meowth's {{m|Slash}} and Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu launches a devastating Thunder attack as Meowth once more defends against the attack with a Thunderbolt. Pikachu thrusts forward with Iron Tail as Meowth counterattacks with its own Iron Tail. Both attacks hit directly, and as both sides take heavy damage, both Pokémon struggle to continue the battle, both panting for air. After a tense standoff, Pikachu collapses to the ground and Tyson is declared the victor. Both Trainers meet in the middle of the battlefield and congratulate each other. Morrison managed to become emotionally attached to the battle as much as Ash.

Team Rocket flees from their employer as Meowth shouts out from the sidelines. Jessie and James are surprised to reunite with Meowth, but this enables the boss to catch up with them and launch Team Rocket through the air with one powerful punch.

The Hoenn Championship finally concludes, revealing Tyson as the winner. Tyson is then awarded the Ever Grande Championship Trophy. May is surprised that Tyson actually managed to claim first place, but attributes it to their gourmet dining. Brock regains a sense of battle pride and grows interested in participating in battling once more. Morrison is eager to inform Ash that at the next tournament, he will finally defeat him.

==Major events==
[[File:Tyson Winning.png|thumb|220px|Tyson holding the championship trophy]]
* {{Ash}} continues his [[Full Battle]] against {{ho|Tyson}} in the quarterfinals and ultimately loses, finishing in the Top 8.
* Tyson moves on to the semifinals and wins, advancing to the final round.
* Tyson defeats his opponent in the finals and wins the [[Ever Grande Conference]].
* The Ever Grande Conference ends.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Morrison]]
* {{ho|Tyson}}
* [[Charles Goodshow]]
* Team Rocket's employer

===Pokémon===
[[File:PTC AG131.png|thumb|200px|right|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Mawile}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grovyle}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Glalie}} ({{OP|Ash|Glalie}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{OP|Tyson|Meowth}})
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)
* {{p|Donphan}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)
* {{p|Shiftry}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)
* {{p|Hariyama}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)

==Trivia==
* This episode concludes the seven-part [[Ever Grande Conference]] arc.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title comes from the phrase "''At the end of the day''".
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite the {{motto}} in this episode.
* This episode marks a rare instance of {{m|Psychic}} being displayed as an offensive [[move]] rather than as a move used to control others.
* Ash’s Swellow defeats Tyson’s Donphan without using a single move.
* [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] is used as background music from the end of the the battle between {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Tyson|Meowth}} to the closing ceremony.
* [[GLORY DAY ~That Shining Day~]] is used as background music from the closing ceremony to the end of the episode.

===Errors===
* During the first ten minutes of the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} dub, all voices and audio effects (except the Italian voice actors' voices) are lower than normal in volume. This problem is later solved.
* As the dust cloud from {{AP|Torkoal}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}} smashing {{p|Shiftry}} into the ground dissipates, Shiftry is missing for a split second before the next shot.
* In the dub, {{an|Brock}} says that because of {{p|Hariyama}}'s {{a|Thick Fat}} [[Ability]], {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Fire}} attacks "don't even do half the damage they normally would", but in the {{pkmn|games}}, damage is halved.
* {{p|Hariyama}} tries to hit {{AP|Corphish}} with {{m|Brick Break}} using its left hand, but after Corphish dodges, Hariyama appears as if it used the move with its right hand.
* When Hariyama catches {{AP|Swellow}}'s {{m|Peck}}, the tip of Swellow's left tail feather is missing.
* When Swellow catches {{p|Donphan}}'s {{m|Rollout}}, Donphan's tusk is pointing in the wrong direction.
* Brock incorrectly refers to {{TP|Tyson|Metagross}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}} as {{m|Solar Beam}} in the dub.
* When Metagross uses {{m|Meteor Mash}}, the crack on its forehead left by {{AP|Swellow}}'s {{m|Quick Attack}} is missing.
* Both times that Pikachu's {{m|Thunder}} and Meowth's {{m|Thunderbolt}} collide, the commentator refers to both moves as Thunderbolts.
* When Meowth prepares to counter Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack}} with {{m|Slash}}, its mouth disappears for a split second.
<gallery>
File:AG131 error 2.png|Swellow's tail feather error
File:Ash Swellow Tyson Donphan.png|Donphan's tusk error
File:AG131 error.png|Meowth's mouth error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon does not evolve?
* Choices: {{p|Baltoy}}, {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Aron}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose Mawile, you were right!

==In other languages==
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|nl={{tt|Aan het eind van de Strijd!|At The End of the Battle!}}
|da={{tt|En afgørende dyst|A final battle}}
|de={{tt|Und der Gewinner ist?|And the winner is?}}
|fi={{tt|Lorun loppu|The end of the story}}
|fr={{tt|Un match décisif|A decisive match}}
|he={{tt|בסופו של קרב|At the End of a Battle}}
|hi=कौन जीतेगा Hoenn लीग चैंपियनशिप? {{tt|''Kaun jeetega Hoenn League Championship?''|Who will win the Hoenn League Championship?}}{{tt|*|Disney XD dub}}
|it={{tt|Lotta per il podio|Fight for the podium}}
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|es_eu={{tt|El final del campeonato|The final of the championship}}
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Mewtwo (M01)

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|image=[[File:Mewtwo Journeys.png|300px]]
|caption=Mewtwo in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Referred to as male in Mewtwo Returns dub}}
|epnum=EP063
|epname=The Battle of the Badge
|prevonum=150
|location=[[New Island]]
|released=yes
|releaseep=EP065
|releasename=Showdown at the Po-ké Corral
|noevo=incap
|current=Unknown
|enva1=Jay Goede{{tt|*|credited as Philip Bartlett, M01}} [[Dan Green]]{{tt|*|Mewtwo Returns, M22}} Unknown{{tt|*|child}}
|java1=Masachika Ichimura Shōtarō Morikubo{{tt|*|child, M01}} Fujiko Takimoto{{tt|*|child, Birth of Mewtwo}}
}}

'''Mewtwo''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツー''' ''Mewtwo'') is a {{type|Psychic}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] who was [[Cloning|cloned]] from a {{p|Mew}}.

The story of Mewtwo is chronicled in the radio drama ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'', its animated counterpart ''[[The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin]]'', the movie ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', the television special ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', and the remake movie ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''. It made brief appearances in the {{pkmn|anime}}, notably in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', when {{an|Giovanni}} used it to defeat [[Gary Oak]]; and in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', where it escaped from {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, a scene also chronicled in ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' and ''Mewtwo Returns''.

==In the anime==
===History===
====''[[Original series]]''====
[[File:Young Mewtwo crying.png‎|thumb|left|250px|Young Mewtwo crying as Ambertwo dies]]
[[File:Mewtwo M01.png|thumb|250px|Mewtwo in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'']]
=====Kanto=====
Approximately twenty years ago, [[Team Rocket]] discovered that a {{p|Mew}} was living in [[Guyana]]. Many years later, under the orders of the new boss {{an|Giovanni}}, an expedition team of Team Rocket scientists traveled to the area to search for a fossil of Mew, and succeeded in finding an eyelash belonging to it. Giovanni hired {{an|Dr. Fuji}} to clone Mew for him and create the most powerful Pokémon in existence. Fuji agreed, but only in order to continue his research into cloning his deceased daughter, {{an|Amber}}.

One month after the discovery of the eyelash, Mewtwo was successfully created and stored at [[New Island]]. At this point, it was still not fully grown and lived in a large tank beside others that contained {{p|Bulbasaur}}two, {{p|Squirtle}}two, {{p|Charmander}}two, and Ambertwo. Fuji and the other scientists thought that Mewtwo was unconscious inside its tube, but it was able to communicate telepathically with Ambertwo and the other clones. However, because the cloning process requires a strong life force, all four other clones died. Before this, Mew was revealed to have an immortal life force, explaining why Mew's DNA sample made a successful clone in Mewtwo.

Over the years, Mewtwo matured and grew confused over its origin and place in the world. After resolving to figure out where it belongs, Mewtwo broke out of its tank, with Mewtwo exchanging some words with its creators while asking about the nature of its existence and its destiny. The Team Rocket scientists were happy that they had succeeded in creating the most powerful Pokémon in the world, but that joy turned to horror once Mewtwo retaliated. Realizing that it was just an experiment of mankind, Mewtwo unleashed its fury upon them. Despite the efforts of the security systems that were designed to control it, Mewtwo destroyed the laboratory on New Island and all of the scientists in it.

[[File:Mewtwo M22.png|thumb|250px|Mewtwo in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'']]
Immediately thereafter, Giovanni found Mewtwo and convinced it to help with Team Rocket's goal of controlling the world. Mewtwo's power was focused as well as restrained by a robotic suit of armor as it performed tasks, such as battling for Giovanni in the [[Viridian Gym]] and helping Team Rocket capture Pokémon. At one point, Giovanni, after temporarily (at the time) abdicating the Viridian Gym to Jessie James and Meowth, utilized Mewtwo for what was presumably a very serious matter. Mewtwo eventually became tired of being used by Giovanni. It developed a strong hatred for humans and felt that they were weak and selfish beings who were only interested in power and wealth; it also despised the [[Caught Pokémon|Pokémon who served humans]]. Mewtwo escaped from Giovanni, destroying Team Rocket headquarters in the process (something that the [[Team Rocket trio]] witnessed, ironically around [[EP065|the time]] they themselves considered defecting from Team Rocket), and relocated to its birthplace on New Island and built a castle there.

Mewtwo then issued a challenge to several strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, including [[Ash Ketchum]]. It used its powers to create a storm that would serve as a test to see who could make it to the island. Only a handful of Trainers decided to brave the storm and arrive, including Ash and {{ashfr}}. Upon revealing itself, Mewtwo challenged the Trainers with its clone Pokémon—{{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Charizard}}—to prove its superiority to human Trainers and the superiority of cloned Pokémon in comparison to trained Pokémon. To do this, Mewtwo used a variation of the {{DL|Poké Ball|Other variants|Poké Balls}} used by Trainers. Once caught in the Balls, the Trainers' Pokémon were cloned in a downstairs laboratory. However, before Mewtwo could defeat the Trainers and move out into the world, {{OBP|Mew|M01}} appeared. Mew and Mewtwo fought at length, ceasing only when Ash—exasperated over the drawn-out and fruitless battling—ran into the fray and was caught in their crossfire, which turned his body to stone. After Ash was revived by the tears of the nearby Pokémon, clone and original alike, Mewtwo experienced a change of heart and no longer sought to conquer the world. Mewtwo reasoned that it would be best if no one remembered the events that had transpired, so it erased the memories of all the people and Pokémon and transported everyone but Team Rocket back to the mainland. Mewtwo and Mew left New Island with the cloned Pokémon to seek a proper place for themselves.

[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|220px|Mewtwo overlooking an unknown city]]
=====Johto=====
Soon afterwards, Mewtwo and the clones migrated to [[Johto]] and eventually settled on [[Mount Quena]]. To prevent them from having any encounters with humans, Mewtwo frequently used severe storms to make the mountain inaccessible. One day, a bus full of people was nearly knocked off the road, so Mewtwo decided to use its telekinesis to right the bus and prevent an accident. After its actions were questioned, it explained to its fellow clones that a bus crash would attract even more humans. However, Meowthtwo believed that the act may have also been due to a growing soft spot for humanity, which Mewtwo vehemently denied.

After a few years, Giovanni found Mewtwo's hiding place using one of Team Rocket's satellites and began a plan to capture it once again. However, this plan was foiled when Mewtwo again met with Ash, who did not remember their previous encounter. Giovanni restrained Mewtwo, but Ash and {{ashfr}} helped it to escape and defeat Giovanni. At the end of the ordeal, Mewtwo erased Giovanni and his soldiers' memories and decided to move throughout the world, searching for the meaning of its life.

=====Unknown city=====
In the epilogue to ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' and in some openings and movie previews, Mewtwo has been seen wearing a plain brown cape and moving across rooftops at night.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Mewtwo reappeared in [[JN046]].

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Giovanni and Mewtwo.png|thumb|left|250px|Mewtwo and Giovanni]]
Throughout the course of the [[M01|first movie]], Mewtwo viewed all humans as its enemy, as [[Team Rocket]]'s boss {{an|Giovanni}} would usually rely on it for his evil deeds, and the scientists strongly implied they were more pleased with the project being a success than its actual worth as a living being. However, ever since {{Ash}} was petrified by the attacks of both Mewtwo and {{OBP|Mew|M01}}, Mewtwo had a change of heart and did everything to make sure that no one remembered what happened.

Its personality and motives beyond its initial misanthropy were largely different between the Japanese version and the English dub of the original movie. In the former, Mewtwo was insecure about its place in the world largely due to its status as a clone, and it preferred having a more direct confrontation between humanity and naturally-born Pokémon as revenge via its own cloned Pokémon, with the hurricane being more of a means to an end in bringing about this confrontation. In the latter, Mewtwo is significantly more confident in his status as stronger than any known Pokémon in existence, including its template, and it fully intended to destroy the entire world via hurricane as revenge against humanity. Its characterization in the dub for [[M22|the remake]] is much closer to that seen in the Japanese version.

It had calmed down considerably since the events in Kanto, and Mewtwo had grown into a guardian figure for its fellow clones. While it still questioned its place in the world, it felt responsible for its clones and was willing to sacrifice itself in order to keep them safe from harm. While still cautious about humans, it was also willing to save them if needs be, such as when he used his Psychic powers to save a busload of tourists; in the Japanese version, it conceded to Meowth-two's speculation that it did this due to having some care for the well-being of the humans (although it was mostly out of pragmatism due to wanting to avoid the risk of being discovered by news choppers). Its view on humanity was further changed as Ash helped Mewtwo to Purity Spring, Ash claiming that no one needs a reason to help someone. Mewtwo's outlook on life was further influenced by how the spring affected it, as if the waters had the same restoring effect on it as they did on other Pokémon, then it concluded that the world was its rightful place as well.

After the military operation on Mount Quena came to a head, Mewtwo had initially contemplated on erasing the memories of everyone involved. However, it took {{MTR}}'s speech into consideration, as erasing their memories would prevent the clones from learning about their past, and forgetting would not change the fact that things happen. Mewtwo decided to only erase the memories of Team Rocket—excluding [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth—and departed.

===Forms===
:''See also: [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Necrozma|List of Pokémon with form differences → Mewtwo]]''
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{psychic color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Armored Mewtwo (''{{color2|000|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back}}'')
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Armored Mewtwo (''{{color2|000|M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution}}'')
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Mewtwo in armor.png|x200px]]
| [[File:Armored Mewtwo M22.png|x200px]]
|}
{{-}}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|psychic||Mewtwo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Psychic|1=Shadow Ball}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Psychic|1=Shadow Ball}}|image2=Mewtwo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Barrier|1=Counter}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Barrier|1=Counter}}}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|EP063|The Battle of the Badge|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|The Birth of Mewtwo|The Birth of Mewtwo}}
{{anmov|normal|Recover|The Birth of Mewtwo|The Birth of Mewtwo}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|The Birth of Mewtwo|The Birth of Mewtwo}}
{{anmov|psychic|Barrier|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}

* Mewtwo has only used {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Recover}}, and {{m|Swift}} in the radio drama ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'', so it is has never been seen using these moves.

===Pokémon===
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
====Created====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Pikachu
|gender=male
|main=Pikachutwo
|nick=Pikachutwo
|type1=Electric
|img=Pikachutwo.png
|cap=Pikachutwo in Mewtwo Returns
|img2=Pikachutwo M22.png
|cap2=Pikachutwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc={{p|Pikachu}} was cloned from [[Ash's Pikachu]] and battled him. Dubbed "Pikachutwo" and "Pikatwo" by the fandom, this clone was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Meowth
|gender=male
|nick=Meowthtwo
|type1=Normal
|img=Meowthtwo.png
|cap=Meowthtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Meowthtwo M22.png
|cap2=Meowthtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Chiyako Shibahara
|vajpnote=[[M01]]
|vajp2=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Misuzu Togashi
|vajp2note=[[M22]]
|vaen=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was cloned from {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}}. He was the only clone who refused to fight his counterpart. Dubbed "Meowthtwo" (Japanese: Nyarthtwo) by the fandom, this clone was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. He was seen often with Pikachutwo in that special.

Unlike the Meowth he was cloned from, Meowthtwo is incapable of speaking human language, as that trait was a learned behavior, and thus not carried in Meowth's genetic makeup.

None of Meowthtwo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Venusaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|nick=Venusaurtwo
|img=Venusaur Clone.png
|cap=Venusaurtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Venusaur Clone M22.png
|cap2=Venusaurtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Ryūzaburō Ōtomo
|vajpnote=[[M01]]
|vajp2=Tsuguo Mogami
|vajp2note=[[M22]]
|desc=This {{p|Venusaur}} battled [[Corey]]'s Venusaur, Bruteroot. It easily defeated Bruteroot, first blocking its {{m|Razor Leaf}} and then using its vines to send it flying.

Venusaurtwo's known moves are {{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}{{tt|*|seen from cloned Pokémon}}, and {{m|Leaf Storm}}{{tt|*|M22}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|nick=Charizardtwo
|img=Charizard Clone.png
|cap=Charizardtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Charizard Clone M22.png
|cap2=Charizardtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Ryouta Iwasaki
|vajpnote=[[M22]]
|desc=Mewtwo's cloned {{p|Charizard}} battled [[Ash's Charizard]], winning the match easily.

Charizardtwo's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Seismic Toss}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Blastoise
|type1=Water
|nick=Blastoisetwo
|img=Blastoise Clone.png
|cap=Blastoisetwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Blastoise Clone M22.png
|cap2=Blastoisetwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=The cloned {{p|Blastoise}} battled [[Neesha]]'s own Blastoise, Shellshocker. It easily defeated Shellshocker with a single attack.

Blastoisetwo's known moves are {{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}{{tt|*|seen from cloned Pokémon}}, and {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|M22}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Cloned Pokémon
|type1=???
|img=Mewtwo Clones.png
|cap=Mewtwo clones in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Mewtwo Clones M22.png
|cap2=Mewtwo clones in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo cloned many of the Pokémon owned by the Trainers that came to [[New Island]]. Other than the Pokémon already mentioned above, Mewtwo's army included Pokémon cloned from [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] and {{AP|Squirtle}}; [[Misty's Psyduck]]; [[Brock's Vulpix]]; [[Corey]]'s {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Rhyhorn}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}; [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Wigglytuff}}, {{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Dewgong}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, and {{p|Ninetales}}; and [[Fergus]]'s {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Nidoqueen}}, {{p|Seadra}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Golduck}}, and {{p|Tentacruel}}.

Bulbasaurtwo's only known move is {{m|Vine Whip}}. 
Other cloned Pokémon's moves are unknown.}}

====Befriended====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, and Squirtletwo
|type1=Kanto
|img=Kanto Starter Clones.png
|epnum=The Birth of Mewtwo
|epname=The Birth of Mewtwo
|vaen=Tara Jayne
|vaennote=Bulbasaurtwo
|vaen2=Michael Haigney
|vaen2note=Charmandertwo
|vaen3=Eric Stuart
|vaen3note=Squirtletwo
|desc={{p|Bulbasaur}}two, {{p|Charmander}}two, and {{p|Squirtle}}two are three of the original cloning attempts made by {{an|Dr. Fuji}}, along with {{an|Amber}}two and Mewtwo itself. They were created after Ambertwo and before Mewtwo, but the cloning attempts failed and all three Pokémon died shortly thereafter, followed soon by Ambertwo.

None of their moves are known.}}

====Used====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Fearow
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Camera Fearow.png
|cap=Fearow in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Camera Fearow M22.png
|cap2=Fearow in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo used this {{p|Fearow}} to find Trainers worthy of coming to [[New Island]]. It has a camera attached to its neck so Mewtwo can see what it flies over and choose worthy Trainers.

None of Fearow's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Dragonite
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Messenger Dragonite.png
|cap=Dragonite in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Messenger Dragonite M22.png
|cap2=Dragonite in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=Mitsuru Ogata
|vaen=Mitsuru Ogata
|desc=Mewtwo used this {{p|Dragonite}} as a messenger to deliver invitations for Trainers to come to [[New Island]].

None of Dragonite's moves are known.}}

===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 poster artwork 3.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 poster artwork 4.png|x200px]]
|-
| Third poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
| Fourth poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|ja=市村正親 ''Masachika Ichimura'' 森久保祥太郎 ''Shotaro Morikubo'' (child; [[M01]]) 瀧本富士子 ''Fujiko Takimoto'' (child; [[The Birth of Mewtwo]])
|en=Philip Bartlett ([[M01]]) [[Dan Green]] ([[Mewtwo Returns]], [[M22]]) Unknown (child)
|cs=Jaromír Meduna
|it=Mario Zucca
|pt_br=Guilherme Briggs
|de=Frank Muth
|id=Fitra Hartono ([[M22]])
|es_eu=Luis Bajo
|es_la=Enrique Mederos
|nl=Victor van Swaay
|fi=Jussi Lampi ([[M01]]) Pasi Ruohonen ([[Mewtwo Returns]])
|fr_eu=Jean-Marc Delhausse
|fr_ca=Benoît Marleau
|no=Ivar Nørve
|ru=Олег Куценко ''Oleg Kutsenko'' Владимир Антоник ''Vladimir Antonik'' ([[M22]])
|sv=Stephan Karlsén
|pl=Marek Obertyn ([[M01]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Szymon Kuśmider ([[M22]])
|hu=Attila Kaszás ([[M01]]) Frigyes Hollósi ([[Mewtwo Returns]])
|th=สุวิวัฒน์ วัฒนาพิริยะอมร ([[M22]])
|vi=Lê Quốc Trung ([[M22]])
|tr=Ayhan Kahya}}

==In the games==
===In the core series===
Giovanni's Mewtwo appears in the following games. Its moveset and [[Mega Stone]] differs between [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]].

{|
! [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun]]
! [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon]]
|-
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=150
|pokemon=Mewtwo
|level=70
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Pressure
|held=Mewtwonite X
|move1=Zen Headbutt|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Drain Punch|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=150
|pokemon=Mewtwo
|level=70
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Pressure
|held=Mewtwonite Y
|move1=Psystrike|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Aura Sphere|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Ice Beam|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|}

===In events===
A special Mewtwo based on the version that appeared in the [[M22|twenty-second movie]] was distributed via serial code to Japanese players of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] as a preorder bonus for attendants of the movie. The serial code was available from April 12 to July 11, 2019, and was redeemable until September 30, 2019. The Mewtwo has maxed out [[awakening values|AV]]s in every stat, and has a [[Combat Power|CP]] of 10000.

The [[Original Trainer|OT]] of Mewtwo, "Professor", possibly refers to {{an|Dr. Fuji}}. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the premiere date of the first Pokémon movie in Japan, July 18, 1998.

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|ndex=150
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|id=980718
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|nature=Quiet
|fateful=yes
|met=Pokémon Movie 19
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Barrier|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Calm Mind|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|pe|serial code|hide|online|April 12 to September 30, 2019}}
{{G7event/footer|pe=1}}

{{bulbanews|Mewtwo to be distributed for Let's Go games in UK, France, Germany}}
A special Mewtwo with the [[Original Trainer|OT]] [[Giovanni]] was available via serial code to players of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] at the {{wp|Smyths}} store in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}} and {{pmin|Germany}} from August 9 to September 6, 2019 and at PicWicToys stores in {{pmin|France}} starting August 9, 2019. The Mewtwo has maxed out [[awakening values|AV]]s in every stat. It is being distributed to promote the new TCG expansion, ''{{TCG|Unified Minds|Sun & Moon—Unified Minds}}''.

The same Mewtwo was distributed in North America via [[Pokémon Pass]] the app [[Pokémon Pass]] at participating {{wp|Best Buy}} stores from November 4–14, 2019. The codes are valid from November 4, 2019 to March 5, 2020.

{{PEevent/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Mewtwo
|level=70
|ndex=150
|type=Psychic
|ot=Giovanni
|id={{tt|190801|European}} {{tt|191104|North American}}
|ability=Pressure
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|move1=Amnesia|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special|move2rel=yes
|move3=Teleport|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Recover|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entry|pe|serial code|hide|{{wp|Smyths}} stores, the United Kingdom {{wp|Smyths}} stores, Germany PicWicToys stores, France|August 9, 2019 to April 30, 2020}}
{{G7event/entry|pe|serial code|hide|{{wp|Best Buy}} stores, North America|November 4, 2019 to March 5, 2020}}
{{G7event/footer}}

===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
Mewtwo appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]].

{{Ga-OleExpansionList/header|Psychic}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Mewtwo|Movie 2019}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Psychic|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/footer|Psychic}}

====[[Pokémon GO]]====
A special Mewtwo wearing an exosuit could be encountered and caught in 5-star [[Raid Battle]]s from July 10 to July 31, 2019, to tie into the Japanese release of ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''. It was brought back to raids from February 25 to March 2, 2020 for the international release of the film, this time knowing {{DL|Psystrike (move)|Pokémon GO|Psystrike}} as an event-exclusive move. Its cloned Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, and Pikachu were also made available during this event. Unlike other {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Event Pokémon}}, Armored Mewtwo's base stats and move pool are unique from its base form's.

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Additionally, [[Giovanni]] used [[Shadow Pokémon (GO)|Shadow]] Mewtwo during the [[Team GO Rocket]] takeover of GO Fest 2020. He is expected to use Shadow Mewtwo during a future Team GO Rocket rotation.

====In [[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
{{main|Giovanni (Masters)#Mewtwo}}
Giovanni's Mewtwo appears alongside Giovanni as a [[sync pair]].

====In [[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
On the Very Hard and Super Hard difficulties of [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Mewtwo states it is the Puzzle Master and is the final opponent to defeat. In the background of the battle, an image of Mewtwo is seen along with several of its cloned Pokémon.

====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
Mewtwo appears in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]] alongside Giovanni as Wild Match opponents and Special Seven opponents.

==In the manga==
===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:Armored Mewtwo M22 manga.png|thumb|150px|Mewtwo in ''{{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution}}]]
Mewtwo appears in the {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!|manga adaptations}} of the first movie and its {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution|remake}}. Although his overall role in the first movie's manga adaptation was the same, he notably had a much different backstory.<ref>This is because the original theatrical script, used as the basis for the manga adaptation, did not include either [[The Birth of Mewtwo]] or the prologue used in the movie, the latter of which had to be added in due to the delay caused by the [[EP038]] incident</ref> In this adaptation, Mewtwo looked up to Dr. Fuji as a father and ended up reluctantly destroying the lab, Fuji included, at the latter's request, in order to deny Giovanni's interest of mass-producing Mewtwo as weapons, an action that Mewtwo was still haunted by in the present day. He also had a CoroCoro cup competition set up to arrange for various Trainers to meet him instead of simply supplying them with invitations.

In the manga adaptation of the remake, Mewtwo's role was the same as the movie.


====Pokémon====
=====Created=====
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==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards featuring or mentioning Mewtwo or his associated Pokémon.
{{cardlist/header|Mewtwo|Psychic|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Mewtwo Strikes Back (CoroCoro promo)|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]|type=Psychic|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Rocket's Mewtwo|14}}|type=Psychic|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=14/132|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo|enset2=Best of Game|ennum2=8}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Mewtwo ex|99}}|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=99/109|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Rare Holo ex|jpnum=064/084}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Striking Back Mewtwo (10th Movie Promo)|Striking Back Mewtwo]]|type=Psychic|jpset=10th Movie Commemoration Set}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Armored Mewtwo|228}}|type=Psychic|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM228|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=365/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Psychic}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Dragonite|5}}|type=Colorless|enset=Wizards Black Star Promos|ennum=5|jpset=Pokémon Web|jprarity=Rare|jpnum=038/048}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Team Up|Charizard|14}}|type=Fire|standard=Yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM226|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=366/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Psychic}}

===Merchandise===
====SM11a accessories====
The {{TCG|Remix Bout}} subset, the first associated with the {{TCG|Miracle Twin}} expansion, was officially released on July 5, 2019. Numerous TCG protection and storage solutions became available to purchase from the same day at a variety of retailers.

'''Sleeves:''' Each pack contains 64 card sleeves.
:The '''Armored Mewtwo Premium Matte Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールドプレミアム・マットアーマードミュウツー''' ''Deck Shield Premium•Matte: Armored Mewtwo'') feature an official rendering of {{p|Mewtwo}} in its suit of armor as it appears in ''Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution''. These sleeves were only available at select retailers, including {{wp|Toys "R" Us}}, {{wp|AEON (company)|ÆON}}, {{wp|Ito-Yokado}}, {{wp|Uny}}, AL.PLAZA, TSUTAYA, and {{wp|Bic Camera}}, participating cinemas, and at Pokémon Centers. These sleeves are also non-glossy and more durable than regular sleeves.

'''Sleeve images:'''
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==Trivia==
[[File:M2 Bind.png|thumb|220px|Mewtwo's robotic suit in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
* One of Mewtwo's moves in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{m|Shadow Ball}}, had not yet been introduced in the {{pkmn|games}} at the time.
* The city that Mewtwo overlooks at the end of ''Mewtwo Returns'' resembles {{wp|New York City}}. Structures similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and {{wp|MetLife Building}} can be seen in the distance. The [[narrator]] refers to it as "a faraway city".
** Incidentally, [[New Tork City|the setting]] of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', a later movie starring a {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16|different Mewtwo}}, would be directly based upon New York City.
* Mewtwo had a passing mention in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. When the {{pkmn2|Mirage}} Mewtwo was created, the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] claimed, "This is not the same Mewtwo that you're all familiar with."
* Some elements revolving around Mewtwo are [[List of cross-canon references|referenced]] in the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}} of the Pokémon Adventures {{pkmn|manga}}:
** After leaving [[Blaine]], {{adv|Mewtwo}} is revealed to have gained the ability to {{pkmn2|talking|talk}} via telepathy.
** Mewtwo's robotic suit from ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' appears, but instead of being used to focus Mewtwo's powers, {{adv|Giovanni}} uses the suit, called the "M2 Bind", to confine Mewtwo and gradually sap away its strength.
** Mewtwo reveals that it was cloned from {{adv|Mew}}'s eyelash.
* Mewtwo teleported Ash and friends to the place they’d departed from to meet it multiple times even though it should have had no idea of where that location was.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Mewtwo}}
* [[Mew (M01)]]
* [[Mewtwo (M16)]]

==References==
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(Japanese: '''英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！''' ''Legends of Heroes! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}'s Greatest Battle!!'') is the 27th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,112th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 5, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 24, 2020, but was rescheduled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
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==Plot==
{{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s {{pkmn|training}} with {{AP|Riolu}} and {{TP|Goh|Farfetch'd}}, respectively, is cut off by [[Professor Cerise]] appearing and handing them tickets to a [[World Coronation Series]] Master Class {{pkmn|battle}} in [[Galar]], with [[Leon]] himself taking part in the match. Excited to see Leon battle, the two immediately head off to Galar. When they arrive at [[Wyndon]], Ash and Goh rush towards the [[Wyndon Stadium]], almost being late for the battle due to them stopping for food. Once they reach the stands, they let Riolu and Farfetch'd out of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s to watch the match. The announcer explains the World Coronation Series has over 10,000 participants, but only the Top 8 can stand in the Master Class and be referred to as the Masters Eight. The first {{pkmn|Trainer}} to enter the battlefield is [[Raihan]], a Galarian {{type|Dragon}} [[Gym Leader]] who is currently ranked seventh in the tournament, having climbed his way up into the Master Class as soon as he joined the event. His opponent is Leon, the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar and the current Monarch. As the [[Gym guide|referee]] explains that the battle will be one-on-one, Raihan tells Leon that he joined the event to end his winning streak. Leon is undeterred as the two Trainers take their places and send out their Pokémon. Leon sends out his ace {{p|Charizard}}, while Raihan chooses {{p|Duraludon}}.

At the referee's signal, the match begins, with Duraludon making the opening move with {{m|Metal Claw}}. The attack connects, with Duraludon moving surprisingly fast despite its metal-covered body. Charizard responds by using its own claw [[move]], {{m|Dragon Claw}}. Ash and Goh noticed that Leon has changed up his Charizard's moves since last time. Duraludon uses {{m|Iron Defense}}, blocking the move with its impressive defensive capabilities. Duraludon attacks with another Metal Claw, but Charizard uses {{m|Dig}} before the attack can connect, dealing notable [[damage]] on Duraludon while avoiding its attack. Charizard continues the assault with {{m|Brick Break}}, but Duraludon counterattacks with {{m|Stone Edge}}. Raihan's attack makes contact, dealing {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super effective}} damage on Charizard. Raihan decides to finish the match and calls for the ultimate {{type|Steel}} attack; {{m|Steel Beam}}. As the move charges, Ash and Goh check its info on Goh's [[Rotom Phone]], learning that Steel Beam sacrifices the user's stamina for immense destructive force. The attack fires and overpowers Charizard's {{m|Flamethrower}}, slamming it down to the ground. However, despite all the damage it has taken, Charizard still stands up.

Raihan responds to Charizard's resilience by [[recall]]ing Duraludon and [[Gigantamax]]ing it, with Leon also Gigantamaxing Charizard in response. Duraludon uses {{m|Max Rockfall}}, which Charizard counters with {{m|Max Knuckle}}, both countering the attack and dealing damage of Duraludon. Raihan next issues a {{m|Max Steelspike}}, but before the attack can make contact, Charizard uses its signature [[G-Max Move]], {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}, slicing through the spikes before hitting Duraludon. The move's secondary effect damage is too much for the weakened Duraludon to handle, at it falls down, defeated, meaning that Leon's winning streak still remains unbroken. Raihan thinks to himself that he needs to polish his skills at [[Hammerlocke Stadium|his Gym]] before rechallenging Leon. As the two shake hands, Raihan tells Leon that he's still going to break his winning streak someday. Ash suddenly cuts in on this, yelling down from the stand that he intends to be the one to defeat Leon, much to Goh's embarrassment. Leon recognizes Ash and waves at him, but then starts waving in another direction, with the announcer acknowledging [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]'s presence.

At the entrance hall, Ash and Goh observe the statue from before. As they wonder if it depicts Leon, a young woman nearby catches their attention. She tells the two that the statue actually depicts a legendary hero from Galar's past, and starts detailing the legend to them. A long time ago, [[Darkest Day|a great black storm]] covered the [[region]], and giant Pokémon ran rampant, but the chaos was eventually stopped by a single young hero wielding a sword and a shield. The young woman admits that many details of the legend remain unclear, like who the young hero was, where did the sword and shield go, and what relation the event has to [[Dynamax]]. She remarks that she's doing this research as homework for [[Professor Magnolia|her grandmother]], who's a [[Pokémon Professor]], being her [[Professors' aides|assistant]]. Ash and Goh introduce themselves, and the young woman introduces herself as [[Sonia]].

Later, while Ash and Goh are thinking about the legend, a Trainer carrying a [[fainting|fainted]] {{p|Chewtle}} asks them for directions for the local [[Pokémon Center]], telling them that he was defeated by a strong Pokémon at a nearby bridge. The two decide to investigate and go to the bridge, where they encounter a Farfetch'd carrying a huge leek. Goh's Rotom Phone informs them that this is Farfetch'd's [[regional form]]. Goh throws a Poké Ball at it to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, but it simply slaps the Ball away. As such, Goh sends out his Kantonian Farfetch'd to battle it and issues a {{m|Night Slash}}. The Galarian Farfetch'd responds with the same move and easily defeats Goh's Farfetch'd.

Farfetch'd seems eager for more battling, but before Ash can send in {{AP|Pikachu}}, Riolu emerges from its Poké Ball on its own to battle. As such, Ash decides to put Riolu's earlier training to the test. Riolu opens with {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, but Farfetch'd blocks it with its leek, before winding up for another Night Slash. While it's winding up, Riolu hits it with a {{m|Force Palm}}, but despite the hit, Farfetch'd charges in. Ash counters with another move Riolu picked up during training, {{m|Double Team}}, causing the Night Slash to miss its mark. Riolu then bombards Farfetch'd with a flurry of Vacuum Waves, but after a moment, it sweeps them all aside with yet another Night Slash. Riolu uses Double Team again, but Farfetch'd uses {{m|Brutal Swing}}, dispelling all the copies and hitting the real Riolu. Despite the powerful hit, Ash knows that Riolu still has strength left, and issues a {{m|Reversal}}. The move hits Farfetch'd hard, but it's still not down. To Goh and Riolu's bafflement, Ash suddenly starts encouraging Farfetch'd to go on as well. Farfetch'd stands up, ready to go on, but as Ash and Riolu prepare to continue, they see Farfetch'd's leek slumping down, showing that it has fainted while still standing.

Ash and Goh bring all of their exhausted Pokémon and the Galarian Farfetch'd to the Pokémon Center, where [[Nurse Joy]] and her two {{p|Indeedee}} treat them all back to full health. Afterwards, outside the Pokémon Center, the Galarian Farfetch'd displays its eagerness to still battle more. Seeing this, Ash asks it if it wants to join his [[party|team]], so that it could get stronger with his other Pokémon. After a moment of consideration, Farfetch'd accepts the offer, and Ash throws a Poké Ball at it, making his first capture in the Galar region. As soon as he lets Farfetch'd out of its Poké Ball, it immediately starts training with Riolu. As Goh joins in, a camouflaged {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} appears behind him, momentarily observing the action, before being scared away by the loud noises of the training.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Riolu]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Reversal}}.
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] travel to [[Galar]] again.
* [[Raihan]], a Galar [[Gym Leader]] and [[Leon]]'s [[rival]], is introduced.
* Leon has a [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} with Raihan and wins.
* [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] is introduced.
* Ash and Goh meet [[Sonia]] for the first time and learn about the [[Darkest Day]].
* [[Goh's Farfetch'd]] is revealed to know {{m|Night Slash}}.
* Goh tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}.
* Ash catches the Galarian {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.
* {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} is introduced.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Rose]]
* [[Sonia]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Rookidee}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Indeedee}} (both genders)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]])
* {{p|Sobble}} ([[Goh's Sobble|anime]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN027.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Rose]]
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Sonia]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* Trainers
* Crowd

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Skwovet}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Skwovet|Goh's}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Goh|Farfetch'd}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; male; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; female; debut)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wynaut}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rookidee}} (Trainer's; debut)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chewtle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]]; debut)
* {{p|Sobble}} ([[Goh's Sobble|anime]]; debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* The {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Raihan]] and [[Leon]] mirrors the one in the {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} opening cutscene.
* This marks the first time {{Ash}} has {{pkmn2|caught}} a [[regional form]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Despite it having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation II]], this is the first time {{m|Reversal}} has been used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* One of the {{wp|mobile app}} icons on [[Goh]]'s [[Rotom Phone]] resembles that of [[Pokémon GO]].
* This episode reveals that the [[Nurse Joy]]s working in the [[Galar]] [[region]] use {{p|Indeedee}} as assistants.
* When [[Goh's Farfetch'd]] gives him the thumbs-up after telling it that he could come with him to Galar, the [[Nintendo Switch]] clicking sound effect is heard.
* [[Ash's Riolu]] uses {{m|Double Team}} in this episode, a move it [[Anime move errors|cannot legally learn]].
* In the scene that {{p|Chewtle}}'s {{pkmn|Trainer}} talks to Ash and Goh, there is a fountain similar to the one seen in the [[Pokémon Direct]] that announced [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] and revealed the [[Galar]] starters. It also appears in the [[JN028|next episode]].
* Goh, Ash, [[James]], [[Jessie]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the next episode.
* Leon [[recall]]s his Charizard while it's still Gigantamaxed, whereas in-game and in previous episodes, the Pokemon returns to normal size before it is withdrawn.
* When Gigantamax Charizard uses Max Knuckle, it actually punches the incoming Max Rockfall with its fist instead of summoning a giant, fist-shaped meteor from the skies to strike the target.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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BlazeFire:

I doubt anyone will see this, but I asked the person who removed my change about it and got no response. I made a fair, factual statement under trivia but it was removed without reason. (* Ash's Swellow defeated Tyson's Donphan without using a single attack.) Other, less thought out edits of mine were removed on other pages WITH reason. I'm not looking to edit war, I just want people to know about this unique occurrence. Can I change it back? If I don't get any notice on here within a week I'll go ahead and do it anyway, prepared to face the consequences if there are any.
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BlazeFire: Can I change thing back?

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(Japanese: '''英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！''' ''Legends of Heroes! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}'s Greatest Battle!!'') is the 27th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,112th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 5, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 24, 2020, but was rescheduled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s {{pkmn|training}} with {{AP|Riolu}} and {{TP|Goh|Farfetch'd}}, respectively, is cut off by [[Professor Cerise]] appearing and handing them tickets to a [[World Coronation Series]] Master Class {{pkmn|battle}} in [[Galar]], with [[Leon]] himself taking part in the match. Excited to see Leon battle, the two immediately head off to Galar. When they arrive at [[Wyndon]], Ash and Goh rush towards the [[Wyndon Stadium]], almost being late for the battle due to them stopping for food. Once they reach the stands, they let Riolu and Farfetch'd out of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s to watch the match. The announcer explains the World Coronation Series has over 10,000 participants, but only the Top 8 can stand in the Master Class and be referred to as the Masters Eight. The first {{pkmn|Trainer}} to enter the battlefield is [[Raihan]], a Galarian {{type|Dragon}} [[Gym Leader]] who is currently ranked seventh in the tournament, having climbed his way up into the Master Class as soon as he joined the event. His opponent is Leon, the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar and the current Monarch. As the [[Gym guide|referee]] explains that the battle will be one-on-one, Raihan tells Leon that he joined the event to end his winning streak. Leon is undeterred as the two Trainers take their places and send out their Pokémon. Leon sends out his ace {{p|Charizard}}, while Raihan chooses {{p|Duraludon}}.

At the referee's signal, the match begins, with Duraludon making the opening move with {{m|Metal Claw}}. The attack connects, with Duraludon moving surprisingly fast despite its metal-covered body. Charizard responds by using its own claw [[move]], {{m|Dragon Claw}}. Ash and Goh noticed that Leon has changed up his Charizard's moves since last time. Duraludon uses {{m|Iron Defense}}, blocking the move with its impressive defensive capabilities. Duraludon attacks with another Metal Claw, but Charizard uses {{m|Dig}} before the attack can connect, dealing notable [[damage]] on Duraludon while avoiding its attack. Charizard continues the assault with {{m|Brick Break}}, but Duraludon counterattacks with {{m|Stone Edge}}. Raihan's attack makes contact, dealing {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super effective}} damage on Charizard. Raihan decides to finish the match and calls for the ultimate {{type|Steel}} attack; {{m|Steel Beam}}. As the move charges, Ash and Goh check its info on Goh's [[Rotom Phone]], learning that Steel Beam sacrifices the user's stamina for immense destructive force. The attack fires and overpowers Charizard's {{m|Flamethrower}}, slamming it down to the ground. However, despite all the damage it has taken, Charizard still stands up.

Raihan responds to Charizard's resilience by [[recall]]ing Duraludon and [[Gigantamax]]ing it, with Leon also Gigantamaxing Charizard in response. Duraludon uses {{m|Max Rockfall}}, which Charizard counters with {{m|Max Knuckle}}, both countering the attack and dealing damage of Duraludon. Raihan next issues a {{m|Max Steelspike}}, but before the attack can make contact, Charizard uses its signature [[G-Max Move]], {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}, slicing through the spikes before hitting Duraludon. The move's secondary effect damage is too much for the weakened Duraludon to handle, at it falls down, defeated, meaning that Leon's winning streak still remains unbroken. Raihan thinks to himself that he needs to polish his skills at [[Hammerlocke Stadium|his Gym]] before rechallenging Leon. As the two shake hands, Raihan tells Leon that he's still going to break his winning streak someday. Ash suddenly cuts in on this, yelling down from the stand that he intends to be the one to defeat Leon, much to Goh's embarrassment. Leon recognizes Ash and waves at him, but then starts waving in another direction, with the announcer acknowledging [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]'s presence.

At the entrance hall, Ash and Goh observe the statue from before. As they wonder if it depicts Leon, a young woman nearby catches their attention. She tells the two that the statue actually depicts a legendary hero from Galar's past, and starts detailing the legend to them. A long time ago, [[Darkest Day|a great black storm]] covered the [[region]], and giant Pokémon ran rampant, but the chaos was eventually stopped by a single young hero wielding a sword and a shield. The young woman admits that many details of the legend remain unclear, like who the young hero was, where did the sword and shield go, and what relation the event has to [[Dynamax]]. She remarks that she's doing this research as homework for [[Professor Magnolia|her grandmother]], who's a [[Pokémon Professor]], being her [[Professors' aides|assistant]]. Ash and Goh introduce themselves, and the young woman introduces herself as [[Sonia]].

Later, while Ash and Goh are thinking about the legend, a Trainer carrying a [[fainting|fainted]] {{p|Chewtle}} asks them for directions for the local [[Pokémon Center]], telling them that he was defeated by a strong Pokémon at a nearby bridge. The two decide to investigate and go to the bridge, where they encounter a Farfetch'd carrying a huge leek. Goh's Rotom Phone informs them that this is Farfetch'd's [[regional form]]. Goh throws a Poké Ball at it to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, but it simply slaps the Ball away. As such, Goh sends out his Kantonian Farfetch'd to battle it and issues a {{m|Night Slash}}. The Galarian Farfetch'd responds with the same move and easily defeats Goh's Farfetch'd.

Farfetch'd seems eager for more battling, but before Ash can send in {{AP|Pikachu}}, Riolu emerges from its Poké Ball on its own to battle. As such, Ash decides to put Riolu's earlier training to the test. Riolu opens with {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, but Farfetch'd blocks it with its leek, before winding up for another Night Slash. While it's winding up, Riolu hits it with a {{m|Force Palm}}, but despite the hit, Farfetch'd charges in. Ash counters with another move Riolu picked up during training, {{m|Double Team}}, causing the Night Slash to miss its mark. Riolu then bombards Farfetch'd with a flurry of Vacuum Waves, but after a moment, it sweeps them all aside with yet another Night Slash. Riolu uses Double Team again, but Farfetch'd uses {{m|Brutal Swing}}, dispelling all the copies and hitting the real Riolu. Despite the powerful hit, Ash knows that Riolu still has strength left, and issues a {{m|Reversal}}. The move hits Farfetch'd hard, but it's still not down. To Goh and Riolu's bafflement, Ash suddenly starts encouraging Farfetch'd to go on as well. Farfetch'd stands up, ready to go on, but as Ash and Riolu prepare to continue, they see Farfetch'd's leek slumping down, showing that it has fainted while still standing.

Ash and Goh bring all of their exhausted Pokémon and the Galarian Farfetch'd to the Pokémon Center, where [[Nurse Joy]] and her two {{p|Indeedee}} treat them all back to full health. Afterwards, outside the Pokémon Center, the Galarian Farfetch'd displays its eagerness to still battle more. Seeing this, Ash asks it if it wants to join his [[party|team]], so that it could get stronger with his other Pokémon. After a moment of consideration, Farfetch'd accepts the offer, and Ash throws a Poké Ball at it, making his first capture in the Galar region. As soon as he lets Farfetch'd out of its Poké Ball, it immediately starts training with Riolu. As Goh joins in, a camouflaged {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} appears behind him, momentarily observing the action, before being scared away by the loud noises of the training.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Riolu]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Reversal}}.
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] travel to [[Galar]] again.
* [[Raihan]], a Galar [[Gym Leader]] and [[Leon]]'s [[rival]], is introduced.
* Leon has a [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} with Raihan and wins.
* [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] is introduced.
* Ash and Goh meet [[Sonia]] for the first time and learn about the [[Darkest Day]].
* [[Goh's Farfetch'd]] is revealed to know {{m|Night Slash}}.
* Goh tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}.
* Ash catches the Galarian {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.
* {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} is introduced.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Rose]]
* [[Sonia]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Rookidee}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Indeedee}} (both genders)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]])
* {{p|Sobble}} ([[Goh's Sobble|anime]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN027.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Rose]]
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Sonia]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* Trainers
* Crowd

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Skwovet}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Skwovet|Goh's}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Goh|Farfetch'd}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; male; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; female; debut)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wynaut}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rookidee}} (Trainer's; debut)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chewtle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]]; debut)
* {{p|Sobble}} ([[Goh's Sobble|anime]]; debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* The {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Raihan]] and [[Leon]] mirrors the one in the {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} opening cutscene.
* This marks the first time {{Ash}} has {{pkmn2|caught}} a [[regional form]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Despite it having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation II]], this is the first time {{m|Reversal}} has been used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* One of the {{wp|mobile app}} icons on [[Goh]]'s [[Rotom Phone]] resembles that of [[Pokémon GO]].
* This episode reveals that the [[Nurse Joy]]s working in the [[Galar]] [[region]] use {{p|Indeedee}} as assistants.
* When [[Goh's Farfetch'd]] gives him the thumbs-up after telling it that he could come with him to Galar, the [[Nintendo Switch]] clicking sound effect is heard.
* [[Ash's Riolu]] uses {{m|Double Team}} in this episode, a move it [[Anime move errors|cannot legally learn]].
* In the scene that {{p|Chewtle}}'s {{pkmn|Trainer}} talks to Ash and Goh, there is a fountain similar to the one seen in the [[Pokémon Direct]] that announced [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] and revealed the [[Galar]] starters. It also appears in the [[JN028|next episode]].
* Goh, Ash, [[James]], [[Jessie]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the next episode.
* Leon [[recall]]s his Charizard while it's still Gigantamaxed, whereas in-game and in previous episodes, the Pokemon returns to normal size before it is withdrawn.
* When Gigantamax Charizard uses Max Knuckle, it actually punches the incoming Max Rockfall with its fist instead of summoning a giant. fist-shaped meteor from the skies to strike the target.

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2020-09-21T01:47:42Z

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== Sun2020 ==

Hey! I have a strong reason to believe {{user|Sun2020}} is yet ''another'' sockpuppet of {{user|Kittystyler}}. Sun2020's writing style for [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Ash_Ketchum&type=revision&diff=3088750&oldid=3088687 this edit] to [[Ash Ketchum]] is extremely reminiscent of Kittystyler's old writing style for [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Ash_Ketchum&type=revision&diff=2955518&oldid=2955392 this edit] to the same article. Do you think you can look into it? Thank you! [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 21:20, 5 January 2020 (UTC)
:Why does Kittystyler refuse to give up? I find these repeated comebacks very tiresome. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 21:25, 5 January 2020 (UTC)
::Because they're a troll, especially considering they refused to even acknowledge the existence of their original talk page when they were still active here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 21:28, 5 January 2020 (UTC)
:::They were indeed Kittystyler and have been dealt with.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:46, 6 January 2020 (UTC)
::::Okay, thanks! :D [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 07:09, 6 January 2020 (UTC)

== Archive 10 ==

I removed the link to an image that doesn't exist on the Archives in the topic I wrote. [[Special:Diff/3090821]] --[[User:TheICTLiker4|'''キー''']][[Special:Contributions/TheICTLiker4|'''Ａ''']][[User talk:TheICTLiker4|'''コン''']] 10:08, 8 January 2020 (UTC)

== Template approval ==

If you have the time, please let me know if {{red link|User:Daniel Carrero/Puzzle}} needs anything to be approved (any change in contents, layout, etc.). If/when possible, I'd like it to be moved back to the template namespace. I also asked about aproving it on Discord, though I'm still waiting to see if anyone will reply there.

I created that template and used it in these pages:

* [[List of puzzles (PPL)]]
* [[List of puzzles (PPC)]]

--[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 16:30, 8 January 2020 (UTC)
:I think asking staff who has more knowledge on the side games would give a better opinion.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:57, 10 January 2020 (UTC)

== Pseudo-legendary ==

Hi Force Fire, thanks for adding Dragapult to the [[Pseudo-legendary Pokémon]] article (which I requested on Discord since I don't have edit access). The box for Dragapult is bigger than the other boxes in the first section, though. [[User:Qzekrom|Qzekrom]] ([[User talk:Qzekrom|talk]]) 18:55, 9 January 2020 (UTC)
:You're welcome. I'm aware that the Dragapult image is large, I did try to resize it to make it smaller (as to make the template even with the others) but felt that it made the image look too small and unidentifiable, so I just left it as is.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:57, 10 January 2020 (UTC)
:: Is there a way make it smaller for the section that shows all [[Pseudo-legendary Pokémon]] together? It jsut getting clutter up and hard to see them all.--[[User:Jacob9594|Jacob Kogan]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 05:59, 10 January 2020 (UTC)
:::That's the section I was talking about. Felt that making the Dragapult image smaller made the image unidentifiable.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:05, 10 January 2020 (UTC)

== Two things ==

# Why did you revert me at those pages about types?
# I'm still waiting for approval of these pages:
#* [[User:TheICTLiker4/E O]]
#* [[User:TheICTLiker4/Template:NewMove]]
Please respond quickly. --[[User:TheICTLiker4|'''TheI''']][[Special:Contributions/TheICTLiker4|'''CTLi''']][[User talk:TheICTLiker4|'''ker4''']] 08:30, 12 January 2020 (UTC)
:#Mass updates involving multiple article must be approved by a staff member. You can't just do as you please.
:#None of those are up to standards, especially the latter.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:09, 12 January 2020 (UTC)
::#Okay. I will follow this rule, even while moving pages.
::#Both pages are marked for mainspacing, and they're awaiting approval. “[...] especially the latter” — you are wrong, as some content is hidden by <includeonly> because if not, the page would be in categories reserved for move pages, and [[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] has fixed that. --[[User:TheICTLiker4|'''TheI''']][[Special:Contributions/TheICTLiker4|'''CTLi''']][[User talk:TheICTLiker4|'''ker4''']] 18:58, 13 January 2020 (UTC)
:::Granted I didn't really look at the coding and just saw the template as is and thought that it looked incomplete and far too different to that actual "NewX" templates that we have.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 01:48, 14 January 2020 (UTC)
::::But what about the first page I listed in this subject ([[User:TheICTLiker4/E O]])? --[[User:TheICTLiker4|'''TheI''']][[Special:Contributions/TheICTLiker4|'''CTLi''']][[User talk:TheICTLiker4|'''ker4''']] 20:00, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

== What's the point? ==

Why did you revert my episode title changes? SM003 is CLEARLY a pun, that's not difficult to see at all. We've added pun titles before. So why not now? And the others were put in the correct order of the Japanese title (not the translations of them) and added with words that needed to be added, like "region", when region is clearly in the title and has been included in other episode titles that had the Japanese characters for the word "region" in them before? Why stop now? We don't NEED to rely off translations from people over at Serebii. Other people CAN add titles as well. If there's a problem with them, at the very least explain why, I'm so annoyed with you being angry at me. [[User:Playerking95|Playerking95]] ([[User talk:Playerking95|talk]]) 09:43, 12 January 2020 (UTC)
:And I've done nothing wrong to deserve this from just a single admin. [[User:Playerking95|Playerking95]] ([[User talk:Playerking95|talk]]) 09:45, 12 January 2020 (UTC)
::I rolled back your edit on the episode list article based off your SM003 edit. The other changes, while questionable, were fine. As for SM003, as we discussed before, not everything is a pun. "Fushigi da ne" can be an actual phrase. Just because "fushigi" is in the title, doesn't automatically make it a pun.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 10:01, 12 January 2020 (UTC)

== Template edit request ==

Given the fact that Go is on a pretty constant catching spree, should the category for episodes in which a main character obtains a new Pokémon be included in the new episode template? Kinda like how the category for Mythical Pokémon appearances was included in it while Ash had Meltan/Melmetal in his active team? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:24, 12 January 2020 (UTC)
:I've brought up the suggestion with the other staff members.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:43, 12 January 2020 (UTC)
::Having the category there before the episode airs is a bit assumptious, especially if said episode isn't an episode where Go catches anything. So the category is not going in the template.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:23, 13 January 2020 (UTC)

== Noise Reduction on Gen 8 Pokemon images ==

I've done some easy experimenting with noise reduction on the grainy Pokemon images in photoshop, with much improved quality. Was wondering if there was any reason this hasn't been done already. [[User:Lanthanum|Lanthanum]] ([[User talk:Lanthanum|talk]]) 05:42, 15 January 2020 (UTC)

== Pichu Posse members ==

Dear ForceFire,

I've been in the process of reviewing the appearances of the Pichu Brothers and their associates in the anime. However I noticed there were some Pokémon listed on the Pichu Brothers page as members of the Posse who wouldn't fit the description of being a "friend" and are simply recurring wild Pokémon such as Snorlax, Houndour and the Squirtle Squad. Feraligatr and Murkrow other recurring wild Pokémon, that are yet to have a mention anywhere, however their appearances are brief like the others. Should they have separate sections on the [[Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime]] page or should all the recurring Big Town Pokémon be listed on one page with the subsections "Pichu Brothers", "Pichu Posse" and "Other Big Town Pokémon"? Regards, [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 13:41, 16 January 2020 (UTC)

== Why did you undo my Wedgehurst edit? ==

[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Wedgehurst&diff=3097122&oldid=3097003 You didn't even leave a reason why.]] [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 17:05, 16 January 2020 (UTC)
:It's not notable. The other trainers "not noticing the Slowpoke" isn't notable either. The nurse knowing it isn't suppose to be some in-universe thing. Just like the bulletin boards in Black and White announcing the Pokemon outbreaks, it's not meant to be an in-universe thing where everyone in that universe knows about the outbreak (I don't recall other NPC characters commenting on the B/W outbreaks).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:25, 17 January 2020 (UTC)

== Origins Corrections ==

Hello! I am new to bulbapedia and I saw you reverted some of my changes to the verb conjugation implying uncertainty in two different articles. You mentioned that I would be allowed to do this in the future in the case that I have an official source. What constitutes an official source in this case? I ask because I would be willing to write to someone (maybe a developer?) in order to get confirmation but I do not wish to do this if it is unlikely written confirmation would not count as an official source. Are interviews with developers acceptable? Ideally, if you could link me to some sort of list that includes examples of acceptable sources that would be very helpful for me. Thank you for your time. [[User:DeterministicSpaceRichard|DeterministicSpaceRichard]] ([[User talk:DeterministicSpaceRichard|talk]])
:An interview with the original Japanese (or Western, in James Turner's case) designer is the absolute source. An example would be the interview with Pikachu's designer where she revealed its origin. We don't have a list because interviews with the designers regarding Pokemon origins are scarce.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:54, 18 January 2020 (UTC)

== why did you revert my edit? ==

I'm completely new to editing this wiki and was wondering why you [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&diff=3097546&oldid=3097545 undid my first edit]? You didn't leave a reason in the reversion's edit summary and I didn't think my edit was "bad". Is there some policy about the trivia/name origin section I don't know about? {{unsigned|Twisted Code}}
:I had already removed that previously, as I felt that it was not really necessary to point out.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:28, 20 January 2020 (UTC)
::By that standard, what makes anything else on this wiki "necessary", especially stuff in the trivia section? I don't really understand the line you're drawing, as it seems like it could go either way. Then again, I'm new here so what do I know?¯\_(ツ)_/¯--[[User:Twisted Code|Twisted Code]] ([[User talk:Twisted Code|talk]]) 18:33, 20 January 2020 (UTC)
:::If you don't mind me inserting myself, I think that that's a worthy trivia point. I didn't realize it until reading it here. It's the exact kind of thing I'd expect to see in a trivia section. --[[User:Celadonkey|celadonk]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 19:31, 20 January 2020 (UTC)
::::Trivia point, sure. Just don't think it's worth pointing out in the name origin section as the line before already conveys what is being said well enough without trying to be witty.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 07:32, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
:::::maybe we could move the "based on a unicorn" trivia point altogether then? Seems that point being in *specifically* the name origin subsection is the issue. I'd like to point out the pun one way or another, as I thought it was a clever quip from the developers.--[[User:Twisted Code|Twisted Code]] ([[User talk:Twisted Code|talk]]) 13:46, 21 January 2020 (UTC)
::::::Uh... no. That line is meant to be in the origins sections as it's detailing what Galarian Ponyta might be based off. The extra bit about "unique horn" isn't necessary.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:38, 22 January 2020 (UTC)
:::::::... And "unique horn" supports that point that it "might be" based on a unicorn. I don't see what the big deal is here, or why one piece of trivia is more "necessary" than any other piece? Is there some sort of rule against acknowledging puns (even to support another point) or something? --[[User:Twisted Code|Twisted Code]] ([[User talk:Twisted Code|talk]]) 13:21, 26 January 2020 (UTC)
:::::::After a bit of thought and reading [[WP:WP:WIN|one of Wikipedia's (a.k.a. the mother of all wikis or "MOAW") policies concerning impasses like this]], I've decided I'm willing to just leave it go. Mostly because I know you're an admin and I don't feel like challenging the "staff won't bite" claim in the [[template:welcome]] message, but also because this impasse is such an enigma to me that it doesn't feel worthwhile trying to understand it — especially in light of the policy I mentioned (which presumably also applies to any wiki created in the same spirit of collaboration). That said, please register and take into account my STRONG objection to your decision in this matter, and on that note, have a nice day :-)--[[User:Twisted Code|Twisted Code]] ([[User talk:Twisted Code|talk]]) 22:43, 2 February 2020 (UTC)
::::::::Apologies for the late response. It saying that Galarian Ponyta might be based of a Unicorn is suffice enough, without the need to be witty or smart. Like I said, if anything, the pun goes in the main trivia section, not the name origin section. As for the Wikipedia policy, we are not Wikipedia. We do not share the same rules or guidelines (well, we might share some, but not all, and definitely not that one).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:32, 3 February 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::I accept that explanation, though I'm struggling slightly to reconcile it with my original thinking (though in any case, my initial question is settled). As for the thing about Wikipedia: yes I realize this is not Wikipedia, nor is it a project belonging to Wikimedia; what I meant by what I said was that, as both wikis are, by nature, collaborative projects and that policy is conducive to cooperation, I felt it could be applicable here, not that it would actually be enforced because, as you said, this isn't Wikipedia. Sorry about that, I should've been more clear.--[[User:Twisted Code|Twisted Code]] ([[User talk:Twisted Code|talk]]) 19:10, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

== Sobble's Origin for Trivia Section ==

We know Sobble is based on a chameleon and it says that's it's Water-typing is based on the basilisk lizard, but here's another thing you could add which makes a lot of sense (like how it also connects to water). Below are the reasons/facts and links.

Because of its color scheme and type, Sobble could be based on the Veiled chameleon. Even though it's not aquatic, it has a special adaption to collect water in its habitat where there is little water. This species of chameleon has a casque (the helmet-like protrusion on top of its head) that collects water. At night, droplets of moisture roll down the casque and into the chameleon's mouth.

The way the droplets flow down the Veiled chameleon's face could give the illusion that it's crying which could explain the teardrop markings on Sobble's face. The adult males of this species have defined bands of blue and yellow. Those two colors are part of Sobble's color scheme.

Here are the links for more information: https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/chameleon (As you scroll down, start reading where is says "A water-catching casque.") https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veiled_chameleon

Here is a picture of the adult male Veiled chameleon: https://flchams.com/chameleon/adult-veiled-chameleons-for-sale/ [[User:Macpika|Macpika]] ([[User talk:Macpika|talk]]) 04:02, 23 January 2020 (UTC)
:Its behavior and appearance is similar enough, you can add it if you want to, just remember to use "may be based off" or "appears to be based off" rather than "is based off", since it's still speculation.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:11, 23 January 2020 (UTC)

== Adding Tabs ==

ForceFire,
How do I add tabs to pages? I want to add a trivia tab to a move page, [[G-Max Wind Rage]]. How do I do that?
[[User:PeakA|PeakA]] ([[User talk:PeakA|talk]]) 18:33, 24 January 2020 (UTC)

== How is that correct? ==

[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Chandelure_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&curid=115955&diff=3102742&oldid=3102717] Isn't it pronounced "home-ige"? Thus it should be "a" instead of "an". [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 16:20, 25 January 2020 (UTC)
:You need to google how to pronounce it. It comes in two English-speaking flavors and isn't worth making a change for. [[User:ArcToraphim|Kai]] * the [[User talk:ArcToraphim|Arc]] [[Special:Contributions/ArcToraphim|Toraph]] 17:02, 25 January 2020 (UTC)
::Sorry if I'm being a pest, but the first result I found is literally "hom·age". [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 17:09, 25 January 2020 (UTC)
:::And underneath that is how to pronounce it. "/ˈ(h)ämij/" [https://www.google.com/search?q=homage+pronunciation&oq=homage+&aqs=chrome.0.69i59l3j69i57j0j69i60l3.3435j1j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 The h is in parentheses for a reason.] If you straight up google 'herb' like you did with homage, you'll get the same thing, even tho we don't say the 'h' at all. [[User:ArcToraphim|Kai]] * the [[User talk:ArcToraphim|Arc]] [[Special:Contributions/ArcToraphim|Toraph]] 17:28, 25 January 2020 (UTC)
:::::I think you picked a poor example, because everyone I hear that says "herb" uses the "h". However, it's clear I'm not going to make any progress talking about this, so you'll probably be happy to know that I give up. [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 17:40, 25 January 2020 (UTC)

== Question ==
Do you believe that Ōkido (オーキド) means anything in Japanese? [[User:Wc12271991|Wc12271991]] ([[User talk:Wc12271991|talk]]) 22:19, 25 January 2020 (UTC)

== Pseudo-legendary Pokémon ==
Now that Ash has captured a Dragonite, can you unlock the Pseudo-legendary Pokémon page so I can add that information to it, please? [[User:Seabiscuit2020|Seabiscuit2020]] ([[User talk:Seabiscuit2020|talk]]) 17:40, 26 January 2020 (UTC)
:The pseudo legendary page is '''never''' getting unprotected. If an edit needs to be made, request it on the talk page of the article or go to an admin.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:02, 27 January 2020 (UTC)

== Vandal ==

We have a vandal on the loose. Could you or some other admin do something about them? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 18:46, 27 January 2020 (UTC)
:Never mind. They were just dealt with. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 18:46, 27 January 2020 (UTC)

== New page ==

Thank you,ForceFire for helping me out in the talk. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 14:25, 29 January 2020 (UTC)

== Split ==

Could the Wyndon Stadium article be split to have a subpage for the Champion tournaments the same way as "Pokémon League (Alola)" was split to have a separate subpage for Title Defense? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 17:41, 29 January 2020 (UTC)
:I've brought the suggestion up to the others. I personally wouldn't mind it being split, since the page is already large.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:14, 30 January 2020 (UTC)
::Thank you. Please let me know when a decision is made. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 05:55, 30 January 2020 (UTC)

== Recurring definition? ==

I'm confused. Please explain why {{MTR}} was removed from the recurring wild Pokémon in the anime page? I agree that he is a main character, however he is also a wild Pokémon that has been featured in than one episode, meeting the recurring wild Pokémon criteria. Recurring means just that occurring again. [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 13:52, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:Meowth doesn't appear every now and then, he appears in every episode (bar B/W, but that has already come and gone), which is the direct opposite of being recurring.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:05, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
::Speaking of other things not meeting the criteria … the list of Ash's temporary traveling companions has some questionable additions.

::Ritchie was simply encountered and is listed even though his appearances over three episodes was part of the Team Rocket-Lugia arc, plus Oliver and Luka who appeared during the same period are not.
::Zoey, while she appeared across multiple episodes in Snowpoint City, she simply met up with the group rather than traveled with them.
::Dia is another questionable addition, and while he appeared in two episodes, it was only while Ash was in the alternate dimension. Your thoughts? [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 23:21, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:::Can Mewtwo of the original series be added? It appeared in two main episodes and multiple specials. [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 08:36, 2 February 2020 (UTC)
:::Zeraora matches the definition of a recurring wild Pokémon: a wild Pokémon that appears in more than one episode and has some enough notable sort of involvement in the plot. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 08:46, 2 February 2020 (UTC)
::::I'm not sure if there is a criteria for Ash's temporary travelling companions, but I think the idea should be if they're with Ash for more than three episodes and travel from place to place, they should be added. Which I guess would discount Dia. Get second opinions.
::::I'm not sure if major movie characters count? I know there's Slowking there, but it doesn't play a major role in its movie. As for Zeraora, I think it comes down to how many episode appearances counts as "recurring". I don't think Zeroara as much as most of the Pokemon on the recurring article.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 10:05, 2 February 2020 (UTC)
:::::I've sought a second opinion. Thanks for the replies on today's queries. [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 10:55, 2 February 2020 (UTC)

== BW058? ==

I saw the change made to BW058. However I based those additions on the fact that Gym Leader's Pokémon evolving like [[Roark's Cranidos]] has been listed in the past, plus Chili is a recurring character and also the brother of Cilan. {{unsigned|PardescanSlowbro}}
:Roark's Cranidos evolving is notable as it effects Ash's battle with him. The additions you made to BW058 weren't that major and didn't need to be elaborated on.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:54, 2 February 2020 (UTC)

== Upload problem ==

I belong to the autoconfirmed members group and recently created my userpage. I can't upload any images and it denied permission saying I must be autoconfirmed. Please look into this issue and I also have have a lot of images from the new series, that I want to upload!! [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 11:27, 2 February 2020 (UTC)
:Image uploading is done over at the [https://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Main_Page Archives], and you have to be autconfirmed over there. Autoconfirmation on the archives is separate than on Bulbapedia. So you have to make some edits on the Archives to become autoconfirmed.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:40, 2 February 2020 (UTC)
Thank you ForceFire for your advice --[[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 15:37, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

I have a doubt,is there any colour difference between Ash's Pikachu in the Japanese and English dub of the pokémon anime? Can you please say something about it! --[[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 15:39, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

== About Dinamax/Gigantamax in the anime ==

When a Poké evolves, here it usually says "x took y episodes to evolve" or something. How will you do with Pokémon that reach that level?For example, I'm doing a Gyarados'page for Lance. I put something like Lance's Gyarados took xxx episodes to dinamax (is that the name we should put?)? Where is this kind of information going to be? In the box with the animal's information?Are there any rules or tutorials already done explaining this? I really appreciate it if you can help me.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hilaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 13:54, 02 February 2020 (UTC)
:That's probably not going to be noted in the infobox, we don't note "how long" it took for a Pokemon to Mega Evolve. If anything, that goes into the main history section of the article.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:24, 2 February 2020 (UTC)
::Thank you--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hilaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:08, 02 February 2020 (UTC)

== Champion ==

Lance was mentioned as the Indigo league champion in the preview of SS012. But, the trivia of SS012 has a edit that says he lost his championship somewhere in the middle of the anime. Is it right? --[[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 16:30, 4 February 2020 (UTC)
:Please answer my question quickly [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 14:10, 6 February 2020 (UTC)
::Trivia has since been removed as it needs to be verified if he states that he's an Elite Four member in the original Japanese version.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 14:15, 6 February 2020 (UTC)
I'm sorry about that, actually Lance is mentioned as the member of Kanto Elite four by Go in the preview. I checked it and undid the edit in SS012. Hope you wouldn't mind about the undo and thank you, ForceFire. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 14:20, 6 February 2020 (UTC)
:I've found Japanese sources describing [[AG097]] that describe Lance as an Elite Four member in his Hoenn appearance as well. He indeed hasn't been referred to as a Champion since the Johto era of the anime. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:50, 6 February 2020 (UTC)
::Dhiwakar, please don't add back the trivia until the problem has been resolved. Finnish, if someone can find the Japanese episode and confirm it, I think that would be solid evidence.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 17:02, 6 February 2020 (UTC)
: Okay ForceFire, I assure you I would not add it in the trivia until it is solved. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 17:09, 6 February 2020 (UTC)
: If you don't mind, I shall ask something. Lance was mentioned as the member of Kanto Elite four in the preview of SS012. Isn't it enough to solve the problem? [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 16:54, 7 February 2020 (UTC)
::I'm afraid you're missing the point here. We're trying to solve if he was referred to as an Elite Four members Pokémon in [[AG097]], because that affects the piece of trivia you're wanting to add to SM012. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 17:02, 7 February 2020 (UTC)
: I get it now,thank you FinnishPokéFan92. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 05:45, 8 February 2020 (UTC)

== Question, out of curiosity ==

When you customize a signature, does that affect signatures that have been already submitted ''before'' said customization? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 09:08, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
:No. The new signatures comes into affect after you've changed it.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:29, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
::Okay, thanks. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 09:38, 5 February 2020 (UTC)

== Delete, please ==

I recently moved Porygon's evolution category, following its Evolution item's new formatting. Could you delete the unnecessary redirect that was formed in the process? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 12:48, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
:Done.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:02, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
::Now I've moved the category for Elite Four members' Pokémon to remove an unnecessary uppercase "M". Could you remove the redirect? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 13:23, 12 February 2020 (UTC)
:::Done.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:01, 13 February 2020 (UTC)

== Colour difference ==

Is thre any difference between Ash's Pikachu in the Japanese and English dub of the anime. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 14:40, 6 February 2020 (UTC)
:Please answer this question, ForceFire. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 13:53, 7 February 2020 (UTC)
::Not too sure what you mean here. Could be a number of factors.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:45, 8 February 2020 (UTC)
Sorry about that, i forgot to mention the word colour inthe above question. It was actually, " Is there any colour difference between Ash's Pikachu in the Japanese and English dub of the anime?". [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 08:37, 8 February 2020 (UTC)
:Not that I'm aware of.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:31, 8 February 2020 (UTC)
Thank you ForceFire. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 14:20, 8 February 2020 (UTC)

== Debut uncertainty ==

For movie 22, should cases like Gary's Pokémon on his page or Mewtwo on Viridian Gym's page have their debut appearances listed to be their main series debuts or M22? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:44, 7 February 2020 (UTC)
:Whichever one aired first in Japan. M01 (I believe aired first before EP063). Not M22.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:45, 8 February 2020 (UTC)

== User page ==

I want to move the usertag box to the right corner of my page. But I don't know how to do it. Can you please help with this!I won't edit it if you say it today itself,because I have already done three edits in my userpage!! [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 09:53, 8 February 2020 (UTC)
:The code containing the tags should go above everything.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:31, 8 February 2020 (UTC)
I can't understand completely, can you show me a pic of it, please. Thank you ForceFire. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 14:20, 8 February 2020 (UTC)
:The table containing all your usertags should be placed '''above''' the first section. I.e. just swap the placement of your sections around.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 14:58, 8 February 2020 (UTC)
Can you see if have done it correctly, unfortunately I have wasted my edits and unable to delete the excess points and thank you, ForceFire. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 05:30, 9 February 2020 (UTC)
:It's fine.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 07:03, 9 February 2020 (UTC)
: Thanks a lot, ForceFire. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 09:42, 9 February 2020 (UTC)

== Dynamax ==

Isn't Pikachu Dynamaxing without going into it's pokéball, important? If it is too specific,it is notable right? I also have an intuition, that it has something to do with Eternatus. Moreover, it is supposed to go into the trivia. Thank you, ForceFire [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 13:12, 10 February 2020 (UTC)
:No, it isn't notable. It doesn't matter whether Pikachu returned to his Poke Ball or not.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 07:31, 11 February 2020 (UTC)
Thanks again, ForceFire. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 13:54, 11 February 2020 (UTC)

== Magearna ==

Pokémon HOME reveals that Shiny Magearna doesn't have any paint on it, like the Magearna from the Sun & Moon series. Should it be considered a Shiny Magearna in the light of this new information? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 13:44, 13 February 2020 (UTC)
:I would think so, if it's the most recent design of the Shiny form.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:40, 14 February 2020 (UTC)
::It is. [https://66.media.tumblr.com/4870664d714ac276fbb98e9a9d72afb8/eec1975ebfa88305-2d/s540x810/0258c33075f759d2fd334cceb64a1dd429db6f86.png Here] is an image I found of the Shiny Magearna Sprite from HOME, while [[:File:Mohn Magearna.png|here]] in an image of the S&M series Magearna. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 08:25, 14 February 2020 (UTC)
:::Based on those images, do I have your permission to classify Magearna as a Shiny in the anime? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:37, 15 February 2020 (UTC)
::::I'd say it's fine to classify it as a Shiny form of Magearna.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:21, 15 February 2020 (UTC)
:::::Thank you. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 13:58, 17 February 2020 (UTC)

== Ash's Dynamax Band ==

Ash doesn't seem to wear the Dynamax band, continuously like the Z-Ring in the new series. Is it to be noted in the major events of SS014. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 15:00, 17 February 2020 (UTC)
:No. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:19, 17 February 2020 (UTC)
:Ash not wearing his Z-Ring anymore wasn't a major event. And it's likely he'll just wear it when he's in Galar and can actually use it. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:20, 17 February 2020 (UTC)
I wasn't asking about the Z-Ring. I just wanted to ask about the Dynamax Band, whether not wearing it continuously must be noted, if not in major events atleast in trivia! Hope you understand. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 16:13, 17 February 2020 (UTC)
:I used Z-Ring as a comparison. And him not continuously wearing it is definitely not major event worthy. Not sure about trivia worthiness either, but we'll see. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:16, 17 February 2020 (UTC)
Thank you, FinnishPokéFan [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 13:46, 18 February 2020 (UTC)
:Sorry about that edit, ForceFire. I added it because FinnishPokéFan92 was not sure about trivia worthiness,also I didn't do it on purpose. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 14:02, 23 February 2020 (UTC)

== Help me ==

I am getting a blank of space in my userpage. How can remove it? If you want a clear picture of my query,see my userpage. Thank you, ForceFire. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 17:28, 19 February 2020 (UTC)
:It's because the Ash's Pokemon template is stretching the page due to it's size.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 01:35, 20 February 2020 (UTC)
:: It was there before adding the template. How to clear it? I see there is no space in your page,eve though you usertags. Thank you,ForceFire. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 13:42, 20 February 2020 (UTC)
:::There's always going to be whitespace on your userpage because their are things stretching the page, the template or the usertags prior to you adding the template. If you want to get rid of the whitespace, you can use the "expandable" tags to hide the templates or usertages so there's less whitespace.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:15, 21 February 2020 (UTC)
Thank you so much, ForceFire. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 13:45, 22 February 2020 (UTC)

== Deleting sandbox article ==

Hey! It's been a while. I created [[User:GrammarFreak01/Pikachu in a cap|a sandbox article]] for the [[Pikachu in a cap]] article, but it seems someone's already beat me to the punch. Mind deleting it for me, please? Thanks! [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:12, 20 February 2020 (UTC)
:Done.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:57, 20 February 2020 (UTC)
::Thank you. :) [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 11:24, 23 February 2020 (UTC)

== Minor disagreement ==

In SS013, Ash loses a battle for the first time in 54 episodes, a rarely and possibly even never before seen long streak for him. I think this should be noted in the episode's trivia section, but GrammarFreak01 disagrees, saying it's not notable. What's your opinion? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:27, 23 February 2020 (UTC)
:You should've made it clear that 54 episodes was the longest period of time Ash has gone without a loss in the anime, because I did not know this. I'll restore the edit with the necessary addendum. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:37, 23 February 2020 (UTC)
::I did not say that because I wasn't sure. I only figured it was notably long. And I may have just discovered an even longer lossless period for him from the XY series (from XY036 to XY106). --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:47, 24 February 2020 (UTC)

== RedneckAnimeGeek ==

{{user|RedneckAnimeGeek}} has made excessively many edits on Hop and Leon's pages. I tried to notify them on their talk page to use the preview button and lessen the amount of their edits, but their actions did not change. Could you help? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:46, 23 February 2020 (UTC)

== GaOlé ==

https://postimg.cc/gallery/ikii6jsa/
Hello, can these images be placed on Archives and consequently placed on the pages of the respective characters?They are from the Ga Olé game with the theme of the new anime series.[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 12:15, 24 February 2020 (UTC)

== Reinhartmax's categories ==

{{user|Reinhartmax}} has just created categories for Trainers with giant, Fossil, and baby Pokémon. I personally can see the notability in the first one and maybe in the second one, but not really in the last one. What's your opinion? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 22:11, 25 February 2020 (UTC)
:I don't think all three are notable. I've brought it up to the staff, and gave Reinhartmax a message to cease making more categories.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:32, 26 February 2020 (UTC)
::Thank you. I won't mind if all three of them were removed, so no objections there. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 05:38, 26 February 2020 (UTC)
:::Has the staff made a decision yet? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 19:51, 4 March 2020 (UTC)
::::Not yet. It got put off to the side for other things.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:19, 5 March 2020 (UTC)
:::::Is this subject still waiting to be solved? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:27, 13 March 2020 (UTC)
::::::Can those categories be removed? Has a decision been reached yet? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:08, 5 April 2020 (UTC)
:::::::Hello? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:05, 21 April 2020 (UTC)
::::::::Discussions regarding this has kinda stalled. Though I think it's rather clear that they aren't needed. I'll be deleting them in a bit.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:37, 21 April 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::Thank you. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:25, 21 April 2020 (UTC)

== Process for reporting an admin ==

Hey! Is there a formal process to report an admin for shirking their duties? [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:Ataro#Iris_edit I've been trying] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:Ataro#Iris_edit.2C_continued for months] to talk with {{U|Ataro}} about an editing style that I strongly disagree with, which led to what I believe to be an unnecessary three-day block on my end. Ataro [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AAtaro&type=revision&diff=3032795&oldid=3031944 responded], and this was [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AAtaro&type=revision&diff=3032886&oldid=3032814 my response]. For months, I haven't received another response from them. I am led to believe Ataro is ignoring me on purpose because [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AAtaro&type=revision&diff=3068489&oldid=3068474 they] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AAtaro&type=revision&diff=3068499&oldid=3068496 have] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AAtaro&type=revision&diff=3107287&oldid=3107274 responded] to other talk page messages, but not mine. They have also been active many times since that initial response, so it would've been absolutely difficult for them not to see all the talk page notifications that were sent by my many attempts to contact them.

I find it hard to believe they were unaware of all of that. If there was supposed to be another, more appropriate way to reach them, then my apologies; I didn't know. But nevertheless, I find it absolutely disgusting that this admin would engage in such selective behavior. Trying to contact them even before they initially responded was an extremely tedious debacle, and by this point, I am absolutely done with their conduct. I'd like to see if there's a formal procedure to address this. Thank you. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 11:05, 27 February 2020 (UTC)
:If you have a concern about a staff member ignoring you, you can bring it up to either the Editor in Chief (Kogoro) or the Deputy Editor in Chief (Pokemaster97).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:17, 27 February 2020 (UTC)
::Thank you. :) [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 08:48, 28 February 2020 (UTC)

== Explain. ==

Hello, why is it that you removed my Shadow Lugia base stats from the Shadow Lugia page? Those were the real base stats so they had no reason to be changed. Email me at JonahLeeWalker.123@gmail.com with your reply. {{unsigned|Gamer PROJonah}}
:It was improperly formatted. See how the base stats on other articles are done.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:22, 28 February 2020 (UTC)

== Vandal alert ==

It looks like {{user|Justin Bibarel}} is going to be nothing but a vandal. Take care of it? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:34, 1 March 2020 (UTC)

:Never mind, {{U|SnorlaxMonster}} took care of it. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:41, 1 March 2020 (UTC)

== SS017 ==

Is the title of SS017 is "Something happens to Hibanny". I saw the news about this in Twitter. So, I want you confirm the truthness of this fact. Because I can't edit unless I have proof about it,right! [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 09:04, 1 March 2020 (UTC)
:Hi,ForceFire please answer my question! Thank you. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 04:17, 4 March 2020 (UTC)
::Where did you get the title from?--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:03, 4 March 2020 (UTC)
::: I'm not completely sure about the title. I saw it in #anipoke in twitter. Hence, I asked you if you're aware of it. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 08:24, 4 March 2020 (UTC)
::::A simple Twitter hashtag is not a reliable source. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 08:30, 4 March 2020 (UTC)
::::: I'm not trying to prove my fact,I was just confirming it here. Also,it is the official hashtag of the Pokémon anime. The tweets may not be reliable, I accept. Hope you understand my point of view GrammarFreak01. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 15:24, 4 March 2020 (UTC)
:::::: Don't worry about it,since we got the title. Thank you ForceFire. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 03:50, 6 March 2020 (UTC)

== Gary's Journey ==

Hi, please, I wanted to understand why the change was reversed with Gary's page. Why no other human character has the separation between Kanto / Johto / Hoenn or anything like that anymore. The marking says "Orange Islands", but Gary was never said to have been on the islands. And the page is about Gary's point of view, isn't it? What's the point of keeping that with Gary only?Shouldn't that be standard for everyone?[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 15:17, 2 March 2020 (UTC)
:Could've sworn we also split the history sections of human characters too, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I've reverted myself.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:34, 2 March 2020 (UTC)

== List of references to Pokémon in popular culture edit ==
Hello there. May I ask as to why you have deleted my writing on [[Difference between revisions of "List of references to Pokémon in popular culture"|this page]]? If you would have given me some more time, I would have fixed up my own work, rather than someone else deleting it. Could you please explain as to why you have deleted this specific section? I recognise that some of my information is incorrect, and I would have fixed it up myself. If there is an alternate section where you want me to put it under, I will be more than happy to do this change. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I hope you recosider your reversion. [[User:BlueDecoRoller|BlueDecoRoller]] ([[User talk:BlueDecoRoller|talk]]) 01:31, 4 March 2020 (UTC)
:As I said in my edit summary, passing mentions are not notable. It has to be more than just a namedrop.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:03, 4 March 2020 (UTC)
::As an alternative, could I add my information [[List of background references to Pokémon|here instead]]? I could create a new section for Books, comics and Manga, and put it in there, along with a stub. What do you think? If you approve, I should have it done by 06:00 03/05/20 (UTC). Hopefully. [[User:BlueDecoRoller|BlueDecoRoller]] ([[User talk:BlueDecoRoller|talk]]) 21:51, 4 March 2020 (UTC)
:::It's fine there.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:19, 5 March 2020 (UTC)
::::All fixed. Thank you for clarifying as to where I should put it.[[User:BlueDecoRoller|BlueDecoRoller]] ([[User talk:BlueDecoRoller|talk]]) 06:34, 5 March 2020 (UTC)

== Focus on Ash ==

Isn't [[JN013|SS013]] an episode focusing on Ash. I don't know how to add it in the Category: Episodes focusing on Ash. If it is an episode focusing on Ash,could you add it in the category for me, ForceFire! [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 08:26, 4 March 2020 (UTC)
:Not really.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:19, 5 March 2020 (UTC)
:: Thank you, ForceFire. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 15:00, 5 March 2020 (UTC)

== Appearance info for Series-exclusive Recurring Characters: ==

Hello,

I wish to clarify whether all appearances for recurring characters in a particular series should be documented. This comes in the wake of GrammarFreak01 restoring deletions made to [[Abe]], [[Sarah and Harper]] and [[Anela]]'s pages of otherwise unimportant or minor appearances, plus Poké Problem scenes which have little to do with the respective episode plots. As such I'd prefer for these changes to be reverted to make for a succinct article. [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 09:15, 5 March 2020 (UTC)

:I disagree with making articles such as those succinct. It needs material to fill it up, otherwise it'll be painfully short. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 09:16, 5 March 2020 (UTC)
::Only major appearances should be noted, if they didn't do much and was simply a background character, then it's not notable. And the Poke Problem segments are clearly not notable at all. It doesn't matter if it's too short, Reggie has appeared quite a few times and his article isn't that long. Quality over quantity.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:22, 5 March 2020 (UTC)
:::Thank you for the clarification. [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 12:48, 5 March 2020 (UTC)
::::So would this have to apply to ''every'' recurring character article, including those who only had major roles in just two episodes like [[Savannah]] and [[Sandra]]? If not, what's exactly the limit? Which recurring character articles have to be succinct and which ones don't have to be? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 09:13, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
:::::If they contributed to the plot of the episode, then it's notable. And it counts for every recurring character, it doesn't matter of one page is longer than the other. That's simply not a problem.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:38, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
::::::GrammarFreak01, the examples you gave were deliberate cameos, which are different from background appearances of the examples I explained. [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 09:42, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
:::::::Allow me to rephrase, then: is the mention of cameos and flashbacks notable for all recurring characters' histories, or not? That's among the material that's being contested in [[Abe]] and [[Sarah and Harper]]. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 09:46, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
::::::::If they are important cameos or flashbacks.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:50, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::How so? Examples? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 09:52, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
::::::::::If they are important to the plot of the episode, then it's notable. If they didn't do anything at all, then it's not notable..--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:57, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::::Okay, gotcha. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)

== The trivia ==

The music from the trailer of the new series was used in [[JN014|SS014]],when the egg containing the Golurk emerged from the underground of the ruins. Could it be treated as part of trivia of SS014, as we treated the use of Gym battle theme from SwSh. If it is a part of trivia, can you add it in the trivia of SS014 for me,as I don't really know how to frame it properly for the trivia. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 15:09, 5 March 2020 (UTC)
:It's not a notable piece of music, so it's not notable.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:40, 5 March 2020 (UTC)

== User YayBoy7 vandalizing the site. ==

I think you should have access to the last changes, the user in question started to vandalize the pages of some users and places and characters with bad words. I tried to modify what I could, but I couldn't prevent other changes and as I don't know if it is possible to report here, it probably must have happened without me seeing it. 01:43 [[Hikaru Wazana]] 05 March 2020

== Request ==

I appreciate you protecting SS017's page for the time being. But could I request you'll remove the last edit that was there before the protection took place? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:58, 6 March 2020 (UTC)
:Eh, if it wasn't hidden, then I'd remove it. But since it's hidden, so it's doing no harm. It can be removed/corrected once the protection expires.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:55, 6 March 2020 (UTC)

== Lugia (Pocket monsters) ==

In [[JN020|SS020]],the Lugia from the second episode of the series is going to appear. Can we categorize this Lugia as a recurring character in the anime? [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 15:32, 7 March 2020 (UTC)
:I also wanted to ask you one more question,i.e How do I join in Project anime? [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 15:44, 7 March 2020 (UTC)
::Once the episode airs. "Joining" projects is an out of use thing, everyone is editing under a certain project, regardless of them "joining" it. Though you can still add the "User is a part of Project..." usertags to your userpage if you like.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:07, 7 March 2020 (UTC)
::: I get the idea about it now. You mean that the edits under the anime pages are part of Project anime. Thanks a lot, ForceFire. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 17:25, 7 March 2020 (UTC)

== Item Sprites ==

Hey, I've made a suggestion here [[Template talk:Bag2]]. What do you think about it?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 22:25, 7 March 2020 (UTC)

==User edit-warring on an article==
I've got {{user|Kirigayaray}} [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world&type=revision&diff=3129878&oldid=3129829 continuously reverting my own reversions] of the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world]] article. [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world&type=revision&diff=3129839&oldid=3129835 I've talked with them] about going to the talk page to discuss the contested edits, but [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world&type=revision&diff=3129878&oldid=3129839 they still made a reversion]. Would you mind intervening, please? Thank you! [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 09:13, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
:The entire article is speculation, so it's fine for them to change it within reason. If you feel that their edits are wrong, then go to their talk page or the talk page of the article. Would also help if you had knowledge on what those areas the location is supposedly based on. That way, your reversion might hold water.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:48, 8 March 2020 (UTC)

== Recurring character categories ==

Hey! Since I noticed there's an entire set of categories for [[Character of the day|characters of the day]], I was wondering if we could create the same for recurring characters in the anime. I feel like they could use some further categorization and distinction. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:54, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
:The main anime characters category covers those fairly well, in my opinion.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:52, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
::But it's already so hard to look for some of them, like [[Savannah]]. I think we need such categories. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:12, 13 March 2020 (UTC)

== Deleted ==

Why did you delete [[:Category:Pages with ignored display titles]], even though I think it is needed? --[[User:TheICTLiker4|'''TheI''']][[Special:Contributions/TheICTLiker4|'''CTLi''']][[User talk:TheICTLiker4|'''ker4''']] 11:27, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
:No... it's not needed.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:52, 9 March 2020 (UTC)

== Feedback ==

Hi, I'm putting together a custom template for the characters that will be in the world competition. Some details are still needed, but I would like to know the opinion of the site staff. Is there any chance of being approved? Is it worth it to keep doing this?My inspiration is something that I saw on sports websites. I thought it might be interesting given the importance of the event.
Here is an example:
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This marks the position that Trainer _____ took in the world ranking:

{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px
|-style="background: #{{water color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" |[[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|75px]] Pokémon World Championish
! [[File:Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png‎]] Normal Class
! [[File:Bag Great Ball Sprite.png]] Super Class
! [[File:Bag Ultra Ball Sprite.png]] Hyper Class
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Master Ball Sprite.png]] Master Class
|- style="background: #FFF"
| Ranking position
| {{color2|000|JN018|Not Avaliable}}
| {{color2|000|JN018|Top 999}}
| {{color2|000|JN018|Top 99}}
| {{color2|000|JN012|Top 8}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |
|}

What do you think?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:17, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
:Initially thought this was for the TCG worlds tournament thing, so there was a bit of confusion on my end. I've asked and the judgement was that it's a bit too early for such a template, when we know very little of it and its competitors. Maybe once that gets revealed it could be used.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:14, 10 March 2020 (UTC)

== Let's Go plot description ==

I personally think the plot description {{user|Kahchun}} wrote for Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee today isn't up to code. Do you agree? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 08:21, 10 March 2020 (UTC)

== Articles for the Mainspace ==

Hello. I'd hoped for a response from Abcboy or G50, in regards to some of these pages which are ready to be mainspaced, hopefully you can help.

*[[User:PardescanSlowbro/Legend Festival]]
*[[User:PardescanSlowbro/Pokéstar Studios Film Competition]]
*[[User:PardescanSlowbro/Subway Bosses's Stamp Rally]]
*[[User:PardescanSlowbro/The Marina Group]]
*[[User:PardescanSlowbro/Pershie/The Protectors]]
*[[User:PardescanSlowbro/Bloom Canyon]]
*[[User:PardescanSlowbro/Flower Garden Troupe]] - I've structured it like other organization pages like the [[Pokémon Lover's Club]] and [[B-Button League]] as its HQ was shown in the anime
*[[User:PardescanSlowbro/Pokémon Training Center]]
*[[User:PardescanSlowbro/Unnamed Island (EP060)]] - We have other unnamed island pages like the ones featured during the Orange and Decolore sagas
*[[User:PardescanSlowbro/Big Town Pokémon]] - This one needs further discussion as these are the recurring Pokémon that aren't part of the Pichu Posse, as to whether this should be a separate page or rather the Pichu Posse page gets reconfigured to account for this.
*[[User:PardescanSlowbro/Pershie]]

Regards [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 08:55, 10 March 2020 (UTC)
:*Legend festival should be fine.
:*The PokeStar competition article should detail its competitors like the other competition articles.
:*Same as above.
:*Marina group should be fine.
:*(not sure why it's a subpage of Pershie) Protectors is fine, though is looking bare without a navigation template.
:*Bloom Canyon could do with a bit more, but if nothing else major happens there, then I guess it'd do.
:*Flower Garden Troupe is fine.
:*Pokemon Training Center is fine.
:*Unnamed Island is fine, again navigation template would help it look nicer.
:*Big Town Pokemon needs further discussion about splitting it off from Pichu Brothers.
:*Pershie didn't do much, and didn't really have an impact in any of the episodes it was in. Not notable.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:14, 10 March 2020 (UTC)
::Just confirming, Bloom Canyon had a brief appearance in the episode.
::Anyway, I've made those suggested changes, the pages are now ready for the mainspace. Thanks for the reply. [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 07:45, 11 March 2020 (UTC)
:::Hi. I've noticed only two pages have been mainspaced so far. When will the other approved pages be uploaded to the mainspace? [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 09:40, 19 March 2020 (UTC)
::::Apologies for that, all the approved articles have been moved.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 10:08, 19 March 2020 (UTC)
:::::Much appreciated, thanks. [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 10:25, 19 March 2020 (UTC)

== Professor Burnet ==

{| max-width="80%" style="margin:auto; background: transparent; {{roundy|10px}} border: 0px solid #C4E673; padding:2px;"
|-
| colspan="2" width="100%" style="background: #E0F2B6; {{roundy|10px 10px {{#switch:{{{2|author}}}|author=10px|0px}} 10px}} border: 2px solid #a1c747; padding-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px;" | '''“''' Her name is Burnet, which comes from the Japanese name. Profesor is her title/occupation, not part of her name, so it's not counted. '''”'''
|-
|
|}
Thank you for this explanation while you “rollbacked” these edits, this will be useful in my future contributions. --[[User:TheICTLiker4|'''TheI''']][[Special:Contributions/TheICTLiker4|'''CTLi''']][[User talk:TheICTLiker4|'''ker4''']] 18:44, 11 March 2020 (UTC)

== Mythical pokémon pics ==

Hi! I'd like to know the ratio over using promotional images of past mythical pokémon in the [[Mythical Pokémon|general page]] while the latest ones have to use the Sugimori artwork. I edited it because I thought it looked better and more cohesive. Thank you! --[[User:Crikko|'''★''''''Cri''''''ққ''''''ѳ~''''''*''']] 16:58, 13 March 2020 (UTC)

== Gen 8 Sprites ==

Hi do you think we should start on the gen 8 sprites now and use the front sprites such as Grookey's front sprite

[[File:Spr 8s 810.png|300px]]

and upload the backsprites later? I apologize about my wording and English BTW ([[User:Mr.GodzillaMan|Mr.GodzillaMan]] ([[User talk:Mr.GodzillaMan|talk]]) 16:27, 17 March 2020 (UTC))

== New vandal alert ==

Hey! We've got {{user|Yeety}} being a vandal here. Take care of it, please? Thank you! [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 20:27, 17 March 2020 (UTC)

:Now this person's directly harassing me on my talk page and spreading lies about me on other users' talk pages. I need assistance! [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 20:47, 17 March 2020 (UTC)

::Never mind, {{U|Abcboy}} took care of it. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 20:52, 17 March 2020 (UTC)

== Rillaboom's Drumsticks ==

I know that Rillaboom carries its drum on its back, but where does it keep its drumsticks? The leaf-like fur near its hands (like how Delphox keeps its branch in the fur on its arm)? [[User:Macpika|Macpika]] ([[User talk:Macpika|talk]]) 17:38, 19 March 2020 (UTC)

== Totodile’s Tackle ==

Excuse me, I already know which episode Ash's Totodile used Tackle, and Duplica's Mini-Dit did the same, but why did it get reverted? Dub edits or something?--[[User:CoolPokeGuy|CoolPokéGuy]] ([[User talk:CoolPokeGuy|Talk]]) 19:03, 19 March 2020 (UTC)
:Was it stated or are you just guessing? I don't particularly remember the episode.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:08, 20 March 2020 (UTC)
:It was stated. I’ve seen that episode for a very long time.--[[User:CoolPokeGuy|CoolPokéGuy]] ([[User talk:CoolPokeGuy|Talk]]) 07:13, 20 March 2020 (UTC)

== Relicanth ==

You can't just delete a fan theory from a paragraph designated to fan speculation. And why isn't Relicanth a map?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 16:34, 23 March 2020 (UTC)
:Do not edit war. Wait for a response. No response does not mean you can just add it back. Have patience.
:I already said why on Relicanth's talk page. It's an opinion. Relicanth's body design looks nothing like the map of Hoenn. And it's a very large stretch to say that its design is why it's needed to unlock the Regis when the far simpler and probable reason is because it's a living fossil Pokemon.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 17:02, 23 March 2020 (UTC)
::I'm not saying it's a map of Hoenn, but it surely is a map. Being brown (like old maps), having unexpleined by any other mean red spot, being unchanged for centuries and always placed sideway instead of heading the player in game sprites, all these things together suggest that. And as a theory of Hoenn map, even if you can't see it, it has no reason to not be added under speculations.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 20:50, 23 March 2020 (UTC)
:::It would make more sense if it looked like the map of Hoenn, otherwise, it's just a random design. Again, all of those are a stretch when the more simpler and probable reason is because it's an ancient Pokemon. It still needs to be reasonable speculation, and the whole map thing just isn't.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 01:39, 24 March 2020 (UTC)

== Bulbapedia Rework ==

Hello, Force Fire.
My name is Xeraphyy. Last month, a tweet was made announcing that Bulbapedia was going through some site upgrades. The link to the tweet is below.

https://twitter.com/Bulbapedia/status/1228458215324545024

I was wondering if the site upgrades are still continuing. Do you know of the status of the rework? Please get back to me when you can. [[User:Xeraphyy|Xeraphyy]] ([[User talk:Xeraphyy|talk]]) 18:34, 23 March 2020 (UTC)

== Raichu's gender ==

May I ask why the gender of Visquez's Raichu can't be confirmed? It's a Raichu that was first seen after gender differences were implemented, we've seen Pikachu's gender differences before, and her Raichu's tail clearly was that of a male Raichu. I personally fail to see the reason to not consider its gender confirmed based on its tail. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 21:58, 23 March 2020 (UTC)
:That's Pikachu's gender difference. Not Raichu's gender difference. Just because one gender difference has been acknowledged, does not mean the others exist. They still need to be acknowledged by the animators. They could easily acknowledge one difference but not the other, because they can just be like that sometimes.
:A female Raichu has appeared in the anime, but it was drawn with a male tail (Tierno's). So we still can't use gender differences, until the female variant Raichu appears in the anime. Other than that, it needs to be explicitly stated or hit with attract/cute charm. But you know that already.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 01:39, 24 March 2020 (UTC)
::Oh, right. I had completely forgotten about Tierno's Raichu. Sorry. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 08:31, 24 March 2020 (UTC)
:::How is Tierno's Raichu a cetain case? I've ask about this [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Tierno_(anime) here].--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 11:36, 24 March 2020 (UTC)

==Hikaru Wazana==
Me and FinnishPokéfan92 have been having some trouble with Hikaru Wazana, mainly on the Archive section with him uploading images that aren't the right size or quality, adding more work for us and other users. I've spoken to Chosen and Abcboy about this but haven't had any response. Was wondering if you could look into it? I'm bringing this up now as he's starting making more work on this side of Bulbapedia, notably the [[Elite Four‎‎]] and [[Casey's Meganium]] pages.--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 22:38, 25 March 2020 (UTC)
::I didn’t upload anything to Casey’s Meganium page, the only thing I did was expand the page, which YEARS passed without anyone putting anything relevant about her role. The other uploads I made with images with the best quality I got, unfortunately I can't change them with the standard quality. If the images of the E4 you are talking about are those of the Pokemon Puzzle League, unfortunately I couldn't get any better, so I wondered if it was better to add content or not. I chose to add the content.

What should I do? There is a page that, as notable as it is, no one takes the trouble to update. It seems that people care more about putting Trivia than really supporting the site. The other day I sent you the screencaptures of a hosted site, but doing that for all the ones I get is an extra job. I don't want to give extra work to the people who collaborate here,[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]10:15, 31 March 2020 (UTC)
:I don't pay too much attention to the archives side of things, so any issues should be brought up with someone that spends more time over there. As for Hikaru's edits here, they're fine. If they feel like a page can be expanded, they are free to expand it to the best of their abilities.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:05, 31 March 2020 (UTC)

== Gender ==

So why exactly you reverted back the table for Pokemon that evolve depending on gender? It wasn't big edit, not even mine.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 17:02, 26 March 2020 (UTC)
:Because it wasn't necessary. Not every page have to have the same template design. You also made a large scale edit without consulting others on the talk page, like you usually do. If you want to suggest a drastic change, always propose it on the talk page first. Don't just do as you please.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:00, 27 March 2020 (UTC)
::I'm too convinced that Bulbapedia's style should be precise and consistent as it is on most of pages already. Do you have any reason for this page to not be like the others? Because there is one reason for and zero against. Also, I do many bigger changes by myself because my questions and suggestions are rarely answered and when they do there is almost no reason presented. For example you still haven't answered my question about Tierno's Raichu.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 16:31, 28 March 2020 (UTC)
:::Don't just go ahead with making largescale edits just because no one responds, that does not give you the privilege to just make the edit anyway. Wait for a response. The evolution chain is not the point of that section of the article, so there is not needs for a template that showcases an entire evolutionary line. The article is about gender, so it shows the different gender specific Pokemon. Evolutionary line has nothing to do with the article. And Tierno's Raichu is confirmed female because the original version stated that Attract failed on Blastoise because Blastoise was male.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:55, 28 March 2020 (UTC)
::::If there is no point in showing whole evolutionary line, then why don't you simplify it in the same way on other pages? And if Tierno's Raichu is confirmed female then why don't you mention that on page of Visquez's Raichu that it is the reason for not giving him gender. It's really annoying how you're making decisions you're not fully abide to.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 15:16, 1 April 2020 (UTC)
:::::Just leave it. It's fine the way it is and gets the point across just as well. The point is to show the evolution method and the gender specific forms, since the section is titled "gender based evolution", and using the artwork shows the differences much more clearly than a minisprite. That and your template makes it inconsistent in design with the template right below it.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:17, 1 April 2020 (UTC)
:::::And as I said, they don't all have to have the same template design. Some pages can have unique templates designs depending on the article. There is no inconsistency issue.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:21, 1 April 2020 (UTC)

== Urshifu ==
Honestly just a small issue I spotted regarding Urshifu's page, where the Tower of Darkness and Tower of Waters are referred to as the Temple of Darkness and Temple of Waters in the evolution box. It's a minor error, but it bothered me, so I made an account specifically to try to fix it, but of course it was protected, which I didn't realize was a thing because I didn't ever consider it. Anyway, just something I felt obligated to point out for the sake of accuracy. Thanks for your time reading this. --[[User:ArcaneCrystal|ArcaneCrystal]] ([[User talk:ArcaneCrystal|talk]]) 07:30, 27 March 2020 (UTC)
:Fixed.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:00, 27 March 2020 (UTC)

== List Grammar ==

On the Normal (type) page, you reverted my edit to the sentence, "Their inability to hit Ghost-type Pokémon can be nullified by using Foresight, Odor Sleuth, or by Pokémon with the Ability Scrappy." That's a list of two nouns (''Foresight'' and ''Odor Sleuth'') and a prepositional phrase ("by Pokémon with the Ability Scrappy"), which just doesn't work, or a list of two prepositional phrases ("by using Foresight" and "by Pokémon with the Ability Scrappy") and a noun (''Odor Sleuth''), which also just doesn't work. (At least, it doesn't work in American English; I don't know about other major dialects.)
[[User:Matthias von Schwarzwald|Matthias von Schwarzwald]] ([[User talk:Matthias von Schwarzwald|talk]]) 16:41, 29 March 2020 (UTC)

== "In the movies"? ==

Dear ForceFire,

I noticed several of the anime characters that have been featured in the Pokémon movies have sections titled "In the movies", while most are "In the anime". Is there a reason for this, or should it all be standardized to one format?[[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 07:28, 30 March 2020 (UTC)
:If they've featured in both the main series and the movie series, then it should have two subsections for anime and movies (order goes by whichever they first appeared in). Movie exclusive characters get a history section.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:59, 31 March 2020 (UTC)

== Pokémon seen sections for anime locations ==

Dear ForceFire,

I would also like to clarify what Pokémon are typically included in the Pokémon seen sections of the location pages. While I think we can do away with these sections entirely due to differences in formatting and non-specific images as some appearance have only occurred in a group. I've noticed that some Trainer owned Pokémon are included in these segments, especially locations that hosted Contests, should it only be wild Pokémon and Pokémon known to actually reside in the area with their Trainer? [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 07:34, 30 March 2020 (UTC)
:I think the section is necessary to showcase what Pokemon reside in the area. Multiple images of the same thing for individual Pokemon isn't a problem. It should ideally just be for wild Pokemon. I don't think a trainer's Pokemon being at a location counts, since it technically doesn't reside there (not sure why a contest location would have a section for that).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:59, 31 March 2020 (UTC)

== [[Tracey's Scyther]] ==

The Grammarfreak user insists on putting a "Johto" section for Tracey's Scyther. Since Tracey didn't have a "Johto Journey", does that make any sense?I mean, the Johto and Kanto level is not separated with Kanto arc and Johto arc unless the respective Pokémon has a journey in such a place (Gary's Eevee, Gary Arcanine they are like that as far as I'm concerned, right?).

Doesn't the page just list the point of view of that respective character?Even if you allow me, I think the division should be just in the anime saga (something like Original Series, Advance, Diamond and so on). As is done even in the manga section. In this case of Tracey, what is the point in creating a section to detail a journey it did not take?I don't know I managed to put my point of view correctly, I apologize if you may have been a little confused.[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]10:30, 31 March 2020 (UTC)
:The history is only separated by region if they have appeared in that region, yes. Though, in the case of Scyther, it did appear after the Orange Island arc but in Kanto and not Johto. I think renaming the section "Kanto", "Other", or "post Orange Islands" would be more appropriate.
:The region specific separation should only be for Pokemon that appeared in two different regions in an arc (so Hoenn and Kanto for AG, Kanto, Orange, and Johto for OS, so on so forth). If the Pokemon has done something notable or important in a region, then it should be noted.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:05, 31 March 2020 (UTC)

== New titles of new series ==

SS021 - Hit Your Mark, Wave Guidance! Satoshi and the Mysterious Egg!!(12/4)

SS022 - Farewell, Rabbifoot!(19/4)

SS023 - Massive Panic! Sakuragi Park!!
(26/4)

These are the new titles. Could you confirm and them in the list of new series episodes. {{unsigned|Dhiwakar}}

Don't worry about it, ForceFire. It's already added. Thank you. [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 13:25, 1 April 2020 (UTC)

== Suggestion ==

I was wondering that should the Battle Frontier facility info templates be edited to include the possibility of a battlefield section, like with Gym info templates, and the game image of the facility in the template be replaced with the anime image, if possible. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 17:22, 4 April 2020 (UTC)
:While I wouldn't be against it (I only really checked the Battle Pyramid article, and an anime image would be a better alternative), tryask for second opinions.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:10, 5 April 2020 (UTC)
::Blazingfist has [[User talk:Blazingfist#Suggestion|also agreed to the idea]]. Should I ask some more users, or is this fine? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 17:30, 7 April 2020 (UTC)
:::If you'd like, you can make a mockup in your userspace and I can get the Editorial board to check it.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:27, 8 April 2020 (UTC)
::::I created a mockup [[User:FinnishPokéFan92/Template:Facility Infobox|here]]. I mainly just added another image section to the bottom of the template. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 18:10, 8 April 2020 (UTC)
:::::I've brought it up with the editorial board, waiting approval.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:49, 9 April 2020 (UTC)

== Does not explain name origin? ==

howdy, Force Fire. i'm just here to ask you, why have you removed my edit on Hawlucha's page? i was thinking it'd be possible that a Matador (Bullfighter) puts the "bull" in Luchabull. which is why i added it in the name origin. was there something wrong with it? ----[[User:inukoinu.k9|i n u k o i n u]] ''([[User talk:inukoinu.k9|talk]])'' 19:37, 4 April 2020 (UTC)
:It did not explain how the word "matador" itself is incorporated into the name. The relevance to bulls is already mentioned with just "bull" before it.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:10, 5 April 2020 (UTC)
::oh, i really wanted to add how i thought it meant but i guess not. i'm still just a bit new at this so, sorry. heh. ----[[User:inukoinu.k9|i n u k o i n u]] ''([[User talk:inukoinu.k9|talk]])'' 13:40, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

== Ash Ketchum page split suggestion ==

Hi Force Fire, I've started [[Talk:Ash_Ketchum#Article_split_suggestion|a proposal on Ash Ketchum's talk page]] about splitting it into different pages and I would like to hear from you as Senior Administrator! Thanks!--[[User:Crikko|'''★''''''Cri''''''ққ''''''ѳ~''''''*''']] 15:08, 5 April 2020 (UTC)

==Cynthia (anime)==
I was wondering if it might be worth giving Cynthia her own anime page or start work on one at least.--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 11:54, 6 April 2020 (UTC)
:Sorry to use another user's conversation, but as the subject is the same ... Well, I started creating a [[User:Hikaru_Wazana/Korrina_(anime)|page for Korrina]]. I wanted your opinion, should I continue with it? I think that here I could start making more exclusive pages for the counterparts of some characters, mainly to relieve the space of some "official" pages of some. Because here there are a lot of pages I could gain from this, as the tidy could be more detailed and the main page would stay with only the basics.
:I think the site has a problem that many people prefer to fill the pages of Trivias, but do not put relevant content on the same page. This happens very often on trainer's Pokémon pages ([[Maylene's Lucario]] for example). But even relevant characters went through this, the page of the matriarch of Village of Dragons was almost a summary and did not even have all the character's participation. Bulbapedia could create a stricter rule for placing Trivias on the pages. I mean, it's just a suggestion.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 23:19, 7 April 2020 (UTC)
::I agree that some more Gym Leaders might necessitate sub-articles for their anime counterparts and so on and so forth, not just those who accompanied Ash on his journey. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:24, 7 April 2020 (UTC)
:::I think both Cynthia and Korrina are notable for their own article, though I suggest adding something to the "pre-series" section of her page before moving first.
:::As for anime articles for game characters, only if they've played an important role and appeared in more than a few episodes, obviously Surge, Roxanne, and Clay aren't notable for anime articles. If you have any suggestions, you can always start one up in your userpage and the staff will take a look.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:27, 8 April 2020 (UTC)
::::Went to mainspace Cynthia, but got this message. You do not have permission to move this page, for the following reason:
::::A page of that name already exists, or the name you have chosen is not valid. Please choose another name.--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 15:41, 8 April 2020 (UTC)
::I did the pre-series section and put content from episodes that were not included in the main article, as you suggested, Force Fire. If someone wants to coordinate efforts and make pages for characters notable enough for the page, I volunteer. I'm already making some Pokés for some characters.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 21:04, 8 April 2020 (UTC)
::I have moved both Cynthia and Korrina to the mainspace, though cynthia could do with an introductory paragraph, like the other anime character articles...--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:49, 9 April 2020 (UTC)
::::What are the rules for a character to get his own page? I mean, there is one, right?I know some people made a page for Hau, I have one in progress for Steve Stone. I believe that Clair has what is necessary, but it would be good to have an official opinion so that we don't have to make a lot of pages that we don't need. What rules do they use in the manga section? Would Morty, Norman, Roark, Gardenia or Brandon be notable?Sorry about the lot of questions. LOL.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 15:04, 10 April 2020 (UTC)
:::::There isn't a hard notability rule for anime characters as there is for anime Pokemon, though some of the rules there would probably apply. Basically they must appear from more than a few episodes, play an important role in the series, and do more than just battle the main characters. Norman and Brandon could be notable, but not the others you mentioned.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:51, 11 April 2020 (UTC)
::::::Created a [[User:BigDocFan/Brandon (anime)|page]] for Brandon, was wondering if you could have a look.--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 08:43, 11 April 2020 (UTC)
:::::::Both Steven Stone and Brandon are fine to be mainspaced, both played a major role in their series.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:53, 12 April 2020 (UTC)
::::::::I personally disagree. We don't need to create such an excessive amount of separate pages. Cynthia and Korrina I can understand, but Steven and Brandon I disagree with. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 18:08, 12 April 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::Both have played major parts in an arc they appeared in (Regigas arc for Brandon, Mega Evolution arc for Steven), and have done more that just battle. While I do go on and on over quality over quantity, the quality of those pages are fine.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:43, 13 April 2020 (UTC)
I added information to Brandon's page, I hope everything is right. Despite that, from now on I will only suggest the page when it is ready, Brandon's page was still far from ready(We still need to find a better image to put in the infobox). The one I'm doing for Steven I'll be letting you know when it's ready to head to the main space.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 22:04, 13 April 2020 (UTC)
:::https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Hikaru_Wazana/Clair_(anime)
Hi, I did the first drafts on this page, do you think it is good enough to go to the main space?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 20:09, 05 May 2020 (UTC)
:I've brought up that page with the other staff members, as I wasn't sure if Clair had done enough outside of battling to warrant a separate page, and they deemed Clair not notable for an anime specific article.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:55, 7 May 2020 (UTC)

== Undoing ==

I tried to undo an edit on my talkpage but the abuse filter wouldn't let me. --[[User:CaliforniaPokemonGirl623|CaliforniaPokemonGirl623]] ([[User talk:CaliforniaPokemonGirl623|talk]]) 03:30, 9 April 2020 (UTC)
:That usually happens when new users attempt to remove large amounts of information. I've removed the template from your talk page. Again, your talk should not be used as a userpage. The only thing that should be on your talk page, aside form the welcome template, are comments and discussions.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:49, 9 April 2020 (UTC)
::Hi [[User:Force Fire|Force Fire]] How many edits (specific number) are needed to get autoconfirmed? --[[User:CaliforniaPokemonGirl623|CaliforniaPokemonGirl623]] ([[User talk:CaliforniaPokemonGirl623|talk]]) 15:38, 9 April 2020 (UTC)
:::The number is kept secret, even I don't know what the number is. It's kept secret so users don't just make the reuired amount of edits and abandon the mainspace for the userpace.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:51, 11 April 2020 (UTC)

== Blast Burn, etc. ==

Hey, if I recall I don't think I repeatedly edited the pages for Blast Burn and similar moves to state that they were the Kanto starters' signature moves - I think I only edited each of them once (or possibly twice to correct mistakes). But in any case, before XD was released, the Kanto starters ''were'' the only Pokémon that could learn those moves, similar to Greninja with {{m|Water Shuriken}} before ORAS. They're even listed on the [[signature move]] page as such. Therefore, if they don't qualify as signature moves, then Water Shuriken shouldn't either. --[[User:Darthrai|Darthrai]] ([[User talk:Darthrai|talk]]) 03:40, 9 April 2020 (UTC)
:I checked the history section of Blast Burn and you added it a few years back, which subsequently got reverted. Yes, the Kanto starters were the only one that can learn it, but it didn't ''keep'' it as a signature move for a generation, which is what (one of) the criteria is. I've removed the Greninja line on Water Shuriken.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:49, 9 April 2020 (UTC)

== Dinosaurtime.YT ==

Hey! It's clear {{user|Dinosaurtime.YT}} is going to continue edit-warring on articles rather than use the talk page. Do something about it? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:08, 11 April 2020 (UTC)
:It's just a matter of explaining to him how things work and that he can help in other sections, there are loads of pages that need help.There is no point in creating a problem with this, or to reach the moderator's page with that tone of words.[[User:Hikaru Wazana |Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 00:30, 11 April 2020 (UTC)
::It wouldn't be a problem if the user hadn't immediately gone to the talk page when their edits were contested. Repeated reversions is automatically punished with a block, whether anyone likes it or not. I would know. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:33, 11 April 2020 (UTC)
:::I've given them a message.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:51, 11 April 2020 (UTC)
::::Okay, thank you. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:19, 12 April 2020 (UTC)
Dinosaurtime.YT - Can i say something? I am not Edit-warring. It am just correcting information that is wrong. Many people seem to think that 1-57 is 52 episodes when it is not, it is 57 episodes. I am merely correcting people who are mistaken and wrong.{{unsigned|Dinosaurtime.YT}}
:You are clearly counting the episodes that never aired in the US. Because while EP001 to EP057 are season one, only 52 of them actually aired in the US (EP018, EP035, EP038, EP052, and EP053 were either banned or aired later).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:51, 13 April 2020 (UTC)
Oh, ok then, i din't know. I just thought it was a typo that had become believed. I made an extra point in the seasons page to correct it and let people know, just in case they didn't know and i apologise for the inconvenience and misconception. {user:Dinosaurtime.YT} {{unsigned|Dinosaurtime.YT}}
:That's not what the dot points are for. The dot points are listing the different definitions of a season. The stuff about irregularities in count can go elsewhere.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:12, 13 April 2020 (UTC)
:Where should it go then? In the first section of the page?--[[User:Dinosaurtime.YT|Dinosaurtime.YT]] ([[User talk:Dinosaurtime.YT|talk]]) 13:19, 13 April 2020 (UTC)

== Mainspacing suggestion ==

I have a page about [[User:FinnishPokéFan92/Miette's Slurpuff|Miette's Slurpuff]] that's been waiting for a mainspacing decision for years now. Do you think it's notable and complete enough to be mainspaced? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:59, 14 April 2020 (UTC)

:I feel like Miette's Slurpuff hasn't done much outside of performing in Showcases, if I remember correctly. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:51, 15 April 2020 (UTC)
::Miette's Slurpuff isn't notable. It didn't do anything major, apart from its debut episode, and every appearance afterwards was just battling/performances.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:51, 15 April 2020 (UTC)
:::...Fine... --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 09:25, 15 April 2020 (UTC)

== Team Rocket's disguises ==

I noticed the page on Team Rocket's disguises is written in the present tense, while we typically write in the past tense. Is there a reason for this? Also Butch and Cassidy have used disguises during some of their schemes, should these be included on the [[List of Team Rocket's disguises]] page?[[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 09:54, 17 April 2020 (UTC)
:The wording on that article should be in past tense, yes. As for Butch and Cassidy's disguise, I wouldn't be against it, though you might need to suggest it to others.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:11, 18 April 2020 (UTC)
::Not a problem thanks. I'll message BlazingFist to confirm whether Butch and Cassidy's disguises should be added to the page. [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 02:42, 19 April 2020 (UTC)
:::I've always thought the article should be written in present tense because it's always been that way. My bad, I guess. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 06:45, 20 April 2020 (UTC)

==Spoiler tags for Lusamine page? Maybe also for Chairman Rose?==
Okay as the both of us know, the wiki still has not tolerated spoilers in the opening paragraph of the [[Lusamine]] page (this may also be a good thing to potentially apply to [[Chairman Rose]].
Last I checked, the original Sun and Moon (the storyline where this fits into) was released approximately 3 - 3.5 years ago. Unowninator suggested spoiler tags, and I think that may be a worthy solution.
What do you think? [[User:Crummymummy|Crummymummy]] ([[User talk:Crummymummy|talk]]) 03:38, 18 April 2020 (UTC)
:It can be mentioned in the story section of her article, with a spoiler tag in the section (though I think the twist already been alluded to anyway), it will not go to the main paragraph as it is too much of a spoiler. It being 3 years after SM has been released means nothing. It's been years since Colosseum and XD were released and their villains have separate pages from their disguised characters.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:07, 18 April 2020 (UTC)

== Sun and Moon Walkthrough edits ==

Hi, I am a new user here who wants to edit and create walkthroughs. The [[Appendix:Sun and Moon walkthrough/Section 3]] page is essentially a copy and paste of the [[Hau'oli City]] page. When I tried deleting the parts unrelated or out of place in the walkthrough, I found that I couldn't, as it was automatically labeled as vandalism. Do I need to become an autoconfirmed user first, or do I need some other privileges? Thanks for your help. [[User:Mercilessstarfish|Mercilessstarfish]] ([[User talk:Mercilessstarfish|talk]]) 02:32, 19 April 2020 (UTC)
:That normally happens when new users try to remove large amounts of information. You just need to wait a while.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:00, 19 April 2020 (UTC)

== Lickitung's Lick ==

In 2016, you said on Jessie's Lickitung's talk page that the action of licking does not equal the move Lick. However, the announcer in Lickitung's debut episode clearly refers to the action as "Lick attack", as in "Lick the move". If you ask me, this is just an example of an anime move error than an "improvised" move. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 19:24, 20 April 2020 (UTC)
:I'm aware of what the announcer said, though I do not remember if it was dub added or from the original. I've removed the improved moves template from the page, the template itself having already been removed multiple times before only to be re-added again.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:14, 21 April 2020 (UTC)
::Okay. I looked into it, and it turns out that Lickitung's licking wasn't referred to as a move in the Japanese version. So yeah. I stand corrected. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 09:44, 21 April 2020 (UTC)

== My edits ==

Why are you reverting my edits to the Pokémon pages?--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 04:53, 21 April 2020 (UTC)

== Do paintings of Pokémon count as anime appearances? ==

{{U|KnightGalarie}} [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Squirtle_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&diff=0&oldid=3152250 certainly seems to think so]. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 08:48, 22 April 2020 (UTC)
:Paintings are images, right?--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 08:50, 22 April 2020 (UTC)
::I've been getting mixed signals about that, honestly. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 08:54, 22 April 2020 (UTC)
:::[[Bulbapedia:Manual of style/Anime#Pokémon appearances and debuts]].--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:09, 22 April 2020 (UTC)
::::So the Pokemon Park robots/animatronics don’t count as appearances at all?--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 09:12, 22 April 2020 (UTC)
:::::An exception can be made for those as they played a major role in their episode.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:49, 22 April 2020 (UTC)

==May's Ivysaur==
And hey as long as we’ve got you, why is May’s Ivysaur considered a “Major appearance” when her Ivysaur never actually appeared? I brought it up on the Ivysaur talk page but it didn’t get any traction--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 09:20, 22 April 2020 (UTC)

:If it has an article and belonged to a main character, then it's automatically a major appearance. The fact that most of its major appearances were spent as a Bulbasaur carried over to its time as an Ivysaur and then a Venusaur (which, if I may recall, didn't appear for too long either). [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 09:21, 22 April 2020 (UTC)
::But Venusaur at least got ''an'' appearance. Ivysaur has zero appearances. It can’t be a major appearance if there’s no appearance to speak of--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 09:24, 22 April 2020 (UTC)
:::The section is just more or less stating that May's Bulbasaur eventually evolved into an Ivysaur. It's fine.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:49, 22 April 2020 (UTC)

== My own block ==

Hey! I think I might have to be blocked too. I've reverted {{U|KnightGalarie}} so many times on so many different articles that I've lost count. Review my history and see if I've done enough reverts to warrant some sort of block, because I do feel like I've jumped the gun one too many times here. But at this point, I'm too tired to check for myself. Thank you! [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:10, 22 April 2020 (UTC)

== GalarPony and KnightGalarie ==

Hey! Call it a far-fetched hunch, but is it possible {{user|GalarPony}} and {{user|KnightGalarie}} could be one and the same person? Not only do their usernames both have "Galar" in it, but both [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:GalarPony#Refusal_to_use_talk_pages GalarPony] and [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:KnightGalarie#Block KnightGalarie] have a bad tendency to edit-war and use edit summaries to make their argument rather than trying to go to the talk page first. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 07:27, 24 April 2020 (UTC)
:Did a check between the two accounts. I've given them a message.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:31, 24 April 2020 (UTC)
::I just read your message. Honestly, given the similarities you just described (some of which I hadn't even thought of, honestly), it looks super-suspicious. I'm personally convinced they're the same person, but I suppose GalarPony's multiple IP addresses complicates things for you. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 08:34, 24 April 2020 (UTC)
:::Whoa, whoa, whoa, how can the issue be [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AKnightGalarie&type=revision&diff=3153995&oldid=3153986 cleared up]? How could KnightGalarie share the same computer details as GalarPony and yet say they created their account on a cellphone? Unless there's something about computers I don't know about (and please feel free to explain it to me if this is the case), this is telling me two possible scenarios:

:::1) KnightGalarie is GalarPony and created the account with a cellphone, and then used the same computer to make their edits.

:::2) KnightGalarie and GalarPony are different people who share access to the same computer (which KnightGalarie hadn't exactly confirmed).

:::I think you should press for some clarification on their explanation, because I'm still suspicious about this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 21:01, 24 April 2020 (UTC)
::::I don't believe that he is GalarPony. The only thing connecting the two are the matching devices, which isn't that helpful if it is a mobile device. The similar names isn't even a good reason, anyone can use the word "Galar" in their name. Their behaviors, whilst similar, are still circumstantial. In a sense, I decided not to pursue it any further. If you still have concerns, you can bring it up with someone of a higher rank than me.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:47, 25 April 2020 (UTC)

== Cynthia149 ==

{{user|Cynthia149}} had [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk%3ANew_series&type=revision&diff=3154191&oldid=3154141 this lovely comment] to say at the [[new series]] talk page. Mind giving them a warning? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 21:27, 24 April 2020 (UTC)
:<s>Don't think it's too bad, but I'll leave a response on that talk page.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:47, 25 April 2020 (UTC)</s>
:Nah, I'll give them a message on their talk page instead.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:51, 25 April 2020 (UTC)
::Okay, thank you. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 18:52, 25 April 2020 (UTC)

== Pokérap backwards ==

Hello Force Fire, I was browsing through my previous contributions to the Wiki and decided to look at the controversy page, I noticed that the point about the Pokérap had an inadequate source. After doing a search for "Pokérap" and "Satan" I found no first had source, I reckon this could be a myth like Lavender Town and the Vikings wearing horns on their helmets so removed it but you want a discussion so I'm starting one. The point doesn't have a valid source and makes Christians come across as overly paranoid, I don't think this site should allow misconceptions to spread, I mean after all the Lavender Town point isn't on the page which is a similar myth so why should this one?[[User:Great Bear|Great Bear]] ([[User talk:Great Bear|talk]]) 21:53, 4 May 2020 (UTC)
:The Lavender town myth was actually busted. The Pokerap thing hasn't been busted. Does it make Christians look bad? Maybe? But people from other religions have said stuff about the franchise, so Christians saying such things wouldn't be too far off. I've already had a discussion about this with another user years ago, but it most likely happened during the 90s when Pokemon was at the height of its craze. Stuff like this probably wasn't documented at the time, and if it was, most likely died along with the 90s.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:29, 5 May 2020 (UTC)
::Your response comes down to "I speculate that it happened even though there's no evidence to support thid from the time, but I think it happened, therefore it must remain". Just because you think it MIGHT have happened doesn't mean it did and if a source died in the 90s we should assume it didn't happen (evidence must exist to confirm something). I think it seems quite a stretch because why would people decide to play specifically the Kanto Pokérap backwards. This is exactly like the Vikings with horned helmets, no account at the time yet believed to have happened because people spread their ideas after the time. Could it not be reworded to remove the piece about Christian fundamentalist, as we have no evidence that they specifically complained about this and instead just say that people (not Christians) have noticed (not complained) that you might be able to hear "I love you Satan" essentially showing that it's a rumour on the internet.[[User:Great Bear|Great Bear]] ([[User talk:Great Bear|talk]]) 11:09, 5 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I will agree with ForceFire on this one. Given that there was a "Satanic Panic" starting in the 1980s and lasting well into the 1990s before it finally stopped for the most part. I would assume that there was a lot of overly zealous christians at the time trying to say ANYTHING they could to get people to stop being fans of the franchise, including making up lyrics and such that they may have heard in the songs when played backwards. The earliest record I could find making mention of this "backmask message" was from a forum thread documented in 2004 where someone asked if others had heard of this rumor before and if they thought they heard the message as well. So while it has been pretty much impossible to find videos or articles where christian folks are flat out stating this, it likely had been stated at one point in time during the late 90s - early 00s before the website was removed. Given most early internet websites were poorly archived, it would likely be impossible to find records of older christian websites making note of it these days. That being said, as youtuber SteveTerreberry has shown, if you try hard enough, you can hear whatever you want out of a song in reverse, even though 99% of the time, there is nothing there in the lyrics anyways. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 12:30, 5 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I completely disagree, it all boils down to did Christians specifically say that you could hear "I love Satan" in the Pokérap played backwards. The answer is "we don't know, we have no evidence to show that they ever did" and Frozen Fennec saying that it wasn't properly archived is not an excuse, it needs to be proved and saying that it could have happened but we have no evidence is NOT an excuse. Just because they may have complained about other recordings doesn't mean that they did about this one and shows them as overzealous people who complain about a children's entertainment franchise (which really doesn't portray them as good people, and some people might find this unproven information offensive). Force Fire saying that this hasn't been debunked is also not an excuse because you need to prove that something happened, not assume that something happened because of something that appeared on the internet after the time. Finally it's not opinion it's about objectivity and fact and you need information to prove a FACT otherwise it should only belong on speculative forums and not an encyclopedia.[[User:Great Bear|Great Bear]] ([[User talk:Great Bear|talk]]) 14:58, 5 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Another thing I just thought of is why does it really matter if it remains on the page? If it's removed for being an internet rumour then it will still exist on speculative forums, that I mentioned earlier.[[User:Great Bear|Great Bear]] ([[User talk:Great Bear|talk]]) 15:03, 5 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::I just noticed something else, it says "Some claim" present tense, in other words happening right now. Regardless of everything recently discussed it should be past tense.[[User:Great Bear|Great Bear]] ([[User talk:Great Bear|talk]]) 15:25, 5 May 2020 (UTC)

== KnightGalarie again ==

I don't appreciate the tone he's using [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk%3ANew_series&type=revision&diff=3160327&oldid=3160316 here]. I most certainly wasn't lying; I didn't see the first template at first. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:14, 6 May 2020 (UTC)
:In what way is this acceptable behavior? The minute you see something you don’t like, your first thought is punishment?--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 00:21, 6 May 2020 (UTC)
::I'm already on hot water with admins for sending my own warnings to other users, so I'm not taking any chances. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:24, 6 May 2020 (UTC)
:::But your first thought was still punishment for saying something you disagreed with. I didn’t call you names--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 00:25, 6 May 2020 (UTC)
::::You're claiming I lied, which was extremely rude and uncalled for. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:26, 6 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Uncalled for? You stated an easily-provable falsity in your argument. What else was I supposed to think?--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 00:28, 6 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::Very bold of you to assume I was maliciously lying when I was just distracted by other tabs on my computer at the time. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:31, 6 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::Which is why you acted out of malice by running to an admin after a single occurrence instead of solely talking it out with me--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 00:32, 6 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::Because, knowing me, I was going to remind you of certain site rules, which only admins could do. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:34, 6 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::Rules that weren’t violated--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 00:35, 6 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::::Correction, certain user etiquette. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:38, 6 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::::And yet you still thought you needed an admin to scold me --[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 00:39, 6 May 2020 (UTC)
::::::::::::Because said etiquette is documented in the site rules. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:40, 6 May 2020 (UTC)

== Attention: Rillaboom's Biology Section - Please Add Info About Its Drumsticks ==

Could you please mention where Rillaboom keeps its drumsticks? It appears that they are in the leaf-like fur near its hands (similar to how Delphox keeps its branch in the fur on its arm).

We know this Pokémon carries its drum on its back, but if we don't mention where it keeps its drumsticks, it would feel incomplete. [[User:Macpika|Macpika]] ([[User talk:Macpika|talk]]) 18:21, 10 May 2020 (UTC)

==What did I do wrong?==

I made an edit on the [[move variations]] page about adding [[m|Pika Papow]] and [[m|Veevee Volley]] to the section about [[m|Frustration]]. I edited it and added the detail about the two moves being unable to miss and it was deleted by [[u|KnightGalarie]] for “changing criteria without permission”. I don’t know what I did wrong but is there a way I can fix this so I can add these moves into the page? Or better yet, how can I get permission to change criteria without permission? I just want to be able to do better next time.
[[User:PeakA|PeakA]] ([[User talk:PeakA|talk]]) 23:13, 14 May 2020 (UTC)
:The criteria is in the first line of the article, which you did not change, so you're fine in that regard. In regards to those two moves being variations of Frustration, they are not. A move with 100% accuracy can still miss, where those two moves cannot miss.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:16, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
::That’s what it was. Thank you for telling me about this. I am going to make a new section to out these moves in as I am sure they are variations of one another. Thank you for your help. Also someone mentioned for me to take down this question but I said no. Do they have permission to do that? [[User:PeakA|PeakA]] ([[User talk:PeakA|talk]]) 15:39, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
:::No, they don't have permission to tell you to remove this section. I'll send a message their way.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 17:02, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

==Zeno Robinson/Ray Chase/Cherami Leigh==
With their roles of Goh, Cerise and Chloe being main or major recurring characters, I was wondering if I could mainspace the pages I created for them? [[User:BigDocFan/Zeno Robinson]], [[User:BigDocFan/Ray Chase]] and [[User:BigDocFan/Cherami Leigh]]--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 09:36, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:I would say yes to all three, only because we know those characters are recurring/main characters.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 10:16, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

== Idol Trainer class ==

Hello!!

[[Hibana]] isn't a even a tainer. You removed Idol characters in the anime section who are indeed trainers, idols, and use pokémon from fairy-egg group, such as [[Brittany (EP243)|Brittany]]. If you don't remove Hibana from the Anime section, you should at least add Brittany and [[Marina (Johto)|Marina]] who also are confirmed Idol in the anime. [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 13:52, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:Hibana is referred to as an Idol. Brittany and Marina existed before the trainer class, so they can't be part of a trainer class that didn't exist at the time of their appearances (and Marina isn't even referred to as an Idol in her DP cameo).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 14:24, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

== Privacy cleanup ==

Hi there, just doing some Internet history cleaning for privacy reasons. Would you mind deleting my user page and its page history (and the same for talk, if that's okay), as well as wiping this edit? No need to reply, thanks. --[[user:Poppy Appletree|Poppy]] 21:39, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
: For the avoidance of doubt, this is a GDPR Article 17 request for the removal of personal data. --[[User:Poppy Appletree|Poppy Appletree]] ([[User talk:Poppy Appletree|talk]]) 21:51, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
:: Hey there, just stepping in on behalf of Force Fire, for us to process this request you'll need to send an email through to privacy@bulbagarden.net and someone should be able to take care of it for you. Thanks! -[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 09:41, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

== Conflict editing ==
Hello, we're in a conflict with [[User_talk:KnightGalarie]]. I added [https://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/features/recycle/misc.html this fact] with source, which he removed and keeps removing. Bulbapedia has whole pages about [[Anime character recycling|anime recycling]] and I think this is relevent to this encyclopedia. Can you take a decision please. [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 15:47, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::You’re supposed to talk it out with the user before running to an admin. People are allowed to disagree with you. That doesn’t mean you run to administrators to plow down anyone who opposes you--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 15:49, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::If the building that's being recycled has a distinct design to it, then I'd say it's notable. (One off) Human characters and buildings are different in that the (one off) human characters are usually designed to be distinctive, while buildings (unless it plays some importance like a Gym or PokeCenter) aren't.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:13, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Also, Jeangabin can go to a staff member if they feel that the user they are trying to communicate with isn't being overly helpful or cooperative (which your comment wasn't).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:15, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Except I gave a similar explanation you did when I first removed it (how the first suburbs were all clones of one another), and instead of addressing it, they claimed I wasn’t allowed to remove it without a discussion, which isn’t true on the first removal.--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 16:18, 17 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::The problem is you're looking at the surroundings and not the building itself, which is the focus. Of course the surrounding is going to be super vague, but that's not what's being talked about.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:23, 17 May 2020 (UTC)

== Takeshi’s Paradise performances ==

Since the running gag is far too prominent to be trivial, I’ve readied it to be moved out of the trivia section. I’ve proposed two setups on the talk page and I’m interested what you might think would be the best option: The intro, like the Pokémon Theme’s remixes are for its page, or an “In the anime” type section (name TBA) that would be placed above the Lyrics section--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 06:00, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

== Block ==

At least [https://forums.bulbagarden.net/index.php?conversations/name-change-issues.533502/ you're right] with unblocking me. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|Bfdi]][[User talk:Bfdifan2006|fan2006]]''''' 10:42, 21 May 2020 (UTC)

== I want to make a new page ==

I want to make a list of pokemon that only appear in one regional pokedex list but I don't know how to create my own page so I combined it with the list of pokemon that appear in no regional pokedex can you please let me edit that one so it can be the one I want while still being the original page? {{unsigned|Luxray4}}
:You have to be {{bp|autoconfirmed}} to be able to make a userpage. And you may not edit a pre-existing page to be what you want it to be, that article is strictly for Pokemon that do not appear in any regional Pokedex.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:48, 21 May 2020 (UTC)

== African Vulture ==

{{user|African Vulture}} is starting to get really [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk%3ANew_series&type=revision&diff=3170025&oldid=3169968 snippy] on the talk page of the [[new series]]. Just so you know. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:38, 21 May 2020 (UTC)

:And now they're going on tangents about {{U|Abcboy}}'s location. It's weird. ([https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk%3ANew_series&type=revision&diff=3170153&oldid=3170113] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk%3ANew_series&type=revision&diff=3170178&oldid=3170156]) [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 06:27, 22 May 2020 (UTC)

== The rules apply to everyone ==

Why do you refuse to follow them, and act in such a way to make everything in your favor?--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 15:55, 22 May 2020 (UTC)

== Manga ==

Hello, with all the quarantine stuff, I've been researching Pokémon manga and as you can see from some editions I did I noticed that the manga brings almost a new universe to the mythology of the franchise(Which even adds a lot of content to characters from the anime itself). Anyway, I was wondering, how can I enlist members to help contribute in this specific area?Do you think I can do something like that, or is it kind of hopeless?I ask why I usually see people more focused on Trivia or other details, and the manga part is often neglected.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 01:24, 23 May 2020 (UTC)
:Manga is not generally my area of expertise. You can see who are more knowledgeable in the manga by checking the RC and seeing who normally edits the manga related pages. The suggested page itself, if it differs dramatically from the game/anime lore (which, it probably does), then it's probably worth attempting to create in your userspace.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:43, 24 May 2020 (UTC)

== Legendary Pokemon ==

You cannot just reverting my edits, are you aware of that?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 12:24, 25 May 2020 (UTC)
:Tiddlywinks already explained on the Ultra Beasts talk page that they're not legendary Pokemon, but that's obviously not an answer you like. There are multiple sources stating that the Ultra Beasts are not legendary.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:43, 25 May 2020 (UTC)
::Can you provide any?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 17:01, 31 May 2020 (UTC)
:::I can really only repeat the source Tiddlywinks posted on the Ultra Beast talk page. And really, that should be enough to say that they are not legendary. As Tiddlywinks said, they've been referred to as non-legendary multiple times, it's not worth beating the dead horse. You're clearly never gonna get the answer you want.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 17:09, 31 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I think that they should be considered "disputed" like Phione being mythical. None of these sources is a hard proof.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 17:16, 31 May 2020 (UTC)

== What are the rules? ==

What are the rules for trivia? It seems all over the place and I get the feeling speculation isn't allowed, but some pages have it in their trivia while others don't. And do administrators here answer to non-admin users? Just so I don't have to deal with asking questions on talk pages and never getting an answer, or making edits and then having them undone without an explanation, I'm posing this [possibly futile] question. If you don't want to answer that's okay, but we're gonna bump heads again in the future and I think it's fair I give you notice. [[User:Blue Ninjakoopa|BNK]][[User talk:Blue Ninjakoopa|Talk]] 18:23, 26 May 2020 (UTC)
:[[User:Force Fire/Trivia Policy]]. It's not official, nor is it complete, but it's something. Speculation isn't allowed, what articles have speculation in their trivia sections? Staff members will answer to anyone's question.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 07:24, 27 May 2020 (UTC)

== Piplup user ==

Don't be fooled by {{U|Piplup.}}'s new account, {{user|‎ポッチャマ}}. It's the Japanese writing for {{p|Piplup}}. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 06:30, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
:Yes, I am aware. The Japanese names aren't on the blacklist, just the English names. Which is an easily exploitable loophole. I'll bring it up with the other staff members, but they're fine for now.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 07:24, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
::Oh, okay. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 08:52, 28 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Would Russian names also be ok, like the Japanese names?[[User:ポッチャマ|ポッチャマ]] ([[User talk:ポッチャマ|talk]]) 22:23, 29 May 2020 (UTC)
::::I'm also wondering, would transliterations of other alphabets' Pokémon's names be okay?[[User:ポッチャマ|ポッチャマ]] ([[User talk:ポッチャマ|talk]]) 22:26, 29 May 2020 (UTC)
:::::Other language names are fine. The point of having the English names blacklisted is to avoid confusion.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:07, 30 May 2020 (UTC)

== Questionable editor ==

A user named {{user|Zarxiel94}} has made multiple consecutive edits on "[[Sync pair]]", and practically all of the edit summaries say "trying to merge the same sync pairs and using the game sync pairs stories order instead of repeating the same sync pairs and using the release order avoiding the website to consider the edit a vandalism". Seems kinda weird to me, so I thought I'd let you know. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:53, 30 May 2020 (UTC)
:Looks like they're trying to make a largescale edit by making smaller edits so not to trigger the vandal filter, which is what I got from the Sync pair talk page. Largescale edits like those needs approval anyway.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:58, 30 May 2020 (UTC)
::Figured it was something to that direction. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 17:24, 30 May 2020 (UTC)

== Sync Pair ==
Why my edits was cancelled? I made everything to be good and simple. Is quite dumb have for the player character for exemple 24 spaces in the list when in fact the player just have 6 Sync Pairs right now, and in future are confirmed others 3 sync pairs for him. In this way when the others sync pairs will be released jus thim will ocupy 34.--[[User:Zarxiel94|Zarxiel94]] ([[User talk:Zarxiel94|talk]]) 19:49, 30 May 2020 (UTC)
:A large-scale edit like that requires discussion with and approval from an admin. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:05, 30 May 2020 (UTC)
::I tryed to contact someone in both talk page and private page. Nobody answered me--[[User:Zarxiel94|Zarxiel94]] ([[User talk:Zarxiel94|talk]]) 20:13, 30 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Have patience. Replies can sometimes take a long time to come. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 21:00, 30 May 2020 (UTC)

== Hyfg ==

A user named Hyfg has done a couple of big vandal edits today. I've reversed them already, but I was wondering if the user should be blocked? I'll also leave it up to you to decide if the vandal edits need to be hidden. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 09:56, 1 June 2020 (UTC)
:Looks like you were way ahead of me. Sorry for bothering you. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 09:57, 1 June 2020 (UTC)
::It's okay.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 10:01, 1 June 2020 (UTC)

== Category name? ==

Why specifically use the category name for the Obedience article?[[User:JasonL|JasonL]] ([[User talk:JasonL|talk]]) 16:13, 1 June 2020 (UTC)

== {{m|Weather Ball}} ==

I have just created a [[User:Bfdifan2006/weatherball|variation]] for the {{template|movegen}} template for the page about {{m|Weather Ball}}. This is due to the issue we discussed on {{m|Talk:Weather Ball|its talk page}}. I've told {{user|Abcboy}} about this, so staff can hold a talk on the restricted section of the forums and remove the page from {{cat|pages where template include size is exceeded|this category}}. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|Bfdifan2006]]'''''[[User talk:Bfdifan2006|something to say?]] 08:08, 2 June 2020 (UTC)
:I think the cell below the image should be the type, rather than the generation. I also think this works for the side series, might have to do something a little different for the main series games, unless you want to try it the way you have it now.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:39, 2 June 2020 (UTC)
::Yes, Force Fire, it was intended to be type, not generation, but I was just too lazy to change. I will take these changes into consideration. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|Bfdifan2006]]'''''[[User talk:Bfdifan2006|something to say?]] 08:57, 2 June 2020 (UTC)

== Request renaming this user subpage without leaving a redirect ==

Could you please rename this subpage of mine to a new title (still in my userspace) without leaving a redirect?
* [[User:SilSinn9801/Alldex testbench]]
↓
* [[User:SilSinn9801/List of Pokémon that appear in multiple regional Pokédex]]
It’s a sandboxed copy of [[User:Force Fire/List of Pokémon that appear in multiple regional Pokédex|your own mainspace-candidate page]], but using my [[User:SilSinn9801/Alldexh|sandboxed]] [[User:SilSinn9801/Alldex|modifications]] of {{template|Alldexh}} & {{template|Alldex}}.

Thankee! ‐⁠‑''[[User:SilSinn9801|SilSinn]]'' ([[TID]]s: '''768426[[Pokémon Sun|S]]''', '''123446[[Pokémon Ultra Moon|UM]]''') [[User talk:SilSinn9801|💬]] 17:08, 2 June 2020 (UTC)
:Done.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:03, 3 June 2020 (UTC)

== Asdawdasd ==

I think {{user|Asdawdasd}} may be a vandal. Take care of it? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 09:55, 4 June 2020 (UTC)

== Ash's Heracross's gender ==

While I personally agree that Ash's Heracross is male, the reason why its gender hasn't been added to Bulbapedia before was because some admins don't consider Pokémon in the anime that had gender differences introduced to their species in Generation IV confirmed as being of the gender matching the outlook of their gender from the games, if the individual Pokémon was introduced before Generation IV. I hope you understand what I was trying to say. And, again, I personally don't disagree with you. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 06:17, 6 June 2020 (UTC)
:I mean... I'm one of those admins that does not consider a pre-Gen IV debuted Pokemon being of a certain post Gen IV gender. This is currently being discussed with the other staff members.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:30, 6 June 2020 (UTC)
::And yet, you still made the edit. I hope this leads to this opinion being verified. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 07:48, 6 June 2020 (UTC)

It's been decided that it stays at unknown, as the female variant that appeared wasn't stated to be a female Heracross. It may seem a tad strange, but the anime has shown a gendered Pokemon without its gender defining attribute (Raichu).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:27, 6 June 2020 (UTC)
:To be fair, Raichu's gender difference is pretty small, but yeah. I kinda guessed this was going to happen. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 13:37, 6 June 2020 (UTC)

== Mainspaced Goh's Pokémon ==

Hi good day. Since in episode 23, most of the Goh's Pokémon gained a great prominence, is there any chance that at least those who stood out as main ones like [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Goh's Beedrill|Beedril]], [[User:BigDocFan/Goh's Darmanitan|Darmanitan]], [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Goh's Cubone|Cubone]] and [[User:Riox-Ibui/Goh's Golurk|Gorluk]] are going to be in the main space?[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 12:03, 07 May 2020 (UTC)
:The requirements states that they need to have been withdrawn from Cerise's lab and taken to another region.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:51, 7 June 2020 (UTC)
::In that case, Beedrill fits this rule, right?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 12:54, 07 May 2020 (UTC)
:::Not sure if it's involvement is of note. Sure, the battle itself was important, but Beedrill itself really didn't do much.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:43, 9 June 2020 (UTC)

== Confusing username ==

{{user|Instagram}}

'''REQUEST:''' Block this user

Request sent at 11:50, 9 June 2020 (UTC) by '''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|Bfdifan2006]]'''''[[User talk:Bfdifan2006|something to say?]]
:Done.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:43, 9 June 2020 (UTC)

== Is GrammarFreak banned yet? ==

Do you think this lovely user that you just blocked was a sockpuppet? I can't imagine this person simply brought me up because they randomly selected me from a sample of users. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:05, 10 June 2020 (UTC)
:None of their IP addresses or email matches anyone else, but it is highly likely it is someone that you've crossed path with in the past.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:41, 10 June 2020 (UTC)
::Okay. Thank you for checking. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 05:43, 10 June 2020 (UTC)

== Kunihiko Yuyama interview for M20 ==

Would you happen to know how to use the Wayback Machine for [https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/f217f5d4d220125649d09386fb6750cfa794af9c this source], or anyone who would? I'm hoping to gain access to the original interview and use it as an external source for [[M20]]. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 06:09, 10 June 2020 (UTC)

:Hello? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 20:03, 12 June 2020 (UTC)
::SnorlaxMonster may help regarding using wayback machine.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 14:09, 14 June 2020 (UTC)

== Category of questionable notability ==

A user created a category called "Arrested characters" for characters who have been, well, arrested in the anime. Personally, I don't see much notability in such category, but what's your opinion? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:04, 10 June 2020 (UTC)
:I had noticed that and brought it up with the other staff members earlier today. We agree that it's not notable.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:01, 10 June 2020 (UTC)

== Unacceptable username ==

A user recently registered with the username of {{u|Thots}}, and I think that should be disallowed. I mean, we wouldn't allow someone to sign up with a name like "whores" or "sluts". [[User:Mr. Daikon|Mr. Daikon]] ([[User talk:Mr. Daikon|talk]]) 20:04, 10 June 2020 (UTC)
:Dealt with.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:39, 11 June 2020 (UTC)

== Suggestion ==

I'd like to make a suggestion. Shouldn't pages like [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Physical_move#List_of_moves] not show contest category anymore? It was useful only in the 6th generation. Now it could be replaced by current mechanic like power of Max Move.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 12:51, 11 June 2020 (UTC)
:Also, power of the moves is describes as "varies" and "-" pretty inconsistently, as I pointed out here [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Metal_Burst_(move)].--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 15:38, 11 June 2020 (UTC)

==Casey Mongillo==
With their role of Goh's Scorbunny and Chrysa, I was wondering if [[User:BigDocFan/Casey Mongillo]] could be mainspaced?--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 13:11, 14 June 2020 (UTC)
:They meet the first requirement, the page is good to be mainspaced.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 14:09, 14 June 2020 (UTC)

== Goh's Pokémon list ==

Goh keeps catching new Pokémon every other episode, making the Pokémon list on his page ever longer. Should said list (aside from probably Raboot) be split into its own separate (sub)page? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:57, 14 June 2020 (UTC)
:That has been brought up a few times, and I personally agree that it should be split off before it gets too large. I believe someone already has a subpage in their userspace. I can bring it up with other the staff members to see what they think.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:43, 14 June 2020 (UTC)
::Thank you. Please do that. I'll be looking forward to what they say. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:05, 14 June 2020 (UTC)

== officer Jenny is not voiced by Lipica Shaw pre bw112 ==

I'll present this in a mildly entertaining way.

Bad admin! bad! Go to your bed and think about what you done!

Just because you're an administrator dude does not mean that you are in the right or that you get to tell me I am wrong.
I defy you, my beautiful and smart Australian friend, assuming the BW anime even still is available on Ausie netflix or else if there are DVDs of BW episodes pre-BW112 to find me 1 episode in which Officer Jenny is voiced by Lipica Shaw, who hasn't even appeared in the BW series outside of voicing a battle judge in I believe BW051. Oh wait you can't because you show Shaw episodes prior to BW112 and she won't remember it because she had nothing to do with any of Jenny's apearences prior to BW112. The facts are on my side baby, and i know I don't mean maybe.
Shaw hasn't appeared in BW as Officer Jenny prior to BW112 and both Tom Wayland and the credits agree with me. Remember that? You used Tom Wayland as your source before? Was he lying? I no longer have twitter, because of some fool mistaking me for somebody else, otherwise I would have gotten a confirmation for you.
You best remove Lipica for anything prior to BW112 until you can prove she was even Jenny prior to Adentures in Unova and Beyond.
So I hope they do have the BW anime down under there because this time, it is you who must prove your case.
So can the admin prove himself that Lipica Shaw was Officer Jenny prior to BW112? or will the Admin dude have to admit that he is dead wrong, as admins often are.
This is a case where your admin status won't effect the outcome, as it's a matter of facts, not subordination.
Until you figure that out, you will be put in a water cage so your force fire can't get out of control.
Good luck proving me wrong, and how I wish I still had me a twitter so I could smash your doubt.
[[User:African Vulture|African Vulture]] ([[User talk:African Vulture|talk]]) 15:52, 14 June 2020 (UTC)

:1) Calm down 2)You still need a source, you can't just say you had one and not show it. We're not going to believe anyone that comes here saying they have a source and not provide it. 3) Credits are not valid sourced. Why? Because the credits don't say who voiced who. It just lists the names of the voice actors. And even if what you say about the credits is true, it doesn't mean Emily voiced Jenny. She could've voiced another character instead, because the credits don't say who she voiced.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:05, 14 June 2020 (UTC)
::Whilst trying not to get too involved in this dispute, I have sent Shah a tweet to see if she remembers--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 16:14, 14 June 2020 (UTC)

To keep up the mildly entertaining theme, with assurences that I am calm:
Big dock, good move! I wish that I haden't been oh so cruelly banned from the wonderful world of twitter due to them thinking I was somebody that I was not. (I've been framed!)
And forcy of 'da fire, either way, even if the credits don't say "Emily voiced Jenny" they still do not list Shaw outside the Elesa episodes prior to BW112. Take BW006 fore example. What's that? No Lipicas of the shaw!
BW045, which is my favourite BW episode. Hmm, it could be an illusion, but who's name do I not see listed in the episode? Oh baby have we got no Lipica and no Shaw, nor any of her other alternate names.
BW101 also is absent the Shaw of Lipicas.
So, if Lipica Shaw voiced Jenny prior to BW112, why would she not be at least listed in the credits of those episodes as an actor?
Hmm, appears to me that something rather odd is going on, or it could be one of Beheeyem's illusions again.
But force of the fires of Bulbapedia, if I am wrong, and y'all can prove that Shaw was Jenny prior to BW112, then I'll know, as in the event of me being wrong about this, I will get a firm kick back into line by a Scorbunny.
So what will the results be? Even if we don't list Emily for BW006 to BW101 I'm fine with that. Does Emily still have twitter?
Well, either the Officer Jenny article will list Lipica Shaw for BW112-BW138, or I'll get a firm kick back into line by Scorbunny.
I await the results.
[[User:African Vulture|African Vulture]] ([[User talk:African Vulture|talk]]) 16:24, 14 June 2020 (UTC)

:Wait for BigDocFan to come back to us if Shaw has responded. Also, like I said, even if Lipicas wasn't credited in those episodes, you can't assume that Emily voiced Jenny, as again, the credits don't say she voiced her. And going by process of elimination is still speculation, as another voice actor may be able to produce a similar sounding voice.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:30, 14 June 2020 (UTC)
I do await BDF.
What I am saying is that I don't doubt that the credits do not list the rolls, nor do I doubt that there are other actors that could produce a similar voice.
However, I'm saying that Lipica isn't in the credits of BW006-bw101, therefore unless TPCI are notorious for not crediting people, it couldn't have been Shaw.
I will agree not ot put Emily as BW006-BW101 until those can be confirmed.
I am saying that Lipica couldn't have done those as he isn't credited.
Again, I could be wrong, and if I am, then I will get that firm kick back into line by a Scorbunny.
[[User:African Vulture|African Vulture]] ([[User talk:African Vulture|talk]]) 16:56, 14 June 2020 (UTC)
::::Response was Hi there! Oh no I came on during season 16 I think? It was so long ago! IMDB says 16.06 was my first Officer Jenny appearance. https://twitter.com/LipicaShah/status/1272209539790708736. I would wait to see what admin say before acting--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 17:03, 14 June 2020 (UTC)
:::::Thanks, BigDocFan. While I won't count the imdb bit, but it at least clears that part up. Just need to find out who voiced Jenny before her.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User ztalk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 17:21, 14 June 2020 (UTC)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2069488/fullcredits

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798941/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2508244/fullcredits
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2673214/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
there you go
I don't know how reliable IMDB is but it's something.
[[User:African Vulture|African Vulture]] ([[User talk:African Vulture|talk]]) 17:38, 14 June 2020 (UTC)
:Based on African Vulture's theory, I will tweet Emily Jeyness to see if she recalls voicing Jenny during that period--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 17:46, 14 June 2020 (UTC)
Does she even have twitter?
I couldn't find one, but I did link some IMDB links for you in my comment from 17:38 so you at least have some kind of source.
[[User:African Vulture|African Vulture]] ([[User talk:African Vulture|talk]]) 20:10, 14 June 2020 (UTC)

== Kyurem2424 ==

A user by the name of {{user|Kyurem2424}} is arbitrarily changing pages regarding generation VIII fossils. I tried talking to them, but it doesn't look like they are going to stop. Could you deal with it? [[User:Suic12-|Suic]] ([[User talk:Suic12-|talk]]) 13:51, 16 June 2020 (UTC)

== Pokétoon ==

Hi, I had made a page for [[User:Hikaru Wazana/PokéToon|PokeToon]] but ended up turning it into a userpage. I was wondering how to proceed with this specific page, I pass the information on it to a specific place or keep the userpage? Recently there was news that Nintendo registered the trademark, so it is likely that there are more. Do you have any suggestions for something I can do? In fact, I wanted to eliminate or go through the userpages that I have made for the mainspace,do away with unnecessary things, I feel that it ends up being stopped content.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 22:24, 16 June 2020 (UTC)
:I'd say keep the page and see where the show goes.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:08, 17 June 2020 (UTC)

== Another vandal alert ==

{{user|AstralObservatory}} is fooling around with the {{p|Wooloo}} article. Take care of it? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 19:03, 17 June 2020 (UTC)

== Korrina in JN025 ==

Hi, first I would like to apologize for that. I did a more detailed summary about Korrina's participation in the JN025 episode, later I would post pictures and images of the episode. However, a [[User:KnightGalarie|user]] made an edit war on top of the modifications I made, alleging errors. However I made sure to leave the best possible. In order not to extend the situation I decided to bring the case to you.[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 14:05, 21 June 2020 (UTC)

== Korrina Mienshao ==

I don't understand your logic for claiming Mienshao is a new Pokémon instead of it being evolved from her Mienfoo. You say it is because we shouldn't jump to conclusions but I think it is a larger leap of logic to say it is a new Pokémon over one she already has. The logical assumption is Mienfoo evolved, and, since we cannot confirm one way or the other, shouldn't we stick with the one that makes the most sense? What makes your claim more valid than the other one? Why should it be seen as a new Pokémon instead? An example that was similar to this happened when [[M17]] came out and we saw Ash's Fletchinder before it evolved in an episode. Some people wanted to claim that Ash caught a different Fletchinder because we hadn't seen Fletchling evolve. Or what about May's Venusaur? Should we say she caught a different one since nobody saw it happen? Don't these sound ridiculous? It baffles me how we continue to remove and lose information in this quest to either be 100% accurate or not at all.--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 11:21, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
:It wasn't stated. Simple as that. We will not add speculation based off common sense or logic. Based on common sense/logic, there would've been Gym Leaders in Generation VII. Based off common sense/logic, we would've had a "Gray Version" in Generation V. Based on common sense/logic, Ash would be travelling around Galar and have had a few gym badges by now. See where I'm getting at?
:Just because you, me, and everyone else can see that Mienshao is the same Mienfoo that Korrina had, doesn't make it automatically true. And yes, I ''am'' of the opinion that Mienshao is Mienfoo. ''However'', it was not stated whether that was the case, and the writers could ''easily'' do a complete 180 and do the ''exact opposite'' of what we all think. Lenora for example, she used a Lillipup and a Herdier in two different episodes, but they weren't said to be the same individual in the Japanese version. Thus there are treated as separate. Same case here.
:For Fletchinder, there were several other factors that went into that. And judging by it's talk page, CoroCoro had already revealed its evolution, among other things. Fletchling's page was moved five days before XY036 aired, whose preview show Fletchling evolving, and with the movie airing beforehand, there was no reason to not move it. May's Venusaur was done over a decade ago, and during the time where things were more lax. We don't see any reason to bother with that. Because by this point, just accept that (article) as being the way it is and move on.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:05, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
::The only person being strict about it is you, defying all logic, reason, and consensus. And now you’re freely admitting to ignoring precedent. Gary never started that his Blastoise was his starter, Brock assumed so, having ''never seen him with it before''--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 12:48, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
:::If that's what you want to believe. Older articles don't get overly looked into because they have already been around for over a decade and there really isn't any point in splitting them. Do you ''really'' want us to split those article up?--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:01, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
:::::Well, but then what do we do with all similar examples? Gary's Dodrio, for example, we know that Gary has more than 200 Pokémon, including repeated ones, it was established that it was the same Pokémon. Paul's Aggron we knows about Paul's training method, and in the final battle, at no time was it said "look, it's that Pokémon that battled Brandon".As I said in the other discussion, if you start making this kind of change, we’ll have to do it on dozens of pages.
:::::In games when we do a rematch against the trainer, and his type contains an evolution of what he had before, it is easy enough to assume that he is the same evolved Pokémon.As I read, you also consider it to be the same, so this debate is difficult. But the kind of confirmation that you said wait might never come, we don't know if this Korrina return is an isolated event after all and we can't use Lenora's example because it was something that until today I didn't understand, it's an unprecedented case and that didn't make much sense (my theory that was a mistake by the Japanese team and that they fixed in the dub). But in this case, assuming it is a different Pokémon for Korrina is even more risky.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 13:18, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
::::::As I said, older articles don't get looked into because they're already well established and changing them now would probably cause further outcry. We ''could'' make another policy to make cases like these more clearer, and then "grandfather" in the older articles, but that requires further discussions with higher ranking staff members.
::::::Games and anime are treated differently, as you may already know. Sure, the confirmation may never come, but if that's the case then there's really nothing we can do about it. The Lenora example is similar, both had an evolved form appear but it wasn't made clear if they were the same as their pre-evolved form. It may have been a mistake and the dub fixed it, or it might not have been and the dub just assumed (as would everyone else). We just... don't know. And we're not just going to assume we know how the anime staff work.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:18, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
But you are assuming. You're assuming it is a different Pokémon. And the most logical assumption would be that it evolved. Why is it we are going with the assumption of one individual instead of what many others are agreeing on, since it is impossible to know which is right?--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 15:50, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
::The case of Lenora is different because the distance is from one episode to another, in the case of Korrina we have a distance of years between the last appearance of this Pokémon for this appearance(it's expected to have changes in her team). I see Lenora's Pokémon in the same level of strangeness as Flint's Chimchar, with Korrina I see it the same way it would, I don't know, if Misty appeared with a Seadra or Brock with a Graveller or Golem. Well, anyway, I will wait to see how the discussion unfolds. I don't know the best way to arrive at something that pleases both parties.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:48, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
:You know why, Rahl. If we could please not dogpile Force Fire for simply taking into consideration standards staff have applied before. User input is always appreciated and taken into consideration when arguments are presented, but staff still have the responsibility of making sure things are okay, even if some of it slips through the cracks. "Logic" by the audience toward a guest character who hasn't shown up in years doesn't translate to iron-clad proof, but the writers using characters as vehicle to confirm a pokemon's identity (if the Blastoise scenario is how it went down as described here) is. [[User:ArcToraphim|Kai]] * the [[User talk:ArcToraphim|Arc]] [[Special:Contributions/ArcToraphim|Toraph]] 17:01, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
::I'm not trying to dogpile, but this doesn't make sense. We cannot confirm either answer. Why is this the one that should be picked?--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 17:25, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
:::"The only person being strict about it is you, defying all logic, reason, and consensus." - KG
:::"Why is it we are going with the assumption of one individual instead of what many others are agreeing on" - Rahl
:::Just try not to take this route to make your case and take another, in the 'general you' sense. And it would be for the same reason staff didn't list Eternatus as a legendary: it's easier to be wrong without connecting them, than it is to be wrong if we have. Staff might come to a different conclusion, but this is not a stance we haven't taken before. [[User:ArcToraphim|Kai]] * the [[User talk:ArcToraphim|Arc]] [[Special:Contributions/ArcToraphim|Toraph]] 18:26, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
::::Calling it dogpiling when there was no coordinated effort just to defend a fellow admin is super sketchy. Multiple users came to an admin on their own, wondering the same thing. It’s almost as if admins are more interested in protecting each other and their own ideas instead of being open to being wrong. Because over and over again this happens with Force Fire and nobody calls him out on it. Maybe, just maybe, the argument of “If it’s not explicitly said, it can’t be true.” is not one-size-fits-all--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 19:21, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
:::::All you're doing here, KnightGalarie, is attacking people's character.
:::::Also, cool idea: if you want to hear from somebody other than ForceFire, maybe ask someone other than ForceFire. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 19:41, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
:::::::If you could show me where I attacked his character and not critiqued his behavior as an administrator, that would be helpful. Because I never attacked his character. Again, admins making false accusations against lower users knowing the power they hold is very sketchy. It means that no attempts at moderation are being made. No inward looks as to what is being pointed out. Notice how the concern wasn’t with accusing multiple people of dogpiling, but accusing the accused of more things they had not done. If analysis of the handling of a situation is a “character attack”, maybe the analysis isn’t really the issue. Force Fire chose to get involved, thus Hikaru and Rahl went to them to ask what was up. So why is it a demerit to me that I didn’t go to anyone? And I’m the one allegedly attacking character? When Force Fire chewed me out after they blocked me when they construed my lack of opportunity as refusal to use the talk page? And now, you’ve shifted this discussion to me ''for providing proper argument''?--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 19:57, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
:::::...So that was an edit conflict. Yay.
:::::So the multiple users who upheld the notion Meinshao isn't the same should also be discounted? Who you effectively went into an edit war with? I've told you Force Fire is upholding a stance that we've taken before, so he's not out of line in assuming it applies here as well, and honestly I would not call your first message on this thread or the first one below it "wondering"; it's rather openly aggressive, and forgive me for saying so.
:::::To the core: as far as I know, it's not a strict policy. Emphasis on strict. Of course there are been cases that were looked at on an individual level. But in the case of Mienshao, there is no evidence anyone has brought up to give weight to one side or the other, so why would we claim they're the same? There is no inference possible, because there is nothing to reason that cannot be countered. You can say they must be the same because of absence of evidence saying they aren't, I can say they might not be because of absence of evidence say they are, and that's all that can be said: Schrodinger's cat. There have been cases where it has been the same pokemon that evolved, and we have the unfortunate case of one where it was not, and logically, '''we probably did assume''' these cases were the same before Lenora happened. Meaning Lenora is the example that can prevent us from assuming evolutions today, but it's not often that there's zero indication in-show of cases not being the same, so this case can fall under "not said, might not be true". [[User:ArcToraphim|Kai]] * the [[User talk:ArcToraphim|Arc]] [[Special:Contributions/ArcToraphim|Toraph]] 20:41, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
::I don't know if it is advantageous to put Lenora on the same level as Korrina because one was a one time challenge, while Korrina is a character that had a certain importance throughout the XY phase. Lenora's case is the same as we suppose that Flint has two Infernapes (this case is emblematic because it affects even the continuity of the character's plot). The case of Korrina, if they wanted to show her with a new Pokémon they would have shown her with a Pangoro or some other fighting Pokémon of the sixth Generation.
I understand the confirmation thing, really, but I agree when they said that to say that it is another Pokémon is as speculation as to say that it evolved (but to believe in the evolution is more plausible than to believe in a new Pokémon).

''Ps:I know I said I was going to wait for the opinion, but I was wanting to put some new information on Korrina's participation in this week's episode.''--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 21:18, 22 June 2020 (UTC)

== Blocking pages from editing by non-admin users ==

Did you know that in MediaWiki 1.33 and newer versions, if <code>{{color2|000|mw:Manual:$wgEnablePartialBlocks|$wgEnablePartialBlocks}}</code> is <code>true</code> in LocalSettings.php, you can use partial blocks and make sure KnightGalarie cannot edit the pages {{p|Mienfoo}}, {{an|Korrina}} and [[JN025]] by using the proper setting? Even if this function was available at Bulbapedia, was protection of these pages the only way to make sure other users don't revert your deletion of information that wouldn't result in a consensus? --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|Bfdifan2006]]'''''[[User talk:Bfdifan2006|something to say?]] 11:32, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
:That function is not available on Bulbapedia. I protected the pages based on KnightGalarie's MO, that is to simply revert edits rather than just leaving it be and going to the talk page. Blocking other non-admins is just an unfortunate side-effect (if you want to put it that way).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:05, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
::For someone who tells people not to assume, you sure like to assume everything about me. You blocked me from using talk pages TWICE and ignored when I’ve used talk pages several other times. You have ''repeatedly'' lied about me, which is why I was able to successfully appeal a block you imposed. You are letting your personal grudges dictate how you act as an admin, and that is completely unacceptable--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 12:30, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
:::Had I not protected those pages and just reverted your edits, would you have left the reversions alone and went to the talk page or would you have just reverted them?--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:41, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
::::Have I not done so for Dodrio and Gyarados? You didn’t have consensus to change ''anything'' regarding Korrina's Mienshao but yet you kept reverting it. You’re holding me to a higher standard than you hold yourself--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 12:50, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
:::::Dodrio and Gyarados aren't the focus here. And you didn't really answer my question.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:53, 22 June 2020 (UTC)

== Unique classes ==

Prior to Generation VII, it was easy to see which Trainer classes were unique. However, starting with Generation VII, Double Battle Trainer classes actually consist of two Trainers with their own classes in addition to their "combined" class. Do these Generation VII+ cases of unique Double Battle Trainer classes count we unique cases too, even though their members count as members of different Trainer classes? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 18:48, 22 June 2020 (UTC)
:Thoughts? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:33, 24 June 2020 (UTC)
::I've asked the other staff members, and a couple agree that they count as unique trainer classes. I personally think they would too.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:58, 25 June 2020 (UTC)
:::Thank you. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 13:05, 25 June 2020 (UTC)

== Confirmation ==

You’re being hypocritical. First you claim we need proof to put something and now you’re saying we don’t. Which is it? Because it seems it’s whichever you decide on when you wake up in the morning[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 13:06, 24 June 2020 (UTC)
:I already said in the edit summary, what you're trying to imply is completely different. Lucario returned as a Lucario, we know Korrina has a Lucario from beforehand. Mienfoo did not return. Korrina did not have a Mienshao before. It was not '''said in the episode''' whether Mienfoo evolved. Yes, it would make sense if it did, but we can't say that it did without the '''verbal confirmation'''. Otherwise we would be speculating that Mienfoo evolved.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:25, 24 June 2020 (UTC)
::Rather than having this recurring discussion on one person's user page (where they'll be hammered with notifications), let's move it to [[Bulbapedia talk:Project Anime#Evolved Pokemon]]. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 13:31, 24 June 2020 (UTC)

== Articles for merging ==

Dear ForceFire,

There have been several anime articles which I believe should be merged together on the basis of duplicate information being present, difficulty differentiating the info enough and simply standardization. However the requirement for discussion between users seems prohibitive, given that little attention tends to be given to these discussions. Surely admins, who ultimately make such changes, would be able to get involved in these discussion more regularly to allow for movement.

When it came to the creation of the Misty Village page, the Mountain Lighthouse was also intended to be its own page before being added as a subsection on Misty Village's page. Since, more areas of interest subsections have been added to other anime location pages. As such there are several examples I feel are very much the same, though still require action:

*[[Camerupt Point]] into [[Volley Town]]
*[[Whirl Cup Colosseum]] into [[Scarlet City]]
*[[Remoraid Lake]] into [[Remoraid Mountain]]
*[[Pokémon Park (anime)]] into [[Tangelo Island]]
*[[Mount Quena]], [[Purity River]], [[Clarity Lake]] into [[Purity Canyon]]
*[[Pokémon Lover's Club]] into [[HopHopHop Town]]
*[[Laramie Village]] into [[Safari Land]]
*I'd like to see Daisy, Lily and Violet's pages merged with the Sensational Sisters page as well. Hope to hear back on you thoughts, [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 13:56, 24 June 2020 (UTC)
:I've forwarded the list to the Editorial Board, they will look at them and make a decision.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:58, 25 June 2020 (UTC)

== Rillaboom's Biology Section - Please Add Info About Its Drumsticks ==

Could you please mention where Rillaboom keeps its drumsticks (on its page)? It appears that they are in the leaf-like fur near its hands (similar to how Delphox keeps its branch in the fur on its arm). We know this Pokémon carries its drum on its back, but if we don't mention where it keeps its drumsticks, it would feel incomplete. [[User:Macpika|Macpika]] ([[User talk:Macpika|talk]]) 21:12, 28 June 2020 (UTC)

== Can you check out my edits please ==

I really grateful for your help before. Please others just delete me and not giving me chance at all. Please and thank you {{unsigned|Gian9456}}

== Goh page change ==

Sorry about the assign part. And I'm trying to help, the page of Goh is getting a mess, I made [[Talk:Goh#Go.27s_Pokemon|a suggestion]] about changes and nobody answered anything. What should I do? Make it messy and move on?My intention was not to go over anyone, I just wanted to collaborate.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 12:29, 26 July 2020 (UTC)
:I understand, but you still need to get some sort of consensus or approval first. Wait for other users and staff members to give their opinions.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:40, 26 July 2020 (UTC)

== Eevee evolutions ==

Hi! I'm developing an API in Python, so I'm extrapolating data from Bulbapedia and meantime I'm contributing. I noticed that Tyrogue and Eevee evolution sections are empty, so I tried to fill them in the most correct way possible, but it wasn't accepted. Can I ask you why? Did you rejected my changes because they are wrong or something? Let me know ^^ {{unsigned|Alessiocelentano}}
:The template is already there as it is. I'm not sure what skin/browser you're using but it shows the template on my end. Your edit to the Nido articles also changed the evolution method from stone to level. Please don't make any changes that can be seen as vandalism. Thank you.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 17:09, 26 July 2020 (UTC)
::Sorry for Nido articles, I wasn't going to mess up that section, Though I didn't change evolution method, I only changed it in another format that I've seen in the site for Stones(so are those wrong too?). But no problem for that. Regarding Eevee and Tyrogue, I didn't understand what's the problem, I see only evobox/1branch3 or something, nothing else, I only added more informations. Anyway, sorry if I created problems {{unsigned|Alessiocelentano}}
:::You formatted it wrong and the template showed the level up method rather than the stone method. Preview your edits next time and you can see what your edit will look like. And there was nothing wrong with how it was. That formatting is exactly how it should be.
:::That's the template. You just have to input the name of the template, nothing else, and the template will show. It seems you are basing your "there's nothing there" reasoning from just the coding rather than what's actually on the page.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 17:40, 26 July 2020 (UTC)

== AnnBlain96 ==

I'm beginning to suspect this user may be yet another sockpuppet of Kittystyler. Like other sock accounts, AnnBlain96 has been shifting photos around unnecessarily and talking about friendships in the articles for main characters' Pokémon, judging by their edit history. Do you think you could check it out? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:02, 28 July 2020 (UTC)
:Checked a couple of days ago brought no matches, but checking again today did. They've been dealt with.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:32, 28 July 2020 (UTC)
::Okay, thanks! :D [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 06:59, 28 July 2020 (UTC)

== Possible vandal ==

It looks like {{user|Poke272}} is messing around on the [[Ash's Hawlucha]] article. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:06, 31 July 2020 (UTC)
:They seem to have stopped for now. If they continue, then they will be warned.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:56, 31 July 2020 (UTC)
::Okay, thank you. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:22, 31 July 2020 (UTC)

== JN001 episode link? ==

Given that [[JN001]] has been uploaded on an official YouTube channel, I've been wondering if its link could be added to the episode article, like it's been done with the Pokémon Origins and Generations episodes? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:16, 31 July 2020 (UTC)
:A link to it in an external links section would be fine, like how it's done on the Generation episode articles.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:02, 1 August 2020 (UTC)
::My thought exactly. Added. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:36, 1 August 2020 (UTC)

== "Copyright rule" ==

I've noticed you say that no copyright material should be included in origin sections even when qualified with "may be based off" etc., such as [[Special:Diff/3216286|here]] or [[Special:Diff/3219582|here]], unless there's a source. Could you clarify what exactly that rule is, and why it exists? (And if it's an official rule, could staff actually write it down somewhere?) I believe for some origins, they're likely based off Ultraman characters etc., so I'm wondering if there's a legal reason or something for Bulbapedia not to say that (and basically resort to what may be the second-best explanation). [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 10:18, 1 August 2020 (UTC)

== TopHat - Regarding the "illegal streaming site" ==

Hey, TopHat here. Just a quick heads up considering you thought the link I put up was of an illegal streaming site: It is from Pokémon TV themselves, a fully legal by TPC-run streaming site for children to watch Pokémon episodes.

I understand you might've mistaken it for an illegal streaming website, however I can assure you that was not the case. Here are some arguments to showcase that it is from a legal source:

https://watch.pokemon.com/en-gb/

This website is run by The Pokémon Company International, providing official URLs even to their social media pages (including the official, verified, Pokémon YouTube channel.
Not to mention that the episode I referred to, is legally available on the Dutch version of the site, but also on the English version meant for the UK: https://watch.pokemon.com/en-gb/season.html?id=pokemon-adventures-in-the-orange-islands As you can see, episode 41 Meowth Rules is available to watch legally and for free. Once clicked on it, you would see the player page has a similar URL to the one I linked to, except for it having the British locale instead of the Dutch one.

[[User:TopHat|TopHat]] ([[User talk:TopHat|talk]]) 10:47, 3 August 2020 (UTC)
:Apologies, the "watch" at the beginning of the URL link threw me off, as most illegal stream sites tend to start with "watch". As for the trivia itself, while I still don't think it's notable for an English wiki (a Dutch wiki, sure), but I'll leave it.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:11, 3 August 2020 (UTC)

::Understandable about the URL part. Though, I argue the trivia itself is very notable for including the word 'shit' on children television and it being a fact for the Pokémon anime history. Personally I would argue that even dub-related trivia (outside of English dubs as well) are noteworthy as long as they provide something that is not commonplace, such as using a vulgar word and rerun that episode uncensored for 20 years. That is quite remarkable. Anyhow, thank you for leaving it up. Much appreciated. [[User:TopHat|TopHat]] ([[User talk:TopHat|talk]]) 12:35, 3 August 2020 (UTC)

== Gian9456 ==

Hey! I've been trying to talk with {{user|Gian9456}} about changing their signature, which has been faulty in the sense that it doesn't link to their userpage or talk page. The full discussion is [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:Gian9456#Signature_2 here]. At one point, {{U|Tiddlywinks}} [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AGian9456&type=revision&diff=3189898&oldid=3189756 explained] what was going on with their signature and gave them directions to rectify it.

However, after Tiddlywinks' explanation, Gian9456 kept using their faulty signature and only [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AGian9456&type=revision&diff=3219134&oldid=3219132 responded] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AGian9456&type=revision&diff=3219142&oldid=3219140 twice], I [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AGian9456&type=revision&diff=3219146&oldid=3219142 tried to remind them] of Tiddlywinks' explanation. But then, [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:List_of_Goh%27s_Pok%C3%A9mon&oldid=3220929 Gian9456 continued using the same signature]. I don't want to remind them for the umpteenth time, so could you please step in? Thank you! [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:29, 4 August 2020 (UTC)

:[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AList_of_Goh%27s_Pok%C3%A9mon&type=revision&diff=3221545&oldid=3221056 And he's still not signing properly]. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:39, 4 August 2020 (UTC)

::[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AGian9456&type=revision&diff=3225407&oldid=3224613 He's still not signing properly]. Could you please intervene again? Thank you. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 07:40, 12 August 2020 (UTC)

:::[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AGoh%27s_giant_Magikarp&type=revision&diff=3228524&oldid=3224538 He continues to leave behind improper signatures]. This is starting to get frustrating. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 21:06, 19 August 2020 (UTC)

{{indent}}The issue with Gian is being looked at, though it would appear the issue is more with the lack of timestamp, as everything else is fine (Just a link to your userpage is fine for a signature).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:00, 21 August 2020 (UTC)

== Vandal ==

https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Special:Contributions/MrsPoopLover1493

https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Special:Contributions/NRRCleo10500490

The user MrsPoopLover1493 and NRRCleo10500490 is vandalizing several pages of characters. I tried to fix some it reversed some of my changes.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 18:24, 06 August 2020 (UTC)

== Why every time I added info people reject ==

Most of the times i added info that i noticed everyone deleted. Though when they added what they want its ok and it can stay. Why can't i be helpful too {{unsigned|Gian9456}}

: Because your grammar isn't good and point stuff that's already obvious or not really about the Pokemon's personality and just one specific moment they had. [[User:Animaltamer7|Animaltamer7]] ([[User talk:Animaltamer7|talk]]) 02:35, 7 August 2020 (UTC)

== My edit to Ice Beam (move) being reverted ==

Hello, I just wanted to clarify why you reverted my edit to that page. I changed it because the original wording was confusing, and I thought my wording was more clear. Was there a problem with my wording?

[[User:Loopsi|Loopsi]] ([[User talk:Loopsi|talk]]) 07:37, 7 August 2020 (UTC)
:The original wording was clear enough (aside from the two commas that I added).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:56, 7 August 2020 (UTC)

::Yeah, the commas really clear it up, I'd say. [[User:Loopsi|Loopsi]] ([[User talk:Loopsi|talk]]) 10:11, 7 August 2020 (UTC)

== Another vandal alert ==

Hey! We've got another vandal: {{user|Ree}} [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:33, 10 August 2020 (UTC)

== Notability requirements ==
So looking at the notability requirements, Clemont's Magnemite fits the requirements. Can [[User:Rahl/Clemont's Magnemite]] be mainspaced then?--[[User:Reinhartmax|Reinhartmax]] ([[User talk:Reinhartmax|talk]]) 15:07, 11 August 2020 (UTC)
:Besides [[XY137]], what was the second time it was used again? [[User:Adil|'''Adil''']] — [[User talk:Adil|'''Talk page''']] 08:29, 12 August 2020 (UTC)
::Derp! I was thinking about Goh's criteria. Yeah, Magnemite checks and can be mainspaced. [[User:Adil|'''Adil''']] — [[User talk:Adil|'''Talk page''']] 08:51, 12 August 2020 (UTC)
:::Is that something I can do or should an admin do it?--[[User:Reinhartmax|Reinhartmax]] ([[User talk:Reinhartmax|talk]]) 10:39, 12 August 2020 (UTC)
::::You can move the page yourself, if you like to, you've been given permission to do so.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:11, 12 August 2020 (UTC)
:::::I'm not able to move it myself since the name is already used for a redirect. Can you do it? Thanks. --[[User:Reinhartmax|Reinhartmax]] ([[User talk:Reinhartmax|talk]]) 12:23, 12 August 2020 (UTC)
::::::Done.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:24, 12 August 2020 (UTC)
On the discussion of notability, why exactly does [[Spenser's Venusaur]] have a page while [[User:Rahl/Byron's Bastiodon]] doesn't?--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 10:19, 13 August 2020 (UTC)
:Venusaur, like many of these old articles, were made before the notability requirements were set in stone and have just been forgotten. Does it excuse it? no. It probably wasn't even notable in the first place. It can go.
:Bastiodon, on the other hand, is completely notable as it did have an impact in an episode.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:16, 13 August 2020 (UTC)
::Also, what about these pages: [[User:Seabiscuit2020/Nanu's Persian]], [[User:05308/Olivia's Lycanroc]], [[User:BigDocFan/Hala's Hariyama]], and [[User:BigDocFan/Hapu's Mudsdale]] I'm not sure if all of them are worthy of it but Lycanroc definitely seems to have enough.--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 18:00, 13 August 2020 (UTC)
:::Currently, the staff are reviewing the notability requirements and making some changes. Once these changes are put in place, I will look into those articles (and any other proposed article that I have rejected previously that may become notable with the new changes).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:09, 16 August 2020 (UTC)
::::Good to know. Thank you.--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 00:53, 17 August 2020 (UTC)

== Japanese translations ==

I don't know if you're familiar with Japanese translations, but are you sure [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Sound_Picture_Box_-_The_Birth_of_Mewtwo&diff=0&oldid=3226195 this] is right? I'm having concerns about the edit's reliability. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:04, 15 August 2020 (UTC)
:I'm not sure if there are any official translations of those songs, they're mostly just fan-translated to the be as accurate as possible. You're going to have to ask someone fluent in Japanese if they are indeed accurate.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:09, 16 August 2020 (UTC)

== Talk:Poké Transfer ==

Could you please undo your edit? It should be perfectly fine and in accordance to the talk page policy to try to finish discussions that have never been finished and that are still relevant, even when they're 10 years old.

Also, your edit causes two problems:
* My answer uses it as context (nobody's gonna know what "It" means when it comes out of nowhere)
* It's about the same topic, so if there's a reference to that section/topic (there is), nobody will find the current status of that topic (which you put elsewhere).
[[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 13:42, 16 August 2020 (UTC)
:I believe this should be a no-brainer, and that it gets worse the longer it takes. Please react. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 18:45, 17 August 2020 (UTC)
::Just so you know, I am not ignoring you. I only responded to more pressing issues and was busy with other parts of the wiki (i.e. staff stuff). You're not the only user on this talk page that I didn't immediately respond to.
::As for the talk page section, it's fine if it was just 4-5 years old, but a ''decade'' old? By that point, just make a new section. No one is going to pay attention to a section that is a decade old.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:00, 21 August 2020 (UTC)
:::My question was if you would undo your edit that was not mandatory, altered my talk page contribution against my explicitly expressed intention, and has negative consequences, not what your opinion on my edit was. (And I did explain how people ''are'' going to pay attention, etc.) [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 15:13, 21 August 2020 (UTC)
::::No. You could always make another comment under the new section explaining what you mean (with links to the previous discussion). Users aren't going to sift through what is essentially a wall of text to find your response to a decade old section, users are going to go straight to the bottom because that's generally where the newest comments are.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:16, 21 August 2020 (UTC)
:::::Did you read what I wrote? People clicking on a link to that section will find themselves at that section and that section only, not anywhere else.
:::::Paint the path out of this, anyone, I'm out of bridges to build. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 05:31, 22 August 2020 (UTC)
::::::You and I know that because we know how the talk page works, an inexperienced user isn't going to know that.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:43, 22 August 2020 (UTC)
:::::::Just to clarify, I'm talking about the link to that talk page section from near the end of [[User talk:Nescientist/Project Trace#Non-transferable moves|this section]], or similar cases that might or might not exist.
:::::::I don't understand what your point is, or how any user's experience or lack thereof would matter. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 05:53, 22 August 2020 (UTC)
::::::::You... can edit the link on that talk page to point to the new section... you are allowed to edit talk page comments if a link's destination gets changed...
::::::::I assumed you were talking about the Poke Transfer talk page, not your Project Trace talk page. The section is titled Talk:Poke Transfer, so if course I going to think you're only referring to that talk page. And your third comment is waaaaaay over the top and is just pure exaggeration. You can always change the link. The world isn't ending just because I moved your section to the bottom of the talk page. Just change the link. Simple.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:14, 22 August 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::Of course I'm talking about the Poké Transfer page, there's no edit of yours on the project talk page that you even could undo.
:::::::::I wouldn't know how my third comment was uncalled for, you just answered something that wasn't asked (again).. but anyway, I apologize if it hurt your feelings or something, that was not my intention.
:::::::::I'm quite sure if it weren't my own comment, the talk page policy would specifically disallow editing that comment. But if you explicitly allow editing my own comment in this case (some days after I wrote it), and there's no other way we can resolve this, that's what I'll do. I still don't know if there are other links to that (still unresolved!) section, and/so I still think this was a really bad decision of yours, but I'm working hard on resolving this, so I'm fine with it. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 06:36, 22 August 2020 (UTC)
::::::::::You can edit your own talk page comment if a link you posted gets their destination changed. That should be fine. You can edit someone else's comment for that same reason, if their link no longer links to its intended target (so not if they made a mistake and linked to an incorrect article). There are most likely nothing linking to the decade old section.
::::::::::That was my way of saying your third comment was really just a long winded way of simply saying "the link on my subpage's talk page is now incorrect". You could've just said that and I would've told you that you are allowed to change the link.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 07:02, 22 August 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::::Sorry, but that's not what written policy says, it's contradicting it (on my reading): ''Please do not edit another user's discussion—even if it's full of spelling errors'', and I see no exception for link changes. (Also, if a topic is split among different sections but was one section when being linked to by a commenter, only that commenter will know which of the split parts best represents the "intended" target. I or anyone else can only make a guess.)
:::::::::::It actually wasn't, I already said that in my first comment (although apparently not clear enough for you to understand). My third comment clarified that I believe this was a bad decision that shouldn't have been made, and that it defies my will (me being the original author of my comment), and asked you to reconsider (and/or actually answer). [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 07:45, 22 August 2020 (UTC)
::::::::::::Just because it's not on the policy, doesn't mean staff can't give out exceptions on a case by case basis. And in this case, it should be fine. Your first comment made no such mention of your Project talk page, so I assumed it was solely talking about the Poke Transfer talk page. "so if there's a reference to that section/topic (there is)" could've meant from within the Poke Transfer talk page.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:24, 22 August 2020 (UTC)

== Heracross's gender difference ==

Heracross's gender difference ''has'' been shown and verified in the anime. Specifically in [[SM121]], where a male and female Heracross are seen side by side. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:38, 16 August 2020 (UTC)
:[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Force_Fire&redirect=no#Ash.27s_Heracross.27s_gender We've had this discussion before].--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:07, 16 August 2020 (UTC)
::Ash's Heracross is a case of a specific Pokémon who was introduced before its species's gender differences were introduced. In ''this'' case, however, Goh's Heracross was introduced now, years after its gender differences were introduced and even portrayed in the anime. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:39, 16 August 2020 (UTC)
:::It doesn't matter which series a pre-Gen IV Pokemon was introduced, they're still a species that was introduced before gender differences.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:09, 16 August 2020 (UTC)
::::I think the episode made the genre of Goh's Heracross explicit, even in the scene where Pinsir finally falls in love with him. But I don't know ...--[[User:Hikaru Wazana |Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:39, 16 August 2020 (UTC)
:::::You can use the excuse it doesn’t count until they showed the female form. Now that they have every Heracross introduced from Sinnoh onward should have their genders confirmed. Just because the species is pre-Sinnoh doesn’t mean gender differences shouldn’t count. Things get retconned all the time.--[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 17:08, 16 August 2020 (UTC)

{{indent}}The matter is currently being discussed among staff, and we are also reviewing the gender policy on the {{bp|Speculation policy}} to ensure more clarity on how we handle situations like this.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 18:17, 16 August 2020 (UTC)

== Heracross ==

So, the image of female Heracross isn't supposed to be there? Should I also remove such images on Pokemon like Venusaur, Hippopotas, Snover ect.?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 09:49, 17 August 2020 (UTC)
:Don't be like that. Just wait until the discussion among staff is complete.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:52, 17 August 2020 (UTC)
::It’s a valid question. If we’re removing legit information we should at the least be thorough about it.--[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 13:03, 17 August 2020 (UTC)
:::No, it's called trying to be smart and completely disregarding the actual gender rule on the speculation policy.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 07:05, 18 August 2020 (UTC)
::::What policy are you talking about? Are you having doubts that this Heracross is female?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 10:48, 18 August 2020 (UTC)
:::::{{bp|Speculation policy}}.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:13, 18 August 2020 (UTC)
::::::''For species with visual gender differences, inferences can only be made for Pokémon introduced in Generation IV or later. In these cases, the gender differences should be clear and noticeable. Pokémon with very minor differences (such as Toxicroak) should not be assigned a gender based on visual differences alone. ''
Does Heracross' classify as noticeable difference or not?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 13:59, 18 August 2020 (UTC)
:The paragraph below it is where Heracross falls under.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 14:06, 18 August 2020 (UTC)
::That doesn’t make sense. Goh’s Heracross showed up after DP001 and after the gender difference appeared. So if it meets every criteria why are we still hiding valid information?--[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 14:13, 18 August 2020 (UTC)

:''Pre-Generation IV Pokémon (owned by main characters or otherwise) introduced prior to DP001 cannot have their genders confirmed via visual gender differences, as they were introduced before gender difference mechanics. Instead, their opposite gendered variant (to their pre-Gen IV appearance) must make an appearance and must be acknowledged as a gendered counterpart. An appearance alone is not enough to grandfather a Pokémon in. ''
This one? But the female Heracross is the counterpart that proves Heracross' gender difference is acknowledged by the creators. Also, isn't this paragraph saying that we can't confirm gender of a particular individual that debuted before DP001 until the counterpart appears? Not that every Pokemon of that species have to be unknown.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 14:14, 18 August 2020 (UTC)

::That's the part of the rule that the staff is discussing.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:20, 18 August 2020 (UTC)
:::I still really don't understand how is this related to the discussion. No matter what you will conclude from it, nothing can change the fact that this is a female variant, isn't it?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 16:17, 18 August 2020 (UTC)
::::You haven't answered for two days.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 13:33, 20 August 2020 (UTC)
:::::Just because you don't think it's relevant, doesn't mean it isn't. It's a staff discussion, what is and isn't relevant to our discussion is up to us.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:45, 20 August 2020 (UTC)
::::::I haven't said that it is irrelevant. I know it is an important argument in confirmation of the genders of other Heracross. I'm asking why are you against stating that the Heracross with different horn is female.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 12:53, 21 August 2020 (UTC)
:::::::"I still really don't understand how is this related to the discussion."
:::::::I'm not "against" it, the subject is part of the ongoing discussion among staff. Anything related to the gender policy is getting discussed, including the female Heracross.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:16, 21 August 2020 (UTC)
::::::::In what you quoted I meant that in this case the confimation depends solely on the physical gender difference, while discussed gender policy will decide how this case will be interpreted further on other cases. Until the discussion is finished, there is no reason to not follow present rules and put the image like on many others, and you are somehow against it.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 17:20, 21 August 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::Then there's been a misunderstanding on your end. Every instance of the word "discussion" I have used in this conversation is talking about the private staff discussion, not this section. When I say it's relevant to the discussion, I meant the staff discussion, not this conversation. Didn't think I needed to explain that, I made it clear that the staff were discussing it in my first response.
:::::::::Don't act like you know what the discussion entails, you wouldn't know. The rule is being looked into, therefore anything regarding the female Heracross is also part of the ongoing discussion, because any changes to that rule will affect it.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 17:36, 21 August 2020 (UTC)
::::::::::Don't worry, I was aware from the begining we're talking about private staff's discussion. I just don't understand why other Pokemon could be treated differently.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 19:42, 21 August 2020 (UTC)

{{indent}}The policy has been updated, the image has been re-added. I should note that this does ''not'' count Ash's Heracross, as it is an individual that was introduced before DP001, thus it needs to appear again post SM121 in order for it to be considered male. Its appearance during the Sinnoh League does not count as the female form didn't appear at the time.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 17:21, 23 August 2020 (UTC)

:That's fine by me.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 15:40, 24 August 2020 (UTC)

== [[Special:Contributions/Banettefan101|Banettefan101]] ==

Could you or another staff member please have a look and take some appropriate action, please? [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 18:45, 17 August 2020 (UTC)
:I don't see the need to take action, they haven't made any edits since, so I'd just leave it be.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:00, 21 August 2020 (UTC)

== Question ==

On Bulbanews, when I went to sign in, it said that my account, Trooper777123, was banned upon creation. Why is this? [[User:Trooper777123|Trooper777123]] ([[User talk:Trooper777123|talk]]) 19:02, 22 August 2020 (UTC)

== Doduo's gender ==
[[File:Dress Up Contest Doduo.png|200px|right|thumb|Doduo as Dodrio in DP033]]
Does this count as female Doduo? Doduo's neck is always black, and here it is beige as should be on female, but you may have doubts as it is costume that imitates Dodrio whose neck is normally beige. There is no other frame in this episode so it's all we have.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 15:39, 24 August 2020 (UTC)
:Since it was dressed up to appear as a Dodrio, I would say no, as it could be implied that its trainer painted its neck beige.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:43, 24 August 2020 (UTC)

== Tangimheng ==

{{user|Tangimheng}} has kept doing multiple consecutive edits on pages, despite multiple reminders to use the preview button to avoid that. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 07:18, 25 August 2020 (UTC)
:It seems they're continuing their old editing style, despite the forced preview. {{unsigned|FinnishPokéFan92}}
::Looking at the timestamps of their most recent edits, they're more spaced out, so they're fine.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:26, 26 August 2020 (UTC)

== Gender discussions ==

How does the gender policy stands on the episode "Island of the Giant Pokémon!" where in Japanese version for Pikachu, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Koffing and Ekans were used male pronouns?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Report To Me]])''' 17:14, 26 August 2020 (UTC)
:I was wanting to clarify when gender pronouns were officially used for a Pokémon, does it have to be confirmed in both English and Japanese or just the English dub to be referred to as a "he" or "she" in plots and articles? [[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 22:07, 26 August 2020 (UTC)
::Team Rocket Grunt: Those would be implied, but not a full confirmation. We don't go by first person pronouns like "ore" or "watashi".
::Pardescan: If stated by English dub only, it's only semi confirmed. It's only fully confirmed if the Japanese version states their gender, as it is a Japanese show.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:38, 27 August 2020 (UTC)
:::Can you add that to the gender policy? And what about "only dub confirmations"?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt]]''' 08:39, 27 August 2020 (UTC)
::::"Dub only confirmations" may need ironing out (i.e. discussing among staff).--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:47, 11 September 2020 (UTC)

== Infobox ==

Hi, could you ask me a question? What criteria does a character of the day have to have so that he can have an infobox? I saw that some characters have and others don't, and that is not usually put. What is the site's position on this?A character like I don't know ... Visquez, can she have an infobox?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana |Hikaru Wazana ]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana |talk]]) 21:47, 26 August 2020 (UTC)
:Characters of the days never get infoboxes, and if an article on a cotd does, then it should be removed. Recurring characters can have infoboxes, however.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:38, 27 August 2020 (UTC)

== Wow. ==

On my wiki on FANDOM (Surviv.io Idea Wiki), I put a link to my talk page here (trying to teach someone about talk pages) and it showed up as my Staff Styling for my wiki! How did that happen? ~ [[User:Trooper777123|Trooper777123]] ([[User talk:Trooper777123|talk]]) 18:54, 27 August 2020 (UTC)
:Only explanation I can think of is you placed the wrong link. Also, for your question above, I did ask other staff members about it but got no response. The only thing I could think of was that your IP address matched a block user over there. Furthermore, unless you plan on writing news articles over there, you don't really need an account on BulbaNews.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:48, 28 August 2020 (UTC)
::K thx for the reply. It may be because I used my FANDOM username here too. Is that possible? -[[User:Trooper777123|Trooper777123]] ([[User talk:Trooper777123|talk]]) 18:33, 28 August 2020 (UTC)

== Joeb4664 ==

Just dropping [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=JN037&diff=3235620&oldid=3235614 this] here. [[User:Animaltamer7|Animaltamer7]] ([[User talk:Animaltamer7|talk]]) 13:54, 31 August 2020 (UTC)
:I have alerted Adil on discord who has thankfully blocked this extremely rude member--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 13:55, 31 August 2020 (UTC)
::Ah thank goodness. [[User:Animaltamer7|Animaltamer7]] ([[User talk:Animaltamer7|talk]]) 13:56, 31 August 2020 (UTC)

==Regarding the two interpretations of "Coil"==

On this topic, why would it be considered that both are equal targets? One is an English-Named move while the other is a Japanese-Named Pokémon. Considering this is an English wiki, it would be obvious that the move is the more common use no? [[User:CoolMan6001|CoolMan6001]] ([[User talk:CoolMan6001|talk]]) 21:33, 31 August 2020 (UTC)

: Can I still get input on this? [[User:CoolMan6001|CoolMan6001]] ([[User talk:CoolMan6001|talk]]) 22:38, 10 September 2020 (UTC)
::Thinking it over, that's a fair point. Feel free to re-instate your edits.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:47, 11 September 2020 (UTC)
::: Oh then uhh thanks. [[User:CoolMan6001|CoolMan6001]] ([[User talk:CoolMan6001|talk]]) 13:18, 11 September 2020 (UTC)

== Pokémon that merge together ==

I was about to put a Merge template on the [[Z2]] and [[Squishy]] pages to have them combined into a larger page titled "Zygarde (anime)", given that eventually form part of the Complete forme together. Would the admins consider this?

Also how about Ash's Melmetal, which was only formed when Meltan fused with the recurring Meltan in the anime?[[User:PardescanSlowbro|PardescanSlowbro]] ([[User talk:PardescanSlowbro|talk]]) 23:00, 31 August 2020 (UTC)
:I think asking on the talk pages of the respective articles would be better. I think Z2 and Squishy might have a stronger case to be kept separate, since Squishy appeared more and is, well I wouldn't say more important, just more of the focus. For Meltan, depends on what the contribution the other Meltan did other than evolving to Melmetal. Again, ask on their talk pages for more input.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:47, 11 September 2020 (UTC)

== Congratulations! ==

Congratulations on the staff promotion! --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:11, 10 September 2020 (UTC)
:Thanks!--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 06:47, 11 September 2020 (UTC)

== How to post pokémon pictures ==

Hello Force Fire,

I have a request. Can you tell me how i can do to upload pictures on Archives ?

Have a good evening

Krookmonguy {{unsigned|Krookmonguy}}

:There should be an "upload media" link to the side of the site. You also have to be autoconfirmed on the archives to be able to upload images. The autoconfirmed requirements are the same as here, make a specific amount of edits and be a user for some time.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:39, 19 September 2020 (UTC)

== Why'd you delete Swellow beating Donphan without using an attack? ==

It's true, all it did was catch its Rollout and send it flying. No moves were used. It's a perfectly legitimate and subjectively interesting tidbit that I'm sure people would like to see should they read the trivia section. I can't remember any other instance in the Anime where one Pokemon defeated another without using a move at least once. If a line can be there about Psychic doing damage where it almost always causes levitation instead, why not a line about a similarly rare occurrence? I understand you and Finnish removing some of my other edits, they all had good reasons behind their removal, but this had no such thing.

User talk:FinnishPokéFan92/Archive 3

2020-09-21T01:29:40Z

BlazeFire: /* When was the word Shiny used between Ash vs. Conway and the raid battle at the ruins? I've seen every episode between those two involving a Shiny and they're always called alternate, different, strange, or off color. */ new section

'''Archived talks:''' 
:[[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92/Archive 1]] (archived on November 5, 2015)
:[[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92/Archive 2]] (archived on January 27, 2020)

== Mr.Mime (cont.) ==

I couldn't continue to talk because you have archived it. The point I want to say or hope that I don't understand is, Ash caught Mr.Mime in [[EP064|It's Mr.Mime Time]], which is a fully evolved Pokémon. That means he caught it prior to Beedrill, but why didn't you add Mr.Mime instead of Beedrill in the trivia, and also it is 1031 episodes earlier. {{unsigned|Dhiwakar}}
:Why would ''before'' be notable? It isn't the last fully evolved Pokémon before Dragonite, and it's not a member of a three-stage family. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 17:02, 27 January 2020 (UTC)
I understand it now and thank you [[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 02:58, 28 January 2020 (UTC)

== New page ==

Why can't I create new pages,or why does it say you are denied permission to create a new page? {{unsigned|Dhiwakar}}
:Like I said before, please talk to an admin about things that trouble you. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 04:32, 28 January 2020 (UTC)
Thank you FinnishPokéFan92. --[[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 14:51, 28 January 2020 (UTC)
::Not sure why you couldn't answer this question, Finnish, when you know the answer to it. In any case, Dhiwakar, you can't create new pages because you are not {{bp|autoconfirmed}}. To be autoconfirmed, you have to be a user for some time and make a certain number of edits.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:22, 28 January 2020 (UTC)
:::My apologies, FF. I guess I just figured he should ask from a person whose job it basically is to answer to any questions new users may have. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:25, 28 January 2020 (UTC)

== Notability requirement? ==
Hi, you reverted my edit on the Pokemon HQ Lab page for not being notable enough.

I checked the wiki rules for notability requirements and the only rule I see on notability is this one:
"All English and Japanese Pokémon canon material is notable and relevant."

From this page:
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bulbapedia:Notability_requirements

As this is an encyclopedia, I feel it could be useful - perhaps not to every user, but to some - to have a comprehensive list of Trainers and their Pokemon's movesets. The next battle in the game is the first [[Chobin]] battle, and that one Pokemon and one move has its own block there. Later on in the Pokemon HQ Lab page, the battle with Spy Naps is listed along with his Shadow Teddiursa's moves, even though he can never actually use any of them. So, I don't understand where the notability requirement comes in, and it seems inconsistent - is there a policy I'm not aware of? I'm new here.[[User:ReturnofVojtoRX|ReturnofVojtoRX]] ([[User talk:ReturnofVojtoRX|talk]]) 08:54, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:He isn't notable enough to receive a detailed list of movesets and Abilities. That's what I meant. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:52, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

::Yes, I understood that, but my question is: why not? Or to put it another way, what's the harm in adding more detailed information on Trainer encounters? As I noted above, there are other Trainers from this game that are given a detailed list of moves and abilities when they arguably don't need them either. I don't see why it has to be removed for not being notable enough if it's factual information about the games and it's something players might encounter or find useful. [[User:ReturnofVojtoRX|ReturnofVojtoRX]] ([[User talk:ReturnofVojtoRX|talk]]) 10:58, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
::: Bulbapedia doesn't see it necessary for adding detailed party info for less notable Trainers. It would easily end up taking too much space if they were added for everyone. I'm pretty sure all party templates we have on location articles are all for Trainers who are notable in some way. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:44, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

::::Too much space on the wiki servers or too much space on the page? You have two subpages on your user page relating to your Pokemon teams which use those templates several dozen times, so I'm assuming it's not a wiki space issue. Does more detailed information need to be posted on a subpage for the article, if it's added? --[[User:ReturnofVojtoRX|ReturnofVojtoRX]] ([[User talk:ReturnofVojtoRX|talk]]) 11:56, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:::::Too much space on the page. Would be inconvenient. Important Trainers are usually ones who have a notable role in the story or are major bosses, like your rivals, Gym Leaders, or villainous team leaders. I recommend you contact an admin, because that's about the best explanation I can come up with at the moment. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 12:00, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:::::I've done so, it seems prudent to get a proper understanding of how to add this information before I continue doing so. Thanks for the response. --[[User:ReturnofVojtoRX|ReturnofVojtoRX]] ([[User talk:ReturnofVojtoRX|talk]]) 12:04, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
::::::No problem. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 12:44, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

== Template:Drinks ==

I don't think the drinks are really all that related. Fresh Water, Soda Pop, and Lemonade are related and all can be purchased from vending machines, but the other three really aren't. MooMoo Milk at least can be purchased from vending machines in Orre, but otherwise isn't that similar. The only thing Tea has in common with them is that it replaces the role of the vending machine drinks for satisfying the Saffron guards. Berry Juice just has nothing in common with the others at all.

As a result, personally I'd rather just delete the template entirely and leave "See also" links between the three vending machine drinks. If you would like to make a case for why there should be navigation between them though, please go ahead. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 09:45, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:Sounds sensible to me. I think I'll make the template exclusive to the vending machine drinks. How does that sound? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:52, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
::My one concern with doing that is that I would want to put the "Vending Machine drinks" as the nav header, but then MooMoo Milk would also be in that category, but only in Colosseum and XD. Which is why I think just "See also" links rather than a formal Nav template would be better. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:04, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:::Hmmm... Yeah. You're probably right. Could you delete the template for me? Also, should I add all the drinks there, or Tea and maybe also Berry Juice? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:44, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
::::Just the three main vending machine drinks should have "See also" links to each other, I think. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:03, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

== Itemlist/2 ==

Please don't use {{template|Itemlist/2}} (or 3) for cases like [[Special:Diff/3109136|Gym rewards]] where you receive both at once. That's not what it's meant for and having different uses in different places will only be confusing.

The template is only meant for items that can randomly change. I.e., where you only get one item at a time, and the next day or something you may get something else (and where it's not convenient to separate those out to their own lists like [[Fishing]] items or something). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 21:53, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
:To me, it seems perfectly usable outside of randomly changing items too. And Chosen seems to agree with me. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 21:57, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
::You missed a big point. It's meant for one thing. Using it for something completely opposite is terribly confusing. Please do not. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 22:04, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
:::I'm sorry. I just tried to improvise. And to be honest, I still fail to see what's wrong with this way of using it. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 22:05, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
::::(Sorry, I didn't think you necessarily wanted a response.) We can look at [[Axew's Eye]] for a fairly simple example.
::::In the uses you were putting it to, when you talk to one person, you get multiple items at once, like a TM and a uniform. If someone sees that and then comes to Axew's Eye, they would think that, oh, looks like if I look around the northwest shore, I can get a Pearl, Big Pearl, AND Pearl String (and a second Pearl and Big Pearl).
::::But, no, I made the template so that we could much more easily link those items in the Wild Area that can regenerate as different things for the same spot (like a Pearl OR a Big Pearl OR a Pearl String).
::::Do you see that these uses are completely opposite? [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 13:46, 6 February 2020 (UTC)
:::::Kinda. I guess I'll be okay with this now. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 13:59, 6 February 2020 (UTC)

== Sword/Shield plot ==

If you'd like, you can adapt the plot summary [[Special:Diff/3114071|you posted here]] for the main [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] page. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:05, 11 February 2020 (UTC)
:Sounds like a good idea. I may very well do so. Thanks! --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 05:49, 12 February 2020 (UTC)

== "I don't think these description are overly necessary." ==

Hi, I made a description about Bea and her Pokémon on her page. Why was it not approved? I mean, her anime category is extremely reduced, and the episode showed a lot of her personality and her Pokémon. Isn't the goal to have a wiki with complete and (if) possible detailed information about each element of the franchise? The greatest merit of Twilight Wings is precisely that he is giving depth to some characters. Well, I don't know, you've been in this for longer than me. --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hilaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:58, 18 February 2020 (UTC)
:I readded the character section with a new description. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 19:01, 18 February 2020 (UTC)
:: Oh, Ok. Thanks. :D --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hilaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 20:11, 18 February 2020 (UTC)

== Do not revert my edits with no reason ==

If you're going to revert my edits, give a good reason for doing so. [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=DP138&diff=3125109&oldid=3125106 Randomly reverting edits] without so much as giving an edit reason is [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bulbapedia:Blocking_policy#Uncivil_behavior uncivil behavior]. Besides, there was nothing wrong with the edits—so why did you do that? --[[User:Dada|Dada]] ([[User talk:Dada|talk]]) 16:46, 29 February 2020 (UTC)
:I see you also [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=DP104&diff=3101347&oldid=3101338 reverted this change] I made without reason. If you believe I was wrong, say so in the edit description. However in this case the reason why I made this edit is because the wallbreaking only occurs in the English dub and not in the Japanese original. So if you're going to move it back to "trivia" the least you could do is make it say "in the English dub,". --[[User:Dada|Dada]] ([[User talk:Dada|talk]]) 16:49, 29 February 2020 (UTC)
::The first one was because characters of the day aren't listed as debuts, splitting the double character link was unnecessary, and the last sentence didn't need to be split away from the big paragraph. The second one was because fourth wall breaks are listed in the trivia section, even if they're dub only. Also, be aware that you can edit the whole page at once instead of just one section at a time. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 18:23, 29 February 2020 (UTC)

:::Here's the problem: when you removed all my edits, without edit reason or anything, you seem to have deleted more than you intended, judging on your message here. That's why I edit sections at a time instead of the whole page: because it allows me to explain the purpose of each edit.

:::Next time, use an edit reason instead of treating me like I'm a spambot whose content can just be thrown out like garbage. It's only a basic courtesy towards your fellow editors, all of whom are here in our spare time. I understand that this is a wiki and everything we write here is going to be edited by others, but giving a reason for it is only a basic thing. And not to mention, if you don't do that, the only thing that will happen is I'll edit it back in because I can't understand the reason why you removed it.

:::The things you did not acknowledge:

:::1) your revert on DP104. Can you at least just admit that you should've added "in the dub only" to that sentence, and that reverting it with no edit reason and no message either on my talk page or on the talk page of the article is incredibly suspicious?

:::2) you removed my addition regarding the conversation Delia has with Ash, and you removed my addition on [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=DP138&diff=3125109&oldid=3125106 line 129] regarding the title card. '''That's why you should not carelessly be reverting entire pages. You removed content that you didn't intend to remove.''' You apparently did that just because one sentence was split off from the rest. Did you not notice you removed those other things too?

:::3) I also removed a line in the errors section because it wasn't an error. You didn't mention any reason for removing it just now, so I'm assuming you also put that back in without realizing it by reverting the whole page.

:::It's difficult to assume good faith when you're just removing entire edits with apparently not having any reason for it. Please don't do it again and be careful next time, and if you're going to revert anything, make sure it's for a valid reason. ''I would absolutely do the same thing for you, and I don't think I'm being unreasonable here by asking that you do the same thing.'' --[[User:Dada|Dada]] ([[User talk:Dada|talk]]) 14:33, 1 March 2020 (UTC)
::::I didn't mean to treat you as a spambot. If I came off like that to you, I apologize, it wasn't my intention. And more often than not, I do acknowledge the reason for my edit reversions in the edit summary. Sorry for not doing that to your edits. It's also not unusual here at Bulbapedia to remove entire big edits, even if one of the done edits happened to be correct. I don't want us to be treat each other as unpleasant people, so I apologize for upsetting you, and, from now on, I'll try being more clear about why I alter or remove your edits, if I ever do. PS. Your post is really impressive. My hat's off to your dedication. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:36, 1 March 2020 (UTC)
:::::I apologize for coming on so strongly to you. I understand that some of my edits were not correct and that you were fixing the page by removing them. I'll keep that in mind from now on. I've also been told that section editing is dispreferred to full page editing if there are multiple edits to make, so I'll refrain from doing that as well. Thanks for understanding my view on this. --[[User:Dada|Dada]] ([[User talk:Dada|talk]]) 15:36, 2 March 2020 (UTC)
::::::I'm glad we were able to resolve this peacefully. You're welcome. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:39, 2 March 2020 (UTC)

== Morty's Gengar ==

Can you tell me what's missing on that Morty's Gengar page? I take the opportunity and ask what's missing from the [[Red's Charizard]] page too.
They put a huge banner to say that the page is wrong, but they do not edit or say what is missing. I'm trying to fix it, but I don't see anything different from other pages there.[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 21:12, 07 March 2020 (UTC)
:Cleanup does not equal incomplete. It simply means the text quality in the page needs improving, not that it would necessarily be missing anything. That's what the incomplete template is for. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 21:32, 7 March 2020 (UTC)

== "This article is for the anime tournaments only." ==

[[Pokémon League Conference]] Ok, Where do I put information about manga tournaments? I was going to try to set up a table like the one for the leagues that happened there.-- [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]19:15, 01 April 2020 (UTC)
:I don't personally think we need those. Maybe ask an admin? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 19:27, 1 April 2020 (UTC)
::I thought you were an adm. Okay, who is the person who has to talk about it?-- [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]22:44, 01 April 2020 (UTC)
:::You can recognize admins from the symbols visible at "Recent Changes". And I don't think there's a designated admin to talk about this. Like I said earlier, personally, I don't this tournament info is needed on Bulbapedia, but you can always create it in a user subpage for yourself and ask an admin like Force Fire if it's worth mainspacing. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 06:01, 2 April 2020 (UTC)

== Changing links ==

The reason why I am changing the link to the video is because that original link you added back is actually my Facebook. I know that I have other links to my facebook with additional information which I believe to be important, but I feel a little more comfortable if the links were less from my facebook and more towards YouTube as I don't want to attract random strangers trying to add me. The video of Eric Stuart giving his answer is still on that video in the link I added, and I allowed the maker of the video to use it in his video that is actually meant to go in dept and is educational.[[User:TheGreenBeetle|TheGreenBeetle]] ([[User talk:TheGreenBeetle|talk]]) 15:53, 10 April 2020 (UTC)
:Understood. Sorry for the trouble. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:07, 10 April 2020 (UTC)

== Ash Team Page ==

Make your page however you want, but Charizard was caught before Squirtle and in the battle against Drake Charizard used Flamethrower, Ember, Seismic Toss, and Dragon Rage. If you want to keep it inconsistent/inaccurate I won't touch it.--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 16:59, 26 April 2020 (UTC)
:Thanks for pointing those out! --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 17:09, 26 April 2020 (UTC)
::Sure thing!--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 17:11, 26 April 2020 (UTC)
:::Whoops! I didn't notice your edits and accidentally reversed some of them! Sorry! Feel free to fix them! --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:09, 26 April 2020 (UTC)

== Galar League Logo Picture SM128 ==

I have a screenshot of that one Easter egg I mentioned in SM128. How can I show it to you? Last time I went to add a picture to the Bulbagarden Archives as I wasn't a confirmed user or something. How do I change that if at all? [[User:BlazeFire|BlazeFire]] ([[User talk:BlazeFire|talk]]) 19:34, 9 May 2020 (UTC)
:You can also post the image on postimage.org. You can post images there without the need to register in or anything. Just put it there and send me the link. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:56, 9 May 2020 (UTC)
I forget about Imgur! https://imgur.com/a/gAaA2W0 But still, how do you get you account confirmed and able to add pictures to the master gallary if need be? [[User:BlazeFire|BlazeFire]] ([[User talk:BlazeFire|talk]]) 00:29, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
Just a follow up; I'm quite confident this was intended to be easter egg. Both the symbol on the bag and the official Galar League symbol depict a Pokeball with a red top and a blue bottom at the same slant. It was also shown subtly and more importantly, on the first episode of a league arc that first aired in Japan during the SwSh hype season. [[User:BlazeFire|BlazeFire]] ([[User talk:BlazeFire|talk]]) 00:34, 10 May 2020 (UTC)
:Just checking in... [[User:BlazeFire|BlazeFire]] ([[User talk:BlazeFire|talk]]) 00:27, 16 May 2020 (UTC)
::I don't think that's a reference. To me, it just looks like a generic Poké Ball symbol. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 09:32, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

== Edits ==
Hello !!

Have you planned on removing all my edits ? Cause it's been a few years I've been editing. You're not an admin to do so ?! [[User:Jeangabin666|Jeangabin666]] ([[User talk:Jeangabin666|talk]]) 11:52, 13 May 2020 (UTC)
:Of course I'm not removing all of your edits. I'm also just editing some. I just think you're reaching it with some of your ideas of placing anime characters into different Trainer classes. Also, "Fishing rod" should be a disambiguation page instead of a redirect page. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:56, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

Not sure if I did this 'talk' thing right. It's my first time, I am new to editing on Bulbapedia. Although, it is indeed inside the Hulbury Stadium that you acquire the TM and not out in Hulbury. I don't see any reference to the TM or Whirlpool in the cities page but it does have a section in the Hulbury page for the Hulbury Stadium and I thought it would be a good idea to make a reference to the TM and/or whirlpool in that section of the page, what do you think? Not everyone explores the building pages either. [[User:Cloud9Skywalker|Cloud9Skywalker]] ([[User talk:Cloud9Skywalker|talk]]) 03:42, 25 May 2020 (UTC)
:The building article also has a lot more info that's not visible in the city page. Also, for future talk page edits: if you want to start a new topic, click the + at the top of the page, next to the "Edit" button. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 05:09, 25 May 2020 (UTC)

==Still waiting for Sync Pairs edit approvation==
Well... I'm still waiting someone say something about the edit I suggested, becuase right now there is a lot of space wasted for the same sync pairs ecc... and to me that is a pretty good, with order and everything--[[User:Zarxiel94|Zarxiel94]] ([[User talk:Zarxiel94|talk]]) 09:41, 6 June 2020 (UTC)
:I'm not an admin. I was never part of this approval thing to begin with. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 09:42, 6 June 2020 (UTC)
::Ups... who I can contact then?--[[User:Zarxiel94|Zarxiel94]] ([[User talk:Zarxiel94|talk]]) 09:53, 6 June 2020 (UTC)
:::Some admin. Force Fire or Abcboy, maybe. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 09:55, 6 June 2020 (UTC)

== Galar Route 9 ==

You really cleaned it up! So, I wanted to thank-you for that! It looks way better, but I'm just curious why did you decide to go with the ocean color for the items located in Circhester Bay and not the surfing color like how it shows when hunting Pokémon? Also, I did a complete sweep of the entire route so I think that covers all the items and makes the section of the article complete.--[[User:Cloud9Skywalker|Cloud9Skywalker]] ([[User talk:Cloud9Skywalker|talk]]) 07:05, 7 June 2020 (UTC)
:You're welcome! And I made it that color to match the color of the Circhester Bay Trainer lost. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 07:10, 7 June 2020 (UTC)

== JN024 ==
Yamper was unhidden because it appeared, so just make sure you at least delete it if you absolutely no it's not there. Just because you didn't see it, it doesn't mean it did not appear, thanks. [[User:Playerking95|Playerking95]] ([[User talk:Playerking95|talk]]) 10:43, 14 June 2020 (UTC)
:I thought I left it unhidden. Must've been some sort of mistake while I tried to get my edit through in the flurry of edits. Sorry. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:49, 14 June 2020 (UTC)

== Riolu ==

Why did you delete what I said? If I need to edit, please infomred me and ill try to fix it {{unsigned|Gian9456}}
:I explained it in my edit summary. The info was already in the above section. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 08:19, 24 June 2020 (UTC)

== Linking ==

You know that I prefer <code><nowiki>[[typeless]]</nowiki></code> over <code><nowiki>{{DL|Type|typeless}}</nowiki></code> kind of linking (and have reasons for that), and you also know that I decided not to care too much and not change them, especially if you put them ([[User talk:Nescientist#Direct links|or you]] [[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92/Archive 2#Undoing linking edits|should know]]). I don't dislike people disagreeing (or even fail to discuss it), but I dislike people totally disregarding my opinion, so please stop [[Special:Diff/3205655|these kinds]] of edits. Thank you. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 20:57, 7 July 2020 (UTC)
:My apologies. I just prefer section links over redirect links. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 07:30, 8 July 2020 (UTC)
::Do note that I never disagreed with your edit in general. I can perfectly accept the change from ??? to typeless. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 07:32, 8 July 2020 (UTC)
:::Sorry to butt in here, but I just wanted to point out that it is [[Bulbapedia:List of link templates|Bulbapedia policy]] to use link templates like that, rather than using redirects. This is to keep with consistency. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 11:15, 8 July 2020 (UTC)
::::Nowhere does it mandate that redirects never be used; as evident from the sections linked above, in fact it requires linking redirects under specific circumstances. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 17:57, 8 July 2020 (UTC)

== Blake ==
Hey. Just wanted to know where you got that info that Blake was disguised as Colress. If you could let me know that would be great. Thanks.--[[User:Reinhartmax|Reinhartmax]] ([[User talk:Reinhartmax|talk]]) 23:14, 7 July 2020 (UTC)
:It was added to the [[PS548]] article by people who knew what that the round's dialogue said. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 07:30, 8 July 2020 (UTC)

== Gym Trainers. ==

Hi, FinnishPokeFan92,
I noticed that you removed the incomplete tag from the Gym Trainers Appearances Page. I added it because I noticed that the Motostoke Gym Trainers weren't added. I'm not very good at Bulbapedia as I just started, but am I missing something. Please respond if I was wrong.
Thank you,
[[User:Chespinfavor|Chespinfavor]] ([[User talk:Chespinfavor|talk]]) 23:07, 28 July 2020 (UTC)
:Since Motostoke Gym Trainers aren't battled against, they don't have VS models. In the future, be sure to specify what is missing when using that template. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 06:45, 29 July 2020 (UTC)
::Ok. Thanks![[User:Chespinfavor|Chespinfavor]] ([[User talk:Chespinfavor|talk]]) 00:29, 30 July 2020 (UTC)
:::No problem. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 07:24, 30 July 2020 (UTC)

== Inferences ==

I apologize if [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbapedia:Speculation_policy&diff=3234825&oldid=3230356 the recent addition] to the inference policy for the moves has caused confusion. Some things that I want to point out: All the moves that are to be inferred, those with or without additional context, have to be discussed with the staff first and then can be added to the moves pages, if the staff themselves haven't added already. This is to avoid edit warring, potential disputes or confusion like in Goh's Raichu's case. Another thing is the exceptions to inferences for non-verbal moves that are very difficult to identify, even with the additional context present, which I failed to address initially. That would include moves like Thunder Shock, Thunderbolt, Thunder, Discharge, or when it's between Volt Tackle and Wild Charge, or Stone Edge and Rock Blast etc. You get the gist. In the recent episode's case, while we do have ''some'' context present, which would be Ash commanding Pikachu to use the move and other characters lining up to contribute, it is definitely not enough to confirm that the others were using the exact same move. The animation of such moves did/does not help in differentiating them, as they look way too identical to identify. Because of this ambiguity, different users may perceive these occurrences differently, which may potentially lead to edit warring or disputes, which was not the intention when the policy in question was added. We'll try to rephrase it, so that it's not too vague and more direct. That's all I wanted to clarify. I hope that you have a good day! [[User:Adil|'''Adil''']] — [[User talk:Adil|'''Talk page''']] 17:05, 2 September 2020 (UTC)
:I understand. I also apologise for my reaction. There's one other move issue that I think has more evidence to support it, but maybe I should discuss the about it over on your talk page? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 17:07, 2 September 2020 (UTC)
::If it's a move that has {{bp|List of moves with unique animations|unique animation}}, then that page's talk page would be appropriate. If it just involves inference, then we can discuss it here. It's fine by me. [[User:Adil|'''Adil''']] — [[User talk:Adil|'''Talk page''']] 17:10, 2 September 2020 (UTC)
:::It's about Goh's Scorbunny's Double Kick, which, I think, falls under the same category as Shaymin's Aromatherapy. It was first called out in its capture episode, but I think that the move was already used in the previous episode. Specifically, in the scene that Goh even recalls himself in a flashback right before telling Scorbunny to use Double Kick for the first time. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 18:26, 2 September 2020 (UTC)
::::Noted. I'll let you know when we have a decision. [[User:Adil|'''Adil''']] — [[User talk:Adil|'''Talk page''']] 07:56, 3 September 2020 (UTC)
:::::Thank you. I'll be waiting. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 07:58, 3 September 2020 (UTC)
::::::Based on the events that occurred in that particular episode, we have come to the conclusion that JN004 should be Double Kick's debut episode. The flashback followed by Goh recalling the move and commanding makes it abundantly clear. Also, it's the only kick-based/Fighting-type move that Scorbunny/Raboot has used from JN004 till the recent episode (Ember involves fire and kicking a rock, which is different). One thing that I want to make absolutely clear is that the decision has been made purely based on the specific scenario that played out in the anime, and I want to emphasize that without the mini flashback, it would have been very difficult to acknowledge this without ambiguity as Double Kick. The level at which it learns the move in the games plays no role in this particular case. That being said, please feel free to make the relevant changes concerning this when you get free time. [[User:Adil|'''Adil''']] — [[User talk:Adil|'''Talk page''']] 09:33, 4 September 2020 (UTC)
:::::::Thank you very much. And I perfectly understand that levels don't matter in the anime. I will start doing the edits right away. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 09:48, 4 September 2020 (UTC)
::::::::Good to know, and thanks. [[User:Adil|'''Adil''']] — [[User talk:Adil|'''Talk page''']] 09:52, 4 September 2020 (UTC)
:::::::::You're welcome. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:07, 4 September 2020 (UTC)

== Bulbasaur's Dig ==

From [[EP225]]
Instead, Bulbasaur finds itself in the rolling boulder's path. Time appears to slow down and everyone watches the unfolding scene in horror. An almighty smash sound is heard, and Bulbasaur reflects on its life. Ash awakens from a daytime nap and looks into the sky to see a cloud that reminds him of his Bulbasaur. Meanwhile, Oak and Tracey manage to push the rock into the growing lake. They scour the area, but Bulbasaur is nowhere to be seen. Oak calls out. Everyone gasps when Bulbasaur emerges from the dirt, seemingly unscathed. It jumps up the escarpment and shakes itself clean of the muck. The Grass-types are thrilled to have their hero and throw Bulbasaur into the air several times as a show of gratitude. '''Tracey marvels that Bulbasaur cannot usually learn the move Dig, but Oak notes that in times of need, it is possible to call upon power never known to it previously.'''

So yeah, it's not really an error. [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 21:16, 5 September 2020 (UTC)
:Oak means that Bulbasaur basically willed itself to learning a move it can't usually learn. So yes. It ''is'' an error. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 22:33, 5 September 2020 (UTC)
::But the fact that he acknowledged it proves it's not an error on the writer's part. By your logic, Redesect's Blaze Kick & Extremespeed are errors. [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 01:50, 6 September 2020 (UTC)
:::They aren't because those moves are legitimately available for the Red Genesect. Dig has never been legitimately available for Bulbasaur. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 07:29, 6 September 2020 (UTC)

== [[Ash's Staraptor]] ==

I'm just taking a bit of a proactive stance here to ask that you not edit Ash's Staraptor's page further in relation to its gender. Feel free to discuss it on the talk page. Thanks! [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 00:16, 10 September 2020 (UTC)
:I wasn't planning to, but thanks for the heads-up! --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 07:09, 10 September 2020 (UTC)

== Unique animations ==

[[Special:Diff/3248235|This]] is simply not your judgement to make about Dragon Breath. Part of the reason we added anime moves explicitly to our policies was to avoid potential edit wars. A move can '''only''' be added if it was identified or is on [[Bulbapedia:List of moves with unique animations]].

I.e., you cannot add a move just because ''you'' think it's unique.

If you think a move is unique and it's not on that page, start a section on its talk page. Once it's accepted and added, then you can add it in the mainspace. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 15:08, 20 September 2020 (UTC)

== When was the word Shiny used between Ash vs. Conway and the raid battle at the ruins? I've seen every episode between those two involving a Shiny and they're always called alternate, different, strange, or off color. ==

[[User:BlazeFire|BlazeFire]] ([[User talk:BlazeFire|talk]]) 01:29, 21 September 2020 (UTC)

Pokémon Live!

2020-09-20T09:07:10Z

BlazeFire: /* Trivia */

[[File:Pokemon Live cover.png|thumb|''Pokémon Live!'' CD soundtrack cover]]
'''Pokémon Live!''' was a musical based on the {{pkmn|anime}}, though it is not in the same continuity. It ran in {{pmin|the United States}} from September 2000 to January 2001. A Portuguese language version played at the Pavilhão Atlântico in Lisbon, {{pmin|Portugal}} from March 21 to March 27, 2002, and a Dutch version at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp, {{pmin|Belgium|Belgium}} on April 6 and 7, 2002. A {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}} tour was planned for 2002, but was canceled. The U.S. version of the musical did, however, have a brief tour in {{pmin|the Arab world|Dubai}} in March 2001 as part of the annual {{wp|Dubai Shopping Festival}}, which usually lasts for thirty days. The musical was positively received, despite the Pokémon-related controversies that followed just shortly after.<ref>[http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/young-and-old-enjoy-pokemon-1.411320 Young and old enjoy Pokemon - ''Gulfnews'']</ref>

Two of the actors in Pokémon Live!, [[Darren Dunstan]] (Giovanni) and [[Andrew Rannells]] (James) went on to become voice actors for the [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] [[dub]] of the series.

Pokémon Live! is most notorious for featuring far more [[Shipping|heavy romantic overtones]] than the series on which it is based. In particular, Misty's feelings for Ash are [[PokéShipping|outright stated]] and a large source of angst for her character. The show was also the inspiration for [[DiamondShipping]], named after the Diamond Badge Giovanni offers to Trainers. During the events of the story, Delia reveals to Professor Oak that she once dated Giovanni when they were teenagers, though she left his gang after meeting Ash's father. This backstory, however, outright contradicts the Japanese-only audio dramas on the origins of Team Rocket.

==Plot==
A mysterious [[Gym Leader]] is offering {{pkmn|Trainer}}s the chance to come challenge him for his one-of-a-kind prize, the [[Badge#Trivia|Diamond Badge]], and {{Ash}} has decided to accept the challenge. He declines the opportunity to join {{Delia|his mom}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} in attending a lecture on {{p|Snorlax}} sleeping disorders, given by the world-renowned Pokémon expert Professor Xalrons. After they leave, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} come in on Ash as he starts dancing to the theme song. Quickly getting himself dressed, Ash remarks that he intends to win the Diamond Badge. Misty, however, is upset with Ash because he never made good on his promise to take her to the movies for her [[birthday]] three weeks ago. Ash vows to find some way to make it up soon, insisting that his life regarding Pokémon is just as important ("[[You & Me & Pokémon]]").

Right after the Ash and his friends set off on their journey, the scene suddenly switches over to the [[Team Rocket trio]], reciting their {{motto}} to the audience. After [[Jessie]] and [[James]] engage in taunting the audience with ad-libbed insults based on where they're performing, {{MTR}} berates them and informs them that {{an|Giovanni}} wants to see them right now. They report to Giovanni as he is singing about his current world-domination scheme ("[[It Will All Be Mine]]"). The boss orders them to bring them {{AP|Pikachu}}, alive and unharmed. Right after Jessie, James, and Meowth leave, it is then revealed to the audience that Giovanni is the mysterious Gym Leader offering the Diamond Badge. Some Trainers come to challenge him, but they are all defeated by his super-robot Pokémon, [[MechaMew2]], a robot based on the powerful {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} he once owned, whose only technique is that it can copy the [[move|attacks]] of its challengers and use it against them. After the Trainers leave in defeat, Giovanni gloats about how MechaMew2 will soon have a complete collection of attacks.

Ash and his friends make their way into the forest, with Ash gushing about how good an achievement the Diamond Badge must be, while Brock goes off to flirt with some nearby female Trainers, only to be rejected by each one. Misty tries to tell Ash that there is more to life than battling for [[Badge|Gym Badges]], and remarks to him that since the Diamond Badge is one-of-a-kind, it will likely be much harder to obtain than the ones he got from her sisters or Brock. Ash retorts that winning Badges are a special symbol, "like when your teacher gives you a gold star, or when your parents give you your own keys to the car, or a guy gives a girl her own ring to wear." Brock comes back from being rejected by the girls he's just flirting with, but just as Misty starts arguing with him, Ash stops the fight by leading them in singing "[[My Best Friends]]".

Up ahead, Team Rocket is digging up one of their pit traps, intending for "the [[twerp]]s" to fall into it, but to their dismay, Ash and friends simply walk over the pit with no problems. When Jessie and James come out of hiding to see what went wrong, they find that they left the supports in, and they make the mistake of pulling them out and falling into the trap themselves. Frustrated, Meowth walks off to get a rope.

Meanwhile, Delia and Professor Oak approach the run-down old building where the Snorlax lecture is being held. As they're entering, Delia admits that she fears she's losing touch with her son as he's growing up; the Professor replies that she shouldn't worry so much, as things never stay the same for long ("[[Everything Changes]]"). Just as they finish singing, Giovanni shows up and has his {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunts}} surround and capture them. It turns out the Snorlax lecture was actually a trap devised by Giovanni to lure Professor Oak into his clutches so he couldn't interfere with his plan. The boss also recognizes Delia as an old friend of his, who insists everything between them was in the past ("[[Everything Changes]] (Reprise 1)").

Back in the forest, Ash, Misty, and Brock have gotten lost, because Brock accidentally threw the map away while talking to the female Trainers earlier. They then cross paths with a deaf Trainer, who agrees to share his map with them if "the guy with the weird hair" agrees to battle with him. Ash accepts the challenge, only to find that the deaf Trainer has a {{p|Jigglypuff}} in his arsenal. Jigglypuff's {{m|Sing|song}} puts all but its Trainer to {{status|sleep}}, and it starts drawing on their faces as the deaf Trainer leaves them his map. After they leave, Misty wakes up and cleans Jigglypuff's drawings off Ash's face, while singing to herself about her feelings for him and fears of rejection ("[[Misty's Song]]"). Ash soon wakes up, wondering whose voice he just heard singing, to which Misty answers by saying he probably just heard a side effect of Jigglypuff's song. With the map in possession again, the trio continues their journey.

Meanwhile, Meowth returns to the pit with the rope and finds his teammates sleeping as a result of Jigglypuff's song. As they climb out, he complains about their incompetence and berates them on what failures they are. Jessie and James become depressed from the realization that Meowth is right about them being failures, but he quickly cheers them up by telling them that being failures is at least something they're perfect at doing ("[[The Best at Being the Worst]]"). This brings Jessie and James back to full confidence, and they continue after their target, with Meowth wondering if he should have taken up psychiatry.

At {{ci|Cerulean}} Blue Lagoon, Ash declares to Misty and Brock that he's going to use Pikachu in the battle against the Gym Leader. As they sing and dance to "[[Pikachu (I Choose You)]]", Team Rocket comes up behind them in their {{p|Magikarp}} [[Team Rocket's mechas|submarine]] and, while they're not looking, snatches Pikachu. When he sees that Pikachu has vanished, Ash tells Misty and Brock to split up and search for it, convinced that Team Rocket has captured his friend. Misty, however, suggests that maybe Pikachu has instead left Ash on its own free will ("maybe you missed ''his'' bithday too"), given his apparent habit of ignoring his friends. With that, she leaves Ash to ponder her words ("[[The Time Has Come (Pikachu's Goodbye)]]").

At Giovanni's [[Gym]], Delia and Professor Oak are locked in a cage by his battle arena. After a failed attempt to break free, the Professor asks Delia why Giovanni recognized her. She explains that, when she was a teenager, she used to hang out with a gang of troublemakers (who later became Team Rocket, which conflicts with their backstory given on Japanese-only audio dramas) led by Giovanni; she eventually left them when she met Ash's father, and she has never told this to her son, because she fears he wouldn't understand. After the story, Giovanni enters to boast to them about his MechaMew2, during which he sings his dark reprise of "[[You & Me & Pokémon]]". Immediately following this, Jessie, James and Meowth show up with the captured Pikachu (while singing "[[Double Trouble]]"). Giovanni is pleased with this, as Pikachu possesses the only attacks MechaMew2 has not yet learned, and he orders Jessie and James have it attack MechaMew2. Pikachu instead responds to Jessie and James's orders by shocking them, during which they flip a switch that causes Delia and the Professor’s cage to open and allow them to escape. Giovanni realizes he'll need Pikachu's Trainer for it to listen to, and tells Jessie and James to bring him the Trainer.

In the woods, Misty admits to Brock that she didn't really mean it when she said Pikachu probably chose to leave Ash; she only said it because she wanted him to realize he's alienating his friends by ignoring them. Brock starts teasing her about her feelings for Ash, but Misty retorts that Brock is no different in that regard, given his flirting with the female Trainers earlier, as well as his feelings for Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy, to which Brock responds by suddenly singing "[[Two Perfect Girls]]". After he finishes, Misty drags him back into looking for Pikachu, but secretly soliloquizes about her pining for Ash. Elsewhere in the woods, Delia continues discussing her past with the Professor and how she can't bring herself to tell Ash about it, and Ash tries to face up to the fact that he may have to go on without Pikachu ("[[I've Got a Secret]]").

Right after the song, the groups come together. Misty and Brock inform Ash that they couldn't find Pikachu, so Ash decides he'll have to try and win the Diamond Badge without him. Professor Oak and Delia then tell Ash that Team Rocket's leader is holding Pikachu hostage. Ash, now knowing he was right about Pikachu not running out on him, resolves that he will go save Pikachu. Before he and his friends can get going, though, Delia confesses to Ash about her past acquaintance with Giovanni, saying she didn't want him to find it out from Giovanni himself. Just then, Team Rocket shows up on scooters, but before they can recite their motto, Ash demands them to take him to Giovanni. Jessie and James question why their task is so easy, but they go ahead and take Ash off to the Gym. The others try to follow, but Meowth tells them Giovanni only wants Ash, leaving Delia to wonder if she did the right thing in telling Ash about her past ("[[Everything Changes]] (Reprise 2)").

After Team Rocket brings Ash to him, Giovanni, annoyed with their presence orders them to leave the arena, and they do so, crashing their scooters offstage. Giovanni releases Pikachu and then introduces MechaMew2 to him. He allows Ash to have the Diamond Badge for the duration of the fight, saying he'll retrieve it afterwards. Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder Shock}}, followed by {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but to his surprise, MechaMew2 suffers no damage, and Giovanni proclaims that he has won, as those were the last attacks MechaMew2 needed to learn.

Ash valiantly stands up to Giovanni and refuses to let him get away with his victory ("You Just Can't Win"), but Giovanni orders MechaMew2 to attack the both of them with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}. But when it does, a force-field appears around Ash and Pikachu, protecting them, as an offscreen voice proclaims that "the boy will not be harmed." The bearer of the voice then steps in - it is the original Mewtwo. Ash doesn't recognize him, but Giovanni does and brags about the superiority of his mechanical replica. Mewtwo is unimpressed and accepts Giovanni's offer to battle MechaMew2. Ash begs Mewtwo not to do so, fearing MechaMew2 will just copy the {{t|Psychic}} attacks, but Mewtwo tells Ash that "the true power is within you," and then sends visions of Ash's happy memories (shown as rapidly-displayed clips on the screens) to MechaMew2. Nothing seems to happen, but to Giovanni's surprise, MechaMew2 begins speaking and rebels against him, saying Mewtwo has taught it the value of love and goodness from Ash's memories, and therefore can no longer let Giovanni's evil scheme to go forth. Grabbing Team Rocket's leader by the neck, it prepares to perform a {{m|Self-Destruct}}, despite Giovanni's attempts to offer a compromise, and tells Mewtwo to get Ash and Pikachu out while he still can. Giovanni, managing to escape MechaMew2's grasp just before it explodes, curses Mewtwo for defeating him again, but as Mewtwo takes Ash and Pikachu out of the building, he remarks that "this time it was not me, it was the boy."

Later, an unconscious Ash wakes up back in the forest with his mom and his friends gathered around him. He says he has just battling Giovanni but he has no memory of what happened, but he tells his mother that he still loves her even despite her past acquaintance with Team Rocket. He then finds the Diamond Badge still in his pocket and remembers that Giovanni gave it to him before the battle. He says he isn't sure if he really deserves it, so, taking a suggestion from Pikachu, he gives it to Misty as a belated birthday gift ("[[Finale]]").

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Alakazam}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Venusaur}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Electrode}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (deaf {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|M01}})
* [[MechaMew2]] ({{an|Giovanni}}'s)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
* {{p|Grimer}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Zubat}}
* {{p|Hoothoot}}
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Arbok}}
* {{p|Drowzee}}
* {{p|Clefable}}
* {{p|Pinsir}}
* {{p|Wartortle}}
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Poliwrath}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Voltorb}}
* {{p|Butterfree}} (multiple)
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Pidgeot}}
* {{p|Golbat}}
* {{p|Geodude}}
* {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Horsea}} (two)
* {{p|Vaporeon}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} (multiple)
* {{p|Psyduck}}

==Cast==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}; width:50%"
|-
! colspan=2 | <big>{{color|000|Cast}}</big>
|-
{{cast/live|Kanto|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash Ketchum|Dominic Nolfi|top=yes|link=no}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Heidi Weyhmueller|link=no}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Dennis Kenney|link=no}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Jennifer Risser (costume performer)|link=no}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani{{!}}Ikue Ohtani (voice)}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Jessie|disp=Jessie|Lauren Kling|link=no}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|James|disp=James|Andrew Rannells}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Kathleen Roche (costume performer)|link=no}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Maddie Blaustein (voice)}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Giovanni (anime)|disp=Giovanni|Darren Dunstan}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Delia Ketchum|disp=Mrs. Ketchum|wp:Dee Roscioli{{!}}Dee Roscioli}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Professor Oak (anime)|disp=Professor Oak|Patrick Frankfort|link=no}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Pokédex|disp=Dexter|Sinclair Mitchell (voice)|link=no}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Officer Jenny|disp=Officer Jenny|Suzanne Wogisch|link=no}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Nurse Joy|disp=Nurse Joy|Natalie Weld|link=no}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Mewtwo (M01)|disp=Mewtwo|Marton Fulop (costume performer)|link=no}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Mewtwo (M01)|disp=Mewtwo|List of English voice actors{{!}}Jay Goede (voice)}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Psyduck (Pokémon)|disp=Psyduck|Leah Smith (costume performer)|link=no}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Psyduck (Pokémon)|disp=Psyduck|Michael Haigney{{!}}Michael Haigney (voice)}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Jigglypuff (Pokémon)|disp=Jigglypuff|Leah Smith (costume performer)|link=no}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Jigglypuff (Pokémon)|disp=Jigglypuff|Rachael Lillis{{!}}Rachael Lillis (voice)}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Venusaur (Pokémon)|disp=Venusaur's Trainer|Abbey Marie O'Brien|link=no}}
{{cast/live|Kanto|Pokémon Trainer|disp=Deaf Trainer|Jesse Nager|link=no}}
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==Songs==
A soundtrack for the musical was released entitled ''[[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'em Live!]]''.

*"[[You & Me & Pokémon]]" - Ash, Misty, and Brock
*"You & Me & Pokémon (Playoff)"
*"[[It Will All Be Mine]]" - Giovanni
*"It Will All Be Mine (Reprise)" - Giovanni
*"[[My Best Friends]]" - Ash, Misty, and Brock
*"[[Everything Changes]]" - Professor Oak and Mrs. Ketchum
*"Everything Changes (Reprise 1)" - Giovanni
*"[[Misty's Song]]" - Misty
*"[[The Best at Being the Worst]]" - Team Rocket
*"[[Pikachu (I Choose You)]]" - Ash
*"[[What Kind of Pokémon Are You?]]" - Dexter and the Dextettes
*"{{OBP|The Time Has Come|Pikachu's Goodbye}}" - Ash
*"You & Me & Pokémon (Reprise)" - Giovanni
*"[[Double Trouble]]" - Team Rocket
*"Double Trouble (Reprise)" - Team Rocket
*"[[Two Perfect Girls]]" - Brock
*"[[I've Got a Secret]]" - Mrs. Ketchum, Misty, and Ash
*"Everything Changes (Reprise 2)" - Mrs. Ketchum
*"[[You Just Can't Win]]" - Ash and Giovanni
*"[[Finale]]" - Company

==Production==
The idea for Pokémon Live! was conceived by the president of 4Kids Productions, [[Norman J. Grossfeld]]. The show was directed and choreographed Luis Perez, and was written by Michael Slade. Musical Direction was done by [[John Loeffler]] and [[John Siegler]], who have both written songs for the Pokémon anime. Set production was done by Hotopp Associates Limited, and Lighting Design by David Agress Lighting, Inc. Costumes for Pokémon Live! were designed by Yvette Helin Studios, who also assisted Geppetto Studios in creating seventeen standee Pokémon puppets.

==Performance dates and locations==
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===Europe===
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|-
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| March 21-27, 2002
| {{wp|Lisbon, Portugal}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="roundybl" | April 6-7, 2002
| class="roundybr" | {{wp|Antwerp, Belgium}}
|}

===Middle East===
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|-
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! class="roundytr" | Location
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="roundybl" | March 1-31, 2001
| class="roundybr" | {{wp|Dubai}}, {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}
|}

===United States===
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|-
! class="roundytl" | Date
! class="roundytr" | Location
|- style="background:#fff"
| November 2-5, 2000
| {{wp|Columbus, Ohio}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| November 8-12, 2000
| {{wp|Indianapolis, Indiana}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| November 15-19, 2000
| {{wp|Fairfax, Virginia}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| November 22-26, 2000
| {{wp|Atlanta, Georgia}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| November 29-December 3, 2000
| {{wp|Charlotte, North Carolina}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| December 5-10, 2000
| {{wp|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| December 12-13, 2000
| {{wp|Lowell, Massachusetts}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| December 14-17, 2000
| {{wp|Worcester, New York}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="roundybl" | December 27-31, 2000
| class="roundybr" | {{wp|Milwaukee, Wisconsin}}
|}

==Trivia==
* {{wp|Dee Roscioli}} and Patrick Frankfort, who portrayed Delia and Professor Oak in the U.S. tour, were in a romantic relationship at the time. This is referenced by Ash telling Professor Oak, "Don't bring my mom home too late!"
* According to the show's program, [[Ikue Ohtani]], [[Maddie Blaustein]] and [[List of English voice actors|Jay Goede]] reprised their roles of {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{MTR}} and Mewtwo respectively. Goede is credited by his real name in Pokémon Live! instead of his stage name, Philip Bartlett, which was used in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. Jigglypuff and Psyduck's voices are uncredited but are possibly archive recordings of [[Rachael Lillis]] and [[Michael Haigney]], respectively. No other voice actors are known to have reprised their roles from the anime in this production.
* Dennis Kenney, the actor who played Brock, appeared as a host in the [[Pokémon Insider: The Video|Pokémon Insider promotional video]]. The video includes a clip of himself (in character as Brock) performing the song [[Two Perfect Girls]].
* Both Pokémon Insider and [[Pokémon.com]] at the time claimed Pokémon Live! was to be aired on television and released on home video in the United States, but no such broadcast or release ever occurred.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20011019041628/http://www.pokemon.com:80/events/live.html Pokémon Live! - ''Pokémon.com (archived)'']</ref> Producer Chris Mitchell confirmed that a high definition professional recording was made but that plans for releasing it ended up falling through.
* Some of the props were left behind in a now-abandoned theater (which never hosted the musical) in Canada before the show moved overseas and were discovered nearly 20 years later by urban explorers.

==References==
<references/>

==External link==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDLj7hT1bk4 Video of performance]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20100101124901/http://trsrockin.com/pklive.html Plot and song lyrics for Pokémon Live!]
* {{wp|Pokemon Live|Article on Wikipedia}}
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20020718172935/http://www.nationwidearena.com/schedule/news/disp_release.php?id=18 News article on Nation Wide Arena]
* [http://web.mac.com/molampymills/GEPPETTO_HYPERLINKS/Pokemon_Live!.html Geppetto Studios' Pokémon Live! page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3erKq6ib9sU Pokémon Live! (Pokémon Insider: The Video Segment & Promotion + Live Clip 2001)]

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title_ja=進撃する巨石！カロス防衛線！！ |
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'''Rocking Kalos Defenses!''' (Japanese: '''進撃する巨石！カロス防衛線！！''' ''The Advancing Megalith! The Kalos Line of Defense!!'') is the 135th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 934th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 15, 2016 as a one-hour special alongside [[XY136]] and in the United States on December 10, 2016.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

 Team Flare appears to be defeated for now—Clemont has destroyed their control system at great personal cost, and Alain and Ash have battled Lysandre to a standstill. But as the villain disappears, he promises that his new world will come to pass...

Meanwhile, Mairin and Serena rescue Chespie—only to watch in horror as it’s absorbed by the mysterious Giant Rock, which changes shape to resemble Zygarde! It begins to move, heading toward the Anistar Sundial in search of more energy. Everyone is determined to stop it at all costs—including the Gym Leaders and Champion Diantha, as they join our heroes to rescue Chespie and save the world!

==Plot==
Continuing the {{pkmn|battle}}, [[Lysandre]]'s {{me|Gyarados}} uses {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but {{AP|Pikachu}} dodges and uses {{m|Quick Attack}}. The Atrocious Pokémon is finally knocked by a combination of [[Alain's Charizard|Mega Charizard X]]'s {{m|Dragon Claw}} and {{AP|Greninja}}'s {{m|Cut}}, followed by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}. [[Alain]] claims that the fighting instinct Lysandre spoke of is a thing of the past, but the [[Team Flare]] Boss remarks that he is still intent on recreating the world. Then, he walks to the edge of [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] and jumps off. Greninja tries to rescue him with its tongue, but misses. [[Malva]] is shocked by Lysandre's move and falls to her knees. {{Ash}} receives a call from {{an|Serena}}, who informs him about the success of their quest. Serena then asks Ash to go to the Lumiose Gym and check on {{an|Clemont}}.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is still in their battle with [[Team Flare]]. [[Celosia]] and [[Mable]] tell {{p|Drapion}} and {{p|Weavile}} to use {{m|Sludge Bomb}} and {{m|Ice Beam}} respectively, but [[Jessie]] has her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} counter by using {{m|Mirror Coat}}, and [[James]] shoots a net to capture the Team Flare scientists and their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Meanwhile, Serena and her group mates have reached the [[Giant Rock]], where {{Steven}} is trying to study the nature of the research conducted on the Rock. Suddenly, it starts to glow red, and the glass containing it shatters; [[Chespie]] is pulled towards and is absorbed by the Rock. {{an|Professor Sycamore}} attempts to stop [[Mairin]] from approaching the Rock as it changes its shape. The phenomenon causes the building to start collapsing, and everyone flees. Once outside, everyone notices the transformed Rock completely destroyed the building, causing Mairin to worry about Chespie. Steven is certain that the Rock is the source of the event, and claims that anything can happen now. With the Rock wrecking havoc in the [[Lysandre Labs]], {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s and {{tc|Team Flare Admin}}s run away from the Labs, along with Team Rocket who flees on the helicopter and decide to continue with reporting the disaster. In [[Anistar City]], [[Olympia]] and her {{p|Meowstic}} note the the Anistar City {{DL|Anistar City|Sundial}} glowing red, and Olympia describes it as "trembling". Meanwhile, Ash and Alain have reached the Lumiose Gym and notice Clemont grieving over [[Clembot]]'s destroyed body. Ash asks if Clembot can be repaired, but Clemont states that he will try his best, and that he hasn't been of any use so far. Serena calls Ash to inform about the Giant Rock; he, Alain and Clemont learn that it has absorbed Chespie, shocking both Ash and Alain, and has started out for [[Anistar City|somewhere]]. Professor Sycamore sends them the co-ordinates and asks them to reach the site with [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]. When the call disconnects, Ash asks Clemont if he would like to join, and Clemont agrees, stating that the battle is not over just yet.

[[Squishy]] and {{an|Bonnie}} eventually catch up with an exhausted [[Z2]]. Bonnie tries to greet Z2, but it gets startled and runs away. It confronts Squishy and remarks about the evilness of human beings, but Squishy states that it believes in humans, as they have not given up yet. Bonnie approaches Z2 and attempts to lift it up in her arms, but Z2 is indecisive. Squishy explains how being with Bonnie allowed it to witness the hard work of people and Pokémon, and the trust between them, to achieve happiness, claiming that the humans it travels with, never give up. An excited Bonnie picks up Z2 and starts tickling it, as Blaziken Mask and Mega {{p|Blaziken}} watch from a distance, when they are approached by Ash, Alain, Clemont, and Malva in a helicopter.

Professor Sycamore and Steven report their findings to the group, and explain that the energy of the [[Giant Rock]] strongly resembles Zygarde, and since Chespie had fallen into a coma due to absorbing a part of Zygarde's energy, it absorbed Chespie, to obtain that energy back. They also claim that the Rock, in search of its new energy source, is headed towards the Anistar City Sundial, which contains energy similar to the energy Pokémon emit during [[Mega Evolution]]. Blaziken Mask wonders why the Rock is headed towards the Sundial in particular, and Professor Sycamore explains that the Rock and Sundial, coming in direct contact, would emit enough energy to destroy the world. Ash refuses to let such an event take place, and claims that they can and will stop the Giant Rock and rescue Chespie. Alain, also, comforts Mairin, claiming that he will rescue Chespie for her sake.

At the Anistar City Sundial, [[Officer Jenny]] and Olympia inspect the situation and decide to evacuate the residents of the city. With Team Rocket reporting the movement of the Giant Rock, Professor Sycamore, Steven and Serena try to destroy the Rock with their Pokémon, and send out {{p|Garchomp}}, {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}, and {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}. After Mega Evolving their Pokémon, Professor Sycamore and Steven command them to use {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}, while Serena has her Braixen use {{m|Flamethrower}}, but the Rock summons vines to shield itself. The Rock attacks them with vines but they evade and destroy them. However, the vines eventually manage to subdue Mega Garchomp and Mega Metagross, and Braixen is knocked off the Iron Leg Pokémon. Nevertheless, she is saved in the nick of time by Alain's Mega Charizard X and Ash's Pikachu. Mega Charizard X and Pikachu use Flamethrower and {{m|Iron Tail}} to free the captured Pokémon. In [[Lumiose City]], {{an|Tierno}}, {{an|Trevor}}, {{an|Shauna}}, and [[Sawyer]] watch the event involving the Rock, and Sawyer wishes Ash to take care. Concurrently, the energy emitted from the Sundial causes the port to start melting. Ash and Greninja have managed to locate Chespie within the core of the Rock, and Greninja pinpoints Chespie's location with a {{m|Water Shuriken}} for others to target the spot; the Rock, however, keeps attacking the Pokémon with the vines, and the Pokémon are left being engaged in keeping the vines at bay. The Rock eventually manages to capture the Pokémon, but they are rescued by a massive attack, which to Team Rocket's utter surprise, is revealed to have come from all the other seven [[Gym Leader]]s and the [[Kalos]] {{pkmn|Champion}}, [[Diantha]]'s, Pokémon. However, Diantha realizes that the combined attack did not have much of an effect on the Rock, and decides to talk with everyone to come up with a different plan.

Discussing their next move, Steven informs Diantha and the Gym Leaders about the target Water Shuriken, and wishes to use the Pokémon's powers to get through, as Steven and Diantha thank each other for their help. {{an|Korrina}} greets Ash and discusses {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Greninja|Ash-Greninja}}, and Olympia congratulates him for eventually controlling the power that comes along with [[Bond Phenomenon]]. With the Giant Rock advancing towards the Sundial, Diantha advises everyone to realize their responsibility in defending the Sundial, and prevent it from coming in contact with the Rock. Malva calls out her {{p|Houndoom}} for assistance as well. Ash asks Serena to take care of Mairin and Bonnie, and Alain assures Mairin that he will return safely with Chespie. In their helicopter, Jessie and {{MTR}} comment on the spectacular defense put up in favor of Kalos, as everyone seems ready to fight for the safety of the world.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Alain]] defeat [[Lysandre]].
* {{TRT}} defeats and subdues [[Celosia]] and [[Mable]].
* The [[Giant Rock]] inside [[Lysandre Labs]] absorbs [[Chespie]] and takes the form of a {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde 50% Forme}}.
* The Giant Rock destroys Lysandre Labs and heads towards the [[Anistar City]] {{DL|Anistar City|Sundial}}, threatening to cause an explosion that would destroy the {{pkmn|world}}.
* {{an|Bonnie}} persuades [[Z2]] to trust her.
* Ash encounters {{Steven}} [[AG022|again]].
* Ash and {{ashfr}}, along with Alain, [[Mairin]], {{an|Professor Sycamore}}, [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]], Steven, [[Malva]], and Team Rocket, follow the Giant Rock.
* [[Diantha]] and all the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Kalos]] arrive to join the battle against the Giant Rock.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY135.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{an|Professor Sycamore}}
* [[Alain]]
* [[Mairin]]
* {{an|Tierno}}
* {{an|Trevor}}
* {{an|Shauna}}
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Viola]]
* [[Grant]]
* {{an|Korrina}}
* [[Ramos]]
* [[Valerie]]
* [[Olympia]]
* [[Wulfric]]
* [[Malva]]
* [[Steven Stone]]
* [[Diantha]]
* [[Lysandre]]
* [[Celosia]]
* [[Mable]]
* [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]
* {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s
* {{tc|Team Flare Admin}}s
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY135.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Weavile}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: [[Mairin]]'s [[Chespie]] ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]])
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Sylveon}} ({{OP|Serena|Sylveon}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}})
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s; {{me|Garchomp}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])
* {{p|Chespin}} ([[Mairin]]'s; [[Chespie]])
* {{p|Ivysaur}} ({{OP|Shauna|Ivysaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Trevor|Charizard}})
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OP|Tierno|Blastoise}})
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Sawyer|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Vivillon}} ([[Viola]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Vivillon|Meadow Pattern}})
* {{p|Tyrunt}} ([[Grant]]'s)
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Korrina|Lucario}}; {{me|Lucario}})
* {{p|Gogoat}} ([[Ramos]]'s)
* {{p|Spritzee}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympia]]'s; female)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympia]]'s; male)
* {{p|Abomasnow}} ([[Wulfric]]'s)
* {{p|Houndoom}} ([[Malva]]'s; {{me|Houndoom}})
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{OP|Steven|Metagross}}; {{Shiny}}; {{me|Metagross}})
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}})
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]'s; {{me|Blaziken}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Lysandre]]'s; {{Shiny}}; {{me|Gyarados}})
* {{p|Drapion}} ([[Celosia]]'s)
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Mable]]'s)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Helioptile}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Squishy]])
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Z2]])

===Other===
* [[Clembot]]
* [[Giant Rock]]

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: "Pokémon 24 Hours!" featuring the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Kalos]] [[region]].
* The English dub was released on [[iTunes]] and [[Prime Video]] on December 4, 2016, six days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}. The same occurred for all episodes in Volume 4 of [[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]] that aired after an all-day marathon of ''{{wp|Teen Titans Go! (TV series)|Teen Titans Go!}}'' on November 26, 2016, and before January 11, 2017, when the error was fixed (''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'' through ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'').
* This is the first time {{Ash}} has defeated [[Lysandre|the leader]] of a [[villainous team]] in {{pkmn|battle}}.
* This episode marks the first time in the {{pkmn|anime}} that all eight Gym Leaders from a region appear at the same time.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Rocking Kalos Defenses! motto|variation}} of their motto.
* This is the last episode to feature the Kalos design of [[Nurse Joy]].
* A piano version of [[Puni-chan's Song]] is used as an insert song when [[Squishy]] speaks to [[Z2]] about [[human]]s.
* A remix of {{so|XY&Z}} is used as an insert song during {{ashfr|the group}}'s fight against the [[Giant Rock]].
* A full version of [[V (Volt)]] is used as an insert song when all Gym Leaders appear.

===Errors===
* The bottom half of {{AP|Greninja}} is cut off before the group looks over the edge of [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] after Lysandre falls off.
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, when {{an|Bonnie}} approaches Z2, her English voice can be heard.
* Jessie's Wobbuffet defeats two [[Dark]]-types using the [[Psychic]]-type move Mirror Coat.
*In one scene, the Giant Rock is shown in the ruins of Lysandre Labs at the base of the cliff. In the next scene, it is shown inexplicably atop the cliff as if it were up there the whole time. It was never shown scaling the palisade and there were no tracks left on the cliff face it when it reappeared [[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]].

===Dub edits===
* During the scene where the Gym Leaders and [[Diantha]] arrive, the original version displays each character's name and title on-screen in Japanese text as they each say their own line. These texts were removed in the dub.
* XY&Z is replaced with an instrumental version of [[Stand Tall]].

==In other languages==
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'''Forming a More Perfect Union!''' (Japanese: '''反撃のジガルデ！カロス最終決戦！！''' ''The Zygarde Counterattack! The Final Decisive Battle of Kalos!!'') is the 136th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 935th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 15, 2016 as a one-hour special alongside [[XY135]] and in the United States on December 17, 2016.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

An amazing assembly of powerful Pokémon and Trainers—including the Kalos Gym Leaders and two Champions—have come to help our heroes stop Team Flare! This teamwork allows Ash and Alain to rescue Chespie from inside the Giant Rock, and it seems to be defeated...until it rises once again, under Lysandre’s control.

Things seem hopeless until Squishy persuades the other Core to join the fight. The two of them merge together to become the titanic Zygarde Complete, which puts a stop to Lysandre’s plan once and for all.

Finally, it’s time for Squishy and Bonnie to say their goodbyes—but they’ll always remember their unwavering friendship that helped save the world!

==Plot==
Everyone heads towards the [[Giant Rock]], the Shuriken telling them where to go in order to rescue [[Chespie]]. [[Mairin]], {{an|Bonnie}}, and {{an|Serena}} look on at the Rock. The Rock uses vines to attack, but {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} counter with {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}. More vines attack as [[Malva]], [[Blaziken Mask]], and [[Alain]] order their Pokémon to use Flamethrower. [[Valerie]] and [[Olympia]] help as {{Ash}} and Alain make their way through the vines. Valerie is soon captured, but she insists they continue. {{an|Korrina}} and {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} stop a vine from attacking {{AP|Greninja}}, but are also captured. They, too, insist the others continue on. [[Ramos]] and {{p|Gogoat}} also buy them time before being captured. Alain and Ash are captured by vines as well, but [[Viola]] frees them with {{p|Vivillon}}'s {{m|Solar Beam}}. Grant has {{p|Tyrunt}} attack the vines with {{m|Rock Tomb}}, creating a wall, but more vines attack Viola, which knocks her into Grant and then captures them. Ash and Alain climb up the wall as more vines attack, but [[Wulfric]] has {{p|Abomasnow}} use {{m|Ice Shard}} on them to {{status|Freeze|freeze}} the vines. He then orders them to hurry up as Abomasnow is knocked away. Their friends go ahead to clear a path as Malva has {{p|Houndoom}} use {{m|Dark Pulse}} and {{an|Professor Sycamore}} has {{p|Garchomp}} use {{m|Dragon Rage}}. Afterward, both are captured by the vines. They tell Ash and Alain to keep going, and Ash promises not to let them down. Watching with {{an|Serena}} and {{an|Bonnie}}, Mairin hopes that [[Chespie]] will be okay. Clemont has {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}} attack the vines with {{m|Pin Missile}}, {{m|Swift}}, and {{m|Mud Shot}} respectively to help clear a path.

As Alain and Ash approach the centre, a vine rises up to attack them, but it is hit by {{m|Bullet Seed}}. Ash looks up and is surprised to see {{TRT}} in a helicopter with {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} having launched the Bullet Seed. Jessie tells Ash to not just stand there, but a vine rises up and attacks the helicopter, sending Team Rocket flying. {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}} uses {{m|Psychic}} to save them. At a [[Pokémon Center]], [[Sawyer]], {{an|Trevor}}, {{an|Shauna}}, and {{an|Tierno}} watch the action unfold on TV as [[Diantha]] and [[Steven Stone]] assist with their Pokémon, Gardevoir and {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}. The two Pokémon use Psychic to wrap up the attacking vines. They continue to attack the vines, but Steven and Diantha find themselves trapped as Blaziken Mask and Blaziken are attacked. [[Squishy]] and [[Z2]] observe the battle, with Z2 expressing surprise that they are continuing to fight. Squishy tells Z2 that it knows not all humans are bad after having watched the humans on their journey. Reaching the centre, Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Electro Ball}} and Greninja to use {{m|Water Shuriken}} as Alain orders Charizard to attack with Flamethrower. The attacks are blocked with vines, but with support and determination, they break through and enter the rock. They spot Chespie lying overhead, and Alain goes to free Chespie, only for crystals to block his path. Ash promises to cover Alain as best as they can whilst he goes to free Chespie. As another crystal goes to attack, Ash orders Pikachu to use Electro Ball and has Greninja use {{m|Cut}}, which cuts through the crystals. Outside, the Rock continues to move as Serena commands {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}, and {{TP|Serena|Sylveon}} to attack. The vines surround them, and a vine goes to attack Mairin. As Alain nears Chespie, another crystal looms in front of him, but Ash orders Greninja to use Water Shuriken, which breaks the crystal. As more crystals appear to attempt to stop Alain, he reaches Chespie. Outside, the vines are about to hit Mairin when they stop. The rocks also stop moving. Ash and Alain, along with their Pokémon, emerge from the Rock, having freed Chespie. Everyone looks on, pleased that the crisis has been averted.

Mairin hugs Chespie, who is still unconscious, and thanks Alain for his work. Steven says all they have to do now is to destroy the Rock. As Team Rocket films the scene, all of their Pokémon launch an attack on the Rock, which knocks it down. Ash wonders if the attack worked, but the Rock recovers while [[Lysandre]] appears, vowing to still destroy the world. Lysandre has the Rock launch an attack at the group, but Valerie has {{p|Spritzee}} use {{m|Light Screen}}, which minimizes the damage. As everyone recovers from the hit, Bonnie and Clemont are surprised when Blaziken Mask's mask comes off, revealing that he is their father. Meyer has been injured, but insists he is alright as the Giant Rock begins moving forward again. Alain wonders how they can stop it, and Clemont points out the device on Lysandre's wrist. Alain realises that they have to destroy it. As everyone prepares to fight, Z2 notes that they are actually prepared to fight. Squishy informs Z2 that neither humans nor Pokémon will give up, even though Z2 feels they are too weak. Squishy says that their real strength lies in working together, caring about each other, and having the power to believe in themselves and find the will to succeed. The Rock launches another attack that sends them all flying. Seeing this, Z2 decides to believe in them as Squishy does, and they both jump down from Bonnie's arms. Bonnie moves to go after them, but Meyer stops her as the Cores confront the Rock. They call on every Cell in the world as everyone watches them become {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Complete Forme}}. Seeing Zygarde, Olympia recognises the deep green eyes from her prophecy. Lysandre notes that they hid this Forme from him and confronts Zygarde, saying it must have seen what this world is like and wonders what could be worth defending. Zygarde states this world belongs to the others and is protecting them. The Rock launches another attack, which is countered by {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. The Rock sends more vines towards Zygarde, who dodges before attacking with {{m|Extreme Speed}}. Seeing their chance, Ash and Alain order Pikachu, Greninja, and Charizard to use Thunderbolt, Water Shuriken, and Flamethrower respectively on Lysandre. The device falls off of Lysandre's wrist. Zygarde manages to break through the Rock with Extreme Speed before attacking the Rock with {{m|Core Enforcer}}, destroying it. Lysandre, who refuses to accept that he has been defeated, falls into the explosion, ending the crisis once and for all. Those watching along on TV cheer.

Diantha thanks everyone for their help as Steven wonders what became of Lysandre. Malva doesn't care and heads off, telling Steven to let her clean up [[Team Flare]] before turning herself in to [[Officer Jenny]]. Chespie wakes up from its coma, which makes Mairin happy as she thanks Alain for his help. Alain is pleased that Chespie is safe and asks Mairin to forgive him. Zygarde approaches Ash and {{ashfr}} as Squishy thanks Bonnie for looking out for it. Zygarde then restores order to the world, removing all the vines from [[Lumiose City]] and causing the red sky to disappear. Once the world is restored, Zygarde disassembles, leaving Squishy and Z2 floating in the air. Chespie approaches Squishy, who [[XYS04|remembers]] that Chespie freed him from [[Lysandre Labs]] and expresses its gratitude. Squishy thanks Bonnie for taking it on a journey, allowing it to see that humans can be trusted to protect the world. Bonnie realises that Squishy is saying goodbye, and Squishy confirms it must leave to restore its energy. Squishy and Z2 rise into the sky, sharing a fond farewell with their friends as they both disappear into the sky. Bonnie tells Squishy how much it means to her. Just after they leave, the sun rises over Ash, Alain, and their friends, who all helped to save Kalos and the world from Team Flare.

==Major events==
[[File:Squishy and Z2 farewell.png|thumb|230px|Squishy leaving]]

* {{Ash}} and [[Alain]] rescue [[Chespie]] from the [[Giant Rock]], temporarily stopping it.
* [[Lysandre]] returns and gains control of the Giant Rock.
* {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}} discover that Blaziken Mask is [[Meyer]], their father.
* [[Squishy]] and [[Z2]] combine into {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Complete Forme}} in order to battle and destroy the Giant Rock.
* Squishy is revealed to know {{m|Core Enforcer}}.
* The Giant Rock is destroyed, with Lysandre disappearing in the process, leaving his fate unknown and resulting in [[Team Flare]]'s defeat.
* [[Malva]] decides to disband Team Flare and turn herself in.
* Chespie wakes up from its coma.
* Squishy leaves with Z2.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY136.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Sycamore}}
* [[Alain]]
* [[Mairin]]
* {{an|Tierno}}
* {{an|Trevor}}
* {{an|Shauna}}
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Meyer|Meyer/Blaziken Mask]]
* [[Lysandre]]
* [[Viola]]
* [[Grant]]
* {{an|Korrina}}
* [[Ramos]]
* [[Valerie]]
* [[Olympia]]
* [[Wulfric]]
* [[Malva]]
* [[Steven Stone]]
* [[Diantha]]
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY136.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Houndoom}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: [[Ash's Greninja]] ([[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]]) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]])
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Sylveon}} ({{OP|Serena|Sylveon}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}})
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist|Super Size}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s; {{me|Garchomp}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])
* {{p|Chespin}} ([[Mairin]]'s; [[Chespie]])
* {{p|Ivysaur}} ({{OP|Shauna|Ivysaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Trevor|Charizard}})
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OP|Tierno|Blastoise}})
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Sawyer|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Vivillon}} ([[Viola]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Vivillon|Meadow Pattern}})
* {{p|Tyrunt}} ([[Grant]]'s)
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Korrina|Lucario}}; {{me|Lucario}})
* {{p|Gogoat}} ([[Ramos]]'s)
* {{p|Spritzee}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympia]]'s; female)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympia]]'s; male)
* {{p|Abomasnow}} ([[Wulfric]]'s; {{me|Abomasnow}})
* {{p|Houndoom}} ([[Malva]]'s; {{me|Houndoom}})
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{OP|Steven|Metagross}}; {{Shiny}}; {{me|Metagross}})
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}; {{me|Gardevoir}})
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]'s; {{me|Blaziken}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Doduo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furret}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bellossom}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jumpluff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Azurill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Skitty}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Roselia}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core and Complete Forme}}; [[Squishy]])
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core and Complete Forme}}; [[Z2]])

===Other===
* [[Giant Rock]]

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: "I Love Chespin" featuring [[Mairin]]'s [[Chespie]].
* All three options in the [[Pokémon Quiz]] (besides Team Rocket) are Pokémon that {{Ash}} owned at the time of this episode's airing: {{p|Greninja}}, {{p|Sceptile}}, and {{p|Krookodile}}.
* The English dub was released on [[iTunes]] and [[Prime Video]] on December 11, 2016, six days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}. The same occurred for all episodes in Volume 4 of [[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]] that aired after an all-day marathon of ''{{wp|Teen Titans Go! (TV series)|Teen Titans Go!}}'' on November 26, 2016, and before January 11, 2017, when the error was fixed (''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'' through ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'').
* The title of the English dub is adapted from a line from the {{wp|Preamble to the United States Constitution}}.
* There is no title card for this episode, due to it being part of a one-hour special with [[XY135]].
* This episode concludes the five-part [[Team Flare]] arc.
* [[Meowth's Ballad]] replaces [[Puni-chan's Song]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|ending theme]] in this episode.
* In the Japanese version of this episode, a piano version of Puni-chan's Song is used when [[Squishy]] says goodbye.
* This episode marks the first time a [[Generation VII]] [[move]] is used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

===Errors===
* When {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Bonnie}}, and [[Mairin]] run closer to the [[Giant Rock]], [[Serena's Pancham]] and {{TP|Serena|Sylveon}} can be heard but their mouths don't move.
* Shortly after Ash and [[Alain]] enter the Giant Rock, Alain isn't wearing his [[Mega Ring]].
* This episode states that all of the Zygarde Cores and Cells from across the world are required in order to achieve Complete Forme. However, in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', [[Squishy]] was able to assume Complete Forme without all of them, albeit temporarily.
* When the Giant Rock is shown reactivating just before Lysandre appears, it not only violently jerks upwards, but it is shown bending, something a stone obviously shouldn't be able to do. Consider it artistic liberty on the animator's part.

===Dub edits===
* When [[Lysandre]] first returns to take control of the Giant Rock, in the original version, he states that the countdown to the destruction of the {{pkmn|world}} continues and that he will destroy the world even if it costs him his own life. In the dub, the first portion of this line is removed completely, and the second portion is rewritten to have Lysandre say he will destroy the world even if he is stopped.

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The [[Pokémon]] series is noted for having multiple, distinctly different [[canon]]s. They often will make references to one another.

==List of references==
===Game references===
====To {{pkmn|anime}}====
=====In the core series=====
* {{game|Yellow}} and its remakes, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], are all based on the anime.
* In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, a female NPC near the [[Lake of Rage]] makes a reference to the [[Pink Butterfree]], commenting, "Come to think of it, I've seen a pink Butterfree."
* In Pokémon {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the female {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt}} design is based on [[Cassidy]], while their outfit resembles that of [[Jessie]].
* The mysterious [[GS Ball]], a [[Key Item]] in {{game|Crystal}}, was introduced during the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] arc.
* In Pokémon {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} it is possible to capture [[Mr.Mime]] on [[Kanto Route 21]], which is very close to [[Pallet Town]], this is a possible reference to [[Mimey]] who was caught in [[Pallet Town]].
* Since {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} introduced sprites in the items, the [[Super Potion]] is depicted like it was in ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]''.
* In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a [[Pokémon Journal]] entry (which is registered in the [[Fame Checker]]) mentions that Misty worships the [[Elite Four]] member [[Lorelei]], which may reference her interaction with Lorelei (identified in the dub as "Prima") in the anime. In addition, her message to the {{player}} mentions that she intends to use the Gym to get better, and once she does, she will hit the road and travel, which might allude to Misty's major role in the anime as one of Ash's traveling companions.
* In the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, one of the default names for {{ga|Barry}} is [[Gary Oak|Shigeru]]. In the English versions, one of the default names for {{ga|Lucas}} is {{Ash}}.
* [[Riley]] appears to be based on [[Sir Aaron]], a character that appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. Riley has a {{p|Lucario}}, a Pokémon Aaron {{mov|Lucario|also had|8}}, and they both are capable of using the [[Aura]]. However, Riley himself also appeared later in the anime.
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, an NPC named Luis will sometimes participate in [[Pokémon Super Contest]] with his {{p|Pikachu}}, nicknamed Sparky, potentially referencing [[Ritchie]]'s Pikachu [[Sparky]].
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, several {{pkmn|Trainer}}s the player can battle are named after characters from [[Pokémon movie]]s in the Japanese version, although the translation team missed these references and gave the characters new names that don't match their names in the anime:
** On {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}, there's an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} who analyzes battles using her laptop and uses a {{p|Metagross}} in battle. This is a reference to the movie character {{OBP|Rebecca|M07}}, who first appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
** On the southernmost part of {{rt|229|Sinnoh}}, there are two Ace Trainers who are based on [[Butler]] and [[Diane]] from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. Each of them uses two of the Pokémon that Butler used in the movie.
** {{tc|Swimmer}} Katelyn on {{rt|220|Sinnoh}} is based on [[Lizabeth]] from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, when Red is battled on [[Mt. Silver]], {{ga|Red's Pikachu}}'s moves have been changed from the original moves in [[Generation II]] to reflect [[Ash's Pikachu]]'s moves in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'': {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
* In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, [[Clair]] has a {{p|Gyarados}} on her team, much like in the anime.
* The movie event {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pikachu-colored Pichu}} and the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] appear in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, when the [[starter Pokémon]] is chosen, the desk will appear in 3D on the touch screen, resembling {{an|Professor Oak}}'s desk with the starter Pokémon seen in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''.
* After getting his phone number, [[Brock]] may offer to trade a {{p|Rhyhorn}} that knows the [[Egg Move]] {{m|Thunder Fang}} in exchange for a player's {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}}. This is a reference to Brock being a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} in the anime at the time of these games' release.
* When a player enters [[Cerulean Gym]] with a {{p|Togepi}} as their [[walking Pokémon]], it will start crying softly, making a reference to [[Misty's Togepi]].
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, if the player brings the {{DL|Celebi (M13)|In the games|Celebi}} distributed to commemorate ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' to a building in [[Castelia City]], a boy there will reveal himself to be a {{p|Zorua}} in {{a|Illusion|disguise}}, and the girl next to Zorua says that Celebi and Zorua seem to be good friends. This is a reference to the {{OBP|Zorua|M13}} and Celebi from the aforementioned movie.
* In Pokémon Black and White, the {{p|Zoroark}} that can be encountered in [[Lostlorn Forest]] by bringing one of the {{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|In the games|Shiny Legendary beasts}} there will always be female, a reference to the female {{OBP|Zoroark|M13}} from ''Zoroark: Master of Illusions''.
* In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, wild {{p|Stunfisk}} appear in [[Striaton City]] at [[Time|night]]. This is a possible reference to [[Cilan's Stunfisk]] in the anime.
* A [[You Challenge the Unova League Too!|downloadable tournament]] made available for the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] is based on the anime's [[Vertress Conference]], with [[Trip]], [[Stephan]], {{un|Cameron}}, and [[Virgil]] appearing as possible opponents.
* In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, if [[Memory Link]] is used in [[Opelucid City]], [[Drayden]] will mention how he first met [[Iris]] at the [[Village of Dragons]], which is also {{an|Iris}}'s hometown in the anime.
* Since [[Generation VI]], all the [[Pokémon Center Nurse]]s are modeled like [[Nurse Joy]].
* In {{g|X and Y}}, on {{rt|22|Kalos}} a male {{tc|Rising Star}} has a Pokémon nicknamed "Ash Ketchum" in the Spanish version and "Misty" in the German version.
* In Pokémon X and Y, Trainers named after Ash and {{ashfr}}' Japanese voice actors from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' can found in various locations in [[Kalos]], each of them using the signature Pokémon of the character played by their namesake voice actor:
** {{tc|Lass}} [[Santalune Forest|Anna]], named Rica in the Japanese version, is named after [[Rica Matsumoto]], the voice actress of Ash. They both use a {{p|Pikachu}}.
** {{tc|Youngster}} {{rt|5|Kalos|Keita}}, named Mamoru in the Japanese version, is named after [[Mamoru Miyano]], the voice actor of {{an|Cilan}}. They both use a {{p|Pansage}}.
** {{tc|Rising Star}} {{rt|8|Kalos|Paulette}}, named Aoi in the Japanese version, is named after [[Aoi Yūki]], the voice actress of {{an|Iris}}. They both use an {{p|Axew}}.
* In Pokémon X and Y, an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} in the [[Lumiose City]] {{FB|Lumiose|Museum}} mentions the Village of Dragons.
* In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], if the player has {{DL|List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Steven's Shiny Beldum}} in their party at a certain point during the [[Delta Episode]], {{Steven}} will mention the player how he once, long time ago, fought against {{me|Rayquaza}} alongside with [[Alain|a young man]] and his black {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}, referring to the events of ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.
* In the [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version]], the player receives a [[Ash's Greninja|special Greninja]] from a [[Ash Ketchum|certain Trainer]] in the mail.
* In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], a new [[Event Pokémon|event-exclusive]] Pikachu form, [[Pikachu in a cap]], was introduced to commemorate the anime's 20th anniversary. In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, an additional form based on the [[M20|twentieth movie]] was added.
* In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, a blurry picture of {{AP|Pikachu}} riding on Ash's shoulder can be seen during the final part of [[Acerola]]'s trial at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.
* In [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], at the {{ci|Malie}} Community Center, a {{tc|Punk Girl}} sells an article called "Hero Cap", which resembles [[Ash's hat]] from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.
* In {{p|Rowlet}}'s Pokémon Ultra Moon [[Pokédex]], it is stated that Rowlet has been known to use its Trainer's pocket or bag as a nest, referencing [[Ash's Rowlet]]'s habit to sleep in Ash's backpack.
* In the Spanish version of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the first {{tc|Team Rainbow Rocket Grunt}} faced at [[Aether Paradise]] recites a part of [[Team Rocket mottos|Team Rocket's original motto]].
* In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, [[Sam]]'s sketchbook from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' can be seen on top of a bookshelf in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
* In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the three {{tc|Beauty|Beauties}} at the Cerulean Gym are named after [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] from the anime.
* In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, not only does Brock repeat his reference of wanting to become a Pokémon Breeder from Pokémon Yellow, but when he's met in [[Celadon City]], he mentions how all the girls at the [[Celadon Gym]] turned him down, referencing Brock's habit of hitting on pretty girls in the anime.
* In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, there is a book in Professor Oak's Laboratory that contains poems written by Oak himself. Also, when the player visits Oak's Laboratory close to the end of the game and receives a [[Key Stone]] from {{ga|Blue}}, Oak recites a short poem about [[Mega Evolution]]. These poems are a reference to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture|habit of making senryūs]] in the anime, which are referred to as poems in the [[dub]].
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}'s [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]] Pokédex entry mentions there being records of a childless Kangaskhan raising a lost human child. This could be a reference to ''[[EP034|The Kangaskhan Kid]]'', where a boy named {{OBP|Tommy|EP034}} was raised by Kangaskhan after he got accidentally separated from his parents as a toddler.

=====In the side games=====
* In {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, Brock's team includes a {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} and [[Giovanni]]'s team includes a {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}}. In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Misty's team includes a {{TP|Misty|Togetic}} while Red's team contains a {{AP|Tauros}} and the evolved forms of the three Johto starters (referencing Ash's {{AP|Bayleef}}, {{AP|Quilava}} and {{AP|Totodile}}).
* In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], {{tc|Rider}} Zalla's team at [[Mt. Battle]] Zone 77 in the Single Battle Battle Mode is based on the main Pokémon of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'': {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} was the main focus of the film; {{p|Kirlia}}, {{p|Dusclops}}, and {{p|Mightyena}} were owned by [[Butler]]; and {{p|Absol}} and {{p|Flygon}} were [[wild Pokémon]] that served notable roles for the plot.
* In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], the {{tc|Beauty}} at Mt. Battle Zone 35 states "I've heard someone has the same team combination as me. Do you know him or her?" With a team consisting of {{p|Cacnea}} and {{p|Chimecho}}, she has the same Pokémon that [[James]] has in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'''s [[Hoenn]] region arc.
** In addition, she says, "What a horrible feeling!" after being defeated, a reference to how {{TRT}} tends to scream "What a bad feeling!" while blasting off in the Japanese version.

=====In spin-off games=====
* A {{an|Jigglypuff|Jigglypuff with a marker}} appears in [[Pokémon Snap]].
* In Pokémon Snap, Mew uses a bubble which acts like a shield. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{p|Mew}} were seen to create bubbles with it inside for the seemingly same reasons.
* {{g|Puzzle League}} is heavily based on the anime, with [[Ash Ketchum]] being the [[player character]] and all other characters coming from the anime.
* In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], Ash's outfit can be seen hanging on a coatrack in the bedroom. Pikachu also uses [[Ash's hat|the hat]] in The Piñata Party to cover its eyes.
* [[Pokémon Channel]] uses the anime voices of Pokémon, including [[Maddie Blaustein]]'s {{MTR}}. It also features an episode exclusive to the game: ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''.
** After completing the main story, a {{p|Togepi}} will come to the player's house with a channel that contains a dub of "Pichu Bros. in Party Panic" with {{an|Misty}} as the narrator, a reference to {{TP|Misty|her Togepi|Togetic}}.
* In the Japanese version of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], [[Rand]] has a line in which he notes that "[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|someone said that dreams will someday become reality.]]"
* In [[Pokémon GO]], if the player nicknames their {{p|Eevee}} after one of the [[Eevee brothers]] (excluding [[Mikey]]), it is guaranteed to evolve into that brother's respective Eeveelution. In every other case, the form Eevee evolves into in Pokémon GO is random.
** Once [[Generation II]] Pokémon became fully available in the game, it also became possible to guarantee Eevee's evolution into {{p|Umbreon}} or {{p|Espeon}} by naming it after {{DL|Kimono Girl|In the anime|Tamao}} or [[Sakura]], respectively.
* In Pokémon GO, an exclusive Pikachu form, [[Pikachu in a cap|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat]], was introduced for a period of three weeks in July 2017 to celebrate the anniversary of the game.
* In Pokémon GO, the [[List of Medals in Pokémon GO|Medal]] players can get for [[trade|trading]] a lot of Pokémon is named after the {{tc|Gentleman}} Trainer class, doubling as a reference to the Gentleman {{ash}} temporarily traded his {{AP|Butterfree}} to in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.
* In [[Pokémon Duel]], before the start of [[The Volcano]]'s Stage 17, [[Luca]]'s Device, [[Another]], tells him "I'm like you, pal. I'll battle every day to claim my rightful place" and "Ya wanna be the very best, don't ya?" This is a reference to the lyrics of the [[Pokémon Theme]] song.
* In {{ga|Detective Pikachu}}, when [[Tim Goodman|Tim]] and {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} encounter a regular Pikachu, the two Pikachu have a short talk, during which Detective Pikachu tells the other Pikachu and his partner to become "the very best, like no one ever was", referencing the lyrics of the Pokémon Theme song. The other Pikachu could potentially also be a reference to Ash's Pikachu.
* From October 2 to December 16, 2019, the [[Viridian Gym]], in its anime design, appeared in a [[Team GO Rocket]]-themed loading screen in Pokémon GO.
* In July 2020, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] started appearing as members of Team GO Rocket in Pokémon GO, moving around in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]].
* Also in July 2020, the [[Team Rocket trio]] appeared in an event for [[Pokémon Masters]], apparently having been transported to [[Pasio]] by a {{Shiny}} {{p|Celebi}}, a reference to [[M23]], which was supposed to have been released that same month before being delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. Some of the trio's running gags are mentioned or featured during the event as well, such as their robots, pitfall traps, and {{motto}}.

======In the Super Smash Bros. series======
* All Pokémon are depicted with their anime voices, though the Western language versions of the game keep {{SSB|Mewtwo}}'s Japanese voice.
* The {{an|Misty}} {{sbw|trophy}} in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] depicts her in her [[original series]] clothes.
* The {{p|Meowth}} trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee depicts {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}} with the guitar from [[Meowth's Party]].
* The {{st|Pokémon Stadium}} stage introduced in Super Smash Bros. Melee has four different terrain effects, corresponding to four different [[type]]s: {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Water}}, {{t|Grass}}, and {{t|Rock}}, while the {{st|Pokémon Stadium 2|one}} introduced in Brawl has a new set of four different terrain effects: {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Flying}}, and {{t|Electric}}. These reference the changing fields of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].
* In Melee's 44th {{sbw|Event match}}, ''{{sbw|Event 44: Mewtwo Strikes!|Mewtwo Strikes!}}'', {{SSB|Mewtwo}} uses {{zw|Princess Zelda}} to beat the player in the ''{{sbw|Battlefield}}'', a stage that has a star background. The name, the fact that Mewtwo uses Zelda, and the stage setting are clearly based on ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* In Brawl's 25th Event match, "{{sbw|Event 25: The Aura Is With Me|The Aura Is With Me}}", the player battles as {{SSB|Lucario}} against {{wb|Ness}} and {{zw|Sheik}} on {{st|Spear Pillar}}. This is a clear reference to ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', where {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}} was an ancient Pokémon that had slept in hundreds of years, and [[Ash Ketchum]] himself even said "The [[aura]] is with me!" when in the [[Tree of Beginning]].
* In all its Japanese appearances, Lucario shares its voice actor with the aforementioned movie's Lucario, [[Daisuke Namikawa]]. In the English version of [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] onwards, [[Sean Schemmel]], who voiced Lucario in the movie's English dub, returns to voice Lucario.
* {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s trophy in the English version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS references the original [[Pokémon Theme]], as well as {{Ash}} and three of his companions; {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Iris}}.
* The {{p|Zapdos}} trophy in North American version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS states that children looking up at storm clouds wonder if the Pokémon from "[[M02|the second Pokémon movie]]" is there. PAL region releases simply state that it is from "the latest movie".
* In all ''Super Smash Bros.'' games thus far, Mew, upon being summoned, immediately flies away in a bubble. In ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', Mew was seen to create bubbles with itself inside, seemingly for protection.
* {{OBP|Mewtwo|Super Smash Bros.}}'s design in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' incorporates aspects of [[Mewtwo (M01)|its design]] in [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] that differ from its in-game model in [[Generation VI]] and its trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', such as more angular eyes and flatter ears.
* {{OBP|Mewtwo|Super Smash Bros.}}'s reveal trailer for [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] gives it the tagline "[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]!"
* Mewtwo's title in the {{sbw|Boxing Ring}} stage is "A Legend Reawakens", a reference to [[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]].
* Pikachu's {{sbw|Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode}} scenario in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] is titled "I Choose You!", referencing the [[EP001|first episode of the anime]] and the [[M20|movie of the same name]].
** In the same scenario, one of Pikachu's fights is against two {{SSB|Pichu}} at {{st|Prism Tower}}, a reference to the [[Pichu Brothers]] and the city they live in, [[Big Town]].
* Mewtwo's Classic Mode route is called "Psychic Control". In it, after Mewtwo completes a round, one of its opponents joins it as an ally in the next fight in an alternate costume. This ally is often one, or represents one, that has been brainwashed in their series, and is likely a reference to ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} controls a [[Nurse Joy]] to act as a proxy.
* In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, {{SSB|Greninja}} transforms into Ash-Greninja when performing its [[Final Smash]], {{DL|Final Smash|Secret Ninja Attack}}.
* One of Pichu's alternate palettes in Ultimate makes it resemble the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] from ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

====To {{pkmn|manga}}====
* From {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} onward, {{ga|Blue}} has used a {{p|Machamp}} as a part of his [[party|team]], just like {{adv|Blue|his counterpart}} from [[Pokémon Adventures]].

====To {{Trading Card Game}}====
* {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]] are directly based on the TCG.
* In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}, the [[Shadow Pokémon]] (known as Dark Pokémon in Japanese) are similar to the {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}} from the TCG, including the fact that most Shadow Pokémon are evolved forms.
* Pre-release versions of [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'s {{St|Pokémon Stadium}} stage originally featured the {{TCG|Fire}}, {{TCG|Grass}} and {{TCG|Water}} {{TCG|Type|Energy symbols}}. The reason for their removal was likely because there are also {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Rock}} variations, and no Energy symbol that represents the Rock type.
* In [[Pokémon X and Y]], the artwork from the cards {{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Town Volunteers|136}}, {{TCG ID|EX Dragon|Mr. Briney's Compassion|87}}, {{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Forest Guardian|123}}, and {{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Fossil Excavator|111}} appear as paintings in the [[Lumiose Museum]].
* In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the {{p|Farfetch'd}} named Dux (originally a [[In-game trade|traded Pokémon]] from [[Generation I]] games) appears in [[Vermilion City]] under the posession of a {{tc|Gentleman}}. Since in Generation I, Dux was owned by a little girl, it is possible that the gentleman is a reference to the {{OBP|Pokémon Trader|Base Set 77}} card.

===Anime references===
====To {{pkmn|games}}====
[[File:Gold Silver Silver.png|thumb|Original sketch of Silver]]
* All anime canon is based on the world and events of the main game series.
* {{Ash}}'s original clothes are almost identical to the original clothes of {{ga|Red}}, while {{Gary}}'s outfit is taken directly from {{ga|Blue}}'s; the [[Generation I]] one during the [[original series]], as well as the [[Generation III]] clothes during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. [[Ritchie]], in spirit of being designed to bear a resemblance to Ash, who was based on Red, also has clothes that are somewhat similar to Red's Generation I clothing.
* The beginning of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' was based on the intro of {{2v2|Red|Green}}.
** Similarly, the beginning of ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'' is based on the intro of {{pkmn|X and Y}}.
* [[Todd Snap]], the protagonist in [[Pokémon Snap]], has accompanied {{Ash}} for two short periods of time, although the first occasion was before the game was released.
* In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Mewtwo's sprite from [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue]] can be seen on the wall of {{an|Giovanni}}'s office.
* In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', Ash has his first battle against Gary, which takes place between [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Gary's Eevee]]. This is a reference to {{game|Yellow}}, where the first [[rival]] battle takes place between {{ga|Red's Pikachu|the player's Pikachu}} and their rival's Eevee.
* The special ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'' is based directly on [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]. [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness|Another episode]] was produced for the game's [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|sequel]].
* ''[[AG155|Green Guardian]]'', ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis! Part 1]]'' and ''[[AG172|Part 2]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|Part 2]]'' are based on {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, with [[Solana]] playing a large role in the two ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' episodes and making a cameo in the movie and DP episodes, and [[Kellyn]] playing a large role in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' episodes. The plot of each is based on a mission from the games.
* {{ga|Brendan}}, the male protagonist in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, makes cameos at the beginning of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. In the third cameo, he is shown battling {{ga|Lucas}}, the male protagonist of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
* Several similarities between [[Paul]] and {{ga|Silver}} have been noted, such as Paul's positioning in his stock art being almost identical to [[Ken Sugimori]]'s original sketch of Silver. The character of [[Trip]] also bears similarities to [[Cheren]], although a direct counterpart of Cheren later appeared in the anime.
*In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', the password {{an|Professor Oak}} enters for [[Dr. Yung]] is {{game|Red and Green|s|REDGREEN}}, referring to the original pair of games in Japan.
* In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', {{MTR}} states that [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|"diamonds" and "pearls"]] would be great names for games. When [[James]] later uses these same words while dreaming about treasure, Meowth tells him to wait until [[S10|the next season]].
* In ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', [[Newton Graceland]] describes the [[Reverse World]] as a "distorted world", referring to its counterpart from the games, the [[Distortion World]].
* In ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]'', the "[[B-Button League]]" is a reference to how pressing B mid evolution cancels the process in the games.
* In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', when Team Rocket see what seems to be treasure, they reference every game from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} to {{2v2|Black|White}}, only missing {{v2|Emerald}} and {{v2|Crystal}}. However, the Black and White reference is only made in the dub. They do this again in ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]'', referencing all the games from Gold and Silver to {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, except for Crystal.
* In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', prior to the ''Best Wishes! Season 2'', no pre-Generation V Pokémon appeared in the flesh (excluding {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{MTR}}, [[Giovanni's Persian]], and [[Roxie]]'s {{p|Koffing}}). This is based on the fact that in {{2v2|Black|White}}, no Pokémon from previous generations can be caught in Unova itself until after the [[National Pokédex]] is obtained. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, as well as ''Best Wishes! Season 2'', this is no longer the case.
* In ''[[BW101|Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!]]'', Drayden says that he wants Iris to become the next Opelucid Gym Leader, referencing her role in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon White}}.
* In ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', Team Rocket drops {{p|Solrock}} and {{p|Lunatone}} keychains while rushing to catch their flight, representing the then-upcoming {{g|Sun and Moon}} games.
* The first Japanese ending theme of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', [[Pose]], references two recurring lines in the core series prior to [[Generation VII]]:
** {{tt|おーっす！みらいのチャンピオン|Ōssu! Mirai no chanpion}} (''Yo! Champ in the making''), a reference to the greeting of [[gym guide]]s in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].
** {{tt|かがくのちからってすげー！|Kagaku no chikaratte sugē!}} (''The power of science is amazing!''), a reference to the a man that can be found in every [[hometown]] who talks about advances in core series communication technology.
* In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', a {{tc|Hiker}} photobombs Ash and {{ashfr|company}}'s picture, a reference to the [[Wela Volcano Park]] [[island challenge|trial]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* In ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', [[:File:Man of Mystery anime.png|the man]] who has his [[Nugget]] stolen by {{p|Gengar}} bears a strong resemblance to the Man of Mystery from [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]].
* In the [[Manalo Conference]] arc, Jessie and James enter with disguises [[:File:Team Rocket disguises SM129.png|resembling]] [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]], respectively, as they appear in [[Generation VII]]. They enter under the pseudonyms "Jamesio" and "Jessina".
* The finale of the Manalo Conference draws several parallels with the ending of Pokémon Sun and Moon, including Ash becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of a newly-established {{al|Pokémon League}}, a [[Full Battle]] with {{an|Professor Kukui}}, and a test with {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} at the end.
* Many [[Pokédex]] entries from the games are used as plot points during ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', Ash's trophy display in his room includes a [[Poké Doll]] similar to the one {{an|Lillie}} was known to have, a possible reference to the departure of her [[Lillie|counterpart]] during the ending of Pokémon Sun and Moon. Later, during [[Professor Cerise]]'s presentation of the [[Pokémon world]], one of the pictures shown depicts a {{p|Machoke}} carrying a box with {{p|Pikachu}}'s face from [[Pokémon Quest]] on it. In the same episode, a [[Pokémon GO]]-style [[Raid Battle]] is also featured.
* In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', Ash and [[Goh]] visit an incomplete [[Gym|Pokémon Gym]] in [[Vermilion City]], which resembles the {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s seen in Pokémon GO. In addition, Goh's [[Rotom Phone]] shows a picture from the start of the construction project, with multiple {{p|Machop}} stomping the ground flat. This is a reference to the construction site seen in Vermilion City in the games.
* In ''[[JN004|Settling the Scorbunny!]]'', the recycling can that the three {{p|Nickit}} use to throw at the train station has a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s face design resembling one from Pokémon Quest.
* As first seen in ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', Goh's [[Rotom Phone]] will occasionally rate his [[Poké Ball]] throws, like how the {{player}}'s throws are rated in Pokémon GO.
* In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', Goh finds a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Magikarp}} while [[fishing]] at the [[Resort Area]], referencing how in {{game|Platinum}}, it is possible to find [[level]] 100 Magikarp at the Resort Area by fishing.
* In [[JN026]], the [[Magikarp High Jump Tournament]] and Goh's training methods for it are references to [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]].

====To {{pkmn|manga}}====
* ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' shows a clip of a movie based on the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga, featuring {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}, {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}, and {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}}. The title, "The Gluttonous Visitor, Clefairy", is a parody of the title of the [[M07|seventh movie]], "The Sky-Splitting Visitor, {{p|Deoxys}}".
* In ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over]]'', [[Wallace]] was confirmed to be a {{pkmn|Contest}} master, a title achieved by him in the latter part of the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]].

====To {{Trading Card Game}}====
* James, known for his collecting habits, identifies {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} using cards instead of a [[Pokédex]]. {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Dark Primeape|43}} appears in James's possession in the Japanese version of ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]''.
* [[Lawrence III]] has an {{TCG ID|The Power of One|Ancient Mew|promo}} card.
* The [[Type (TCG)|Energy symbols]] were featured on a poster for the [[Indigo League]] in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and are used to demonstrate the various terrain effects during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. They also make appearances in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'' and ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]''.
** Additionally, the first Japanese opening theme [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] shows the seven (at the time) Energy symbols circling the Pocket Monsters logo.
* In the Japanese version of ''[[AG079|Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend]]'', James is seen looking through a set of TCG cards featuring various {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} while trying to identify {{p|Spoink}}.

====To other Pokémon media====
* In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', [[Mimey]] has been seen making faces similar to the {{p|Mr. Mime}} that appears in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' as a recurring visual gag.

===Manga references===
====[[Pokémon Adventures]] references====
=====To {{pkmn|games}}=====
* This series is based on the world and events of the main game series.
* [[Pokémon Pinball]] appears in the [[Goldenrod Game Corner]].
* {{m|Surf}}ing and {{m|Fly}}ing {{p|Pikachu}} appear, both of which are derived from {{game|Yellow}}.
* A disguised [[Grimsley]] is seen playing [[card flip]] with {{tc|Worker}}s in the [[Desert Resort]].
* Both {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Blake}} have used a device based on the [[Nintendo 64|N64]] Voice Recognition Unit from [[Hey You, Pikachu!]].

=====To {{pkmn|anime}}=====
* {{adv|Red}}'s French (''Sacha''), German (''Ash''), Korean (지우 ''Jiu'') and Chinese (小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì'') names are the same as [[Ash Ketchum]]'s names in the same languages.
* [[Misty]]'s [[MangaPokéShipping|crush]] on Red is similar to the one {{an|Misty|the anime's version of the character}} has been [[PokéShipping|suspected to have]] on {{Ash}}.
* [[Pika|Red's Pikachu]] acts in a similar fashion to [[Ash's Pikachu]] from the anime.
* The picture of [[Sport Ball|Park Ball]] shown in {{FB|Pokémon Adventures|volume 13}} resembles the Ball's design from the anime.
* {{adv|Mewtwo}}'s armored suit appears in the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}. However, the armor (called "M2 Bind" in this canon) was designed in order to restrain Mewtwo, rather than concentrate its power.
** Mewtwo has also since gained the ability to communicate telepathically by this chapter, like its anime counterpart.
* The [[Team Rocket airship]], which was also first seen in the ''FireRed & LeafGreen'' chapter, greatly resembles the airship used by Giovanni in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
* {{DL|Eon duo (Adventures)|Latias}} has a human form who looks a lot like the one from [[M05|the fifth movie]].
* {{adv|Eon duo|Latios and Latias}} have the ability of sharing their visions with one another and anyone near them, similar to the "Sight Sharing" power that {{OBP|Latios|M05}} and {{OBP|Latias|M05}} had in the fifth movie.
* A {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} is used to summon a fake {{p|Groudon}} in [[M06|the sixth movie]], while a {{adv|Jirachi}} is used to summon a fake {{p|Kyogre}} in the {{chap|Emerald}}.
* {{adv|Deoxys}} has an ability to duplicate itself, much like in the [[M07|seventh movie]]. The duplicates look like those from anime.
* [[Johanna]] appears in a [[Pokémon Super Contest]] video where she has a {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}}.
* [[Gladion]] owns a {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}, like {{an|Gladion|his anime counterpart}} does, although their {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|forms}} differ between the two canons.
* {{adv|Sun}} and [[Kiawe]] are seen delivering boxes containing various designs of [[Ash's hat]] to [[Pikachu Valley]] in the {{chap|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}.

=====To {{Trading Card Game}}=====
* [[Sabrina]]'s {{TP|Sabrina|Kadabra}} disguises itself as {{adv|Professor Oak}} and looks like {{TCG ID|Base Set|Impostor Professor Oak|73}}.
* The Pokémon Trading Card Game appears in the Goldenrod Game Corner.



====[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] references====
=====To {{pkmn|games}}=====
* {{Gary}}'s [[Daisy Oak|sister]]'s existence (in the anime he was never revealed to have one).
* [[Daisy Oak|May]] gives {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} a [[Town Map]], much like her game counterpart does to {{ga|Red}}.
* [[TM]]s (which come from games and have never appeared in the anime) are shown in this manga.

=====To {{pkmn|anime}}=====
* This series is loosely based on the anime.

=====To {{Trading Card Game}}=====
* The design of the [[TM]] that Ash uses to teach {{m|Mimic}} to [[Mikey]]'s {{p|Eevee}} resembles the [[List of Technical Machine cards|TM]] design seen in the TCG.



====[[Pokémon Zensho]] references====
=====To {{pkmn|games}}=====
* This manga is the most direct adaptation of [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}. It shows some events from games, which were omitted in other canons (e.g. [[Brock]] having a {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♂}} as an apprentice, [[S.S. Anne]]'s captain's sea sickness, the hunt for the [[Baoba|Safari Zone Warden]]'s [[Gold Teeth|dentures]]).
* The main characters' names are {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}}, rather than {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Green}}, however it's likely that these names are directly taken from optional names of the game characters, rather than the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* When Brock's apprentice mentions the [[Elite Four]], they appear as shadows in the same poses they had in their [[Generation I]] sprites.

=====To {{pkmn|anime}}=====
* Satoshi without his hat looks a lot like {{Ash}}.
* Satoshi has a {{p|Pikachu}}, it however doesn't seem to be an intended reference, as this one wasn't Satoshi's {{pkmn2|starter}} and it eventually evolved.
* The [[Cerulean Gym]] building has a picture of {{p|Dewgong}} on the outside wall.
* Satoshi gets the {{Badge|Rainbow}} from [[Erika]], rather than winning it in the battle.



=====To other {{pkmn|manga}}=====
* This manga adapted several things from [[Pokémon Adventures]] (see-through [[Poké Ball]]s and [[Mr. Fuji]]'s appearance).
* [[Bill]]'s last name being '''Sonezaki''' was also mentioned in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. This only occurs in the Japanese version.

====[[Magical Pokémon Journey]] references====


=====To {{pkmn|anime}}=====
* Several bonus chapters feature {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{Tracey}} visiting the MPJ universe.



=====To other {{pkmn|manga}}=====
* [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]] is written by the same author and set in the same world.

====[[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]] references====





=====To other {{pkmn|manga}}=====
* [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] is written by the same author and set in the same world.

====[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] references====
=====To {{pkmn|games}}=====
* This series is based on the world and events of the main game series.





====[[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]] references====
=====To {{pkmn|games}}=====
* Many events from the manga are based on those of the [[Generation II]] games.

=====To {{pkmn|anime}}=====
* {{GnB|Gold}} and {{GnB|Chris}} encounter a {{pkmn2|talking}} {{p|Slowking}} at [[Whirl Islands]], similar to how {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} also encountered a talking {{OBP|Slowking|M02}} on [[Shamouti Island|another island]] associated with {{p|Lugia}}.



====[[Aim to Be a Card Master!!]] references====
=====To {{Trading Card Game}}=====
* The main goal for the manga's main character [[Kenta Minamii]] is to become a great TCG player.




==={{Trading Card Game}} references===
====To {{pkmn|games}}====
* Many locations and characters from the games appear on different cards, particularly {{TCG|Trainer card}}s.
* Many backgrounds for Pokémon cards are closely based on game locations, especially in the BW era.

====To {{pkmn|anime}}====
* Several anime characters, such as [[Jessie]] and [[James]], appear on different cards, particularly {{TCG|Trainer card}}s.
* The pairing of {{p|Rayquaza}} and {{p|Deoxys}} on [[Rayquaza & Deoxys LEGEND (Undaunted 89)]] may be a reference to the movie ''[[m07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.



===[[Pokémon Trading Figure Game|TFG]] references===
====To {{pkmn|games}}====
* All {{TFG|Trainer figure}}s are based directly on game characters.



====To {{Trading Card Game}}====
* This game uses the same rarities as the TCG, with the exception of '''extra rare''' figures.
* This game has {{TCG|Trainer card}}s like those in the TCG, though their incorporation and usage is different.

===''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' movie references===
====To {{pkmn|games}}====
* While [[Tim Goodman]] is attempting to capture a {{p|Cubone}}, he compliments it on being able to pull off wearing the skull of a {{p|Marowak|dead relative}} on its head, a reference to several of Cubone's [[Pokédex]] entries.
** Tim's friend, Jack, says that a Cubone would be a perfect Pokémon for him as they are both lonely, a reference to Cubone's {{pkmn|category}}.
* Mewtwo is said to have escaped from the [[Kanto]] region 20 years ago, referring to its backstory in the [[Generation I]] games and their [[remake]]s.
* The {{p|Greninja}} use water swords similar to those used by the [[Greninja (Super Smash Bros.)|one in the Super Smash Bros. series]].
* Pikachu is afraid of using {{m|Volt Tackle}} as he knows it could [[Recoil|knock him out]], referencing how the move works in the games.
* Posters referring to the [[Johto]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions can be seen in Tim's bedroom.
* The Trainer who appears in the [[Ryme City]] promotional ad that Tim watches on the train looks like an older version of {{ga|Red}}.

====To {{pkmn|anime}}====
* Multiple Pokémon communicate by saying their own names.
* Mewtwo speaks telepathically, like the [[Mewtwo (M01)|one]] from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
** Mewtwo's "voice" fluctuates between sounding masculine and feminine, the latter possibly being a nod to the {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} from [[M16|the sixteenth movie]].
** Before escaping from its containment pod at the beginning of the film, Mewtwo can be heard saying "they're outside", which is what the original anime Mewtwo said before waking up at the beginning of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
* The Jigglypuff singing inside the [[Hi-Hat Café]] wields a microphone/marker, like the recurring {{an|Jigglypuff}}.
* There are two instances in which [[Pokémon Theme]] are referenced:
** An instrumental version can be heard during the promotional ad that [[Howard Clifford|Howard]] and [[Roger Clifford]] filmed together.
** Pikachu sings a verse of it to himself before finding the bridge where [[Harry Goodman]] disappeared.
* Pikachu tries to make a {{p|Magikarp}} evolve by kicking it, a reference to how [[James's Magikarp]] evolved after being kicked.
* Howard Clifford's {{p|Ditto}} retains its beady eyes when {{m|transform}}ed, like [[Duplica's Ditto]].

====To {{pkmn|Trading Card Game|TCG}}====
* A folder full of Pokémon cards is on the desk in Tim's bedroom.
* Posters featuring the artwork of {{p|Feraligatr}} from {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}'s {{TCG|Mind Flood}} theme deck, and {{p|Nidoking}} from {{TCG|Triumphant}}'s {{TCG|Royal Guard}} theme deck, can be seen in Tim's bedroom.

==Related articles==
* [[List of cross-generational references]]
* [[List of references to Pulseman]]
* [[Cross-canon counterpart]]

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Eternatus (Pokémon)

2020-09-20T08:45:19Z

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|jname=ムゲンダイナ
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|tmname=Mugendina
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|type2=Dragon
|category=Gigantic
|height-ftin=65'07"
|height-m=20.0
|height-ftin2=328'01"
|height-m2=100.0
|weight-lbs=2094.4
|weight-kg=950.0
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|weight-kg2=???
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'''Eternatus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ムゲンダイナ''' ''Mugendina'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, the player battles a powered-up [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Eternatus|form]] of Eternatus known as '''Eternamax Eternatus''' in the climax of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. This form is also briefly seen when it uses its [[signature move]], {{m|Eternabeam}}, but cannot be acquired legitimately in-game.

==Biology==
Eternatus is a gigantic alien dragon Pokémon. Its body has a vaguely draconic shape and a skeletal appearance, and is largely dark violet with red highlights. Its main body and tail are long, thin, and resemble a spinal column, and it has four small, thin limbs ending in claws formed from spindly appendages attached at right angles. Its torso is formed from a cage of appendages resembling ribs, and inside is a glowing pink core that serves as Eternatus's energy source, absorbing energy to sustain it. The core can also project its absorbed energy into {{m|Dynamax Cannon|massive blasts}}. Its head is triangular in shape and has a pair of white, eye-like markings in the form of three connected circles, as well as a spindly lower jaw with several diamond-shaped teeth. Over its head is a translucent red film held between five long spikes extending toward its body's rear. It also has a pair of thin tendrils extending from its back, formed from numerous triangular segments. Eternatus's gigantic size makes it the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] known Pokémon to ever exist.

If Eternatus absorbs a massive amount of energy at once, it will enter its '''Eternamax''' form, becoming far larger in size. Eternatus will also briefly enter this form when using its [[signature move]] {{m|Eternabeam}}. In this form, Eternatus's shape drastically changes. Its body becomes incredibly long and serpentine with most of its body forming a massive coil. Its entire body glows red in this form, and present at regular intervals across its length are black rings with spikes extending outward. Its back tendrils now curl around its main body. Its energy core rests at the center of the coil inside a cage of violet spikes. Eternatus's head takes on the form of a giant hand, with its fingers covered in black armor with spikes extending from the back of each segment. At the tip of each finger is a glowing pink eye.

Eternatus serves as the source of the [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]] phenomena in [[Galar]] due to its power leaking out in the form of Galar Particles following its defeat thousands of years ago by {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. Pieces of its body imbued with its power rain down throughout Galar in the form of [[Wishing Piece]]s and [[Wishing Star]]s. When it is awake, Eternatus causes a phenomenon dubbed the [[Darkest Day]], in which the massive quantities of Dynamax energy it unleashes causes Pokémon to Dynamax and rampage uncontrollably. It can also sometimes keep other Pokémon from Dynamaxing in its presence. Despite this connection to the phenomenon, it cannot be Dynamaxed itself, as its Eternamax form replaces that effect.

In its Eternamax form, Eternatus's power grows so immense that it causes a great storm of Dynamax energy around it, ripping holes in spacetime in the midst of the storm as it releases a virtually infinite amount of energy. Its tremendous power can even prevent opposing Pokémon from attacking it as it gathers energy.

Eternatus is an [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]] that came to Earth inside a meteor around 20,000 years ago.

Eternatus is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using {{m|Dynamax Cannon}} and {{m|Eternabeam}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Eternatus anime.png|thumb|250px|Eternatus in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
===Minor appearances===
Eternatus debuted in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where it passed by the [[Galar]]-bound plane that {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] boarded, causing interference to it in the process.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pocket Monsters manga===
Eternatus appeared in [[JNM04]].

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Poison|type2=Dragon}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=400}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=The core on its chest absorbs energy emanating from the lands of the [[Galar]] region. This energy is what allows Eternatus to stay active.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=It was inside a meteorite that fell 20,000 years ago. There seems to be a connection between this Pokémon and the [[Dynamax]] phenomenon.}}
{{Dex/Form|[[Eternamax]] Eternatus}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=As a result of [[Rose]]'s meddling, Eternatus absorbed all the energy in the Galar region. It's now in a state of power overload.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Infinite amounts of energy pour from this Pokémon's enlarged core, warping the surrounding space-time.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Poison|type2=Dragon}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Energy Plant|Tower Summit]] }}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Eternatus=====
{{Stats
|type=Poison
|type2=Dragon
|HP=140
|Attack=85
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=145
|SpDef=95
|Speed=130
}}

=====Eternamax Eternatus=====
{{Stats
|type=Poison
|type2=Dragon
|HP=255
|Attack=115
|Defense=250
|SpAtk=125
|SpDef=250
|Speed=130
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dragon
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=50
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=25
|Electric=50
|Psychic=200
|Ice=200
|Dragon=200
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Eternatus|Poison|Dragon|8}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|8|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|32|Cross Poison|Poison|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|48|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|56|Dynamax Cannon|Dragon|Special|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|64|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|72|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|88|Eternabeam|Dragon|Special|160|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Eternatus|Poison|Dragon|8}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Eternatus|Poison|Dragon|8}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM06|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM16|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM26|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Cross Poison|Poison|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM74|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM92|Mystical Fire|Fire|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM97|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR12|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR22|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR44|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR51|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR54|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR57|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR62|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR70|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR78|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR91|Venom Drench|Poison|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Eternatus|Poison|Dragon|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Eternatus|Poison|Dragon|8}}
{{learnlist/breed8null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Eternatus|Poison|Dragon|8}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Eternatus|Poison|Dragon|8}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes|no}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Eternatus|Poison|Dragon|8}}



===Evolution===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=890
|name1=Eternatus
|type1-1=Poison
|type2-1=Dragon}}

===Forms===
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=HOME890
|name1=Eternatus
|type1-1=Poison
|type2-1=Dragon
|loc1=Default
|forme1=Eternatus
|sprite2=HOME890E
|loc2=Eternamax
|forme2=Eternamax Eternatus}}


==Trivia==
* Eternatus is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 690.
* Eternatus, in both of its forms, is the largest Pokémon overall in terms of height.
* Eternatus is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] {{t|Poison}} and {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon.
* Eternatus is the only Poison-type [[Legendary Pokémon]], excluding {{p|Silvally}} holding a [[Poison Memory]].
* Although Eternatus possesses [[List of Pokémon with form differences|an alternate form akin to Gigantamax]], it can neither [[Dynamax]] nor [[Gigantamax]] itself.
* If the {{player}} has no [[Poké Ball]]s when they are prompted to capture Eternatus, one will suddenly appear in their bag.
** It is also the only Legendary Pokémon that can be {{pkmn2|caught}} with any [[Poké Ball]] without the chance of failing.
* Eternamax Eternatus:
** Is tied with {{p|Blissey}} for the highest base {{stat|HP}} stat of all Pokémon.
** Has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} stats of all Pokémon.
** Has the highest base stat total of all Pokémon, with 1125.
*** This also makes it the only Pokémon with a four-digit base stat total.
** Has a theme song that goes unused in the game.

===Origin===
Eternatus' extraterrestrial nature and {{wp|dragon}}-like appearance may be inspired by {{wp|Uther Pendragon}}, {{wp|King Arthur}}'s father, who acquired his {{wp|epithet}} and started using dragons on his {{wp|Heraldic flag#Standard|standards}} after witnessing a dragon-shaped comet.

Its overall body shape resembles the skeletal remains of a dragon, with the ribcage shaped like a cannon and the head resembling that of the common nawab or "dragonhead" caterpillar. Its Eternamax form may be based on the biblical {{wp|Serpents in the Bible|Seven Headed Dragon}} that, in the {{wp|Book of Revelation}}, throws one-third of all stars down to the Earth and is ultimately is banished to Earth with the {{wp|Nephilim}}, the Hebrew giants, an event that ultimately leads to the {{wp|end time|end of time}}. This account may also be the origin of the item [[Wishing Star]] and the [[Darkest Day]].

Eternamax Eternatus may be inspired by {{wp|Shesha|Ananta Shesha}}, the king of Nagas in Hindu mythology who is usually portrayed as a giant, coiled serpent with a thousand heads capable of spewing venom and fire, though some depictions simplify his appearance down to five heads. Shesha bears the deity {{wp|Vishnu}} on its coils, similar to how Eternamax Eternatus's core is mounted atop its coiled body.

====Name origin====
Eternatus may be derived from ''{{wp|aether}}'', ''eternal'', ''aeternatus'' (Latin for immortalized), and ''Thanatus'' (Latin transliteration of {{wp|Thanatos}}, the personification of death in Greek Mythology).

Mugendina may be a combination of 無限大 ''mugendai'' (infinity), ダイマックス ''Daimax'' ([[Dynamax]]) and possibly ''dynamic''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Poison|type2=Dragon
|ja=ムゲンダイナ ''Mugendina''|jameaning=From {{tt|無限大 ''mugendai''|infinity}}, {{tt|ダイマックス ''Daimax''|Dynamax}} and possibly ''dynamic''.
|fr=Éthernatos|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|éternel|eternal}}'', ''{{tt|éther|ether}}'', and ''Thanatos''
|es=Eternatus|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Endynalos|demeaning=From ''{{tt|endlos|endless}}'' or ''{{tt|Ende|end}}'' and ''Dynamax''
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|ko=무한다이노 ''Muhandaino''|komeaning=From {{tt|무한 (無限) ''muhan''|infinity}}, {{tt|다이맥스 ''Daimax''|Dynamax}}, and ''dino''
|zh_cmn=無極汰那 / 无极汰那 ''Wújítàinà''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|無極 / 无极 ''wújí''|limitless, wuji}}, {{tt|極巨化 / 极巨化 ''Jíjùhuà''|Dynamax}}, and partial transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=無極汰那 ''Mòuhgihktaaináh''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|無極 ''mòuhgihk''|limitless, wuji}}, {{tt|極巨化 ''Gihkgeuihfa''|Dynamax}}, and partial transcription of Japanese name}}
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==Related articles==
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Dynamax]]
* [[Gigantamax]]
* [[Darkest Day]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary Pokémon]]


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XY135

2020-09-20T08:36:03Z

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title_en=Rocking Kalos Defenses! |
title_ja=進撃する巨石！カロス防衛線！！ |
title_ja_trans=The Advancing Megalith! The Kalos Line of Defense!! |
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* {{BMGf|217700|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|218406|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|220376|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Rocking Kalos Defenses!''' (Japanese: '''進撃する巨石！カロス防衛線！！''' ''The Advancing Megalith! The Kalos Line of Defense!!'') is the 135th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 934th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 15, 2016 as a one-hour special alongside [[XY136]] and in the United States on December 10, 2016.
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==Blurb==

 Team Flare appears to be defeated for now—Clemont has destroyed their control system at great personal cost, and Alain and Ash have battled Lysandre to a standstill. But as the villain disappears, he promises that his new world will come to pass...

Meanwhile, Mairin and Serena rescue Chespie—only to watch in horror as it’s absorbed by the mysterious Giant Rock, which changes shape to resemble Zygarde! It begins to move, heading toward the Anistar Sundial in search of more energy. Everyone is determined to stop it at all costs—including the Gym Leaders and Champion Diantha, as they join our heroes to rescue Chespie and save the world!

==Plot==
Continuing the {{pkmn|battle}}, [[Lysandre]]'s {{me|Gyarados}} uses {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but {{AP|Pikachu}} dodges and uses {{m|Quick Attack}}. The Atrocious Pokémon is finally knocked by a combination of [[Alain's Charizard|Mega Charizard X]]'s {{m|Dragon Claw}} and {{AP|Greninja}}'s {{m|Cut}}, followed by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}. [[Alain]] claims that the fighting instinct Lysandre spoke of is a thing of the past, but the [[Team Flare]] Boss remarks that he is still intent on recreating the world. Then, he walks to the edge of [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] and jumps off. Greninja tries to rescue him with its tongue, but misses. [[Malva]] is shocked by Lysandre's move and falls to her knees. {{Ash}} receives a call from {{an|Serena}}, who informs him about the success of their quest. Serena then asks Ash to go to the Lumiose Gym and check on {{an|Clemont}}.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is still in their battle with [[Team Flare]]. [[Celosia]] and [[Mable]] tell {{p|Drapion}} and {{p|Weavile}} to use {{m|Sludge Bomb}} and {{m|Ice Beam}} respectively, but [[Jessie]] has her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} counter by using {{m|Mirror Coat}}, and [[James]] shoots a net to capture the Team Flare scientists and their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Meanwhile, Serena and her group mates have reached the [[Giant Rock]], where {{Steven}} is trying to study the nature of the research conducted on the Rock. Suddenly, it starts to glow red, and the glass containing it shatters; [[Chespie]] is pulled towards and is absorbed by the Rock. {{an|Professor Sycamore}} attempts to stop [[Mairin]] from approaching the Rock as it changes its shape. The phenomenon causes the building to start collapsing, and everyone flees. Once outside, everyone notices the transformed Rock completely destroyed the building, causing Mairin to worry about Chespie. Steven is certain that the Rock is the source of the event, and claims that anything can happen now. With the Rock wrecking havoc in the [[Lysandre Labs]], {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s and {{tc|Team Flare Admin}}s run away from the Labs, along with Team Rocket who flees on the helicopter and decide to continue with reporting the disaster. In [[Anistar City]], [[Olympia]] and her {{p|Meowstic}} note the the Anistar City {{DL|Anistar City|Sundial}} glowing red, and Olympia describes it as "trembling". Meanwhile, Ash and Alain have reached the Lumiose Gym and notice Clemont grieving over [[Clembot]]'s destroyed body. Ash asks if Clembot can be repaired, but Clemont states that he will try his best, and that he hasn't been of any use so far. Serena calls Ash to inform about the Giant Rock; he, Alain and Clemont learn that it has absorbed Chespie, shocking both Ash and Alain, and has started out for [[Anistar City|somewhere]]. Professor Sycamore sends them the co-ordinates and asks them to reach the site with [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]. When the call disconnects, Ash asks Clemont if he would like to join, and Clemont agrees, stating that the battle is not over just yet.

[[Squishy]] and {{an|Bonnie}} eventually catch up with an exhausted [[Z2]]. Bonnie tries to greet Z2, but it gets startled and runs away. It confronts Squishy and remarks about the evilness of human beings, but Squishy states that it believes in humans, as they have not given up yet. Bonnie approaches Z2 and attempts to lift it up in her arms, but Z2 is indecisive. Squishy explains how being with Bonnie allowed it to witness the hard work of people and Pokémon, and the trust between them, to achieve happiness, claiming that the humans it travels with, never give up. An excited Bonnie picks up Z2 and starts tickling it, as Blaziken Mask and Mega {{p|Blaziken}} watch from a distance, when they are approached by Ash, Alain, Clemont, and Malva in a helicopter.

Professor Sycamore and Steven report their findings to the group, and explain that the energy of the [[Giant Rock]] strongly resembles Zygarde, and since Chespie had fallen into a coma due to absorbing a part of Zygarde's energy, it absorbed Chespie, to obtain that energy back. They also claim that the Rock, in search of its new energy source, is headed towards the Anistar City Sundial, which contains energy similar to the energy Pokémon emit during [[Mega Evolution]]. Blaziken Mask wonders why the Rock is headed towards the Sundial in particular, and Professor Sycamore explains that the Rock and Sundial, coming in direct contact, would emit enough energy to destroy the world. Ash refuses to let such an event take place, and claims that they can and will stop the Giant Rock and rescue Chespie. Alain, also, comforts Mairin, claiming that he will rescue Chespie for her sake.

At the Anistar City Sundial, [[Officer Jenny]] and Olympia inspect the situation and decide to evacuate the residents of the city. With Team Rocket reporting the movement of the Giant Rock, Professor Sycamore, Steven and Serena try to destroy the Rock with their Pokémon, and send out {{p|Garchomp}}, {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}, and {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}. After Mega Evolving their Pokémon, Professor Sycamore and Steven command them to use {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}, while Serena has her Braixen use {{m|Flamethrower}}, but the Rock summons vines to shield itself. The Rock attacks them with vines but they evade and destroy them. However, the vines eventually manage to subdue Mega Garchomp and Mega Metagross, and Braixen is knocked off the Iron Leg Pokémon. Nevertheless, she is saved in the nick of time by Alain's Mega Charizard X and Ash's Pikachu. Mega Charizard X and Pikachu use Flamethrower and {{m|Iron Tail}} to free the captured Pokémon. In [[Lumiose City]], {{an|Tierno}}, {{an|Trevor}}, {{an|Shauna}}, and [[Sawyer]] watch the event involving the Rock, and Sawyer wishes Ash to take care. Concurrently, the energy emitted from the Sundial causes the port to start melting. Ash and Greninja have managed to locate Chespie within the core of the Rock, and Greninja pinpoints Chespie's location with a {{m|Water Shuriken}} for others to target the spot; the Rock, however, keeps attacking the Pokémon with the vines, and the Pokémon are left being engaged in keeping the vines at bay. The Rock eventually manages to capture the Pokémon, but they are rescued by a massive attack, which to Team Rocket's utter surprise, is revealed to have come from all the other seven [[Gym Leader]]s and the [[Kalos]] {{pkmn|Champion}}, [[Diantha]]'s, Pokémon. However, Diantha realizes that the combined attack did not have much of an effect on the Rock, and decides to talk with everyone to come up with a different plan.

Discussing their next move, Steven informs Diantha and the Gym Leaders about the target Water Shuriken, and wishes to use the Pokémon's powers to get through, as Steven and Diantha thank each other for their help. {{an|Korrina}} greets Ash and discusses {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Greninja|Ash-Greninja}}, and Olympia congratulates him for eventually controlling the power that comes along with [[Bond Phenomenon]]. With the Giant Rock advancing towards the Sundial, Diantha advises everyone to realize their responsibility in defending the Sundial, and prevent it from coming in contact with the Rock. Malva calls out her {{p|Houndoom}} for assistance as well. Ash asks Serena to take care of Mairin and Bonnie, and Alain assures Mairin that he will return safely with Chespie. In their helicopter, Jessie and {{MTR}} comment on the spectacular defense put up in favor of Kalos, as everyone seems ready to fight for the safety of the world.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Alain]] defeat [[Lysandre]].
* {{TRT}} defeats and subdues [[Celosia]] and [[Mable]].
* The [[Giant Rock]] inside [[Lysandre Labs]] absorbs [[Chespie]] and takes the form of a {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde 50% Forme}}.
* The Giant Rock destroys Lysandre Labs and heads towards the [[Anistar City]] {{DL|Anistar City|Sundial}}, threatening to cause an explosion that would destroy the {{pkmn|world}}.
* {{an|Bonnie}} persuades [[Z2]] to trust her.
* Ash encounters {{Steven}} [[AG022|again]].
* Ash and {{ashfr}}, along with Alain, [[Mairin]], {{an|Professor Sycamore}}, [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]], Steven, [[Malva]], and Team Rocket, follow the Giant Rock.
* [[Diantha]] and all the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Kalos]] arrive to join the battle against the Giant Rock.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY135.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{an|Professor Sycamore}}
* [[Alain]]
* [[Mairin]]
* {{an|Tierno}}
* {{an|Trevor}}
* {{an|Shauna}}
* [[Sawyer]]
* [[Viola]]
* [[Grant]]
* {{an|Korrina}}
* [[Ramos]]
* [[Valerie]]
* [[Olympia]]
* [[Wulfric]]
* [[Malva]]
* [[Steven Stone]]
* [[Diantha]]
* [[Lysandre]]
* [[Celosia]]
* [[Mable]]
* [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]
* {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s
* {{tc|Team Flare Admin}}s
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY135.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Weavile}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: [[Mairin]]'s [[Chespie]] ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]])
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Sylveon}} ({{OP|Serena|Sylveon}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}})
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s; {{me|Garchomp}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])
* {{p|Chespin}} ([[Mairin]]'s; [[Chespie]])
* {{p|Ivysaur}} ({{OP|Shauna|Ivysaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Trevor|Charizard}})
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OP|Tierno|Blastoise}})
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{OP|Sawyer|Sceptile}})
* {{p|Vivillon}} ([[Viola]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Vivillon|Meadow Pattern}})
* {{p|Tyrunt}} ([[Grant]]'s)
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Korrina|Lucario}}; {{me|Lucario}})
* {{p|Gogoat}} ([[Ramos]]'s)
* {{p|Spritzee}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympia]]'s; female)
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Olympia]]'s; male)
* {{p|Abomasnow}} ([[Wulfric]]'s)
* {{p|Houndoom}} ([[Malva]]'s; {{me|Houndoom}})
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{OP|Steven|Metagross}}; {{Shiny}}; {{me|Metagross}})
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}})
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]]'s; {{me|Blaziken}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Lysandre]]'s; {{Shiny}}; {{me|Gyarados}})
* {{p|Drapion}} ([[Celosia]]'s)
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Mable]]'s)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Helioptile}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Squishy]])
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Z2]])

===Other===
* [[Clembot]]
* [[Giant Rock]]

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: "Pokémon 24 Hours!" featuring the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Kalos]] [[region]].
* The English dub was released on [[iTunes]] and [[Prime Video]] on December 4, 2016, six days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}. The same occurred for all episodes in Volume 4 of [[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]] that aired after an all-day marathon of ''{{wp|Teen Titans Go! (TV series)|Teen Titans Go!}}'' on November 26, 2016, and before January 11, 2017, when the error was fixed (''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'' through ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'').
* This is the first time {{Ash}} has defeated [[Lysandre|the leader]] of a [[villainous team]] in {{pkmn|battle}}.
* This episode marks the first time in the {{pkmn|anime}} that all eight Gym Leaders from a region appear at the same time.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Rocking Kalos Defenses! motto|variation}} of their motto.
* This is the last episode to feature the Kalos design of [[Nurse Joy]].
* A piano version of [[Puni-chan's Song]] is used as an insert song when [[Squishy]] speaks to [[Z2]] about [[human]]s.
* A remix of {{so|XY&Z}} is used as an insert song during {{ashfr|the group}}'s fight against the [[Giant Rock]].
* A full version of [[V (Volt)]] is used as an insert song when all Gym Leaders appear.

===Errors===
* The bottom half of {{AP|Greninja}} is cut off before the group looks over the edge of [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] after Lysandre falls off.
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, when {{an|Bonnie}} approaches Z2, her English voice can be heard.
* Jessie's Wobbuffet defeats two [[Dark]]-types using the [[Psychic]]-type move Mirror Coat.

===Dub edits===
* During the scene where the Gym Leaders and [[Diantha]] arrive, the original version displays each character's name and title on screen in Japanese text as they each say their own line. These texts were removed in the dub.
* XY&Z is replaced with an instrumental version of [[Stand Tall]].

==In other languages==
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SM044

2020-09-20T08:33:45Z

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title_en=A Dream Encounter! |
title_ja=サトシとほしぐも！不思議な出会い！！ |
title_ja_trans=Satoshi and Hoshigumo! Mysterious Encounter!! |
broadcast_jp=October 5, 2017 |
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* {{BMGf|240420|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|242153|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|253477|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''A Dream Encounter!''' (Japanese: '''サトシとほしぐも！不思議な出会い！！''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Hoshigumo|Nebby}}! Mysterious Encounter!!'') is the 44th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 983rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 5, 2017, in New Zealand on March 1, 2018, in Canada on March 10, 2018, and in the United States on March 24, 2018 as the first episode of the twenty-first season, ''[[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures]]''.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After dreaming that he made a promise to the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala, Ash has a hard time waking up. On his way to school, he’s sidetracked by Tapu Koko, who guides him to a strange little Pokémon that looks like a cloud of stars. Lillie nicknames it Nebby, and Ash remembers his dream: he promised to take care of it!

This attracts the attention of Lillie’s mother, Lusamine, the head of the Aether Foundation. She and her colleagues come to meet Nebby and offer to take care of (and research) this unknown Pokémon. But Ash is resolute in his promise, so Nebby’s identity is a mystery for now!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} find themselves amongst mountains surrounded by fog. They watch as two lights appear in the sky, and {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}} emerge from them. The two Pokémon look down at Ash, who understands and makes a promise. They disappear before emitting a beam of light where {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}} is formed. The {{an|guardian deities}} and [[Gladion's Silvally]] sense Nebby's arrival. At {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house, {{Rotom}} is trying to wake Ash and Pikachu up, but they're still sleeping. With help from {{AP|Litten}}, Ash and Pikachu eventually get up, and Ash realizes his encounter with, and promise to Solgaleo and Lunala was all just a dream.

During breakfast, they watch as the "Alola Woman of the Year" award is given to {{an|Professor Burnet}}. Professor Kukui explains that her research is best known on [[Ultra Wormhole]]s. At the [[Altar of the Sunne]], Professor Burnet, {{an|Lusamine}}, [[Wicke]], and {{an|Faba}} are examining the ruins where Professor Burnet had discovered a spike in energy readings from an Ultra Beast. Faba suspects this might have been an equipment malfunction which is put down to jealousy. They head off to do more research. Ash, Pikachu, and Rotom are on their way to the [[Pokémon School]] when they come across {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} who leads them to Nebby, sleeping in the forest. Ash recognizes Nebby from his dream and remembers his promise. Rotom has no data on Nebby.

At school, Professor Kukui greets the class and notices that Ash has yet to arrive. Ash arrives at that moment and shows Professor Kukui and {{ashcl}} Nebby. They watch Nebby and agree to do what they can to research it as {{an|Lillie}} gives it the [[nickname]] Nebby. Nebby starts crying leading everyone to attempt to calm it down and {{an|Mallow}} soon calms it down. They try and find out what Nebby likes to eat and discover that Nebby likes star candy. At [[Aether Paradise]], Lusamine is alerted to a detection of an Ultra Beast's aura and they head to [[Melemele Island]]. Ash and Lillie arrive back at Professor Kukui's house and learn they have guests who want to see them and Nebby.

Inside, Lusamine greets Lillie and embarrasses her by treating her like a baby. Lillie isn't pleased to see her and is annoyed at her evolving {{p|Clefairy}} into {{p|Clefable}}. Professor Kukui introduces Ash to Professor Burnet, Faba and then Lusamine asks to be introduced to Nebby. Professor Burnet brings up images of the Guardian deities and Ultra Beasts and explains the legend surrounding them. They believe Nebby to be an Ultra Beast. They detected a spike in the aura's power and brings up an image of the Altar of the Sunne which Ash recognizes from his dream and explains what happened. Faba doesn't believe this as Lusamine asks Ash to let them look after Nebby, but remembering his promise, Ash wants to look after Nebby himself. Faba tries to prevent Ash from looking after Nebby but Lillie and Professor Kukui explain Ash's past with Tapu Koko and Lusamine agrees to let him look after Nebby.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} finds and befriends a {{p|Cosmog}}, which {{an|Lillie}} [[nickname]]s {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}}.
* Lillie reunites with her mother {{an|Lusamine}}.
* Ash meets Lusamine, {{an|Professor Burnet}}, {{an|Faba}}, and [[Wicke]] for the first time.
* Ash learns about the [[Aether Foundation]] and [[Ultra Beast]]s.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|Professor Burnet}}
* [[Aether Foundation]]
** {{an|Lusamine}} (in person)
** [[Wicke]]
** {{an|Faba}}
** {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Cosmog}} ({{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}})
* {{p|Solgaleo}}
* {{p|Lunala}}
* {{p|Tapu Bulu}}
* {{p|Tapu Fini}}
* {{p|Stufful}}
* {{p|Celesteela}} (painting)
* {{p|Kartana}} (painting)
* {{p|Xurkitree}} (painting)
* {{p|Pheromosa}} (painting)
* {{p|Buzzwole}} (painting)
* {{p|Guzzlord}} (painting)
* {{p|Nihilego}} (painting)

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM044.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Professor Burnet}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* {{al|Anna}}
* {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM044.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}} ({{p|Cosmog}}) ''(US and international)'', {{p|Cosmog}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Litten}} ({{OP|Ash|Litten}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Steenee}} ({{OP|Mallow|Steenee}})
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Type: Null}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}}; Silvally)
* {{p|Clefairy}} ({{OP|Lusamine|Clefairy}}; evolves; fantasy)
* {{p|Clefable}} ({{OP|Lusamine|Clefable}}; newly evolved; fantasy)
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{an|Professor Burnet}}'s; video)
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} (×2; {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko|anime}}; one as a painting)
* {{p|Tapu Lele}} (×2; {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele|anime}}; one as a painting)
* {{p|Cosmog}} ({{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}}; debut)
* {{p|Tapu Bulu}} (×2; {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu|anime}}; debut; one as a painting)
* {{p|Tapu Fini}} (×2; {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini|anime}}; debut; one as a painting)
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{an|Stufful|anime}}; video; debut)
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (×2)
* {{p|Ivysaur}} (video)
* {{p|Cutiefly}} (×2; video)
* {{p|Ribombee}} (video)
* {{p|Braviary}} (video)
* {{p|Pikipek}} (video)
* {{p|Exeggcute}} (video)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (video)
* {{p|Solgaleo}} (dream; debut)
* {{p|Lunala}} (dream; debut)
* {{p|Celesteela}} (painting)
* {{p|Kartana}} (painting)
* {{p|Xurkitree}} (painting)
* {{p|Pheromosa}} (painting)
* {{p|Buzzwole}} (painting)
* {{p|Guzzlord}} (painting)
* {{p|Nihilego}} (painting)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What is the name of my mother who will appear in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Lillie}}
** Choices: {{an|Lusamine}}, [[Wicke]], {{an|Professor Burnet}}, [[Olivia]]
** Answer: Lusamine
* This is the season premiere of [[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures]].
* [[Alola!!]] returns as the opening theme, replacing the 20th anniversary edition of [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]].
* The shot of {{Ash}} running up the hill on his way to the [[Pokémon School]] is similar to the first shot of Alola!!.
* The title card is modified to display the [[Z-Power Ring]] from [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]].
* This is the first episode since ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' in which the "To Be Continued" screen is not extended in the dub, 564 episodes earlier.
* When trying to feed {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}} some [[Moomoo Milk]], {{an|Kiawe}} makes a face resembling that of the art style of {{wp|Nobuyuki Fukumoto}}.
* {{MTR}}, [[Jessie]], and [[James]] narrate the preview for the [[SM045|next episode]].
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub refers to the Pokémon by its [[nickname]], for only the second time in the {{pkmn|anime}} after ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]''.
* This episode marks the first physical appearance of a {{p|Clefairy}} in the anime since its cameo in ''[[DP135|Beating the Bustle and Hustle!]]'', 382 episodes earlier.
* This episode features the most [[Legendary Pokemon]] of any episode in the anime, with a total of 7.

===Errors===
* When {{AP|Litten}} slaps Ash awake, its tail becomes disconnected from its body for a split-second.

===Dub edits===
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, when Lillie explains the name "Nebby" to the group, she also mentions that the Polish word "''mgławica''" means "nebula" in {{wp|Latin}}.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|小智與小星雲！奇妙的邂逅！！|Ash and Nebby! Mysterious Encounter!!}}
|cs={{tt|Snové setkání!|A dream encounter!}}
|da={{tt|Et møde i drømme!|A meeting in the dream!}}
|fi={{tt|Kohtaaminen unessa!|A meeting in a dream!}}
|nl={{tt|Een droom ontmoeting!|A dream encounter!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une rencontre de rêve !|A dream encounter!}}
|de={{tt|Eine Begegnung im Traum!|An encounter in the dream!}}
|it={{tt|Un incontro tra sogno e realtà!|An encounter between dream and reality!}}
|ko={{tt|지우와 별구름! 신비한 만남!!|Ash and Nebby! Mysterious Encounter!!}}
|he={{tt|!פגישה בחלום|Encounter in the Dream!}}
|ms={{tt|Pertemuan Dalam Mimpi!|A Meeting in a Dream!}}
|no={{tt|Et drømmemøte!|A aream meeting!}}
|pl={{tt|Spotkanie w snach!|An encounter in dreams!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Um encontro dos sonhos!|An encounter of dreams!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Um encontro de sonho!|A dream encounter!}}
|ru={{tt|Заветная встреча!|A treasured encounter!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Un encuentro de ensueño!|A dream encounter!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Un sueño de encuentros!|A dream of encounters!}}
|sv={{tt|Ett Möte i En Dröm|A Meeting in A Dream}}
|th={{tt|ซาโตชิกับโฮชิกุโมะ! การพบกันที่เหลือเชื่อ!!|Satoshi and Hoshigumo! Mysterious Encounter!!}}
|tr={{tt|Rüya Gibi Bir Karşılaşma!|An Encounter Like a Dream!}}
|ro={{tt|O întâlnire de vis!|A dream encounter!}}
}}
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[[Category:Episodes animated by Masaaki Iwane]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
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[[Category:Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears]]
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JN018

2020-09-20T08:28:46Z

BlazeFire: /* Trivia */

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epcode=JN018 |
altepcode=EP1103 |
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title_en=Destination: Coronation! |
title_ja=サトシ参戦！ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス！！ |
title_ja_trans=Satoshi Participates! The Pokémon World Championships!! |
broadcast_jp=March 22, 2020 |
broadcast_us=September 11, 2020 |
en_op=[[The Journey Starts Today]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Shiritori|ポケモンしりとり（ピカチュウ→ミュウVer.）]] |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|018}}
* {{BMGf|279305|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|279539|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|282451|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Destination: Coronation!''' (Japanese: '''サトシ参戦！ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス！！''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} Participates! The {{tt|Pokémon World Championships|World Coronation Series}}!!'') is the 18th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,103rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 22, 2020 and in the United States on September 11, 2020.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


Ash has entered the World Coronation Series so he can have a rematch with Leon! But first, he needs to challenge a strong Trainer with a high ranking so he can work his way up the competitive ladder. Luckily for him, the acting Vermilion Gym Leader, Visquez, is hoping to challenge someone, too! Each Trainer can use two Pokémon, so Ash chooses Pikachu and Gengar, while Visquez teams up with Raichu and Electrode. Visquez has outstanding battle skills, but as always, Ash is thinking outside the box when it comes to strategies. He wins the match, immediately raising his rank to 3,763! On to the next challenge!

==Plot==
At the [[Cerise Laboratory]], {{Ash}} learns that the [[World Coronation Series]] has over 10,000 participants, with new ones joining in all the time. Since his first step towards reaching [[Leon]] is to get to the Great Class, he has to win a lot of {{pkmn|battle}}s. [[Ren]] suggests he should take on a high-ranking opponent to quickly climb the ranks. Ash searches from his [[Rotom Phone]] for any strong {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in [[Vermilion City]], and he settles on the Trainer ranked as the 2,109th: [[Visquez]], the substitute [[Gym Leader]] of the [[Vermilion Gym]]. [[Professor Cerise]] informs him that the official Vermilion Gym Leader, [[Lt. Surge]], is away for {{pkmn|training}} at the moment, and Visquez, his substitute, is also a strong Trainer.

As Ash and Goh head towards the Vermilion Gym, Goh asks Ash if he already has the {{badge|Thunder}} from the Gym, which Ash confirms, recalling how [[EP014|he beat Surge]] and his {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} to earn his third Badge. A {{p|Spearow}} flies by, and Goh and {{TP|Goh|Raboot}} chase it to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, while Ash keeps traveling to the Gym.

At the Vermilion Gym, Visquez is lecturing a challenging Trainer about his lack of spirit, but also compliments his skills, and shows her respect by finishing off the Trainer's {{p|Hypno}} with her {{p|Raichu}}'s {{m|Volt Tackle}}, ending the match. Afterwards, Visquez's assistants, [[Steve and Tony]], inform her that this was the last challenger for the day. Visquez's Raichu still seems eager for more battling, though, and she expresses her hopes of a World Coronation Series participant showing up. Just at that moment, her Rotom Phone alerts her of the presence of one such participant, with Ash knocking on the Gym door seconds later. Visquez, Steve, and Tony open the door for him, and Ash introduces himself, requesting a battle with Visquez. She accepts, and an official battle appointment is made on their Rotom Phones. Inside the Gym, Ash is surprised to hear that Visquez has heard of him, his {{AP|Pikachu}}, and his Vermilion Gym battle from Surge. As Visquez explains that her Raichu was also trained by Surge, Goh shows up. Ash introduces him to the others, and Goh reveals that he succeeded in catching the Spearow from before. Visquez is honored to learn that Ash has chosen her as his first World Coronation Series opponent. Just then, a {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}} flies in to act as the official [[Battle judge|referee]] of the battle.

Ash and Visquez soon take their places at the ends of the battlefield, while Goh, Steve, and Tony move to the stands. The Drone Rotom explains that the battle will be two-on-two, with both sides allowed to make substitutions. Both of them choose their first Pokémon at Drone Rotom's signal, with Ash picking Pikachu and Visquez choosing Raichu. Goh checks Raichu's [[Pokédex]] entry and encourages Pikachu not to lose. The battle begins with a clash of two {{m|Thunderbolt}}s, before Raichu goes into its strongest [[move]], Volt Tackle, right after. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Iron Tail}} for a grounding effect, repeating his strategy from his Gym battle with Lt. Surge. Still, Raichu eventually pushes through and sends Pikachu flying. Mid-fall, Raichu surprises Ash by using its tail to catch and fling Pikachu. Ash quickly counters by having Pikachu use Iron Tail while spinning, bouncing off a wall to hit Raichu. However, just before the attack hits, Visquez has Raichu use {{m|Reflect}} to shield itself, avoiding a lot of damage. She compliments Ash's skills, and Ash remarks that he's used to turning challenging situations into opportunities. Seeing that Pikachu is tiring out, Ash calls him back for a rest, sending out {{AP|Gengar}} to replace him.

Gengar opens up with {{m|Night Shade}}, which Raichu tries to counter with Thunderbolt, only for Gengar to dodge it and deal a direct blow on Raichu. Gengar then moves on to use {{m|Ice Punch}}, easily phasing through Raichu's tail and dealing another hit. Visquez tells Raichu to use Volt Tackle, but it gets stopped in its tracks by Gengar's {{m|Psychic}}, which then sends Raichu slamming into a wall, taking it out of the fight. While Ash compliments Gengar, Visquez [[recall]]s Raichu and sends out her second Pokémon, {{p|Electrode}}. She commands it to use {{m|Magnet Rise}}, which not only raises it off the ground, but chunks of the battlefield as well. Visquez explains that they've developed this strategy to counteract the {{type|Ground}} moves most challengers use here. Electrode starts bouncing around the floating floor pieces, rapidly striking Gengar from all directions. Even Gengar's attempt at flinging Electrode away with Psychic only momentarily slows down the assault. Gengar tries to use Night Shade, but Electrode evades the attack and uses {{m|Discharge}}, knocking Gengar out. While Ash recalls Gengar, the effects of Magnet Rise wear off and the battlefield returns to normal.

Ash sends Pikachu back out to face Electrode. Visquez is determined to finish the battle and tells Electrode to use {{m|Rollout}}, which strikes Pikachu time and time again, getting stronger and faster with each hit. Before Pikachu can be defeated, however, Ash tells him to jump on Electrode and use Iron Tail, quickly bringing the [[Pokémon category|Ball Pokémon]]'s rolling to a stop. Pikachu the starts running on top of Electrode to spin it in the opposite direction and gain control over its momentum. Just before Electrode hits a wall, Pikachu jumps off of it, and as Electrode is sent bouncing off the wall, Pikachu lands a finishing Iron Tail. However, Electrode then suddenly starts to detonate, the final blow having activated its {{a|Aftermath}} [[Ability]]. Ash quickly tells Pikachu to use {{m|Electroweb}}, and when the explosion clears, Pikachu is shown to have used the Electroweb to shield himself, leaving Electrode as the only one to have gone down. Drone Rotom then officially rules Ash as the winner of the match.

Ash and Visquez shake hands, with Visquez admitting her defeat and telling Ash that she's going to tell Lt. Surge of this battle, saying that he's sure to want to battle the new and stronger him. Ash is also excited of the possibility of battling Lt. Surge again. Drone Rotom flies off to update the World Coronation Series rankings, and Goh rushes to the battlefield as well, complimenting Ash's battle. Just then, Ash receives a message on his Rotom Phone, informing him that his ranking has shot up all the way to 3,763 as a result of defeating Visquez. Visquez, meanwhile, is devastated to see her ranking having gone down. With this victory, Ash has taken his first step towards facing Leon in the Master Class.

==Major events==
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|220px|Ash facing Visquez]]

* {{Ash}} registers for the new season of the [[World Coronation Series]].
* [[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Spearow}}.
* Ash battles [[Visquez]] in his first World Coronation Series match and wins, bringing his rank to 3,763.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN018.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}} (silhouette)
* {{an|Brock}} (silhouette)
* [[Goh]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} (silhouette)
* [[Lt. Surge]] (fantasy; silhouette; flashback)
* [[Erika]] (silhouette)
* [[Koga]] (silhouette)
* [[Sabrina]] (silhouette)
* [[Blaine]] (silhouette)
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Leon]] (fantasy)
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* [[Visquez]]
* [[Steve and Tony]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN018.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Raichu}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})
* {{p|Spearow}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Spearow|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}; fantasy; flashback)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]]; ×2)
* {{p|Raichu}} ([[Visquez]]'s)
* {{p|Electrode}} ([[Visquez]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Visquez]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Hypno}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} (×6)
* {{p|Psyduck}}

==Trivia==
[[File:JN018 Pokémon Snap reference.png|thumb|220px|The reference to Pokémon Snap]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Electrode}}
* This marks the first time [[Blaine]]'s in-game design has been used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* The same fantasy shows Giovanni as one of the Kanto Gym Leaders, a position he seemingly gave up prior to the [[S09|Battle Frontier]] arc.
* This episode marks the first appearance of an Electrode in the anime since its cameo in ''[[XY062|The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!]]'', 242 episodes ago.
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] running on top of Electrode is a possible reference to the {{FB|Pokémon Island|Tunnel}} stage of [[Pokémon Snap]].
* {{MTR}}, [[James]], {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, and [[Jessie]] narrate the preview for the [[JN019|next episode]].
** The preview title card has a {{TRT}} theme instead of the usual one.

===Errors===
* When [[Visquez]] receives {{Ash}}'s challenge to a {{pkmn|battle}}, her gloves are missing.
* While Electrode is bouncing around after being flung away by {{AP|Gengar}}'s {{m|Psychic}}, one of the shots used is a mirrored version of the shot of Electrode first hitting the wall due to Psychic, showing the effect of Psychic around it, despite not being affected by it at this point.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|fr_eu={{tt|Destination : le couronnement !|Destination: Coronation!}}
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[[Category:Episodes directed by Yūji Asada]]
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[[ja:新無印編第18話]]
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JN014

2020-09-20T08:24:32Z

BlazeFire: /* Trivia */

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epcode=JN014 |
altepcode=EP1099 |
colorscheme=Galar |
title_en=Raid Battle in The Ruins! |
title_ja=初イッシュ地方！遺跡でレイドバトル！！ |
title_ja_trans=First in the Isshu Region! The Raid Battle at the Ruins!! |
broadcast_jp=February 23, 2020 |
broadcast_us=September 11, 2020 |
en_op=[[The Journey Starts Today]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Shiritori|ポケモンしりとり（ピカチュウ→ミュウVer.）]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=尼野浩正 |
directorn=1 |
director=徐恵眞 |
artn=2 |
art=新城真 |
art2=夏目久仁彦 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=JN011-JN020 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|014}}
* {{BMGf|278474|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|279053|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|282446|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Raid Battle in The Ruins!''' (Japanese: '''初イッシュ地方！遺跡でレイドバトル！！''' ''First in the {{tt|Isshu|Unova}} Region! The Raid Battle at the Ruins!!'') is the 14th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,099th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 23, 2020 and in the United States on September 11, 2020.
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==Blurb==


Upon arriving in the Unova region, Ash and Goh hear about a place they just have to explore: Colossus Ruins! First, they must cross the fiery-hot Desert Resort, which seems impossible. But an explorer named Kira shows them how to glide across it, and soon they land at their destination. After a perilous journey through the ruins, they discover the identity of the Colossus: a giant Golurk! Designed to protect an ancient city at all costs, the awakened Golurk attacks with devastating power, but Ash, Goh, and the other explorers take it on in a Raid Battle—and Goh succeeds at catching it!

==Plot==
After arriving in the [[Unova]] [[region]], {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] see a digital billboard that reveals a new ruin site, the [[Colossus Ruins]], have just been discovered at [[Desert Resort]]. The boys immediately set off for the ruins in the hopes of finding colossal living inside. As they arrive at the large Desert Resort, Ash admits he doesn't know the way to the ruins and is even more surprised that Goh hasn't got a plan in mind. After {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}} step on the hot sand, the boys realize the desert is too hot to cross on foot.

Behind them, a {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}} named {{OBP|Kira|JN014}} admits they shouldn't underestimate Desert Resort. She asks if they have any {{t|Flying}} Pokémon. Ash responds by calling out his rather affectionate {{AP|Dragonite}}, while [[Goh's Beedrill]] goes to attack with its stinger. Kira sends out {{p|Braviary}}, and with a rope and board, it easily takes Kira and her {{p|Meditite}} across the hot deserts sands. Ash and Goh follow suit, wearing [[Go-Goggles]] to protect their eyes from the sand, though things quickly get competitive after {{p|Beedrill}} deliberately cuts in front. Dragonite responds by speeding up and flying Ash and Pikachu high into the sky. While Ash and Pikachu try to regain their breaths, Goh announces they have arrived at the Colossus Ruins. Pikachu takes notice of the odd statues outside, and one quickly reveal itself to be {{TP|Goh|Darmanitan}}. As it prepares to attack with {{m|Overheat}}, Goh throws a {{i|Poké Ball}} and makes a successful catch. The [[Rotom Phone]] immediately updates its [[Pokédex]] information with Darmanitan's data.

Suddenly, a voice takes Ash and Goh by surprise. Ash assumes it came from the {{p|Litwick}} standing in front on them, but Goh points out that its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, the [[group leader]] actually spoke. The group leader reveals that he is leading the excavation of the ruins, which were once an ancient city. He shows them a stone tablet, explaining that the ancient city created a giant colossus to protect their civilization. A swirl symbol is of interest to the excavators, and Goh admits it looks familiar somehow. Another excavator announces they've just discovered another chamber. Scorbunny and Pikachu eagerly rush down the stone steps to investigate further. However Scorbunny accidentally steps on a tail belonging to a {{p|Sandile}}. Goh is particularly excited and checks Sandile out on his Pokédex. The Desert Croc Pokémon starts snapping its jaws, so Pikachu uses an {{t|Electric}} attack which does nothing to dissuade the {{t|Ground}} Pokémon. Goh calls for a more effective {{m|Double Kick}}, knocking Sandile down. He then proceeds to catch Sandile, which Ash congratulates him on.

Another Pokémon, this time a {{p|Woobat}} swoops the boys. Ash decides he'll catch it, but he steps on hidden panel and sets off a sand dump trap in his act of carelessness. Scorbunny is equally reckless and triggers a stone boulder, forcing them to run. They leap onto the walls for safety, only for Goh to press down on another trap panel which sets off a series of stone pillars. The boys take a moment to catch their breaths, but a passing {{p|Yamask}} catches Ash's attention. Ash pursues after it, only to step on another hidden panel leading the floor underfoot to open up. As Goh prepares to help his friend, Kira arrives on the scene and has Meditite use {{m|Psychic}} to pull Ash to safety. Afterwards, Kira officially introduces herself, revealing she travels around for mysteries and adventures. She explains that she is also interested in the identity of the "Colossus". Kira admits that she was prepared for this expedition unlike the boys, and points out that she was able to avoid all the traps which are clearly marked with symbols. The remarks leave Ash and Goh feeling embarrassed.

Kira suddenly hushes her companions, aware that something is approaching. Two {{p|Cofagrigus}} then appear, and Goh confidently declares this will be his third Unova catch. Kelira stops him, warning that something was inside the Cofagrigus. Scorbunny, however, leaps into action with an ineffective Double Kick despite the advice. Ash has Pikachu attack with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which frees [[Shane Seeker]] and his {{Shiny}} {{p|Psyduck}} from the Cofagrigus. Shane Seeker is grateful, and reveals that he wants to fill his dex with only Shiny Pokémon. While Shane Seeker shows off his progress, Goh remarks that he seems to had little success. Ash then asks how Kelira knew someone was trapped in the Cofagrigus, and she notes that the Cofagrigus were walking in a stooped way because of the increased weight.

While everyone tries to examine the large chamber for clues, Psyduck trips onto one of the panels. Kira is surprised to see the central floor spin seemingly into place like a puzzle, and calls for everyone to find more of the emblem panels. They soon find another four throughout the room. Kira deduces that with five switches in all, each must correspond to the five circles on the floor pattern. She orders everyone to press the other panels, and this causes the floor display to rearrange into the same familiar emblem as one on the panels and ancient tablet. A large egg-like structure emerges from the floor and breaks open to reveal a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Golurk}}. Goh announces that Golurk are normally 2.8 meters tall, while this one is over five meters. The group leader suddenly rushes into the chamber having finally solved the stone tablet, and his eyes twinkle at the sight of the giant Golurk.

Golurk suddenly attacks with a flash of light, blasting everything in sight. The group leader notes that the tablet detailed that Golurk was a defense mechanism and was only capable of attacking. While everyone shelters from Golurk's power, Goh remarks that it is still a Pokémon. He suggests they fight Golurk in a [[Raid Battle]]. Ash is immediately in, while Kira, the group leader also agree to help. Shane Seeker tries to scamper away, though Kira holds him back, even promising to introduce him to one of her friends who has a Shiny Pokémon. Hearing this, Shane Seeker and Psyduck join in. Ash makes the first move, but Pikachu's Thunderbolt is ineffective against the part Ground-type. Goh is unimpressed by the amateur tactic and reminds Ash to settle down. He is equally unimpressed by his impulsive Scorbunny, which tries a Double Kick, a {{t|Fighting}} move that is useless against a Ghost Pokémon. Scorbunny is infuriated by this and kicks Golurk in a fury, only to be flicked into a wall by Golurk. Golurk is also able to withstand a {{m|Fire Spin}}, {{m|Psyshock}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}} combo effort from Shane Seeker and the others. Golurk fires off another attack which forces Kira and Shane Seeker to [[recall]] their Pokémon. Ash has Pikachu strike Golurk on the head with an {{m|Iron Tail}}. While the colossus kneels down, it delivers a powerful punch that knock Pikachu out as well.

Next, Ash calls on his Dragonite. It uses a {{m|Dragon Claw}} to block an oncoming fist attack. Goh follows suit, sending out his Beedrill for a flurry of {{m|Twineedle}}s. However, despite being small and agile, it is soon struck down. Kira and the group leader have their Braviary and {{p|Lampent}} attack with {{m|Air Slash}} and {{m|Flame Burst}}, respectively, but they are quickly defeated by a mighty punch each. Goh makes his next selection, his newly caught Darmanitan. Golurk suddenly transforms by withdrawing its hands and legs into its body. The group leader fears this is the ultimate attack described in the ancient tablet. Ash and Goh are unfazed, and opt for an equally devastating {{m|Hurricane}} and Overheat combination. The attacks collide, with the force blasting everyone aback. As the dust clears, Kira notices that Golurk is seemingly paralyzed from the blow and collapses to the ground. Goh takes the chance and tosses a Ball towards it. The Ball stops moving soon after, meaning Goh has now caught the giant Golurk. Everyone congratulates Goh while Dragonite and Darmanitan exchange a fist bump. The stone walls unexpectedly fall away to reveal a golden corridor behind. The tour guide is thrilled by the important archaeological discovery, while Shane Seeker hopes he will discover some golden Pokémon and Kira looks forward to the adventure ahead.

Later, Goh and Ash have since returned to the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. Inside the Cerise Park, Ash rushes inside, only to told to keep quiet by Goh. Goh points up to a hill, noting Darmanitan, in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}}, and Golurk are quickly making themselves at home as the guardians of the Park. Meanwhile, a familiar {{AP|Gengar}} is watching from a distance.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] visit [[Unova]], with Goh visiting the [[region]] for the first time.
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{TP|Goh|Darmanitan}}, a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sandile}}, and a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Goh|Golurk}}.
* Ash and Goh participate in a [[Raid Battle]] for the first time.
* [[Goh's Beedrill]] is revealed to know {{m|Twineedle}}.
* [[Ash's Dragonite]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Dragon Claw}} and {{m|Hurricane}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Goh's Darmanitan]]
* [[Goh's Golurk]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN014.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* {{OBP|Kira|JN014}}
* [[Shane Seeker]]
* [[Group leader]]
* Announcer
* Residents
* Excavators
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN014.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Golurk}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Caterpie|Goh's}})
* {{p|Metapod}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Caterpie|Goh's}})
* {{p|Venomoth}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Venomoth|Goh's}})
* {{p|Paras}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Paras|Goh's}})
* {{p|Parasect}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Paras|Goh's}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Butterfree|Goh's}})
* {{p|Pinsir}} ({{OP|Goh|Pinsir}})
* {{p|Weedle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|Goh's}})
* {{p|Kakuna}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|Goh's}})
* {{p|Beedrill}} ({{OP|Goh|Beedrill}})
* {{p|Venonat}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Venomoth|Goh's}})
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Goh|Scyther}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Taillow|Goh's}})
* {{p|Tentacool}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Tentacool|Goh's}})
* {{p|Mantyke}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Mantyke|Goh's}})
* {{p|Sentret}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sentret|Goh's}})
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Dewgong|Goh's}})
* {{p|Darmanitan}} ({{OP|Goh|Darmanitan}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Darmanitan|Standard and Zen Mode}}; new)
* {{p|Sandile}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sandile|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Golurk}} ({{OP|Goh|Golurk}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; new)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Meditite}} ({{OBP|Kira|JN014}}'s)
* {{p|Braviary}} ({{OBP|Kira|JN014}}'s)
* {{p|Psyduck}} ([[Shane Seeker]]'s; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Shane Seeker]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Shane Seeker]]'s; {{Shiny}}; image)
* {{p|Swinub}} ([[Shane Seeker]]'s; {{Shiny}}; image)
* {{p|Slakoth}} ([[Shane Seeker]]'s; {{Shiny}}; image)
* {{p|Bagon}} ([[Shane Seeker]]'s; {{Shiny}}; image)
* {{p|Litwick}} ([[group leader]]'s)
* {{p|Lampent}} ([[group leader]]'s)
* {{p|Stufful}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Herdier}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Woobat}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sentret}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Munchlax}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gengar}} ([[Ash's Gengar|anime]])
* {{p|Cofagrigus}} (×2)
* {{p|Darmanitan}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}}; ×5)
* {{p|Woobat}}
* {{p|Yamask}}
* {{p|Lillipup}} (×3; video)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Golurk}}
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] being chased by a boulder is a reference to the first {{wp|Indiana Jones}} film ''{{wp|Raiders of the Lost Ark}}''. This also marks the fourth time this has been parodied during the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of Pokémon species in the main series after long absences:
** {{p|Meditite}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'', 565 episodes ago.
** {{p|Cofagrigus}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW064|Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!]]'', 378 episodes ago.
** {{p|Yamask}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', 300 episodes ago.
** {{p|Slakoth}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', 298 episodes ago.
** {{p|Woobat}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'', 208 episodes ago.
* This episode features the most [[Shiny Pokémon]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}, with a total of five, though only four of them solely appeared as images.
* The scene where [[Shane Seeker]]'s {{p|Psyduck}} hugs [[Ash's Pikachu]] is a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to a similar scene from ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''.
* The shot of [[Goh's Golurk]] at the [[Cerise Laboratory]] is a [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon|reference]] to a scene involving the rusted robot in ''{{wp|Castle in the Sky}}''.
* Ash, Goh, [[Camille]], [[Ikuo]], a {{p|Cubone}}, and Pikachu narrate the preview for the [[JN015|next episode]].
* This is the first time the term "Shiny" has been used in the Anime since ''[[DP185|Working on a Right Move!]]''.
* The colossus hatched from an egg as the battle began, just like raid battles in [[Pokemon Go]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* The dub replaces a shot from {{OBP|Kira|JN014}}'s fantasy of a body entering Cofagrigus with a still frame, while keeping the Japanese sound effects of Cofagrigus opening and closing.
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==In other languages==
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title_en=Flash of the Titans! |
title_ja=ダイマックスバトル！最強王者ダンデ！！ |
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* {{BMGf|277793|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|278750|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|280976|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Flash of the Titans!''' (Japanese: '''ダイマックスバトル！最強王者ダンデ！！''' ''{{tt|Daimax|Dynamax}} Battle! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}, The Greatest of Them All!!'') is the 12th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,097th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 9, 2020 and in the United States on June 12, 2020.
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==Blurb==


The World Coronation Series is here, and Ash and Goh have tickets to watch the final match! In a thrilling battle, Lance of the Kanto Elite Four and his red Gyarados go up against Leon, the undefeated Champion of the Galar region, and his Charizard. The action kicks into high gear when Gyarados becomes Dynamax Gyarados and Charizard becomes Gigantamax Charizard. The two Pokémon trade overwhelming attacks, but Charizard’s G-Max Wildfire stops Gyarados in its tracks, giving Leon yet another victory! But just as the battle wraps up, a Gigantamax Drednaw appears and starts to wreak havoc on the stadium. What will happen next?

==Plot==
At the [[Cerise Laboratory]], [[Professor Cerise]] hands {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] a ticket each to the [[World Coronation Series]] finals. [[Ren]] and [[Chrysa]] explain that, like {{pkmn|League}}s around the {{pkmn|world}} having a [[region]]al {{pkmn|Champion}}, the World Coronation Series is where the Monarch is decided. Given that these are the finals, this means the winner will officially be the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the world. Professor Cerise says that it takes place in [[Galar]], hinting that the stadium where the battle takes place will be full of surprises.

As soon as Ash and Goh's plane enters Galarian airspace, the lights inside the plane suddenly go out. As a stewardess tries to keep the passengers calm, Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} look out the window, sensing something coming closer. Just then, {{p|Eternatus|a giant Pokémon}} flies past the plane, its form obscured by the clouds. In response, Pikachu's tail sparks a little. As the Pokémon flies away and its silhouette disappears from view, the lights turn back on, leaving both Ash and Goh excited about Galar's unsolved mysteries.

The plane soon lands in Galar, and a short bus ride later, Ash and Goh arrive in their destination in [[Wyndon]]. Ash asks where the stadium is, and Goh informs him that they're right in front of it. Ash looks around, confused, until Goh directs his head upwards, and Ash is completely blown away by the sheer size of [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Goh is excited to go {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} some Galar Pokémon, but Ash, jumping to the bits to see the match, drags Goh with him to the stadium. As the two take their seats, they're noticed by {{TRT}}, who are sitting a few rows above them. However, unlike usually, they're not after Pikachu this time, having instead been assigned by {{an|Giovanni}} to capture Galar's growing Pokémon, having even received a [[Rotom Phone]] for this purpose.

The lights in the stadium turn off and a colorful light show starts as the announcer welcomes the audience to the finals of the World Coronation Series. The top eight Trainers certified by the Pokémon Battle Commission, known as the "Masters Eight", have participated in a fierce tournament, and now, only two finalists remain to compete for the title of Monarch. The first finalist is [[Lance]], a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]], the winner of the [[Driftveil City]] [[Pokémon World Tournament]], an active member of the [[Pokémon G-Men]], and an expert {{type|Dragon}} [[Type expert|user]]. His opponent is [[Leon]], Galar's undefeated Champion and superstar, who once defeated 100 challengers from all over the world. The [[battle judge|referee]], [[Gym guide|Dan]], enters the field on his {{p|Aegislash}} and explains the rules: each side uses one Pokémon, and the battle is over when one side's Pokémon is unable to battle. Lance says that he's seen Leon's skills in his previous battles and expected him to get this far. Leon, in turn, talks how the audience can be a bit cruel, as they want nothing more than to see one of them lose. But he loves pushing through that fear to seize another victory. He says that his invincibility is the result of him learning from every battle he takes part in or sees. Lance declares that words are unnecessary, as it's time to battle and see which one of them is the stronger one.

Both Leon and Lance send out their Pokémon. Leon's choice is his ace, {{p|Charizard}}, while Lance sends out his {{TP|Lance|Gyarados}}, much to Goh and Ash's excitement. Dan gives the signal to start the battle, and Leon makes the first move, ordering a {{m|Flamethrower}}. Lance counters by ordering Gyarados to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}. The two attacks clash, until Gyarados's attack finally overpowers the Flamethrower, but Charizard successfully evades the attack. While Gyarados is {{status|recharging}}, Leon takes the opportunity and tells Charizard to attack with {{m|Air Slash}}, but Lance, well aware of Hyper Beam's drawback, has Gyarados smack some rocks off of the battlefield to block the move. Leon orders another Flamethrower, but instead of blocking or dodging it, Lance orders Gyarados to use {{m|Dragon Dance}}, increasing its {{stat|Attack}} power and {{stat|Speed}}, at the cost of the Flamethrower making a direct hit. Lance orders Gyarados to use {{m|Aqua Tail}}, and the {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super effective}} move scores a direct hit, knocking Charizard to the ground. Goh realizes that Lance knew that since Flamethrower was {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|not very effective}} on Gyarados, it was worth to take the hit while increasing Gyarados's power and speed.

Lance orders Gyarados to use {{m|Ice Fang}} repeatedly. Thanks to the boosts provided by Dragon Dance, Gyarados is able to rapidly attack Charizard multiple times in succession, dealing notable [[damage]]. Leon disrupts the rapid fire attack by having Charizard use {{m|Fire Spin}}, trapping Gyarados in a vortex of fire. Lance has Gyarados put out the flames with Aqua Tail, before resuming the Ice Fang assault. However, Leon then reveals his secret trump card and has Charizard use {{m|Thunder Punch}}, interrupting Gyarados's attack and inflicting great damage on the [[Pokémon category|Atrocious Pokémon]]. Leon orders more Thunder Punches, but Gyarados blocks them all with Aqua Tails.

Both Leon and Lance are determined to keep the battle going and [[recall]] their Pokémon in preparation for their next moves. Lance activates the [[Dynamax Band]] on his wrist, causing Gyarados's {{i|Poké Ball}} to grow giant, before throwing it and sending out his now-[[Dynamax]]ed Gyarados. Ash and Goh are astounded to see Dynamaxing being used in Galarian [[Pokémon battle]]s, and understand that this is what Professor Cerise had meant with the stadium being "full of surprises". Team Rocket is also excited to witness Dynamaxing with their own eyes. Leon responds to Lance's move by [[Gigantamax]]ing his Charizard, making the match a Dynamax battle.

Lance orders a {{m|Max Geyser}}, but Leon counters by having Charizard use {{m|Max Lightning}}, disrupting the Max Geyser and dealing massive damage of Gyarados. Lance follows up with {{m|Max Strike}}, which Leon counters by telling Charizard to use {{m|Max Airstream}}, which not only pushes Charizard out of the attack's way, but also hits Gyarados, dealing even more damage. Deciding to finish the match, Leon calls out for Charizard's signature [[G-Max Move]], {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}. Lance desperately calls for a {{m|Max Guard}}, which successfully stops the G-Max Move, but Leon's confidence remains unfaltering, and as soon as the Max Guard dissipates, G-Max Wildfire's secondary effect kicks in, engulfing Gyarados in flames to deal additional damage. Having already suffered a lot of damage in the battle, Gyarados is unable to withstand this and [[fainting|faints]], reverting to its normal size as a result. Dan makes the official judgement, declaring Gyarados unable to battle and Leon the winner, making him the Monarch. In the stands, Ash and Goh are amazed at Leon's strength.

Lance recalls his defeated Pokémon and smiles at Leon. Leon compliments Lance's Dynamax, and Lance reveals that he had once trained at [[Hammerlocke Stadium|Galar's Dragon Gym]], and had been so influenced by the Gym's [[Clothing|uniform]] and its rich history, that he had based his current outfit on it. He adds that while he lost, he's still happy to have witnessed the rise of a new Monarch. He raises Leon's hand in the air, officially announcing him as the Monarch. As the announcer soon reconfirms this statement, Ash declares that he wants to battle Leon, much to Goh's astonishment.

Outside the stadium, Team Rocket is also feeling excited about the battle they just witnessed, but realize that they must also get back their job of catching Pokémon. Just then, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} notices something, and the trio sees a {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}} emerging from behind a nearby bush. They use their Rotom Phone on it, but it doesn't provide them with much information of it. Still, they figure that since it's a Galar Pokémon, it must be able to grow giant, and they decide to capture it. As such, they call for [[Team Rocket]]'s {{p|Pelipper}}, who drops them the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. As has become a custom by now, they use {{MTR}}'s coin to vend some Pokémon, but only one Poké Ball comes out. [[James]] remembers how [[JN010|the last time they got only one Poké Ball]], the Pokémon inside had turned out to be a {{p|Wailord}}. [[Jessie]] excitedly throws the Ball, only for just a small {{p|Bellsprout}} to emerge. The trio is dumbstruck, but Jessie nevertheless decides to go with what they have, and calls for a {{m|Power Whip}}. Despite its small size, Bellsprout quickly proves its strength by dealing heavy damage of Drednaw. Jessie tells Bellsprout to keep attacking, but Drednaw dodges the second Power Whip, causing it to hit the ground instead. From the forming cracks, a sudden red light emerges and engulfs Drednaw, causing it to Gigantamax, much to Team Rocket's horror. Jessie tries to throw a Poké Ball at it, but her throw is completely off and the Ball falls to the ground. With Bellsprout being too afraid to attack anymore, the Rocket trio is left with no choice but to flee into the stadium, with Drednaw following them by extending its long neck after them. Drednaw's head pushing through the narrow corridors results in the whole stadium shaking, causing panic inside.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] learn about the [[World Coronation Series]], a competition used to decide the most powerful {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}.
* Ash and Goh travel to [[Galar]] again.
* Ash and Goh see {{p|Eternatus|a mysterious Pokémon}}.
* {{TRT}} is revealed to have traveled to Galar for the first time and received a [[Rotom Phone]] from {{an|Giovanni}}.
* [[Leon]], the [[Galar League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}, is introduced.
* [[Lance]] is revealed to have obtained a [[Dynamax Band]].
* Leon defeats Lance in the finals of the World Coronation Series, becoming the Monarch in the process.
* Ash decides to challenge Leon.
* Team Rocket tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}}, inadvertently causing it to [[Gigantamax]] and start attacking [[Wyndon Stadium]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Leon]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Eternatus}}
* [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN012.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Lance]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* MC
* Copilot
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN012.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Chloe|Yamper}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Lance|Gyarados}}; [[Red Gyarados]]; [[Dynamax]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Pelipper}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ({{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Bellsprout|Team Rocket's}})
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Eternatus}} (debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ({{OBP|Drednaw|recurring|anime}}; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)

==Trivia==
[[File:Lance Gyarados sparkling.png|250px|thumb|[[Lance's Gyarados]] sparkling as it exits its Poké Ball]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Gyarados}}
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Lance]] in the {{pkmn|anime}} since ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'', 721 episodes earlier.
* Both Lance and [[Leon]] use many of their lines from the {{pkmn|games}} during the match. Lance uses some of his pre- and post-{{pkmn|battle}} lines from [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, while Leon uses some of his pre- and in-battle quotes from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
* This is the first episode since ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]'' where [[Goh]] doesn't have a [[party]] change.
* This is the first time a sparkling effect has been used for a [[Shiny Pokémon]] exiting their [[Poké Ball]] since ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', 304 episodes earlier.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the 1981 film ''{{wp|Clash of the Titans (1981 film)|Clash of the Titans}}'' and {{wp|Clash of the Titans (2010 film)|its 2010 film remake}}.
* The announcer refers to the {{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}} as having evolved from a {{Shiny|gold}} {{p|Magikarp}}. However, while this is normally true, Lance's Gyarados evolved from a regular Magikarp due to one of [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Project R|experiments]], something the announcer would likely not have known about.
* This episode marks the first appearance of an {{p|Aegislash}} in the main series since [[Sawyer]]'s last appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''.
* Unlike his previous appearances, Lance is referred to as an [[Elite Four]] member instead of a {{pkmn|Champion}}, implying he lost his Champion status since his last appearance.
* This marks the earliest introduction of a Champion into a new [[series]].
* The [[Gym]] battle theme from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] is played during Lance and Leon's battle.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* Goh, Leon, {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and Leon's [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Charizard}} narrate the preview for the [[JN013|next episode]].
* The logo on James's disguise in this episode and the next bares a strong resemblance to that of [[wp:NASA|NASA]].
* In [[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]] {{Jo|Liza}} stated that only weak Charizard show off by shooting flames into the air, however in this episode, the strongest Charizard in the world is shown doing just that after defeating a similarly powerful foe.

===Errors===
* In the scene where Leon Gigantamaxes his Charizard, his [[Dynamax Band]] is facing downwards. In the next shot, however, it is shown to be the other way around.
** Also, Ash's right hand is shown to have six fingers.
* When Team Rocket is exiting the stadium, {{MTR}} is between [[James]] and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. However, in the next shot, he is between [[Jessie]] and James.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting {{p|Bellsprout}}'s {{pkmn|category}} and name are edited out.

==In other languages==
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|fr_eu={{tt|Le combat des titans ! |The Fight of the Titans!}}
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[[Category:Episodes directed by Yūji Asada]]
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[[de:Auftritt der Titanen!]]
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[[ja:新無印編第12話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第12集]]

JN012

2020-09-20T08:12:19Z

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altepcode=EP1097 |
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title_en=Flash of the Titans! |
title_ja=ダイマックスバトル！最強王者ダンデ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Daimax Battle! Dande, The Greatest of Them All!! |
broadcast_jp=February 9, 2020 |
broadcast_us=June 12, 2020 |
en_op=[[The Journey Starts Today]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|012}}
* {{BMGf|277793|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|278750|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|280976|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Flash of the Titans!''' (Japanese: '''ダイマックスバトル！最強王者ダンデ！！''' ''{{tt|Daimax|Dynamax}} Battle! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}, The Greatest of Them All!!'') is the 12th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,097th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 9, 2020 and in the United States on June 12, 2020.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


The World Coronation Series is here, and Ash and Goh have tickets to watch the final match! In a thrilling battle, Lance of the Kanto Elite Four and his red Gyarados go up against Leon, the undefeated Champion of the Galar region, and his Charizard. The action kicks into high gear when Gyarados becomes Dynamax Gyarados and Charizard becomes Gigantamax Charizard. The two Pokémon trade overwhelming attacks, but Charizard’s G-Max Wildfire stops Gyarados in its tracks, giving Leon yet another victory! But just as the battle wraps up, a Gigantamax Drednaw appears and starts to wreak havoc on the stadium. What will happen next?

==Plot==
At the [[Cerise Laboratory]], [[Professor Cerise]] hands {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] a ticket each to the [[World Coronation Series]] finals. [[Ren]] and [[Chrysa]] explain that, like {{pkmn|League}}s around the {{pkmn|world}} having a [[region]]al {{pkmn|Champion}}, the World Coronation Series is where the Monarch is decided. Given that these are the finals, this means the winner will officially be the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the world. Professor Cerise says that it takes place in [[Galar]], hinting that the stadium where the battle takes place will be full of surprises.

As soon as Ash and Goh's plane enters Galarian airspace, the lights inside the plane suddenly go out. As a stewardess tries to keep the passengers calm, Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} look out the window, sensing something coming closer. Just then, {{p|Eternatus|a giant Pokémon}} flies past the plane, its form obscured by the clouds. In response, Pikachu's tail sparks a little. As the Pokémon flies away and its silhouette disappears from view, the lights turn back on, leaving both Ash and Goh excited about Galar's unsolved mysteries.

The plane soon lands in Galar, and a short bus ride later, Ash and Goh arrive in their destination in [[Wyndon]]. Ash asks where the stadium is, and Goh informs him that they're right in front of it. Ash looks around, confused, until Goh directs his head upwards, and Ash is completely blown away by the sheer size of [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Goh is excited to go {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} some Galar Pokémon, but Ash, jumping to the bits to see the match, drags Goh with him to the stadium. As the two take their seats, they're noticed by {{TRT}}, who are sitting a few rows above them. However, unlike usually, they're not after Pikachu this time, having instead been assigned by {{an|Giovanni}} to capture Galar's growing Pokémon, having even received a [[Rotom Phone]] for this purpose.

The lights in the stadium turn off and a colorful light show starts as the announcer welcomes the audience to the finals of the World Coronation Series. The top eight Trainers certified by the Pokémon Battle Commission, known as the "Masters Eight", have participated in a fierce tournament, and now, only two finalists remain to compete for the title of Monarch. The first finalist is [[Lance]], a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]], the winner of the [[Driftveil City]] [[Pokémon World Tournament]], an active member of the [[Pokémon G-Men]], and an expert {{type|Dragon}} [[Type expert|user]]. His opponent is [[Leon]], Galar's undefeated Champion and superstar, who once defeated 100 challengers from all over the world. The [[battle judge|referee]], [[Gym guide|Dan]], enters the field on his {{p|Aegislash}} and explains the rules: each side uses one Pokémon, and the battle is over when one side's Pokémon is unable to battle. Lance says that he's seen Leon's skills in his previous battles and expected him to get this far. Leon, in turn, talks how the audience can be a bit cruel, as they want nothing more than to see one of them lose. But he loves pushing through that fear to seize another victory. He says that his invincibility is the result of him learning from every battle he takes part in or sees. Lance declares that words are unnecessary, as it's time to battle and see which one of them is the stronger one.

Both Leon and Lance send out their Pokémon. Leon's choice is his ace, {{p|Charizard}}, while Lance sends out his {{TP|Lance|Gyarados}}, much to Goh and Ash's excitement. Dan gives the signal to start the battle, and Leon makes the first move, ordering a {{m|Flamethrower}}. Lance counters by ordering Gyarados to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}. The two attacks clash, until Gyarados's attack finally overpowers the Flamethrower, but Charizard successfully evades the attack. While Gyarados is {{status|recharging}}, Leon takes the opportunity and tells Charizard to attack with {{m|Air Slash}}, but Lance, well aware of Hyper Beam's drawback, has Gyarados smack some rocks off of the battlefield to block the move. Leon orders another Flamethrower, but instead of blocking or dodging it, Lance orders Gyarados to use {{m|Dragon Dance}}, increasing its {{stat|Attack}} power and {{stat|Speed}}, at the cost of the Flamethrower making a direct hit. Lance orders Gyarados to use {{m|Aqua Tail}}, and the {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super effective}} move scores a direct hit, knocking Charizard to the ground. Goh realizes that Lance knew that since Flamethrower was {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|not very effective}} on Gyarados, it was worth to take the hit while increasing Gyarados's power and speed.

Lance orders Gyarados to use {{m|Ice Fang}} repeatedly. Thanks to the boosts provided by Dragon Dance, Gyarados is able to rapidly attack Charizard multiple times in succession, dealing notable [[damage]]. Leon disrupts the rapid fire attack by having Charizard use {{m|Fire Spin}}, trapping Gyarados in a vortex of fire. Lance has Gyarados put out the flames with Aqua Tail, before resuming the Ice Fang assault. However, Leon then reveals his secret trump card and has Charizard use {{m|Thunder Punch}}, interrupting Gyarados's attack and inflicting great damage on the [[Pokémon category|Atrocious Pokémon]]. Leon orders more Thunder Punches, but Gyarados blocks them all with Aqua Tails.

Both Leon and Lance are determined to keep the battle going and [[recall]] their Pokémon in preparation for their next moves. Lance activates the [[Dynamax Band]] on his wrist, causing Gyarados's {{i|Poké Ball}} to grow giant, before throwing it and sending out his now-[[Dynamax]]ed Gyarados. Ash and Goh are astounded to see Dynamaxing being used in Galarian [[Pokémon battle]]s, and understand that this is what Professor Cerise had meant with the stadium being "full of surprises". Team Rocket is also excited to witness Dynamaxing with their own eyes. Leon responds to Lance's move by [[Gigantamax]]ing his Charizard, making the match a Dynamax battle.

Lance orders a {{m|Max Geyser}}, but Leon counters by having Charizard use {{m|Max Lightning}}, disrupting the Max Geyser and dealing massive damage of Gyarados. Lance follows up with {{m|Max Strike}}, which Leon counters by telling Charizard to use {{m|Max Airstream}}, which not only pushes Charizard out of the attack's way, but also hits Gyarados, dealing even more damage. Deciding to finish the match, Leon calls out for Charizard's signature [[G-Max Move]], {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}. Lance desperately calls for a {{m|Max Guard}}, which successfully stops the G-Max Move, but Leon's confidence remains unfaltering, and as soon as the Max Guard dissipates, G-Max Wildfire's secondary effect kicks in, engulfing Gyarados in flames to deal additional damage. Having already suffered a lot of damage in the battle, Gyarados is unable to withstand this and [[fainting|faints]], reverting to its normal size as a result. Dan makes the official judgement, declaring Gyarados unable to battle and Leon the winner, making him the Monarch. In the stands, Ash and Goh are amazed at Leon's strength.

Lance recalls his defeated Pokémon and smiles at Leon. Leon compliments Lance's Dynamax, and Lance reveals that he had once trained at [[Hammerlocke Stadium|Galar's Dragon Gym]], and had been so influenced by the Gym's [[Clothing|uniform]] and its rich history, that he had based his current outfit on it. He adds that while he lost, he's still happy to have witnessed the rise of a new Monarch. He raises Leon's hand in the air, officially announcing him as the Monarch. As the announcer soon reconfirms this statement, Ash declares that he wants to battle Leon, much to Goh's astonishment.

Outside the stadium, Team Rocket is also feeling excited about the battle they just witnessed, but realize that they must also get back their job of catching Pokémon. Just then, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} notices something, and the trio sees a {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}} emerging from behind a nearby bush. They use their Rotom Phone on it, but it doesn't provide them with much information of it. Still, they figure that since it's a Galar Pokémon, it must be able to grow giant, and they decide to capture it. As such, they call for [[Team Rocket]]'s {{p|Pelipper}}, who drops them the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. As has become a custom by now, they use {{MTR}}'s coin to vend some Pokémon, but only one Poké Ball comes out. [[James]] remembers how [[JN010|the last time they got only one Poké Ball]], the Pokémon inside had turned out to be a {{p|Wailord}}. [[Jessie]] excitedly throws the Ball, only for just a small {{p|Bellsprout}} to emerge. The trio is dumbstruck, but Jessie nevertheless decides to go with what they have, and calls for a {{m|Power Whip}}. Despite its small size, Bellsprout quickly proves its strength by dealing heavy damage of Drednaw. Jessie tells Bellsprout to keep attacking, but Drednaw dodges the second Power Whip, causing it to hit the ground instead. From the forming cracks, a sudden red light emerges and engulfs Drednaw, causing it to Gigantamax, much to Team Rocket's horror. Jessie tries to throw a Poké Ball at it, but her throw is completely off and the Ball falls to the ground. With Bellsprout being too afraid to attack anymore, the Rocket trio is left with no choice but to flee into the stadium, with Drednaw following them by extending its long neck after them. Drednaw's head pushing through the narrow corridors results in the whole stadium shaking, causing panic inside.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] learn about the [[World Coronation Series]], a competition used to decide the most powerful {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}.
* Ash and Goh travel to [[Galar]] again.
* Ash and Goh see {{p|Eternatus|a mysterious Pokémon}}.
* {{TRT}} is revealed to have traveled to Galar for the first time and received a [[Rotom Phone]] from {{an|Giovanni}}.
* [[Leon]], the [[Galar League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}, is introduced.
* [[Lance]] is revealed to have obtained a [[Dynamax Band]].
* Leon defeats Lance in the finals of the World Coronation Series, becoming the Monarch in the process.
* Ash decides to challenge Leon.
* Team Rocket tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}}, inadvertently causing it to [[Gigantamax]] and start attacking [[Wyndon Stadium]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Leon]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Eternatus}}
* [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN012.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Lance]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* MC
* Copilot
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN012.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Chloe|Yamper}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Lance|Gyarados}}; [[Red Gyarados]]; [[Dynamax]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Pelipper}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ({{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Bellsprout|Team Rocket's}})
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Eternatus}} (debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ({{OBP|Drednaw|recurring|anime}}; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)

==Trivia==
[[File:Lance Gyarados sparkling.png|250px|thumb|[[Lance's Gyarados]] sparkling as it exits its Poké Ball]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Gyarados}}
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Lance]] in the {{pkmn|anime}} since ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'', 721 episodes earlier.
* Both Lance and [[Leon]] use many of their lines from the {{pkmn|games}} during the match. Lance uses some of his pre- and post-{{pkmn|battle}} lines from [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, while Leon uses some of his pre- and in-battle quotes from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
* This is the first episode since ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]'' where [[Goh]] doesn't have a [[party]] change.
* This is the first time a sparkling effect has been used for a [[Shiny Pokémon]] exiting their [[Poké Ball]] since ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', 304 episodes earlier.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the 1981 film ''{{wp|Clash of the Titans (1981 film)|Clash of the Titans}}'' and {{wp|Clash of the Titans (2010 film)|its 2010 film remake}}.
* The announcer refers to the {{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}} as having evolved from a {{Shiny|gold}} {{p|Magikarp}}. However, while this is normally true, Lance's Gyarados evolved from a regular Magikarp due to one of [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Project R|experiments]], something the announcer would likely not have known about.
* This episode marks the first appearance of an {{p|Aegislash}} in the main series since [[Sawyer]]'s last appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''.
* Unlike his previous appearances, Lance is referred to as an [[Elite Four]] member instead of a {{pkmn|Champion}}, implying he lost his Champion status since his last appearance.
* This marks the earliest introduction of a Champion into a new [[series]].
* The [[Gym]] battle theme from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] is played during Lance and Leon's battle.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* Goh, Leon, {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and Leon's [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Charizard}} narrate the preview for the [[JN013|next episode]].
* The logo on James's disguise in this episode and the next bares a strong resemblance to that of [[wp:NASA|NASA]].
* In [[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]] [[Liza (Johto}|Liza]] stated that only weak Charizard show off by shooting flames into the air, however in this episode, the strongest Charizard in the world is shown doing just that after defeating a similarly powerful foe.

===Errors===
* In the scene where Leon Gigantamaxes his Charizard, his [[Dynamax Band]] is facing downwards. In the next shot, however, it is shown to be the other way around.
** Also, Ash's right hand is shown to have six fingers.
* When Team Rocket is exiting the stadium, {{MTR}} is between [[James]] and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. However, in the next shot, he is between [[Jessie]] and James.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting {{p|Bellsprout}}'s {{pkmn|category}} and name are edited out.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=D5598C|bordercolor=00A1E9
|fr_eu={{tt|Le combat des titans ! |The Fight of the Titans!}}
}}
{{-}}
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN011 |
prevtitle=Best Friend...Worst Nightmare! |
nextcode=JN013 |
nexttitle=The Climb to Be the Very Best! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

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[[Category:Pokémon Journeys: The Series episodes|012]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Shōji Yonemura]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yūji Asada]]
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JN012

2020-09-20T08:10:40Z

BlazeFire: /* Trivia */

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* {{BMGf|278750|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|280976|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Flash of the Titans!''' (Japanese: '''ダイマックスバトル！最強王者ダンデ！！''' ''{{tt|Daimax|Dynamax}} Battle! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}, The Greatest of Them All!!'') is the 12th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,097th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 9, 2020 and in the United States on June 12, 2020.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


The World Coronation Series is here, and Ash and Goh have tickets to watch the final match! In a thrilling battle, Lance of the Kanto Elite Four and his red Gyarados go up against Leon, the undefeated Champion of the Galar region, and his Charizard. The action kicks into high gear when Gyarados becomes Dynamax Gyarados and Charizard becomes Gigantamax Charizard. The two Pokémon trade overwhelming attacks, but Charizard’s G-Max Wildfire stops Gyarados in its tracks, giving Leon yet another victory! But just as the battle wraps up, a Gigantamax Drednaw appears and starts to wreak havoc on the stadium. What will happen next?

==Plot==
At the [[Cerise Laboratory]], [[Professor Cerise]] hands {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] a ticket each to the [[World Coronation Series]] finals. [[Ren]] and [[Chrysa]] explain that, like {{pkmn|League}}s around the {{pkmn|world}} having a [[region]]al {{pkmn|Champion}}, the World Coronation Series is where the Monarch is decided. Given that these are the finals, this means the winner will officially be the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the world. Professor Cerise says that it takes place in [[Galar]], hinting that the stadium where the battle takes place will be full of surprises.

As soon as Ash and Goh's plane enters Galarian airspace, the lights inside the plane suddenly go out. As a stewardess tries to keep the passengers calm, Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} look out the window, sensing something coming closer. Just then, {{p|Eternatus|a giant Pokémon}} flies past the plane, its form obscured by the clouds. In response, Pikachu's tail sparks a little. As the Pokémon flies away and its silhouette disappears from view, the lights turn back on, leaving both Ash and Goh excited about Galar's unsolved mysteries.

The plane soon lands in Galar, and a short bus ride later, Ash and Goh arrive in their destination in [[Wyndon]]. Ash asks where the stadium is, and Goh informs him that they're right in front of it. Ash looks around, confused, until Goh directs his head upwards, and Ash is completely blown away by the sheer size of [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Goh is excited to go {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} some Galar Pokémon, but Ash, jumping to the bits to see the match, drags Goh with him to the stadium. As the two take their seats, they're noticed by {{TRT}}, who are sitting a few rows above them. However, unlike usually, they're not after Pikachu this time, having instead been assigned by {{an|Giovanni}} to capture Galar's growing Pokémon, having even received a [[Rotom Phone]] for this purpose.

The lights in the stadium turn off and a colorful light show starts as the announcer welcomes the audience to the finals of the World Coronation Series. The top eight Trainers certified by the Pokémon Battle Commission, known as the "Masters Eight", have participated in a fierce tournament, and now, only two finalists remain to compete for the title of Monarch. The first finalist is [[Lance]], a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]], the winner of the [[Driftveil City]] [[Pokémon World Tournament]], an active member of the [[Pokémon G-Men]], and an expert {{type|Dragon}} [[Type expert|user]]. His opponent is [[Leon]], Galar's undefeated Champion and superstar, who once defeated 100 challengers from all over the world. The [[battle judge|referee]], [[Gym guide|Dan]], enters the field on his {{p|Aegislash}} and explains the rules: each side uses one Pokémon, and the battle is over when one side's Pokémon is unable to battle. Lance says that he's seen Leon's skills in his previous battles and expected him to get this far. Leon, in turn, talks how the audience can be a bit cruel, as they want nothing more than to see one of them lose. But he loves pushing through that fear to seize another victory. He says that his invincibility is the result of him learning from every battle he takes part in or sees. Lance declares that words are unnecessary, as it's time to battle and see which one of them is the stronger one.

Both Leon and Lance send out their Pokémon. Leon's choice is his ace, {{p|Charizard}}, while Lance sends out his {{TP|Lance|Gyarados}}, much to Goh and Ash's excitement. Dan gives the signal to start the battle, and Leon makes the first move, ordering a {{m|Flamethrower}}. Lance counters by ordering Gyarados to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}. The two attacks clash, until Gyarados's attack finally overpowers the Flamethrower, but Charizard successfully evades the attack. While Gyarados is {{status|recharging}}, Leon takes the opportunity and tells Charizard to attack with {{m|Air Slash}}, but Lance, well aware of Hyper Beam's drawback, has Gyarados smack some rocks off of the battlefield to block the move. Leon orders another Flamethrower, but instead of blocking or dodging it, Lance orders Gyarados to use {{m|Dragon Dance}}, increasing its {{stat|Attack}} power and {{stat|Speed}}, at the cost of the Flamethrower making a direct hit. Lance orders Gyarados to use {{m|Aqua Tail}}, and the {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super effective}} move scores a direct hit, knocking Charizard to the ground. Goh realizes that Lance knew that since Flamethrower was {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|not very effective}} on Gyarados, it was worth to take the hit while increasing Gyarados's power and speed.

Lance orders Gyarados to use {{m|Ice Fang}} repeatedly. Thanks to the boosts provided by Dragon Dance, Gyarados is able to rapidly attack Charizard multiple times in succession, dealing notable [[damage]]. Leon disrupts the rapid fire attack by having Charizard use {{m|Fire Spin}}, trapping Gyarados in a vortex of fire. Lance has Gyarados put out the flames with Aqua Tail, before resuming the Ice Fang assault. However, Leon then reveals his secret trump card and has Charizard use {{m|Thunder Punch}}, interrupting Gyarados's attack and inflicting great damage on the [[Pokémon category|Atrocious Pokémon]]. Leon orders more Thunder Punches, but Gyarados blocks them all with Aqua Tails.

Both Leon and Lance are determined to keep the battle going and [[recall]] their Pokémon in preparation for their next moves. Lance activates the [[Dynamax Band]] on his wrist, causing Gyarados's {{i|Poké Ball}} to grow giant, before throwing it and sending out his now-[[Dynamax]]ed Gyarados. Ash and Goh are astounded to see Dynamaxing being used in Galarian [[Pokémon battle]]s, and understand that this is what Professor Cerise had meant with the stadium being "full of surprises". Team Rocket is also excited to witness Dynamaxing with their own eyes. Leon responds to Lance's move by [[Gigantamax]]ing his Charizard, making the match a Dynamax battle.

Lance orders a {{m|Max Geyser}}, but Leon counters by having Charizard use {{m|Max Lightning}}, disrupting the Max Geyser and dealing massive damage of Gyarados. Lance follows up with {{m|Max Strike}}, which Leon counters by telling Charizard to use {{m|Max Airstream}}, which not only pushes Charizard out of the attack's way, but also hits Gyarados, dealing even more damage. Deciding to finish the match, Leon calls out for Charizard's signature [[G-Max Move]], {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}. Lance desperately calls for a {{m|Max Guard}}, which successfully stops the G-Max Move, but Leon's confidence remains unfaltering, and as soon as the Max Guard dissipates, G-Max Wildfire's secondary effect kicks in, engulfing Gyarados in flames to deal additional damage. Having already suffered a lot of damage in the battle, Gyarados is unable to withstand this and [[fainting|faints]], reverting to its normal size as a result. Dan makes the official judgement, declaring Gyarados unable to battle and Leon the winner, making him the Monarch. In the stands, Ash and Goh are amazed at Leon's strength.

Lance recalls his defeated Pokémon and smiles at Leon. Leon compliments Lance's Dynamax, and Lance reveals that he had once trained at [[Hammerlocke Stadium|Galar's Dragon Gym]], and had been so influenced by the Gym's [[Clothing|uniform]] and its rich history, that he had based his current outfit on it. He adds that while he lost, he's still happy to have witnessed the rise of a new Monarch. He raises Leon's hand in the air, officially announcing him as the Monarch. As the announcer soon reconfirms this statement, Ash declares that he wants to battle Leon, much to Goh's astonishment.

Outside the stadium, Team Rocket is also feeling excited about the battle they just witnessed, but realize that they must also get back their job of catching Pokémon. Just then, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} notices something, and the trio sees a {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}} emerging from behind a nearby bush. They use their Rotom Phone on it, but it doesn't provide them with much information of it. Still, they figure that since it's a Galar Pokémon, it must be able to grow giant, and they decide to capture it. As such, they call for [[Team Rocket]]'s {{p|Pelipper}}, who drops them the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. As has become a custom by now, they use {{MTR}}'s coin to vend some Pokémon, but only one Poké Ball comes out. [[James]] remembers how [[JN010|the last time they got only one Poké Ball]], the Pokémon inside had turned out to be a {{p|Wailord}}. [[Jessie]] excitedly throws the Ball, only for just a small {{p|Bellsprout}} to emerge. The trio is dumbstruck, but Jessie nevertheless decides to go with what they have, and calls for a {{m|Power Whip}}. Despite its small size, Bellsprout quickly proves its strength by dealing heavy damage of Drednaw. Jessie tells Bellsprout to keep attacking, but Drednaw dodges the second Power Whip, causing it to hit the ground instead. From the forming cracks, a sudden red light emerges and engulfs Drednaw, causing it to Gigantamax, much to Team Rocket's horror. Jessie tries to throw a Poké Ball at it, but her throw is completely off and the Ball falls to the ground. With Bellsprout being too afraid to attack anymore, the Rocket trio is left with no choice but to flee into the stadium, with Drednaw following them by extending its long neck after them. Drednaw's head pushing through the narrow corridors results in the whole stadium shaking, causing panic inside.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] learn about the [[World Coronation Series]], a competition used to decide the most powerful {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}.
* Ash and Goh travel to [[Galar]] again.
* Ash and Goh see {{p|Eternatus|a mysterious Pokémon}}.
* {{TRT}} is revealed to have traveled to Galar for the first time and received a [[Rotom Phone]] from {{an|Giovanni}}.
* [[Leon]], the [[Galar League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}, is introduced.
* [[Lance]] is revealed to have obtained a [[Dynamax Band]].
* Leon defeats Lance in the finals of the World Coronation Series, becoming the Monarch in the process.
* Ash decides to challenge Leon.
* Team Rocket tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}}, inadvertently causing it to [[Gigantamax]] and start attacking [[Wyndon Stadium]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Leon]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Eternatus}}
* [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN012.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Lance]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* MC
* Copilot
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN012.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Chloe|Yamper}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Lance|Gyarados}}; [[Red Gyarados]]; [[Dynamax]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Pelipper}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ({{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Bellsprout|Team Rocket's}})
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Eternatus}} (debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ({{OBP|Drednaw|recurring|anime}}; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)

==Trivia==
[[File:Lance Gyarados sparkling.png|250px|thumb|[[Lance's Gyarados]] sparkling as it exits its Poké Ball]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Gyarados}}
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Lance]] in the {{pkmn|anime}} since ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'', 721 episodes earlier.
* Both Lance and [[Leon]] use many of their lines from the {{pkmn|games}} during the match. Lance uses some of his pre- and post-{{pkmn|battle}} lines from [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, while Leon uses some of his pre- and in-battle quotes from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
* This is the first episode since ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]'' where [[Goh]] doesn't have a [[party]] change.
* This is the first time a sparkling effect has been used for a [[Shiny Pokémon]] exiting their [[Poké Ball]] since ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', 304 episodes earlier.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the 1981 film ''{{wp|Clash of the Titans (1981 film)|Clash of the Titans}}'' and {{wp|Clash of the Titans (2010 film)|its 2010 film remake}}.
* The announcer refers to the {{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}} as having evolved from a {{Shiny|gold}} {{p|Magikarp}}. However, while this is normally true, Lance's Gyarados evolved from a regular Magikarp due to one of [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Project R|experiments]], something the announcer would likely not have known about.
* This episode marks the first appearance of an {{p|Aegislash}} in the main series since [[Sawyer]]'s last appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''.
* Unlike his previous appearances, Lance is referred to as an [[Elite Four]] member instead of a {{pkmn|Champion}}, implying he lost his Champion status since his last appearance.
* This marks the earliest introduction of a Champion into a new [[series]].
* The [[Gym]] battle theme from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] is played during Lance and Leon's battle.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* Goh, Leon, {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and Leon's [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Charizard}} narrate the preview for the [[JN013|next episode]].
* The logo on James's disguise in this episode and the next bares a strong resemblance to that of [[wp:NASA|NASA]].
* In [[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]] [[Liza]] said that only weak Charizard show off by shooting flames into the air, however in this episode, the strongest Charizard in the world is shown doing just that after defeating a similarly powerful foe.

===Errors===
* In the scene where Leon Gigantamaxes his Charizard, his [[Dynamax Band]] is facing downwards. In the next shot, however, it is shown to be the other way around.
** Also, Ash's right hand is shown to have six fingers.
* When Team Rocket is exiting the stadium, {{MTR}} is between [[James]] and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. However, in the next shot, he is between [[Jessie]] and James.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting {{p|Bellsprout}}'s {{pkmn|category}} and name are edited out.

==In other languages==
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JN012

2020-09-20T08:06:55Z

BlazeFire: /* Trivia */

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* {{BMGf|280976|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Flash of the Titans!''' (Japanese: '''ダイマックスバトル！最強王者ダンデ！！''' ''{{tt|Daimax|Dynamax}} Battle! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}, The Greatest of Them All!!'') is the 12th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,097th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 9, 2020 and in the United States on June 12, 2020.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


The World Coronation Series is here, and Ash and Goh have tickets to watch the final match! In a thrilling battle, Lance of the Kanto Elite Four and his red Gyarados go up against Leon, the undefeated Champion of the Galar region, and his Charizard. The action kicks into high gear when Gyarados becomes Dynamax Gyarados and Charizard becomes Gigantamax Charizard. The two Pokémon trade overwhelming attacks, but Charizard’s G-Max Wildfire stops Gyarados in its tracks, giving Leon yet another victory! But just as the battle wraps up, a Gigantamax Drednaw appears and starts to wreak havoc on the stadium. What will happen next?

==Plot==
At the [[Cerise Laboratory]], [[Professor Cerise]] hands {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] a ticket each to the [[World Coronation Series]] finals. [[Ren]] and [[Chrysa]] explain that, like {{pkmn|League}}s around the {{pkmn|world}} having a [[region]]al {{pkmn|Champion}}, the World Coronation Series is where the Monarch is decided. Given that these are the finals, this means the winner will officially be the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the world. Professor Cerise says that it takes place in [[Galar]], hinting that the stadium where the battle takes place will be full of surprises.

As soon as Ash and Goh's plane enters Galarian airspace, the lights inside the plane suddenly go out. As a stewardess tries to keep the passengers calm, Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} look out the window, sensing something coming closer. Just then, {{p|Eternatus|a giant Pokémon}} flies past the plane, its form obscured by the clouds. In response, Pikachu's tail sparks a little. As the Pokémon flies away and its silhouette disappears from view, the lights turn back on, leaving both Ash and Goh excited about Galar's unsolved mysteries.

The plane soon lands in Galar, and a short bus ride later, Ash and Goh arrive in their destination in [[Wyndon]]. Ash asks where the stadium is, and Goh informs him that they're right in front of it. Ash looks around, confused, until Goh directs his head upwards, and Ash is completely blown away by the sheer size of [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Goh is excited to go {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} some Galar Pokémon, but Ash, jumping to the bits to see the match, drags Goh with him to the stadium. As the two take their seats, they're noticed by {{TRT}}, who are sitting a few rows above them. However, unlike usually, they're not after Pikachu this time, having instead been assigned by {{an|Giovanni}} to capture Galar's growing Pokémon, having even received a [[Rotom Phone]] for this purpose.

The lights in the stadium turn off and a colorful light show starts as the announcer welcomes the audience to the finals of the World Coronation Series. The top eight Trainers certified by the Pokémon Battle Commission, known as the "Masters Eight", have participated in a fierce tournament, and now, only two finalists remain to compete for the title of Monarch. The first finalist is [[Lance]], a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]], the winner of the [[Driftveil City]] [[Pokémon World Tournament]], an active member of the [[Pokémon G-Men]], and an expert {{type|Dragon}} [[Type expert|user]]. His opponent is [[Leon]], Galar's undefeated Champion and superstar, who once defeated 100 challengers from all over the world. The [[battle judge|referee]], [[Gym guide|Dan]], enters the field on his {{p|Aegislash}} and explains the rules: each side uses one Pokémon, and the battle is over when one side's Pokémon is unable to battle. Lance says that he's seen Leon's skills in his previous battles and expected him to get this far. Leon, in turn, talks how the audience can be a bit cruel, as they want nothing more than to see one of them lose. But he loves pushing through that fear to seize another victory. He says that his invincibility is the result of him learning from every battle he takes part in or sees. Lance declares that words are unnecessary, as it's time to battle and see which one of them is the stronger one.

Both Leon and Lance send out their Pokémon. Leon's choice is his ace, {{p|Charizard}}, while Lance sends out his {{TP|Lance|Gyarados}}, much to Goh and Ash's excitement. Dan gives the signal to start the battle, and Leon makes the first move, ordering a {{m|Flamethrower}}. Lance counters by ordering Gyarados to use {{m|Hyper Beam}}. The two attacks clash, until Gyarados's attack finally overpowers the Flamethrower, but Charizard successfully evades the attack. While Gyarados is {{status|recharging}}, Leon takes the opportunity and tells Charizard to attack with {{m|Air Slash}}, but Lance, well aware of Hyper Beam's drawback, has Gyarados smack some rocks off of the battlefield to block the move. Leon orders another Flamethrower, but instead of blocking or dodging it, Lance orders Gyarados to use {{m|Dragon Dance}}, increasing its {{stat|Attack}} power and {{stat|Speed}}, at the cost of the Flamethrower making a direct hit. Lance orders Gyarados to use {{m|Aqua Tail}}, and the {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super effective}} move scores a direct hit, knocking Charizard to the ground. Goh realizes that Lance knew that since Flamethrower was {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|not very effective}} on Gyarados, it was worth to take the hit while increasing Gyarados's power and speed.

Lance orders Gyarados to use {{m|Ice Fang}} repeatedly. Thanks to the boosts provided by Dragon Dance, Gyarados is able to rapidly attack Charizard multiple times in succession, dealing notable [[damage]]. Leon disrupts the rapid fire attack by having Charizard use {{m|Fire Spin}}, trapping Gyarados in a vortex of fire. Lance has Gyarados put out the flames with Aqua Tail, before resuming the Ice Fang assault. However, Leon then reveals his secret trump card and has Charizard use {{m|Thunder Punch}}, interrupting Gyarados's attack and inflicting great damage on the [[Pokémon category|Atrocious Pokémon]]. Leon orders more Thunder Punches, but Gyarados blocks them all with Aqua Tails.

Both Leon and Lance are determined to keep the battle going and [[recall]] their Pokémon in preparation for their next moves. Lance activates the [[Dynamax Band]] on his wrist, causing Gyarados's {{i|Poké Ball}} to grow giant, before throwing it and sending out his now-[[Dynamax]]ed Gyarados. Ash and Goh are astounded to see Dynamaxing being used in Galarian [[Pokémon battle]]s, and understand that this is what Professor Cerise had meant with the stadium being "full of surprises". Team Rocket is also excited to witness Dynamaxing with their own eyes. Leon responds to Lance's move by [[Gigantamax]]ing his Charizard, making the match a Dynamax battle.

Lance orders a {{m|Max Geyser}}, but Leon counters by having Charizard use {{m|Max Lightning}}, disrupting the Max Geyser and dealing massive damage of Gyarados. Lance follows up with {{m|Max Strike}}, which Leon counters by telling Charizard to use {{m|Max Airstream}}, which not only pushes Charizard out of the attack's way, but also hits Gyarados, dealing even more damage. Deciding to finish the match, Leon calls out for Charizard's signature [[G-Max Move]], {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}. Lance desperately calls for a {{m|Max Guard}}, which successfully stops the G-Max Move, but Leon's confidence remains unfaltering, and as soon as the Max Guard dissipates, G-Max Wildfire's secondary effect kicks in, engulfing Gyarados in flames to deal additional damage. Having already suffered a lot of damage in the battle, Gyarados is unable to withstand this and [[fainting|faints]], reverting to its normal size as a result. Dan makes the official judgement, declaring Gyarados unable to battle and Leon the winner, making him the Monarch. In the stands, Ash and Goh are amazed at Leon's strength.

Lance recalls his defeated Pokémon and smiles at Leon. Leon compliments Lance's Dynamax, and Lance reveals that he had once trained at [[Hammerlocke Stadium|Galar's Dragon Gym]], and had been so influenced by the Gym's [[Clothing|uniform]] and its rich history, that he had based his current outfit on it. He adds that while he lost, he's still happy to have witnessed the rise of a new Monarch. He raises Leon's hand in the air, officially announcing him as the Monarch. As the announcer soon reconfirms this statement, Ash declares that he wants to battle Leon, much to Goh's astonishment.

Outside the stadium, Team Rocket is also feeling excited about the battle they just witnessed, but realize that they must also get back their job of catching Pokémon. Just then, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} notices something, and the trio sees a {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}} emerging from behind a nearby bush. They use their Rotom Phone on it, but it doesn't provide them with much information of it. Still, they figure that since it's a Galar Pokémon, it must be able to grow giant, and they decide to capture it. As such, they call for [[Team Rocket]]'s {{p|Pelipper}}, who drops them the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. As has become a custom by now, they use {{MTR}}'s coin to vend some Pokémon, but only one Poké Ball comes out. [[James]] remembers how [[JN010|the last time they got only one Poké Ball]], the Pokémon inside had turned out to be a {{p|Wailord}}. [[Jessie]] excitedly throws the Ball, only for just a small {{p|Bellsprout}} to emerge. The trio is dumbstruck, but Jessie nevertheless decides to go with what they have, and calls for a {{m|Power Whip}}. Despite its small size, Bellsprout quickly proves its strength by dealing heavy damage of Drednaw. Jessie tells Bellsprout to keep attacking, but Drednaw dodges the second Power Whip, causing it to hit the ground instead. From the forming cracks, a sudden red light emerges and engulfs Drednaw, causing it to Gigantamax, much to Team Rocket's horror. Jessie tries to throw a Poké Ball at it, but her throw is completely off and the Ball falls to the ground. With Bellsprout being too afraid to attack anymore, the Rocket trio is left with no choice but to flee into the stadium, with Drednaw following them by extending its long neck after them. Drednaw's head pushing through the narrow corridors results in the whole stadium shaking, causing panic inside.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] learn about the [[World Coronation Series]], a competition used to decide the most powerful {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}.
* Ash and Goh travel to [[Galar]] again.
* Ash and Goh see {{p|Eternatus|a mysterious Pokémon}}.
* {{TRT}} is revealed to have traveled to Galar for the first time and received a [[Rotom Phone]] from {{an|Giovanni}}.
* [[Leon]], the [[Galar League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}, is introduced.
* [[Lance]] is revealed to have obtained a [[Dynamax Band]].
* Leon defeats Lance in the finals of the World Coronation Series, becoming the Monarch in the process.
* Ash decides to challenge Leon.
* Team Rocket tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}}, inadvertently causing it to [[Gigantamax]] and start attacking [[Wyndon Stadium]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Leon]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Eternatus}}
* [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN012.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Lance]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* MC
* Copilot
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN012.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Goh|Scorbunny}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Chloe|Yamper}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Lance|Gyarados}}; [[Red Gyarados]]; [[Dynamax]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Pelipper}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ({{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Bellsprout|Team Rocket's}})
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Eternatus}} (debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ({{OBP|Drednaw|recurring|anime}}; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)

==Trivia==
[[File:Lance Gyarados sparkling.png|250px|thumb|[[Lance's Gyarados]] sparkling as it exits its Poké Ball]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Gyarados}}
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Lance]] in the {{pkmn|anime}} since ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'', 721 episodes earlier.
* Both Lance and [[Leon]] use many of their lines from the {{pkmn|games}} during the match. Lance uses some of his pre- and post-{{pkmn|battle}} lines from [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, while Leon uses some of his pre- and in-battle quotes from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
* This is the first episode since ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]'' where [[Goh]] doesn't have a [[party]] change.
* This is the first time a sparkling effect has been used for a [[Shiny Pokémon]] exiting their [[Poké Ball]] since ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', 304 episodes earlier.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the 1981 film ''{{wp|Clash of the Titans (1981 film)|Clash of the Titans}}'' and {{wp|Clash of the Titans (2010 film)|its 2010 film remake}}.
* The announcer refers to the {{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}} as having evolved from a {{Shiny|gold}} {{p|Magikarp}}. However, while this is normally true, Lance's Gyarados evolved from a regular Magikarp due to one of [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Project R|experiments]], something the announcer would likely not have known about.
* This episode marks the first appearance of an {{p|Aegislash}} in the main series since [[Sawyer]]'s last appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''.
* Unlike his previous appearances, Lance is referred to as an [[Elite Four]] member instead of a {{pkmn|Champion}}, implying he lost his Champion status since his last appearance.
* This marks the earliest introduction of a Champion into a new [[series]].
* The [[Gym]] battle theme from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] is played during Lance and Leon's battle.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* Goh, Leon, {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and Leon's [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Charizard}} narrate the preview for the [[JN013|next episode]].
* The logo on James's disguise in this episode and the next bares a strong resemblance to that of [[wp:NASA|NASA]].

===Errors===
* In the scene where Leon Gigantamaxes his Charizard, his [[Dynamax Band]] is facing downwards. In the next shot, however, it is shown to be the other way around.
** Also, Ash's right hand is shown to have six fingers.
* When Team Rocket is exiting the stadium, {{MTR}} is between [[James]] and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. However, in the next shot, he is between [[Jessie]] and James.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting {{p|Bellsprout}}'s {{pkmn|category}} and name are edited out.

==In other languages==
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|fr_eu={{tt|Le combat des titans ! |The Fight of the Titans!}}
}}
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prevcode=JN011 |
prevtitle=Best Friend...Worst Nightmare! |
nextcode=JN013 |
nexttitle=The Climb to Be the Very Best! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
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[[Category:Episodes written by Shōji Yonemura]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yūji Asada]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Masaaki Iwane]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes featuring Elite Four members]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Champion appears]]
[[Category:Episodes with World Coronation Series matches]]

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[[ja:新無印編第12話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第12集]]

Neesha

2020-09-20T08:02:19Z

BlazeFire: /* Trivia */

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{{CharInfobox
|color={{water color light}}
|corecolor={{morning color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color}}
|name=Neesha
|jname=スイート
|tmname=Sweet
|slogan=no
|image=Neesha M01.png
|caption=Neesha
|gender=Female
|hometown=Unknown
|region=[[Kanto]]
|relatives=Unknown
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}}
|game=no
|leader=no
|team=no
|brain=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|enva=[[Lisa Ortiz]]
|java=Aiko Satō ([[M01]]) Ayane Sakura ([[M22]])
}}

'''Neesha''' (Japanese: '''スイート''' ''Sweet'') is a supporting character who appeared in a number of [[Pokémon movie]]s. She is one of the [[Pokémon Trainer]]s who was invited by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} to [[New Island]].

==In the movies==
===In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''===
[[File:Neesha M22.png|thumb|left|250px|Neesha in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'']]
Neesha left [[Old Shore Wharf]] on the back of her {{p|Dewgong}} despite {{OBP|Miranda|M01}}'s warnings. She braved the storm conditions and was one of the few {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to reach [[New Island]]. Neesha was one of the Trainers who battled {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}—rather, its Blastoise clone—using Shellshocker, her {{p|Blastoise}}. However, Mewtwo's cloned Blastoise easily defeated it with a {{m|Rapid Spin}} attack. Neesha attended to Shellshocker as {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Charizard}} challenged Mewtwo's Charizardtwo. Despite her efforts, all of her Pokémon were soon caught by Mewtwo's [[Poké Ball|Mewtwo Balls]] and later cloned.

Neesha watched from the sidelines as the original and cloned Pokémon fought endlessly while Mewtwo fought {{OBP|Mew|M01}}. Ash eventually intervened and was caught in the crossfire, leading Mewtwo to have a revelation and end the challenge. As a result, Mewtwo wiped everyone's memories, including those of Neesha, regarding the events on New Island, and then returned them and their Pokémon to Old Shore Wharf. Later, Neesha joined [[Officer Jenny]] and the other Trainers on the pier to watch the storm miraculously clear up.

Neesha reappeared in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', a remake of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where she played the same role.

====Character====
Neesha is a calm and approachable person. She carries herself confidently, though she also does not show off. Neesha's streak of determination was most evident during her {{pkmn|battle}} against {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}.

====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|2|java|enva}}
This listing is of Neesha's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Neesha
|pkmn=Dewgong
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|img=Neesha Dewgong.png
|img2=Neesha Dewgong M22.png
|cap=Neesha's Dewgong in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|cap2=Neesha's Dewgong in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|desc={{p|Dewgong}} was Neesha's main means of transportation to New Island. It was later seen again on New Island when it got captured by Mewtwo and cloned.

None of Dewgong's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Neesha
|pkmn=Wigglytuff
|type1=Normal
|img=Neesha Wigglytuff.png
|img2=Neesha Wigglytuff M22.png
|cap=Neesha's Wigglytuff in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|cap2=Neesha's Wigglytuff in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|desc={{p|Wigglytuff}} was seen on New Island with Neesha's other Pokémon.

None of Wigglytuff's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Neesha
|pkmn=Blastoise
|nick=Shellshocker
|type1=Water
|img=Shellshocker.png
|img2=Shellshocker M22.png
|cap=Shellshocker in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|cap2=Shellshocker in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Tesshō Genda
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc='''Shellshocker''' (Japanese: '''クスクス''' ''Kusukusu'') is Neesha's {{p|Blastoise}}, who came with her to [[New Island]]. It fought {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}'s cloned Blastoise and was beaten shortly after.

Shellshocker's only known moves are {{m|Hydro Pump}} and {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|M22}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Neesha
|pkmn=Vileplume
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Neesha Vileplume.png
|img2=Neesha Pokémon M22.png
|cap=Neesha's Vileplume in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|cap2=Neesha's Vileplume in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc={{p|Vileplume}} was seen on New Island with Neesha's other Pokémon.

It briefly reappeared in a montage in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', which chronicled the preceding nine movies.

None of Vileplume's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Neesha
|pkmn=Ninetales
|type1=Fire
|img=Neesha Pokemon.png
|img2=Neesha Pokémon M22.png
|cap=Neesha's Ninetales in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|cap2=Neesha's Ninetales in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|desc={{p|Ninetales}} was seen on New Island with Neesha's other Pokémon.

It briefly reappeared in a montage in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', which chronicled the preceding nine movies.

None of Ninetales's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Neesha
|pkmn=Rapidash
|type1=Fire
|img=Neesha Rapidash.png
|img2=Neesha Pokémon M22.png
|cap=Neesha's Rapidash in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|cap2=Neesha's Rapidash in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc={{p|Rapidash}} was seen on New Island with Neesha's other Pokémon.

It briefly reappeared in a montage in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', which chronicled the preceding nine movies.

None of Rapidash's moves are known.}}

===In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''===
[[File:Neesha M20.png|thumb|250px|Neesha in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'']]
Neesha made a cameo appearance in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a timeline separate from the main series. She battled [[Corey]] in the final round of a [[Pokémon League Conference]], in the same vein as the two Trainers seen in the opening of [[EP001|the debut episode]] of the main series. The outcome of the battle was left unknown. The battle was watched on [[Television|TV]] by {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, who thoroughly enjoyed watching the match.
{{-}}
====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|1|java}}
This listing is of Neesha's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Neesha
|pkmn=Blastoise
|type1=Water
|img=Neesha Blastoise M20.png
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|vajp=
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc=In the midst of Neesha's battle against [[Corey]], {{p|Blastoise}} went up against Corey's {{p|Gengar}}. It managed to {{status|freeze}} Gengar with Ice Beam, causing Corey to recall it. Blastoise was next pitted against Corey's {{p|Venusaur}} and they exchanged attacks, both managing to hold on. The outcome of the battle is unknown.

It is unknown if it is nicknamed Shellshocker in this movie's continuity as well.

Blastoise's known moves are {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and {{m|Skull Bash}}.}}

Neesha has at least five other Pokémon, as indicated by the scoreboard.

==In the manga==
[[File:Neesha M22 manga.png|thumb|180px|Neesha in the Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution manga]]
===In the Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution manga===
Neesha appeared in ''{{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution}}'', serving the same role as in the film.

====Pokémon====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Neesha|Blastoise|009Blastoise.png|water|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Neesha|Ninetales|038Ninetales.png|fire|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Neesha|Vileplume|045Vileplume.png|grass|poison|size=100px|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Neesha|Rapidash|078Rapidash.png|fire|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Neesha|Dewgong|087Dewgong.png|water|ice|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Neesha|Wigglytuff|040Wigglytuff.png|normal|fairy|size=100px|link=no}}
|}
{{-}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{water color light}}|bordercolor={{sapphire color}}
|ja=佐藤藍子 ''Aiko Satō'' ([[M01]]) 佐倉綾音 ''Ayane Sakura'' ([[M22]])
|en=[[Lisa Ortiz]]
|cs=Jana Páleníčková
|nl=Niki Romijn
|fi=Pauliina Virta
|de=Sonja Reichelt
|it=Federica Valenti
|ko=안영미 ''An Yeongmi''{{tt|*|Redub}}
|pl=Krystyna Kozanecka ([[M01]]) Weronika Łukaszewska ([[M22]])
|pt_br=Sylvia Salustti ([[M01]]) Lhays Macedo ([[M22]])
|id=Adinda Larasati ([[M22]])
|es_la=Ana Lobo
|es_eu=Adelaida López ([[M01]]) Violeta Arroyo ([[M22]])
|sv=Therese Reuterswärd
|vi=Phạm Hồ Thanh Lộc ([[M22]])
}}

==Trivia==
* Though the [[Mewtwo Strikes Back (book)|book adaptation]] usually calls her by her English name, it refers to Neesha as "Sweet" when she orders Shellshocker to attack Mewtwo.
* Her Blastoise's nickname "Shellshocker" exceeds the Gen 1 character limit in the games.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{water color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{sapphire color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| スイート ''Sweet''
| Possibly from ''sui'', water.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, Italian
| Neesha
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese (Mandarin)
| 小甜 ''Xiǎo Tián''
| From 甜 ''tián'', sweet.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 스위트 ''Sweet''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name.
|}

{{-}}
{{Moviecharacters}} 
{{Project Anime notice|mov}}

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[[fr:Neesha]]
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AG131

2020-09-20T07:59:13Z

BlazeFire: /* Trivia */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=AG130 |
prevtitle=Choose It or Lose It! |
nextcode=AG132 |
nexttitle=The Scheme Team |
series=Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire |
colorscheme=Hoenn }}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=AG131 |
altepcode=EP405 |
colorscheme=Hoenn |
title_en=At the End of the Fray |
title_ja=最後の激闘！優勝への道！！ |
title_ja_trans=Conclusion of the Fierce Fighting! The Road to Championship!! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=June 16, 2005 |
broadcast_us=March 25, 2006 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced Battle |
en_op=[[Unbeatable]] |
ja_op=[[Pokémon Symphonic Medley|ポケモンシンフォニックメドレー]] |
ja_ed=[[GLORY DAY ~That Shining Day~|GLORY DAY 〜輝くその日〜]] ② |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
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art=たけだゆうさく |
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epstaffpage=AG131-AG140 |
footnotes=
*{{filb-eppics|ag|131}}}}
'''At the End of the Fray''' (Japanese: '''最後の激闘！優勝への道！！''' ''Conclusion of the Fierce Fighting! The Road to Championship!!'') is the 131st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 405th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 16, 2005 and in the United States on March 25, 2006.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's the battle between Ash and Tyson to decide who moves on to the final four of the Hoenn League, and Glalie and Sceptile are already out! Tyson's Shiftry is ill-matched against Ash's Torkoal and its fiery attacks, but Tyson sends in Hariyama to beat the heat and defeat Torkoal. Corphish is next, but Hariyama defeats it too!

At the halftime break, Morrison tries to give Ash a pep talk. When the match resumes, Swellow and Hariyama battle until Swellow is the victor. Swellow then goes on to beat Tyson's Donphan, but Tyson has a powerful Metagross waiting! Despite Swellow's determination, Metagross knocks it out—but Swellow did some damage, and Ash sends Grovyle out to hammer on that weak spot. Grovyle still can't stop Metagross but Pikachu finishes the job, so Tyson sends out the ace up his sleeve: his Meowth!

Team Rocket's Meowth cheers its fellow Pokémon on from the stands. Tyson's Meowth can counter Pikachu's Thunderbolt with one of its own, so the battle comes down to Iron Tail vs Iron Tail. Exhausted, both Pokémon finally fall to the ground, and though they get back up, Pikachu cannot continue. Team Rocket's Meowth is delighted, but not for long—Jessie and James have been caught stealing Pokémon by their new boss, who sends all three flying! Tyson goes on to win the Hoenn League and Ash, happy that he battled his best, can now look forward to his next big adventure.

==Plot==
The explosion from their {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Solar Beam}} knocks out both {{AP|Glalie}} and {{p|Sceptile}} instantly. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is presented with a rundown shack as their new boss directs them to remodel the establishment. [[Jessie]] walks over to the weak structure and it collapses before her eyes. As {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} is quick to give his seal of approval, [[James]] notices that {{MTR}} is missing.

On the battlefield, {{p|Shiftry}} and {{AP|Torkoal}} battle it out. Torkoal continues launching {{m|Flamethrower}} as Shiftry evades Torkoal's [[Move|attacks]]. Shiftry responds with a {{m|Shadow Ball}} attack, which collides with its target for a direct hit. Torkoal is blasted backwards but recovers from the attack. Torkoal goes for another Flamethrower attack but as Shiftry evades this second round of attacks, Torkoal ascends into the air still firing the Flamethrower and hits Shiftry for heavy damage. After the dust clears, Shiftry is announced as unable to battle.

{{ho|Tyson}} decides to choose {{p|Hariyama}} for his third Pokémon choice. Torkoal begins with another Flamethrower attack as Hariyama blasts forward with an {{m|Arm Thrust}} reflecting the Flamethrower attack. {{an|May}} and [[Max]] are surprised that Flamethrower isn't slowing down Hariyama one bit. {{an|Brock}} explains that Hariyama is {{a|Thick Fat|covered with a special fat}} that helps to defend against {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Ice}} attacks. When Hariyama is within range, he strikes down with a {{m|Brick Break}}, knocking Torkoal unconscious.

{{Ash}} selects {{AP|Corphish}} as his third Pokémon. Hariyama goes for another Brick Break attack, slamming into the ground, while Corphish manages to evade the attack. Corphish and Hariyama blast forward with their {{m|Crabhammer}} and {{m|Focus Punch}}. The combined strength causes an explosion that sends both Corphish and Hariyama backwards, but Corphish is the one left unable to battle. This leaves Ash with only three additional Pokémon, ending the first stage of the battle.

Meowth waits patiently for Tyson to release his own {{TP|Tyson|Meowth}}. [[Morrison]] lectures Ash, telling him that he can't lose to anyone else in the tournament since Ash managed to defeat him. Ash agrees and asks {{AP|Pikachu}} if he would assist him in the second half of the grueling battle. Pikachu approves with a nod and determined cry.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has come upon the room which holds all the participant's [[Poké Ball]]s. James also adds that since these are tournament Pokémon, that they must be extraordinarily powerful.

The second half of the battle begins, with the battlefield now changing to rock terrain. Ash calls upon {{AP|Swellow}} for his fourth Pokémon selection and Tyson chooses Hariyama. Swellow thrusts forward with a {{m|Peck}} attack, but Hariyama grasps onto Swellow and prevents it from moving. Hariyama rotates into the air and slams Swellow down in a {{m|Seismic Toss}}. After a few moments, Swellow recovers and continues on the attack. Hariyama charges for a Focus Punch while Swellow counterattacks with an {{m|Aerial Ace}}. Focus Punch hits the illusion and Swellow's Aerial Ace strikes Hariyama. The surprise attack knocks Hariyama out.

Tyson chooses {{p|Donphan}} for his fourth Pokémon. Donphan begins with a {{m|Sandstorm}} attack. Swellow manages to clear the Sandstorm with its wings just as Donphan hits a boulder and propels itself skyward, hitting Swellow with {{m|Rollout}}. Donphan goes into another Rollout attack hitting Swellow multiple times, each more powerful than the last. As Donphan moves for one last Rollout attack, Swellow manages to halt Donphan by catching it with its legs. Swellow lifts Donphan and propels it towards the ground. Donphan crashes and is declared unable to battle. Swellow seals an impressive victory, leaving Tyson with only two more available Pokémon.

A solitary Poké Ball rotates from Tyson's hand, as {{p|Metagross}} is called upon by Tyson. Metagross begins the battle with a {{m|Psychic}} attack, freezing Swellow in place. Swellow manages to break free of the Psychic attack and blasts forward with {{m|Quick Attack}}. As the two forces clash, Swellow is thrust backwards taking the full damage from its own attack. Metagross continues with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, knocking Swellow out of the match.

Ash does not hesitate in this competition and chooses {{AP|Grovyle}} for his fifth Pokémon. Grovyle is eager to battle and closes in on Metagross while using {{m|Bullet Seed}}. While Grovyle continues its barrage, Metagross launches a Hyper Beam attack. Grovyle evades the attack and repeats Bullet Seed. Grovyle launches forward for a {{m|Leaf Blade}} attack, but Metagross manages to recover and counterattack with a {{m|Meteor Mash}}, knocking Grovyle unconscious and unable to battle.

Ash selects Pikachu for his final attack. Pikachu bolts forward with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack hitting directly, but with little effect. Metagross retaliates with a Psychic attack, but Pikachu manages to avoid the psychokinetic waves and use {{m|Iron Tail}}. Afterward, it grabs onto Metagross's body and delivers an electrifying {{m|Thunder}}, knocking Metagross out of the competition. This leaves both Tyson and Ash with only one Pokémon each. Tyson calls upon Meowth as his final Pokémon. Team Rocket's Meowth cheers for Tyson's Meowth, despite having been shunned by it the previous night. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is stealing the participants' Poké Balls; their employer smashes through the door and reacts with uncontrollable anger when he sees what they're doing, while they are shocked at seeing him.

Pikachu begins the final match-up with Thunderbolt, which Meowth matches with its own Thunderbolt. Pikachu follows up with Thunder attack, which Meowth also counters with Thunderbolt. Following the clash of both attacks, the stadium fills with electrical energy. Ash decides to take the battle into close range with a Quick Attack, which Meowth dodges by using {{m|Double Team}}. The two Pokémon clash with Iron Tail attacks, evenly matched. The two clash once more with Meowth's {{m|Slash}} and Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu launches a devastating Thunder attack as Meowth once more defends against the attack with a Thunderbolt. Pikachu thrusts forward with Iron Tail as Meowth counterattacks with its own Iron Tail. Both attacks hit directly, and as both sides take heavy damage, both Pokémon struggle to continue the battle, both panting for air. After a tense standoff, Pikachu collapses to the ground and Tyson is declared the victor. Both Trainers meet in the middle of the battlefield and congratulate each other. Morrison managed to become emotionally attached to the battle as much as Ash.

Team Rocket flees from their employer as Meowth shouts out from the sidelines. Jessie and James are surprised to reunite with Meowth, but this enables the boss to catch up with them and launch Team Rocket through the air with one powerful punch.

The Hoenn Championship finally concludes, revealing Tyson as the winner. Tyson is then awarded the Ever Grande Championship Trophy. May is surprised that Tyson actually managed to claim first place, but attributes it to their gourmet dining. Brock regains a sense of battle pride and grows interested in participating in battling once more. Morrison is eager to inform Ash that at the next tournament, he will finally defeat him.

==Major events==
[[File:Tyson Winning.png|thumb|220px|Tyson holding the championship trophy]]
* {{Ash}} continues his [[Full Battle]] against {{ho|Tyson}} in the quarterfinals and ultimately loses, finishing in the Top 8.
* Tyson moves on to the semifinals and wins, advancing to the final round.
* Tyson defeats his opponent in the finals and wins the [[Ever Grande Conference]].
* The Ever Grande Conference ends.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Morrison]]
* {{ho|Tyson}}
* [[Charles Goodshow]]
* Team Rocket's employer

===Pokémon===
[[File:PTC AG131.png|thumb|200px|right|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Mawile}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grovyle}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Glalie}} ({{OP|Ash|Glalie}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{OP|Tyson|Meowth}})
* {{p|Metagross}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)
* {{p|Sceptile}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)
* {{p|Donphan}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)
* {{p|Shiftry}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)
* {{p|Hariyama}} ({{ho|Tyson}}'s)

==Trivia==
* This episode concludes the seven-part [[Ever Grande Conference]] arc.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title comes from the phrase "''At the end of the day''".
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite the {{motto}} in this episode.
* This episode marks a rare instance of {{m|Psychic}} being displayed as an offensive [[move]] rather than as a move used to control others.
* Ash's Swellow defeated Tyson's Donphan without using a single attack.

===Errors===
* During the first ten minutes of the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} dub, all voices and audio effects (except the Italian voice actors' voices) are lower than normal in volume. This problem is later solved.
* As the dust cloud from {{AP|Torkoal}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}} smashing {{p|Shiftry}} into the ground dissipates, Shiftry is missing for a split second before the next shot.
* In the dub, {{an|Brock}} says that because of {{p|Hariyama}}'s {{a|Thick Fat}} [[Ability]], {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Fire}} attacks "don't even do half the damage they normally would", but in the {{pkmn|games}}, damage is halved.
* {{p|Hariyama}} tries to hit {{AP|Corphish}} with {{m|Brick Break}} using its left hand, but after Corphish dodges, Hariyama appears as if it used the move with its right hand.
* When Hariyama catches {{AP|Swellow}}'s {{m|Peck}}, the tip of Swellow's left tail feather is missing.
* When Swellow catches {{p|Donphan}}'s {{m|Rollout}}, Donphan's tusk is pointing in the wrong direction.
* Brock incorrectly refers to {{TP|Tyson|Metagross}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}} as {{m|Solar Beam}} in the dub.
* When Metagross uses {{m|Meteor Mash}}, the crack on its forehead left by {{AP|Swellow}}'s {{m|Quick Attack}} is missing.
* Both times that Pikachu's {{m|Thunder}} and Meowth's {{m|Thunderbolt}} collide, the commentator refers to both moves as Thunderbolts.
* When {{TP|Tyson|Meowth}} prepares to counter {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Quick Attack}} with {{m|Slash}}, its mouth disappears for a split second.
<gallery>
File:AG131 error 2.png|Swellow's tail feather error
File:Ash Swellow Tyson Donphan.png|Donphan's tusk error
File:AG131 error.png|Meowth's mouth error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon does not evolve?
* Choices: {{p|Baltoy}}, {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Aron}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose Mawile, you were right!

==In other languages==
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Animation physics

2020-09-20T07:57:58Z

BlazeFire: /* Other conflicts with the games */

'''Anime physics''' is a [[fanon]] term used to describe all the unusual, impossible, and sometimes absurd moments in the {{pkmn|anime}} where real-world physics do not seem to apply. At times, the term can also be used to describe when an [[move|attack]] works differently in the anime than it would in the {{pkmn|games}}. Some common examples are unusual feats of strength and agility, surviving lethal attacks, and the {{wp|magic satchel}} theory, sometimes called {{wp|hammerspace}} (the ability to hold innumerable items in one [[bag]]).

Anime physics are often caused by several factors. Inconsistencies in animation, such as objects changing size in-between scenes or even single video frames, are usually the result of unintentional mistakes on the animators' part. Some mistakes, such as characters frequently having different heights throughout an episode or show (without specific reason), are simply the result of a lack of skill or care on the animators' part.

Deviations from standard laws defined in the real world are common in some genres of animation, in this case, the Pokémon anime. Characters may sustain damage that normally would result in mortal injuries or immediate death, but instead are simply left soot-covered (in the case of explosions or incineration), disheveled, or fatigued. Characters may not age, whether or not time does actually pass within the fictional universe. In the Pokémon universe, main characters often mention weeks, months, or even a year to have passed, but themselves do not age. [[Ash Ketchum]], who at his [[EP001|debut]] was confirmed to be 10 years old, [[BW001|remains at the age of 10 to this day]], despite the fact that episodes occasionally state weeks to have passed since the previous one.

==Examples==
===Loose physics===
Some phenomena that appear in the anime (as well as the entire [[Pokémon]] canon) are impossible in real-world physics.
* [[Poké Ball]]s change in size and convert Pokémon to and from a plasma-like substance (the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} retains its consciousness in this state).
* Whenever a character throws a [[Poké Ball]] they usually throw it forward, but once the Pokémon is released the ball falls back down as if thrown up.
* [[Move]]s like {{m|Water Gun}} are depicted as spitting water, but usually the Pokémon spits much more water than its body could hold.
* In ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]'', {{p|Hippopotas}} initially doesn't weigh down {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]], but he does so after using {{m|Sand Tomb}}. This means the move creates the sand out of nothing.
* In the anime, many things explode. Most attacks explode when they connect with an opposing attack, even if the attacks would not normally do so (even, and some would say especially, inert, non-volatile substances such as leaves or water).
** In [[Pokémon Contest]]s, almost every move will explode and send a shower of sparkles down into the crowd.
** Some moves explode when they clearly cannot, such as a {{m|Bite}} attack.
* During some of the battles in the anime, the Pokémon stay in the air longer than usual despite their weight, either when using attacks or receiving attacks (not including Pokémon that fly naturally). This is evident in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'' when {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} battles against [[Byron]]'s {{p|Bronzor}} and actually can be seen floating.
** On a similar note, many attacks do not move at the speed they normally would (or should), sometimes even leaving enough time for characters to have a three or four sentence conversation. An example is in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]''. {{an|Barry}} has his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} use {{m|Hydro Pump}} a few seconds before Ash's Chimchar uses {{m|Flamethrower}}, and they clash in the exact middle of the battlefield. This could just mean that that Flamethrower accelerates much quicker, but before the attacks even collide, Jessie gets in several lines of dialogue.
* In ''[[DP007|Like It or Lup It!]]'', [[Dawn's Piplup]] uses {{m|Bubble Beam}} while spinning in the air. Defying the laws of physics, Piplup manages to "float" in the air while releasing the bubbles which spin around Piplup when Bubble Beam is supposed to travel in a straight direction, not floating around slowly.
* In almost every episode, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} manage to get launched hundreds of feet into the air, sometimes crashing through the roof of a building or a cave wall, by various means (usually a Pokémon attack). However, others standing near them will not be moved or even affected, and Team Rocket never get too hurt from the flight, which would surely kill a normal person. They also are in a stationary position during the first part of their flight, and then start suddenly spinning, normally after making a humorous comment.
** In ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]'', Team Rocket is already flying when the episode starts and they don't land during the episode.
** Similarly, in ''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]'', {{an|Misty}} is struck by numerous {{m|Poison Sting}} attacks, but suffers no lasting injuries. Also, the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]] are blasted through the [[Gym]]'s roof by a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, yet can still be heard to make a comment as they fly off.
* Characters throughout the anime have repeatedly been shown to take attacks such as {{m|Thunderbolt}} (the Japanese name meaning 100,000 Volts), and Flamethrower with no long-lasting harmful effects, though there are obvious problems with this in the real world.
** One example of this is in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', where {{an|Brock}} is shown to survive taking one of {{AP|Charmander}}'s Flamethrower to the face. Less than ten seconds after the attack he is shown looking perfectly fine with the attack not even damaging his clothes. These types of scenes often are like this one in that they are intended to be humorous.
** However, this is not always the case. For example, in ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]'', when {{an|May}} was almost attacked by her {{TP|May|Combusken}}'s {{m|Fire Spin}}, people were very worried about her.
* Pokémon often disobey {{wp|Newton's laws of motion|Newton's Third Law}}: attacks, such as {{m|Hyper Beam}}, that blast the target backwards do nothing of the sort to the user. This is especially notable with {{t|flying}} or {{a|Levitate|levitating}} Pokémon, which cannot even brace themselves against the ground.
* In ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', Team Rocket's {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} can be seen running on top of {{TP|Jessie| Wobbuffet}} while staying in place. This would be impossible because then Mime Jr. would run in Wobbuffet's inertial reference frame and increase speed in respect to Wobbuffet.
* Whenever Team Rocket has prop decoys such as a fake building to hide away from pursuers, the building always decreases in height after it falls so that the pursuers are not crushed.
* In ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]'', James is knocked off a cliff by a giant boulder. He is later seen to be perfectly fine with no hint of the fall.


===Magic satchels===
[[File:Cilan cookware.png|thumb|200px|right|Contents of Cilan's backpack.]]
* Ash and his friends seem to have an unlimited amount of space in their bags or pockets, especially Brock, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|Clemont}}, from sleeping bags to cookware to machinery.
** This was played for laughs as early as ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', when Ash and {{an|Misty}} watch in disbelief as Brock produces a full dining set out of his bag. This comes complete with a table, chairs, and fine china in perfect condition.
** Cilan appears to keep a table, chairs, and a miniature kitchen complete with tableware in his backpack.
** Clemont's backpack contains thousands among thousands of his inventions, some of which are even too big to fit inside an ordinary backpack.
* In ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', {{Tracey}} brings out around 40-50 sketch books to show to {{an|Professor Oak}} and then puts them back in the same bag that they should not have fit into in the first place.
* [[Dawn's Piplup]] is never seen holding the [[Everstone]] he was given in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'', yet its effects remain. Even then, it could be that the Everstone is now ''linked'' to Piplup, though as of ''[[BW093|Goodbye Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', it's unknown whether this is permanent or not.

===Move and type effectiveness errors===
* Many times when [[Ash's Pikachu]] fights a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon, he uses an {{type|Electric}} move and still causes damage.
** Since the beginning of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', however, Electric-type attacks have been consistently shown to have no effect on Ground-type Pokémon.
* [[May's Squirtle]] attacked and damaged [[Harley]]'s {{p|Banette}} with {{m|Tackle}} in ''[[AG174|New Plot, Odd Lot]]'', despite {{t|Ghost|Ghost-types'}} immunity to {{type|Normal}} attacks.
* In multiple instances, {{m|Shadow Ball}} is able to hit {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, despite being a {{type|Ghost}} attack.
* Pokémon without {{a|Sturdy}} survive [[one-hit knockout move]]s, like {{m|Horn Drill}}, without fainting.

* Some non-damaging attacks cause damage to the Pokémon being attacked, such as [[Brandon (anime)#Dusclops|Brandon's Dusclops]] using {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}.
** Furthermore, it affected [[Ash's Charizard]] which, as a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, should not be affected by Will-O-Wisp.
* {{m|Safeguard}} has been able to protect against attacks instead of status problems.
* {{m|Light Screen}} has been able to block [[Physical move|physical attacks]], even though it usually only affects [[Special move|special attacks]].
** Similarly, {{m|Counter}} has been shown to block special attacks, even though in the games it only affects physical attacks.
*** This was disputed in ''[[EP174|Imitation Confrontation]]'', which was also the debut of the move {{m|Mirror Coat}} in the anime. Regardless, Counter and Mirror Coat were then used interchangeably.
**** Both Counter and Mirror Coat have the users being unharmed by the enemy attack.
* {{type|Psychic}} moves have persistently been shown to affect {{type|Dark}} Pokémon, even though Dark-type Pokémon are immune to the effects of damaging Psychic-type moves.
** In ''[[HS05|The Blue Badge of Courage]]'', {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} uses {{m|Confusion}} on a {{p|Poochyena}} that belongs to the [[Gym Badge thieves]].
** In ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', [[Karl]]'s {{p|Bronzor}} levitated {{mov|Zorua|Zorua|13}} with {{m|Psychic}}. As a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon, Zorua is immune to {{type|Psychic}} moves.
** In ''[[XY014|Seeking Shelter from the Storm]]'', [[James's Inkay]] was affected by a wild {{p|Espurr}}'s {{m|Psychic}}.
** In ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', the bad {{an|Malamar}}'s Psychic and the good Malamar's {{m|Psycho Cut}} affected [[James's Inkay]] and the bad Malamar respectively.
** In ''[[XY107|An Explosive Operation!]]'', James's Inkay's {{m|Psybeam}} affected [[Mable]]'s {{p|Weavile}}.
* {{m|Swift}}, a move that cannot miss in the games, was dodged twice in the anime: first by a {{p|Weavile}} who avoided Swift from [[Ash's Aipom]] in ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle]]'', second by [[Elesa]]'s {{p|Zebstrika}} in ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]''.
* {{m|Aerial Ace}}, another move which cannot miss, has been avoided by other Pokémon several times.
* In ''[[DP031|The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!]]'', [[Ash's Turtwig]] was affected when [[Gardenia]]'s {{p|Turtwig}} used {{m|Leech Seed}} on it, even though Grass-type Pokémon are immune to the effects of Leech Seed.
* In ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]'', a {{p|Metagross}} was damaged by {{p|Seviper}}'s {{m|Poison Tail}}, even though {{type|Steel}} Pokémon are immune to {{type|Poison}} moves.
* In the Japanese opening ''[[V (Volt)]]'', Pikachu was seen using {{m|Quick Attack}} on a {{p|Honedge}}, visibly causing damage. A Normal-type attack should not have caused damage to a Ghost-type Pokémon like Honedge.

===Other conflicts with the games===
* The weight of some Pokémon is sometimes ignored in the anime:
** {{Ash}} was able to pick up {{AP|Larvitar}} despite it weighing 158.7 lb (72 kg), according to game data. He also carried a {{p|Hippopotas}} on his back, amounting to 109.1 lb (49.5 kg) of weight bearing down on his head and neck. Later, he held [[Nebby]] in his hands as a {{p|Cosmoem}}, despite its weight of 2204.4 lbs (999.9 kg). Similarly, [[May's Beautifly]] has often landed on people's heads with no adverse effects despite the species weighing 62.6 lb (28.4 kg). In ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} was able to hold her {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} on her back despite it weighing 123 lb (55.8 kg).
** In ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]'', Jessie picks up [[May's Munchlax]] and puts it in a bag, despite it weighing over 231 lb (105 kg). In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', [[Max]] was able to carry Munchlax on his back.
** In ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'', {{an|Brock}} not only lifts {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} one-handed despite it weighing 277.3 lb (125.8 kg), but also pitches it high enough for it to land into the mouth of a giant {{p|Spinda}} mecha.
** [[Iris's Axew]] is 39.7 lbs (18.0 kg) and is able to ride in her hair.
* The anime often makes Pokémon bigger than the games say they are. This is especially common for species of which there is only one, like {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}.
* In the anime, certain {{type|Water}} Pokémon like {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, and {{p|Sharpedo}} cannot be used by Trainers in {{pkmn|battle}} without being in a body of water, unlike how they seem to float over the ground in the games, specifically the 3D games. This has lessened in prominence in more recent years, with Pokémon such as [[Elesa]]'s {{p|Tynamo}} and the Sharpedo used by [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]] in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' floating over the land as they do in the games.
* In ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'', Ash recalled his {{AP|Corphish}} and sent it right back out in the same turn to cure its {{status|confusion}}, which is impossible in the games.
* For the sake of battles lasting more than one or two moves per side, Pokemon in the Anime are far bulkier (or weaker on offense) than in the games. On other occasians, Pokemon are far less bulky than one would expect. For example, in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]]'' [[Ash's Grovyle]] was defeated by a single, resisted [[Water Pulse]] after just a bit of [[confusion]] damage, whereas in Ash's battle against Norman it withstood several overwhelming neutral attacks from his [[Norman's Slaking|Slaking]] and ultimately came out on top.

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SM141

2020-09-20T07:26:15Z

BlazeFire: /* Plot */

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* {{BMGf|271633|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|272198|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|278503|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Exhibition Unmasked!''' (Japanese: '''ファイナルバトル！サトシ対ククイ！！''' ''Final Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS Kukui!!'') is the 141st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 1,080th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 29, 2019 and in the United States on February 1, 2020.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Masked Royal is finally unmasked—he’s Professor Kukui! It’s time for the Alola Pokémon League’s exhibition match, and Ash is more excited than ever to battle his mentor in a six-versus-six Full Battle. First up are Torracat and Incineroar, and when Incineroar’s Blast Burn attack pelts Torracat with overwhelming flames, Torracat surprises everyone by absorbing the fire into its own body! But the heat becomes too much for Torracat, and it retreats from battle for the time being. Ash then sends out Lycanroc, who uses a shard from its Stone Edge attack to land a blow on Incineroar. Professor Kukui responds by sending out Braviary—what will happen next?

==Plot==
Following {{Ash}}'s revelation that {{an|Professor Kukui}}is the Masked Royal, {{Ash}} is momentarily stunned, but is nevertheless excited that he will battle Kukui in the {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} tomorrow. Kukui promises to have the battlefield set up for tomorrow and requests a [[Full Battle]], prompting Ash to add {{AP|Naganadel}} to his [[Party|team]] for a full set of six. Kukui urges Ash to give it his all, finishing off with his signature Masked Royal pose. Meanwhile, {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} observes the scene from above the [[Manalo Stadium]].

The next day, [[Caster]] welcomes the gathered spectators to the long-anticipated exhibition clash between [[Alola]]'s first {{pkmn|Champion}} Ash versus the Masked Royal, making his true identity of Professor Kukui now public knowledge. In the lead-up, Ash has {{AP|Melmetal}} perfect its {{m|Double Iron Bash}} technique by spinning around rapidly. Melmetal launches both of its fists into a tree, emitting a lot of force. {{Rotom}} offers its analysis, reporting that Melmetal's speed and force have vastly improved. Ash turns his attention to {{AP|Torracat}} and hypes it up for a battle and yet another chance for it to showcase its strengths against [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]]. Meanwhile, Kukui and Incineroar are meditating to sharpen their focuses. Burnet confronts her husband, admitting that she is annoyed that as a fan, she should have realized that Kukui was the Masked Royal. She wishes him all the best regardless and calls for him to give everyone a great show.

The Manalo Stadium erupts with cheers as Ash and Kukui make their way onto the battlefield. [[Hala]] prepares to [[Battle judge|referee]] the match, stating that the battle will be a six-on-six match, with substitutions permitted. Reminding that the battle will be over when all Pokémon on one side are defeated, Hala expects a great battle from both fighters. Ash and Kukui shake hands, then take their positions. Caster calls for everyone to turn their attention to the overhead screen, which will keep track of the battle’s progression.

{{AP|Pikachu}} is raring to go, but Ash decides to call Torracat onto the field first, much to Pikachu's disappointment. Kukui predicted the selection, so he sends out Torracat's rival, Incineroar. Torracat's bell starts ringing, making clear that it is fired up for the round. Hala properly starts the battle, and Ash has Torracat rush forward with a {{m|Flame Charge}}. Incineroar bolsters its strength with {{m|Bulk Up}} and takes the brunt, sending Torracat backwards. Torracat sprints into action with another Flame Charge, and its increased {{stat|speed}} helps it dodge a retaliatory {{m|Darkest Lariat}}. With Incineroar's back turned, Torracat leaps in for a {{m|Fire Fang}}, though it gets knocked away by Incineroar. Torracat recovers and encircles Incineroar with an increasingly fast Flame Charge. However, a {{m|Throat Chop}} knocks Torracat away and finally breaks the ring of fire. Incineroar rushes to attacks it opponent again, but Torracat lashes it with a {{m|Fire Blast}}.

Kukui is fully aware of Ash's speed-increasing strategy and declares that Incineroar has no blind spots because of its [[Battle Royal]] training. Kukui orders Incineroar to use {{m|Blast Burn}}. As the fireball approaches, Torracat's bell starts to chime and it runs directly into the attack. Ash realizes Torracat's plan is to absorb the power from the Blast Burn, so he has Torracat carry out its plan. Surprisingly, Torracat manages to absorb the entire Blast Burn into its bell, much to everyone else's surprise. Torracat bides its time to charge up the flame energy swirling through its body. Ash calls for Torracat to launch its own impromptu attack, "Blast Torracat", but the strategy backfires as smoke begins to billow from Torracat's bell. Torracat struggles with the searing pain and exhaustion, so Ash calls it back to its {{i|Poké Ball}} to recover.

Kukui decides to keep Incineroar on the field, so Ash sends out {{AP|Lycanroc}}. With Incineroar still {{status|recharging}} from using Blast Burn, Lycanroc lands a direct hit on it with {{m|Accelerock}}. Lycanroc instantly follows up with {{m|Stone Edge}}, but at that moment, Incineroar finishes recharging and spins into action with Darkest Lariat, breaking the oncoming attack into shards. Kukui is startled as Ash orders Lycanroc to grab one of the Stone Edge shards with its jaws. Incineroar counters with a Throat Chop, but Lycanroc still emerges unscathed and has managed to injure Incineroar's arm with the pointed stone. At this, Kukui switches Incineroar out for his {{p|Braviary}}. Ash is confident Lycanroc can continue, so the he keeps it out. Braviary unleashes a {{m|Rock Slide}}, with Ash and Lycanroc bracing themselves for the incoming attack.

==Major events==

[[File:SM141 Ash VS Kukui.png|thumb|220px|Ash facing Kukui]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s identity as the Masked Royal becomes public knowledge.
* {{Ash}} and Professor Kukui decide to make their {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} a [[Full Battle]].
* {{AP|Naganadel}} rejoins {{Ash}}'s [[party]].
* Ash begins his exhibition match against Professor Kukui.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM141.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* {{an|Professor Burnet}}
* {{an|Gladion}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Caster]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM141.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Naganadel}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Litten}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}}; flashback)
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Naganadel}} ({{OP|Ash|Naganadel}}; rejoins)
* {{p|Melmetal}} ({{OP|Ash|Melmetal}})
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Charjabug}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}}; flashback)
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Litten}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}; flashback)
* {{p|Incineroar}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}})
* {{p|Braviary}} ({{an|Professor Kukui}}'s)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s)
* {{p|Bounsweet}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Buneary}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Diglett}} (Trainers'; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; ×2)
* {{p|Shellder}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sandygast}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Drifloon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Staryu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bagon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Elekid}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Munchlax}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fletchling}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Stufful}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Kirlia}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Espeon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Politoed}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Machop}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Herdier}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Caterpie}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Goomy}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lillipup}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Castform}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Charjabug}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Spinda}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zorua}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Magnemite}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Lele}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Bulu}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Fini}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ([[Mallow's Shaymin|anime]])
* {{p|Fletchling}}
* {{p|Wingull}} (×3)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} does {{an|Professor Kukui}} send out first in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Kiawe}}
** Choices: {{p|Lucario}}, {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}, {{p|Trevenant}}, {{p|Braviary}}
** Answer: Incineroar
* Although [[SM140]] and [[SM142]]'s Japanese titles were fully announced on September 5, 2019, this episode's Japanese title was not publicly unveiled until September 21, over two weeks later. This was done to avoid spoiling the fact that {{Ash}} would win the [[Manalo Conference]].
* With this episode, ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' becomes the first [[series]] to surpass [[Pokémon the Series: XY|the preceding series]] in terms of total episode count.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Zorua}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'', 296 episodes ago.
* Ash's strategy of having {{AP|Lycanroc}} grab a piece of its {{m|Stone Edge}} and use it to attack is similar to the strategy he used with his {{AP|Krokorok}} in ''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]''.
* This episode was followed by a preview for ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* {{an|Professor Burnet}} and {{an|Faba}} narrate the preview for [[SM142|the next episode]].
* Ash, {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{AP|Naganadel}} read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English [[dub]].

===Errors===
* When the Masked Royal's true identity is revealed as Kukui, Faba is seen in great shock and surprise, [[SM090|despite already knowing]] that Kukui is the Masked Royal.
* When Professor Burnet collapses after seeing {{an|Professor Kukui}} without his Masked Royal mask, her nose and eyebrows are missing.
* When Incineroar is sent out, the black stripes on its torso are miscolored red. This error is fixed in the dub.

<gallery>
SM141 error.png|The Incineroar error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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title_en=Parallel Friendships! |
title_ja=放て！友情のツインスパーキングギガボルト！！|
title_ja_trans=Fire! The Twin Sparking Gigavolt of Friendship!! |
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broadcast_us=April 6, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
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* {{BMGf|265735|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|266470|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|268535|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Parallel Friendships!''' (Japanese: '''放て！友情のツインスパーキングギガボルト！！''' ''Fire! The Twin {{tt|Sparking Gigavolt|Gigavolt Havoc}} of Friendship!!'') is the 101st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 1,040th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 16, 2018 and in the United States on April 6, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After traveling to an unfamiliar place, Ash encounters the Pokémon School in ruins. The mysterious Dia explains that Ash must be from a parallel world, where the Alola region hasn’t been destroyed.

After convincing Zeraora to help Pikachu train, Ash teams up with Dia to force Guzzlord back to its own world through an Ultra Wormhole. Zeraora and Pikachu use powerful attacks against Guzzlord’s weak spot, but it isn’t enough. Then, the parallel world’s Tapu Koko appears and enables them to use their Z-Moves again, and it works! Guzzlord is banished, and for the first time, Dia sees hope for his world as Ash returns to his own.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} stands in front of {{al|Dia}}'s base and is perplexed by the ruined building's remarkable resemblance to the [[Pokémon School]]. After entering the building, Ash notices a trio of photographs that confirm the building is indeed the Pokémon School, and Dia explains that he must be in a parallel world. He draws on the blackboard and explains the concept, warning that if aspects of the two worlds mixed, more parallel realities will be created. When Ash is confused by the idea, Dia explains that, ten years ago, his [[Melemele Island]] was bought up and overdeveloped, which led to widespread pollution of the area. Afterwards, {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} arrived and reduced everything to ruins. Dia warns Ash that choosing the wrong path in his world may result in what has unfolded in the [[Ultra Ruin]]. Speechless, Ash goes to a pool of water to reflect on his own world and {{ashcl}}.

Dia sees Ash's somber mood and offers him a tin of baked beans, which Ash accepts. Ash then notices {{p|Zeraora}}'s absence, but Dia tells Ash that it prefers to be alone since it actually isn't his Pokémon. Rather, it was its intent to send Guzzlord back to its own world that brought the pair together. In a flashback, Dia reveals that he almost sent Guzzlord back through an [[Ultra Wormhole]], but the {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}} successfully resisted. Zeraora showed up in time and struck Guzzlord with {{m|Plasma Fists}}, and this led the pair to bond and fight together. Dia informs Ash that Guzzlord has one weakness, the second face above its large mouth, but the Ultra Beast has too many defenses that protect it. Ash sympathizes with Dia's dilemma and notes that he might be more successful if he could use [[Z-Move]]s. Dia pulls his own [[Z-Ring]] out from his [[bag]] and adds that Z-Moves have been impossible to perform since the nature of his world was destroyed and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} vanished.

Seeing Dia's faith despite all the odds, Ash and Pikachu launch into some training. Ash plants a can and has Pikachu aim his {{m|Electroweb}} at it, followed by a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. The two attacks land and send the can rolling on the ground. The display only irritates Dia and infuriates Zeraora, who goes on to throw a rock at Pikachu. However, Pikachu manages to shatter the rock into pieces with a Thunderbolt and to Dia’s surprise, Ash claims that Zeraora was simply helping with their training. Ash calls on Zeraora to join them and has Pikachu use Electroweb to bring it down to ground level. A {{pkmn|battle}} begins, and Pikachu uses another Electroweb. Zeraora {{m|slash}}es through the attack and unleashes Plasma Fists. Pikachu counters with Thunderbolt and follows up with {{m|Quick Attack}}. Zeraora manages to evade Pikachu's speed and swats him away with its sharp claw. Even after an assault of attacks by Zeraora, Ash and Pikachu declare that they are not finished yet. Zeraora smiles as Dia smirks, and the training regime continues. Zeraora launches into a Quick Attack to evade Pikachu's Thunderbolts and manages to land a hit on Pikachu. Zeraora approaches with another Quick Attack, but Pikachu manages to track its speed and Thunderbolts Zeraora. As a reward, Zeraora gifts Pikachu a [[Sitrus Berry]]. The present is well received as Pikachu happily polishes off the Sitrus Berry. Dia commends Ash and Pikachu on their partnership, and Ash retorts that Dia and Zeraora are much the same.

The battle also manages to attract Guzzlord's attention, and the Ultra Beast shows up. Dia throws a tin to get Guzzlord to follow them to the Ultra Wormhole. As they run, Dia tells Ash that they'll use Pikachu's Electroweb first followed by a simultaneous Thunderbolt and Plasma Fists. Ash agrees to the plan before the group is faced by Guzzlord. They make an emergency right turn as Guzzlord falls through several floors to the basement level. Dia manages to haul Ash up from the hole left in the floor, and the group continues toward the Ultra Wormhole. They soon arrive, and Dia notices the Wormhole is shrinking, making the situation even more urgent. Guzzlord once again approaches and the group puts their plan into motion. Pikachu ensnares Guzzlord in an Electroweb. The attack leaves Guzzlord immobile and vulnerable as Pikachu and Zeraora strike with a simultaneous Thunderbolt and Plasma Fists respectively. Guzzlord manages to break free of the web and screams out at the group. Guzzlord approaches again and Zeraora unleashes a fury of {{m|Close Combat}} attacks on it. However, Guzzlord hits Zeraora away, knocking it into Dia. The Ultra Wormhole continues to shrink and Dia tells Ash and Pikachu to run away.

The situation seems dire. Guzzlord smashes its way to the group and jumps as it prepares to engulf them. Then, the {{Shiny}} Tapu Koko arrives on the scene and ensnares Guzzlord in electricity. Tapu Koko lets out a [[cry]] that reactivates Dia and Ash's [[Z-Ring]]s. The duo are pleased and have Pikachu and Zeraora perform a double {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}. The two Z-Moves combine into a swirling blue and yellow beam of electricity that overwhelms Guzzlord and pushes the Ultra Beast into the Ultra Wormhole. Afterwards the Ultra Wormhole closes. Dia is left speechless by the achievement as Ash goes on to hug Zeraora to thank it.

The {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Shiny Tapu Koko}} promptly flies into the air and unleashes a bolt of lightning into the sky. Dia quickly realizes that Ash still needs to return to his world. The pair decide to have a battle to assist Ash's return home. Zeraora and Pikachu's Quick Attacks prove evenly matched. Zeraora tries Close Combat and Pikachu replies with an {{m|Iron Tail}}. But it is Pikachu's Thunderbolt colliding with Zeraora's Plasma Fists that leads to the opening of another [[dimension]]al rift. Ash and Pikachu rush into the blaring light, eager to return home. Dia tells Ash that he'll help to restore his [[Alola]], and Ash agrees to take care of his world. The pair hope to have another battle together and the dimensional rift soon closes.

Ash and Pikachu return to their world and are greeted by {{Rotom}}. Tapu Koko quickly flies away. Ash rushes to the Pokémon School, leaving Rotom and his Bag behind. He happily greets his friends and apologizes to {{an|Kiawe}} for missing yesterday's battle. However, Kiawe is left confused and despite the amount of time that passed in the alternate world, little to no time appears to have passed in Ash's own world. Ash and Pikachu admire the beauty of Alola from one of the school's balconies while Dia and Zeraora look over the ruins of their world. The Shiny Tapu Koko flies into the sky and brightens the dusty world with a rainbow {{wp|aurora}}; a sign of better things to come.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{al|Dia}} stop the {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} by sending it through an [[Ultra Wormhole]].
* Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} return to [[Alola]] by battling Dia and {{p|Zeraora}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM101.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{al|Dia}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM101.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Guzzlord}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}}; memory)
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; memory)
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]]; memory)
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}; memory)
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}}; memory)
* {{p|Zeraora}} ({{al|Dia}}'s)
* {{p|Seel}} (Trainer's; photo)
* {{p|Emolga}} (Trainer's; photo)
* {{p|Vulpix}} (Trainer's; photo)
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{Shiny}}; {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Shiny Tapu Koko|anime}})
* {{p|Guzzlord}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|anime}})
* {{p|Rattata}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}}; ×3)
* {{p|Grubbin}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What "king" Pokémon do we battle in today's episode?''
** Host: {{Ash}}
** Choices: {{p|Slaking|Kekking}}, {{p|Magikarp|Koiking}}, {{p|Guzzlord|Akuziking}}, {{p|Nidoking}}
** Answer: Akuziking
* During the title card sequence, a more serious theme, based on [[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection|There's Trouble!]], is used instead of the normal title card jingle.
* The picture of Magikarp in the Poké Problem segment is shown animated and flopping around.
* The photos that Ash finds at the post-apocalyptic [[Ultra Ruin]]'s [[Pokémon School]] were edited in-between the first preview of this episode, aired after [[SM100]], and the actual episode, having been changed to look more tarnished and old.
* [[Volcanion and the Mechanical Magearna Music Collection|Ash-Greninja Appears!]] is used as an insert song at the end of Ash and {{al|Dia}}'s {{pkmn|battle}} against {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}.
* {{an|Misty}}, [[Sandy]], and {{an|Lana}} narrate the preview for the [[SM102|next episode]].
** This marks the first time Misty has narrated a preview for an episode since the one for ''[[EP213|A Corsola Caper!]]'', 828 episodes earlier.
* Ash and Dia read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.
* Ash and Dia, and in [[SM140|a future episode]] Ash and the {{an|Professor Kukui|Masked Royal}} insisted on using [[Electric]] attacks against Guzzlord, despite them being not very effective and them having super-effective moves at their disposal. Their attacks proved successful in both instances regardless.

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Ultra Ruin School photo SM101 preview.png|The school photos in the first preview
Ultra Ruin School photo.png|The school photos in the actual episode
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Shiny Pokémon

2020-07-05T19:05:17Z

BlazeFire: /* Methods of increasing Shiny rates */

[[File:Pokémon Gallery Encounter with Shining.png|300px|thumb|"Pokémon Gallery: Encounter with Shiny Pokémon" by [[Ken Sugimori]]]]
A '''Shiny Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|光|ひか}}るポケモン''' ''Shiny Pokémon''), previously officially known as '''alternate coloration''' or '''rare coloration''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|色違い|いろちがい}}''' ''differently colored''), and called '''Color Pokémon''' in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], is a specific {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with different coloration to what is usual for its species. It is one of the many differences that a Pokémon can have within its species.

The term "Shiny Pokémon" was first created by fans to refer to the sparkling sound effect and animation made at the start of an encounter with one in the {{pkmn|games}}. Eventually, this term fell into official usage in Generation IV, used on promotional material promoting Shiny [[event Pokémon]]. The term Shiny Pokémon was first used in-game in {{game|Black and White|s}} in [[Nimbasa City]].

Shiny Pokémon can differ in color from their normal counterparts very little or very much. Some Pokémon, such as {{p|Glaceon}} or {{p|Pichu}}, have a Shiny coloration only a few shades darker or lighter in color. However, many Pokémon have a spectacular difference between their normal and Shiny variations; even extremely common Pokémon like {{p|Caterpie}} show a dramatic difference. An evolutionary line is not necessarily guaranteed to have similar Shiny colorations even if their standard colorations are the same; both {{p|Ponyta}} and {{p|Rapidash}} have orange flames, but a Shiny Ponyta has blue flames while a Shiny Rapidash has gray flames (this is switched in [[Generation II]]). Sometimes, two Pokémon in an evolutionary line with different standard colorations will have the same Shiny coloration, as in the case of {{p|Skitty}} and {{p|Delcatty}}. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], a Pokémon's Shininess is visible in the overworld.

Before [[Generation VIII]], {{p|Castform}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Castform|weather forms]] and {{p|Magearna}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Magearna|default form]] had the same colors regardless whether they were Shiny or not (although the latter is not legitimately available in its Shiny coloration).

[[List of Pokémon with form differences|Form differences]], such as that of {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}}, are not normal/Shiny variations of one another, but the individual forms can be Shiny.

==In the core series games==
<center>''How Shiny Pokémon have been marked throughout the generations''</center>
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|- style="color:#000"
! width="80px" style="background:#EEE; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Gen II
! width="80px" style="background:#EEE" | Stadium 2
| width="80px" style="background:#EEE" | {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
! width="80px" style="background:#EEE" | Gen IV
! width="80px" style="background:#EEE" | Gen V
! width="80px" style="background:#EEE" | Gen VI
| width="80px" style="background:#EEE" | {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| width="80px" style="background:#EEE" | {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} '''Pokédex'''
| width="80px" style="background:#EEE; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:ShinyIIStars.png|center]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:ShinyStad2Star.png|center]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:ShinyFRLGStar.png]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:ShinyIVStar.png]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:ShinyVStar.png]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:ShinyVIIStar.png]]
| style="background:#FFF" | [[File:ShinyVIIStar Pokédex.png]]
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:ShinyLGPEStar.png]]
|}{{-}}

Shiny Pokémon were introduced in the [[Generation II]] games. When a Shiny Pokémon appears in the wild or from its [[Poké Ball]], [[#Appearance|it is surrounded]] by a flash of stars or light, which is accompanied by a pinging sound effect.

Individual Pokémon cannot change their Shininess. A Shiny Pokémon will always be Shiny, and a regular Pokémon will never become Shiny. Upon evolution, a Pokémon retains its Shiny status; for example, a Shiny {{p|Charmander}}, if leveled up, will eventually become a Shiny {{p|Charmeleon}} and then a Shiny {{p|Charizard}}, while a regular Charmander will become a regular Charmeleon and then a regular Charizard.

An icon (seen in the table above) appears on the status screen of Shiny Pokémon in most games. In Generation II, this icon appears in the top-right corner of the screen, by the gender symbol, while in most other games, it appears in or near one of the corners of the Pokémon's image; however, {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} do not have any icon. In Generation III, the Pokémon's [[Pokédex]] number will be colored gold instead of white and the background of the Pokémon's image has a lighter shade; likewise, in Generation IV and V, the color of some elements of the status screen differ for Shiny Pokémon.

The table below summarizes the rates at which Shiny Pokémon can be found by the methods that will be detailed below. The [[Shiny Charm]] can directly add to the odds for most methods, with [[hidden Pokémon]] being affected uniquely.
{| class="roundy" cellpadding="5px" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{gold color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{gold color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{gold color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |
! style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[#Generation II|Gen. II]]
! style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[#Generation III|Gen. III]]
! style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[#Generation IV|Gen. IV]]
! style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[#Generation V|Gen. V]]
! style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[#Generation VI|Gen. VI]]
! style="background: #{{gold color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[#Generation VII|Gen. VII]]
|- style="background: #fff"
! class="l" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[#Determining Shininess|Base rate]]
| colspan="4" | 1/8192 || colspan="2" | 1/4096
|- style="background: #fff"
! class="l" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[Pokémon breeding|Breeding]] a Shiny Pokémon if the offspring is the opposite gender
| 1/64 || — || — || — || — || —
|- style="background: #fff"
! class="l" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[Masuda method]]
| — || — || 5/8192 || 6/8192 || colspan="2" | 6/4096
|- style="background: #fff"
! class="l" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[Poké Radar]] chaining (single patch): ≥40
| — || — || 41/8192 || — || 1/100<ref>[https://github.com/wwwwwwzx/3DSRNGTool/blob/e6b269611b6ada8ddc169139333b1347d78d4b6a/3DSRNGTool/Gen6/PokeRadar.cs#L52 PokeRadar RNG wwwwwwzx/3DSRNGTool · GitHub]</ref> || —
|- style="background: #fff"
! class="l" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[Shiny Charm]]
| — || — || — || {{tt|+2/8192|B2 and W2 only}} || colspan="2" | +2/4096

|- style="background: #fff"
! class="l" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[Friend Safari]]
| — || — || — || — || 5/4096 || —
|- style="background: #fff"
! class="l" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[Fishing#Generation VI|Consecutive fishing]]: ≥20
| — || — || — || — || 41/4096 || —
|- style="background: #fff"
! class="l" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | {{DL|DexNav|Hidden Pokémon}}: Search Level 200 + X
| — || — || — || — || 0.08% + X*0.01% || —
|-
! class="l" style="background: #{{gold color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[SOS Battle]]s: ≥31
| style="background: #fff" | —
| style="background: #fff" | —
| style="background: #fff" | —
| style="background: #fff" | —
| style="background: #fff" | —
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 13/4096
|}
{{-}}

===Determining Shininess===
====In Generation II====
In Generation II, being Shiny is determined by a Pokémon's {{IV}}s. If a Pokémon's Speed, Defense, and Special IVs are all 10, and its Attack IV is 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14 or 15, it will be Shiny. Because of this, a Shiny Pokémon traded to a [[Generation I]] game and then traded back to Generation II will retain its Shininess, and a Pokémon obtained in Generation I whose IVs meet the requirements for Shininess will also become Shiny when traded to Generation II.

Since the HP IV is calculated from the other four IVs, a Shiny Pokémon's HP IV will always be either 0 or 8. Shiny Pokémon are generally above average in terms of IVs, but only slightly.

The probability of a Pokémon encountered in the wild or obtained as a [[gift Pokémon|gift]], [[in-game trade]], or {{pkmn2|event}} in Generation II having its IVs line up in the above manner is 1/8192 (assuming every IV combination has the same probability, which is usually the case).

The probability differs for [[Pokémon breeding|bred]] Pokémon, as their IVs are partially influenced by their parents. Specifically, a parent passes its Special stat (plus or minus 8) and its Defense stat to its children that are the opposite gender from it. (If Ditto is one of the parents, it is always the one that passes these stats.) This means that if a Shiny parent passes its IVs to a child, the child's inherited Defense IV will always be 10, its inherited Special IV will have a 1/2 chance of being 10, its randomly generated Attack IV will have a 1/2 chance of being an appropriate value, and its randomly generated Speed IV will have 1/16 chance of being 10. This results in a 1/64 chance that such a child will be Shiny. These breeding mechanics also mean that if a child inherits its IVs from a Pokémon that does not have a Defense IV of 10 and a Special IV of 2 or 10, it cannot be Shiny.

====In Generations III and later====
[[Generation III]] saw an overhaul of many aspects of the game, which included the calculation to determine a Pokémon being Shiny. Shininess in these games is determined by a calculation involving the [[Original Trainer]]'s [[ID number]] and secret ID number, as well as the Pokémon's [[personality value]]. The exact calculation is:
:<code>(TrainerID '''xor''' SecretID) '''xor''' (PersonalityValue31..16 '''xor''' PersonalityValue15..0)</code>
where the latter two values represent the highest and lowest 16 bits of the 32-bit personality value respectively. More details on this calculation can be found [[personality value#Shininess|here]].

The above formula can result in a number ranging from 0 to 65535. In Generations III to V, if this result is less than 8, then the Pokémon is Shiny; starting in [[Generation VI]], this threshold was increased to 16. For Generations III to V, this gives an overall probability of 8/65536 or 1/8192, exactly the same as in Generation II. For Generations VI and later, the probability is doubled. In Generation VIII, if this result equals 0, then the Pokémon has square Shiny sparkles.

====Transferring from Generation I Virtual Console games====
Pokémon transported to [[Pokémon Bank]] from the [[Virtual Console]] releases of the Generation I games via [[Poké Transporter]] may be Shiny after being transported. Since Version 1.3 of Poké Transporter, this is determined by following the same criteria as for Generation II games, as described above. Prior to Version 1.3, the roles of the Attack and Defense IVs were swapped, meaning that the process did not properly correspond to Generation II.

The same {{DL||quirks}} that apply to transferring Pokémon from Generation I to Generation II games also apply.

The {{p|Mew}} that were distributed to the Generation I Virtual Console games have IVs of 15 in every stat, meaning they can never be Shiny.

===Generation II===
[[File:Lance Red Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|A Shiny Gyarados in the anime]]

====In-game Shiny Pokémon====
In Generation II, any Pokémon can be Shiny, but the game includes a [[red Gyarados]] that the player must encounter at the [[Lake of Rage]] during the course of the story. In {{game|Crystal}}, the [[Odd Egg]] also has a high chance of hatching a Shiny Pokémon: 50% in Japanese games, and 14% in all other languages. {{fact}}

In the [[Game Boy]] mode of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, the sprites of both regular and Shiny Pokémon use the same shades of gray. A Shiny Pokémon can still be identified by the stars on its status screen or the animation shown when it comes into battle.

====Quirks====
Pokémon that are transferred from [[Generation I]] games may also be Shiny, depending on their IVs. Due to correlations between [[Pseudorandom number generation in Pokémon|pseudorandom numbers]] in the Generation I games, Pokémon encountered in those games in [[tall grass]], on [[cave tile]]s, or by {{m|Surf}}ing on [[water tile|water]] cannot have a set of IVs that would allow them to be Shiny in Generation II. [[Fishing]] encounters, [[gift Pokémon]] (including from {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}), stationary Pokémon (such as {{p|Snorlax}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}), and [[in-game trade]]s can have any set of IVs, so they always have the same 1/8192 chance of having a Shiny IV combination.<ref>[http://wiki.pokemonspeedruns.com/index.php?title=Pokémon_Red/Blue_Wild_DVs Pokémon Red/Blue Wild DVs]</ref>

Additionally, in Generation I, if a wild Pokémon {{m|transform}}s again while already transformed, when caught it will be a {{p|Ditto}} with the same DVs as the first Pokémon it transformed into, allowing Ditto's DVs to be [[List of glitches in Generation I#Ditto DV manipulation|manipulated]] so that it is Shiny in Generation II by having it initially transform into a Pokémon with Shiny DVs.

===Generation III===
====In-game Shiny Pokémon====
In [[Generation III]], some Shiny Pokémon appear on NPCs' teams. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, three Trainers in the [[Trainer Tower]] have Shiny Pokémon: the Trainer on the seventh floor in the Single Battle mode has a Shiny {{p|Meowth}}, the pair of Trainers on the first floor in the [[Double Battle]] mode have a Shiny {{p|Espeon}}, and the second Trainer on the fourth floor in the Knockout Mode has a Shiny {{p|Seaking}}. Several [[Pokémon Battle e]] Trainers also have Pokémon which are preset as Shiny.

====Quirks====
A bug with the way Shininess is handled for Eggs can cause the Shiny status of a Pokémon hatched from an Egg to differ from the Egg hatching animation. This means that a hatched Pokémon may appear to be Shiny during the hatching animation, but actually not be, and vice versa. This happens because an Egg is initially given the [[original Trainer|OT]], [[Trainer ID number|Trainer ID]] and [[secret ID]] of the game in which it is generated, and if it is hatched in a different game, the hatched Pokémon will be given the Trainer details of that game's player; the problem originates in the fact that this update does not occur until after the cutscene of the Egg hatching, so while it may be Shiny for the player who hatched it, it may not be Shiny for the player who obtained the Egg (or vice versa). This also allows Eggs obtained from event distributions (which in Generation III were only [[List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III|distributed in Japan]]) to hatch a Shiny Pokémon when they would otherwise be non-Shiny Pokémon. This bug was not fixed until [[Generation VI]].

{{p|Unown}} also has an uneven distribution of Shiny probability depending on its form. This is because {{p|Unown}}'s form is also determined by its [[personality value]]. The exact probability for any given form depends on the player's Trainer ID and Secret ID, but it can have the values 1/5120, 1/6144, 1/9216, 1/10240, or 1/18432.

===Generation IV===
[[File:Pikachu-colored Pichu sit.png|thumb|100px|{{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pikachu-colored Pichu}}, a Shiny {{p|Pichu}} available via {{pkmn2|event}}]]

====In-game Shiny Pokémon====
In the [[Generation IV]] [[remake]]s of Generation II's {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the player once again must encounter a [[red Gyarados]] at the [[Lake of Rage]] during the course of the story.

In HeartGold and SoulSilver, a Shiny Pokémon's coloration is reflected in the overworld if it is used as a [[walking Pokémon]].

====Methods of increasing Shiny rates====
Generation IV introduced the first ways to increase the chances of finding a Shiny Pokémon.

The [[Masuda method]] refers to breeding two Pokémon originating from games of different languages to increase the chances of breeding a Shiny Pokémon. Under these circumstances, the game generates up to five total personality values to attempt to find one that will be Shiny. Foreign language Pokémon obtained via [[in-game trade]]s, such as the {{DL|Foreign Pokédex entries|In Generation IV|Meister}}'s {{p|Magikarp|Foppa}} and [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{p|Pikachu|Volty}}, still count as being from the same game, so they do not activate the Masuda method unless traded to a different language. This mechanic is retained in all subsequent games.

The [[Poké Radar]] slowly improves the odds of finding a Shiny Pokémon as the player builds a chain. The odds can reach a maximum of 41/8192 (approximately 1/200) for a single patch of grass for a chain of length 40 or higher; since up to four patches of grass can shake, the total odds become approximately 1/50. If the Poké Radar forces a Pokémon to be Shiny, it constructs a semi-random personality value that will fulfill the requirement for the Pokémon to be Shiny.

====Quirks====
{{a|Cute Charm}} can make it possible for players with certain [[Trainer ID number]] and [[Secret ID]] combinations to manipulate the chance of Pokémon with specific gender ratios being Shiny to be as high as 21.34% (while making the chance lower for all other players and Pokémon with different gender ratios, while using the Ability). This is due to how Cute Charm forces a wild Pokémon to be a specific gender when it activates, which is accomplished by modifying the Pokémon's [[personality value]] to be one of an extremely limited set of values.

The bug from Generation III that can cause a Pokémon's Shiny status to differ from the hatching animation persists. This again allows Eggs obtained from event distributions (which in Generation IV were only [[List of traded event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|distributed in Japan]]) and the {{p|Manaphy}} Egg to be Shiny after hatching.

===Generation V===
====In-game Shiny Pokémon====
[[Generation V]] introduced a mechanism often referred to as a "Shiny lock", preventing {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, and {{p|Victini}} from being Shiny. Any Pokémon obtained in [[Entree Forest]] (i.e., from the [[Pokémon Dream World]]) are also prevented from being Shiny. Reshiram, Zekrom, and Victini still have Shiny sprites in the games' data.

In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, the player can obtain three specific Shiny Pokémon (but only two per version). If the player registers every non-event Pokémon in the {{OBP|List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Black 2 and White 2}}, they can receive a [[Permit]] that allows them to travel to the [[Nature Preserve]], where they can encounter a Shiny {{p|Haxorus}}. After defeating [[Benga]] in the [[Black Tower]]{{sup/5|B2}} or [[White Treehollow]]{{sup/5|W2}}, Benga will give the player a Shiny {{p|Gible}}{{sup/5|B2}} or Shiny {{p|Dratini}}{{sup/5|W2}}.

Starting in Generation V, Pokémon in the [[Pokédex]] will appear Shiny if the first specimen of that Pokémon encountered was Shiny.

====Methods of increasing Shiny rates====
The Masuda method now generates up to six total personality values instead of five. This remains the case in later games.

Generation V also introduces the [[Shiny Charm]], a [[Key Item]] that causes the game to generate up to two extra personality values in an attempt to make a wild or bred Pokémon Shiny. This effect can stack with the Masuda method's effect. This item is also available in all future games.

====Quirks====
The bug from Generation III that can cause a Pokémon's Shiny status to differ from the hatching animation persists. This again allows Eggs obtained from event distributions to be Shiny after hatching.

===Generation VI===
[[File:376Metagross-Mega-Shiny.png|thumb|200px|Promotional artwork of a Shiny [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Metagross}}]]

====In-game Shiny Pokémon====
[[Generation VI]] slightly changed how Shiny Pokémon are determined to double the default chances that a Pokémon will be Shiny. The basic formula remains the same, but the threshold for a Pokémon to be Shiny is now 16 instead of 8. This results in a base Shiny probability of 16/65536 or 1/4096.

The following Pokémon are prevented from being Shiny when encountered as [[wild Pokémon]] in Generation VI games: the [[Legendary birds]], the [[aura trio]], {{p|Mewtwo}}, the [[weather trio]], and {{p|Deoxys}}. The in-game gift [[Cosplay Pikachu]] also cannot be Shiny.

====Methods of increasing Shiny rates====
The [[Poké Radar]] returns for [[Pokémon X and Y]]. The exact mechanics of the Poké Radar in these games are not confirmed, but the Poké Radar can still force a Pokémon in a shaking patch to be Shiny.

In X and Y, in the [[Friend Safari]], Shiny Pokémon are more common. The game achieves this by generating up to four extra personality values when checking if a Pokémon will be Shiny. This effect can stack with the Shiny Charm's effect.<ref>[https://github.com/wwwwwwzx/3DSRNGTool/wiki/Friend-Safari-RNG Friend Safari RNG · wwwwwwzx/3DSRNGTool Wiki · GitHub]</ref>

[[Fishing#Generation VI|Consecutive fishing]] can increase the odds of finding a Shiny Pokémon as the player builds a chain of reeled-in Pokémon by fishing from the same spot. For every Pokémon added to the chain, the game tries two extra personality values to attempt to make the Pokémon Shiny, up to a chain of 20 Pokémon, at which point the chances reach a maximum of 41/4096 or approximately 1%. This effect can stack with the Shiny Charm's effect.<ref>[http://mrnbayoh.github.io/pkmn6gen/chain_fishing_shiny/ Pokemon 6G Chain Fishing Probability Analysis]</ref>

In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], {{DL|DexNav|hidden Pokémon}} have a chance to be forced to be Shiny. Unlike most other methods that increase the odds of finding a Shiny Pokémon, this does not increase the number of personality values that the game tries, but instead executes a {{DL|DexNav|Shiny probability|custom algorithm}} to decide whether to force a Shiny personality value. In brief summary, the chances of forcing a Shiny Pokémon grow steadily from 0% at Search Level 0 to 0.06% at Search Level 100 (only surpassing the natural odds of finding a Shiny Pokémon at Search Level 41), then grows steadily to 0.08% at Search Level 200, after which the rate of growth becomes 0.01% for every 100 Search Levels. Certain factors can increase the odds further by performing the check extra times. There is a random 4% chance it will be performed four extra times; if the player has the Shiny Charm it will be performed two extra times; and if the player is encountering the 50th or 100th Pokémon in a chain of hidden Pokémon, it will be performed five or ten extra times respectively. All of these bonuses stack.<ref>[http://mrnbayoh.github.io/pkmn6gen/dexnav_shiny/ Pokemon ORAS DexNav Shiny Encounter Probability Analysis]</ref>

===Generation VII===
[[File:Shiny Tapu Koko.png|thumb|200px|Promotional artwork of a Shiny {{p|Tapu Koko}}]]

====In-game Shiny Pokémon====
In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, after entering the [[Hall of Fame]], {{tc|Sightseer}} Marcus appears at the [[Seafolk Village]] [[Pokémon Center]], battling the player with a Shiny {{p|Exeggcute}}. This marks the only time a Trainer outside of a battle facility uses a Shiny Pokémon (excluding capture tutorials).

====Methods of increasing Shiny rates====
=====Sun and Moon=====
In the {{g|Sun and Moon}}, as well as {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, as Pokémon in [[SOS Battle]]s continue calling in allies, the chance that they will be Shiny increases. At chain lengths of 11, 21, and 31, the game will check up to four extra personality values to find a Shiny Pokémon (meaning the maximum number of personality values checked will be 13 for a chain of 31 Pokémon or more). In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], the chain length resets to 0 after 255, but in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], it does not reset. This effect can stack with the Shiny Charm's effect.<ref>[https://twitter.com/wwwwwwzx/status/947223541925126144 wwwwwwzx on Twitter]</ref>

=====Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon=====
In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Pokémon encountered through the [[Ultra Warp Ride]] (excluding [[Legendary Pokémon]] and [[Ultra Beast]]s) have a chance to be forced to be Shiny. The Shininess of these Pokémon is determined when the player arrives at the [[Ultra Space Wilds]]. The probability that a Pokémon encountered this way will be Shiny depends on the rarity of the wormhole and the distance traveled.<ref>[https://twitter.com/wwwwwwzx/status/946705752265129985 wwwwwwzx on Twitter]</ref>

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! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Distance (ly)
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}" | 0 rings
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}" | 1 ring
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}" | 2 rings
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | 3 rings
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 0–999
|rowspan=10| 1%
| {{tt|N/A|Wormholes of this rarity do not appear at this distance}}
| {{tt|N/A|Wormholes of this rarity do not appear at this distance}}
|rowspan=4| {{tt|N/A|Wormholes of this rarity do not appear at this distance}}
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 1000–1499
| 2%
| 3%
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 1500–1999
| 3%
| 5%
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 2000–2499
| 4%
| 7%
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 2500–2999
| 5%
| 9%
| 16%
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 3000–3499
| 6%
| 11%
| 20%
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 3500–3999
| 7%
| 13%
| 24%
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 4000–4499
| 8%
| 15%
| 28%
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 4500–4999
| 9%
| 17%
| 32%
|-
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 5000+
| style="background:#fff" | 10%
| style="background:#fff" | 19%
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 36%
|}{{-}}

Note that 3-ring "blooming" wormholes will always contain Legendary Pokémon (which do not have increased odds of being Shiny), unless all Legendary Pokémon that could be encountered in that particular wormhole have already been caught.

=====Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!=====
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], Shiny Pokémon rates can be increased dramatically with catch combos and lures. However, combos past 31 will have no additional effect on shiny chance.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{moon color}}; border: 3px solid #{{blue color light}}" cellpadding="3px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Catch Combo
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}" | Shiny Rate
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}" | Lure
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}" | Shiny Charm
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Lure + Shiny Charm
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 0–10
| 1 in 4096
| 1 in 2048
| 1 in 1365
| 1 in 1024
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 11-20
| 1 in 1024
| 1 in 819
| 1 in 682
| 1 in 585
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 21-30
| 1 in 512
| 1 in 455
| 1 in 409
| 1 in 372
|-
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 31+
| style="background:#fff" | 1 in 341
| style="background:#fff" | 1 in 315
| style="background:#fff" | 1 in 292
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 1 in 273
|}{{-}}

Catch combos affect all Pokémon, so if the player has a catch combo of 31 Pikachu, all Pokémon have a 1 in 314 chance of being shiny. However, the Pokémon the player has a catch combo for will be more common.

With a catch combo of 31 or higher, a [[Shiny Charm]], and a [[Lure]], the highest chance of 1 in 273 can be reached.

The above three Shiny-increasing methods have no effect on [[in-game trade]]s or [[Gift Pokémon]].<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonLetsGo/comments/a48ruf/shiny_chances_an_update/</ref>

===Generation VIII===
[[Symbol encounter|Pokémon that appear in the overworld]] use their standard coloration, regardless of whether they are Shiny or not. They will not be revealed to be Shiny until they are encountered.

====Variants====
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, there are two different distinct sets of Shiny sparkles: one with squares, and one with stars. It is currently believed that the variant with squares is more common in random encounters, and the variant with stars is more common in all other circumstances.

====In-game Shiny Pokémon====
The following Pokémon are prevented from being Shiny when encountered as wild Pokémon: {{p|Zacian}}, {{p|Zamazenta}}, and {{p|Eternatus}}. Additionally, the player's [[starter Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the gift {{p|Toxel}} from the [[Pokémon Nursery]], the {{p|Type: Null}} at the {{gdis|Battle Tower|VIII}}, and in-game gift [[Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor]] Pokémon cannot be Shiny.

Pokémon that are too high a level for the player to catch with the current [[Badge]]s (described as "very strong-looking" in-game) cannot be Shiny, except Pokémon that appear as static encounters.

====Methods of increasing Shiny rates====
The Shiny chance is increased depending on the number of times a wild Pokémon has been either caught or defeated. However, the increased chance only takes place a small percentage of the time.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{moon color}}; border: 3px solid #{{blue color light}}" cellpadding="3px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | No. of PKMN Battled
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}" | No Charm
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Shiny Charm
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Chance For Boosted Odds
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 50
| 1 in 2048
| 1 in 1024
| 1.5%
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 100
| 1 in 1365.333
| 1 in 819.2
| 2%
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 200
| 1 in 1024
| 1 in 682.6667
| 2.5%
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" | 300
| 1 in 819.2
| 1 in 585.1429
| 3%
|-
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 500
| style="background:#fff" | 1 in 682.6667
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 1 in 512
| style="background:#fff; | 3%
|}{{-}}

===Appearance===
{{movegen
|type=gold
|genII=Shiny Sandshrew II
|genIII=Shiny Sandshrew III
|genIV=Shiny Sandshrew IV
|genV=Shiny Sandile V
}}
{{movegen
|type=gold
|genVI=Shiny Pawniard VI
|SMUSUM=Shiny Sneasel VII
|LGPE=Shiny Meltan PE
|genVIII=Shiny Golisopod VIII
|genVIII2=Shiny Square Wooloo VIII
}}
{{movegen
|type=gold
|Stad2=Shiny Sandshrew Stad 2
|Colo=Shiny Sandshrew Colo
|XD=Shiny Sandshrew XD
|PBR=Shiny Sandshrew PBR
}}

===Unobtainable Shiny Pokémon===
In all [[generation]]s since Shiny Pokémon debuted, there are a few species that cannot be legitimately obtained Shiny. This can happen if the Pokémon cannot be Shiny in the wild or as an in-game gift (or cannot be obtained this way at all) and has never been distributed as Shiny. However, with the exception of {{p|Magearna}} in its normal form, [[Pikachu in a cap]], and [[Partner Pokémon (game)|Partner]] {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}}, all of these Pokémon have Shiny variants in their respective games' code.

;Generation II
* {{p|Unown}} other than I and V

;Generation III
* {{p|Celebi}}

;Generation IV
* [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Arceus}}<ref group="note">Although the wild Arceus in the [[Hall of Origin]] can be Shiny, the [[Azure Flute]] required to access it was never legitimately distributed.</ref>

;Generation V
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Arceus}}
* {{p|Victini}}
* {{p|Reshiram}}
* {{p|Zekrom}}
* {{p|Keldeo}}
* {{p|Meloetta}}

;Generation VI
* [[Cosplay Pikachu]]
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Victini}}
* {{p|Keldeo}}
* {{p|Meloetta}}
* [[List_of_Pokémon_with_form_differences#Vivillon|Fancy Pattern Vivillon]]
* [[List_of_Pokémon_with_form_differences#Vivillon|Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon]]
* {{p|Zygarde}}
* {{p|Hoopa}}
* {{p|Volcanion}}

;Generation VII
* [[Pikachu in a cap]]<ref group="note">With the exception of Partner Cap Pikachu, which is available in its Shiny form due to a programming error. The model is the same as the regular form as there is not a separate Shiny model for it programmed into the game. The only indicators to show whether or not it is Shiny are the status screen marking and the Shiny battle entry animation.</ref>
* [[Partner Pokémon (game)|Partner]] {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}}
* {{p|Mew}}{{sup/7|PE}}
* {{p|Victini}}
* {{p|Keldeo}}
* {{p|Meloetta}}
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|Ash-Greninja]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Vivillon|Fancy Pattern Vivillon]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Vivillon|Poké Ball Pattern Vivillon]]
* {{p|Hoopa}}
* {{p|Volcanion}}
* {{p|Cosmog}}
* {{p|Cosmoem}}
* {{p|Magearna}}
* {{p|Marshadow}}
* {{p|Zeraora}}

;Generation VIII


* {{p|Keldeo}}



* {{p|Cosmog}}
* {{p|Cosmoem}}
* {{p|Magearna}}
* {{p|Marshadow}}
* {{p|Zacian}}
* {{p|Zamazenta}}
* {{p|Eternatus}}
* {{p|Kubfu}}
* {{p|Urshifu}}
* {{p|Zarude}}

{{Reflist|group=note}}

==In the side series games==
[[File:Alternate Color Pokemon Stad.png|thumb|200px|A {{p|Gloom}} nicknamed FruitSalad and an {{p|Ekans}} nicknamed KANS-E, sporting different colors (red eyes instead of the usual yellow)]]
===Pokémon Stadium===
In {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Pokémon with a nickname can be colored slightly differently, whether or not they are actually Shiny. The colors a nicknamed Pokémon has are determined by the Pokémon's nickname and the [[Original Trainer]]'s [[Trainer ID number]] and name.

In the Ekans Hoop Hurl game in the [[Pokémon Stadium (English)#Kids' Club|Kids' Club]], there are golden Diglett that are worth extra points.

In Stadium 2, there is an option while viewing the list to exclude any non-Shiny Pokémon from the listing (i.e. ''Group Color <sc>Pokémon</sc>''/''Cancel Color <sc>Pokémon</sc>''). This will show Shininess, even if the player is currently viewing a [[Generation I]] cartridge in the Lab.

It is possible for [[Challenge Cup]] Pokémon to be Shiny.

===Pokémon Colosseum===
[[File:Box Colo 100 s.png|thumb|200px|left|A Shiny {{p|Voltorb}} in Colosseum]]
[[File:MPR Photography.png|thumb|200px|Shiny {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Bibarel}} as seen in My Pokémon Ranch]]
{{main|List of glitches in Generation III#Shiny Shadow Pokémon bug|List of glitches in Generation III → Shiny Shadow Pokémon bug}}
In {{g|Colosseum}}, non-Shadow Pokémon obtained in the game (such as the player's starter {{p|Espeon}} or {{p|Umbreon}} and [[Duking]]'s {{p|Plusle}}) are ensured to be unable to be Shiny.

Conversely, [[Shadow Pokémon]] can be Shiny, but only after they are caught. When a Shadow Pokémon is first generated, it is prevented from having a [[personality value]] that would allow it to be Shiny for that Trainer (using that Trainer's Trainer ID and Secret ID). When the player catches the Shadow Pokémon, because it retains that same personality value after being caught, but now has a different Trainer ID and Secret ID, it is possible for the Shadow Pokémon to be Shiny for the player. Unless the player's Trainer ID and Secret ID align with the NPC's, there is roughly a 1/8192 chance of this occurring. Shininess is retained even after [[purification]].

In Pokémon Colosseum, the color of a Shiny Pokémon can differ drastically from the handheld games.

===Pokémon XD===
In {{Pokémon XD}}, the game ensures that all Shadow Pokémon are not Shiny by recalculating the Pokémon personality value if it would result in a Shiny Pokémon. However, non-Shadow Pokémon (such as the {{pkmn2|starter}} {{p|Eevee}}, [[in-game trade]]s, [[Mt. Battle]] [[Johto]] starter Pokémon, and [[Poké Spot]] Pokémon) can be Shiny.

Like in Pokémon Colosseum, the color of a Shiny Pokémon can differ drastically from the handheld games. Shiny Pokémon have a different profile icon next to their health bar than their normally-colored counterparts.

===My Pokémon Ranch===
In [[My Pokémon Ranch]], Pokémon's Shininess is visible. [[Hayley's trades|Pokémon traded by Hayley]]—except possibly {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Mew}}{{fact}}—cannot be Shiny.

===Pokémon Battle Revolution===
In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], Shiny Pokémon have face-sprites which show their Shininess. Random Pokémon in Colosseums can be Shiny, but have the same chance of being Shiny as wild Pokémon. This is due to the RNG, which generates a random PID.
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==In the [[spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]]==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky====
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]], a Shiny {{mdc|Celebi|2}} is part of the story, although Shiny Pokémon are not obtainable normally in the game.

An aternately colored {{p|Kecleon}} is one of the two brothers who run the main shop in the game. He has a different coloration from both a regular and a shiny Kecleon, being purple instead of green.

====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon WiiWare====
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games]] for [[WiiWare]], Shiny Pokémon can be found in dungeons. Unlike the [[core series]], only 36 different species of Shiny Pokémon are obtainable. The chances of finding one in a dungeon is the same as finding one in the wild in the core series. Unlike Shiny Pokémon in the past however, the Shiny Pokémon found in these games have an added bonus: their {{DL|Statistic|Belly}} stat is 200 as opposed to the 100 of normal Pokémon. A [[Red Gyarados]] can also be obtained at Level 30 via Wonder Mail password, as a reference to the one found in the Johto-based games.

====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity====
[[File:Shiny Ho-Oh PMD GTI.png|thumb|200px|Shiny Ho-Oh]]
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]], {{p|Ho-Oh}} can be uniquely encountered as a Shiny Pokémon at [[Eternal Ruins]] through a [[Legend of the Mysterious Ruins]] job request. This Shiny Ho-Oh has a slightly different moveset to the regular Ho-Oh that can be met. It also has a unique animation that plays before the battle begins.

====Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon====
[[File:Shiny Celebi PSMD.png|thumb|200px|Shiny Celebi]]
The Shiny {{mdc|Celebi|2}} from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky makes an appearance. She is rescued as part of an expedition and subsequently [[Connection Orb|connects]] with the player. She has a unique animation that plays when entering a dungeon.

====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX====
[[File:Shiny Gyarados PMDDX.png|left|thumb|200px|Shiny Gyarados]]
27 [[Mystery Dungeon]]s, once completed for the first time, will have "Strong Foe" Pokémon that spawn. These Pokémon have a higher than normal chance of being Shiny compared to the main series. Shiny Pokémon cannot be recruited unless the Player has the [[Friend Bow]] equipped and the Shiny Pokémon's respective Camp purchased. [[Recruitment]] is still not guaranteed if these criteria are met.

Additionally, the Shiny Celebi from past Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games also makes a cameo appearance, and can be recruited after clearing [[Purity Forest]] and visiting Mystery Houses—rare rooms that spawn in post-game dungeons—with an invitation.

===Super Smash Bros. series===
In the [[Super Smash Bros.]] series, {{SSB|Pikachu}}, {{SSB|Jigglypuff}}, {{SSB|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, {{SSB|Charizard}}, {{SSB|Lucario}}, {{SSB|Greninja}}, and {{SSB|Incineroar}} each have several different colorations exclusive to the series. One of {{p|Pikachu}}'s alternate colorations is its Shiny coloration wearing {{ga|Red}}'s hat, one of {{p|Jigglypuff}}'s in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] is its Shiny coloration wearing a straw hat, and one of {{p|Incineroar}}'s alternate colorations greatly resembles its Shiny coloration; {{p|Mewtwo}} also has its Shiny coloration in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]. All other playable Pokémon in the series do not have their actual Shiny coloration as an alternate coloration.

===Pokémon Rumble series===
====Pokémon Rumble====
[[File:Shiny Mothim PR.png|left|200px|thumb|Shiny Mothim]]
In [[Pokémon Rumble]], Shiny Pokémon may rarely appear. They will always tip over when defeated. The chances of their appearance are unconfirmed, although they appear to occur more often than in the core series. Shiny Pokémon are always given a special trait, a blue name in menus, and a star below their picture on the Collection screen. Some Shiny Pokémon can be obtained by the use of passwords.

====Pokémon Rumble U====
Shiny Pokémon return to the [[Pokémon Rumble series]] in [[Pokémon Rumble U]] though are only obtainable through the use of passwords or the NFC Rumble U Figures.

===Pokémon Conquest===
[[File:Nobunaga and Rayquaza.png|thumb|200px|Art of Nobunaga with his Shiny Rayquaza]]
A Shiny {{p|Rayquaza}} is featured in {{g|Conquest}}, sharing a Perfect Link with [[Nobunaga]], and is his Pokémon of choice during the [[Dragnor#Second battle (Infinite Tower)|final battle]] of the main scenario. {{DL|List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza}} was distributed over Wi-Fi for Japanese {{2v2|Black|White}} players to commemorate the release of the game.
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===Pokémon Shuffle===
There are 15 Shiny Pokémon, including [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon, in [[Pokémon Shuffle]]: {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Gengar}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Gardevoir}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Genesect}}, {{p|Hawlucha}}, {{p|Xerneas}}, {{p|Yveltal}}, and {{p|Diancie}}. Shiny Pokémon are treated as alternate forms of the standard Pokémon, sharing its [[List of Pokémon by Pokémon Shuffle list number|Pokémon list number]] but not its [[Skill]], experience, level, [[Mega Effects|Mega Effect]] (where applicable), and sometimes type.

===Pokémon GO===
{{main|Shiny Pokémon (GO)}}
In {{g|GO}},the chance of finding a Shiny Pokemon is 1 in 450, however, in certain events, the shiny chance may be increased. For example, on [[Community Day]]s, the featured Pokemon will always have increased shiny odds. Shiny Pokémon may be encountered randomly in the {{pkmn2|wild}}, from hatching {{pkmn|Egg}}s, by completing [[Field Research]] tasks, or by winning [[Raid Battle]]s. All Pokémon seen in the overworld appear non-Shiny, but when a player attempts to capture a Pokémon, it may appear as a Shiny Pokémon. Likewise, during a Raid Battle, the Raid Boss always appears non-Shiny during battle, but it may become Shiny during the bonus challenge. Shiny encounters are random for each player, meaning that if two players attempt to catch the same Pokémon, one player may encounter a Shiny Pokémon and the other may not.

===Pokémon Duel===
There are several figures that are Shiny Pokémon in [[Pokémon Duel]]. These figures are usually posed identically or near-identically to their regular Pokémon counterparts. A Shiny figure's Data Disk is always identical to the regular version's but a few have different Abilities. A Shiny figure cannot evolve or change form into a non-Shiny figure nor vice-versa. Additionally, a Shiny figure cannot be selected to be made into a {{DL|Tournament (Duel)|Golden and Silver Figures|Golden or Silver Figure}}. The following is a list of Shiny figures.

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<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|395|Shiny Rayquaza|EX|ShinyRayquaza}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|397|Shiny Metagross|EX|ShinyMetagross}}</div>
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<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|512|Shiny Eevee|Rare|ShinyEevee}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|513|Shiny Vaporeon|Rare|ShinyVaporeon}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|514|Shiny Jolteon|Rare|ShinyJolteon}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|515|Shiny Flareon|Rare|ShinyFlareon}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|516|Shiny Espeon|Rare|ShinyEspeon}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|517|Shiny Umbreon|Rare|ShinyUmbreon}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|518|Shiny Leafeon|Rare|ShinyLeafeon}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|519|Shiny Glaceon|Rare|ShinyGlaceon}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|520|Shiny Sylveon|Rare|ShinySylveon}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|623|Shiny Tapu Koko|EX|ShinyTapuKoko}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|628|Shiny Mimikyu|Rare|ShinyMimikyu}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|629|Shiny Mewtwo|EX|ShinyMewtwo}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|630|Shiny Charizard|EX|ShinyCharizard}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|633|Shiny Genesect|EX|ShinyGenesect}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|638|Shiny Mega Rayquaza|UX|ShinyMegaRayquaza}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|639|Shiny Mega Charizard X|UX|ShinyMegaCharizardX}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|640|Shiny Mega Charizard Y|UX|ShinyMegaCharizardY}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|641|Shiny Mega Mewtwo X|UX|ShinyMegaMewtwoX}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|642|Shiny Mega Mewtwo Y|UX|ShinyMegaMewtwoY}}</div>
<div style="{{roundy|5px}}; background-color:#FFF">{{fig|643|Shiny Greninja|EX|ShinyGreninja}}</div>
</div>

===Pokémon: Magikarp Jump===
[[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 99.png|thumb|Gold Magikarp|100px]]
A Shiny {{p|Magikarp}}, referred to as a Gold Magikarp, is one of the possible Magikarp to fish in [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]]. Shiny {{p|Feebas}}, {{p|Luvdisc}} and {{p|Corsola}} may also appear in random encounter events during feeding.

===Pokémon Quest===
[[File:Shiny Tangela PQ.png|left|thumb|200px|Shiny Tangela]]
{{incomplete|section|Details, effects or benefits, if any}}
Pokémon can appear Shiny in [[Pokémon Quest]]. When viewing the Pokémon's details, the Pokémon's picture will appear in its shiny coloration. The only benefit to having a Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon Quest is to gain 20 PM Tickets. Otherwise, it is just an aesthetic feature.
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==In the TCG==
Shiny Pokémon have appeared in the TCG as well, first as {{TCG|Shining Pokémon}} in {{TCG|Neo Revelation}} and {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}, and later as [[Pokémon Star (TCG)|Pokémon]] {{Star}} in {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} - {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}. The {{TCG|Stormfront}}, {{TCG|Platinum}}, {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} and {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} sets include three cards each with alternate coloration artwork and a reverse holo effect, but are not classified as an entirely separate rarity. Unlike Shining Pokémon and Pokémon {{Star}}, these newest alternate coloration cards are not limited by special gameplay and deckbuilding rules, and since the names of the cards are not changed to indicate the alternate coloration, they can be evolved into non-Shiny Pokémon.

Shiny versions of several Pokémon were also featured as secret rares in the {{TCG|Call of Legends}} expansion, as well from {{TCG|Next Destinies}} until {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}, and in {{TCG|VMAX Rising}} ownards. Special sets such as {{TCG|Shining Legends}} and {{TCG|Hidden Fates|Shiny Vault}} are also focused on Shiny Pokémon

Sometimes, cards with Shiny Pokémon are tied to ongoing events in the {{pkmn|games}} or {{pkmn|anime}}, such as the Shiny {{p|Gengar}} [[List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gengar|distributed in October 2014]], or the appearance of the [[Genesect Army|Red Genesect]] in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.

===List of cards featuring Shiny Pokémon===
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|-
! List of cards featuring Shiny Pokémon
|-
|
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|- style="background:#{{gold color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
!Type
!Card
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Expansion
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Charizard}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Shining Charizard|107}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Raichu}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Shining Raichu|111}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Magikarp}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Shining Magikarp|66}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Neo Revelation}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Gyarados}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Shining Gyarados|65}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Neo Revelation}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Kabutops}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Shining Kabutops|108}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Mewtwo}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Shining Mewtwo|109}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Mew}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|CoroCoro|Shining Mew|promo}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Noctowl}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Shining Noctowl|110}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Steelix}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Shining Steelix|112}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Tyranitar}}
| class="c" | {{e|Darkness}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Shining Tyranitar|113}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Celebi}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Shining Celebi|106}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Charizard}}
| class="c" | {{e|Darkness}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Dragon Frontiers|Charizard ☆ δ|100}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Pikachu}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Pikachu ☆|104}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Alakazam}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Crystal Guardians|Alakazam ☆|99}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Gyarados}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Gyarados ☆ δ|102}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Vaporeon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Power Keepers|Vaporeon ☆|102}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Jolteon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Power Keepers|Jolteon ☆|101}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Flareon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Power Keepers|Flareon ☆|100}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Mewtwo}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Mewtwo ☆|103}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Mew}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Dragon Frontiers|Mew ☆ δ|101}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Espeon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|POP Series 5|Espeon ☆|16}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|POP Series 5}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Umbreon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Darkness}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|POP Series 5|Umbreon ☆|17}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|POP Series 5}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Raikou}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Unseen Forces|Raikou ☆|114}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Entei}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Unseen Forces|Entei ☆|113}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Suicune}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Unseen Forces|Suicune ☆|115}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Celebi}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Crystal Guardians|Celebi ☆|100}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Treecko}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Treecko ☆|109}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Torchic}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Torchic ☆|108}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Mudkip}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Mudkip ☆|107}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Metagross}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Metagross ☆|113}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Regirock}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Legend Maker|Regirock ☆|91}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Regice}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Legend Maker|Regice ☆|90}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Registeel}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Legend Maker|Registeel ☆|92}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Latias}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Deoxys|Latias ☆|105}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Deoxys}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Latios}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Deoxys|Latios ☆|106}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Deoxys}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Kyogre}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Kyogre ☆|112}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Groudon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Groudon ☆|111}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Rayquaza}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|EX Deoxys|Rayquaza ☆|107}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|EX Deoxys}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Drifloon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Stormfront|Drifloon|SH1}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Stormfront}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Duskull}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Stormfront|Duskull|SH2}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Stormfront}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Voltorb}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Stormfront|Voltorb|SH3}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Stormfront}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Lotad}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Platinum|Lotad|SH4}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Platinum}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Swablu}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Platinum|Swablu|SH5}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Platinum}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Vulpix}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Platinum|Vulpix|SH6}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Platinum}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Milotic}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Milotic|SH7}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Relicanth}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Relicanth|SH8}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Yanma}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Yanma|SH9}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Bagon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Arceus|Bagon|SH10}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Ponyta}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Arceus|Ponyta|SH11}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Shinx}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Arceus|Shinx|SH12}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="1" | {{TCG|Raikou}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="1" | {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Raikou|19}}
| class="1" | {{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="1" | {{TCG|Entei}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="1" | {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Entei|20}}
| class="1" | {{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="1" | {{TCG|Suicune}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="1" | {{TCG ID|HGSS Promo|Suicune|21}}
| class="1" | {{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Deoxys}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Deoxys|2}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Dialga}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Dialga|3}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Entei}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Entei|SL3}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Groudon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Groudon|6}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Ho-Oh}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Ho-Oh|9}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Lugia}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Lugia|15}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Palkia}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Palkia|19}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Raikou}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Raikou|SL9}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Rayquaza}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Rayquaza|20}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Suicune}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Call of Legends|Suicune|SL11}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Emboar}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Black & White|Emboar|20}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Next Destinies}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Zoroark}}
| class="c" | {{e|Darkness}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Black & White|Zoroark|71}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Next Destinies}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Chandelure}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Chandelure|60}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Next Destinies}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hydreigon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Darkness}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Hydreigon|79}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Next Destinies}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Gardevoir}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Gardevoir|57}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Archeops}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Archeops|67}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Rayquaza}}
| class="c" | {{e|Dragon}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Dragon Selection|Rayquaza|11}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|BW-P Promotional cards|BW-P Promotional}}{{tt|*|Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition pre-order bonus}} {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Reuniclus}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Black & White|Reuniclus|57}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Serperior}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Black & White|Serperior|6}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Krookodile}}
| class="c" | {{e|Darkness}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Krookodile|66}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Golurk}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Golurk|59}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Terrakion}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Terrakion|73}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Altaria}}
| class="c" | {{e|Dragon}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Altaria|84}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Charizard}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Charizard|20}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Plasma Storm}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Blastoise}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Blastoise|31}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Plasma Storm}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Empoleon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Empoleon|29}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Sigilyph}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Sigilyph|52}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Garbodor}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Garbodor|54}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Garchomp}}
| class="c" | {{e|Dragon}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Garchomp|90}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Exeggcute}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Plasma Freeze|Exeggcute|4}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Virizion}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Noble Victories|Virizion|13}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Dusknoir}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Dusknoir|63}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Genesect}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|BW Promo|Genesect|99}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}}{{tt|*|Comes with the Red Genesect Collection}} {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}}{{tt|*|Comes with the DVD of the 16th movie}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Gengar}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|M Gengar-EX|79}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|XY-P Promotional cards|XY-P Promotional}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Metagross}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|XY Promo|Metagross-EX|34}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Metagross}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|XY Promo|M Metagross-EX|35}}
| class-"l" | {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Rayquaza}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|XY Promo|Rayquaza-EX|69}}
| class-"l" | {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Rayquaza}}
| class="c" | {{e|Dragon}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Rayquaza|232}}
| class-"l" | {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Rayquaza}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Hoopa|155}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Xerneas}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fairy}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|XY Promo|Xerneas-EX|149}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Yveltal}}
| class="c" | {{e|Darkness}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|XY Promo|Yveltal-EX|150}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Magikarp}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|XY Promo|Magikarp|143}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Gyarados}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Gyarados|20}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Altaria}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Altaria|291}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|XY-P Promotional cards|XY-P Promotional}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Kyogre}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Primal Kyogre-EX|96}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Ancient Origins}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Groudon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Primal Groudon-EX|97}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Ancient Origins}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Rayquaza}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|M Rayquaza-EX|98}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Ancient Origins}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Gyarados}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|Gyarados-EX|26}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|BREAKpoint}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Gyarados}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|M Gyarados-EX|27}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|BREAKpoint}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Gyarados}}
| class="c" | -
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|Gyarados Spirit Link|101}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|BREAKpoint}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Gardevoir}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fairy}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Generations|M Gardevoir-EX|RC31}}{{tt|*|Alongside a normal-colored Mega Gardevoir}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Generations}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Shiftry}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}{{e|Darkness}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Steam Siege|Shiftry|11}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Volcarona}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}{{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Steam Siege|Volcarona|15}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Galvantula}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}{{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Steam Siege|Galvantula|42}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Bisharp}}
| class="c" | {{e|Darkness}}{{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Steam Siege|Bisharp|64}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Steelix}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}{{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Steam Siege|M Steelix-EX|68}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Azumarill}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fairy}}{{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Steam Siege|Azumarill|77}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Gardevoir}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fairy}}{{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Steam Siege|M Gardevoir-EX|79}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Rayquaza}}{{tt|*|As a costume}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Poncho-wearing Pikachu|231}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Tapu Koko}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Tapu Koko|47}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|SM-P Promotional cards}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Tapu Koko}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Tapu Koko-GX|48}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|SM-P Promotional cards}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Ho-Oh}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Shining Ho-Oh|83}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|SM-P Promotional cards}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Celebi}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Shining Legends|Shining Celebi|4}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Shining Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Genesect}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Shining Legends|Shining Genesect|10}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Shining Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Volcanion}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Shining Legends|Shining Volcanion|28}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Shining Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Mew}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Shining Legends|Shining Mew|41}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Shining Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Jirachi}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Shining Legends|Shining Jirachi|43}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Shining Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Rayquaza}}
| class="c" | {{e|Dragon}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Shining Legends|Shining Rayquaza|57}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Shining Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Lugia}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Shining Legends|Shining Lugia|58}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Shining Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Arceus}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|Shining Legends|Shining Arceus|59}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Shining Legends}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Poipole}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Poipole|202}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|SM-P Promotional cards}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Scyther}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Scyther|161}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Rowlet}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Rowlet|162}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Dartrix}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Dartrix|163}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Wimpod}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Wimpod|164}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Pheromosa}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Pheromosa|165}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Charmander}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Charmander|166}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Charmeleon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Charmeleon|167}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Vulpix}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Alolan Vulpix|168}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Wooper}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Wooper|169}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Quagsire}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Quagsire|170}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Froakie}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Froakie|171}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Frogadier}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Frogadier|172}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Voltorb}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Voltorb|173}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Xurkitree}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Xurkitree|174}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Seviper}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Seviper|175}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Shuppet}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Shuppet|176}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Inkay}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Inkay|177}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Malamar}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Malamar|178}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Poipole}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Poipole|179}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Sudowoodo}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Sudowoodo|180}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Riolu}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Riolu|181}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Lucario}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Lucario|182}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Rockruff}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Rockruff|183}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Buzzwole}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Buzzwole|184}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Zorua}}
| class="c" | {{e|Darkness}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Zorua|185}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Guzzlord}}
| class="c" | {{e|Darkness}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Guzzlord|186}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Magnemite}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Magnemite|187}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Magneton}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Magneton|188}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Magnezone}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Magnezone|189}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Beldum}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Beldum|190}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Metang}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Metang|191}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Celesteela}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Celesteela|192}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Kartana}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Kartana|193}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Ralts}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fairy}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Ralts|194}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Kirlia}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fairy}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Kirlia|195}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Diancie}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fairy}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Diancie|196}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Altaria}}
| class="c" | {{e|Dragon}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Altaria|197}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Gible}}
| class="c" | {{e|Dragon}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Gible|198}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Gabite}}
| class="c" | {{e|Dragon}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Gabite|199}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Garchomp}}
| class="c" | {{e|Dragon}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Garchomp|200}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Eevee}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Eevee|201}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Swablu}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Swablu|202}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Noibat}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Noibat|203}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Oranguru}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Oranguru|204}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Type: Null}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Type: Null|205}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Leafeon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Leafeon-GX|206}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Decidueye}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Decidueye-GX|207}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Golisopod}}
| class="c" | {{e|Grass}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Golisopod-GX|208}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Charizard}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Charizard-GX|209}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Ho-Oh}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Ho-Oh-GX|210}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Reshiram}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Reshiram-GX|211}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Turtonator}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fire}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Turtonator-GX|212}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Ninetales}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Alolan Ninetales-GX|213}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Articuno}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Articuno-GX|214}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Glaceon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Glaceon-GX|215}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Greninja}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Greninja-GX|216}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Electrode}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Electrode-GX|217}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Xurkitree}}
| class="c" | {{e|Lightning}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Xurkitree-GX|218}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Mewtwo}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Mewtwo-GX|219}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Espeon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Espeon-GX|220}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Banette}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Banette-GX|221}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Nihilego}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Nihilego-GX|222}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Naganadel}}
| class="c" | {{e|Psychic}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Naganadel-GX|223}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Lucario}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Lucario-GX|224}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Zygarde}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Zygarde-GX|225}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Lycanroc}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Lycanroc-GX|226}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Lycanroc}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Lycanroc-GX|227}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Buzzwole}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fighting}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Buzzwole-GX|228}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Umbreon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Darkness}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Umbreon-GX|229}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Darkrai}}
| class="c" | {{e|Darkness}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Darkrai-GX|230}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Zoroark}}
| class="c" | {{e|Darkness}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Zoroark-GX|231}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Guzzlord}}
| class="c" | {{e|Darkness}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Guzzlord-GX|232}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Scizor}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Scizor-GX|233}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Metagross}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Metagross-GX|234}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Kartana}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Kartana-GX|235}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Stakataka}}
| class="c" | {{e|Metal}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Stakataka-GX|236}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Gardevoir}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fairy}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Gardevoir-GX|237}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Sylveon}}
| class="c" | {{e|Fairy}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Sylveon-GX|238}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Altaria}}
| class="c" | {{e|Dragon}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Altaria-GX|239}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Rayquaza}}
| class="c" | {{e|Dragon}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Rayquaza-GX|240}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Noivern}}
| class="c" | {{e|Dragon}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Noivern-GX|241}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Silvally}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Silvally-GX|242}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Drampa}}
| class="c" | {{e|Colorless}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|GX Ultra Shiny|Drampa-GX|243}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| class="l" | {{TCG|Frosmoth}}
| class="c" | {{e|Water}}
| class="l" | {{TCG ID|VMAX Rising|Frosmoth|84}}
| class="l" | {{TCG|VMAX Rising}}
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==In the anime==
[[File:Lance Gyarados sparkling.png|250px|thumb|[[Red Gyarados|Lance's Gyarados]] sparkling as it exits its Poké Ball, similarly to the games]]
[[File:Jessie Dustox and Shiny Dustox.png|thumb|left|240px|Normal and Shiny Dustox in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
{{main|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime}}
Although the games had not premiered alternate colored Pokémon until [[Generation II]], several Pokémon seen beforehand were colored differently. One such example is the [[pink Butterfree]], the mate of [[Ash's Butterfree]], which appeared as early as [[EP021|the twenty-first episode]]. This is, however, not the standard alternate coloration for a {{p|Butterfree}}, and therefore may not be counted as a Shiny Pokémon. Likewise, the first appearance of a {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} in ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper]]'' featured a non-standard alternately colored Pokémon, this time a purple {{p|Kecleon}}. Another example would be in ''[[SM058|Fighting Back the Tears!]]'', where a non-standard alternately colored {{p|Mareanie}} (who happens to be [[James's Mareanie]]'s first love) appears, and later evolves into a {{p|Toxapex}}.

In the [[Orange Archipelago]], certain Pokémon have a different coloration because the climate is different than that of the mainland. For example, a Butterfree, instead of the normal white with black markings, would have gold wings with red spots on them. On [[Pinkan Island]] of the Orange Archipelago, all of the Pokémon are colored pink because the [[Pinkan Berry|Pinkan Berries]] they eat make them that way.

The first true Shiny Pokémon that appeared was a {{AP|Noctowl}} in ''[[EP154|Fowl Play!]]''. {{Ash}} eventually {{pkmn2|caught}} it, and, as in the games, sparkles surround it as it comes from its {{i|Poké Ball}}. Several other Shiny Pokémon have appeared later as well, often used to make them stand out more, or be the focus of an episode. The term "Shiny" was first used in ''[[DP185|Working on a Right Move!]]''.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Gyara Dragon Rage Silver Gyarados DragonBreath.png|thumb|200px|Gyara, a regular Gyarados (left) and Silver's red Gyarados (right) in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Colress Genesect Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|A Shiny Genesect in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Because most manga series are published in {{wp|black-and-white}}, Shiny Pokémon are few and far between. One major exception, because of its importance to the plot of {{5v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, is the [[red Gyarados]].

===In the movie adaptations===
A [[Genesect Army|Red Genesect]] appeared in ''{{ma|Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}''.

A Shiny {{p|Rayquaza}} appeared in ''{{ma|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}''. It had the ability to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into a Mega Rayquaza.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, {{adv|Silver}} captured [[Silver's Gyarados|the raging leader]] of a group of Gyarados, who had been on a rampage since [[Team Rocket]] took control of the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] and sent out their [[evolution]]-inducing radio waves.

{{adv|Crystal}} mentions that she caught a different colored {{p|Pineco}} as part of the Pokémon sent to {{adv|Professor Oak}} in ''[[PS121|Off Course with Corsola]]''.

In the {{chap|Black & White}}, a Shiny {{p|Genesect}} appears in ''[[PS515|The Shadow Triad]]''. In the {{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}, it was revealed to be owned by [[Colress]].

===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga===
In [[Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]], [[Jō]] and his {{TP|Jō|Totodile}} befriend the [[red Gyarados]] by calming its rampage and feeding it {{Berries}}. It later appears to help Jō and [[Lance]] battle [[Ariana]] and [[Petrel]].

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
The Red Gyarados makes an appearance in ''[[PM099|Stop That Strange Sonic Sound!!]]'' where Team Rocket plots on catching it by luring it out of hiding using sonic waves while at the same time, Clefairy went fishing for it. The Red Gyarados is darker than any normal-colored Gyarados in this media.
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==Trivia==
[[File:ShinyIntroMinccino.png|thumb|A Shiny {{p|Minccino}} in the introduction screen]]
* In [[Generation III]] onwards, it is possible for an {{pkmn|Egg}} to hatch Shiny on one game but not another. This is because Shininess is partially determined by the Original [[Trainer ID]] and [[Secret ID]] number. Eggs have the ID and SID of the game they were originally bred on, but change to the ID and SID of the hatcher immediately after hatching. It is this change that affects Shininess.
** Confusingly, this means that if a {{player}} hatches a traded Egg that would have been Shiny on the game it was originally bred on, it will appear Shiny on the hatching screen (since it still has the ID and SID of the original game), and then suddenly no longer be Shiny afterward (once it has obtained the ID and SID of the hatcher's game). Conversely, it is also possible for a newly hatched Egg to not appear Shiny on the hatching screen and then suddenly become Shiny afterward, if the Egg has been traded.
** While all (Generation III onward) {{pkmn2|event}} Eggs are set to prevent or force Shininess, if a player other than the one who obtained it from the event hatches the Egg, this prevention is bypassed, allowing an event Egg to hatch Shiny. This is the only way to obtain a Shiny Manaphy.
* Due to Shininess being determined by IVs in Generation II, several odd quirks arise:
** Since gender is also determined by IVs in Generation II, it is impossible to have a Shiny {{cat|Pokémon with a gender ratio of seven males to one female}} that is female in those games, as the highest Attack IV a female Pokémon with a gender ratio of seven males to one female can have is 1, while the lowest Attack IV a Shiny Pokémon can have is 2.
** Since {{p|Unown}}'s letter is also determined by IVs in Generation II, only Unown I and V can be Shiny.
** Since {{m|Hidden Power}} is determined by IVs, a Shiny Pokémon's Hidden Power type in Generation II can only be either {{t|Grass}} or {{t|Dragon}}, with a power of either 49 or 69.
** As Generation II does not allow two Pokémon to breed if they have the same Defense IVs, two Shiny Pokémon can never breed in Generation II.
* {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}} have the most in-game event Shiny Pokémon available, with two.
* It is possible for all of the following to be Shiny:
** The {{p|Poochyena}}/{{p|Zigzagoon}} that attacks [[Professor Birch]] in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}.
** The {{p|Zigzagoon}} that [[Wally]] uses in the capture tutorial in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}.
** The {{p|Ralts}} that Wally catches in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} (but only when he catches it and not in subsequent battles).
** The Pokémon that the {{ka|old man}} encounters in FireRed and LeafGreen.
** [[Rental Pokémon]] found in the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} in {{game|Emerald}}.
** [[Wild Pokémon]] that appear in the [[Battle Pike]] and [[Battle Pyramid]] in {{game|Emerald}}.
** The {{p|Starly}} that attacks the player in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
** {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} Pokémon used by the AI in {{game2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Platinum}}.
** The {{p|Minccino}} that appears in the "world of Pokémon" intro in {{game|Black and White|s}}.
** The {{p|Cinccino}} that appears in the "world of Pokémon" intro in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}
** The {{p|Purrloin}} that [[Bianca]] catches in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}.
** The {{p|Fletchling}} that the rival, {{ga|Calem}} or {{ga|Serena}}, uses in the capture tutorial in {{g|X and Y}}.
** The {{p|Bunnelby}} that the rival, Calem or Serena, captures in the tutorial in {{g|X and Y}}.

==In other languages==
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''Shiny Pokémon''
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|zh_yue=發光寶可夢 ''{{tt|Faatgwōng Pokémon|Shiny Pokémon}}''
|zh_cmn=發光寶可夢 / 发光宝可梦 ''{{tt|Fāguāng Pokémon|Shiny Pokémon}}''
|cs=Alternativně zbarveného Pokémon
|nl=Flitsende Pokémon
|da=Skinne Pokémon
|fr=Pokémon chromatique
|de=Schillerndes Pokémon
|it=Pokémon cromatico
|ko=빛나는 포켓몬 ''{{tt|Binnaneun Pokémon|Shiny Pokémon}}''
|pl=Lśniący Pokémon
|pt_br=Pokémon Brilhante{{tt|*|Pokémon GO, anime, TCG}} Pokémon shiny{{tt|*|manga}} Shiny Pokémon{{tt|*|Nintendo 3DS themes}}
|pt_eu=Pokémon brilhante
|ru=Шайни покемон ''Shayni Pokémon''
|es=Pokémon variocolor
|sv=Glänsande Pokémon
|vi=Pokémon Sáng Ngời
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''Different-colored Pokémon''
{{langtable|color=DAA520|bordercolor=8E6B15
|zh_yue=異色寶可夢 ''{{tt|Yihsīk Pokémon|Different-colored Pokémon}}''
|zh_cmn=異色寶可夢 / 异色宝可梦 ''{{tt|Yìsè Pokémon|Different-colored Pokémon}}''
|fr=Pokémon de couleur inhabituelle
|de=Unterschiedlich gefärbte Pokémon
|it=Pokémon di colore diverso
|ko=색이 다른 포켓몬 ''{{tt|Saegi Dareun Pokémon|Different-colored Pokémon}}''
|pl=Pokémon o innym kolorze
|pt=Pokémon de cor diferente
|es=Pokémon de color diferente
|vi=Pokémon khác màu
}}
|}

==See also==
* [[:Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]
* [[:Category:Trainers with Shiny Pokémon]]

==References==
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* {{BMGf|273029|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''League Offenders and Defenders!''' (Japanese: '''開幕！アローラポケモンリーグ！！''' ''The Curtain Rises! The Alola Pokémon League!!'') is the 128th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,067th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 30, 2019 and in the United States on November 2, 2019.
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==Blurb==

Professor Kukui’s dream of creating an Alola Pokémon League is finally reality! Our heroes are as excited as can be, and everybody wants to participate—even Team Rocket! But there’s someone set on destroying the League and everything it stands for…Guzma, the leader of Team Skull. Full of resentment for Professor Kukui and the teachings of Kahuna Hala, he’s determined to get the last laugh by winning the League, then shutting it down for good! But Ash is having none of that, and he vows to never lose to Guzma. His friends agree—and with that, the League is off to a rousing start!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} are aboard a ship bound for [[Manalo Stadium]], the venue of the upcoming [[Manalo Conference]]. {{an|Lillie}} surprises her friends with an outfit change to represent her more confident self. When the ship docks, {{an|Professor Kukui}} greets his students, informs them that registrations end by the evening, and suggests they tour the island in the meantime. Ash, {{an|Kiawe}}, and {{an|Sophocles}} go to [[Manalo Stadium]], while Lillie, {{an|Mallow}}, and {{an|Lana}} go to the mall to do some shopping.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} sets up their van in preparation for the crowd of spectators. [[James]] remarks that their early-release Manalo doughnuts were a success, but [[Jessie]] reminds him that they need to be focused on winning the [[Alola League]] in order to conquer the [[Alola]] [[region]]. {{MTR}} remarks that they can get rich while selling doughnuts and still win the League. Jessie suddenly notices a {{p|Stufful}} walk into her line of sight, causing the trio to start searching frantically for its mother, {{an|Bewear}}. However, this Stufful is revealed to belong to a spectator, much to the trio's relief. James admits that they made all preventative measures to avoid Bewear interrupting their plans, namely constructing a relaxing hot spring for Bewear and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} to enjoy.

Ash and the boys reach the Manalo Stadium, where they find [[Hau]] and [[Hala]]. After Hau reveals he is entering the League as well, Kiawe and {{an|Sophocles}} introduce themselves. Ash notices Hau's new [[Z-Ring]], and he explains that he finally cleared his grandfather's [[Island challenge|grand trial]]. Hau also reveals that his {{p|Dartrix}} has since [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Decidueye}}. Ash shakes his [[bag|backpack]] to retrieve {{AP|Rowlet}}, only to find it asleep. However, Decidueye pecks it into waking up. Rowlet and Decidueye are thrilled to see each other [[SM097|again]] and exchange a fist-bump. Hau decides to explore the Manalo Stadium with Ash and his friends, with Decidueye and Rowlet flying into the sky.

Meanwhile, as the girls explore the stores, {{an|Lana}} suggests they go for some {{DL|Pokémon Center Café|Drinks|Pinap Juice}}. {{an|Mallow}} approaches the counter to order, but she is shocked to see that the attendant is actually her older brother [[Ulu]]. He explains that he decided to return to Alola to open a pop-up store, and Mallow replies that she is entering the League. Ulu is thrilled by the news and admits that he'll close up the store to watch her battles.

[[Team Skull]] arrives, and [[Tupp]] is keen to gatecrash the Manalo Conference, even though [[Guzma]] did not order it. When the other Grunts are hesitant, he explains that the plan will enthrall their boss as Guzma dislikes Kukui, and reminds them of Guzma's [[SM115|earlier statement]] about the League. [[Rapp]] asks for more details and Tupp orders the Grunts to just do stuff. Later, [[Officer Jenny]] causes Tupp and his teammates to scatter as they are tagging an advertising poster with graffiti. The girls approach Jenny, and she explains that some troublemakers have been littering and picking fights with the visitors. As Officer Jenny leaves to continue her patrol, the girls declare they will intervene if they come across any troublemakers.

Team Rocket's sales are interrupted when a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}} skips the line. [[Jessie]] tries to ask the Grunt to rejoin the line, but the Grunt asks irritating questions and kicks over an advertising sign, causing the customers to flee. Two others Grunts soon join him. James then calls out {{TP|James|Mareanie}} to join {{MTR}} and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} in a show of force. The Grunts call on their Pokémon, but the trio quickly defeats them. Meanwhile, {{an|Gladion}} and his {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}} quickly deal with another Team Skull trio at the docks.

Later, Ash and the boys confront Tupp and his gang during their crime spree and battle their {{p|Garbodor}}, {{p|Zubat}}, and {{p|Salandit}} with [[Ash's Pikachu]] and Rowlet, [[Kiawe's Turtonator]], [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]], and Hau's Decidueye. Garbodor uses {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, but Turtonator destroys the incoming attack with {{m|Flamethrower}}. Tupp orders his Salandit to use {{m|Scratch}}, but Rowlet's {{m|Seed Bomb}} knocks him to the ground. Zubat swoops in to use {{m|Bite}}, but Decidueye evades the attack and strikes with {{m|Razor Leaf}}, defeating Zubat. With the battle over, Ash and the others demand to know what the grunts want, and Rapp replies that the League should burn.

Guzma and [[Plumeria]] then arrive. Tupp and his gang beg for forgiveness, but Plumeria scolds them for running off and dismisses their attempt to hijack the League as useless. As Guzma prepares to call out a Pokémon, the girls, Hala, and Kukui arrive as well. Kukui confronts Guzma, demanding to know why he is at the League, and Guzma reveals he is following Kukui's advice to enter the League. He then declares he will dominate the arena and ruin Kukui's dreams by ensuring no more Leagues will take place as Champion. He leaves with Plumeria, with Zipp and the others following. Lillie asks Kukui why Guzma is so obsessed with him, but Kukui doesn't respond. Hala proceeds to inform the children that Kukui and Guzma were once his apprentices. However, Guzma was particularly disobedient and had no regard for the traditions of the island challenge. He ran off hoping to prove his strengths without the need for either a Z-Ring or [[Z-Crystal]]s. Hala admits that he failed to save Guzma's heart, but Kukui feels that the responsibility lies with him. Ash and the others promptly express their determination to win the League and defend Kukui's efforts from Guzma. Kukui thanks everyone for their support.

Overnight, Kukui presents the competitors with a League eve feast. Ash and his friends call out their Pokémon to enjoy the meal. They learn that Gladion, [[Samson Oak|Principal Oak]], and [[Ilima]] will be participating, while Guzma and Plumeria are also seen in the crowd of competitors. Later, Kukui ushers everyone over for a presentation about the preliminary round rules, presented by the Masked Royal via television screen. He explains that the participants will compete in a free-for-all, where only the final 16 left standing will advance onto the final tournament, a [[Battle Royal]].

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} arrive at the [[Manalo Stadium]].
* Ash meets up with [[Hau]] again, while Ash's classmates meet Hau for the first time.
* Hau is revealed to have completed the [[Melemele Island]] [[Island challenge|grand trial]] and obtained a [[Z-Ring]] and [[Z-Crystal]].
* Hau's {{p|Dartrix}} is revealed to have evolved into a {{p|Decidueye}}.
* Ash and his classmates learn the history behind {{an|Professor Kukui}} and [[Guzma]]'s relationship.
* {{an|Gladion}} and Hau meet each other for the first time.
* Ash, his classmates, [[Jessie]], [[James]], [[Samson Oak]], Gladion, [[Ilima]], Guzma, [[Plumeria]], and Hau all enter the [[Manalo Conference]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM128.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui/The Masked Royal}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Ilima]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Guzma]]
* [[Plumeria]]
* {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s
** [[Tupp]]
** [[Rapp]]
** [[Zipp]]
* [[Ulu]]
* Ilima Girls
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Spectators

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM128.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Decidueye}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Raticate}} ({{DL|Regional form|Alolan Form|Alola Form}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{OP|Ash|Meltan}})
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s)
* {{p|Salandit}} ([[Tupp]]'s)
* {{p|Garbodor}} ([[Zipp]]'s)
* {{p|Zubat}} ([[Rapp]]'s)
* {{p|Raticate}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Ekans}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Houndour}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Rattata}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Spinarak}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Stufful}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Dratini}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Parasect}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Emolga}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainers'; ×3)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Machop}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Chansey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Teddiursa}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Snivy}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Drifloon}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Sableye}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lillipup}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lapras}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Happiny}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Where will the grand opening of the [[Manalo Conference|Alola League]] be held in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Professor Kukui}}
** Choices: {{DL|Viren Tower|Viren Stadium}}, [[Mount Lanakila]], [[Aether Paradise]], [[Manalo Stadium]]
** Answer: Manalo Stadium
* This episode begins the seventeen-part Manalo Conference arc.
* This episode aired exactly three years from the original airing of ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', which marked the beginning of the [[Lumiose Conference]].
* When {{an|Lana}} and [[Sandy]] move past a display window featuring pendants based on [[Eeveelution]]s, there is no pendant based on {{p|Vaporeon}} present.
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, and {{MTR}} narrate the preview for the [[SM129|next episode]].
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Snivy}} since {{OP|Ash|Snivy}} last appearance in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', 268 episodes earlier.
* At one point someone off screen is shown dropping a bag bearing a symbol resembling the insigina of the [[Galar League]] when Ash and friends encounter Team Skull causing a ruckus.

===Errors===
* When [[Hau]] is running towards {{Ash}}, the hole in his T-shirt is colored the exact same color as the T-shirt.
* In one scene, [[James's Mareanie]] is smaller than Meowth.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|開幕！阿羅拉寶可夢聯盟！！|The Curtain Rises! The Alola Pokémon League!!}}
|ko={{tt|개막! 알로라 포켓몬리그!!|The Curtain Rises! The Alola Pokémon League!!}}
|nl={{tt|Voor- en tegenstanders van de league!|Supporters and opponents of the league!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Atacantes e defensores da liga!|League attackers and defenders!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Atacantes y defensores en la liga Pokémon!|Attackers and defenders at the Pokémon League!}}
}}
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SM128

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epcode=SM128 |
altepcode=EP1067 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=League Offenders and Defenders! |
title_ja=開幕！アローラポケモンリーグ！！ |
title_ja_trans=The Curtain Rises! The Alola Pokémon League!! |
broadcast_jp=June 30, 2019 |
broadcast_us=November 2, 2019 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
ja_op=[[Your Adventure|キミの冒険]] |
ja_ed=[[Notebook of the Heart|心のノート]] |
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storyboard=樋口香里 |
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director=ウヱノ史博 |
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art=篠原隆 |
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epstaffpage=SM121-SM130 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|128}}
* {{BMGf|269485|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|270060|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|273029|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''League Offenders and Defenders!''' (Japanese: '''開幕！アローラポケモンリーグ！！''' ''The Curtain Rises! The Alola Pokémon League!!'') is the 128th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,067th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 30, 2019 and in the United States on November 2, 2019.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Professor Kukui’s dream of creating an Alola Pokémon League is finally reality! Our heroes are as excited as can be, and everybody wants to participate—even Team Rocket! But there’s someone set on destroying the League and everything it stands for…Guzma, the leader of Team Skull. Full of resentment for Professor Kukui and the teachings of Kahuna Hala, he’s determined to get the last laugh by winning the League, then shutting it down for good! But Ash is having none of that, and he vows to never lose to Guzma. His friends agree—and with that, the League is off to a rousing start!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} are aboard a ship bound for [[Manalo Stadium]], the venue of the upcoming [[Manalo Conference]]. {{an|Lillie}} surprises her friends with an outfit change to represent her more confident self. When the ship docks, {{an|Professor Kukui}} greets his students, informs them that registrations end by the evening, and suggests they tour the island in the meantime. Ash, {{an|Kiawe}}, and {{an|Sophocles}} go to [[Manalo Stadium]], while Lillie, {{an|Mallow}}, and {{an|Lana}} go to the mall to do some shopping.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} sets up their van in preparation for the crowd of spectators. [[James]] remarks that their early-release Manalo doughnuts were a success, but [[Jessie]] reminds him that they need to be focused on winning the [[Alola League]] in order to conquer the [[Alola]] [[region]]. {{MTR}} remarks that they can get rich while selling doughnuts and still win the League. Jessie suddenly notices a {{p|Stufful}} walk into her line of sight, causing the trio to start searching frantically for its mother, {{an|Bewear}}. However, this Stufful is revealed to belong to a spectator, much to the trio's relief. James admits that they made all preventative measures to avoid Bewear interrupting their plans, namely constructing a relaxing hot spring for Bewear and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} to enjoy.

Ash and the boys reach the Manalo Stadium, where they find [[Hau]] and [[Hala]]. After Hau reveals he is entering the League as well, Kiawe and {{an|Sophocles}} introduce themselves. Ash notices Hau's new [[Z-Ring]], and he explains that he finally cleared his grandfather's [[Island challenge|grand trial]]. Hau also reveals that his {{p|Dartrix}} has since [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Decidueye}}. Ash shakes his [[bag|backpack]] to retrieve {{AP|Rowlet}}, only to find it asleep. However, Decidueye pecks it into waking up. Rowlet and Decidueye are thrilled to see each other [[SM097|again]] and exchange a fist-bump. Hau decides to explore the Manalo Stadium with Ash and his friends, with Decidueye and Rowlet flying into the sky.

Meanwhile, as the girls explore the stores, {{an|Lana}} suggests they go for some {{DL|Pokémon Center Café|Drinks|Pinap Juice}}. {{an|Mallow}} approaches the counter to order, but she is shocked to see that the attendant is actually her older brother [[Ulu]]. He explains that he decided to return to Alola to open a pop-up store, and Mallow replies that she is entering the League. Ulu is thrilled by the news and admits that he'll close up the store to watch her battles.

[[Team Skull]] arrives, and [[Tupp]] is keen to gatecrash the Manalo Conference, even though [[Guzma]] did not order it. When the other Grunts are hesitant, he explains that the plan will enthrall their boss as Guzma dislikes Kukui, and reminds them of Guzma's [[SM115|earlier statement]] about the League. [[Rapp]] asks for more details and Tupp orders the Grunts to just do stuff. Later, [[Officer Jenny]] causes Tupp and his teammates to scatter as they are tagging an advertising poster with graffiti. The girls approach Jenny, and she explains that some troublemakers have been littering and picking fights with the visitors. As Officer Jenny leaves to continue her patrol, the girls declare they will intervene if they come across any troublemakers.

Team Rocket's sales are interrupted when a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}} skips the line. [[Jessie]] tries to ask the Grunt to rejoin the line, but the Grunt asks irritating questions and kicks over an advertising sign, causing the customers to flee. Two others Grunts soon join him. James then calls out {{TP|James|Mareanie}} to join {{MTR}} and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} in a show of force. The Grunts call on their Pokémon, but the trio quickly defeats them. Meanwhile, {{an|Gladion}} and his {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}} quickly deal with another Team Skull trio at the docks.

Later, Ash and the boys confront Tupp and his gang during their crime spree and battle their {{p|Garbodor}}, {{p|Zubat}}, and {{p|Salandit}} with [[Ash's Pikachu]] and Rowlet, [[Kiawe's Turtonator]], [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]], and Hau's Decidueye. Garbodor uses {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, but Turtonator destroys the incoming attack with {{m|Flamethrower}}. Tupp orders his Salandit to use {{m|Scratch}}, but Rowlet's {{m|Seed Bomb}} knocks him to the ground. Zubat swoops in to use {{m|Bite}}, but Decidueye evades the attack and strikes with {{m|Razor Leaf}}, defeating Zubat. With the battle over, Ash and the others demand to know what the grunts want, and Rapp replies that the League should burn.

Guzma and [[Plumeria]] then arrive. Tupp and his gang beg for forgiveness, but Plumeria scolds them for running off and dismisses their attempt to hijack the League as useless. As Guzma prepares to call out a Pokémon, the girls, Hala, and Kukui arrive as well. Kukui confronts Guzma, demanding to know why he is at the League, and Guzma reveals he is following Kukui's advice to enter the League. He then declares he will dominate the arena and ruin Kukui's dreams by ensuring no more Leagues will take place as Champion. He leaves with Plumeria, with Zipp and the others following. Lillie asks Kukui why Guzma is so obsessed with him, but Kukui doesn't respond. Hala proceeds to inform the children that Kukui and Guzma were once his apprentices. However, Guzma was particularly disobedient and had no regard for the traditions of the island challenge. He ran off hoping to prove his strengths without the need for either a Z-Ring or [[Z-Crystal]]s. Hala admits that he failed to save Guzma's heart, but Kukui feels that the responsibility lies with him. Ash and the others promptly express their determination to win the League and defend Kukui's efforts from Guzma. Kukui thanks everyone for their support.

Overnight, Kukui presents the competitors with a League eve feast. Ash and his friends call out their Pokémon to enjoy the meal. They learn that Gladion, [[Samson Oak|Principal Oak]], and [[Ilima]] will be participating, while Guzma and Plumeria are also seen in the crowd of competitors. Later, Kukui ushers everyone over for a presentation about the preliminary round rules, presented by the Masked Royal via television screen. He explains that the participants will compete in a free-for-all, where only the final 16 left standing will advance onto the final tournament, a [[Battle Royal]].

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} arrive at the [[Manalo Stadium]].
* Ash meets up with [[Hau]] again, while Ash's classmates meet Hau for the first time.
* Hau is revealed to have completed the [[Melemele Island]] [[Island challenge|grand trial]] and obtained a [[Z-Ring]] and [[Z-Crystal]].
* Hau's {{p|Dartrix}} is revealed to have evolved into a {{p|Decidueye}}.
* Ash and his classmates learn the history behind {{an|Professor Kukui}} and [[Guzma]]'s relationship.
* {{an|Gladion}} and Hau meet each other for the first time.
* Ash, his classmates, [[Jessie]], [[James]], [[Samson Oak]], Gladion, [[Ilima]], Guzma, [[Plumeria]], and Hau all enter the [[Manalo Conference]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM128.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui/The Masked Royal}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Ilima]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Guzma]]
* [[Plumeria]]
* {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s
** [[Tupp]]
** [[Rapp]]
** [[Zipp]]
* [[Ulu]]
* Ilima Girls
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Spectators

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM128.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Decidueye}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Raticate}} ({{DL|Regional form|Alolan Form|Alola Form}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{OP|Ash|Meltan}})
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} ({{OP|James|Mareanie}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s)
* {{p|Salandit}} ([[Tupp]]'s)
* {{p|Garbodor}} ([[Zipp]]'s)
* {{p|Zubat}} ([[Rapp]]'s)
* {{p|Raticate}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Ekans}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Houndour}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Rattata}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Spinarak}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s)
* {{p|Stufful}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Dratini}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Parasect}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Emolga}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainers'; ×3)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Machop}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Chansey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Teddiursa}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Snivy}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Drifloon}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Sableye}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lillipup}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lapras}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Happiny}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Where will the grand opening of the [[Manalo Conference|Alola League]] be held in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Professor Kukui}}
** Choices: {{DL|Viren Tower|Viren Stadium}}, [[Mount Lanakila]], [[Aether Paradise]], [[Manalo Stadium]]
** Answer: Manalo Stadium
* This episode begins the seventeen-part Manalo Conference arc.
* This episode aired exactly three years from the original airing of ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', which marked the beginning of the [[Lumiose Conference]].
* When {{an|Lana}} and [[Sandy]] move past a display window featuring pendants based on [[Eeveelution]]s, there is no pendant based on {{p|Vaporeon}} present.
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, and {{MTR}} narrate the preview for the [[SM129|next episode]].
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Snivy}} since {{OP|Ash|Snivy}} last appearance in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', 268 episodes earlier.
* At one point someone off screen is shown dropping a bag bearing a symbol resemblent of the insigina of the Galar League when Ash and friends encounter Team Skull causing a ruckus.

===Errors===
* When [[Hau]] is running towards {{Ash}}, the hole in his T-shirt is colored the exact same color as the T-shirt.
* In one scene, [[James's Mareanie]] is smaller than Meowth.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|開幕！阿羅拉寶可夢聯盟！！|The Curtain Rises! The Alola Pokémon League!!}}
|ko={{tt|개막! 알로라 포켓몬리그!!|The Curtain Rises! The Alola Pokémon League!!}}
|nl={{tt|Voor- en tegenstanders van de league!|Supporters and opponents of the league!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Atacantes e defensores da liga!|League attackers and defenders!}}
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}}
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Ho-Oh (anime)

2020-05-09T00:50:57Z

BlazeFire: /* Trivia */

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'''Ho-Oh''' (Japanese: '''ホウオウ''' ''Houou'') is a [[Legendary Pokémon]] that {{Ash}} has sighted at a few significant moments in his {{pkmn|journey}}.

Legends say that Ho-Oh lived in the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] in ancient times. However, war broke out, and when the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] was burned, Ho-Oh created {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} and then left. A new Tin Tower was created, but Ho-Oh never returned.

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
====History====
=====[[Original series]]=====
======Kanto======
[[File:Ho-Oh Debut.png|220px|thumb|left|Ho-Oh completely colored and outlined in gold in its debut]]
Ho-Oh debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where {{Ash}} first saw it in a forest on his way to [[Viridian City]] during his first day as a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. He was lying on the ground with his injured {{AP|Pikachu}} and saw it fly over the rainbow that appeared in the sky after a storm. His [[Pokédex]] could not identify it and explained that many Pokémon were still unknown.

In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Ash tried to explain to {{an|Professor Oak}} what he had seen, though the image he used to point it out appeared to be of an {{p|Articuno}} rather than {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Either way, {{an|Professor Oak}} did not believe him and brushed it off as Ash being mistaken. This gold-colored version of Ho-Oh was an early concept of Ho-Oh as a Pokémon, as it, like all other [[Generation II]] Pokémon at that time, had not been fully developed yet.

======Johto======
The topic was brought up again in ''[[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]]''. While Ash was in [[Johto]], he explained his encounter of Ho-Oh to [[Eusine]], who also did not believe that Ash had seen this Legendary Pokémon. In ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', they heard the bells in the Tin Tower ringing, which would signal Ho-Oh's approach. In ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]'', it was seen using {{m|Sacred Fire}} in a flashback.

In ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', Ash saw Ho-Oh again after he parted ways with {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}}.

====={{series|Advanced Generation}}=====
In ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]'', {{an|May}} first saw Ho-Oh flying across the sky and pointed it out to the rest of the group. This was after Ash lost an informal challenge against [[Pyramid King Brandon]] and was released from possession by the [[King of Pokélantis]]' spirit.

====={{series|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
Ho-Oh appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP004|Dawn Of A New Era!]]''. After making amends with {{an|Dawn}}, Ash recalled seeing it on the day his {{pkmn|journey}} began.

=====[[New series]]=====
In [[SS009]], Ho-Oh appeared at [[Ecruteak City]], though this time, it was only seen by [[Jiei]].

====Personality and characteristics====
Ho-Oh's personality is unknown as all of its appearances involve it flying around but it appeared to have chosen Ash as one of the people for its visits as evidenced in ''[[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]]''.

Ho-Oh's appearance is that it is a very large Pokémon, and there is one shot in ''[[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]]'' in the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] that shows three humans on their knees while Ho-Oh is perched up on a stand. Ho-Oh appears to be significantly larger than the humans.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ho-Oh Sacred Fire.png|Using Sacred Fire}}
{{anmov|fire|Sacred Fire|EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''===
Ho-Oh reappeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is based in a continuity different from the main series.

Like in the main series, {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|M20|Pikachu}} witnessed Ho-Oh flying in the sky shortly after setting off on their [[Pokémon journey|journey]]. Unlike the main series, however, it dropped a [[Rainbow Wing]] as it passed by, with Ash picking it up. Keeping the wing with him, Ash set out to eventually meet and battle Ho-Oh. He eventually did, and it had a battle with Pikachu, the outcome of which was unknown.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ho-Oh {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sacred Fire M20|1=Flamethrower}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sacred Fire|1=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Sacred Fire|M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}"| [[File:SS009 illustration.png|x250px]]
|-
| Official artwork of {{color2|000|SS009}}
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Ho-Oh M20 manga.png|thumb|200px|Ho-Oh in ''{{ma|I Choose You!}}'']]
[[File:Ho-Oh ICYR.png|thumb|left|200px|Ho-Oh in ''[[Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix]]'']]
===In the movie adaptations===
====In the I Choose You! manga====
In {{ma|I Choose You!}}, Ho-Oh was seen flying over Ash and Pikachu after they dealt with a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and their {{AP|leader|Fearow}}. It dropped a Rainbow Wing in the process. Ho-Oh was then referenced to throughout Ash's journey to [[Mount Tensei]] where Ho-Oh will reside.

After Ash managed to place the Rainbow Wing on top of the rock, Ho-Oh appeared and Ash, {{ashfr}}, [[Cross]], [[Bonji]], and the Pokémon in the area got to see Ho-Oh. Ash and Pikachu then {{pkmn|battle}} Ho-Oh, but the battle was not shown.

====In the Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix manga====
Ho-Oh appeared in a flashback towards the end of [[ICYR1]], where it flew over Ash and Pikachu, dropping a [[Rainbow Wing]] in the process.

Ho-Oh reappeared in [[ICYR3]], where it was responsible for the creation of {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}.

=====Moves used=====
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ho-Oh Sacred Fire ICYR.png|Using Sacred Fire}}
{{anmov|fire|Sacred Fire|ICYR3}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==In the games==
{{bulbanews|Ho-Oh code available in this month's CoroCoro Comic}}
[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2017/04/170415_gm01.html This] Ho-Oh was distributed to players who inserted a serial code that was found in the August 2017 issue of [[CoroCoro]] Comic, which was sold starting on July 15, 2017. The serial codes could be used to obtain Ho-Oh from July 15 to September 14, 2017. It was distributed to promote the [[M20|20th Pokémon movie]].

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|move4=Safeguard|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|July 15 to September 14, 2017}}
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==In the TCG==
===Merchandise===
====''Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!'' Deck Case & Sleeves====
To promote the upcoming [[M20|twentieth movie]] in cinemas, the '''''Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!'' Deck Case & Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキケース＆デッキシールド　劇場版ポケットモンスター　キミにきめた！''' ''Deck Case & Deck Shield: Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!'') were released on April 15, 2017 exclusively in Pokémon Centers. Each product features [[Ash Ketchum (M20)|Ash]] and his [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)|Pikachu]] gazing up at {{p|Ho-Oh}} soaring above them as a Rainbow Wing falls to the ground. The deck case comes with two card dividers and each has enough storage space for at least 90 cards. A set of 64 card sleeves are also supplied.

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg fire color}}
|border={{tcg fire color dark}}
|image1=Pokémon the Movie I Choose You Deck Case.jpg
|caption1=''Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!'' Deck Case
|image2=Pokémon the Movie I Choose You Sleeves.jpg
|caption2=''Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!'' Sleeves
}}

====SM3 accessories====
Rounding off the mainstream TCG releases on June 16, 2017 were a number of specially illustrated deck cases, card sleeves, and files. Deluxe items featuring [[Lillie]] and her relatives were subsequently released on June 17, 2017 as part of a Pokémon Center campaign.

'''Deck cases:''' Each regular deck case comes with two card dividers and each has enough storage space for at least 90 cards.
:The '''Marshadow Deck Case''' (Japanese: '''デッキケースマーシャドー''') features the eponymous Gloomdweller Pokémon with its fighting spirit burning in addition to the Legendary Rainbow Pokémon {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Both have prominent roles in the upcoming movie ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

'''Deck case images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg fire color}}
|border={{tcg fire color dark}}
|image1=Marshadow Deck Case.jpg
|caption1=Marshadow Deck Case
}}

====Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack====
The '''Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack''' (Japanese: '''スペシャルジャンボカードパック「ホウオウGX」''') was made available on July 1, 2017 in the buildup to the Japanese release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas. It comes packaged with a Jumbo print of Ho-Oh-GX, an Ash's Pikachu promotional card, and 3 packs each from the {{TCG|To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow}} and {{TCG|Darkness that Consumes Light}} expansions.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|86}} ({{TCG|SM-P Promotional cards|SM-P Promo}} 86)
*[[Ho-Oh-GX (SM-P Promo)|Ho-Oh-GX]] (SM-P Promo; Jumbo)

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg fire color}}
|border={{tcg fire color dark}}
|image1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack.jpg
|caption1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack
}}

==Trivia==
* Ho-Oh was the first {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} to appear in any [[Pokémon]] media, making it the first sign that the franchise would ever expand beyond the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|original 151 Pokémon}}.
* In addition to the regular series, it has been shown in multiple opening animations, usually with Ash and Pikachu right behind.

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Marshadow (M20)

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|ball=None
|nickname=Marshadow
|jnickname=マーシャドー
|tmnickname=Marshadow
|image=[[File:Marshadow M20.png|250px]] Marshadow [[File:Marshadow flared up M20.png|250px]]
|caption=Zenith Marshadow
|caught=no
|gender=Unknown
|ability=Unknown
|prevonum=802
|noevo=incap
|pokemonname=Marshadow
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Ghost
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|current=[[Mount Tensei]]
|java1=[[Kōichi Yamadera]]
|enva1=[[Simona Berman]]
}}
'''Marshadow''' (Japanese: '''マーシャドー''' ''Marshadow'') is a major character who appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. Marshadow is said to be a guide from the shadows who leads those chosen by {{an|Ho-Oh}} to be the Rainbow Hero. If the [[Rainbow Wing]] given to the chosen person loses its color, Marshadow is tasked with sealing the Rainbow Wing away.

==In the movies==
Marshadow was first seen emerging from the shadow of an {{p|Entei}} as it watched {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, [[Verity]], and [[Sorrel]] rest in a cave to avoid an intense rainstorm.

After his defeat at the hands of [[Cross]], Ash angrily lashed out at his friends and ran off to a forest to sulk. His frustration caused the Rainbow Wing to lose its color. Marshadow appeared and used its powers to put Ash to sleep, trapping him in a dream world where Pokémon do not exist and he went to school instead of traveling. Though Ash did not remember what Pokémon are in this world, his bond with {{AP|Pikachu}} allowed him to regain his memories and wake up. Startled by the experience, Ash apologized to Pikachu for his earlier behavior, causing the Rainbow Wing to revert to its normal state.

After meeting back up with his friends, Ash informed Verity and Sorrel about the strange dream. When Ash wondered what caused the dream to happen, Marshadow emerged from its shadow, only to quickly hide back inside when it was spotted by Pikachu. Pikachu, attempting to get Marshadow to reveal itself, attacked the tree Ash was sitting by. The attempt only caused a group of wild {{p|Primeape}} to appear and attack the group in anger.

Upon arriving at the Raizen Mountains, Ash and his friends traveled to [[Mount Tensei]] to meet with Ho-Oh. Shortly after arriving, the group was attacked by Cross, who challenged Ash to a battle for possession of the Rainbow Wing. At this point, Marshadow fully revealed itself to everyone in order to observe the battle. When the battle ended in Ash's victory, Cross stole the Rainbow Wing anyway and tried to summon Ho-Oh himself. Due to the wickedness in his heart, the Rainbow Wing immediately lost its color, causing the skies to turn black once Cross placed the wing on the Rainbow Rock.

Angered by this, Marshadow attacked Cross and tried to seal the Rainbow Wing away, only to become corrupted by the evil tainting it. Cross tried to take the Rainbow Wing back by force, but Marshadow used its powers to take control of Cross's {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}} {{p|Lycanroc}}. It then had Lycanroc attack its Trainer. Marshadow then took control of the other Pokémon living in the area and used them to form a small army to attack everyone.

As the others battled Marshadow's army, Ash confronted Marshadow in an attempt to take back the Rainbow Wing and cleanse it of the evil tainting it. Ash and Pikachu battled Marshadow, but it proved to be too powerful and defeated them, though it is left exhausted afterwards. Marshadow's army then proceeded to fire a simultaneous attack on Ash and Pikachu. Ash sacrificed himself by forcing Pikachu to return to its {{i|Poké Ball}} in order to take the full force of the attack alone. The attack caused Ash's body to disappear, and the Rainbow Wing vanished soon after. Pikachu, left in tears from Ash's sacrifice, released an extremely powerful {{m|Thunderbolt}}, sending Marshadow and its army flying. The attack turned the sky back to normal and released Marshadow and its army from the Rainbow Wing's corruption.

After Ash's body was restored, he received a new Rainbow Wing. With the Rainbow Rock back to normal, Marshadow proceeded to leave. After Ash finished his battle with Ho-Oh, Marshadow watched [[Bonji]] make a speech about potential future Rainbow Heroes.


===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|fighting|ghost|Marshadow Shadow Ball M20.png|Using Shadow Ball}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|M20|I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|ghost|Spectral Thief|M20|I Choose You!{{tt|*|Confirmed through the use of Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike}}}}
{{anmov/f|ghost}}

====[[Z-Move]]s used====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fighting color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Marshadow Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike 1 M20.png|150px]][[File:Marshadow Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike 2 M20.png|150px]]
| {{m|Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike}}
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
| {{m|Spectral Thief}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Marshadow turns into its Zenith Form and its body becomes surrounded in a light-yellow aura that briefly assumes a humanoid form. Marshadow then rapidly punches the air in front of it, firing seven light blue orbs of energy from its fists at the opponent before jumping towards the opponent and kicking them with one of its feet. It is the only Pokemon in the anime to be able to execute a Z-Move without the presence of an allied trainer.
|}

===Pokémon===
While controlled by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow showed the ability to corrupt other Pokémon and take control of them. Whether or not it can do this under normal circumstances is unknown.

{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Lycanroc
|type1=Rock
|img=Marshadow Lycanroc.png
|cap=Marshadow's Lycanroc
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|vaen=Mike Liscio
|vajp=Kaito Ishikawa
|desc=Marshadow took control of [[Cross]]'s {{p|Lycanroc}} in order to prevent him from taking back the [[Rainbow Wing]]. It was freed from Marshadow's control when Cross helped it remember how they first met.

Lycanroc's known moves are {{m|Crush Claw}} and {{m|Snarl}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Electabuzz
|type1=Electric
|img=Marshadow Electabuzz.png
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc=This {{p|Electabuzz}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}. They were freed after {{AP|Pikachu}} fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

Electabuzz's known moves are {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Swift}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Rhydon
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Marshadow Magmar Rhydon Electabuzz.png
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc=This {{p|Rhydon}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}. They were freed after {{AP|Pikachu}} fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

Rhydon's known moves are {{m|Rock Tomb}}, {{m|Hidden Power}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Rhyhorn
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Marshadow Rhyhorn.png
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc=This {{p|Rhyhorn}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}. They were freed after {{AP|Pikachu}} fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

Rhyhorn's only known move is {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Geodude
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Marshadow Geodude.png
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=This {{p|Geodude}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}. They were freed after {{AP|Pikachu}} fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of Geodude's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Graveler
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Marshadow Graveler.png
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc=This {{p|Graveler}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}. They were freed after {{AP|Pikachu}} fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

Graveler's known moves are {{m|Hidden Power}} and {{m|Thunder Punch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Magmar
|type1=Fire
|img=Marshadow Magmar Rhydon Electabuzz.png
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc=This {{p|Magmar}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}. They were freed after {{AP|Pikachu}} fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

Magmar's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Magnemite and Magneton
|type1=Electric
|type2=Steel
|img=Marshadow Zubat Weezing Koffing Venomoth Magnemite Magneton Golbat.png
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=This {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}} were two of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}. They were freed after {{AP|Pikachu}} fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of Magnemite's moves are known. 
Magneton's only known move is {{m|Flash Cannon}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Zubat and Golbat
|type1=Poison
|type2=Flying
|img=Marshadow Zubat Weezing Koffing Venomoth Magnemite Magneton Golbat.png
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc=This {{p|Zubat}} and {{p|Golbat}} were two of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}. They were freed after {{AP|Pikachu}} fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of Zubat's moves are known. 
Golbat's only known move is {{m|Shadow Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Koffing and Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=Marshadow Zubat Weezing Koffing Venomoth Magnemite Magneton Golbat.png
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|vaen=Mike Liscio
|vaennote=Weezing
|desc=This {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Weezing}} were two of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}. They were freed after {{AP|Pikachu}} fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of Koffing's moves are known. 
Weezing's only known move is {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Venomoth
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Marshadow Zubat Weezing Koffing Venomoth Magnemite Magneton Golbat.png
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|vaen=Sam Black
|desc=This {{p|Venomoth}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}. They were freed after {{AP|Pikachu}} fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

Venomoth's only known move is {{m|Psybeam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Nidoking and Nidoqueen
|gender=both
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|img=Marshadow Nidoqueen Nidoking.png
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc=This {{p|Nidoking}} and {{p|Nidoqueen}} were two of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}. They were freed after {{AP|Pikachu}} fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

Nidoking's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Rock Tomb}}. 
Nidoqueen's only known move is {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|img=Marshadow Arbok.png
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc=This {{p|Arbok}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}. They were freed after {{AP|Pikachu}} fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of Arbok's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Pidgey and Pidgeotto (multiple)
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Marshadow Pidgey Pidgeotto.png
|cap=Marshadow's Pidgey
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc=These {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Pidgeotto}} were some of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}. They were freed after {{AP|Pikachu}} fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of their moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Pidgeot (multiple)
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Marshadow Pidgeot.png
|cap=Marshadow's Pidgeot
|epnum=M20
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc=These {{p|Pidgeot}} were some of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}. They were freed after {{AP|Pikachu}} fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of Pidgeot's moves are known.}}

==In the manga==
===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:Marshadow M20 manga.png|thumb|220px|Marshadow in ''{{ma|I Choose You!}}'']]
[[File:Zenith Marshadow M20 manga.png|thumb|left|220px|Zenith Marshadow]]
====In the I Choose You! manga====
Marshadow appears in {{ma|I Choose You!}}, the {{pkmn|manga}} adaptation of the [[M20|twentieth Pokémon movie]]. It was first seen emerging from an {{p|Entei}}'s shadow unnoticed while {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, [[Verity]], and [[Sorrel]] were resting up in a cave from a rainstorm.

Later, Marshadow appeared in Ash's shadow when Ash was upset at his defeat at the hands of [[Cross]]. It put Ash to sleep using its powers, trapping him in a dream world where Pokémon do not exist and he went to school instead of traveling. While Ash initially didn't remember what Pokémon were, his bond with Pikachu helped him regain his memories and he woke up. When Marshadow emerged from a tree, Ash and his friends noticed it and Pikachu used an Electric attack on Marshadow but ended up hitting the tree instead, angering a group of {{p|Primeape}}.

Upon Ash's and his friends' arrival to the Raizen Mountains and then to [[Mount Tensei]], the group was attacked by Cross who challenged Ash for the [[Rainbow Wing]]. Marshadow then appeared from Ash's shadow and jumped up onto a rocky area to watch the battle. After Ash won, Cross took the Rainbow Wing by force and placed it on the rainbow rock. Since the Rainbow Wing was touched by a wicked soul, it lost its color. Marshadow then grabbed the tainted Rainbow Wing and surrounded itself in a black aura. As such, Marshadow became corrupted by the evil tainting it. It then took control of Cross's {{p|Lycanroc}} and the [[wild Pokémon]] on the mountain.

In an attempt to take back the Rainbow Wing, Ash battled Marshadow. During the battle, Marshadow changed into its Zenith form. [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)|Pikachu]] was no match for Marshadow and he ended up being defeated by it, although Marshadow got exhausted in the process and changed back into its normal form. Marshadow's army then surrounded Ash and Pikachu and fired a combined attack on the two. This caused Ash to disappear since he took the force of the attack alone and the tainted Rainbow Wing to disappear as well. This saddened Pikachu to the point that he released an Electric attack on the wild Pokémon, freeing them and Marshadow from the evil tainting them.

After Ash's body was restored, a new Rainbow Wing was formed in his hand. He then placed the Rainbow Wing on the rainbow rock. Marshadow watched as to how the rainbow was forming, signaling {{an|Ho-Oh}}'s arrival. Marshadow then took its leave after everything was back to normal. After Ash had a battle with Ho-Oh, it stood behind [[Bonji]] when he waved goodbye to Ash.

=====Pokémon=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Lycanroc
|type1=Rock
|img=Marshadow Lycanroc M20 manga.png
|epnum=I Choose You! (manga)
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc=Marshadow took control of {{p|Lycanroc}} and used it to separate Lycanroc from Cross. It was freed from Marshadow's control when Cross helped it remember how they first met.

None of Lycanroc's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Electabuzz
|type1=Electric
|img=Marshadow Electabuzz M20 manga.png
|epnum=I Choose You! (manga)
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc={{p|Electabuzz}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and his friends. They were freed after Pikachu fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of Electabuzz's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Rhyhorn and Rhydon
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Marshadow Rhyhorn M20 manga.png
|img2=Marshadow Magmar Rhydon M20 manga.png
|epnum=I Choose You! (manga)
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc={{p|Rhyhorn}} and {{p|Rhydon}} were two of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and his friends. They were freed after Pikachu fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of their moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Graveler
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Marshadow Weezing Graveler M20 manga.png
|epnum=I Choose You! (manga)
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc={{p|Graveler}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and his friends. They were freed after Pikachu fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of Graveler's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Magmar
|type1=Fire
|img=Marshadow Magmar Rhydon M20 manga.png
|epnum=I Choose You! (manga)
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc={{p|Magmar}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and his friends. They were freed after Pikachu fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of Magmar's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Golbat
|type1=Poison
|type2=Flying
|img=Marshadow Golbat M20 manga.png
|epnum=I Choose You! (manga)
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc={{p|Golbat}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and his friends. They were freed after Pikachu fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of Golbat's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=Marshadow Weezing Graveler M20 manga.png
|epnum=I Choose You! (manga)
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc={{p|Weezing}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and his friends. They were freed after Pikachu fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of Weezing's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Venomoth
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Marshadow Venomoth Arbok M20 manga.png
|epnum=I Choose You! (manga)
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc={{p|Venomoth}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and his friends. They were freed after Pikachu fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of Venomoth's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|img=Marshadow Venomoth Arbok M20 manga.png
|epnum=I Choose You! (manga)
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc={{p|Arbok}} was one of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and his friends. They were freed after Pikachu fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of Arbok's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Marshadow
|pkmn=Nidoking and Nidoqueen
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|img=Marshadow Nidoking Nidoqueen M20 manga.png
|epnum=I Choose You! (manga)
|epname=I Choose You!
|desc={{p|Nidoking}} and {{p|Nidoqueen}} were two of the Pokémon who traveled to Mount Tensei in order to receive power from Ho-Oh. After being corrupted by the tainted Rainbow Wing, Marshadow took control of the Pokémon and used them to attack Ash and his friends. They were freed after Pikachu fired a powerful blast of electricity fueled by the sadness of Ash's sacrifice.

None of their moves are known.}}

====In Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix====
[[File:Marshadow ICYR.png|thumb|220px|Marshadow in ''[[Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix]]'']]
[[File: Zenith Marshadow ICYR.png|thumb|left|220px|Zenith Marshadow]]
Marshadow stars in [[ICYR2]], which takes place before the events of ''I Choose You!''. In this, Marshadow appears in the [[Alola]] region, where it saved a young boy named {{OBP|Ken|ICYR}} from a gang of {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s lead by [[Borosue]]. As thanks, Ken takes Marshadow to a dojo previously owned by his [[Ken's grandfather|late grandfather]]. Ken begs Marshadow to protect the dojo from Borosue and his gang, as they aim on tearing it down to erect a statue of Borosue in its place. When Marshadow rejects the offer, Ken apologizes for trying to push away his responsibility onto it.

After spending the night with Ken and the Pokémon living at the dojo, Marshadow gets up and runs off to the hideout of Borosue and his gang, where it challenges them to a battle. When Ken arrives at the hideout, he finds that Marshadow managed to defeat the Grunts and all of their Pokémon. Borosue, noting that fighting over a hundred Pokémon would leave it exhausted, sends out a {{p|Gyarados}} to attack Marshadow. The tired Gloomdweller Pokémon is nearly defeated, but Ken steps in to defend it. Marshadow, impressed by Ken's courage despite knowing he has no chance of victory, hands Ken a [[Marshadium Z]] to put in the [[Z-Ring|Hero's Ring]] he received from his grandfather. With the Z-Crystal, Ken has Marshadow activate {{m|Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike}}, easily defeating Borosue's Gyarados.

The next day, Ken thanks Marshadow for helping him become more courageous. As Marshadow leaves, Ken promises to get stronger and become a Trainer strong enough to protect the dojo.

=====Moves used=====
{{anmov/h|fighting|ghost|}}
{{anmov|ghost|Spectral Thief|ICYR2|ICYR2{{tt|*|Confirmed through the use of Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike}}}}
{{anmov/f|ghost}}

======[[Z-Move]]s used======
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! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Marshadow Soul Stealing 7 Star Strike ICYR.png|150px]]
| {{m|Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike}}
| [[ICYR2]]
| {{m|Spectral Thief}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' After its Trainer strikes a series of poses to build Z-Power, Marshadow's body flares up. It then delivers a series of punches that make up the shape of the Z-Ring symbol. It then finishes by kicking the opponent, causing them to explode.
|}

==In the TCG==
===Merchandise===
====SM3 accessories====
Rounding off the mainstream TCG releases on June 16, 2017 were a number of specially illustrated deck cases, card sleeves, and files. Deluxe items featuring [[Lillie]] and her relatives were subsequently released on June 17, 2017 as part of a Pokémon Center campaign.

'''Deck cases:''' Each regular deck case comes with two card dividers and each has enough storage space for at least 90 cards.
:The '''Marshadow Deck Case''' (Japanese: '''デッキケースマーシャドー''') features the eponymous Gloomdweller Pokémon with its fighting spirit burning in addition to the Legendary Rainbow Pokémon {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Both have prominent roles in the upcoming movie ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

'''Sleeves:''' Each pack contains 64 card sleeves.
:The '''Marshadow Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールドマーシャドー''' ''Deck Shield: Marshadow'') feature {{p|Marshadow}} preparing to strike with its fighting spirit burning.

'''Prodcut images:'''
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|border={{Ghost color}}
|image1=Marshadow Deck Case.jpg
|caption1=Marshadow Deck Case
|image2=Marshadow Sleeves.jpg
|caption2=Marshadow Sleeves
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Ash's Gengar

2020-03-14T00:44:58Z

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|nickname=Ash's Gengar
|jnickname=サトシのゲンガー
|tmnickname=Satoshi's Gangar
|image=[[File:Ash Gengar.png|250px]]
|caption=Ash's Gengar
|ability=Unknown
|location=[[Sakuragi Institute]]
|epnum=SS011
|epname=
|catchepnum=SS016
|catchepname=
|prevonum=094
|pokemonname=Gengar
|current=[[Party|In rotation]]
|java1=[[List of Japanese voice actors|Yasuhiro Mamiya]]
|enva1=N/A
|noevo=incap
}}
'''Ash's Gengar''' (Japanese: '''サトシのゲンガー''' ''Satoshi's Gangar'') was the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{Ash}} in the [[new series]], and his fifty-fourth overall.

==History==
===With another Trainer===
[[File:Gengar and Former Trainer.png|thumb|left|250px|Being left by its original Trainer]]
As revealed in [[SS016]], {{p|Gengar}} was originally {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Gengar's former Trainer|a Trainer]] living in [[Vermilion City]], three years before the events of the [[new series]]. However, as he started losing battles and failing to catch Pokémon in Gengar's presence, he attributed his misfortunes to a curse caused by Gengar and decided to get rid of it. Before he abandoned it, he instructed Gengar to wait for him at the place that would later become the [[Sakuragi Institute]].

===As a wild Pokémon===
Not knowing its Trainer had no intention of returning for it, Gengar obediently waited for its Trainer, even staying at the building as it was being converted into [[Professor Sakuragi]]'s research center. It tried to scare the {{pkmn|Professor}} off by haunting the building, but as he only found its actions amusing, it eventually gave up trying to frighten him.

Gengar debuted in [[SS011]], where it resumed its mischievous activity by scaring [[Renji]], making its presence known for {{Ash}} and {{an|Go}} in the process. The latter tried to catch it, but Gengar simply deflected all of the {{i|Poké Ball}}s he threw at it. It was eventually forced to flee when [[Koharu]] commanded {{p|Yamper}} to use {{m|Spark}}. It was later seen at the end of the episode, perched atop the Institute.

Gengar briefly reappeared at the end of [[SS014]], where it phased through the wall and watched {{Ash}}, Go, and their Pokémon after they returned from [[Unova]].

In SS016, Gengar once again began causing trouble at the Institute and subsequently hid in Ash's shadow. When Ash ran into Gengar's former Trainer, it heard him bragging about how much he enjoyed being free from its curse. Angered by the revelation that its Trainer abandoned it, Gengar started attacking him. When the Trainer fled in fear, Gengar ran off as well. {{TRT}} found Gengar and asked it to join them, but when it refused, they instead tried to capture it. Ash showed up, managed to free Gengar, and convinced it to fight Team Rocket alongside him. After Gengar defeated Team Rocket's two {{p|Dusclops}}, Ash collapsed from a fever he had unknowingly caught earlier. When Ash woke up at the Institute, Gengar appeared and dropped a Poké Ball for him, indicating it wanted to join his [[party|team]]. Ash accepted the request and caught Gengar.

===With Ash===

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Gengar.png|thumb|left|250px|Gengar and Ash]]
[[File:Gengar in shadow.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in Ash's shadow]]
Gengar was once loyal to its previous Trainer, obeying his instructions to remain at the future site of the [[Sakuragi Institute]]. Over time, however, Gengar became resentful of its old Trainer, even to the point of attacking him upon seeing him again and only calming down once he ran away. It grew bitter and developed a hostile nature against all humans, repeatedly attacking them with its powers. After it bonded with Ash and was caught, it became friendlier, though it still seems to have a mischievous streak, such as when it showed its concern for Ash by dumping a pile of apples on top of him.
{{-}}

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch|3=Shadow Ball}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch|3=Shadow Ball}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|Night Shade|SS011}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|SS011}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Punch|SS011}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|SS011}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Gengar SS002.png|thumb|250px|A Gengar as seen in [[SS002]]. Note the deeper shade of purple compared to Ash's Gengar.]]
* Gengar is Ash's first officially owned {{type|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
** Gengar is also Ash's first Pokémon whose coloration is different from others of its species but is not {{Shiny}}, excluding his {{AP|Meltan}}, whose alternate color was a man-made result.
*** Gengar's alternate color is closer to how it appears in the [[core series]] and its game art in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} compared to other Gengar in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* Gengar is the first of Ash's Pokémon to:
** Be abandoned by a previous {{pkmn|Trainer}} whose species is not a [[starter Pokémon]].
** Be abandoned by a previous Trainer while being already fully evolved.
** Known to be abandoned by a previous Trainer and remain a [[wild Pokémon]] for years before being caught by Ash.
** Use a Ghost-type [[move]].

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Professor Kukui (anime)

2020-02-10T23:00:36Z

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{{CharInfobox
|color={{alola color}}
|corecolor={{alola color light}}
|bordercolor={{alola color dark}}
|name=Professor Kukui
|jname=ククイ博士
|tmname=Dr. Kukui
|slogan=no
|image=Professor Kukui SM.png
|size=130px
|caption=Art from the {{series|Sun & Moon}}
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Black
|hometown=[[Alola Route 1|Hau'oli Outskirts]]
|region=[[Alola]]
|relatives=Unnamed parents, [[Professor Burnet]] (wife; as of [[SM055]])
|trainer=no
|trainerclass=[[Pokémon Trainer]] (formerly), [[Pokémon Professor]], Pro Wrestler
|game=counterpart
|counterpart=[[Professor Kukui]]
|leader=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=SM001
|epname=Alola to New Adventure!
|enva=[[Abe Goldfarb]] [[List of English voice actors|Rachael Slotky]] (young)
|java=[[Keiichi Nakagawa]] [[Chika Fujimura]] (young)
|}}

'''Professor Kukui''' (Japanese: '''ククイ博士''' ''Dr. Kukui'') is a major supporting character of the [[Pokémon anime]], who appeared in the {{series|Sun & Moon}}. He is a [[Pokémon Professor]] in the [[Alola]] [[region]] and a teacher at the [[Pokémon School]] on [[Melemele Island]]. He is also the true identity of '''The Masked Royal''' (Japanese: '''ロイヤルマスク''' ''Royal Mask'').

==History==
===Pre-series===
[[File:Professor Kukui young anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Professor Kukui at the age of five]]
Since his childhood, Kukui had been a fan of Pokémon [[move]]s, often observing [[Hala]]'s {{pkmn|battle}}s to witness these attacks in action. He would follow the matches along with his Move Index guidebook. At some point, he befriended and later obtained a {{TP|Professor Kukui|Litten}}, which originally belonged to his parents. The pair would often spend time in the forests of [[Melemele Island]] playing with all of the [[wild Pokémon]]. He also befriended a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}} living in the forests and received a [[Firium Z]] after helping to relieve it of its sneezing. In addition, he is a childhood friend of [[Molayne]] and [[DJ Leo]].

[[SM125|At the age of five]], he met {{Ash}}, whom a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Celebi}} had accidentally sent into the past. Due to Ash's mastery of [[Z-Move]]s, he started calling him the "Move [[Island Kahuna|Kahuna]]" (Japanese: '''ワザキング''' ''Move King'') and asked to battle with him. Ash easily won the battle and taught the young Kukui, whom he started calling "Roarie" (Japanese: '''ガオ''' ''Gao'') due to his {{p|Incineroar}} cap, that there was no shame in losing. He then proceeded to tell Kukui about his [[Gym]] and [[Pokémon League]] battles in other [[region]]s, inspiring Kukui's own ambitions. Soon, Ash was transported back to the present by Celebi, leaving both young boys unaware of each other's real names.

In ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]'', Hala revealed that Kukui and [[Guzma]] were once his apprentices. However, the two had a falling-out after Guzma expressed beliefs that [[Z-Ring]]s and [[Z-Move]]s were pointless. While Guzma abandoned his training and established [[Team Skull]], Kukui continued to study under Hala.

==={{series|Sun & Moon}}===
Professor Kukui debuted in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. He was first seen entering his classroom, where he was introduced to Ash, apparently not recognizing him from his youth. He later watched as Ash battled [[Team Skull]] and was impressed by his battling skills. After Team Skull's defeat, he told Ash about Z-Moves and the [[island challenge]]. Following Ash's decision to attend the [[Pokémon School]], he allowed Ash to live with him during his stay in [[Alola]]. At the end of [[SM002|the next episode]], he handed Ash a new [[Pokédex]], which [[SM003|then]] got inhabited by a {{Rotom}}.

In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', he and Ash returned home one night, only to notice the absence of {{AP|Rockruff}}. Rockruff soon returned injured, prompting Kukui to heal it with a [[Potion]]. Upon further investigation, they found out that it had been training on [[Clawmark Hill]]. After watching Ash train Rockruff, Kukui noticed the bond they had developed and encouraged Ash to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Rockruff.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', Kukui accompanied his students and [[Samson Oak]] to [[Kanto]] for an extracurricular activity, where they visited [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. In the [[SM043|following episode]], he and the others traveled to the [[Cerulean Gym]], where his students battled {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}. Seeing these battles inspired him to realize his childhood dream an official Pokémon League in Alola.

In ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', Kukui told Ash about [[Professor Burnet]] and her research on [[Ultra Wormhole]]s. He later introduced her to him when she, along with the president of the [[Aether Foundation]] {{an|Lusamine}}, {{an|Faba}}, and [[Wicke]], visited his home to meet Ash and {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}}. During his class's sleepover in ''[[SM048|A Dream Encounter!]]'', Kukui began to bond with Burnet, who also stayed over at his house.

In ''[[SM051|Family Determination!]]'', Kukui accompanied his students to the [[Altar of the Sunne]] on [[Poni Island]] to catch up with {{an|Lillie}}, who had ran away from home with her brother, {{an|Gladion}}, in search of a way to save Lusamine, who had been abducted by a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Nihilego}}. [[SM052|Later]], while watching Alola's [[guardian deities]] bless Nebby, he received a phone call for help from Professor Burnet and left to help her out. He soon witnessed Burnet and her {{p|Munchlax}} being surrounded by a group of {{p|Jangmo-o}} and {{p|Hakamo-o}}, but using his {{p|Braviary}} he was able to drive the Scaly Pokémon off. By the time the two professors returned to the altar though, Ash and the others had already ridden off on Nebby into an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. Kukui and Burnet stayed behind and waited until the group [[SM054|finally]] returned with Lusamine.
[[File:Professor Kukui Burnet Wedding Outfits.png|thumb|250px|Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet about to get married]]
In ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'', during a walk on the beach with Burnet, Kukui proposed to her. A few days later, the wedding ceremony, which was arranged by his students, was held on the beach outside his house. Since their marriage, Burnet has moved in with Kukui and Ash.

[[File:Masked Royal anime.png|thumb|left|250px|As the Masked Royal]]
Kukui's alter-ego, the Masked Royal, debuted in ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]''. When Ash and {{ashcl}} visited the [[Battle Royal Dome]], Ash's {{p|Litten}} got agitated upon seeing Royal's {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. This prompted him to invite Ash, along with {{an|Kiawe}} and {{an|Sophocles}}, to take part in a [[Battle Royal]], which the Masked Royal easily won. Days later, after seeing Litten training to master {{m|Flame Charge}}, Kukui, dressed up again as the Masked Royal, showed up to have a one-on-one battle with Ash. During the battle, Litten evolved into {{AP|Torracat}} and was able to perfect Flame Charge. Despite this, however, the battle ended in the Masked Royal's victory. Afterwards, the Masked Royal declared that he and Incineroar were now Torracat's rivals.

The Masked Royal reappeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]'', where he faced a member of the [[Revengers]], [[Mr. Electric]], and his {{p|Electivire}} in a Battle Royal. However, due to interference [[Mad Magmar]]'s {{p|Magmortar}}, Mr. Electric was disqualified. The Masked Royal then got challenged by Mad Magmar to a battle for the title of the strongest fighter, which he accepted. The next day, Kukui accompanied Burnet and his students to the Battle Royal Dome, but began feeling nervous as he had to take on his role as the Masked Royal without his identity being found out. After managing to sneak away, he was able to reach the ring in time, where his battle would begin. However, Mad Magmar played dirty again by having other members of the Revengers gang up on Incineroar until Ash's Torracat interfered. Teaming up with Torracat and Ash, the Masked Royal and Incineroar took on Mad Magmar and Mr. Electric and eventually managed to beat them, despite all the interference.

In ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', mysterious dark clouds appeared over Alola, leaving Kukui and all other adults tired and without motivation. [[SM088|Later]], after this was resolved, Kukui met up the [[Ultra Guardians]], Burnet, Lusamine, Faba, and Wicke inside the Ultra Guardians base, where he oversaw {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}} recovering. [[SM089|Later]], when the Ultra Guardians left for [[Ultra Space]] with Lunala, Kukui and Faba volunteered to aid them. On [[Ten Carat Hill]], he and Faba confronted [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Matori]] Matrix by using their Pokémon to damage the team's airship and prevent them from entering the Ultra Wormhole. Afterwards, Kukui and Faba faced [[Gozu]] and his {{me|Aggron}} in battle, but their Pokémon were swiftly beaten. In [[SM090|the next episode]], Kukui asked Faba if he had more Pokémon, and the latter replied he did not. Thus, Kukui was forced to send out his Incineroar and perform its Z-Move, {{m|Malicious Moonsault}}, which managed to defeat Mega Aggron. However, this also caused him to reveal his secret identity to Faba, who in turn revealed that he was a big fan of the Masked Royal. Later, alongside Incineroar and Faba, Kukui joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with Z-Power so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}. After Necrozma returned to its Ultra form, Kukui watched as the Ultra Guardians, Nebby, and Lunala returned to Alola, alongside Faba, Burnet, Lusamine, and Wicke.

In ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]'', the Masked Royal announced a handshake event to be held on Melemele Island. When Ash and Burnet told Kukui they wanted him to go with them to the event, Kukui asked [[Molayne]] to help keep his Masked Royal identity a secret. The day of the event, Molayne prepared to change into the Masked Royal costume, only to be tied up by Faba and [[James]], who had mistaken him for an imposter. When Mad Magmar came around looking for revenge, Faba donned the Masked Royal costume and tried to defeat him with Incineroar, only to be easily defeated. After freeing himself, Molayne had his {{p|Magneton}} shut the lights off, giving Kukui the time to slip back into his Masked Royal costume and defeat Mad Magmar.

[[File:Kukui and Guzma.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Guzma]] taunting Kukui prior to the start of the [[Manalo Conference]]]]
In ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', Kukui hosted a press conference at [[Aether Paradise]], where he announced the formation of the first-ever Alola {{al|Pokémon League}} and revealed [[Manalo Stadium|the stadium]] that was being constructed to host it, called Manalo. The next day, [[Guzma]] arrived at the Pokémon School and told Kukui that Alola didn't need a Pokémon League. When Ash challenged Guzma to a battle, Kukui refereed the match. The battle ended prematurely when Guzma's {{p|Golisopod}} returned to its {{i|Poké Ball}} due to {{a|Emergency Exit}}. As Guzma left, swearing to destroy the Alola League, Kukui confronted him, claiming that Guzma was running away like he did in the past with the island challenge and the Island Kahunas.

In ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]'', Kukui announced the completion of the Manalo Stadium to the people of Alola. He also revealed that the winner of the [[Manalo Conference|Alola League]] would get to have an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} against the Masked Royal.

In ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', Kukui, as the Masked Royal, handed Ash a trophy as a recognition of him winning the Alola League. However, the award ceremony was interrupted by a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} emerging from an Ultra Wormhole. In [[SM140|the next episode]], Ash and Royal battled another {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}, a {{pkmn2|giant}}, {{Shiny}} one, which was endangering the Manalo Stadium docks. During the battle, Ash's {{p|Poipole}}, having evolved into {{AP|Naganadel}} since Ash parted ways with it, arrived through a wormhole of its own. With Naganadel's help, Royal was able to help Ash perform a double {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}} that sent Guzzlord through Naganadel's Ultra Wormhole and back into Ultra Space. However, the shock-wave caused by the Z-Moves and Guzzlord's attack colliding caused the Royal's mask to be blown away, revealing his true identity to Ash.

In ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'', the rest of Alola learned of Kukui's secret identity as the Masked Royal, but Ash still insisted on battling Kukui. The next day, the exhibition match began and an undisguised Kukui sent out Incineroar to face Ash, who started with Torracat. During the battle, Torracat powered itself up by absorbing Incineroar's {{m|Blast Burn}}, but it was unable to fully control the flames, forcing Ash to switch it out for Lycanroc. When Lycanroc used the shards of its broken {{m|Stone Edge}} to injure Incineroar, Kukui switched it out for his Braviary.

In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'', the battle continued, with Braviary managing to defeat Lycanroc before losing to {{AP|Rowlet}}. Kukui then sent out his {{p|Venusaur}}, who was able to defeat Rowlet before losing to Torracat. Kukui then sent out his {{p|Empoleon}}, who briefly battled {{AP|Pikachu}} before losing to {{AP|Melmetal}}. Kukui then sent out Lucario to battle {{AP|Naganadel}}.

In ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', though Lucario and Naganadel were evenly matched at first, Lucario was eventually defeated. Ash then recalled Naganadel and brought out Torracat to fight Incineroar. After several fierce exchanges, both sides went for {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, creating a massive fireball at the center of the field. Both Torracat and Incineroar leaped into the blaze to land a final blow, with their collision causing a massive explosion. When the smoke cleared, both Pokémon were on their feet at first, and although Torracat wavered, it was Incineroar who took the fall. The energy that Torracat built up caused it to evolve into an Incineroar itself, but the combination of the strain of evolving and its exhaustion setting in caused it to faint as well. Kukui prepared to summon his final Pokémon, but suddenly, {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} appeared and knocked the Poké Ball from his hand. Wanting to team up with Kukui to battle Ash, Tapu Koko became Kukui's temporary sixth Pokémon.

[[File:Kukui Guardian of Alola pose.png|thumb|250px|Kukui performing {{m|Guardian of Alola}} with Tapu Koko]]
In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Tapu Koko engaged in a blindingly fast aerial battle with Naganadel. Eventually, however, Naganadel was defeated by the guardian deity, leaving Ash with just Pikachu. After the two {{t|Electric}} types exchanged some attacks, Tapu Koko expressed that it wanted to perform a Z-Move with Kukui. When Kukui said he had already used his Z-Move for the battle, Tapu Koko called the other guardian deities to the stadium, and the four restored Z-Power for both Ash and Kukui. Tapu Koko then handed Kukui a [[Tapunium Z]], a legendary [[Z-Crystal]] for the guardian deities' exclusive Z-Move, {{m|Guardian of Alola}}. Both Kukui and Ash agreed to go all out in their battle. As Kukui and Tapu Koko performed their Z-Move, Ash's [[Electrium Z]] transformed into a [[Pikashunium Z]], allowing Ash and Pikachu to respond with their own signature Z-Move, {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Eventually, Pikachu's Z-Move proved to be superior to Guardian of Alola and managed to defeat Tapu Koko, ending the exhibition match in Ash's victory. Kukui thanked both Tapu Koko and Ash for the great battle and declared the Manalo Conference a success.

In ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', Ash, following his decision to start traveling around the {{pkmn|world}}, said goodbye to Kukui and Burnet, leaving all of the Pokémon he caught in Alola under their care. Sometime later, Kukui and Burnet were revealed to be expecting a child.

==Character==
[[File:Masked Royal unmasked.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and {{Rotom}} discovering the Masked Royal's true identity]]
Professor Kukui is a fairly serious, but friendly and upbeat character. He usually likes to add the names of [[move]]s into conversations every now and then, much like how [[Samson Oak]] uses Pokémon-related puns. He also tends to break from his serious and calm attitude, as shown in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]'', when he was completely shocked at the notion that {{an|Kiawe}} had stolen {{Ash}}'s missing [[Electrium Z]]. Like {{an|Rotom Pokédex}}, he enjoys watching the [[television]] show Alolan Detective [[Laki]] and try to figure out who the culprit is during the episode. Much like his use of move names when he talks, he was shown to find it funny that the viewers assumed that the {{AP|Rockruff}} which he befriended was actually his. The fact that Professor Kukui befriended the stray Rockruff, when he came upon the Pokémon, who had recently been attacked with {{m|Teeter Dance}} and decided to nurture it, shows that he is also a friendly and hospitable person.

Professor Kukui is a skilled Pokémon Trainer, and as the Masked Royal, he is able to handle battling multiple Pokémon at once in [[Battle Royal]]s. The Masked Royal is the [[Battle Royal Dome]]'s star Trainer, having a known record win streak of at least 21 victories. Despite some comically close calls, no one has been able to discern the Masked Royal's true identity. The only exceptions are his longtime friend [[Molayne]]; {{an|Faba}}, who realized the truth after Kukui blew his cover in front of him; and [[Ash's Torracat]], who was able to recognize him from his scent, and later, {{ash}} himself, along with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{rotom}}, and {{AP|Naganadel}} in the aftermath of the battle with the {{pkmn2|giant}} {{shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}. As of ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'', all of the Alola region knows of Kukui's double identity.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Kukui's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
===On hand===
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{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Braviary
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Kukui Braviary.png
|gender=male
|epnum=SM052
|epname=Revealing the Stuff of Legend!
|vajp=
|vaen=Ryan Nicolls
|desc=Professor Kukui's {{p|Braviary}} first appeared in ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]'', where he used him to help [[Professor Burnet]] escape from a group of {{p|Jangmo-o}} and {{p|Hakamo-o}} at the [[Vast Poni Canyon]].

In ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'', Braviary attended the wedding of Professor Kukui and [[Professor Burnet]] as Kukui's partner Pokémon.

In ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', Braviary attacked [[Team Rocket]]'s helicopter. He then battled [[Gozu]] alongside {{an|Faba}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Hypno}}, only to be knocked out by Gozu's {{me|Aggron}}'s {{m|Heavy Slam}}.

Braviary appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM137|The Wisdom Not to Run!]]'', where he was seen defeating [[Guzma]]'s {{p|Golisopod}}.

Kukui used Braviary in his [[Full Battle]] with Ash in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'' and ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]''. He defeated [[Ash's Lycanroc]], but lost to his {{AP|Rowlet}}.

Braviary's known moves are {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Sky Drop}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, and {{m|Superpower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Incineroar
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dark
|stage1=Litten
|stage2=Torracat
|main=yes
|img=Kukui Incineroar.png
|epnum=SM063
|epname=Pushing the Fiery Envelope!
|vajp=Toru Sakurai
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc=Professor Kukui's alias, the Masked Royal, commonly uses an {{p|Incineroar}} in the [[Battle Royal]]. It was first seen in ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]'', where it took part in a Battle Royal against Ash's {{p|Litten}}, [[Kiawe's Marowak]], and [[Sophocles's Charjabug]], easily winning despite holding back. It was later used in another battle against Ash's Litten, during which Litten evolved into a {{AP|Torracat}}. Despite this, Incineroar still won the battle.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Lucario
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|img=Kukui Lucario.png
|epnum=SM140
|epname=Z-Move Showdown!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui's alias, the Masked Royal, has a {{p|Lucario}}. He used it in ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]'' in order to battle a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that had emerged through an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. However, it was defeated and recalled to its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

Lucario reappeared in ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'' and ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', where it was Kukui's fifth Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] with Ash. It went up against {{AP|Naganadel}} and eventually lost.

Lucario's known moves are {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, and {{m|Extreme Speed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Venusaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Kukui Venusaur.png
|gender=male
|epnum=SM142
|epname=A Full Battle Bounty!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Venusaur}} is Professor Kukui's fourth known Pokémon. He used him in his [[Full Battle]] against {{Ash}} in ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'', where he went up against {{AP|Rowlet}} and won. Venusaur then went up against {{AP|Torracat}}, but was defeated.

Venusaur's known moves are {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, and {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Empoleon
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|img=Kukui Empoleon.png
|epnum=SM142
|epname=A Full Battle Bounty!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Empoleon}} is Professor Kukui's fifth known Pokémon. He used it in his [[Full Battle]] against {{Ash}} in ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]''. It went up against {{AP|Pikachu}}, damaging and disorienting him before Ash switched to {{AP|Melmetal}}, who managed to defeat Empoleon. Professor Kukui also uses Empoleon to swim all around the world, researching sea currents.

Empoleon's known moves are {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Drill Peck}}, {{m|Whirlpool}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}.}}

Professor Kukui is in possession of a sixth Pokémon, as its {{i|Poké Ball}} was seen in ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]''. However, Tapu Koko slapped its Poké Ball away before it could be sent out, making Kukui's sixth Pokémon unknown.

===Temporary===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Naganadel
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dragon
|img=Ash Naganadel Gigavolt Havoc.png
|epnum=SM067
|epname=Love at First Twirl!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=
|desc=As the Masked Royal, Kukui temporarily paired up with Ash's newly-returned {{AP|Naganadel}} to help Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} blow back a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} back to [[Ultra Space]] with the combined force of two {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}s.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Tapu Koko
|type1=Electric
|type2=Fairy
|img=Kukui Tapu Koko.png
|epnum=SM001
|epname=Alola to New Adventure!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Erica Schroeder‎
|desc={{main|Guardian deities (anime)#Tapu Koko|Guardian deities (anime) → Tapu Koko}}
{{p|Tapu Koko}} temporarily teamed up with Professor Kukui during his [[Full Battle]] against Ash during the [[Manalo Conference]]. In ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', Tapu Koko stopped Professor Kukui from sending out his last Pokémon by slapping away the {{i|Poké Ball}} in his hand, indicating that it wanted to battle Ash as Kukui's final Pokémon. Kukui accepted this offer. The battle commenced in ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', where Tapu Koko faced [[Ash's Naganadel]] and won, before going up against Pikachu.

Along with its fellow deities, Tapu Koko restored Z-Power to Ash and Kukui's Z-Rings. It then gave Kukui a [[Tapunium Z]], allowing it to perform {{m|Guardian of Alola}}, while Ash and Pikachu countered with {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Pikachu's Z-Move managed to overpower Tapu Koko's Z-Move, leading to Tapu Koko fainting and making Ash the winner of the exhibition match. Afterwards, Tapu Koko was restored by Tapu Lele's scales and thanked by Kukui for battling well.}}

===Befriended===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Rockruff
|main=yes
|type1=Rock
|img=Kukui Rockruff.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Rockruff
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Haven Paschall
|desc={{p|Rockruff}} is a wild Pokémon Professor Kukui took under his care. In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', he encouraged {{Ash}} to catch it after seeing the bond the two had developed.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Totem Trevenant
|nick=Elder
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Grass
|img=Totem Trevenant.png
|cap=Totem Trevenant
|img2=Totem Trevenant present.png
|cap2=Totem Trevenant in the present
|epnum=SM125
|epname=A Timeless Encounter!
|vaen=
|desc=Elder (Japanese: '''オー{{tt|爺|じい}}''' ''Ohjī'') was a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}} that Professor Kukui befriended when he was young. It gave him a [[Firium Z]] after he began his [[Pokémon journey]]. It was revealed that, sometime after the young Professor Kukui met {{Ash}}, Trevenant had passed away and now appears as an ordinary tree.

None of Trevenant's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Forest Pokémon
|type1=Unknown
|img=Kukui Forest Pokémon.png
|cap=Forest Pokémon
|epnum=SM125
|epname=A Timeless Encounter!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=In his youth, Professor Kukui befriended a multitude of wild Pokémon that live in a forest on [[Melemele Island]].

None of the Pokémon's moves are known.}}

===At his house===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Luvdisc (×2)
|type1=Water
|img=Professor Kukui Luvdisc.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Luvdisc
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=
|vaen=Lisa Ortiz
|desc=Professor Kukui has two {{p|Luvdisc}}, which he keeps in a fish tank in his house, along with a {{p|Corsola}}. They first appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.

None of Luvdisc's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Corsola
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|img=Professor Kukui Corsola.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Corsola
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui has a {{p|Corsola}}, which he keeps in a fish tank in his house, along with two {{p|Luvdisc}}. It first appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.

None of Corsola's moves are known.}}

===Caring for===
Ash left the remainder of his [[Alola]]n party with Professor Kukui in ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'' as he set out to travel the {{pkmn|world}}.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Rowlet.png|grass|flying|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lycanroc|Ash Lycanroc.png|rock|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Incineroar|Ash Incineroar.png|fire|dark|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Melmetal|Ash Melmetal.png|steel|size=200px}}
|}

===Ride Pokémon===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kukui
|pkmn=Wailmer
|type1=Water
|img=Sophocles Kiawe Wailmer.png
|cap=A Poké Ride Wailmer
|epnum=SM005
|epname=Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui was first seen riding a [[Poké Ride]] {{p|Wailmer}} around [[Melemele Island]].

None of Wailmer's moves are known.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{alola color light}}|bordercolor={{alola color}}
|ja=中川慶一 ''[[Keiichi Nakagawa]]'' 藤村知可 ''[[Chika Fujimura]]'' (young)
|en=[[Abe Goldfarb]] [[List of English voice actors|Rachael Slotky]] (young)
|cs=Martin Kubačák
|da=Troels Toya
|fi=Ilkka Villi ([[SM001]]-[[SM068]], [[SM078]]-present) Tuukka Leppänen ([[SM069]]-[[SM076]])
|el=Φώτης Πετρίδης ''Fotis Petridis''
|it=Paolo De Santis
|pl=Jan Staszczyk
|pt_br=Cláudio Galvan
|ru=Даниил Эльдаров ''Daniil Eldarov''
|es_la=Daniel Lacy
|es_eu=Juan Antonio García Sainz de la Maza
|th=อภินันท์ ธีระนันทกุล ''Apinan Teeranantagun''
|tr=Ali Hocaoğlu
|vi=Hồ Tiến Đạt
}}

==Trivia==
* Professor Kukui is the only {{pkmn|Professor}} not shown giving out any [[starter Pokémon]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* Professor Kukui's {{p|Lucario}} is the only Lucario with a named Trainer in the anime that has not used {{m|Aura Sphere}}.
** Similarly, it is also the only Lucario to be shown using a move, other than Aura Sphere, that contains the word はどう ''hadō'' in its Japanese name which can be translated as either ''wave'' or ''[[aura]]''.
* Professor Kukui has more known Pokémon on hand than any other Professor in the anime.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{alola color light}}; border:3px solid #{{alola color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ククイ博士 ''Dr. Kukui''
| From ''kukui'' (Hawaiian for the {{wp|Aleurites moluccanus|candlenut}}, the {{wp|List of U.S. state trees|state tree}} of Hawaii)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, German, Italian
| Professor Kukui
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Professeur Euphorbe
| From ''euphorbe'' ({{wp|Euphorbia|spurge}}). Both the candlenut and the spurges are in the ''{{wp|Euphorbiaceae}}'' family.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 쿠쿠이박사 ''Kukui-{{tt|baksa|Dr.}}''
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 庫庫伊博士 / 库库伊博士 ''Dr. Kùkùyī''
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 庫庫伊博士 ''Dr. Fufuyī''
| Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish, Czech, Polish
| Profesor Kukui
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Finnish
| Professori Kukui
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Professor Nogueira
| From ''nogueira-de-iguape'' ({{wp|Aleurites moluccanus|candlenut}}). ''Nogueira'' is also a common Brazilian surname.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Профессор Кекеи ''Professor Kekei''
| Similar to English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Giáo sư Kukui
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Turkish
| Profesör Kukui
| From English name
|}

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* [[Professor Kukui]]

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(Japanese: '''ダイマックスバトル！最強王者ダンデ！！''' ''{{tt|Daimax|Dynamax}} Battle! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}, The Greatest of Them All!!'') is the 12th episode of the {{series|new}}, and the 1,097th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 9, 2020.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{an|Go}} travel to [[Galar]] again.
* Ash and Go see {{p|Eternatus|a mysterious Pokémon}}.
* {{TRT}} is revealed to have received a [[Rotom Phone]] from {{an|Giovanni}}.
* [[Leon]], the [[Galar League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}, is introduced.
* [[Lance]] is revealed to have obtained a [[Dynamax Band]].
* Leon defeats Lance in the finals of the [[World Championships|Pokémon World Championships]], becoming the World Champion.
* Ash decides to challenge Leon.
* Team Rocket try and fail to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Drednaw}}, inadvertently causing it to [[Gigantamax]] and start attacking [[Wyndon Stadium]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Leon]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Eternatus}}
* [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SS012.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Go}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Sakuragi]]
* [[Lance]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Kikuna]]
* [[Renji]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* MC
* Copilot
* Crowd

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Charizard}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Scorbunny}} ({{OP|Go|Scorbunny}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ([[Koharu]]'s)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Lance]]'s; [[Red Gyarados]]; [[Dynamax]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Pelipper}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Team Rocket]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ([[Rocket Gachat|Team Rocket's]])
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Eternatus}} (debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]]; debut)

==Trivia==
[[File:Lance Gyarados sparkling.png|250px|thumb|[[Red Gyarados|Lance's Gyarados]] sparkling as it exits its Poké Ball]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Gyarados}}
* This marks the earliest introduction of the current [[generation]]'s {{pkmn|Champion}} into a new [[series]].
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Lance]] since ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'', 721 episodes earlier.
* Lance's lines, before and after the battle, are references to his counterpart in the games of Generation IV. He uses the same speech in the battle for the title of Champion with the player in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* This is the first episode since [[SS005]] that {{an|Go}} doesn't have a [[party]] change.
* This is the first time a spakling effect has been used for a [[Shiny Pokémon]] exiting their [[Poké Ball]] since ''[[DP185|Working on a Right Move!]]'', 446 episodes earlier.
* The [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} theme from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] is played during Lance and [[Leon]]'s battle.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* Go, Leon, {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and Leon's [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Charizard}} narrate the preview for the [[SS013|next episode]].
* The announcer refers to Lance's [[Red Gyarados]] as the evolved form of the Golden [[Magikarp]] (which is normally true), although Lance's evolved from a regular Magikarp due to one of Team Rocket's experiments.

===Errors===
* When Team Rocket is exiting the stadium, {{MTR}} is between [[James]] and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. However, in the next shot, he is between [[Jessie]] and James.

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{{CharInfobox
|color={{alola color}}
|corecolor={{alola color light}}
|bordercolor={{alola color dark}}
|name=Professor Kukui
|jname=ククイ博士
|tmname=Dr. Kukui
|slogan=no
|image=Professor Kukui SM.png
|size=130px
|caption=Art from the {{series|Sun & Moon}}
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Black
|hometown=[[Alola Route 1|Hau'oli Outskirts]]
|region=[[Alola]]
|relatives=Unnamed parents, [[Professor Burnet]] (wife; as of [[SM055]])
|trainer=no
|trainerclass=[[Pokémon Trainer]] (formerly), [[Pokémon Professor]], Pro Wrestler
|game=counterpart
|counterpart=[[Professor Kukui]]
|leader=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=SM001
|epname=Alola to New Adventure!
|enva=[[Abe Goldfarb]] [[List of English voice actors|Rachael Slotky]] (young)
|java=[[Keiichi Nakagawa]] [[Chika Fujimura]] (young)
|}}

'''Professor Kukui''' (Japanese: '''ククイ博士''' ''Dr. Kukui'') is a major supporting character of the [[Pokémon anime]], who appeared in the {{series|Sun & Moon}}. He is a [[Pokémon Professor]] in the [[Alola]] [[region]] and a teacher at the [[Pokémon School]] on [[Melemele Island]]. He is also the true identity of '''The Masked Royal''' (Japanese: '''ロイヤルマスク''' ''Royal Mask'').

==History==
===Pre-series===
[[File:Professor Kukui young anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Professor Kukui at the age of five]]
Since his childhood, Kukui had been a fan of Pokémon [[move]]s, often observing [[Hala]]'s {{pkmn|battle}}s to witness these attacks in action. He would follow the matches along with his Move Index guidebook. At some point, he befriended and later obtained a {{TP|Professor Kukui|Litten}}, which originally belonged to his parents. The pair would often spend time in the forests of [[Melemele Island]] playing with all of the [[wild Pokémon]]. He also befriended a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}} living in the forests and received a [[Firium Z]] after helping to relieve it of its sneezing. In addition, he is a childhood friend of [[Molayne]].

[[SM125|At the age of five]], he met {{Ash}}, whom a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Celebi}} had accidentally sent into the past. Due to Ash's mastery of [[Z-Move]]s, he started calling him the "Move [[Island Kahuna|Kahuna]]" (Japanese: '''ワザキング''' ''Move King'') and asked to battle with him. Ash easily won the battle and taught the young Kukui, whom he started calling "Roarie" (Japanese: '''ガオ''' ''Gao'') due to his {{p|Incineroar}} cap, that there was no shame in losing. He then proceeded to tell Kukui about his [[Gym]] and [[Pokémon League]] battles in other [[region]]s, inspiring Kukui's own ambitions. Soon, Ash was transported back to the present by Celebi, leaving both young boys unaware of each other's real names.

==={{series|Sun & Moon}}===
Professor Kukui debuted in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. He was first seen entering his classroom, where he was introduced to Ash, apparently not recognizing him from his youth. He later watched as Ash battled [[Team Skull]] and was impressed by his battling skills. After Team Skull's defeat, he told Ash about Z-Moves and the [[island challenge]]. Following Ash's decision to attend the [[Pokémon School]], he allowed Ash to live with him during his stay in [[Alola]]. At the end of [[SM002|the next episode]], he handed Ash a new [[Pokédex]], which [[SM003|then]] got inhabited by a {{Rotom}}.

In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', he and Ash returned home one night, only to notice the absence of {{AP|Rockruff}}. Rockruff soon returned injured, prompting Kukui to heal it with a [[Potion]]. Upon further investigation, they found out that it had been training on [[Clawmark Hill]]. After watching Ash train Rockruff, Kukui noticed the bond they had developed and encouraged Ash to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Rockruff.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', Kukui accompanied his students and [[Samson Oak]] to [[Kanto]] for an extracurricular activity, where they visited [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. In the [[SM043|following episode]], he and the others traveled to the [[Cerulean Gym]], where his students battled {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}. Seeing these battles inspired him to realize his childhood dream an official Pokémon League in Alola.

In ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', Kukui told Ash about [[Professor Burnet]] and her research on [[Ultra Wormhole]]s. He later introduced her to him when she, along with the president of the [[Aether Foundation]] {{an|Lusamine}}, {{an|Faba}}, and [[Wicke]], visited his home to meet Ash and {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}}. During his class's sleepover in ''[[SM048|A Dream Encounter!]]'', Kukui began to bond with Burnet, who also stayed over at his house.

In ''[[SM051|Family Determination!]]'', Kukui accompanied his students to the [[Altar of the Sunne]] on [[Poni Island]] to catch up with {{an|Lillie}}, who had ran away from home with her brother, {{an|Gladion}}, in search of a way to save Lusamine, who had been abducted by a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Nihilego}}. [[SM052|Later]], while watching Alola's [[guardian deities]] bless Nebby, he received a phone call for help from Professor Burnet and left to help her out. He soon witnessed Burnet and her {{p|Munchlax}} being surrounded by a group of {{p|Jangmo-o}} and {{p|Hakamo-o}}, but using his {{p|Braviary}} he was able to drive the Scaly Pokémon off. By the time the two professors returned to the altar though, Ash and the others had already ridden off on Nebby into an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. Kukui and Burnet stayed behind and waited until the group [[SM054|finally]] returned with Lusamine.
[[File:Professor Kukui Burnet Wedding Outfits.png|thumb|250px|Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet about to get married]]
In ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'', during a walk on the beach with Burnet, Kukui proposed to her. A few days later, the wedding ceremony, which was arranged by his students, was held on the beach outside his house. Since their marriage, Burnet has moved in with Kukui and Ash.
[[File:Masked Royal anime.png|thumb|left|250px|As Masked Royal]]
Kukui's alter-ego, the Masked Royal, debuted in ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]''. When Ash and {{ashcl}} visited the [[Battle Royal Dome]], Ash's {{p|Litten}} got agitated upon seeing Royal's {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. This prompted him to invite Ash, along with {{an|Kiawe}} and {{an|Sophocles}}, to take part in a [[Battle Royal]], which the Masked Royal easily won. Days later, after seeing Litten training to master {{m|Flame Charge}}, Kukui, dressed up again as the Masked Royal, showed up to have a one-on-one battle with Ash. During the battle, Litten evolved into {{AP|Torracat}} and was able to perfect Flame Charge. Despite this, however, the battle ended in the Masked Royal's victory. Afterwards, the Masked Royal declared that he and Incineroar were now Torracat's rivals.

The Masked Royal reappeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]'', where he faced a member of the [[Revengers]], [[Mr. Electric]], and his {{p|Electivire}} in a Battle Royal. However, due to interference [[Mad Magmar]]'s {{p|Magmortar}}, Mr. Electric was disqualified. The Masked Royal then got challenged by Mad Magmar to a battle for the title of the strongest fighter, which he accepted. The next day, Kukui accompanied Burnet and his students to the Battle Royal Dome, but began feeling nervous as he had to take on his role as the Masked Royal without his identity being found out. After managing to sneak away, he was able to reach the ring in time, where his battle would begin. However, Mad Magmar played dirty again by having other members of the Revengers gang up on Incineroar until Ash's Torracat interfered. Teaming up with Torracat and Ash, the Masked Royal and Incineroar took on Mad Magmar and Mr. Electric and eventually managed to beat them, despite all the interference.

In ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', mysterious dark clouds appeared over Alola, leaving Kukui and all other adults tired and without motivation. [[SM088|Later]], after this was resolved, Kukui met up the [[Ultra Guardians]], Burnet, Lusamine, Faba, and Wicke inside the Ultra Guardians base, where he oversaw {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}} recovering. [[SM089|Later]], when the Ultra Guardians left for [[Ultra Space]] with Lunala, Kukui and Faba volunteered to aid them. On [[Ten Carat Hill]], he and Faba confronted [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Matori]] Matrix by using their Pokémon to damage the team's airship and prevent them from entering the Ultra Wormhole. Afterwards, Kukui and Faba faced [[Gozu]] and his {{me|Aggron}} in battle, but their Pokémon were swiftly beaten. In [[SM090|the next episode]], Kukui asked Faba if he had more Pokémon, and the latter replied he did not. Thus, Kukui was forced to send out his Incineroar and perform its Z-Move, {{m|Malicious Moonsault}}, which managed to defeat Mega Aggron. However, this also caused him to reveal his secret identity to Faba, who in turn revealed that he was a big fan of the Masked Royal. Later, alongside Incineroar and Faba, Kukui joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with Z-Power so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}. After Necrozma returned to its Ultra form, Kukui watched as the Ultra Guardians, Nebby, and Lunala returned to Alola, alongside Faba, Burnet, Lusamine, and Wicke.

In ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]'', the Masked Royal announced a handshake event to be held on Melemele Island. When Ash and Burnet told Kukui they wanted him to go with them to the event, Kukui asked [[Molayne]] to help keep his Masked Royal identity a secret. The day of the event, Molayne prepared to change into the Masked Royal costume, only to be tied up by Faba and [[James]], who had mistaken him for an imposter. When Mad Magmar came around looking for revenge, Faba donned the Masked Royal costume and tried to defeat him with Incineroar, only to be easily defeated. After freeing himself, Molayne had his {{p|Magneton}} shut the lights off, giving Kukui the time to slip back into his Masked Royal costume and defeat Mad Magmar.

[[File:Kukui and Guzma.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Guzma]] taunting Kukui prior to the start of the [[Manalo Conference]]]]
In ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', Kukui hosted a press conference at [[Aether Paradise]], where he announced the formation of the first-ever Alola {{al|Pokémon League}} and revealed [[Manalo Stadium|the stadium]] that was being constructed to host it, called Manalo. The next day, [[Guzma]] arrived at the Pokémon School and told Kukui that Alola didn't need a Pokémon League. When Ash challenged Guzma to a battle, Kukui refereed the match. The battle ended prematurely when Guzma's {{p|Golisopod}} returned to its {{i|Poké Ball}} due to {{a|Emergency Exit}}. As Guzma left, swearing to destroy the Alola League, Kukui confronted him, claiming that Guzma was running away like he did in the past with the island challenge and the Island Kahunas.

In ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]'', Kukui announced the completion of the Manalo Stadium to the people of Alola. He also revealed that the winner of the [[Manalo Conference|Alola League]] would get to have an exhibition match against the Masked Royal.

In ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]'', Hala revealed that Kukui and Guzma were once friends and students at the Pokémon School. However, the two had a falling-out after Guzma expressed beliefs that Z-Rings and Z-Moves were pointless.

In [[SM139]], Kukui, as the Masked Royal, handed Ash a trophy as a recognition of him winning the Alola League. However, the award ceremony was interrupted by a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} emerging from an Ultra Wormhole. In [[SM140|the next episode]], Ash and Royal battled another {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}, a {{pkmn2|giant}}, {{Shiny}} one, which was endangering the Manalo Stadium docks. During the battle, Ash's {{p|Poipole}}, having evolved into {{AP|Naganadel}} since Ash parted ways with it, arrived through a wormhole of its own. With Naganadel's help, Royal was able to help Ash perform a double {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}} that sent Guzzlord through Naganadel's Ultra Wormhole and back into Ultra Space. However, the shock-wave caused by the Z-Moves and Guzzlord's attack colliding caused the Royal's mask to be blown away, revealing his true identity to Ash.

In [[SM141]], the rest of Alola learned of Kukui's secret identity as the Masked Royal, but Ash still insisted on battling Kukui. The next day, the exhibition match began and an undisguised Kukui sent out Incineroar to face Ash, who started with Torracat. During the battle, Torracat powered itself up by absorbing Incineroar's {{m|Blast Burn}}, but it was unable to fully control the flames, forcing Ash to switch it out for Lycanroc. When Lycanroc used the shards of its broken {{m|Stone Edge}} to injure Incineroar, Kukui switched it out for his Braviary.

In [[SM142]], the battle continued, with Braviary managing to defeat Lycanroc before losing to {{AP|Rowlet}}. Kukui then sent out his {{p|Venusaur}}, who was able to defeat Rowlet before losing to Torracat. Kukui then sent out his {{p|Empoleon}}, who briefly battled {{AP|Pikachu}} before losing to {{AP|Melmetal}}. Kukui then sent out Lucario to battle {{AP|Naganadel}}.

In [[SM143]], their battle raged on, with each side having three Pokemon remaining. Though Lucario and Naganadel were evenly matched at first, Lucario was eventually defeated. Ash then recalled Naganadel and brought out Torracat to fight Incineroar one last time. After several fierce exchanges, both sides went for {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, creating a massive fireball at the center of the field. Both Torracat using {{m|Revenge}} and Incineroar using {{m|Throat Chop}} leapt into the blaze to score a final blow, with their collision causing a massive explosion. When the smoke cleared, both Pokemon were on their feet, and although Torracat wavered, it was Incineroar who took the fall. However, all the energy that Torracat had built up caused it to evolve into an Incineroar itself, but the combination of the strain of evolving and its exhaustion setting in caused it to faint as well. Kukui prepared to summon his final Pokemon, but suddenly {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} appeared and knocked the ball from his hand. Wanting to team up with Kukui to battle Ash one last time, Tapu Koko became Kukui's temporary sixth Pokemon, which Ash chose Naganadel to face.

==Character==
[[File:Masked Royal unmasked.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and {{Rotom}} discovering the Masked Royal's true identity]]
Professor Kukui is a fairly serious, but friendly and upbeat character. He usually likes to add the names of [[move]]s into conversations every now and then, much like how [[Samson Oak]] uses Pokémon-related puns. He also tends to break from his serious and calm attitude, as shown in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]'', when he was completely shocked at the notion that {{an|Kiawe}} had stolen {{Ash}}'s missing [[Electrium Z]]. Like {{an|Rotom Pokédex}}, he enjoys watching the [[television]] show Alolan Detective [[Laki]] and try to figure out who the culprit is during the episode. Much like his use of move names when he talks, he was shown to find it funny that the viewers assumed that the {{AP|Rockruff}} which he befriended was actually his. The fact that Professor Kukui befriended the stray Rockruff, when he came upon the Pokémon, who had recently been attacked with {{m|Teeter Dance}} and decided to nurture it, shows that he is also a friendly and hospitable person.

Professor Kukui is a skilled Pokémon Trainer, and as the Masked Royal, he is able to handle battling multiple Pokémon at once in [[Battle Royal]]s. The Masked Royal is the [[Battle Royal Dome]]'s star Trainer, having a known record win streak of at least 21 victories. Despite some comically close calls, no one has been able to discern the Masked Royal's true identity. The only exceptions are his longtime friend [[Molayne]]; {{an|Faba}}, who realized the truth after Kukui blew his cover in front of him; and [[Ash's Torracat]], who was able to recognize him from his scent, and later, {{ash}} himself, along with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{rotom}}, and {{AP|Naganadel}} in the aftermath of the battle with the {{pkmn2|giant}} {{shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}. As of [[SM141]], all of the Alola region knows of Kukui's double identity.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Kukui's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
===On hand===
{{MissingInfo|1|java}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Braviary
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Kukui Braviary.png
|gender=male
|epnum=SM052
|epname=Revealing the Stuff of Legend!
|vajp=
|vaen=Ryan Nicolls
|desc=Professor Kukui's {{p|Braviary}} first appeared in ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]'', where he used him to help [[Professor Burnet]] escape from a group of {{p|Jangmo-o}} and {{p|Hakamo-o}} at the [[Vast Poni Canyon]].

In ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'', Braviary attended the wedding of Professor Kukui and [[Professor Burnet]] as Kukui's partner Pokémon.

In ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', Braviary attacked [[Team Rocket]]'s helicopter. He then battled [[Gozu]] alongside {{an|Faba}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Hypno}}, only to be knocked out by Gozu's {{me|Aggron}}'s {{m|Heavy Slam}}.

Braviary appeared in a flashback in [[SM137]], where he was seen defeating [[Guzma]]'s {{p|Golisopod}}.

Kukui used Braviary in his [[Full Battle]] with Ash in [[SM141]] and [[SM142]]. He defeated [[Ash's Lycanroc]], but lost to his {{AP|Rowlet}}.

Braviary's known moves are {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Sky Drop}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, and {{m|Superpower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Incineroar
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dark
|stage1=Litten
|stage2=Torracat
|main=yes
|img=Kukui Incineroar.png
|epnum=SM063
|epname=Pushing the Fiery Envelope!
|vajp=Toru Sakurai
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc=Professor Kukui's alias, the Masked Royal, commonly uses an {{p|Incineroar}} in the [[Battle Royal]]. It was first seen in ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]'', where it took part in a Battle Royal against Ash's {{p|Litten}}, [[Kiawe's Marowak]], and [[Sophocles's Charjabug]], easily winning despite holding back. It was later used in another battle against Ash's Litten, during which Litten evolved into a {{AP|Torracat}}. Despite this, Incineroar still won the battle.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Lucario
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|img=Kukui Lucario.png
|epnum=SM140
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui's alias, the Masked Royal, has a {{p|Lucario}}. He used it in [[SM140]] in order to battle a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that had emerged through an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. However, it was defeated and recalled to its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

Lucario reappeared in [[SM142]] and [[SM143]], where it was Kukui's fifth Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] with Ash. It went up against {{AP|Naganadel}} and eventually lost.

Lucario's known moves are {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, and {{m|Extreme Speed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Venusaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Kukui Venusaur.png
|gender=male
|epnum=SM142
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Venusaur}} is Professor Kukui's fourth known Pokémon. He used him in his [[Full Battle]] against {{Ash}} in [[SM142]], where he went up against {{AP|Rowlet}} and won. Venusaur then went up against {{AP|Torracat}}, but was defeated.

Venusaur's known moves are {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, and {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Empoleon
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|img=Kukui Empoleon.png
|epnum=SM142
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Empoleon}} is Professor Kukui's fifth known Pokémon. He used it in his [[Full Battle]] against {{Ash}} in [[SM142]]. It went up against {{AP|Pikachu}}, damaging and disorienting him before Ash switched to {{AP|Melmetal}}, who managed to defeat Empoleon. Professor Kukui also uses Empoleon to swim all around the world, researching sea currents.

Empoleon's known moves are {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Drill Peck}}, {{m|Whirlpool}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}.}}

Professor Kukui is in possession of a sixth Pokémon, as its {{i|Poké Ball}} is seen. However, Tapu Koko slapped its Poké Ball away before it could be sent out, making Kukui's sixth Pokémon unknown.

===Paired with===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Tapu Koko
|type1=Electric
|type2=Fairy
|img=Kukui Tapu Koko.png
|epnum=SM001
|epname=Alola to New Adventure!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Erica Schroeder‎
|desc={{main|Guardian deities (anime)#Tapu Koko|Guardian deities (anime) → Tapu Koko}}
{{p|Tapu Koko}} temporarily teamed up with Professor Kukui during his [[Full Battle]] against Ash at the [[Manalo Conference]].}}

===Temporary===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Naganadel
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dragon
|img=Ash Naganadel Gigavolt Havoc.png
|epnum=SM067
|epname=Love at First Twirl!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=
|desc=As the Masked Royal, Kukui temporarily paired up with Ash's newly-returned {{AP|Naganadel}} to help Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} blow back a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} back to [[Ultra Space]] with the combined force of two {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}s.}}

===Befriended===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Rockruff
|main=yes
|type1=Rock
|img=Kukui Rockruff.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Rockruff
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Haven Paschall
|desc={{p|Rockruff}} is a wild Pokémon Professor Kukui took under his care. In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', he encouraged {{Ash}} to catch it after seeing the bond the two had developed.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Totem Trevenant
|nick=Elder
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Grass
|img=Totem Trevenant.png
|cap=Totem Trevenant
|img2=Totem Trevenant present.png
|cap2=Totem Trevenant in the present
|epnum=SM125
|epname=A Timeless Encounter!
|vaen=
|desc=Elder (Japanese: '''オー{{tt|爺|じい}}''' ''Ohjī'') was a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}} that Professor Kukui befriended when he was young. It gave him a [[Firium Z]] after he began his [[Pokémon journey]]. It was revealed that, sometime after the young Professor Kukui met {{Ash}}, Trevenant had passed away and now appears as an ordinary tree.

None of Trevenant's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Forest Pokémon
|type1=Unknown
|img=Kukui Forest Pokémon.png
|cap=Forest Pokémon
|epnum=SM125
|epname=A Timeless Encounter!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=In his youth, Professor Kukui befriended a multitude of wild Pokémon that live in a forest on [[Melemele Island]].

None of the Pokémon's moves are known.}}

===At his house===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Luvdisc (×2)
|type1=Water
|img=Professor Kukui Luvdisc.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Luvdisc
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=
|vaen=Lisa Ortiz
|desc=Professor Kukui has two {{p|Luvdisc}}, which he keeps in a fish tank in his house, along with a {{p|Corsola}}. They first appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.

None of Luvdisc's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Corsola
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|img=Professor Kukui Corsola.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Corsola
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui has a {{p|Corsola}}, which he keeps in a fish tank in his house, along with two {{p|Luvdisc}}. It first appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.

None of Corsola's moves are known.}}

===Ride Pokémon===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kukui
|pkmn=Wailmer
|type1=Water
|img=Sophocles Kiawe Wailmer.png
|cap=A Poké Ride Wailmer
|epnum=SM005
|epname=Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui was first seen riding a [[Poké Ride]] {{p|Wailmer}} around [[Melemele Island]].

None of Wailmer's moves are known.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{alola color light}}|bordercolor={{alola color}}
|ja=中川慶一 ''[[Keiichi Nakagawa]]'' 藤村知可 ''[[Chika Fujimura]]'' (young)
|en=[[Abe Goldfarb]] [[List of English voice actors|Rachael Slotky]] (young)
|cs=Martin Kubačák
|da=Troels Toya
|fi=Ilkka Villi ([[SM001]]-[[SM068]], [[SM078]]-present) Tuukka Leppänen ([[SM069]]-[[SM076]])
|el=Φώτης Πετρίδης ''Fotis Petridis''
|it=Paolo De Santis
|pl=Jan Staszczyk
|pt_br=Cláudio Galvan
|ru=Даниил Эльдаров ''Daniil Eldarov''
|es_la=Daniel Lacy
|es_eu=Juan Antonio García Sainz de la Maza
|th=อภินันท์ ธีระนันทกุล ''Apinan Teeranantagun''
|tr=Ali Hocaoğlu
|vi=Hồ Tiến Đạt
}}

==Trivia==
* Professor Kukui is the only {{pkmn|Professor}} not shown giving out any [[starter Pokémon]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* Professor Kukui's {{p|Lucario}} is the only Lucario with a named Trainer in the anime that has not used {{m|Aura Sphere}}.
** Similarly, it is also the only Lucario to be shown using a move, other than {{m|Aura Sphere}}, that contains the word はどう ''hadō'' in its Japanese name which can be translated as either ''wave'' or ''[[aura]]''.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{alola color light}}; border:3px solid #{{alola color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ククイ博士 ''Dr. Kukui''
| From ''kukui'' (Hawaiian for the {{wp|Aleurites moluccanus|candlenut}}, the {{wp|List of U.S. state trees|state tree}} of Hawaii)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, German, Italian
| Professor Kukui
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Professeur Euphorbe
| From ''euphorbe'' ({{wp|Euphorbia|spurge}}). Both the candlenut and the spurges are in the ''{{wp|Euphorbiaceae}}'' family.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 쿠쿠이박사 ''Kukui-{{tt|baksa|Dr.}}''
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 庫庫伊博士 / 库库伊博士 ''Dr. Kùkùyī''
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 庫庫伊博士 ''Dr. Fufuyī''
| Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish, Czech, Polish
| Profesor Kukui
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Finnish
| Professori Kukui
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Professor Nogueira
| From ''nogueira-de-iguape'' ({{wp|Aleurites moluccanus|candlenut}}). ''Nogueira'' is also a common Brazilian surname.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Профессор Кекеи ''Professor Kekei''
| Similar to English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Giáo sư Kukui
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Turkish
| Profesör Kukui
| From English name
|}

==Related articles==
* [[Professor Kukui]]

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{{CharInfobox
|color={{alola color}}
|corecolor={{alola color light}}
|bordercolor={{alola color dark}}
|name=Professor Kukui
|jname=ククイ博士
|tmname=Dr. Kukui
|slogan=no
|image=Professor Kukui SM.png
|size=130px
|caption=Art from the {{series|Sun & Moon}}
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Black
|hometown=[[Alola Route 1|Hau'oli Outskirts]]
|region=[[Alola]]
|relatives=Unnamed parents, [[Professor Burnet]] (wife; as of [[SM055]])
|trainer=no
|trainerclass=[[Pokémon Trainer]] (formerly), [[Pokémon Professor]], Pro Wrestler
|game=counterpart
|counterpart=[[Professor Kukui]]
|leader=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=SM001
|epname=Alola to New Adventure!
|enva=[[Abe Goldfarb]] [[List of English voice actors|Rachael Slotky]] (young)
|java=[[Keiichi Nakagawa]] [[Chika Fujimura]] (young)
|}}

'''Professor Kukui''' (Japanese: '''ククイ博士''' ''Dr. Kukui'') is a major supporting character of the [[Pokémon anime]], who appeared in the {{series|Sun & Moon}}. He is a [[Pokémon Professor]] in the [[Alola]] [[region]] and a teacher at the [[Pokémon School]] on [[Melemele Island]]. He is also the true identity of '''The Masked Royal''' (Japanese: '''ロイヤルマスク''' ''Royal Mask'').

==History==
===Pre-series===
[[File:Professor Kukui young anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Professor Kukui at the age of five]]
Since his childhood, Kukui had been a fan of Pokémon [[move]]s, often observing [[Hala]]'s {{pkmn|battle}}s to witness these attacks in action. He would follow the matches along with his Move Index guidebook. At some point, he befriended and later obtained a {{TP|Professor Kukui|Litten}}, which originally belonged to his parents. The pair would often spend time in the forests of [[Melemele Island]] playing with all of the [[wild Pokémon]]. He also befriended a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}} living in the forests and received a [[Firium Z]] after helping to relieve it of its sneezing. In addition, he is a childhood friend of [[Molayne]].

[[SM125|At the age of five]], he met {{Ash}}, whom a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Celebi}} had accidentally sent into the past. Due to Ash's mastery of [[Z-Move]]s, he started calling him the "Move [[Island Kahuna|Kahuna]]" (Japanese: '''ワザキング''' ''Move King'') and asked to battle with him. Ash easily won the battle and taught the young Kukui, whom he started calling "Roarie" (Japanese: '''ガオ''' ''Gao'') due to his {{p|Incineroar}} cap, that there was no shame in losing. He then proceeded to tell Kukui about his [[Gym]] and [[Pokémon League]] battles in other [[region]]s, inspiring Kukui's own ambitions. Soon, Ash was transported back to the present by Celebi, leaving both young boys unaware of each other's real names.

==={{series|Sun & Moon}}===
Professor Kukui debuted in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. He was first seen entering his classroom, where he was introduced to Ash, apparently not recognizing him from his youth. He later watched as Ash battled [[Team Skull]] and was impressed by his battling skills. After Team Skull's defeat, he told Ash about Z-Moves and the [[island challenge]]. Following Ash's decision to attend the [[Pokémon School]], he allowed Ash to live with him during his stay in [[Alola]]. At the end of [[SM002|the next episode]], he handed Ash a new [[Pokédex]], which [[SM003|then]] got inhabited by a {{Rotom}}.

In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', he and Ash returned home one night, only to notice the absence of {{AP|Rockruff}}. Rockruff soon returned injured, prompting Kukui to heal it with a [[Potion]]. Upon further investigation, they found out that it had been training on [[Clawmark Hill]]. After watching Ash train Rockruff, Kukui noticed the bond they had developed and encouraged Ash to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Rockruff.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', Kukui accompanied his students and [[Samson Oak]] to [[Kanto]] for an extracurricular activity, where they visited [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. In the [[SM043|following episode]], he and the others traveled to the [[Cerulean Gym]], where his students battled {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}. Seeing these battles inspired him to realize his childhood dream an official Pokémon League in Alola.

In ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', Kukui told Ash about [[Professor Burnet]] and her research on [[Ultra Wormhole]]s. He later introduced her to him when she, along with the president of the [[Aether Foundation]] {{an|Lusamine}}, {{an|Faba}}, and [[Wicke]], visited his home to meet Ash and {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}}. During his class's sleepover in ''[[SM048|A Dream Encounter!]]'', Kukui began to bond with Burnet, who also stayed over at his house.

In ''[[SM051|Family Determination!]]'', Kukui accompanied his students to the [[Altar of the Sunne]] on [[Poni Island]] to catch up with {{an|Lillie}}, who had ran away from home with her brother, {{an|Gladion}}, in search of a way to save Lusamine, who had been abducted by a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Nihilego}}. [[SM052|Later]], while watching Alola's [[guardian deities]] bless Nebby, he received a phone call for help from Professor Burnet and left to help her out. He soon witnessed Burnet and her {{p|Munchlax}} being surrounded by a group of {{p|Jangmo-o}} and {{p|Hakamo-o}}, but using his {{p|Braviary}} he was able to drive the Scaly Pokémon off. By the time the two professors returned to the altar though, Ash and the others had already ridden off on Nebby into an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. Kukui and Burnet stayed behind and waited until the group [[SM054|finally]] returned with Lusamine.
[[File:Professor Kukui Burnet Wedding Outfits.png|thumb|250px|Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet about to get married]]
In ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'', during a walk on the beach with Burnet, Kukui proposed to her. A few days later, the wedding ceremony, which was arranged by his students, was held on the beach outside his house. Since their marriage, Burnet has moved in with Kukui and Ash.
[[File:Masked Royal anime.png|thumb|left|250px|As Masked Royal]]
Kukui's alter-ego, the Masked Royal, debuted in ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]''. When Ash and {{ashcl}} visited the [[Battle Royal Dome]], Ash's {{p|Litten}} got agitated upon seeing Royal's {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}. This prompted him to invite Ash, along with {{an|Kiawe}} and {{an|Sophocles}}, to take part in a [[Battle Royal]], which the Masked Royal easily won. Days later, after seeing Litten training to master {{m|Flame Charge}}, Kukui, dressed up again as the Masked Royal, showed up to have a one-on-one battle with Ash. During the battle, Litten evolved into {{AP|Torracat}} and was able to perfect Flame Charge. Despite this, however, the battle ended in the Masked Royal's victory. Afterwards, the Masked Royal declared that he and Incineroar were now Torracat's rivals.

The Masked Royal reappeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]'', where he faced a member of the [[Revengers]], [[Mr. Electric]], and his {{p|Electivire}} in a Battle Royal. However, due to interference [[Mad Magmar]]'s {{p|Magmortar}}, Mr. Electric was disqualified. The Masked Royal then got challenged by Mad Magmar to a battle for the title of the strongest fighter, which he accepted. The next day, Kukui accompanied Burnet and his students to the Battle Royal Dome, but began feeling nervous as he had to take on his role as the Masked Royal without his identity being found out. After managing to sneak away, he was able to reach the ring in time, where his battle would begin. However, Mad Magmar played dirty again by having other members of the Revengers gang up on Incineroar until Ash's Torracat interfered. Teaming up with Torracat and Ash, the Masked Royal and Incineroar took on Mad Magmar and Mr. Electric and eventually managed to beat them, despite all the interference.

In ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', mysterious dark clouds appeared over Alola, leaving Kukui and all other adults tired and without motivation. [[SM088|Later]], after this was resolved, Kukui met up the [[Ultra Guardians]], Burnet, Lusamine, Faba, and Wicke inside the Ultra Guardians base, where he oversaw {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}} recovering. [[SM089|Later]], when the Ultra Guardians left for [[Ultra Space]] with Lunala, Kukui and Faba volunteered to aid them. On [[Ten Carat Hill]], he and Faba confronted [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Matori]] Matrix by using their Pokémon to damage the team's airship and prevent them from entering the Ultra Wormhole. Afterwards, Kukui and Faba faced [[Gozu]] and his {{me|Aggron}} in battle, but their Pokémon were swiftly beaten. In [[SM090|the next episode]], Kukui asked Faba if he had more Pokémon, and the latter replied he did not. Thus, Kukui was forced to send out his Incineroar and perform its Z-Move, {{m|Malicious Moonsault}}, which managed to defeat Mega Aggron. However, this also caused him to reveal his secret identity to Faba, who in turn revealed that he was a big fan of the Masked Royal. Later, alongside Incineroar and Faba, Kukui joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with Z-Power so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}. After Necrozma returned to its Ultra form, Kukui watched as the Ultra Guardians, Nebby, and Lunala returned to Alola, alongside Faba, Burnet, Lusamine, and Wicke.

In ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]'', the Masked Royal announced a handshake event to be held on Melemele Island. When Ash and Burnet told Kukui they wanted him to go with them to the event, Kukui asked [[Molayne]] to help keep his Masked Royal identity a secret. The day of the event, Molayne prepared to change into the Masked Royal costume, only to be tied up by Faba and [[James]], who had mistaken him for an imposter. When Mad Magmar came around looking for revenge, Faba donned the Masked Royal costume and tried to defeat him with Incineroar, only to be easily defeated. After freeing himself, Molayne had his {{p|Magneton}} shut the lights off, giving Kukui the time to slip back into his Masked Royal costume and defeat Mad Magmar.

[[File:Kukui and Guzma.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Guzma]] taunting Kukui prior to the start of the [[Manalo Conference]]]]
In ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', Kukui hosted a press conference at [[Aether Paradise]], where he announced the formation of the first-ever Alola {{al|Pokémon League}} and revealed [[Manalo Stadium|the stadium]] that was being constructed to host it, called Manalo. The next day, [[Guzma]] arrived at the Pokémon School and told Kukui that Alola didn't need a Pokémon League. When Ash challenged Guzma to a battle, Kukui refereed the match. The battle ended prematurely when Guzma's {{p|Golisopod}} returned to its {{i|Poké Ball}} due to {{a|Emergency Exit}}. As Guzma left, swearing to destroy the Alola League, Kukui confronted him, claiming that Guzma was running away like he did in the past with the island challenge and the Island Kahunas.

In ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]'', Kukui announced the completion of the Manalo Stadium to the people of Alola. He also revealed that the winner of the [[Manalo Conference|Alola League]] would get to have an exhibition match against the Masked Royal.

In ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]'', Hala revealed that Kukui and Guzma were once friends and students at the Pokémon School. However, the two had a falling-out after Guzma expressed beliefs that Z-Rings and Z-Moves were pointless.

In [[SM139]], Kukui, as the Masked Royal, handed Ash a trophy as a recognition of him winning the Alola League. However, the award ceremony was interrupted by a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} emerging from an Ultra Wormhole. In [[SM140|the next episode]], Ash and Royal battled another {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}, a {{pkmn2|giant}}, {{Shiny}} one, which was endangering the Manalo Stadium docks. During the battle, Ash's {{p|Poipole}}, having evolved into {{AP|Naganadel}} since Ash parted ways with it, arrived through a wormhole of its own. With Naganadel's help, Royal was able to help Ash perform a double {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}} that sent Guzzlord through Naganadel's Ultra Wormhole and back into Ultra Space. However, the shock-wave caused by the Z-Moves and Guzzlord's attack colliding caused the Royal's mask to be blown away, revealing his true identity to Ash.

In [[SM141]], the rest of Alola learned of Kukui's secret identity as the Masked Royal, but Ash still insisted on battling Kukui. The next day, the exhibition match began and an undisguised Kukui sent out Incineroar to face Ash, who started with Torracat. During the battle, Torracat powered itself up by absorbing Incineroar's {{m|Blast Burn}}, but it was unable to fully control the flames, forcing Ash to switch it out for Lycanroc. When Lycanroc used the shards of its broken {{m|Stone Edge}} to injure Incineroar, Kukui switched it out for his Braviary.

In [[SM142]], the battle continued, with Braviary managing to defeat Lycanroc before losing to {{AP|Rowlet}}. Kukui then sent out his {{p|Venusaur}}, who was able to defeat Rowlet before losing to Torracat. Kukui then sent out his {{p|Empoleon}}, who briefly battled {{AP|Pikachu}} before losing to {{AP|Melmetal}}. Kukui then sent out Lucario to battle {{AP|Naganadel}}.

In [[SM143]], their battle raged on, with each side having three Pokemon remaining. Though Lucario and Naganadel were evenly matched at first, Lucario was eventually defeated. Ash then recalled Naganadel and brought out Torracat to fight Incineroar one last time. After several fierce exchanges, both sides went for {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, creating a massive fireball at the center of the field. Both Torracat using {{m|Revenge}} and Incineroar using {{m|Throat Chop}} leapt into the blaze to score a final blow, with their collision causing a massive explosion. When the smoke cleared, both Pokemon were on their feet, and although Torracat wavered, it was Incineroar who took the fall. However, all the energy that Torracat had built up caused it to evolve into an Incineroar itself, but the combination of the strain of evolving and its exhaustion setting it caused it to faint as well. Kukui prepared to summon his final Pokemon, but suddenly {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} appeared and knocked the ball from his hand. Wanting to team up with Kukui to battle Ash one last time, Tapu Koko became Kukui's temporary sixth Pokemon, which Ash chose Naganadel to face.

==Character==
[[File:Masked Royal unmasked.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and {{Rotom}} discovering the Masked Royal's true identity]]
Professor Kukui is a fairly serious, but friendly and upbeat character. He usually likes to add the names of [[move]]s into conversations every now and then, much like how [[Samson Oak]] uses Pokémon-related puns. He also tends to break from his serious and calm attitude, as shown in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]'', when he was completely shocked at the notion that {{an|Kiawe}} had stolen {{Ash}}'s missing [[Electrium Z]]. Like {{an|Rotom Pokédex}}, he enjoys watching the [[television]] show Alolan Detective [[Laki]] and try to figure out who the culprit is during the episode. Much like his use of move names when he talks, he was shown to find it funny that the viewers assumed that the {{AP|Rockruff}} which he befriended was actually his. The fact that Professor Kukui befriended the stray Rockruff, when he came upon the Pokémon, who had recently been attacked with {{m|Teeter Dance}} and decided to nurture it, shows that he is also a friendly and hospitable person.

Professor Kukui is a skilled Pokémon Trainer, and as the Masked Royal, he is able to handle battling multiple Pokémon at once in [[Battle Royal]]s. The Masked Royal is the [[Battle Royal Dome]]'s star Trainer, having a known record win streak of at least 21 victories. Despite some comically close calls, no one has been able to discern the Masked Royal's true identity. The only exceptions are his longtime friend [[Molayne]]; {{an|Faba}}, who realized the truth after Kukui blew his cover in front of him; and [[Ash's Torracat]], who was able to recognize him from his scent, and later, {{ash}} himself, along with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{rotom}}, and {{AP|Naganadel}} in the aftermath of the battle with the {{pkmn2|giant}} {{shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}. As of [[SM141]], all of the Alola region knows of Kukui's double identity.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Kukui's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
===On hand===
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{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Braviary
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Kukui Braviary.png
|gender=male
|epnum=SM052
|epname=Revealing the Stuff of Legend!
|vajp=
|vaen=Ryan Nicolls
|desc=Professor Kukui's {{p|Braviary}} first appeared in ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]'', where he used him to help [[Professor Burnet]] escape from a group of {{p|Jangmo-o}} and {{p|Hakamo-o}} at the [[Vast Poni Canyon]].

In ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'', Braviary attended the wedding of Professor Kukui and [[Professor Burnet]] as Kukui's partner Pokémon.

In ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', Braviary attacked [[Team Rocket]]'s helicopter. He then battled [[Gozu]] alongside {{an|Faba}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Hypno}}, only to be knocked out by Gozu's {{me|Aggron}}'s {{m|Heavy Slam}}.

Braviary appeared in a flashback in [[SM137]], where he was seen defeating [[Guzma]]'s {{p|Golisopod}}.

Kukui used Braviary in his [[Full Battle]] with Ash in [[SM141]] and [[SM142]]. He defeated [[Ash's Lycanroc]], but lost to his {{AP|Rowlet}}.

Braviary's known moves are {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Sky Drop}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, and {{m|Superpower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Incineroar
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dark
|stage1=Litten
|stage2=Torracat
|main=yes
|img=Kukui Incineroar.png
|epnum=SM063
|epname=Pushing the Fiery Envelope!
|vajp=Toru Sakurai
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc=Professor Kukui's alias, the Masked Royal, commonly uses an {{p|Incineroar}} in the [[Battle Royal]]. It was first seen in ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]'', where it took part in a Battle Royal against Ash's {{p|Litten}}, [[Kiawe's Marowak]], and [[Sophocles's Charjabug]], easily winning despite holding back. It was later used in another battle against Ash's Litten, during which Litten evolved into a {{AP|Torracat}}. Despite this, Incineroar still won the battle.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Lucario
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|img=Kukui Lucario.png
|epnum=SM140
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui's alias, the Masked Royal, has a {{p|Lucario}}. He used it in [[SM140]] in order to battle a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that had emerged through an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. However, it was defeated and recalled to its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

Lucario reappeared in [[SM142]] and [[SM143]], where it was Kukui's fifth Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] with Ash. It went up against {{AP|Naganadel}} and eventually lost.

Lucario's known moves are {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, and {{m|Extreme Speed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Venusaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Kukui Venusaur.png
|gender=male
|epnum=SM142
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Venusaur}} is Professor Kukui's fourth known Pokémon. He used him in his [[Full Battle]] against {{Ash}} in [[SM142]], where he went up against {{AP|Rowlet}} and won. Venusaur then went up against {{AP|Torracat}}, but was defeated.

Venusaur's known moves are {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, and {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Empoleon
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|img=Kukui Empoleon.png
|epnum=SM142
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Empoleon}} is Professor Kukui's fifth known Pokémon. He used it in his [[Full Battle]] against {{Ash}} in [[SM142]]. It went up against {{AP|Pikachu}}, damaging and disorienting him before Ash switched to {{AP|Melmetal}}, who managed to defeat Empoleon. Professor Kukui also uses Empoleon to swim all around the world, researching sea currents.

Empoleon's known moves are {{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Drill Peck}}, {{m|Whirlpool}}, and {{m|Hydro Pump}}.}}

Professor Kukui is in possession of a sixth Pokémon, as its {{i|Poké Ball}} is seen. However, Tapu Koko slapped its Poké Ball away before it could be sent out, making Kukui's sixth Pokémon unknown.

===Temporary===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Naganadel
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dragon
|img=Ash Naganadel Gigavolt Havoc.png
|epnum=SM067
|epname=Love at First Twirl!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=
|desc=As the Masked Royal, Kukui temporarily paired up with Ash's newly-returned {{AP|Naganadel}} to help Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} blow back a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} back to [[Ultra Space]] with the combined force of two {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}s.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Tapu Koko
|type1=Electric
|type2=Fairy
|img=Kukui Tapu Koko.png
|epnum=SM001
|epname=Alola to New Adventure!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Erica Schroeder‎
|desc={{main|Guardian deities (anime)#Tapu Koko|Guardian deities (anime) → Tapu Koko}}
{{p|Tapu Koko}} temporarily teamed up with Professor Kukui during his [[Full Battle]] against Ash at the [[Manalo Conference]].}}

===Befriended===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Rockruff
|main=yes
|type1=Rock
|img=Kukui Rockruff.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Rockruff
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Haven Paschall
|desc={{p|Rockruff}} is a wild Pokémon Professor Kukui took under his care. In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', he encouraged {{Ash}} to catch it after seeing the bond the two had developed.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Totem Trevenant
|nick=Elder
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Grass
|img=Totem Trevenant.png
|cap=Totem Trevenant
|img2=Totem Trevenant present.png
|cap2=Totem Trevenant in the present
|epnum=SM125
|epname=A Timeless Encounter!
|vaen=
|desc=Elder (Japanese: '''オー{{tt|爺|じい}}''' ''Ohjī'') was a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}} that Professor Kukui befriended when he was young. It gave him a [[Firium Z]] after he began his [[Pokémon journey]]. It was revealed that, sometime after the young Professor Kukui met {{Ash}}, Trevenant had passed away and now appears as an ordinary tree.

None of Trevenant's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Forest Pokémon
|type1=Unknown
|img=Kukui Forest Pokémon.png
|cap=Forest Pokémon
|epnum=SM125
|epname=A Timeless Encounter!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=In his youth, Professor Kukui befriended a multitude of wild Pokémon that live in a forest on [[Melemele Island]].

None of the Pokémon's moves are known.}}

===At his house===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Luvdisc (×2)
|type1=Water
|img=Professor Kukui Luvdisc.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Luvdisc
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=
|vaen=Lisa Ortiz
|desc=Professor Kukui has two {{p|Luvdisc}}, which he keeps in a fish tank in his house, along with a {{p|Corsola}}. They first appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.

None of Luvdisc's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Kukui
|pkmn=Corsola
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|img=Professor Kukui Corsola.png
|cap=Professor Kukui's Corsola
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui has a {{p|Corsola}}, which he keeps in a fish tank in his house, along with two {{p|Luvdisc}}. It first appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.

None of Corsola's moves are known.}}

===Ride Pokémon===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kukui
|pkmn=Wailmer
|type1=Water
|img=Sophocles Kiawe Wailmer.png
|cap=A Poké Ride Wailmer
|epnum=SM005
|epname=Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Professor Kukui was first seen riding a [[Poké Ride]] {{p|Wailmer}} around [[Melemele Island]].

None of Wailmer's moves are known.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{alola color light}}|bordercolor={{alola color}}
|ja=中川慶一 ''[[Keiichi Nakagawa]]'' 藤村知可 ''[[Chika Fujimura]]'' (young)
|en=[[Abe Goldfarb]] [[List of English voice actors|Rachael Slotky]] (young)
|cs=Martin Kubačák
|da=Troels Toya
|fi=Ilkka Villi ([[SM001]]-[[SM068]], [[SM078]]-present) Tuukka Leppänen ([[SM069]]-[[SM076]])
|el=Φώτης Πετρίδης ''Fotis Petridis''
|it=Paolo De Santis
|pl=Jan Staszczyk
|pt_br=Cláudio Galvan
|ru=Даниил Эльдаров ''Daniil Eldarov''
|es_la=Daniel Lacy
|es_eu=Juan Antonio García Sainz de la Maza
|th=อภินันท์ ธีระนันทกุล ''Apinan Teeranantagun''
|tr=Ali Hocaoğlu
|vi=Hồ Tiến Đạt
}}

==Trivia==
* Professor Kukui is the only {{pkmn|Professor}} not shown giving out any [[starter Pokémon]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{alola color light}}; border:3px solid #{{alola color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ククイ博士 ''Dr. Kukui''
| From ''kukui'' (Hawaiian for the {{wp|Aleurites moluccanus|candlenut}}, the {{wp|List of U.S. state trees|state tree}} of Hawaii)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, German, Italian
| Professor Kukui
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Professeur Euphorbe
| From ''euphorbe'' ({{wp|Euphorbia|spurge}}). Both the candlenut and the spurges are in the ''{{wp|Euphorbiaceae}}'' family.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 쿠쿠이박사 ''Kukui-{{tt|baksa|Dr.}}''
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 庫庫伊博士 / 库库伊博士 ''Dr. Kùkùyī''
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 庫庫伊博士 ''Dr. Fufuyī''
| Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish, Czech, Polish
| Profesor Kukui
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Finnish
| Professori Kukui
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Professor Nogueira
| From ''nogueira-de-iguape'' ({{wp|Aleurites moluccanus|candlenut}}). ''Nogueira'' is also a common Brazilian surname.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Профессор Кекеи ''Professor Kekei''
| Similar to English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Giáo sư Kukui
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Turkish
| Profesör Kukui
| From English name
|}

==Related articles==
* [[Professor Kukui]]

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Ash's Lycanroc

2019-09-15T23:44:46Z

BlazeFire: /* With Ash */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Rock
|trainername=Ash
|pokemonname=Lycanroc
|jtrainername=サトシ
|jpokemonname=ルガルガン
|tmtrainername=Satoshi
|tmpokemonname=Lugarugan
|image=[[File:Ash Lycanroc.png|250px]]
|caption=Ash's Lycanroc
|gender=Unknown
|ability=Unknown
|location=[[Alola Route 1|Hau'oli Outskirts]]
|prevonum=744
|evo1num=745D
|evolution=1
|firstevoep=SM037
|firstevoname=Rising from the Ruins!
|firststagename=Rockruff
|numeps1=35
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|catchepnum=SM015
|catchepname=Rocking Clawmark Hill!
|current=[[Party|With Ash]]
|enva1=[[Haven Paschall]]
|java1=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]
|enva2=[[Michael Liscio Jr.‎‎]]
|java2=[[Keiichi Nakagawa]]
}}

'''Ash's Lycanroc''' (Japanese: '''サトシのルガルガン''' ''Satoshi's Lugarugan'') is the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Alola]] [[region]], and his forty-eighth overall. Before being caught by Ash, it lived with {{an|Professor Kukui}}, although it was never officially Kukui's Pokémon.

==In the anime==
===History===
====Under Professor Kukui's care====
[[File:Ash Rockruff.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Rockruff]]
Lycanroc, as a Rockruff, was a [[wild Pokémon]] that one day stumbled across {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house. It was starving and left confused from another Pokémon's {{m|Teeter Dance}}. Professor Kukui gave it some [[Pokémon food]], which made Rockruff decide to stay at Kukui's house. From then on, Rockruff lived with Kukui, although he never {{pkmn2|caught}} it in a [[Poké Ball]].

Rockruff first appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]'', where it had dinner and played with Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. It was later seen the following day with Professor Kukui, watching the welcoming party {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}} had prepared for him. Kukui had planned to battle Ash and Pikachu with Rockruff, but the party was interrupted by {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, who challenged Ash to a battle instead.

In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', Rockruff came home injured, causing Ash and Professor Kukui to investigate the reason behind its injuries. This led them to [[Clawmark Hill]], where they discovered that Rockruff had been fighting with other wild Pokémon, including a {{p|Magmar}}. With Ash's help, Rockruff was able to master {{m|Rock Throw}}, which helped it defeat Magmar. At the end of the episode, Professor Kukui encouraged Ash to catch Rockruff after seeing the bond the two had developed.

====With Ash====
In ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]'', Lycanroc, as a Rockruff, was used in its first official battle, in which it faced [[Hiroki]] and his {{p|Mudbray}}. During the battle, Rockruff performed {{m|Breakneck Blitz}} for the first time, which was able to defeat Mudbray.

In ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]'', Rockruff was seen training with [[Ash's Rowlet]] and {{AP|Litten}}. Later, it witnessed its evolved form {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}} winning a battle against a {{p|Blastoise}}, which greatly impressed it. Ash later used Rockruff in his battle against {{an|Gladion}} in which it battled Lycanroc. Rockruff got quickly overwhelmed by Lycanroc's great speed and fierce moves, but was still able to battle. The battle was then interrupted by {{TRT}}, who captured Pikachu and Lycanroc.
[[File:Ash and Lycanroc.png|thumb|250px|Lycanroc and Ash]]
In ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', Rockruff was used in the [[Akala Island]] grand trial alongside Rowlet, battling [[Olivia]]'s Lycanroc and {{p|Probopass}}. Despite their opponents giving them tough times with their combination tactics, Rowlet eventually managed to defeat Probopass with {{m|Bloom Doom}}. Unfortunately, Rockruff, who was acting aggressively, was so desperate to battle Lycanroc by itself that it impulsively used {{m|Bite}} against Rowlet, accidentally knocking it out. Despite this setback, Ash encouraged Rockruff to use its fighting spirit, allowing it to outrun and defeat Lycanroc, thus earning Ash a [[Rockium Z]]. Professor Kukui and Olivia then revealed to Ash that Rockruff's behavior was a sign that it was going to [[evolution|evolve]] soon.

In ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', Rockruff went off by itself to train after remembering the aggression it demonstrated during Olivia's grand trial. While training, it encountered {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele}}, who challenged it to a battle. Rockruff was no match for the [[guardian deities|guardian deity]], however, and was easily beaten. When Ash found Rockruff, he tried to stop it from running away again, but failed. The next day, Rockruff was walking on a cliffside when it got startled by a {{p|Fearow}}, causing it to fall down into a river. The injured Puppy Pokémon was later found by Olivia and Gladion's Lycanroc, who brought it to the [[Ruins of Life]], where Tapu Lele resided. When Ash, Professor Kukui, and Olivia arrived at the ruins, Tapu Lele used {{m|Draining Kiss}} to drain Ash and the two Lycanroc's energy, which it then used to heal Rockruff's wounds. Afterwards, Rockruff went to the edge of a cliff and began to howl as the setting sun {{wp|Green flash|turned green}}. It then evolved into {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}} Lycanroc, after which it got happily embraced by its Trainer and the rest of Ash's party.

In ''[[SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!]]'', Ash had Lycanroc use {{m|Continental Crush}} against Team Rocket, but the attack failed. After another attempt, Professor Kukui gave him some advice, which led to Ash training with {{an|Kiawe}} and his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}. When Team Rocket showed up again and [[Jessie]] challenged Ash to a battle with her {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}, Lycanroc mastered Continental Crush and sent Team Rocket blasting off, much to their surprise.
[[File:Ash Lycanroc berserk.png|thumb|left|250px|Lycanroc going berserk after discovering its fur is dirty]]
In ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', Ash discovered while washing Lycanroc that it was so proud of its appearance that it would fly into a rage and attack if its fur got dirty. Lycanroc attacked {{AP|Litten}} and Litten fought back, with Ash placing himself between his two errant Pokémon. This helped Lycanroc to calm down, and it was very apologetic towards Ash. Later, Ash used Lycanroc to battle Gladion's {{p|Type: Null}}, nicknamed Silvally, where it was outmatched by its opponent sheer power. During the battle Lycanroc was thrown into a nearby lake which drenched its fur, causing another rage during which it refused to listen to Ash's commands. Despite this, Silvally was still the stronger opponent and Lycanroc was easily held at bay before it could regain control of itself. After Lycanroc recovered, Ash and Gladion decided to continue the battle, but despite its best efforts, Lycanroc couldn't stand up to the power of Silvally's {{m|Crush Claw}} and was defeated.

In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', Lycanroc fought alongside {{an|Lillie}}'s {{p|Vulpix}}, [[Snowy]], against [[Lusamine]]'s {{p|Clefable}}, which was under {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}'s control. It saved Lillie from Clefable's {{m|Moonblast}} with an {{m|Accelerock}}. After Lycanroc knocked back Clefable with a {{m|Rock Throw}}, Lillie reminded Clefable of the Clefairy doll they used to play with together, in order to free it from Nihilego's command. When Clefable began powering up a move, Lillie gestured Lycanroc and Snowy not to attack before freeing Clefable with a simple embrace.

In ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'', Lycanroc was used to battle [[Nanu]], going up against his {{p|Krookodile}}. During the battle, Nanu had Krookodile deliberately anger Lycanroc, even going so far as to make it go berserk by dirtying its fur with {{m|Mud-Slap}}. Despite the furious attacks in its angered state, Lycanroc was defeated after Krookodile used {{m|Counter}} to send it flying before finishing it off with {{m|Crunch}}. Afterwards, at [[Acerola]]'s library, Lycanroc sulked over its defeat. It was cheered up after Ash asked Acerola to help him find a place where he could train for a rematch with Nanu.

In ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'', Acerola took Ash to see {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}} at the [[Ruins of Abundance]] so it could help him train. After some time, the duo managed to meet with Tapu Bulu and convince it to help them. At one point during their stay, it began raining, so Tapu Bulu decided to knock Lycanroc into a nearby pond, dirtying its fur and making it go berserk. By reminding Lycanroc of its time as a Rockruff and the bond they share, Ash finally managed to calm Lycanroc down. Impressed by this act, Tapu Bulu decided to battle Lycanroc. Though Tapu Bulu proved to be a powerful opponent, Lycanroc learned {{m|Stone Edge}} during the battle, after which Tapu Bulu called the battle off.

In ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]'', Ash faced Nanu in a grand trial battle, but was only allowed to use Lycanroc against all three of Nanu's Pokémon. After managing to defeat Nanu's Krookodile and {{p|Sableye}}, it went up against Nanu's {{alo|Persian}}. Throughout the battle, Nanu used his previous strategy of angering Lycanroc so that it would go into its red-eyed state. Ash, worried that Lycanroc could go berserk again, kept telling it to keep calm throughout the battle. Nanu, realizing the truth of the situation, decided to anger Ash himself by mocking his skill as a Trainer. In order to calm its Trainer down, Lycanroc chose to tackle Ash, revealing that it was in complete control of itself the entire time. Realizing that he let his anger and frustration from Nanu's insults go to his head, Ash apologized to Lycanroc and continued the battle. After an exchange of Z-Moves with Persian as well as its newly learned {{m|Counter}}, Lycanroc won the battle, allowing Ash to win a [[Lycanium Z]].

In ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]'', while on the group's third [[Ultra Guardians]] mission, Ash decided to use Lycanroc's new Z-Move to weaken the [[Ultra Beast]]s they were facing, {{p|Blacephalon}} and {{p|Xurkitree}}, while they were distracted by the performance provided by the group's other Pokémon. After the successfully executed {{m|Splintered Stormshards}} had left the two Ultra Beasts momentarily vulnerable, {{an|Lana}} and Lillie were able to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} them and thus complete the mission.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', Lycanroc joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.

In ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]'', Ash used Lycanroc during his battle against Gladion and his own Lycanroc. Gladion's Lycanroc was able to withstand Splintered Stormshards before defeating Ash's Lycanroc with {{m|Devastating Drake}}.

In [[SM138]], Lycanroc was the final Pokemon Ash sent out to battle Gladion and his Lycanroc in the finals of the [[Manalo Conference]]. The two trainers reminicsed about the history of the rivalry both they and their Lycanroc shared, and then opened the battle by having both Lycanroc use Stone Edge, with the two moves colliding in the middle of the field. Ash had Lycanroc try and get in close multiple times with Bite and Accelrock, with one hitting its mark, only to be blown back by Counter or Stone Edge. After taking a major blow, it struggled to its feet and the exchanges continued. Gladion's Lycanroc then powered up with [[Swords Dance]] and launched a barrage of [[Outrage]]s, with the first striking head on and the rest breaking through Ash's Lycanroc's Stone Edge that it used to try and defend itself. The resulting {{status|confusion}} set in just as Gladion's Lycanroc approached to strike Ash's a second time, and it surpised everyone by biting its left hand. Ash thought it was safe to retaliate and ordered a Bite, but little did he know that biting its own hand was a method Gladion and his Lycanroc developed to snap out of confusion, and it sent it flying with another powerful Counter before Ash's Lycanroc could react. After it recovered, Ash had Lycanroc charge through two incoming Stone Edge attacks, the first with Bite and the second with Accelrock, hoping to score a final blow. Gladion had his Lycanroc fire off one final Counter-boosted uppercut to intercept, but just as it connected, Ash finally ordered his Lycanroc to use its own Counter, which caused its stone horn to glow green and clip Gladion's Lycanroc under its chin, sending it flying into the wall and knocking it out, winning Ash the battle and the championship.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Ash Lycanroc red eyes.png|thumb|250px|Lycanroc in full control of its red-eyed state]]
Lycanroc is normally a playful, affectionate Pokémon that gets along well with both Ash and its previous caretaker, Professor Kukui. The first night Ash stayed with the Professor, Rockruff, Pikachu, and Ash were quickly able to befriend each other. As a Rockruff, like other members of its species, it likes to greet and show affection to others by rubbing up against them with the rocks on its neck, although it doesn't seem to be aware that it stings the recipient. Its affectionate personality was also shown in ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]'', where, despite the fact that {{AP|Litten}} was angry toward it whilst eating and whilst relaxing at home, it continued to eat and smiled back at Litten respectively. Lycanroc appears to take its failures rather personally. As a Rockruff in ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', after knocking out {{AP|Rowlet}} in a fit of anger, it immediately came to its senses and regretted what it had done, and, despite ultimately winning against [[Olivia]], was still visibly upset in [[SM037|the next episode]]. At the end of ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'', Lycanroc was seen sulking in the corner of [[Acerola]]'s house after losing its battle with [[Nanu]]'s {{p|Krookodile}}, prompting Ash to give it a pep talk.

Although Rockruff lived with Professor Kukui before being caught by Ash, it was actually a [[wild Pokémon]] that Professor Kukui was taking care of. When Ash revealed this to his classmates at the [[Pokémon School]], {{Rotom}} added that Rockruff readily bond with humans even if they are not captured by a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. After evolving, Lycanroc started taking great pride in its fur, as shown in ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', and is shown to enjoy being groomed and taking baths despite being a {{type|Rock}}, as observed by Rotom. However, if angered enough, such as when its fur gets dirty, Lycanroc's eyes turned red, and it would fly into a rage, lashing out at whomever it thought was responsible. When this happened, Lycanroc became [[obedience|disobedient]] and ignored Ash's commands. This weakness caused problems later during Ash's battle with Gladion and {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}, and was later the cause of its defeat at the hands of Nanu and his Krookodile in ''Tough Guy Trials!''. In ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'', Lycanroc was able to overcome this destructive habit with the help of Ash and the bond the two shared, remembering a memory it had when it played in the mud happily with Ash and Pikachu when it was still a Rockruff. After this, Lycanroc no longer goes berserk when its fur is dirtied, as seen in ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', where it got a bit of mud on its face and only reacted with disappointment. In ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]'', Lycanroc was revealed to have gained full control of its red-eyed state, allowing it to use it as a boost of power.

Lycanroc has a strong sense of smell as a Rockruff, which has been used to help find {{AP|Rowlet}} and {{TP|Lana|Popplio}}, Ash's missing [[Electrium Z]] and [[DJ Leo]]'s {{p|Dugtrio}}. In the [[Poké Problem]] segment of ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', it is revealed that Ash and Pikachu had to rely on Lycanroc's nose to guide them back from [[Ten Carat Hill]] after {{an|Light trio|Nebby}} had fallen asleep. In ''[[SM048|Night of a Thousand Poses!]]'' and ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]'', Lycanroc is shown to spar with Litten on occasion, even when it is separated from its Trainer.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|rock||Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rockruff Tackle|1=Rockruff Bite|2=Rockruff Rock Throw|3=Lycanroc Rock Throw}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Tackle as a Rockruff|1=Bite as a Rockruff|2=Rock Throw as a Rockruff|3=Rock Throw}}|image2=Ash Lycanroc {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Accelerock|1=Bite|2=Tackle|3=Stone Edge|4=Counter}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Accelerock|1=Bite|2=Tackle|3=Stone Edge|4=Counter}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Throw|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|rock|Accelerock|SM042|Alola, Kanto!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|SM077|Guiding an Awakening!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

====Z-Moves used====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{rock color}}; border: 3px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Rockruff Breakneck Blitz.png|150px]]
| {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}
| ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]''
| {{m|Tackle}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Rockruff strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then charges at the target with a full-speed tackle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Lycanroc Continental Crush.png|150px]]
| {{m|Continental Crush}}
| ''[[SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!]]''
| {{m|Rock Throw}}, {{m|Accelerock}}, or {{m|Stone Edge}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Lycanroc strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then jumps into the air and summons multiple rocks from the ground, forming a huge boulder. It then hurls the boulder at the opponent. When the boulder hits the opponent, it explodes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Lycanroc Splintered Stormshards.png|150px]]
| {{m|Splintered Stormshards}}
| ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
| {{m|Stone Edge}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Lycanroc strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then breaks the ground around it, causing shards of rocks to get thrown into the air and fly upwards. Lycanroc jumps up with the shards as they stop and then point towards the opponent before shooting towards them. Lycanroc lands on the ground behind the opponent as the shards strike them behind it.
|}

==In the games==
Rockruff is used by [[Professor Kukui]] in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]] to help with the capture, [[Z-Move]], and [[Battle Royal]] tutorials.

{|
! colspan="3" | [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]
|-
! Capture tutorial ({{rt|1|Alola}})
! Z-Move tutorial ({{rt|2|Alola}})
! Battle Royal tutorial ([[Battle Royal Dome]])
|-
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=Sun
|ndex=744
|pokemon=Rockruff
|ability=Unknown
|level=7
|type1=Rock
|gender=male
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sand Attack|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Status
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=Sun
|ndex=744
|pokemon=Rockruff
|ability=Unknown
|level=19
|type1=Rock
|gender=male
|held=Normalium Z
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sand Attack|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Status
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=Sun
|ndex=744
|pokemon=Rockruff
|ability=Vital Spirit
|level={{tt|19|Sun and Moon}}/{{tt|20|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|type1=Rock
|gender=male
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
|}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Kukui Rockruff Adventures.png|thumb|150px|As a Rockruff in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Kukui Lycanroc Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|Lycanroc in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{p|Rockruff}} first appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]'' under the ownership of [[Professor Kukui]]. It was first used to battle {{adv|Sun}}'s {{adv|Dollar}} at the [[Iki Town]] festival tournament. Initially, Rockruff had the advantage over Dollar due to Sun lacking the motivation to battle. Once Sun was given the proper motivation, he and Dollar easily defeated Rockruff, forcing Kukui to switch for {{p|Munchlax}}. Sometime later, it evolved into a Midday Form Lycanroc, and was used to try and prevent a {{p|Celesteela}} and {{p|Guzzlord}} from reaching [[Hokulani Observatory]], only to be defeated.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|rock||Kukui Rockruff Rock Throw Adventures.png|Using Rock Throw as a Rockruff}}
{{anmov|Rock|Rock Throw|PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

==In the TCG==
Ash's Rockruff is featured in the TCG as of one Ash's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Rockruff.
{{cardlist/header|Rockruff|Fighting|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rockruff|11}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=011/026}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fighting}}

==Trivia==

* Lycanroc's [[gender]] was hinted at in the Japanese version of ''[[SM126|Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!]]''. In the [[narrator]]'s translation, it refers to itself as おいら ''{{wp|Japanese pronouns|oira}}'', a pronoun typically used by males with a rural background.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Rockruff|Lycanroc}}

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[[es:Lycanroc de Ash]]
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Gladion's Lycanroc

2019-09-15T23:44:42Z

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Rock|
ball=Ultra|
trainername=Gladion|
pokemonname=Lycanroc|
jtrainername=グラジオ|
jpokemonname=ルガルガン|
tmtrainername=Glazio|
tmpokemonname=Lugarugan|
image=[[File:Gladion Lycanroc.png|250px]]|
caption=Gladion's Lycanroc|
location=[[Alola]]|
prevonum=745Mn|
firststagename=Lycanroc|
epnum=SM027|
epname=A Glaring Rivalry!|
gender=Unknown|
ability=Unknown|
current=[[Party|With Gladion]]|
java1=[[Shin'ichirō Miki]]|
enva1=[[Michael Liscio Jr.‎‎]]|
noevo=incap|
}}

'''Gladion's Lycanroc''' (Japanese: '''グラジオのルガルガン''' ''Glazio's Lugarugan'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned by {{an|Gladion}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} and {{pkmn|manga}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Gladion Continental Crush pose.png|thumb|left|250px|Lycanroc and Gladion]]
Lycanroc debuted in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]'', where it had a battle against [[Tupp]], [[Zipp]], [[Rapp]], and their Pokémon. It managed to quickly defeat them with a single {{m|Stone Edge}}. It was later used in a battle against a {{tc|Sailor}}'s {{p|Blastoise}} and won, despite having a type disadvantage. It also had a battle against [[Ash's Rockruff]] but the battle was interrupted by {{TRT}} where it and {{AP|Pikachu}} were captured in a net but were freed by {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}}'s {{m|Dark Pulse}}.

In ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', Lycanroc left its Trainer to go and find Rockruff after hearing its howling. It eventually met up with [[Olivia]]'s Lycanroc and took Rockruff to the [[Ruins of Life]]. There, they encountered {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele}}, who attacked them. After a quick fight it uses {{m|Draining Kiss}} on both Lycanroc and transfers the energy to Rockruff. Lycanroc later watched as Rockruff [[Evolution|evolved]] into Lycanroc {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}}. Afterwards, Lycanroc returned to Gladion.

After accompanying Gladion when he confronted {{Ash}} in ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]'', they returned to their hotel room. They were confronted by {{an|Faba}}, who demanded that Gladion return {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}}, which Gladion refused to do. Alongside Umbreon, Lycanroc battled Faba's {{p|Hypno}} and {{p|Alakazam}}, only to be taken out of the fight by Hypno's {{m|Hypnosis}}.

In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', Gladion used Lycanroc and Umbreon to fight {{an|Lusamine}}'s {{p|Absol}}, which was controlled by {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}, to allow Ash to save Lusamine. They were eventually trapped by Absol's {{m|Mean Look}}. In ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Lycanroc was released from the Mean Look after {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}} used {{m|Multi-Attack}} on Absol. Soon afterwards, Gladion and Lycanroc used {{m|Continental Crush}} on Absol. Although Absol appeared to have been defeated by this move, Nihilego made it get back up and continue battling. Gladion told Lycanroc and Umbreon to take care of Absol while he rode off on Silvally to get to Lusamine.

In ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', Lycanroc was used to help clear the mysterious black clouds that had appeared in [[Alola]]'s skies. By combining its Z-Power alongside Ash's Pikachu, [[Kiawe's Marowak]], and [[Lana's Popplio]], the [[Ultra Guardians]] powered a machine that managed to disperse the clouds.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', Lycanroc joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

In ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]'', Lycanroc was battling its teammates on [[Poni Island]]. The battle was interrupted when {{an|Lillie}} arrived. Gladion later used Lycanroc in his battle against Ash, where it went up against his own Lycanroc. Gladion's Lycanroc was able to withstand {{m|Splintered Stormshards}} before winning the match with {{m|Devastating Drake}}.

In ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]'', Gladion used Lycanroc in his [[Island challenge|grand trial]] match against [[Hapu]], where it went up against her {{p|Golurk}} and defeated it with Devastating Drake.

In [[SM132]], Gladion used Lycanroc in his [[Manalo Conference]] match against [[James]], going up against his {{TP|James|Mareanie}}. When James and Mareanie attempted to use {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}, Gladion and Lycanroc countered with Continental Crush before defeating Mareanie with Stone Edge, allowing Gladion to progress to the next round.

In [[SM135]], Gladion sent out Lycanroc as his first Pokémon in his semifinals battle with {{an|Kiawe}}. First, Lycanroc went up against {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}}, whom it managed to defeat with relative ease, despite taking a hit from a super-effective {{m|Iron Head}}. Next, Lycanroc faced {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}. It dealt heavy damage on him with {{m|Outrage}} while also enduring a hit from {{m|Shell Trap}}. However, Turtonator was able to endure Lycanroc's attacks and ended up learning {{m|Focus Blast}}, which he used to defeat Lycanroc.

In [[SM138]], Lycanroc was the final Pokemon Gladion sent out to battle Ash and his Lycanroc in the finals of the [[Manalo Conference]]. The two trainers reminicsed about the history of the rivalry both they and their Lycanroc shared, and then opened the battle by having both Lycanroc use Stone Edge, with the two moves colliding in the middle of the field. Ash had Lycanroc try and get in close multiple times with Bite and Accelrock, with one hitting its mark, only to be blown back by Counter or Stone Edge. After taking a major blow, Ash's Lycanroc struggled to its feet and the exchanges continued. Gladion's Lycanroc then powered up with [[Swords Dance]] and launched a barrage of [[Outrage]]s, with the first striking head on and the rest breaking through Ash's Lycanroc's Stone Edge that it used to try and defend itself. The resulting {{status|confusion}} set in just as Gladion's Lycanroc approached to strike Ash's a second time, and it surpised everyone by biting its left hand. Ash thought it was safe to retaliate and ordered a Bite, but little did he know that biting its own hand was a method Gladion and his Lycanroc developed to snap out of confusion, and it sent it flying with another powerful Counter before Ash's Lycanroc could react. After Ash's Lycanroc recovered, Ash had Lycanroc charge through two incoming Stone Edge attacks, the first with Bite and the second with Accelrock, hoping to score a final blow. Gladion had his Lycanroc fire off one final Counter-boosted uppercut to intercept, but just as it connected, Ash finally ordered his Lycanroc to use its own Counter, which caused its stone horn to glow green and clip Gladion's Lycanroc under its chin, sending it flying into the wall and knocking it out, winning Ash the battle and the championship.

===Personality and characteristics===
Lycanroc is shown as a caring Pokémon as evident in ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'' where it left its Trainer of its own accord to go to the aid of Ash's Rockruff and defended it against Tapu Lele. It is a powerful Pokémon, able to overwhelm opponents with its strength.

===Moves used===
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{{anmov|normal|Swords Dance|SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|Outrage|SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!|rec=yes}}
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====Z-Moves used====
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Lycanroc strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then jumps into the air and summons multiple rocks from the ground, forming a huge boulder. It then hurls the boulder at the opponent. When the boulder hits the opponent, it explodes.
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| ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]''
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Lycanroc strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then unleashes a purple energy ball which changes into a shape of a dragon that strafes toward the opponent and blasts it.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Gladion Lycanroc Adventures.png|thumb|100px|Lycanroc in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[Gladion]]'s {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midday Form}} Lycanroc first appeared in the {{chap|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}, when he sent it out to battle [[Ryuki]]'s {{p|Turtonator}}.
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==Trivia==
* Lycanroc is the first Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to be kept in an [[Ultra Ball]].

==Related articles==
* {{animespecies|Lycanroc}}

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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') is the signature {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of the [[Pokémon anime]], and the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that {{Ash}} obtained on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], given to him by {{an|Professor Oak}}.

==History==
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===[[Original series]]===
====Kanto====
[[File:Ash Pikachu EP001.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu's debut appearance]]
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who had arrived on time. Seeing Ash's disappointment, {{an|Professor Oak}} gave him Pikachu, who, at first, [[Obedience|did not care at all for his new Trainer]], constantly zapping him and anyone else nearby. He refused to go into his {{i|Poké Ball}}, and when Ash failed to catch a {{p|Pidgey}}, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of angry {{p|Spearow}}. Seeing this act of selflessness, Pikachu defended Ash from the Spearow as well, and the two of them became inseparable friends, a moment that was capitalized on by catching a glimpse of an {{an|Ho-Oh|unknown Pokémon}} flying by. Ash then rushed to [[Viridian City]] in order to get Pikachu hospitalized quickly, as he had been badly injured during the fight.

[[File:Ash Pikachu debut.png‎|thumb|220px|Pikachu and Ash meeting for the first time]]
In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Ash managed to get to the Viridian City [[Pokémon Center]] just in time with the help of [[Officer Jenny]], who scolded Ash for "mistreating" Pikachu. [[Nurse Joy]] agreed to heal Pikachu, and thanks to her, Pikachu managed to regain his health. At the end of the episode, Pikachu had regained enough of his strength to send {{TRT}} blasting off for the very first time.

Pikachu participated in Ash's first [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. He faced {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, but his {{type|Electric}} attacks were ineffective. Onix then started {{m|bind}}ing Pikachu. Seeing no other option, Ash forfeited. Ash and Pikachu later trained with {{ka|Flint}} in order to increase the strength of Pikachu's Electric-type moves. Ash later challenged Brock to a [[rematch]], where Pikachu managed to defeat [[Brock's Geodude]] thanks to his training. Pikachu then faced Onix again, who was able to Bind Pikachu once again, but this time Pikachu's Electric-type attacks dealt quite some damage. However, despite their training, Pikachu was still unable to defeat Onix, who was tightening its grip on Pikachu. As Ash was about to forfeit again, Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} managed to turn on the Gym's sprinkler system, severely harming Onix. As Ash was about let Pikachu finish Onix off, he was stopped by [[Brock's siblings]] and he decided to forfeit again. Despite Ash forfeiting the match, Brock still gave him the {{badge|Boulder}}.

[[File:Ash Pikachu wounded.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash rushing Pikachu to the Pokémon Center]]
Pikachu's next major battle was in Ash's [[Vermilion Gym]] battle against [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. [[Lt. Surge]] laughed at Ash for attempting to defeat his Raichu with its pre-evolved form, angering Ash and Pikachu. Indeed, Raichu turned out to be more powerful than Pikachu, and a combination of attacks from it resulted in so much damage to Pikachu that he had to be hospitalized. Later in the episode, Ash offered to let Pikachu evolve into a Raichu with a [[Thunder Stone]] that Nurse Joy had given him. However, Pikachu refused, wanting to defeat Raichu on his own terms. During the subsequent rematch with Lt. Surge, Pikachu once again faced Raichu. Using moves like {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}, which Raichu didn't know, Pikachu managed to gain the upper hand and dodge Raichu's attacks. Raichu responded with an extremely powerful Thunderbolt attack, but Pikachu used his tail as an anchor to absorb the shock, and Raichu then ran out of electricity. Pikachu then used his tail to slam Raichu and defeat it, earning Ash the {{badge|Thunder}}.

In ''[[EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown]]'', Pikachu was sent out to battle [[Sabrina's Abra]] during Ash's [[Saffron Gym]] battle. It proved to be a tough foe, using {{m|Teleport}} to avoid Pikachu's Thunder Shock. Abra then suddenly evolved into Kadabra, making it much stronger. Eventually, Kadabra used {{m|Psychic}} to control Pikachu's body and repeatedly smash him into the ceiling. Unwilling to see his friend suffer even more, Ash forfeited the match. In Ash's subsequent rematch with [[Sabrina]] in ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'', Pikachu fought Kadabra again, since {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} didn't show up and his other Pokémon were too terrified. Eventually, Haunter appeared and made Sabrina and Kadabra laugh, leaving them incapacitated. As a result, Ash was declared the winner by [[Sabrina's father]], which earned him the {{badge|Marsh}}.

In ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', Pikachu entered the [[Big P Pokémon Race]] with {{AP|Squirtle}}. The two were at a significant disadvantage due to Squirtle's short legs, and Pikachu's comparative weight, but in a way, this helped as they managed to escape an {{p|Electrode}} self-destructing. They made ground when they reached the water stage, putting them in the top four with Ash, {{an|Misty}} and [[Dario]]. However, intervention from Team Rocket forced a battle, and the two were put out of the running by a {{m|Glare}} attack from {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}.

In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash and {{ashfr}} ran into a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} Pikachu, which was a very rare encounter. Pikachu tried to make friends with the other Pikachu but received a lukewarm response. After saving a baby Pikachu from falling down a waterfall, Ash's Pikachu was accepted by the group. Ash was overjoyed by this at first, but soon began to feel sad, because he thought that Pikachu would be better off with the rest of his kind. After stopping Team Rocket from poaching his Pikachu and the wild Pikachu, Ash decided it was best to leave Pikachu behind with the others. However, Pikachu refused to leave Ash, and quickly ran to catch up with him, followed by the wild Pikachu, who supported Ash and Pikachu being together.

In ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Pikachu was borrowed by Misty, so she could use him in the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]], the main event in the annual [[Princess Festival]]. During the competition, he was seen defeating a {{p|Fearow}}. In the finals, Pikachu was Misty's first Pokémon used against [[Jessie]]. Pikachu easily managed to defeat Arbok, {{TP|James|Weezing}} and {{MTR}} in succession with a single Thunder Shock. Pikachu then faced [[Jessie's Lickitung]]. He tried attacking with Thunderbolt, but was then licked by Lickitung and knocking him out.

In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his seventh Gym battle at the [[Cinnabar Gym]], where he faced off against [[Blaine]]'s {{p|Rhydon}}. Despite being immune to Electric moves, Rhydon was defeated when Pikachu aimed his Thunderbolt attack at the horn on Rhydon's head. Pikachu then faced [[Blaine's Magmar]], whose attacks eventually almost caused Pikachu to fall off the battlefield and into the lava below. Seeing that, Ash then decided to forfeit the match.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Poké Ball.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu's Poké Ball, with a lightning bolt mark, at Professor Oak's Laboratory]]
In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Ash had Pikachu attack Team Rocket and their Pokémon after they sent out Arbok and Weezing to attack during their Gym battle. Using Thunderbolt, Pikachu hit all of the opposing Pokémon at once, causing {{p|Machamp}}, Rhydon and {{p|Kingler}} to run away in fear, and defeating Arbok and Weezing. After Team Rocket got blasted off, Ash got his eighth Gym Badge, the {{badge|Earth}}.

Pikachu made friends with another Pikachu, [[nickname|named]] [[Puka]], in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This particular Pikachu had blue eyes, and was an excellent surfer. Ash and his friends had to save both Pikachu when Team Rocket tried to steal them both using their submarine.

Ash used Pikachu many times during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. In ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'', Pikachu fought [[Pete Pebbleman]]'s powerful {{p|Arcanine}} and defeated it by using the water made from the melted ice battlefield to conduct his powerful Thunderbolt. In ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'', he fought [[Jeanette Fisher]]'s {{p|Bellsprout}}, who already had defeated [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]. Despite trying his best, he was easily defeated by the skilled Pokémon's {{m|Slam}}.

Pikachu later faced off against Happy, [[Ritchie]]'s {{p|Butterfree}}, in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''. Despite being exhausted from battling Team Rocket earlier, he still wanted to participate in the battle. Pikachu started off with {{m|Double-Edge}}, knocking Happy to the ground. As Happy tried flying up, he held on to it, and defeated the Butterfly Pokémon with a Thunderbolt. He then faced off against [[Zippo]], Ritchie's {{p|Charmander}}, but due to being exhausted by all his battles, Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Zippo's {{m|Flamethrower}} and was knocked out by its {{m|Tackle}}.

In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with some of his other Pokémon, to the [[Orange Archipelago]] with him.

====Orange Archipelago====
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] used a {{p|Drowzee}} to take over the minds of many Pokémon on [[Mandarin Island North]], including Pikachu. In order to rescue the Pokémon, Ash taunted Pikachu into using Thunderbolt on him, which also hit the machine that Drowzee was wired to, freeing all of the Pokémon from its control.

In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Ash called Pikachu to help mold a block of ice into a sled, as part of his competition against [[Danny]]. He later rode in the sled along with his Bulbasaur and Squirtle in a race against Danny and his team. In the end, Ash managed to win the coveted {{badge|Sea Ruby}}.

In ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against [[Lorelei]]{{tt|*|Referred to as Prima in the dub}} of the [[Elite Four]], where he faced her {{TP|Lorelei|Cloyster}}. Eventually, Pikachu lost.

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', Pikachu participated in the first part of Ash's battle with [[Rudy]], using his Thunderbolt to blast targets. He then faced off against Rudy's {{p|Electabuzz}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but Electabuzz absorbed the attack. He and Electabuzz then both used Quick Attack, but Electabuzz was able to overpower him. Pikachu was then defeated by a powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}}.

[[File:PikaMeowthOffer.png|thumb|230px|Pikachu offering {{MTR}} an apple]]
In [[EP104|the following episode]], Team Rocket had a plan to capture Pikachu that involved tying him up with Meowth. This succeeded at first, but Meowth and Pikachu got separated from Jessie and [[James]]. Being lost on the island, the two Pokémon had to work together to defeat powerful Pokémon, and get to safety. In the end, Ash, Misty and {{Tracey}} managed to find the duo first, and separated them from each other.

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Luana]], where he had to fight alongside {{AP|Charizard}}. Despite both Pokémon being eager to battle, they started getting angry at each other right before the battle, affecting their teamwork negatively. However, after seeing Charizard being repeatedly attacked by Luana's {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Marowak}}, Pikachu decided to help his partner, cementing their cooperation. As Alakazam was about to unleash its {{m|Hyper Beam}} at Charizard, it got hit by Marowak's Bonemerang, causing Hyper Beam to be launched at Marowak, knocking both Pokémon out. This gave Ash the victory, winning him the {{badge|Jade Star}} and allowing him to enter the [[Orange League]].

In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}, where he faced off against Drake's {{p|Ditto}}. Despite Ditto being able to copy Pikachu's attacks, it wasn't in good shape as Pikachu was. After continuously exchanging attacks, Pikachu managed to defeat it. Pikachu was then recalled when Drake sent out his {{p|Onix}}. [[EP112|Later]], Pikachu faced off against Drake's powerful {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, who had already defeated three of Ash's Pokémon. Eventually, Pikachu managed to jump on Dragonite's head by using his tail as a spring board to dodge the attack, and finally defeat it with a powerful Thunder, earning Ash the [[Winner's Trophy]] and a spot in the [[Orange League Hall of Fame]].

In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', Pikachu battled [[Gary's Eevee]] and was eventually defeated after Eevee used a powerful {{m|Skull Bash}}. Later on in the episode, Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with his other Pokémon, to [[Johto]] with him.

====Johto====
In ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle against {{an|Casey}}, where he faced her {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}}. Despite Casey having only recently obtained {{p|Chikorita}}, it quickly gained the upper hand. Just then, the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who tried to steal their Pokémon. Their plan failed, however, when Pikachu and Chikorita were reunited with their Trainers, and teamed up to defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's [[Violet Gym]] battle against [[Falkner]], where he battled and defeated Falkner's {{p|Hoothoot}} and {{p|Dodrio}}. Pikachu then briefly faced Falkner's {{p|Pidgeot}}, but since he was already tired from his previous matches, he was quickly defeated by a {{m|Whirlwind}}.

In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Azalea Gym]] battle, where he went up against [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Metapod}} and defeated it. He then went up against Bugsy's last, and most powerful Pokémon, {{TP|Bugsy|Scyther}}. Despite having the type advantage, Pikachu's Thunderbolt attacks constantly missed because of {{p|Scyther}}'s Double Team. The real Scyther appeared behind Pikachu and hit him with a series of {{m|Fury Cutter}}, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'', Pikachu was used to battle Misty for the ownership of {{AP|Totodile}}. He went up against {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, but, because he did not want to hurt his friend, he forfeited the match by running away.

In ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', Pikachu faced off against [[Whitney]]'s powerful {{TP|Whitney|Miltank}}, who had already easily defeated [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] and Totodile using {{m|Rollout}}. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Miltank since she got wet by Totodile's {{m|Water Gun}}. However, due to Miltank spinning at great speed, she had already dried up, making Thunderbolt useless. Pikachu then tried attacking with Agility, but he was overpowered and defeated by two Rollout attacks, causing Ash to lose the battle.

In [[EP159|the following episode]], Pikachu battled Miltank again in Ash's rematch. Due to Ash's strategy with Cyndaquil and Totodile, Miltank lost her balance. This gave Pikachu the opportunity to throw Miltank in the air by hiding in one of the ditches, and then finish her off with a Thunderbolt, earning Ash the {{badge|Plain}}.

In ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', Pikachu and Ash entered the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. The two encountered a {{p|Weedle}}, but before Pikachu could attack it, Casey's Chikorita intervened, and Casey caught the Hairy Bug Pokémon. Later, Ash and Pikachu chased after a Scyther, but accidentally disturbed a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}} in the process. Pikachu managed to shock one of the Beedrill with Thunderbolt, giving Ash the chance to catch it. With this capture, Ash managed to win the contest, winning him a [[Sun Stone]].

In ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his Pokémon to assist him in the [[Seaking Catching Day]]. After Ash managed to reel in a {{p|Seaking}}, Pikachu weakened it with Thunderbolt so Ash could catch it.

Pikachu befriended a bunch of {{p|Pichu}} in ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]''. At first, they framed Pikachu for eating some apples, but when the Pichu were attacked by a Fearow, Pikachu warded it off with Thunderbolt. Later, Pikachu was kidnapped by Team Rocket after they sucked away its electricity. However, the Pichu eventually managed to restore Pikachu's electricity, and together, they blasted Team Rocket off.

In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Morty]]. He faced off against Morty's {{p|Gastly}}, but was defeated by a single {{m|Night Shade}}.

In ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Chuck]]. Pikachu battled Chuck's {{p|Poliwrath}}, but his Thunderbolt and Quick Attack did not defeat it. Afterwards, it hit Pikachu with a series of powerful {{m|Double Slap}} attacks, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'', Ash sent out Pikachu to battle Jasmine's {{p|Magnemite}}. Both Pokémon proved to be equal in speed by constantly dodging each other's attacks. Finally, Ash decided to let Pikachu take a {{m|Thunder Wave}} from Magnemite, so Magnemite could get hit by a Thunderbolt, causing a lot of damage. Pikachu then finished it off with a Quick Attack, crashing it into a wall. Next, Pikachu faced off against Jasmine's strongest Pokémon, {{TP|Jasmine|Steelix}}. Due to his previous battle against Magnemite, Pikachu was tired and was quickly defeated by a powerful {{m|Iron Tail}}.

In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', Pikachu was seen aiding Cyndaquil in reviving [[Pryce's Piloswine]]. In [[EP238|the following episode]], Pikachu was sent out to battle Piloswine, who had already defeated Ash's Cyndaquil. Though the battle was well-fought, Pikachu wound up receiving more damage. Despite this, he refused to give up and was about to attack again when [[Pryce]] forfeited, giving Ash the win and earning him the {{badge|Glacier}}.

In ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Clair]], pitting him against her {{p|Kingdra}}. Since Ash was unaware of Kingdra's {{t|Dragon|secondary type}}, Pikachu's Electric attacks and [[physical move]]s didn't affect the Dragon Pokémon, forcing him to follow Misty and Brock's advice and recall Pikachu. Their battle was later stopped due to Team Rocket's theft of the [[Dragon Fang]]. In [[EP253|the following episode]], Pikachu helped stop the rampage of a {{p|Dragonite}} that belonged to the old {{gy|Blackthorn}} {{OBP|Gym Leader|EP253}}.

In [[EP254|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's last Johto Gym battle against Clair, where he faced her {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite Pikachu having the double type-advantage, Gyarados proved to be powerful and initially gained the upper hand. Eventually, Ash had Pikachu use Agility to get onto Gyarados's Hydro Pump, allowing him to defeat the Atrocious Pokémon with a powerful Thunderbolt. Clair then sent out her {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}} to battle Pikachu, who managed to dodge Pikachu's attacks and knock him out with a point-blank Hyper Beam.

In ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', Pikachu was used by Ash in the Athlete's Round of the [[Silver Conference]], going up against [[Salvador]] and his {{p|Furret}}. Furret proved to be a tough opponent by repeatedly using {{m|Dig}} to confuse and attack Pikachu. Eventually, Pikachu managed to grab Furret's back, and as it dove back into one of its holes, Pikachu defeated it with a powerful combination of Thunderbolt and Quick Attack.

Pikachu was used again in ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', where he faced off against [[Vincent|Jackson]]'s {{p|Azumarill}}. After a while, Pikachu defeated Azumarill with a super-effective Thunder. Next, Pikachu went up against Jackson's {{Shiny}} {{p|Magneton}}. After exchanging hits from each other's Thunderbolt, Magneton dodged Pikachu's Quick Attack, and stunned Pikachu with Thunder Wave, before defeating him with Tri Attack.

In ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{jo|Harrison}}. Pikachu battled Harrison's {{p|Kecleon}}, which used its {{a|Color Change}} [[Ability]] to hide itself in the tall grass while hitting Pikachu with its tongue. Eventually, Pikachu managed to grab Kecleon's tongue, and defeated it with Thunderbolt. Harrison then sent out his {{TP|Harrison|Sneasel}}, who managed to avoid Pikachu's Thunderbolt using its speed, and then defeated him with a single {{m|Metal Claw}}.

After saying farewell to Misty and Brock in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', Ash decided to only take Pikachu with him to [[Hoenn]], and left [[Pallet Town]] with him at the end of the episode. In [[EP274|the following episode]], while getting ready to depart for Hoenn by ship, Ash and Pikachu were attacked by Team Rocket, who used an electromagnet to stick Pikachu to it and drain his electricity. Eventually, thanks to some wild Pokémon, and Officer Jenny, Pikachu was saved. The next day, Ash tried to wake Pikachu up, but soon noticed that he was suffering from a severe illness caused by the electromagnet.

==={{series|Advanced Generation}}===
====Hoenn====
In ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', Ash was willing to get Pikachu some help regarding taking care of the illness. He met up with [[Professor Birch]], who took Pikachu to his lab. Even though they were able to strap him to the machine to drain out the overload electricity he received, the machine exploded as the electricity levels were too high. Pikachu then ran off, with Ash and Professor Birch chasing after him. Eventually, Ash managed to find Pikachu, but in his confused state, Pikachu attacked him, and fled towards the end of a cliff. As Pikachu fell off the cliff, Ash fearlessly jumped after him, and managed to catch him, and grab a branch. Pikachu tried resisting, but Ash was able to get through, and calm him down. When Ash and Pikachu were pulled up to safety, Team Rocket arrived. Their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] accidentally cured Pikachu of his illness, and he was able to blast them off, destroying {{an|May}}'s bike in the process.

In ''[[AG003|There's no Place like Hoenn]]'', Ash used Pikachu in an unofficial 1-on-1 battle against [[Norman]], since Ash only had one Pokémon at the time instead of the three required. In the end, Norman's {{p|Vigoroth}} defeated Pikachu with a series of {{m|Scratch}} attacks. After their match, Team Rocket tried to steal Pikachu and Vigoroth, but accidentally stole {{TP|May|Torchic}} instead. Later, Pikachu was used alongside Vigoroth to battle Team Rocket, and blasted them off in addition to rescuing Torchic.

In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Ash began teaching Pikachu Iron Tail in preparation for his [[Rustboro Gym]] battle, a {{type|Rock}} Gym, and got help from a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} named {{an|Chaz}} and his {{p|Sentret}}. Despite their effort and training, Pikachu was still unable to fully master Iron Tail.

In ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Roxanne]], where he went up against her {{p|Geodude}} and eventually defeated it. Pikachu then faced [[Roxanne's Nosepass]], who took advantage of his difficulties in mastering Iron Tail and managed to impair his sight with {{m|Sandstorm}}. Eventually, Ash had Pikachu charge towards Nosepass and let him take its {{m|Zap Cannon}}, causing Pikachu to absorb the electricity. Pikachu then tackled Nosepass, releasing the electricity at Nosepass and causing it to become {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}}. Afterwards, Pikachu defeated Nosepass with one final Iron Tail, finally mastering the move in the process, as well as earning Ash the {{badge|Stone}}.

In ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash and his friends arrived at [[Mauville City]] and immediately proceeded to the [[Mauville Gym]]. Inside the group encountered a robot {{p|Raikou}}. Thinking it would attack, Ash ordered Pikachu to attack the robot with Iron Tail, causing an explosion. This destroyed the robot, but also overcharged Pikachu with electricity, unbeknownst to the rest, however. Later, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Wattson]]. Due to being overcharged, Pikachu defeated Wattson's Magnemite, {{p|Voltorb}}, and Magneton with one attack each, earning Ash the {{badge|Dynamo}}.

In ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Lavaridge Gym]] battle. He was sent out against [[Flannery]]'s {{p|Slugma}} after it had {{status|Burn|burned}} {{AP|Treecko}} and put {{AP|Corphish}} to {{status|sleep}}. During the battle, he finally broke {{p|Magcargo}}'s Reflect that was affecting previous battles. When Pikachu started to gain the upper hand, Flannery called for a {{m|Yawn}}, but Ash had Pikachu use Quick Attack, hitting it before Yawn could be executed, and then finished Slugma off with Thunder. Ash kept Pikachu in when Flannery used her last Pokémon, {{p|Torkoal}}. After repeatedly alternating between {{m|Iron Defense}} and {{m|Sludge Bomb}} to keep the upper hand, Torkoal used {{m|Overheat}} to defeat Pikachu.

In ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his official [[Petalburg Gym]] battle against Norman, and he went up against {{p|Slakoth}}. Eventually, Slakoth's {{m|Blizzard}} temporary disabled Pikachu, forcing him to be recalled. Later, Pikachu was sent out against Norman's Vigoroth. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Vigoroth swiftly dodged the attack, and launched a Scratch attack. However, Pikachu successfully blocked the attack with Iron Tail, but Vigoroth quickly recovered, and launched a Flamethrower, dealing much damage. Pikachu's electricity then inspired Ash to order Pikachu to use Quick Attack in order to dodge Vigoroth's Flamethrower. When Vigoroth launched another Scratch, Ash told Pikachu to stop where he was, and let him get hit. This activated Pikachu's Ability {{a|Static}}, paralyzing Vigoroth. This allowed Pikachu to defeat Vigoroth with Iron Tail. However, all this battling took its toll, as Pikachu fainted as well, ending the battle in a draw.

In ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon in his [[Fortree Gym]] battle against [[Winona]]. Pikachu battled Winona's {{p|Pelipper}}, and despite having major type advantage, Pelipper proved to be a formidable opponent, being able to use {{m|Steel Wing}} as a lightning rod to conduct Pikachu's Electric-type attacks to the ground, thus preventing damage. After Pikachu got hit by a Quick Attack, Ash decided Pikachu should fight at close range, and told him to use Quick Attack to get closer. However, this gave Pelipper the opportunity to hit Pikachu hard with a Hydro Pump. In spite of this, Pikachu stood his ground, and when Pelipper lifted its wing from the ground for a moment, Ash had Pikachu use Thunder on Pelipper. With both Pokémon being hit by powerful attacks, Pikachu and Pelipper both fainted.

In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', Pikachu developed amnesia after an attack by Team Rocket and their machine. Team Rocket took advantage of this, and tricked Pikachu into joining them. He was then ordered to attack the group. Trying to get Pikachu back, Ash fearlessly jumped on their balloon. Team Rocket ordered Pikachu to hit Ash with Thunderbolt, causing them to get blasted off and causing Ash and Pikachu to fall down in a river. With Ash protecting Pikachu, Pikachu managed to regain his memory, and got rid of Team Rocket once again.

In ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'', Ash and the group got on a submarine owned by [[Team Magma]], where they met Team Magma's leader, [[Maxie]]. An explosion caused by {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Kyogre (AG)|Kyogre}}, caused the [[Blue Orb]] to fly off Maxie's desk. Pikachu managed to catch the orb before Team Magma could regain it. However, the orb soon started to glow, and melted into Pikachu's body, greatly increasing his power, but also making him lose control over himself. In [[AG098|the next episode]], Pikachu awakened {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Groudon (AG)|Groudon}}, and aided it in its battle with {{p|Kyogre}}. Due to everyone's teamwork, {{p|Groudon}} was able to defeat Kyogre, causing the Blue Orb to emerge from Pikachu's body. Pikachu was then saved from drowning by Kyogre, and later bade it and Groudon farewell.

In ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Ash used Pikachu and {{AP|Swellow}} in the [[Double Battle]] against [[Tate and Liza]] with their respective {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}. However, Tate and Liza's teamwork began to crumble when Solrock's {{m|Solar Beam}} and Liza's {{m|Ice Beam}} accidentally collided with one another and canceled each other out, causing the twins to quarrel. Ash used this chance to recover, and had Pikachu and Swellow strike the opposing Pokémon with a respective Iron Tail and {{m|Aerial Ace}}. Both Meteorite Pokémon then charged towards Pikachu using Tackle, but Swellow was able to save him in time, causing Solrock and Lunatone to crash into each other. The battle then got interrupted by Team Rocket, who destroyed the Gym using their machine. Following Team Rocket's defeat, they all agreed to resume their battle outdoors. This time, the twins managed to put their differences aside and worked together as a team. At one point, Swellow dove down from the sky, with Pikachu onboard, to attack, but Solrock and Lunatone hit them with Solar Beam and Ice Beam. Ash thought about how to negate the dual attacks, and then had Pikachu use Thunder on the clouds. Lightning struck Pikachu and Swellow, which the two managed to endure. Once clear, Pikachu and Swellow were coated in a "Thunder Armor". Using this technique, Pikachu and Swellow managed to pierce through Solrock's Solar Beam and Lunatone's {{m|Light Screen}}, and managed to defeat them using Iron Tail and Aerial Ace, earning Ash the {{badge|Mind}}.

In ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Hoenn Elite Four]] member [[Drake]] and his {{p|Shelgon}}. However, Pikachu quickly lost, which dealt a serious blow to the massive ego Ash had developed at the time.

In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu and {{AP|Snorunt}} as his first two Pokémon in a Double Battle in the first round of his [[Sootopolis Gym]] battle. They went up against [[Juan]]'s {{p|Sealeo}} and Seaking. Eventually, Snorunt was knocked out by Seaking's Hyper Beam, and Ash sent out Corphish. Soon after, Ash had Pikachu use Iron Tail on Seaking, which defeated it. Pikachu then rode on Corphish's back as it headed towards Sealeo, who fired a series of {{m|Ice Ball}} attacks. The two were able to overcome them, however, and Corphish was able to defeat it with its {{m|Crabhammer}}, thus ending the first round of the Sootopolis Gym battle in Ash's favor. Both Pokémon were then recalled.

In [[AG111|the next episode]], Pikachu was used as Ash's last Pokémon in the second round of the Sootopolis Gym battle. He went up against Juan's last and strongest Pokémon, his {{p|Milotic}}, which kept nullifying the damage dealt by Pikachu's attacks with Recover. Eventually, Milotic went underwater, making both Ash and Pikachu unable to see it. Milotic then tried hitting Pikachu with Iron Tail in an ambush, but he dodged it and climbed onto Milotic's body, grabbed onto its eyebrows, and flipped the Tender Pokémon into the water. While underwater, Pikachu used Thunder, knocking out Milotic, winning Ash the battle, and earning him the {{badge|Rain}}.

In ''[[AG118|Less is Morrison]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a 1-on-1 battle against his new rival [[Morrison]], and he faced off against [[Morrison's Beldum]]. At first, Pikachu had the upper hand as the only move Beldum knew was Take Down, which he easily dodged before retaliating with Quick Attack and Thunderbolt. Pikachu then dodged another Take Down, but this time, Beldum reversed and finally managed to hit Pikachu with its attack. After getting hit by a second Take Down, Pikachu used Iron Tail to counter another one, causing a big explosion that knocked both Pokémon out.

In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', Ash used Pikachu for the first round in the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. He went up against {{OBP|Gilbert|AG126}} and his {{p|Hitmonlee}}. Hitmonlee used {{m|Rolling Kick}}, but Pikachu managed to avoid the attack, and hit Hitmonlee with Iron Tail. Hitmonlee then went for {{m|High Jump Kick}}, which Pikachu managed to dodge as well using Quick Attack, causing Hitmonlee to crash and take major damage. As Pikachu charged in for one final attack, Hitmonlee hit him with Mega Kick. While heading towards the ground, Pikachu managed to escape Hitmonlee's kick and hit him with Iron Tail, knocking it out and causing Ash to advance to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] against {{ho|Katie}} in the Victory Tournament of the Ever Grande Conference. He went up against Katie's {{p|Golduck}}, and was sent out due to the type advantage he had. However, Katie immediately switched to her {{p|Dugtrio}}, who had a type advantage of its own. Pikachu used Quick Attack, but Dugtrio used Dig to dodge the attack. Then, Dugtrio used {{m|Sand Tomb}}, creating a huge patch of quicksand. Pikachu tried to escape, but couldn't and got pulled in by the sand. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt, which had no effect on Dugtrio since it was a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon. Dugtrio used Double-Edge, and Pikachu attempted to block it with Iron Tail, but when both moves collided, Pikachu was knocked out while Dugtrio emerged unharmed.

In ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his Full Battle against Morrison in the Ever Grande Conference. He went up against his {{p|Steelix}}. Steelix used Dragon Breath, but Pikachu dodged it and used Quick Attack. Steelix countered with Iron Tail, hitting Pikachu hard. Steelix then used Dig, hitting Pikachu from underneath the ground. Pikachu tried using Iron Tail, but Steelix quickly dodged that with another Dig. Pikachu managed to dodge Dig, and hit Steelix with Quick Attack. Then, both Pokémon used Iron Tail, but Steelix's managed to overpower Pikachu's, knocking him out.

In ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his sixth and last Pokémon in his Full Battle against {{ho|Tyson}}. He went up against Tyson's {{p|Metagross}}, who had already defeated Swellow and Grovyle, but had a crack in its armor as a result. Despite initial complications, Pikachu was able to defeat the Iron Leg Pokémon with Thunder. Afterwards, Pikachu went up against Tyson's last Pokémon, his {{TP|Tyson|Meowth}}. Pikachu's Thunderbolt and Thunder attacks soon proved to be useless, as Meowth each time defended itself with its own Thunderbolt. Ash then had Pikachu use Quick Attack, but Meowth dodged this with Double Team and followed up with Iron Tail. Pikachu countered with his own Iron Tail, causing the moves to collide. After a flurry of attacks, both Pokémon used Iron Tail, with both Pokémon taking the hit, knocking them both down. Though initially both of them got up, Pikachu fainted from exhaustion, causing Ash to end up in the Top 8 of the Ever Grande Conference.

====Kanto Battle Frontier====
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against [[Elite Four]] [[Agatha]] and her {{TP|Agatha|Gengar}} at the [[Viridian Gym]]. Eventually, when Pikachu was about to finish Gengar off with Thunder, Gengar used {{m|Hypnosis}}, putting him to sleep. Gengar then proceeded to defeat him with {{m|Dream Eater}}. Afterwards, he helped to defeat Team Rocket along with Agatha's {{p|Golbat}}. Later on, Ash decided to enter the [[Kanto]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} along with Pikachu, and his other Pokémon. He was later reunited with Misty, when he and Ash returned to Pallet Town.

In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', while battling Team Rocket's mecha, he used Quick Attack, which morphed into {{m|Volt Tackle}}, easily destroying the mecha and blasting Team Rocket off. Despite this, Pikachu couldn't master the move. After lots of {{pkmn|training}}, Pikachu was finally able to master Volt Tackle in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]'', using the move to blast Team Rocket off, and saving a wild {{p|Celebi}}.

In ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'', while going to the [[Battle Pike]], Pikachu was captured by Team Rocket using their fake Battle Pike until he was rescued by {{FB|Pike Queen|Lucy}} and her {{TP|Lucy|Seviper}} from the real Battle Pike. Later, Ash used Pikachu as his second and last Pokémon in his Battle Pike challenge against Lucy and her Milotic. Eventually, Milotic used Iron Tail, but Pikachu countered with Volt Tackle, blocking Iron Tail and paralyzing Milotic. Then, Pikachu used Quick Attack, but Milotic countered with a {{m|Facade}}, and since Milotic was paralyzed, its power was doubled, dealing major damage to Pikachu. Ash then had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on himself. As Milotic was about to end the match with Twister, Ash had Pikachu, who was boosted by Thunderbolt, jump into the Twister. Inside the Twister, Pikachu began spinning and used Volt Tackle, increasing his power, and proceeded to knock Milotic out, winning Ash the battle and earning him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Luck Symbol]].

In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', Pikachu was chosen as Ash's partner in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] held in [[Potpourri Island]]. In the end, however, the competition was won by James and his {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}.

In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon to battle {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}. He went up against her Alakazam, who had already defeated Ash's previous two Pokémon. Pikachu eventually managed to defeat Alakazam, and went up against Metagross next. Metagross managed to send Pikachu's Thunderbolt back at him using Psychic, dealing major damage. As Pikachu went for Quick Attack, Metagross used Iron Defense to deflect the attack, and hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Meteor Mash}}. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, but Metagross fired a Hyper Beam, which defeated Pikachu, losing Ash the battle.

In [[AG170|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against Anabel, this time facing her {{p|Espeon}}. Espeon proved to have great speed and power, dodging Pikachu's attacks and immediately hitting Pikachu with its own attacks afterwards. However, Pikachu gained the upper hand when he used Thunderbolt to disable the ceiling lights, temporarily blinding Espeon. Just as the lights turned on again, Pikachu jumped down and hit Espeon hard with his Iron Tail. He then rushed towards Espeon using Volt Tackle. Despite trying to stop Pikachu using Zap Cannon, the attack missed and Espeon got [[Fainting|knocked out]] by the powerful attack. This gave Ash the win, and earned him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Ability Symbol]].

In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', in preparation for Ash's rematch against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} for his final Frontier Symbol, Pikachu reunited with Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charizard for training. Using Quick Attack to round up leaves created by Squirtle's {{m|Rapid Spin}} and Bulbasaur's {{m|Vine Whip}}, they were able to make a den to sleep in. Pikachu was later captured by Team Rocket, but was rescued by Ash and the other Pokémon. They then combined their attacks to send Team Rocket blasting off. Afterwards, they met up with Brandon again, and he agreed to have a four-on-four rematch with Pikachu and the other Pokémon at the [[Battle Pyramid]].

Pikachu was the fourth and final Pokémon used in Ash's Battle Pyramid challenge against Pyramid King Brandon in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. After Charizard, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Brandon's first three Pokémon were eliminated from the match, Pikachu was pitted against [[Brandon's Regice]]. Eventually, Regice created ice pillars with Ice Beam, trapping Pikachu, then used Rest to heal itself completely. Despite Pikachu escaping using Iron Tail, Regice was able to wake up before Pikachu could attack it and hit him with an Ice Beam, effectively {{status|Freeze|freezing}} him. While Ash was yelling words of encouragement, the referee began to declare Pikachu unable to battle. However, Pikachu managed to thaw out using Thunderbolt, while also hitting Regice in the process. Soon, Regice reused its ice pillar strategy, but Pikachu escaped again using Iron Tail and charged towards Regice while using Volt Tackle. Regice managed to awaken in time again and started using Ice Beam to stop Pikachu. However, Pikachu was alert and dodged the attack, hitting Regice with a powerful Volt Tackle, knocking the {{pkmn|category|Iceberg Pokémon}} out. This gave Ash the win, earning him his last Symbol, [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Brave Symbol]].
[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu performing in a Pokémon Contest]]
In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Terracotta Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]], an informal event not sanctioned by the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]]. He used Quick Attack and Thunderbolt at the same time to create electrical rings, and then sent them off with Iron Tail. When they collided, it created a firework-like effect. This performance allowed Ash to proceed to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]].

In ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a friendly battle against {{Gary}}, who used his powerful {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}, a Pokémon from the [[Sinnoh]] region. Both Pokémon used Thunderbolt and were evenly matched. After a hard-fought battle, Pikachu was eventually defeated. Later, Pikachu went with Ash to Sinnoh, meant to be the only Pokémon to go with him, as he left his other Pokémon at Professor Oak's laboratory. However, {{AP|Aipom}} sneaked aboard their ship, and Ash eventually allowed her to accompany them to Sinnoh.

==={{series|Diamond & Pearl}}===
In ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', Pikachu was temporarily separated from Ash thanks to yet another plot by Team Rocket. Eventually, in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} found Pikachu and tried to catch him, but failed since he already had a Trainer. She also protected him from Team Rocket and managed to blast Team Rocket off alongside with him. Pikachu was eventually reunited with Ash in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. Later, he was used as Ash's final Pokémon in a battle against Ash's new rival, [[Paul]], and his {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. The heated battle proved to be a surprisingly even match, as both Pokémon were eventually left so exhausted that they collapsed, resulting in the battle being declared a tie.

In ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle [[Nando's Budew]]. During the battle, Budew evolved into {{p|Roselia}}, whereupon it used {{m|Sunny Day}} and followed up with Solar Beam. Pikachu, however, managed to dodge the attack and defeat Roselia with a powerful Iron Tail.

[[File:Ash and Pikachu DP080.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu and Ash in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}]]
In ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his first Sinnoh Gym battle against [[Roark]] and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}}, while Paul observed from the sidelines. Initially, Pikachu was overwhelmed by Cranidos's attacks and speed. When Paul got up to leave, believing Ash had already lost, Pikachu suddenly showed his strength by letting off a powerful electric attack in the air, causing Paul to stay. As the battle continued, Pikachu used Volt Tackle, while Cranidos used {{m|Head Smash}}; the collision of these attacks caused severe damage to both Pokémon, forcing Ash to recall Pikachu. He later sent Pikachu out again to battle Roark's Onix. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on the battlefield, causing rocks to be launched in the air. Onix tried heading forwards using Double-Edge, but couldn't due to the rocks. Pikachu then headed towards Onix using Quick Attack, but Onix quickly countered with {{m|Screech}}. Despite trying to still move forwards, Pikachu was overwhelmed by the attack and blasted away, knocking him out and losing Ash the battle.

In ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his rematch against Roark, where he faced Roark's Onix again. Pikachu used Quick Attack to climb onto Onix's body and eventually managed to reach Onix's head. Despite trying to shake Pikachu off, Onix was hit by a super-effective Iron Tail. Pikachu then used his newly learned spin technique to dodge a retaliatory attack and eventually defeated it. Pikachu was recalled when Roark sent out his Geodude, only to be sent out to battle Roark's {{p|Rampardos}}. Despite the activation of Pikachu's Static Ability during the battle, Rampardos was able to hit him hard with Zen Headbutt, knocking him out.

In ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against {{si|Kenny}} and his {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}}. Though the battle was evenly matched, it ended inconclusively after it was interrupted by Team Rocket. In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Ash entered Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. Pikachu was able to imitate several Pokémon and, as a result, advanced to the finals. However, he ended up losing to [[Brock's Croagunk]].

In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', Pikachu was used in the first round of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], where he battled alongside [[Paul's Chimchar]]. Pikachu and Chimchar faced a Rhydon and a Magmar. Eventually, Pikachu managed to break through Rhydon's {{m|Surf}} and defeat it using Iron Tail. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, while Magmar countered with Fire Punch. This gave Chimchar the opportunity to hit Magmar with a super-effective Dig, knocking it out and causing Ash and Paul to proceed to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', Ash and Pikachu tried stopping a wild {{p|Spiritomb}}, which had gone on a rampage after the group accidentally destroyed the [[Hallowed Tower]], freeing Spiritomb from the [[Odd Keystone]]. Eventually, Pikachu managed to defeat Spiritomb with Volt Tackle and Thunderbolt after a hard-fought battle and the group managed to seal Spiritomb in the Keystone again.

In ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', Pikachu encountered Paul's Electabuzz again at [[Reggie]]'s home, where the two started fighting, but the Pokémon got separated by [[Maylene's Lucario]]. Later, Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in a battle against Reggie. Pikachu faced off against Reggie's {{p|Staraptor}} and ultimately won.

In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', an arrogant Electric-type Trainer named [[Sho]] wished Ash to trade Pikachu to him, as he already had a Pichu and Raichu and wanted to have the full evolutionary line in his team. Ash refused, so Sho challenged him to a battle against Raichu. Unlike Lt. Surge's Raichu, this particular Raichu was fast in addition to knowing powerful attacks. The battle soon ended with Pikachu's defeat. During his recovery, Pikachu began to reconsider his earlier decision to not evolve. When Ash went to check on Pikachu he found both Pikachu and his Thunder Stone missing, causing him to think Pikachu may have decided to evolve into Raichu. However, he soon found Pikachu training in the forest, trying to get stronger without evolving. After some hard training, Ash and Pikachu re-challenged Sho and Raichu and ultimately won after a test of strength for Pikachu.

In ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', Pikachu and {{AP|Buizel}} got into a fight after Buizel got accidentally hit by Pikachu's Thunderbolt while training. Later, Pikachu was the first Pokémon used in Ash's [[Pastoria Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and eventually won after hitting Gyarados in the face with Volt Tackle. He was recalled after Crasher Wake sent out {{p|Quagsire}}. Later, after Buizel was recalled, Pikachu went up again against {{p|Floatzel}}. Floatzel soon overpowered his Volt Tackle and damaged him with a combination of {{m|Razor Wind}} and {{m|Ice Fang}}, which left a part of his back frozen. Pikachu was then recalled after Buizel wanted to fight again. As they passed each other, they exchanged high-fives and Buizel broke the ice on Pikachu's back with Water Gun.

[[File:Hearthome Collection Pikachu.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu in the Hearthome Collection]]
In ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', Pikachu was used in the [[Hearthome Collection]], a fashion show for {{pkmn|Stylist}}s and their Pokémon whose winner would get the chance to work on a photo shoot for the {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Poké Chic}} magazine. At first, Pikachu was shy to go onstage wearing the outfit Ash had designed for him, but after hearing some encouraging words from Ash, he overcame his shyness and went onstage to perform. He used his Thunderbolt attack to light up the [[Contest Hall|hall]], captivating the judges' attention. [[Hermione]] commented that, although Ash didn't quite get it what it means to be a Pokémon Stylist, he was at least making an effort to show off his Pokémon, instead of focusing solely on the clothing aspect. For this reason, Pikachu was among the three finalists, along with [[Dawn's Buneary]] and [[Cocoa]]'s {{p|Mismagius}}. When the results were announced, it was revealed that Ash and Pikachu had ended up in third place, receiving the Unique Award for their original costumes and performance.

In ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]'', Pikachu was used in an unofficial battle against the [[Hearthome City]] Gym Leader [[Fantina]]. Pikachu faced her {{p|Drifloon}}, who had already defeated Buizel and put Chimchar to sleep. Eventually, Pikachu's Thunderbolt triggered Drifloon to evolve into {{TP|Fantina|Drifblim}}. Drifblim managed to dodge Pikachu's Thunderbolt and followed up with Hypnosis, putting him to sleep. With two of his Pokémon sleeping, Ash decided to forfeit the match.

In ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his final Pokémon in a three-on-three battle against {{an|Barry}}, where he faced [[Barry's Empoleon]]. During an exchange of Steel Wings and Iron Tails, Pikachu got hit, knocking him back. While struggling to get back up, Empoleon fired a Hyper Beam at Pikachu, launching him in the air. When it seemed to be over, Ash's words of encouragement managed to get through and Pikachu was able to hit Empoleon with a super-effective Thunderbolt. He then hit Empoleon with a powerful Volt Tackle, knocking it out.

In ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's third Pokémon in his [[Hearthome Gym]] battle. He went up against Fantina's Drifblim. Eventually, Drifblim hit Pikachu with Hypnosis, putting him to sleep, and finished him off with Ominous Wind.

In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's partner in a [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]]. In the first round they faced [[Wilkinson]] and his {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Despite putting up a good match, Ash and Pikachu got eliminated.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Static.png|thumb|left|250px|Static activated]]
In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's fifth Pokémon used in his Full Battle against Paul. First, he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}. During the battle, Pikachu received multiple serious burns from Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} Ability as well as Flamethrower. Though he finally struck Magmortar with an Iron Tail, he took burn damage again after, forcing him to be recalled. Later, he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}. Pikachu was soon hit with Hammer Arm, but the physical contact activated his Static, paralyzing Ursaring and giving Pikachu the opportunity to hit it with Iron Tail. The paralysis, however, activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} Ability, greatly increasing Ursaring's Attack. Pikachu tried stopping Ursaring with Thunderbolt, but it managed to push through and slammed him into [[Lake Acuity]] with an extremely powerful Hammer Arm, taking him out of the match as well as injuring him.

In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against Barry's {{p|Heracross}}, but the battle ended prematurely when Barry saw a {{p|Xatu}} flying and decided to follow it. In [[DP141|the following episode]], Pikachu was used in the [[Festival Battle Challenge]], a tournament marking the end of the [[Twinleaf Festival]], whose winner gets the opportunity to battle [[Tower Tycoon Palmer]]. Pikachu faced off against Barry's Empoleon in the final round and managed to win, earning Ash a battle against the [[Frontier Brain]].

In ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the Hurdle Dash event of a [[Pokéathlon]] held in [[Camellia Town]]. Pikachu and {{OBP|Daniel|DP160}}'s {{p|Snorlax}} quickly managed to take the lead, and after racing neck-to-neck with Snorlax, Snorlax's large belly passed the finish line first, giving Daniel the win.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against {{EF|Flint}}. He faced [[Flint's Infernape]], who had already defeated Ash's Buizel and his own Infernape. The two Pokémon were evenly matched in terms of strength and determination. After a hard-fought match in which both Pokémon took a number of hits, Pikachu was ultimately defeated, giving Flint the win.

In ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}. Pikachu's Electric attacks were rendered ineffective due to Electivire's {{a|Motor Drive}} Ability, which increased its speed. However, subsequent attacks from Electivire activated Pikachu's Static, slowing Electivire down and allowing Pikachu to dodge its retaliatory attacks. As Electivire went for an {{m|Ice Punch}}, Pikachu managed to outrun the Thunderbolt Pokémon and defeat it with Iron Tail. Pikachu was then recalled. He later went up against Volkern's {{p|Luxray}}. His Quick Attack was stopped by {{m|Shock Wave}}, knocking him back. Pikachu then launched three successful Iron Tails, but the fourth was countered by {{m|Thunder Fang}}, which overpowered Pikachu. He was then knocked out by Luxray's Shock Wave.

In the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his battle against Paul in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]''. He was used against Paul's {{p|Aggron}}, but was eventually recalled in place of Infernape. [[DP187|Later]], Pikachu was used again, this time facing Paul's {{p|Froslass}}. Froslass started off using {{m|Hail}}, which activated her {{a|Snow Cloak}} Ability, thus making it hard for Pikachu to keep track of Froslass's movements. Despite this, Pikachu managed to hit Froslass with a super-effective Iron Tail, which caused the hail to disappear. Froslass then used Ice Beam, freezing Pikachu, but he managed to thaw the ice with Volt Tackle and knocked the Snow Land Pokémon out. He was then once again recalled. During [[DP188|the continuation of their battle]], Ash sent Pikachu out to battle Paul's Electivire. Eventually, Pikachu then went for Volt Tackle, but Electivire blocked the attack, activating its Motor Drive Ability in the process. It then went for a speedy Thunder Punch, but this was countered by Pikachu's Iron Tail. Both attacks proved to be equal in power, making Pikachu unable to move. This gave Electivire the opportunity to use Brick Break with its other arm, knocking Pikachu out.

In ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon chosen by Ash to battle {{si|Tobias}} in the semifinals of the Lily of the Valley Conference. Despite Ash losing five of his Pokémon, Pikachu tried his best to defeat Tobias's {{p|Latios}}. In the end, however, both he and Latios fainted. As Ash's last Pokémon had fainted, Tobias was crowned the winner of their battle, placing Ash in the Top 4 of the Lily of the Valley Conference.

In ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', Pikachu helped search for {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} when he ran away. Upon finding Piplup, both Pokémon broke down in tears since they had to say goodbye to each other soon. Team Rocket appeared, but Pikachu and Piplup managed to blast them off with a Volt Tackle and Hydro Pump combination. Later, Pikachu said goodbye to Dawn and Piplup before he, Ash, and Brock boarded a ship headed for [[Kanto]]. Upon arriving in Kanto, Pikachu and Ash bade farewell to Brock as well and the two continued on towards Pallet Town.

==={{series|Best Wishes}}===
====Unova====
Ash decided to bring Pikachu to [[Unova]] with him, just as he did in Hoenn. In ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', upon arriving in Unova, Pikachu had an encounter with {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Zekrom}}, which, unbeknownst to Ash, caused him to lose his ability to use Electric moves. Ash finally noticed this during his battle against [[Trip]] and his {{TP|Trip|Snivy}}, when Pikachu and Volt Tackle. Despite Ash realizing Pikachu can use other moves like Quick Attack and Iron Tail, Snivy defeated the exhausted Pikachu with {{m|Leaf Tornado}}. In [[BW002|the next episode]], Pikachu recovered his Electric moves.

In ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle at the [[Striaton Gym]]. He faced [[Cress]] and his {{TP|Cress|Panpour}}, and despite having the type advantage, Pikachu was overwhelmed by their water-based strategies and eventually defeated.

In ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', he battled Trip's {{p|Tranquill}}, who had already taken out [[Ash's Oshawott]] and {{AP|Tepig}}. After his Thunderbolt was dodged, Pikachu took a beating from multiple {{m|Work Up}}-boosted Aerial Aces. As Pikachu was about to be finished off, he managed to grab Tranquill's foot. He then threw Tranquill in the air and defeated it with Volt Tackle. He then battled Snivy again, who had evolved into Servine. As Pikachu tried to use Volt Tackle, Servine managed to strike him with Cut in mid-sprint, knocking him out.

In ''[[BW013|Minccino—Neat and Tidy!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against {{an|Bianca}} and her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. Eventually, Pikachu's Volt Tackle and Pignite's {{m|Flame Charge}} collided, knocking both Pokémon back. Ultimately, only Pikachu remained standing, giving Ash the win.

In ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', a trio of trouble-making {{p|Ducklett}} stole [[Ash's hat]] and [[Sunglasses Sandile|Sandile]]'s sunglasses. Pikachu promptly assisted Sandile in defeating them, but after unintentionally shocking himself with Thunderbolt, because he was stuck in a beach umbrella, he couldn't use Electric attacks. Eventually, his anger caused him to learn {{m|Electro Ball}} and blast the Ducklett off with his new move as well as recovering his ability to use Electric moves. Later on, he battled Sandile and ultimately used Electro Ball to deflect its Stone Edge back at it, defeating it and blasting it off.

In ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his last Pokémon in his [[Castelia Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}}, who initially had the upper hand with its Leaf Storm and {{m|String Shot}} attacks. However, he turned both attacks against Leavanny, and ultimately defeated it with an Iron Tail-Electro Ball combination, earning Ash the {{badge|Insect}}.

In ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the final round of the [[Club Battle]], where they went up against {{an|Iris}} and {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}. Though it was a hard-fought battle, Pikachu was ultimately unable to dodge Excadrill's Focus Blast, which knocked him out, making Iris the winner of the tournament.

In ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', Pikachu was used as the final Pokémon in Ash's Gym battle against [[Elesa]], after his two other Pokémon were defeated. He went up against Elesa's powerful {{p|Emolga}} and quickly defeated it. Pikachu then faced Elesa's {{p|Tynamo}}, which proved to be a tough opponent despite her not looking very strong, using speedy and strong Tackles to hit Pikachu hard. Despite this, Pikachu gained the upper hand and defeated Tynamo, thus winning Ash the {{Badge|Bolt}}.

In ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against [[Alder]], where he faced his {{p|Bouffalant}}. Pikachu hit Bouffalant with all of his attacks, but it absorbed the hits with its afro. Alder, however, didn't give any orders, causing Bouffalant to get angry. It was then revealed that Alder had been sleeping throughout the battle. After he was woken up, Alder ordered Bouffalant to use {{m|Head Charge}}, but Bouffalant, still angry at him, used the attack on him instead. The battle was then called off.

In ''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Skyla]]'s {{p|Unfezant}} in his [[Mistralton Gym]] battle, and Pikachu was able to defeat it with a combination of Iron Tail and Electro Ball. Pikachu stayed in the battle to fight Skyla's last Pokémon, {{TP|Skyla|Swanna}}. Despite having a type advantage, Pikachu's Electric moves proved to be useless when Swanna used {{m|Aqua Ring}} to protect itself against them. When Swanna ascended, Ash had the idea to have Pikachu jump on the rings above the battle field, while using Quick Attack, to get close to Swanna. Though this worked, Swanna quickly recovered and hit Pikachu with Bubble Beam, knocking him to the ground. Pikachu was then defeated by a powerful combination of {{m|Hurricane}} and Brave Bird.

In ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'', Ash and Pikachu entered the [[Wishing Bell Festival]]. By working together, they managed to reach the final round, where they had to climb [[Mistralton Tower]] while protecting the flame of their {{p|Litwick}} candle. Despite Pikachu doing his best to protect the candle from a bunch of {{p|Pidove}}'s attacks, [[Stephan]]'s Litwick candle, which turned out to have been a real Litwick all along, blew out Ash's, causing Ash to end up in second place.

In ''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his final Pokémon in his Gym battle with [[Roxie]]. He faced Roxie's strongest Pokémon, {{p|Garbodor}}, who had already defeated Ash's Pignite and {{AP|Palpitoad}}. Eventually, all of the physical contact Pikachu made with Garbodor activated its Static Ability, paralyzing Garbodor. Pikachu used this opportunity to hit Garbodor with Thunderbolt, but it was able to withstand it and used Venoshock. Pikachu, however, overpowered the attack with Electro Ball and defeated Garbodor, earning Ash his eighth and final Unova Badge, the {{badge|Toxic}}, thus allowing him to enter the Unova League.

In ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', Pikachu was used in one final battle against Dawn before she headed to Johto. He faced her {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}}, who turned out to be evenly matched against him. Both Pokémon kept exchanging attacks, but finally, Pikachu and Quilava collided with Quick Attack and Flame Wheel, respectively, knocking both Pokémon back. The battle was then called off by [[Cynthia]].

In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', Ash and Pikachu battled {{an|Giovanni}} and his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} while trying to protect {{an|Meloetta}}, but Persian immediately defeated Pikachu with {{m|Power Gem}}. Giovanni then captured Meloetta and took it, along with the imprisoned Ash and Pikachu, to the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. In [[BW097|the next episode]], Pikachu managed to break Team Rocket's force-field prison open by striking it repeatedly with Iron Tail, freeing both Ash and himself. Later, during the battle against the mind-controlled {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Forces of Nature|Therian Forme}} {{an|Forces of Nature}}, {{DL|Forces of Nature (anime)|Thundurus}} aimed a Thunder attack at [[Iris's Dragonite]] and Iris stepped in its way to protect her Pokémon. However, Pikachu jumped in and absorbed the massive blast of electricity himself. This gave Pikachu a tremendous power boost; when he used Electro Ball, it inflicted exceptionally massive damage on the Abyssal Ruins, sending Team Rocket flying and freeing Meloetta.

In ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the preliminary round of the [[Vertress Conference]], where he went up against Trip's Serperior. The battle properly began in [[BW104|the next episode]]. Serperior initially had the upper hand and was almost able to constrict Pikachu into unconsciousness. Pikachu, however, didn't give in and used an Electro Ball-Iron Tail combination, which caused a huge explosion. After the smoke cleared, only Pikachu remained standing, leaving Ash victorious and giving him his first win against Trip.

In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against {{un|Cameron}}'s {{p|Samurott}}. After an exchange of attacks, Pikachu used Iron Tail to defeat the Formidable Pokémon. He then battled Cameron's Swanan and was able to defeat the White Bird Pokémon with a super-effective Electro Ball. Pikachu was then recalled. [[BW108|Later]], Ash sent Pikachu out to battle Cameron's newly-evolved {{TP|Cameron|Lucario}}, which had just defeated {{AP|Snivy}}, leaving him as Ash's last Pokémon. Despite the large amount of damage both Pokémon had taken, they still managed to continue battling. At the end of the climactic fight, Pikachu and Lucario fired Electro Ball and Aura Sphere. Aura Sphere ultimately overpowered Electro Ball and knocked Pikachu out, thus eliminating Ash from the Vertress Conference and placing him in Top 8.

In ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot]]'', Pikachu battled wild Pokémon controlled by [[Colress]] in an effort to free them and stop [[Team Plasma]]. Impressed by Pikachu's power, Colress managed to gain control of Pikachu by attaching a receiver to his head, and ordered him to attack Ash and the group. As Colress was increasing the power of the EM waves responsible for the mind control, Ash begged Pikachu to fight it off. During Pikachu's strenuous attempts to do so, the receiver overloaded and got destroyed, freeing Pikachu from Team Plasma's control.

In ''[[BW121|Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!]]'', Pikachu and Ash's other Pokémon fought Team Plasma's Pokémon in order to prevent them from awakening {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Reshiram}}. Colress, however, activated his improved mind-control machine and managed to hit Pikachu with the machine's laser, controlling him again. This time, however, Ash's voice didn't get through to Pikachu's control and he was knocked unconscious by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. {{an|N}} then offered to give Team Plasma the [[Light Stone]] in exchange for them freeing Pikachu from their control, and they agreed.

In [[BW122|the next episode]], Pikachu tried to destroy Colress's machine to free Reshiram and all of the other Pokémon from [[Ghetsis]]'s control. However, he was ultimately hit by the laser, which put him under control once again. To everyone's surprise, Pikachu managed to resist the machine's influence, using his own electricity to fight off Ghetsis's control, and used Thunderbolt on Reshiram to help it escape from Ghetsis's control as well. Despite Colress increasing the machine's power, Pikachu kept resisting, and together with Reshiram, they destroyed the machine with Electro Ball and {{m|Fusion Flare}}, freeing all of the Pokémon from Team Plasma's control and defeating the [[Villainous teams|villainous team]].

====Decolore Islands====
[[File:Bulbasaur and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu reuniting with Bulbasaur]]
In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'', Pikachu participated in the [[Marine Cup Tournament]]. He managed to beat other Trainers with a {{p|Gurdurr}} and an {{p|Eelektrik}} and make it to the finals. He then battled [[Teaque]]'s {{p|Galvantula}} and was able to knock it out with Iron Tail, winning the tournament for Ash.

In ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', Pikachu and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} were captured by Team Rocket while Ash, Iris, and {{an|Cilan}} were trapped inside the ship's cargo space. He was eventually freed from the net and, with the help of Axew, Charizard, and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, Pikachu blasted Team Rocket off. Later, Pikachu said farewell to Axew, Iris, and Cilan as he, Ash, and [[Alexa]] continued on to Pallet Town.

Pikachu was reunited with Bulbasaur and the entire Unova team at Professor Oak's Laboratory in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. He joined the others in a group attack on Team Rocket with his Thunderbolt to send them blasting off for the last time in the ''Best Wishes'' series. Pikachu then continued to travel with Ash when he set off for the [[Kalos]] region.

==={{series|XY}}===
In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', Ash and Pikachu arrived at Kalos by plane along with Alexa. After being thrown out of the [[Lumiose Gym]] for not having enough Badges, Ash was saved by {{an|Clemont}} while Pikachu was saved by {{an|Bonnie}}. Bonnie was excited to be holding Pikachu, leading to him shocking her because she was holding him too tightly. After becoming acquainted with their rescuers, Ash challenged Clemont to a battle, which Clemont reluctantly agreed to. In the battle, Pikachu faced [[Clemont's Bunnelby]]. Despite Clemont admitting that he only recently caught Bunnelby, he proved to be quite a challenge for Pikachu. After a couple of attacks, Pikachu used Iron Tail, but Bunnelby easily caught it with his ears. However, Bunnelby was unable to use his ears, giving Pikachu the opportunity to hit the Digging Pokémon with Electro Ball. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket, who once again attempted to steal Pikachu. Ash attempted to stop them, but Jessie had her Wobbuffet reflect Pikachu's attacks with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Pikachu was saved by a {{AP|Froakie}}, who shielded him with its body at the cost of being injured. With Bunnelby and Froakie's help, Pikachu blasted the trio off. Froakie soon collapsed from its injuries, so Ash, Pikachu, and their new friends went to [[Professor Sycamore]] to heal Froakie.

In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', Ash and Pikachu managed to get Froakie to Professor Sycamore. Later, when Professor Sycamore's {{p|Garchomp}} went crazy from one of Team Rocket's devices, Pikachu and Ash pursued her to get the device off and free her. After chasing her to the top of Prism Tower, Pikachu removed the device from Garchomp's neck with Iron Tail. However, due to the fight damaging the tower, the ground Pikachu was standing on broke off, causing him to fall off. Ash immediately leaped in to save his friend, to the shock of many, including {{an|Serena}}. They were both saved by a {{me|Blaziken}}, who intercepted them in the air and put the two safely back onto the ground.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon Ash used during his [[Santalune Gym]] battle with [[Viola]], sending him out to face her {{p|Surskit}}. Despite the type advantage, Surskit proved to be a tough opponent, using its speedy movements to dodge Pikachu's attacks. Eventually, although Pikachu got a successful hit with Iron Tail, his Thunderbolt was overpowered by Ice Beam and he was then knocked out by {{m|Signal Beam}}. After he was healed at the Pokémon Center, he trained with {{AP|Fletchling}} for their rematch, using Alexa's {{p|Noivern}}'s {{m|Gust}} to help them withstand {{p|Vivillon}}'s own Gust, which beat Fletchling in the first battle.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', they were finally able to withstand Noivern's Gust. Later, using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced avoiding Surskit's {{m|Sticky Web}}. After it broke, they used Froakie and its Frubbles instead to practice. The next day, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon for his rematch against Viola, where he again went up against her Surskit. Using his training, Pikachu was able to dodge Sticky Web and ultimately defeat the Pond Skater Pokémon. Ash recalled Pikachu and substituted him for Fletchling. He was later called out again to battle Vivillon, who had beaten Fletchling. During the battle, Pikachu was hit by Vivillon's {{m|Sleep Powder}}. Thinking back to their training, Ash had Pikachu use Electro Ball on himself to keep himself awake, allowing him to overpower Vivillon's Solar Beam with Electro Ball. This caused Vivillon to crash into the lamps, which had been frozen by Surskit's Ice Beam; its wing was subsequently frozen. This allowed Pikachu to defeat the Scale Pokémon with Thunderbolt, earning Ash the {{badge|Bug}}.

[[File:Officer Jenny Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|right|Pikachu hypnotized by {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Malamar}}]]
In ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', after overhearing one of Team Rocket's conversations, [[Officer Jenny|Madame X]] and her {{an|Malamar}} captured Pikachu. After Clemont attempted to use his "Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device" to find Pikachu, it was revealed that Malamar had hypnotized Pikachu, making him one of Madame X's subordinates. While searching for Pikachu, Clemont, Bonnie, and Serena were also hypnotized by Malamar. Once Ash and Meowth finally found Pikachu, Team Rocket, and Madame X, Madame X forced Pikachu to attack Ash. Ash got through to Pikachu, who started fighting Malamar's control. Afterwards, the Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device burst in and rammed into Malamar, causing it to lose its control over everyone. After Malamar revealed its plans through Meowth, Pikachu attempted to attack it, but Malamar managed to escape.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] battle against [[Grant]]. Eventually, Grant then had Tyrunt use Rock Tomb, but Pikachu deflected the projectiles with Iron Tail, knocking one into Tyrunt's mouth and rendering it unable to use Crunch. This allowed Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, defeating Tyrunt, winning the battle, and earning Ash the {{badge|Cliff}}.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's battle against [[Diantha]], where he faced her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}. Gardevoir managed to dodge all of Pikachu's attacks and hit him hard with a Shadow Ball. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Korrina's Lucario]]. During the battle, Lucario used its great speed to dodge attacks and then raised its {{stat|Attack}} using {{m|Swords Dance}}. Pikachu was then unable to dodge Lucario's speedy attacks and got hit by several {{m|Bone Rush}}es before being finished off with a powerful {{m|Power-Up Punch}}. [[XY032|Later]], he battled Lucario in its [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] form. However, during the battle, Lucario started to go out of control and became unusually aggressive in its attacks, forcing Ash to protect Pikachu. In response, [[Gurkinn]] sent out his {{p|Lucario}} to block the attack. Lucario then lost consciousness and the battle was called off.

In ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', Pikachu was used in a Team Battle alongside with [[Serena's Fennekin]] and [[Clemont's Chespin]] against [[Tierno's Squirtle]], [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]], and [[Trevor's Charmander]]. Pikachu and the others were having a hard time due to their opponents great teamwork, which led to Fennekin being defeated by Squirtle. After taking some hits, Pikachu jumped to dodge a Flamethrower, but was then targeted by Bulbasaur's Solar Beam. Much to Shauna and her friends' surprise, however, Chespin used Vine Whip to pull Pikachu up, giving him the opportunity to defeat Charmander with Thunderbolt. Pikachu then defeated Bulbasaur with Electro Ball and Squirtle with Thunderbolt, giving Ash, Serena and Clemont the win {{tt|and the spot on the Hall of Fame|Despite having one point less than Team Chikorita, as the final scores were inconsistent with the points given on screen}}.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon Ash used during his [[Shalour Gym]] battle with [[Korrina]], sending him out to face Korrina's Mega Lucario. Eventually, Lucario's Aura Sphere collided with Pikachu's Electro Ball. Pikachu was able to recover first from the collision and defeated Lucario with Thunderbolt, thus giving Ash the victory and earning him the {{badge|Rumble}}. As the group prepared to depart for [[Coumarine City]], Pikachu and Lucario bumped fists as a promise to battle again someday.

In ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', Pikachu helped out a {{AP|Goomy}} after they were stolen by Team Rocket. Knowing that his Thunderbolt wouldn't break their cage, Pikachu kept ramming it and managed to bend the bars. While Goomy managed to escape, Pikachu couldn't fit through until Goomy used the slime on its body to let him slip through the bars. They then fled but were noticed by Team Rocket, who gave chase. When Pikachu and Goomy were about to be hit by [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo]]'s Shadow Ball, Ash arrived with Fletchinder to protect them. When Team Rocket was about to capture Pikachu again, Ash told him to use Iron Tail, destroying the cage. During the ensuing battle, Goomy shielded Ash and Pikachu with its body and used {{m|Bide}} to attack Team Rocket's Pokémon. Ash then had Pikachu blast Team Rocket off with Thunderbolt. Later, Pikachu informed Ash that Goomy wanted to go with them, allowing him to catch it.

In ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', Pikachu and Sliggoo were used in a Double Battle against Tierno's Wartortle and Raichu. Before the battle could start, he was grabbed by a mecha created by Team Rocket, but Sliggoo was able to save Pikachu. After the mecha took Sliggoo, Wartortle, and Raichu, Pikachu split up with Ash and Serena to look for them. After Sliggoo evolved into Goodra to save Ash and Pikachu, and the crisis was resolved, they restarted their battle with Tierno and ultimately won.

In ''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Lumiose Gym battle against Clemont. He went up against his Bunnelby, and during the battle, the two wound up using the same moves and strategies as they did during their first battle. Just then, Bunnelby used his new move, {{m|Wild Charge}}, dealing major damage to Pikachu, before using multiple Dig attacks. However, Ash had Pikachu use Iron Tail on the ground, forcing Bunnelby to emerge and dealing major damage. Pikachu then used another Iron Tail, defeating Bunnelby. Ash then recalled Pikachu, but later sent him out to battle Clemont's last Pokémon, {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Ultimately, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon countered with Wild Charge, defeating Pikachu.

In ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his three-round battle against [[Sawyer]]. He went up against {{p|Bagon}}, although he had a type disadvantage. Despite this, Pikachu used Iron Tail to knock the Rock Head Pokémon out.

In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', Pikachu, along with Ash and his friends, visited the [[Poké Ball Factory]]. There, they were tricked by Team Rocket, who separated the group from their Poké Balls, with only Pikachu managing to escape. During a battle, Pikachu avoided being recalled into his Poké Ball and hid in one of the vent shafts without them knowing. He then tried to free Ash and his friends with Iron Tail, but when that failed and Team Rocket discovered him, Pikachu attempted to get the briefcase that held the group's Poké Balls. Meowth then chased Pikachu, being the only one small enough to squeeze through the factory equipment and ventilation shafts that Pikachu escaped through, and continuously attempted to recall Pikachu into his Poké Ball. In the end, Team Rocket attempted to escape with all of the Poké Balls they stole, though by that point, Pikachu freed Ash and they pursued them. Pikachu managed to stop their van with his Thunderbolt and Meowth challenged Pikachu to a one-on-one battle, which he accepted. Pikachu managed to defeat his foe despite the Scratch Cat Pokémon attempting to use Pikachu's Poké Ball on him. After Team Rocket got blasted off again, the group was invited by the grateful factory staff to a genuine tour of the factory.

In ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]'', Pikachu was used in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against [[Serena's Eevee]] and Shauna's Ivysaur with Tierno's Blastoise as his partner. When Serena called off the battle, Ash and Tierno decided to battle each other and Pikachu faced Blastoise. A collision between Thunderbolt and Hydro Pump took place, but the outcome of the battle was left unknown.

In ''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'', Pikachu wasn't chosen for Ash's Double Battle with [[Olympia]], but he did help Ash keep track of when the {{m|Future Sight}} from Olympia's two {{p|Meowstic}} would strike, by using his tail as a makeshift timer. This eventually allowed Frogadier and Talonflame to turn the attack against them and ultimately win the battle.

In ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]'', after the group viewed the [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]], Pikachu was pulled into [[Squishy]]'s dream by a {{p|Darkrai}}. In the dream, the group's Pokémon were either in their evolved or pre-evolved forms and could speak human language, while humans spoke like Pokémon. Freaked out by this, Pikachu fled and ran into Meowth, who had also been pulled into the dream. Pikachu and Meowth then encountered a talking Squishy. Suddenly, a flaming ghost appeared and attacked them. They eventually managed to escape, after which Squishy revealed a glimpse of its true strength to Pikachu and Meowth. Pikachu and Meowth tried to help Squishy get to its home so it could gain this strength. On their way, they were attacked by the flaming ghost again and Pikachu decided to battle it. Pikachu's attacks, however, couldn't land, but he was soon aided by the group's Pokémon, and together, they managed to defeat the creature. In the end, Pikachu, Meowth, and Squishy were awakened by Clemont's invention.

In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', Pikachu partnered up with [[Miette]]'s {{p|Slurpuff}} in a dance party hosted by [[Monsieur Pierre]]. Later, Pikachu was used in a Tag Battle along with Serena's Eevee, where he faced James's Inkay and Miette's Slurpuff. Eventually, they were trapped after landing in Slurpuff's {{m|Cotton Spore}}, which left them vulnerable to Inkay's Psybeam. With Eevee badly injured, Pikachu tried to battle alone, without much success. However, Eevee evolved into Sylveon and defeated both Inkay and Slurpuff with {{m|Fairy Wind}}, giving Ash and Serena the win.

In ''[[XY106|A Meeting of Two Journeys!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon in another three-round battle against Sawyer, where he faced {{p|Honedge}}. Pikachu used Iron Tail to counter Honedge's Fury Cutter and then defeated it with Thunderbolt.

In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', Pikachu was very worried after Ash left into the [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] alone, following his loss to [[Wulfric]], and spent most of the episode trying to find Ash. Eventually, Team Rocket tried to catch Pikachu, but when Pikachu tried to fend them off, they were actually underwhelmed by his power, implying that without Ash's friendship motivating him, Pikachu was not able to perform as strong as usual. After Ash returned at the end of the episode, an overjoyed Pikachu was able to quickly send Team Rocket blasting off.

In [[XY122|the next episode]], he participated in Ash's rematch against Wulfric and faced his {{p|Bergmite}}. Almost immediately, Pikachu was hit by its Icy Wind, numbing his legs, slowing him down. Ash then had Pikachu run around to get rid of the numbness in his legs. Now having regained his Speed, Pikachu was able to defeat Bergmite. Next, Pikachu faced off against Wulfric's {{p|Avalugg}}. Eventually, Pikachu created a hole in the battlefield with Iron Tail, causing Avalugg to get caught in it, thus stopping its movements. Avalugg, however, was able to use Stone Edge while spinning, and despite Pikachu's attempt to destroy the rocks with Thunderbolt, he was knocked out.

In ''[[XY127|Analysis Versus Passion!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his battle against Sawyer during the semifinals of the [[Lumiose Conference]]. He was sent out against Sawyer's powerful {{p|Clawitzer}}. Pikachu used the forest-themed battlefield to his advantage by climbing into the trees and jump from branch to branch in order to confuse Clawitzer and evade its attacks. Eventually, Pikachu used Iron Tail, but Clawitzer grabbed his tail with its pincer and prepared to use {{m|Water Pulse}}. Reacting quickly, Ash had Pikachu use Electro Ball to break free from Clawitzer's grip and finish the Howitzer Pokémon off with Thunderbolt. Pikachu then faced Sawyer's next Pokémon, his {{p|Aegislash}}. Pikachu tried to use the forest again, but Aegislash prevented him from doing so by chopping down the trees using {{m|Sacred Sword}}.

[[XY128|Continuing their battle]], Pikachu was initially overwhelmed by Aegislash's alternating use of {{m|Sacred Sword}} and {{m|King's Shield}}. Just then, Ash noticed that Aegislash had to attach itself to its shield in order to use King's Shield. Using this knowledge, he had Pikachu use Iron Tail on the ground, which caused the chopped-down logs to fly up in the air. Pikachu then jumped from log to log, confusing Aegislash and avoiding its attacks. As Aegislash tried going for King's Shield again, Pikachu knocked one of the wooden chunks between Aegislash's shield, making it unable to defend itself properly. With his opponent left vulnerable, Pikachu used Thunderbolt to defeat Aegislash. As Sawyer lost three of his Pokémon, the battlefield was changed and Ash decided to recall Pikachu. He was later used again to face off against [[Sawyer's Sceptile]], who eventually knocked him out with {{m|Frenzy Plant}}.

In ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]'', Pikachu was used as Ash's first Pokémon in his battle against [[Alain]] during the Lumiose Conference finals. He went up against Alain's {{p|Tyranitar}}, who summoned a {{weather|sandstorm}} upon entering the battlefield due to its {{a|Sand Stream}} [[Ability]], which deteriorated Pikachu's sight. Despite this, Pikachu was able to use strategy to land hits on Tyranitar and eventually defeat it. Pikachu was then recalled. He was later used again to battle Alain's Metagross. After jumping on top of Metagross, Pikachu repeatedly used Thunderbolt, dealing serious damage to the Iron Leg Pokémon. Metagross was eventually able to shake Pikachu off, throwing him in the air, but he used Iron Tail on it while falling, knocking Metagross out. Pikachu then battled Alain's strongest Pokémon, {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}. The battle continued in ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'', where Pikachu was too exhausted to outmaneuver Charizard by that point. Eventually, he was overpowered and knocked out.

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', he and Ash went with Alain to go look for [[Mairin]], but once they found her they were obstructed by the giant roots. They were then ambushed by [[Celosia]] before her {{p|Drapion}}'s {{m|Confuse Ray}} hit them and knocked Ash unconscious. Pikachu attempted to protect his Trainer but eventually fell to the Confuse Ray's effects as well and passed out. Pikachu, along with Ash and his other Pokémon, was then taken captive by [[Lysandre]] on the top of Prism Tower. He could only watch in horror while Ash and Greninja were hit by [[Team Flare]]'s miniature version of the Mega Evolution energy weapon, until Ash and Greninja freed themselves using [[Bond Phenomenon]], in [[XY133|the following episode]]. Alain's Charizard broke him and the other Pokémon free with Dragon Claw, leaving everyone to battle [[Lysandre's Pyroar]] and Shiny Mega Gyarados together. During the battle, Pikachu and Goodra combined their Thunderbolt and Dragon Pulse to defend against {{p|Pyroar}} and Gyarados's {{m|Incinerate}}. After {{AP|Hawlucha}} was able to hit Pyroar with a super-effective {{m|Karate Chop}}, Pikachu manages to defeat the Royal Pokémon with Thunderbolt. [[XY134|Continuing the battle]], Pikachu and Noivern fired off their Thunderbolt and {{m|Boomburst}} which were countered by Gyarados's Hyper Beam. Pikachu was then targeted by a Dragon Tail, but Noivern pushed him aside, taking the attack in his place which knocked Noivern out. In the end, Pikachu, Greninja and Charizard were the only ones left facing Lysandre's Gyarados, although now aided by [[Malva]]'s Mega {{p|Houndoom}}. The battle finally concluded in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'', where Pikachu hit Gyarados with Quick Attack after avoiding its Hyper Beam and then finished it off with a Thunderbolt.

Pikachu later helped Serena's Braixen, [[Steven's Metagross]] and Professor Sycamore's Garchomp fight against the [[Giant Rock]]. He, along with the other Pokémon, was eventually subdued by the creature's roots, but was freed by a combined attack from the Pokémon of all the Gym Leaders of Kalos and Diantha. After strategizing, in ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', everyone combined their powers to fend off the Giant Rock's roots, allowing Ash and Alain to reach its center and save [[Chespie]], bringing the creature down. After the resurrection of the Giant Rock, who was now controlled by Lysandre, Pikachu, Greninja and Alain's Charizard managed to destroy Lysandre's control device, allowing Squishy and [[Z2]] to destroy the Giant Rock. In [[XY137|the next episode]], Pikachu and the rest of Ash's Pokémon received medals from Professor Sycamore for their heroic efforts against Team Flare.

In ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against Serena and her Braixen. At first, Pikachu had the upper hand as he was able to hit Braixen with a speedy Quick Attack and break through her defenses with Iron Tail before hitting her with a second one. After dodging a Flamethrower, he clashed with Braixen's Scratch using his Iron Tail, knocking both Pokémon back. Braixen was then able to use Fire Blast, successfully hitting Pikachu. The battle was then called off by Ash.

In ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', Pikachu had to say goodbye to Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, and their Pokémon, since he and Ash would soon return to Kanto. While everyone said their goodbyes, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} ran off since he didn't want the group to split apart. Using his electricity, Pikachu and the group were able to find Dedenne and calm it down. After Serena had departed, Pikachu participated in one final battle between Ash and Clemont, in which he faced Clemont's Bunnelby, just like in their first batttle. During the battle, both Pokémon's moves proved to be equal in power, but the end result of the battle was left unknown. Ash and Pikachu then separated from Clemont and Bonnie, and finally arrived in Pallet Town.

==={{series|Sun & Moon}}===
Pikachu joined Ash, Delia and Mimey on a vacation to the [[Alola]] region in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. On their way to the [[Pokémon School]] on [[Melemele Island]], Pikachu and Ash followed a wild {{p|Grubbin}} into a forest, where the two noticed {{an|Kiawe|a Trainer}} riding a {{p|Charizard}}. They followed him and arrived at the Pokémon School, where they met some of the school's students as well as {{an|Professor Kukui}} and Professor Oak's cousin, [[Samson Oak]]. Ash later used Pikachu to battle a trio of {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s, who were harassing Kiawe, and their trio of {{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Salandit}}, and {{p|Yungoos}}. Pikachu was able to dodge their Salandit's attacks with ease and seriously damage them with Quick Attack and Thunderbolt. Kiawe then had his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Inferno Overdrive}} which knocked [[Team Skull]]'s Pokémon out in one shot. That evening, Pikachu and Ash followed {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, the [[Guardian deities|guardian deity]] of Melemele Island, who handed Ash a [[Z-Ring]] and an [[Electrium Z]]. Pikachu remained in Alola with Ash, when he decided to study at the Pokémon School.

In [[SM002|the next episode]], Ash's classmates had a surprise welcome party for him, where he and Pikachu participated in several challenges. During their lunch break, Tapu Koko appeared again and stole Ash's hat, prompting Ash and his classmates to follow it. Arriving in a forest, Tapu Koko challenged Ash to a Pokémon battle. Pikachu was overwhelmed by Tapu Koko's fast moves and despite Electric Terrain being created by Tapu Koko's Ability {{a|Electric Surge}}, Pikachu's Thunderbolt didn't faze it. Tapu Koko then tapped Ash's Z-Ring, activating it and allowing Pikachu to perform {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}, which destroyed a large part of the area but also caused Ash's Electrium Z to shatter. Afterwards, Tapu Koko flew off again.

[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|left|Pikachu and Ash]]
In ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's first [[island challenge]] trial in [[Verdant Cavern]]. Alongside {{AP|Rowlet}}, he first fought a Yungoos and {{p|Gumshoos}}. The two {{type|Normal}}s showed to be tough opponents, as they were able to use {{m|Sand Attack}} to obstruct Pikachu and Rowlet's sight and movements before hitting them with their attacks. Ash then came up a similar tactic using Rowlet's {{m|Leafage}}, allowing Pikachu to knock Gumshoos out with Iron Tail, while Rowlet defeated Yungoos. Afterwards, Pikachu and Rowlet had to face a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Gumshoos. This Gumshoos proved to be extremely powerful, being able to endure Pikachu's Thunderbolt and knock him to the ground, after which it defeated Rowlet. After his Electro Ball got redirected by Sand Attack, Pikachu was hit hard once again. Pikachu then used Gumshoos's Sand Attack against it by hiding in the sand while using Quick Attack, allowing him confuse and repeatedly attack Gumshoos before finishing it off with a Thunderbolt. This win earned Ash a [[Normalium Z]].

Pikachu was used as Ash's final Pokémon in his battle against [[Hala]] during the Melemele Island grand trial in ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]''. He faced Hala's {{p|Hariyama}}, who was able to block his attacks using its big hands and hit him afterwards. While repeatedly getting hit by Hariyama's {{m|Arm Thrust}}, Pikachu eventually managed to slip past Hariyama and strike it with Thunderbolt. Hariyama, however, was not fazed by this attack and proceeded to use {{m|Belly Drum}}, maximizing its Attack but also halving its health. Pikachu then used Quick Attack in an attempt to dodge Hariyama's Z-Move {{m|All-Out Pummeling}}, but was ultimately hit by the attack. After getting up, Pikachu circled around Hariyama using Quick Attack and managed to knock it off its feet using Iron Tail. Ash used this opportunity to have Pikachu perform {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}, which sent Hariyama flying and knocked it out. Having cleared the Melemele Island grand trial, Ash was rewarded a new Electrium Z.

In ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]'', Ash and Pikachu trained for a rematch against Tapu Koko. The next day, the two were greeted by Tapu Koko again and were challenged to another battle. Unlike their last battle, Pikachu managed get a few hits on the guardian deity, but was eventually struck by its powerful attacks. Ash and Pikachu showed their improvements by performing Gigavolt Havoc, which was this time powerful enough to sent Tapu Koko flying. A clash between Pikachu and Tapu Koko, however, blasted the former off a cliff, prompting Ash to jump after him. The two were saved in time by Tapu Koko, who flew off afterwards.

In ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]'', Professor Kukui tasked everyone with switching their partner Pokémon with somebody else. As a result, Pikachu was given to {{an|Lillie}}, whilst [[Snowy]] went to Ash. Because of her fear of Pokémon, Lillie decided to have a battle with [[Hobbes]] and his {{p|Oricorio}} to help conquer her fear where despite her lack of battle experience, Lillie was able to defeat Oricorio and was able to touch Pikachu. Ash then proposed a battle against Lillie and Pikachu, to show them how strong he and Snowy had gotten together.

In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against Misty in which he battled her {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}. The two started with a collision of Hydro Pump and Thunderbolt. Pikachu then rushed towards Gyarados and scored a direct hit with Quick Attack, sending Gyarados flying. Pikachu then started charging up Electro Ball as Gyarados used {{m|Rain Dance}}, confusing everyone. Ash told Pikachu to ignore the rain and attack. Gyarados, however, countered with a Rain Dance powered Hurricane, which destroyed the Electro Ball and sent Pikachu flying. Deciding it was time to get serious, Misty revealed her [[Key Stone]] and Mega Evolved Gyarados into Mega Gyarados. Gyarados launched a Hydro Pump that destroyed the rock Pikachu was standing on and sent him flying into the water. Not letting up, Gyarados tried to attack Pikachu with Crunch, but was struck by Iron Tail after Pikachu managed to climb onto its body. Gyarados then dove underwater and used Hurricane, creating a cyclone of water around Pikachu. Ash told Pikachu to use Thunderbolt to break it, but failed. Ash soon came up with the idea to have Pikachu run on Thunderbolt's electricity with Quick Attack, allowing Pikachu to escape from the cyclone. The two then preformed their Z-Move, Gigavolt Havoc, which hit Gyarados head on, defeating it and giving Ash the win.

During Ash and his classmates' travels in [[Ultra Deep Sea]] to rescue [[Lusamine]] in ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Pikachu fought Lusamine, who had been fused with a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Nihilego}}. Eventually, Pikachu and Ash prepared to perform Gigavolt Havoc, until Ash's Electrium Z mysteriously turned into a [[Pikashunium Z]]. This allowed the two to perform {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} for the first time; the Z-Move defeated Nihilego, weakening it enough for Lillie and {{an|Gladion}} to pull Lusamine free from its hold.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his trial battle at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}, where he battled Team Rocket and {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Mimikyu's barrage of attacks, eventually leaving him open for Mimikyu's Z-Move, {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}. However, Pikachu was able to survive the attack by protecting itself with his newly learned {{m|Electroweb}}. Using his new move, Pikachu was also able to trap Mimikyu, which allowed him and Ash to perform a Z-Move of their own. Ash's Electrium Z then turned into a Pikashunium Z again, allowing Pikachu to use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt once more and defeat Mimikyu. This allowed Ash to qualify for a chance to challenge [[Nanu]]'s grand trial.

In ''[[SM100|Battling the Beast Within!]]'', Ash and Pikachu encountered Tapu Koko again and had another rematch against it. During a clash between Pikachu's Thunderbolt and Tapu Koko's {{m|Discharge}}, a {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Shiny Tapu Koko}} in another dimension unleashed its own attack, creating a rift which transported Ash and Pikachu to the [[Ultra Ruin]]. They soon encountered a wild {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Guzzlord}} which started chasing after the duo. However, they were saved in time by {{al|Dia}} and {{p|Zeraora}}. After learning about Guzzlord and the Ultra Ruin, Ash challenged Dia to a battle to prove his capability of helping Dia. Pikachu faced off against Zeraora, but found himself overwhelmed by Zeraora's fast moves and was quickly defeated.

[[SM101|Later]], at Dia's base, Pikachu and Ash began to do some training and managed to convince Dia and Zeraora to join them. Pikachu and Zeraora engaged in another battle, which attracted the attention of Guzzlord. After the [[Ultra Beast]]'s arrival, the group lured it to the [[Ultra Wormhole]] that it had emerged from in the past. After trapping Guzzlord with Electroweb, Pikachu, alongside Zeraora, attacked the immobilized Ultra Beast in an attempt to send it back through the Ultra Wormhole, but failed. However, thanks to the arrival of the Shiny Tapu Koko, Ash and Dia were able to activate their Z-Rings and had Pikachu and Zeraora perform a double Gigavolt Havoc to successfully push Guzzlord into the wormhole. Afterwards, Pikachu and Zeraora had one more battle in order to create another dimensional rift which took Pikachu and Ash back home.

In ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his [[Poni Island]] grand trial against [[Hapu]], where he went up against her {{p|Mudsdale}}. Due to the type disadvantage and Mudsdale's {{a|Stamina}} Ability, Pikachu initially struggled to inflict damage on his opponent. After Pikachu endured a hit from Mudsdale's {{m|Tectonic Rage}}, the battle turned to Pikachu's favor when one of the battlefield's pillars crashed into the ocean. This splashed Musdale with seawater, which induced the effects of {{m|Soak}} and allowed Pikachu to knock the Draft Horse Pokémon out with Gigavolt Havoc. Afterwards, Hapu offered Ash a choice of type-specific Z-Crystals; Pikachu opted for a [[Steelium Z]], which Hapu awarded to Ash for his victory.

In ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Team Skull]]'s leader [[Guzma]] and his {{p|Golisopod}}. Despite the type advantage, Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Golisopod, as he was unable to penetrate the Hard Scale Pokémon's armor even when using his Z-Move {{m|Corkscrew Crash}}. The match ended prematurely when Golisopod returned to its Poké Ball due to its {{a|Emergency Exit}} [[Ability]].

Ash used Pikachu in the [[Battle Royal]] round of the [[Manalo Conference]] in [[SM129]], where he was able to defeat various Trainers' Pokémon. Pikachu briefly faced Jessie's Mimikyu before the round came to a conclusion, allowing Ash to proceed to the next round.

In [[SM137]], Ash used Pikachu in his Manalo Conference semifinal battle against Guzma, where he went up against Golisopod after Torracat was defeated. When Pikachu managed to avoid Golisopod's Poison Jab and his Iron Tail got blocked by Liquidation, he suffered damage from Golisopod's Throat Chop. Despite the hit, Pikachu managed to hang in there and used Electroweb to block Golisopod's Pin Missile. He used Thunderbolt, but Golisopod was able to block the attack. While it was distracted, Pikachu used Iron Tail on Golisopod's feet to send it flying, then used another Thunderbolt to strike back. Still has a chance, Pikachu goes to execute Gigavolt Havoc, but just like Corkscrew Crash, Golisopod was able to endure it. Going for broke now, Pikachu uses Quick Attack to avoid Golisopod's Pin Missile, followed by Iron Tail, which gets blocked by Liquidation. Pikachu uses Electroweb, but Golisopod uses its claw to blow it away, then uses Poison Jab, but Pikachu avoided it soon after. After another Iron Tail and Liquidation clash, Pikachu was left standing and Golisopod got defeated, allowing Ash to advance to the finals.

In [[SM138]], Ash used Pikachu to finish off [[Gladion's Silvally]] (which had already taken a beating from its battle with [[Ash's Melmetal]]) in the finals of the Manalo Conference by bouncing off an Electroweb to gain momentum and knock it out with an Iron Tail.

==Personality and characteristics==
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Pikachu}}
After Ash gained Pikachu's loyalty in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Pikachu became extremely loyal to Ash and has maintained this loyalty, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his [[Pikachutwo|clone]] repeatedly slapped his face. Contrary to his distrusting nature, Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'' and ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.
[[File:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|200px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]
It was revealed that Pikachu also loves drinking orange juice, most likely because of its sourness in ''[[BW116|The Fires Of A Red-Hot Reunion]]''.

During the Hoenn saga, Pikachu [[AG089|temporarily developed amnesia]] and sided with {{TRT}} for a while. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes accidentally let off electric outbursts which can be set off on anyone, including Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not mean harm upon anyone.

As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. In ''[[SM104|That's Some Spicy Island Research!]]'', Pikachu was shown to have a distaste for [[Poni Island]] radishes. A running joke in the anime also seems to be Pikachu using Thunderbolt at the beginning of each series to destroy a female companion's bike or shock the companion herself. This has happened to {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.

Pikachu, like his Trainer, is always happy to battle. He often tries his very best, but when he loses, he doesn't complain or feel bad about himself, especially when Ash reassures him. Ash and Pikachu are almost identical personality-wise, and thus are the perfect match for one another. Most others agree, with the exception of [[Burgundy]], who in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' said that Ash had a terrible relationship with all of his Pokémon, though this is more due to her inexperience in determining such relationships. Though rare, the two can still butt heads at times. When they first met, Pikachu would shock Ash with electricity out of vitriol. While being zapped by Pikachu still happens regularly for poor Ash, it's usually when he angers his buddy (such as when Ash rubs and pulls Pikachu's cheeks), or by accident (when Ash grabs Pikachu's tail by mistake).

[[File:ZappedAgain.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu does not like having his cheeks rubbed]]
In general, Pikachu as a species is not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level". In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Onix]] with an {{type|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Metagross}} and [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. He was also the second of Ash's Pokémon to defeat a legendary Pokémon in battle, defeating [[Brandon's Legendary titans#Regice|Brandon's Regice]] to win the Brave Symbol. He later fought {{si|Tobias}}'s Latios to a draw in [[DP189|the semi-finals]] of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. He has helped Ash win countless battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches.

The possibility of evolving into Raichu was first raised in the episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. After suffering a crushing defeat by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], Nurse Joy presented Ash with a Thunder Stone. Ash allowed Pikachu to decide, but it smacked the stone away with his tail, choosing to become stronger as it is, and defeated Raichu using its superior speed. In the Sinnoh region, Pikachu [[DP074|battled]] a Raichu belonging to a trainer named [[Sho]]. The two were evenly matched, until Raichu used {{m|Hyper Beam}} to secure victory, a move Pikachu could not learn. At a Pokémon Center, Ash revealed that he kept the Thunder Stone he acquired in Vermilion City in case Pikachu changed his mind about evolving. Once again, Pikachu chose not to evolve, and defeated Sho's Raichu in a rematch with a combination of speed and spinning techniques learned from {{an|Dawn}}. In the interim, {{TRT}} stole the Thunder Stone, as they also liked Pikachu to stay as he is.

However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles, where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by Lt. Surge's Raichu, [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Chuck]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}, [[Roark's Rampardos]], [[Fantina's Drifblim]], [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}}, and [[Viola]]'s {{p|Surskit}}, despite having a type advantage with Scyther, Poliwrath, Drifblim, Panpour, and Surskit. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}} and [[Norman]]'s {{p|Vigoroth}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Floatzel}}. Furthermore, he has lost twice to [[Trip's Serperior]], as a Snivy in ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' and a Servine in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', despite Trip being a starting Trainer and recently having obtained Serperior. In addition, Pikachu tends to struggle when his mobility is hindered, such as when the aforementioned Panpour weakened Volt Tackle with {{m|Mud Sport}}, or when his legs were numbed by [[Wulfric]]'s {{p|Bergmite}} and its {{m|Icy Wind}}, preventing him from using Quick Attack.

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

[[File:Ash Pikachu and Dawn Piplup.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu walking along Dawn's Piplup]]
Pikachu is also the only one of Ash's Pokémon to accompany him to the [[Hoenn]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]] regions, and was intended to be the only Pokémon to accompany him to [[Sinnoh]] before {{AP|Aipom}} was discovered to have stowed away on the ship Ash was taking. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.

Pikachu is always becoming a constant target whenever he gets captured by Team Rocket. Sometimes, they succeed with nets, cages, capsules or different devices, but most of the time their plans always failed by Ash and his friends or something else. Whenever Pikachu gets released from their trap and reunites with Ash, he sends Team Rocket blasting off with his {{t|Electric}} attacks. Most of time in this case, his Thunderbolt. Sometimes, Pikachu sends them away even when he didn't get stolen. On other occasions, he battles them with Ash.

Even with his high level of electrical power, Pikachu has not stopped learning new attacks. Upon learning that [[Roxanne]], the Rustboro Gym Leader used Rock types, Ash had Pikachu begin learning Iron Tail in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''. After training hard, Pikachu finally perfected it in ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', where he used it to defeat Roxanne's {{p|Nosepass}} and earn Ash his first Hoenn Badge. In addition to giving Pikachu an advantage over Rock types, Iron Tail has allowed Pikachu to defeat many powerful opponents. In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', during a battle with Team Rocket, Ash ordered Pikachu to do a Quick Attack. Much to the surprise of Ash and his friends, the Quick Attack morphed into Volt Tackle which sent Team Rocket blasting off. Until ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', it has been one of Pikachu's signature moves, in which Pikachu replaced it with Electro Ball, which it learned while battling a trio of annoying {{p|Ducklett}}. Not only that, Pikachu has used his Ability, {{a|Static}}, a few times in the anime.

===Pikachu's imitations===
Pikachu has demonstrated a great talent for mimicking Pokémon, altering the look of his physical features to match another Pokémon's appearance. He will occasionally use this talent to specify what Pokémon or person he is talking about. These imitation skills were notably put to use during the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]], where Pikachu was able to thrill the audience without the need for a costume or make-up.

<gallery perrow=5>
File:Pikachu imitating Brock.png|{{an|Brock}} imitation from ''[[Snow Way Out!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Squirtle.png|{{AP|Squirtle}} imitation from ''[[PK03|Kanga Games]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Bulbasaur.png|{{AP|Bulbasaur}} imitation from ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''
File:Pikachu as Ash.png|{{Ash}} imitation from ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Psyduck.png|{{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Lickitung.png|{{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Noctowl.png|{{AP|Noctowl}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Cyndaquil.png|{{AP|Cyndaquil}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Totodile.png|{{AP|Totodile}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Seviper.png|{{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Cacnea.png|{{TP|James|Cacnea}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Meowth.png|{{MTR}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Torchic.png|{{TP|May|Torchic}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu Mudkip.png|{{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Treecko.png|{{AP|Treecko}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Lotad.png|{{TP|Brock|Lotad}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Corphish.png|{{AP|Corphish}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Grovyle.png|{{AP|Grovyle}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Torkoal.png|{{AP|Torkoal}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu Wobbuffet.png|{{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu Loudred.png|{{p|Loudred}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu Budew.png|{{p|Budew}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Turtwig.png|{{AP|Turtwig}} imitation from ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Heat Rotom.png|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Heat}} {{p|Rotom}} imitation from ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Staraptor.png|{{AP|Staraptor}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
File:Pikachu Buneary.png|{{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Scolipede.png|{{p|Scolipede}} imitation from ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Azumarill.png|{{p|Azumarill}} imitation from ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Axew.png|{{TP|Iris|Axew}} imitation from ''[[BW139|Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Sharpedo.png|{{p|Sharpedo}} imitation from ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Blacephalon.png|{{p|Blacephalon}} imitation from ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Popplio.png|{{TP|Lana|Popplio}} imitation from ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''
</gallery>

===Pikachu's language===
Some of [[Pokémon language|Pikachu's speech]] is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. (In ''[[DP115|Stealing The Conversation!]]'', {{TRT}} refers to this language as "PikaSpeak," but this most likely isn't official.) For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:
* Pi-Kachu: ''[[Dawn's Piplup|Pochama]]'' (Piplup)
* Pikachu-Pi: ''{{an|Misty|Kasumi}}'' (Misty)
* Pika-Chu: ''{{an|Brock|Takeshi}}'' (Brock), ''[[Iris's Axew|Kibago]]'' (Axew)
* Pikaka: ''{{an|Dawn|Hikari}}'' (Dawn)
* PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepy|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)
* PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)
* PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle), ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor), ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape) '' [[Ash's Palpitoad|Gamagaru]]'' (Palpitoad) or ''[[BW129|Marilli]]'' (Azumarill)
* PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket trio|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket)
* Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' (He says this after Ash wins a Badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar.)
** Pikachu may not be the only one to use this phrase, as other Pokémon do this as well. For example, when Iris caught Emolga, Axew said Ax-Axew (Ki-Kibago in the Japanese). This also happened when Iris caught {{TP|Iris|Gible}} in [[SS028]].
* Pika-Pikachu: When referring to or introducing himself.
* Chaa: Anything he says happily or excitedly, or when yawning.
* Pika!: "Matte!", or saying "Wait!"
* Pi-kaPika: "Sayōnara," or saying "Good-bye."

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=ThunderShock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Thunder Shock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP150|Hour of the Houndour|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!}}
{{anmov|electric|Electroweb|SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

===Z-Moves used===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Gigavolt Havoc.png|150px]]
| {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}
| ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Electro Ball}}, or {{m|Electroweb}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then gathers a large ball of electricity and launches it towards the target with a punch.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Breakneck Blitz.png|150px]]
| {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}
| ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then charges at the target with a full-speed tackle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt.png|150px]]
| {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}
| ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then fires seven rainbow-colored lightning bolts at the target.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Corkscrew Crash.png|150px]]
| {{m|Corkscrew Crash}}
| ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then jumps into the air and spins around rapidly, turning into a yellow drill that strikes the opponent with full force.
|}

===Moves improvised===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Leer EP009.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''
| {{m|Leer}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When [[Giselle]] called for {{p|Cubone}} to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to "Leer right back" by making funny faces. He later used Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''; however, this was the actual move, albeit, an [[Anime move errors|anime move error]] still.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electric Slam.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Slam}} was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. A similar move, referred to as "Shocking Tail" by the MC, was used to defeat {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Ditto}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Rocket Punch.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' "Rocket Punch" was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Thunder Armor.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]''
| {{m|Thunder}}
| [[Ash's Swellow]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding on {{AP|Swellow}}. This increased their attack power greatly and they easily overpowered [[Tate and Liza]]'s {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu uses Quick Attack and combines it with Thunderbolt, creating a large ring of electricity. Then Pikachu uses Iron Tail to divide the ring into three rings.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Swift-Quick Attack combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Swift}}
| [[Dawn's Ambipom|Ash's Aipom]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Aipom uses a twirling Swift that spins in the air and then Pikachu uses Quick Attack to jump in the Swift and as he runs, the Swift stars would be surrounding the white light from the Quick Attack.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Thunder Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''
| {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| [[Paul's Electabuzz]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A move combination Pikachu used with Electabuzz. Pikachu starts by using Volt Tackle towards Paul's Electabuzz, who grabs him and uses Thunder on him to supercharge the Volt Tackle. This was used in to sever the cables with which Team Galactic's helicopters were carrying Veilstone City's meteorites.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Volt Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}} and once again in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' against {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Counter Shield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' [[Counter Shield]] was used in ''[[DP102|Shield With a Twist!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'' Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} while spinning, releasing yellow sparks everywhere, disallowing movement for the opponent. It is a means of defending and attacking at the same time.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Thunderbolt-Whirlpool.png|150px]]
| ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used during a battle against [[Kiko]] and [[Kato]] and later to battle against the evil Marcus. When using the move, Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}} while Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt, creating an electric whirlpool.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Hydro Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used as a finishing blow against {{TRT}}. It is a combination of Pikachu's {{m|Volt Tackle}} and Dawn's Piplup's Hydro Pump to create a massive Electric-Water shot that sent Team Rocket blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Bolt.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
| {{m|Electro Ball}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball, then tells him to use Thunderbolt on it to significantly increase the size and power of Electro Ball.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Massive Electro Ball.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]''
| {{m|Electro Ball}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A stronger variation of Electro Ball. While blocking {{p|Thundurus}}'s {{m|Thunder}} attack to protect {{an|Iris}}, Pikachu absorbed some of its opponent's electricity. Later, when Ash told Pikachu to use Electro Ball, it transferred Thundurus's excess energy into its attack, causing the Electro Ball to crackle with blue lightning and swell to incredibly massive proportions. This supercharged Electro Ball dealt great damage to the [[Abyssal Ruins]] after it was launched.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Electro Ball}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A move combination Pikachu used to defeat [[Trip's Serperior]]. First, Pikachu forms an Electro Ball on his tail, and then uses Iron Tail, slamming both the Electro Ball and Iron Tail into the opponent at the same time, dealing a notable amount of damage.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electrified Dragon Pulse.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}
| [[Ash's Goodra]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, Goodra uses Dragon Pulse and fuses with it, creating a purple dragon-shaped energy blast surrounded by electricity. Then the attack hits the opponent, causing serious damage.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electrified Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' While using Iron Tail, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to surround himself in electricity. This was used in a battle against [[Clemont's Luxray]] in the nineteenth movie.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Super Pokémon Fireworks.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}}, {{m|Zing Zap}}, {{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, and {{m|Powder Snow}}
| The [[Ultra Guardians]]' Pokémon
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Super Pokémon Fireworks (Japanese: '''超特大ポケモン花火''' ''Super Special Pokémon Fireworks'') A combination move used by the Ultra Guardians' partner Pokémon and their [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]. Pikachu launches {{m|Electroweb}} into the air, followed by {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} and {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}} adding to it by creating a makeshift Electroweb with {{m|Zing Zap}} and {{m|Discharge}}, respectively. {{TP|Lana|Popplio}}, Steenee, {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}, and {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}} add to the combination with {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}, and a double {{m|Flamethrower}}, respectively. {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, and {{p|Altaria}} then use a triple {{m|Fire Blast}}, followed by [[Snowy]]'s {{m|Powder Snow}} and {{AP|Poipole}}'s poison. Together, the moves make a giant spinning ferris wheel-shaped construction.
|}

==Artwork==
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash with Pikachu.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash and Pikachu OS.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pikajump.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pikacheeks.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:MistyOutfit1.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash & Friends Group OS Anime.png|130px]]
|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| With Misty and Togepi in the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| With Ash and his friends in the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash With Pikachu On Head.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash friend Pikachu.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pikasuprise.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash AG Party.png|170px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:AG Characters and Pokémon.png|250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Advanced Group.png|130px]]
|-
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
| Ash's Hoenn party in the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
| Characters in the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
| With Ash and his friends in the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pikachu lookback.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash Pikachu DP.png|70px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu DP anime.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash DP 2.png|70px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash and Pikachu DP art.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu BW anime.png|130px]]
|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu BW anime 2.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash BW.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:AshBW2.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash M16.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:BW anime.png|250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash XY.png|130px]]
|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|M16|''Genesect and the Legend Awakened''}}
| Concept art from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu XY anime.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu XY anime 2.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu XY anime 3.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu XY anime 4.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash XY 2.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash XY 8.png|130px]]
|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| Ash's Kalos party in the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash XY 7.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash XYZ.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Protagonists and Pokémon XY.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash SM 3.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash SM 5.png|130px]]
|-
| Ash's Kalos party in the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| Ash's Kalos party in the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| With Ash and his friends in the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Sun & Moon series|''Sun & Moon'' series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Sun & Moon series|''Sun & Moon'' series}}
|}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
|ja=大谷育江 [[Ikue Ohtani]]
|en=[[Ikue Ohtani]] [[Rachael Lillis]]{{tt|*|Occasionally in season one}}
|de=Sabine Bohlmann (SE01)
|hi=सोनल कौशल Sonal Kaushal (Hungama dub)
}}

==In the games==
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from [[Professor Oak]] after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}, but it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at [[Mt. Silver]], and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves most used by Ash's Pikachu at the time of the games' release. Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.

===Event distributions===
====Diamond & Pearl Ash's Pikachu====
{{bulbanews/2|Satoshi's Pikachu to be distributed via Wi-Fi|Toys 'R' Us to distribute Ash's Pikachu}}
A Japanese event distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and at participating Japanese {{wp|McDonald}}'s locations which was held from July 15 through August 10, 2010. This Pikachu was distributed at participating American {{wp|Toys 'R' Us}} locations from January 30 to February 13, 2011, and Canadian Toys 'R' Us locations from February 9 to February 20, 2011. This Pikachu's moveset was based on that of Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

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pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu====
{{bulbanews/2|Japanese Pokémon Center to distribute four Pokémon from Best Wishes series|More information on Japanese Best Wishes event Pokémon}}
From August 10 to September 6, 2013, Japanese Pokémon Centers distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during the {{series|Best Wishes}}. The distribution was split into four one-week periods; each week, players could receive one of four ''Best Wishes''-themed Pokémon at random. The other three Pokémon distributed alongside Ash's Pikachu were [[Iris's Axew]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], and [[Professor Oak's Rotom]].

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type4=Electric|move4=Electro Ball|
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country=Japan|
datedis=August 10 to September 6, 2013|
black=yes|
white=yes|
black2=yes|
white2=yes}}

====7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu====
{{bulbanews|Four Pokémon to be distributed at Japanese 7-Eleven stores}}
From July 18 to 31, 2015, Japanese {{wp|7-Eleven}}s distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during the {{series|XY}}. It, along with [[Serena's Pancham]], were distributed as prizes in 7-Eleven's "Pokémon DS Rally". Once participants bring their Japanese-region [[Nintendo 3DS]] to one of the stores' {{jwp|セブンスポット|7Spots}}, and got their 3DS "stamped" through the [[Nintendo Zone]] feature, they can redeem the stamp for a serial code that would give the player one of the two anime Pokémon.

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|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=50
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ
|id=00711
|ability=Static
|nature=Naughty
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Light Ball
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
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{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|serial code|Japanese|online|July 18 to September 30, 2015}}
{{G6event/footer}}

====Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu====
{{bulbanews|7-Eleven event Pokémon to also be available at Pokémon Center stores in Japan}}
Ash's Pikachu were distributed via the [[Nintendo Network]] at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]]s and [[Pokémon Store]]s across Japan from August 24 to 30, 2015.
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|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=50
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ
|id=08245
|ability=Static
|nature=Naughty
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Light Ball
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Nintendo Network|Japanese|online|August 24 to 30, 2015}}
{{G6event/footer}}

====Pikachu in a cap====
[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|240px|Event artwork]]
{{bulbanews/3|Cap Pikachu, Pikashunium Z to be available in Japan|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
These cap-wearing Pikachu are {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Pokémon that debuted in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], and were distributed in celebration of the [[Pokémon anime]]'s 20th movie, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', and by extension, the anime's 20th anniversary. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot evolve. They also have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]], [[Pikashunium Z]], and its [[Z-Move]], {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

In Japan, the Pikachu were distributed via single-use [[serial code]] to those who pre-ordered tickets to the 20th movie, with one code per ticket. The Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeemed the code. The codes only worked on Japanese region games. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

In American, PAL, and Taiwanese region games, the Pikachu were distributed through a single-use public serial code released via the Pokémon website and in a similar vein to the Japanese event—the Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeems the code. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

A seventh Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in [[M20|the twentieth movie]], debuted in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]. In Japan, it was distributed via [[QR Code]] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disc. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the 20th movie.

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| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | {{color2|000|Original series|Original Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Original.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}}" | {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|Hoenn Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Hoenn.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}" | {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|Sinnoh Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Unova}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Best Wishes series|Unova Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|XY series|Kalos Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|Sun & Moon series|Alola Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemelight|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

=====Original Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|original}}. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the original series debuting in the first year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the original series being [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] in Japan is based on the original air date in that country of [[EP001|the first episode in the original series]], April 1, 1997, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, September 8, 1998.

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|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ Ash Sacha
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|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=2017 Pokémon Movie a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Agility|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|April 15 to May 1, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|July 19 to 31, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|September 19 to 25, 2017}}
{{G7event/footer}}

=====Hoenn Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''Advanced Generation'' series being during the sixth year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''Advanced Generation'' series being [[M06|the sixth Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[AG001|the first episode in the ''Advanced Generation'' series]], November 21, 2002, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of [[EP263|the first episode of the sixth season of the anime]] in the United States, September 13, 2003.

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|ball=Poké|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Hoenn
|gender=m
|level=6
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ Ash Sacha
|id=021121 091303
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=2017 Pokémon Movie a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Iron Tail|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 3 to 15, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|August 2 to 14, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|September 26 to October 2, 2017}}
{{G7event/footer}}

=====Sinnoh Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series being during the tenth year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series being [[M10|the tenth Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series being during the ninth year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[DP001|the first episode in the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series]], September 28, 2006, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, June 4, 2007.

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|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Sinnoh
|gender=m
|level=10/9
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ Ash Sacha
|id=060928 060407
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=2017 Pokémon Movie a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Volt Tackle|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 17 to 29, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|August 16 to 28, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|October 3 to 9, 2017}}
{{G7event/footer}}

=====Unova Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Best Wishes}}. In Japan, level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''Best Wishes'' series being during the 14th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''Best Wishes'' series being [[M14|the 14th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of the ''Best Wishes'' series being during the 13th year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[BW001|the first episode in the ''Best Wishes'' series]], September 23, 2010, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, February 12, 2011.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive Alola Cap Pikachu in place of this gift. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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=====Kalos Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|XY}}. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''XY'' series being during the 17th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''XY'' series being [[M17|the 17th Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[XY001|the first episode in the ''XY'' series]], October 17, 2013, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, January 18, 2014.

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=====Alola Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Sun & Moon}}. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''Sun & Moon'' series being during the 20th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''Sun & Moon'' series being [[M20|the 20th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of the ''Sun & Moon'' series being during the 19th year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[SM001|the first episode in the ''Sun & Moon'' series]], November 17, 2016, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, December 5, 2016.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive this gift early in place of the Unova Cap Pikachu. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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====Partner Cap Pikachu====
{{bulbanews/2|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
This Pikachu was distributed exclusively for [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] to players who scanned a QR Code.

The Japanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/ was on] a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disk, which was given away to players who attended ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

The American and PAL region QR Code [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-movie-and-a-new-pikachu-for-you/ was given away] to players who attended ''I Choose You!''. The same QR Code can be used in both American and PAL region games.

The Taiwanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-sunmoon-cn.com/usum/tc/campaign_171102_01.html was available] on [http://www.pokemon.com.tw/Movie20/tc.html Pokémon.com.tw] in conjunction with the airings of ''I Choose You!'' in Taiwan.

The Korean region QR Code [http://www.pokemonkorea.co.kr/m20/notice_1?id=6c25b98a47d80f16957de96b6a2a1549dd5cb9ea51ae7df3bcfc8d5e6087d99ffc8cb3859e7f1564e9265300de68c9031e86b6af1f2c5786dc07f994c4a4ad6b was given away] to players who attended ''I Choose You!''.

This Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu as it appears in ''I Choose You!''. Pikachu's level corresponds to the debut of ''I Choose You!'' being during the twenty-first anniversary of the Pokémon anime's debut. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of ''I Choose You!'', July 15, 2017. Due to a bug, this Pikachu can be {{Shiny}}. Instead of checking its [[personality value]] against the Trainer ID and secret ID number of Pikachu's [[Original Trainer]] to prevent its personality value from making it Shiny, the game uses the player's data instead.

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=====QR Code=====
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code JP.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code NA PAL.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code TW.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code KO.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Japanese region QR Code
| American and PAL region QR Code
| Taiwanese region QR Code
| Korean region QR Code
|}

==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon GO===
In {{g|GO}}, Pikachu wearing Ash's hat was obtainable in the {{pkmn2|wild}} during the game's first anniversary celebration from July 6–21, 2017. Any {{p|Pichu}} whose {{pkmn|Egg}}s were obtained during this time would also be wearing this hat upon hatching. The Ash hat Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1–2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Event Pokémon|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility it being {{Shiny}}.

Unlike in the core series, this special form is obtainable in both [[gender]]s and can be [[evolution|evolved]], with the cap being retained upon evolution.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pichu [[File:GO172O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pikachu [[File:GO025O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Raichu [[File:GO026O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu AP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in the Ash & Pikachu manga]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the [[Ash & Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}} series, which is based on the [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]] seasons of the [[Pokémon anime]]. Like in the anime, Pikachu and Ash share a strong friendship.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt SP|1=Iron Tail AP|2=Volt Tackle AP}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Iron Tail|2=Volt Tackle}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Tackle}} AP.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|SP02|The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|SP19|Trust In Each Other!!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|SP35|A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=manga}}

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu (EToP)}}
[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the {{pkmn|manga}} series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is loosely based on the Pokémon anime. Pikachu was {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s first Pokémon. However, Ash did not receive Pikachu from {{an|Professor Oak}} - instead, he finds Pikachu under the floorboards of his home, chewing on wires to eat the electricity.

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu MPJ.png|thumb|left|180px|Pikachu in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
Ash's Pikachu, along with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, makes a cameo appearance in the bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] {{pkmn|manga}} series. In the bonus chapters, Ash and friends have mistakenly wandered into the Magical Pokémon Journey world and are trying to return to the world of the {{pkmn|anime}}, encountering many unusual situations along the way, including encounters of aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which are different in anime canon.

Ash's Pikachu shows a video to {{MPJ|Pikachu}} of him bouncing a {{i|Poké Ball}} on his head in [[One Hundred Fifty-One]].

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu PDP.png|thumb|180px|Pikachu in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]]
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} manga, which is based on the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} of the anime.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}} PDP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|PDP03}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|PDP04}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|PDP07}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|PDP12}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:Ash Pikachu M10 manga.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
As Ash and Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, Pikachu is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptation.

====Moves used====
=====Manga versions=====

{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle M09|1=Thunderbolt M10|2=Volt Tackle M10|3=Thunderbolt M11|4=Iron Tail M14|5=Electro Ball M14}} manga.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}|1=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|2=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|3=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}|4=Iron Tail in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}|5=Electro Ball in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (manga)|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Jirachi: Wish Maker (manga)|Jirachi: Wish Maker}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Electro Ball|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

======Z-Moves used======
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! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt ICYR.png|150px]]
| {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}
| [[ICYR1]]
| Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then releases several beams of electricity at the opponent.
|}

=====Ani-Manga versions=====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu Thunderbolt M11 animanga.png|Using Thunderbolt}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (graphic novel)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

==In the TCG==
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The following is a list of related cards.
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)]]||type=Lightning|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]] {{GX}} |type=Lightning|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=005/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|71}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|72}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|73}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|74}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|75}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|76}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

* Pikachu also appears on the card [[Togedemaru (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 6)]] and [[Tauros (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 14)]].

==In Tretta==
{{main|Pikachu (05-01)}}
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pikachu appear as a Master-class Tretta in the ''{{Tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}}'' expansion. When Pikachu is in play, he appears wearing [[Ash's hat]] from the {{series|XY}}.

==Trivia==
[[File:Surfing Pikachu BW087.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu|surfing}}]]
[[File:Pikachu as female Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu disguised as a female]]
* Pikachu is {{Ash}}'s only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by {{an|Dawn}}.
** Pikachu was also Ash's only [[walking Pokémon]] until the capture of {{AP|Rowlet}}.
* For [[DP013]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this Pokémon senryū about him: パートナー　サトシとピカチュウ　いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to habitually disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and are better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[Legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''.
** Pikachu is also the only Pokémon in the entire series that has been able to defeat both two and three [[Legendary Pokémon]], being able to take out Brandon's {{p|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'' and {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}} in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', although in the latter case, it was a draw, as Pikachu knocked himself out in the process, and later in [[SM138]], it knocked out [[Gladion's Silvally]].
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', it was officially confirmed that Pikachu is [[gender|male]], as a female {{p|Togepi}}'s {{m|Attract}} affected him. His physical appearance could not be used as proof, since [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]] were not implemented until after he had debuted in the anime.
** Pikachu's [[gender]] had already been assumed male in the dub, where male pronouns such as "he" were used to refer to Pikachu. To a lesser extent, his gender was also previously implied in the Japanese versions, specifically in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' (where he used masculine pronouns), ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (Pikachu was shown when the narrator said that males had to carry packages), and in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', where Brock referred to Ash and Pikachu as being "those guys" when touched by their loyalty.
** The first time Pikachu's gender difference was pointed out was in ''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]'', where Pikachu was disguised as a female by sticking a heart-shaped piece of paper on his tail.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every Gym battle in [[Johto|a region]].
* In {{pmin|Latin America}}, {{wp|Cartoon Network}} has a "Biografía Toon" (''Toon Biography'') segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by {{an|Professor Oak}} and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.
* ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'' has been the only time when Ash does not use Pikachu against an [[Elite Four]] member.
* Pikachu is the first evolved Pokémon Ash obtained, although at the time Ash obtained Pikachu, he did not yet have a {{p|Pichu|pre-evolved form}}.
* Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon capable of evolving by use of an evolutionary stone, not counting {{AP|Snorunt}} who could not evolve through use of an evolution stone at the time of its capture and normal evolution.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the anime to defeat a Mega Evolved Pokémon without Mega Evolving, defeating [[Korrina]]'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]''.
* As Pikachu hates being in his {{i|Poké Ball}}, it is rarely ever seen, with a known total of only six confirmed appearances throughout the whole series (flashbacks not included). These being in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'', ''[[AG024|A Corphish Out of Water!]]'', ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]'', and ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]''.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Pikachu}}
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}
* [[a:Category:Ash's Pikachu|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]

==References==
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Ash's Pikachu

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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') is the signature {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of the [[Pokémon anime]], and the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that {{Ash}} obtained on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], given to him by {{an|Professor Oak}}.

==History==
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===[[Original series]]===
====Kanto====
[[File:Ash Pikachu EP001.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu's debut appearance]]
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who had arrived on time. Seeing Ash's disappointment, {{an|Professor Oak}} gave him Pikachu, who, at first, [[Obedience|did not care at all for his new Trainer]], constantly zapping him and anyone else nearby. He refused to go into his {{i|Poké Ball}}, and when Ash failed to catch a {{p|Pidgey}}, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of angry {{p|Spearow}}. Seeing this act of selflessness, Pikachu defended Ash from the Spearow as well, and the two of them became inseparable friends, a moment that was capitalized on by catching a glimpse of an {{an|Ho-Oh|unknown Pokémon}} flying by. Ash then rushed to [[Viridian City]] in order to get Pikachu hospitalized quickly, as he had been badly injured during the fight.

[[File:Ash Pikachu debut.png‎|thumb|220px|Pikachu and Ash meeting for the first time]]
In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Ash managed to get to the Viridian City [[Pokémon Center]] just in time with the help of [[Officer Jenny]], who scolded Ash for "mistreating" Pikachu. [[Nurse Joy]] agreed to heal Pikachu, and thanks to her, Pikachu managed to regain his health. At the end of the episode, Pikachu had regained enough of his strength to send {{TRT}} blasting off for the very first time.

Pikachu participated in Ash's first [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. He faced {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, but his {{type|Electric}} attacks were ineffective. Onix then started {{m|bind}}ing Pikachu. Seeing no other option, Ash forfeited. Ash and Pikachu later trained with {{ka|Flint}} in order to increase the strength of Pikachu's Electric-type moves. Ash later challenged Brock to a [[rematch]], where Pikachu managed to defeat [[Brock's Geodude]] thanks to his training. Pikachu then faced Onix again, who was able to Bind Pikachu once again, but this time Pikachu's Electric-type attacks dealt quite some damage. However, despite their training, Pikachu was still unable to defeat Onix, who was tightening its grip on Pikachu. As Ash was about to forfeit again, Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} managed to turn on the Gym's sprinkler system, severely harming Onix. As Ash was about let Pikachu finish Onix off, he was stopped by [[Brock's siblings]] and he decided to forfeit again. Despite Ash forfeiting the match, Brock still gave him the {{badge|Boulder}}.

[[File:Ash Pikachu wounded.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash rushing Pikachu to the Pokémon Center]]
Pikachu's next major battle was in Ash's [[Vermilion Gym]] battle against [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. [[Lt. Surge]] laughed at Ash for attempting to defeat his Raichu with its pre-evolved form, angering Ash and Pikachu. Indeed, Raichu turned out to be more powerful than Pikachu, and a combination of attacks from it resulted in so much damage to Pikachu that he had to be hospitalized. Later in the episode, Ash offered to let Pikachu evolve into a Raichu with a [[Thunder Stone]] that Nurse Joy had given him. However, Pikachu refused, wanting to defeat Raichu on his own terms. During the subsequent rematch with Lt. Surge, Pikachu once again faced Raichu. Using moves like {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}, which Raichu didn't know, Pikachu managed to gain the upper hand and dodge Raichu's attacks. Raichu responded with an extremely powerful Thunderbolt attack, but Pikachu used his tail as an anchor to absorb the shock, and Raichu then ran out of electricity. Pikachu then used his tail to slam Raichu and defeat it, earning Ash the {{badge|Thunder}}.

In ''[[EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown]]'', Pikachu was sent out to battle [[Sabrina's Abra]] during Ash's [[Saffron Gym]] battle. It proved to be a tough foe, using {{m|Teleport}} to avoid Pikachu's Thunder Shock. Abra then suddenly evolved into Kadabra, making it much stronger. Eventually, Kadabra used {{m|Psychic}} to control Pikachu's body and repeatedly smash him into the ceiling. Unwilling to see his friend suffer even more, Ash forfeited the match. In Ash's subsequent rematch with [[Sabrina]] in ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'', Pikachu fought Kadabra again, since {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} didn't show up and his other Pokémon were too terrified. Eventually, Haunter appeared and made Sabrina and Kadabra laugh, leaving them incapacitated. As a result, Ash was declared the winner by [[Sabrina's father]], which earned him the {{badge|Marsh}}.

In ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', Pikachu entered the [[Big P Pokémon Race]] with {{AP|Squirtle}}. The two were at a significant disadvantage due to Squirtle's short legs, and Pikachu's comparative weight, but in a way, this helped as they managed to escape an {{p|Electrode}} self-destructing. They made ground when they reached the water stage, putting them in the top four with Ash, {{an|Misty}} and [[Dario]]. However, intervention from Team Rocket forced a battle, and the two were put out of the running by a {{m|Glare}} attack from {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}.

In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash and {{ashfr}} ran into a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} Pikachu, which was a very rare encounter. Pikachu tried to make friends with the other Pikachu but received a lukewarm response. After saving a baby Pikachu from falling down a waterfall, Ash's Pikachu was accepted by the group. Ash was overjoyed by this at first, but soon began to feel sad, because he thought that Pikachu would be better off with the rest of his kind. After stopping Team Rocket from poaching his Pikachu and the wild Pikachu, Ash decided it was best to leave Pikachu behind with the others. However, Pikachu refused to leave Ash, and quickly ran to catch up with him, followed by the wild Pikachu, who supported Ash and Pikachu being together.

In ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Pikachu was borrowed by Misty, so she could use him in the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]], the main event in the annual [[Princess Festival]]. During the competition, he was seen defeating a {{p|Fearow}}. In the finals, Pikachu was Misty's first Pokémon used against [[Jessie]]. Pikachu easily managed to defeat Arbok, {{TP|James|Weezing}} and {{MTR}} in succession with a single Thunder Shock. Pikachu then faced [[Jessie's Lickitung]]. He tried attacking with Thunderbolt, but was then licked by Lickitung and knocking him out.

In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his seventh Gym battle at the [[Cinnabar Gym]], where he faced off against [[Blaine]]'s {{p|Rhydon}}. Despite being immune to Electric moves, Rhydon was defeated when Pikachu aimed his Thunderbolt attack at the horn on Rhydon's head. Pikachu then faced [[Blaine's Magmar]], whose attacks eventually almost caused Pikachu to fall off the battlefield and into the lava below. Seeing that, Ash then decided to forfeit the match.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Poké Ball.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu's Poké Ball, with a lightning bolt mark, at Professor Oak's Laboratory]]
In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Ash had Pikachu attack Team Rocket and their Pokémon after they sent out Arbok and Weezing to attack during their Gym battle. Using Thunderbolt, Pikachu hit all of the opposing Pokémon at once, causing {{p|Machamp}}, Rhydon and {{p|Kingler}} to run away in fear, and defeating Arbok and Weezing. After Team Rocket got blasted off, Ash got his eighth Gym Badge, the {{badge|Earth}}.

Pikachu made friends with another Pikachu, [[nickname|named]] [[Puka]], in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This particular Pikachu had blue eyes, and was an excellent surfer. Ash and his friends had to save both Pikachu when Team Rocket tried to steal them both using their submarine.

Ash used Pikachu many times during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. In ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'', Pikachu fought [[Pete Pebbleman]]'s powerful {{p|Arcanine}} and defeated it by using the water made from the melted ice battlefield to conduct his powerful Thunderbolt. In ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'', he fought [[Jeanette Fisher]]'s {{p|Bellsprout}}, who already had defeated [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]. Despite trying his best, he was easily defeated by the skilled Pokémon's {{m|Slam}}.

Pikachu later faced off against Happy, [[Ritchie]]'s {{p|Butterfree}}, in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''. Despite being exhausted from battling Team Rocket earlier, he still wanted to participate in the battle. Pikachu started off with {{m|Double-Edge}}, knocking Happy to the ground. As Happy tried flying up, he held on to it, and defeated the Butterfly Pokémon with a Thunderbolt. He then faced off against [[Zippo]], Ritchie's {{p|Charmander}}, but due to being exhausted by all his battles, Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Zippo's {{m|Flamethrower}} and was knocked out by its {{m|Tackle}}.

In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with some of his other Pokémon, to the [[Orange Archipelago]] with him.

====Orange Archipelago====
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] used a {{p|Drowzee}} to take over the minds of many Pokémon on [[Mandarin Island North]], including Pikachu. In order to rescue the Pokémon, Ash taunted Pikachu into using Thunderbolt on him, which also hit the machine that Drowzee was wired to, freeing all of the Pokémon from its control.

In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Ash called Pikachu to help mold a block of ice into a sled, as part of his competition against [[Danny]]. He later rode in the sled along with his Bulbasaur and Squirtle in a race against Danny and his team. In the end, Ash managed to win the coveted {{badge|Sea Ruby}}.

In ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against [[Lorelei]]{{tt|*|Referred to as Prima in the dub}} of the [[Elite Four]], where he faced her {{TP|Lorelei|Cloyster}}. Eventually, Pikachu lost.

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', Pikachu participated in the first part of Ash's battle with [[Rudy]], using his Thunderbolt to blast targets. He then faced off against Rudy's {{p|Electabuzz}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but Electabuzz absorbed the attack. He and Electabuzz then both used Quick Attack, but Electabuzz was able to overpower him. Pikachu was then defeated by a powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}}.

[[File:PikaMeowthOffer.png|thumb|230px|Pikachu offering {{MTR}} an apple]]
In [[EP104|the following episode]], Team Rocket had a plan to capture Pikachu that involved tying him up with Meowth. This succeeded at first, but Meowth and Pikachu got separated from Jessie and [[James]]. Being lost on the island, the two Pokémon had to work together to defeat powerful Pokémon, and get to safety. In the end, Ash, Misty and {{Tracey}} managed to find the duo first, and separated them from each other.

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Luana]], where he had to fight alongside {{AP|Charizard}}. Despite both Pokémon being eager to battle, they started getting angry at each other right before the battle, affecting their teamwork negatively. However, after seeing Charizard being repeatedly attacked by Luana's {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Marowak}}, Pikachu decided to help his partner, cementing their cooperation. As Alakazam was about to unleash its {{m|Hyper Beam}} at Charizard, it got hit by Marowak's Bonemerang, causing Hyper Beam to be launched at Marowak, knocking both Pokémon out. This gave Ash the victory, winning him the {{badge|Jade Star}} and allowing him to enter the [[Orange League]].

In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}, where he faced off against Drake's {{p|Ditto}}. Despite Ditto being able to copy Pikachu's attacks, it wasn't in good shape as Pikachu was. After continuously exchanging attacks, Pikachu managed to defeat it. Pikachu was then recalled when Drake sent out his {{p|Onix}}. [[EP112|Later]], Pikachu faced off against Drake's powerful {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, who had already defeated three of Ash's Pokémon. Eventually, Pikachu managed to jump on Dragonite's head by using his tail as a spring board to dodge the attack, and finally defeat it with a powerful Thunder, earning Ash the [[Winner's Trophy]] and a spot in the [[Orange League Hall of Fame]].

In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', Pikachu battled [[Gary's Eevee]] and was eventually defeated after Eevee used a powerful {{m|Skull Bash}}. Later on in the episode, Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with his other Pokémon, to [[Johto]] with him.

====Johto====
In ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle against {{an|Casey}}, where he faced her {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}}. Despite Casey having only recently obtained {{p|Chikorita}}, it quickly gained the upper hand. Just then, the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who tried to steal their Pokémon. Their plan failed, however, when Pikachu and Chikorita were reunited with their Trainers, and teamed up to defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's [[Violet Gym]] battle against [[Falkner]], where he battled and defeated Falkner's {{p|Hoothoot}} and {{p|Dodrio}}. Pikachu then briefly faced Falkner's {{p|Pidgeot}}, but since he was already tired from his previous matches, he was quickly defeated by a {{m|Whirlwind}}.

In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Azalea Gym]] battle, where he went up against [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Metapod}} and defeated it. He then went up against Bugsy's last, and most powerful Pokémon, {{TP|Bugsy|Scyther}}. Despite having the type advantage, Pikachu's Thunderbolt attacks constantly missed because of {{p|Scyther}}'s Double Team. The real Scyther appeared behind Pikachu and hit him with a series of {{m|Fury Cutter}}, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'', Pikachu was used to battle Misty for the ownership of {{AP|Totodile}}. He went up against {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, but, because he did not want to hurt his friend, he forfeited the match by running away.

In ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', Pikachu faced off against [[Whitney]]'s powerful {{TP|Whitney|Miltank}}, who had already easily defeated [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] and Totodile using {{m|Rollout}}. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Miltank since she got wet by Totodile's {{m|Water Gun}}. However, due to Miltank spinning at great speed, she had already dried up, making Thunderbolt useless. Pikachu then tried attacking with Agility, but he was overpowered and defeated by two Rollout attacks, causing Ash to lose the battle.

In [[EP159|the following episode]], Pikachu battled Miltank again in Ash's rematch. Due to Ash's strategy with Cyndaquil and Totodile, Miltank lost her balance. This gave Pikachu the opportunity to throw Miltank in the air by hiding in one of the ditches, and then finish her off with a Thunderbolt, earning Ash the {{badge|Plain}}.

In ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', Pikachu and Ash entered the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. The two encountered a {{p|Weedle}}, but before Pikachu could attack it, Casey's Chikorita intervened, and Casey caught the Hairy Bug Pokémon. Later, Ash and Pikachu chased after a Scyther, but accidentally disturbed a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}} in the process. Pikachu managed to shock one of the Beedrill with Thunderbolt, giving Ash the chance to catch it. With this capture, Ash managed to win the contest, winning him a [[Sun Stone]].

In ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his Pokémon to assist him in the [[Seaking Catching Day]]. After Ash managed to reel in a {{p|Seaking}}, Pikachu weakened it with Thunderbolt so Ash could catch it.

Pikachu befriended a bunch of {{p|Pichu}} in ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]''. At first, they framed Pikachu for eating some apples, but when the Pichu were attacked by a Fearow, Pikachu warded it off with Thunderbolt. Later, Pikachu was kidnapped by Team Rocket after they sucked away its electricity. However, the Pichu eventually managed to restore Pikachu's electricity, and together, they blasted Team Rocket off.

In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Morty]]. He faced off against Morty's {{p|Gastly}}, but was defeated by a single {{m|Night Shade}}.

In ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Chuck]]. Pikachu battled Chuck's {{p|Poliwrath}}, but his Thunderbolt and Quick Attack did not defeat it. Afterwards, it hit Pikachu with a series of powerful {{m|Double Slap}} attacks, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'', Ash sent out Pikachu to battle Jasmine's {{p|Magnemite}}. Both Pokémon proved to be equal in speed by constantly dodging each other's attacks. Finally, Ash decided to let Pikachu take a {{m|Thunder Wave}} from Magnemite, so Magnemite could get hit by a Thunderbolt, causing a lot of damage. Pikachu then finished it off with a Quick Attack, crashing it into a wall. Next, Pikachu faced off against Jasmine's strongest Pokémon, {{TP|Jasmine|Steelix}}. Due to his previous battle against Magnemite, Pikachu was tired and was quickly defeated by a powerful {{m|Iron Tail}}.

In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', Pikachu was seen aiding Cyndaquil in reviving [[Pryce's Piloswine]]. In [[EP238|the following episode]], Pikachu was sent out to battle Piloswine, who had already defeated Ash's Cyndaquil. Though the battle was well-fought, Pikachu wound up receiving more damage. Despite this, he refused to give up and was about to attack again when [[Pryce]] forfeited, giving Ash the win and earning him the {{badge|Glacier}}.

In ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Clair]], pitting him against her {{p|Kingdra}}. Since Ash was unaware of Kingdra's {{t|Dragon|secondary type}}, Pikachu's Electric attacks and [[physical move]]s didn't affect the Dragon Pokémon, forcing him to follow Misty and Brock's advice and recall Pikachu. Their battle was later stopped due to Team Rocket's theft of the [[Dragon Fang]]. In [[EP253|the following episode]], Pikachu helped stop the rampage of a {{p|Dragonite}} that belonged to the old {{gy|Blackthorn}} {{OBP|Gym Leader|EP253}}.

In [[EP254|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's last Johto Gym battle against Clair, where he faced her {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite Pikachu having the double type-advantage, Gyarados proved to be powerful and initially gained the upper hand. Eventually, Ash had Pikachu use Agility to get onto Gyarados's Hydro Pump, allowing him to defeat the Atrocious Pokémon with a powerful Thunderbolt. Clair then sent out her {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}} to battle Pikachu, who managed to dodge Pikachu's attacks and knock him out with a point-blank Hyper Beam.

In ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', Pikachu was used by Ash in the Athlete's Round of the [[Silver Conference]], going up against [[Salvador]] and his {{p|Furret}}. Furret proved to be a tough opponent by repeatedly using {{m|Dig}} to confuse and attack Pikachu. Eventually, Pikachu managed to grab Furret's back, and as it dove back into one of its holes, Pikachu defeated it with a powerful combination of Thunderbolt and Quick Attack.

Pikachu was used again in ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', where he faced off against [[Vincent|Jackson]]'s {{p|Azumarill}}. After a while, Pikachu defeated Azumarill with a super-effective Thunder. Next, Pikachu went up against Jackson's {{Shiny}} {{p|Magneton}}. After exchanging hits from each other's Thunderbolt, Magneton dodged Pikachu's Quick Attack, and stunned Pikachu with Thunder Wave, before defeating him with Tri Attack.

In ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{jo|Harrison}}. Pikachu battled Harrison's {{p|Kecleon}}, which used its {{a|Color Change}} [[Ability]] to hide itself in the tall grass while hitting Pikachu with its tongue. Eventually, Pikachu managed to grab Kecleon's tongue, and defeated it with Thunderbolt. Harrison then sent out his {{TP|Harrison|Sneasel}}, who managed to avoid Pikachu's Thunderbolt using its speed, and then defeated him with a single {{m|Metal Claw}}.

After saying farewell to Misty and Brock in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', Ash decided to only take Pikachu with him to [[Hoenn]], and left [[Pallet Town]] with him at the end of the episode. In [[EP274|the following episode]], while getting ready to depart for Hoenn by ship, Ash and Pikachu were attacked by Team Rocket, who used an electromagnet to stick Pikachu to it and drain his electricity. Eventually, thanks to some wild Pokémon, and Officer Jenny, Pikachu was saved. The next day, Ash tried to wake Pikachu up, but soon noticed that he was suffering from a severe illness caused by the electromagnet.

==={{series|Advanced Generation}}===
====Hoenn====
In ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', Ash was willing to get Pikachu some help regarding taking care of the illness. He met up with [[Professor Birch]], who took Pikachu to his lab. Even though they were able to strap him to the machine to drain out the overload electricity he received, the machine exploded as the electricity levels were too high. Pikachu then ran off, with Ash and Professor Birch chasing after him. Eventually, Ash managed to find Pikachu, but in his confused state, Pikachu attacked him, and fled towards the end of a cliff. As Pikachu fell off the cliff, Ash fearlessly jumped after him, and managed to catch him, and grab a branch. Pikachu tried resisting, but Ash was able to get through, and calm him down. When Ash and Pikachu were pulled up to safety, Team Rocket arrived. Their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] accidentally cured Pikachu of his illness, and he was able to blast them off, destroying {{an|May}}'s bike in the process.

In ''[[AG003|There's no Place like Hoenn]]'', Ash used Pikachu in an unofficial 1-on-1 battle against [[Norman]], since Ash only had one Pokémon at the time instead of the three required. In the end, Norman's {{p|Vigoroth}} defeated Pikachu with a series of {{m|Scratch}} attacks. After their match, Team Rocket tried to steal Pikachu and Vigoroth, but accidentally stole {{TP|May|Torchic}} instead. Later, Pikachu was used alongside Vigoroth to battle Team Rocket, and blasted them off in addition to rescuing Torchic.

In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Ash began teaching Pikachu Iron Tail in preparation for his [[Rustboro Gym]] battle, a {{type|Rock}} Gym, and got help from a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} named {{an|Chaz}} and his {{p|Sentret}}. Despite their effort and training, Pikachu was still unable to fully master Iron Tail.

In ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Roxanne]], where he went up against her {{p|Geodude}} and eventually defeated it. Pikachu then faced [[Roxanne's Nosepass]], who took advantage of his difficulties in mastering Iron Tail and managed to impair his sight with {{m|Sandstorm}}. Eventually, Ash had Pikachu charge towards Nosepass and let him take its {{m|Zap Cannon}}, causing Pikachu to absorb the electricity. Pikachu then tackled Nosepass, releasing the electricity at Nosepass and causing it to become {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}}. Afterwards, Pikachu defeated Nosepass with one final Iron Tail, finally mastering the move in the process, as well as earning Ash the {{badge|Stone}}.

In ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash and his friends arrived at [[Mauville City]] and immediately proceeded to the [[Mauville Gym]]. Inside the group encountered a robot {{p|Raikou}}. Thinking it would attack, Ash ordered Pikachu to attack the robot with Iron Tail, causing an explosion. This destroyed the robot, but also overcharged Pikachu with electricity, unbeknownst to the rest, however. Later, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Wattson]]. Due to being overcharged, Pikachu defeated Wattson's Magnemite, {{p|Voltorb}}, and Magneton with one attack each, earning Ash the {{badge|Dynamo}}.

In ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Lavaridge Gym]] battle. He was sent out against [[Flannery]]'s {{p|Slugma}} after it had {{status|Burn|burned}} {{AP|Treecko}} and put {{AP|Corphish}} to {{status|sleep}}. During the battle, he finally broke {{p|Magcargo}}'s Reflect that was affecting previous battles. When Pikachu started to gain the upper hand, Flannery called for a {{m|Yawn}}, but Ash had Pikachu use Quick Attack, hitting it before Yawn could be executed, and then finished Slugma off with Thunder. Ash kept Pikachu in when Flannery used her last Pokémon, {{p|Torkoal}}. After repeatedly alternating between {{m|Iron Defense}} and {{m|Sludge Bomb}} to keep the upper hand, Torkoal used {{m|Overheat}} to defeat Pikachu.

In ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his official [[Petalburg Gym]] battle against Norman, and he went up against {{p|Slakoth}}. Eventually, Slakoth's {{m|Blizzard}} temporary disabled Pikachu, forcing him to be recalled. Later, Pikachu was sent out against Norman's Vigoroth. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Vigoroth swiftly dodged the attack, and launched a Scratch attack. However, Pikachu successfully blocked the attack with Iron Tail, but Vigoroth quickly recovered, and launched a Flamethrower, dealing much damage. Pikachu's electricity then inspired Ash to order Pikachu to use Quick Attack in order to dodge Vigoroth's Flamethrower. When Vigoroth launched another Scratch, Ash told Pikachu to stop where he was, and let him get hit. This activated Pikachu's Ability {{a|Static}}, paralyzing Vigoroth. This allowed Pikachu to defeat Vigoroth with Iron Tail. However, all this battling took its toll, as Pikachu fainted as well, ending the battle in a draw.

In ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon in his [[Fortree Gym]] battle against [[Winona]]. Pikachu battled Winona's {{p|Pelipper}}, and despite having major type advantage, Pelipper proved to be a formidable opponent, being able to use {{m|Steel Wing}} as a lightning rod to conduct Pikachu's Electric-type attacks to the ground, thus preventing damage. After Pikachu got hit by a Quick Attack, Ash decided Pikachu should fight at close range, and told him to use Quick Attack to get closer. However, this gave Pelipper the opportunity to hit Pikachu hard with a Hydro Pump. In spite of this, Pikachu stood his ground, and when Pelipper lifted its wing from the ground for a moment, Ash had Pikachu use Thunder on Pelipper. With both Pokémon being hit by powerful attacks, Pikachu and Pelipper both fainted.

In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', Pikachu developed amnesia after an attack by Team Rocket and their machine. Team Rocket took advantage of this, and tricked Pikachu into joining them. He was then ordered to attack the group. Trying to get Pikachu back, Ash fearlessly jumped on their balloon. Team Rocket ordered Pikachu to hit Ash with Thunderbolt, causing them to get blasted off and causing Ash and Pikachu to fall down in a river. With Ash protecting Pikachu, Pikachu managed to regain his memory, and got rid of Team Rocket once again.

In ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'', Ash and the group got on a submarine owned by [[Team Magma]], where they met Team Magma's leader, [[Maxie]]. An explosion caused by {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Kyogre (AG)|Kyogre}}, caused the [[Blue Orb]] to fly off Maxie's desk. Pikachu managed to catch the orb before Team Magma could regain it. However, the orb soon started to glow, and melted into Pikachu's body, greatly increasing his power, but also making him lose control over himself. In [[AG098|the next episode]], Pikachu awakened {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Groudon (AG)|Groudon}}, and aided it in its battle with {{p|Kyogre}}. Due to everyone's teamwork, {{p|Groudon}} was able to defeat Kyogre, causing the Blue Orb to emerge from Pikachu's body. Pikachu was then saved from drowning by Kyogre, and later bade it and Groudon farewell.

In ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Ash used Pikachu and {{AP|Swellow}} in the [[Double Battle]] against [[Tate and Liza]] with their respective {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}. However, Tate and Liza's teamwork began to crumble when Solrock's {{m|Solar Beam}} and Liza's {{m|Ice Beam}} accidentally collided with one another and canceled each other out, causing the twins to quarrel. Ash used this chance to recover, and had Pikachu and Swellow strike the opposing Pokémon with a respective Iron Tail and {{m|Aerial Ace}}. Both Meteorite Pokémon then charged towards Pikachu using Tackle, but Swellow was able to save him in time, causing Solrock and Lunatone to crash into each other. The battle then got interrupted by Team Rocket, who destroyed the Gym using their machine. Following Team Rocket's defeat, they all agreed to resume their battle outdoors. This time, the twins managed to put their differences aside and worked together as a team. At one point, Swellow dove down from the sky, with Pikachu onboard, to attack, but Solrock and Lunatone hit them with Solar Beam and Ice Beam. Ash thought about how to negate the dual attacks, and then had Pikachu use Thunder on the clouds. Lightning struck Pikachu and Swellow, which the two managed to endure. Once clear, Pikachu and Swellow were coated in a "Thunder Armor". Using this technique, Pikachu and Swellow managed to pierce through Solrock's Solar Beam and Lunatone's {{m|Light Screen}}, and managed to defeat them using Iron Tail and Aerial Ace, earning Ash the {{badge|Mind}}.

In ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Hoenn Elite Four]] member [[Drake]] and his {{p|Shelgon}}. However, Pikachu quickly lost, which dealt a serious blow to the massive ego Ash had developed at the time.

In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu and {{AP|Snorunt}} as his first two Pokémon in a Double Battle in the first round of his [[Sootopolis Gym]] battle. They went up against [[Juan]]'s {{p|Sealeo}} and Seaking. Eventually, Snorunt was knocked out by Seaking's Hyper Beam, and Ash sent out Corphish. Soon after, Ash had Pikachu use Iron Tail on Seaking, which defeated it. Pikachu then rode on Corphish's back as it headed towards Sealeo, who fired a series of {{m|Ice Ball}} attacks. The two were able to overcome them, however, and Corphish was able to defeat it with its {{m|Crabhammer}}, thus ending the first round of the Sootopolis Gym battle in Ash's favor. Both Pokémon were then recalled.

In [[AG111|the next episode]], Pikachu was used as Ash's last Pokémon in the second round of the Sootopolis Gym battle. He went up against Juan's last and strongest Pokémon, his {{p|Milotic}}, which kept nullifying the damage dealt by Pikachu's attacks with Recover. Eventually, Milotic went underwater, making both Ash and Pikachu unable to see it. Milotic then tried hitting Pikachu with Iron Tail in an ambush, but he dodged it and climbed onto Milotic's body, grabbed onto its eyebrows, and flipped the Tender Pokémon into the water. While underwater, Pikachu used Thunder, knocking out Milotic, winning Ash the battle, and earning him the {{badge|Rain}}.

In ''[[AG118|Less is Morrison]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a 1-on-1 battle against his new rival [[Morrison]], and he faced off against [[Morrison's Beldum]]. At first, Pikachu had the upper hand as the only move Beldum knew was Take Down, which he easily dodged before retaliating with Quick Attack and Thunderbolt. Pikachu then dodged another Take Down, but this time, Beldum reversed and finally managed to hit Pikachu with its attack. After getting hit by a second Take Down, Pikachu used Iron Tail to counter another one, causing a big explosion that knocked both Pokémon out.

In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', Ash used Pikachu for the first round in the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. He went up against {{OBP|Gilbert|AG126}} and his {{p|Hitmonlee}}. Hitmonlee used {{m|Rolling Kick}}, but Pikachu managed to avoid the attack, and hit Hitmonlee with Iron Tail. Hitmonlee then went for {{m|High Jump Kick}}, which Pikachu managed to dodge as well using Quick Attack, causing Hitmonlee to crash and take major damage. As Pikachu charged in for one final attack, Hitmonlee hit him with Mega Kick. While heading towards the ground, Pikachu managed to escape Hitmonlee's kick and hit him with Iron Tail, knocking it out and causing Ash to advance to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] against {{ho|Katie}} in the Victory Tournament of the Ever Grande Conference. He went up against Katie's {{p|Golduck}}, and was sent out due to the type advantage he had. However, Katie immediately switched to her {{p|Dugtrio}}, who had a type advantage of its own. Pikachu used Quick Attack, but Dugtrio used Dig to dodge the attack. Then, Dugtrio used {{m|Sand Tomb}}, creating a huge patch of quicksand. Pikachu tried to escape, but couldn't and got pulled in by the sand. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt, which had no effect on Dugtrio since it was a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon. Dugtrio used Double-Edge, and Pikachu attempted to block it with Iron Tail, but when both moves collided, Pikachu was knocked out while Dugtrio emerged unharmed.

In ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his Full Battle against Morrison in the Ever Grande Conference. He went up against his {{p|Steelix}}. Steelix used Dragon Breath, but Pikachu dodged it and used Quick Attack. Steelix countered with Iron Tail, hitting Pikachu hard. Steelix then used Dig, hitting Pikachu from underneath the ground. Pikachu tried using Iron Tail, but Steelix quickly dodged that with another Dig. Pikachu managed to dodge Dig, and hit Steelix with Quick Attack. Then, both Pokémon used Iron Tail, but Steelix's managed to overpower Pikachu's, knocking him out.

In ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his sixth and last Pokémon in his Full Battle against {{ho|Tyson}}. He went up against Tyson's {{p|Metagross}}, who had already defeated Swellow and Grovyle, but had a crack in its armor as a result. Despite initial complications, Pikachu was able to defeat the Iron Leg Pokémon with Thunder. Afterwards, Pikachu went up against Tyson's last Pokémon, his {{TP|Tyson|Meowth}}. Pikachu's Thunderbolt and Thunder attacks soon proved to be useless, as Meowth each time defended itself with its own Thunderbolt. Ash then had Pikachu use Quick Attack, but Meowth dodged this with Double Team and followed up with Iron Tail. Pikachu countered with his own Iron Tail, causing the moves to collide. After a flurry of attacks, both Pokémon used Iron Tail, with both Pokémon taking the hit, knocking them both down. Though initially both of them got up, Pikachu fainted from exhaustion, causing Ash to end up in the Top 8 of the Ever Grande Conference.

====Kanto Battle Frontier====
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against [[Elite Four]] [[Agatha]] and her {{TP|Agatha|Gengar}} at the [[Viridian Gym]]. Eventually, when Pikachu was about to finish Gengar off with Thunder, Gengar used {{m|Hypnosis}}, putting him to sleep. Gengar then proceeded to defeat him with {{m|Dream Eater}}. Afterwards, he helped to defeat Team Rocket along with Agatha's {{p|Golbat}}. Later on, Ash decided to enter the [[Kanto]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} along with Pikachu, and his other Pokémon. He was later reunited with Misty, when he and Ash returned to Pallet Town.

In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', while battling Team Rocket's mecha, he used Quick Attack, which morphed into {{m|Volt Tackle}}, easily destroying the mecha and blasting Team Rocket off. Despite this, Pikachu couldn't master the move. After lots of {{pkmn|training}}, Pikachu was finally able to master Volt Tackle in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]'', using the move to blast Team Rocket off, and saving a wild {{p|Celebi}}.

In ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'', while going to the [[Battle Pike]], Pikachu was captured by Team Rocket using their fake Battle Pike until he was rescued by {{FB|Pike Queen|Lucy}} and her {{TP|Lucy|Seviper}} from the real Battle Pike. Later, Ash used Pikachu as his second and last Pokémon in his Battle Pike challenge against Lucy and her Milotic. Eventually, Milotic used Iron Tail, but Pikachu countered with Volt Tackle, blocking Iron Tail and paralyzing Milotic. Then, Pikachu used Quick Attack, but Milotic countered with a {{m|Facade}}, and since Milotic was paralyzed, its power was doubled, dealing major damage to Pikachu. Ash then had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on himself. As Milotic was about to end the match with Twister, Ash had Pikachu, who was boosted by Thunderbolt, jump into the Twister. Inside the Twister, Pikachu began spinning and used Volt Tackle, increasing his power, and proceeded to knock Milotic out, winning Ash the battle and earning him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Luck Symbol]].

In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', Pikachu was chosen as Ash's partner in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] held in [[Potpourri Island]]. In the end, however, the competition was won by James and his {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}.

In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon to battle {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}. He went up against her Alakazam, who had already defeated Ash's previous two Pokémon. Pikachu eventually managed to defeat Alakazam, and went up against Metagross next. Metagross managed to send Pikachu's Thunderbolt back at him using Psychic, dealing major damage. As Pikachu went for Quick Attack, Metagross used Iron Defense to deflect the attack, and hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Meteor Mash}}. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, but Metagross fired a Hyper Beam, which defeated Pikachu, losing Ash the battle.

In [[AG170|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against Anabel, this time facing her {{p|Espeon}}. Espeon proved to have great speed and power, dodging Pikachu's attacks and immediately hitting Pikachu with its own attacks afterwards. However, Pikachu gained the upper hand when he used Thunderbolt to disable the ceiling lights, temporarily blinding Espeon. Just as the lights turned on again, Pikachu jumped down and hit Espeon hard with his Iron Tail. He then rushed towards Espeon using Volt Tackle. Despite trying to stop Pikachu using Zap Cannon, the attack missed and Espeon got [[Fainting|knocked out]] by the powerful attack. This gave Ash the win, and earned him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Ability Symbol]].

In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', in preparation for Ash's rematch against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} for his final Frontier Symbol, Pikachu reunited with Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charizard for training. Using Quick Attack to round up leaves created by Squirtle's {{m|Rapid Spin}} and Bulbasaur's {{m|Vine Whip}}, they were able to make a den to sleep in. Pikachu was later captured by Team Rocket, but was rescued by Ash and the other Pokémon. They then combined their attacks to send Team Rocket blasting off. Afterwards, they met up with Brandon again, and he agreed to have a four-on-four rematch with Pikachu and the other Pokémon at the [[Battle Pyramid]].

Pikachu was the fourth and final Pokémon used in Ash's Battle Pyramid challenge against Pyramid King Brandon in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. After Charizard, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Brandon's first three Pokémon were eliminated from the match, Pikachu was pitted against [[Brandon's Regice]]. Eventually, Regice created ice pillars with Ice Beam, trapping Pikachu, then used Rest to heal itself completely. Despite Pikachu escaping using Iron Tail, Regice was able to wake up before Pikachu could attack it and hit him with an Ice Beam, effectively {{status|Freeze|freezing}} him. While Ash was yelling words of encouragement, the referee began to declare Pikachu unable to battle. However, Pikachu managed to thaw out using Thunderbolt, while also hitting Regice in the process. Soon, Regice reused its ice pillar strategy, but Pikachu escaped again using Iron Tail and charged towards Regice while using Volt Tackle. Regice managed to awaken in time again and started using Ice Beam to stop Pikachu. However, Pikachu was alert and dodged the attack, hitting Regice with a powerful Volt Tackle, knocking the {{pkmn|category|Iceberg Pokémon}} out. This gave Ash the win, earning him his last Symbol, [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Brave Symbol]].
[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu performing in a Pokémon Contest]]
In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Terracotta Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]], an informal event not sanctioned by the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]]. He used Quick Attack and Thunderbolt at the same time to create electrical rings, and then sent them off with Iron Tail. When they collided, it created a firework-like effect. This performance allowed Ash to proceed to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]].

In ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a friendly battle against {{Gary}}, who used his powerful {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}, a Pokémon from the [[Sinnoh]] region. Both Pokémon used Thunderbolt and were evenly matched. After a hard-fought battle, Pikachu was eventually defeated. Later, Pikachu went with Ash to Sinnoh, meant to be the only Pokémon to go with him, as he left his other Pokémon at Professor Oak's laboratory. However, {{AP|Aipom}} sneaked aboard their ship, and Ash eventually allowed her to accompany them to Sinnoh.

==={{series|Diamond & Pearl}}===
In ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', Pikachu was temporarily separated from Ash thanks to yet another plot by Team Rocket. Eventually, in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} found Pikachu and tried to catch him, but failed since he already had a Trainer. She also protected him from Team Rocket and managed to blast Team Rocket off alongside with him. Pikachu was eventually reunited with Ash in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. Later, he was used as Ash's final Pokémon in a battle against Ash's new rival, [[Paul]], and his {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. The heated battle proved to be a surprisingly even match, as both Pokémon were eventually left so exhausted that they collapsed, resulting in the battle being declared a tie.

In ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle [[Nando's Budew]]. During the battle, Budew evolved into {{p|Roselia}}, whereupon it used {{m|Sunny Day}} and followed up with Solar Beam. Pikachu, however, managed to dodge the attack and defeat Roselia with a powerful Iron Tail.

[[File:Ash and Pikachu DP080.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu and Ash in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}]]
In ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his first Sinnoh Gym battle against [[Roark]] and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}}, while Paul observed from the sidelines. Initially, Pikachu was overwhelmed by Cranidos's attacks and speed. When Paul got up to leave, believing Ash had already lost, Pikachu suddenly showed his strength by letting off a powerful electric attack in the air, causing Paul to stay. As the battle continued, Pikachu used Volt Tackle, while Cranidos used {{m|Head Smash}}; the collision of these attacks caused severe damage to both Pokémon, forcing Ash to recall Pikachu. He later sent Pikachu out again to battle Roark's Onix. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on the battlefield, causing rocks to be launched in the air. Onix tried heading forwards using Double-Edge, but couldn't due to the rocks. Pikachu then headed towards Onix using Quick Attack, but Onix quickly countered with {{m|Screech}}. Despite trying to still move forwards, Pikachu was overwhelmed by the attack and blasted away, knocking him out and losing Ash the battle.

In ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his rematch against Roark, where he faced Roark's Onix again. Pikachu used Quick Attack to climb onto Onix's body and eventually managed to reach Onix's head. Despite trying to shake Pikachu off, Onix was hit by a super-effective Iron Tail. Pikachu then used his newly learned spin technique to dodge a retaliatory attack and eventually defeated it. Pikachu was recalled when Roark sent out his Geodude, only to be sent out to battle Roark's {{p|Rampardos}}. Despite the activation of Pikachu's Static Ability during the battle, Rampardos was able to hit him hard with Zen Headbutt, knocking him out.

In ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against {{si|Kenny}} and his {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}}. Though the battle was evenly matched, it ended inconclusively after it was interrupted by Team Rocket. In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Ash entered Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. Pikachu was able to imitate several Pokémon and, as a result, advanced to the finals. However, he ended up losing to [[Brock's Croagunk]].

In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', Pikachu was used in the first round of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], where he battled alongside [[Paul's Chimchar]]. Pikachu and Chimchar faced a Rhydon and a Magmar. Eventually, Pikachu managed to break through Rhydon's {{m|Surf}} and defeat it using Iron Tail. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, while Magmar countered with Fire Punch. This gave Chimchar the opportunity to hit Magmar with a super-effective Dig, knocking it out and causing Ash and Paul to proceed to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', Ash and Pikachu tried stopping a wild {{p|Spiritomb}}, which had gone on a rampage after the group accidentally destroyed the [[Hallowed Tower]], freeing Spiritomb from the [[Odd Keystone]]. Eventually, Pikachu managed to defeat Spiritomb with Volt Tackle and Thunderbolt after a hard-fought battle and the group managed to seal Spiritomb in the Keystone again.

In ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', Pikachu encountered Paul's Electabuzz again at [[Reggie]]'s home, where the two started fighting, but the Pokémon got separated by [[Maylene's Lucario]]. Later, Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in a battle against Reggie. Pikachu faced off against Reggie's {{p|Staraptor}} and ultimately won.

In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', an arrogant Electric-type Trainer named [[Sho]] wished Ash to trade Pikachu to him, as he already had a Pichu and Raichu and wanted to have the full evolutionary line in his team. Ash refused, so Sho challenged him to a battle against Raichu. Unlike Lt. Surge's Raichu, this particular Raichu was fast in addition to knowing powerful attacks. The battle soon ended with Pikachu's defeat. During his recovery, Pikachu began to reconsider his earlier decision to not evolve. When Ash went to check on Pikachu he found both Pikachu and his Thunder Stone missing, causing him to think Pikachu may have decided to evolve into Raichu. However, he soon found Pikachu training in the forest, trying to get stronger without evolving. After some hard training, Ash and Pikachu re-challenged Sho and Raichu and ultimately won after a test of strength for Pikachu.

In ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', Pikachu and {{AP|Buizel}} got into a fight after Buizel got accidentally hit by Pikachu's Thunderbolt while training. Later, Pikachu was the first Pokémon used in Ash's [[Pastoria Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and eventually won after hitting Gyarados in the face with Volt Tackle. He was recalled after Crasher Wake sent out {{p|Quagsire}}. Later, after Buizel was recalled, Pikachu went up again against {{p|Floatzel}}. Floatzel soon overpowered his Volt Tackle and damaged him with a combination of {{m|Razor Wind}} and {{m|Ice Fang}}, which left a part of his back frozen. Pikachu was then recalled after Buizel wanted to fight again. As they passed each other, they exchanged high-fives and Buizel broke the ice on Pikachu's back with Water Gun.

[[File:Hearthome Collection Pikachu.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu in the Hearthome Collection]]
In ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', Pikachu was used in the [[Hearthome Collection]], a fashion show for {{pkmn|Stylist}}s and their Pokémon whose winner would get the chance to work on a photo shoot for the {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Poké Chic}} magazine. At first, Pikachu was shy to go onstage wearing the outfit Ash had designed for him, but after hearing some encouraging words from Ash, he overcame his shyness and went onstage to perform. He used his Thunderbolt attack to light up the [[Contest Hall|hall]], captivating the judges' attention. [[Hermione]] commented that, although Ash didn't quite get it what it means to be a Pokémon Stylist, he was at least making an effort to show off his Pokémon, instead of focusing solely on the clothing aspect. For this reason, Pikachu was among the three finalists, along with [[Dawn's Buneary]] and [[Cocoa]]'s {{p|Mismagius}}. When the results were announced, it was revealed that Ash and Pikachu had ended up in third place, receiving the Unique Award for their original costumes and performance.

In ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]'', Pikachu was used in an unofficial battle against the [[Hearthome City]] Gym Leader [[Fantina]]. Pikachu faced her {{p|Drifloon}}, who had already defeated Buizel and put Chimchar to sleep. Eventually, Pikachu's Thunderbolt triggered Drifloon to evolve into {{TP|Fantina|Drifblim}}. Drifblim managed to dodge Pikachu's Thunderbolt and followed up with Hypnosis, putting him to sleep. With two of his Pokémon sleeping, Ash decided to forfeit the match.

In ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his final Pokémon in a three-on-three battle against {{an|Barry}}, where he faced [[Barry's Empoleon]]. During an exchange of Steel Wings and Iron Tails, Pikachu got hit, knocking him back. While struggling to get back up, Empoleon fired a Hyper Beam at Pikachu, launching him in the air. When it seemed to be over, Ash's words of encouragement managed to get through and Pikachu was able to hit Empoleon with a super-effective Thunderbolt. He then hit Empoleon with a powerful Volt Tackle, knocking it out.

In ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's third Pokémon in his [[Hearthome Gym]] battle. He went up against Fantina's Drifblim. Eventually, Drifblim hit Pikachu with Hypnosis, putting him to sleep, and finished him off with Ominous Wind.

In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's partner in a [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]]. In the first round they faced [[Wilkinson]] and his {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Despite putting up a good match, Ash and Pikachu got eliminated.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Static.png|thumb|left|250px|Static activated]]
In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's fifth Pokémon used in his Full Battle against Paul. First, he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}. During the battle, Pikachu received multiple serious burns from Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} Ability as well as Flamethrower. Though he finally struck Magmortar with an Iron Tail, he took burn damage again after, forcing him to be recalled. Later, he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}. Pikachu was soon hit with Hammer Arm, but the physical contact activated his Static, paralyzing Ursaring and giving Pikachu the opportunity to hit it with Iron Tail. The paralysis, however, activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} Ability, greatly increasing Ursaring's Attack. Pikachu tried stopping Ursaring with Thunderbolt, but it managed to push through and slammed him into [[Lake Acuity]] with an extremely powerful Hammer Arm, taking him out of the match as well as injuring him.

In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against Barry's {{p|Heracross}}, but the battle ended prematurely when Barry saw a {{p|Xatu}} flying and decided to follow it. In [[DP141|the following episode]], Pikachu was used in the [[Festival Battle Challenge]], a tournament marking the end of the [[Twinleaf Festival]], whose winner gets the opportunity to battle [[Tower Tycoon Palmer]]. Pikachu faced off against Barry's Empoleon in the final round and managed to win, earning Ash a battle against the [[Frontier Brain]].

In ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the Hurdle Dash event of a [[Pokéathlon]] held in [[Camellia Town]]. Pikachu and {{OBP|Daniel|DP160}}'s {{p|Snorlax}} quickly managed to take the lead, and after racing neck-to-neck with Snorlax, Snorlax's large belly passed the finish line first, giving Daniel the win.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against {{EF|Flint}}. He faced [[Flint's Infernape]], who had already defeated Ash's Buizel and his own Infernape. The two Pokémon were evenly matched in terms of strength and determination. After a hard-fought match in which both Pokémon took a number of hits, Pikachu was ultimately defeated, giving Flint the win.

In ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}. Pikachu's Electric attacks were rendered ineffective due to Electivire's {{a|Motor Drive}} Ability, which increased its speed. However, subsequent attacks from Electivire activated Pikachu's Static, slowing Electivire down and allowing Pikachu to dodge its retaliatory attacks. As Electivire went for an {{m|Ice Punch}}, Pikachu managed to outrun the Thunderbolt Pokémon and defeat it with Iron Tail. Pikachu was then recalled. He later went up against Volkern's {{p|Luxray}}. His Quick Attack was stopped by {{m|Shock Wave}}, knocking him back. Pikachu then launched three successful Iron Tails, but the fourth was countered by {{m|Thunder Fang}}, which overpowered Pikachu. He was then knocked out by Luxray's Shock Wave.

In the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his battle against Paul in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]''. He was used against Paul's {{p|Aggron}}, but was eventually recalled in place of Infernape. [[DP187|Later]], Pikachu was used again, this time facing Paul's {{p|Froslass}}. Froslass started off using {{m|Hail}}, which activated her {{a|Snow Cloak}} Ability, thus making it hard for Pikachu to keep track of Froslass's movements. Despite this, Pikachu managed to hit Froslass with a super-effective Iron Tail, which caused the hail to disappear. Froslass then used Ice Beam, freezing Pikachu, but he managed to thaw the ice with Volt Tackle and knocked the Snow Land Pokémon out. He was then once again recalled. During [[DP188|the continuation of their battle]], Ash sent Pikachu out to battle Paul's Electivire. Eventually, Pikachu then went for Volt Tackle, but Electivire blocked the attack, activating its Motor Drive Ability in the process. It then went for a speedy Thunder Punch, but this was countered by Pikachu's Iron Tail. Both attacks proved to be equal in power, making Pikachu unable to move. This gave Electivire the opportunity to use Brick Break with its other arm, knocking Pikachu out.

In ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon chosen by Ash to battle {{si|Tobias}} in the semifinals of the Lily of the Valley Conference. Despite Ash losing five of his Pokémon, Pikachu tried his best to defeat Tobias's {{p|Latios}}. In the end, however, both he and Latios fainted. As Ash's last Pokémon had fainted, Tobias was crowned the winner of their battle, placing Ash in the Top 4 of the Lily of the Valley Conference.

In ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', Pikachu helped search for {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} when he ran away. Upon finding Piplup, both Pokémon broke down in tears since they had to say goodbye to each other soon. Team Rocket appeared, but Pikachu and Piplup managed to blast them off with a Volt Tackle and Hydro Pump combination. Later, Pikachu said goodbye to Dawn and Piplup before he, Ash, and Brock boarded a ship headed for [[Kanto]]. Upon arriving in Kanto, Pikachu and Ash bade farewell to Brock as well and the two continued on towards Pallet Town.

==={{series|Best Wishes}}===
====Unova====
Ash decided to bring Pikachu to [[Unova]] with him, just as he did in Hoenn. In ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', upon arriving in Unova, Pikachu had an encounter with {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Zekrom}}, which, unbeknownst to Ash, caused him to lose his ability to use Electric moves. Ash finally noticed this during his battle against [[Trip]] and his {{TP|Trip|Snivy}}, when Pikachu and Volt Tackle. Despite Ash realizing Pikachu can use other moves like Quick Attack and Iron Tail, Snivy defeated the exhausted Pikachu with {{m|Leaf Tornado}}. In [[BW002|the next episode]], Pikachu recovered his Electric moves.

In ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle at the [[Striaton Gym]]. He faced [[Cress]] and his {{TP|Cress|Panpour}}, and despite having the type advantage, Pikachu was overwhelmed by their water-based strategies and eventually defeated.

In ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', he battled Trip's {{p|Tranquill}}, who had already taken out [[Ash's Oshawott]] and {{AP|Tepig}}. After his Thunderbolt was dodged, Pikachu took a beating from multiple {{m|Work Up}}-boosted Aerial Aces. As Pikachu was about to be finished off, he managed to grab Tranquill's foot. He then threw Tranquill in the air and defeated it with Volt Tackle. He then battled Snivy again, who had evolved into Servine. As Pikachu tried to use Volt Tackle, Servine managed to strike him with Cut in mid-sprint, knocking him out.

In ''[[BW013|Minccino—Neat and Tidy!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against {{an|Bianca}} and her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. Eventually, Pikachu's Volt Tackle and Pignite's {{m|Flame Charge}} collided, knocking both Pokémon back. Ultimately, only Pikachu remained standing, giving Ash the win.

In ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', a trio of trouble-making {{p|Ducklett}} stole [[Ash's hat]] and [[Sunglasses Sandile|Sandile]]'s sunglasses. Pikachu promptly assisted Sandile in defeating them, but after unintentionally shocking himself with Thunderbolt, because he was stuck in a beach umbrella, he couldn't use Electric attacks. Eventually, his anger caused him to learn {{m|Electro Ball}} and blast the Ducklett off with his new move as well as recovering his ability to use Electric moves. Later on, he battled Sandile and ultimately used Electro Ball to deflect its Stone Edge back at it, defeating it and blasting it off.

In ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his last Pokémon in his [[Castelia Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}}, who initially had the upper hand with its Leaf Storm and {{m|String Shot}} attacks. However, he turned both attacks against Leavanny, and ultimately defeated it with an Iron Tail-Electro Ball combination, earning Ash the {{badge|Insect}}.

In ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the final round of the [[Club Battle]], where they went up against {{an|Iris}} and {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}. Though it was a hard-fought battle, Pikachu was ultimately unable to dodge Excadrill's Focus Blast, which knocked him out, making Iris the winner of the tournament.

In ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', Pikachu was used as the final Pokémon in Ash's Gym battle against [[Elesa]], after his two other Pokémon were defeated. He went up against Elesa's powerful {{p|Emolga}} and quickly defeated it. Pikachu then faced Elesa's {{p|Tynamo}}, which proved to be a tough opponent despite her not looking very strong, using speedy and strong Tackles to hit Pikachu hard. Despite this, Pikachu gained the upper hand and defeated Tynamo, thus winning Ash the {{Badge|Bolt}}.

In ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against [[Alder]], where he faced his {{p|Bouffalant}}. Pikachu hit Bouffalant with all of his attacks, but it absorbed the hits with its afro. Alder, however, didn't give any orders, causing Bouffalant to get angry. It was then revealed that Alder had been sleeping throughout the battle. After he was woken up, Alder ordered Bouffalant to use {{m|Head Charge}}, but Bouffalant, still angry at him, used the attack on him instead. The battle was then called off.

In ''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Skyla]]'s {{p|Unfezant}} in his [[Mistralton Gym]] battle, and Pikachu was able to defeat it with a combination of Iron Tail and Electro Ball. Pikachu stayed in the battle to fight Skyla's last Pokémon, {{TP|Skyla|Swanna}}. Despite having a type advantage, Pikachu's Electric moves proved to be useless when Swanna used {{m|Aqua Ring}} to protect itself against them. When Swanna ascended, Ash had the idea to have Pikachu jump on the rings above the battle field, while using Quick Attack, to get close to Swanna. Though this worked, Swanna quickly recovered and hit Pikachu with Bubble Beam, knocking him to the ground. Pikachu was then defeated by a powerful combination of {{m|Hurricane}} and Brave Bird.

In ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'', Ash and Pikachu entered the [[Wishing Bell Festival]]. By working together, they managed to reach the final round, where they had to climb [[Mistralton Tower]] while protecting the flame of their {{p|Litwick}} candle. Despite Pikachu doing his best to protect the candle from a bunch of {{p|Pidove}}'s attacks, [[Stephan]]'s Litwick candle, which turned out to have been a real Litwick all along, blew out Ash's, causing Ash to end up in second place.

In ''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his final Pokémon in his Gym battle with [[Roxie]]. He faced Roxie's strongest Pokémon, {{p|Garbodor}}, who had already defeated Ash's Pignite and {{AP|Palpitoad}}. Eventually, all of the physical contact Pikachu made with Garbodor activated its Static Ability, paralyzing Garbodor. Pikachu used this opportunity to hit Garbodor with Thunderbolt, but it was able to withstand it and used Venoshock. Pikachu, however, overpowered the attack with Electro Ball and defeated Garbodor, earning Ash his eighth and final Unova Badge, the {{badge|Toxic}}, thus allowing him to enter the Unova League.

In ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', Pikachu was used in one final battle against Dawn before she headed to Johto. He faced her {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}}, who turned out to be evenly matched against him. Both Pokémon kept exchanging attacks, but finally, Pikachu and Quilava collided with Quick Attack and Flame Wheel, respectively, knocking both Pokémon back. The battle was then called off by [[Cynthia]].

In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', Ash and Pikachu battled {{an|Giovanni}} and his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} while trying to protect {{an|Meloetta}}, but Persian immediately defeated Pikachu with {{m|Power Gem}}. Giovanni then captured Meloetta and took it, along with the imprisoned Ash and Pikachu, to the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. In [[BW097|the next episode]], Pikachu managed to break Team Rocket's force-field prison open by striking it repeatedly with Iron Tail, freeing both Ash and himself. Later, during the battle against the mind-controlled {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Forces of Nature|Therian Forme}} {{an|Forces of Nature}}, {{DL|Forces of Nature (anime)|Thundurus}} aimed a Thunder attack at [[Iris's Dragonite]] and Iris stepped in its way to protect her Pokémon. However, Pikachu jumped in and absorbed the massive blast of electricity himself. This gave Pikachu a tremendous power boost; when he used Electro Ball, it inflicted exceptionally massive damage on the Abyssal Ruins, sending Team Rocket flying and freeing Meloetta.

In ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the preliminary round of the [[Vertress Conference]], where he went up against Trip's Serperior. The battle properly began in [[BW104|the next episode]]. Serperior initially had the upper hand and was almost able to constrict Pikachu into unconsciousness. Pikachu, however, didn't give in and used an Electro Ball-Iron Tail combination, which caused a huge explosion. After the smoke cleared, only Pikachu remained standing, leaving Ash victorious and giving him his first win against Trip.

In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against {{un|Cameron}}'s {{p|Samurott}}. After an exchange of attacks, Pikachu used Iron Tail to defeat the Formidable Pokémon. He then battled Cameron's Swanan and was able to defeat the White Bird Pokémon with a super-effective Electro Ball. Pikachu was then recalled. [[BW108|Later]], Ash sent Pikachu out to battle Cameron's newly-evolved {{TP|Cameron|Lucario}}, which had just defeated {{AP|Snivy}}, leaving him as Ash's last Pokémon. Despite the large amount of damage both Pokémon had taken, they still managed to continue battling. At the end of the climactic fight, Pikachu and Lucario fired Electro Ball and Aura Sphere. Aura Sphere ultimately overpowered Electro Ball and knocked Pikachu out, thus eliminating Ash from the Vertress Conference and placing him in Top 8.

In ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot]]'', Pikachu battled wild Pokémon controlled by [[Colress]] in an effort to free them and stop [[Team Plasma]]. Impressed by Pikachu's power, Colress managed to gain control of Pikachu by attaching a receiver to his head, and ordered him to attack Ash and the group. As Colress was increasing the power of the EM waves responsible for the mind control, Ash begged Pikachu to fight it off. During Pikachu's strenuous attempts to do so, the receiver overloaded and got destroyed, freeing Pikachu from Team Plasma's control.

In ''[[BW121|Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!]]'', Pikachu and Ash's other Pokémon fought Team Plasma's Pokémon in order to prevent them from awakening {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Reshiram}}. Colress, however, activated his improved mind-control machine and managed to hit Pikachu with the machine's laser, controlling him again. This time, however, Ash's voice didn't get through to Pikachu's control and he was knocked unconscious by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. {{an|N}} then offered to give Team Plasma the [[Light Stone]] in exchange for them freeing Pikachu from their control, and they agreed.

In [[BW122|the next episode]], Pikachu tried to destroy Colress's machine to free Reshiram and all of the other Pokémon from [[Ghetsis]]'s control. However, he was ultimately hit by the laser, which put him under control once again. To everyone's surprise, Pikachu managed to resist the machine's influence, using his own electricity to fight off Ghetsis's control, and used Thunderbolt on Reshiram to help it escape from Ghetsis's control as well. Despite Colress increasing the machine's power, Pikachu kept resisting, and together with Reshiram, they destroyed the machine with Electro Ball and {{m|Fusion Flare}}, freeing all of the Pokémon from Team Plasma's control and defeating the [[Villainous teams|villainous team]].

====Decolore Islands====
[[File:Bulbasaur and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu reuniting with Bulbasaur]]
In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'', Pikachu participated in the [[Marine Cup Tournament]]. He managed to beat other Trainers with a {{p|Gurdurr}} and an {{p|Eelektrik}} and make it to the finals. He then battled [[Teaque]]'s {{p|Galvantula}} and was able to knock it out with Iron Tail, winning the tournament for Ash.

In ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', Pikachu and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} were captured by Team Rocket while Ash, Iris, and {{an|Cilan}} were trapped inside the ship's cargo space. He was eventually freed from the net and, with the help of Axew, Charizard, and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, Pikachu blasted Team Rocket off. Later, Pikachu said farewell to Axew, Iris, and Cilan as he, Ash, and [[Alexa]] continued on to Pallet Town.

Pikachu was reunited with Bulbasaur and the entire Unova team at Professor Oak's Laboratory in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. He joined the others in a group attack on Team Rocket with his Thunderbolt to send them blasting off for the last time in the ''Best Wishes'' series. Pikachu then continued to travel with Ash when he set off for the [[Kalos]] region.

==={{series|XY}}===
In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', Ash and Pikachu arrived at Kalos by plane along with Alexa. After being thrown out of the [[Lumiose Gym]] for not having enough Badges, Ash was saved by {{an|Clemont}} while Pikachu was saved by {{an|Bonnie}}. Bonnie was excited to be holding Pikachu, leading to him shocking her because she was holding him too tightly. After becoming acquainted with their rescuers, Ash challenged Clemont to a battle, which Clemont reluctantly agreed to. In the battle, Pikachu faced [[Clemont's Bunnelby]]. Despite Clemont admitting that he only recently caught Bunnelby, he proved to be quite a challenge for Pikachu. After a couple of attacks, Pikachu used Iron Tail, but Bunnelby easily caught it with his ears. However, Bunnelby was unable to use his ears, giving Pikachu the opportunity to hit the Digging Pokémon with Electro Ball. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket, who once again attempted to steal Pikachu. Ash attempted to stop them, but Jessie had her Wobbuffet reflect Pikachu's attacks with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Pikachu was saved by a {{AP|Froakie}}, who shielded him with its body at the cost of being injured. With Bunnelby and Froakie's help, Pikachu blasted the trio off. Froakie soon collapsed from its injuries, so Ash, Pikachu, and their new friends went to [[Professor Sycamore]] to heal Froakie.

In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', Ash and Pikachu managed to get Froakie to Professor Sycamore. Later, when Professor Sycamore's {{p|Garchomp}} went crazy from one of Team Rocket's devices, Pikachu and Ash pursued her to get the device off and free her. After chasing her to the top of Prism Tower, Pikachu removed the device from Garchomp's neck with Iron Tail. However, due to the fight damaging the tower, the ground Pikachu was standing on broke off, causing him to fall off. Ash immediately leaped in to save his friend, to the shock of many, including {{an|Serena}}. They were both saved by a {{me|Blaziken}}, who intercepted them in the air and put the two safely back onto the ground.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon Ash used during his [[Santalune Gym]] battle with [[Viola]], sending him out to face her {{p|Surskit}}. Despite the type advantage, Surskit proved to be a tough opponent, using its speedy movements to dodge Pikachu's attacks. Eventually, although Pikachu got a successful hit with Iron Tail, his Thunderbolt was overpowered by Ice Beam and he was then knocked out by {{m|Signal Beam}}. After he was healed at the Pokémon Center, he trained with {{AP|Fletchling}} for their rematch, using Alexa's {{p|Noivern}}'s {{m|Gust}} to help them withstand {{p|Vivillon}}'s own Gust, which beat Fletchling in the first battle.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', they were finally able to withstand Noivern's Gust. Later, using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced avoiding Surskit's {{m|Sticky Web}}. After it broke, they used Froakie and its Frubbles instead to practice. The next day, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon for his rematch against Viola, where he again went up against her Surskit. Using his training, Pikachu was able to dodge Sticky Web and ultimately defeat the Pond Skater Pokémon. Ash recalled Pikachu and substituted him for Fletchling. He was later called out again to battle Vivillon, who had beaten Fletchling. During the battle, Pikachu was hit by Vivillon's {{m|Sleep Powder}}. Thinking back to their training, Ash had Pikachu use Electro Ball on himself to keep himself awake, allowing him to overpower Vivillon's Solar Beam with Electro Ball. This caused Vivillon to crash into the lamps, which had been frozen by Surskit's Ice Beam; its wing was subsequently frozen. This allowed Pikachu to defeat the Scale Pokémon with Thunderbolt, earning Ash the {{badge|Bug}}.

[[File:Officer Jenny Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|right|Pikachu hypnotized by {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Malamar}}]]
In ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', after overhearing one of Team Rocket's conversations, [[Officer Jenny|Madame X]] and her {{an|Malamar}} captured Pikachu. After Clemont attempted to use his "Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device" to find Pikachu, it was revealed that Malamar had hypnotized Pikachu, making him one of Madame X's subordinates. While searching for Pikachu, Clemont, Bonnie, and Serena were also hypnotized by Malamar. Once Ash and Meowth finally found Pikachu, Team Rocket, and Madame X, Madame X forced Pikachu to attack Ash. Ash got through to Pikachu, who started fighting Malamar's control. Afterwards, the Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device burst in and rammed into Malamar, causing it to lose its control over everyone. After Malamar revealed its plans through Meowth, Pikachu attempted to attack it, but Malamar managed to escape.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] battle against [[Grant]]. Eventually, Grant then had Tyrunt use Rock Tomb, but Pikachu deflected the projectiles with Iron Tail, knocking one into Tyrunt's mouth and rendering it unable to use Crunch. This allowed Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, defeating Tyrunt, winning the battle, and earning Ash the {{badge|Cliff}}.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's battle against [[Diantha]], where he faced her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}. Gardevoir managed to dodge all of Pikachu's attacks and hit him hard with a Shadow Ball. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Korrina's Lucario]]. During the battle, Lucario used its great speed to dodge attacks and then raised its {{stat|Attack}} using {{m|Swords Dance}}. Pikachu was then unable to dodge Lucario's speedy attacks and got hit by several {{m|Bone Rush}}es before being finished off with a powerful {{m|Power-Up Punch}}. [[XY032|Later]], he battled Lucario in its [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] form. However, during the battle, Lucario started to go out of control and became unusually aggressive in its attacks, forcing Ash to protect Pikachu. In response, [[Gurkinn]] sent out his {{p|Lucario}} to block the attack. Lucario then lost consciousness and the battle was called off.

In ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', Pikachu was used in a Team Battle alongside with [[Serena's Fennekin]] and [[Clemont's Chespin]] against [[Tierno's Squirtle]], [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]], and [[Trevor's Charmander]]. Pikachu and the others were having a hard time due to their opponents great teamwork, which led to Fennekin being defeated by Squirtle. After taking some hits, Pikachu jumped to dodge a Flamethrower, but was then targeted by Bulbasaur's Solar Beam. Much to Shauna and her friends' surprise, however, Chespin used Vine Whip to pull Pikachu up, giving him the opportunity to defeat Charmander with Thunderbolt. Pikachu then defeated Bulbasaur with Electro Ball and Squirtle with Thunderbolt, giving Ash, Serena and Clemont the win {{tt|and the spot on the Hall of Fame|Despite having one point less than Team Chikorita, as the final scores were inconsistent with the points given on screen}}.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon Ash used during his [[Shalour Gym]] battle with [[Korrina]], sending him out to face Korrina's Mega Lucario. Eventually, Lucario's Aura Sphere collided with Pikachu's Electro Ball. Pikachu was able to recover first from the collision and defeated Lucario with Thunderbolt, thus giving Ash the victory and earning him the {{badge|Rumble}}. As the group prepared to depart for [[Coumarine City]], Pikachu and Lucario bumped fists as a promise to battle again someday.

In ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', Pikachu helped out a {{AP|Goomy}} after they were stolen by Team Rocket. Knowing that his Thunderbolt wouldn't break their cage, Pikachu kept ramming it and managed to bend the bars. While Goomy managed to escape, Pikachu couldn't fit through until Goomy used the slime on its body to let him slip through the bars. They then fled but were noticed by Team Rocket, who gave chase. When Pikachu and Goomy were about to be hit by [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo]]'s Shadow Ball, Ash arrived with Fletchinder to protect them. When Team Rocket was about to capture Pikachu again, Ash told him to use Iron Tail, destroying the cage. During the ensuing battle, Goomy shielded Ash and Pikachu with its body and used {{m|Bide}} to attack Team Rocket's Pokémon. Ash then had Pikachu blast Team Rocket off with Thunderbolt. Later, Pikachu informed Ash that Goomy wanted to go with them, allowing him to catch it.

In ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', Pikachu and Sliggoo were used in a Double Battle against Tierno's Wartortle and Raichu. Before the battle could start, he was grabbed by a mecha created by Team Rocket, but Sliggoo was able to save Pikachu. After the mecha took Sliggoo, Wartortle, and Raichu, Pikachu split up with Ash and Serena to look for them. After Sliggoo evolved into Goodra to save Ash and Pikachu, and the crisis was resolved, they restarted their battle with Tierno and ultimately won.

In ''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Lumiose Gym battle against Clemont. He went up against his Bunnelby, and during the battle, the two wound up using the same moves and strategies as they did during their first battle. Just then, Bunnelby used his new move, {{m|Wild Charge}}, dealing major damage to Pikachu, before using multiple Dig attacks. However, Ash had Pikachu use Iron Tail on the ground, forcing Bunnelby to emerge and dealing major damage. Pikachu then used another Iron Tail, defeating Bunnelby. Ash then recalled Pikachu, but later sent him out to battle Clemont's last Pokémon, {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Ultimately, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon countered with Wild Charge, defeating Pikachu.

In ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his three-round battle against [[Sawyer]]. He went up against {{p|Bagon}}, although he had a type disadvantage. Despite this, Pikachu used Iron Tail to knock the Rock Head Pokémon out.

In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', Pikachu, along with Ash and his friends, visited the [[Poké Ball Factory]]. There, they were tricked by Team Rocket, who separated the group from their Poké Balls, with only Pikachu managing to escape. During a battle, Pikachu avoided being recalled into his Poké Ball and hid in one of the vent shafts without them knowing. He then tried to free Ash and his friends with Iron Tail, but when that failed and Team Rocket discovered him, Pikachu attempted to get the briefcase that held the group's Poké Balls. Meowth then chased Pikachu, being the only one small enough to squeeze through the factory equipment and ventilation shafts that Pikachu escaped through, and continuously attempted to recall Pikachu into his Poké Ball. In the end, Team Rocket attempted to escape with all of the Poké Balls they stole, though by that point, Pikachu freed Ash and they pursued them. Pikachu managed to stop their van with his Thunderbolt and Meowth challenged Pikachu to a one-on-one battle, which he accepted. Pikachu managed to defeat his foe despite the Scratch Cat Pokémon attempting to use Pikachu's Poké Ball on him. After Team Rocket got blasted off again, the group was invited by the grateful factory staff to a genuine tour of the factory.

In ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]'', Pikachu was used in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against [[Serena's Eevee]] and Shauna's Ivysaur with Tierno's Blastoise as his partner. When Serena called off the battle, Ash and Tierno decided to battle each other and Pikachu faced Blastoise. A collision between Thunderbolt and Hydro Pump took place, but the outcome of the battle was left unknown.

In ''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'', Pikachu wasn't chosen for Ash's Double Battle with [[Olympia]], but he did help Ash keep track of when the {{m|Future Sight}} from Olympia's two {{p|Meowstic}} would strike, by using his tail as a makeshift timer. This eventually allowed Frogadier and Talonflame to turn the attack against them and ultimately win the battle.

In ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]'', after the group viewed the [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]], Pikachu was pulled into [[Squishy]]'s dream by a {{p|Darkrai}}. In the dream, the group's Pokémon were either in their evolved or pre-evolved forms and could speak human language, while humans spoke like Pokémon. Freaked out by this, Pikachu fled and ran into Meowth, who had also been pulled into the dream. Pikachu and Meowth then encountered a talking Squishy. Suddenly, a flaming ghost appeared and attacked them. They eventually managed to escape, after which Squishy revealed a glimpse of its true strength to Pikachu and Meowth. Pikachu and Meowth tried to help Squishy get to its home so it could gain this strength. On their way, they were attacked by the flaming ghost again and Pikachu decided to battle it. Pikachu's attacks, however, couldn't land, but he was soon aided by the group's Pokémon, and together, they managed to defeat the creature. In the end, Pikachu, Meowth, and Squishy were awakened by Clemont's invention.

In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', Pikachu partnered up with [[Miette]]'s {{p|Slurpuff}} in a dance party hosted by [[Monsieur Pierre]]. Later, Pikachu was used in a Tag Battle along with Serena's Eevee, where he faced James's Inkay and Miette's Slurpuff. Eventually, they were trapped after landing in Slurpuff's {{m|Cotton Spore}}, which left them vulnerable to Inkay's Psybeam. With Eevee badly injured, Pikachu tried to battle alone, without much success. However, Eevee evolved into Sylveon and defeated both Inkay and Slurpuff with {{m|Fairy Wind}}, giving Ash and Serena the win.

In ''[[XY106|A Meeting of Two Journeys!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon in another three-round battle against Sawyer, where he faced {{p|Honedge}}. Pikachu used Iron Tail to counter Honedge's Fury Cutter and then defeated it with Thunderbolt.

In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', Pikachu was very worried after Ash left into the [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] alone, following his loss to [[Wulfric]], and spent most of the episode trying to find Ash. Eventually, Team Rocket tried to catch Pikachu, but when Pikachu tried to fend them off, they were actually underwhelmed by his power, implying that without Ash's friendship motivating him, Pikachu was not able to perform as strong as usual. After Ash returned at the end of the episode, an overjoyed Pikachu was able to quickly send Team Rocket blasting off.

In [[XY122|the next episode]], he participated in Ash's rematch against Wulfric and faced his {{p|Bergmite}}. Almost immediately, Pikachu was hit by its Icy Wind, numbing his legs, slowing him down. Ash then had Pikachu run around to get rid of the numbness in his legs. Now having regained his Speed, Pikachu was able to defeat Bergmite. Next, Pikachu faced off against Wulfric's {{p|Avalugg}}. Eventually, Pikachu created a hole in the battlefield with Iron Tail, causing Avalugg to get caught in it, thus stopping its movements. Avalugg, however, was able to use Stone Edge while spinning, and despite Pikachu's attempt to destroy the rocks with Thunderbolt, he was knocked out.

In ''[[XY127|Analysis Versus Passion!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his battle against Sawyer during the semifinals of the [[Lumiose Conference]]. He was sent out against Sawyer's powerful {{p|Clawitzer}}. Pikachu used the forest-themed battlefield to his advantage by climbing into the trees and jump from branch to branch in order to confuse Clawitzer and evade its attacks. Eventually, Pikachu used Iron Tail, but Clawitzer grabbed his tail with its pincer and prepared to use {{m|Water Pulse}}. Reacting quickly, Ash had Pikachu use Electro Ball to break free from Clawitzer's grip and finish the Howitzer Pokémon off with Thunderbolt. Pikachu then faced Sawyer's next Pokémon, his {{p|Aegislash}}. Pikachu tried to use the forest again, but Aegislash prevented him from doing so by chopping down the trees using {{m|Sacred Sword}}.

[[XY128|Continuing their battle]], Pikachu was initially overwhelmed by Aegislash's alternating use of {{m|Sacred Sword}} and {{m|King's Shield}}. Just then, Ash noticed that Aegislash had to attach itself to its shield in order to use King's Shield. Using this knowledge, he had Pikachu use Iron Tail on the ground, which caused the chopped-down logs to fly up in the air. Pikachu then jumped from log to log, confusing Aegislash and avoiding its attacks. As Aegislash tried going for King's Shield again, Pikachu knocked one of the wooden chunks between Aegislash's shield, making it unable to defend itself properly. With his opponent left vulnerable, Pikachu used Thunderbolt to defeat Aegislash. As Sawyer lost three of his Pokémon, the battlefield was changed and Ash decided to recall Pikachu. He was later used again to face off against [[Sawyer's Sceptile]], who eventually knocked him out with {{m|Frenzy Plant}}.

In ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]'', Pikachu was used as Ash's first Pokémon in his battle against [[Alain]] during the Lumiose Conference finals. He went up against Alain's {{p|Tyranitar}}, who summoned a {{weather|sandstorm}} upon entering the battlefield due to its {{a|Sand Stream}} [[Ability]], which deteriorated Pikachu's sight. Despite this, Pikachu was able to use strategy to land hits on Tyranitar and eventually defeat it. Pikachu was then recalled. He was later used again to battle Alain's Metagross. After jumping on top of Metagross, Pikachu repeatedly used Thunderbolt, dealing serious damage to the Iron Leg Pokémon. Metagross was eventually able to shake Pikachu off, throwing him in the air, but he used Iron Tail on it while falling, knocking Metagross out. Pikachu then battled Alain's strongest Pokémon, {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}. The battle continued in ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'', where Pikachu was too exhausted to outmaneuver Charizard by that point. Eventually, he was overpowered and knocked out.

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', he and Ash went with Alain to go look for [[Mairin]], but once they found her they were obstructed by the giant roots. They were then ambushed by [[Celosia]] before her {{p|Drapion}}'s {{m|Confuse Ray}} hit them and knocked Ash unconscious. Pikachu attempted to protect his Trainer but eventually fell to the Confuse Ray's effects as well and passed out. Pikachu, along with Ash and his other Pokémon, was then taken captive by [[Lysandre]] on the top of Prism Tower. He could only watch in horror while Ash and Greninja were hit by [[Team Flare]]'s miniature version of the Mega Evolution energy weapon, until Ash and Greninja freed themselves using [[Bond Phenomenon]], in [[XY133|the following episode]]. Alain's Charizard broke him and the other Pokémon free with Dragon Claw, leaving everyone to battle [[Lysandre's Pyroar]] and Shiny Mega Gyarados together. During the battle, Pikachu and Goodra combined their Thunderbolt and Dragon Pulse to defend against {{p|Pyroar}} and Gyarados's {{m|Incinerate}}. After {{AP|Hawlucha}} was able to hit Pyroar with a super-effective {{m|Karate Chop}}, Pikachu manages to defeat the Royal Pokémon with Thunderbolt. [[XY134|Continuing the battle]], Pikachu and Noivern fired off their Thunderbolt and {{m|Boomburst}} which were countered by Gyarados's Hyper Beam. Pikachu was then targeted by a Dragon Tail, but Noivern pushed him aside, taking the attack in his place which knocked Noivern out. In the end, Pikachu, Greninja and Charizard were the only ones left facing Lysandre's Gyarados, although now aided by [[Malva]]'s Mega {{p|Houndoom}}. The battle finally concluded in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'', where Pikachu hit Gyarados with Quick Attack after avoiding its Hyper Beam and then finished it off with a Thunderbolt.

Pikachu later helped Serena's Braixen, [[Steven's Metagross]] and Professor Sycamore's Garchomp fight against the [[Giant Rock]]. He, along with the other Pokémon, was eventually subdued by the creature's roots, but was freed by a combined attack from the Pokémon of all the Gym Leaders of Kalos and Diantha. After strategizing, in ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', everyone combined their powers to fend off the Giant Rock's roots, allowing Ash and Alain to reach its center and save [[Chespie]], bringing the creature down. After the resurrection of the Giant Rock, who was now controlled by Lysandre, Pikachu, Greninja and Alain's Charizard managed to destroy Lysandre's control device, allowing Squishy and [[Z2]] to destroy the Giant Rock. In [[XY137|the next episode]], Pikachu and the rest of Ash's Pokémon received medals from Professor Sycamore for their heroic efforts against Team Flare.

In ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against Serena and her Braixen. At first, Pikachu had the upper hand as he was able to hit Braixen with a speedy Quick Attack and break through her defenses with Iron Tail before hitting her with a second one. After dodging a Flamethrower, he clashed with Braixen's Scratch using his Iron Tail, knocking both Pokémon back. Braixen was then able to use Fire Blast, successfully hitting Pikachu. The battle was then called off by Ash.

In ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', Pikachu had to say goodbye to Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, and their Pokémon, since he and Ash would soon return to Kanto. While everyone said their goodbyes, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} ran off since he didn't want the group to split apart. Using his electricity, Pikachu and the group were able to find Dedenne and calm it down. After Serena had departed, Pikachu participated in one final battle between Ash and Clemont, in which he faced Clemont's Bunnelby, just like in their first batttle. During the battle, both Pokémon's moves proved to be equal in power, but the end result of the battle was left unknown. Ash and Pikachu then separated from Clemont and Bonnie, and finally arrived in Pallet Town.

==={{series|Sun & Moon}}===
Pikachu joined Ash, Delia and Mimey on a vacation to the [[Alola]] region in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. On their way to the [[Pokémon School]] on [[Melemele Island]], Pikachu and Ash followed a wild {{p|Grubbin}} into a forest, where the two noticed {{an|Kiawe|a Trainer}} riding a {{p|Charizard}}. They followed him and arrived at the Pokémon School, where they met some of the school's students as well as {{an|Professor Kukui}} and Professor Oak's cousin, [[Samson Oak]]. Ash later used Pikachu to battle a trio of {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s, who were harassing Kiawe, and their trio of {{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Salandit}}, and {{p|Yungoos}}. Pikachu was able to dodge their Salandit's attacks with ease and seriously damage them with Quick Attack and Thunderbolt. Kiawe then had his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Inferno Overdrive}} which knocked [[Team Skull]]'s Pokémon out in one shot. That evening, Pikachu and Ash followed {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, the [[Guardian deities|guardian deity]] of Melemele Island, who handed Ash a [[Z-Ring]] and an [[Electrium Z]]. Pikachu remained in Alola with Ash, when he decided to study at the Pokémon School.

In [[SM002|the next episode]], Ash's classmates had a surprise welcome party for him, where he and Pikachu participated in several challenges. During their lunch break, Tapu Koko appeared again and stole Ash's hat, prompting Ash and his classmates to follow it. Arriving in a forest, Tapu Koko challenged Ash to a Pokémon battle. Pikachu was overwhelmed by Tapu Koko's fast moves and despite Electric Terrain being created by Tapu Koko's Ability {{a|Electric Surge}}, Pikachu's Thunderbolt didn't faze it. Tapu Koko then tapped Ash's Z-Ring, activating it and allowing Pikachu to perform {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}, which destroyed a large part of the area but also caused Ash's Electrium Z to shatter. Afterwards, Tapu Koko flew off again.

[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|left|Pikachu and Ash]]
In ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's first [[island challenge]] trial in [[Verdant Cavern]]. Alongside {{AP|Rowlet}}, he first fought a Yungoos and {{p|Gumshoos}}. The two {{type|Normal}}s showed to be tough opponents, as they were able to use {{m|Sand Attack}} to obstruct Pikachu and Rowlet's sight and movements before hitting them with their attacks. Ash then came up a similar tactic using Rowlet's {{m|Leafage}}, allowing Pikachu to knock Gumshoos out with Iron Tail, while Rowlet defeated Yungoos. Afterwards, Pikachu and Rowlet had to face a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Gumshoos. This Gumshoos proved to be extremely powerful, being able to endure Pikachu's Thunderbolt and knock him to the ground, after which it defeated Rowlet. After his Electro Ball got redirected by Sand Attack, Pikachu was hit hard once again. Pikachu then used Gumshoos's Sand Attack against it by hiding in the sand while using Quick Attack, allowing him confuse and repeatedly attack Gumshoos before finishing it off with a Thunderbolt. This win earned Ash a [[Normalium Z]].

Pikachu was used as Ash's final Pokémon in his battle against [[Hala]] during the Melemele Island grand trial in ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]''. He faced Hala's {{p|Hariyama}}, who was able to block his attacks using its big hands and hit him afterwards. While repeatedly getting hit by Hariyama's {{m|Arm Thrust}}, Pikachu eventually managed to slip past Hariyama and strike it with Thunderbolt. Hariyama, however, was not fazed by this attack and proceeded to use {{m|Belly Drum}}, maximizing its Attack but also halving its health. Pikachu then used Quick Attack in an attempt to dodge Hariyama's Z-Move {{m|All-Out Pummeling}}, but was ultimately hit by the attack. After getting up, Pikachu circled around Hariyama using Quick Attack and managed to knock it off its feet using Iron Tail. Ash used this opportunity to have Pikachu perform {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}, which sent Hariyama flying and knocked it out. Having cleared the Melemele Island grand trial, Ash was rewarded a new Electrium Z.

In ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]'', Ash and Pikachu trained for a rematch against Tapu Koko. The next day, the two were greeted by Tapu Koko again and were challenged to another battle. Unlike their last battle, Pikachu managed get a few hits on the guardian deity, but was eventually struck by its powerful attacks. Ash and Pikachu showed their improvements by performing Gigavolt Havoc, which was this time powerful enough to sent Tapu Koko flying. A clash between Pikachu and Tapu Koko, however, blasted the former off a cliff, prompting Ash to jump after him. The two were saved in time by Tapu Koko, who flew off afterwards.

In ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]'', Professor Kukui tasked everyone with switching their partner Pokémon with somebody else. As a result, Pikachu was given to {{an|Lillie}}, whilst [[Snowy]] went to Ash. Because of her fear of Pokémon, Lillie decided to have a battle with [[Hobbes]] and his {{p|Oricorio}} to help conquer her fear where despite her lack of battle experience, Lillie was able to defeat Oricorio and was able to touch Pikachu. Ash then proposed a battle against Lillie and Pikachu, to show them how strong he and Snowy had gotten together.

In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against Misty in which he battled her {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}. The two started with a collision of Hydro Pump and Thunderbolt. Pikachu then rushed towards Gyarados and scored a direct hit with Quick Attack, sending Gyarados flying. Pikachu then started charging up Electro Ball as Gyarados used {{m|Rain Dance}}, confusing everyone. Ash told Pikachu to ignore the rain and attack. Gyarados, however, countered with a Rain Dance powered Hurricane, which destroyed the Electro Ball and sent Pikachu flying. Deciding it was time to get serious, Misty revealed her [[Key Stone]] and Mega Evolved Gyarados into Mega Gyarados. Gyarados launched a Hydro Pump that destroyed the rock Pikachu was standing on and sent him flying into the water. Not letting up, Gyarados tried to attack Pikachu with Crunch, but was struck by Iron Tail after Pikachu managed to climb onto its body. Gyarados then dove underwater and used Hurricane, creating a cyclone of water around Pikachu. Ash told Pikachu to use Thunderbolt to break it, but failed. Ash soon came up with the idea to have Pikachu run on Thunderbolt's electricity with Quick Attack, allowing Pikachu to escape from the cyclone. The two then preformed their Z-Move, Gigavolt Havoc, which hit Gyarados head on, defeating it and giving Ash the win.

During Ash and his classmates' travels in [[Ultra Deep Sea]] to rescue [[Lusamine]] in ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Pikachu fought Lusamine, who had been fused with a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Nihilego}}. Eventually, Pikachu and Ash prepared to perform Gigavolt Havoc, until Ash's Electrium Z mysteriously turned into a [[Pikashunium Z]]. This allowed the two to perform {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} for the first time; the Z-Move defeated Nihilego, weakening it enough for Lillie and {{an|Gladion}} to pull Lusamine free from its hold.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his trial battle at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}, where he battled Team Rocket and {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Mimikyu's barrage of attacks, eventually leaving him open for Mimikyu's Z-Move, {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}. However, Pikachu was able to survive the attack by protecting itself with his newly learned {{m|Electroweb}}. Using his new move, Pikachu was also able to trap Mimikyu, which allowed him and Ash to perform a Z-Move of their own. Ash's Electrium Z then turned into a Pikashunium Z again, allowing Pikachu to use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt once more and defeat Mimikyu. This allowed Ash to qualify for a chance to challenge [[Nanu]]'s grand trial.

In ''[[SM100|Battling the Beast Within!]]'', Ash and Pikachu encountered Tapu Koko again and had another rematch against it. During a clash between Pikachu's Thunderbolt and Tapu Koko's {{m|Discharge}}, a {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Shiny Tapu Koko}} in another dimension unleashed its own attack, creating a rift which transported Ash and Pikachu to the [[Ultra Ruin]]. They soon encountered a wild {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Guzzlord}} which started chasing after the duo. However, they were saved in time by {{al|Dia}} and {{p|Zeraora}}. After learning about Guzzlord and the Ultra Ruin, Ash challenged Dia to a battle to prove his capability of helping Dia. Pikachu faced off against Zeraora, but found himself overwhelmed by Zeraora's fast moves and was quickly defeated.

[[SM101|Later]], at Dia's base, Pikachu and Ash began to do some training and managed to convince Dia and Zeraora to join them. Pikachu and Zeraora engaged in another battle, which attracted the attention of Guzzlord. After the [[Ultra Beast]]'s arrival, the group lured it to the [[Ultra Wormhole]] that it had emerged from in the past. After trapping Guzzlord with Electroweb, Pikachu, alongside Zeraora, attacked the immobilized Ultra Beast in an attempt to send it back through the Ultra Wormhole, but failed. However, thanks to the arrival of the Shiny Tapu Koko, Ash and Dia were able to activate their Z-Rings and had Pikachu and Zeraora perform a double Gigavolt Havoc to successfully push Guzzlord into the wormhole. Afterwards, Pikachu and Zeraora had one more battle in order to create another dimensional rift which took Pikachu and Ash back home.

In ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his [[Poni Island]] grand trial against [[Hapu]], where he went up against her {{p|Mudsdale}}. Due to the type disadvantage and Mudsdale's {{a|Stamina}} Ability, Pikachu initially struggled to inflict damage on his opponent. After Pikachu endured a hit from Mudsdale's {{m|Tectonic Rage}}, the battle turned to Pikachu's favor when one of the battlefield's pillars crashed into the ocean. This splashed Musdale with seawater, which induced the effects of {{m|Soak}} and allowed Pikachu to knock the Draft Horse Pokémon out with Gigavolt Havoc. Afterwards, Hapu offered Ash a choice of type-specific Z-Crystals; Pikachu opted for a [[Steelium Z]], which Hapu awarded to Ash for his victory.

In ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Team Skull]]'s leader [[Guzma]] and his {{p|Golisopod}}. Despite the type advantage, Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Golisopod, as he was unable to penetrate the Hard Scale Pokémon's armor even when using his Z-Move {{m|Corkscrew Crash}}. The match ended prematurely when Golisopod returned to its Poké Ball due to its {{a|Emergency Exit}} [[Ability]].

Ash used Pikachu in the [[Battle Royal]] round of the [[Manalo Conference]] in [[SM129]], where he was able to defeat various Trainers' Pokémon. Pikachu briefly faced Jessie's Mimikyu before the round came to a conclusion, allowing Ash to proceed to the next round.

In [[SM137]], Ash used Pikachu in his Manalo Conference semifinal battle against Guzma, where he went up against Golisopod after Torracat was defeated. When Pikachu managed to avoid Golisopod's Poison Jab and his Iron Tail got blocked by Liquidation, he suffered damage from Golisopod's Throat Chop. Despite the hit, Pikachu managed to hang in there and used Electroweb to block Golisopod's Pin Missile. He used Thunderbolt, but Golisopod was able to block the attack. While it was distracted, Pikachu used Iron Tail on Golisopod's feet to send it flying, then used another Thunderbolt to strike back. Still has a chance, Pikachu goes to execute Gigavolt Havoc, but just like Corkscrew Crash, Golisopod was able to endure it. Going for broke now, Pikachu uses Quick Attack to avoid Golisopod's Pin Missile, followed by Iron Tail, which gets blocked by Liquidation. Pikachu uses Electroweb, but Golisopod uses its claw to blow it away, then uses Poison Jab, but Pikachu avoided it soon after. After another Iron Tail and Liquidation clash, Pikachu was left standing and Golisopod got defeated, allowing Ash to advance to the finals.

In [[SM138]], Ash used Pikachu to finish off [[Gladion's Silvally]] (which had already taken a beating from its battle with [[Ash's Melmetal]]) in the finals of the Manalo Conference by bouncing off an Electroweb to gain momentum and knock it out with an Iron Tail.

==Personality and characteristics==
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Pikachu}}
After Ash gained Pikachu's loyalty in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Pikachu became extremely loyal to Ash and has maintained this loyalty, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his [[Pikachutwo|clone]] repeatedly slapped his face. Contrary to his distrusting nature, Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'' and ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.
[[File:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|200px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]
It was revealed that Pikachu also loves drinking orange juice, most likely because of its sourness in ''[[BW116|The Fires Of A Red-Hot Reunion]]''.

During the Hoenn saga, Pikachu [[AG089|temporarily developed amnesia]] and sided with {{TRT}} for a while. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes accidentally let off electric outbursts which can be set off on anyone, including Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not mean harm upon anyone.

As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. In ''[[SM104|That's Some Spicy Island Research!]]'', Pikachu was shown to have a distaste for [[Poni Island]] radishes. A running joke in the anime also seems to be Pikachu using Thunderbolt at the beginning of each series to destroy a female companion's bike or shock the companion herself. This has happened to {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.

Pikachu, like his Trainer, is always happy to battle. He often tries his very best, but when he loses, he doesn't complain or feel bad about himself, especially when Ash reassures him. Ash and Pikachu are almost identical personality-wise, and thus are the perfect match for one another. Most others agree, with the exception of [[Burgundy]], who in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' said that Ash had a terrible relationship with all of his Pokémon, though this is more due to her inexperience in determining such relationships. Though rare, the two can still butt heads at times. When they first met, Pikachu would shock Ash with electricity out of vitriol. While being zapped by Pikachu still happens regularly for poor Ash, it's usually when he angers his buddy (such as when Ash rubs and pulls Pikachu's cheeks), or by accident (when Ash grabs Pikachu's tail by mistake).

[[File:ZappedAgain.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu does not like having his cheeks rubbed]]
In general, Pikachu as a species is not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level". In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Onix]] with an {{type|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Metagross}} and [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. He was also the second of Ash's Pokémon to defeat a legendary Pokémon in battle, defeating [[Brandon's Legendary titans#Regice|Brandon's Regice]] to win the Brave Symbol. He later fought {{si|Tobias}}'s Latios to a draw in [[DP189|the semi-finals]] of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. He has helped Ash win countless battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches.

The possibility of evolving into Raichu was first raised in the episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. After suffering a crushing defeat by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], Nurse Joy presented Ash with a Thunder Stone. Ash allowed Pikachu to decide, but it smacked the stone away with his tail, choosing to become stronger as it is, and defeated Raichu using its superior speed. In the Sinnoh region, Pikachu [[DP074|battled]] a Raichu belonging to a trainer named [[Sho]]. The two were evenly matched, until Raichu used {{m|Hyper Beam}} to secure victory, a move Pikachu could not learn. At a Pokémon Center, Ash revealed that he kept the Thunder Stone he acquired in Vermilion City in case Pikachu changed his mind about evolving. Once again, Pikachu chose not to evolve, and defeated Sho's Raichu in a rematch with a combination of speed and spinning techniques learned from {{an|Dawn}}. In the interim, {{TRT}} stole the Thunder Stone, as they also liked Pikachu to stay as he is.

However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles, where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by Lt. Surge's Raichu, [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Chuck]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}, [[Roark's Rampardos]], [[Fantina's Drifblim]], [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}}, and [[Viola]]'s {{p|Surskit}}, despite having a type advantage with Scyther, Poliwrath, Drifblim, Panpour, and Surskit. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}} and [[Norman]]'s {{p|Vigoroth}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Floatzel}}. Furthermore, he has lost twice to [[Trip's Serperior]], as a Snivy in ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' and a Servine in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', despite Trip being a starting Trainer and recently having obtained Serperior. In addition, Pikachu tends to struggle when his mobility is hindered, such as when the aforementioned Panpour weakened Volt Tackle with {{m|Mud Sport}}, or when his legs were numbed by [[Wulfric]]'s {{p|Bergmite}} and its {{m|Icy Wind}}, preventing him from using Quick Attack.

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

[[File:Ash Pikachu and Dawn Piplup.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu walking along Dawn's Piplup]]
Pikachu is also the only one of Ash's Pokémon to accompany him to the [[Hoenn]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]] regions, and was intended to be the only Pokémon to accompany him to [[Sinnoh]] before {{AP|Aipom}} was discovered to have stowed away on the ship Ash was taking. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.

Pikachu is always becoming a constant target whenever he gets captured by Team Rocket. Sometimes, they succeed with nets, cages, capsules or different devices, but most of the time their plans always failed by Ash and his friends or something else. Whenever Pikachu gets released from their trap and reunites with Ash, he sends Team Rocket blasting off with his {{t|Electric}} attacks. Most of time in this case, his Thunderbolt. Sometimes, Pikachu sends them away even when he didn't get stolen. On other occasions, he battles them with Ash.

Even with his high level of electrical power, Pikachu has not stopped learning new attacks. Upon learning that [[Roxanne]], the Rustboro Gym Leader used Rock types, Ash had Pikachu begin learning Iron Tail in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''. After training hard, Pikachu finally perfected it in ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', where he used it to defeat Roxanne's {{p|Nosepass}} and earn Ash his first Hoenn Badge. In addition to giving Pikachu an advantage over Rock types, Iron Tail has allowed Pikachu to defeat many powerful opponents. In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', during a battle with Team Rocket, Ash ordered Pikachu to do a Quick Attack. Much to the surprise of Ash and his friends, the Quick Attack morphed into Volt Tackle which sent Team Rocket blasting off. Until ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', it has been one of Pikachu's signature moves, in which Pikachu replaced it with Electro Ball, which it learned while battling a trio of annoying {{p|Ducklett}}. Not only that, Pikachu has used his Ability, {{a|Static}}, a few times in the anime.

===Pikachu's imitations===
Pikachu has demonstrated a great talent for mimicking Pokémon, altering the look of his physical features to match another Pokémon's appearance. He will occasionally use this talent to specify what Pokémon or person he is talking about. These imitation skills were notably put to use during the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]], where Pikachu was able to thrill the audience without the need for a costume or make-up.

<gallery perrow=5>
File:Pikachu imitating Brock.png|{{an|Brock}} imitation from ''[[Snow Way Out!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Squirtle.png|{{AP|Squirtle}} imitation from ''[[PK03|Kanga Games]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Bulbasaur.png|{{AP|Bulbasaur}} imitation from ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''
File:Pikachu as Ash.png|{{Ash}} imitation from ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Psyduck.png|{{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Lickitung.png|{{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Noctowl.png|{{AP|Noctowl}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Cyndaquil.png|{{AP|Cyndaquil}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Totodile.png|{{AP|Totodile}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Seviper.png|{{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Cacnea.png|{{TP|James|Cacnea}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Meowth.png|{{MTR}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Torchic.png|{{TP|May|Torchic}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu Mudkip.png|{{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Treecko.png|{{AP|Treecko}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Lotad.png|{{TP|Brock|Lotad}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Corphish.png|{{AP|Corphish}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Grovyle.png|{{AP|Grovyle}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Torkoal.png|{{AP|Torkoal}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu Wobbuffet.png|{{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu Loudred.png|{{p|Loudred}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu Budew.png|{{p|Budew}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Turtwig.png|{{AP|Turtwig}} imitation from ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Heat Rotom.png|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Heat}} {{p|Rotom}} imitation from ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Staraptor.png|{{AP|Staraptor}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
File:Pikachu Buneary.png|{{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Scolipede.png|{{p|Scolipede}} imitation from ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Azumarill.png|{{p|Azumarill}} imitation from ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Axew.png|{{TP|Iris|Axew}} imitation from ''[[BW139|Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Sharpedo.png|{{p|Sharpedo}} imitation from ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Blacephalon.png|{{p|Blacephalon}} imitation from ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Popplio.png|{{TP|Lana|Popplio}} imitation from ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''
</gallery>

===Pikachu's language===
Some of [[Pokémon language|Pikachu's speech]] is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. (In ''[[DP115|Stealing The Conversation!]]'', {{TRT}} refers to this language as "PikaSpeak," but this most likely isn't official.) For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:
* Pi-Kachu: ''[[Dawn's Piplup|Pochama]]'' (Piplup)
* Pikachu-Pi: ''{{an|Misty|Kasumi}}'' (Misty)
* Pika-Chu: ''{{an|Brock|Takeshi}}'' (Brock), ''[[Iris's Axew|Kibago]]'' (Axew)
* Pikaka: ''{{an|Dawn|Hikari}}'' (Dawn)
* PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepy|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)
* PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)
* PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle), ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor), ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape) '' [[Ash's Palpitoad|Gamagaru]]'' (Palpitoad) or ''[[BW129|Marilli]]'' (Azumarill)
* PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket trio|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket)
* Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' (He says this after Ash wins a Badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar.)
** Pikachu may not be the only one to use this phrase, as other Pokémon do this as well. For example, when Iris caught Emolga, Axew said Ax-Axew (Ki-Kibago in the Japanese). This also happened when Iris caught {{TP|Iris|Gible}} in [[SS028]].
* Pika-Pikachu: When referring to or introducing himself.
* Chaa: Anything he says happily or excitedly, or when yawning.
* Pika!: "Matte!", or saying "Wait!"
* Pi-kaPika: "Sayōnara," or saying "Good-bye."

==Moves used==
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{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP150|Hour of the Houndour|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!}}
{{anmov|electric|Electroweb|SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

===Z-Moves used===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Gigavolt Havoc.png|150px]]
| {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}
| ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Electro Ball}}, or {{m|Electroweb}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then gathers a large ball of electricity and launches it towards the target with a punch.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Breakneck Blitz.png|150px]]
| {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}
| ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then charges at the target with a full-speed tackle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt.png|150px]]
| {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}
| ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then fires seven rainbow-colored lightning bolts at the target.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Corkscrew Crash.png|150px]]
| {{m|Corkscrew Crash}}
| ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then jumps into the air and spins around rapidly, turning into a yellow drill that strikes the opponent with full force.
|}

===Moves improvised===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Leer EP009.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''
| {{m|Leer}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When [[Giselle]] called for {{p|Cubone}} to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to "Leer right back" by making funny faces. He later used Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''; however, this was the actual move, albeit, an [[Anime move errors|anime move error]] still.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electric Slam.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Slam}} was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. A similar move, referred to as "Shocking Tail" by the MC, was used to defeat {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Ditto}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Rocket Punch.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' "Rocket Punch" was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Thunder Armor.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]''
| {{m|Thunder}}
| [[Ash's Swellow]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding on {{AP|Swellow}}. This increased their attack power greatly and they easily overpowered [[Tate and Liza]]'s {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu uses Quick Attack and combines it with Thunderbolt, creating a large ring of electricity. Then Pikachu uses Iron Tail to divide the ring into three rings.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Swift-Quick Attack combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Swift}}
| [[Dawn's Ambipom|Ash's Aipom]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Aipom uses a twirling Swift that spins in the air and then Pikachu uses Quick Attack to jump in the Swift and as he runs, the Swift stars would be surrounding the white light from the Quick Attack.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Thunder Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''
| {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| [[Paul's Electabuzz]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A move combination Pikachu used with Electabuzz. Pikachu starts by using Volt Tackle towards Paul's Electabuzz, who grabs him and uses Thunder on him to supercharge the Volt Tackle. This was used in to sever the cables with which Team Galactic's helicopters were carrying Veilstone City's meteorites.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Volt Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}} and once again in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' against {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Counter Shield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' [[Counter Shield]] was used in ''[[DP102|Shield With a Twist!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'' Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} while spinning, releasing yellow sparks everywhere, disallowing movement for the opponent. It is a means of defending and attacking at the same time.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Thunderbolt-Whirlpool.png|150px]]
| ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used during a battle against [[Kiko]] and [[Kato]] and later to battle against the evil Marcus. When using the move, Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}} while Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt, creating an electric whirlpool.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Hydro Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used as a finishing blow against {{TRT}}. It is a combination of Pikachu's {{m|Volt Tackle}} and Dawn's Piplup's Hydro Pump to create a massive Electric-Water shot that sent Team Rocket blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Bolt.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
| {{m|Electro Ball}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball, then tells him to use Thunderbolt on it to significantly increase the size and power of Electro Ball.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Massive Electro Ball.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]''
| {{m|Electro Ball}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A stronger variation of Electro Ball. While blocking {{p|Thundurus}}'s {{m|Thunder}} attack to protect {{an|Iris}}, Pikachu absorbed some of its opponent's electricity. Later, when Ash told Pikachu to use Electro Ball, it transferred Thundurus's excess energy into its attack, causing the Electro Ball to crackle with blue lightning and swell to incredibly massive proportions. This supercharged Electro Ball dealt great damage to the [[Abyssal Ruins]] after it was launched.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Electro Ball}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A move combination Pikachu used to defeat [[Trip's Serperior]]. First, Pikachu forms an Electro Ball on his tail, and then uses Iron Tail, slamming both the Electro Ball and Iron Tail into the opponent at the same time, dealing a notable amount of damage.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electrified Dragon Pulse.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}
| [[Ash's Goodra]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, Goodra uses Dragon Pulse and fuses with it, creating a purple dragon-shaped energy blast surrounded by electricity. Then the attack hits the opponent, causing serious damage.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electrified Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' While using Iron Tail, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to surround himself in electricity. This was used in a battle against [[Clemont's Luxray]] in the nineteenth movie.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Super Pokémon Fireworks.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}}, {{m|Zing Zap}}, {{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, and {{m|Powder Snow}}
| The [[Ultra Guardians]]' Pokémon
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Super Pokémon Fireworks (Japanese: '''超特大ポケモン花火''' ''Super Special Pokémon Fireworks'') A combination move used by the Ultra Guardians' partner Pokémon and their [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]. Pikachu launches {{m|Electroweb}} into the air, followed by {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} and {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}} adding to it by creating a makeshift Electroweb with {{m|Zing Zap}} and {{m|Discharge}}, respectively. {{TP|Lana|Popplio}}, Steenee, {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}, and {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}} add to the combination with {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}, and a double {{m|Flamethrower}}, respectively. {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, and {{p|Altaria}} then use a triple {{m|Fire Blast}}, followed by [[Snowy]]'s {{m|Powder Snow}} and {{AP|Poipole}}'s poison. Together, the moves make a giant spinning ferris wheel-shaped construction.
|}

==Artwork==
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| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
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| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
| Ash's Hoenn party in the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu DP anime.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash DP 2.png|70px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash and Pikachu DP art.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu BW anime.png|130px]]
|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu BW anime 2.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash BW.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:AshBW2.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash M16.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:BW anime.png|250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash XY.png|130px]]
|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|M16|''Genesect and the Legend Awakened''}}
| Concept art from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu XY anime.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu XY anime 2.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu XY anime 3.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu XY anime 4.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash XY 2.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash XY 8.png|130px]]
|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| Ash's Kalos party in the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash XY 7.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash XYZ.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Protagonists and Pokémon XY.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash SM 3.png|130px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash SM 5.png|130px]]
|-
| Ash's Kalos party in the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| Ash's Kalos party in the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| With Ash and his friends in the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Sun & Moon series|''Sun & Moon'' series}}
| With Ash in the {{color2|000|Sun & Moon series|''Sun & Moon'' series}}
|}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
|ja=大谷育江 [[Ikue Ohtani]]
|en=[[Ikue Ohtani]] [[Rachael Lillis]]{{tt|*|Occasionally in season one}}
|de=Sabine Bohlmann (SE01)
|hi=सोनल कौशल Sonal Kaushal (Hungama dub)
}}

==In the games==
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from [[Professor Oak]] after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}, but it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at [[Mt. Silver]], and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves most used by Ash's Pikachu at the time of the games' release. Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.

===Event distributions===
====Diamond & Pearl Ash's Pikachu====
{{bulbanews/2|Satoshi's Pikachu to be distributed via Wi-Fi|Toys 'R' Us to distribute Ash's Pikachu}}
A Japanese event distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and at participating Japanese {{wp|McDonald}}'s locations which was held from July 15 through August 10, 2010. This Pikachu was distributed at participating American {{wp|Toys 'R' Us}} locations from January 30 to February 13, 2011, and Canadian Toys 'R' Us locations from February 9 to February 20, 2011. This Pikachu's moveset was based on that of Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

{{G4event|
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type2=Steel|move2=Iron Tail|
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disdate=3|
country={{tt|the United States|January 30 to February 13}} and {{tt|Canada|February 9 to 20}}|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

====Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu====
{{bulbanews/2|Japanese Pokémon Center to distribute four Pokémon from Best Wishes series|More information on Japanese Best Wishes event Pokémon}}
From August 10 to September 6, 2013, Japanese Pokémon Centers distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during the {{series|Best Wishes}}. The distribution was split into four one-week periods; each week, players could receive one of four ''Best Wishes''-themed Pokémon at random. The other three Pokémon distributed alongside Ash's Pikachu were [[Iris's Axew]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], and [[Professor Oak's Rotom]].

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type4=Electric|move4=Electro Ball|
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datedis=August 10 to September 6, 2013|
black=yes|
white=yes|
black2=yes|
white2=yes}}

====7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu====
{{bulbanews|Four Pokémon to be distributed at Japanese 7-Eleven stores}}
From July 18 to 31, 2015, Japanese {{wp|7-Eleven}}s distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during the {{series|XY}}. It, along with [[Serena's Pancham]], were distributed as prizes in 7-Eleven's "Pokémon DS Rally". Once participants bring their Japanese-region [[Nintendo 3DS]] to one of the stores' {{jwp|セブンスポット|7Spots}}, and got their 3DS "stamped" through the [[Nintendo Zone]] feature, they can redeem the stamp for a serial code that would give the player one of the two anime Pokémon.

{{G6event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=50
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ
|id=00711
|ability=Static
|nature=Naughty
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Light Ball
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|serial code|Japanese|online|July 18 to September 30, 2015}}
{{G6event/footer}}

====Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu====
{{bulbanews|7-Eleven event Pokémon to also be available at Pokémon Center stores in Japan}}
Ash's Pikachu were distributed via the [[Nintendo Network]] at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]]s and [[Pokémon Store]]s across Japan from August 24 to 30, 2015.
{{G6event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=50
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ
|id=08245
|ability=Static
|nature=Naughty
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Light Ball
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Nintendo Network|Japanese|online|August 24 to 30, 2015}}
{{G6event/footer}}

====Pikachu in a cap====
[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|240px|Event artwork]]
{{bulbanews/3|Cap Pikachu, Pikashunium Z to be available in Japan|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
These cap-wearing Pikachu are {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Pokémon that debuted in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], and were distributed in celebration of the [[Pokémon anime]]'s 20th movie, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', and by extension, the anime's 20th anniversary. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot evolve. They also have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]], [[Pikashunium Z]], and its [[Z-Move]], {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

In Japan, the Pikachu were distributed via single-use [[serial code]] to those who pre-ordered tickets to the 20th movie, with one code per ticket. The Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeemed the code. The codes only worked on Japanese region games. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

In American, PAL, and Taiwanese region games, the Pikachu were distributed through a single-use public serial code released via the Pokémon website and in a similar vein to the Japanese event—the Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeems the code. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

A seventh Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in [[M20|the twentieth movie]], debuted in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]. In Japan, it was distributed via [[QR Code]] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disc. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the 20th movie.

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| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | {{color2|000|Original series|Original Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Original.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}}" | {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|Hoenn Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Hoenn.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}" | {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|Sinnoh Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Unova}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Best Wishes series|Unova Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|XY series|Kalos Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|Sun & Moon series|Alola Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemelight|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

=====Original Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|original}}. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the original series debuting in the first year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the original series being [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] in Japan is based on the original air date in that country of [[EP001|the first episode in the original series]], April 1, 1997, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, September 8, 1998.

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|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ Ash Sacha
|id=970401 090898
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=2017 Pokémon Movie a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Agility|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|April 15 to May 1, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|July 19 to 31, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|September 19 to 25, 2017}}
{{G7event/footer}}

=====Hoenn Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''Advanced Generation'' series being during the sixth year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''Advanced Generation'' series being [[M06|the sixth Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[AG001|the first episode in the ''Advanced Generation'' series]], November 21, 2002, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of [[EP263|the first episode of the sixth season of the anime]] in the United States, September 13, 2003.

{{G7event/head
|ball=Poké|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Hoenn
|gender=m
|level=6
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ Ash Sacha
|id=021121 091303
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=2017 Pokémon Movie a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Iron Tail|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 3 to 15, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|August 2 to 14, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|September 26 to October 2, 2017}}
{{G7event/footer}}

=====Sinnoh Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series being during the tenth year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series being [[M10|the tenth Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series being during the ninth year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[DP001|the first episode in the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series]], September 28, 2006, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, June 4, 2007.

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|image=025Pikachu-Sinnoh
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|level=10/9
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ Ash Sacha
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|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=2017 Pokémon Movie a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
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|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Volt Tackle|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 17 to 29, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|August 16 to 28, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|October 3 to 9, 2017}}
{{G7event/footer}}

=====Unova Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Best Wishes}}. In Japan, level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''Best Wishes'' series being during the 14th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''Best Wishes'' series being [[M14|the 14th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of the ''Best Wishes'' series being during the 13th year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[BW001|the first episode in the ''Best Wishes'' series]], September 23, 2010, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, February 12, 2011.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive Alola Cap Pikachu in place of this gift. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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|image=025Pikachu-Unova
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|level=14/13
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ Ash Sacha
|id=100923 021211
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=2017 Pokémon Movie a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Volt Tackle|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 31 to June 12, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|August 30 to September 11, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|October 10 to 16, 2017}}
{{G7event/footer}}

=====Kalos Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|XY}}. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''XY'' series being during the 17th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''XY'' series being [[M17|the 17th Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[XY001|the first episode in the ''XY'' series]], October 17, 2013, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, January 18, 2014.

{{G7event/head
|ball=Poké|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Kalos
|gender=m
|level=17
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ Ash Sacha
|id=131017 011814
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=2017 Pokémon Movie a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|June 14 to 26, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|September 13 to 25, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|October 17 to 23, 2017}}
{{G7event/footer}}

=====Alola Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Sun & Moon}}. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the ''Sun & Moon'' series being during the 20th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the ''Sun & Moon'' series being [[M20|the 20th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of the ''Sun & Moon'' series being during the 19th year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[SM001|the first episode in the ''Sun & Moon'' series]], November 17, 2016, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, December 5, 2016.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive this gift early in place of the Unova Cap Pikachu. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

{{G7event/head
|ball=Poké|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=025Pikachu-Alola
|gender=m
|level=20/19
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ Ash
|id=161117 120516
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=2017 Pokémon Movie a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|June 28 to July 17, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|September 27 to October 9, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|m|serial code|PAL|online|October 10 to 12, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|October 24 to 30, 2017}}
{{G7event/footer}}

====Partner Cap Pikachu====
{{bulbanews/2|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
This Pikachu was distributed exclusively for [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] to players who scanned a QR Code.

The Japanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/ was on] a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disk, which was given away to players who attended ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

The American and PAL region QR Code [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-movie-and-a-new-pikachu-for-you/ was given away] to players who attended ''I Choose You!''. The same QR Code can be used in both American and PAL region games.

The Taiwanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-sunmoon-cn.com/usum/tc/campaign_171102_01.html was available] on [http://www.pokemon.com.tw/Movie20/tc.html Pokémon.com.tw] in conjunction with the airings of ''I Choose You!'' in Taiwan.

The Korean region QR Code [http://www.pokemonkorea.co.kr/m20/notice_1?id=6c25b98a47d80f16957de96b6a2a1549dd5cb9ea51ae7df3bcfc8d5e6087d99ffc8cb3859e7f1564e9265300de68c9031e86b6af1f2c5786dc07f994c4a4ad6b was given away] to players who attended ''I Choose You!''.

This Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu as it appears in ''I Choose You!''. Pikachu's level corresponds to the debut of ''I Choose You!'' being during the twenty-first anniversary of the Pokémon anime's debut. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of ''I Choose You!'', July 15, 2017. Due to a bug, this Pikachu can be {{Shiny}}. Instead of checking its [[personality value]] against the Trainer ID and secret ID number of Pikachu's [[Original Trainer]] to prevent its personality value from making it Shiny, the game uses the player's data instead.

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=====QR Code=====
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code NA PAL.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code TW.png]]
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|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Japanese region QR Code
| American and PAL region QR Code
| Taiwanese region QR Code
| Korean region QR Code
|}

==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon GO===
In {{g|GO}}, Pikachu wearing Ash's hat was obtainable in the {{pkmn2|wild}} during the game's first anniversary celebration from July 6–21, 2017. Any {{p|Pichu}} whose {{pkmn|Egg}}s were obtained during this time would also be wearing this hat upon hatching. The Ash hat Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1–2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Event Pokémon|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility it being {{Shiny}}.

Unlike in the core series, this special form is obtainable in both [[gender]]s and can be [[evolution|evolved]], with the cap being retained upon evolution.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pichu [[File:GO172O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pikachu [[File:GO025O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Raichu [[File:GO026O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu AP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in the Ash & Pikachu manga]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the [[Ash & Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}} series, which is based on the [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]] seasons of the [[Pokémon anime]]. Like in the anime, Pikachu and Ash share a strong friendship.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt SP|1=Iron Tail AP|2=Volt Tackle AP}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Iron Tail|2=Volt Tackle}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Tackle}} AP.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|SP02|The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|SP19|Trust In Each Other!!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|SP35|A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=manga}}

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu (EToP)}}
[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the {{pkmn|manga}} series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is loosely based on the Pokémon anime. Pikachu was {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s first Pokémon. However, Ash did not receive Pikachu from {{an|Professor Oak}} - instead, he finds Pikachu under the floorboards of his home, chewing on wires to eat the electricity.

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu MPJ.png|thumb|left|180px|Pikachu in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
Ash's Pikachu, along with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, makes a cameo appearance in the bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] {{pkmn|manga}} series. In the bonus chapters, Ash and friends have mistakenly wandered into the Magical Pokémon Journey world and are trying to return to the world of the {{pkmn|anime}}, encountering many unusual situations along the way, including encounters of aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which are different in anime canon.

Ash's Pikachu shows a video to {{MPJ|Pikachu}} of him bouncing a {{i|Poké Ball}} on his head in [[One Hundred Fifty-One]].

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu PDP.png|thumb|180px|Pikachu in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]]
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} manga, which is based on the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} of the anime.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}} PDP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|PDP03}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|PDP04}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|PDP07}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|PDP12}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:Ash Pikachu M10 manga.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
As Ash and Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, Pikachu is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptation.

====Moves used====
=====Manga versions=====

{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle M09|1=Thunderbolt M10|2=Volt Tackle M10|3=Thunderbolt M11|4=Iron Tail M14|5=Electro Ball M14}} manga.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}|1=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|2=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|3=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}|4=Iron Tail in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}|5=Electro Ball in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (manga)|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Jirachi: Wish Maker (manga)|Jirachi: Wish Maker}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Electro Ball|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

======Z-Moves used======
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt ICYR.png|150px]]
| {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}
| [[ICYR1]]
| Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then releases several beams of electricity at the opponent.
|}

=====Ani-Manga versions=====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu Thunderbolt M11 animanga.png|Using Thunderbolt}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (graphic novel)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

==In the TCG==
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The following is a list of related cards.
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)]]||type=Lightning|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]] {{GX}} |type=Lightning|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=005/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|71}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|72}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|73}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|74}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|75}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|76}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

* Pikachu also appears on the card [[Togedemaru (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 6)]] and [[Tauros (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 14)]].

==In Tretta==
{{main|Pikachu (05-01)}}
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pikachu appear as a Master-class Tretta in the ''{{Tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}}'' expansion. When Pikachu is in play, he appears wearing [[Ash's hat]] from the {{series|XY}}.

==Trivia==
[[File:Surfing Pikachu BW087.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu|surfing}}]]
[[File:Pikachu as female Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu disguised as a female]]
* Pikachu is {{Ash}}'s only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by {{an|Dawn}}.
** Pikachu was also Ash's only [[walking Pokémon]] until the capture of {{AP|Rowlet}}.
* For [[DP013]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this Pokémon senryū about him: パートナー　サトシとピカチュウ　いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to habitually disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and are better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[Legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''.
** Pikachu is also the only Pokémon in the entire series that has been able to defeat two [[Legendary Pokémon]], being able to take out Brandon's {{p|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'' and {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}} in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', although in the latter case, it was a draw, as Pikachu knocked himself out in the process.
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', it was officially confirmed that Pikachu is [[gender|male]], as a female {{p|Togepi}}'s {{m|Attract}} affected him. His physical appearance could not be used as proof, since [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]] were not implemented until after he had debuted in the anime.
** Pikachu's [[gender]] had already been assumed male in the dub, where male pronouns such as "he" were used to refer to Pikachu. To a lesser extent, his gender was also previously implied in the Japanese versions, specifically in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' (where he used masculine pronouns), ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (Pikachu was shown when the narrator said that males had to carry packages), and in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', where Brock referred to Ash and Pikachu as being "those guys" when touched by their loyalty.
** The first time Pikachu's gender difference was pointed out was in ''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]'', where Pikachu was disguised as a female by sticking a heart-shaped piece of paper on his tail.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every Gym battle in [[Johto|a region]].
* In {{pmin|Latin America}}, {{wp|Cartoon Network}} has a "Biografía Toon" (''Toon Biography'') segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by {{an|Professor Oak}} and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.
* ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'' has been the only time when Ash does not use Pikachu against an [[Elite Four]] member.
* Pikachu is the first evolved Pokémon Ash obtained, although at the time Ash obtained Pikachu, he did not yet have a {{p|Pichu|pre-evolved form}}.
* Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon capable of evolving by use of an evolutionary stone, not counting {{AP|Snorunt}} who could not evolve through use of an evolution stone at the time of its capture and normal evolution.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the anime to defeat a Mega Evolved Pokémon without Mega Evolving, defeating [[Korrina]]'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]''.
* As Pikachu hates being in his {{i|Poké Ball}}, it is rarely ever seen, with a known total of only six confirmed appearances throughout the whole series (flashbacks not included). These being in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'', ''[[AG024|A Corphish Out of Water!]]'', ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]'', and ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]''.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Pikachu}}
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}
* [[a:Category:Ash's Pikachu|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]

==References==
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[[Category:Oak's Pokémon|Pikachu]]
[[Category:Ash and Pikachu characters|Pikachu]]
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[[Category:Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl characters|Pikachu]]
[[Category:Male characters (Pokémon)|Pikachu]]
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[[es:Pikachu de Ash]]
[[fr:Pikachu de Sacha]]
[[it:Pikachu di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのピカチュウ]]
[[zh:小智的皮卡丘]]

Ash's Rowlet

2019-08-05T00:30:39Z

BlazeFire: /* With Ash */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
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|type2=Flying
|trainername=Ash
|pokemonname=Rowlet
|jtrainername=サトシ
|jpokemonname=モクロー
|tmtrainername=Satoshi
|tmpokemonname=Mokuroh
|image=[[File:Ash Rowlet.png|250px]]
|caption=Ash's Rowlet
|gender=Unknown
|ability=Unknown
|location=[[Melemele Island]]
|egg=egg
|eggep=SM004
|eggname=''Prior to'' First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!
|epnum=SM004
|epname=''Prior to'' First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!
|catchepnum=SM004
|catchepname=First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!
|numepsh=an unknown number of
|prevonum=722
|firststagename=Rowlet
|current=[[Party|With Ash]]
|enva1=[[Roger Callagy]]
|java1=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]
}}

'''Ash's Rowlet''' (Japanese: '''サトシのモクロー''' ''Satoshi's Mokuroh'') is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Alola]] [[region]], and his forty-seventh overall. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

==In the anime==
===History===
====As a wild Pokémon====
[[File:Pikipek Egg.png|250px|thumb|left|Rowlet's Egg (far back) among Pikipek Eggs]]
Rowlet debuted in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''. A flashback revealed that Rowlet had been born into a flock of {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Pikipek}}, led by a {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon}} and {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Trumbeak}}, and they took it in as one of their own. Later, it joined its flock to gather fruit from a town on [[Melemele Island]]. Rowlet mistook a wind chime for food, and brought its bounty to its nest, only to be scolded by Trumbeak that evening and being sent back to gather more.

The next day, a tired Rowlet noticed a sweet smell being produced by [[Mallow's Bounsweet]]. Believing it to be fruit, Rowlet tried to take Bounsweet, only to be deflected each time it tried. Eventually, the exhausted Rowlet fell out of the sky, but was caught in time by {{Ash}}. It was then given a bunch of fruit to eat and after finishing its meal, it took a watermelon and returned to its nest, prompting Ash and {{an|Mallow}} to follow it.

Ash and Mallow soon found Rowlet's nest, but their reunion was cut short by {{TRT}}, who arrived to take back the {{Berries}} the flock had taken from {{an|Bewear}}. After trapping the flock in nets, Team Rocket set their sights on {{AP|Pikachu}}. While Pikachu battled [[Jessie's Mimikyu]], Rowlet freed its friends and then used {{m|Leafage}} to save Pikachu from Mimikyu's attack. Before the battle could go on any longer, Bewear returned and carried Team Rocket back to its den. Ash thanked Rowlet for saving the day before saying goodbye, not wanting to separate it from its family in its nest. Seeing how it wanted to join Ash, Toucannon gave Rowlet its permission to leave the nest. Rowlet happily dove into Ash's [[bag|backpack]] and waved goodbye to its family. Delighted, Ash threw a {{i|Poké Ball}} at Rowlet and caught it.

====With Ash====
[[File:Ash and Rowlet.png|thumb|250px|Rowlet and Ash]]
Rowlet participated in its first official {{pkmn|battle}} in ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', where it battled [[Hobbes]] and his {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Pom-Pom Style}} {{p|Oricorio}}. Hobbes showed off his great battling skills by having Oricorio gracefully dodge Rowlet's Leafage and shock it afterwards using {{m|Revelation Dance}}. Furthermore, Oricorio was able to counter Rowlet's {{m|Tackle}} with {{m|Mirror Move}}. Rowlet, however, was able to overpower Oricorio and knock it back using its sheer leg strength. Eventually, Oricorio used {{m|Teeter Dance}} which {{status|confusion|confused}} Rowlet, allowing the Dancing Pokémon to knock it out with {{m|Double Slap}}.

In ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', Rowlet was used in Ash's first [[island challenge]] trial in [[Verdant Cavern]]. Alongside Pikachu, it first fought a {{p|Yungoos}} and {{p|Gumshoos}}. The two {{type|Normal}}s showed to be tough opponents, as they were able to use {{m|Sand Attack}} to obstruct Rowlet and Pikachu's sight and movements before hitting them with their attacks. Ash then came up a similar tactic using its Leafage, allowing it to knock Yungoos out with Tackle, while Pikachu defeated Gumshoos. Afterwards, Rowlet and Pikachu had to face a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Gumshoos. Rowlet attempted to assist Pikachu in battle, but was defeated by a single hit from Gumshoos's {{m|Fling}}.

In ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]'', Ash used Rowlet as his first Pokémon in the [[Melemele Island]] grand trial, where it battled against [[Hala]]'s {{DL|Hala|Crabrawler}}. It managed to hit Crabrawler with a super effective {{m|Peck}} after dodging a {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Rowlet's attempt to hit a second Peck was stopped however, allowing Crabrawler to hurl it in the air using {{m|Brutal Swing}} followed by a hit from {{m|Power-Up Punch}}. Using a collision between Leafage and Bubble Beam, Rowlet turned the tables by sneaking up on Crabrawler and hit it with a series of Pecks. After barely dodging another Power-Up Punch, it managed to outmaneuver Crabrawler and defeat it with Tackle. Afterwards, Rowlet fell asleep, preventing Ash from using it for the next battle.

In ''[[SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!]]'', Rowlet was asleep on the beach while Ash, {{an|Lana}}, Mallow, Pikachu, and {{AP|Rockruff}} watched [[Lana's Popplio]] practice making balloons. However, as Popplio was making a balloon, Mallow's Bounsweet sneezed, and blasted out its sweet scent by accident. The scent promptly awoke Rowlet and it flew towards Bounsweet, who instinctively deflected it. Rowlet was sent flying at a high speed into Popplio, and the two eventually floated away in Popplio's balloon. While the others looked for the duo, Rowlet accidentally popped the balloon, causing the duo to fall straight onto a radar that Team Rocket was constructing, with Rowlet getting caught in a ring that was part of the machinery. With this ring, Rowlet was unable to fly. Popplio distracted Team Rocket by using {{m|Bubble Beam}}, then bounced Rowlet on its nose so the two could escape. The two were then confronted by {{MTR}} and [[James's Mareanie]], but were saved by a {{AP|Litten}}. Litten took the duo to its home, where {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stoutland}} advised it to take the two back to their Trainers. During their long search, the trio got caught by Team Rocket. However, they managed to escape thanks to Litten and blasted Team Rocket off with their combined attacks. Afterwards, Rowlet and Popplio were reunited with their Trainers, with Ash removing Rowlet's ring.

In ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]'', Rowlet was sent out to assist Litten in battling a Totem {{p|Lurantis}} and its ally {{p|Castform}} in the [[Lush Jungle]] trial. When Litten was tired and about to be hit by a super effective {{m|Water Gun}} from Castform, Rowlet jumped in and took the attack, easily shaking it off. It then knocked out the Castform with a single Tackle, getting rid of the {{m|Sunny Day}} it had set up in the process. This allowed Litten to defeat Lurantis, meaning Ash cleared the trial and earning him a [[Grassium Z]].

In ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', Rowlet was used in the [[Akala Island]] grand trial alongside Rockruff, battling Olivia's {{p|Lycanroc}} and {{p|Probopass}}. Despite their opponents giving them tough times with their combination tactics, Rowlet eventually managed to defeat Probopass with {{m|Bloom Doom}}. Unfortunately for Ash, Rockruff impulsively attacked Rowlet in a fit of aggression, accidentally knocking it out and leaving the Puppy Pokémon to face Lycanroc alone.

In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', Rowlet and Litten joined Lana, {{an|Sophocles}}, and Mallow in the fight against [[Lusamine]]'s {{p|Mismagius}}, {{p|Milotic}}, and {{p|Lilligant}}, which were being controlled by {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}. Rowlet used Tackle to free [[Ash's friends]] and their Pokémon from Lilligant's Teeter Dance, but Lilligant drew Rowlet towards it with its {{m|Sweet Scent}} move. In [[SM054|the next episode]], Mallow's Steenee emitted its own Sweet Scent to bring Rowlet back to her. Rowlet was then launched into the air by Steenee's Double Slap and afterwards kicked back towards the ground, allowing Rowlet to perform a high-speed Peck attack, dubbed "Rowlaunch" by Lana, on Lilligant. The attack angered Lilligant, causing it to charge up its {{m|Solar Beam}} attack, but Litten interrupted the move with {{m|Fire Fang}}. Although Lilligant appeared to have been defeated by this move, Nihilego made it get back up and continue battling. The battle ended when Ash and Pikachu performed {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} to defeat Nihilego.

In ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'', Ash went to see {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}} so it could help train for a rematch with [[Nanu]]. After agreeing to help, Tapu Bulu used its powers to make several large trees grow instantly before resting on them to absorb their energy. When Rowlet decided to roost on the trees, it absorbed some of the trees' energy as well, causing it to learn {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
[[File:Ash Rowlet Meltan.png|thumb|left|250px|Rowlet with Meltan]]
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', Rowlet joined the rest of Alola in showering {{an|Light trio|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.

In ''[[SM097|No Stone Unturned!]]'', Rowlet was used in Ash's battle against [[Hau]], where it went up against its evolved form {{p|Dartrix}}. Rowlet's tendency to fall asleep caused trouble for it, and it was eventually defeated when Ash ended up dropping his Grassium Z while trying to use it. That night, Rowlet became serious, attacking the {{m|Substitute}} {{pkmn|doll}} in {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house. The next day, Ash and Rowlet visited Rowlet's old foster family, who demonstrated how to use {{m|Bullet Seed}}, despite {{Rotom}} telling Ash that Rowlet can't learn the move. While searching for small rocks suitable for its Bullet Seed training, Rowlet found an [[Everstone]] and swallowed it, much to Ash's horror. Even though Rowlet was able to spit out the stone, it immediately swallowed it again, having taken a liking to it. Using the example of its foster parents, it subsequently learned to use {{m|Seed Bomb}} with the Everstone. The next day, Rowlet and Ash had a rematch against Hau, managing to pull off a win this time around with Bloom Doom.

In ''[[SM111|Show Me the Metal!]]'', a {{AP|Meltan}} approached Rowlet as it slept at the [[Pokémon School]]. When Rowlet woke up, Meltan was startled and dropped the hex nut on its head to the school roof, from which it was almost taken by a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Murkrow}}, but Rowlet managed to get the hex nut first and returned it to its proper owner, making Meltan like Rowlet. As Rowlet subsequently flew into Ash's backpack to sleep, Meltan followed it, and was thus unknowingly taken to Professor Kukui's house by Ash later.

In ''[[SM112|Got Meltan?]]'', Rowlet helped Meltan when it lost its nut head. Later, when Team Rocket attempted to capture Meltan, Rowlet stepped in, protecting it from multiple {{m|Fury Swipes}} until Meltan stepped up and defeated Team Rocket with {{m|Flash Cannon}}. Meltan was later caught by Ash.
[[File:Ash Rowlet Decidueye costume.png|thumb|250px|Rowlet's Decidueye cloak]]
In ''[[SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!]]'', Ash decided to use Rowlet during his battle against [[Ryuki]] at the [[Kantonian Gym]], intending to use Rowlet's laid-back nature to prevent it from getting distracted by Ryuki's music, which had gotten [[Kiawe's Marowak]] defeated shortly earlier. Although the strategy worked, Rowlet was soon caught by Ryuki's {{p|Zweilous}}'s {{m|Bite}}. Seeing its friend in trouble, Meltan angrily retaliated by eating away some of the decorations on Ryuki's suit. Ryuki then changed the battle into a [[Double Battle]], with Ash using Rowlet and Meltan against Ryuki's Zweilous and {{p|Druddigon}}. Due to its slow movements, Meltan was unable to dodge Druddigon's {{m|Dragon Claw}}s and was forced to try to protect itself with {{m|Harden}}. As Meltan's endurance was running low, Rowlet's {{m|Peck}} suddenly evolved into {{m|Brave Bird}}, allowing it to save Meltan from being defeated. Rowlet and Meltan then launched a combination attack at Zweilous and Druddigon, defeating them and winning the battle for Ash.

In [[SM131]], Ash chose to use Rowlet in his upcoming battle against Hau and his {{p|Decidueye}}. Upon learning this, Rowlet flew into the sky and approached a wild {{p|Wingull}}, asking it to bring its foster family to the [[Manalo Stadium]].

In [[SM132]], Ash and Rowlet were training for their battle when its family arrived at the stadium. Toucannon and Trumbeak demonstrated to Rowlet how to use the move {{m|Feather Dance}}. Rowlet attempted to master it afterwards, but before it could do so, the battle was already about to begin. Trumbeak and the Pikipek returned with a cloak resembling Decidueye, prompting Lana to refer to Rowlet as (Japanese '''ジュナクロー''' ''Junakroh'') and the battle started. Ash and Rowlet attempted to attack Decidueye with Bloom Doom, but Decidueye was able to dodge it before trapping Rowlet with {{m|Spirit Shackle}}. This nearly left Rowlet unable to avoid {{m|Sinister Arrow Raid}}, but it barely avoided the attack by making it hit its cloak instead. The match continued in [[SM133|the next episode]], with Rowlet enduring a series of powerful {{m|Leaf Blade}} and {{m|Razor Leaf}} attacks. Ash had Rowlet retaliate with {{m|Brave Bird}}, which Decidueye intercepted with {{m|Sky Attack}}. When the smoke cleared, Decidueye eventually struggled to its feet while Rowlet lay face to the ground. However, just as Nanu was awarding the victory to Hau, Hala quickly realized that Rowlet was sleeping instead and allowed the match to continue. After being hit by Spirit Shackle, Rowlet was able to master Feather Dance while avoiding Sky Attack, molting the entirety of its surface plumage. Afterwards, it knocked Decidueye out with Brave Bird.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Poké Problem extra scene SM075.png|thumb|250px|Rowlet sleeping]]
[[File:Trumbeak Rowlet.png|thumb|left|250px|Trumbeak and Rowlet]]
Rowlet is somewhat naive and inexperienced. In its [[SM004|debut episode]], Rowlet brought a wind chime from a market on [[Melemele Island]] to its nest, thinking it was {{pkmn|food}}. When Ash asked it to find {{an|Lillie}} in ''[[SM014|Getting to Know You!]]'', it returned with a watermelon instead. Similarly, when Ash asked it to try and find Pikachu in ''[[SM067|Love at First Twirl!]]'', it got distracted by the scent of {{TRT}}'s honey donuts. It is drawn to the aroma of Sweet Scent, such as when used by [[Mallow's Bounsweet]] in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'' or by [[Lusamine]]'s {{p|Lilligant}} in ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]''.

Rowlet also seems to be a very relaxed Pokémon, as shown in ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]'', when it spent most of the episode not being bothered by what was going on around it, whether that included being splashed by water or being kidnapped by Team Rocket. Rowlet is often seen sleeping during the day, only waking up when it is needed by someone else, such as its Trainer. This character trait was shown in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'' and ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]'', when Ash called Rowlet out to battle against a Totem Pokémon and its ally, only to find it sleeping, in need of awakening. In its time as a wild Pokémon, it was even seen nodding off while being lectured by its caretaker, {{p|Trumbeak}}. However, in ''[[SM029|Lulled to La-La Land!]]'', Rotom noted that Rowlet shouldn't be sleeping so much. Rowlet has been show to sleep through almost anything, such as during battles and whilst being buried under sand, as shown in ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]''. Despite this, it is loyal towards its friends, and would do anything to protect them. Due to its naivety and inexperience, Rowlet tends to panic when it is separated from Ash; however, this shows its closeness to Ash. Its closeness to its Trainer was also shown when it would sit or sleep on Ash's head, although it would also sometimes sit on Ash's shoulders.

Ash and Rowlet quickly bonded after meeting each other. Rowlet likes roosting and sleeping in his backpack, and even doesn't mind having company inside the bag as well, which was mainly shown with {{an|Light trio|Nebby}} and Meltan. Like other members of its species, Rowlet is capable of flying silently, as first shown in ''To Top a Totem!''. In the same episode, it took a chance by fighting against the Yungoos without being commanded. Additionally, in ''Currying Favor and Flavor!'', it was shown instinctively protecting Litten from getting hit by a {{m|Water Gun}}. These situations have shown that it is an independent and quick thinking Pokémon. In ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]'', Ash noticed this and used its ability to get the upper hand over [[Hala]] and his {{p|Crabrawler}}. Rowlet is also seen as a fast flyer as shown in ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'' when it was able to dodge a Z-Move with Rockruff in tow. Rowlet has been shown to be easily startled, as shown in ''[[SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!]]'', where it was cowering in fear from the presence of a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stoutland}}, despite the fact that Stoutland was only licking it out of affection. It was also shown to be happy at the thought that Ash would be brought to tears of joy after it reunites with its Trainer and at the thought of {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} being scolded by {{an|Lana|its Trainer}}.

[[File:Rowlet Decidueye Rivalry.png|thumb|left|250px|Rowlet's rivalry with Decidueye]]
Rowlet started to take a more serious approach to battling after its loss to [[Hau]]'s {{p|Dartrix}} in ''[[SM097|No Stone Unturned!]]''. This can be seen when it kept attacking the Substitute Doll, and when it even visited its old foster family for some training. Unlike other Pokémon in the anime who have prevented themselves from evolving, like Ash's Pikachu or [[Dawn's Piplup]], Rowlet doesn't seem disinterested or afraid of [[evolution]], but decided it liked the [[Everstone]] it picked up after it allowed it to perform {{m|Seed Bomb}}. Since the battle, Rowlet has developed a rivalry with {{p|Decidueye}}. While the rivalry is normally friendly, they are extremely competitive, as seen in [[SM131]], when Rowlet and Decidueye interacted aggressively and passionately with each other upon learning that they would be battling each other in the [[Manalo Conference]].

Starting in ''[[SM111|Show Me the Metal!]]'', Rowlet formed a close friendship with a {{AP|Meltan}}. When Meltan's nut head fell off of its body, Rowlet flew to catch it, saving it from a {{p|Murkrow}}. This was seen again in the [[SM112|next episode]], where it tried to substitute its lost nut head for many objects. Rowlet's protectiveness of Meltan saw it take {{MTR}}'s {{m|Fury Swipes}} in the place of the Hex Nut Pokémon, causing Rowlet's back to become badly damaged. However, Rowlet often has to prevent Meltan from causing damage, such as in ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', where it prevented Meltan from eating a frying pan.
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===Moves used===
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{{anmov|Grass|Leafage|SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Tackle|SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Peck|SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!}}
{{anmov|Grass|Razor Leaf|SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Grass|Seed Bomb|SM097|No Stone Unturned!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Flying|Brave Bird|SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Flying|Feather Dance|SM132||rec=yes}}
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====Z-Moves used====
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|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Rowlet Breakneck Blitz.png|150px]]
| {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}
| ''[[SM011|Young Kiawe Had a Farm!]]''
| {{m|Tackle}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Rowlet strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then charges at the target with a full-speed tackle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Rowlet Bloom Doom.png|150px]]
| {{m|Bloom Doom}}
| ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]''
| {{m|Leafage}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, or {{m|Seed Bomb}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Rowlet strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then becomes surrounded in a light green aura, causing the battlefield to become covered in flowers. The energy surrounding Rowlet then rapidly expands, creating a giant explosion.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Rowlaunch.png|150px]] [[File:Rowlaunch Mallow Tsareena.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]''
| {{m|Sweet Scent}}, {{m|Double Slap}}, and {{m|Peck}}
| [[Mallow's Tsareena|Mallow's Steenee → Tsareena]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Rowlaunch (Japanese: '''{{tt|ひっさつのモクシュート|Hissatsu no mokushūto}}''' ''Certain-kill Mokushoot'') After luring Ash's Rowlet in with {{m|Sweet Scent}}, Steenee or Tsareena knocks Rowlet into the air with {{m|Double Slap}}. Mallow then throws Steenee into the air, or Tsareena jumps into the air, allowing her to kick Rowlet, sending it flying into the opponent at high speeds while using {{m|Peck}}.

The move's Japanese name is a reference to that of {{m|Catastropika}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Brave Cannon.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!]]''
| {{m|Brave Bird}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}
| [[Ash's Meltan]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A move combination when Rowlet and Meltan combine Flash Cannon and Brave Bird to form a powerful attack against their enemies.
|}

==In the TCG==
Ash's Rowlet is featured in the TCG as of one of Ash's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Rowlet.
{{cardlist/header|Rowlet|Grass|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rowlet|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=001/026}}
{{cardlist/footer|Grass}}

==Trivia==
* Rowlet is {{Ash}}'s first [[walking Pokémon]] since {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* Rowlet is Ash's first [[starter Pokémon]] to have battled and defeated both of its evolved forms.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Rowlet}}
* [[Toucannon's flock]]

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|tmpokemonname=Mokuroh
|image=[[File:Ash Rowlet.png|250px]]
|caption=Ash's Rowlet
|gender=Unknown
|ability=Unknown
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|current=[[Party|With Ash]]
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'''Ash's Rowlet''' (Japanese: '''サトシのモクロー''' ''Satoshi's Mokuroh'') is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Alola]] [[region]], and his forty-seventh overall. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

==In the anime==
===History===
====As a wild Pokémon====
[[File:Pikipek Egg.png|250px|thumb|left|Rowlet's Egg (far back) among Pikipek Eggs]]
Rowlet debuted in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''. A flashback revealed that Rowlet had been born into a flock of {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Pikipek}}, led by a {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon}} and {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Trumbeak}}, and they took it in as one of their own. Later, it joined its flock to gather fruit from a town on [[Melemele Island]]. Rowlet mistook a wind chime for food, and brought its bounty to its nest, only to be scolded by Trumbeak that evening and being sent back to gather more.

The next day, a tired Rowlet noticed a sweet smell being produced by [[Mallow's Bounsweet]]. Believing it to be fruit, Rowlet tried to take Bounsweet, only to be deflected each time it tried. Eventually, the exhausted Rowlet fell out of the sky, but was caught in time by {{Ash}}. It was then given a bunch of fruit to eat and after finishing its meal, it took a watermelon and returned to its nest, prompting Ash and {{an|Mallow}} to follow it.

Ash and Mallow soon found Rowlet's nest, but their reunion was cut short by {{TRT}}, who arrived to take back the {{Berries}} the flock had taken from {{an|Bewear}}. After trapping the flock in nets, Team Rocket set their sights on {{AP|Pikachu}}. While Pikachu battled [[Jessie's Mimikyu]], Rowlet freed its friends and then used {{m|Leafage}} to save Pikachu from Mimikyu's attack. Before the battle could go on any longer, Bewear returned and carried Team Rocket back to its den. Ash thanked Rowlet for saving the day before saying goodbye, not wanting to separate it from its family in its nest. Seeing how it wanted to join Ash, Toucannon gave Rowlet its permission to leave the nest. Rowlet happily dove into Ash's [[bag|backpack]] and waved goodbye to its family. Delighted, Ash threw a {{i|Poké Ball}} at Rowlet and caught it.

====With Ash====
[[File:Ash and Rowlet.png|thumb|250px|Rowlet and Ash]]
Rowlet participated in its first official {{pkmn|battle}} in ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', where it battled [[Hobbes]] and his {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Pom-Pom Style}} {{p|Oricorio}}. Hobbes showed off his great battling skills by having Oricorio gracefully dodge Rowlet's Leafage and shock it afterwards using {{m|Revelation Dance}}. Furthermore, Oricorio was able to counter Rowlet's {{m|Tackle}} with {{m|Mirror Move}}. Rowlet, however, was able to overpower Oricorio and knock it back using its sheer leg strength. Eventually, Oricorio used {{m|Teeter Dance}} which {{status|confusion|confused}} Rowlet, allowing the Dancing Pokémon to knock it out with {{m|Double Slap}}.

In ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', Rowlet was used in Ash's first [[island challenge]] trial in [[Verdant Cavern]]. Alongside Pikachu, it first fought a {{p|Yungoos}} and {{p|Gumshoos}}. The two {{type|Normal}}s showed to be tough opponents, as they were able to use {{m|Sand Attack}} to obstruct Rowlet and Pikachu's sight and movements before hitting them with their attacks. Ash then came up a similar tactic using its Leafage, allowing it to knock Yungoos out with Tackle, while Pikachu defeated Gumshoos. Afterwards, Rowlet and Pikachu had to face a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Gumshoos. Rowlet attempted to assist Pikachu in battle, but was defeated by a single hit from Gumshoos's {{m|Fling}}.

In ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]'', Ash used Rowlet as his first Pokémon in the [[Melemele Island]] grand trial, where it battled against [[Hala]]'s {{DL|Hala|Crabrawler}}. It managed to hit Crabrawler with a super effective {{m|Peck}} after dodging a {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Rowlet's attempt to hit a second Peck was stopped however, allowing Crabrawler to hurl it in the air using {{m|Brutal Swing}} followed by a hit from {{m|Power-Up Punch}}. Using a collision between Leafage and Bubble Beam, Rowlet turned the tables by sneaking up on Crabrawler and hit it with a series of Pecks. After barely dodging another Power-Up Punch, it managed to outmaneuver Crabrawler and defeat it with Tackle. Afterwards, Rowlet fell asleep, preventing Ash from using it for the next battle.

In ''[[SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!]]'', Rowlet was asleep on the beach while Ash, {{an|Lana}}, Mallow, Pikachu, and {{AP|Rockruff}} watched [[Lana's Popplio]] practice making balloons. However, as Popplio was making a balloon, Mallow's Bounsweet sneezed, and blasted out its sweet scent by accident. The scent promptly awoke Rowlet and it flew towards Bounsweet, who instinctively deflected it. Rowlet was sent flying at a high speed into Popplio, and the two eventually floated away in Popplio's balloon. While the others looked for the duo, Rowlet accidentally popped the balloon, causing the duo to fall straight onto a radar that Team Rocket was constructing, with Rowlet getting caught in a ring that was part of the machinery. With this ring, Rowlet was unable to fly. Popplio distracted Team Rocket by using {{m|Bubble Beam}}, then bounced Rowlet on its nose so the two could escape. The two were then confronted by {{MTR}} and [[James's Mareanie]], but were saved by a {{AP|Litten}}. Litten took the duo to its home, where {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stoutland}} advised it to take the two back to their Trainers. During their long search, the trio got caught by Team Rocket. However, they managed to escape thanks to Litten and blasted Team Rocket off with their combined attacks. Afterwards, Rowlet and Popplio were reunited with their Trainers, with Ash removing Rowlet's ring.

In ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]'', Rowlet was sent out to assist Litten in battling a Totem {{p|Lurantis}} and its ally {{p|Castform}} in the [[Lush Jungle]] trial. When Litten was tired and about to be hit by a super effective {{m|Water Gun}} from Castform, Rowlet jumped in and took the attack, easily shaking it off. It then knocked out the Castform with a single Tackle, getting rid of the {{m|Sunny Day}} it had set up in the process. This allowed Litten to defeat Lurantis, meaning Ash cleared the trial and earning him a [[Grassium Z]].

In ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', Rowlet was used in the [[Akala Island]] grand trial alongside Rockruff, battling Olivia's {{p|Lycanroc}} and {{p|Probopass}}. Despite their opponents giving them tough times with their combination tactics, Rowlet eventually managed to defeat Probopass with {{m|Bloom Doom}}. Unfortunately for Ash, Rockruff impulsively attacked Rowlet in a fit of aggression, accidentally knocking it out and leaving the Puppy Pokémon to face Lycanroc alone.

In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', Rowlet and Litten joined Lana, {{an|Sophocles}}, and Mallow in the fight against [[Lusamine]]'s {{p|Mismagius}}, {{p|Milotic}}, and {{p|Lilligant}}, which were being controlled by {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}. Rowlet used Tackle to free [[Ash's friends]] and their Pokémon from Lilligant's Teeter Dance, but Lilligant drew Rowlet towards it with its {{m|Sweet Scent}} move. In [[SM054|the next episode]], Mallow's Steenee emitted its own Sweet Scent to bring Rowlet back to her. Rowlet was then launched into the air by Steenee's Double Slap and afterwards kicked back towards the ground, allowing Rowlet to perform a high-speed Peck attack, dubbed "Rowlaunch" by Lana, on Lilligant. The attack angered Lilligant, causing it to charge up its {{m|Solar Beam}} attack, but Litten interrupted the move with {{m|Fire Fang}}. Although Lilligant appeared to have been defeated by this move, Nihilego made it get back up and continue battling. The battle ended when Ash and Pikachu performed {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} to defeat Nihilego.

In ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'', Ash went to see {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}} so it could help train for a rematch with [[Nanu]]. After agreeing to help, Tapu Bulu used its powers to make several large trees grow instantly before resting on them to absorb their energy. When Rowlet decided to roost on the trees, it absorbed some of the trees' energy as well, causing it to learn {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
[[File:Ash Rowlet Meltan.png|thumb|left|250px|Rowlet with Meltan]]
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', Rowlet joined the rest of Alola in showering {{an|Light trio|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.

In ''[[SM097|No Stone Unturned!]]'', Rowlet was used in Ash's battle against [[Hau]], where it went up against its evolved form {{p|Dartrix}}. Rowlet's tendency to fall asleep caused trouble for it, and it was eventually defeated when Ash ended up dropping his Grassium Z while trying to use it. That night, Rowlet became serious, attacking the {{m|Substitute}} {{pkmn|doll}} in {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house. The next day, Ash and Rowlet visited Rowlet's old foster family, who demonstrated how to use {{m|Bullet Seed}}, despite {{Rotom}} telling Ash that Rowlet can't learn the move. While searching for small rocks suitable for its Bullet Seed training, Rowlet found an [[Everstone]] and swallowed it, much to Ash's horror. Even though Rowlet was able to spit out the stone, it immediately swallowed it again, having taken a liking to it. Using the example of its foster parents, it subsequently learned to use {{m|Seed Bomb}} with the Everstone. The next day, Rowlet and Ash had a rematch against Hau, managing to pull off a win this time around with Bloom Doom.

In ''[[SM111|Show Me the Metal!]]'', a {{AP|Meltan}} approached Rowlet as it slept at the [[Pokémon School]]. When Rowlet woke up, Meltan was startled and dropped the hex nut on its head to the school roof, from which it was almost taken by a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Murkrow}}, but Rowlet managed to get the hex nut first and returned it to its proper owner, making Meltan like Rowlet. As Rowlet subsequently flew into Ash's backpack to sleep, Meltan followed it, and was thus unknowingly taken to Professor Kukui's house by Ash later.

In ''[[SM112|Got Meltan?]]'', Rowlet helped Meltan when it lost its nut head. Later, when Team Rocket attempted to capture Meltan, Rowlet stepped in, protecting it from multiple {{m|Fury Swipes}} until Meltan stepped up and defeated Team Rocket with {{m|Flash Cannon}}. Meltan was later caught by Ash.
[[File:Ash Rowlet Decidueye costume.png|thumb|250px|Rowlet's Decidueye cloak]]
In ''[[SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!]]'', Ash decided to use Rowlet during his battle against [[Ryuki]] at the [[Kantonian Gym]], intending to use Rowlet's laid-back nature to prevent it from getting distracted by Ryuki's music, which had gotten [[Kiawe's Marowak]] defeated shortly earlier. Although the strategy worked, Rowlet was soon caught by Ryuki's {{p|Zweilous}}'s {{m|Bite}}. Seeing its friend in trouble, Meltan angrily retaliated by eating away some of the decorations on Ryuki's suit. Ryuki then changed the battle into a [[Double Battle]], with Ash using Rowlet and Meltan against Ryuki's Zweilous and {{p|Druddigon}}. Due to its slow movements, Meltan was unable to dodge Druddigon's {{m|Dragon Claw}}s and was forced to try to protect itself with {{m|Harden}}. As Meltan's endurance was running low, Rowlet's {{m|Peck}} suddenly evolved into {{m|Brave Bird}}, allowing it to save Meltan from being defeated. Rowlet and Meltan then launched a combination attack at Zweilous and Druddigon, defeating them and winning the battle for Ash.

In [[SM131]], Ash chose to use Rowlet in his upcoming battle against Hau and his {{p|Decidueye}}. Upon learning this, Rowlet flew into the sky and approached a wild {{p|Wingull}}, asking it to bring its foster family to the [[Manalo Stadium]].

In [[SM132]], Ash and Rowlet were training for their battle when its family arrived at the stadium. Toucannon and Trumbeak demonstrated to Rowlet how to use the move {{m|Feather Dance}}. Rowlet attempted to master it afterwards, but before it could do so, the battle was already about to begin. Trumbeak and the Pikipek returned with a cloak resembling Decidueye, prompting Lana to refer to Rowlet as (Japanese '''ジュナクロー''' ''Junakroh'') and the battle started. Ash and Rowlet attempted to attack Decidueye with Bloom Doom, but Decidueye was able to dodge it before trapping Rowlet with {{m|Spirit Shackle}}. This nearly left Rowlet unable to avoid {{m|Sinister Arrow Raid}}, but it barely avoided the attack by making it hit its cloak instead. The match continued in [[SM133|the next episode]], with Rowlet apparently being defeated. However, just as Nanu was awarding the victory to Hau, Hala quickly realized that Rowlet was sleeping instead and allowed the match to continue. After being hit by Spirit Shackle, Rowlet was able to master Feather Dance while avoiding {{m|Sky Attack}}. Afterwards, it knocked Decidueye out with Brave Bird.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Poké Problem extra scene SM075.png|thumb|250px|Rowlet sleeping]]
[[File:Trumbeak Rowlet.png|thumb|left|250px|Trumbeak and Rowlet]]
Rowlet is somewhat naive and inexperienced. In its [[SM004|debut episode]], Rowlet brought a wind chime from a market on [[Melemele Island]] to its nest, thinking it was {{pkmn|food}}. When Ash asked it to find {{an|Lillie}} in ''[[SM014|Getting to Know You!]]'', it returned with a watermelon instead. Similarly, when Ash asked it to try and find Pikachu in ''[[SM067|Love at First Twirl!]]'', it got distracted by the scent of {{TRT}}'s honey donuts. It is drawn to the aroma of Sweet Scent, such as when used by [[Mallow's Bounsweet]] in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'' or by [[Lusamine]]'s {{p|Lilligant}} in ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]''.

Rowlet also seems to be a very relaxed Pokémon, as shown in ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]'', when it spent most of the episode not being bothered by what was going on around it, whether that included being splashed by water or being kidnapped by Team Rocket. Rowlet is often seen sleeping during the day, only waking up when it is needed by someone else, such as its Trainer. This character trait was shown in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'' and ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]'', when Ash called Rowlet out to battle against a Totem Pokémon and its ally, only to find it sleeping, in need of awakening. In its time as a wild Pokémon, it was even seen nodding off while being lectured by its caretaker, {{p|Trumbeak}}. However, in ''[[SM029|Lulled to La-La Land!]]'', Rotom noted that Rowlet shouldn't be sleeping so much. Rowlet has been show to sleep through almost anything, such as during battles and whilst being buried under sand, as shown in ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]''. Despite this, it is loyal towards its friends, and would do anything to protect them. Due to its naivety and inexperience, Rowlet tends to panic when it is separated from Ash; however, this shows its closeness to Ash. Its closeness to its Trainer was also shown when it would sit or sleep on Ash's head, although it would also sometimes sit on Ash's shoulders.

Ash and Rowlet quickly bonded after meeting each other. Rowlet likes roosting and sleeping in his backpack, and even doesn't mind having company inside the bag as well, which was mainly shown with {{an|Light trio|Nebby}} and Meltan. Like other members of its species, Rowlet is capable of flying silently, as first shown in ''To Top a Totem!''. In the same episode, it took a chance by fighting against the Yungoos without being commanded. Additionally, in ''Currying Favor and Flavor!'', it was shown instinctively protecting Litten from getting hit by a {{m|Water Gun}}. These situations have shown that it is an independent and quick thinking Pokémon. In ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]'', Ash noticed this and used its ability to get the upper hand over [[Hala]] and his {{p|Crabrawler}}. Rowlet is also seen as a fast flyer as shown in ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'' when it was able to dodge a Z-Move with Rockruff in tow. Rowlet has been shown to be easily startled, as shown in ''[[SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!]]'', where it was cowering in fear from the presence of a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stoutland}}, despite the fact that Stoutland was only licking it out of affection. It was also shown to be happy at the thought that Ash would be brought to tears of joy after it reunites with its Trainer and at the thought of {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} being scolded by {{an|Lana|its Trainer}}.

[[File:Rowlet Decidueye Rivalry.png|thumb|left|250px|Rowlet's rivalry with Decidueye]]
Rowlet started to take a more serious approach to battling after its loss to [[Hau]]'s {{p|Dartrix}} in ''[[SM097|No Stone Unturned!]]''. This can be seen when it kept attacking the Substitute Doll, and when it even visited its old foster family for some training. Unlike other Pokémon in the anime who have prevented themselves from evolving, like Ash's Pikachu or [[Dawn's Piplup]], Rowlet doesn't seem disinterested or afraid of [[evolution]], but decided it liked the [[Everstone]] it picked up after it allowed it to perform {{m|Seed Bomb}}. Since the battle, Rowlet has developed a rivalry with {{p|Decidueye}}. While the rivalry is normally friendly, they are extremely competitive, as seen in [[SM131]], when Rowlet and Decidueye interacted aggressively and passionately with each other upon learning that they would be battling each other in the [[Manalo Conference]].

Starting in ''[[SM111|Show Me the Metal!]]'', Rowlet formed a close friendship with a {{AP|Meltan}}. When Meltan's nut head fell off of its body, Rowlet flew to catch it, saving it from a {{p|Murkrow}}. This was seen again in the [[SM112|next episode]], where it tried to substitute its lost nut head for many objects. Rowlet's protectiveness of Meltan saw it take {{MTR}}'s {{m|Fury Swipes}} in the place of the Hex Nut Pokémon, causing Rowlet's back to become badly damaged. However, Rowlet often has to prevent Meltan from causing damage, such as in ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', where it prevented Meltan from eating a frying pan.
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===Moves used===
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{{anmov|Grass|Leafage|SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Tackle|SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Peck|SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!}}
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{{anmov|Grass|Seed Bomb|SM097|No Stone Unturned!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Flying|Brave Bird|SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Flying|Feather Dance|SM132|SM132{{tt|*|Perfected In SM133}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

====Z-Moves used====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Rowlet Breakneck Blitz.png|150px]]
| {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}
| ''[[SM011|Young Kiawe Had a Farm!]]''
| {{m|Tackle}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Rowlet strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then charges at the target with a full-speed tackle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Rowlet Bloom Doom.png|150px]]
| {{m|Bloom Doom}}
| ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]''
| {{m|Leafage}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, or {{m|Seed Bomb}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Rowlet strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then becomes surrounded in a light green aura, causing the battlefield to become covered in flowers. The energy surrounding Rowlet then rapidly expands, creating a giant explosion.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Rowlaunch.png|150px]] [[File:Rowlaunch Mallow Tsareena.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]''
| {{m|Sweet Scent}}, {{m|Double Slap}}, and {{m|Peck}}
| [[Mallow's Tsareena|Mallow's Steenee → Tsareena]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Rowlaunch (Japanese: '''{{tt|ひっさつのモクシュート|Hissatsu no mokushūto}}''' ''Certain-kill Mokushoot'') After luring Ash's Rowlet in with {{m|Sweet Scent}}, Steenee or Tsareena knocks Rowlet into the air with {{m|Double Slap}}. Mallow then throws Steenee into the air, or Tsareena jumps into the air, allowing her to kick Rowlet, sending it flying into the opponent at high speeds while using {{m|Peck}}.

The move's Japanese name is a reference to that of {{m|Catastropika}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Brave Cannon.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!]]''
| {{m|Brave Bird}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}
| [[Ash's Meltan]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A move combination when Rowlet and Meltan combine Flash Cannon and Brave Bird to form a powerful attack against their enemies.
|}

==In the TCG==
Ash's Rowlet is featured in the TCG as of one of Ash's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Rowlet.
{{cardlist/header|Rowlet|Grass|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rowlet|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=001/026}}
{{cardlist/footer|Grass}}

==Trivia==
* Rowlet is {{Ash}}'s first [[walking Pokémon]] since {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* Rowlet is Ash's first [[starter Pokémon]] to have battled and defeated both of its evolved forms.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Rowlet}}
* [[Toucannon's flock]]

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SM133

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title_ja=鳥上決戦！ブレイブバードVSゴッドバード！！ |
title_ja_trans=Bird Battle! Brave Bird VS God Bird!! |
broadcast_jp=August 4, 2019 |
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(Japanese: '''鳥上決戦！ブレイブバードVSゴッドバード！！''' ''Bird Battle! Brave Bird VS {{tt|God Bird|Sky Attack}}!!'') is the 133rd episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,072nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on August 4, 2019.
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==Plot==


* {{an|Kiawe}} defeats {{an|Sophocles}}, advancing to the second round.{{tt|*|First revealed in the title of SM135.}}

==Major events==






===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===

* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]


* {{an|Professor Kukui}}



* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Nanu]]







* [[Hau]]









* Crowd

===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})

* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{OP|Ash|Meltan}})


* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])




* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})















* {{p|Decidueye}} ([[Hau]]'s)







* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Pikipek}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Pikipek|anime}}; ×4)
* {{p|Trumbeak}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Trumbeak|anime}})
* {{p|Toucannon}} ({{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon|anime}})
* {{p|Stufful}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})

==Trivia==
===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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