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Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass

2026-06-09T23:35:04Z

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|caption=eShop Banner
|category=Life simulation
|players=1-4 players
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch 2]]
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]]
|release_date_ja=June 9, 2026
|release_date_au=June 9, 2026
|release_date_eu=June 9, 2026
|release_date_na=June 9, 2026
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|release_date_hk=June 9, 2026
|release_date_tw=June 9, 2026
|developer=[[Koei Tecmo]] [[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] (International releases only) [[The Pokémon Company]]
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off]]
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'''Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass''' (Japanese: '''ぽこあポケモンエキスパンションパス''' ''Poco a Pokémon Expansion Pass'') is paid [[downloadable content]] (DLC) for the [[Generation IX]] [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off game]] {{g|Pokopia}}. It was announced on June 9, 2026 during a {{DL|Pokémon Presents|Nintendo Direct}}, and was made available for purchase later that day.


==DLC Parts==
This downloadable content was released over a series of content drops as follows:

===Wave 1 – dynamic Ditto print recipe===
[[File:Dynamic Ditto print recipe eShop.jpg |left|thumb|250px|Nintendo eShop banner for Wave 1]]
:''Released with Patch 1.1.0 on June 9, 2026''
The first wave of content came alongside the worldwide release of Patch 1.1.0. It introduced two recipe's allowing the player to decorate their house with ditto themed blocks and wallpapers. The recipes can be claimed through the ''Downloadable Content'' banner menu after pulling up the game menu by pressing "+".
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===Wave 2 – Part 1: Bubbly Basin===
[[File:Part 1 Bubbly Basin eShop.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Nintendo eShop banner for Wave 2]]
{{main|Bubbly Basin (DLC)|Bubbly Basin}}
:''Released with Patch 2.0.0 on August ??, 2026''
In Bubbly Basin, the {{player}} the player gains access to a new ability, {{m|Dive}}, which allows them to explore the new underwater town [[Bubbly Basin]].
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===Wave 3 – Part 2: Additional new features===
[[File:Part 2 Additional new features eShop.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Nintendo eShop banner for Wave 3]]

Part 2 will include new features but no new town.
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===Wave 4 – Part 3: Additional new town===
[[File:Part 3 Additional new town eShop.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Nintendo eShop banner for Wave 4]]

This final part of the DLC added will include a new town, further details are currently unknown.
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==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery perrow="6">
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Logo.png|English logo
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Logo JP.png|Japanese logo







</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Like with [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's downloadable content]] (but unlike [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Pokémon Sword and Shield's downlodable content]]), the eShop dates for each part were different from the announcement dates prior to release. The announcement dates were August 2026, Late 2026, and 2027, while the eShop dates were 31 October 2026, 31 March 2027, and 30 September 2027.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==In other languages==
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|ja=ぽこあポケモンエキスパンションパス
|en=Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass
|es=Pokémon Pokopia Pase de expansión
|fr=Pass d'extension de Pokémon Pokopia
|de=Pokémon Pokopia: Erweiterungspass
|it=Pokémon Pokopia ‑ Pass di espansione
|zh_cmn=Pokémon Pokopia擴充票 / Pokémon Pokopia扩展票
|zh_yue=Pokémon Pokopia擴充票
|ko=Pokémon Pokopia 익스팬션 패스
}}

==Related articles==
{{Pokémon Pokopia}}
{{DLC}}
{{Other games}}
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Pokopia|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo Switch 2 games]]
[[Category:Downloadable content]]

Expansion Pass

2026-06-09T23:18:13Z

Blueapple128: Removed redirect to Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass

'''Expansion Pass''' may refer to:
*[[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
*[[Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass]]
*[[Downloadable content]] in general
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Safari Zone

2026-05-23T11:30:51Z

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[[File:Safari Zone anime.png|thumb|250px|The [[Kanto Safari Zone]] in {{aniseries|OS}}]]
A '''Safari Zone''' (Japanese: '''サファリゾーン''' ''Safari Zone'') is a special {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} preserve where {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can enter and participate in the '''Safari Game''' (Japanese: '''サファリゲーム''' ''Safari Game'') to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} rare [[wild Pokémon]].

Safari Zones can be found in the following [[region]]s:
* The '''{{safari|Kanto}} in [[Kanto]]''', located north of [[Fuchsia City]].
* The '''{{safari|Johto}} in [[Johto]]''', located north of {{rt|48|Johto}} beyond the [[Safari Zone Gate]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* The '''{{safari|Hoenn}} in [[Hoenn]]''', located north of {{rt|121|Hoenn}}.
* The '''[[Great Marsh]] in [[Sinnoh]]''', located north of [[Pastoria City]].

==In the games==
[[File:FL Safari Zone.png|thumb|200px|The [[Location preview|eyecatch]] shown when entering the Safari Zone in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}]]
The mechanics of the Safari Zones are similar to each other. Most have a {{PDollar}}500 entry fee, a step limit, a series of distinct areas with different wild Pokémon in each, and 30 [[Safari Ball]]s, with which {{player}}s may {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} the Pokémon they come upon. The most important of their specific mechanics, however, is that {{pkmn|Trainer}}s do not initiate [[Pokémon battle]]s with the wild Pokémon, but instead must catch them without battling them. The wild Pokémon within Safari Zones are capable of [[Escape|fleeing]] at any given time.

===Differences between games===
* The [[Johto Safari Zone]] has no step limit.
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the [[Hoenn Safari Zone]] does not use typical Safari Zone mechanics, instead functioning like normal [[route]]s.
* {{LGPE}} effectively do not have a Safari Zone; the area that used to be the Safari Zone is replaced with [[GO Park]], while the zoo area in front is referred to as the "Safari Zone" instead.

===Similar examples===
*[[Johto]]'s [[National Park]] is somewhat similar to a Safari Zone, being a nature preserve for Pokémon and having a thrice-weekly [[Bug-Catching Contest]] which shares several aspects with a Safari Game.
* [[Kalos]]'s [[Friend Safari]] area, located in [[Kiloude City]], also bears some similarities with Safari Zones, differing in the available [[wild Pokémon]] (which are dependent on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Friend Code]]s of other players) as well as allowing [[Poké Ball]]s of any variety as opposed to solely Safari Balls.
* The [[Pal Park]] in all [[Generation IV]] games bears some superficial similarities to a Safari Zone, being a special area where only a specific type of Poké Ball can be used, featuring possible Pokémon species that otherwise cannot be found, and where the player cannot battle the Pokémon found there. Additionally, in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the Pal Park is placed in Fuchsia City, where it replaces the Kanto Safari Zone.
* In [[Unova]], the {{DL|Entralink|Entree Forest}} also bears some superficial similarities like Pal Park, including its own type of Poké Ball, unique Pokémon species (requiring access outside the game), and encounters where the player does not send out any Pokémon.
* In [[Hisui]], the Safari Zone was not yet established, but the main gameplay of {{g|Legends: Arceus}} is similar to the Safari Zone.
* In [[Lumiose City]] in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, [[wild zone]]s are fenced-off areas constructed as natural habitats for wild Pokémon to roam free.

[[Alola]], [[Galar]], [[Paldea]], and [[Kitakami]] have neither a Safari Zone nor anything similar to or resembling a Safari Zone.

==In animation==
[[File:Safari Zone entrance PT.png|thumb|250px|A Safari Zone in [[POKÉTOON]]]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|OS}}====
The Kanto Safari Zone appeared in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP035]] as the location where {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} his 30 {{AP|Tauros}}.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
The Great Marsh appeared in ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]'' as the site of the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]], hosted by [[Crasher Wake]]. It is also where [[James]] first met his {{TP|James|Carnivine}} as a child.

===POKÉTOON===
A Safari Zone was an important location in [[PT14]], where the episode's protagonist, Meg, interacted with several [[wild Pokémon]] while spending time with her uncle, who had taken over the role of warden after his father.
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==Trivia==
* In the [[Generation II]] games, there is some data for a {{DL|Pokémon Gold and Silver beta|Safari Zone|beta Safari Zone}} in [[Fuchsia City]], but it was ultimately unused.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable
| color = {{locationcolor/light|land}}
| bordercolor = {{locationcolor/dark|land}}
| zh_yue = 狩獵地帶 ''{{tt|Sáulihp Deihdaai|Hunting Zone}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 野生原野區 ''{{tt|Yéhsāang Yùhnyéhkēui|Wildlife Zone}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series}} 野生原野區域 ''{{tt|Yéhsāang Yùhnyéh Kēuiwihk|Wildlife Zone}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures}} 野生動物園 ''{{tt|Yéhsāang Duhngmahtyún|Wildlife Zoo}}'' {{tt|*|Zensho}} 野生公園 ''{{tt|Yéhsāang Gūngyún|Wildlife Park}}'' {{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters}}
| zh_cmn = 狩獵地帶 / 狩猎地带 ''{{tt|Shòuliè Dìdài|Hunting Zone}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 野生原野區 / 野生原野区 ''{{tt|Yěshēng Yuányěqū|Wildlife Zone}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series (Taiwan), PS021 (Taiwan), Adventures (mainland China), Let's Find Pokémon! (mainland China)}} 丛林村 ''{{tt|Cónglín Cūn|Jungle Village}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series (mainland China)}} 草野區 ''{{tt|Cǎoyěqū|Grassland Zone}}'' {{tt|*|PS016 (Taiwan)}} 野生動物園 ''{{tt|Yěshēng Dòngwùyuán|Wildlife Zoo}}'' {{tt|*|Zensho (Taiwan)}} 神奇寶貝遊樂中心 ''{{tt|Shénqí Bǎobèi Yóulè Zhōngxīn|Pokémon Amusement Center}}'' {{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters (Taiwan)}} 神奇宝贝游戏城 ''{{tt|Shénqí Bǎobèi Yóuxì Chéng|Pokémon Game City}}'' {{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters (mainland China)}}
| fi = Safarivyöhyke
| fr = Parc Safari
| da = Safarizonen
| de = Safari-Zone
| it = Zona Safari
| ko = 사파리존 ''Safari Zone''
| no = Safarisonen
| pl = Strefa Safari ([[EP033]]-[[EP065]]; also used for [[Safari Land]])
| pt_br = Zona de Safári (manga) Safari Zone (The Official Pokémon Handbook) Zona Safári (The Official Pokémon Handbook) Zona de Safari (Red and Blue Manual)
| pt_eu = Zona de Safari (animated series)
| es = Zona Safari
| sv = Safarizonen
| th = ซาฟารีโซน ''Safari Zone''
| vi = Vùng Safari
}}

''Safari Game''
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|zh_yue=狩獵遊戲 ''{{tt|Sáulihp Yàuhhei|Hunting Game}}''
|zh_cmn=狩獵遊戲 / 狩猎游戏 ''{{tt|Shòuliè Yóuxì|Hunting Game}}''
|fr=Jeu Safari
|de=Safari-Spiel
|it=Gioco Safari
|ko=사파리게임 ''Safari Game''
|es=Juego Safari
}}

==Related articles==
{{SafariNav|kanto}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon world]]
[[Category:Locations by type]]
[[Category:Safari Zones|*]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Methods of obtaining Pokémon]]

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[[fr:Parc Safari]]
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Wild Pokémon

2026-05-23T11:26:07Z

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{{redirect|Encounter|the song|Encounter (song)}}
[[File:XY Prerelease wild Pikachu.png|thumb|300px|A wild {{p|Pikachu}} appears in [[Pokémon X and Y]]]]
A '''wild Pokémon'''<ref group="lower-alpha">In game dialogue, the word "wild" is written in {{wp|sentence case}}, such as in "'''''wild Pokémon'''''" and "''A '''wild Pikachu''' appeared!''" In some early official materials, this word has also been occasionally capitalized as "Wild" with an initial capital letter: ''"You will travel North into the grassy area where you will run into many '''Wild Pokémon'''."'' (manual of {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, page 16) ''"Soon you find [Professor Birch] being attacked by '''Wild Pokémon''' on a road outside town."'' (manual of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, page 4)</ref> (Japanese: '''{{ruby|野生|やせい}}ポケモン''' ''wild Pokémon'') is any {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that is not currently owned by a [[Pokémon Trainer]].

==In the core series games==
{{incomplete|section|encounter chances in newer games}}
Wild Pokémon are encountered in most parts of the [[Pokémon world]], most commonly outside of cities and towns, often in [[tall grass]], in [[cave]]s, or on water. A Trainer may choose to {{pkmn|battle}} a wild Pokémon or [[escape|run]] from it. If a Trainer chooses to battle, they may either attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} the Pokémon with a [[Poké Ball]] or to defeat it outright.

===Generation I===
Since [[Generation I]], wild Pokémon will appear to the player in a variety of locations, most often when the player is walking through or near [[tall grass]]. Other methods of encountering wild Pokémon include walking through [[cave]]s or abandoned buildings, [[fishing]], {{m|surf}}ing on water, and interacting with [[List of wild Pokémon from in-game events|Pokémon in the overworld]]. The species and [[level]] of the Pokémon both depend on both the location and encounter method.

Each tile has a number that affects the chance of finding a wild Pokémon. Tall grass varies from 15 to 25 (except the {{safari|Kanto}}, which has 30), caves vary from 10 to 15 (except {{p|Mewtwo}}'s room in [[Cerulean Cave]], which has 25), and all water tiles use the number 5. Each time the player takes a step in a tile with wild Pokémon, the game generates a random number from 0 to 255 (inclusive). If that random number is less than the tile's encounter number, the game generates a species and level. {{cat|Repels}} prevent encounters with any Pokémon of a lower level than the [[party]]'s first Pokémon.

When encountered, a wild Pokémon's moveset will generally consist of the most recent four moves its species would know by leveling-up; for example, a level 4 {{p|Nidoran♂}} will know {{m|Leer}} and {{m|Tackle}} when encountered in the wild in {{2v2|Red|Blue}}, while one encountered at level 22 will know Tackle, {{m|Horn Attack}}, {{m|Poison Sting}}, and {{m|Focus Energy}}.

At the beginning of every turn, wild Pokémon have an equal chance of selecting each move that they can use. If all the Pokémon in the player's [[party]] [[Fainting|faint]] while battling a wild Pokémon, the player will [[Prize money|drop some money in panic]].

===Generation II===
[[Generation II]] introduced four encounter methods, namely smashing [[breakable rock]]s, {{m|headbutt}}ing [[Headbutt tree]]s, using {{m|Sweet Scent}}, and [[roaming Pokémon]]. Additionally, the species of wild Pokémon depends on the current [[time]] and [[mass outbreak]]s.

In this generation, tall grass varies from 15 to 25, and both caves and water have encounter numbers between 5 and 15 (except [[Diglett's Cave]] in the daytime, which has 2). [[Radio|Pokémon March and the Ruins of Alph signal]], played on the [[Pokégear]], will double the encounter rate, and the Pokémon Lullaby and [[Cleanse Tag]] halve the rate. All of these multipliers stack with each other.

{{cat|Repels}} prevent encounters with any Pokémon of a lower level than the [[party]]'s first conscious Pokémon. Wild Pokémon [[List of Pokémon by wild held item|can hold items]], which can be obtained by catching the Pokémon or using one of a {{cat|Item-manipulating moves|set of moves}}, like {{m|Thief}}. Wild Pokémon that use one of those moves can steal the player's Pokémon's held item.

===Generation III===
Wild Pokémon can appear in [[Sand tile|deep sand]]. The random number varies from 0 to 2879. Tall grass and Rock Smash have an encounter rate of 320 (except {{rt|119|Hoenn}}, which has 240, and {{safari|Hoenn}}, which has 400), caves and [[Sand tile|deep sand]] have 160 (except [[Seafloor Cavern]] & [[Cave of Origin]], which have 64, and [[Altering Cave]], which has 112), and water and seaweed have 64 (except Safari Zone, which has 144, and [[Petalburg City]] & [[Sootopolis City]], which have 16).

[[Bicycle]]s, [[White Flute]], [[Black Flute]], and [[Cleanse Tag]] multiply the encounter number by 0.8, 1.5, 0.5, and 0.66, respectively. Despite having a lower encounter rate, riding bicycles moves fast enough to overcome the reduction and results in more encounters than running. Additionally, {{cat|Abilities that affect appearance of wild Pokémon|certain Abilities}} affect wild Pokémon in various ways—many only gaining these effects in {{v2|Emerald}}. Unlike Repels, these modifiers ignore whether the first Pokémon in the party is [[fainting|fainted]].

Wild Pokémon cannot steal the player's Pokémon's held item regardless of what moves they use.

===Generation IV===
[[Honey]] has the same effect as Sweet Scent in the overworld. However, using Honey on a [[Honey Tree]] will attract a Pokémon from a different encounter table. From [[Generation IV]] onward, multiple wild Pokémon can appear at once. All but one of the Pokémon will have to be defeated before that one can be caught. In Generation IV, the only way to encounter multiple wild Pokémon at once is walking while accompanied by [[Stat Trainer|another Pokémon Trainer]].

In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} only, [[Running Shoes|running]] raises the chance of encountering wild Pokémon each time the player takes a step.

===Generation V===
[[File:Wild double battle BW.png|thumb|right|A Double Battle against wild Pokémon ({{p|Blitzle}} & {{p|Pidove}}) in {{game|Black and White|s}}]]
Starting in [[Generation V]], wild Pokémon can appear in [[puddle]]s or [[Phenomenon|phenomena]]. There is the chance of two Pokémon appearing at once in {{DL|Tall grass|dark grass}}. Two types of [[Pass Power]]s (Encounter Power ↑ and Encounter Power ↓ ) modify encounter chances. Wild Pokémon can steal the player's Pokémon's held item.

===Generation VI===
In [[Generation VI]], wild Pokémon can appear in [[Snow tile|snow]], [[ambush encounter]]s, and while [[Soaring in the sky|soaring]]. [[Horde Encounter|Hordes of five Pokémon]] may appear. Two [[O-Power]]s (Encounter Power and Stealth Power) modify encounter chances. {{cat|Repels}} prevent encounters with any Pokémon of a lower level than the [[party]]'s first Pokémon.

===Generation VII===
[[File:SM Wild battle.png|thumb|right|A battle against a wild Pokémon ({{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Meowth}}) in {{g|Sun and Moon}}]]
In [[Generation VII]], a wild Pokémon can [[SOS Battle|call for an ally]], turning the battle into a 2-on-1 scenario. In {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, encounters can be prevented by using [[Rotom Pokédex|Roto Stealth]], even if the player's lead Pokémon is lower than the level of the potential encounters.

While the player is riding a [[Poké Ride]], the encounter rate will be adjusted:
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! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|alola}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Encounter rate
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{p|Tauros}}
| 50%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{p|Stoutland}}
| 55%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{p|Lapras}}
| 20%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{p|Mudsdale}}
| 65%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{p|Sharpedo}}
| 15%
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{p|Machamp}}
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 100%
|}

===Generation VIII===
{{cat|Repels}} prevent [[hidden encounter]]s with any Pokémon of a lower level than the [[party]]'s first Pokémon. They have no effect on other encounters.

In [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], if the wild Pokémon has two or more {{IV}}s of 31, the camera shows the {{player}} first.

=== Generation IX ===
In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], there are fixed encounter locations where the same Pokémon always spawns at the same location, even when de-spawned by going off-screen. This includes wild [[Terastal phenomenon|Tera Pokémon]], which always have the same Tera Type when encountered on the overworld. After a fixed encounter is defeated, it will not respawn until the clock rolls over to the next day.

===Encounter messages===
{{incomplete|section|Any missing variants of the message}}
There are times when the usual message ''{{tt|You encountered a wild <Pokémon>!|"A wild [Pokémon] appeared!" before Generation VIII, "Wild [Pokémon] appeared!" before Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}'' will be replaced by another message:

{| class="roundy" align="center" style="border: 3px solid #88a; {{roundy|10px}} padding: 1px;"
|-
! style="background:#88a; {{roundytl|10px}}"| Game
! style="background:#88a"| Situation
! style="background:#88a; {{roundytr|10px}}" | Message
|-
| All [[Generation I]] and II games
| when a wild Pokémon is fished out
| ''The hooked <Pokémon> attacked!''
|-
| All [[Generation II]] games
| when a wild Pokémon is encountered using {{m|Headbutt}}
| ''<Pokémon> fell out of the tree!''
|-
| {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}
| Pokémon in [[Battle Bingo]]
| ''Oh! <Pokémon> appeared!''
|-
| All [[Generation IV]] games
| wild Double Battle when with a [[Stat Trainers|Stat Trainer]]
| ''A wild <Pokémon> and <Pokémon> appeared!''
|-
| All [[Generation IV]] games
| encountering a Pokémon in [[Pal Park]]
| ''Wow! <Pokémon's OT>'s <Pokémon's nickname> is drawing close!''
|-
| {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}
| battle against {{p|Starly}} immediately after picking the [[first partner Pokémon]]
| ''Whoa! A wild {{p|Starly}} came charging!''
|-
| {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
| when checking out a shaking [[Honey Tree]]
| ''A wild <Pokémon> appeared from the tree you slathered with Honey!''
|-
| {{v2|Platinum}}
| battle against {{p|Giratina}} in the [[Distortion World]]
| ''The Distortion World's {{p|Giratina}} appeared!''
|-
| All [[Generation V]] games
| wild Double Battle initiated by dark grass or with a partner NPC
| ''Oh! A wild <Pokémon> and <Pokémon> appeared!''
|-
| All [[Generation V]] games
| [[Entree Forest]] encounter
| ''The <Pokémon> your Pokémon saw in the dream appeared!''
|-
| All [[Generation V]], {{gen|VI}}, {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games
| battle against a non-roaming {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]], {{p|Volcarona}} in [[Relic Castle]], disguised {{p|Zoroark}} in [[Lostlorn Forest]], an [[Ultra Beast]] that is registered in the Pokédex, or [[Max Raid Battle]] Pokémon
| ''<Pokémon> appeared!''
|-
| {{2v2|Black|White|2}}
| encountering one of [[N's Pokémon]]
| ''A wild <Pokémon> appeared?!''
|-
| All [[Generation VI]] games
| [[Horde Encounter]]s
| ''Whoa! A horde of <Pokémon> appeared!''
|-
| {{pkmn|X and Y}}
| while riding a Pokémon on Routes {{rtn|9|Kalos}} and {{rtn|17|Kalos}}
| ''Whoa! The <Pokémon> you stepped on attacked!''
|-
| {{pkmn|X and Y}}
| interacting with a rustling [[Berry tree]] in {{kal|Berry fields}}
| ''Whoa! A wild <Pokémon> leaped out!''
|-
| {{pkmn|X and Y}}
| walking near a rustling bush on Routes {{rtn|6|Kalos}} and {{rtn|18|Kalos}}
| ''Whoa! A wild <Pokémon> leaped out of the tall grass!''
|-
| {{pkmn|X and Y}}
| walking into a shadow in various caves
| ''Whoa! A wild <Pokémon> swooped down from above!''
|-
| {{pkmn|X and Y}}
| walking into a dirt cloud on {{rt|13|Kalos}}
| ''Whoa! A wild <Pokémon> leaped out of the ground!''
|-
| {{pkmn|X and Y}}
| interacting with a shaking trash can in [[Lost Hotel]] and [[Pokémon Village]]
| ''Whoa! A wild <Pokémon> leaped out of the trash can!''
|-
| {{pkmn|X and Y}}
| walking into a shadow in the outdoor parts of {{kal|Victory Road}}
| ''Whoa! A wild <Pokémon> dived out of the sky!''
|-
| {{pkmn|X and Y}}
| roaming [[Legendary birds#Pokémon X and Y|Articuno, Zapdos, or Moltres]]
| ''Oh! A wild {{p|Articuno}}/{{p|Zapdos}}/{{p|Moltres}} appeared!''
|-
| All [[Generation VI]] and {{gen|VII}} games
| during the catching demonstration
| ''Oh! A wild <Pokémon> appeared!''
|-
| {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| [[Totem Pokémon]]
| ''You are challenged by Totem <Pokémon>!''
|-
| {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| encountering an [[Ultra Beast]] (before registering it in the Pokédex)
| ''??? appeared!''
|-
| {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}
| encountering a Pokémon whose level is too high for the player to catch
| ''You encountered a very strong-looking <Pokémon>!''
|-
| {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| encountering two wild Pokémon of different species
| ''You encountered a wild <Pokémon> and <Pokémon>!''
|-
| {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| encountering two wild Pokémon of the same species
| ''You encountered two wild <Pokémon>!''
|-
|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]
|Encountering a [[Legendary Pokémon]]
|<Pokémon> appeared!
|}

===Availability===
{| class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #88a; {{roundy|10px}}; margin:auto; text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan=3 style="background: #{{red color}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Encounter type
! colspan=16 style="background: #{{red color}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | Generation
|-
! rowspan=2 style="background:#88a" width=20px | I
! rowspan=2 style="background:#88a" width=20px | II
! colspan=2 style="background:#88a" width=20px | III
! colspan=2 style="background:#88a" width=20px | IV
! colspan=2 style="background:#88a" width=20px | V
! colspan=2 style="background:#88a" width=20px | VI
! colspan=2 style="background:#88a" width=20px | VII
! colspan=3 style="background:#88a" width=20px | VIII
! rowspan=2 style="background:#88a" width=20px | IX
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}} || {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPP}} || {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}} || {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}} || {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}/{{gameabbrev7|USUM}} || {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} || {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}} || {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Random encounter{{tt|*|Conjectural term for encounters that occur randomly such as in tall grass, caves, abandoned buildings, and while surfing on water}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Fishing]]
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Overworld interaction{{tt|*|Conjectural term for encounters that occur when interacting with a Pokémon in the overworld}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Breakable rock]]
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Headbutt tree]]
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Sweet Scent}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Roaming Pokémon]]
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Mass outbreak]]
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Sand tile|Sand/Deep sand]]
| {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Honey Tree]]
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Wild Double Battle
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Puddle]]
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Phenomenon]]
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Terrain/[[Snow tile|Snow]]
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Ambush encounter]]
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
|{{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Soaring]]
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Horde Encounter]]
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[SOS Battle]]
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|Berry tree|Generation VII|Berry pile}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|Poké Pelago|Isle_Abeens|Poké Pelago}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Symbol encounter]]
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Wanderer]]
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Hidden encounter]]
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|Berry tree|Generation VIII|Shaking tree}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Pokémon Den]]
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|Curry|Joining Pokémon|Curry encounter}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Tera Raid Battle]]
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}}
|}

==In the spin-off games==
==={{g|GO}}===
In Pokémon GO, wild Pokémon appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced {{wp|OpenStreetMap}} project),<ref>[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]</ref><ref>[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]</ref> with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.

In a wild encounter, the player attempts to catch a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While pressing and holding a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size, it immediately returns to full size, and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball is thrown while the ring is very small, the capture is more likely to be successful. Throwing the ball while the ring is as far out as it can be, or halfway in the outer circle also provides small bonuses.

====Encounter messages====
There are times when the usual ''A wild <Pokémon> appeared!'' will be replaced by another message: encountering a defeated {{GO|Raid Battle|Raid Boss}} or a {{GO|Shadow Pokémon}} will yield this message: ''Bonus Challenge! Catch <Pokémon>!''

===Pokémon UNITE===
In [[Pokémon UNITE]], wild Pokémon spawn in fixed locations across the [[Unite Battle#Stages|stages]]. Each game mode has its own specific Pokémon, and the more important ones are detailed on the map overview of Casual and Quick Battle selections in the lobby.

Ordinary wild Pokémon appear on the minimap of a battle as yellow dots. They yield different amounts of [[experience]] and [[Aeos energy]] depending on the species and time within the match and since the last captured wild Pokémon in their respective spots. Their spawning may be influenced by the number of [[goal zone]]s on either team's side. During a match's Final Stretch, regular wild Pokémon may evolve or despawn.

A special class of "objective" wild Pokémon appear as yellow generic enemy faces on the minimap. These Pokémon spawn at set times and provide various team-wide benefits, and thus are one of the focal points of a match.

In [[Catch 'Em Mode (UNITE)|Catch 'Em]] and [[Panic Parade]] Quick Battles, certain wild Pokémon can be caught. In the former's case, they can be played as with a unique moveset, while in the latter, it is possible to temporarily send them out to fight alongside Trainer Pokémon.

===Pokémon Ranger series===
In the {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s, the wild Pokémon are not caught. Instead, it is possible to direct them to perform a task with a [[Capture Styler]].

===Pokémon Pinball series===
In [[Pokémon Pinball]] and [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]], during the Catch 'Em Mode, a wild Pokémon appears at the bottom of the field and can be caught by the player.

===Pokémon Battle Trozei===
According to the manual of [[Pokémon Battle Trozei]], the puzzle game is about catching wild Pokémon: ''"Pokémon Battle Trozei is a puzzle game in which you clear puzzles in order to battle against and Trozei the wild Pokémon that appear in each stage. [...] In this game, the word Trozei means reducing a wild Pokémon's HP to zero and catching it so you can use it."''

This is unlike the preceding game [[Pokémon Trozei!]], in which the puzzle game was about recovering Pokémon stolen from their Trainers.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game Live===
In [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Live]], one of the text strings displayed as the game loads is "Catching Wild Pokémon"

==In animation==
[[File:Bidoof group anime.png|thumb|300px|A group of wild {{p|Bidoof}} in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
Wild Pokémon are not typically a central feature of {{aniseries|PTS}}, which focuses mostly on the Pokémon belonging to {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and other Trainers that he encounters. Most of the Pokémon belonging to the group were shown in the wild at some point, but are usually {{pkmn2|caught}} at a later point in the same episode, most often at the end. Despite this, there have been several [[List of recurring wild Pokémon in the animated series|recurring wild Pokémon]] who appear over a length of time without being caught. Of all of these Pokémon, a {{AP|Caterpie}}, a {{pkmn2|Shiny}} {{TP|Lance|Gyarados}}, an {{AP|Aipom}}, a {{AP|Gible}}, a {{AP|Krokorok}}, a {{AP|Froakie}}, a {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, a {{AP|Rockruff}}, a {{AP|Litten}}, a {{AP|Poipole}}, an [[Sandy|Eevee]], a {{AP|Meltan}}, [[Acerola#Greedy Rapooh|two]] {{AP|Gengar}}, a {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}}, a {{TP|Goh|Sobble}}, an {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}}, and a {{TP|James|Morpeko}} all went on to be caught several episodes after they appeared. As demonstrated on a number of occasions, {{MTR}} is also a wild Pokémon.

There are, however, numerous examples of wild Pokémon being featured in debut episodes that introduce their species, such as Clefairy in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'' and Sudowoodo in ''[[EP162|Type Casting]]''.

In the [[EP001|first episode]], Ash's Pokédex states that wild Pokémon tend to be jealous of human-trained Pokémon, this being one of the reasons that the {{AP|Spearow|Fearow#In animation}} Ash hit with a rock attacked {{AP|Pikachu}} instead.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP001|Wild Pokémon|Ash's Pokédex|Wild Pokémon tend to be jealous of human-trained Pokémon.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
{{incomplete|section|role in Horizons; compare/contrast to PtS}}
In {{aniseries|HZ}}, a {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, a {{TP|Roy|Wattrel}}, a {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}}, a {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}}, a {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}}, and a {{TP|Dot|Gimmighoul}} were all caught after first appearing as [[List of recurring wild Pokémon in the animated series|recurring wild Pokémon]]. In addition, many of the Pokémon living on the [[Brave Olivine]] are wild Pokémon that assist in tasks to keep the airship functional. The [[Six Heroes]] and [[Gibeon's Zygarde]] have made multiple appearances as wild Pokémon after being released in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'' and ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'', respectively.

==In the manga==
{{sectionstub}}
===Pokémon Adventures===
Wild Pokémon have been seen in [[Pokémon Adventures]] since the start of the {{pkmn|manga}}, though prior to the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}, they mostly served the role of being {{pkmn2|caught}} by one of the [[Pokédex holder]]s or the antagonists, especially with {{adv|Crystal}}, whom {{adv|Professor Oak}} tasked with completing the [[Pokédex]]. In later arcs, wild Pokémon have become more common. In some cases, the possibility of controlling wild Pokémon without catching them has been demonstrated, such as with the {{TP|Brandon|legendary giants}} being controlled by {{Steven}} and the [[Hoenn]] [[Elite Four]] during the climax of the ''Ruby & Sapphire'' arc, or [[Colress]] controlling a wild {{TP|Blake|Genesect}} in the {{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}} due to [[Team Plasma]]'s inability to place it inside a [[Poké Ball]]. Examples of Pokémon that have appeared in the wild outside the chapters they were caught in include {{adv|Mewtwo}}, the legendary giants, and [[Rayler|Pearl's Luxray]].

==In the TCG==
The Pokémon Trading Card Game does not really address the distinction between wild Pokémon and Pokémon owned by trainers. As written in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Rules]], the {{TCG|Pokémon}} cards in one's [[deck]] are that player's Pokémon.<ref>[[Pokémon Trading Card Game Rules]], {{TCG|Paradox Rift}}, "Your deck of cards represents your Pokémon as well as items and allies that help you on your adventures."</ref> However, much of the game's art does not contain any traces of [[human]]s. One could interpret a card that does not show a human, a location associated with a human such as a house, or an organized battle as depicting a Pokémon in the wild.

The [[Poké Catch]] game depicts players [[caught Pokémon|catching]] Pokémon. Therefore, all of the Pokémon used in it can be assumed to be wild Pokémon.

==Trivia==
* In [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|pre-release versions]] of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, the wild encounter rate was so high that players would encounter wild Pokémon every two steps. Combined with the fact that Trainers would battle the player every time the player walked past them regardless of whether they had already been defeated, it would take players half a day to get through a single cave. Game Freak adjusted the wild encounter rate and changed Trainer battles for a more reasonable experience before the game was released.<ref>[[Shōko Nakagawa: Pokémon Taught Me The Meaning of Life]] (p155) via [http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/features/nakagawa_shouko_pokemon_meaning_life.html Dogasu's Backpack]</ref>
* Prior to [[Generation IV]], due to the fact that Pokémon hatched from [[Pokémon Egg|Eggs]] at level 5, several wild Pokémon found in early [[route]]s had lower levels than newly-hatched Pokémon.
* {{game|Crystal}} is the [[core series]] game with the lowest maximum level available for a wild Pokémon, having no higher than level 60 {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}. (The [[Poké Seer]] in Crystal can only interpret met levels up to level 63 due to hardware memory limitations.)
* The only level 100 wild Pokémon available in the core series are {{p|Magikarp}} in {{game|Platinum}}, {{B2W2|Black 2, White 2}}, {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet, and Violet}} (with [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]), {{p|Gyarados}} in {{B2W2|Black 2 and White 2}}, and {{p|Regigigas}} in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] (with [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]]).

==In other languages==
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|ca=Pokémon Salvatge
|zh_yue=野生寶可夢 ''{{tt|Yéhsāang Pokémon|Wild Pokémon}}''
|zh_cmn=野生寶可夢 / 野生宝可梦 ''{{tt|Yěshēng Pokémon|Wild Pokémon}}''
|cs=Divoký Pokémon
|da=Vild Pokémon
|nl=Wild Pokémon
|fr=Pokémon sauvage
|fi=Villi Pokémon
|de=Wildes Pokémon
|it=Pokémon selvatico
|ko=야생 포켓몬 ''{{tt|Yasaeng Pokémon|Wild Pokémon}}''
|no=Vill Pokémon
|pl=Dziki Pokémon
|pt_br=Pokémon selvagem
|ru=Дикий покемон ''Dikiy Pokémon''
|es=Pokémon salvaje
|sv=Vild Pokémon
|vi=Pokémon hoang dã
|pt_eu=Pokémon selvagem{{tt|*|Platinum manual}}
}}

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=lower-alpha}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Methods of obtaining Pokémon]]

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[[ja:野生ポケモン]]
[[zh:野生宝可梦]]

Safari Zone

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[[File:Safari Zone anime.png|thumb|250px|The [[Kanto Safari Zone]] in {{aniseries|OS}}]]
A '''Safari Zone''' (Japanese: '''サファリゾーン''' ''Safari Zone'') is a special {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} preserve where {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can enter and participate in the '''Safari Game''' (Japanese: '''サファリゲーム''' ''Safari Game'') to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} rare [[wild Pokémon]].

Safari Zones can be found in the following [[region]]s:
* The '''{{safari|Kanto}} in [[Kanto]]''', located north of [[Fuchsia City]].
* The '''{{safari|Johto}} in [[Johto]]''', located north of {{rt|48|Johto}} beyond the [[Safari Zone Gate]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* The '''{{safari|Hoenn}} in [[Hoenn]]''', located north of {{rt|121|Hoenn}}.
* The '''[[Great Marsh]] in [[Sinnoh]]''', located north of [[Pastoria City]].

==In the games==
[[File:FL Safari Zone.png|thumb|200px|The [[Location preview|eyecatch]] shown when entering the Safari Zone in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}]]
The mechanics of the Safari Zones are similar to each other. Most have a {{PDollar}}500 entry fee, a step limit, a series of distinct areas with different wild Pokémon in each, and 30 [[Safari Ball]]s, with which {{player}}s may {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} the Pokémon they come upon. The most important of their specific mechanics, however, is that {{pkmn|Trainer}}s do not initiate [[Pokémon battle]]s with the wild Pokémon, but instead must catch them without battling them. The wild Pokémon within Safari Zones are capable of [[Escape|fleeing]] at any given time.

===Differences between games===
* The [[Johto Safari Zone]] has no step limit.
* In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the [[Hoenn Safari Zone]] does not use typical Safari Zone mechanics, instead functioning like normal [[route]]s.
* {{LGPE}} effectively do not have a Safari Zone; the area that used to be the Safari Zone is replaced with [[GO Park]], while the zoo area in front is referred to as the "Safari Zone" instead.

===Similar examples===
*[[Johto]]'s [[National Park]] is somewhat similar to a Safari Zone, being a nature preserve for Pokémon and having a thrice-weekly [[Bug-Catching Contest]] which shares several aspects with a Safari Game.
* [[Kalos]]'s [[Friend Safari]] area, located in [[Kiloude City]], also bears some similarities with Safari Zones, differing in the available [[wild Pokémon]] (which are dependent on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Friend Code]]s of other players) as well as allowing [[Poké Ball]]s of any variety as opposed to solely Safari Balls.
* The [[Pal Park]] in all [[Generation IV]] games bears some superficial similarities to a Safari Zone, being a special area where only a specific type of Poké Ball can be used, featuring possible Pokémon species that otherwise cannot be found, and where the player cannot battle the Pokémon found there. Additionally, in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the Pal Park is placed in Fuchsia City, where it replaces the Kanto Safari Zone.
* In [[Hisui]], the Safari Zone was not yet established, but the main gameplay of {{g|Legends: Arceus}} is similar to the Safari Zone.
* In [[Lumiose City]] in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, [[wild zone]]s are fenced-off areas constructed as natural habitats for wild Pokémon to roam free.

[[Unova]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], [[Paldea]], and [[Kitakami]] have neither a Safari Zone nor anything similar to or resembling a Safari Zone. (The only similarity in Unova is the [[Entree Forest]], which has [[Dream Ball|a unique type]] of Poké Ball and has encounters where the player does not send out any Pokémon, but otherwise shares no other resemblances.)

==In animation==
[[File:Safari Zone entrance PT.png|thumb|250px|A Safari Zone in [[POKÉTOON]]]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|OS}}====
The Kanto Safari Zone appeared in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP035]] as the location where {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} his 30 {{AP|Tauros}}.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
The Great Marsh appeared in ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]'' as the site of the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]], hosted by [[Crasher Wake]]. It is also where [[James]] first met his {{TP|James|Carnivine}} as a child.

===POKÉTOON===
A Safari Zone was an important location in [[PT14]], where the episode's protagonist, Meg, interacted with several [[wild Pokémon]] while spending time with her uncle, who had taken over the role of warden after his father.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* In the [[Generation II]] games, there is some data for a {{DL|Pokémon Gold and Silver beta|Safari Zone|beta Safari Zone}} in [[Fuchsia City]], but it was ultimately unused.

==In other languages==
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| zh_yue = 狩獵地帶 ''{{tt|Sáulihp Deihdaai|Hunting Zone}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 野生原野區 ''{{tt|Yéhsāang Yùhnyéhkēui|Wildlife Zone}}'' {{tt|*|Animated series}} 野生原野區域 ''{{tt|Yéhsāang Yùhnyéh Kēuiwihk|Wildlife Zone}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures}} 野生動物園 ''{{tt|Yéhsāang Duhngmahtyún|Wildlife Zoo}}'' {{tt|*|Zensho}} 野生公園 ''{{tt|Yéhsāang Gūngyún|Wildlife Park}}'' {{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters}}
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Entralink

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{{Infobox location
|image=Entralink B2W2.png
|image_size=256
|type=forest
|location_name=Entralink
|japanese_name=ハイリンク
|translated_name=Hilink
|mapdesc=In the middle of the Unova region, it is a place of mysterious power.
|location=Center of Unova
|region=Unova
|generation={{gen|V}}
}}

The '''Entralink''' (Japanese: '''ハイリンク''' ''Hilink'') is a clearing that is located in central [[Unova]]. It can be accessed via the wireless function of the [[C-Gear]]. The '''Entree Forest''' (Japanese: '''ハイリンクの{{ruby|森|もり}}''' ''Hilink Forest'') is located in the north of the Entralink.

==Access==
The player can enter the Entralink from land in almost any open area. However, tiles in which {{m|Cut}} trees, {{m|Strength}} boulders, or NPCs may spawn—such as in front of [[Icirrus Gym]] and the tile which walking Trainers appear upon entering the area—do not allow warping from. The player cannot enter the Entralink while {{m|Surf}}ing. The maps which allow travel to the Entralink are mostly the same as the maps that allow the use of {{m|Fly}} in the overworld.
* In Black and White, there are two maps that allow Fly, but forbid travel to the Entralink: the rooftop of [[Celestial Tower]] and the exterior of [[Victory Road (Black and White)|Victory Road]].
* In Black 2 and White 2, there are four maps that allow Fly, but forbid travel to the Entralink: [[Castelia Park]], the rooftop of [[Celestial Tower]], the shady grove in [[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)|Victory Road]], and the exterior of [[Dragonspiral Tower]].
* The only map that allows travel to the Entralink, but not the use of Fly, is the [[Marine Tube]] which only exists in Black 2 and White 2.

==Features==
There are several key features of the Entralink that appear in all Generation V games. The Entree Forest allows players to catch Pokémon met in the {{pkmn|Dream World}}. If there are items from the {{pkmn|Dream World}} waiting to be picked up, a little boy to the left of the Entree Forest's entrance will give the player these "Dream Remnants". The Entree serves as the core of the Entralink and is where the player can accept missions. There is an orange warp tile to the south.

In Black and White, the Entralink is a place where a player can connect to another player's world via the wireless function of the [[C-Gear]].

In Black 2 and White 2, the Entralink serves as the hub for Funfest Missions, but no longer allows the visiting of other players' worlds.

===Entree===
The '''Entree''' (Japanese: '''ハイルツリー''' ''Hairu Tree'') is the tree with a blue hexagonal shape on its front, located in the middle of the Entralink. The Entree is used to activate Pass Powers, which are purchased with [[Pass Orb]]s, and to accept missions. In Black and White, Entralink Missions can only be accepted at other players' Entrees; in Black 2 and White 2, Funfest Missions are accepted at the player's own Entree, and other players' worlds cannot be visited.

When entering the Entralink for the first time, the Entree is a small tree, but it grows as the player completes missions.

In Black and White, it starts as a circular bud which is slightly grayish in color. As the Entree grows, it spirals outwards and its color changes according to the composition of its ★Black and ☆White levels. Growth of the Entree may only be done by completing missions in other players' worlds.

In Black 2 and White 2 the Entree has been redesigned, and now looks like two twist ties which are black and white twisting around each other with tufts of leaves on top.

===Entree Forest===
[[File:Entralink Forest BW.png|thumb|200px|The Entree Forest]]
The Entree Forest is used to catch Pokémon that the {{player}} has encountered in the {{pkmn|Dream World}}. When interacting with a Pokémon inside the forest (and selecting <sc>Yes</sc> in the dialog box), a special [[encounter]] begins where the player does not send out any Pokémon, the player sprite is not shown either, and the game displays the encounter text "''The <species> your Pokémon saw in the dream appeared!''". A single [[Dream Ball]] appears in the player's Bag (in addition to their other Poké Balls), though using it is not required. If not used, it vanishes after the encounter. When catching a Pokémon in Entree Forest, any [[Poké Ball]], regardless of the type, will catch the Pokémon without fail. If the player [[run]]s from the encounter, the game displays "''<Player name> left...''" instead of the usual run text, and the player is taken back to the overworld where they may immediately interact with the Pokémon again.

There are two places inside the Entree Forest known as the Forest Clearing and the Deepest Clearing. The Forest Clearing consists of multiple clearings in the woods, while the Deepest Clearing is another area, capable of holding up to 10 Pokémon, reached by traveling through the northern parts of the Forest Clearing. Most Pokémon are automatically transferred to the first clearing once materialized from the Dream World; however, some Pokémon such as {{p|Arceus}} are specifically designed to appear in other clearings. To transfer them to the Deepest Clearing, the player must speak to the Pokémon and refuse to catch it; the option will then appear. Alternatively, if the player's [[party]] and all of their [[Pokémon Storage System|Boxes]] are full, then this option will appear by default. Players begin with 6 sections to their Forest Clearing and one Deepest Clearing; however, if they are all full with 20 Pokémon each, the player's forest will grow larger to accommodate more Pokémon.

==={{anchor|Pass Power}}Pass Powers===
Pass Powers are special temporary or one-time bonuses that are purchased using Pass Orbs. When used via the Tag Log, Pass Powers provide useful boosts or effects that affect all nearby people connected wirelessly. Pass Powers are mysterious powers granted by the Entree.

There are a total of 33 Pass Powers and obtaining all of them is a requirement for the player to upgrade their {{ga|Trainer Card}}. This is achieved when both the ★Black and ☆White levels of the player's Entree reaches at least 30.

====List of Pass Powers====
Pass Powers obtained from the Entree can be registered in the [[C-Gear]] and shared with other people connected wirelessly using the Tag Log. The effect of these Pass Powers varies from ↑ to ↑↑↑, or ↓ to ↓↓↓ , and lasts only 3 minutes (with the exception of HP and PP Restoring Power, which take effect immediately).

Similar Pass Powers with strengths S and MAX may be used on other players when completing missions in their Entralink. The strength of the Pass Power used (S or MAX) depends on the mission and the level of that player's Entree. Powers with strength S and MAX act identically to their ↑↑↑ counterparts, but for a longer period of time (with the exception of Full Recovery Power).

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #a0a0c4; border: 3px solid #bbbbe8"
|-
! style="background: #ccf; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pass Power
! style="background: #ccf" | {{color2|000|Pass Orb|Pass Orbs}} needed
! style="background: #ccf" | Min. Entree level
! style="background: #ccf; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Encounter Power ↑ || 2 || ★Black Lv9 ☆White Lv3 || Increases the chance of encountering wild Pokémon a little.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Encounter Power ↑↑ || 3 || ★Black Lv12 ☆White Lv8 || Increases the chance of encountering wild Pokémon.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Encounter Power ↑↑↑ || 4 || ★Black Lv19 ☆White Lv14 || Increases the chance of encountering wild Pokémon a lot.
|- style="background: #def"
| Encounter Power ↓ || 2 || ☆White Lv5 || Decreases the chance of encountering wild Pokémon a little.
|- style="background: #def"
| Encounter Power ↓↓ || 3 || ☆White Lv10 || Decreases the chance of encountering wild Pokémon.
|- style="background: #def"
| Encounter Power ↓↓↓ || 4 || ☆White Lv26 || Decreases the chance of encountering wild Pokémon a lot.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Hatching Power ↑ || 3 || ☆White Lv13 || Helps Eggs hatch a little faster. (1.25× as fast)
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Hatching Power ↑↑ || 4 || ☆White Lv22 || Helps Eggs hatch faster. (1.5× as fast)
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Hatching Power ↑↑↑ || 5 || ☆White Lv30 || Helps Eggs hatch much faster. (2× as fast)
|- style="background: #def"
| Befriending Power ↑ || 2 || ☆White Lv7 || Helps Pokémon grow friendly a little faster. (+1 [[friendship]])
|- style="background: #def"
| Befriending Power ↑↑ || 3 || ☆White Lv19 || Helps Pokémon grow friendly faster. (+2 [[friendship]])
|- style="background: #def"
| Befriending Power ↑↑↑ || 4 || ☆White Lv25 || Helps Pokémon grow friendly much faster. (+3 [[friendship]])
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Bargain Power ↑ || 3 || ★Black Lv13 || Poké Mart gives a 10% discount.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Bargain Power ↑↑ || 4 || ★Black Lv22 || Poké Mart gives a 25% discount.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Bargain Power ↑↑↑ || 5 || ★Black Lv30 || Poké Mart gives a 50% discount.
|- style="background: #def"
| HP Restoring Power ↑ || 2 || None{{tt|*|After completing the first mission}} || Immediately restores the HP of the lead Pokémon a little. (20)
|- style="background: #def"
| HP Restoring Power ↑↑ || 3 || ☆White Lv2 || Immediately restores the HP of the lead Pokémon somewhat. (50)
|- style="background: #def"
| HP Restoring Power ↑↑↑ || 4 || ☆White Lv16 || Immediately restores the HP of the lead Pokémon very much. (200)
|- style="background: #ddf"
| PP Restoring Power ↑ || 2 || ★Black Lv7 || Immediately restores the PP of the lead Pokémon a little. (5)
|- style="background: #ddf"
| PP Restoring Power ↑↑ || 3 || ★Black Lv19 || Immediately restores the PP of the lead Pokémon somewhat. (10)
|- style="background: #ddf"
| PP Restoring Power ↑↑↑ || 4 || ★Black Lv25 || Immediately restores the PP of the lead Pokémon very much. (all)
|- style="background: #def"
| Exp. Point Power ↑ || 2 || None{{tt|*|After completing the first mission}} || Increases the Exp. Points from a battle a little. (1.2×)
|- style="background: #def"
| Exp. Point Power ↑↑ || 3 || ★Black Lv2 || Increases the Exp. Points from a battle. (1.5×)
|- style="background: #def"
| Exp. Point Power ↑↑↑ || 4 || ★Black Lv16 || Increases the Exp. Points from a battle very much. (2×)
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Exp. Point Power ↓ || 2 || ★Black Lv3 ☆White Lv9 || Decreases the Exp. Points from a battle a little. (0.8×)
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Exp. Point Power ↓↓ || 3 || ★Black Lv8 ☆White Lv12 || Decreases the Exp. Points from a battle. (0.66×)
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Exp. Point Power ↓↓↓ || 2 || ★Black Lv14 ☆White Lv19 || Decreases the Exp. Points from a battle very much. (0.5×)
|- style="background: #def"
| Prize Money Power ↑ || 2 || ★Black Lv5 || Increases the prize money from a battle a little. (1.5×)
|- style="background: #def"
| Prize Money Power ↑↑ || 3 || ★Black Lv10 || Increases the prize money from a battle. (2×)
|- style="background: #def"
| Prize Money Power ↑↑↑ || 4 || ★Black Lv26 || Increases the prize money from a battle very much. (3×)
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Capture Power ↑ || 4 || ★Black Lv5 ☆White Lv5 || Increases the chance to catch Pokémon a little. (1.1×)
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Capture Power ↑↑ || 5 || ★Black Lv11 ☆White Lv11 || Increases the chance to catch Pokémon. (1.2×)
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Capture Power ↑↑↑ || 6 || ★Black Lv30 ☆White Lv30|| Increases the chance of catching Pokémon by a lot. (1.3×)
|- style="background: #def"
| Exploring Power ↑{{sup/5|B2W2}} || 5 || None{{tt|*|After completing the first mission}} || Increases the chance of finding rustling grass and dust clouds a little.
|- style="background: #def"
| Exploring Power ↑↑{{sup/5|B2W2}} || 10 || ★Black Lv5 ☆White Lv.5 || Increases the chance of finding rustling grass and dust clouds.
|- style="background: #def"
| Exploring Power ↑↑↑{{sup/5|B2W2}} || 15 || ★Black Lv15 ☆White Lv.15 || Increases the chance of finding rustling grass and dust clouds a lot.
|- style="background: #def"
| Exploring Power S{{sup/5|B2W2}} || 50 || ☆White Lv.100 || Increases the chance of finding rustling grass and dust clouds a lot. The effect lasts 10 minutes.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Grotto Power ↑{{sup/5|B2W2}} || 5 || ★Black Lv10 ☆White Lv.10 || Increases the chance of encountering Pokémon in Hidden Grottoes a little.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Grotto Power ↑↑{{sup/5|B2W2}} || 10 || ★Black Lv20 ☆White Lv.20 || Increases the chance of encountering Pokémon in Hidden Grottoes.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Grotto Power ↑↑↑{{sup/5|B2W2}} || 15 || ★Black Lv30 ☆White Lv.30 || Increases the chance of encountering Pokémon in Hidden Grottoes a lot.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Grotto Power S{{sup/5|B2W2}} || 50 || ★Black Lv50 ☆White Lv.50 || Increases the chance of encountering Pokémon in Hidden Grottoes a lot. The effect lasts 20 minutes.
|- style="background: #def"
| Lucky Power ↑{{sup/5|B2W2}} || 10 || ★Black Lv7 ☆White Lv.7 || Increases the chance of encountering uncommon Pokémon slightly.
|- style="background: #def"
| Lucky Power ↑↑{{sup/5|B2W2}} || 20 || ★Black Lv21 ☆White Lv.21 || Increases the chance of encountering uncommon Pokémon a little.
|- style="background: #def"
| Lucky Power ↑↑↑{{sup/5|B2W2}} || 30 || ★Black Lv49 ☆White Lv.49 || Increases the chance of encountering uncommon Pokémon. (Rare Pokémon become common, and vice versa) Increases {{Shiny}} rate to 1/4096 (1/2048 with [[Shiny Charm]])<ref>https://bsky.app/profile/toastiestrudel.bsky.social/post/3mkiywmfyj22q</ref>
|-
| style="background: #def; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Lucky Power S{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| style="background: #def" | 50
| style="background: #def" | ★Black Lv100
| style="background: #def; {{roundybr|5px}}"| Increases the chance of encountering uncommon Pokémon. Increases {{Shiny}} rate to 1/4096 (1/2048 with [[Shiny Charm]]) The effect lasts 10 minutes.
|}

===Visiting other players===
In Black and White (but not in Black 2 or White 2, where the bridge was removed from the game), players may choose to visit each others' worlds via the Entralink. To do that, one player must be inside the Entralink while another must be located in one of the following locations which form a hexagon surrounding the Entralink:
* [[Nimbasa City]]
* [[Driftveil City]]
* [[Mistralton City]]
* [[Icirrus City]]
* [[Opelucid City]]
* [[Lacunosa Town]]
* [[Undella Town]]
* [[Black City]]/[[White Forest]]
* [[Marvelous Bridge]]
* [[Village Bridge]]
* [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]
* [[Tubeline Bridge]]
* Routes {{rtn|5|Unova}}, {{rtn|6|Unova}}, {{rtn|7|Unova}}, {{rtn|8|Unova}}, {{rtn|9|Unova}}, {{rtn|11|Unova}}, {{rtn|12|Unova}}, {{rtn|13|Unova}}, {{rtn|14|Unova}}, {{rtn|15|Unova}}, and {{rtn|16|Unova}}

The other player must not be inside a building.

The visiting player would have to stand on the connecting bridges at the sides of the Entralink to make a connection and the other player's C-Gear must be on as well to establish a connection. Once connected, the visiting player would then be able to enter the other player's Entralink by crossing the barrier.

Upon entering, the visiting player would have their overworld sprite changed and appear in a black-and-white version of Unova. Everything is the same as the original, except that the visiting player cannot enter buildings or certain places, and all the routes and towns are connected via warp portals instead of connectors.

The visiting player can also keep track of the other player's location at the bottom screen and warp to the different towns by simply tapping with the stylus. The visiting player may also access the other player's Entree to register available Pass Powers to their own C-Gear, or to begin missions to help the other player.

Up to two players may connect to the same player's world. The third player may also choose to intercept a mission by completing it before the player who initiated it.

===Entralink Missions===
In Black and White, the visiting player may choose to accept missions on another player's Entree. There are 6 different missions available for completion, and these require the two players to interact with each other within a specific time limit (with exception of the Item-hiding missions, which fails when the visiting player is talked to).

Upon the successful completion of a mission, the visiting player would be rewarded with Pass Orbs and the growth of the player's own Entree. The growth of the visiting player's Entree depends on the version of the player visited: if the visiting player completed a mission on Pokémon Black, the ★Black level of the visiting player would increase by 1.

Also, completed missions would be indicated on a player's Entree by a black or white marking depending on the version of the visiting player. If the visiting player was playing Pokémon White and completed the top-left mission, the top-left mark of the mission selection screen would 'light up' as White. This has no significance except when a bonus is awarded to the visiting player for completing the last mission: if five missions are 'lit up' as White and the visiting player with Pokémon White completes the last mission, their Entree would have a bonus growth of 6 ☆White levels.

There are 6 different kinds missions for the player to complete. When the visiting player accepts a mission, their sprite will change accordingly to the mission. The 6 kinds of missions are:

* '''Top-left''': Help mission. The other player must talk to the visiting player.
* '''Top-right''': Help mission. The visiting player must talk to the other player.
* '''Mid-left''': Battle mission. The visiting player must challenge the other player to a 2-on-2 flat battle.
* '''Mid-right''': Rescue mission. The visiting player helps the other player when battling a wild Pokémon (or when in a battle).
* '''Bottom-left''': Item-hiding mission. The visiting player hides an item somewhere for the other player to find.
* '''Bottom-right''': Item-selling mission. The visiting player must successfully sell an overpriced item to the other player.

====Support Missions====
Support Missions give the player the task of having to find the Entralink host and giving them a special power. These powers are enhanced versions of the standard [[#Pass Powers and Pass Orbs|Pass Powers]] and last longer. The tasks are listed below.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #a0a0c4; border: 3px solid #bbbbe8"
|-
! style="background: #ccf; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Support Mission
! style="background: #ccf" | Time limit
! style="background: #ccf" | Effect time
! style="background: #ccf; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Effect
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Exp. Point Power S || 3 minutes || 30 minutes || Experience Points received in battle are doubled.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Exp. Point Power MAX || 3 minutes || 1 hour || Experience Points received in battle are doubled.
|- style="background: #def"
| Prize Money Power S || 3 minutes || 30 minutes || Money earned from battles is tripled.
|- style="background: #def"
| Prize Money Power MAX || 3 minutes || 1 hour || Money earned from battles is tripled.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Hatching Power S || 3 minutes || 30 minutes || Eggs hatch a little faster.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Hatching Power MAX || 3 minutes || 1 hour || Eggs hatch a little faster.
|- style="background: #def"
| Befriending Power S || 3 minutes || 30 minutes || Pokémon gain friendship faster.
|- style="background: #def"
| Befriending Power MAX || 3 minutes || 1 hour || Pokémon gain friendship faster.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Bargain Power S || 3 minutes || 30 minutes || All items bought at all Department Stores, Markets, and PokéMarts are 50% off.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Bargain Power MAX || 3 minutes || 1 hour || All items bought at all Department Stores, Markets, and PokéMarts are 50% off.
|- style="background: #def"
| Full Recovery Power || 3 minutes || One use || HP is fully restored.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| Capture Power S || 3 minutes || 30 minutes || The probability of catching a wild Pokémon is increased.
|-
| style="background: #ddf; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Capture Power MAX
| style="background: #ddf" | 3 minutes
| style="background: #ddf" | 1 hour
| style="background: #ddf; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The probability of catching a wild Pokémon is increased.
|}

====Item Missions====
There are two different kinds of item missions. The first kind of mission requires the player to ''sell an item'' to the other player at a price 50% higher than its usual cost. The mission fails if the player is turned down.

The second kind of mission requires the player to ''hide an item'' somewhere in the other player's world '''within 3 minutes'''. The mission fails if the player is spoken to while completing the mission. This mission cannot be selected if the area the item is supposed to be hidden has not been visited by the player in their own world. The items that can be hidden are [[Great Ball]], [[Ultra Ball]], [[Heal Ball]], [[Net Ball]], [[Nest Ball]], [[Quick Ball]], [[Dusk Ball]], [[Timer Ball]], [[Repeat Ball]], [[Dive Ball]], and [[Luxury Ball]].

The areas and places where the item may be hidden are listed below.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #a0a0c4; border: 3px solid #bbbbe8"
|-
! style="background: #ccf; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Item Mission
! style="background: #ccf; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Specific area
|- style="background: #ddf"
| [[Nimbasa City]] || Between the benches.
|- style="background: #def"
| [[Driftveil City]] || Behind the market building.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| [[Mistralton City]] || In front of the plane.
|- style="background: #def"
| [[Icirrus City]] || In between the four dancers.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| [[Opelucid City]] || In front of the northern gate.
|- style="background: #def"
| [[Lacunosa Town]] || By the manhole.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| [[Undella Town]] || In front of the Villa.
|- style="background: #def"
| {{rt|5|Unova}} || In front of Preston the {{tc|Musician}}.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| {{rt|6|Unova}} || On the bridge right before [[Chargestone Cave]].
|- style="background: #def"
| {{rt|7|Unova}} || In front of the [[Celestial Tower]] entrance.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| {{rt|8|Unova}} || In front of the roadsign.
|- style="background: #def"
| {{rt|9|Unova}} || In front of trashcan by the vending machine.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| {{rt|11|Unova}} || In front of the trailer.
|- style="background: #def"
| {{rt|12|Unova}} || In front of the sign.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| {{rt|13|Unova}} || In front of the tree by the bridge.
|- style="background: #def"
| {{rt|14|Unova}} || Whereabouts the beach touches land.
|- style="background: #ddf"
| {{rt|15|Unova}} || In the trashcan by the [[Poké Transfer Lab]].
|-
| style="background: #def; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{rt|16|Unova}}
| style="background: #def; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Where the fence divides.
|}

====Rescue Mission====
Rescue Missions give the player the task of finding the Entralink host during a battle and talking to them. The reward(s) are listed below.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #a0a0c4; border: 3px solid #bbbbe8"
|-
! style="background: #ccf; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Rescue Mission
! style="background: #ccf" | Time limit
! style="background: #ccf; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Effect
|-
| style="background: #ddf; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Battle HP Restore Power
| style="background: #ddf" | One use
| style="background: #ddf; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Heals the Entralink host's Pokémon while in a battle. At the end of the battle, the host receives a [[Revive]].
|}

====Battle Mission====
Battle Missions require the player to battle the Entralink host in a [[Flat Battle]] using the first two Pokémon in their party. Players may battle at level 10, 30, 50 or 100.

===Funfest Missions===
{{main|Funfest Mission}}
In Black 2 and White 2, Funfest Missions are used in place of Entralink Missions. They can be activated anywhere in Unova, and can be played either alone or with up to 100 others. The player's first mission will be to find 5 Berries within 3 minutes.

==Items==
===Entralink proper===
{{itlisth|forest}}
{{itemlist|Pass Orb|Reward for completing an Entralink{{sup/5|BW}}/Funfest{{sup/5|B2W2}} mission|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Pass Orb]] {{tt|×?|The amount varies, depending on the mission.}}}}
{{itlistfoot|forest}}

===Entree Forest===
{{itlisth|forest}}
{{itemlist|Dream Ball|Appears in the [[Bag]] during a {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter, disappears if not used during the encounter|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{itlistfoot|forest}}

==Quotes==
===Pokémon Black and White===
;Introduction
:''"Oh, someone showed up... Welcome to the Entralink."''
:''"Hm?"''
:''"Judging by the look of you, you don't seem to know where you are."''
:''"This is an island called the Entralink. It's located in the center of the Unova region."''
:''"The Entralink is a mysterious place where you can connect with someone's world."
:''"If you go to someone's world by passing through this island, you will be able to meet an adventurer in the world."''
:''"And you can help that adventurer."''
:''"Yes! If you want to help, cross the bridge in this island and go to someone's world."''
:''"There must be someone who is waiting for you there!"''

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
;Introduction
:''"Welcome to the Entralink."''
:''"Hmm?"''
:''"Judging by your expression, you don't seem to know where you are."''
:''"This place is called the Entralink... It's a mysterious place that links people."''
:''"It is also a place where you can hone your skills by helping out nearby adventurers."
:''"...Hmm. It's a bit hard to explain with words."''
:''"As an adventurer, you should test yourself to learn what it is..."''
:''"As a start, talk to this Entree to receive a mission."''
:''"Then deliver your power to it!"''

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color}}; background:#{{grass color dark}}"| [[File:Entralink BW Concept Art.png|x250px]]
|-
| Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}} by {{color2|000|Keiko Moritsugu}}<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230216155411/http://bystrousky.blogspot.com/2019/07/blog-post.html</ref>
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Entralink Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Entralink in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Entree Adventures.png|thumb|left|250px|The Entree in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Black & White}}====
Entralink and the Entree first appeared in ''[[PS511|Dream a Little Dream]]'', where {{adv|Black}} was seen there after he had fainted due to the shock of his {{p|Munna}}, [[Musha]], leaving him.

Entralink appeared again in ''[[PS518|True Friends]]'', where Black and {{adv|Cheren}} fainted during their {{un|Pokémon League}} battle and saw child versions of themselves sitting by the Entree and writing down their dreams about Black aiming to win the Pokémon League and Cheren wanting to support him in achieving his goal.

===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
In ''[[PS541|Pink Slip]]'', {{adv|White}} traveled to the Entralink at [[Fennel]]'s request to search for the [[Light Stone]], as she had figured out that the stone, like the Entralink, was connected to the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. Shortly after arriving, White managed to find and retrieve the Light Stone, but was then unexpectedly approached by {{adv|N}} and {{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Zekrom}}. In ''[[PS542|N Returns]]'', N assured White that he was not against her, and told her how he and Zekrom had encountered the Light Stone while flying through the sky and followed it, until the Light Stone had suddenly changed course and landed at the Entralink, wanting to be found by White.
{{-}}

==Layout==
===Tree===
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; background: #000000; border: 3px solid #34621d"
|-
! style="background: #71ad64; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game
! style="background: #71ad64; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Entralink
|-
! style="background: #{{black color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Entralink BW.png|300px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{white color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
|-
! style="background: #{{black 2 color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Entralink B2W2.png|300px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{white 2 color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
|-
| colspan="8" style="background: #71ad64; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |  
|}

===Forest===
{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; background: #000000; border: 3px solid #34612d"
|-
! style="background: #71ad64; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game
! style="background: #71ad64; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="3" | Entree Forest
|-
! style="background: #{{black color}};" height="103px" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}
|
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Entree Forest N B2W2.png|200px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{white color}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Entree Forest W B2W2.png|200px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Entree Forest C B2W2.png|200px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Entree Forest E B2W2.png|200px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{black 2 color}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Entree Forest SW B2W2.png|200px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Entree Forest S B2W2.png|200px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Entree Forest SE B2W2.png|200px]]
|-
! style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" height="103px" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background: #71ad64; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |  
|}

==Trivia==
===Origin===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Unova|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Unova}}
Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}<ref>Nintendo DREAM April 2011 issue (Vol. 204, Page 82, February 2011)</ref>, while its location corresponds to {{wp|Central Park}} of {{wp|New York City}}.

==Names==
;Entralink and Entree Forest
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|forest}}; border:3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|forest}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ハイリンク ''Hilink'' ハイリンクの森 ''Hilink no Mori''
| From ''hi'' (an informal greeting) or ''hail'' (to greet), 入り ''iri'' (entry), and ''link''
|-
| English
| Entralink Entree Forest
| From ''entry'' and ''link''
|-
| German
| Kontaktebene Kontaktebenenhain
| From ''Kontakt'' (contact) and ''Ebene'' (level)
|-
| European Spanish
| Zona Nexo Bosque Nexo
| From ''zona'' (zone) and ''nexo'' (link, nexus)
|-
| French
| Heylink Forêt du Heylink
| From ''hey'' (an informal greeting) and ''link''
|-
| Italian
| Intramondo Bosco Intramondo
| From the prefix ''intra-'' (indicating "within") and ''mondo'' (world)
|-
| Korean
| 하일링크 ''Hilink'' 하일링크의 숲 ''Hilink-ui Sup''
| From the transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 連入 ''Liánrù'' / ''Lìhnyahp'' 連入之森 ''Liánrù zhī Sēn'' / ''Lìhnyahp jī Sām''
| rowspan="2" | From 連 / 连 ''lián / lìhn'' (to link) and 入 ''rù / yahp'' (to enter)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 连入 ''Liánrù'' 连入之森 ''Liánrù zhī Sēn''
|}
{{-}}

;Entree
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|forest}}; border:3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|forest}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ハイルツリー ''Hairu Tree''
| From 入る ''hairu'' (to enter)
|-
| English
| Entree
| From a pun of ''entry'' and ''tree''
|-
| German
| Kontaktbaum
| From ''Kontakt'' (contact) and ''Baum'' (tree)
|-
| European Spanish
| Nexárbol
| From ''nexo'' (link, nexus) and ''árbol'' (tree)
|-
| French
| Heyrable
| From ''Heylink'' (Entralink) and ''arbre'' (tree), as well as a play of ''érable'' (maple)
|-
| Italian
| Intralbero
| From the prefix ''intra-'' (indicating "within") and ''albero'' (tree)
|-
| Korean
| 하일트리 ''Hailtree''
| From 하일링크 ''Hilink'' (Entralink) and ''tree''
|}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Unova}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Unova locations]]
[[Category:Black and White locations]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 locations]]
[[Category:Forests]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Methods of obtaining Pokémon]]

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[[es:Zona Nexo]]
[[fr:Heylink]]
[[it:Intramondo]]
[[ja:ハイリンク]]
[[zh:连入]]

Pokémon Champions

2026-05-13T09:00:27Z

Blueapple128: /* Connectivity */

{{search|game|the type of Trainer|Pokémon Champion}}
{{Infobox game
|colorscheme=champions
|bordercolorscheme=champions
|name=Pokémon Champions
|jname={{Ruby|Pokémon|ポケモン}} {{Ruby|Champions|チャンピオンズ}}
|boxart=Pokémon Champions eShop.jpg
|caption=Pokémon Champions eShop banner
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]] (enhanced for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] via version update), {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|iPadOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}
|category=Battle simulation
|players=1-2
|link_method=N/A
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[side series]]
|developer=[[The Pokémon Works]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|release_date_ja=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_na=April 7, 2026<ref group="note" name="release"/> (Nintendo Switch) 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_au=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_eu=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_kr=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_hk=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_tw=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
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|esrb=E
|acb=PG
|oflc=PG
|pegi=7
|grb=ALL
|gsrr=6+
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemonchampions.jp Official site]
|website_en=[https://champions.pokemon.com Official site] [https://pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-champions Pokémon.com]
}}
'''Pokémon Champions''' (Japanese: '''{{Ruby|Pokémon|ポケモン}} {{Ruby|Champions|チャンピオンズ}}''') is a {{wp|Freemium|free-to-start}} online-only [[side series]] Pokémon game for the [[Nintendo Switch]], {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|iPadOS}}, and {{wp|Android}}. It allows players to {{pkmn|battle}} using the same mechanics as the [[core series]] games, including [[type]]s, {{Abilities}}, and [[move]]s. The game was released worldwide on April 8, 2026 on the Nintendo Switch.<ref group="note" name="release">Due to time zones, the game was released on April 7, 2026 in North America, even though it was released at the same time as the rest of the world.</ref>

The game was announced worldwide on [[Pokémon Day#2025|Pokémon Day]], February 27, 2025, at 11 P.M. JST via a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2025|Pokémon Presents]]. It is playable in ten languages: Japanese, English, German, European and Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

On the Nintendo Switch, both a free-to-start version and a paid '''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack''' (Japanese: '''『Pokémon Champions』 + スターターパック''' ''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack'') bundle are available.

==Gameplay==
===Features===
* Like in the [[Battle Stadium]] in the Nintendo Switch core series games, the game features both a Ranked Battle and a Casual Battle mode. It also features a Private Battle mode for battles with family and friends.
* Players can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] their Pokémon through the use of a new item called the [[Omni Ring]]. Artwork of this item and the Pokémon Champions website suggest that other techniques, such as [[Z-Move]]s, [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], and {{Tera}}stallization, will also be supported in the future.<ref>[https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/ Pokémon Champions | The Omni Ring—A Battle Essential!] "Other special features may be added to the Omni Ring in the future! Research is being conducted to make the Omni Ring capable of drawing out a variety of Pokémon capabilities."</ref>
* New Abilities are introduced for some of the Mega Evolutions introduced in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}: {{a|Dragonize}}, {{a|Mega Sol}}, {{a|Piercing Drill}}, and {{a|Spicy Spray}}.
* Only a select pool of Pokémon, moves, and held items was made available at the release.
* Players are capable of seeing in-game how often certain held items, moves, and the like are used on specific Pokémon.
* The game is online-only; even the in-game tutorials and the Private Battle mode require an online connection as all damage calculations etc. are done server-side.

===Changes from Scarlet and Violet and Generation VIII=== 
* Players can now forfeit in the middle of a turn, as opposed to just in between turns.
* If a player is disconnected from the server during a battle, they do not automatically lose the game, instead having a substantial amount of time to reconnect before the connectivity issues result in a loss. If a player was disconnected during a battle, proceeding from the title screen will automatically resume that battle. The turn timer decreases as normal while waiting for that player to reconnect, potentially resulting in the game automatically selecting their moves if the server does not receive a response in time.
* Moves that the target Pokémon is doubly weak to or doubly resists are now listed as "extremely effective" and "mostly ineffective", respectively, and have their own icons for such as well, rather than being grouped with regular "super effective" and "not very effective" modifiers.
* [[Level]] is not displayed, with Pokémon stats being calculated as if they were level 50.
* [[Individual values]] cannot be modified in-game,<ref>https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-champions-will-take-a-key-stat-out-of-its-battle-equation/1100-6538998/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f</ref> with the Pokémon stats being calculated as if they had 31 IVs in all stats.
* [[Effort values]] are replaced by the new [[stat point]]s system. In certain circumstances,  it is possible to increase stats by one point more than the effort values allow.
* Items triggering now causes a pop-up banner to show up (like with Abilities), displaying the item's sprite.
* Stat alterations (such as {{a|Intimidate}}'s {{stat|Attack}} reduction) are now resolved on both opposing Pokémon at once, rather than one by one.
* Effects that raise or lower multiple stats at once (such as {{m|Parting Shot}}) now only display one message for all the raised or lowered stats, rather than an individual one for each stat.
* Several status conditions were made weaker:
** {{status|Freeze|Frozen}} Pokémon now have a 25% chance to naturally thaw out each turn instead of 20%, and will always thaw out after three turns.
** {{status|Paralysis}} now has only 1/8 chance to prevent affected Pokémon from acting, rather than 1/4.
** {{status|Sleep}} now lasts 2-3 turns instead of 2-4, with a 2/3 chance to last three turns and a 1/3 chance to last two turns.
* Some Abilities were modified:
** {{a|Healer}} now triggers 50% of the time instead of 30%.
** {{a|Unseen Fist}} now deals only 25% damage on protecting targets instead of 100%.
* Several moves were modified:
** {{m|Snap Trap}} had its type changed from Grass to Steel.
** {{m|Toxic Thread}} now lowers Speed by two stages rather than one.
** {{m|Trop Kick}} and {{m|Psyshield Bash}} had their base power increased from 70 to 85 and 90, respectively.
** {{m|Apple Acid}}, {{m|Fire Lash}}, {{m|Grav Apple}}, and {{m|Spirit Shackle}} had their base power increased from 80 to 90.
** {{m|First Impression}} had its base power increased from 90 to 100.
** {{m|Beak Blast}} and {{m|Mountain Gale}} had their base power increased from 100 to 120.
** {{m|Bone Rush}}, {{m|Infernal Parade}}, and {{m|Night Daze}} had their base power increased by 5 each, totaling 30, 65, and 90, respectively.
** {{m|Crabhammer}} and {{m|Syrup Bomb}} had their accuracy increased by 5 each, totaling 95% and 90%, respectively.
** {{m|Iron Head}} and {{m|Moonblast}}'s secondary effect chances were lowered from 30% to 20% and 10%, respectively.
** {{m|Dire Claw}}'s secondary effect chance was lowered from 50% to 30%. It is also now considered a [[slicing move]].
** {{m|Crush Claw}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, and {{m|Shadow Claw}} are now considered to be slicing moves.
** {{m|Dragon Cheer}} is now considered a [[sound-based move]].
** {{m|Fake Out}} and {{m|First Impression}} can no longer be used after the turn the user switches into the battle; if the user is forced to use them when ineligible via effects such as {{m|Encore}}, it will instead use {{m|Struggle}}.
** {{m|Freeze-Dry}} can no longer inflict {{status|freeze}}.
** {{m|Salt Cure}}'s passive damage was halved, dealing 1/16 of target's maximum HP per turn normally, and 1/8 against Water and Steel types.
* If a Pokémon is forced to use a different move than selected due to Encore, it will now perform that move at its usual priority, rather than of the move that was selected.
* [[PP]] of moves is now set to fixed values of 8, 12, 16, and 20, if their base PP values in Scarlet and Violet (or Generation VIII) were 5, 10, 15, or at least 20, respectively (although the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOfW-qdsvpU pre-release overview trailer] showcases moves with their previous PP values). However, certain moves appear to have those base values modified, causing values different than expected in Champions:
** {{m|Baneful Bunker}}, {{m|King's Shield}}, {{m|Protect}}, and {{m|Spiky Shield}} have 8 PP instead of 12, matching {{m|Detect}}.
** {{m|Beak Blast}} has 8 PP instead of 16.
** {{m|Night Slash}} has 20 PP instead of 16.
** {{m|Sandstorm}} and {{m|Snowscape}} have 8 PP instead of 12, matching {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|Rain Dance}}.


==Connectivity==
[[File:CP Connectivity demo.jpg|300px|thumb|left|News banner detailing connectivity to Pokémon Champions]]
Pokémon Champions can connect with [[Pokémon HOME]], allowing for use of Pokémon from the [[core series]] games and {{g|GO}}, though this is limited to Pokémon that appear in Pokémon Champions. Pokémon originally obtained in Pokémon Champions cannot be deposited in Pokémon HOME. A Pokémon sent to Champions from HOME is referred to as "visiting" Pokémon Champions, and must be received through the Recruit menu in order to be used in the game. The Recruit menu is also used to send Pokémon back to HOME.

When a Pokémon is sent to visit Champions for the first time, [[effort values]] (converted to the new [[stat point]] system), stat alignment (from either its [[Nature]] or [[Mint]]), and the moveset of the most recently visited game are carried over. Any changes in Champions are not reflected when the Pokémon is sent back to HOME, and any subsequent changes in another game will not affect the data in Champions. The way effort values are converted to stat points matches how EV training works at level 50 with an odd [[Individual values|IV]]: 4 EVs for the first stat point in a stat and 8 EVs for each additional stat point. Therefore a Pokémon fully EV trained in 3 or 4 stats will have a maximum of 65 stat points when transferred and be able to earn on additional stat point in Champions. Pokémon EV trained in 5 or 6 stats will already be able to be transferred with 66 stat points.

Movesets are carried over even though certain moves and certain Pokémon/move combinations cannot be used in Champions. For example, no Pokémon in Champions can use {{m|Psybeam}}, and {{p|Incineroar}} cannot use {{m|Knock Off}}. If a Pokémon with a disallowed move is in storage in Champions, its minisprite and the move will be displayed with the [[wikipedia:no symbol|no symbol]], and the Pokémon cannot be placed on a team until the move is replaced using the Training menu in-game.
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==Downloadable content==
In addition to [[Shop (Champions)#Premium Shop|certain in-app purchases]], the game offers the '''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack''' bundle as downloadable content which provides the player with certain in-game benefits.

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| $9,899 || $10.50 || R$38.90 || $9.99 || 6.90 CHF || $7,230 || $32,300 || 175.00 Kč || 52.00 kr || €6.99 || £5.99 || $49 || ¥980 || ₩10,000 || $144.00 || RM31.90 || 83.00 kr || $11.55 || S/28.00 || 30.00 zł || 78.00 kr || $9.78 || ฿279 || $200 || $6.99 || R146.00
|}
</div>
===Starter Pack===
This pack includes the following extras:

* 50 additional Pokémon Storage spaces which allows the player to permanently store 80 Pokémon by default instead of 30 (or 100 spots instead of 50 if the player has progressed to Champion Rank).
* The [[File:CP Battle Song Icon.png|20px|link=Battle Song]] '''Battle! (Trainer Battle)''' song from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] as background music.
* 30 {{bag/s|Teammate Ticket|CP|size=24px}} [[Teammate Ticket]]s, used to permanently recruit Pokémon from [[Roster Ranch]] (1 ticket per recruitment).
* 50 {{bag/s|Training Ticket|CP|size=24px}} [[Training Ticket]]s, used to waive [[VP]] costs when training Pokémon (1 ticket per training session, regardless of the sessions cost in VP).
{{-}}

==Supported Pokémon==
{{main|List of Pokémon in Pokémon Champions}}
Not all Pokémon available in Pokémon HOME are present in the game.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/POKEMON-EXPANDS-ENTERTAINMENT-OFFERINGS-WITH-NEW-WAYS-TO-PLAY-IN-THE-P#_ftn1 February 27, 2025 Press Release — ''POKÉMON EXPANDS ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS WITH NEW WAYS TO PLAY IN THE POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A VIDEO GAME AND THE REVEAL OF POKÉMON CHAMPIONS'']</ref> More Pokémon may be added in batches alongside new regulations.<ref>[https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/gameplay/ Pokémon Champions | Seasons and Regulations!] "The Pokémon you can use and other parameters will change with each new set of regulations. You never know—new Pokémon just might become eligible."</ref>

==Shop==
{{main|Shop (Champions)}}
The Shop screen is divided into two sections: the {{DL|Shop (Champions)|Premium Shop}}, where memberships and Premium Battle Passes can be purchased with real-world currency, and the {{DL|Shop (Champions)|Frontier Shop}}, where [[Victory Point|VP]] can be exchanged for [[held item]]s and clothing.

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Champions}}

==Version history==
===Nintendo Switch===
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{Champions color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Official note
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}"|More information
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.2
| April 8, 2026
| N/A
| Initial version when downloading from the eShop.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.3<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260423060908/https://champions-news.pokemon-home.com/ja/page/764.html 『Pokémon Champions』更新データ（Ver.1.0.3）配信のお知らせ] (Japanese; archived)</ref>
| April 22, 2026
|
The following issues have been fixed:
* The explanation for Leech Seed is incorrect.
* The gender listed for certain Pokémon in the tutorial is listed incorrectly.
* The player is unable to select a move when they move the cursor over Mega Evolution while viewing move details and then press the B Button.
* The Unnerve ability doesn’t work on Pokémon with certain abilities, and they are able to eat Berries.
* The changes in speed caused by held items are not reflected in the order in which abilities activate.
* Certain other issues related to networking and visual appearance during battles.
|
* The [[Mystery Gift]] code redemption website was also updated to allow [[Nintendo Account]] login requests.
|}

==Release==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{champions color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Date
! style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Locations
|-
| style="white-space:nowrap" | April 7, 2026<ref group="note" name="release"/> April 8, 2026
| '''Nintendo eShop''': {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, {{pmin|Australia}}, Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, {{pmin|Hong Kong}}, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Japan}}, {{pmin|Latvia}}, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Malta, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|South Africa}}, {{pmin|South Korea}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland, {{pmin|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|the United States|United States}}
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Champions Icon.png|Switch game icon
Pokémon Champions logo.png|Game logo in all languages
Pokémon Champions key art.png|Key art
Pokémon Champions key art 2.png|Second key art
Champions player male.png|[[Willem]], the male player character
Champions player female.png|[[Becca]], the female player character
Champions Omni Ring.png|[[Omni Ring]]
Champions Tatora.png|[[Tatora]]
Champions Kitt.png|[[Kitt]]
Champions Cordy.png|[[Cordy]]
Champions Caraway.png|[[Caraway]]
Champions Kajima.png|[[Kajima]]
</gallery>

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=Pokémon Champions
|zh_cmn=Pokémon Champions
|fr=Pokémon Champions
|de=Pokémon Champions
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|ko={{tt|Pokémon Champions|포켓몬 챔피언스}}
|es_la=Pokémon Champions
|es_eu=Pokémon Champions
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==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/71525/~/how-to-update-pok%C3%A9mon-champions How to Update Pokémon Champions | Nintendo Support] (US)
* [https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Purchases-Subscriptions/Games/How-to-Update-Pokemon-Champions-3079895.html How to Update Pokémon Champions | Nintendo Support] (UK)

==Related articles==
{{Side series}}
{{DLC}}
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]
[[Category:Mobile games]]
[[Category:Unity games]]
[[Category:Pokémon Champions|*]]

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Pokémon Champions

2026-05-13T04:13:24Z

Blueapple128: /* Connectivity */

{{search|game|the type of Trainer|Pokémon Champion}}
{{Infobox game
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|name=Pokémon Champions
|jname={{Ruby|Pokémon|ポケモン}} {{Ruby|Champions|チャンピオンズ}}
|boxart=Pokémon Champions eShop.jpg
|caption=Pokémon Champions eShop banner
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]] (enhanced for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] via version update), {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|iPadOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}
|category=Battle simulation
|players=1-2
|link_method=N/A
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[side series]]
|developer=[[The Pokémon Works]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|release_date_ja=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_na=April 7, 2026<ref group="note" name="release"/> (Nintendo Switch) 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_au=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_eu=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_kr=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_hk=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
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|website_ja=[https://www.pokemonchampions.jp Official site]
|website_en=[https://champions.pokemon.com Official site] [https://pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-champions Pokémon.com]
}}
'''Pokémon Champions''' (Japanese: '''{{Ruby|Pokémon|ポケモン}} {{Ruby|Champions|チャンピオンズ}}''') is a {{wp|Freemium|free-to-start}} online-only [[side series]] Pokémon game for the [[Nintendo Switch]], {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|iPadOS}}, and {{wp|Android}}. It allows players to {{pkmn|battle}} using the same mechanics as the [[core series]] games, including [[type]]s, {{Abilities}}, and [[move]]s. The game was released worldwide on April 8, 2026 on the Nintendo Switch.<ref group="note" name="release">Due to time zones, the game was released on April 7, 2026 in North America, even though it was released at the same time as the rest of the world.</ref>

The game was announced worldwide on [[Pokémon Day#2025|Pokémon Day]], February 27, 2025, at 11 P.M. JST via a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2025|Pokémon Presents]]. It is playable in ten languages: Japanese, English, German, European and Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

On the Nintendo Switch, both a free-to-start version and a paid '''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack''' (Japanese: '''『Pokémon Champions』 + スターターパック''' ''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack'') bundle are available.

==Gameplay==
===Features===
* Like in the [[Battle Stadium]] in the Nintendo Switch core series games, the game features both a Ranked Battle and a Casual Battle mode. It also features a Private Battle mode for battles with family and friends.
* Players can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] their Pokémon through the use of a new item called the [[Omni Ring]]. Artwork of this item and the Pokémon Champions website suggest that other techniques, such as [[Z-Move]]s, [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], and {{Tera}}stallization, will also be supported in the future.<ref>[https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/ Pokémon Champions | The Omni Ring—A Battle Essential!] "Other special features may be added to the Omni Ring in the future! Research is being conducted to make the Omni Ring capable of drawing out a variety of Pokémon capabilities."</ref>
* New Abilities are introduced for some of the Mega Evolutions introduced in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}: {{a|Dragonize}}, {{a|Mega Sol}}, {{a|Piercing Drill}}, and {{a|Spicy Spray}}.
* Only a select pool of Pokémon, moves, and held items was made available at the release.
* Players are capable of seeing in-game how often certain held items, moves, and the like are used on specific Pokémon.
* The game is online-only; even the in-game tutorials and the Private Battle mode require an online connection as all damage calculations etc. are done server-side.

===Changes from Scarlet and Violet and Generation VIII=== 
* Players can now forfeit in the middle of a turn, as opposed to just in between turns.
* If a player is disconnected from the server during a battle, they do not automatically lose the game, instead having a substantial amount of time to reconnect before the connectivity issues result in a loss. If a player was disconnected during a battle, proceeding from the title screen will automatically resume that battle. The turn timer decreases as normal while waiting for that player to reconnect, potentially resulting in the game automatically selecting their moves if the server does not receive a response in time.
* Moves that the target Pokémon is doubly weak to or doubly resists are now listed as "extremely effective" and "mostly ineffective", respectively, and have their own icons for such as well, rather than being grouped with regular "super effective" and "not very effective" modifiers.
* [[Level]] is not displayed, with Pokémon stats being calculated as if they were level 50.
* [[Individual values]] cannot be modified in-game,<ref>https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-champions-will-take-a-key-stat-out-of-its-battle-equation/1100-6538998/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f</ref> with the Pokémon stats being calculated as if they had 31 IVs in all stats.
* [[Effort values]] are replaced by the new [[stat point]]s system. In certain circumstances,  it is possible to increase stats by one point more than the effort values allow.
* Items triggering now causes a pop-up banner to show up (like with Abilities), displaying the item's sprite.
* Stat alterations (such as {{a|Intimidate}}'s {{stat|Attack}} reduction) are now resolved on both opposing Pokémon at once, rather than one by one.
* Effects that raise or lower multiple stats at once (such as {{m|Parting Shot}}) now only display one message for all the raised or lowered stats, rather than an individual one for each stat.
* Several status conditions were made weaker:
** {{status|Freeze|Frozen}} Pokémon now have a 25% chance to naturally thaw out each turn instead of 20%, and will always thaw out after three turns.
** {{status|Paralysis}} now has only 1/8 chance to prevent affected Pokémon from acting, rather than 1/4.
** {{status|Sleep}} now lasts 2-3 turns instead of 2-4, with a 2/3 chance to last three turns and a 1/3 chance to last two turns.
* Some Abilities were modified:
** {{a|Healer}} now triggers 50% of the time instead of 30%.
** {{a|Unseen Fist}} now deals only 25% damage on protecting targets instead of 100%.
* Several moves were modified:
** {{m|Snap Trap}} had its type changed from Grass to Steel.
** {{m|Toxic Thread}} now lowers Speed by two stages rather than one.
** {{m|Trop Kick}} and {{m|Psyshield Bash}} had their base power increased from 70 to 85 and 90, respectively.
** {{m|Apple Acid}}, {{m|Fire Lash}}, {{m|Grav Apple}}, and {{m|Spirit Shackle}} had their base power increased from 80 to 90.
** {{m|First Impression}} had its base power increased from 90 to 100.
** {{m|Beak Blast}} and {{m|Mountain Gale}} had their base power increased from 100 to 120.
** {{m|Bone Rush}}, {{m|Infernal Parade}}, and {{m|Night Daze}} had their base power increased by 5 each, totaling 30, 65, and 90, respectively.
** {{m|Crabhammer}} and {{m|Syrup Bomb}} had their accuracy increased by 5 each, totaling 95% and 90%, respectively.
** {{m|Iron Head}} and {{m|Moonblast}}'s secondary effect chances were lowered from 30% to 20% and 10%, respectively.
** {{m|Dire Claw}}'s secondary effect chance was lowered from 50% to 30%. It is also now considered a [[slicing move]].
** {{m|Crush Claw}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, and {{m|Shadow Claw}} are now considered to be slicing moves.
** {{m|Dragon Cheer}} is now considered a [[sound-based move]].
** {{m|Fake Out}} and {{m|First Impression}} can no longer be used after the turn the user switches into the battle; if the user is forced to use them when ineligible via effects such as {{m|Encore}}, it will instead use {{m|Struggle}}.
** {{m|Freeze-Dry}} can no longer inflict {{status|freeze}}.
** {{m|Salt Cure}}'s passive damage was halved, dealing 1/16 of target's maximum HP per turn normally, and 1/8 against Water and Steel types.
* If a Pokémon is forced to use a different move than selected due to Encore, it will now perform that move at its usual priority, rather than of the move that was selected.
* [[PP]] of moves is now set to fixed values of 8, 12, 16, and 20, if their base PP values in Scarlet and Violet (or Generation VIII) were 5, 10, 15, or at least 20, respectively (although the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOfW-qdsvpU pre-release overview trailer] showcases moves with their previous PP values). However, certain moves appear to have those base values modified, causing values different than expected in Champions:
** {{m|Baneful Bunker}}, {{m|King's Shield}}, {{m|Protect}}, and {{m|Spiky Shield}} have 8 PP instead of 12, matching {{m|Detect}}.
** {{m|Beak Blast}} has 8 PP instead of 16.
** {{m|Night Slash}} has 20 PP instead of 16.
** {{m|Sandstorm}} and {{m|Snowscape}} have 8 PP instead of 12, matching {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|Rain Dance}}.


==Connectivity==
[[File:CP Connectivity demo.jpg|300px|thumb|left|News banner detailing connectivity to Pokémon Champions]]
Pokémon Champions can connect with [[Pokémon HOME]], allowing for use of Pokémon from the [[core series]] games and {{g|GO}}, though this is limited to Pokémon that appear in Pokémon Champions. Pokémon originally obtained in Pokémon Champions cannot be deposited in Pokémon HOME. A Pokémon sent to Champions from HOME is referred to as "visiting" Pokémon Champions, and must be received through the Recruit menu in order to be used in the game. The Recruit menu is also used to send Pokémon back to HOME.

When a Pokémon is sent to visit Champions for the first time, [[effort values]] (converted to the new [[stat point]] system), stat alignment (from either its [[Nature]] or [[Mint]]), and the moveset of the most recently visited game are carried over. Any changes in Champions are not reflected when the Pokémon is sent back to HOME, and any subsequent changes in another game will not affect the data in Champions. The way effort values are converted to stat points matches how EV training works at level 50 with an odd [[Individual values|IV]]: 4 EVs for the first stat point in a stat and 8 EVs for each additional stat point. Therefore a Pokémon fully EV trained in 3 or 4 stats will have a maximum of 65 stat points when transferred and be able to earn on additional stat point in Champions. Pokémon EV trained in 5 or 6 stats will already be able to be transferred with 66 stat points.

Movesets are carried over even though certain moves and certain Pokémon/move combinations cannot be used in Champions. For example, no Pokémon in Champions can use {{m|Psybeam}}, and {{p|Incineroar}} cannot use {{m|Knock Off}}. If a Pokémon with a disallowed move is in storage in Champions, it cannot be placed on a team until the move is replaced using the Training menu in-game.{{fact}}
{{-}}

==Downloadable content==
In addition to [[Shop (Champions)#Premium Shop|certain in-app purchases]], the game offers the '''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack''' bundle as downloadable content which provides the player with certain in-game benefits.

<div style="overflow-x: auto;">
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{champions color dark}}"
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Banner
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Name
! colspan="26" style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Price
|- style="background:#{{champions color light}}"
! {{wp|Argentine peso|ARS}}
! {{wp|Australian dollar|AUD}}
! {{wp|Brazilian real|BRL}}
! {{wp|Canadian dollar|CAD}}
! {{wp|Swiss franc|CHF}}
! {{wp|Chilean peso|CLP}}
! {{wp|Colombian peso|COP}}
! {{wp|Czech koruna|CZK}}
! {{wp|Danish krone|DKK}}
! {{wp|Euro|EUR}}
! {{wp|Pound sterling|GBP}}
! {{wp|Hong Kong dollar|HKD}}
! {{wp|Japanese yen|JPY}}
! {{wp|South Korean won|KRW}}
! {{wp|Mexican peso|MXN}}
! {{wp|Malaysian ringgit|MYR}}
! {{wp|Norwegian krone|NOK}}
! {{wp|New Zealand dollar|NZD}}
! {{wp|Peruvian sol|PEN}}
! {{wp|Polish złoty|PLN}}
! {{wp|Swedish krona|SEK}}
! {{wp|Singapore dollar|SGD}}
! {{wp|Thai baht|THB}}
! {{wp|New Taiwan dollar|TWD}}
! {{wp|United States dollar|USD}}
! {{wp|South African rand|ZAR}}
|- class="r"
| class="c" | [[File:Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack eShop.jpg|170px]]
| class="l" | Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack
| $9,899 || $10.50 || R$38.90 || $9.99 || 6.90 CHF || $7,230 || $32,300 || 175.00 Kč || 52.00 kr || €6.99 || £5.99 || $49 || ¥980 || ₩10,000 || $144.00 || RM31.90 || 83.00 kr || $11.55 || S/28.00 || 30.00 zł || 78.00 kr || $9.78 || ฿279 || $200 || $6.99 || R146.00
|}
</div>
===Starter Pack===
This pack includes the following extras:

* 50 additional Pokémon Storage spaces which allows the player to permanently store 80 Pokémon by default instead of 30 (or 100 spots instead of 50 if the player has progressed to Champion Rank).
* The [[File:CP Battle Song Icon.png|20px|link=Battle Song]] '''Battle! (Trainer Battle)''' song from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] as background music.
* 30 {{bag/s|Teammate Ticket|CP|size=24px}} [[Teammate Ticket]]s, used to permanently recruit Pokémon from [[Roster Ranch]] (1 ticket per recruitment).
* 50 {{bag/s|Training Ticket|CP|size=24px}} [[Training Ticket]]s, used to waive [[VP]] costs when training Pokémon (1 ticket per training session, regardless of the sessions cost in VP).
{{-}}

==Supported Pokémon==
{{main|List of Pokémon in Pokémon Champions}}
Not all Pokémon available in Pokémon HOME are present in the game.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/POKEMON-EXPANDS-ENTERTAINMENT-OFFERINGS-WITH-NEW-WAYS-TO-PLAY-IN-THE-P#_ftn1 February 27, 2025 Press Release — ''POKÉMON EXPANDS ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS WITH NEW WAYS TO PLAY IN THE POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A VIDEO GAME AND THE REVEAL OF POKÉMON CHAMPIONS'']</ref> More Pokémon may be added in batches alongside new regulations.<ref>[https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/gameplay/ Pokémon Champions | Seasons and Regulations!] "The Pokémon you can use and other parameters will change with each new set of regulations. You never know—new Pokémon just might become eligible."</ref>

==Shop==
{{main|Shop (Champions)}}
The Shop screen is divided into two sections: the {{DL|Shop (Champions)|Premium Shop}}, where memberships and Premium Battle Passes can be purchased with real-world currency, and the {{DL|Shop (Champions)|Frontier Shop}}, where [[Victory Point|VP]] can be exchanged for [[held item]]s and clothing.

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Champions}}

==Version history==
===Nintendo Switch===
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{Champions color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Official note
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}"|More information
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.2
| April 8, 2026
| N/A
| Initial version when downloading from the eShop.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.3<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260423060908/https://champions-news.pokemon-home.com/ja/page/764.html 『Pokémon Champions』更新データ（Ver.1.0.3）配信のお知らせ] (Japanese; archived)</ref>
| April 22, 2026
|
The following issues have been fixed:
* The explanation for Leech Seed is incorrect.
* The gender listed for certain Pokémon in the tutorial is listed incorrectly.
* The player is unable to select a move when they move the cursor over Mega Evolution while viewing move details and then press the B Button.
* The Unnerve ability doesn’t work on Pokémon with certain abilities, and they are able to eat Berries.
* The changes in speed caused by held items are not reflected in the order in which abilities activate.
* Certain other issues related to networking and visual appearance during battles.
|
* The [[Mystery Gift]] code redemption website was also updated to allow [[Nintendo Account]] login requests.
|}

==Release==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{champions color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Date
! style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Locations
|-
| style="white-space:nowrap" | April 7, 2026<ref group="note" name="release"/> April 8, 2026
| '''Nintendo eShop''': {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, {{pmin|Australia}}, Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, {{pmin|Hong Kong}}, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Japan}}, {{pmin|Latvia}}, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Malta, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|South Africa}}, {{pmin|South Korea}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland, {{pmin|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|the United States|United States}}
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Champions Icon.png|Switch game icon
Pokémon Champions logo.png|Game logo in all languages
Pokémon Champions key art.png|Key art
Pokémon Champions key art 2.png|Second key art
Champions player male.png|[[Willem]], the male player character
Champions player female.png|[[Becca]], the female player character
Champions Omni Ring.png|[[Omni Ring]]
Champions Tatora.png|[[Tatora]]
Champions Kitt.png|[[Kitt]]
Champions Cordy.png|[[Cordy]]
Champions Caraway.png|[[Caraway]]
Champions Kajima.png|[[Kajima]]
</gallery>

==In other languages==
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|de=Pokémon Champions
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|es_la=Pokémon Champions
|es_eu=Pokémon Champions
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==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/71525/~/how-to-update-pok%C3%A9mon-champions How to Update Pokémon Champions | Nintendo Support] (US)
* [https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Purchases-Subscriptions/Games/How-to-Update-Pokemon-Champions-3079895.html How to Update Pokémon Champions | Nintendo Support] (UK)

==Related articles==
{{Side series}}
{{DLC}}
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]
[[Category:Mobile games]]
[[Category:Unity games]]
[[Category:Pokémon Champions|*]]

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Pokémon HOME

2026-05-13T03:35:59Z

Blueapple128: /* Compatibility with Pokémon Champions */

{{redirect|Home|the player's home|player's house}}
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{{NintendoService
|name=Pokémon HOME
|logo=[[File:Pokémon HOME logo.png|150px]]
|caption=Logo of Pokémon HOME
|provider=[[Nintendo]]
|launched=February 12, 2020 (UTC)
|shutdown=N/A
|serviceprovided=Online Pokémon [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]], [[Trade|trading]], and [[transfer]]ring
|accessableby={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|iPadOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}, [[Nintendo Switch]]
|externallink=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemonhome/ Official site] (Japanese) [https://home.pokemon.com/en-us/ Official site] (English)
}}
'''Pokémon HOME''' (Japanese: '''Pokémon HOME''') is a cloud service for {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|iPadOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}, and the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It serves as a complement to the Nintendo Switch [[core series]] games, and is a successor to [[Pokémon Bank]] and the [[Pokémon Global Link]]. It was released worldwide on February 12, 2020.<ref group="note" name="release">Due to time zone differences, the app was released on February 11, 2020 in the Americas, even though it was released at the same time as the rest of the world.</ref>

It was announced at the [[Pokémon Presents#May 29, 2019|Pokémon 2019 Press Conference]] on May 29, 2019.

Pokémon HOME is managed by Pokémon researcher [[Grand Oak]], whose goal is to create a [[Pokédex]] that includes every Pokémon in the {{pkmn|world}}.

Pokémon HOME is usable in ten languages: Japanese, English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Latin American Spanish was added in the version 4.0.0 update on April 2, 2026.

==Features==
===Pokémon transfer===
The Nintendo Switch version of HOME allows two-way [[transfer]] to and from all Switch [[core series]] games. Both the mobile and Switch versions allow one-way transfer from [[Pokémon Bank]] (only with a Premium Plan) and [[Pokémon GO]].

====Compatibility with Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!====
Only Pokémon originally from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] can be moved into Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee!, and if such a Pokémon is transferred into a future game or is sent to visit {{g|Champions}}, it can no longer be moved back to Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee!.

Pokémon that arrive in HOME via transfer from [[Pokémon Bank]] or [[GO Transporter]] are automatically converted to the same format used by {{g|Sword and Shield}}, and therefore cannot enter Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee!.

====Compatibility with Generation VIII====
The Nintendo Switch version of HOME allows two-way transfer to and from all [[Generation VIII]] games, beginning with {{g|Sword and Shield}}. Pokémon transferred from [[Pokémon Bank]] or [[GO Transporter]] that are compatible with Sword and Shield can be transferred to and from Sword and Shield freely and retain their movesets.

In version 2.0.0, HOME gained compatibility with [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]. The set of data used for a Pokémon differs between Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus, so a Pokémon's moves will be different for each game. If a Pokémon is transferred from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl or Legends: Arceus to Sword and Shield, its [[origin mark]] will be replaced with the Galar symbol and its met location will be shown as a "[[faraway place]]", though its actual origin mark will be restored if it is moved back into HOME. Additionally, because Legends: Arceus uses different [[Poké Ball]]s to the other games, Pokémon originally from Legends: Arceus will appear in a [[Strange Ball]] in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}, and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}, or a standard {{i|Poké Ball}} in Sword and Shield, while Pokémon not originally from Legends: Arceus will appear in a Strange Ball in Legends: Arceus (though the original Poké Ball of the Pokémon will be regained if it is moved back into HOME).

====Compatibility with Generation IX====
Pokémon HOME gained compatibility with {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} on May 30, 2023 as part of version 3.0.0, allowing Pokémon to be moved freely between Scarlet and Violet and all core series Generation VIII games.

On May 18, 2023, [[The Pokémon Company International]] announced that Pokémon HOME support with the games would release on May 24, 2023 at 01:00 UTC, but on May 19, the company announced it was a mistake and said that the actual release date was yet to be announced. No such announcement was made in Japanese by [[The Pokémon Company]], and unlike the later date, the earlier date did not appear in a notice inside the HOME app itself.

In an apparent translation error, the Spanish version of the notice stated that staggered logins would take place from May 30, 2023 06:00 UTC to May 25, 2023 06:00 UTC, instead of the latter date being May 31, 2023 06:00 UTC.<ref>https://twitter.com/MelkorPxP/status/1661886523539697664</ref>

Pokémon HOME gained compatibility with [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] on April 2, 2026 as part of version 4.0.0. Pokémon transferred into Legends: Z-A cannot be transferred back to previous games, nor can Pokémon obtained in Legends: Z-A be transferred back to previous games.<ref>https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/pokemon-home</ref>

====Compatibility with Pokémon GO====
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One-way transfers from [[Pokémon GO]] to HOME were made available on November 11, 2020.<ref group="note" name="releasego">Due to time zone differences, GO Transporter was released on November 10, 2020 in the Americas.</ref> Upon the first transfer, the player will also receive a {{p|Melmetal}} that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.

Transfers from Pokémon GO are subject to their own different set of limitations, modifications, and microtransactions.

====Compatibility with Pokémon Champions====
Pokémon HOME is able to connect to [[Pokémon Champions]] to use Pokémon from other titles in the game, though this is limited to Pokémon that appear in Pokémon Champions. Pokémon originally obtained in Pokémon Champions cannot be deposited in Pokémon HOME. A Pokémon currently used in Champions is referred to as "visiting" Pokémon Champions, but does not leave HOME itself. While visiting Champions, a Pokémon in HOME cannot be transferred to other games, released, or traded, and their visiting status will be displayed in HOME by their sprite being darkened. In order to end their visit, the Pokémon must be sent back through Champions. Data in HOME is used to determine the initial moveset, stat alignment and Stat Points of the Pokémon. Any changes in Champions are not reflected when the Pokémon is sent back to HOME, and any subsequent changes in another game will not affect the data in Champions.

Pokémon that are visiting or have visited Champions have a Pokémon Champions icon. In the latter case, this mark is not displayed when connecting with another game, and is only present on the summary screen in the mobile version of Pokémon HOME.

''For more details, see '''[[Pokémon Champions#Connectivity|Pokémon Champions→Connectivity]]'''.''

==== Compatibility with FireRed and LeafGreen ====
One-way transfers from the Nintendo Switch version of [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]] to HOME will be available in the future.

====Limitations====
* The Totem-sized Pokémon that can be in [[Pokémon Bank]] are reduced to their normal sizes when transferred to Pokémon HOME.
* Pokémon that cannot be [[trade]]d in-game also cannot be deposited, including the {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} {{p|Pikachu}} and partner {{p|Eevee}}, and the fused forms of {{p|Kyurem}}, {{p|Necrozma}}, and {{p|Calyrex}}.
* Like in Pokémon Bank, [[held item]]s cannot be stored in Pokémon HOME; depositing a Pokémon holding an item into HOME causes that item to be returned to the [[Bag]] in the game the Pokémon was deposited from.
* {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and {{pkmn2|Mythical}} Pokémon sent to Pokémon HOME via GO Transporter can only be withdrawn from that particular HOME account to a core series game if they have been registered to the Pokédex of that game or obtained at least once in that game. This restriction applies to individual forms; for example, a {{form|Deoxys|Speed Forme}} {{p|Deoxys}} cannot be withdrawn to a save file that has only seen the Normal, Attack, and Defense Formes of Deoxys.
* From v2.0.0 onward:
** [[Gigantamax]] Factor {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and (from v3.2.1 onward) {{p|Duraludon}} cannot be transferred to {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, or {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. This is to prevent them from [[Evolution|evolving]] in games that do not recognize the Gigantamax Factor.
** {{p|Nincada}} [[Game of origin|originally from]] Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl cannot be transferred into any other game, and Nincada from outside of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl cannot be transferred into those games.
*** This is likely a redundant protection against several cloning glitches due to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl's "PokeDupeChecker" having cases to exclude natural clones such as Ninjask/Shedinja, and Pokémon originating from other games from being flagged and subsequently restricted from trades and entering Pokémon HOME.<ref>https://twitter.com/Kaphotics/status/1495965127031816192</ref>
** {{p|Spinda}} cannot be transferred between Pokémon HOME and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. This is likely due to a [[List of glitches in Generation VIII#Spinda spot pattern glitches|glitch]] in the latter wherein the bytes of Spinda's [[encryption constant]] are read as a {{wp|Endianness|big-endian}} value rather than a little-endian value, which would cause Spinda's spot pattern to change on transfer if transfers were possible.
** In Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]] that can only be {{pkmn2|caught}} once per savefile (such as {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}) can only be (newly) deposited once per savefile. This acts as a preventative measure to mitigate the effects of various duplication glitches, such as the Dialga/Palkia rematch glitch.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuVzL1Wf6-I</ref>
*** This check is determined per savefile rather than by [[Original Trainer]]. This makes it possible to run into this restriction even with official event Pokémon or Pokémon traded from other save files of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl unless the player can trade one of the Pokémon to another game without going through HOME. This cannot be circumvented with multiple HOME accounts, as it will recognize the savefile regardless.
* If a Pokémon from {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} is Hyper Trained in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, it can't be sent back unless it reaches level 100.

===Pokémon storage===
On the free Basic Plan, up to 30 Pokémon can be deposited in one box named the "Basic Box". The Basic Box cannot be manually organized and will always sort Pokémon from most to least recently deposited/traded for (with most recent at the top left). Ties are broken by Pokédex order.<ref>https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/orange-islands-sqsa-thread.3603112/page-63#post-9241707</ref>

On the Premium Plan, up to 6,000 Pokémon can be deposited in 200 boxes named "HOME 1" through "HOME 200", which can be freely organized as with core series PC boxes. When a Basic Plan is upgraded, all Pokémon in the Basic Box appear in HOME 1; however, the reverse is not true. When a Premium Plan ends, only the 30 Pokémon most recently deposited/traded for will appear in the Basic Box, regardless of which of the HOME 1-200 boxes they were originally in, and any other Pokémon will be inaccessible.<ref>https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039615831-If-I-deposit-31-or-more-Pok%C3%A9mon-in-Pok%C3%A9mon-HOME-and-my-Premium-Plan-expires-what-will-happen-to-my-Pok%C3%A9mon-</ref>

The Nintendo Switch version of HOME has access to the [[Pokémon Storage System]] within every save file from all accounts on the Switch. This means that as long as a save file exists, Pokémon HOME has access to all of the player's Pokémon (except those in the [[party]]), and can use the boxes for local storage, with no need to keep the cartridges or digital installations.

Pokémon HOME also has the option to release multiple Pokémon at once; however, players cannot release more than 100 Pokémon per synchronization and must save before they can release more Pokémon.

The [[stats judge]] function is available in either version with a Premium Plan.

Pokémon do not display specific met locations while in the Nintendo Switch version of HOME, instead only displaying the region corresponding to their [[game of origin]]. As of v2.0.0, the mobile version will display both a region and a location name within that region, but for Pokémon transferred from the Virtual Console games through Poké Transporter, the latter will simply be a second copy of the region name, and for Pokémon transferred from [[Generation III]] or {{gen|IV}}, the latter location will be displayed as "Poké Shifter" (the transliterated Japanese name for [[Poké Transfer]]).

====Game-specific data and HOME tracker value====
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Depositing any Pokémon into HOME for the first time will assign it a HOME tracker value, a 64-bit number unique to it that is used to detect [[Cloning glitches|clones]] and other [[Cheating|hacked]] Pokémon. For example, a Pokémon hacked to have a random tracker value can be detected as HOME will not remember having assigned this value in the past. The tracker value is also used for the restriction on newly depositing certain {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or {{pkmn2|Mythical}} Pokémon from [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]; a Pokémon is being newly deposited if it does not have a HOME tracker value already. This tracker value is stored with the Pokémon and cannot be changed.

From v2.0.0 onwards, the tracker value is also used to keep track of a Pokémon's game-specific data. Each Pokémon has up to five sets of data depending on which games it has been in: {{g|Sword and Shield}}, [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, and {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. Pokémon from [[Pokémon Bank]], [[Pokémon GO]], and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] use the same set of data as Sword and Shield as a default. Most Pokémon obtained from gifts within Pokémon HOME itself also default to Sword and Shield, though some default to other games. Data that is not transferred between games is stored in the server, such as:
* A Pokémon's [[move]]sets (including changes to [[PP]] from [[PP Up]]s and [[PP Max]]es), as well as, from v3.0.0 onwards, its {{Abilities}}.
* Met location (and, if applicable, {{pkmn|Egg}} hatch location), included only in the Pokémon's original data set.
* [[Gigantamax]] Factor, [[TR]] flags, and {{DL|Pokémon Camp|sociability}}, included only in the Pokémon's Sword and Shield data set.
* [[Effort level]]s, [[Zisu]]'s [[Training grounds#Move Tutor|Move Tutor]] moves, and [[move mastery]] status, included only in the Pokémon's Legends: Arceus data set.
* [[Terastal phenomenon|Tera Type]], included only in the Pokémon's Scarlet and Violet data set.
* [[Plus Move]] status and size classification, included only in the Pokémon's Legends: Z-A data set.
* {{pkmn2|Alpha}} status, included only in the Pokémon's Legends: Arceus and Legends: Z-A data sets.

For example, the alpha Pokémon flag is not stored in the Pokémon data of games other than Pokémon Legends: Arceus. If a Pokémon from Legends: Arceus is transferred to another game and back, it keeps its alpha flag due to HOME associating the flag with that Pokémon's HOME tracker value, with the flag being retained in its Legends: Arceus set of data. The Pokémon will also retain its alpha flag if transferred into Legends: Z-A due to Legends: Z-A also keeping track of the flag.

Pokémon transferred from Bank, GO, or Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as well as most Pokémon from gifts in HOME, retain their original moves (or, in the case of Pokémon from GO, their moves as determined by [[GO Transporter]]) when transferred to Pokémon Sword and Shield; this is treated as the Sword and Shield moveset for that Pokémon. When a Pokémon is transferred to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet, or Legends: Z-A for the first time, or when a Pokémon from any of those games other than Legends: Z-A (or a gift in HOME corresponding to any of those games) is transferred to Sword and Shield for the first time, a new moveset is generated for that game's data set, using the four most recent level-up moves of that species in that game. A Pokémon's potential new moveset can be seen while transferring it, but it is not saved until the transfer is complete.

If a {{p|Rotom}} is being transferred with a saved moveset for a particular game that includes the special move for one of its appliance forms, and it later returns to that game in a different form, its saved moveset for that game will be updated to have the move for its new form instead. It will not have the opportunity to retain the special move associated with its previous form.

From v3.0.0 onwards, Abilities are stored in game-specific data. A Pokémon's Legends: Arceus data set does not display an Ability, though it has one that is stored internally, while Pokémon from Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! do not have an Ability until being transferred into another game. From v3.0.0 to v3.1.0, due to a bug, any changes to a Pokémon's Ability using an [[Ability Capsule]] or [[Ability Patch]] in one game would not affect its Ability in other games it already had data for; starting in v3.1.0, any Pokémon affected by this bug that is deposited into HOME is fixed by having the Ability from its most recent game assigned to all of its applicable sets of data.

The set of data displayed when a Pokémon's [[summary]] is viewed in HOME varies. In the Nintendo Switch version prior to v3.0.0, only the Sword and Shield set of data would be displayed for all Pokémon, unless the application was currently connected to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl or Legends: Arceus, in which case the data sets would match this; Pokémon not compatible with any [[Generation VIII]] game would display no [[stat]]s or [[move]]s from v2.0.0 to v3.0.0. Starting in v3.0.0, if Pokémon HOME is currently connected to a game, Pokémon compatible with that game will display the corresponding data set, while others will display the set of the game that they were in most recently; if HOME is not currently connected to a game, the default data set for all Pokémon will be that of the game they were in most recently, but if a Pokémon has multiple sets, they can be switched between using the "Change View" option. The type of [[Poké Ball]] shown will change depending on which set of data is being displayed, though the [[origin mark]] will always be correct. In the mobile version prior to v3.0.0, the set of data displayed for a Pokémon would be that of the game it was in most recently; starting in v3.0.0, the default data set shown matches its most recent game, but other data sets can also be viewed. Both the type of Poké Ball shown and the origin mark will always be correct, as well as the met location.<ref>https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/6372709736596-Why-can-I-no-longer-see-the-Sheen-or-condition-of-my-Pok%C3%A9mon-</ref><ref>https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/6372695365652-Why-can-I-no-longer-see-the-effort-levels-of-my-Pok%C3%A9mon-</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/QStheSLAYER/status/1526950194373226497</ref><ref>https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/6425814626580-Why-can-t-I-see-my-Pok%C3%A9mon-s-moves-in-Pok%C3%A9mon-HOME-</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/QStheSLAYER/status/1526917289500585984</ref>

===Trading===
Pokémon can be traded using the mobile version. Unlike online trades in the core series, trades in HOME do not trigger [[trade Evolution]].

There are four types of trades:
* '''Wonder Box''' (Japanese: '''ミラクルボックス''' ''Miracle Box''): Up to 3 Pokémon (10 Pokémon with a Premium Plan) can be deposited for trade at once. Like [[Wonder Trade]]s and [[Surprise Trade]]s, they will be traded at random for other Pokémon. Unlike the latter which trades the Pokémon in a matter of seconds, players will have to wait 1 hour (6 hours prior to version 1.1) before the Pokémon they deposited in the wonder box gets traded.
* '''[[Global Trade System|GTS]]''': One Pokémon (3 Pokémon with a Premium Plan) can be deposited for trade at once, in exchange for a requested Pokémon.
* '''Room Trade''' (Japanese: '''グループ交換''' ''Group Exchange''): Players can join a room of up to 20 people to exchange Pokémon among them. Players can also host a room with a Premium Plan.
* '''Friend Trade''' (Japanese: '''フレンド交換''' ''Friend Exchange''): Players can trade Pokémon with friends registered in Pokémon HOME. There is a limit of 10 trades per day, regardless of whether the Basic Plan or Premium Plan is being used.

At least some [[event Pokémon]] appear to be impossible to trade for about a week to a few weeks after their initial release. This restriction applies separately to even different language versions of the same event Pokémon if they are released at different times.<ref>https://reddit.com/r/PokemonHome/comments/k0iagj/is_zarude_trade_locked_again/</ref><ref>https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/a-fools-errand-completing-pokemon-home-without-paying-a-penny-complete.3673315/page-3</ref>

===Pokédex===
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Pokémon HOME features a [[National Pokédex]] that records information on Pokémon that have been deposited in the Boxes in Pokémon HOME. The mobile version of Pokémon HOME has a section of the Pokédex where [[move]]s and {{Abilities}} are listed and can be registered.

Starting in the v2.0.0 update, the mobile version of Pokémon HOME also features regional Pokédexes for each of the Nintendo Switch core series games and [[Pokémon GO]], which can only be filled with Pokémon [[Game of origin|originating]] from the game in question.

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! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | Pokédex interface (home console)
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|}

===Mystery Gifts===
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Gifts can be received using the mobile app's [[Mystery Gift]] feature. Pokémon received in this way are placed directly into the storage in Pokémon HOME. The feature can also generate [[serial code]]s for item distributions in a [[Nintendo Switch]] game.

When first starting Pokémon HOME, the player will already have a {{p|Pikachu}} in their storage. When first starting the mobile version in particular (regardless of whether the Nintendo Switch version has been used yet), [[Grand Oak]] will give the player a choice between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, each of which have their [[Hidden Ability|Hidden Abilities]]. Various other Pokémon may also be received from the Gift Box in the mobile version for completing certain tasks. Pokémon obtained from gifts in HOME use "Pokémon HOME" as their met location rather than any specific [[region]]; despite this, the majority of them use [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword]] as their [[game of origin]], with some using other Nintendo Switch core series games.

===Achievements===
In the mobile version, the player can complete {{OBP|Challenges|HOME}} to unlock stickers.

In the Nintendo Switch version, the player can complete {{OBP|Research Task|HOME}}s.

===Medals===
Starting in the v3.3.0 update, players can obtain digital souvenirs called {{OBP|medal|HOME}}s by going to certain real-life Pokémon-related locations or participating in events.

===Points===
Pokémon HOME Points serve as a currency of sorts, replacing [[Poké Mile]]s from [[Pokémon Bank]]. Every midnight UTC, the player gains a Pokémon HOME Point for every 31 stored Pokémon (rounded down). This calculation includes any inaccessible Pokémon the player may have in HOME as a result of a downgrade to the free plan. An account can accumulate a maximum of 99,999 Points at once.

Pokémon HOME Points can be converted and transferred into compatible [[Generation VIII]] and [[Generation IX]] games in the Nintendo Switch version:
* 30 Pokémon HOME Points are equivalent to 1 [[Battle Point]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
* 20 Pokémon HOME Points are equivalent to 1 Battle Point in [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]].
* 1 Pokémon HOME Point is equivalent to 1 [[Merit Point]] in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].
* 1 Pokémon HOME Point is equivalent to 10 [[League Point]]s in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]].

Pokémon HOME Points cannot be used in {{LGPE}} or [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].

===Move Reminder===
The 3.0.0 update added [[Move Reminder]] functionality in the Nintendo Switch version. The moves that can be learned through this feature are the standard [[level]] up moves for the game in use, as well as any moves in other game movesets (including both current moves and moves flagged as re-learnable) that are legal for the game in use. For example, a {{p|Tauros}} that knows {{m|Take Down}} in its [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] moveset can be taught Take Down in its [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] moveset using this feature, as Tauros can be taught Take Down in Scarlet and Violet via [[TM]]. However, a {{p|Moltres}} with {{m|Burn Up}} in its Pokémon Sword and Shield moveset cannot be taught Burn Up in its Pokémon Scarlet and Violet moveset, as Moltres cannot learn Burn Up in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet by any means.

This feature is the only way to access several otherwise [[Egg Move#Unobtainable Egg Moves|unobtainable Egg Moves]] in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

===Pokémon Guidebook===
The Pokémon Guidebook is a feature added to the mobile version of Pokémon HOME in the version 3.2.2 update. Similar to the Pokédex, it is a list of all Pokémon with entries for each one. However, the entries for all Pokémon are available from the start without requiring the player to register them first. Unlike the Pokédex, the Pokémon Guidebook shows the official artwork for each Pokémon rather than their HOME renders, does not list {{Abilities}} and [[base stats]], and lacks some of the Pokédex's features, such as viewing models, viewing {{Shiny}} forms, height comparison, and [[foreign Pokédex entry|foreign Pokédex entries]]. It also lacks the ability to view Pokédex entries from different games; instead, each Pokémon only has one entry shown, which is [[Pokédex entry recycling|reused]] from a core series game. Tapping the Pokémon's artwork in its entry causes its [[cry]] to play.

The entries in the Pokémon Guidebook also have three sections not present in the Pokédex: "Forms" (which shows or describes any alternate forms the Pokémon has), "Appears In" (which lists the Nintendo Switch core series games that the Pokémon can be obtained in, not counting {{pkmn2|event}}s or [[save data bonus]]es), and "Related Videos" (which, for certain Pokémon, lists one or more official [[YouTube]] videos they appear in). The list of Pokémon can be filtered to only show Pokémon with a certain name, [[type]](s), form (i.e. [[Mega Evolution]]s, [[Gigantamax]] forms, [[Alolan form]]s, [[Galarian form]]s, [[Hisuian form]]s, or [[Paldean form]]s), Nintendo Switch core series game they are obtainable in, and that have or do not have videos featured in their entries.

The "Related Videos" section of the entries has been updated over time, with videos being added and removed for various Pokémon. The same video can appear in the entries for multiple Pokémon.

Some alternate forms of Pokémon have their own separate entries. The "Forms" section of an entry shows images of that Pokémon's forms, which each link to that form's entry. [[Regional form]]s (and Bloodmoon {{p|Ursaluna}}) are also included separately in the main list of Pokémon, while other forms' entries are only accessible from the "Forms" sections. Certain forms (mainly those without official artwork) do not have their own entries and are instead described in text in the "Forms" section.

The following Pokémon have separate entries for each of their forms:
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*{{p|Kyogre}}
*{{p|Groudon}}
*{{p|Deoxys}}
*{{p|Burmy}}
*{{p|Wormadam}}
*{{p|Cherrim}}
*{{p|Shellos}}
*{{p|Gastrodon}}
*{{p|Rotom}}
*{{p|Dialga}}
*{{p|Palkia}}
*{{p|Giratina}}
*{{p|Shaymin}}
*{{p|Unfezant}}
*{{p|Basculin}}
*{{p|Deerling}}
*{{p|Sawsbuck}}
*{{p|Frillish}}
*{{p|Jellicent}}
*{{p|Tornadus}}
*{{p|Thundurus}}
*{{p|Landorus}}
*{{p|Kyurem}}
*{{p|Keldeo}}
*{{p|Meloetta}}
*{{p|Pyroar}}
*{{p|Floette}} (Red Flower and Eternal Flower)
*{{p|Meowstic}}
*{{p|Aegislash}}
*{{p|Pumpkaboo}}
*{{p|Gourgeist}}
*{{p|Zygarde}}
*{{p|Hoopa}}
*{{p|Oricorio}}
*{{p|Lycanroc}}
*{{p|Wishiwashi}}
*{{p|Minior}} (Meteor Form and Red Core)
*{{p|Necrozma}}
*{{p|Magearna}}
*{{p|Toxtricity}}
*{{p|Sinistea}}
*{{p|Polteageist}}
*{{p|Indeedee}}
*{{p|Morpeko}}
*{{p|Zacian}}
*{{p|Zamazenta}}
*{{p|Urshifu}}
*{{p|Calyrex}}
*{{p|Ursaluna}}
*{{p|Basculegion}}
*{{p|Enamorus}}
*{{p|Oinkologne}}
*{{p|Palafin}}
*{{p|Tatsugiri}}
*{{p|Gimmighoul}}
*{{p|Poltchageist}}
*{{p|Sinistcha}}
*{{p|Ogerpon}}
*{{p|Terapagos}} (Normal Form and Terastal Form)
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Additionally, all [[Gigantamax]] forms, [[Mega Evolution]]s, and [[regional form]]s (including all three breeds of {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}}) have separate entries.

The following Pokémon have alternate forms that do not have their own entries, instead being described in text in the entry for the Pokémon:
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*{{p|Unown}}
*{{p|Castform}}
*{{p|Arceus}}
*{{p|Darmanitan}}
*{{p|Vivillon}}
*{{p|Flabébé}}
*{{p|Floette}} (other flower colors)
*{{p|Florges}}
*{{p|Furfrou}}
*{{p|Xerneas}}
*{{p|Silvally}}
*{{p|Minior}} (other core colors)
*{{p|Mimikyu}}
*{{p|Cramorant}}
*{{p|Alcremie}}
*{{p|Eiscue}}
*{{p|Maushold}}
*{{p|Squawkabilly}}
*{{me|Tatsugiri}} (Curly Form and Droopy Form)
*{{p|Dudunsparce}}
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Prior to the version 4.0.0 update, Magearna's Original Color form did not have its own entry and was described in text in Magearna's entry instead.

[[Pikachu in a cap]], {{p|Genesect}}'s [[drive]] forms, [[Greninja (Pokémon)|Ash-Greninja]], [[Eternamax]] {{p|Eternatus}}, [[Zarude (Pokémon)|Dada Zarude]], and {{p|Terapagos}}'s Stellar Form are not acknowledged at all by the Pokémon Guidebook, despite being considered different forms in the Pokédex. However, all forms that do have entries use the same names as they do in the Pokédex, meaning Genesect has the name of its form shown despite not having any other forms listed (a trait shared with {{p|Koraidon}} and {{p|Miraidon}}). [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|Gender differences]] are also not acknowledged, except for those of Unfezant, Frillish, Jellicent, Pyroar, Meowstic, Indeedee, Basculegion, and Oinkologne.

The "Appears In" section of the Pokémon Guidebook contains several errors:
*[[Gigantamax]] {{p|Machamp}} is listed as only appearing in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword]], while Gigantamax {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Lapras}} are listed as only appearing in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]]. Although these Pokémon can only be encountered in the wild with the Gigantamax Factor in those versions (outside of [[Wild Area News]]), they can gain the Gigantamax Factor in either version by using [[Max Soup]]. However, Gigantamax {{p|Coalossal}} is correctly listed as appearing in both Sword and Shield, despite only appearing in the wild in Sword like Gigantamax Machamp.
*{{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}} are not listed as appearing in Pokémon Sword and Shield, despite the fact they can be obtained in those games by {{pkmn|breeding}} their evolved forms.
*The West Sea forms of {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} are listed as appearing in Pokémon Sword and Shield, despite the fact they cannot be obtained in those games without [[transfer]]ring them from another game.
*{{p|Solgaleo}} and Dusk Mane {{p|Necrozma}} are listed as appearing in both Pokémon Sword and Shield, despite being [[Version-exclusive Pokémon|exclusive]] to Sword.
*{{p|Lunala}}, Dawn Wings {{p|Necrozma}}, and {{p|Cursola}} are listed as appearing in both Pokémon Sword and Shield, despite being exclusive to Shield.

===Profile===
The Profile feature in the mobile version allows players to customize their Binder using stickers obtained by completing {{OBP|challenges|HOME}}, change their user icon or name, as well as view their Records, Notebook, and Pokédex Progress.

Upon creating an account, the player chooses one of 19 different icons, which consist of the 2D overworld sprites of the [[player character|protagonists]] from the first five generations of the core series games. There were originally only eight icons, with sprites from upper versions and remakes being added in version 1.4.0. The icon chosen is used to represent the player for [[trade]]s and {{OBP|medal|HOME}}s. The [[gender]] of the icon the player chooses is stored with the [[Original Trainer]] of any Pokémon received as gifts in Pokémon HOME. If a medal was owned by a user who later deleted their account, their icon will be displayed as a grayed-out version of the first icon.

{| class="roundy blacklinks" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#{{HOME color light}}; font-size:80%; image-rendering: pixelated"
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Red I OD.png|48px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Ethan II OD.png|48px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Kris OD.png|48px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Brendan RS OD.png|96px]]
|-
| {{ga|Red}} ({{gameabbrev1|RGBY}})
| {{ga|Ethan}} ({{gameabbrev2|GSC}})
| {{ga|Kris}} ({{gameabbrev2|C}}) added in v1.4.0
| {{ga|Brendan}} ({{gameabbrev3|RS}})
|-
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:May RS OD.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Brendan OD.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:May OD.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Red FRLG OD.png|48px]]
|-
| {{ga|May}} ({{gameabbrev3|RS}})
| {{ga|Brendan}} ({{gameabbrev3|E}}) added in v1.4.0
| {{ga|May}} ({{gameabbrev3|E}}) added in v1.4.0
| {{ga|Red}} ({{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}) added in v1.4.0
|-
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Leaf FRLG OD.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Lucas DP OD.png|64px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Dawn DP OD.png|64px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Lucas OD.png|64px]]
|-
| {{ga|Leaf}} ({{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}) added in v1.4.0
| {{ga|Lucas}} ({{gameabbrev4|DP}})
| {{ga|Dawn}} ({{gameabbrev4|DP}})
| {{ga|Lucas}} ({{gameabbrev4|Pt}}) added in v1.4.0
|-
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Dawn OD.png|64px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Ethan OD.png|64px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Lyra OD.png|64px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Hilbert OD.png|64px]]
|-
| {{ga|Dawn}} ({{gameabbrev4|Pt}}) added in v1.4.0
| {{ga|Ethan}} ({{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}) added in v1.4.0
| {{ga|Lyra}} ({{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}) added in v1.4.0
| {{ga|Hilbert}} ({{gameabbrev5|BW}})
|-
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Hilda OD.png|64px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Nate OD.png|64px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Rosa OD.png|64px]]
| style="{{roundy|50%}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF; height: 96px; width: 96px" | [[File:Deleted User icon HOME.png]]
|-
| {{ga|Hilda}} ({{gameabbrev5|BW}})
| {{ga|Nate}} ({{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}) added in v1.4.0
| {{ga|Rosa}} ({{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}) added in v1.4.0
| Deleted User
|}

===Other===
In the mobile version, players can also view Battle Data and News, replacing the Rankings, Distribution Regulations, and Event Calendar features of the Pokémon Global Link.

==Bugs and errors==
{{main|List of glitches in Pokémon HOME}}

==Premium Plan pricing==
Except for prices for the Nintendo eShop in the United States, all prices below are inclusive of GST/VAT or other taxes where applicable.
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{HOME color}}; border:3px solid #{{HOME color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | Duration
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | {{pmin|the United States|USA}}
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | {{pmin|Canada}}
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | {{wp|Eurozone}}
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | {{pmin|the United Kingdom|UK}}
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | {{pmin|Russia}}
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | {{pmin|Australia}}
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | {{pmin|New Zealand}}
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | {{pmin|Japan}}
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | {{pmin|South Korea}}
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | {{pmin|Hong Kong}}
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | {{pmin|Taiwan}}
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | {{pmin|South Africa}}
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | {{wp|Switzerland}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1 month (30 days)
| Nintendo Switch
| rowspan="2" | $2.99
| rowspan="2" | $3.99
| €2.99
| £2.69
| ₽225
| rowspan="2" | $4.49
| rowspan="2" | $4.99
| rowspan="2" | ¥370
| rowspan="2" | ₩3,900
| rowspan="2" | $23
| rowspan="2" | $100
| R49.00
| CHF 4.20
|-
| iOS/iPadOS/Android
| €3.49
| £2.99
| ₽229
| {{tt|N/A|Mobile app not available in South Africa}}
| CHF 3.00
|-
| rowspan="2" | 3 months (90 days)
| Nintendo Switch
| rowspan="2" | $4.99
| rowspan="2" | $6.99
| €4.99
| £4.49
| ₽375
| rowspan="2" | $7.99
| rowspan="2" | $8.99
| rowspan="2" | ¥610
| rowspan="2" | ₩5,900
| rowspan="2" | $38
| rowspan="2" | $170
| R81.00
| CHF 7.00
|-
| iOS/iPadOS/Android
| €5.49
| £4.99
| ₽379
| {{tt|N/A|Mobile app not available in South Africa}}
| CHF 5.00
|-
| rowspan="2" | 12 months (365 days)
| Nintendo Switch
| rowspan="2" | $15.99
| rowspan="2" | $21.99
| €15.99
| £14.39
| ₽1199
| rowspan="2" | $24.99
| rowspan="2" | $27.99
| rowspan="2" | ¥1,960
| rowspan="2" | ₩20,000
| rowspan="2" | $123
| rowspan="2" | $530
| R260.00
| CHF 22.40
|-
| iOS/iPadOS/Android
| €17.99
| £15.99
| ₽1190
| {{tt|N/A|Mobile app not available in South Africa}}
| CHF 16.00
|}

==Version history==
===iOS and iPadOS===
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{HOME color}}; border:3px solid #{{HOME color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | Official note
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.0
| February 12, 2020
| N/A
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.3
| February 12, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.4
| February 14, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.6
| February 18, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.7
| February 19, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.9
| February 25, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.10
| March 2, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.11
| March 26, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1.0
| May 22, 2020
|
- The Battle Data feature has been implemented. 
- The bug where the information for [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Alcremie}} would sometimes not be registered to the [[Pokédex]] has been fixed. 
- Other issues have been fixed.<ref name="Bank/HOME exploit">This version patched an [[List of glitches in Generation VIII#Bank and HOME out-of-bounds values exploit|exploit]] where-in [[Generation VIII]] species glitched/cheated into [[Generation VI]] and {{gen|VII}} and deposited into Bank could no longer transfer into HOME.</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.2.0
| June 17, 2020
|
- Added compatibility with [[The Isle of Armor]], the first wave of content for the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass]]. 
- Updated the [[Global Trade System|GTS]] so that impossible search conditions cannot be set under "Pokémon wanted." 
- Improved the Pokémon Box labeling function. 
- Made various other fixes.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.2.1
| August 17, 2020
|
• Improved search result filters for the GTS "Search for Pokémon" function. 
- The "Include people searching for [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] and [[Mythical Pokémon]]" option has been updated to "Include people searching for Legendary, Mythical, and other [[special Pokémon]]." 
- You can now filter your results based on what Pokémon you have deposited in Pokémon HOME. 
• Added the ability to place multiple Pokémon in the Wonder Box at once. 
• Revised Challenge completion messages for improved clarity on what Challenge you've completed. 
• Added the ability to view Pokémon's [[Nature]]s under Pokémon Rankings in Battle Data. 
(If a Trainer used a [[mint]] on their Pokémon, the Nature shown will correspond to the mint used.) 
• Added a Back button to Battle Data screens. 
• Fixed the issue where {{p|Toxtricity}}'s Gigantamax form would not be displayed in your Pokédex. 
• Added new informational feature. 
• Made various other fixes.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.3.0
| October 22, 2020
|
- Added compatibility with [[The Crown Tundra]], part two of the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass. 
- Added a save feature for search and sorting settings in Pokémon Boxes. 
- Added the category "Popular Pokémon (excluding special Pokémon)" to trade ranking. 
Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.3.1
| November 30, 2020
|
- Fixed layout disruption that occurred on certain devices when receiving Pokémon sent from [[Pokémon GO]]. 
- Fixed an issue where trading multiple Pokémon using the Wonder Box would sometimes cause the same users to trade with each other several times. 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.3.2
| February 12, 2021
|
- A "Receive all Pokémon" feature has been added to the Wonder Box. 
- The date a Pokémon was first met is now displayed in its Trainer notes. 
- From the "OT" ([[Original Trainer]]) field in a Pokémon's detailed information, you can now search for Pokémon with the same original Trainer. 
- You can now specify "Language" and "[[Poké Ball]]" when searching for Pokémon. 
- You can now arrange your list of Pokémon in the same order used by your Pokémon Boxes in the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME. 
(Note: This option will be available only for users who have linked to the [[Nintendo Switch]] version.) 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.4.0
| June 17, 2021
|
- Pokédex features have been expanded, allowing you to view Pokémon's appearances from various angles. 
Note: This feature does not apply to certain forms of Pokémon. 
- The Catch Calendar feature has been added to the main menu, allowing you to view your Pokémon in order of the dates on which they were caught. 
- New icons for user profiles have been added. 
- Announcement display has been improved. 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.4.1
| June 22, 2021
|
- Fixed an issue in which the user would be unable to log in if they had no Pokémon deposited in Pokémon HOME. 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.5.0
| September 22, 2021
|
- Added a Trainer Info feature that allows users to mark themselves as the Original Trainer for Pokémon they caught in any game. 
- Added a feature allowing users to search for Pokémon that other people are asking for in the GTS. 
- Added conditions allowing users to specify a Pokémon's form and language when searching the GTS. 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.5.1
| October 6, 2021
|
- Fixed an issue in which the Trainer Info of certain Pokémon would not display properly. 
Note: If any Trainer Info marked as yours was affected by this issue, after the update you will need to mark the properly displayed Trainer Info as yours again.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.5.2
| November 30, 2021
|
- Changed the method for switching how the Catch Calendar is displayed. 
The Catch Calendar can be viewed in a day-by-day or month-by-month format. 
- Fixed an issue in which users could become unable to log in to the app if their mobile device was set to certain languages. 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.5.3
| December 27, 2021
|
- Fixed an issue in the Pokémon list where the scroll bar kept returning to the very top. 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.0.0
| May 18, 2022
|
Update info (mobile devices) 
- Added compatibility with [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl]] 
- Added compatibility with {{g|Legends: Arceus}} 
- Added Pokédex info from various games 
- Added Challenges and stickers 
- Added information about where a Pokémon was first met to its details screen 
For details on these features, please see the new information added to the Help menu on the mobile version of Pokémon HOME. 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.0.1
| May 26, 2022
|
- Fixed an issue in which users’ Boxes in the Nintendo Switch version were not displayed on the label selection screen when selecting Pokémon for a trade. 
Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.0.2
| August 24, 2022
|
- Added the ability for users to delete their accounts 
- Addressed an issue in which the location where a Pokemon was first met wouldn't be displayed under certain circumstances 
- Addressed an issue in which your search criteria would sometimes not be reflected when searching for specific Pokemon on the GTS 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.0.3
| October 26, 2022
|
- Changed the "Games" field in GTS search conditions to read "Games it can travel to". 
Note: Only the text has been changed. The function of this search condition has not changed. 
Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.1.0
| February 1, 2023
|
- Added [[Battle Stadium#Ranked Battle|Ranked Battles]] information from [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]] to the Battle Data feature. 
Notes: 
- If you've linked Pokémon HOME to a Nintendo Account with data from Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, you'll now be able to view results from your Ranked Battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. 
- You can view your battle results from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]] by choosing View Past Battle Records. 
Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.1.1
| March 2, 2023
|
- Added [[Battle Stadium#Online Competitions|Online Competitions]] information from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet to the Battle Data feature. 
If you've linked Pokémon HOME to a Nintendo Account with data from Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, you'll now be able to view results from Official Competitions and Friendly Competitions you've joined in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. 
- Added the ability to view Pokémon Natures from the Pokémon Ranking screen in the Battle Data feature. 
Notes: 
- You may view Pokémon [[Nature]]s in Ranked Battles from Season 4 onward. 
- If a listed Pokémon had a mint used on it, the Nature conferred by the mint will be shown. 
- Linking a Nintendo Account is now required to use the Mystery Gifts feature. 
Each Mystery Gift can only be claimed once per Nintendo Account. 
Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.0.0
| May 30, 2023
|
- Added compatibility with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet 
- Added a feature that allows players to view a Pokémon's stats from different games it's been in 
- Added Challenges and stickers 
Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.0.1
| July 4, 2023
|
- Fixed an issue in which {{p|Spinda}} would only appear with one specific pattern of spots when viewed on the status screen. 
- Fixed an issue in which Pokémon transferred from Pokémon Legends: Arceus would be shown as unregistered in the [[National Pokédex]] under certain circumstances. 
- Fixed an issue in which [[ribbon]]s were not being displayed correctly on Pokémon status screens. 
Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.1.0
| September 13, 2023
|
- Added compatibility with [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] Part 1: [[The Teal Mask]] DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. 
- Added new Challenges and stickers.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.1.1
| September 27, 2023
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.1.2
| December 4, 2023
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.2.0
| May 8, 2024
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.2.1
| August 1, 2024
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.2.2
| October 16, 2024
|
• A new feature allowing players to learn about Pokémon has been added.

• Certain issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.3.0
| April 22, 2025
|
● Added the Medals feature. 
● Certain issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.3.1
| April 29, 2025
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.4.0
| June 4, 2025
|
The Wonder Card feature has been added to Mystery Gifts. 
Certain issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.4.1
| July 16, 2025
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.4.2
| August 27, 2025
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.4.3
| November 26, 2025
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 4.0.0
| April 2, 2026
|
• Compatibility with Pokémon Legends: Z-A 
• Compatibility with Pokémon Champions 
• Compatibility with Latin American Spanish
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 4.0.1
| April 13, 2026
|
• Addressed an issue where Pokémon displayed in the “Search for Pokémon” function in the Global Trade System (GTS) did not have the correct icons shown under the “Games it can travel to” header. 
• Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 4.0.2
| May 11, 2026
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|}

===Android===
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{HOME color}}; border:3px solid #{{HOME color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | Official note
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.0
| {{tt|February 12, 2020|February 4, 2020 on Google Play}}
| N/A
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.3
| February 12, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.4
| February 14, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.6
| February 18, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.7
| February 19, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.8
| February 20, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.9
| February 25, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.10
| March 2, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.11
| March 26, 2020
| Bug fixes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1.0
| May 22, 2020
|
- The Battle Data feature has been implemented. 
- The bug where the information for Gigantamax Alcremie would sometimes not be registered to the Pokédex has been fixed. 
- Other issues have been fixed.<ref name="Bank/HOME exploit"/>
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.2.0
| June 17, 2020
|
- Added compatibility with The Isle of Armor, the first wave of content for the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass. 
- Updated the GTS so that impossible search conditions cannot be set under "Pokémon wanted." 
- Improved the Pokémon Box labeling function. 
- Made various other fixes.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.2.1
| August 17, 2020
|
• Improved search result filters for the GTS "Search for Pokémon" function. 
• Added the ability to place multiple Pokémon in the Wonder Box at once. 
• Revised Challenge completion messages for improved clarity on what Challenge you've completed. 
• Added the ability to view Pokémon's Natures under Pokémon Rankings in Battle Data. 
• Added a Back button to Battle Data screens. 
• Added new informational feature. 
• Made various other fixes.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.3.0
| October 22, 2020
|
- Added compatibility with The Crown Tundra, part two of the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass. 
- Added a save feature for search and sorting settings in Pokémon Boxes. 
- Added the category "Popular Pokémon (excluding special Pokémon)" to trade ranking. 
Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.3.1
| November 30, 2020
|
- Fixed layout disruption that occurred on certain devices when receiving Pokémon sent from Pokémon GO. 
- Fixed an issue where trading multiple Pokémon using the Wonder Box would sometimes cause the same users to trade with each other several times. 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.3.2
| February 12, 2021
|
- A "Receive all Pokémon" feature has been added to the Wonder Box. 
- The date a Pokémon was first met is now displayed in its Trainer notes. 
- From the "OT" (Original Trainer) field in a Pokémon's detailed information, you can now search for Pokémon with the same original Trainer. 
- You can now specify "Language" and "Poké Ball" when searching for Pokémon. 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.3.3
| April 2, 2021
| Fixed an issue in which the user would not be returned to the app from the Nintendo Account link screen.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.4.0
| June 17, 2021
|
- Pokédex features have been expanded, allowing you to view Pokémon's appearances from various angles. 
Note: This feature does not apply to certain forms of Pokémon. 
- The Catch Calendar feature has been added to the main menu, allowing you to view your Pokémon in order of the dates on which they were caught. 
- New icons for user profiles have been added. 
- Announcement display has been improved. 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.4.1
| June 22, 2021
|
- Fixed an issue in which the user would be unable to log in if they had no Pokémon deposited in Pokémon HOME. 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.5.0
| September 22, 2021
|
- Added a Trainer Info feature that allows users to mark themselves as the Original Trainer for Pokémon they caught in any game. 
- Added a feature allowing users to search for Pokémon that other people are asking for in the GTS. 
- Added conditions allowing users to specify a Pokémon's form and language when searching the GTS. 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.5.1
| October 6, 2021
|
- Fixed an issue in which the Trainer Info of certain Pokémon would not display properly. 
Note: If any Trainer Info marked as yours was affected by this issue, after the update you will need to mark the properly displayed Trainer Info as yours again.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.5.2
| November 30, 2021
|
- Changed the method for switching how the Catch Calendar is displayed. 
The Catch Calendar can be viewed in a day-by-day or month-by-month format. 
- Fixed an issue in which users could become unable to log in to the app if their mobile device was set to certain languages. 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.5.3
| December 27, 2021
|
- Fixed an issue in the Pokémon list where the scroll bar kept returning to the very top. 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.0.0
| May 18, 2022
|
Update info (mobile devices) 
- Added compatibility with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl 
- Added compatibility with Pokémon Legends: Arceus 
- Added Pokédex info from various games 
- Added Challenges and stickers 
- Added information about where a Pokémon was first met to its details screen 
For details on these features, please see the new information added to the Help menu on the mobile version of Pokémon HOME.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.0.1
| May 26, 2022
|
- Fixed an issue in which users’ Boxes in the Nintendo Switch version were not displayed on the label selection screen when selecting Pokémon for a trade. 
Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.0.2
| {{tt|August 29, 2022|August 23, 2022 on Google Play}}
|
- Added the ability for users to delete their accounts 
- Addressed an issue in which the location where a Pokemon was first met wouldn't be displayed under certain circumstances 
- Addressed an issue in which your search criteria would sometimes not be reflected when searching for specific Pokemon on the GTS 
- Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.0.3
| {{tt|October 26, 2022|October 24, 2022 on Google Play}}
|
- Addressed a bug in which the Android version of the app would frequently freeze or fail to respond when the screen was tapped. 
- Changed the "Games" field in GTS search conditions to read "Games it can travel to". 
Note: Only the text has been changed. The function of this search condition has not changed. 
Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.1.0
| {{tt|February 1, 2023|January 31, 2023 on Google Play}}
|
- Added Ranked Battles information from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet to the Battle Data feature. 
Notes: 
- If you've linked Pokémon HOME to a Nintendo Account with data from Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, you'll now be able to view results from your Ranked Battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. 
- You can view your battle results from Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield by choosing View Past Battle Records.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.1.1
| {{tt|March 2, 2023|February 27, 2023 on Google Play}}
|
- Added Online Competitions information from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet to the Battle Data feature. 
- Added the ability to view Pokémon Natures from the Pokémon Ranking screen in the Battle Data feature. 
- Linking a Nintendo Account is now required to use the Mystery Gifts feature. 
Each Mystery Gift can only be claimed once per Nintendo Account.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.0.0
| {{tt|May 30, 2023|May 27, 2023 on Google Play}}
|
- Added compatibility with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet 
- Added a feature that allows players to view a Pokémon's stats from different games it's been in 
- Added Challenges and stickers 
Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.0.1
| {{tt|July 4, 2023|June 29, 2023 on Google Play}}
|
- Fixed an issue in which Spinda would only appear with one specific pattern of spots when viewed on the status screen. 
- Fixed an issue in which Pokémon transferred from Pokémon Legends: Arceus would be shown as unregistered in the National Pokédex under certain circumstances. 
- Fixed an issue in which ribbons were not being displayed correctly on Pokémon status screens.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.1.0
| {{tt|September 13, 2023|September 11, 2023 on Google Play}}
|
- Added compatibility with The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. 
- Added new Challenges and stickers.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.1.1
| {{tt|September 27, 2023|September 24, 2023 on Google Play}}
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.1.2
| {{tt|December 4, 2023|November 30, 2023 on Google Play}}
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.2.0
| {{tt|May 8, 2024|May 7, 2024 on Google Play}}
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.2.1
| {{tt|August 1, 2024|July 22, 2024 on Google Play}}
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.2.2
| {{tt|October 16, 2024|October 8, 2024 on Google Play}}
|
• A new feature allowing players to learn about Pokémon has been added.

• Certain issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.3.0
| {{tt|April 22, 2025|April 15, 2025 on Google Play}}
|
● Added the Medals feature. 
● Certain issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.3.1
| {{tt|April 29, 2025|April 27, 2025 on Google Play}}
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.4.0
| {{tt|June 4, 2025|June 1, 2025 on Google Play}}
|
The Wonder Card feature has been added to Mystery Gifts. 
Certain issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.4.1
| {{tt|July 16, 2025|July 15, 2025 on Google Play}}
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.4.2
| {{tt|August 27, 2025|August 24, 2025 on Google Play}}
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.4.3
| {{tt|November 26, 2025|November 20, 2025 on Google Play}}
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 4.0.0
| {{tt|April 2, 2026|March 24, 2026 on Google Play}}
|
• Compatibility with Pokémon Legends: Z-A 
• Compatibility with Pokémon Champions 
• Compatibility with Latin American Spanish
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 4.0.1
| {{tt|April 13, 2026|April 10, 2026 on Google Play}}
|
• Addressed an issue where Pokémon displayed in the “Search for Pokémon” function in the Global Trade System (GTS) did not have the correct icons shown under the “Games it can travel to” header.

• Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 4.0.2
| {{tt|May 11, 2026|April 28, 2026 on Google Play}}
| Certain issues have been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|}

===Nintendo Switch===
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{HOME color}}; border:3px solid #{{HOME color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | Official note
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.0
| February 12, 2020
| N/A
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.1
| March 17, 2020
|
* Fixed several issues to improve gameplay experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1.0
| June 16, 2020
|
* Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass # 1 "The Isle of Armor" is now supported.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.1.1
| June 30, 2020
|
* Fixed a bug about Pokémon not being registered to the Isle of Armor Pokédex when taking Pokémon from Pokémon HOME to Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield.
** After downloading the update data, connect Pokémon HOME to Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield and save in Pokémon HOME to register the Pokémon that was not registered in Pokédex.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.2.0
| October 22, 2020
|
* Part 2 of the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass or Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass is now supported.
* Fixed a number of issues so that users can enjoy services more comfortably.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.2.1
| December 8, 2020
|
* For some Pokémon that are transferred from Pokémon GO, we have added a process where "moves that originally shouldn't be learned" are forgotten and "moves that should originally be learned" are learned.
** This processing has been added to handle the issue that was occurring between November 11-16, 2020 where "Pokémon that were being transferred from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME could learn "moves" that they were originally not supposed to learn". (The issue that was causing this problem has already been fixed.)
** In order to perform this process, there is a need to link the "Pokémon Sword/Shield" and "Pokémon HOME" where the target Pokémon exists and to save the game data.
* We also fixed a number of issues so that gameplay is more enjoyable.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.0.0<ref name="Bank/HOME exploit"/>
| May 17, 2022
|
* Support for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl
* Support for Pokémon Legends: Arceus
* Added software for Research Tasks
* Added software for Pokémon HOME Points
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.0.1
| May 26, 2022
|
* Fixed an issue in which certain users encountered an error ("Error code: 10015") when selecting "Save changes and exit" from the Boxes menu while linking to a game. Affected users who encountered the "Error code: 10015" error while the issue was present (from May 17, 2022, at 11:00pm PDT to May 26, 2022, at 6:00pm PDT) and enrolled in the Premium Plan at the time will receive an extension to their Premium Plan subscription.
** Users who are eligible for the extension but are currently enrolled in the Basic Plan will be given 10 days of Premium Plan service starting from when they next log in.
** Users who are eligible for the extension and are currently enrolled in the Premium Plan will have 10 days of Premium Plan service added to their plan’s current expiration date. (Your plan’s original expiration date will continue to be displayed. The extension will be applied once the current plan expires.)
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2.0.2
| September 20, 2022
|
* Addressed an issue related to connection to the server.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.0.0
| May 29, 2023
|
* Support for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
* Added new Research Tasks for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
* Added a function allowing players to trade Pokémon HOME points for LP (League Points)
* Added a feature allowing players to change a Pokémon’s moves from the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME
** When bringing a Pokémon from Pokémon HOME into a linked game, players will now be able to change the moves it knows from among a list of moves it has learned up to that point (with some exclusions).
* Added the ability to view Pokémon details by software title.
** This feature allows players to view information about a Pokémon from games they’ve been in previously. In the Nintendo Switch version, this feature is accessible while viewing your Pokémon HOME boxes. In the mobile device version, this feature is accessible while viewing a Pokémon’s information. Only titles compatible with the Nintendo Switch version are supported.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.1.0
| September 12, 2023
|
;Updated content
* Added compatibility with The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero - Part 1: The Teal Mask DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.

;The following issues have also been addressed:
* There was a chance that the effects of items that change a Pokemon’s Ability were not reflected in other software. For more details about this issue, please check the “News” section in the mobile version of Pokémon HOME.
* A number of other issues have been addressed to help ensure a more user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.1.1
| September 26, 2023
|
* A number of issues have been addressed to help ensure a more user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3.2.1
| December 13, 2023
|
;Updated Content
* Added compatibility with The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
* Added the ability to view a Pokémon’s stats from different games it’s been in while Pokémon HOME is connected to a game. (Until now, the Change View function could only be used while Pokémon HOME was not connected to a game.)
* Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 4.0.0
| April 1, 2026
|
;Update Info (Both Versions)
* Compatibility with Pokémon Legends: Z-A
* Compatibility with Pokémon Champions
** You will be able to link with Pokémon Champions once it has been released.
* Compatibility with Latin American Spanish
** You will be able to change the language registered to your user profile to Latin American Spanish only when you start the mobile device version of the app for the first time after updating to version 4.0.0. If your app closes while in the process of changing your language, you'll be prompted to confirm your language change the next time you open the app.

;Update Info (Nintendo Switch Version)
* Added Research Tasks for additional games

;Update Info (Mobile Device Version)
* Added new Challenges and stickers
* Added more games’ Pokédexes

For details on these features, please see the new information added to the Help menu on the mobile version of Pokémon HOME.

Other issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.
|}

==Compatibility==
At launch, the mobile app could be accessed on:
* iOS and iPadOS devices: {{wp|iOS 9}} or later.
* Android devices: {{wp|Android Lollipop}} (5.0) and up.

Currently, the mobile app requires iOS 15 and {{Wp|Android Marshmellow}} (6.0).

==Release==
In regions where the Nintendo eShop is not available, the Nintendo Switch version cannot be downloaded using a Nintendo Account set to that region from the Nintendo eShop. Unlike previous Pokémon mobile applications, it is not available in {{pmin|Vietnam}}. Although {{pmin|mainland China}} is listed in the app's region select, it is not available for download in that eShop region on international model Switches, and cannot be downloaded by mainland China/{{wp|Tencent}} model Switches as they cannot select any other eShop region.

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{HOME color}}; border:3px solid #{{HOME color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | Date
! style="background:#{{HOME color light}}" | Locations
|-
| style="white-space:nowrap" rowspan="3" | February 11, 2020<ref group="note" name="release"/> February 12, 2020
| {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, {{pmin|Australia}}, Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, {{pmin|Hong Kong}}, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, {{pmin|Italy}}, Japan, {{pmin|Latvia}}, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Russia}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|South Korea}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland, {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|the United States|United States}}
|-
| '''Nintendo Switch version only''': {{pmin|South Africa}}
|-
| '''Mobile version only''': Belarus, Brunei, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, Kazakhstan, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|Hong Kong|Macau}}, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Morocco}}, Nigeria, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, {{pmin|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, {{pmin|Turkey}}, Turkmenistan, {{pmin|Ukraine}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}
|-
| style="white-space:nowrap" | September 9, 2025
| '''Nintendo Switch version''': {{pmin|Taiwan}}
|-
| style="white-space:nowrap" | November 18, 2025
| '''Nintendo Switch version''': {{pmin|Malaysia}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Pokémon HOME icon Switch.png|Icon on Nintendo Switch
Pokémon HOME icon mobile.png|Icon on mobile devices
Pokémon HOME Cloud-based Service diagram.png|Transfer diagram on announcement (May 2019)
Pokémon HOME transfer infographic February 2020.png|Transfer diagram on release (February 2020)
Pokémon HOME transfer infographic November 2020.png|Transfer diagram in November 2020
Pokémon HOME transfer infographic May 2022.png|Transfer diagram in May 2022
Pokémon HOME transfer infographic May 2023.png|Transfer diagram in May 2023
Pokémon HOME transfer infographic April 2026.png|Transfer diagram in April 2026
</gallery>

===Artwork===
Commemorative illustrations for HOME's compatibility with {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}:

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#{{HOME color light}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Scarlet Violet HOME Commemoration Artwork.jpg|215px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Scarlet Violet HOME Commemoration Artwork 2.jpg|215px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{HOME color dark}}; background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Scarlet Violet HOME Commemoration Artwork 3.jpg|215px]]
|-
| Illustration by {{color2|000|Teeziro}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/teeziro/status/1663501955480834050?s=20 Illustration from Teeziro]</ref>
| Illustration by {{color2|000|nao}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/naaa_195/status/1663836269435301888?s=20 Illustration from ナオ]</ref>
| Illustration by {{color2|000|kurumitsu}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/krkrkr32/status/1664202114254671872?s=20 Illustration by くるみつ]</ref>
|}

==Trivia==
* All of the Pokémon appear in Pokémon HOME posed in the same position as their official art, with Pokémon from the [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}} taking on their poses from their redesigned art from Generations {{gen|III}} and {{gen|IV}} respectively.
** Furthermore, [[Shiny Pokémon]] appear as Shiny, instead of their usual colorations, and [[gender differences]] are visible.
** In the Nintendo Switch version, these static renders are used on the [[summary]] screen. On the mobile version, full 3D models are used instead, though the renders are still used as menu sprites like in the Switch version. As a result, the location of {{p|Spinda}}'s spots is only visible in the mobile version, as Spinda's render does not change to match its spots.
** In the Nintendo Switch version, some of these renders were improved in version 1.2.<ref>https://www.spriters-resource.com/nintendo_switch/pokemonhome/</ref>
* Prior to the 1.0.3 update, several test GIF animations of Pikachu were present along with a GIF file of Vocaloid Meiko dancing and accidentally knocking over Kagamine Rin.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Pok%C3%A9mon_HOME_(iOS,_Android) TCRF - Pokémon HOME (iOS / Android) unused content]</ref>
* The Nintendo Switch and mobile versions cannot be used at the same time with the same account.
* Prior to version 1.1, Friend Trades were restricted to local trades only and could only be performed three times per day, and Wonder Box trades took six hours to complete. To celebrate the release of version 1.1, which released during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] limiting in-person gatherings, the local trade restriction was lifted, the daily Friend Trade limit increased to 10, and the Wonder Box duration decreased to one hour. All of these changes were initially intended to be temporary,<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/05/200522_gm02.html スマートフォン版『Pokémon HOME』アップデートのお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref> but they were never reverted.
* The [[regional Pokédex]] for [[Pokémon GO]] that was added to the mobile version in v2.0.0 contains every Pokémon in the [[National Pokédex]] (except for [[Mythical Pokémon]]), which includes Pokémon that have not been released in Pokémon GO, as well as [[GO Transporter#Restrictions|certain Pokémon that cannot be transferred from Pokémon GO]] such as {{p|Spinda}}, thus making it impossible to complete this Pokédex.
* Each HOME account generates its own [[Trainer ID number|Trainer ID]] and [[Trainer ID number#Secret ID|secret ID]], which is assigned to some Pokémon received from [[Mystery Gift]]s in HOME. To prevent these Pokémon with a [[personality value]] of <code>00000000</code> (hexadecimal) from being {{Shiny}}, rather than assigning a different personality value, HOME will never generate an account's ID numbers where the combination results in that personality value being calculated as Shiny.<ref>https://github.com/kwsch/PKHeX/issues/3007</ref>
* Prior to HOME's major v2.0.0 update, the servers went down for maintenance between 00:00 UTC and 06:00 UTC on May 18, 2022. Afterward, users were given staggered login times for 19 hours (until 01:00 UTC May 19, 2022) to reduce server load. However, newly created accounts after the maintenance were not staggered and could log in immediately.
* {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}}, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raticate}}, and {{p|Spinda}} are the only Pokémon that cannot be transferred out of Pokémon HOME into any [[Generation VIII]] or [[Generation IX|IX]] game.
** Spinda and {{p|Vivillon}}'s Poké Ball Pattern are the only Pokémon that cannot be obtained in Pokémon HOME without transferring them from [[Pokémon Bank]]. {{p|Gimmighoul}}'s Roaming Form is the only Pokémon that cannot be obtained in Pokémon HOME without transferring it from [[Pokémon GO]].
* Transferring a Pokémon with a [[List of censored words|censored word]] according to the Nintendo Switch system in its [[nickname]] from [[Pokémon Bank]] to Pokémon HOME does not erase the nickname, unlike when transferring Pokémon to Bank via [[Poké Transporter]].
* Despite [[core series]] games since {{g|Legends: Arceus}} having reverted {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}}'s [[Cry|cries]] to the original electronic noises, Pokémon HOME has not been updated to reflect this change, with it still using the voiced cries for both. Similarly, Pokémon HOME was not updated to reflect {{p|Genesect}}'s [[form]]s being renamed in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], despite the fact it was updated to reflect {{p|Pumpkaboo}} and {{p|Gourgeist}} having their form names changed in the same game.

==In other languages==
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==External links==
* [https://apps.apple.com/app/id1485352913 Pokémon HOME on the App Store]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.pokemon.pokemonhome Pokémon HOME on the Google Play Store]
* [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/49104 How to Update Pokémon HOME | Nintendo Support] (US)
* [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Nintendo-Switch/Game-Updates/How-to-Update-Pokemon-HOME-1743722.html How to Update Pokémon HOME | Nintendo Support] (UK)

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pokémon Bank]]
{{Inter-gen transfer|HOME}}
{{Side series}}
{{Project Games notice|game mechanic}}

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Pokémon Pokopia

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|bordercolorscheme=Pokopia
|name=Pokémon Pokopia
|jname=ぽこあポケモン
|boxart=Pokopia EN boxart.png
|caption=Pokémon Pokopia English boxart
|jbox=Pokopia JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Poco a Pokémon Japanese boxart
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch 2]]
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|players=1-4
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|developer=[[Koei Tecmo]] [[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] (International releases only) [[The Pokémon Company]]
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off]]
|release_date_ja=March 5, 2026
|release_date_na=March 5, 2026
|release_date_au=March 5, 2026
|release_date_eu=March 5, 2026
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|website_en=[https://pokopia.pokemon.com/en-us/ Official website] [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-pokopia Pokémon.com]
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'''Pokémon Pokopia''' (Japanese: '''ぽこあポケモン''' ''Poco a Pokémon'', or '''ぽこポケ''' ''Pocopoké'' for short) is a {{Spin-off games|spin-off Pokémon game}} for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]]. The player takes control of {{poko|Ditto}}, who transforms to look like a [[human]] and explores the world while collecting materials, building structures, and learning [[move]]s from befriended Pokémon. It released worldwide on March 5, 2026.

The game was announced worldwide on September 12, 2025, at 10 P.M. JST via [[Nintendo Direct]]. The game is available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. The digital version of the game was made available for pre-order worldwide on the Nintendo eShop on November 12, 2025, while the physical version on a Game-Key Card was made available to pre-order worldwide on November 13, 2025.

In addition to various retailer exclusive pre-order bonuses, players who purchase the game by January 31, 2027 can receive a {{dl|List of event distributions in Pokémon Pokopia|Ditto rug}} to decorate their room with.

==Gameplay==
The game features {{poko|Ditto}} as the protagonist, who has {{m|transform}}ed to look like a [[human]] after waking from a long slumber. The {{pkmn|world}} has withered and humans are gone, and the only remaining resident is a {{prof|Tangrowth}} who lives alone in the wasteland.<ref>[https://pokopia.pokemon.com/en-us/ ''Pokémon Pokopia'' official website]</ref> Ditto can explore the world and create a cozy environment for {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, rebuilding a desolate world into a charming utopia, one step at a time. Ditto can befriend Pokémon and take advantage of its moves, such as {{m|Leafage}} from {{p|Bulbasaur}} to grow patches of grass or {{m|Water Gun}} from {{p|Squirtle}} to water dried-up plants.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-pokopia-arriving-in-2026 ''Pokémon Pokopia'' arriving in 2026] - "Ditto can learn moves from other Pokémon and utilize those moves to help build your very own Pokémon paradise. For example, Ditto can use Bulbasaur's Leafage to add greenery to the landscape or Squirtle's Water Gun to hydrate plants."</ref> Ditto can also collect different materials to build furniture, structures, and grow vegetables to attract other Pokémon.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Reveals-Two-New-Video-Game-Experiences-Pokemon-Pokopia-and-Pok September 12, 2025 Press Release — ''Pokémon Reveals Two New Video Game Experiences: Pokémon Pokopia and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension'']</ref> The game features a real-[[time]] day-night cycle, as well as [[weather condition]]s which can change the environment.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The [[player character]], a {{poko|Ditto}}, awakens in the [[Withered Wasteland]], assumes a [[human]] form based on a memory of its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, and meets a {{p|Tangrowth}} who becomes known as [[Professor Tangrowth]]. According to him, all the humans and other Pokémon besides him disappeared a long time ago, with him having no idea where they could've gone to. After finding a [[Pokédex]] amongst the items discovered by Tangrowth, Ditto gets to work in restoring [[Habitat Dex|Pokémon habitats]] around the wasteland, causing more and more Pokémon to appear to liven the place up, help Ditto out in various tasks, and teach it some handy [[move]]s. This increase in Pokémon numbers brings up Professor Tangrowth's hopes of humans returning as well. When Ditto locates an {{p|Onix}} trapped in a cave too tough to break through, it's suggested that rain could soften the rock enough to make it breakable. As it hasn't rained in the area in years, Tangrowth tells Ditto to find a {{p|Slowpoke}}, whose yawns are said to be able to summon rain. After Slowpoke has been found and made to yawn sufficiently, rain indeed starts falling. While the rainfall summoned by Slowpoke is too short to be useful, it is enough to awaken the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kyogre}} from its resting place at the bottom of the sea. With Kyogre's help, a proper rain is {{a|Drizzle|summoned}}, allowing Onix to be freed. Befriending Kyogre also raises the Trainer rank on Ditto's Pokédex high enough to open [[gate]]s to two new areas: [[Bleak Beach]] and [[Rocky Ridges]].

At Bleak Beach, the sky is perpetually covered in thick clouds, making the area dark and gloomy, even during daytime. As such, in addition to restoring habitats, it becomes Ditto's main project in the area to illuminate the place with various sources of light. This task gains especial importance when Ditto discovers a {{p|Snorlax}} who's been sleeping for so long that it's become covered in moss, earning it the nickname "[[Mosslax]]". While working on lighting up the area in order to wake up Mosslax, Ditto also meets a peculiar pale {{p|Pikachu}}, who adopts the nickname "[[Peakychu]]". Despite having lost her ability to generate electricity, Peakychu is still able to absorb it, so once Ditto has repaired enough sources of electricity to power up a charging station for Peakychu to charge up from, she is able to illuminate the area enough to cause the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Raikou}} to appear, driving away the clouds covering the area and waking up Mosslax.

In Rocky Ridges, Ditto discovers an area covered in large quantities of volcanic ash. While exploring the area, which turns out to be [[Pewter City|a former mining town]], Ditto meets a cooking {{p|Greedent}} called "[[Chef Dente]]", whose recipes help Ditto to power up its moves, and a stereo-possessing {{p|Rotom}}, who goes by "[[DJ Rotom]]". In order for liven up the mood of the place, DJ Rotom suggests they hold a big party. With Ditto helping to bring up the mood level and prepare the party area, many Pokémon attend and the party is a resounding success, its noises even being loud enough to awaken the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Volcanion}} from a nearby volcano. While not attending the party directly, Volcanion brings it to a successful conclusion with a dazzling display of fireworks.

After befriending both Raikou and Volcanion, Ditto's Trainer rank rises once again, allowing it access the [[Sparkling Skylands]], an unusual area where islands of land are held afloat high in the sky by mysterious stones. Amongst the ruins of human structures, Ditto meets a {{p|Tinkaton}} who, due to her engineering skills, has come to call herself "[[Tinkmaster]]". By Tinkmaster's suggestion, Ditto agrees to help restore [[Silph Co.|a huge human building]] that stands in the area. With Ditto gathering resources and calling in friends from other areas to help, the huge building is eventually fully restored. Upon its completion, the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Mewtwo}} appears on the roof and tells Ditto about a suspicious-looking building in a place that used to be called "{{ci|Fuchsia}}", now being the Withered Wasteland.

In the Withered Wasteland, Ditto discovers a peculiar building. A voice speaking from the building invites Ditto to partake in the "Team Initiation Challenge" for joining "[[Team Rocket|Team R]]". The challenge consists of eight parts, each of which requires Ditto to insert certain requested resources or items into the building. Completing each part of the challenge earns Ditto a replica [[Badge]] as a reward. Once Ditto has completed the final part of the challenge by inserting a precious [[Photography|photo]] it has taken, the "building" is revealed to actually be a rocket. The rocket blasts off and flies away, carrying its cargo into deep space, where it's discovered by a human space station implied to be the home of Ditto's former Trainer. Remaining hopeful that humans will someday return, Professor Tangrowth encourages Ditto to keep building.

Unknown to Ditto and Professor Tangrowth (but revealed to the player through [[Human Records|collectable journal entries]]), humanity had evacuated the {{pkmn|world|planet}} and moved to space after a succession of natural catastrophes threatened a global famine. As it wasn't possible to bring every Pokémon along, the world's Pokémon had been placed into a specially modified [[Pokémon Storage System|PC Box]] in order to keep them safe in humanity's absence. The PC Box system had furthermore been programmed with a failsafe linked to an environmental scanner, which would begin automatically releasing the Pokémon from the PC Box upon the detection of stable habitats they could live in. Due to the possibility that it could take decades or even longer before humans could return to the planet, it was decided that it would be more humane to give the Pokémon the chance to inherit the post-human world than to keep them stored away until the PC system inevitably ceased to function from lack of maintenance.

==Locations==
Pokémon Pokopia takes place in the [[Kanto]] region, set an unspecified period of time following a series of destructive environmental disasters that forced the human population to evacuate into space. There are five areas which are based on different settlements throughout the region:

* '''[[Withered Wasteland]]''', set in what was once [[Fuchsia City]] and its surroundings. It appears to have sustained major earthquakes that drastically reshaped the terrain, and experiences an ongoing drought making the temperate land dry and barren. {{poko|Ditto}} is first released in this area, where it meets [[Professor Tangrowth]]. The pair work together to find a method of causing [[rain]] to occur, so they can turn the land verdant and green once again.
* '''[[Bleak Beach]]''', a coastal region with the devastated [[Vermilion City]]. The area appears to have suffered severe storms that have covered the area in mud, and flattened buildings, trees, and bridges. Evidently, one entire district sustained enough damage to collapse into the sea. Despite this, it is the most intact of all the game's areas, with many of the city's streets and several of its structures still standing. The distressed remains of the [[S.S. Anne]] can be found docked at the city's harbor. Initially, the area is shrouded in darkness from clouds that won't dissipate. Ditto encounters [[Smearguru]], [[Mosslax]], and [[Peakychu]] here.
* '''[[Rocky Ridges]]''', a mountain valley which [[Pewter City]] once nestled within. A volcanic eruption consumed much of the city, turning the surrounding area into ash lands. An old restaurant is built into the cliffs still stands, where [[Chef Dente]] is found trapped. The city's mines are still largely intact, with [[DJ Rotom]] occupying one chamber. The [[Pewter Museum of Science]] somehow survived the devastation, but is now isolated from the rest of the settlement as it has become fully embedded within the volcano.
* '''[[Sparkling Skylands]]''', a series of floating islands in the sky that once formed sections of [[Saffron City]] on the surface. Mysterious crystals had laid dormant beneath the city until an event caused them to violently propel entire districts up towards the clouds. Throughout the area, makeshift structures have been built out of scrap and salvage by an engineer named [[Tinkmaster]]. Together, Ditto and Tinkmaster work to rebuild the ruined [[Silph Co.]] building in the hopes of attracting the attention of the humans off-world.
* '''[[Palette Town]]''', a trio of vacant islands that are accessed via the [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]] in the Withered Wasteland. There is no storyline here, leaving the player free to do as they wish. Despite having a similar name, the location bears no apparent visual resemblance to [[Pallet Town]].

==Characters==
<gallery>
Pokopia Ditto.png|{{poko|Ditto}}
Ditto Male Pokopia.png|{{poko|Ditto}} (male human form)
Ditto Female Pokopia.png|{{poko|Ditto}} (female human form)
Pokopia Professor Tangrowth.png|[[Professor Tangrowth]]
Pokopia Smearguru.png|[[Smearguru]]
Pokopia Peakychu.png|[[Peakychu]]
Pokopia Mosslax.png|[[Mosslax]]
Pokopia DJ Rotom.png|[[DJ Rotom]]
Pokopia Chef Dente.png|[[Chef Dente]]
Pokopia Tinkmaster.png|[[Tinkmaster]]
</gallery>

For a complete list of other Pokémon, see [[List of Pokémon by Pokopia Pokédex number]].

==Reception==
Pokopia was widely acclaimed by critics, earning an 90% on Metacritic and 9/10 scores from both IGN and GameRant—making it the highest-rated Pokémon game of all time.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/pokemon-pokopia/ Metacritic Review]</ref><ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-pokopia-review IGN Review]</ref><ref>[https://gamerant.com/highest-rated-pokemon-game-pokemon-pokopia/ GameRant Review]</ref><ref>[https://gamerant.com/highest-rated-pokemon-game-pokemon-pokopia/ Highest Ranking Pokemon game]</ref> The game sold 2.20 million copies in its first four days.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2026/260312.html News Release : Mar. 12, 2026 "Global Sales of Pokémon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 Surpass 2.2 Million in First Four Days"]</ref> Within five weeks of its release, the game sold 4.00 million copies.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2026/260508_5e.pdf#page=16]</ref>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Pokopia}}

==Version history==
{|class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Pokopia color}}; border:3px solid #{{Pokopia color dark}}"
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|Version
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|Release date
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|Game file size
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|Official note
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|More information
|-
|1.0.0
|Original release
|6.2 GB
|N/A
|Initial release. The only way to play this version is to turn off automatic updates, then both preorder and preload the eShop version of the game at least 2 days before launch (March 3 or earlier), then reject the update prompt when the preload is unlocked.<ref>[https://www.twitch.tv/twitchplayspokemon/clip/DarkIncredulousCasettePogChamp-1w_M-yI7XVk365gf Digital preload day 1 patch message (1/2) | Clip by zowayix — Twitch]</ref><ref>[https://www.twitch.tv/twitchplayspokemon/clip/ExcitedCleverPhoneTheTarFu-AZ-QyLdAZEmorChB Digital preload day 1 patch message (2/2) | Clip by zowayix — Twitch]</ref>
|-
|1.0.1
|March 4, 2026
|6.2 GB
|
* Certain bugs have been fixed.
|Released around 4am UTC (March 3 in some time zones),<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2/comments/1rkbgy7/pok%C3%A9mon_pokopia_version_101_is_now_available_day/ Pokémon Pokopia Version 1.0.1 is now available (Day One Patch) : r/NintendoSwitch2]</ref><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/1rkbbdr/pok%C3%A9mon_pokopia_version_101_patch_notes/ Pokémon Pokopia Version 1.0.1 Patch Notes : r/NintendoSwitch]</ref><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/nintendo/comments/1rkbesb/pok%C3%A9mon_pokopia_version_101_is_now_available_day/ Pokémon Pokopia Version 1.0.1 is now available (Day One Patch) : r/nintendo]</ref> 7 hours before the game's launch in New Zealand.<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/NintendoPH/comments/1rkkjkw/pok%C3%A9mon_pokopia_early_access/ Pokémon Pokopia early access : r/NintendoPH]</ref>
|-
|1.0.2
|March 17, 2026
|6.2 GB
|
We would like to inform you that we plan to address the following issues.

<big>'''Confirmed Issues'''</big>

We have implemented improvements to address the following issues:

* During the Withered Wasteland request “Rock Smash your way to treasure!”, if you placed another block at the same location as the cracked block close to Hitmonchan, it made it hard to see how you should proceed.
* During the Bleak Beach request “To Snorlax”, if you placed another block at the same location as the cracked block close to Snorlax, it made it hard to see how you should proceed.
Additionally, the following issues have been fixed.

If these issues have already occurred in your game, applying this update will resolve them.

* During the Withered Wasteland request “Help make a home!”, Squirtle could move to the top of a tree and become impossible to speak to, blocking request progress.
* During the Bleak Beach request “Find the Pokémon Center!”, if you broke the cracked block in the bridge before Professor Tangrowth crossed it, it became difficult to proceed with the request.
* During the Bleak Beach request “Find the Pokémon Center!”, a specific sequence of actions may prevent Professor Tangrowth’s bridge repair request from triggering, preventing progress.
* If you performed actions in a certain order at Rocky Ridges, the event in which you meet Rotom would not trigger.
* During the Rocky Ridges request “Clear the path!”, if the request was triggered under certain conditions, it became difficult to proceed with the request.
* Spinarak’s type was listed incorrectly in the Pokédex.
|
|-
|1.0.3
|April 8, 2026
|6.2 GB
|
We have implemented improvements to address the following issues:

* In some cases, Pokémon whose habitats have disappeared cannot be found even when searching for them using the “Search” function in the Pokédex.

Additionally, the following issues have been fixed.

If these issues have already occurred in your game, applying this update will resolve them.

* When traveling to a Dream Island under certain circumstances, you arrive at Palette Town and are unable to return to the original town.
* When moving between towns or when the in-game date changes, the screen remains dark, making it difficult to operate the game.
* If you perform certain actions, it becomes impossible to relocate Pokémon habitats.
* If construction is carried out in a certain way, building projects will not be completed until the in-game date changes.
* In Bleak Beach, performing certain actions prevents progress during the request “Power up the charging station!”
* In the Sparkling Skylands, performing certain actions causes the Pokémon that you requested construction help from to be removed, making it difficult to progress the request to rebuild the huge building.
* On Cloud Islands, performing certain actions causes seasonal Pokémon to disappear from the town and Cloud Island.
* When creating a new Cloud Island, an error occurs and the island cannot be created.

Some of the following issues have been partially fixed, making them less likely to occur.

* By performing certain actions, the controller vibrates continuously.
|
|-
|1.0.4
| April 22, 2026
|6.2 GB
|
We have implemented improvements to address the following issues:

* You can now relocate Pokémon Centers while in-game events are underway.

Additionally, the following issues have been fixed.

* In Bleak Beach, the request “Wanted: Food!” could not be progressed under certain conditions.
* In Bleak Beach, performing certain actions would prevent the request “Pool repair needed!” from appearing.
* In Bleak Beach, after completing the request “Pool repair needed!” it was sometimes impossible for the player to have Happiny accompany them.
* In the Sparkling Skylands, during the request “Pokémon Center tour guide!” performing certain actions could prevent the player from having Tinkmaster accompany them, making the request impossible to progress.
* Performing certain actions would cause Professor Tangrowth to stop appearing.
* If certain Pokémon were waiting to appear, other Pokémon would sometimes also fail to appear.
* Performing certain actions could make Peakychu, Chef Dente, and Tinkmaster unable to leave town, preventing requests from being progressed.
* Under certain conditions, picking up a relocation kit (prepare) would leave behind indestructible platforms.
* Accessing the Pokémon Center PC with certain save data would cause the game to freeze.
* During in-game events, rebuilding a Pokémon Center using certain actions would cause its decorations to appear floating.
* During in-game events, trades could not be conducted at the Pokémon Centers on Cloud Islands.
|
|}

==Gallery==
===Logos and artwork===
<gallery>
Pokémon Pokopia Logo JP.png|Japanese logo
Pokémon Pokopia Logo.png|English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean and Chinese logo
Pokémon Pokopia key artwork.png|Key visual
</gallery>

===Box arts===
<gallery>
Pokopia US boxart.png|American box art
Pokopia CA boxart.png|Canadian box art
Pokopia MX boxart.png|Mexican box art
Pokopia BR boxart.png|Brazilian box art
Pokopia UK boxart.png|European English box art
Pokopia FR boxart.png|French box art
Pokopia IT boxart.png|Italian box art
Pokopia ES boxart.png|Spanish box art
Pokopia PT boxart.png|Portuguese box art
Pokopia NL boxart.png|Dutch box art
Pokopia AT boxart.png|Austrian/Swiss box art
Pokopia DE boxart.png|German box art
Pokopia AU boxart.png|Australian box art
Pokopia ZA boxart.png|South African box art
Pokopia SA boxart.png|Saudi Arabian box art
Pokopia AE boxart.png|United Arab Emirates box art
Pokopia KR boxart.png|Korean box art
Pokopia TW boxart.png|Hong Kong/Taiwanese box art
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* This is the first Pokémon game:
** Released exclusively for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]].
** Released on a Game-Key Card for the physical version.
*** Furthermore, it is the first game published by Nintendo to be released on a Game-Key Card.
** Since {{g|Conquest}}, released 14 years earlier, to be developed by [[Koei Tecmo]].
** To use the changed names of [[Rainbow Feather]] (previously Rainbow Wing) and [[Silver Feather]] (previously Silver Wing). Their names were originally changed in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, but the items are not obtainable nor mentioned in those games.
* This is the first spin-off Pokémon game:
** With a paid (non-freemium) release to be developed by [[Game Freak]], and the second overall after {{g|Quest}}, a freemium title.
** To feature [[Mystery Gift]] functionality.
** To feature a [[Pokédex]] with a [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|unique numbering system]] that does not reflect the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]].
*** It is also the first spin-off Pokémon game to feature a Pokédex since Pokémon Quest, as well as the first one to feature a [[regional Pokédex]]-style listing of Pokémon since [[New Pokémon Snap]].
* The Japanese title, "Poco a Pokémon", may originate from a combination of ''poco a poco'' (Spanish or Italian for "little by little") and ''Pokémon''. Similarly, the name "Pokopia" used in other languages may originate from a combination of ''Pokémon'', ''copy'' (in reference to {{p|Ditto}}) and ''utopia''.
* A "Pokopia Font Generator" web tool launched a meme trend for internet users to generate custom images with funny captions or pop-culture references in the font and style of the game's logo.<ref>[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/sites/pokopia-font-generator Pokopia Font Generator | Know Your Meme]</ref>
* Pokémon Pokopia and [[Detective Pikachu Returns]] are the only [[Generation IX]] spin-off console titles to not have a corresponding version on mobile devices.

==In other languages==
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|ko={{tt|Pokémon Pokopia|포켓몬 포코피아}}
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==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[Habitat Dex]]
* [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia]]

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MissingNo.

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{{GlitchPkmnInfobox
| name=MissingNo.
| jname=けつばん
| tmname=Ketsuban
| image=Missingno.png
| caption=The five forms of MissingNo. (from top to bottom, left to right: Red and Blue Normal, Ghost, Aerodactyl, Kabutops, Yellow Normal)
| ndex=000
| typen=4
| type1=Bird
| disptype1=unknown
| type2=Normal
| type3=Normal
| type4=999
| disptype4=unknown

| form1=Red/Blue
| form2=Yellow

| species=???
| height-ftin={{tt|3'3"{{sup/1|RGB}}|1m}} {{tt|10'0"{{sup/1|RBY}}|3.3m}}
| weight-lbs={{tt|22.0{{sup/1|RGB}} lbs.|10kg}} {{tt|3507.2{{sup/1|RBY}}|1590.8kg}}
| games={{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}
| hex=1F, 20, 32, 34, 38, 3D, 3E, 3F, 43, 44, 45, 4F, 50, 51, 56, 57, 5E, 5F, 73, 79, 7A, 7F, 86, 87, 89, 8C, 92, 9C, 9F, A0, A1, A2, AC, AE, AF, B5, {{tt|B6|Kabutops Fossil MissingNo. and a variant of the Yellow form}}, {{tt|B7|Aerodactyl Fossil MissingNo. and a variant of the Yellow form}}, {{tt|B8|Ghost MissingNo. and a variant of the Yellow form}}
| lv100exp={{tt|345420|Red and Blue}} {{tt|16136684|Yellow}} {{tt|Varies|The growth rates for the Fossil and ghost MissingNo. are based on the last Pokémon in the party or the previous Pokémon sent out by the opponent for an opposing Fossil or ghost MissingNo.}}
| mewspecial=31, 32, 50, 52, 56, 61, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 79, 80, 81, 86, 87, 94, 95, 115, 121, 122, 127, 134, 135, 137, 140, 146, 156, 159, 160, 161, 162, 172, 174, 175, 181, {{tt|182|Kabutops Fossil MissingNo.}}, {{tt|183|Aerodactyl Fossil MissingNo.}}, {{tt|184|Ghost MissingNo.}}
| johtoguard={{p|Scizor}}, {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}}, {{p|Slugma}}, {{p|Magcargo}}, {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Corsola}}, {{p|Remoraid}}, {{p|Octillery}}, {{p|Delibird}}, {{p|Mantine}}, {{p|Skarmory}}, {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}}, {{p|Kingdra}}, {{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Donphan}}, {{p|Porygon2}}, {{p|Stantler}}, {{p|Smeargle}}, {{p|Tyrogue}}, {{p|Hitmontop}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Elekid}}, {{p|Magby}}, {{p|Miltank}}, {{p|Blissey}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Larvitar}}, {{p|Pupitar}}{{tt|*|Kabutops Fossil form}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}{{tt|*|Aerodactyl Fossil form}}, {{p|Lugia}}{{tt|*|Ghost form}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}
| catchrate=29 {{sup/1|RB}}, 0 {{sup/1|Y}}
| generation=1
| gen1equivexists=no
}}

'''MissingNo.''' (Japanese: '''けつばん''' ''Ketsuban'', lit. "missing number"), as it is displayed in-game due to the ten-character limit in Western [[Generation I]] games, is a dual-type {{2t|Bird|Normal}} [[glitch Pokémon]] in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, and a dual-type {{t|Normal}}/randomly named glitch type (which often has '9' in it) [[glitch Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}. It is arguably the best known glitch Pokémon, closely followed by [['M (00)]], and it is the easiest glitch Pokémon to find in the localizations. It has five distinct forms, but the most frequent forms (the Red/Blue and Yellow normal forms) share 36 index numbers each.

In later generations, other glitch Pokémon are sometimes referred to as "a MissingNo.", such as {{?|10}}, {{gp|?}}, and [[-----]]. Despite this, the name "MissingNo." is a misnomer in this case; they have little relation to the one found in {{game|Red and Blue|s}} or {{v2|Yellow}}.

MissingNo.'s [[cry]] is generally the game's equivalent of a "blank" cry: a {{p|Nidoran♂}} (base 00)'s cry with a pitch of 0 and no echo. This is because the cries of these Pokémon are undefined in the data structure. A few MissingNo. have different cries (specifically <tt>0x43</tt>, <tt>0x45</tt>, <tt>0x4F</tt>, <tt>0x51</tt>, <tt>0x5E</tt>, <tt>0x5F</tt>, <tt>0x7F</tt>, and <tt>0xB5</tt>). The fact that these cries are valid and not garbage data (i.e. unrelated data read in the wrong way, as is the case with most of MissingNo.'s properties) supports the view that MissingNo. may have originally been a Pokémon that was deleted from the games. (See [[:#MissingNo. as deleted Pokémon|this section]] for further details).

The Pokédex entries of MissingNo. and all glitch Pokémon with a Pokédex number of 0 will only appear upon capture if the player has not encountered {{p|Cubone}}, but as with all glitch Pokédex entries, they normally remain inaccessible through the actual Pokédex. An exception to this rule is in {{2v2|Red|Green}}, where MissingNo. can be "registered" in the Pokédex if the player enables the 'seen' flag for #152 through [[select glitches]] and memory corruption. If MissingNo.'s Pokédex data is viewed, {{p|Rhydon}}'s cry will be heard, followed by MissingNo.'s (blank) entry and a series of glitchy sounds.

No MissingNo. can evolve or learn any moves through leveling up.

==Forms==
==={{v2|Red and Blue|s}} normal form===
[[File:Missingno RB.png|thumb]]
MissingNo.'s Red and Blue normal form is a dual-type {{2t|Bird|Normal}} glitch Pokémon. It has a sprite that is a strange block of glitched pixels in a backward-L shape. Due to the larger number of characters that can be used to make it appear, it is the most common form. Normal form is exclusive to {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.
* This form appears through the [[old man glitch]] if the character in the third, fifth, or seventh slot of the player's name is the end-name marker, G, H, J, M, S, T, :, ], a, b, c, m, o, p, or v.
* This form appears through the [[Mew glitch]] with a {{stat|Special}} stat of 31, 32, 50, 52, 56, 61, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 79, 80, 81, 86, 87, 94, 95, 115, 121, 122, 127, 134, 135, 137, 140, 146, 156, 159, 160, 161, 162, 172, 174, 175 or 181.
* This form can be obtained through the [[Time Capsule exploit]] if the [[trade]]d Pokémon is {{p|Scizor}}, {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}}, {{p|Slugma}}, {{p|Magcargo}}, {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Corsola}}, {{p|Remoraid}}, {{p|Octillery}}, {{p|Delibird}}, {{p|Mantine}}, {{p|Skarmory}}, {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}}, {{p|Kingdra}}, {{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Donphan}}, {{p|Porygon2}}, {{p|Stantler}}, {{p|Smeargle}}, {{p|Tyrogue}}, {{p|Hitmontop}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Elekid}}, {{p|Magby}}, {{p|Miltank}}, {{p|Blissey}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Larvitar}}, or {{p|Ho-Oh}}.

==={{v2|Yellow}} normal form===
[[File:Missingno Y.png|frame|right]]
MissingNo.'s {{v2|Yellow}} normal form is a dual-type {{t|Normal}} and randomly named glitch type (often containing '9') glitch Pokémon. This form uses the palette of {{p|Pikachu}}, and so appears as yellow and red glitched boxes. They also cause glitches that MissingNo. in Red and Blue do not. If caught, they will cause graphical glitches, possibly rendering the player invisible and making duplicates of the player, and all other on-screen characters walk in random locations on the screen after battle. These forms do not appear through the [[old man glitch]], as it was removed in Yellow. It is likely that the game will freeze or get stuck when attempting to battle Yellow MissingNo.'s normal form due to an invalid sprite pointer; <tt>0x0600</tt>. This is also what causes the walking characters effect.

* This form appears through the [[Mew glitch]] with a {{stat|Special}} stat of 31, 32, 56, 61, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 86, 87, 94, 95, 115, 121, 122, 127, 134, 135, 137, 140, 146, 156, 159, 160, 161, 162, 172, 174, 175 or 181.
* This form can be obtained through the [[Time Capsule exploit]] if the [[trade]]d Pokémon is {{p|Scizor}}, {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}}, {{p|Slugma}}, {{p|Magcargo}}, {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Corsola}}, {{p|Remoraid}}, {{p|Octillery}}, {{p|Delibird}}, {{p|Mantine}}, {{p|Skarmory}}, {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}}, {{p|Kingdra}}, {{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Donphan}}, {{p|Porygon2}}, {{p|Stantler}}, {{p|Smeargle}}, {{p|Tyrogue}}, {{p|Hitmontop}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Elekid}}, {{p|Magby}}, {{p|Miltank}}, {{p|Blissey}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Larvitar}}, or {{p|Ho-Oh}}.
* Encountering this MissingNo. form is '''not''' safe, as it usually causes the game to freeze or get stuck.

===Fossil and [[MissingNo./B8|ghost MissingNo.]]===
The [[Fossil]] and ghost MissingNo. (otherwise known as 'special MissingNo.') are three unique forms of MissingNo. that share their sprites with the {{p|Kabutops}} Fossil and {{p|Aerodactyl}} Fossil from the [[Pewter Museum of Science]], as well as the {{OBP|ghost|Pokémon Tower}}s of [[Pokémon Tower]]. This is because the game actually uses their index numbers to get their front sprites. These Pokémon have no constant [[base stats]], [[List of Pokémon by experience type|experience types]] or starting [[move]]s; instead they take this data from the last Pokémon in the party other than another special MissingNo. If an enemy {{pkmn|Trainer}} sends out a special MissingNo. the aforementioned data is taken from the previous Pokémon they sent out (the user's Pokémon in battle does not count here).

The Fossil and ghost MissingNo. exist in Yellow and have the same sprites as in {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. They also work the same way. Since the sprites are valid, these MissingNo. can be encountered instead of Yellow's normal MissingNo. and will never freeze the game on the opponent's side.

===={{p|Kabutops}} [[Fossil]] form====
{{Main|MissingNo./B6}}[[File:Spr 1b 141 f.png|thumb]]
MissingNo.'s {{p|Kabutops}} Fossil form uses the sprite of the {{p|Kabutops}} Fossil found in the [[Pewter Museum of Science]]. It is index number 182 (hex:B6).

* This form appears through the [[old man glitch]] if w is the character in the third, fifth, or seventh slot of the player's chosen name.
* This form appears through the [[Mew glitch]] with a {{stat|Special}} stat of 182.
* This form can be obtained through the [[Time Capsule exploit]] if the [[trade]]d Pokémon is {{p|Pupitar}}.

===={{p|Aerodactyl}} [[Fossil]] form====
{{Main|MissingNo./B7}}[[File:Spr 1b 142 f.png|thumb]]
MissingNo.'s {{p|Aerodactyl}} Fossil form uses the sprite of the {{p|Aerodactyl}} Fossil found in the [[Pewter Museum of Science]]. It is index number 183 (hex:B7).

* This form appears through the [[old man glitch]] if x is the character in the third, fifth, or seventh slot of the player's chosen name.
* This form appears through the [[Mew glitch]] with a {{stat|Special}} stat of 183.
* This form can be obtained through the [[Time Capsule exploit]] if the [[trade]]d Pokémon is {{p|Tyranitar}}.

===={{OBP|Ghost|Pokémon Tower}} form====
[[File:Ghost I.png|thumb]]
MissingNo.'s Ghost form uses the sprite of the {{OBP|ghost|Pokémon Tower}}s found in [[Pokémon Tower]] if the player does not have the [[Silph Scope]]. It is index number 184 (hex:B8)

In the Japanese versions, this form is not actually a MissingNo. In these versions, rather than being named 'けつばん' (ketsuban) it is named "Ghost" (Japanese: ゴースト). This is unused, because all Pokémon Tower ghosts including {{OBP|Marowak|ghost|the deceased Marowak}} use the hiragana ゆうれい ('[[wikipedia:Yūrei|yuurei]]') instead, which can mean the same thing but may specifically refer to the Japanese interpretation of ghosts in folklore.

* This form appears through the [[old man glitch]] if y is the character in the third, fifth, or seventh slot of the player's chosen name.
* This form appears through the [[Mew glitch]] with a {{stat|Special}} stat of 184.
* This form appears through evolving [[.PkMn|.{{PK}}{{MN}}]]{{sup/1|RB}} or [[Z ゥ]]{{sup/1|Y}} at level 224.
* This form can be obtained through the [[Time Capsule exploit]] if the [[trade]]d Pokémon is {{p|Lugia}}.

==Glitches caused==
[[File:Halloffameglitches.png|thumb|160px|Examples of corrupted Hall of Fame entries]]
[[File:Missingno glitch walking players.png|thumb|left|160px|Example of multiple walking players on the screen]]
MissingNo.'s appearance in-battle allows the [[Item duplication glitch#Pokédex 000 item duplication glitch|item duplication glitch]], which increases the number of items in the 6th Bag slot by 128 unless the number of items in the slot already exceeds 128. This happens because the bit that records MissingNo.'s Pokédex entry as "seen" is the same as the first bit of the 6th Bag slot's quantity.

Encountering MissingNo. has been known to interfere with the save game data in various ways, such as adversely affecting the [[Hall of Fame]] data. The Hall of Fame is corrupted because of its proximity to a buffer used to store decompressed sprite data, which is too small to properly hold MissingNo.'s garbage sprite data.

When a Trainer battles with MissingNo. in their [[party]], both the Trainer sprite and their Pokémon's sprites will be scrambled, and all other sprites will be [[Inverted sprite|reversed]]. Viewing the [[stats]] screen of a non-glitch Pokémon will remove the effects.

In Pokémon Yellow, capturing MissingNo. will commonly cause multiple player sprites, and sometimes other NPC's, to walk around the screen. If the NPC is aligned to the grid, it is possible to talk to them. Doing so may display text from the area, or may cause [[glitch text]]. Collision with those NPC's is buggy, but the game does handle it.

In Pokémon Yellow, if MissingNo. is captured at a level above 1, it will instantly downlevel to 1 upon gaining any experience, and will stay on level 1 unless given [[Rare Candy]]. After this happens, MissingNo. will have seemingly infinite health, and, when damaged, the third digit of its health would, instead of going down through numbers, scroll through letters, numbers, and glitch symbols, and its HP bar will wrap across the screen.

In Pokémon Yellow, when MissingNo. is encountered, if the game doesn't crash, it will sometimes play a very long cry before the text "A wild MISSINGNO appeared!" is displayed.
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==Trading MissingNo.==
MissingNo. can be traded from Red and Blue into {{game|Yellow}}, but cannot be traded forward through the [[Time Capsule]] into {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. In Yellow, MissingNo. levels down to level 1 if it gains any experience, and cannot grow any higher due to a glitched experience type. In Yellow, the only way to keep using a MissingNo. at a different level in battle is to use a [[Game Link Cable]] to battle between two games.

In the trade center, MissingNo., due to its [[index number]], appears as many different [[Generation II]] Pokémon from the perspective of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. (The full list of the Generation II Pokémon MissingNo. can appear as is documented on the [[List of Pokémon by index number in Generation I]].) If the player tries to trade MissingNo., a message will appear stating "''Your <name> appears abnormal''." and the trade will automatically be cancelled. 

If the {{gameabbrev1|RB}} MissingNo. is traded to [[Generation II]], it will hold a [[Carbos]].

In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] versions, if the player has MissingNo. in Box 1 when they attempt to transfer it to [[Pokémon Bank]] via [[Poké Transporter]], one of the following error messages will appear. All Pokémon in Box 1 that are recognized as valid by Poké Transporter will be transported, but [[glitch Pokémon]] (such as MissingNo.) will not.
<blockquote>Attention! There is at least one Pokémon in the Box that cannot be sent.
A problem has been detected with one of the Pokémon. Sorry. The problematic Pokémon cannot be sent.
Any Pokémon that could not be transported have been removed from the Transport Box.</blockquote>

==In [[Pokémon Stadium]]==
[[File:Missingno Substitute doll screen.png|thumb|right|250px|MissingNo. as a [[Substitute (doll)|substitute doll]] in Pokémon Stadium]]
[[File:Missingno_Stadium_gallery.png|thumb|right|250px|MissingNo. viewed in the Gallery in Pokémon Stadium]]
When viewed in [[Pokémon Stadium]], MissingNo. will appear as a [[Substitute (doll)|substitute doll]] (as will various other glitch Pokémon). It cannot be used in battle, but can be brought into the [[Pokémon_Stadium#Gallery|Gallery]] mode, in which the photo-taking itself works normally (aside from the doll lacking the usual animations), but any photos taken of it will disappear upon reaching the screen for picking which ones to add to the Album.

When viewed in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], MissingNo. (and other glitch Pokémon) will show up as a {{p|Ditto}} with {{m|Transform}}. If the game is saved via Stadium 2, it will then become a Ditto permanently.
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==MissingNo. as deleted Pokémon==
The name "MissingNo." is used for the invalid Pokémon with index numbers in between valid Pokémon and is a shortened form of "missing number", derived from its Japanese name, けつばん (Ketsuban). The fact that {{p|Rhydon}}, the Pokémon with index number <tt>01</tt> was the first Pokémon ever made<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150330231959/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page02.html 開発スタッフインタビュー／キャラクターが決まるまで - Nintendo of Japan]</ref><ref>[http://www.glitterberri.com/pokemon-red-blue/game-freak-staff-interview/creating-the-pokemon/ GlitterBerri's Game Translations » Creating the Pokémon]</ref> led to speculation that the [[List of Pokémon by index number in Generation I|index numbers of Pokémon in Generation I]] represent the order that they were programmed into the game, with MissingNo. being deleted entries.

Supporting this theory was the fact that of the 39 MissingNo., nine of them have unique cries that do not consist of all <tt>00</tt> values.<ref>[https://iimarckus.org/i/missing-number/ Missing Number - IIMarck.us]</ref> These cries are located in a table in between real Pokémon cries, suggesting that they were not garbage data (unrelated data interpreted in the wrong way, as is the case with most of MissingNo.'s properties).

The cry values are as follows:

{| {| style="background: #{{unknown color light}}; {{roundy|1em}}; border: 5px solid #{{unknown color}}; margin:auto"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{unknown color light}}; border-collapse:collapse; margin:auto"
|-
! [[Index number|Hex]]
! [[Index number|Dec]]
! Base cry
! Pitch
! Length
|-
|0x43
|67
|0
|128
|16
|-
|0x45
|69
|29
|244
|64
|-
|0x4F
|79
|34
|255
|64
|-
|0x51
|81
|14
|224
|96
|-
|0x5E
|94
|15
|64
|192
|-
|0x5F
|95
|15
|32
|192
|-
|0x7F
|127
|17
|32
|16
|-
|0x89
|137
|15
|64
|128
|-
|0xB5
|181
|29
|0
|128
|}
|}

([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYEeLYSM5P0 Video of the cries])

These theories were finally confirmed in 2020, with {{wp|2020-2021_Nintendo_data_leak|the Nintendo data leak of that year}}. Among the game material leaked was the source code for the [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese version of Pokémon Blue]], which contained many internal development assets, such as map sources, moveset lists, cry data, and the back sprites for every Pokémon in the game in Generation I order, including previously-unseen sprites occupying the same index numbers populated by MissingNo. in the released games.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Pok%C3%A9mon_Red_and_Blue/MissingNo.#MissingNo._List The Cutting Room Floor - Pokémon Red and Blue/Missingno.]</ref> Some of these sprites match the design and index number of Pokémon previously only shown on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s [[Satoshi Tajiri: The Man Who Created Pokémon|biographical manga]], while most of the others correspond to Pokémon that had never been seen before.

==Official Nintendo statement==
[[Nintendo]] has an official description of MissingNo. listed in their Customer Service troubleshooting section:

<blockquote>MissingNO / Pokémon 000

MissingNO is a programming quirk, and not a real part of the game. When you get this, your game can perform strangely, and the [[Inverted sprite|graphics will often become scrambled]]. The MissingNO Pokémon is most often found after you perform the [[Fight Safari Zone Pokémon trick]].

To fix the scrambled graphics, try releasing the MissingNo Pokémon. If the problem persists, the only solution is to re-start your game. This means erasing your current game and starting a brand new one.<ref name="NintendoTroubleshooting">[https://web.archive.org/web/20221001001612/https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/gameboy/trouble_specificgame.jsp Nintendo - Customer Service]</ref></blockquote>

Nintendo's statement is incorrect on the method for fixing graphical issues; releasing MissingNo. does not fix the graphics and the player certainly does not need to erase their game to perform any fixes. The correct way to fix the graphics is to simply view the Pokédex data or stat page of any non-glitch Pokémon (or any [[Glitch Pokémon family|hybrid glitch Pokémon]]). The statement may have been deliberately worded to discourage players from performing the [[item duplication glitch]].

==Game data==
===Pokédex entry===
====In Red/Blue====
[[File:JBGlitchDexMissingno..png|thumb|center|MissingNo.'s [[Pokédex]] data in {{game|Blue| (Japanese)|Japanese Blue}}]][[File:RBGlitchDexMissingno..png|thumb|center|MissingNo.'s [[Pokédex]] data in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}]]
{{Dex/Header|type=unknown|type2=normal}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=000|nocat=true}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japanese)|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|t=fff|entry={{tt|コメントさくせいちゅう|Comment to be written}}}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Red|v2=Blue|v3=Yellow|t2=FFF|entry={{tt|   |Blank Pokédex entry}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

====In Yellow====
[[File:YGlitchDexMissingno..png|thumb|center|MissingNo.'s [[Pokédex]] data in {{game|Yellow}}]]

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: z}} mod 5}}|4=unknown|normal}}|type2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: z}} mod 5}}|4=normal|unknown}}}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|area=[[Old man glitch]], [[Mew glitch]], [[Time Capsule exploit]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[Mew glitch]], [[Time Capsule exploit]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Base stats===
====In Red/Blue====
For the 36 [[:#Pokémon Red and Blue Versions normal MissingNo.|normal MissingNo.]]:

{{stats/GenI |
HP=33 |
Attack=136 |
Defense=0 |
Special=6 |
Speed=29 |
type=unknown |
type2=normal }}

====In Yellow====
For the 36 [[:#Pokémon Yellow Version normal MissingNo.|normal MissingNo.]]:

{{stats/GenI |
HP=178 |
Attack=19 |
Defense=11 |
Special=23 |
Speed=0 |
type=Normal |
type2=unknown }}

===Type effectiveness===
====In Red/Blue====
{{RBY type effectiveness|
type1=unknown |
type2=Normal |
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 0 |
Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
notes=yes|
glitch=primary}}

====In Yellow====
{{RBY type effectiveness|
type1=Normal|
type2=unknown|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 0 |
Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
notes=yes|
glitch=secondary}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Normal Red and Blue form=====
{{learnlist/levelh|MissingNo.|unknown|normal|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level1|1|Water Gun|Water|40|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level1|1|Water Gun|Water|40|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level1|1|Sky Attack|Flying|140|90|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|MissingNo.|unknown|normal|1|0}}

=====Kabutops Fossil, Aerodactyl Fossil and Ghost forms=====
The starting moves of the Kabutops Fossil, Aerodactyl Fossil and Ghost forms are the same as the Pokémon whose data was accessed last.

=====Normal Yellow form=====
{{learnlist/levelh|MissingNo.|Normal|unknown|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level1|1|Pay Day|Normal|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level1|1|Bind|Normal|15|75|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level1|1|Water Gun|Water|40|100|25}}
{{learnlist/levelf|MissingNo.|Normal|unknown|1|0}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
=====Normal Red and Blue form=====
{{learnlist/tmh|MissingNo.|unknown|normal|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM01|Mega Punch|Normal|80|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM02|Razor Wind|Normal|80|75|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM03|Swords Dance|Normal|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM05|Mega Kick|Normal|120|75|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM06|Toxic|Poison|—|85|10}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM09|Take Down|Normal|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM10|Double-Edge|Normal|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM11|BubbleBeam|Water|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|120|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM17|Submission|Fighting|80|80|25}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM19|Seismic Toss|Fighting|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM20|Rage|Normal|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM25|Thunder|Electric|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM27|Fissure|Ground|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM30|Teleport|Psychic|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM43|Sky Attack|Flying|140|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM44|Rest|Psychic|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM45|Thunder Wave|Electric|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM49|Tri Attack|Normal|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm1|TM50|Substitute|Normal|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm1|HM01|Cut|Normal|50|95|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm1|HM02|Fly|Flying|70|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|MissingNo.|unknown|normal|1|5}}

=====Kabutops Fossil, Aerodactyl Fossil and Ghost forms=====
The TM/HM learnset of the Kabutops Fossil, Aerodactyl Fossil and Ghost forms are the same as the Pokémon at the bottom of the party other than another MissingNo. of one of these three kinds.

=====Normal Yellow form=====
{{learnlist/tmh|MissingNo.|normal|unknown|1|0}}
|-
! colspan="7" style="background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8;" | This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
{{learnlist/tmf|MissingNo.|normal|unknown|1|5}}

===Evolution===

{{GlitchEvobox/Formes
|sprite1=Missingno_RB
|name1=MissingNo.
|forme1=RB
|loc1=36 index numbers
|type1-1=Bird
|type2-1=Normal
|disptype1-1=unknown
|sprite2=Missingno_Y
|forme2=Yellow
|loc2=36 index numbers
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=999
|disptype2-2=unknown}}

{{GlitchEvobox/Formes
|sprite1=Spr 1b 141 f
|name1=MissingNo.
|forme1=Kabutops Fossil
|loc1=182
|type1-1=Bird
|type2-1=Normal
|disptype1-1=unknown}}

{{GlitchEvobox/Formes
|sprite1=Spr 1b 142 f
|name1=MissingNo.
|forme1=Aerodactyl Fossil
|loc1=183
|type1-1=Bird
|type2-1=Normal
|disptype1-1=unknown}}

{{GlitchEvobox/Formes
|sprite1=Ghost_I
|name1=MissingNo.
|forme1=Ghost
|loc1=184
|type1-1=Bird
|type2-1=Normal
|disptype1-1=unknown}}

{{GlitchEvobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=YGlitch053
|name1=Z ゥ
|type1-1=Normal
|evotype1=Level
|level1=224
|sprite2=MissingNo. Z Yellow
|name2=MissingNo.
|type1-2=???}}
<center>''This MissingNo. is hex B8, the Ghost form.''</center>

==Sprites==
===In Red/Green===
{{GlitchSpriteBox|
fimage=Ketsuban.png |
fsize=56px |
bimage=RBGlitchMissingno. b.png |
bsize=56px |
mimage=AniMS Missingno I.png |
msize=16px |
typen=2 |
type1=unknown |
type2=normal |
}}

===In Red/Blue===
{{GlitchSpriteBox|
fimage=Missingno RB.png |
fsize=56px |
bimage=RBGlitchMissingno. b.png |
bsize=56px |
mimage=AniMS Missingno I.png |
msize=16px |
typen=2 |
type1=unknown |
type2=normal |
}}

===Kabutops Fossil, Aerodactyl Fossil and Ghost forms===
{{GlitchSpriteBox|
fimage=Spr 1b 141 f.png |
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''The backsprites of the Kabutops Fossil, Aerodactyl Fossil and Ghost forms are the same as the Pokémon whose data was accessed last.''

===In Yellow===
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==Trivia==
[[File:MissingNo artwork.jpg|thumb|220px|The now-deleted fan art by TOKIYA]]
* The {{game|Yellow}} normal form MissingNo. have 0 base speed. This ties with various [[Generation I]] glitch Pokémon for the lowest base Speed stat.
* In the Spanish versions of Pokémon Red and Blue, viewing the stat screen of any Pokémon in the player's party changes MissingNo.'s sprite.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T1j_BV7NMM Change the sprite of MissingNo with view the stats of any Pokémon in your team]</ref>
* In its normal form, MissingNo. has the same learnset as [['M (00)]], except that 'M (00) cannot learn {{m|Substitute}} via [[TM50]] and MissingNo. cannot learn {{m|Pound}}.
* Normal form MissingNo.'s stats in {{v2|Red and Blue|s}} are actually determined by the [[Party|parties]] of several {{tc|Biker}}s, read as base stats.<ref name="TheSmogIssue27">[http://www.smogon.com/smog/issue27/glitch Smogon - The Smog Issue #27]</ref>
* Despite the Red and Blue normal form MissingNo. having {{m|Water Gun}} twice in its set of moves known at level 1, it cannot learn Water Gun via [[TM12]].
** The same does not hold true for {{m|Sky Attack}}, its other level 1 move, as it can also learn it via [[TM43]].
** Likewise, despite the Yellow normal form MissingNo. having both {{m|Pay Day}} and Water Gun as part of its level 1 moves, it cannot learn either move via [[TM]], as it can't learn any TMs at all.
* MissingNo. is the only [[glitch Pokémon]] in [[Generation I]] whose English name is entirely composed of typographical characters. Although other glitch Pokémon such as [[Trainer (glitch Pokémon)|Trainer]] and [[C (uppercase)|C]] may appear to be entirely composed of typographical characters, they contain illegible characters which change depending on the current tileset loaded into memory.
* In the [[Generation IV]] games, there is a sprite ([[File:GenIVKetsuban.png]]) that contains text that reads {{ruby|欠番|けつばん}}, MissingNo.'s Japanese name in {{wp|kanji}}. However, unlike the Generation I placeholder text "MissingNo.", it exists only to substitute blank tile data, not blank species data. This means that the game will display this if a sprite is referenced that does not exist or cannot be accessed.
* MissingNo. is referred to as "Pokémon 000" on [[Nintendo]]'s consumer support website, referencing its Pokédex number.
** The only Pokémon to legitimately have the number 000 in any Pokédex listing is {{p|Victini}}, whose number in the [[Unova Pokédex]] is 000.
* In August 2016, TCG artist [[TOKIYA]] posted (now-deleted) fan art of MissingNo.'s Ghost form, Aerodactyl and Kabutops fossil appearances, and default sprite in [[Pokémon Red and Green]] on her Twitter;<ref name="TOKIYAMissingNoArt">[https://twitter.com/TOKIYA/status/760264929307799552 Art by TOKIYA on Twitter] [https://web.archive.org/web/20170403110029if_/https://twitter.com/TOKIYA/status/760264929307799552 (Archive)]</ref> MissingNo. is therefore the only known glitch Pokémon to have an intentional depiction by a franchise artist.
* MissingNo. was alluded to throughout an April 1, 2024 episode of [[Beyond the Pokédex]] about {{p|Magmar}}.<ref name="BeyondThePokedex">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN8P5lCPRsU Magmar | Beyond the Pokédex - Entry #126] - YouTube</ref>
** After Maple captures an unseen Pokémon in [[Cinnabar Island]] at the beginning of the episode, the episode is then continuously interrupted with glitchy visuals, possibly referencing the [[Inverted sprites|scrambled graphics]] that can occur after encountering MissingNo. as well as other glitch Pokémon. Additionally, these interruptions notably occur after either of the hosts mention the phrase "missing number" and the move {{m|Water Gun}}, a move in MissingNo.'s starting learnset.
** Spruce asks Maple if she happened to be "{{m|Surf|surfing}} up the east coast of Cinnabar Island" when she captured the Pokémon, likely referencing the [[old man glitch]], which is the most well-known method of encountering MissingNo.
** Maple suggests "turning [the camera] off and on again" and "blowing air into the bottom of the cartridge" to fix the interruptions. After neither method works, both hosts elect to "erase the whole file and start from the beginning", restarting the episode after the file deletion screen from Red and Blue is shown. This aligns with Nintendo's official statement on MissingNo., where erasing the save file is incorrectly presented as the only solution if releasing it does not correct the scrambled graphics.

===Name origin===
MissingNo.'s English and Japanese names are both derived from "missing number".

==References==
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==External links==
* {{wp|MissingNo.|Article on Wikipedia}} 

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Shaymin (Pokémon)

2026-05-11T23:47:17Z

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'''Shaymin''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''シェイミ''' ''Shaymin'') is a {{type|Grass}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from another Pokémon, Shaymin has a [[#Form data|second form]] activated by using a [[Gracidea|Gracidea flower]] in the [[time|daytime]]. Its original form, '''Land Forme''', will then become the {{2t|Grass|Flying}}-type '''Sky Forme'''. Shaymin's Sky Forme will revert into and remain in its Land Forme during the night or when {{status|frozen}}. Other circumstances may also cause it to revert.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Form data|Game data→Form data]] for these details.)

Shaymin was officially revealed in February 2008, when it was listed as a star of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. In early June of the same year, its Sky Forme was revealed. Outside of Japan, Shaymin was first officially revealed in December 2008.

==Biology==
[[File:Shaymin M11 flowers.png|thumb|left|250px|Land Forme Shaymin's extra petals]]
Shaymin is a small, white, {{wp|hedgehog}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. In Land Forme, it has green grass-like fur on its back and a pink flower with two leaves on each side of its head, which resembles the [[Gracidea]] flower. More flowers appear on its back whenever it feels comfortable, but when it senses danger, it rapidly hides them again. Its legs are short and its underside is plump. Shaymin is one of the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] {{type|Grass}} Pokémon.

[[File:Shaymin Land Forme toxic petals.png|thumb|250px|Land Forme Shaymin's petals after absorbing toxins]]
Shaymin can instantly purify any polluted area of all impurities in the air and transform it into a lush field of flowers. It takes in the polluted air, purifies it inside its body, breaks it down into water and light, and releases the purified substance in a violent, explosive burst. Its power varies based on the type of pollution absorbed. Shaymin can also communicate with telepathy and sense the gratitude of others.

Each season, Shaymin gathers in herds with others in a flower field somewhere and migrates from there. This behavior is called Flower Carrying, because a new field of flowers grow wherever it lands. Shaymin is also attracted to areas where there is a lot of gratitude. Land Forme Shaymin has a shy personality and is easily scared. It also exhibits the behavior of scratching itself with its hind leg. Shaymin lives in fields of flowers. Since it camouflages by curling itself up, it can easily escape people's notice. It has been observed to like sweet food.

Shaymin is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Seed Flare}}.

===Forms===
[[File:Shaymin Sky Forme toxic petals.png|thumb|250px|Sky Forme Shaymin's petals after absorbing toxins]]
Shaymin has two forms it can change between: Land Forme and Sky Forme.

In Sky Forme, it has a slender, canine-like appearance. The fur on its back becomes a mohawk, and it has a red flower petal on the left side of its neck, resembling a scarf or cape. It has flat, white ears resembling wings, a small tuft of fur on the front of its neck, and a stumpy tail.

The blooming of [[Gracidea|Gracidea flowers]] confers the power of flight upon Shaymin, transforming it into its Sky Forme. It reverts to Land Forme at night or if it is {{status|Freeze|frozen}}. Sky Forme Shaymin has a courageous, energetic, and playful personality. It spreads feelings of gratitude when it takes flight. Sky Forme Shaymin has a deeper voice than Land Forme.
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: A tribe of Shaymin have made their [[Shaymin Village|home]] at near the trail leading to the top of the nearby [[Sky Peak]] mountain. An accompanying Shaymin demonstrates its ability to instantly purify polluted environments, its use of the [[Gracidea]] to transform into its {{form|Shaymin|Sky Forme}}, and can be recruited into the player's party after clearing the dungeon for a second time.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.}}
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{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui|num5=241}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.}}
{{Dex/Form|Land Forme}}
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{{Dex/Form|Sky Forme}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Flower Paradise]] (requires [[Oak's Letter]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Shaymin|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' [[Floaro Gardens]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Shaymin|Only one]]){{tt|*|requires save data from Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Sky Peak]] (Top){{tt|*|Will ask to join team automatically after climbing the dungeon a second time; can change formes with Gracidea obtained in Shaymin Village}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=Ticket for releasing {{p|Arbok}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Kangaskhan}}, {{p|Bastiodon}} and {{p|Arcanine}}}}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Flower Zone]]{{tt|*|cannot be befriended here}} ('''Land Forme''') [[Granite Zone]]{{tt|*|can be befriended through Absol's Hurdle Bounce}} ('''Sky Forme''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Verdant Plaza#Green Hide-and-Seek|Verdant Plaza: Green Hide-and-Seek]], NFC Figurine ('''Land Forme''') [[Flower Garden#The Garden at the End of Time|Flower Garden: The Garden at the End of Time]] (Reward), [[Variety Battle#It's Drill Time!|Variety Battle: It's Drill Time!]] (Reward) ('''Sky Forme''')}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Distortion Land#Gracious Woodlands|Distortion Land: Gracious Woodlands]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|color={{gold color}}|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|area=[[Baram Town]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 09|Area 09: Stage 09]] (As a {{DL|Pokémon Picross|Mythical Pokémon}}) ('''Sky Forme''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Arceus Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Florio Nature Park]]Level 2, {{DL|Florio Nature Park|Florio Island Illumina Spot}}Level 2}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Costume [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Rosa|Shaymin|Special Costume}} ('''Sky Forme''') Seasonal sync pair scout: {{sync|Marley|Shaymin|Palentine's 2025}} ('''Land Forme''')}}
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====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Cinema Shaymin|Japanese|Japan|50|July 6, 2008; July 19 to September 30, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Cinema Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Toys "R" Us Shaymin|English|United States|50|February 8 to 14, 2009|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Toys "R" Us Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Movie 11 Shaymin|English|Europe|50|April 4 to June 20, 2009|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Movie 11 Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Movie 11 Shaymin|Spanish|Spain|50|April 15 to May 15, 2009|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Movie 11 Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Movie 11 Shaymin|German|Germany|50|April 25 to May 17, 2009; May 22, 2009|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Movie 11 Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Movie 11 Shaymin|French|Europe|50|May 12 to July 11, 2009|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Movie 11 Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Movie 11 Shaymin|Italian|Italy|50|May 16 to June 27, 2009|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Movie 11 Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Character Fair Shaymin|Korean|South Korea|50|July 24 to 26, 2009|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Times Square Shaymin|Korean|South Korea|30|May 1 to 2, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Times Square Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pokémon Center Shaymin|Japanese|Japan|50|December 19, 2011 to January 5, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pokémon Center Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Scrap Shaymin|Japanese region|Online|15|December 1, 2014 to May 15, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Full Story Shaymin|Korean region|Online|15|July 17, 2015 to January 31, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Full Story Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Shaymin|American region|Online|100|July 1 to 24, 2016|link=List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Shaymin|PAL region|Online|100|July 1 to 24, 2016|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Pokémon Center Shaymin|All|Japan|20|April 25 to June 30, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Pokémon Center Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Heart Shaymin|Korean region|Online|30|May 2 to July 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Heart Shaymin}}
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=====In-game events=====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Oblivia Shaymin|Japanese|hide|30|March 18, 2010 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Japanese Oblivia Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Oblivia Shaymin|English|hide|30|November 15, 2010 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#International Oblivia Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Oblivia Shaymin|French|hide|30|November 15, 2010 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#International Oblivia Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Oblivia Shaymin|German|hide|30|November 15, 2010 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#International Oblivia Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Oblivia Shaymin|Italian|hide|30|November 15, 2010 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#International Oblivia Shaymin}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Oblivia Shaymin|Spanish|hide|30|November 15, 2010 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#International Oblivia Shaymin}}
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===Held items===
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{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Land Forme=====
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|SpDef=100
|Speed=100}}

=====Sky Forme=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Grass
|type2=Flying
|HP=100
|Attack=103
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=120
|SpDef=75
|Speed=127}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
=====Land Forme=====
{{Pokéthlon
||type=Grass
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

=====Sky Forme=====
{{Pokéthlon
||type=Grass
|type2=Flying
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

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

====Sky Forme====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Grass
|type2=Flying
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=200
|Poison=200
|Ground=0
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=50
|Grass=25
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=400
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|flying=ironballiv
|newground=½}}

===Learnset===
Shaymin is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Land Forme=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Shaymin|Grass|Grass|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|73|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|82|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|91|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|100|Seed Flare|Grass|Special|120|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Shaymin|Grass|Grass|4}}

=====Sky Forme=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Shaymin|Grass|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|73|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|82|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|91|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|100|Seed Flare|Grass|Special|120|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Shaymin|Grass|Flying|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
Land Forme and Sky Forme Shaymin can learn the same TMs.{{learnlist/tmh/9|Shaymin|Grass|Grass|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM206|Petal Blizzard|Grass|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Shaymin|Grass|Grass|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Shaymin|Grass|Grass|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Shaymin|Grass|Grass|4}}

===Side game data===
====Land Forme====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=492
|body=1
|rate=100
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=492
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Wobbuffet}} (♀), {{p|Woobat}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]] after completing [[Purifying Cave]]
|P1=My name is Shaymin. My flowers bloom when I sense gratitude!
|P2=This is a challenge...but I'll give it my all!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=None
|num=SP
|browser=It protects itself by launching leaves. It shoots exploding seeds to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=S-002
|browser= It attacks by {{m|Magical Leaf|launching leaves}} and causing explosions.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Grass
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Grass
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=492
|walk=1.64
|hp=59
|attack=83
|defense=59
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=492
|Pad=Shaymin will be your Guide to the [[Sky Pavilion]], which is reached from the [[Flower Zone]]. Shaymin's very skilled at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce}}--and proud of it!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=492
|power=2
|skill=Power of Six
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=492|num=244
|form=Land Forme
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Sleep Charm
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe asleep.
|amelia=3
|psb=[[A Great Chance a Day#Shaymin Land Forme|A Great Chance a Day (February 18-20)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=492
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution= 
{{candy|Shaymin}}25 + {{stardust}}10,000 → {{MSP/GO|0492S|Shaymin}}
|stamina=225
|attack=210
|defense=210
|fast={{m|Hidden Power}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}
|special={{m|Seed Flare}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=492|pdex=027
|dex=Shaymin has the incredible power to transform ruined land into a lush field. When it curls up, it looks like a flowering plant, so it's hard to spot even up close.}}
|}

====Sky Forme====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=492S
|body=1
|rate=100
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=492S
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Wobbuffet}} (♀), {{p|Woobat}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]] after completing [[Purifying Cave]]
|P1=My name is Shaymin. My flowers bloom when I sense gratitude!
|P2=This is a challenge...but I'll give it my all!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Grass
|att=5|def=3|speed=5
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Grass
|att=5|def=3|speed=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=492S
|walk=1.64
|hp=59
|attack=83
|defense=54
|speed=80
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=S-002
|browser= It attacks by {{m|Magical Leaf|launching leaves}} and causing explosions.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Grass|pokemon=Shaymin Sky
|formname=Sky Forme
|skill=Auto Fix
|maxsize=20
|rank=Master
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=24:00
|legend=yes
|effect=It automatically fixes squares when you incorrectly fill them in.
|squares=40
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=492S
|power=3
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Flying|ndex=492S|num=244
|form=Sky Forme
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 4+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
|swapper=Block Shot
|amelia=3
|psb=[[High-Speed Challenge#Week 10|High-Speed Challenge (Week 10)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=492S
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution= 
{{candy|Shaymin}}25 + {{stardust}}10,000 → {{MSP/GO|0492|Shaymin}}
|stamina=225
|attack=261
|defense=166
|fast={{m|Hidden Power}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}
|special= {{m|Seed Flare}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
Shaymin has two forms it can change between: Land Forme, introduced in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, and Sky Forme, introduced in {{game|Platinum}}.

Normally, Shaymin is in its Land Forme, which is {{type|Grass}} and resembles a hedgehog. When exposed to a [[Gracidea]], Shaymin transforms into its Sky Forme, which is {{2t|Grass|Flying}}-type and white in color.
[[File:Shaymin Forme Selection Super Mystery Dungeon.png|right|frameless|278x278px]]
Sky Forme Shaymin will revert into and remain in its Land Forme at night or if it is {{status|frozen}}; Shaymin also changes back to Land Forme when deposited in the [[PC]] (prior to [[Generation VII]]), when withdrawn from the PC (Generation VII onward), when deposited in {{g|Bank}} (but not {{g|HOME}}), or when deposited in the [[Pokémon Day Care]] or [[Pokémon Nursery]]. If a frozen Shaymin in Sky Forme is holding a [[Lum Berry]] or an [[Aspear Berry]], it will eat the Berry after transforming back to Land Forme. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Sky Forme Shaymin will also revert to Land Forme when exposed to a Gracidea again, and will not revert into its Land Forme at night unless it enters a {{pkmn|battle}} during the night. {{status|Frostbite}} will also cause it to revert to Land Forme. In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Sky Forme Shaymin will not revert into its Land Forme at night until after a battle.

In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], Shaymin becomes Sky Forme temporarily when the Gracidea item is used. The Gracidea can be obtained for free daily from a Shaymin in the [[Shaymin Village]]. In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|Super Mystery Dungeon]], Shaymin's Forme can be selected manually before entering a dungeon. In Explorers of Sky, Sky Forme Shaymin has boosted action speed. In Super Mystery Dungeon, Sky Forme merely affects its type.

The two forms have different [[base stats]], {{Abilities}}, [[type]]s, [[move]]s they can learn, and [[cry|cries]].

In [[Generation IV]], Sky Forme Shaymin's cry cannot be played in the [[Pokédex]], due to it only registering the first form encountered. As wild or traded Shaymin will be in Land Forme and Pokémon aren't registered in link battles, it is impossible to register a Sky Forme Shaymin. The only cry used for Shaymin in {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}} is the one of its Land Forme.

{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0492Shaymin
|name1=Shaymin
|forme1=Land Forme
|type1-1=Grass
|item1=Gracidea
|itemfile1=Bag Gracidea SV Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0492Shaymin-Sky
|forme2=Sky Forme
|type1-2= Grass
|type2-2=Flying
|loc1=At {{color2|000|time|night}} or after being {{color2|000|Freeze (status condition)|frozen}}
|loc2= During the {{color2|000|Time|day}}
}}

{| style="margin:auto"
|
{{Compare|name=Shaymin|forme=Land Forme|type=Grass|image=492Shaymin|ab=Natural Cure|how={{color2|000|Time|Nighttime}} or {{color2|000|Freeze (status ailment)|frozen}}|HP=100|Attack=100|Defense=100|SpAtk=100|SpDef=100|Speed=100}}
|
{{Compare|name=Shaymin|forme=Sky Forme|type=Grass|type2=Flying|image=492Shaymin-Sky|ab=Serene Grace|how={{color2|000|Gracidea}}|HP=100|Attack=103|Defense=75|SpAtk=120|SpDef=75|Speed=127}}
|}

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{grass color}}; border:5px solid #{{grass color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{grass color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | [[File:492Shaymin.png|96px]] {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Land Forme}} {{typecolor|Grass}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:492Shaymin-Sky.png|96px]] {{color|{{flying color dark}}|Sky Forme}} {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Flying}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|1}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Growth|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|10}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Magical Leaf|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|19}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Leech Seed|{{grass color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|28}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Synthesis|{{grass color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Quick Attack|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|37}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Sweet Scent|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|46}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | {{mcolor|Play Rough|{{fairy color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|55}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Worry Seed|{{grass color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|64}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Grassy Terrain|{{grass color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Air Slash|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|73}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Energy Ball|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|82}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Sweet Kiss|{{fairy color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|91}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Healing Wish|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Leaf Storm|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|{{grass color light}}|100}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Seed Flare|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{grass color dark}}; color: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{grass color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
|}{{-}}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Grass
|pictype=art
|no1=0492
|name1=Shaymin
|type1-1=Grass}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Grass}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4/2Forms/Pt|ndex=492|form1=S}}
{{Spritebox/5/2Forms|ndex=492|form1=S}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=492|form1=S|crop=77}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=492|form1=S|crop=77}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA/2Form|ndex=492|form1=S|LAcrop=149}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0492|form1=S}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|492|Shaymin}}

==In animation==
[[File:Mallow Shaymin.png|thumb|250px|Land Forme Shaymin in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Shaymin Sky anime.png|thumb|250px|Sky Forme Shaymin in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Shaymin (M11)]]====
Shaymin debuted in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', where it was fleeing from {{mov|Giratina}}. It thought that Giratina wanted to eat it, but in reality, the Renegade Pokémon wanted to use Shaymin's {{m|Seed Flare}} to open a portal from the [[Reverse World]] to the [[Pokémon world|real world]]. It appeared in both of its Formes in the {{pkmn|movie}}. This Shaymin had the ability to {{pkmn2|Talking|talk}} via telepathy.

====[[Mallow's Shaymin]]====
In ''[[SM108|Memories in the Mist!]]'', a Shaymin encountered {{an|Mallow}} after being drawn to her strong feelings of gratitude towards [[Mallow's mother|her late mother]]. Mallow took care of it until ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', where Shaymin was exposed to some Gracideas, transforming into its Sky Forme, and then flew away. This Shaymin was unique in that, in its Sky Forme, its eyes resembled the eyes of Mallow's mother, instead of those of a regular Shaymin.

====Other====
Shaymin made its regular animated series debut in ''[[DP168|Keeping In Top Forme!]]'', where [[Marley]] was protecting it from {{TRT}}. She, along with {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, then spent the majority of the episode trying to take Shaymin to a flower field so it could reunite with its friends.

===Minor appearances===
A Shaymin appeared in its Land Forme during the ending credits in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.

Three Shaymin appeared in their Sky Formes in ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', where they greeted the Shaymin Mallow had been taking care of and accompanied it during its departure.

<gallery>
Mallow Shaymin Sky Forme.png|A Sky Forme Shaymin with unique eyes in {{aniseries|SM}}
</gallery>

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP168|Shaymin|Dawn's Pokédex|Shaymin, the Gratitude Pokémon. When the [[Gracidea]] flower is in bloom, its pollen allows Shaymin to change into its Sky Forme from its Land Forme. Shaymin also have a tendency to migrate.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM108|Shaymin|Rotom Pokédex|Shaymin, the Gratitude Pokémon. A {{t|Grass}} type. When it rolls itself up, it looks like a flower. During the season when Gracidea flowers bloom, Shaymin changes Forme and takes flight to show its gratitude.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Shaymin Land Forme Adventures.png|thumb|220px|left|Land Forme Shaymin in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Shaymin Sky Forme Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Sky Forme Shaymin in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Shaymin (M11)}}
Shaymin appeared in the manga adaptation of {{ma|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}.

Shaymin also appeared in {{OBP|Giratina and the Sky Warrior|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of the same movie.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Shaymin appeared in [[PMDP44]].

===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
[[Yū Shirogane]] traded {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008|Movie Shaymin|the movie Shaymin}} to his {{v2|Platinum}} game.

===Pokémon Adventures===
Shaymin debuted as a silhouette in a fantasy in ''[[PS430|Unplugging Rotom (Heat, Wash, Mow, Fan, Frost)]]''.

Shaymin physically debuted in ''[[PS434|The Final Dimensional Duel IV]]''. [[Marley]] was introduced to it by a [[Oak's Letter|letter]] from {{adv|Professor Oak}}. In the [[Distortion World]], Shaymin tried its best not to get involved in a big clash that broke out between the rest of the [[Legendary Pokémon]], but it was eventually exposed to some [[Gracidea]] pollen and joined the battle. After [[Charon]] was arrested, Shaymin chose to stay with Marley.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[Hareta]] befriended a Shaymin at his home on {{rt|201|Sinnoh}} in ''[[DPAS3|The Tale of Hareta and Shaymin]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Shaymin (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
Shaymin randomly appears on {{st|Unova Pokémon League}}, where it changes from Land to Sky Forme. It does not affect the battle in any way.

[[File:Shaymin 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Shaymin trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
Shaymin also appears in both Formes as a single trophy in the 3DS version of the game.

====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''When in its Land Forme, this Pokémon sports a fetching pink flower. In Sky Forme, it can take to the air with ease. This Legendary Pokémon is hard to find, but it can sense anyone with a grateful heart. This ability is where the name "Gratitude Pokémon" comes from.''

'''PAL''': ''No wonder this Mythical Pokémon is so hard to find! In its Land Forme, it looks just like a flowery patch of grass. Good luck spotting that in a field! Shaymin has two different forms, though, and in Sky Forme, it can fly. In both forms, Shaymin reacts to gratitude, hence its nickname: the Gratitude Pokémon.'

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Shaymin appears as {{sbw|Spirits}} in its Land Forme and Sky Forme.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Despite being a [[Mythical Pokémon]], ''[[Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Wild Pokémon)]]'' plays while battling it in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}.
* Shaymin Sky Forme is the only {{type|Flying}} Mythical Pokémon, excluding {{p|Arceus}} while holding a [[Sky Plate]].
* From [[Generation IV]] to {{gen|VI}}, it is impossible to use Shaymin's Sky Forme in the [[Battle Spot]] or in online competitions that allow Mythical Pokémon. This is because only Pokémon stored in the [[PC]] can be used and Shaymin would revert to Land Forme as soon as deposited. In [[Generation VII]], this was changed so that Sky Forme can be deposited into the PC and only revert to Land Forme when withdrawn.
* Due to a [[glitch]] in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, it was possible to reach [[Flower Paradise]] and catch Shaymin without [[Oak's Letter]]. This was patched in version 1.1.2.
** This glitch was the only method of obtaining a shiny Shaymin without the event, as the Shaymin in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} is Shiny-locked.
* Shaymin requires [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword or Shield]] save data to be caught in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, despite not being available in either of the former.
* Shaymin Sky Forme is the only Pokémon introduced in {{game|Platinum}} that the player can legitimately own multiple of in [[Generation IV]].
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, there is a unique animation for Shaymin transforming into its Land Forme if it is [[Walking Pokémon|walking with the player]] when the [[time]] changes to night.
* Shaymin is the most recently introduced Mythical Pokémon to belong to the Medium-Slow [[Experience|Experience Group]]. All Mythical Pokémon released since have belonged to the Slow Experience Group.

===Origin===
Shaymin's Land Forme is based on a {{wp|hedgehog}}. However, its white body and the grass-like fur on its back make it somewhat resemble a {{wp|Chia Pet}} as well. It may also be inspired by flower meadows or flower gardens. Moreover, when Land Forme Shaymin blooms with flowers, as seen in the {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', Shaymin appears as a bouquet of flowers, which are commonly given as a sign of thankfulness, emphasizing Shaymin's role as the Gratitude Pokémon. The flower on its body resembles a [[Gracidea]] and could be based on a {{wp|hydrangea}}, particularly the {{wp|Hydrangea macrophylla|bigleaf hydrangea}}. It also shares, together with the leaves on its Sky Forme's neck, similarities with a {{wp|poinsettia}}, a popular Christmas flower.

Shaymin's Sky Forme has a few aspects, like antlers, that resemble {{wp|reindeer}} and the ability to fly could be based on {{wp|Santa Claus's reindeer}}, but its sprightly behavior, an affinity for flowers, and the ability to fly bring to mind {{wp|angel}}s and {{wp|fairy|fairies}}. Due to its healing abilities, it could also be based on a {{wp|guardian angel}}. Given the appearance of the flower around its neck resembling the knot of a {{wp|neckerchief}}, the resemblance to the green of its legs to boots or gloves, ability to fly, and more confident attitude seen in {{aniseries|PTS}} and related media, Sky Forme Shaymin may be inspired by superheroes, particularly those in the Japanese sentai genre.

Shaymin's ability to convert toxic gases into fresh air may be a reference to the {{wp|environmentalism|environmentalist}} practice of removing pollution from nature for a healthier ecosystem. It could also be a reference to plants filtering non-breathable {{wp|carbon dioxide}} from the atmosphere into breathable {{wp|oxygen}}, or {{wp|decomposer|decomposer organisms}} converting decaying or waste materials into nutrient-rich soil for future plant growth. Its ability to transform land into a flower field in combination with its Flying-type could also be a reference to {{wp|pollen}} and {{wp|spore}}s in the air or in the wind {{wp|seed dispersal#Wind|floating seeds}}.

====Name origin====
Shaymin is from 謝謝 ''xièxie'' (Chinese for ''thanks'').<ref>[https://lineblog.me/masudajunichi/archives/4073542.html Junichi Masuda's Official Blog on Line] (Japanese)</ref> It may also be derived from 蝟 ''harinezumi'' (hedgehog) and םשמי ''{{wp|Shamayim}}'' (Hebrew for ''heaven'') with the latter correlating directly with Shaymin's Sky Forme.

==In other languages==
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|ja=シェイミ ''Shaymin''|jameaning=From 謝謝 ''xièxie'' (Chinese for thanks) and possibly 蝟 ''harinezumi'' (hedgehog) and םשמי ''Shamayim'' (Hebrew for heaven)
|fr=Shaymin|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Shaymin|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Shaymin|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Shaymin|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=쉐이미 ''Shaymin''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=謝米 / 谢米 ''Xièmǐ''{{tt|*|Games}} 潔咪 / 洁咪 ''Jiémī''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 謝 / 谢 ''xiè'' (thanks) and transcription of Japanese name Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=謝米 ''Jehmáih''{{tt|*|Games}} 潔咪 ''Gitmī''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 謝 ''jeh'' (thanks) and transcription of Japanese name Transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Shaymin|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|hi=शेमिन ''Shaymin''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Шеймин ''Sheymin''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เชมิน ''Chemin''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 
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''Land Forme''
{{langtable
|color={{grass color}}|bordercolor={{grass color dark}}
|ja=ランドフォルム ''Land Forme''
|zh_yue=陸上形態 ''{{tt|Luhkseuhng Yìhngtaai|Land Form}}''
|zh_cmn=陸上形態 / 陆上形态 ''{{tt|Lùshàng Xíngtài|Land Form}}''
|fi=Land Forme
|fr=Forme Terrestre
|de=Landform
|hi=लैंड फ़ॉर्म ''Land Form''
|it=Forma Terra
|ko=랜드폼 ''Land Forme''
|pl=Ziemna Forma
|pt_br=Forma Terrestre
|es=Forma Tierra
|th=ฟอร์มพื้นดิน ''Fom Phuendin''
|tr=Kara Formu
}}
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''Sky Forme''
{{langtable
|color={{grass color}}|bordercolor={{flying color}}
|ja=スカイフォルム ''Sky Forme''
|zh_yue=天空形態 ''{{tt|Tīnhūng Yìhngtaai|Sky Form}}''
|zh_cmn=天空形態 / 天空形态 ''{{tt|Tiānkōng Xíngtài|Sky Form}}''
|fi=Sky Forme
|fr=Forme Céleste
|de=Zenitform
|hi=स्काई फ़ॉर्म ''Sky Form''
|it=Forma Cielo
|ko=스카이폼 ''Sky Forme''
|pl=Podniebna Forma
|pt_br=Forma Céu
|es=Forma Cielo
|th=ฟอร์มท้องฟ้า ''Fom Thongfa''
|tr=Gökyüzü Formu
}}
</div>
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Shaymin (M11)]]
* [[Mallow's Shaymin]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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Version-exclusive Pokémon

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Blueapple128: same setup as Virtual Console Crystal

'''Version-exclusive Pokémon''', also known as '''game-exclusive Pokémon''', are {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that are only found in one or two games within a particular set, to encourage [[Trade|trading]] between players. For example, between {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, {{p|Mawile}} appears only in Ruby, while {{p|Sableye}} appears only in Sapphire. Therefore, a player with Sapphire would not be able to obtain Mawile in-game and could trade with a player of Ruby to obtain one, and vice versa. Version-exclusive Pokémon usually complement each other in design, type, and location in the wild.

It is typical for several [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary lines]] of Pokémon that are version-exclusive between the {{DL|Core series|Release model|original versions}} of a set to be obtainable in the upper versions, while some lines that are obtainable in each of the original versions will be unobtainable in the upper versions. For example, the {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Koffing}}, and {{p|Jynx}} lines were obtainable in both {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, but unobtainable in {{game|Yellow}}.

==In the core series games==
Below is a list of Pokémon exclusive to games. The games are separated by [[generation]] as well as by [[regional Pokédex]], meaning that for example, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} are grouped together separately from {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and from {{4v2|Red|Green|Blue|Yellow}}. Any Pokémon that appears in only some of the games in a group will be listed.

===[[Generation I]]===
Listed below under the "Blue" header is the Pokémon distribution in the [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Pokémon Blue]]. This is not the same as the {{game3|Red and Blue|Western Pokémon Blue|s}}; the Pokémon distribution in the Western Pokémon Blue is the same as that of the {{game3|Red and Green|Japanese Pokémon Green|s}}.

{{VexHeader|kanto|4}}
{{Vex1|013|Weedle|yes|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex1|014|Kakuna|yes|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex1|015|Beedrill|yes|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex1|023|Ekans|yes|no|no|no}}
{{Vex1|024|Arbok|yes|no|no|no}}
{{Vex1|026|Raichu|yes|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex1|027|Sandshrew|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Vex1|028|Sandslash|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{Vex1|037|Vulpix|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex1|038|Ninetales|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex1|043|Oddish|yes|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex1|044|Gloom|yes|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex1|045|Vileplume|yes|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex1|052|Meowth|no|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex1|053|Persian|no|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex1|056|Mankey|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex1|057|Primeape|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex1|058|Growlithe|yes|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex1|059|Arcanine|yes|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex1|069|Bellsprout|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex1|070|Weepinbell|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex1|071|Victreebel|no|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex1|109|Koffing|yes|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex1|110|Weezing|yes|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex1|123|Scyther|yes|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex1|124|Jynx|yes|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex1|125|Electabuzz|yes|no|no|no}}
{{Vex1|126|Magmar|no|no|yes|no}}
{{Vex1|127|Pinsir|no|yes|yes|yes}}
{{VexFooter|kanto|7}}

===[[Generation II]]===
{{p|Phanpy}}, {{p|Donphan}}, {{p|Teddiursa}}, and {{p|Ursaring}} are available in the opposite paired version in Japan than they are internationally, with the first two in the Japanese and Korean {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold|s}} and the latter two in the Japanese and Korean {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Silver|s}}. This list reflects the international version of the games.

{{VexHeader|johto|3}}
{{Vex2|037|Vulpix|no|yes|no|}}
{{Vex2|038|Ninetales|no|yes|no}}
{{Vex2|052|Meowth|no|yes|yes|}}
{{Vex2|053|Persian|no|yes|yes|}}
{{Vex2|056|Mankey|yes|no|no|}}
{{Vex2|057|Primeape|yes|no|no|}}
{{Vex2|058|Growlithe|yes|no|yes|}}
{{Vex2|059|Arcanine|yes|no|yes|}}
{{Vex2|165|Ledyba|no|yes|yes|}}
{{Vex2|166|Ledian|no|yes|yes|}}
{{Vex2|167|Spinarak|yes|no|yes|}}
{{Vex2|168|Ariados|yes|no|yes|}}
{{Vex2|179|Mareep|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Vex2|180|Flaaffy|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Vex2|181|Ampharos|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Vex2|203|Girafarig|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Vex2|207|Gligar|yes|no|yes|}}
{{Vex2|216|Teddiursa|yes|no|yes|}}
{{Vex2|217|Ursaring|yes|no|yes|}}
{{Vex2|223|Remoraid|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Vex2|224|Octillery|yes|yes|no|}}
{{Vex2|225|Delibird|no|yes|yes|}}
{{Vex2|226|Mantine|yes|no|yes|}}
{{Vex2|227|Skarmory|no|yes|yes|}}
{{Vex2|231|Phanpy|no|yes|yes|}}
{{Vex2|232|Donphan|no|yes|yes|}}
{{Vex2|251|Celebi|no|no|yes|}}
{{VexFooter|johto|6}}

* Wild {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Arbok}} are exclusive to Pokémon Silver, while wild {{p|Sandshrew}} and {{p|Sandslash}} are exclusive to Pokémon Gold; however, {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Sandshrew}} can be obtained in the other version as prizes from the [[Goldenrod Game Corner]].
* Under normal circumstances, the {{p|Caterpie}} line is exclusively found in Pokémon Gold and the {{p|Weedle}} line is exclusively found in Pokémon Silver; however, both lines can be obtained in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] in all versions, and both are found in the wild normally in Pokémon Crystal.
* {{p|Celebi}} can only be obtained in normal gameplay in the [[Virtual Console]] rerelease of Pokémon Crystal, and is exclusive to [[event]]s in the original [[Game Boy Color]] release.

===[[Generation III]]===
===={{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}====
{{VexHeader|hoenn|3}}
{{Vex3|270|Lotad|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex3|271|Lombre|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex3|272|Ludicolo|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex3|273|Seedot|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|274|Nuzleaf|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|275|Shiftry|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|283|Surskit|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex3|284|Masquerain|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex3|302|Sableye|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex3|303|Mawile|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|307|Meditite|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex3|308|Medicham|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex3|315|Roselia|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex3|335|Zangoose|yes|no|no}}
{{Vex3|336|Seviper|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex3|337|Lunatone|no|yes|no}}
{{Vex3|338|Solrock|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|380|Latias|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex3|381|Latios|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|382|Kyogre|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex3|383|Groudon|yes|no|yes}}
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* [[Record mixing|Mixing records]] with a player of a different game allows [[mass outbreak]]s to be transferred between the two games. This allows for {{p|Surskit}} swarms to be transferred from Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire to Pokémon Emerald, and {{p|Seedot}} and {{p|Nuzleaf}} swarms to be transferred from Pokémon Emerald to Pokémon Sapphire.
* Wild {{p|Mightyena}} are exclusive to Pokémon Emerald, but {{p|Poochyena}} can be encountered in the wild in all three versions, and can evolve into Mightyena.
* Wild {{p|Banette}} are exclusive to Pokémon Sapphire and Emerald, while wild {{p|Dusclops}} are exclusive to Pokémon Ruby, but both {{p|Shuppet}} and {{p|Duskull}} can be encountered in the wild all three versions, and can evolve into Banette and Dusclops respectively.
* If the player obtains an [[event item]], the [[Eon Ticket]], they can encounter whichever of {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} they could not encounter in their game.
* In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, {{p|Deoxys}} is always in its Normal Forme; in Pokémon Emerald, Deoxys is always in its Speed Forme. However, Deoxys cannot be obtained in any of these games during normal gameplay.

====={{v2|Emerald}} (National Pokédex)=====
The following are only found in {{game|Emerald}}, once the [[National Pokédex]] is obtained:

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{{Vex3|052|Meowth|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|053|Persian|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|132|Ditto|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|163|Hoothoot|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|164|Noctowl|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|165|Ledyba|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|166|Ledian|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|167|Spinarak|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|168|Ariados|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|179|Mareep|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|180|Flaaffy|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|181|Ampharos|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|185|Sudowoodo|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|190|Aipom|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|191|Sunkern|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|192|Sunflora|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|194|Wooper|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|195|Quagsire|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|204|Pineco|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|205|Forretress|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|207|Gligar|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|209|Snubbull|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|210|Granbull|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|213|Shuckle|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|216|Teddiursa|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|217|Ursaring|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|223|Remoraid|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|224|Octillery|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|228|Houndour|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|229|Houndoom|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|234|Stantler|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|235|Smeargle|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex3|241|Miltank|no|no|yes}}
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* Most of these Pokémon are found in the upgraded {{safari|Hoenn}} in Pokémon Emerald; {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Ditto}}, {{p|Sudowoodo}} and {{p|Smeargle}} are found in other locations exclusive to Pokémon Emerald.
* While the [[Johto]] [[Johto first partner Pokémon|first partner Pokémon]] are obtainable exclusively (out of all [[Generation III]] [[core series]] titles) in Emerald, it requires the completion of the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Hoenn Pokédex]], which is not possible without trading with other games.

===={{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}====
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{{Vexfl|023|Ekans|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|024|Arbok|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|027|Sandshrew|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|028|Sandslash|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|037|Vulpix|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|038|Ninetales|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|043|Oddish|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|044|Gloom|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|045|Vileplume|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|054|Psyduck|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|055|Golduck|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|058|Growlithe|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|059|Arcanine|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|069|Bellsprout|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|070|Weepinbell|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|071|Victreebel|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|079|Slowpoke|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|080|Slowbro|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|090|Shellder|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|091|Cloyster|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|120|Staryu|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|121|Starmie|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|123|Scyther|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|125|Electabuzz|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|126|Magmar|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|127|Pinsir|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|182|Bellossom|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|183|Marill|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|184|Azumarill|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|194|Wooper|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|195|Quagsire|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|198|Murkrow|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|200|Misdreavus|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|211|Qwilfish|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|215|Sneasel|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|223|Remoraid|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|224|Octillery|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|225|Delibird|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|226|Mantine|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|227|Skarmory|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|239|Elekid|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|240|Magby|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|298|Azurill|no|yes}}
{{Vexfl|386A|Deoxys|yes|no}}
{{Vexfl|386D|Deoxys|no|yes}}
{{VexFooter|kanto|5}}

* Wild {{p|Weezing}} and {{p|Seadra}} are exclusive to Pokémon FireRed, while wild {{p|Muk}} and {{p|Kingler}} are exclusive to Pokémon LeafGreen. However, wild {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Krabby}}, {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Horsea}} can be encountered and evolved in both games.
* In Pokémon FireRed, {{p|Deoxys}} is always in its Attack Forme; in Pokémon LeafGreen, Deoxys is always in its Defense Forme.
** Deoxys can only be obtained in normal gameplay in the [[Nintendo Switch]] rerelease, and is exclusive to [[event]]s in the original [[Game Boy Advance]] version.

===[[Generation IV]]===
===={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}====
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{{Vex4|079|Slowpoke|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|080|Slowbro|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|086|Seel|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|087|Dewgong|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|114|Tangela|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|123|Scyther|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|125|Electabuzz|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|126|Magmar|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|127|Pinsir|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|144|Articuno|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|145|Zapdos|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|146|Moltres|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|198|Murkrow|yes|no|no}}
{{Vex4|200|Misdreavus|no|yes|no}}
{{Vex4|207|Gligar|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|228|Houndour|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|229|Houndoom|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|234|Stantler|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|239|Elekid|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|240|Magby|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|246|Larvitar|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|247|Pupitar|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|248|Tyranitar|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|261|Poochyena|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|262|Mightyena|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|304|Aron|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|305|Lairon|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|306|Aggron|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|328|Trapinch|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex4|329|Vibrava|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex4|330|Flygon|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex4|352|Kecleon|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|357|Tropius|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|363|Spheal|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|364|Sealeo|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|365|Walrein|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|366|Clamperl|yes|yes|no}}
{{Vex4|371|Bagon|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|372|Shelgon|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|373|Salamence|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|408|Cranidos|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|409|Rampardos|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|410|Shieldon|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|411|Bastiodon|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|429|Mismagius|no|yes|no}}
{{Vex4|430|Honchkrow|yes|no|no}}
{{Vex4|431|Glameow|no|yes|no}}
{{Vex4|432|Purugly|no|yes|no}}
{{Vex4|434|Stunky|yes|no|no}}
{{Vex4|435|Skuntank|yes|no|no}}
{{Vex4|465|Tangrowth|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|472|Gliscor|no|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|483|Dialga|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vex4|484|Palkia|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vex4|487O|Giratina|no|no|yes}}
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* {{p|Cranidos}} and {{p|Shieldon}} cannot be encountered in the wild; instead, they must be revived from a [[fossil]]. The fossils themselves are version-exclusive, but they can be traded between games as [[held item]]s, technically allowing each fossil Pokémon to be obtained in any game.
** Additionally, in Platinum only one of these fossils can be obtained depending on the [[Trainer ID number]]. An odd ID number will give fossils to revive Cranidos, while an even ID number will give fossils to revive Shieldon.
* Although wild {{p|Elekid}}, {{p|Magby}}, and {{p|Gligar}} appear in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl in [[dual-slot mode]] with FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald respectively, wild {{p|Electabuzz}} and {{p|Magmar}}, which can be bred to obtain Elekid and Magby, as well as Gligar appear in Pokémon Platinum without a second cartridge.
* Wild {{p|Mr. Mime}} are exclusive to Pokémon Diamond and Platinum, while wild {{p|Sudowoodo}} are exclusive to Pokémon Pearl and Platinum, but both {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Bonsly}} can be encountered in the wild in both Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and can evolve into {{p|Mr. Mime}} and {{p|Sudowoodo}} respectively.
* Wild {{p|Seel}} and {{p|Spheal}} are exclusive to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl respectively, but they can be obtained in Pokémon Platinum by {{pkmn|breeding}} {{p|Dewgong}} and {{p|Sealeo}} respectively.
* Wild {{p|Silcoon}} and {{p|Beautifly}} are exclusive to Pokémon Diamond and Platinum, while wild {{p|Cascoon}} and {{p|Dustox}} are exclusive to Pokémon Pearl and Platinum, but Wurmple can be encountered in the wild in both Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and can evolve into either Silcoon or Cascoon, which can then evolve into Beautifly or Dustox respectively.
* The [[legendary giants]], {{p|Rotom}}'s {{fd|Rotom|appliance forms}}, and {{fd|Shaymin|Sky Forme}} {{p|Shaymin}} are exclusive to Pokémon Platinum, but each requires an [[event item]] or [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pokémon]] to be encountered.

===={{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}====
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{{Vexhs|037|Vulpix|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|038|Ninetales|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|052|Meowth|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|053|Persian|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|056|Mankey|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|057|Primeape|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|058|Growlithe|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|059|Arcanine|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|138|Omanyte|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|139|Omastar|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|140|Kabuto|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|141|Kabutops|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|165|Ledyba|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|166|Ledian|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|167|Spinarak|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|168|Ariados|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|207|Gligar|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|216|Teddiursa|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|217|Ursaring|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|225|Delibird|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|226|Mantine|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|227|Skarmory|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|231|Phanpy|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|232|Donphan|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|302|Sableye|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|303|Mawile|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|316|Gulpin|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|317|Swalot|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|343|Baltoy|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|344|Claydol|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|345|Lileep|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|346|Cradily|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|347|Anorith|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|348|Armaldo|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|380|Latias|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|381|Latios|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|382|Kyogre|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|383|Groudon|no|yes}}
{{Vexhs|458|Mantyke|yes|no}}
{{Vexhs|472|Gliscor|yes|no}}
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* {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Lileep}}, and {{p|Anorith}} cannot be encountered in the wild; instead, they must be revived from a [[fossil]]. The fossils themselves are version-exclusive, but they can be traded between games as [[held item]]s, technically allowing each fossil Pokémon to be obtained in either game.
* If the player obtains an event item, the [[Enigma Stone]], they can encounter whichever of {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} they could not encounter in their game.
* Under normal circumstances, the {{p|Caterpie}} line is exclusively found in Pokémon HeartGold and the {{p|Weedle}} line is exclusively found in Pokémon SoulSilver; however, both lines can be obtained in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] in both versions.
* While wild {{p|Meowth}} are exclusive to SoulSilver, either version could obtain it from the [[Pokéwalker]] via a Japanese-only event course, {{OBP|Sightseeing|Pokéwalker}}.
* While wild {{p|Sableye}} are exclusive to HeartGold, either version could obtain it from the [[Pokéwalker]] via a Japanese-only event course, {{OBP|Rally|Pokéwalker}}.

===[[Generation V]]===
===={{2v2|Black|White}}====
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{{Vex5|010|Caterpie|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|011|Metapod|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|012|Butterfree|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|013|Weedle|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|014|Kakuna|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|015|Beedrill|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|046|Paras|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|047|Parasect|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|198|Murkrow|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|200|Misdreavus|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|228|Houndour|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|229|Houndoom|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|261|Poochyena|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|262|Mightyena|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|285|Shroomish|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|286|Breloom|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|311|Plusle|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|312|Minun|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|429|Mismagius|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|430|Honchkrow|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|574|Gothita|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|575|Gothorita|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|576|Gothitelle|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|577|Solosis|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|578|Duosion|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|579|Reuniclus|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|627|Rufflet|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|628|Braviary|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|629|Vullaby|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|630|Mandibuzz|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|641|Tornadus|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|642|Thundurus|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|643|Reshiram|yes|no}}
{{Vex5|644|Zekrom|no|yes}}
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* While {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its cannon {{form|Genesect|changes color}}. The [[Burn Drive|Burn]] and [[Shock Drive]]s are exclusive to Pokémon Black, while the [[Douse Drive|Douse]] and [[Chill Drive]]s are exclusive to Pokémon White.
* Wild {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Whimsicott}} are exclusive to Pokémon Black, while wild {{p|Petilil}} and {{p|Lilligant}} are exclusive to Pokémon White. However, there is an [[in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] where the player can trade whichever of Cottonee or Petilil they can encounter in the wild for the other, which can then be evolved into Whimsicott or Lilligant respectively.
* Wild {{p|Volbeat}} are exclusive to Pokémon Black, while wild {{p|Illumise}} are exclusive to Pokémon White. However, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with {{p|Ditto}} or any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}} or {{egg3|Human-Like}} to produce Eggs that have a 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat, while Volbeat can breed with Ditto to produce Eggs that have a 50% chance of hatching into Illumise.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Pokémon Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to Pokémon White. {{p|Clamperl}} can be encountered in the wild in both games and can evolve into either Huntail or Gorebyss.
* {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Paras}}, {{p|Misdreavus}}, {{p|Poochyena}} and {{p|Minun}} are exclusive to Pokémon White, while {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Shroomish}} and {{p|Plusle}} are exclusive to Pokémon Black; however, these Pokémon were also available in the [[Pokémon Dream World]] for both versions.

=====[[White Forest]]=====
The following evolutionary lines can only be found in [[White Forest]], which is exclusive to {{game3|Black and White|Pokémon White|s}}:
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{{Vex5|016|Pidgey|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|017|Pidgeotto|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|018|Pidgeot|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|029|Nidoran♀|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|030|Nidorina|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|031|Nidoqueen|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|032|Nidoran♂|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|033|Nidorino|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|034|Nidoking|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|043|Oddish|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|044|Gloom|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|045|Vileplume|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|063|Abra|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|064|Kadabra|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|066|Machop|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|067|Machoke|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|069|Bellsprout|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|070|Weepinbell|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|071|Victreebel|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|081|Magnemite|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|082|Magneton|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|092|Gastly|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|093|Haunter|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|111|Rhyhorn|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|112|Rhydon|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|113|Chansey|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|125|Electabuzz|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|126|Magmar|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|137|Porygon|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|175|Togepi|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|176|Togetic|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|179|Mareep|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|180|Flaaffy|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|181|Ampharos|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|182|Bellossom|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|183|Marill|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|184|Azumarill|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|187|Hoppip|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|188|Skiploom|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|189|Jumpluff|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|194|Wooper|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|195|Quagsire|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|239|Elekid|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|240|Magby|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|242|Blissey|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|265|Wurmple|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|266|Silcoon|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|267|Beautifly|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|268|Cascoon|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|269|Dustox|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|270|Lotad|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|271|Lombre|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|272|Ludicolo|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|273|Seedot|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|274|Nuzleaf|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|275|Shiftry|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|280|Ralts|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|281|Kirlia|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|282|Gardevoir|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|283|Surskit|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|284|Masquerain|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|287|Slakoth|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|288|Vigoroth|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|289|Slaking|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|293|Whismur|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|294|Loudred|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|295|Exploud|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|298|Azurill|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|304|Aron|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|305|Lairon|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|306|Aggron|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|315|Roselia|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|328|Trapinch|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|329|Vibrava|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|330|Flygon|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|341|Corphish|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|342|Crawdaunt|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|371|Bagon|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|372|Shelgon|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|373|Salamence|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|396|Starly|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|397|Staravia|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|398|Staraptor|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|403|Shinx|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|404|Luxio|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|405|Luxray|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|406|Budew|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|407|Roserade|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|440|Happiny|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|462|Magnezone|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|468|Togekiss|no|yes}}
{{Vex5|475|Gallade|no|yes}}
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* These Pokémon's fully evolved forms can be battled in Trainer battles in [[Black City]], which is exclusive to {{game3|Black and White|Pokémon Black|s}}, but as these are Trainer battles the Pokémon cannot be caught. Furthermore, each game needs to connect with other players in order to increase the number of Pokémon they have. Only the unevolved forms appear in [[White Forest]].
* Except {{p|Porygon}} with its evolutions, every evolutionary line was also obtainable from the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. To be noted that {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Staravia}}, {{p|Roselia}} and {{p|Chansey}} were obtainable there instead of {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Budew}} and {{p|Happiny}}.

===={{B2W2|Black 2 and White 2}}====
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{{Vexb2w2|010|Caterpie|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|011|Metapod|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|012|Butterfree|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|013|Weedle|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|014|Kakuna|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|015|Beedrill|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|122|Mr. Mime|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|125|Electabuzz|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|126|Magmar|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|165|Ledyba|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|166|Ledian|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|167|Spinarak|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|168|Ariados|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|185|Sudowoodo|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|239|Elekid|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|240|Magby|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|300|Skitty|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|301|Delcatty|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|311|Plusle|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|312|Minun|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|322|Numel|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|323|Camerupt|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|325|Spoink|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|326|Grumpig|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|378|Regice|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|379|Registeel|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|380|Latias|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|381|Latios|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|427|Buneary|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|428|Lopunny|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|431|Glameow|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|432|Purugly|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|434|Stunky|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|435|Skuntank|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|438|Bonsly|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|439|Mime Jr.|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|443|Gible|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|444|Gabite|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|445|Garchomp|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|466|Electivire|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|467|Magmortar|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|574|Gothita|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|575|Gothorita|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|576|Gothitelle|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|577|Solosis|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|578|Duosion|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|579|Reuniclus|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|627|Rufflet|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|628|Braviary|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|629|Vullaby|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|630|Mandibuzz|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|643|Reshiram|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|644|Zekrom|yes|no}}
{{Vexb2w2|646W|Kyurem|no|yes}}
{{Vexb2w2|646B|Kyurem|yes|no}}
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* While {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its cannon {{form|Genesect|changes color}}. The [[Burn Drive|Burn]] and [[Shock Drive]]s are exclusive to Pokémon Black 2, while the [[Douse Drive|Douse]] and [[Chill Drive]]s are exclusive to Pokémon White 2.
* Wild {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Whimsicott}} are exclusive to Pokémon Black 2, while wild {{p|Petilil}} and {{p|Lilligant}} are exclusive to Pokémon White 2. However, there is an [[in-game trade]] on {{rt|4|Unova}} where the player can trade whichever of Cottonee or Petilil they can encounter in the wild for the other, which can then be evolved into Whimsicott or Lilligant respectively.
* Wild {{p|Volbeat}} are exclusive to Pokémon Black 2, while wild {{p|Illumise}} are exclusive to Pokémon White 2. However, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with {{p|Ditto}} or any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}} or {{egg3|Human-Like}} to produce Eggs that have a 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat, while Volbeat can breed with Ditto to produce Eggs that have a 50% chance of hatching into Illumise.
* In the grass on {{rt|12|Unova}} and in [[Lostlorn Forest]], wild {{p|Pinsir}} only appear in Pokémon White 2 and wild {{p|Heracross}} only appear in Pokémon Black 2; however, in Lostlorn Forest's [[Hidden Grotto]] (which is not tracked by the [[Pokédex]]), both can appear in either version.
* Wild {{p|Stunky}} and {{p|Glameow}} can only be found randomly in Hidden Grottos, and only while playing specific, version-exclusive [[Funfest Mission]]s. However, if one player starts such a mission, other nearby players regardless of version will be able to join the mission, whereupon they may find the Pokémon and catch it in their own game.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Pokémon Black 2, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to Pokémon White 2. {{p|Clamperl}} can be encountered in the wild in both games and can evolve into either Huntail or Gorebyss.
* In Pokémon Black 2, [[Benga]] [[gift Pokémon|gives]] the player a {{Shiny}} {{p|Gible}}, which cannot otherwise be obtained in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (outside of [[Poké Transfer]]); in Pokémon White 2, he gives the player a Shiny Dratini, but Dratini can be encountered in the wild in both games.
* Using the [[Key System]], the player can encounter {{p|Regice}} in Pokémon Black 2 by transferring the key from Pokémon White 2, and can encounter {{p|Registeel}} in Pokémon White 2 by transferring the key from Pokémon Black 2. Regice and Registeel cannot otherwise be encountered in either game.

===[[Generation VI]]===
===={{pkmn|X and Y}}====
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{{Vex6|006MX|Charizard|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|006MY|Charizard|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|090|Shellder|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|091|Cloyster|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|120|Staryu|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|121|Starmie|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|127|Pinsir|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|138|Omanyte|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|139|Omastar|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|140|Kabuto|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|141|Kabutops|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|150MX|Mewtwo|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|150MY|Mewtwo|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|214|Heracross|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|228|Houndour|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|229|Houndoom|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|246|Larvitar|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|247|Pupitar|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|248|Tyranitar|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|261|Poochyena|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|262|Mightyena|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|304|Aron|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|305|Lairon|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|306|Aggron|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|309|Electrike|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|310|Manectric|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|345|Lileep|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|346|Cradily|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|347|Anorith|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|348|Armaldo|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|509|Purrloin|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|510|Liepard|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|538|Throh|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|539|Sawk|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|682|Spritzee|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|684|Swirlix|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|690|Skrelp|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|691|Dragalge|no|yes}}
{{Vex6|692|Clauncher|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|693|Clawitzer|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|716|Xerneas|yes|no}}
{{Vex6|717|Yveltal|no|yes}}
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* For some version-exclusive Pokémon in these games that have [[Mega Evolution]]s ({{p|Houndoom}}, {{p|Manectric}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, and {{p|Aggron}}), each game can obtain the Mega Stones for the Pokémon that appear in the opposite game, but not the ones for Pokémon exclusive to that game. Meanwhile, Mega Stones for {{p|Pinsir}} and {{p|Heracross}} can be obtained in their respective games.
* {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Lileep}}, and {{p|Anorith}} cannot be encountered in the wild; instead, they must be revived from a [[fossil]]. The fossils themselves are version-exclusive, but they can be traded between games as [[held item]]s, technically allowing each fossil Pokémon to be obtained in either game.
* While single encounters for wild {{p|Plusle}}{{sup/6|X}} and {{p|Minun}}{{sup/6|Y}} on {{rt|5|Kalos}} are version-exclusive, they can still be found in a [[Horde Encounter]] in both games.
* While single encounters for wild {{p|Zangoose}}{{sup/6|X}} and {{p|Seviper}}{{sup/6|Y}} on {{rt|8|Kalos}} are version-exclusive, they can still be found in a Horde Encounter in both games.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Pokémon X, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to Pokémon Y, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be encountered in the wild in both games and can evolve into either Huntail or Gorebyss.
* {{p|Swirlix}} and {{p|Spritzee}} are exclusive to X and Y respectively, but {{p|Slurpuff}} and {{p|Aromatisse}} can only be obtained by trading with another game.
* Some otherwise-exclusive Pokémon on this list - {{p|Cloyster}}{{sup/6|Y}}, {{p|Pinsir}}{{sup/6|X}}, {{p|Heracross}}{{sup/6|Y}}, {{p|Pupitar}}{{sup/6|Y}}, {{p|Mightyena}}{{sup/6|X}}, {{p|Manectric}}{{sup/6|Y}}, {{p|Liepard}}{{sup/6|Y}}, {{p|Throh}}{{sup/6|Y}}, {{p|Sawk}}{{sup/6|X}}, {{p|Spritzee}}{{sup/6|Y}}, and {{p|Swirlix}}{{sup/6|X}} - can be found in either game in the [[Friend Safari]] with certain [[3DS]] friend codes registered.
** This list includes more of Pokémon Y's exclusives than X's.

===={{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}====
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{{Vexoras|138|Omanyte|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|139|Omastar|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|140|Kabuto|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|141|Kabutops|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|249|Lugia|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|250|Ho-Oh|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|270|Lotad|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|271|Lombre|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|272|Ludicolo|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|273|Seedot|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|274|Nuzleaf|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|275|Shiftry|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|302|Sableye|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|303|Mawile|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|335|Zangoose|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|336|Seviper|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|337|Lunatone|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|338|Solrock|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|380|Latias|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vexoras|381|Latios|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|382|Kyogre|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|383|Groudon|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|408|Cranidos|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|409|Rampardos|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|410|Shieldon|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|411|Bastiodon|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|422|Shellos|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|422E|Shellos|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|423|Gastrodon|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|423E|Gastrodon|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|483|Dialga|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|484|Palkia|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|538|Throh|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|539|Sawk|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|564|Tirtouga|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|565|Carracosta|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|566|Archen|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|567|Archeops|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|641|Tornadus|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|642|Thundurus|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|643|Reshiram|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|644|Zekrom|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|690|Skrelp|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|691|Dragalge|yes|no}}
{{Vexoras|692|Clauncher|no|yes}}
{{Vexoras|693|Clawitzer|no|yes}}
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* {{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Kabuto}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Archen}}, and {{p|Tirtouga}} cannot be encountered in the wild; instead, they must be revived from a [[fossil]]. The fossils themselves are version-exclusive, but they can be traded between games as [[held item]]s, technically allowing each fossil Pokémon to be obtained in either game.
* While single encounters for wild {{p|Minun}}{{sup/6|OR}} and {{p|Plusle}}{{sup/6|AS}} on {{rt|110|Hoenn}} are version-exclusive, they can still be found in a [[Horde Encounter]] in both games. Consequently, they can also be encountered as single encounters by forcing them to appear as {{DL|DexNav|hidden Pokémon}} using the [[DexNav]]'s search function.
* If the player obtains an [[event item]], the [[Eon Ticket]], they can encounter whichever of {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} they could not encounter in their game.

===[[Generation VII]]===
===={{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}====
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{{Vex7|027|form=A|Sandshrew|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|028|form=A|Sandslash|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|037|form=A|Vulpix|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|038|form=A|Ninetales|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|408|Cranidos|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|409|Rampardos|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|410|Shieldon|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|411|Bastiodon|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|546|Cottonee|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|547|Whimsicott|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|548|Petilil|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|549|Lilligant|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|564|Tirtouga|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|565|Carracosta|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|566|Archen|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|567|Archeops|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|627|Rufflet|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|628|Braviary|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|629|Vullaby|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|630|Mandibuzz|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|765|Oranguru|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|766|Passimian|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|776|Turtonator|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|780|Drampa|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|791|Solgaleo|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|792|Lunala|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|794|Buzzwole|yes|no}}
{{Vex7|795|Pheromosa|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|797|Celesteela|no|yes}}
{{Vex7|798|Kartana|yes|no}}
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* {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Archen}}, and {{p|Tirtouga}} cannot be encountered in the wild; instead, they must be revived from a [[fossil]]. The fossils themselves are version-exclusive, but they can be traded between games as [[held item]]s, technically allowing each fossil Pokémon to be obtained in either game.
* While {{p|Rockruff}}'s Evolution into {{fd|Lycanroc|Midday Form}} {{p|Lycanroc}}{{sup/7|S}} or {{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}} {{p|Lycanroc}}{{sup/7|M}} is version-exclusive, both of these Lycanroc forms can be found in the {{pkmn2|wild}} in both games.

===={{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}====
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{{Vexusum|027|form=A|Sandshrew|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|028|form=A|Sandslash|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|037|form=A|Vulpix|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|038|form=A|Ninetales|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|228|Houndour|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|229|Houndoom|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|243|Raikou|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|244|Entei|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|249|Lugia|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|250|Ho-Oh|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|309|Electrike|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|310|Manectric|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|343|Baltoy|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|344|Claydol|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|380|Latias|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|381|Latios|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|382|Kyogre|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|383|Groudon|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|483|Dialga|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|484|Palkia|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|485|Heatran|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|486|Regigigas|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|546|Cottonee|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|547|Whimsicott|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|548|Petilil|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|549|Lilligant|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|550|Basculin|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|550|form=B|Basculin|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|622|Golett|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|623|Golurk|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|627|Rufflet|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|628|Braviary|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|629|Vullaby|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|630|Mandibuzz|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|641|Tornadus|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|642|Thundurus|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|643|Reshiram|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|644|Zekrom|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|690|Skrelp|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|691|Dragalge|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|692|Clauncher|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|693|Clawitzer|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|716|Xerneas|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|717|Yveltal|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|765|Oranguru|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|766|Passimian|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|776|Turtonator|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|780|Drampa|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|791|Solgaleo|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|792|Lunala|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|794|Buzzwole|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|795|Pheromosa|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|797|Celesteela|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|798|Kartana|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|805|Stakataka|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|806|Blacephalon|yes|no}}
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* While {{p|Rockruff}}'s Evolution into {{fd|Lycanroc|Midday Form}} {{p|Lycanroc}}{{sup/7|US}} or {{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}} {{p|Lycanroc}}{{sup/7|UM}} is version-exclusive, both of these Lycanroc forms can be found in the {{pkmn2|wild}} in both games.

=====Totem-sized Pokémon=====
The player can obtain unique [[Totem Pokémon|Totem-sized Pokémon]] from [[Samson Oak]] at [[Heahea Beach]] by collecting Totem Stickers. With the exception of {{p|Mimikyu}}, these Pokémon are version-exclusive.

{{VexHeader|alola|2}}
{{Vexusum|020|form=A|Raticate|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|105|form=A|Marowak|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|735|Gumshoos|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|738|Vikavolt|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|743|Ribombee|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|752|Araquanid|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|754|Lurantis|yes|no}}
{{Vexusum|758|Salazzle|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|777|Togedemaru|no|yes}}
{{Vexusum|784|Kommo-o|no|yes}}
{{VexFooter|alola|5}}

===={{LGPE}}====
{{VexHeader|kanto|2}}
{{Vexpe|023|Ekans|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|024|Arbok|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|025|form=Pa|Pikachu|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|027|Sandshrew|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|027|form=A|Sandshrew|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|028|Sandslash|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|028|form=A|Sandslash|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|037|Vulpix|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|037|form=A|Vulpix|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|038|Ninetales|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|038|form=A|Ninetales|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|043|Oddish|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|044|Gloom|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|045|Vileplume|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|052|Meowth|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|052|form=A|Meowth|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|053|form=A|Persian|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|056|Mankey|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|057|Primeape|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|058|Growlithe|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|069|Bellsprout|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|070|Weepinbell|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|071|Victreebel|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|088|Grimer|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|088|form=A|Grimer|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|089|Muk|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|089|form=A|Muk|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|109|Koffing|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|110|Weezing|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|123|Scyther|yes|no}}
{{Vexpe|127|Pinsir|no|yes}}
{{Vexpe|133|form=Pa|Eevee|no|yes}}
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* The version-exclusive {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}} the player starts with cannot be traded to other games.
* While the player can receive a single {{p|Persian}} in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and a single {{p|Arcanine}} in Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! as a [[gift Pokémon]], they cannot be encountered in the wild in those respective games.
* While other version-exclusive Pokémon aren't available during normal gameplay, they can be transferred through the [[GO Park]].

===[[Generation VIII]]===
===={{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}====
{{VexHeader|Galar|2}}
{{Vexswsh|077|form=G|Ponyta|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|078|form=G|Rapidash|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|083|form=G|Farfetch'd|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|222|form=G|Corsola|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|246|Larvitar|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|247|Pupitar|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|248|Tyranitar|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|270|Lotad|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|271|Lombre|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|272|Ludicolo|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|273|Seedot|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|274|Nuzleaf|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|275|Shiftry|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|302|Sableye|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|303|Mawile|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|337|Lunatone|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|338|Solrock|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|453|Croagunk|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|454|Toxicroak|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|550|Basculin|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|550|form=B|Basculin|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|554|form=G|Darumaka|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|555|form=G|Darmanitan|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|559|Scraggy|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|560|Scrafty|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|574|Gothita|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|575|Gothorita|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|576|Gothitelle|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|577|Solosis|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|578|Duosion|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|579|Reuniclus|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|627|Rufflet|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|628|Braviary|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|629|Vullaby|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|630|Mandibuzz|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|633|Deino|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|634|Zweilous|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|635|Hydreigon|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|682|Spritzee|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|684|Swirlix|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|704|Goomy|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|705|Sliggoo|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|706|Goodra|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|776|Turtonator|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|780|Drampa|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|782|Jangmo-o|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|783|Hakamo-o|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|784|Kommo-o|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|841|Flapple|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|842|Appletun|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|864|Cursola|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|865|Sirfetch'd|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|874|Stonjourner|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|875|Eiscue|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|888|Zacian|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|889|Zamazenta|no|yes}}
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* Wild {{p|Ninetales}} and {{p|Hitmonlee}} are exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild {{p|Arcanine}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, in both games, they can be found in [[Max Raid Battle]]s, and {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Growlithe}} and {{p|Tyrogue}} can be caught and evolved.
* Wild male {{p|Indeedee}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild female Indeedee is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, both genders can be obtained in either game through {{pkmn|breeding}}.
* Wild male {{p|Meowstic}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild female Meowstic is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, both genders can be obtained by evolving {{p|Espurr}} of the appropriate gender.
* Wild {{p|Sawk}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild {{p|Throh}} is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, there is an [[in-game trade]] on [[Circhester]] where the player can trade a {{p|Vanillish}} to obtain Throh{{sup/8|Sw}}/Sawk{{sup/8|Sh}}.
* Wild {{p|Escavalier}} is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while wild {{p|Accelgor}} is exclusive to Pokémon Shield. However, {{p|Shelmet}} and {{p|Karrablast}} can be obtained in both versions, enabling players to collect both if they trade with another player in order to evolve them. Alternatively, if the Expansion Pass is purchased, then wild Escavalier and Accelgor can be found in both versions.
* {{p|Passimian}} and {{p|Oranguru}} are exclusive to Sword and Shield, respectively, in the base game. However, they can both be obtained in both versions if the Expansion Pass is purchased.

=====[[The Isle of Armor]]=====
{{VexHeader|Stamina|2}}
{{Vexswsh|127|Pinsir|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|214|Heracross|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|690|Skrelp|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|691|Dragalge|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|692|Clauncher|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|693|Clawitzer|yes|no}}
{{VexFooter|Stamina|5}}

=====[[The Crown Tundra]]=====
{{incomplete|section|By unlocking a legendary path for a non-native version-exclusive Legendary, does that mean it can be randomly encountered normally like other Legendaries, or only by the location notes?}}
{{VexHeader|Jump|2}}
{{Vexswsh|138|Omanyte|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|139|Omastar|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|140|Kabuto|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|141|Kabutops|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|249|Lugia|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|250|Ho-Oh|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|371|Bagon|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|372|Shelgon|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|373|Salamence|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|380|Latias|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|381|Latios|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|382|Kyogre|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|383|Groudon|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|443|Gible|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|444|Gabite|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|445|Garchomp|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|483|Dialga|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|484|Palkia|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|641|Tornadus|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|642|Thundurus|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|643|Reshiram|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|644|Zekrom|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|716|Xerneas|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|717|Yveltal|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|791|Solgaleo|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|792|Lunala|no|yes}}
{{VexFooter|Jump|5}}

* Players can obtain Legendaries that cannot be found in their game by joining other players' Dynamax Adventures. Once encountered, the player unlocks its path.

=====Gigantamax Raid exclusive=====
These raids are exclusive to their particular game, but players from either game can be recruited to participate. Additionally, if the player has purchased the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass or the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, they can obtain any Gigantamax Pokémon by feeding their Pokémon {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, regardless of which version they are playing.

{{VexHeader|Galar|2}}
{{Vexswsh|068|form=Gi|Machamp|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|094|form=Gi|Gengar|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|131|form=Gi|Lapras|no|yes}}
{{Vexswsh|839|form=Gi|Coalossal|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|841|form=Gi|Flapple|yes|no}}
{{Vexswsh|842|form=Gi|Appletun|no|yes}}
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* Although the appearance of [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Alcremie}} doesn't change with its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Alcremie|form}}, wild Gigantamax Alcremie have been made exclusive to specific games through the [[Wild Area News]] with Salted Cream and Ruby Swirl Alcremie originally exclusive to Pokémon Sword and Caramel Swirl and Rainbow Swirl Alcremie originally exclusive to Pokémon Shield. Later events released {{p|Milcery}} with the Gigantamax Factor in this way, allowing players to evolve them into Alcremie of any form.
* Although the appearance of [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Toxtricity}} doesn't change with its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Toxtricity|form}}, wild Gigantamax Toxtricity have been made exclusive to specific games through the [[Wild Area News]] with Amped Form Toxtricity exclusive to raids in Pokémon Sword while Low Key Form Toxtricity exclusive to raids in Pokémon Shield.

===={{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
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{{Vexbdsp|010|Caterpie|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|011|Metapod|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|012|Butterfree|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|013|Weedle|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|014|Kakuna|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|015|Beedrill|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|023|Ekans|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|024|Arbok|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|027|Sandshrew|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|028|Sandslash|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|037|Vulpix|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|038|Ninetales|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|058|Growlithe|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|059|Arcanine|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|079|Slowpoke|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|080|Slowbro|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|086|Seel|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|087|Dewgong|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|123|Scyther|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|125|Electabuzz|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|126|Magmar|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|127|Pinsir|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|144|Articuno|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|145|Zapdos|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|146|Moltres|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|198|Murkrow|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|200|Misdreavus|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|207|Gligar|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|216|Teddiursa|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|217|Ursaring|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|234|Stantler|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|239|Elekid|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|240|Magby|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|243|Raikou|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|244|Entei|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|245|Suicune|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|246|Larvitar|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|247|Pupitar|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|248|Tyranitar|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|249|Lugia|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|250|Ho-Oh|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|270|Lotad|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|271|Lombre|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|272|Ludicolo|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|273|Seedot|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|274|Nuzleaf|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|275|Shiftry|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|302|Sableye|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|303|Mawile|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|335|Zangoose|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|336|Seviper|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|337|Lunatone|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|338|Solrock|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|352|Kecleon|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|371|Bagon|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|372|Shelgon|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|373|Salamence|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|408|Cranidos|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|409|Rampardos|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|410|Shieldon|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|411|Bastiodon|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|429|Mismagius|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|430|Honchkrow|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|431|Glameow|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|432|Purugly|no|yes}}
{{Vexbdsp|434|Stunky|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|435|Skuntank|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|472|Gliscor|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|483|Dialga|yes|no}}
{{Vexbdsp|484|Palkia|no|yes}}
{{VexFooter|sinnoh|5}}

* {{p|Cranidos}} and {{p|Shieldon}} cannot be encountered in the wild; instead, they must be revived from a [[fossil]]. The fossils themselves are version-exclusive, but they can be traded between games as [[held item]]s, technically allowing each fossil Pokémon to be obtained in either game.
* While the {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Aron}}, and {{p|Spheal}} lines are not version-exclusive like in Diamond and Pearl because they are all available in [[Grand Underground]] on both versions, they retain the version-exclusive encounter locations from the original games on surface [[Sinnoh]].
* Wild {{p|Mr. Mime}} are exclusive to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, while wild {{p|Sudowoodo}} are exclusive to Pokémon Shining Pearl, but both {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Bonsly}} can be encountered in the wild in both Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and can evolve into {{p|Mr. Mime}} and {{p|Sudowoodo}} respectively.
* Wild {{p|Silcoon}} and {{p|Beautifly}} are exclusive to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, while wild {{p|Cascoon}} and {{p|Dustox}} are exclusive to Pokémon Shining Pearl, but Wurmple can be encountered in the wild in both Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and can evolve into either Silcoon or Cascoon, which can then evolve into Beautifly or Dustox respectively.

===[[Generation IX]]===
===={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}====
{{VexHeader|Paldea|2}}
{{Vexscvi|0128|Tauros|yes|no|form=-Paldea Blaze}}
{{Vexscvi|0128|Tauros|no|yes|form=-Paldea Aqua}}
{{Vexscvi|0200|Misdreavus|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0246|Larvitar|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0247|Pupitar|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0248|Tyranitar|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0371|Bagon|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0372|Shelgon|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0373|Salamence|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0425|Drifloon|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0426|Drifblim|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0429|Mismagius|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0434|Stunky|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0435|Skuntank|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0483|Dialga|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0484|Palkia|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0633|Deino|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0634|Zweilous|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0635|Hydreigon|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0690|Skrelp|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0691|Dragalge|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0692|Clauncher|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0693|Clawitzer|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0765|Oranguru|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0766|Passimian|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0874|Stonjourner|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0875|Eiscue|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0885|Dreepy|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0886|Drakloak|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0887|Dragapult|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0936|Armarouge|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0937|Ceruledge|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0984|Great Tusk|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0985|Scream Tail|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0986|Brute Bonnet|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0987|Flutter Mane|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0988|Slither Wing|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0989|Sandy Shocks|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0990|Iron Treads|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0991|Iron Bundle|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0992|Iron Hands|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0993|Iron Jugulis|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0994|Iron Moth|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0995|Iron Thorns|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|1005|Roaring Moon|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|1006|Iron Valiant|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|1007|Koraidon|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|1008|Miraidon|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|1009|Walking Wake|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|1010|Iron Leaves|no|yes}}
{{VexFooter|Paldea|5}}

* While {{p|Armarouge}} and {{p|Ceruledge}}'s Evolution items can only be obtained in one game (namely, the [[Auspicious Armor]] in Scarlet and the [[Malicious Armor]] in Violet), both can be obtained via 5★ or 6★ [[Tera Raid Battle]]s in either version, but only if connected with a player of the opposite version.
* While {{p|Gulpin}} and {{p|Swalot}} are exclusive to Violet in the base game, Scarlet players can obtain them by trading with [[Jacq]] if they purchase The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.

=====[[The Teal Mask]]=====
{{VexHeader|Kitakami|2}}
{{Vexscvi|0190|Aipom|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0207|Gligar|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0424|Ambipom|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0472|Gliscor|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0845|Cramorant|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0877|Morpeko|no|yes}}
{{VexFooter|Kitakami|5}}

=====[[The Indigo Disk]]=====
{{VexHeader|Blueberry|2}}
{{Vexscvi|0027|Sandshrew|no|yes|form=-Alola}}
{{Vexscvi|0028|Sandslash|no|yes|form=-Alola}}
{{Vexscvi|0037|Vulpix|yes|no|form=-Alola}}
{{Vexscvi|0038|Ninetales|yes|no|form=-Alola}}
{{Vexscvi|0243|Raikou|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0244|Entei|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0245|Suicune|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0249|Lugia|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0250|Ho-Oh|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0380|Latias|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0381|Latios|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0382|Kyogre|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0383|Groudon|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0408|Cranidos|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0409|Rampardos|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0410|Shieldon|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0411|Bastiodon|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0638|Cobalion|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0639|Terrakion|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0640|Virizion|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0643|Reshiram|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0644|Zekrom|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0646|Kyurem|yes|no|form=-White}}
{{Vexscvi|0646|Kyurem|no|yes|form=-Black}}
{{Vexscvi|0791|Solgaleo|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0792|Lunala|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|0800|Necrozma|yes|no|form=-Dusk Mane}}
{{Vexscvi|0800|Necrozma|no|yes|form=-Dawn Wings}}
{{Vexscvi|0896|Glastrier|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|0897|Spectrier|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|1020|Gouging Fire|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|1021|Raging Bolt|yes|no}}
{{Vexscvi|1022|Iron Boulder|no|yes}}
{{Vexscvi|1023|Iron Crown|no|yes}}
{{VexFooter|Blueberry|5}}

* Every [[Legendary Pokémon]] can be encountered in both versions, though being able to find the opposite-version ones requires doing [[Blueberry Quest]]s with other players.

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
As trading is not possible between these games, the listed Pokémon will appear in dungeons only after a rescue mission involving the Pokémon is completed. This requires a [[Wonder Mail]] Code from the alternate version, in which the Pokémon is normally found.

Because Red Rescue Team was not released in South Korea, the Korean version of Blue Rescue Team has every Pokémon available by default.

====[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Red and Blue Rescue Team]]====
{{VexHeader|MD|2}}
{{Vexmd1|129|Magikarp|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd1|130|Gyarados|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd1|131|Lapras|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd1|137|Porygon|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd1|190|Aipom|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd1|226|Mantine|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd1|311|Plusle|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd1|312|Minun|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd1|315|Roselia|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd1|349|Feebas|yes|no}}
{{Vexmd1|350|Milotic|yes|no}}
{{VexFooter|MD|5}}

* {{p|Porygon2}}, while only available in Blue Rescue Team (without a [[Wonder Mail]] mission), is also available via evolving {{p|Porygon}} in Red Rescue Team.

====Explorers of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Time, Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]]====
{{VexHeader|MD|3}}
{{Vexmd2|150|Mewtwo|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|251|Celebi|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|412|Burmy|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|415|Combee|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|417|Pachirisu|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|427|Buneary|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|447|Riolu|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|448|Lucario|yes|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|479|Rotom|no|yes|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|487O|Giratina|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|492|Shaymin|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmd2|492S|Shaymin|no|no|yes}}
{{VexFooter|MD|6}}

* All version-exclusive Pokémon in Explorers of Time or Darkness can be unlocked in the other game through [[Wonder Mail]], except {{p|Mewtwo}} and {{p|Celebi}}. The only way to obtain Mewtwo and Celebi in the opposite version was through a [[List of Wonder Mail distributions in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness#January 2008|Wi-Fi-exclusive downloadable mission]]. This mission is unique in that it does not have a Wonder Mail password, but it can be shared through local wireless communication.
* {{p|Butterfree}} requires a Wonder Mail password to unlock in Explorers of Darkness, but is also available via evolving {{p|Metapod}}.
* Likewise, {{p|Beedrill}} requires a Wonder Mail password to unlock in Explorers of Time, but is also available via evolving {{p|Kakuna}}.
* Unlike {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}} will naturally appear as a dungeon enemy in both Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness. However, it only appears in {{OBP|Mystery Jungle|Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky}}, which is not accessible before receiving a special [[Wonder Mail]] through a [[List of Wonder Mail distributions in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness#Seven Treasures dungeons|distributed password]] or [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]].
* {{p|Lucario}} cannot be unlocked to appear in dungeons in Explorers of Darkness, as it is [[Job (Mystery Dungeon)#Client restrictions|blacklisted]] from being a mission client. It is still obtainable through evolving {{p|Riolu}}, however.
* In Explorers of Sky, Riolu and Lucario will only appear after graduating from the [[Wigglytuff's Guild|guild]]. This change was made due to Riolu becoming one of the new [[Hero Pokémon|hero]] and [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)|partner]] candidates.
* {{p|Giratina}} Origin Forme and both {{p|Shaymin}} forms are not implemented in Explorers of Time and Darkness.

====[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Keep Going! Blazing, Let's Go! Stormy, and Go For It! Light Adventure Squad!]]====
{{VexHeader|MD|3}}
{{Vexmdwii|004|Charmander|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|005|Charmeleon|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|006|Charizard|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|007|Squirtle|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|008|Wartortle|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|009|Blastoise|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|013|Weedle|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|014|Kakuna|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|015|Beedrill|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|016|Pidgey|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|017|Pidgeotto|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|018|Pidgeot|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|019|Rattata|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|020|Raticate|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|021|Spearow|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|022|Fearow|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|023|Ekans|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|024|Arbok|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|025|Pikachu|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|026|Raichu|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|027|Sandshrew|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|028|Sandslash|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|029|Nidoran♀|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|030|Nidorina|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|031|Nidoqueen|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|032|Nidoran♂|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|033|Nidorino|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|034|Nidoking|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|037|Vulpix|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|038|Ninetales|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|043|Oddish|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|044|Gloom|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|045|Vileplume|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|046|Paras|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|047|Parasect|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|048|Venonat|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|049|Venomoth|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|052|Meowth|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|053|Persian|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|054|Psyduck|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|055|Golduck|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|056|Mankey|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|057|Primeape|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|058|Growlithe|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|059|Arcanine|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|063|Abra|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|064|Kadabra|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|065|Alakazam|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|066|Machop|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|067|Machoke|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|068|Machamp|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|069|Bellsprout|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|070|Weepinbell|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|071|Victreebel|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|072|Tentacool|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|073|Tentacruel|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|074|Geodude|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|075|Graveler|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|076|Golem|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|077|Ponyta|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|078|Rapidash|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|081|Magnemite|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|082|Magneton|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|084|Doduo|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|085|Dodrio|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|086|Seel|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|087|Dewgong|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|088|Grimer|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|089|Muk|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|090|Shellder|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|091|Cloyster|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|092|Gastly|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|093|Haunter|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|094|Gengar|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|095|Onix|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|096|Drowzee|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|097|Hypno|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|098|Krabby|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|099|Kingler|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|100|Voltorb|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|101|Electrode|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|102|Exeggcute|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|103|Exeggutor|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|104|Cubone|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|105|Marowak|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|106|Hitmonlee|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|107|Hitmonchan|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|108|Lickitung|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|111|Rhyhorn|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|112|Rhydon|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|113|Chansey|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|114|Tangela|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|116|Horsea|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|117|Seadra|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|118|Goldeen|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|119|Seaking|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|120|Staryu|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|121|Starmie|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|122|Mr. Mime|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|123|Scyther|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|124|Jynx|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|125|Electabuzz|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|126|Magmar|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|127|Pinsir|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|129|Magikarp|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|130|Gyarados|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|133|Eevee|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|134|Vaporeon|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|135|Jolteon|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|136|Flareon|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|137|Porygon|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|138|Omanyte|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|139|Omastar|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|140|Kabuto|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|141|Kabutops|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|142|Aerodactyl|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|144|Articuno|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|145|Zapdos|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|146|Moltres|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|147|Dratini|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|148|Dragonair|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|149|Dragonite|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|155|Cyndaquil|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|156|Quilava|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|157|Typhlosion|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|158|Totodile|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|159|Croconaw|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|160|Feraligatr|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|161|Sentret|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|162|Furret|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|163|Hoothoot|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|164|Noctowl|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|165|Ledyba|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|166|Ledian|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|167|Spinarak|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|168|Ariados|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|170|Chinchou|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|171|Lanturn|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|172|Pichu|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|175|Togepi|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|176|Togetic|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|177|Natu|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|178|Xatu|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|179|Mareep|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|180|Flaaffy|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|181|Ampharos|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|182|Bellossom|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|183|Marill|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|184|Azumarill|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|185|Sudowoodo|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|187|Hoppip|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|188|Skiploom|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|189|Jumpluff|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|190|Aipom|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|191|Sunkern|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|192|Sunflora|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|193|Yanma|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|194|Wooper|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|195|Quagsire|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|196|Espeon|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|197|Umbreon|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|200|Misdreavus|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|202|Wobbuffet|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|204|Pineco|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|205|Forretress|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|206|Dunsparce|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|207|Gligar|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|208|Steelix|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|209|Snubbull|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|210|Granbull|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|211|Qwilfish|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|212|Scizor|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|214|Heracross|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|216|Teddiursa|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|217|Ursaring|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|218|Slugma|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|219|Magcargo|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|220|Swinub|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|222|Corsola|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|221|Piloswine|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|223|Remoraid|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|224|Octillery|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|225|Delibird|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|226|Mantine|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|227|Skarmory|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|228|Houndour|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|229|Houndoom|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|230|Kingdra|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|231|Phanpy|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|232|Donphan|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|233|Porygon2|yes|no|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|234|Stantler|no|no|yes}}
{{Vexmdwii|235|Smeargle|no|yes|no}}
{{Vexmdwii|236|Tyrogue|yes|no|no}}
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==In animation==
The fourteenth movie released in two different versions: ''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram''. Much like the games, there are Pokémon that are exclusive to each movie.

===[[M14|''Pokémon The Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']]===
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{{VexM14|576|Gothitelle|no|yes}}
{{VexM14|579|Reuniclus|yes|no}}
{{VexM14|580|Ducklett|no|yes}}
{{VexM14|581|Swanna|no|yes}}
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{{VexM14|614|Beartic|no|yes}}
{{VexM14|626|Bouffalant|yes|no}}
{{VexM14|627|Rufflet|yes|no}}
{{VexM14|628|Braviary|yes|no}}
{{VexM14|630|Mandibuzz|no|yes}}
{{VexM14|631|Heatmor|yes|no}}
{{VexM14|641|Tornadus|yes|no}}
{{VexM14|642|Thundurus|no|yes}}
{{VexM14Footer|unova|5}}

* [[Ash's Tranquill]] appears in both [[M14|''White'' and ''Black'']]; however, in ''White'', wild Tranquill also appear in the intro.
* {{p|Blitzle}} appears in both ''White'' and ''Black'', but under different circumstances. In ''Black'', wild Blitzle appear in the intro; while in ''White'', one appears under the ownership of [[Luisa]].
* {{p|Golurk}} appears in both ''White'' and ''Black'', under the ownership of [[Juanita]]. However, it is {{Shiny}} in ''Black''.
* {{p|Hydreigon}} appears in both ''White'' and ''Black'', under the ownership of [[Carlita]]. However, it is Shiny in ''White''.

==Trivia==
* Due to the large number of wild Pokémon that can only be caught in [[White Forest]], which is an area that is exclusive to [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]], Pokémon White has the largest number of version-exclusive Pokémon in the [[core series]] to date.
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, most version-exclusive Pokémon in the [[Generation III]] core series games can be caught using the {{DL|dual-slot mode|dongle method}} with that game in the GBA slot.
** All evolutionary lines that can only be encountered via the dongle method in Diamond and Pearl other than {{p|Pineco}} and {{p|Shuckle}} are version-exclusive Pokémon in [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]. Conversely, all cases of non-[[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] version-exclusive Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl that are not in Diamond and Pearl are from lines that can only be encountered via the dongle method in the latter.
* All seven Pokémon in the [[Hdex|Hoenn Pokédex]] that are missing in {{game|Emerald}} are obtainable in {{Pokémon XD}}, allowing it to be completed in Emerald by trading with only one other game instead of with both {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}.

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==Related articles==
* [[List of Pokémon by availability]]
* [[Version-exclusive moves]]
* [[Mutually exclusive Pokémon]]

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Celebi (Pokémon)

2026-05-11T03:50:00Z

Blueapple128: /* Super Smash Bros. Brawl */ datamined, see Smash Wiki

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Psychic|type2=Grass}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Celebi}}
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Celebi}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Celebi
|jname=セレビィ
|tmname=Celebi
|jtranslit=Serebyi
|category={{tt|Time Travel|TIMETRAVEL in Generation II}}
|typebox=1
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Grass
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Natural Cure
|ndex=0251
|height-ftin=2'00"
|height-m=0.6
|weight-lbs=11.0
|weight-kg=5.0
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|gendercode=255
|eggcycles=120
|evtotal=3
|evhp=3
|expyield=270
|oldexp=64
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|color=Green
|catchrate=45
|body=12
|pokefordex=celebi
|generation=2
|friendship=100
}}
'''Celebi''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''セレビィ''' ''Celebi'') is a dual-type {{2t|Psychic|Grass}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

Celebi is the guardian of [[Ilex Forest]]. It is the last Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]].

Celebi was officially revealed in the July 2000 issue of [[CoroCoro]].<ref>https://www.zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro-00-7.html</ref>

==Biology==
[[File:Celebi temporal anomaly vision.png|left|thumb|250px|Celebi sensing a temporal anomaly (from its perspective)]]
Celebi is a green, {{wp|fairy}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has round toeless feet, three-fingered hands, and clear wings on its back. It has a round head that comes to a curved point. It has large baby-blue eyes with thick black rings around them, and a pair of green antennae with blue tips.

Often found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests}}, Celebi is known in [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|legends]] as the "Voice of the Forest." It is able to [[Time travel|travel through time]] and exist simultaneously throughout time, and plant life flourishes wherever it has been. As seen in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', said plant life is able to heal Celebi when it is dying and restore the flora around it to perfect health. Celebi also has the ability to heal wounds, and can release a telekinetic energy wave to defend itself. It was shown in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] that Celebi has the power to instantly [[Purification|purify]] [[Shadow Pokémon]] and can be summoned at [[Agate Village#Relic Forest|Relic Forest]] with the melody of a [[Time Flute]]. Despite living in forests as its guardian, Celebi only shows itself in areas and times of peace. It has been regarded that as long as it is seen throughout the world, a prosperous and bright future is still in store for the [[Pokémon world]]. As depicted in ''[[SM125|A Timeless Encounter!]]'', Celebi can sense if something is a temporal anomaly in the current timeline and will bring them back to their original timeline. It has been referred to as a forest deity.
{{left clear}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* [[Pokémon Colosseum]]: Celebi has a connection with the [[Relic Stone]] in [[Agate Village]], which holds the power to [[Purification|purify]] [[Shadow Pokémon]]. Playing a [[Time Flute]] at the Relic Stone can briefly summon Celebi to directly purify any single Shadow Pokémon, regardless of the status of its [[Heart Gauge]].
* {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}: Celebi is in a [[Ranger Net]] mission. In the mission, the {{player}} must capture the Celebi to save it from the [[Go-Rock Squad]]. It is found wandering in [[Lyra Forest]].
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: A [[Celebi (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Shiny Celebi]] is a supporting protagonist in the main storyline. When the player and partner are sent to the future by {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}}, the player, partner, and {{mdc|Grovyle|2}} work together to get back to the past. Celebi was the Pokémon who sent Grovyle and the player to the past before, and the trio receive her help to go back again.
* [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]: Celebi is the first boss of the game and a main Pokémon in the storyline. It has the power to [[time travel]] and can send the player (without the [[Ukulele Pichu]]) into the past. It can also send specific Pokémon to the present if the player uses the correct [[Ranger Signs]].
* [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]: A Celebi appears as an ally to {{mdc|Ampharos|smd}} and {{p|Jirachi}} of the [[Expedition Society]], researching the past to find out information about the [[Dark Matter]] and the previous battle against it. Celebi also assists the player and partner in reaching the [[Tree of Life]] at the end of the [[Road to Primeval Forest]].
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokédex entries===
In the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}, Celebi's [[Pokédex entry]] states: "もりのかみさまとしてまつられる" (''worshipped as a deity of the forest''). This was adapted in English as "revered as a guardian of the forest".

{{Dex/Header|type=Psychic|type2=Grass}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=251}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=When <sc>Celebi</sc> disappears deep in a forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it brought from the future.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Revered as a guardian of the forest, <sc>Celebi</sc> appears wherever beautiful forests exist.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' When <sc>Celebi</sc> disappears deep in a forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it brought from the future. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|v3=Emerald|t=FFF|t2=FFF|t3=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} came from the future by crossing over time. It is thought that so long as <sc>Celebi</sc> appears, a bright and shining future awaits us.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=When <sc>Celebi</sc> disappears deep in a forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it brought from the future.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=256}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=When <sc>Celebi</sc> disappears deep in a forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it brought from the future.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|entry=This Pokémon came from the future by crossing over time. It is thought that so long as Celebi appears, a bright and shining future awaits us.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has the ability to move through time. Records describing it as a forest deity can be found from many different eras.{{tt|*|Pokédex entry only found in Pokémon HOME}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon traveled through time to come from the future. It bolsters grass and trees with its own strength, and it can heal wounds, too.{{tt|*|Pokédex entry only found in Pokémon HOME}}}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Psychic|type2=Grass}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=[[Ilex Forest]] (requires [[GS Ball]]){{tt|*|distributed in the Japanese version only for the original release; available without an event for all languages in the VC release}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum|area=[[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc]] (JP)}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=71AD64|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Forest}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]] [[Relocator]] ([[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Celebi|Event Celebi]] only)}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[#In events|Event]], {{g|HOME}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area={{g|HOME}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Psychic|type2=Grass}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=[[Springleaf Field]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Purity Forest]] (99F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Lyra Forest]] (Event mission 2)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Time|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Mystifying Forest]] ({{tt|10F|with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Wonder Mail]] event}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Mystifying Forest]] ({{tt|10F|with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|color={{SoA color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|area=[[Vien Forest]] (after completing all 59 [[Ranger Quest]]s)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[PokéPark Entrance]]{{tt|*|Can be challenged to Skill Game}}, [[Haunted Zone]]{{tt|*|Can be befriended through Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Cocona Village]], [[Rand's House]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Forest: [[Everspring Valley]]{{tt|*|Get 60 customers}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Flower Garden#The Garden at the End of Time|Flower Garden: The Garden at the End of Time]], NFC Figurine}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 1|Island of Haste: Stage 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Time-Leap Plains|Starlight Islands: Time-Leap Plains]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|color={{gold color}}|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|area=Reach Master Rank (Regular), Complete {{p|Grovyle}}'s [[Connection Orb]] mission (Shiny)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 04|Area 04: Stage 08]] (As a {{DL|Pokémon Picross|Mythical Pokémon}})}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Celebi Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Celebi Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Purity Forest]] (after 99F) Mystery House: [[Western Cave]] (Only after befriending Celebi in Purity Forest){{shinystar}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Elsewhere Forest]]Level 2, Post-credits}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Commemorative Event#3.5 Million Celebration|Celebi Enters!]]'' (3DS) Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Celebi Appears]]'' (3DS) Event: ''[[Commemorative Event|Celebi Enters!]]'' (Mobile) Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Celebi Appears]]'' (Mobile) Event: ''[[Escalation battle|Take on Escalation Battles]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Lyra|Celebi|sygna=1}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{cool color}}|area=Special customer event (Mix), Transfer (ReMix) Login bonus, Special event (Mix), Transfer (ReMix) ({{pkmn2|Shiny}})}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

Celebi is only obtainable in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness]] after downloading a [[Wonder Mail]] from Nintendo WFC. This Wonder Mail cannot be obtained by using a password, but it can be shared through local wireless communication.

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Psychic|type2=Grass|expand=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GS}}|Nintendo Space World 2000 Celebi|Japanese|Japan|5|August 25 to 27, 2000|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Nintendo Space World 2000 Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GS}}|Shogakukan Annual Event Celebi|Japanese|Japan|?|October ??, 2000|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shogakukan Annual Event Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|World Hobby Fair Celebi|Japanese|Japan|5|January 13 to February 4, 2001|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#World Hobby Fair Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GS}}|Celebi Sweepstakes Celebi|English|North America|?|August 2001|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Celebi Sweepstakes Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GS}}|Nintendo Power Celebi|English|United States|?|September 2001|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Nintendo Power Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Fun Fest Celebi|English|North America|5|August 4 to September 9, 2001|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Pokémon Fun Fest Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GS}}|Celebi Tour Celebi|European|Europe|5|August 23 to November 4, 2001|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Celebi Tour Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Westfield Shopping Centre Celebi|English|Australia|?|September 24 to October 20, 2001|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Westfield Shopping Centre Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Celebi|English|United States|5|December 21 to 27, 2001 June 29 to July 4, 2002 October 11 to 17, 2002 November 22 to 28, 2002 March 7 to 13, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Sweden Celebi Tour Celebi|English|Sweden|?|February 11 to March 18, 2002|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Sweden Celebi Tour Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Celebi|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|PokéPark Celebi|Japanese|Taiwan|30|June 23 to September 24, 2006|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#PokéPark Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Mitsurin Celebi|Japanese|Japan|10|July 20 to September 3, 2006|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Mitsurin Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Cinema Celebi|Japanese|Japan|50|July 3 to September 30, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Cinema Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Cinema Celebi|Korean|South Korea|50|December 23, 2010 to February 28, 2011|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Cinema Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Celebi|French|France|50|February 1 to March 3, 2011|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Celebi|Italian|Italy|50|February 1 to March 3, 2011|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Celebi|Spanish|Spain|50|February 1 to March 3, 2011|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Celebi|English|the Americas|50|February 5 to March 20, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Americas Winter 2011 Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Celebi|English|Europe|50|February 11 to March 12, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#European Winter 2011 Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Celebi|German|Germany|50|February 18 to 27, 2011|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Celebi|American region|Online|100|March 1 to 24, 2016|link=List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Celebi|PAL region|Online|100|March 1 to 24, 2016|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Ilex Forest Celebi|Japanese region|Online|30|September 22, 2017 to October 31, 2018|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ilex Forest Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Ilex Forest Celebi|American region|Online|30|September 22, 2017 to October 31, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ilex Forest Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Ilex Forest Celebi|PAL region|Online|30|September 22, 2017 to October 31, 2018|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ilex Forest Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Ilex Forest Celebi|Korean region|Online|30|September 22, 2017 to October 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ilex Forest Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Jungle Celebi|All|Online|60{{shinystar|VIII}}|August 7, 2020 to March 31, 2021 December 10, 2021 to March 31, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Celebi 3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Korean Jungle Celebi|All|Online|60{{shinystar|VIII}}|September 15 to November 30, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Celebi 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|International Jungle Celebi|All|Online|60{{shinystar|VIII}}|October 7 to December 31, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Celebi}}
|}

=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Psychic|type2=Grass|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Ageto Celebi|Japanese|hide|10|November 21, 2003 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Ageto Celebi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Bank Celebi|All|hide|10|December 25, 2013 to September 30, 2014|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Bank Celebi}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Psychic|type2=Grass
|event1=Jaboca Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
|event2=Lucky Egg|event2type=None|event2rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Psychic
|type2=Grass
|HP= 100
|Attack= 100
|Defense=100
|SpAtk= 100
|SpDef= 100
|Speed= 100}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|type2=Grass
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=1
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

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

===Learnset===
Celebi is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Celebi|Psychic|Grass|2}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Heal Bell|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|60|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|70|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|80|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|90|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|100|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Celebi|Psychic|Grass|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Celebi|Psychic|Grass|2}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM12|Solar Blade|Grass|Physical|125|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{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|TM28|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM69|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM72|Magic Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM88|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM91|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR00|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR14|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR29|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR34|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR35|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR38|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR40|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR49|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR50|Leaf Blade|Grass|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR56|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR59|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR65|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR67|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR68|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR71|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR76|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR83|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR92|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR96|Pollen Puff|Bug|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Celebi|Psychic|Grass|2}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Celebi|Psychic|Grass|2}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM63|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM93|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Celebi|Psychic|Grass|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Celebi|Psychic|Grass|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Celebi|Psychic|Grass|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Celebi|Psychic|Grass|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|70|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Celebi|Psychic|Grass|2}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Celebi|Psychic|Grass|2}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|II=yes|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|II=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Heal Block|Psychic|Status|—|100|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Hold Back|Normal|Physical|40|100|40|VI=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Nightmare|Ghost|Status|—|100|15|II=yes|III=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Celebi|2|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Celebi|Psychic|Grass|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Poison Powder}}
| [[Dark Celebi (EX Hidden Legends 4)]], [[Rocket's Celebi (Rocket Gang Strikes Back 71)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Supersonic}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Celebi (P Promo 42)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Psychic|type2=Grass}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=251|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=251
|body=1
|rate={{tt|N/A|Automatically after completing Purity Forest}}
|area=Healing Forest
|P1=I traveled through time to be with you!
|P2=Oh? My health is halfway down. I'd better be careful.
|P3=Oh, no... The power of time has run out...
|PL=Yes! I gained a level! The power from the future is gaining intensity!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=251
|body=1
|rate=20
|IQ=B
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=251
|coset=1
|conto={{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Latias}}
|recruitment=Raise the {{DL|Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Expedition Rank}} to Master
|P1=Let's go wherever you need to go! We can travel across time, too!
|P2=Hmmm… I'm finding it a bit tough…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=251 s
|coset=2 {{shinystar}}
|conto={{p|Grovyle}}
|recruitment=Go to find with {{p|Grovyle}}
|P1=I'm cute and special, aren't I? You can't agree more? Tee-hee!
|P2=We are in a tight spot, aren't we?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|fieldpower=0
|field=None
|loop=3
|MinEXP=200
|MaxEXP=270
|num=212
|browser=Celebi is a mirage Pokémon that summons thorny vines and flits around them.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=None
|fieldpower=-
|num=263
|browser=It protects itself with a psychic barrier. It attacks by shooting high-speed leaves.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=057
|browser=It shoots leaves and grows vines to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Psychic
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=251
|walk=2.08
|hp=59
|attack=83
|defense=59
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=251
|Pad=Celebi traveled through time to join the fun in the {{ga|PokéPark}}. Celebi wows the crowd when playing {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Psychic|pokemon=Celebi
|skill=Freeze Time
|maxsize=20
|rank=Master
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=24:00
|legend=yes
|effect=It makes the time stop for a while.
|uses=5
|duration=120 sec
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=251
|power=3
|skill=Power of Six
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=251|num=232
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Stabilize
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board.
|swapper=Cheer
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Great Challenge#Week 4|Great Challenge (Week 4)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=251
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Celebi
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=210
|defense=210
|fast={{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Charge Beam}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pokémon GO Tour 2022: Johto}}
|special={{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Leaf Storm}}{{tt|*|From April 12, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|from September 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=251|pdex=078
|dex=Celebi has the amazing ability to [[Time travel|move through time]]. The area around [[Elsewhere Forest|the ruins]] might be a special place to this Pokémon.}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Celebi can be obtained by completing the [[Special Research]] set ''A Ripple in Time''. On December 14, 2020, 8 a.m. local time, in celebration of the Japanese release of ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'', Celebi's {{Shiny}} variant could also be obtained by completing the time-limited Special Research set ''Distracted by Something Shiny''.

===Evolution data===
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{{Evobox-1
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Grass
|pictype=art
|no1=0251
|name1=Celebi
|type1-1=Psychic
|type2-1=Grass
}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Psychic|type2=Grass}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=251}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=251}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=251}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=251}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=251|crop=67}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=251|crop=63}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=251}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=251}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|251|Celebi}}

==In animation==
[[File:Celebi anime.png|thumb|250px|Celebi in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Shiny Celebi anime.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Celebi in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'']]
===Major appearances===
====[[Celebi (M04)]]====
Celebi debuted in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. In the beginning, a {{OBP|Pokémon poacher|M04}} was after a it, and it traveled 40 years into the future to escape from him, taking [[Sam]] along with it by accident. The [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] eventually {{pkmn2|caught}} the Time Travel Pokémon in a [[Dark Ball]] and used it to destroy the forest. However, {{Ash}} and Sam managed to snap Celebi out of the Iron-Masked Marauder's spell.

====[[Celebi (M13)]]====
In ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', [[Grings Kodai]] was after Celebi's [[Time Ripple]] in order to restore his ability to see the future, which he got on a previous encounter with it. It befriended {{OBP|Zorua|M13}} and helped save {{OBP|Zoroark|M13}} after she was mortally injured by Kodai.

====Celebi (recurring)====
In ''[[SM125|A Timeless Encounter!]]'', a Celebi was disturbed by the {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Ash's Lycanroc]] and {{AP|Torracat}}. In response, it accidentally caused Ash and Torracat to travel back to the past. Later, Celebi transported them back to the present, which was seen again in ''[[SM126|Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!]]'' from the perspective of Ash's other Pokémon.

====Other====
Celebi made its TV debut in ''[[HS13|Celebi and Joy!]]'', where it took [[Ritchie]] back in time to help him prevent the demolition of a [[Pokémon Center]].

Celebi made its animated series debut in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]'', where [[Solana]] assisted {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} in helping one.

A {{Shiny}} Celebi appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'', as the Guardian of [[Forest of Okoya]]. It was not seen in the jungle for a long time, only returning when [[Dada|a Zarude]] rejoined its tribe.

===Minor appearances===
In the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', a Celebi was flying over a lake.

A Celebi appeared in [[PK14]].

A Celebi appeared in the [[boss fantasy]] of ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Celebi used {{m|Safeguard}} to protect itself from an {{p|Entei}}'s {{m|Fire Spin}}.

In ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'', {{TRT}}'s fantasy featured a Celebi as one of the Pokémon they hoped the {{pkmn|Egg}} that they stole from {{an|Dawn}} would hatch into.

A Celebi appeared in the ending credits in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.

Two Celebi appeared in ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'', one of whom was Shiny.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG155|Celebi|May's Pokédex|Celebi, the Time Travel Pokémon. Celebi wanders across time as guardian of the forest. Wherever it appears, trees and grass flourish.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Celebi Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Celebi in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Celebi PMHGSS.png|thumb|200px|Celebi in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters HGSS|Kosaku Anakubo}}]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Celebi appeared in ''[[SP35|A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time]]''.

===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Celebi (M04)}}
Celebi appeared in ''{{ma|Celebi: a Timeless Encounter}}''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Celebi appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Celebi (Adventures)}}
{{spoilers}}
Celebi made its debut in ''[[PS175|The Last Battle IX]]''. The [[Masked Man]] aimed to catch it and use its time-traveling powers to reunite {{p|Lapras|one of his Pokémon}} with its deceased parents. Although the Masked Man managed to catch Celebi, the [[GS Ball]] holding it was destroyed by {{adv|Gold}}, freeing it from the villain's control.

In ''[[PS267|It All Ends Now VIII]]'', Celebi was revealed to have chosen {{adv|Ruby}} as its new Trainer before he moved from [[Johto]] to [[Hoenn]], though Ruby had no idea of how rare of a Pokémon it was. Remaining unseen for almost the entire {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}, it appeared at the end of the arc to destroy the [[Colored orbs|Red and Blue Orbs]] and revive {{Steven}}, [[Norman]], and [[Courtney]], who had died during the conflict involving {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, before returning to the wild.

In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Celebi agreed to cure {{adv|Giovanni}} of his long-time illness in exchange for him helping to prevent the destruction of the [[Sinjoh Ruins]].
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Celebi appeared in [[GDZ71]].

A Celebi appeared in [[GDZ75]].

Multiple Celebi appeared in [[GDZ76]]. [[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} one but later {{pkmn2|released}} it.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
{{main|Celebi (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)}}
Celebi appeared in [[BET3]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Celebi appeared in ''[[PM092|Celebi, the Green Guardian]]''.

===Pokémon Try Adventure===
A Celebi appeared in [[TA40]].
{{-}}

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:Celebi SSBB.png|thumb|220px|Celebi in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When a {{i|Poké Ball}} is thrown, there is a 1 in 251 chance of Celebi appearing after all these requirements have been fulfilled:
* Unlock all 25 characters
* Unlock all 29 stages
* Beat all 51 events
* Unlock the score display (by reaching 5000 KOs)

It does not affect the battle, but the thrower of the Poké Ball will earn a bonus and trophy of Celebi.

====Trophy information====
''"Celebi has the power to travel through time, and thus wanders from one age to the next. It is considered a deity by the forests: plants and trees are said to grow in unimaginable abundance wherever Celebi visits. Like Mew, Celebi is a Pokémon shrouded in mystery. Its special techniques blend grass and psychic powers."''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
When a Poké Ball is thrown, there is a 1 in 492 chance of Celebi appearing. Like the other "secret" Pokémon, it drops collectible items; in Celebi's case, it drops trophies.

====Trophy information====
''"A Time Travel Pokémon. Celebi can travel throughout time and inhabit multiple places simultaneously. It is said that it appears only during times of peace, greeted by a flourishing of grass and trees. Two turns after Celebi uses its {{m|Future Sight}} move, the foe is bombarded with psychic energy. This proves to have a devastating impact on any Pokémon."''

===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]===
[[File:Celebi 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Celebi trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
Celebi appears as a trophy in the 3DS version only.

====Trophy information====
''This Pokémon has the unique ability to travel through time to the past or future. However, the only times Celebi wants to visit are those of peace, so catching sight of Celebi in one of the beautiful forests it frequents is a good sign indeed. Perhaps it's mankind's responsibility to create the kind of time Celebi would want to visit.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Celebi appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* According to a now-dead Nintendo of Japan page from the early 2000s, Celebi's Japanese name was initially romanized as ''Selbi'' as opposed to the later ''Celebi''.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n07/selbi/ Nintendo of Japan page]{{dead link}}</ref><ref>[http://www.math.miami.edu/~jam/azure/forum/tuff/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=7;t=001003 The Azure Heights Forum: How to get Serebii] (thread from March 2001, containing a link to the aforementioned Nintendo of Japan page)</ref>
* After {{p|Deoxys}}, Celebi is the second [[Mythical Pokémon]] to become legitimately available in-game without any sort of event or distribution, this time in the [[Virtual Console]] release of {{game|Crystal}} on the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
** Celebi is currently the only Mythical Pokémon with this distinction that is not available in-game without any sort of event or distribution on the [[Nintendo Switch]].
* Celebi is the only Pokémon of the 100 introduced in [[Generation II]] that wasn't used in [[Pokérap GS]].
** However, it was used in the [[Hoenn Pokérap]] along with {{p|Mew}}, another Pokémon that wasn't used in [[Kanto Pokérap|its own generation's Pokérap]].
* The {{Shiny}} {{mdc|Celebi|2}} in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} is referred to as a female during the story, although it is gender unknown for gameplay purposes.
** Also, this Celebi is the first [[Shiny Pokémon]] to appear in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]].
** A different non-Shiny Celebi appears in {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, who is referred to as a male.
** In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]], Celebi is the only obtainable Shiny Pokémon that does not appear as a Strong Foe; it is instead found in a Mystery House.
* Celebi is the only Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
* A 2008 [http://www.pokebeach.com/news/0708/second-pokemon-interview-with-masamitsu-hidaka-many-interesting-points interview] done with [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] revealed that the [[GS Ball]] was initially meant to contain a Celebi that would be used in a story arc throughout the Johto series. This idea was shelved, however, when {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} was decided to be the star of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.
* Celebi is the only Pokémon whose number in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|New Pokédex]] are the same: 251.
* Celebi was the first event-exclusive Pokémon to appear in the {{pkmn|animated series}} outside of a {{pkmn|movie}}.
* Celebi is the first Mythical Pokémon to have been {{pkmn2|caught}} in the animated series.
* [[Dada]] {{p|Zarude}} wears a purple scarf with Celebi's [[National Pokédex]] number.
* Celebi and {{p|Deoxys}} are the only Pokémon in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} unable to have the [[Origin mark|Sinnohan origin mark]].

===Concept and development===
Celebi was designed by [[Hironobu Yoshida]].<ref>[http://wayback.archive.org/web/20080704081535/http://www.gpara.com/contents/creator/bn_225.htm Drill Dozer interview by Gpara] (Japanese)</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2014/info/vips/ 2014 Pokémon World Championships VIPs | The Official Pokémon Website]</ref>

===Origin===
Celebi has a natural theme.<ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2010/07/index.html "HIDDEN POWER of masuda" Director's Columns, No.164] (July 12, 2010)</ref> Specifically, it might be related to the natural worship of {{wp|Shinto}}ism. It also may be based on a {{wp|fairy}}, {{wp|dryad}}, or {{wp|Kodama (spirit)|kodama}}, mixed with a plant {{wp|bulb}}.

Celebi's beta designs, and to a lesser extent its final design, appear to draw inspiration from {{wp|Kokopelli}}, a god of fertility and music from the cultures of some southwestern Native American peoples.

====Name origin====
Celebi may be a combination of 精霊 ''seirei'' (spirit), ''{{wp|Ceres (mythology)|Ceres}}'' (Roman goddess of fertility), ''celebrate'' or ''celestial'', ''serenity'', and 美 ''bi'' (beauty) or ''being''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Psychic|type2=Grass
|ja=セレビィ ''Celebi''|jameaning=From {{tt|精霊 ''seirei''|spirit}}, ''{{wp|Ceres (mythology)|Ceres}}'' (Roman goddess of fertility), ''celebrate'' or ''celestial'', ''serenity'', and {{tt|美 ''bi''|beauty}} or ''being''
|fr=Celebi|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Celebi|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Celebi|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
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|ko=세레비 ''Celebi''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=時拉比 / 时拉比 ''Shílābǐ''{{tt|*|Games}} 雪拉比 ''Xuělābǐ''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|時 / 时 ''shí''|time}} and the transcription of Japanese name Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=時拉比 ''Sìhlāaibéi''{{tt|*|Games}} 雪拉比 ''Syutlāaibéi''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|時 ''sìh''|time}} and the transcription of Japanese name Transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Celebi|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|hi=सेलेबी ''Celebi''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Селеби ''Selebi''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เซเลบี ''Selebi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|uk=Селебі ''Selebi''|ukmeaning=Transcription of English name
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==Related articles==
* [[Celebi (M04)]]
* [[Celebi (M13)]]
* [[Celebi (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]
* [[Celebi (Adventures)]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{wp|Celebi (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Mew (Pokémon)

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'''Mew''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ミュウ''' ''Mew'') is a {{type|Psychic}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

Mew is notable for its unique ability to learn every [[TM|Technical Machine]], [[TR|Technical Record]], [[HM|Hidden Machine]], and [[Move Tutor]] move (except those exclusive to a particular Pokémon or group of Pokémon, such as {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Secret Sword}}).

It is the genetic template of {{p|Mewtwo}}, which it is associated with, and they are thus collectively referred to as the [[Mew duo]] by fans.

Mew was first officially revealed in the May 1996 issue of [[CoroCoro]],<ref>https://www.zoidsland.com/1rebyu-/koro96-5.html</ref> less than two months after [[Pokémon Red and Green]] were released in Japan.

Mew is the last Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]] in {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green}}, {{v2|Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, and LeafGreen}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Mew Transform.png|thumb|left|250px|Mew {{m|transform}}ing into a {{p|Lapras}}]]
Mew is a pink, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with {{wp|mammal}}ian features. It has a rounded, wide snout; triangular ears; and large, blue eyes. It has short arms with three-fingered paws and large hind paws with oval markings on the soles. Its tail is long and thin with an ovoid tip. Its fur is so fine and thin, it can only be seen under a microscope.

Mew has shown a playful, childish personality, showing signs of high intelligence, curiosity, shyness, playfulness, and even selflessness. It is said to have the {{wp|DNA}} of every single Pokémon contained within its body. This causes many scientists to theorize that Mew is the ancestor of all {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is an incredibly adaptable species, capable of levitation and teleportation. It can use almost all known [[move]]s, regardless of their [[type]]s. It has also shown the rare power to {{m|Transform|transform into all known Pokémon}}. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people. As seen on several occasions, it has the ability to create an orb of energy around itself for protection, which can come in many colors, such as green, yellow, and pink.

According to [[Pokémon Mansion journals|journals]] found in [[Kanto]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}, [[Mr. Fuji]] is the one who discovered Mew deep in the jungle and coined its name. With other scientists, he managed to gather some of Mew's DNA and used it in his mansion to create a modified clone of it, aiming it to be the most powerful Pokémon of all, which resulted in the birth of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Mewtwo}}. Since Mew can make itself invisible, very few people have {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|seen it}}, leading some scientists to declare it extinct and most to assume it to be nothing, but a mirage. However, sightings of it are still being reported to this day, confirming its existence. Even though it's rarely seen, it will willingly show itself to a person who is pure of heart and has a strong desire to see it. As mentioned in [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Mew can make itself invisible even while it sleeps, making it difficult for researchers to record its different sleep styles.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

According to the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''-related radio drama, ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'', Mew was discovered by [[Jessie]]'s mother, [[Miyamoto]], who registered its cry in a forest 20 years before the events of the series. It was worshiped for its protection by ancient people who created a song in its honor and believed it appeared once a year with the rising sun. It wasn't rediscovered until 18 years after Miyamoto met Mew by sunrise on the peak of a high mountain. As depicted in the episode ''[[JN134|In the Palms of our Hands!]]'' it is capable of splitting itself up and transforming into more than one Pokémon at the same time. [[Mew (M01)|It]] was also shown to possess a strong rivalry with its clone, [[Mewtwo (M01)|Mewtwo]] in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

Mew is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Genesis Supernova}}.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
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* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: Mew is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Grass Cornet]].
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: The {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Mystery Dungeon}} was Mew in their former life, working to fight against [[Dark Matter]] and creating the [[Harmony Scarf|Harmony Scarves]]. In the post-game, the [[Hero Pokémon|hero]] goes to the {{OBP|Mystery Jungle|Super Mystery Dungeon}} and meets a different Mew, who is later revealed to have the partner's spirit sealed inside them.
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]: Mew takes Pikachu and their friends {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Piplup}}, and {{p|Charmander}} to the {{ga|PokéPark}}. He then appears to Pikachu in a dream once they've arrived in the PokéPark and tells Pikachu to collect pieces of the [[Sky Prism]] so that peace can be restored to the PokéPark. Once all the pieces have been obtained, Mew awaits Pikachu at the [[Sky Pavilion]] where he plays. In this game, Mew is referred to as male, despite having {{DL|gender|unknown gender}} in the [[core series]].
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===Pokédex entries===
The Pokédex entry from Japanese [[Pokémon Blue (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]] and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]] had some localization changes:

* 「いまでもまぼろしのポケモンといわれる。そのすがたをみたものはぜんこくでもほとんどいない。」 (''It is still called a Mythical Pokémon. Its shape was seen by almost no one in the entire country.''){{sup/1|B}}{{sup/3|LG}}
*: This entry uses the Japanese term for [[Mythical Pokémon]] (literally: ''Illusory Pokémon''), but it predates the definitive [[Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|split between Legendary and Mythical]] in English media. The localization calls Mew a "mirage" instead.
*: In the localization, Mew is said to be a mirage by "many experts". However, the Japanese text does not mention any experts.
*: In Japanese, it is said that almost no one has seen Mew in the entire country ({{ruby|全国|ぜんこく}}). In English, this was changed to "worldwide".

In the German version of [[Pokémon Stadium]], Mew's entry does not mention South America; instead, it says that Mew has been seen in "Niemandsland" (''No Man's Land'').

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Also, in [[Pokémon Stadium]] and {{g|Stadium 2}}, Mew is available as a [[rental Pokémon]] after the player beats Round 1 of the [[Prime Cup]].

====In {{pkmn2|event}}s====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RG}}|Pokémon 2 Production Start announcement Mew|Japanese|Japan|5|July 15 to August 9, 1996|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Pokémon 2 Production Start announcement Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RG}}|4th Next Generation World Hobby Fair Mew|Japanese|Japan|5|August 23 to 24, 1996|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#4th Next Generation World Hobby Fair Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|CoroCoro 20th Anniversary Mew|Japanese|Japan|5|May 15 to June 12, 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#CoroCoro 20th Anniversary Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|Nintendo Space World '97 Mew|Japanese|Japan|5|November 22 to 24, 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo Space World '97 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|7th Next Generation World Hobby Fair Mew|Japanese|Japan|?|December 7, 1997 to February 15, 1998|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#7th Next Generation World Hobby Fair Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}|Nintendo Space World '99 Mew|Japanese|Japan|5|August 27 to 29, 1999|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo Space World '99 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Poké Tour Mew|English|Australia|5|September 18 to October 9, 1999|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Poké Tour Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Pokémon League Nintendo Training Tour '99 Mew|English|United States|5|October 9 to November 7, 1999|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Pokémon League Nintendo Training Tour '99 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Nintendo Power Mew|English|North America|5|November 1999 to January 2, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo Power Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|U.S. Toys "R" Us Mew|English|United States|5|December 8 to 12, 1999|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#U.S. Toys "R" Us Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Canada Toys "R" Us Mew|English|Canada|5|January 15 to 21, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Canada Toys "R" Us Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|U.S. Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour Mew|English|United States|5|February 5 to April 9, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Canada Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour Mew|English|Canada|5|March 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Canadian Pokémon Stadium Tour 2000 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RB}}|Nintendo Official Magazine Tour Mew|English|United Kingdom Republic of Ireland|5|April 1 to 28, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo Official Magazine Tour Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Pokémon Patrol Mew|English|Canada|5|May 20 to September 4, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Pokémon Patrol Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RB}}|Mews Flash Mew|English|England|5|May 27, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Mews Flash Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RB}}|Spain Pokémon Tournament Mew|Spanish|Spain|5|June 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Spain Pokémon Tournament Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|France Pokémon Tournament Mew|French|France|5|July 1, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#France Pokémon Tournament Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Pokémon Championship 2000 Mew|English|United Kingdom Republic of Ireland|5|July 15 to August 14, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#UK and Ireland Pokémon Championship 2000 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Millennium Dome Mew|English|England|5|September 1 to 3, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Millennium Dome Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Sydney Pokémon Championship 2000 Mew|English|Australia|5|September 12 to 22, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Sydney Pokémon Championship 2000 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Christmas Present Mew|German|Germany|5|December 5 to 20, 2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Christmas Present Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Cora Châtelineau Mew|English|Belgium|5|2000|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Cora Châtelineau Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Mew|English|United States|5|November 22 to 28, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Hadō Mew|Japanese|Japan|10|June 25 to August 31, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Hadō Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|PokéPark Mew|Japanese|Taiwan|30|May 10 to June 4, 2006|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#PokéPark Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Mystery Mew|English|United States|10|September 30, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Mystery Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Aura Mew|Italian|Italy|10|July 7 to 8, 2007|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Aura Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Fukuoka PalCity Mew|Japanese|Japan|50|July 15 to 17, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Fukuoka PalCity Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Aura Mew|Spanish|Spain|10|July 18 to August 19, 2007|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Aura Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Aura Mew|English|United Kingdom|10|August 2 to 26, 2007|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Aura Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Makuhari PalCity Mew|Japanese|Japan|50|August 3 to 5, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Makuhari PalCity Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Nagoya PalCity Mew|Japanese|Japan|50|August 10 to 12, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nagoya PalCity Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Yokohama PalCity Mew|Japanese|Japan|50|August 17 to 19, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Yokohama PalCity Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Aura Mew|German|Germany|10|August 25 to October 7, 2007|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Aura Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Osaka PalCity Mew|Japanese|Japan|50|August 31 to September 2, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Osaka PalCity Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Aura Mew|French|France|10|2007|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Aura Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Nintendo of Korea Mew|Korean|South Korea|50|March 21 to 22, 2009|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo of Korea Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|Susumu Mew|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|5|November 11 to 23, 2009|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#First distribution}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Susumu Mew|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|5|January 29 to February 14, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Second distribution}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|Fall 2010 Mew|English|Wi-Fi|5|October 15 to 30, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Fall 2010 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|Fall 2010 Mew|French|Wi-Fi|5|October 15 to 30, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Fall 2010 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|Fall 2010 Mew|German|Wi-Fi|5|October 15 to 30, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Fall 2010 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|Fall 2010 Mew|Italian|Wi-Fi|5|October 15 to 30, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Fall 2010 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|Fall 2010 Mew|Spanish|Wi-Fi|5|October 15 to 30, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Fall 2010 Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Mew|American region|Online|100|January 27 to May 31, 2016 June 10 to August 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Mew|PAL region|Online|100|January 27 to May 31, 2016 June 1 to 2, 2016 June 7 to 30, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Game Freak Mew|All|South Korea|5|February 27 to 28, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Game Freak Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Game Freak Mew|Japanese region|Online|5|February 27, 2016 to March 31, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Game Freak Mew_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}} [[Virtual Console|VC]]|Game Freak Mew|Japanese|Japan|5|March 19 to May 8, 2016|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Game Freak Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Game Freak Mew|Japanese region|Online|5|July 16 to December 18, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Game Freak Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Game Freak Mew|Taiwanese region|Online|5|July 16 to December 18, 2016|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Game Freak Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}} [[Virtual Console|VC]]|Nintendo UK's Pokémon Festival Mew|English|United Kingdom|5|November 22, 2016|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo UK's Pokémon Festival Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|2017 Korean World Championship Series Mew|All|South Korea|5|May 5 to 7, 2017 August 19 to 20, 2017
|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#2017 Korean World Championship Series Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Rally 2017 Mew|Japanese region|Online|50|July 11 to 7 August, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|20th Movie Mew|All|Japan|50|September 4 to 18, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|Poké Ball Plus Mew|International (not Mainland China)|[[Poké Ball Plus]]|1|November 16, 2018 onwards|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!#Poké Ball Plus Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Poké Ball Plus Mew|All|[[Poké Ball Plus]]|1|November 15, 2019 onwards|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Poké Ball Plus Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|My very own Mew|All|Online|5|August 8 to September 18, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#My very own Mew}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|Poké Ball Plus Mew|Chinese region|[[Poké Ball Plus]]|1|September 26, 2024 to May 15, 2026|link=List of mainland China region event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!#Poké Ball Plus Mew}}
|}

===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Psychic}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY
|type=psychic
|HP=100
|Attack=100
|Defense=100
|SpAtk=100
|SpDef=100
|Special=100
|Speed=100}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=psychic
|Normal=100
|Flying=100
|Fighting=50
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Poison=100
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=50
|Water=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|gen1psychic=yes
|oldghost=0}}
While Mew is {{m|Transform|Transformed}} into other Pokémon, type effectiveness depends on the type(s) of the Pokémon transformed into.

===Learnset===
Mew is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Transform|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|100|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/AllTM|Mew|IX|tmnohm}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM053|Smart Strike|Steel|Physical|70|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM106|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM131|Pollen Puff|Bug|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM144|Fire Pledge|Fire|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM145|Water Pledge|Water|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM146|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM153|Blast Burn|Fire|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM154|Hydro Cannon|Water|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM155|Frenzy Plant|Grass|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM164|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM182|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM188|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM190|Solar Blade|Grass|Physical|125|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM196|Flip Turn|Water|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM201|Misty Explosion|Fairy|Special|100|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM206|Petal Blizzard|Grass|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM212|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|20|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM225|Hard Press|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM226|Dragon Cheer|Dragon|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|1}}
|}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Mew|Psychic|Psychic|2}}

===Side game data===
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{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=151|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=151|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=151
|body=1
|rate=0.9
|area=Final Island
|P1=It makes me happy being with you!
|P2=Oh, no! My HP is half gone!
|P3=I can't go on! My HP is almost gone...
|PL=I leveled up! Doesn't that make you happy?
}}
|-
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|body=1
|rate={{tt|50|Unaffected by boosts}}
|IQ=H
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|-
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|coset=1
|conto={{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmeleon}}, {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Xerneas}}
|recruitment=Clear {{OBP|Mystery Jungle|Super Mystery Dungeon}} during the epilogue
|P1=I'll do my best on expeditions!
|P2=Hmmm… It's getting tough…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Psychic
|group=Psychic
|assist=Psychic
|fieldpower=0
|field=None
|loop=17
|MinEXP=150
|MaxEXP=250
|num=213
|browser=Mew is a rare Pokémon considered to be a mirage. It does flips and can go invisible.
}}
|-
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|group=Psychic
|present=NA
|assistp=Psychic
|fieldp=Psy Power
|pastnum=222
|browser=It lets loose psychic orbs at Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Psychic
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Psychic
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=151
|walk=2.08
|hp=59
|attack=83
|defense=59
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=151
|Pad=Mew oversees the {{ga|PokéPark}} from the [[Sky Pavilion]]. It was Mew's invitation that brought you and your friends to restore friendship to the PokéPark.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Psychic|pokemon=Mew
|skill=Freeze Time
|maxsize=20
|rank=Master
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=24:00
|legend=yes
|effect=It makes the time stop for a while.
|uses=5
|duration=120 sec
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=151
|power=3
|skill=Power of Six
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=151|num=159
|min=50
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper= Block Smash+, Eject+, Barrier Bash+, Power of 4+
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Great Challenge#Week 1|Great Challenge (Week 1)]]
}}
|-
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|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Mew
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=210
|defense=210
|fast={{m|Pound}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Charge Beam}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Struggle Bug}}, {{m|Frost Breath}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}, {{m|Infestation}}, {{m|Poison Jab}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Cut}}, {{m|Waterfall}}
|special={{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Ancient Power}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, {{m|Psyshock}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Low Sweep}}, {{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Stone Edge}}, {{m|Gyro Ball}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Surf}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=151|pdex=060
|dex=Mew is an incredibly intelligent Pokémon that lives hidden in the ruins. People say it only appears before those who are pure of heart.}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Mew can be obtained by completing the [[Special Research]] ''A Mythical Discovery''.

===Evolution data===
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{{Evobox-1
|type1=Psychic
|pictype=art
|no1=0151
|name1=Mew
|type1-1=Psychic}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Psychic}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=151}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=151}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=151}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=151}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=151}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=151|crop=53}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=151|crop=49|PEcrop=97}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=151}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0151}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|151|Mew}}

==In animation==
{{spoilers}}
===Main series===
[[File:Mew M01.png|thumb|250px|Mew in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Mew (M01)]]=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Mew fought its clone {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} to stop it from destroying the world. Afterwards, it made cameo appearances in {{pkmn|animated series}} works related to the {{pkmn|movie}}, such as ''[[The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin]]'' and ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' before the {{pkmn|movie}} was remade into ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''.

=====[[Mew (M08)]]=====
A Mew was the guardian of the [[Tree of Beginning]] in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

=====[[Mew (anime)]]=====
[[File:Mew anime.png|thumb|250px|Mew in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
Mew first appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', four years prior to the events of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. [[Goh]] and [[Chloe]] spotted it while attending {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Summer Camp, where it was seen battling a {{p|Nidoking}}. Mew soon ran off, leading Goh and Chloe to chase it. This Mew made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}, serving as Goh's main motivation to grow as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in his pursuit to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} the [[Mythical Pokémon]] one day.

=====Other=====
A Mew appeared in [[PK14]].

In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', a Mirage Mew helped sabotage the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]]'s plans, being the only Mirage Pokémon created by him to have an actual soul and not blindly obey him.

====Minor appearances====
A Mew appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Mew was attacked by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|Mewtwo}}.

Mew made its animated series debut in the [[boss fantasy]] of ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''. As of this episode, every {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} appeared in at least one episode of the animated series.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', an image of a Mew was on a computer screen used by [[Mewtwo's creators]].

A Mew appeared in the ending credits in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.

Mew made its physical animated series debut in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', flying around near [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. As of this episode, every Generation I Pokémon physically appeared in at least one episode of the animated series.

A Mew appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]''.

A silhouetted Mew appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Mew PO.png|thumb|250px|Mew in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
A Mew appeared at the end of ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', being the only {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} that {{OBP|Red|Origins}} had not caught by the end of the miniseries.

===GOTCHA!===
A Mew briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Mew Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Mew in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Mew (M01)}}
{{main|Mew (M08)}}
Two different Mew appear in the {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!|manga}} {{ma|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew|adaptations}} of the [[M01|first]] and [[M08|eighth]] [[Pokémon movie]]s.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Mew (Adventures)}}
Mew debuted in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', appearing in the outskirts of [[Pallet Town]].

In ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]'', {{adv|Green}}'s {{p|Ditto}}, [[nickname]]d [[Ditty]], {{m|transform}}ed into Mew as an example to {{adv|Red}}. It later used this form to lure some {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s away while Green went after the real Mew.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Mew appeared as a silhouette in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
A Mew appeared in a flashback in ''[[JNM02|Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!]]''.

A Mew appeared in ''[[JNM15|Getting More than You Battled For!]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Mew appeared in ''[[PM004|Obtain the Moon Stone!!]]'', where it was revealed to be a woman who accidentally transformed into Mew after an experiment went wrong. She eventually reverted to her normal form.

{{PPM|Giovanni}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Mew as part of the supplies used for the creation of {{p|Mewtwo}}. It was {{pkmn2|released}} along with Mewtwo after the creation was unsuccessful.

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
{{PPM|Red}} befriended a Mew in ''[[PMRS50|Showdown! Clefairy VS Mew!!]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:SSBB Mew.png|thumb|200px|Mew in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
[[File:Mew 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Mew trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
===Super Smash Bros. series===
In [[Super Smash Bros.]], Mew will sometimes appear out of a {{i|Poké Ball}}. When summoned, it will use {{m|Fly}} to leave the arena. In single-player, the summoner is awarded the "Mew Catcher" bonus, worth 15,000 points.

After unlocking every character in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]], there is a 1 in 251 chance of Mew appearing from a Poké Ball. The thrower of the Poké Ball receives the same "Mew Catcher" bonus.

Mew returns again as a rare Pokémon in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], the chance of it appearing is 1 in 492 this time. Like the other "secret" Pokémon, it drops rare items instead of just flying away. In Mew's case, the items are CDs. However, once all the pick-up CDs are obtained, it will drop Stickers instead.

Mew returns in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] and comes out of a Poké Ball (rarely) and/or Master Ball (rare, but less rare than a Poké Ball).

Mew returns yet again in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], once again as a rare Poké Ball summon, but also as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

Throughout the series, Mew, much like Mewtwo, is roughly akin to its portrayal in [[M01|the first movie]], especially having Kōichi Yamadera reprise his role.

====Melee trophy information====
''Mew is an extremely rare Pokémon that has been seen by only a few people. Information on every Pokémon in the world is contained in Mew's cell structure, so it has the ability to use any and all TMs and HMs. Some Pokémon scholars believe Mew to be the ancestor of all existing Pokémon, but the idea is debatable.''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"A New Species Pokémon. An extremely rare Pokémon that contains the DNA of all other Pokémon, it is thought by many scholars to be a Pokémon ancestor, considering the wide range of moves it can use. On top of being able to make itself invisible, Mew can also {{m|transform}} into any opponent Pokémon and use characteristics and moves in exactly the same way."''

====3DS/Wii U trophy information====
Mew appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

'''NA''': ''Mew is a Pokémon previously thought to be extinct but rediscovered by [[Mr. Fuji|Dr. Fuji]]. This Legendary Pokémon doesn't often show itself to humans, so it is considered quite lucky to see one. In Smash Bros., Mew will appear and then use Fly to sail away, leaving behind a gift. Thanks, Mew! ''

'''PAL''': ''Mew was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered by Dr. Fuji in Guyana. This Mythical Pokémon doesn't often show itself to humans, so it's considered very lucky to see one. In this game, it will float upwards and leave a present behind. If only Mew would turn up more often, eh?''
{{-}}

[[File:SnapMew.png|thumb|Mew in [[Pokémon Snap]]]]
[[File:UNITE Mew.png|thumb|left|150px|Mew in Pokémon UNITE]]
==={{g|Snap}}===
Mew appears in the seventh course, [[Rainbow Cloud]]. Although the game is not combat-oriented, the difficulty of photographing Mew effectively makes it the game's boss. Mew floats in a bubble that turns opaque when the zoom is activated, so players must throw a series of [[Pester Ball]]s or Food at it to break the bubble so Mew will come out for a clear shot. Photographing Mew gets an automatic bonus of 2,500 points, making it the highest-ranking Pokémon in the game with the highest possible score of 10,000 points with perfect positioning, size, and pose.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Mew (UNITE)}}
Mew is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker.

===Celestial===
Mew appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]] by [[Ed Sheeran]].
{{-}}

==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Mew in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{psychic color}}; border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{psychic color}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| ''[[Pokémon Snap]]''
| During the [[Rainbow Cloud]] course, where Mew is encountered
| Rainbow Cloud<ref name="snap">[http://web.archive.org/web/20010504025646/http://home.att.ne.jp:80/red/mimori/music/index.html#pokemonsnap Ikuko Mimori's website]</ref>
| Ikuko Mimori<ref name="composer1" group="a">[[Staff of Pokémon Snap]] - Ikuko Mimori is the only person credited for music in the credits of ''Pokémon Snap''.</ref>
| Ikuko Mimori<ref name="composer1" group="a"/>
|-
| {{GameIcon|E}}
| When battling Mew
| Battle! (Mew)
| [[Junichi Masuda]]
| [[Gō Ichinose]]
|-
| ''[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]''
| During Mew's Chase Skill Game
| —
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Mew Discovery Date.png|thumb|right|Mew's discovery date.]]
* Mew was designed by Shigeki Morimoto, which he states at the [[Heahea City]] [[GAME FREAK]] office. This included its pixel art, cry, and Pokédex entry (the one reused in {{g|FireRed}}). He also says it was right at the very end of game development.
* Despite being a clone of Mew, {{p|Mewtwo}} appears before Mew in the [[Pokédex]].
* Mew is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} out of the first 151 to be left out of the original version of the [[Kanto Pokérap|Pokérap]].
* In [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|II}}, due to technical limitations, Mew's [[Pokémon category|category name]], ''New Species'', is labeled in game as ''NEW SPECIE'' (and in early versions, labeled as ''NEWSPECIES'').
* Mew was a little-known secret when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were first released in Japan. Even [[Nintendo]] was not initially aware that [[Shigeki Morimoto]] had programmed it into the game.<ref name=IwataAsks>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/ds/pokemon/0/0/ Iwata Asks - Pokémon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version]</ref>
** According to Shigeki Morimoto, the cartridges for Pokémon Red and Green had about 300 bytes of free space left after the debugging process was complete, and he thought of slotting Mew in as a last-minute addition, even after he was told not to tamper with the games post-debugging.<ref name=IwataAsks/> However, Pokémon Red and Green are 373 kilobytes in size and are housed in 512 kilobyte cartridges.<ref>[https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-file-size-every-core-game/ The File Size Of Every Core Pokemon Game] - ''The Gamer''.</ref><ref>https://datacrystal.romhacking.net/wiki/Pokémon_Red_and_Blue</ref>
** In an interview with [[Game Freak]] and [[Creatures, Inc.]] in [[Nintendo Power]] issue 134, Shigeki Morimoto revealed that he created Mew two weeks before game development was finished.<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Vol. 134, July 2000, p.78-79 ([http://www.rigelatin.net/copycat/media/print/np134.php excerpt])</ref>
* In the [[core series]], Mew can only be fought as a [[wild Pokémon]] on [[Faraway Island]] in {{game|Emerald}}. However, this requires the [[Old Sea Map]], an [[event item]] only distributed in Japan and Taiwan.
* Mew has the most {{pkmn|animated series}} opening appearances of any Mythical Pokémon, with seven in Japan.
* Because Mew can learn any TM:
** It is the only [[Gender unknown|gender-unknown]] Pokémon species that is legitimately able to learn {{m|Captivate}}, and one of the few that can learn {{m|Attract}}. Both moves fail when used by any Pokémon with unknown gender, including Mew.
** It is the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, {{m|Draco Meteor}}, {{m|Grass Pledge}}, {{m|Fire Pledge}}, {{m|Water Pledge}}, and {{m|Steel Beam}} that doesn't share a type with the move.
* In [[Super Smash Bros.]], Mew has a chance of 1 out of 151 to appear; in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]], its chance to appear is 1 out of 251; and in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], its chance to appear is 1 out of 492. This is a reference to how many Pokémon were revealed around the release of each game (151 in [[Generation I]], 251 in [[Generation II]], and 492 in [[Generation IV]] as of February 2008 (even though ''Brawl'' released in January 2008)).
[[File:Wildmew.png|thumb|right|A wild Mew found using the [[Mew glitch]]]]
* The US release of Mew as an event for {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} happened on the ten-year anniversary of the original release of {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}.
* In 2012, Mew was voted the most popular Legendary/Mythical Pokémon in the {{n|Official Pokémon website announces Pokémon Power Bracket|Pokémon Power Bracket}}, which consisted of all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon from the first four [[generation]]s.
* Mew started the trend of every generation until [[Generation VI]] introducing a Mythical Pokémon with a base stat total of 600 and a stat distribution of 100 all around. Others that follow this trend include {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{fd|Shaymin|Land Forme}} {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Victini}}.
* At [[SM042|981 episodes]] (and over two decades), Mew is the Pokémon species that has taken the longest to physically debut in the animated series from the start of their generation out of any Pokémon thus far.
* The only ways to legitimately obtain a {{Shiny}} Mew are via the Generation II {{DL|List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II|Shiny Mew|Gotta Catch Em All Event}} in Thanksgiving 2002, the [[Old Sea Map]] on a Japanese copy of {{game|Emerald}}, or through the [https://www.leekduck.com/shiny-mew-masterwork-research/ Pokémon GO Mew Masterwork Research] quest, which was available for a limited time in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto event and then became available again for players who missed purchasing it the first time for a few days in early July 2023.
** Only the latter two can exist in modern games, as Generation II's "Gotta Catch Em All" Shiny Mew cannot legitimately be [[transfer]]red to Generation III or later.
** Mew is the only Pokémon that can be Shiny while having the [[Mark|Mightiest Mark]].
* Mew is tied with {{p|Muk}} for the shortest English name of all Pokémon.
** Mew has the shortest Korean name of all Pokémon, only consisting of one hangul character.
* Mew is the only Pokémon obtainable in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] that cannot have the [[Pokémon GO]] [[origin mark]] ([[File:GO icon VIII.png|16px|GO origin mark]]) in said games.
* Mew is the only [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in Generation I.
* As of [[Generation IX]], Mew is the only Generation I Pokémon that does not appear in any regional Pokédex other than [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]] and [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]].
* The symbol for the {{TCG|Fusion Strike}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolFusion Strike.png|30px]] resembles Mew's tail surrounded by [[Dynamax]] clouds.

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Mew}}
Designer Shigeki Morimoto stated that Mew's design was based on Mewtwo. Its design was made simpler than Mewtwo in order to take up less space on the cartridge.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyXDpFd1CQk The Untold Origin Story of Mythical Pokémon "Mew" and "Mewtwo"! (Game Freak "Secret Base" #39)] - Game Freak Official YouTube Channel (Japanese)</ref><ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/game-freaks-shigeki-morimoto-on-mew-why-it-was-initially-rare-design-more/ Game Freak’s Shigeki Morimoto on Mew – why it was initially rare, design, more] - ''Nintendo Everything''.</ref>

Mew's overall physical appearance appears to be based on domestic {{wp|cat}}s. Several of Mew's features, such as a short muzzle and large hind feet, are commonly found in cats. Its morphology is also vaguely similar to a {{wp|jerboa}}, having large hind legs and a long skinny tail. Mew's earliest design in [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red and Green]] resembled a vertebrate {{wp|embryo}}, featuring a large head and small body. Mew was soon revised and became mostly mammalian with cat-like traits, while still retaining several embryonic features such as having short fine hair and small forearms. Mew is believed by scientists to be the {{wp|last universal common ancestor}} of all other Pokémon, which, along with its resemblance to an embryo, may be a reference to the {{wp|recapitulation theory}}.

====Name origin====
Mew may be a combination of ''{{wp|mutant}}'' or ''{{wp|mutation}}'' and ''new''. It may also involve 妙 ''myō'' (wonderful, exquisite).

According to Julien Bardakoff, the French localizer for [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red and Blue]], he asked if Mew's name was based on the English onomatopoeia for a cat's meow and was explicitly told it was not.<ref>[https://www.liberation.fr/apps/2016/06/pokemon/ Libération.fr – Pokémon, traduisez-les tous]</ref>

==In other languages==
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|ja=ミュウ ''Mew''|jameaning=From ''mutant'' or ''mutation'' and ''new'', as well as {{tt|妙 ''myō''|wonderful, exquisite}}
|fr=Mew|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Mew|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Mew|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Mew|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=뮤 ''Mew''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=夢幻 / 梦幻 ''Mènghuàn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|夢幻 / 梦幻 ''mènghuàn''|dream, illusion}}
|zh_yue=夢幻 ''Muhngwaahn''{{tt|*|Games}} 夢夢 ''Muhngmuhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|夢幻 ''muhngwaahn''|dream, illusion}} From {{tt|夢 ''muhng''|dream}} doubled
|ar=ميو ''Mew''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|bg=Мю ''Myu''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|el=Μιου ''Miou'' Μεόυ ''Meóu''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=מיו ''Myu''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=म्यू ''Mew''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|pt_br=Mew|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ru=Мью ''M'yu''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|sq=Mju|sqmeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=มิว ''Mio''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Mew duo]]
* [[Mew (M01)]]
* [[Mew (M08)]]
* [[Mew (anime)]]
* [[Mew (Adventures)]]
* [[Mew (UNITE)]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{wp|Mew (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Jirachi (Pokémon)

2026-05-11T03:46:48Z

Blueapple128: /* Super Smash Bros. Brawl */ datamined, see Smash Wiki

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'''Jirachi''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ジラーチ''' ''Jirachi'') is a dual-type {{2t|Steel|Psychic}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

==Biology==
Jirachi is a small, white, humanoid {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has short, stubby legs and comparatively longer arms. There are flaps on the underside of its arms, which give the impression of long sleeves. On its belly is a curved seam, which conceals a third, yellow eye with a cyan pupil, known as its "true eye". Additionally, Jirachi has a normal pair of ovalish eyes on its face, with small, blue triangular markings underneath. On its head is a large, yellow structure with three points extending outward: one from the top and one on either side. On each point is a teal tag, known as a "wish tag". A rounded extension hangs from either side of the yellow structure, framing Jirachi's face. Two yellow streamers flow from Jirachi's back, resembling comet tails.

Jirachi hibernates for most of its life, awakening for seven days every thousand years. It can be also awakened if sung to by a voice of purity. Jirachi sleeps wrapped up in its yellow streams similar to a baby. While it sleeps, a tough, crystalline shell envelops its body to protect itself. However, even without, Jirachi can still fight while asleep. During the short periods it is awake in, Jirachi will grant wishes. However, how its wish powers work differ between [[canon|canons]]. In the ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' movie, {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} cannot create objects through its wishes, instead, it'll teleport the wished object to the one who wished for it. By contrast, in the {{aniseries|BW}} episode ''[[BW132|Searching for a Wish!]]'', it can grant wishes without the use of teleportation. In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, {{Adv|Jirachi}} will only grant wishes when its true eye is opened. Additionally, it can only grant three wishes every thousand years, which are written on each of its three wish tags. It was also shown being able to create artificial Pokémon through its wishes, animating [[Archie#Controlled 2|a mass of seawater in the shape]] of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kyogre}}. Jirachi's power is similarly exploited in the movie to create [[Meta Groudon|a monstrous copy]] of the Legendary Pokémon {{P|Groudon}}. The movie further reveals that Jirachi's awakening is linked to the appearance of the [[Millennium Comet]] and that its third eye has the ability to absorb the energy Jirachi needs for hibernation. In Pokémon Adventures, Jirachi was shown to slumber in space. It is said that Jirachi's ability to grant wishes also gives it great attack power, as seen when it creates {{m|Doom Desire|a concentrated bundle of light}} to blast its target. Although it is extremely rare, Jirachi can be found in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains}}.

Jirachi is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Doom Desire}}.

<gallery widths="250">
File:Jirachi true eye Masters EX.png|Jirachi's true eye
File:Sleeping Jirachi.png|Jirachi wrapped up in its yellow streams
File:Jirachi crystal form.png|Jirachi sleeping in a tough, crystalline shell
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]: While in the Ruins, one of the slot machine prizes is the chance to capture Jirachi. Jirachi will move around and must be hit three times in 30 seconds for the capture to be successful. There is only one chance per pinball game.
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Jirachi is the final boss of the Special Episode [[Bidoof's Wish]].
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Jirachi is the astronomer of the [[Expedition Society]] and a self-proclaimed genius, capable of fixing the Pokémon Nexus. He mentions to have been born in [[Star Cave]], the location where Jirachi could be found in Explorers of Sky.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Summer 2010 Jirachi|French|Wi-Fi|5|June 26 to July 16, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Summer 2010 Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Summer 2010 Jirachi|German|Wi-Fi|5|June 26 to July 16, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Summer 2010 Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Summer 2010 Jirachi|Italian|Wi-Fi|5|June 26 to July 16, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Summer 2010 Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Summer 2010 Jirachi|Spanish|Wi-Fi|5|June 26 to July 16, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Summer 2010 Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Decolora Jirachi|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|50|July 1 to 31, 2013|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Decolora Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Character Fair Jirachi|Korean|South Korea|50|July 17 to 21, 2013|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Character Fair Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|2013 Tanabata Jirachi|Japanese|Japan|50|August 1 to 31, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2013 Tanabata Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Chilseok Jirachi|Korean|Wi-Fi|50|August 1 to 31, 2013|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Chilseok Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|2014 Tanabata Jirachi|All|Japan|10[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 1 to 31, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#2014 Tanabata Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Wishing Star Jirachi|Korean region|Online|5|August 5 to September 14, 2014|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Wishing Star Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Jirachi|Japanese region|Online|15[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|December 1, 2014 to May 28, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Jirachi|All|Japan|15[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|December 14, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|2015 Tanabata Jirachi|All|Japan|100|July 18 to August 16, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#2015 Tanabata Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Jirachi|Japanese region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|December 12, 2015 to January 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Nintendo Hong Kong Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Jirachi|PAL region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|December 12, 2015 to January 31, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Nintendo Hong Kong Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Jirachi|Taiwanese region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|December 12, 2015 to January 31, 2016|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Nintendo Hong Kong Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Jirachi|American region|Online|100|April 1 to 24, 2016|link=List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Jirachi|PAL region|Online|100|April 1 to 24, 2016|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|2016 Tanabata Jirachi|All|Japan|100|August 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#2016 Tanabata Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|2017 Tanabata Jirachi|All|Japan|15|August 6 to 13, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#2017 Tanabata Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|2018 Tanabata Jirachi|All|Japan|15|August 1 to 31, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#2018 Tanabata Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|25th Anniversary Film Fest Wishing Star Jirachi|All|Online|70|August 19 to September 30, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Wishing Star Jirachi}}
|}

=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Wishmaker Jirachi|English|hide|5|March 22, 2004 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Wishmaker Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Channel Jirachi|English|hide|5|April 2, 2004 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Channel Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Channel Jirachi|French|hide|5|April 2, 2004 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Channel Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Channel Jirachi|German|hide|5|April 2, 2004 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Channel Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Channel Jirachi|Italian|hide|5|April 2, 2004 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Channel Jirachi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Channel Jirachi|Spanish|hide|5|April 2, 2004 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Channel Jirachi}}
|}

===Held items===
When receiving a Jirachi from [[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc]] or [[Pokémon Channel]], it will be holding one of the following Berries.
{{HeldItems/header|type=Steel|type2=Psychic}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Channel|gcolor=1C549F|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Channel}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Salac Berry|50|Ganlon Berry|50|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Colosseum|Pokémon Colosseum}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|HP= 100
|Attack= 100
|Defense=100
|SpAtk= 100
|SpDef= 100
|Speed= 100}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|Normal= 50
|Fighting=100
|Flying= 50
|Poison= 0
|Ground= 200
|Rock= 50
|Bug= 100
|Ghost= 200
|Steel= 50
|Fire= 200
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 25
|Ice= 50
|Dragon= 50
|Dark= 200
|Fairy= 50
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|newpoison=1
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=1
|oldghost2=1}}

===Learnset===
Jirachi is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Jirachi|Steel|Psychic|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|49|Meteor Mash|Steel|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|77|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|84|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|91|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|98|Doom Desire|Steel|Special|140|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Jirachi|Steel|Psychic|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Jirachi|Steel|Psychic|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Jirachi|Steel|Psychic|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Jirachi|Steel|Psychic|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Jirachi|Steel|Psychic|3}}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{steel color}}; border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Teleport}}
| style="background:#{{Psychic color}}" | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''
|}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg psychic color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg psychic color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg psychic color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg psychic color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Psywave}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Jirachi (Nintendo Promo 21)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Steel|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Steel|ndex=385|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Steel|ndex=385|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=385
|body=1
|rate=99.9
|area=Mt. Moonview
|P1=Wishes can always come true! You mustn't ever give up!
|P2=Oh, no! My health is all the way down to half!
|P3=I'm sorry... I might return to sleep...
|PL=Yes! I leveled up! Your wishes should come true!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=385
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=B
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=385
|coset=5
|conto={{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Buizel}} (♂)
|recruitment=Complete the epilogue story
|P1=Occasional adventure isn't bad!
|P2=Maybe I should go home soon…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Steel
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=385
|walk=2.08
|hp=59
|attack=83
|defense=59
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=385
|Pad=Jirachi awakened to find himself in the PokéPark. He delights in playing games and brings a happy atmosphere to his favorite, {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Venusaur's Vine Swing}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Steel|pokemon=Jirachi
|skill=Auto Fix X
|maxsize=20
|rank=Master
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=24:00
|legend=yes
|effect=It automatically fixes squares when you fill them in or place X marks incorrectly.
|squares=25
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=385
|power=3
|skill=Power of Six
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=385|num=273
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
|amelia=3
|psb=[[A Great Chance a Day#Jirachi|A Great Chance a Day (January 6-8, July 6-8)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=385
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Jirachi
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=210
|defense=210
|fast={{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Charge Beam}}
|special={{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Doom Desire}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|from September 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=385|pdex=213
|dex=Jirachi’s wondrous power allows it to grant any wishes written on the notes attached to its head. [[Professor Mirror|I]] hardly dared hope when we first saw its crystal shell, but I’m so glad we were lucky enough to encounter it!}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Jirachi can be obtained by completing the [[Special Research]], ''A Thousand-Year Slumber''.
When attempting to catch Jirachi in Pokémon Go, several Pokémon can be seen singing in the background. Jirachi is one of very few Pokémon, like Meloetta, with a unique catch environment in Pokémon Go.

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|pictype=art
|no1=0385
|name1=Jirachi
|type1-1=Steel
|type2-1=Psychic
}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Steel|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=385}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=385}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=385}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=385|crop=87}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=385|crop=84}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=385}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0385}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|385|Jirachi}}

==In animation==
[[File:Jirachi anime.png|thumb|250px|Jirachi in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Jirachi (M06)]]=====
Jirachi debuted in a major role in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. It was revealed to only awaken during the week of the [[Millennium Comet]], where it would search for a partner to be its friend, with the honor in the movie going to [[Max]]. However, by the end of the movie, Jirachi went back to sleep, much to Max's sadness.

=====Other=====
Jirachi made its animated series debut in ''[[BW132|Searching for a Wish!]]''. A young girl named [[Gemma]] had been in pursuit of Jirachi, since she wanted it to grant her wish to restore her valley to the vibrant land it once was. Jirachi was initially shy towards her, but in the end, it warmed up to her and granted her wish before falling asleep again.

In ''[[PK26|Pikachu, What's This Key?]]'', a Jirachi was one of the Mythical Pokémon visited by {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends, courtesy of {{p|Klefki}}'s keys.

====Minor appearances====
A Jirachi appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

A Jirachi appeared in [[PK14]].

In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Jirachi was seen levitating over a {{p|Groudon}}.

A Jirachi appeared in the ending credits in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.

A Jirachi appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW132|Jirachi|Ash's Pokédex|Jirachi, the Wish Pokémon. Reputed to have the power to grant wishes, Jirachi only awakens for seven days every thousand years.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===GOTCHA!===
A Jirachi briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Jirachi Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Jirachi in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Jirachi (M06)}}
Jirachi appeared in ''{{ma|Jirachi: Wish Maker}}'', where it fulfilled the same role as in the movie of the same name.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Jirachi appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Jirachi (Adventures)}}
Jirachi played a major role in the {{MangaArc|Emerald}}, first appearing in ''[[PS313|You Need to Chill Out, Regice]]''. Awakening for seven days at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}, it was sought after by the villainous [[Guile Hideout]] in order to fulfill his evil desires.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[File:Jirachi SSBB.png|220px|thumb|Jirachi in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
Jirachi appears as a rare {{i|Poké Ball}} Pokémon in its first appearance in the Super Smash Bros. series. The chance of it appearing is 1 in 492 (the amount of revealed Pokémon as of February 2008, even though ''Brawl'' released in January 2008). Like the other "secret" Pokémon, it drops rare items before flying away. In Jirachi's case, the items are stickers.

====Trophy information====
''A Wish Pokémon. It's said to awaken for seven days once every thousand years, with the ability to grant any wish asked of it. It is truly a Pokémon of which dreams are made. In combat it uses its wish power to attack. Its attack, {{m|Doom Desire}}, which causes light to rain down from the heavens to do tremendous damage, is especially powerful. ''

===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]===
Jirachi appears as a trophy.

====Trophy information====
''Since Jirachi is only awake for seven days every one thousand years, it's an even bigger sleeper than Snorlax! It can't just be sleeping the whole time, though. It's probably hard at work deep in the land of dreams, strengthening its ability to grant people's wishes. If it detects danger while asleep, it can fight without even waking up!''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Jirachi appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.

==Trivia==
* In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, [[Team Aqua]] leader [[Archie]] uses Jirachi's power to create a Kyogre monster, whereas in the movie ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', former [[Team Magma]] member [[Butler]] uses Jirachi's power to create a [[Meta Groudon|Groudon monster]].
* Jirachi was the first Mythical Pokémon to have a [[signature move]].
* Jirachi was the first Pokémon to be distributed via [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. Previously, only the [[event item]]s needed to obtain {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} had been distributed via Wi-Fi.
* Jirachi is the only [[Generation III]] Pokémon that cannot be obtained in any of the [[Hoenn]]-based games without an event.
* Jirachi is the only pre-[[Generation IV]] {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]] that has [[List of Pokémon that do not appear in any regional Browser|not been featured]] in any of the Ranger games.
* Although Jirachi is gender unknown in the [[core series]] games, it is referred to as male in {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}.
* Jirachi was originally only available as {{Shiny}} in [[Generation III]] due to a set of bugs, wherein Jirachi obtained via [[Pokémon Channel]] or the North American version of the [[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc]] were not intended by the developers to be obtainable as shiny, but were possible to obtain as shiny regardless.
** Despite being legitimately obtainable in Generation III, {{Shiny}} Jirachi were previously locked out of [[Generation VI]]'s Wi-Fi features prior to an update, and were also blocked from entering [[Pokémon Bank]] until after the [[List_of_Tanabata_event_Pokémon#2014|2014 Tanabata Shiny Jirachi]] event was released in [[Generation VI]]; this makes Jirachi the only Pokémon to have undergone this kind of issue.

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Jirachi}}
Jirachi appears to be based on the concept of "wishing upon a star"—the practice of making a {{wp|wish}} while observing {{wp|meteor}}s in the night sky. Its pointed head is shaped like a literal {{wp|star}}, and its {{type|Steel}} may be a reference to {{wp|iron meteorite}}s. The tags of paper on its head resemble 短冊 ''tanzaku'', strips of paper on which wishes are written during the Japanese festival たなばた ''{{wp|Tanabata}}'', also known as the ''Star Festival''. The fact that it is awake for only 7 days may be a reference to how the festival always takes place on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. Its thousand-year sleep followed by a short period of consciousness may be a reference to {{wp|comet}}s, most of which are visible from Earth only once in a lifetime, and the two long streamers attached to its body resemble a {{wp|comet tail}}.

Its humanoid appearance and ability to grant wishes may also be inspired by Arabic myths about the ''{{wp|jinn}}'', also known as ''genies''. In some folk tales such as {{wp|Aladdin}}, imprisoned genies would grant wishes to the person who released them. The eye on Jirachi's belly might be a reference to the {{wp|third eye}} which is believed to provide perception beyond ordinary sight fitting its {{type|Psychic}}.

====Name origin====
Jirachi may be derived from желать ''zhelatʹ'' (Russian for ''to wish''). It may also involve ''{{wp|jinn}}'' or 幸 ''sachi'' (Japanese for fortune).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ja=ジラーチ ''Jirachi''|jameaning=From {{tt|желать ''zhelatʹ''|Russian for 'to wish'}} and possibly ''{{wp|jinn}}'' or 幸 ''{{tt|sachi|good fortune}}''
|fr=Jirachi|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Jirachi|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Jirachi|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Jirachi|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=지라치 ''Jirachi''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=基拉祈 ''Jīlāqí''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and {{tt|祈願 / 祈愿 ''qíyuàn''|wish}}
|zh_yue=基拉祈 ''Gēilāaikèih''|zh_yuemeaning=From the Mandarin-based transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|祈願 ''kèihyuhn''|wish}}
|pt_br=Jirachi|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ar=جیراچی ''Jyrajy''|armeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|el=Τζιράτσι ''Tzirátsi''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=जिराची ''Jirachi''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Джирачи ''Dzhirachi''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=จิราชิ ''Chirachi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Jirachi (M06)]]
* [[Jirachi (Adventures)]]
* [[Expedition Society]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]

==External links==

{{Mythical Pokémon}}
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Poké Transporter

2026-05-04T20:40:16Z

Blueapple128: /* Legality checking */ reported by a shiny hunter, haven't tested myself

{{search|application that transfers Pokémon to Pokémon Bank|the feature that transfers Pokémon to the Generation V games|Poké Transfer}}
{{NintendoService
|name=Poké Transporter
|logo=[[File:Poké Transporter logo.png|150px]]
|caption=The logo of Poké Transporter.
|provider=[[Nintendo]]
|launched={{tt|December 25, 2013|initial launch}}, {{tt|January 21, 2014|second launch}} (Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong)

February 4, 2014 (Europe, Australia, and New Zealand)

February 5, 2014 (The Americas)

|shutdown=March 27, 2023 (new users)<ref name="eshop-shutdown">[https://es-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57847 Wii U & Nintendo 3DS eShop Discontinuation]</ref><ref name="bank-free">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2022/02/220216_gm01.html Pokemon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1549290750378065920]</ref>
|serviceprovided=Transferring Pokémon from [[Generation V]] and the [[Virtual Console]] releases of [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|II}}
|accessableby=[[Nintendo 3DS]] family of systems
|externallink=[http://www.pokemonbank.com/en-us/transporter/ Pokemonbank.com/en-us/transporter/] (English)
}}
{{bulbanews|game}}
'''Poké Transporter''' (Japanese: '''ポケムーバー''' ''PokéMover'') is an application for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] line of systems, released on the {{wp|Nintendo eShop}}. It allows for Pokémon to be [[transfer]]red to [[Pokémon Bank]] from the [[Generation V]] [[core series]] games and the [[Virtual Console]] releases of the [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} core series games.

Poké Transporter's eShop download page was always hidden from view, and could only be accessed by following a link within Pokémon Bank, which was only accessible while the player had an active Pokémon Bank subscription. Additionally, using Poké Transporter required an active Pokémon Bank subscription.

Since March 27, 2023, due to the discontinuation of the Nintendo 3DS eShop, it is no longer possible for new users to download Poké Transporter, although users who had previously downloaded it can redownload it. Additionally, due to Pokémon Bank becoming free after the discontinuation of the eShop, Poké Transporter also no longer requires an active Pokémon Bank subscription.<ref name="eshop-shutdown" /><ref name="bank-free"/>

Poké Transporter has had several important updates:
* December 25, 2013: Poké Transporter was released, allowing Pokémon to be transferred from the Generation V games.
* January 24, 2017: Poké Transporter was updated to allow transferring Pokémon from the 3DS Virtual Console releases of {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}} ([[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue]], and [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow]] in Japanese) to Pokémon Bank.
* November 19, 2017: Poké Transporter was updated to allow transferring Pokémon from the 3DS Virtual Console releases of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} (although Crystal was not released until later).

==Usage==
Unlike Pokémon Bank, Poké Transporter always defaults to the Nintendo 3DS system language (or English if the system language is Portuguese, Dutch, or Russian). If the system language is Japanese, it always defaults to kana instead of kanji. The user may change the language at any time by pressing L from the title screen, but this choice is not preserved if the app is closed, reverting to the default language again.

The software allows Pokémon to be sent from the [[Generation V]] [[core series]] games and the [[Virtual Console]] releases of the [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} core series games to [[Pokémon Bank]]. The service allows one-way transfer; once transferred, they cannot be moved back to the Generation V or the Virtual Console Generations I and II games.

Pokémon sent from the Generation V games can be withdrawn from Pokémon Bank in {{g|X and Y}}, {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, {{g|Sun and Moon}}, and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} (although they cannot be withdrawn in the [[Generation VI]] games once they have been withdrawn by the [[Generation VII]] games). Pokémon sent from the Virtual Console releases of the Generation I and Generation II games can be withdrawn from Pokémon Bank in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon only.

Poké Transporter allows the player to select an inserted physical copy of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, or White 2]], a Virtual Console copy of {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow|or}} (in Western languages) or [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue]], or [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow]] (in Japanese), or a Virtual Console copy of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal|or}}. While Japanese versions of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2 are region-locked due to being [[Nintendo DSi|DSi]]-enhanced, Generation V games of any region can be used with Poké Transporter.

Only the Pokémon from Box 1 can be transported, and the entire [[Pokémon Storage System|Box]] will be transported at once, limiting the transfer to up to 30 Pokémon at a time (20 from the international versions of the Generations I and II games); if any Pokémon in the Box are ineligible to be transported, they will simply remain in the Box while all eligible Pokémon in the Box are transported. The Pokémon transported to Pokémon Bank are placed in the Transport Box. A new transfer cannot be made if there are any Pokémon in the Transport Box. When transferring from Generation V, any empty spaces in the arrangement of Box 1 are not kept; the Pokémon will arrive in the Transport Box with any empty spaces removed.

Since Pokémon cannot be moved out of the Transport Box into Pokémon Bank without a save file from a 3DS core series game, this can cause the Transport Box to become "clogged" and block further transfers if the player deletes their 3DS core series save file(s).

[[Held item]]s are handled differently depending on the source game:
* Any [[Generation V]] game: Pokémon [[held item|holding items]] are transferred, but their held items are returned to the [[Bag]], or deleted if the Bag is full.
* Any [[Generation II]] game: Any Pokémon holding items are not transferred and remain in Box 1, with the player being warned that some Pokémon could not be transferred.
* Any [[Generation I]] game: Pokémon that would hold items if traded to a Generation II game can be transferred as if they were not holding an item. Those potential held items are lost.

Pokémon that know [[HM]] [[move]]s can be transported without having to [[Move Deleter|forget]] those moves (unlike [[Pal Park]] and [[Poké Transfer]]). {{p|Kyurem}} must be in its normal form to be transported. {{pkmn|Egg}}s cannot be transported.

As a part of Pokémon Bank, the player needed a valid pass in order to use Poké Transporter.

==Legality checking==
Poké Transporter has a legality checker that is intended to prevent Pokémon obtained or modified through [[Cheating|external devices]] or modified by a glitch such as the [[Rage glitch]] from passing through. However, it does not prevent all illegitimate Pokémon, and does stop some legitimate Pokémon. While legitimately obtainable (though not in Japan), {{Shiny}} {{p|Jirachi}} could not be transported prior to the release of the Shiny {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|2014 Tanabata Jirachi}}. Pokémon hatched from the [[Odd Egg]] cannot be transported unless they forget the move {{m|Dizzy Punch}}, as the Odd Egg is not obtainable in the Japanese version of [[Pokémon Crystal]] on the Virtual Console.

Only {{p|Mew}} with the [[original Trainer]] GF or ゲーフリ and [[Trainer ID number]] 22796 are considered legal, which are the Original Trainer and Trainer ID number of Mew obtained from the Generation I Virtual Console distributions (the {{DL|List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I|Nintendo UK's Pokémon Festival Mew}} and the {{DL|List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I|Game Freak Mew|Japanese Game Freak Mew}}).

In the Virtual Console release of Pokémon Crystal, it is possible to catch a wild {{p|Celebi}} at [[level]] 30 due to the in-game [[GS Ball]] event. Poké Transporter will refuse to transport Celebi if its level is below 30. Prior to this release, Poké Transporter refused to transport all Celebi from [[Generation II]].

A Pokémon nicknamed "MISSINGNO." apparently cannot be transferred, even if its species is correct. This has not yet been deeply tested.{{fact}}

Pokémon over level 100 can be transferred, but their level will be reduced to level 100.

==Character transcoding==
Poké Transporter needs to be able to read several text variables from games it connects to, then convert these characters to the character encoding of Pokémon Bank (i.e. transcode the text). Specifically, it needs to be able to read:
* The player's name
* The name of Box 1
* [[Nickname]]s of transported Pokémon
* [[Original Trainer]]s of transported Pokémon

===Generation I and II===
In the Generation I and II games, the exact character encoding differs between languages; as a result, Poké Transporter applies a different transcoder depending on the game's language. There are also slight differences between the [[Character encoding (Generation I)|Generation I]] and [[Character encoding (Generation II)|Generation II]] character encodings, but these differences mostly do not apply to text transcoded by Poké Transporter (outside of some characters failing to render at all in Generation I), so the same transcoder is used for both Generation I and II games in each language.

In Generation II, the player can change the names of Boxes; the characters available to enter in Box names differ from the characters available to enter as a player's name or Pokémon's nickname, so Poké Transporter's transcoder can also handle many characters that can only appear in Box names. Additionally, several characters that players cannot type appear in preset player character names in Spanish, and the Original Trainers of certain [[in-game trade]] and {{pkmn2|gift}} Pokémon.

In Generation I, the name of Box 1 is not read; instead, Poké Transporter uses the default name for "Box 1" in the language of Poké Transporter itself. For example, when transferring from a French Generation I game (where the name of Box 1 is "<sc>Boite 1</sc>") and Poké Transporter's language is set to Spanish, it will call the box "Caja 1" (the name of Box 1 in Spanish).

While the vast majority of characters are transcoded to the same character they represent in the Generation I and II games, several characters lack a single-character direct equivalent in Pokémon Bank, so instead transcode to the closest equivalent, or to a space as a fallback.

====Apostrophe-letter ligatures====
In French Pokémon Gold and Silver and all English Generation II games, there are several apostrophe-letter ligatures that the player can type in Box names. The set of ligatures is different between English and French; English exclusively has apostrophes preceding characters (e.g. <code>'d</code>, <code>'t</code>), whereas French almost exclusively has apostrophes following characters (e.g. <code>m'</code>, <code>p'</code>). The only ligature they have in common in <code>'s</code> (the only ligature in French where the apostrophe precedes the letter).

In English, these ligatures are transcoded to just the letter without the apostrophe. In French, they are all transcoded to just a space (even <code>'s</code>). The lack of proper transcoding is presumably due to the fact that these ligatures do not appear in French Pokémon Crystal.

====Diacritic characters====
Characters with {{wp|umlaut}}s can only be typed in the German games, and do not display in the English Generation I games (being displayed as spaces instead). Even if a Pokémon that has umlauts in its name is transported from an English Generation I game, the umlauts are preserved by Poké Transporter.

In the Spanish versions of Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, several of the preset player names include <code>Á</code> or <code>Í</code>, despite the fact that players normally cannot enter these characters. Additionally, the Original Trainer of an [[in-game trade]] {{p|Voltorb}} (FALCÁN) and the Original Trainer of the {{pkmn2|gift}} {{p|Shuckle}} (MANÍA) also include one of these characters. These characters display differently in different language games:
* In the Spanish and Italian games, both characters display correctly.
* In the English games, both characters display as spaces.
* In the French and German games, due to having a different character encoding, <code>Á</code> displays as <code>ç</code>, and <code>Í</code> displays as <code>ô</code>.

If a Pokémon with either of these two characters in its Original Trainer is transported from an English, German, Italian, or Spanish game, they are transcoded to the correct values. However, if transported from a French game, they are transcoded to the characters they appear as in the French Generation II games. This difference is presumably due to the fact that <code>ç</code> and <code>ô</code> can appear in Box names in the French version of Pokémon Crystal, whereas they cannot in the German Generation II games (despite the French and German versions using the same encoding).

====Fullwidth characters====
Spaces have the same appearance across all languages of Generation I and II games. <code>?</code> and <code>!</code> have the same appearance across Japanese and Western language Generation I and II games.

For Japanese games, they are transcoded to fullwidth <code style="white-space: pre">　</code>, <code>？</code> and <code>！</code>. For Western language games, they are transcoded to regular <code style="white-space: pre"> </code>, <code>?</code>, and <code>!</code>. For Korean games, spaces are transcoded as fullwidth <code style="white-space: pre">　</code>; note that this differs from the halfwidth <code style="white-space: pre"> </code> that is used in Korean games from Generation IV onward.

====Hangul====
Seven of the hangul vowel jamo (<code>ㅘ</code>, <code>ㅙ</code>, <code>ㅚ</code>, <code>ㅝ</code>, <code>ㅞ</code>, <code>ㅟ</code>, and <code>ㅢ</code>) and two hangul blocks (<code>괻</code> and <code>읆</code>) can be typed in the Korean Generation II games, but not in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, or Ultra Moon. These characters are treated the same as [[#Censored words|prohibited words]].

While transferring Pokémon from a game with any of these characters in the player's name, Poké Transporter displays the Trainer's name as <code>???</code>. If the name of Box 1 includes any of those characters, it is displayed as "박스1" (Box 1) instead.

====TRAINER====
{{main|#Pokémon from in-game trades}}

====Other====
; Multiplication sign
: <code>×</code> is transcoded to the lowercase letter <code>x</code>.
; Square brackets
: <code>[</code> and <code>]</code> are transcoded to <code>(</code> and <code>)</code>, respectively.
; Ordinal indicator
: <code>º</code> (usable in Box names in Italian and Spanish) is transcoded to the lowercase letter <code>o</code>.
; {{PK}}{{MN}}
: <code>{{PK}}</code> is transcoded to <code>P</code>.
: <code>{{MN}}</code> is transcoded to <code>M</code>.

==Modifications to transported Pokémon==
===Nicknames and Original Trainer names===
====Unnicknamed Pokémon====
The Generation I to III games do not track whether or not a Pokémon is nicknamed, only what the Pokémon's current name is; from Generation IV onward, there is an internal flag that marks whether a Pokémon is nicknamed or not, in order to track whether Pokémon from a different language game have nicknames.

When a Pokémon is transported from a Generation I or II game, if its current name is its species name in the language of the Generation I or II game it is sent from, it is treated as being unnicknamed. The Pokémon's name is checked against its species name after applying any character conversions (e.g. after converting <code>PK</code> to <code>P</code>). The Pokémon's name is considered to match if it is either in ALLCAPS or the capitalization normally used in later generations (but any other capitalization is treated as a nickname). Otherwise, its current name is permanently treated as a nickname.

The names of unnicknamed Pokémon are made to match the formatting of their species name in their language of origin in the Generation VI games. This is relevant for two main cases:
* Unnicknamed Pokémon originating in a Generation I to IV game (which have their species names in ALLCAPS) have their names changed to be capitalized normally.
* Unnicknamed Pokémon transferred from Generation V that were evolved in a game of a language different to their [[language of origin]] (so that their name is in the language of the game they were evolved in instead of their language of origin) have their name changed to match their language of origin.

Several Pokémon have {{wp|diacritic}} or {{wp|Typographic ligature|ligature}} characters in their French names, but these are not used in the French Generation I and II games. Due to [[List of glitches in Generation VII#Poké Transporter name encoding glitch|an oversight]], Poké Transporter expects the Pokémon's French names to include these characters in the Generation I and II games, so if an unnicknamed Pokémon is transported from a French Generation I or II game, its species name (as formatted in Generation I and II) will permanently become its nickname. As a workaround, if the Pokémon's nickname in the Generation I or II game is set to a [[#Censored words|censored word]], its nickname will be removed when it is transported to Pokémon Bank, causing it to become an unnicknamed Pokémon with the correct name.

Additionally, unnicknamed Pokémon with other special characters in their species names may also fail to be recognized as unnicknamed.
* {{p|Mr. Mime}}'s species name in Generation I and II is <code>MR.MIME</code> without the space character, so transferring an unnicknamed Mr. Mime from Generation I or II will give it MR.MIME as a nickname. Similarly, its French species name was <code>M.MIME</code> rather than M. Mime, so transferring from a French Virtual Console game will give it M.MIME as a nickname.
** In version 1.2, Poké Transporter additionally failed to handle the [[Character encoding (Generation I)|0xE8]] (period) in the species name of Mr. Mime, presumably due to the nickname entry screen's identical-looking character actually being 0xF2 (decimal point), which did get properly handled. The unhandled period would turn into a hyphen instead, so transferring an unnicknamed Mr. Mime from Generation I would give it <code>MR-MIME</code> as a nickname. ([[Mew glitch|Glitches]] are required to obtain an unnicknamed Mr. Mime in Generation I without trading back from Generation II. The species name of Mr. Mime includes 0xE8 in the French, English, Spanish, and Italian Virtual Console games.) In version 1.3 onward, the period and decimal point are both properly handled as the same character, but the lack of a space in Mr. Mime's Generation I and II name is still not handled correctly, hence why the issue described above occurs.
* In version 1.2, Poké Transporter failed to handle the apostrophe in the species name of {{p|Farfetch'd}}, presumably due to the [[Text entry in the Pokémon games#Generation I|nickname entry screen]] not having an apostrophe, causing it to turn into a space instead. Transferring an unnicknamed Farfetch'd from Generation I would then give it <code>FARFETCH D</code> as a nickname. (In Generation I, unnicknamed Farfetch'd can be normally obtained in [[Pokémon Yellow]]. The species name of Farfetch'd includes an apostrophe in English, Spanish, and Italian.) This was corrected in version 1.3.

====Character limitations====
A name consisting of only spaces, which is only possible in Generation I, will remain unchanged. If a Pokémon has <code>{{PK}}</code>, <code>{{MN}}</code>, <code>[</code>, <code>]</code>, or <code>×</code> in its [[nickname]] or [[original Trainer]], this will be converted to <code>P</code>, <code>M</code>, <code>(</code>, <code>)</code>, or <code>x</code>, respectively, upon being transported.

Pokémon transported from a French Generation I or II game that originally had <code>Á</code> or <code>Í</code> in their Original Trainer (in their original language) have this character become <code>ç</code> or <code>ô</code> instead (respectively), matching their display in the French Generation I and II games. (These characters are correctly preserved when transferring from any other Western language, despite these characters having the exact same appearance in the German games as they do in the French games.)

In Japanese, between September 22, 2017 and November 19, 2017 (after {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were released on the [[Virtual Console]] but before they were directly compatible with Poké Transporter), transferring a Pokémon from a Virtual Console game with an exclamation point or question mark in its nickname or OT would cause these characters to be converted into spaces.<ref>https://twitter.com/QStheSLAYER/status/911462759451189253</ref> (This required trading the Pokémon to a Generation I Virtual Console game and then transferring through Poké Transporter. The Japanese Generation II games allow entering exclamation points/question marks but the Japanese Generation I games do not. This did not occur in other languages, presumably because it is possible to enter exclamation points/question marks in Generation I in those languages.) Conversely, the kana を / ヲ ''wo'' and small vowel katakana did not have this issue despite also being characters that could be entered in Japanese Generation II but not Japanese Generation I. This was fixed by the release of Poké Transporter compatibility with the Generation II games.

In the [[character encoding (Generation I)|Generation I]] and [[Character encoding (Generation II)|Generation II character encoding]]s, several pairs of hiragana and katakana share the same code points due to being rendered the same way in-game; in later generations, this is not the case, with each character having its own code point. These characters are the {{wp|hiragana}} <code>へ</code> (including <code>べ</code> and <code>ぺ</code>) and <code>り</code> and the {{wp|katakana}} <code>ヘ</code> (including <code>ベ</code> and <code>ペ</code>) and <code>リ</code>. Poké Transporter converts the character to hiragana or katakana depending on the first kana character of the Pokémon's name (i.e. the first character other than a space, {{wp|chōonpu}}, question mark, or exclamation mark). If the first character is hiragana (other than the four kana in question), the character is converted to hiragana <code>へ</code> or <code>り</code>; if the first character is katakana or any of the four kana in question, the character is converted to katakana.

====Pokémon from in-game trades====
In Generation I, the Original Trainer of Pokémon from [[in-game trade]]s is a control character ([[Character encoding (Generation I)|code point]] <code>0x5D</code>) that displays Trainer in the games' language (e.g. TRAINER in English). Transported Pokémon have this OT converted to plaintext, with regular capitalization and any abbreviations expanded, based on the language of the transferring game. (As a result, the Korean and Chinese OTs exist in the data of Poké Transporter but are not actually used.)

{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{kanto color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{kanto color}}"
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Language
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=3 | OT
|- style="background:#{{kanto color}}"
! Gen I
! Gen II
! Bank
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| トレーナー
| トレーナー
| トレーナー
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| TRAINER
| TRAINER
| Trainer
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| DRES.
| DRESSEUR
| Dresseur
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| TRAINER
| TRAINER
| Trainer
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| ALLEN.
| ALLEN.
| Allenatore
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| ENTREN.
| ENTREN.
| Entrenador
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| N/A
| 트레이너
| 트레이너
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese (Traditional)
| N/A
| N/A
| 訓練家
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese (Simplified)
| N/A
| N/A
| 训练家
|-
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan=4 |
|}

====Censored words====
If a Pokémon's nickname contains a prohibited word, the Pokémon's nickname will be erased, reverting to the default species name in that Pokémon's language of origin. (Since the Generation I and II games do not track language of origin, Pokémon transferred from the Virtual Console games have their language of origin set to the transferring game's language.) Poké Transporter informs the user when this occurs. The word check is applied after removing spaces and after converting characters such as <code>{{PK}}</code>.

The list of prohibited words is stored server-side, varies over time,<ref>[https://kohada.5ch.net/test/read.cgi/poke/1388089906/955 5ch] (27 December 2013): User reporting that 「せいしゃ」, the [[Original Trainer]] of one of the {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Trade for Evolution! Pokémon}}, was censored by Poké Transporter. This was tested to no longer apply in version 1.5.</ref><ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/2u9de0/shiro_trainer_names_on_my_pokemon_can_someone/</ref> and does not match either the Generation V filter list, any of the [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s filter lists in any region or language, or any combination of the former. Transferring from Generation V and transferring from the Virtual Console uses different filter lists (each blocks some words the other allows). In particular, almost all words in kana are allowed when transferring from the Japanese Virtual Console games.

If a Pokémon's original Trainer contains a prohibited word, the original Trainer will be replaced by a generic name, and Poké Transporter will also inform the user. The generic name depends on the Pokémon's language of origin and the transferring game. (As a result, the Chinese OTs exist in the data of Poké Transporter but are not actually used.)

{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{kanto color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{kanto color}}"
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Game
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=8 | Language
|- style="background:#{{kanto color}}"
! Japanese
! English
! French
! German
! Italian
! Spanish
! Korean
! Chinese
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Black, Black 2
| ブラック．
| Kuro*
| Kuro*
| Kuro*
| Kuro*
| Kuro*
| 블랙.
| Ｂｌａｃｋ．
|- style="background:#FFF"
| White, White 2
| ホワイト．
| Shiro*
| Shiro*
| Shiro*
| Shiro*
| Shiro*
| 화이트.
| Ｗｈｉｔｅ．
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Red
| レッド．
| Red*
| Rouge*
| Rot*
| Rosso*
| Rojo*
| 레드.
| Ｒｅｄ．
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Green
| グリーン．
| Green*
| Vert*
| Grün*
| Verde*
| Verde*
| 그린.
| Ｇｒｅｅｎ．
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Blue
| ブルー．
| Blue*
| Bleu*
| Blau*
| Blu*
| Azul*
| 블루.
| Ｂｌｕｅ．
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Yellow
| イエロー．
| Yellow*
| Jaune*
| Gelb*
| Giallo*
| Amarillo*
| 옐로.
| Ｐｉｋａ．
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Gold
| ゴールド．
| Gold*
| Or*
| Gold*
| Oro*
| Oro*
| 금.
| Ｇｏｌｄ．
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Silver
| シルバー．
| Silver*
| Argent*
| Silber*
| Argento*
| Plata*
| 은.
| Ｓｉｌｖｅ．
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Crystal
| クリスタル．
| Crystal*
| Cristal*
| Kristall*
| Cristallo*
| Cristal*
| 크리스털.
| Ｃｒｙｓｔ．
|-
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan=9 |
|}

===Location data===
For Pokémon transported from the Generation I or II games, because these games do not record game of origin, the Pokémon is assigned the game it was transferred from as its game of origin. Because only {{game|Crystal}} records met location data, no met location information is preserved by the transfer; Pokémon from these games display a met location of "Seems to have traveled across both space and time to reach you from the Kanto/Johto region in the good old days." (This differs from the text used for Pokémon from Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, and SoulSilver only by the text "in the good old days.")

For Pokémon originating in a Generation V game, their met location data is preserved. However, as Pokémon Bank only displays the region corresponding to a Pokémon's [[game of origin]] as their met location, and the Generation VI and VII games do the same for transferred Pokémon, this data can only be viewed if it is subsequently sent to [[Pokémon HOME]].

For Pokémon originating in a Generation III or IV game, their met location was lost when transferred via [[Poké Transfer]]. As in previous generations, Pokémon met in {{g|Colosseum}} or {{XD}} display "a [[distant land]]" instead of the name of the [[Orre]] region.

If a Pokémon was met in a [[fateful encounter]], this information is retained upon transfer. {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Celebi}} transferred from the Virtual Console games are also flagged as being met in a fateful encounter.

===From Generation V===
* Several species of Pokémon have their Ability changed:
** [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Basculin|Blue-Striped]] {{p|Basculin}} with the Ability {{a|Reckless}} will have their Ability changed to {{a|Rock Head}} upon transportation.
** {{p|Starly}} that have their Hidden Ability flag set (such that they would evolve into Reckless {{p|Staravia}}) will have their Ability changed to Reckless upon transportation.
** {{p|Venipede}}, {{p|Whirlipede}}, and {{p|Scolipede}} with {{a|Quick Feet}} will have their Ability changed to {{a|Speed Boost}} upon transportation.
* Due to Ability slots no longer being determined by [[personality value]], all Pokémon will be assigned the Ability slot corresponding to their current Ability upon transportation.
* Due to [[gender]] no longer being determined by [[personality value]], female {{p|Azurill}} that would evolve into male {{p|Marill}} will be permanently locked into being female upon transportation. (Male {{p|Marill}} or {{p|Azumarill}} that evolved from female {{p|Azurill}} remain male.)
* Pokémon transferred from Generation V with more than 252 {{EV}}s in any stat will have the extra EVs removed.
* Since the {{Shiny}} chance was doubled in Generation VI, some [[personality value]]s that were not Shiny in Generation V would become Shiny upon transfer. Specifically, if the [[Personality value#Shininess|Shiny value]] is between 8 and 15, the Pokémon would not be Shiny in Generation V but would be Shiny if it had the same PID in Generation VI onward. To prevent this, if the Shiny value is between 8 and 15, the Pokémon's personality value's {{wp|most significant bit}} is flipped.<ref>[http://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/177171/can-pokétransporter-make-a-pokémon-shiny/177447#177447 "Can PokéTransporter make a Pokémon shiny?" on Arqade]</ref>

===From Generation I and II===
* A transferred Pokémon's [[nature]] is that nature whose index number corresponds to the Pokémon's [[experience]] {{wp|modulo}} 25.
* The Pokémon's experience is then reset to the minimum amount of experience required for its current level.
* Any Pokémon transferred from the Virtual Console releases of the [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} games have their [[Hidden Ability]].
** Pokémon with no Hidden Ability in [[Generation VII]] will not have their ability slot [[index number]] set to the Hidden Ability slot, they will always be assigned slot 1 instead. As an example, a {{p|Koffing}} from Virtual Console transferred through Pokémon Bank, [[Pokémon HOME]] and arriving in [[Generation VIII]] would not retroactively gain its Hidden Ability {{a|Stench}} upon arriving in Generation VIII, it would remain {{a|Levitate}}, as that was the only possible ability for Koffing in Generation VII.
* The method of assigning gender has varied between versions of Transporter:
** In version 1.2, gender was assigned randomly<ref>https://twitter.com/SciresM/status/824147081698967555</ref> (regardless of the Pokémon's Attack IV).
*** Due to [[gender]] being determined randomly instead of being determined by the Attack [[IV]], it was possible for Pokémon with a [[List of Pokémon by gender ratio#1 ♀ : 7 ♂|gender ratio]] of "1 ♀ : 7 ♂" to be both female and Shiny, which is impossible in the Generation II games (and thus in Poké Transporter version 1.3 onward as well).
** In version 1.3 onward, Pokémon transferred from the Virtual Console games have their [[gender]] assigned based on their Attack {{IV}}, the same as in Generation II.
* The {{IV}}s of Pokémon transferred from the Virtual Console games are randomly generated, but three are guaranteed to be 31 (five if the Pokémon is {{p|Mew}} or {{p|Celebi}}).
** This also means that the [[type]] of the Pokémon's {{m|Hidden Power}} will usually differ from its type in the Generation II games.
* [[Effort values|Stat experience]] is completely erased, so that the transferred Pokémon has 0 EVs in all stats.
* The method to determine whether a Pokémon is {{Shiny}} after transfer has varied between versions of Transporter.
** In version 1.2, Poké Transporter determined whether a Pokémon would be Shiny based on how Shiny Pokémon were determined in Generation II, but erroneously switched the IV requirements for Attack and Defense. (In [[Generation II]], a Pokémon is Shiny if its Defense, Speed, and Special IV are all 10, and its Attack IV is 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14 or 15.)
** In version 1.3 onward, this was corrected to match the Generation II games.
* As these games do not keep track of which [[Poké Ball]] is used to catch a Pokémon, all transferred Pokémon will be in a regular Poké Ball.
* As these games do not keep track of the [[language of origin|language]] or [[game of origin]], these are set to those of the game from which they were transported.
* Pokémon transported from the Virtual Console games have the [[File:GB icon VII.png]] [[origin mark]].
* The Pokémon's country, location, and 3DS region are set to those of the Nintendo 3DS.
* The Pokémon's [[Trainer ID number#Secret ID|Secret ID number]] is set to 00000.
* [[Pokérus]] (active or cured) is not transferred.

==Server issues==
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Bank unavailable until further notice for Asia, Europe, Australia, Americas}}
On December 25, 2013, Pokémon Bank and the Poké Transporter were both released in Japan, South Korea, and other Asian territories. Due to high volumes of traffic throughout the Nintendo Network caused by a large volume of [[Nintendo Network]] IDs being created,<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/statuses/415959724043956224 Twitter / NintendoAmerica]</ref> the [[Nintendo eShop]] was temporarily inaccessible.<ref>[http://kotaku.com/nintendo-online-services-broken-now-continuing-christm-1489822952 Kotaku - Nintendo's Online Services Broken Now, Continuing Christmas Malfunctions]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131229082857/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/information/2013/info.html Nintendo of Japan ~ "ニンテンドーeショップの接続障害に伴う『ポケモンバンク』の一時配信停止のお知らせ"] (archived)</ref> When the Nintendo eShop was accessible again on December 29, 2013,<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/417346368340885504 Twitter / NintendoAmerica]</ref> Pokémon Bank was removed from the Nintendo eShop (although players that had previously downloaded Pokémon Bank could still download Poké Transporter, which can only be downloaded through Pokémon Bank).{{fact}} In addition, the release of Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter for the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand—originally set to be December 27, 2013—was delayed due to the aforementioned issues.<ref>[http://archive.today/2014.01.03-155048/http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2393/p/430 Pokémon Bank Announcement | Nintendo 3DS Family | Nintendo Support] (archived)</ref>

On January 21, 2014, Pokémon Bank was re-released in Japan, South Korea, and other Asian territories.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/425815499956445184 Twitter / NintendoAmerica]</ref> The service was then launched in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand on February 4, 2014;<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/430673592527769600</ref> and in the Americas on February 5, 2014.

==Version history==
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{grass color}}; border:3px solid #{{grass color light}}"
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Changes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.1
| {{tt|December 25, 2013|Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong initial launch}} {{tt|January 21, 2014|Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong re-launch}} {{tt|February 4, 2014|Europe, Australia, and New Zealand launch}} {{tt|February 5, 2014|The Americas launch}}<ref>[http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3394 Pokémon Bank Trial Availability]</ref>
|
* Initial release
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.2
| January 24, 2017<ref name="Americas Update">[http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/25447/p/430 How to Update the Poké Transporter Application | Nintendo 3DS Family | Nintendo Support]</ref>
|
* You will be able to transfer Pokémon from the [[Virtual Console|virtual console]] versions of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|''Pokémon Red'', ''Blue'']] and ''{{v2|Yellow}}'' into your copy of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|''Pokémon Sun'' or ''Pokémon Moon'']].
* A new [[Pokédex]] feature has been added.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.3
| September 5, 2017<ref name="Americas Update"/>
|
* Adjustments have been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.4
| November 19, 2017<ref name="Americas Update"/>
|
* [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|''Pokémon Gold Version'' and ''Pokémon Silver Version'']] on [[Nintendo 3DS]] Virtual Console are now supported.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.5
| February 11, 2020<ref name="Americas Update"/>
|
* Updated to accommodate the [[Pokémon HOME]] distribution.
|-
! style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="3"|
|}
{{-}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Poké Transporter JP logo.png|Japanese logo
Poké Transporter icon.png|HOME Menu icon
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Unlike Pokémon Bank, Poké Transporter stores no save data.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=寶可夢虛擬傳送 ''{{tt|Pokémon Hēuiyíh Chyùhnsung|Pokémon Virtual Mover}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢虛擬傳送 / 宝可梦虚拟传送 ''{{tt|Pokémon Xūnǐ Chuánsòng|Pokémon Virtual Mover}}''
|fr=Poké Transfert
|de=PokéMover
|it=Pokétrasferitore
|ko=포켓무버 ''PokéMover''
|es=Poké Trasladador
|ru=Поке-Транспортёр ''Poke-Transportyor''{{tt|*|not released with this name but referred to as such on the official website}}
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==References==
{{bulbanews|game|Pokémon Bank}}
<references/>

==Related articles==
{{Inter-gen transfer|Gen VI}}
{{Side series}}
{{Project Games notice|game mechanic}}

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Pokémon Champions

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{{search|game|the type of Trainer|Pokémon Champion}}
{{Infobox game
|colorscheme=champions
|bordercolorscheme=champions
|name=Pokémon Champions
|jname={{Ruby|Pokémon|ポケモン}} {{Ruby|Champions|チャンピオンズ}}
|boxart=Pokémon Champions eShop.jpg
|caption=Pokémon Champions eShop banner
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]] (enhanced for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] via version update), {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|iPadOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}
|category=Battle simulation
|players=1-2
|link_method=N/A
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[side series]]
|developer=[[The Pokémon Works]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|release_date_ja=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_na=April 7, 2026<ref group="note" name="release"/> (Nintendo Switch) 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_au=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_eu=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_kr=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_hk=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_tw=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|cero=A
|esrb=E
|acb=PG
|oflc=PG
|pegi=7
|grb=ALL
|gsrr=6+
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemonchampions.jp Official site]
|website_en=[https://champions.pokemon.com Official site] [https://pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-champions Pokémon.com]
}}
'''Pokémon Champions''' (Japanese: '''{{Ruby|Pokémon|ポケモン}} {{Ruby|Champions|チャンピオンズ}}''') is a {{wp|Freemium|free-to-start}} online-only [[side series]] Pokémon game for the [[Nintendo Switch]], {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|iPadOS}}, and {{wp|Android}}. It allows players to {{pkmn|battle}} using the same mechanics as the [[core series]] games, including [[type]]s, {{Abilities}}, and [[move]]s. The game was released worldwide on April 8, 2026 on the Nintendo Switch.<ref group="note" name="release">Due to time zones, the game was released on April 7, 2026 in North America, even though it was released at the same time as the rest of the world.</ref>

The game was announced worldwide on [[Pokémon Day#2025|Pokémon Day]], February 27, 2025, at 11 P.M. JST via a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2025|Pokémon Presents]]. It is playable in ten languages: Japanese, English, German, European and Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

On the Nintendo Switch, both a free-to-start version and a paid '''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack''' (Japanese: '''『Pokémon Champions』 + スターターパック''' ''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack'') bundle are available.

==Gameplay==
===Features===
* Like in the [[Battle Stadium]] in the Nintendo Switch core series games, the game features both a Ranked Battle and a Casual Battle mode. It also features a Private Battle mode for battles with family and friends.
* Players can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] their Pokémon through the use of a new item called the [[Omni Ring]]. Artwork of this item and the Pokémon Champions website suggest that other techniques, such as [[Z-Move]]s, [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], and {{Tera}}stallization, will also be supported in the future.<ref>[https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/ Pokémon Champions | The Omni Ring—A Battle Essential!] "Other special features may be added to the Omni Ring in the future! Research is being conducted to make the Omni Ring capable of drawing out a variety of Pokémon capabilities."</ref>
* New Abilities are introduced for some of the Mega Evolutions introduced in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}: {{a|Dragonize}}, {{a|Mega Sol}}, {{a|Piercing Drill}}, and {{a|Spicy Spray}}.
* Only a select pool of Pokémon, moves, and held items was made available at the release.
* Players are capable of seeing in-game how often certain held items, moves, and the like are used on specific Pokémon.
* The game is online-only; even the in-game tutorials and the Private Battle mode require an online connection as all damage calculations etc. are done server-side.

===Changes from Scarlet and Violet and Generation VIII=== 
* Players can now forfeit in the middle of a turn, as opposed to just in between turns.
* If a player is disconnected from the server during a battle, they do not automatically lose the game, instead having a substantial amount of time to reconnect before the connectivity issues result in a loss. If a player was disconnected during a battle, proceeding from the title screen will automatically resume that battle. The turn timer decreases as normal while waiting for that player to reconnect, potentially resulting in the game automatically selecting their moves if the server does not receive a response in time.
* Moves that the target Pokémon is doubly weak to or doubly resists are now listed as "extremely effective" and "mostly ineffective", respectively, and have their own icons for such as well, rather than being grouped with regular "super effective" and "not very effective" modifiers.
* [[Level]] is not displayed, with Pokémon stats being calculated as if they were level 50.
* [[Individual values]] cannot be modified in-game,<ref>https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-champions-will-take-a-key-stat-out-of-its-battle-equation/1100-6538998/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f</ref> with the Pokémon stats being calculated as if they had 31 IVs in all stats.
* [[Effort values]] are replaced by the new [[stat point]]s system. In certain circumstances,  it is possible to increase stats by one point more than the effort values allow.
* Items triggering now causes a pop-up banner to show up (like with Abilities), displaying the item's sprite.
* Stat alterations (such as {{a|Intimidate}}'s {{stat|Attack}} reduction) are now resolved on both opposing Pokémon at once, rather than one by one.
* Effects that raise or lower multiple stats at once (such as {{m|Parting Shot}}) now only display one message for all the raised or lowered stats, rather than an individual one for each stat.
* Several status conditions were made weaker:
** {{status|Freeze|Frozen}} Pokémon now have a 25% chance to naturally thaw out each turn instead of 20%, and will always thaw out after three turns.
** {{status|Paralysis}} now has only 1/8 chance to prevent affected Pokémon from acting, rather than 1/4.
** {{status|Sleep}} now lasts 2-3 turns instead of 2-4, with a 2/3 chance to last three turns and a 1/3 chance to last two turns.
* Some Abilities were modified:
** {{a|Healer}} now triggers 50% of the time instead of 30%.
** {{a|Unseen Fist}} now deals only 25% damage on protecting targets instead of 100%.
* Several moves were modified:
** {{m|Snap Trap}} had its type changed from Grass to Steel.
** {{m|Toxic Thread}} now lowers Speed by two stages rather than one.
** {{m|Trop Kick}} and {{m|Psyshield Bash}} had their base power increased from 70 to 85 and 90, respectively.
** {{m|Apple Acid}}, {{m|Fire Lash}}, {{m|Grav Apple}}, and {{m|Spirit Shackle}} had their base power increased from 80 to 90.
** {{m|First Impression}} had its base power increased from 90 to 100.
** {{m|Beak Blast}} and {{m|Mountain Gale}} had their base power increased from 100 to 120.
** {{m|Bone Rush}}, {{m|Infernal Parade}}, and {{m|Night Daze}} had their base power increased by 5 each, totaling 30, 65, and 90, respectively.
** {{m|Crabhammer}} and {{m|Syrup Bomb}} had their accuracy increased by 5 each, totaling 95% and 90%, respectively.
** {{m|Iron Head}} and {{m|Moonblast}}'s secondary effect chances were lowered from 30% to 20% and 10%, respectively.
** {{m|Dire Claw}}'s secondary effect chance was lowered from 50% to 30%. It is also now considered a [[slicing move]].
** {{m|Crush Claw}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, and {{m|Shadow Claw}} are now considered to be slicing moves.
** {{m|Dragon Cheer}} is now considered a [[sound-based move]].
** {{m|Fake Out}} and {{m|First Impression}} can no longer be used after the turn the user switches into the battle; if the user is forced to use them when ineligible via effects such as {{m|Encore}}, it will instead use {{m|Struggle}}.
** {{m|Freeze-Dry}} can no longer inflict {{status|freeze}}.
** {{m|Salt Cure}}'s passive damage was halved, dealing 1/16 of target's maximum HP per turn normally, and 1/8 against Water and Steel types.
* If a Pokémon is forced to use a different move than selected due to Encore, it will now perform that move at its usual priority, rather than of the move that was selected.
* [[PP]] of moves is now set to fixed values of 8, 12, 16, and 20, if their base PP values in Scarlet and Violet (or Generation VIII) were 5, 10, 15, or at least 20, respectively (although the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOfW-qdsvpU pre-release overview trailer] showcases moves with their previous PP values). However, certain moves appear to have those base values modified, causing values different than expected in Champions:
** {{m|Baneful Bunker}}, {{m|King's Shield}}, {{m|Protect}}, and {{m|Spiky Shield}} have 8 PP instead of 12, matching {{m|Detect}}.
** {{m|Beak Blast}} has 8 PP instead of 16.
** {{m|Night Slash}} has 20 PP instead of 16.
** {{m|Sandstorm}} and {{m|Snowscape}} have 8 PP instead of 12, matching {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|Rain Dance}}.


==Connectivity==
[[File:CP Connectivity demo.jpg|300px|thumb|left|News banner detailing connectitity to Pokémon Champions]]
Pokémon Champions can connect with [[Pokémon HOME]], allowing for use of Pokémon from the [[core series]] games and {{g|GO}}, though this is limited to Pokémon that appear in Pokémon Champions. Pokémon originally obtained in Pokémon Champions cannot be deposited in Pokémon HOME. A Pokémon sent to Champions from HOME is referred to as "visiting" Pokémon Champions, and must be received through the Recruit menu in order to be used in the game. The Recruit menu is also used to send Pokémon back to HOME.

When a Pokémon is sent to visit Champions for the first time [[Effort Values]] (converted to the new Stat Point system), stat alignment (from either its [[Nature]] or [[Mint]]), and the moveset of the most recently visited game are carried over. Any changes in Champions are not reflected when the Pokémon is sent back to HOME, and any subsequent changes in another game will not affect the data in Champions. The way effort values are converted to Stat Points matches how EV training works at level 50 with an odd [[Individual values|IV]]: 4 EVs for the first Stat Point in a stat and 8 EVs for each additional Stat Point. Therefore a Pokémon fully EV trained in 3 or 4 stats will have a maximum of 65 Stat Points when transferred and be able to earn on additional Stat Point in Champions. Pokémon EV trained in 5 or 6 stats will already be able to be transferred with 66 Stat Points.
{{-}}

==Downloadable content==
In addition to [[Shop (Champions)#Premium Shop|certain in-app purchases]], the game offers the '''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack''' bundle as downloadable content which provides the player with certain in-game benefits.

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! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Banner
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Name
! colspan="26" style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Price
|- style="background:#{{champions color light}}"
! {{wp|Argentine peso|ARS}}
! {{wp|Australian dollar|AUD}}
! {{wp|Brazilian real|BRL}}
! {{wp|Canadian dollar|CAD}}
! {{wp|Swiss franc|CHF}}
! {{wp|Chilean peso|CLP}}
! {{wp|Colombian peso|COP}}
! {{wp|Czech koruna|CZK}}
! {{wp|Danish krone|DKK}}
! {{wp|Euro|EUR}}
! {{wp|Pound sterling|GBP}}
! {{wp|Hong Kong dollar|HKD}}
! {{wp|Japanese yen|JPY}}
! {{wp|South Korean won|KRW}}
! {{wp|Mexican peso|MXN}}
! {{wp|Malaysian ringgit|MYR}}
! {{wp|Norwegian krone|NOK}}
! {{wp|New Zealand dollar|NZD}}
! {{wp|Peruvian sol|PEN}}
! {{wp|Polish złoty|PLN}}
! {{wp|Swedish krona|SEK}}
! {{wp|Singapore dollar|SGD}}
! {{wp|Thai baht|THB}}
! {{wp|New Taiwan dollar|TWD}}
! {{wp|United States dollar|USD}}
! {{wp|South African rand|ZAR}}
|- class="r"
| class="c" | [[File:Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack eShop.jpg|170px]]
| class="l" | Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack
| $9,899 || $10.50 || R$38.90 || $9.99 || 6.90 CHF || $7,230 || $32,300 || 175.00 Kč || 52.00 kr || €6.99 || £5.99 || $49 || ¥980 || ₩10,000 || $144.00 || RM31.90 || 83.00 kr || $11.55 || S/28.00 || 30.00 zł || 78.00 kr || $9.78 || ฿279 || $200 || $6.99 || R146.00
|}

===Starter Pack===
This pack includes the following extras:

* 50 additional Pokémon Storage spaces which allows the player to permanently store 80 Pokémon by default instead of 30 (or 100 spots instead of 50 if the player has progressed to Champion Rank).
* The [[File:CP Battle Song Icon.png|20px|link=Battle Song]] '''Battle! (Trainer Battle)''' song from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] as background music.
* 30 {{bag/s|Teammate Ticket|CP|size=24px}} [[Teammate Ticket]]s, used to permanently recruit Pokémon from [[Roster Ranch]] (1 ticket per recruitment).
* 50 {{bag/s|Training Ticket|CP|size=24px}} [[Training Ticket]]s, used to waive [[VP]] costs when training Pokémon (1 ticket per training session, regardless of the sessions cost in VP).
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==Supported Pokémon==
{{main|List of Pokémon in Pokémon Champions}}
Not all Pokémon available in Pokémon HOME are present in the game.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/POKEMON-EXPANDS-ENTERTAINMENT-OFFERINGS-WITH-NEW-WAYS-TO-PLAY-IN-THE-P#_ftn1 February 27, 2025 Press Release — ''POKÉMON EXPANDS ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS WITH NEW WAYS TO PLAY IN THE POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A VIDEO GAME AND THE REVEAL OF POKÉMON CHAMPIONS'']</ref> More Pokémon may be added in batches alongside new regulations.<ref>[https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/gameplay/ Pokémon Champions | Seasons and Regulations!] "The Pokémon you can use and other parameters will change with each new set of regulations. You never know—new Pokémon just might become eligible."</ref>

==Shop==
{{main|Shop (Champions)}}
The Shop screen is divided into two sections: the {{DL|Shop (Champions)|Premium Shop}}, where memberships and Premium Battle Passes can be purchased with real-world currency, and the {{DL|Shop (Champions)|Frontier Shop}}, where [[Victory Point|VP]] can be exchanged for [[held item]]s and clothing.

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Champions}}

==Version history==
===Nintendo Switch===
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{Champions color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Official note
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}"|More information
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.2
| April 8, 2026
| N/A
| Initial version when downloading from the eShop.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.3<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260423060908/https://champions-news.pokemon-home.com/ja/page/764.html 『Pokémon Champions』更新データ（Ver.1.0.3）配信のお知らせ] (Japanese; archived)</ref>
| April 22, 2026
|
The following issues have been fixed:
* The explanation for Leech Seed is incorrect.
* The gender listed for certain Pokémon in the tutorial is listed incorrectly.
* The player is unable to select a move when they move the cursor over Mega Evolution while viewing move details and then press the B Button.
* The Unnerve ability doesn’t work on Pokémon with certain abilities, and they are able to eat Berries.
* The changes in speed caused by held items are not reflected in the order in which abilities activate.
* Certain other issues related to networking and visual appearance during battles.
|
* The [[Mystery Gift]] code redemption website was also updated to allow [[Nintendo Account]] login requests.
|}

==Release==
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! style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Locations
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| style="white-space:nowrap" | April 7, 2026<ref group="note" name="release"/> April 8, 2026
| '''Nintendo eShop''': {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, {{pmin|Australia}}, Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, {{pmin|Hong Kong}}, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Japan}}, {{pmin|Latvia}}, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Malta, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|South Africa}}, {{pmin|South Korea}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland, {{pmin|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|the United States|United States}}
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Champions Icon.png|Switch game icon
Pokémon Champions logo.png|Game logo in all languages
Pokémon Champions key art.png|Key art
Pokémon Champions key art 2.png|Second key art
Champions player male.png|[[Willem]], the male player character
Champions player female.png|[[Becca]], the female player character
Champions Omni Ring.png|[[Omni Ring]]
Champions Tatora.png|[[Tatora]]
Champions Kitt.png|[[Kitt]]
Champions Cordy.png|[[Cordy]]
Champions Caraway.png|[[Caraway]]
Champions Kajima.png|[[Kajima]]
</gallery>

==In other languages==
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==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/71525/~/how-to-update-pok%C3%A9mon-champions How to Update Pokémon Champions | Nintendo Support] (US)
* [https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Purchases-Subscriptions/Games/How-to-Update-Pokemon-Champions-3079895.html How to Update Pokémon Champions | Nintendo Support] (UK)

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World Championships

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{{move|Pokémon World Championships}}
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[[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Championships''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''), often referred to as simply '''Worlds''' or abbreviated as '''WCS''' are an annual event held by the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play division of [[The Pokémon Company International]]. They function as the finals for both the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Core series|Video Game]] Championships. Since 2015, the World Championships have also featured events for [[spin-off Pokémon games]], namely [[Pokkén Tournament]], [[Pokémon GO]], and [[Pokémon UNITE]]. The Pokémon World Championships are held annually, occurring every August.

Competitors usually must qualify for the event based on their performance in other events in the same season, such as regional championships, national championships, dedicated qualifying tournaments, or the previous year's World Championships. The exact qualification requirements depend on the year, the region the player is from, and the game in which they are playing.

While the Pokémon World Championships are held as a single unified event featuring multiple different games, each of the games are run as an entirely separate tournament. Competitors compete in only one of the featured games, and the qualification requirements of each are entirely separate. Additionally, competitors usually are separated into one of three age groups, meaning that three world champions are crowned for each game each year.

Minor announcements are usually made during the events, such as upcoming VGC mechanics and variants of TCG cards, the ruleset of the following VGC format, and the city where the next World Championships will be hosted.

==History==
===Predecessors===
Before the introduction of the modern Pokémon World Championships, both the TCG and video games held some international competitions.

For the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the [[Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle]] was an international Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament held annually from 1999 to 2002 in Hawaii by [[Wizards of the Coast]] (the distributor of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many regions outside of Japan at the time). Players from Canada, Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan were invited to the event.

In September 2000, to coincide with the {{wp|2000 Summer Olympics}} in Sydney, Australia, the [[2000 World Championships|first ever Pokémon World Championship]] was also held in Sydney. Players from Australia, Belgium, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|the United States}} competed using {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}}. This was a one-time event, with a video game World Championship not being held again until 2009.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships===
In August 2002, Wizards of the Coast held the [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|first Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship]] in Seattle, Washington in the United States.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230908043639/https://indexarticles.com/business/business-wire/first-ever-pokemon-trading-card-game-world-champion-titles-won-by-dylan-austin-14-of-ann-arbor-michigan-and-mindy-lambkee-10-of-kent-washington/ First-Ever Pokemon Trading Card Game World Champion Titles Won by Dylan Austin, 14 of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Mindy Lambkee, 10 of Kent, Washington]</ref>

Due to Wizards of the Coast's license to distribute the Pokémon Trading Card Game reverting to The Pokémon Company in 2003, no World Championship was held that year. Now with control of the Pokémon Trading Card Game licence, [[Pokémon USA]] formed [[Pokémon Organized Play]] to manage Pokémon Trading Card Game events.

In August 2004, Pokémon Organized Play held the {{TCG|2004 World Championships|2004 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}. From 2004 to 2008, the event was titled the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships, reflecting the fact that it was specifically for the Pokémon Trading Card Game only.

At the {{TCG|2008 World Championships|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}, a special video game event called the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] was held. This event featured players from the United States and Japan competing with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. However, since only two countries were involved, the winner was not awarded the title of world champion.

===Pokémon World Championships===
In August 2009, the first unified Pokémon World Championships were held, featuring both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon Video Game Championships. This has been the structure used for the Pokémon World Championships ever since.

From 2015 to 2022, [[Pokkén Tournament]] was also featured at the Pokémon World Championships. In 2015, the Pokkén Tournament competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events. After the 2022 World Championships, it was announced that Pokkén Tournament would no longer appear at the Pokémon World Championships.

Starting in 2019, [[Pokémon GO]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships. In 2019, the Pokémon GO competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events.

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the planned 2020 Pokémon World Championships to be held in London, England were cancelled, and the event also was not held in 2021. The World Championships returned with the [[2022 World Championships|2022 Pokémon World Championships]], held in London, England like the original 2020 plan.

Starting in 2022, [[Pokémon UNITE]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships.

==Events==
Since 2004, the Pokémon World Championships have been held annually, except in 2020 and 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

{| class="roundtable" cellpadding="5px" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
! Year
! Dates
! Venue
! City
! Region
! Country
! Games
|-
| '''[[2000 World Championships|2000]]'''
| September 22, 2000
| {{wp|University of Sydney}}
| Sydney || New South Wales || [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Australia}}
| VGC
|-
| '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]'''
| August 3 to 4, 2002
| {{wp|Seattle Convention Center}}
| Seattle || Washington || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|United States}}
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]'''
| August 20 to 22, 2004
| {{wp|Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]'''
| August 19 to 21, 2005
| Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]'''
| August 18 to 20, 2006
| {{wp|Hilton Anaheim}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]'''
| August 10 to 12, 2007
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2008
| {{wp|Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2009
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2010
| Hilton Waikoloa Village
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]'''
| August 12 to 14, 2011
| Hilton San Diego Bayfront
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2012
| Hilton Waikoloa Village
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]'''
| August 9 to 11, 2013
| {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}
| Vancouver || British Columbia || [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Canada}}
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2014
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]'''
| August 21 to 23, 2015
| {{wp|Hynes Convention Center}}
| Boston || Massachusetts || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]'''
| August 19 to 21, 2016
| {{wp|San Francisco Marriott Marquis}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]'''
| August 18 to 20, 2017
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]'''
| August 24 to 26, 2018
| {{wp|Music City Center}}
| Nashville || Tennessee || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]'''
| August 16 to 19, 2019
| Walter E. Washington Convention Center
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO
|-
| '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]'''
| August 18 to 21, 2022
| {{wp|ExCeL London}}
| London || England || [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|United Kingdom}}
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]'''
| August 11 to 13, 2023
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}
| Yokohama || Kanagawa || [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Japan}}
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]'''
| August 16 to 18, 2024
| {{wp|Hawai'i Convention Center}}
| Honolulu || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2025
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2026 Pokémon World Championships|2026]]'''
| August 28 to 30, 2026
| {{wp|Chase Center}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|}

==Video Game Championship==
The [[core series]] Pokémon games were first featured at a Nintendo-organized World Championship event in 2000 with single battles, and later returning as [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown]] (VGS) in 2008 as a side-event to the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Trading Card Game World Championships]] with double battles. Starting in 2009, the events were renamed the Video Game Championships (VGC).

Battles [[Rule variants|use the following rules]] in general:
* The format is [[Double Battle]]s. A player must bring between 4 and 6 Pokémon and select 4 of them just before the battle. In games that use Team Preview ([[Generation V]] onward), this selection is made after viewing the opponent's 6 Pokémon.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same Pokédex number. [[Special Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and [[Ash-Greninja]] are disallowed (but not Dusk Form {{p|Lycanroc}}) unless the format has an exception.
** The [[Soul Dew]] was disallowed until [[Generation VII]], where its effect changed.
** {{pkmn2|Event}}-exclusive [[Event Pokémon#Event-exclusive moves|moves]] and [[event item|items]] are allowed unless the format explicitly says otherwise.
* Between [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]].
* Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]].
* In [[Generation IX]] (including {{g|Champions}}), open team sheets are used. Both players must disclose their team to their opponent, including Tera Type, species, forms, moves, Abilities, and held items, but excluding stats.
* Pokémon cannot battle above level 50.
** In 2008 and 2009, there was no auto-leveling and Pokémon above level 50 were disallowed outright.
** Between 2010 and 2016, Pokémon above level 50 were auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 were not auto-leveled up.
** From 2017 onward, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]''' — {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml Rules- 2008 Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Regulations] - Pokémon.com</ref>
** {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were specifically disallowed, preventing players from using the (at the time) Japan-exclusive level 50 Dragonite event. (It was not possible to obtain Tyranitar at or below level 50 until a [[Generation VI]] event.)
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed.
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}}
** Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year.
** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html Pokémon Video Game Championships 2009 - Rules and Regulations] - PokémonVGC.com</ref>
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. The Custap Berry was also disallowed.
*** The Custap Berry had not yet been distributed to French, German, Italian, or Spanish-language games at the time, though the level 50 Dragonite event was also never distributed in these languages.
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
** Up to two [[Special Pokémon]] were allowed. Uniquely for this year, a player's team of 6 could list up to 4 Special Pokémon, as long as no more than 2 were chosen before battle.
** The Jaboca Berry was allowed this year despite still being Japan-only at the time.
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Only [[Udex|Unova Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. {{m|Sky Drop}} was disallowed due to the [[Sky Drop glitch]].
** ({{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} were allowed both this year and in 2012 despite being event-exclusive at the time, due to not being Mythical).
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{B2W2}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
** {{p|Chatot}} was disallowed (for only this year).<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2012/pokemon_tournament_rules_11_1_2011.pdf Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Rules] - Revised: November 01, 2011 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf Play! Pokémon VG Tournament Rules & Formats] - Revised: February 4, 2013 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{g|X and Y}}
** Only [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Dark Void once again became allowed.
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed in a team of six.
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{g|Sun and Moon}}
** Only [[Adex|Alola Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Kantonian form counterparts to [[Alolan form]]s were '''not''' considered to be part of the Alola Pokédex. [[Mega Stone]]s were disallowed.
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series:
*** Sun Series (Sep 4, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were disallowed.
*** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2019): Z-Crystals other than [[Ultranecrozium Z]] became allowed.
*** Ultra Series (Apr 2, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020): All Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Z-Moves became allowed.
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}}
** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series.
** All Pokémon that were obtainable at the beginning of a series were allowed for that series, including those [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Galar Pokédex|not in any of the Galar Pokédexes]], as long as they met all other requirements (such as having the [[Galar symbol]]/[[battle-ready symbol]] and not being Special/Mythical). As a result:
*** Version 1.1.0 and [[Pokémon HOME]] released before Series 3, [[The Isle of Armor]] released before Series 5, and [[The Crown Tundra]] released before Series 7.
*** Between Series 1 and 2, only [[Gdex|Galar Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed due to the only obtainable Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex being {{p|Mew}}. The only non-Galarian forms allowed were Kantonian {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, and Unovan {{p|Yamask}} due to those being the only obtainable ones at the time.
*** Between Series 3 and 4, all non-Galarian forms of compatible Pokémon were allowed except three: Alolan {{p|Raichu}} and Kantonian {{p|Weezing}} were not obtainable with the Galar symbol at the time, and Kantonian {{p|Slowpoke}} was not compatible with Sword and Shield at the time (only Galarian Slowpoke was). {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} were compatible but disallowed due to the battle-ready symbol not existing at the time.
** List of series:
*** Series 1 (Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2019): All [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon were disallowed.
*** Series 2 (Jan 4 - Feb 29, 2020): Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Butterfree, Drednaw, Corviknight, Sandaconda, Centiskorch, {{a|Blaze}} Charizard, Meowth (event-only), and Snorlax (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 3 (Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2020): Gigantamax Coalossal, Lapras, Flapple, Appletun, Alcremie, Kingler, Orbeetle, Grimmsnarl, Hatterene, {{a|Solar Power}} Charizard, and Toxtricity (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 4 (May 1 - Jun 30, 2020): All Gigantamax Pokémon became allowed (the remaining five at the time being Machamp, Gengar, Garbodor, Copperajah, and Duraludon).
*** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020)
*** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult.
*** Series 7 (Nov 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.
*** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7)
*** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed.
*** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8)
*** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed.
*** Series 13 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2022): Any number of Special Pokémon and any number of Mythical Pokémon were allowed. VGC events taking place during this time period count toward the next year's Championships.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-season/ 2023 Play! Pokémon Season Structure] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 1, 2022.</ref>
*** Series 14 (Nov 1, 2022 onward): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. Mythical Pokémon were disallowed. (identical to Series 12)
* '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** On March 1, 2023, series were renamed Regulation Sets ('''レギュレーション''' ''Regulations''), with Series 1 and Series 2 retroactively renamed. The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set A (Jan 2 - Jan 31, 2023): Only Pokémon in the [[Pdex|Paldea Pokédex]] were allowed. Pokémon and regional forms not in the Paldea Pokédex, such as {{p|Quagsire}} and Johtonian {{p|Wooper}}, were disallowed. [[Paradox Pokémon]] and the [[treasures of ruin]] were also disallowed.
**** January 2, 2023 was the TPCi start date for Regulation Set A,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20221211032627/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-12052022-en.pdf Play! Pokémon VG Rules and Formats] - Revised: December 5, 2022 - Pokémon.com</ref> while the TPC start date was instead December 2, 2022.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-tainan/ 2023 Tainan Regionals] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, December 1, 2022.</ref> The start date of Regulation Set A for [[Ranked Battle]]s online was also December 2, 2022.
*** Regulation Set B (Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2023): Paradox Pokémon became allowed.
*** Regulation Set C (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2023): The treasures of ruin became allowed.
**** Prior to the release of [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility, the Japanese and Chinese rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required,<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/36.html</ref><ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/tc/page/36.html</ref> while the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that Pokémon transferred from HOME would become allowed when the feature was released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230528124948/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03252023-en.pdf</ref> (No ruleset was published in Korean due to all Korean Scarlet/Violet tournaments up to that point being conducted online.)
**** When HOME compatibility was released, the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish ruleset was changed to state that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required for the rest of the series (with the only competitive effect being to disallow Roaming Form [[Gimmighoul]]).
**** Regardless of these regional inconsistencies and changes, the HOME update also caused [[Plate]]s and six certain [[Egg Move]]s ({{m|Heal Bell}}, {{m|Simple Beam}}, {{m|Cosmic Power}}, {{m|Raging Fury}}, {{m|Barb Barrage}}, and {{m|Psyshield Bash}}<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/114.html</ref>) to become newly available and allowed immediately in all regions, at approximately 4pm JST May 30.
**** Players competing in events in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Hong Kong between June 3–4, who were required to lock in their teams by 9am May 31, were sent an email at 11:10pm May 30 stating that the newly available Plates and Egg Moves would be disallowed for those events.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-singapore/ 2023 Singapore National Championships] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, April 28, 2023.</ref> Players competing in Japan between June 10–11 were sent a similar email on June 1. Events in other locations on the same days were unaffected and Plates/the Egg Moves were allowed.
*** Regulation Set D (Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2023): Pokémon and forms outside the Paldea Pokédex became allowed, except [[Walking Wake]] and [[Iron Leaves]].
**** Before the release of [[The Teal Mask]] on September 13, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Teal Mask for the rest of the series (Pokémon, forms, moves, and items), such as the [[Kee Berry]]. (For example, this applied to the Curitiba Regionals in Brazil on September 23–24.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-curitiba/</ref>)
* '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set E (Oct 1, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024): Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 2.0.1|available]] in the 2.0.1 update became allowed.
**** Before the release of [[The Indigo Disk]] on December 14, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Indigo Disk for the rest of the series (Pokémon, moves, items, and the [[Stellar]] Tera Type). (For example, this applied to the San Antonio Regionals on December 16–17.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-san-antonio/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set F (Jan 4 - Apr 30, 2024): Pokémon in the [[BBdex|Blueberry Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 3.0.0|available]] in the 3.0.0 update became allowed, including {{p|Walking Wake}} and {{p|Iron Leaves}}.
*** Regulation Set G (May 1 - Aug 31, 2024): Up to one Special Pokémon is allowed.
* '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set H (Sep 1, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025): Legendary and Paradox Pokémon became disallowed.
*** Regulation Set G (rerun) (Jan 6 - Apr 30, 2025): Legendary Pokémon, Paradox Pokémon, and up to one Special Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Regulation Set I (May 1 - Aug 31, 2025): Up to two Special Pokémon are allowed.
* '''[[2026 Pokémon World Championships|2026]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} → {{g|Champions}}
** The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set H (rerun) (Sep 1 - Nov 30, 2025): Legendary and Paradox Pokémon became disallowed.
**** [[Ranked Battle]]s online instead used Regulation Set J, where up to two Special Pokémon (including Mythical Pokémon) are allowed.
*** Regulation Set F (rerun) (Dec 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026): Legendary and Paradox Pokémon became re-allowed, but no Special Pokémon were allowed.
**** Ranked Battles online instead shifted from Regulation Set J to a rerun of Regulation Set I on January 5, 2026.
*** Regulation Set I (rerun) (April 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260408123314/https://www.pokemon.com/static-assets/content-assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vgc-tournament-handbook-en.pdf Play! Pokémon Video Game Championships Tournament Handbook] - Revised: March 30, 2026 - Pokémon.com</ref>): Up to two Special Pokémon are allowed.
*** Regulation Set M-A (April 8 - June 17, 2026): The 186 Pokémon species and 59 Mega Evolutions [[List of Pokémon in Pokémon Champions|currently obtainable in Champions]] are allowed, including transfer-only Pokémon and Mega Stones.

When series may overlap at the start of a new game release, events may use either of the two formats. For example, the Korean League Season 1 on December 15–16, 2019 used 2020 Series 1 rules, while the Kuala Lumpur Regionals on December 21–22, 2019 used 2019 Ultra Series rules.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2020-season-events/ Pokémon VGC events for the 2020 Season] - By Victory Road, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 6, 2019.</ref>

===Broadcasting===
* In 2008, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to a modified, unreleased version of [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. The modified game featured a unique remix of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' seemingly arranged for the event, as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd-KigvdnzM Pokemon TCG Worlds 2008: VG Showdown Juniors Final] - YouTube.com</ref> No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set.
* In 2009, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their Nintendo DSes to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution. The modified game featured Platinum outfits for {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Lucas}} as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRdjvaUQM8 571 - The VGC 2009 Battle Revolution Platinum mystery + LIVE! Shiny Rotom after 20,948 SRs!] - YouTube.com</ref>
* Between 2010 and 2019, only the top screen of the Nintendo DS or [[Nintendo 3DS]] was broadcast in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections.
* From 2022 onward, a third console is connected to the two competitors' consoles in LAN spectator mode in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections (for western tournaments in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], the game is displayed from the perspective of one player's console, but Asian tournaments and the top 16 in the 2023 Pokémon World Championships used the spectator mode).
* For 2026, the spectator mode integrated into the private battle rooms in [[Pokémon Champions]] is expected to be used during the tournament.

===World Champions===
As of the 2025 season, 49 Masters Division champions have been crowned during the core series games' tenure as one of the games in the World Championships roster, with [[Ray Rizzo]] being the most successful, winning the title three times.

====Masters Division====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
! style="background: #C96000" | 3rd
|-
| 2000
| Sydney, Australia
| [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Darryn Van Vuuren
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Edwin Krause
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Sergio García Maroto
|-
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]
| Orlando, Florida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Izuru Yoshimura
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuhito Kajiwara
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Chris Halordain Tsai
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Kazuyuki Tsuji
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tasuku Mano
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Grace Beck
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuki Tochigi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Isao Yoshioka
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Matteo Gini
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Matt Coyle
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Abel Martin Sanz
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, Canada
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Arash Ommati
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryosuke Kosuge
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Aaron Zheng
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:South Korea Flag.png|20px]] Se Jun Park
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeudy Azzarelli
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Collin Heier
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, Massachusetts
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shoma Honami
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hideyuki Taida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yosuke Isagi
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jonathan Evans
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Markus Stadter
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Sam Pandelis
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, Tennessee
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Emilio Forbes
| [[File:Sweden Flag.png|20px]] Nils Dunlop
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naoto Mizobuchi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Eduardo Cunha
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Guillermo Castilla Díaz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shohei Kimura
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Mao Harada
|-
|[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
|Honolulu, Hawaii
|[[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Luca Ceribelli
|[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Ishigaki
|[[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
|-
|[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
|Anaheim, California
|[[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Giovanni Cischke
|[[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Evans
|[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
|}

===In the games===
====In-game effects====
Starting from [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] (and excluding VGC 2010), aesthetic changes are made to the link battle arena during the World Championships. These tend to come in the form of a unique battle background made specifically for the event, but can also change the music, either by using a track unique to the World Championships (such as ''Pokémon World Championships Final'', used from [[Generation V]] to [[Generation VII]]) or by locking music selection to a pre-existing track.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{Pokémon color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{Pokémon color}}"
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Arena
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Picture
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Music
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Differences
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown|VGS '08]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrevss|PBR}}
| [[Sunset Colosseum]]
| [[File:Sunset Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| Orchestral arrangement of ''Battle! ([[Cyrus|Team Galactic Boss]])'' from {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that featured a new arrangement of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' that appears to have been made specifically for Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2009 World Championships|VGC '09]]
| [[Waterfall Colosseum]]
| [[File:Waterfall Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| [[Mysterial]]'s battle theme
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that used the [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] designs for [[Lucas (game)|Lucas]] and [[Dawn (game)|Dawn]] during DS Multiplayer which are not present in the retail release of Battle Revolution. Additionally, matches played on this build used the battle track that plays when facing Mysterial in [[Stargazer Colosseum]], which is not usually an available music choice for Waterfall Colosseum. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2011 World Championships|VGC '11]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=2 | 
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During [[Generation V]] Regional, National and World Championships events, a unique white link battle background was used. The music track used during these battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music changes to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set at the World Championships. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game with the exception of several special [[Pokémon World Tournament#Download|Download Tournament]] events in {{B2W2}} based on the World Championships.
Additionally, the typical VS screen with just a black background and sparkles coming out of the VS sign is replaced with one where the world map is scrolling in background and crackling electricity comes out of the VS.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2012 World Championships|VGC '12]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2013 World Championships|VGC '13]]
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[File:Battle terrain Championships B2W2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2014 World Championships|VGC '14]]
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| [[File:Battle terrain Championships XY.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''{{sup/6|XY}}''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During the 2014 World Championships, a unique rainbow-themed battle background was used. The music track used during the 2014 World Championships battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music would change to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set.A new background was made for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} that would be used during the 2015 and 2016 World Championships, this time only being used during each division's final set. It adds dark blue flooring, a spinning globe in the background and multicolored spotlights. Both battle backgrounds and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.Additionally, the typical VS screen is replaced with one that has a scrolling world map added into the background.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2015 World Championships|VGC '15]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2016 World Championships|VGC '16]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2017 World Championships|VGC '17]]
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships USUM.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Pokémon World Championships Final''
| rowspan=3 | During each division's final set at [[Generation VII]] World Championships events, a unique battle background with multicolored spotlights and a jumbotron displaying a crown was used. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.Additionally, the typical VS screen with a pulsating light background is replaced with unique outer space background with the Earth.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2018 World Championships|VGC '18]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2019 World Championships|VGC '19]]
|-|}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2022 World Championships|VGC '22]]
| {{gameabbrev8}}
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]
| [[File:Battle Stadium Championships SwSh.png|150px]]
| ''Battle! ([[Leon|Champion Leon]])''
| A unique variation of Wyndon Stadium with the World Championships logo present on the advertising boards and a [[Poké Ball (item)|Poké Ball]] displayed on the jumbotron was used during all 2022 World Championships matches. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
In addition, at the start of every game, there is a unique starting animation: when the League Cards of both players are shown, a unique outer space background with the Earth is used instead of the standard battle start background.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '23]]
| rowspan=3 | {{gameabbrev9}}
| rowspan=3 | [[Mesagoza]]
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Mesagoza Championships SV.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! ([[Nemona|Champion Nemona]])''
| rowspan=3 | A festival-themed variation of Mesagoza at night was used during the 2023 Pokémon World Championships for top 32 onwards and during the 2024 and 2025 Pokémon World Championships for each division's final set, adding fireworks, decorations and a large crowd of spectators, along with unique camera angles that would later be used in all online games from version 2.0.1 of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} onwards. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '24]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '25]]
|}

====In-game appearances====
In {{B2W2}}, the top four competitors from each division of the Video Game Championships from the [[2012 World Championships]] were featured in the [[World Championships Tournament]]s in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. In the [[Generation VI]] games, {{DL|Pokémon X and Y beta|Battle Maison|unused text}} exists for the top three competitors as opponents in the [[Battle Maison]].

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, several NPCs at the [[Battle Resort]] mention the Pokémon World Championships.

===Trivia===
* It is possible for moves to become {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive at a World Championship format despite not being event-exclusive normally. For example, {{m|Bounce}} was an event-exclusive move on {{p|Gyarados}} in VGC 2017 only, as it otherwise needs a [[Move Tutor]] to learn Bounce and so could not have the [[black clover]] at the time.
* The Kalos [[first partner Pokémon]] were effectively event-exclusive between 2023 Regulation Sets D and E, due to being unobtainable in any previous Switch game and requiring an old install of [[Pokémon Bank]].
* While event-exclusive Pokémon, moves, and items have been disallowed, event-exclusive [[Hidden Abilities]] have always been allowed.
* The first half of 2020 is the only time that non-event Pokémon have been disallowed because of rarity. Specifically, Gigantamax Pokémon that were rarely available normally in-game did not become allowed until the start of the first [[Wild Area News]] event that temporarily made them more common. This would become moot with the release of The Isle of Armor, which would make all relevant Gigantamax Pokémon available without relying on rarity.
* Between approximately October 2020 and March 2021, at least the English language rulebook mistakenly implied {{p|Regigigas}} was disallowed (by omitting its National Pokédex number from the list of allowed Pokémon that do not have a Galar/Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra Pokédex number).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201027152813/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-10232020-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: October 23, 2020 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052431/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-01252021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: January 25, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210511201450/https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03292021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: March 29, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref> This was fixed sometime in or before February 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220309173223/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-02152022-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: February 15, 2022 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* Coincidentally, in the 2022 edition's Masters Division finals for the core series video games, players Eduardo Cunha and Guillermo Castilla Diaz represented the basis of the [[Paldea]] region (the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}), the setting of the [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] games.
* To promote the then-upcoming 2023 World Championships, the [[Battle Stadium]] within [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] had animated fireworks in its home screen and battle preview. It was later done again for the 2024 tournament.

==Trading Card Game==
All Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship events are staged utilizing that year's {{TCG|Standard format}}.

The first World Championships for the TCG was held in 2002 by [[Wizards of the Coast]], while subsequent World Championships, starting 2004, are organized by [[The Pokémon Company International]] through their [[Play! Pokémon]] division.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]''' — {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} to {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]''' — {{TCG|Expedition}} to {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}
* '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]''' — {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
* '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]''' — {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} to {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
* '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]''' — {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} to {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]''' — {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} to {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Black & White}}
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{TCG|Black & White}} to {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} to {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{TCG|XY}} to {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{TCG|Primal Clash}} to {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} to {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} to {{TCG|Unified Minds}}
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — Regulation marks D, E and F; up to {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]''' — Regulation marks E, F and G; up to {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}
* '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]''' — Regulation marks F, G and H; up to {{TCG|Shrouded Fable}}
* '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]''' — Regulation marks G, H and I; up to {{TCG|Black Bolt}} and {{TCG|White Flare}}

===World Champions===
As of 2025, 62 World Champions have been crowned across all three age divisions, with [[Jason Klaczynski]] from the United States being the only player to win the title more than once.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Juniors{{tt|*|Age 10 or lower}}
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| Seattle, WA
| —
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Austin
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Mindy Lambkee
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsuguyoshi Yamato
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuya Yoneda
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hayato Sato
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Maron
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stuart Benson
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Curran Hill
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] [[Jason Klaczynski]]
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Miska Saari
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hiroki Yano
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Tom Roos
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Scharff-Kim
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] [[Jun Hasebe]]
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Lefavour
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Tristan Robinson
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stephen Silvestro
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuto Itagaki
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsubasa Nakamura
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Komatsuda
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Lesage
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuka Furusawa
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] David Cohen
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Christopher Kan
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gustavo Wada
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Igor Costa
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Chase Moloney
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shuto Itagaki
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, BC
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Kaiwen Cabbabe
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondrej Kujal
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Andrew Estrada
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Trent Orndorff
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruto Kobayashi
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Van Wagner
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Patrick Martinez
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Rowan Stavenow
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shintaro Ito
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Jesper Eriksen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shunto Sadahiro
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Argentina Flag.png|20px]] Diego Cassiraga
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Zachary Bokhari
| [[File:Norway Flag.png|20px]] Tobias Strømdahl
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Robin Schulz
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Magnus Pedersen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naohito Inoue
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Henry Brand
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Kaya Lichtleitner
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruki Miyamoto
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondřej Škubal
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Liam Halliburton
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Rikuto Ohashi
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Vance Kelley
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gabriel Fernandez
| [[File:Taiwan Flag.png|20px]] Shao Tong Yen
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, HI
| [[File:Chile Flag.png|20px]] Fernando Cifuentes
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Evan Pavelski
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Sakuya Ota
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Riley McKay
| [[File:China Flag.png|20px]] Fuguan Liao
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuya Okita
|}

===World Championship decks===
{{main|World Championships Deck (TCG)}}
World Championship decks are purchasable [[Play! Pokémon|non-tournament-legal]] prints of 60-card decks used by World Championship players.

==Pokkén Tournament==
===Games used===
*2015 - [[Pokkén Tournament]] (arcade version, invitational only)
*2016 - Pokkén Tournament
*2017 - Pokkén Tournament
*2018 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2019 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2022 - Pokkén Tournament DX

===World Champions===
10 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| Rip
| —
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Potetin
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] woomy!gun
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tonosama
| —
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ThankSwalot
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] kato
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Subutan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Ashgreninja1
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Shadowcat
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Fruitprime
|}

==Pokémon GO==
*2019 (invitational only)
** [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Shigeki Morimoto]] were among the exhibition opponents.
*2022
*2023
*2024
*2025

===World Champions===
As of 2025, 6 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]] PogoKieng
| —
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] DancingRob
| [[File:Switzerland Flag.png|20px|Switzerland]] MEweedle
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] ItsAXN
| —
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, Hawaii
| [[File:Hong Kong Flag.png|20px]] Yekai0904
| —
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:India Flag.png|20px]] Beelzeboy
| —
|}

==Pokémon UNITE==
*2022
*2023
*2024
*2025

===World Champions===
As of the 2025 season, 8 champions teams have been crowned.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| BLVKHVND
| Nouns Esports
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| Luminosity Gaming
| OMO Abyssinian
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, Hawaii
| FENNEL
| XoraTigersGaming
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, California
| Peru Unite
| Zeta Division
|}

==Scheduling and matchups==
The Pokémon World Championships follow a three-day structure, with exact timing and format varying by game. For Worlds in Anaheim, the event runs from '''Friday, August 15''' to '''Sunday, August 17''', preceded by player check-in on '''Thursday, August 14'''<ref name="Worlds2025Schedule">[https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/schedule "Pokémon World Championships 2025 – Schedule"].''The Pokémon Company International''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>.

* '''Thursday, August 14 – Player check-in'''
** Masters Division: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PDT
** Seniors Division: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PDT
** Juniors Division: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. PDT<ref name="VictoryRoadCheckin">[https://victoryroad.pro/2025-worlds/ "Victory Road – Pokémon World Championships 2025 Player Guide"]. ''Victory Road''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>

* '''Friday, August 15 – Day 1'''
** Opening ceremony and Swiss rounds for Day 1 competitors.
** Start times vary by game; all streams begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. PDT (15:30 UTC)<ref name="VGCGuide">[https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/pokemon-world-championships-2025-schedule-how-to-watch-the-vgc-tcg-and-more/ "Pokémon World Championships 2025 – How to Watch"]. ''Video Games Chronicle''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>.

* '''Saturday, August 16 – Day 2'''
** Swiss rounds continue, followed by the top cut for each game.
** Streams begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. PDT (15:30 UTC)<ref name="VGCGuide" />.

* '''Sunday, August 17 – Finals'''
** Championship matches for each game.
** Start times (PDT):
*** Pokémon UNITE – 9:00 a.m.
*** Pokémon GO – 10:10 a.m.
*** TCG – 12:50 p.m.
*** VGC – 4:20 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />

'''Approximate competition hours by game (PDT):'''
* '''Video Game Championships (VGC):''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 4:20 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Trading Card Game (TCG):''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:10 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 12:50 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Pokémon GO:''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 6:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 10:10 a.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Pokémon UNITE:''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Finals Sun 9:00 a.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />

Streaming for all games is hosted on official Pokémon channels in multiple languages<ref name="Worlds2025Schedule" />.

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|JN}}====
{{main|World Coronation Series}}
In {{aniseries|JN}}, {{Ash}} participated in the Pokémon World Coronation Series (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''). In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', he became the current World Champion by defeating {{an|Leon}} and becoming the latest Monarch.

===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
{{merge|Play! Pokémon|section}}
The real World Championships was first mentioned in ''[[PTP01|The Club]]''.

In ''[[PTP02|Regionals]]'', [[Ava]], [[Ava's father|her father]], and [[Celestine]] participated in the [[Play! Pokémon#Regional Championships|regional]] [[Pokémon TCG]] championship. In the first round of competition, players initially face their opponents based on predetermined matches and the tournament follows with the other participants in the elimination round scheme. The final is held with a best of three between the two finalists.

====Notable competitors (Regional)====
[[File:PTP02.png|250px|thumb|Ava and Celestine after the regional championships finals]]
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Celestine]]
| Runner-up
|-
| [[Ava's father]]
| N/A
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |[[Tonio (Path to the Peak)|Tonio]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | N/A
|}

====Notable competitors (Worlds)====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Edgar Troy]]
| Runner-up
|-
|}
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ava regional champion.png|Ava winning the regional championship
Ava World Champion.png|Ava as a World [[Champion]]
</gallery>

===Challenge the World!===
[[Challenge the World!]], a trailer for the [[2023 Pokémon World Championships]], shows a fictional version of that event. Each of the events, GO, UNITE, TCG, and VGC, has a sequence in which the battles are presented in animated form. The framing device for this is that each member of a friend group is partaking in one of the events. The main character wins a match as part of the VGC event.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{gold color}}|bordercolor={{gold color dark}}
|zh_yue=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Pokémon Saigaai Gámbīuchoi|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 / 宝可梦世界锦标赛 ''{{tt|Pokémon Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|nl=Pokémon Wereldkampioenschap
|fr=Championnats du Monde Pokémon
|de=Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften
|it=Campionati Mondiali Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 월드챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championships''
|pl=Mistrzostwo Świata Pokémon
|pt_br=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|pt_eu=Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|ru=Чемпионат Мира по игре в Покемон ''Chempionat Mira po igre v Pokémon''
|es=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon
}}

==See also==
* [[Play! Pokémon]]
* [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]
* [[Championship Point]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/pokemon-world-championships/ Official website]

{{Tournaments}}
{{World Championships}}
{{Project Real-Life notice}}

[[Category:Play! Pokémon]]
[[Category:TCG World Championships|*]]
[[Category:Video Game World Championships|*]]
[[Category:Video game tournaments]]
[[Category:TCG tournaments]]

[[de:Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften]]
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[[ja:ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス]]
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（现实比赛）]]

Poké Doll

2026-05-01T01:03:46Z

Blueapple128: /* Pokémon Tower ghosts */

{{search|[[escape item]]|the game [[decoration]]s|Pokémon doll}} ''For the plush toy line, see [[Pokémon Dolls (plush)]].''
----
{{ItemInfobox/head
|name=Poké Doll
|jname=ピッピにんぎょう
|jtrans=Pippi Doll
|gen=I
|colorscheme=items
|fling=yes
}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|I|Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|II|Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|III|Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|IV|Battle Items|colorscheme=items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|V|Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VI|Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VII|Items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VIII|Battle Items|colorscheme=items}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRowBottom|IX|Battle Items|colorscheme=items}}
{{ItemInfobox/Fling|30|colorscheme=items}}
|}

The '''Poké Doll''' (Japanese: '''ピッピにんぎょう''' ''{{tt|Pippi|Clefairy}} Doll'') is an [[escape item]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It can be used to [[escape]] from a {{pkmn|battle}} with a [[wild Pokémon]].

==Localization and species changes==
Although the Poké Doll's Japanese name means "Clefairy Doll", this reference is usually omitted in English, also affecting some [[non-player character|NPC]] dialogue. In the [[Generation I]] games and their remakes, a {{tc|Lass}} on {{rt|8|Kanto}} mentions that Clefairy looks like a stuffed toy (ぬいぐるみ) in Japanese, but this remark is absent in English.

In Generation I, the [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon species]] represented by the Poké Doll was originally unidentified in English. The first indication that it represents Clefairy came in [[Generation II]], when {{OBP|Copycat|character}} referred to the [[Lost Item]] as a '''Clefairy Poké Doll''' (Japanese: '''ピッピにんぎょう''' ''Pippi Ningyō'', lit. "{{tt|Pippi|Clefairy}} Doll"; '''ピッピのにんぎょう''' ''Pippi no Ningyō'', lit. "Doll of {{tt|Pippi|Clefairy}}").<ref>「ピッピにんぎょう」 is mentioned by {{OBP|Copycat|character}} in Generations II and IV.「ピッピのにんぎょう」is mentioned by Copycat in Generation IV only.</ref> In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the Poké Doll sprite [[File:Bag Poké Doll Sprite.png]] was introduced, depicting it as a Clefairy doll. The Lost Doll returned in [[Generation IV]], now with a Clefairy doll sprite ([[File:Bag Lost Item IV Sprite.png]]).

Starting in [[Generation V]], the Lost Doll was changed to a Mime Jr. doll ([[File:Bag Lost Item Sprite.png]]), with the description, ''"The Mime Jr. doll that was lost by the Copycat."'' This version exists only in unused game data and does not appear in gameplay.

==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}} {{gameabbrev2|GSC}} {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}} {{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}} {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|{{PDollar}}1,000|{{PDollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}} {{gameabbrev5|W}}{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}} {{gameabbrev6|XY}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev5|B}}|{{PDollar}}18000|{{PDollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}50}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}150}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|{{PDollar}}300|{{PDollar}}150}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|{{PDollar}}300|{{PDollar}}75}}
|}
|}

===Effect===
When used from the [[Bag]] during a {{pkmn|battle}} with a [[wild Pokémon]], it allows the {{player}} to [[escape]] instantly regardless of any factors that would otherwise prevent escape. This consumes the Poké Doll.

In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], it cannot be used to escape from wild Pokémon at [[Poké Spot]]s.

====Pokémon Tower ghosts====
In {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, the Poké Doll can be used to escape from [[Ghost (Pokémon Tower)|unidentified ghosts]] in the [[Pokémon Tower]], just like running away from the ghosts normally.

In Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, due to [[List of battle glitches in Generation I#Ghost Marowak glitch|a glitch]], if the player uses the Poké Doll in the battle against [[Marowak (ghost)|ghost Marowak]] on Pokémon Tower (regardless of the player having a [[Silph Scope]], which reveals Marowak's identity), the battle ends and Marowak is considered defeated, allowing the player to reach the seventh floor. This effectively allows the player to skip the [[Team Rocket Hideout]], where the Silph Scope would normally be obtained, and [[sequence breaking|break the normal gameplay sequence]] by visiting the Team Rocket Hideout at any later point.

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, it can still be used to escape from the battle against ghost Marowak (revealed or not by the Silph Scope) in the Pokémon Tower. However, this now acts like running away from the ghost Marowak, and the ghost Marowak will remain blocking the way until defeated in a later battle.

====Copycat====
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, a Poké Doll can be given to {{OBP|Copycat|character}} in [[Saffron City]] in exchange for a {{TM|31|Mimic}}.

In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a Poké Doll can be given to Copycat to have her [[Move Tutor|teach]] {{m|Mimic}} to one Pokémon.

===Description===
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|Use during a battle against a wild {{ScPkmn}} to make a getaway.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Use to escape from a wild {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|Use to flee from any battle with a wild {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|An item brought over from a faraway place.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|An attractive doll. Use it to flee from any battle with a wild {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A doll that attracts Pokémon. Use it to flee from any battle with a wild Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A doll that attracts the attention of a Pokémon. It guarantees escape from any battle with wild Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|- - -}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A doll that attracts the attention of Pokémon. It guarantees escape from any battle with wild Pokémon.}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev1|RBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}
|
| [[Celadon Department Store]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
|
| [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Mt. Moon Square]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
|
| ''[[Trade]]''
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
|
| [[Celadon Department Store]]
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}
|
| ''[[Trade]]''
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Team Galactic HQ]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
| [[Veilstone Department Store]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|
| [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Mt. Moon Square]] {{rt|43|Johto}} (gift from {{tc|Picnicker}} Tiffany)
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|PW}}
|
| {{pw|Resort}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
|
| [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B}} (Jacques)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
| [[Accumula Town]] (daily, show the {{tc|Youngster}} a Pokémon with the requested [[List of Pokémon by height|height]]) [[Big Stadium and Small Court]] (defeat {{tc|Preschooler}} Mia)
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
|
| [[Laverre City]] (daily, ×2, show the man and the {{tc|Lass}} a Pokémon with the requested [[List of Pokémon by height|height]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
|
| [[Lilycove Department Store]] {{rt|103|Hoenn}} (30% chance after a [[rematch]] with {{tc|Twins}} Amy & Liv)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| [[Hau'oli City]]
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
|
| ''[[Trade]]''
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| [[Wedgehurst]], [[Motostoke]], [[Circhester]], [[Meetup Spot]] (×5)
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 2 [[Badge]]s) {{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 1-40)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
| [[Soothing Wetlands]]
| {{DL|Fields of Honor|Armor Station}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Fields of Honor]] [[Watt Trader]] Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Potbottom Desert]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
| [[Old Cemetery]]
| {{DL|Slippery Slope|Crown Tundra Station}} [[Poké Mart]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
|
| [[Veilstone Department Store]] {{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 1-40)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Mesagoza]], [[Caph Squad's Base]], [[Casseroya Lake]], [[Dalizapa Passage]], [[Glaseado Mountain]], [[Tagtree Thicket]], [[East Province (Area One)]], [[East Province (Area Three)]], [[North Province (Area One)]], [[North Province (Area Three)]], [[South Province (Area Two)]], [[South Province (Area Three)]], [[South Province (Area Four)]], [[South Province (Area Five)]], [[West Province (Area One)]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s Sparkling overworld item ([[Alfornada Cavern]], [[Dalizapa Passage]], [[East Province (Area One)]], [[East Province (Area Two)]], [[South Province (Area Two)]], [[South Province (Area Three)]], [[South Province (Area Four)]], [[South Province (Area Five)]], [[South Province (Area Six)]], [[West Province (Area Three)]]) {{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 1-40)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| [[Apple Hills]], [[Fellhorn Gorge]], [[Kitakami Road]], [[Kitakami Wilds]], [[Mossfell Confluence]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Reveler's Road]], [[Wistful Fields]]
| {{DL|Mossui Town|Peachy's}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
|
| [[Vending machine]]s ([[Terarium]])
|}
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}"| [[File:RG Poké Doll.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}"| [[File:Bag Poké Doll SV Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
| Artwork from {{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}

====Models====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background:#{{items color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background:#{{items color light}}" | [[File:Poké Doll SMUSUM.png|100px]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
|}

==In the spin-off games==
[[File:Masters Poké Doll.png|thumb|100px|A Poké Doll replica in Pokémon Masters EX]]
===Pokémon Masters EX===
In {{g|Masters EX}}, {{mas|Leaf}} mentions giving {{OBP|Copycat|character}} a Poké Doll in one of her random conversations in the Pokémon Center.

{{mas|Lillie}} says that one of her most treasured possessions is a Poké Doll that she used to cuddle with as she slept, referencing the Poké Doll that she gives the player in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. In her [[Trainer Lodge]] friendship story, she makes a Poké Doll for the player with a good luck charm from [[Alola]] sewn inside of it. Once the player reaches friendship level 100 with Lillie in the Trainer Lodge, they can purchase a replica of a Poké Doll in the Lodge Exchange to display in the Trainer Lodge.

===PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond===
[[File:PP2 Plush.png|thumb|100px|The Poké Doll in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]
The Poké Doll, simply known as "Plush" in-game, makes an appearance in [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]] as a gift item found inside crates. It can be given to Pokémon to make them happier, or can be used to distract certain Pokémon from running away. Instead of Clefairy, these Dolls represent {{p|Cleffa}}, but were also translated to English as Poké Doll (Japanese: '''ピィにんぎょう''' ''{{tt|Py|Cleffa}} Doll'').
{{-}}

===Pokémon: Magikarp Jump===
[[File:Magikarp Jump Clefairy Doll.png|thumb|100px|A Clefairy Doll in Magikarp Jump]]
In [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]], the Clefairy Doll appears as {{DL|Pokémon: Magikarp Jump#Decorations|decoration}}. It increases the JP gained from skills by 20%.
{{-}}

===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
The {{OBP|Clefairy Doll|Base Set 70}} card is available in {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]]

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color}}"
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}; width:80px; height:20px" | [[File:TCG1 B45 Clefairy Doll.png]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}; width:80px; height:20px" | [[File:TCG2 C58 Clefairy Doll.png]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| {{color2|000|Clefairy Doll (Base Set 70)|Clefairy Doll}} ({{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|GB1}})
| {{color2|000|Clefairy Doll (Base Set 70)|Clefairy Doll}} ({{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!|GB2}})
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Poké Doll anime.png|thumb|250px|A Poké Doll in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|SM}}====
A Poké Doll belonging to {{an|Lillie}} first appeared in ''[[SM029|Lulled to La-La Land!]]'' and made brief reappearances from ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]'' to ''[[SM051|Family Determination!]]''. Lillie used the Poké Doll in ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'' to remind [[Lusamine's Clefable]] of the good times they had together, allowing it to break free from {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}'s control.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a Poké Doll was seen in {{Ash}}'s room, amongst his collection of [[Badge]]s, trophies, and other awards.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Poké Doll Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|A Poké Doll in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Poké Doll PM.png|thumb|150px|A Poké Doll in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
In ''[[PS022|A Hollow Victreebel]]'', {{adv|Red}} used a Poké Doll to escape from a group of {{p|Victreebel}} that were trying to eat him in the {{safari|Kanto}}.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{TP|Red|Clefairy}} used a Poké Doll as a substitute for himself in ''[[PM022|Part-Time Job At The Swimming Pool!!]]''. Since then, it became Clefairy's signature item, mostly relying on it to decoy himself or flee from any battle.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{incomplete|section|Missing info about [[Lillie's Poké Doll (Cosmic Eclipse 197)]]}}
[[File:ClefairyDollBaseSet70.jpg|thumb|200px|Poké Doll]]
{{main|Clefairy Doll (Base Set 70)}}
The Poké Doll was introduced as a {{TCG|Trainer card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Original Series (the Japanese Original Era) in the {{TCG|Base Set}} expansion. The English language release of the card uses the English equivalent of the Japanese name, Clefairy Doll.

Play Clefairy Doll as if it were a {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Basic Pokémon}}. While in play, Clefairy Doll counts as a Pokémon (instead of a Trainer card). Clefairy Doll has no attacks, can't retreat, and can't be {{TCG|Special Condition|Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned}}. If Clefairy Doll is Knocked Out, it doesn't count as a Knocked Out Pokémon. The player may discard Clefairy Doll at any time during their turn before their attack.

The following gallery is of cards mentioning or featuring the Poké Doll in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]].
<gallery>
File:LilliePokéDollCosmicEclipse197.jpg|{{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Lillie's Poké Doll|197}} ({{TCG|Cosmic Eclipse}} 197/236)
File:LilliePokéDollCosmicEclipse267.jpg|Lillie's Poké Doll (Cosmic Eclipse 267/236)
File:CosmogCelebrations13.jpg|{{TCG ID|Celebrations|Cosmog|13}} ({{TCG|Celebrations}} 013/025)
File:ChanseyLostThunder152.jpg|{{TCG ID|Lost Thunder|Chansey|152}} ({{TCG|Lost Thunder}} 152/214)
File:LillieSMPromo80.jpg|{{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Lillie|80}} ({{TCG|SM-P Promotional cards|SM-P Promo}} 080/SM-P)
File:SabrinaESPGymHeroes117.jpg|{{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Sabrina's ESP|117}} ({{TCG|Gym Heroes}} 117/132)
File:CresseliaSpace-TimeSmackdown168.png|{{TCG ID|Space-Time Smackdown|Cresselia|168}} ({{TCGP|Space-Time Smackdown}} 168/155)
File:PikachuPromo-A9.png|{{TCG ID|Promo-A|Pikachu|9}} ({{TCGP|Promo-A}} 009/P-A)
</gallery>

==Merchandise==
The Poké Doll has featured in several officially licensed figures and goods.
<gallery>
File:Kotobukiya Lively Lillie Clefairy Figure.jpg|Kotobukiya Lively [[Lillie]] & {{p|Clefairy}}
File:Kotobukiya Lively Lillie Clefairy Figure Poké Doll.jpg|Kotobukiya Lively Lillie & Clefairy (back)
File:Figma Lively Lillie.png|Figma Lively Lillie
File:Figma Lively Lillie Accessories.jpg|Figma Lively Lillie accessories
File:Nendoroid Lillie Poké Doll preorder bonus part.jpg|Nendoroid Lillie Poké Doll preorder bonus part
File:Lillie and Cosmog Music Box Pokemon Center.jpg|Lillie and [[Nebby|Cosmog]] music box
File:MC31 Clefable.jpg|Monster Collection {{p|Clefable}}
File:Pokémon World Market Trading Figure Kanto.jpg|[[Pokémon World Market]] ([[Kanto]] goods set)
File:We re Goomy figure 3.jpg|[[We're Goomy]] ({{p|Goomy}} figure #3)
File:Lillie Poke Doll Plush.jpg|Lillie Poké Doll Plush
File:Travel Goods Poké Doll reversible neck pillow plush.jpg|Travel Goods reversible neck pillow plush
File:Pokémon World Market Poké Doll plush keychain.jpg|Pokémon World Market plush keychain
File:Bound Pokémon Ball 5 Poké Doll.jpg|Bound Pokémon Ball 5
File:Lusamine Family Sleeves.jpg|Lusamine Family Sleeves
File:Playroom Sleeves.jpg|Playroom Sleeves
File:Trainer Collection XY Heroine Artwork.png|[[Trainers Collection]] [[Serena (game)|Serena]] key artwork
File:Trainers Collection Battle Chatelaines ring notebook.jpg|Trainers Collection [[Battle Chatelaine (Trainer class)|Battle Chatelaines]] ring notebook
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, when pluralized or prefixed with the {{wp|indefinite article}}, this item's name is rendered with an unaccented 'e' ("Poke Dolls" and "a Poke Doll", respectively). In {{game|Platinum}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, both of these instances are corrected to display with an acute accent, matching how the item's name would normally be rendered.
* The Poké Doll is the only item that can be obtained in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} only by [[trade|trading]] it over from {{g|Sun and Moon}}.

==In other languages==
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|ja=ピッピ人形 ''Pippi Ningyō''
|zh_yue=皮皮玩偶 ''{{tt|Pèihpèih Wuhnngáuh|Clefairy Doll}}'' {{tt|*|Games, RGB Guidebook, Pokémon Pocket Monster}} 皮皮公仔 ''{{tt|Pèihpèih Gūngjái|Clefairy Doll}} {{tt|*|Adventures, Yellow Guidebook}}
|zh_cmn=皮皮玩偶 ''{{tt|Pípí Wán'ǒu|Clefairy Doll}}'' {{tt|*|Games, Pokémon the Series, Adventures, PM008, Crystal Guidebook}} 皮皮娃娃 ''{{tt|Pípí Wáwá|Clefairy Doll}}'' {{tt|*|PM014}}
|da=Pokédukka{{tt|*|Pokémon Emerald manual}}
|fi=Pokénukke
|fr=Poké Poupée{{gen|II}}, {{gen|VII}}+ Poképoupée{{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}–{{gen|VI}}
|de=Poképuppe
|id=Boneka Pokémon
|it=Pokébambola
|ko=삐삐인형 ''Ppippi Inhyeong''
|pl=Pokémaskotka
|pt_br=Pokéboneco
|es_la=Pokémuñeco
|es_eu=Pokémuñeco{{gen|IX}}+ Poké Muñeco{{gen|I}}–{{gen|VIII}}
|sv=Poké-docka{{tt|*|Pokémon Emerald manual}}
|th=ตุ๊กตาปิปปี ''Tukkata Pippi''
|vi=Búp bê Pippi
}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Poké Doll|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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World Championships

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{{move|Pokémon World Championships}}
{{samename|competition in {{aniseries|JN}} known as the "Pokémon World Championships" in Japanese|World Coronation Series}}
[[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Championships''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''), often referred to as simply '''Worlds''' or abbreviated as '''WCS''' are an annual event held by the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play division of [[The Pokémon Company International]]. They function as the finals for both the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Core series|Video Game]] Championships. Since 2015, the World Championships have also featured events for [[spin-off Pokémon games]], namely [[Pokkén Tournament]], [[Pokémon GO]], and [[Pokémon UNITE]]. The Pokémon World Championships are held annually, occurring every August.

Competitors usually must qualify for the event based on their performance in other events in the same season, such as regional championships, national championships, dedicated qualifying tournaments, or the previous year's World Championships. The exact qualification requirements depend on the year, the region the player is from, and the game in which they are playing.

While the Pokémon World Championships are held as a single unified event featuring multiple different games, each of the games are run as an entirely separate tournament. Competitors compete in only one of the featured games, and the qualification requirements of each are entirely separate. Additionally, competitors usually are separated into one of three age groups, meaning that three world champions are crowned for each game each year.

Minor announcements are usually made during the events, such as upcoming VGC mechanics and variants of TCG cards, the ruleset of the following VGC format, and the city where the next World Championships will be hosted.

==History==
===Predecessors===
Before the introduction of the modern Pokémon World Championships, both the TCG and video games held some international competitions.

For the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the [[Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle]] was an international Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament held annually from 1999 to 2002 in Hawaii by [[Wizards of the Coast]] (the distributor of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many regions outside of Japan at the time). Players from Canada, Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan were invited to the event.

In September 2000, to coincide with the {{wp|2000 Summer Olympics}} in Sydney, Australia, the [[2000 World Championships|first ever Pokémon World Championship]] was also held in Sydney. Players from Australia, Belgium, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|the United States}} competed using {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}}. This was a one-time event, with a video game World Championship not being held again until 2009.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships===
In August 2002, Wizards of the Coast held the [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|first Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship]] in Seattle, Washington in the United States.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230908043639/https://indexarticles.com/business/business-wire/first-ever-pokemon-trading-card-game-world-champion-titles-won-by-dylan-austin-14-of-ann-arbor-michigan-and-mindy-lambkee-10-of-kent-washington/ First-Ever Pokemon Trading Card Game World Champion Titles Won by Dylan Austin, 14 of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Mindy Lambkee, 10 of Kent, Washington]</ref>

Due to Wizards of the Coast's license to distribute the Pokémon Trading Card Game reverting to The Pokémon Company in 2003, no World Championship was held that year. Now with control of the Pokémon Trading Card Game licence, [[Pokémon USA]] formed [[Pokémon Organized Play]] to manage Pokémon Trading Card Game events.

In August 2004, Pokémon Organized Play held the {{TCG|2004 World Championships|2004 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}. From 2004 to 2008, the event was titled the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships, reflecting the fact that it was specifically for the Pokémon Trading Card Game only.

At the {{TCG|2008 World Championships|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}, a special video game event called the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] was held. This event featured players from the United States and Japan competing with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. However, since only two countries were involved, the winner was not awarded the title of world champion.

===Pokémon World Championships===
In August 2009, the first unified Pokémon World Championships were held, featuring both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon Video Game Championships. This has been the structure used for the Pokémon World Championships ever since.

From 2015 to 2022, [[Pokkén Tournament]] was also featured at the Pokémon World Championships. In 2015, the Pokkén Tournament competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events. After the 2022 World Championships, it was announced that Pokkén Tournament would no longer appear at the Pokémon World Championships.

Starting in 2019, [[Pokémon GO]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships. In 2019, the Pokémon GO competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events.

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the planned 2020 Pokémon World Championships to be held in London, England were cancelled, and the event also was not held in 2021. The World Championships returned with the [[2022 World Championships|2022 Pokémon World Championships]], held in London, England like the original 2020 plan.

Starting in 2022, [[Pokémon UNITE]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships.

==Events==
Since 2004, the Pokémon World Championships have been held annually, except in 2020 and 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

{| class="roundtable" cellpadding="5px" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
! Year
! Dates
! Venue
! City
! Region
! Country
! Games
|-
| '''[[2000 World Championships|2000]]'''
| September 22, 2000
| {{wp|University of Sydney}}
| Sydney || New South Wales || [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Australia}}
| VGC
|-
| '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]'''
| August 3 to 4, 2002
| {{wp|Seattle Convention Center}}
| Seattle || Washington || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|United States}}
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]'''
| August 20 to 22, 2004
| {{wp|Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]'''
| August 19 to 21, 2005
| Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]'''
| August 18 to 20, 2006
| {{wp|Hilton Anaheim}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]'''
| August 10 to 12, 2007
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2008
| {{wp|Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2009
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2010
| Hilton Waikoloa Village
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]'''
| August 12 to 14, 2011
| Hilton San Diego Bayfront
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2012
| Hilton Waikoloa Village
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]'''
| August 9 to 11, 2013
| {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}
| Vancouver || British Columbia || [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Canada}}
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2014
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]'''
| August 21 to 23, 2015
| {{wp|Hynes Convention Center}}
| Boston || Massachusetts || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]'''
| August 19 to 21, 2016
| {{wp|San Francisco Marriott Marquis}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]'''
| August 18 to 20, 2017
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]'''
| August 24 to 26, 2018
| {{wp|Music City Center}}
| Nashville || Tennessee || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]'''
| August 16 to 19, 2019
| Walter E. Washington Convention Center
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO
|-
| '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]'''
| August 18 to 21, 2022
| {{wp|ExCeL London}}
| London || England || [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|United Kingdom}}
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]'''
| August 11 to 13, 2023
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}
| Yokohama || Kanagawa || [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Japan}}
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]'''
| August 16 to 18, 2024
| {{wp|Hawai'i Convention Center}}
| Honolulu || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2025
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2026 Pokémon World Championships|2026]]'''
| August 28 to 30, 2026
| {{wp|Chase Center}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|}

==Video Game Championship==
The [[core series]] Pokémon games were first featured at a Nintendo-organized World Championship event in 2000 with single battles, and later returning as [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown]] (VGS) in 2008 as a side-event to the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Trading Card Game World Championships]] with double battles. Starting in 2009, the events were renamed the Video Game Championships (VGC).

Battles [[Rule variants|use the following rules]] in general:
* The format is [[Double Battle]]s. A player must bring between 4 and 6 Pokémon and select 4 of them just before the battle. In games that use Team Preview ([[Generation V]] onward), this selection is made after viewing the opponent's 6 Pokémon.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same Pokédex number. [[Special Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and [[Ash-Greninja]] are disallowed (but not Dusk Form {{p|Lycanroc}}) unless the format has an exception.
** The [[Soul Dew]] was disallowed until [[Generation VII]], where its effect changed.
** {{pkmn2|Event}}-exclusive [[Event Pokémon#Event-exclusive moves|moves]] and [[event item|items]] are allowed unless the format explicitly says otherwise.
* Between [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]].
* Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]].
* In [[Generation IX]] (including {{g|Champions}}), open team sheets are used. Both players must disclose their team to their opponent, including Tera Type, species, forms, moves, Abilities, and held items, but excluding stats.
* Pokémon cannot battle above level 50.
** In 2008 and 2009, there was no auto-leveling and Pokémon above level 50 were disallowed outright.
** Between 2010 and 2016, Pokémon above level 50 were auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 were not auto-leveled up.
** From 2017 onward, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]''' — {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml Rules- 2008 Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Regulations] - Pokémon.com</ref>
** {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were specifically disallowed, preventing players from using the (at the time) Japan-exclusive level 50 Dragonite event. (It was not possible to obtain Tyranitar at or below level 50 until a [[Generation VI]] event.)
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed.
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}}
** Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year.
** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html Pokémon Video Game Championships 2009 - Rules and Regulations] - PokémonVGC.com</ref>
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. The Custap Berry was also disallowed.
*** The Custap Berry had not yet been distributed to French, German, Italian, or Spanish-language games at the time, though the level 50 Dragonite event was also never distributed in these languages.
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
** Up to two [[Special Pokémon]] were allowed. Uniquely for this year, a player's team of 6 could list up to 4 Special Pokémon, as long as no more than 2 were chosen before battle.
** The Jaboca Berry was allowed this year despite still being Japan-only at the time.
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Only [[Udex|Unova Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. {{m|Sky Drop}} was disallowed due to the [[Sky Drop glitch]].
** ({{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} were allowed both this year and in 2012 despite being event-exclusive at the time, due to not being Mythical).
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{B2W2}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
** {{p|Chatot}} was disallowed (for only this year).<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2012/pokemon_tournament_rules_11_1_2011.pdf Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Rules] - Revised: November 01, 2011 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf Play! Pokémon VG Tournament Rules & Formats] - Revised: February 4, 2013 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{g|X and Y}}
** Only [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Dark Void once again became allowed.
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed in a team of six.
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{g|Sun and Moon}}
** Only [[Adex|Alola Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Kantonian form counterparts to [[Alolan form]]s were '''not''' considered to be part of the Alola Pokédex. [[Mega Stone]]s were disallowed.
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series:
*** Sun Series (Sep 4, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were disallowed.
*** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2019): Z-Crystals other than [[Ultranecrozium Z]] became allowed.
*** Ultra Series (Apr 2, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020): All Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Z-Moves became allowed.
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}}
** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series.
** All Pokémon that were obtainable at the beginning of a series were allowed for that series, including those [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Galar Pokédex|not in any of the Galar Pokédexes]], as long as they met all other requirements (such as having the [[Galar symbol]]/[[battle-ready symbol]] and not being Special/Mythical). As a result:
*** Version 1.1.0 and [[Pokémon HOME]] released before Series 3, [[The Isle of Armor]] released before Series 5, and [[The Crown Tundra]] released before Series 7.
*** Between Series 1 and 2, only [[Gdex|Galar Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed due to the only obtainable Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex being {{p|Mew}}. The only non-Galarian forms allowed were Kantonian {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, and Unovan {{p|Yamask}} due to those being the only obtainable ones at the time.
*** Between Series 3 and 4, all non-Galarian forms of compatible Pokémon were allowed except three: Alolan {{p|Raichu}} and Kantonian {{p|Weezing}} were not obtainable with the Galar symbol at the time, and Kantonian {{p|Slowpoke}} was not compatible with Sword and Shield at the time (only Galarian Slowpoke was). {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} were compatible but disallowed due to the battle-ready symbol not existing at the time.
** List of series:
*** Series 1 (Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2019): All [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon were disallowed.
*** Series 2 (Jan 4 - Feb 29, 2020): Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Butterfree, Drednaw, Corviknight, Sandaconda, Centiskorch, {{a|Blaze}} Charizard, Meowth (event-only), and Snorlax (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 3 (Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2020): Gigantamax Coalossal, Lapras, Flapple, Appletun, Alcremie, Kingler, Orbeetle, Grimmsnarl, Hatterene, {{a|Solar Power}} Charizard, and Toxtricity (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 4 (May 1 - Jun 30, 2020): All Gigantamax Pokémon became allowed (the remaining five at the time being Machamp, Gengar, Garbodor, Copperajah, and Duraludon).
*** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020)
*** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult.
*** Series 7 (Nov 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.
*** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7)
*** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed.
*** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8)
*** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed.
*** Series 13 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2022): Any number of Special Pokémon and any number of Mythical Pokémon were allowed. VGC events taking place during this time period count toward the next year's Championships.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-season/ 2023 Play! Pokémon Season Structure] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 1, 2022.</ref>
*** Series 14 (Nov 1, 2022 onward): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. Mythical Pokémon were disallowed. (identical to Series 12)
* '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** On March 1, 2023, series were renamed Regulation Sets ('''レギュレーション''' ''Regulations''), with Series 1 and Series 2 retroactively renamed. The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set A (Dec 2, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023):<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-tainan/ 2023 Tainan Regionals] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, December 1, 2022.</ref> Only Pokémon in the [[Pdex|Paldea Pokédex]] were allowed. Pokémon and regional forms not in the Paldea Pokédex, such as {{p|Quagsire}} and Johtonian {{p|Wooper}}, were disallowed. [[Paradox Pokémon]] and the [[treasures of ruin]] were also disallowed.
*** Regulation Set B (Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2023): Paradox Pokémon became allowed.
*** Regulation Set C (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2023): The treasures of ruin became allowed.
**** Prior to the release of [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility, the Japanese and Chinese rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required,<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/36.html</ref><ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/tc/page/36.html</ref> while the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that Pokémon transferred from HOME would become allowed when the feature was released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230528124948/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03252023-en.pdf</ref> (No ruleset was published in Korean due to all Korean Scarlet/Violet tournaments up to that point being conducted online.)
**** When HOME compatibility was released, the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish ruleset was changed to state that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required for the rest of the series (with the only competitive effect being to disallow Roaming Form [[Gimmighoul]]).
**** Regardless of these regional inconsistencies and changes, the HOME update also caused [[Plate]]s and six certain [[Egg Move]]s ({{m|Heal Bell}}, {{m|Simple Beam}}, {{m|Cosmic Power}}, {{m|Raging Fury}}, {{m|Barb Barrage}}, and {{m|Psyshield Bash}}<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/114.html</ref>) to become newly available and allowed immediately in all regions, at approximately 4pm JST May 30.
**** Players competing in events in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Hong Kong between June 3–4, who were required to lock in their teams by 9am May 31, were sent an email at 11:10pm May 30 stating that the newly available Plates and Egg Moves would be disallowed for those events.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-singapore/ 2023 Singapore National Championships] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, April 28, 2023.</ref> Players competing in Japan between June 10–11 were sent a similar email on June 1. Events in other locations on the same days were unaffected and Plates/the Egg Moves were allowed.
*** Regulation Set D (Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2023): Pokémon and forms outside the Paldea Pokédex became allowed, except [[Walking Wake]] and [[Iron Leaves]].
**** Before the release of [[The Teal Mask]] on September 13, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Teal Mask for the rest of the series (Pokémon, forms, moves, and items), such as the [[Kee Berry]]. (For example, this applied to the Curitiba Regionals in Brazil on September 23–24.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-curitiba/</ref>)
* '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set E (Oct 1, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024): Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 2.0.1|available]] in the 2.0.1 update became allowed.
**** Before the release of [[The Indigo Disk]] on December 14, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Indigo Disk for the rest of the series (Pokémon, moves, items, and the [[Stellar]] Tera Type). (For example, this applied to the San Antonio Regionals on December 16–17.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-san-antonio/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set F (Jan 4 - Apr 30, 2024): Pokémon in the [[BBdex|Blueberry Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 3.0.0|available]] in the 3.0.0 update became allowed, including {{p|Walking Wake}} and {{p|Iron Leaves}}.
*** Regulation Set G (May 1 - Aug 31, 2024): Up to one Special Pokémon is allowed.
* '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set H (Sep 1, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025): Legendary and Paradox Pokémon became disallowed.
*** Regulation Set G (rerun) (Jan 6 - Apr 30, 2025): Legendary Pokémon, Paradox Pokémon, and up to one Special Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Regulation Set I (May 1 - Aug 31, 2025): Up to two Special Pokémon are allowed.
* '''[[2026 Pokémon World Championships|2026]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} → {{g|Champions}}
** The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set H (rerun) (Sep 1 - Nov 30, 2025): Legendary and Paradox Pokémon became disallowed.
**** [[Ranked Battle]]s online instead used Regulation Set J, where up to two Special Pokémon (including Mythical Pokémon) are allowed.
*** Regulation Set F (rerun) (Dec 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026): Legendary and Paradox Pokémon became re-allowed, but no Special Pokémon were allowed.
**** Ranked Battles online instead shifted from Regulation Set J to a rerun of Regulation Set I on January 5, 2026.
*** Regulation Set I (rerun) (April 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260408123314/https://www.pokemon.com/static-assets/content-assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vgc-tournament-handbook-en.pdf Play! Pokémon Video Game Championships Tournament Handbook] - Revised: March 30, 2026 - Pokémon.com</ref>): Up to two Special Pokémon are allowed.
*** Regulation Set M-A (April 8 - June 17, 2026): The 186 Pokémon species and 59 Mega Evolutions [[List of Pokémon in Pokémon Champions|currently obtainable in Champions]] are allowed, including transfer-only Pokémon and Mega Stones.

When series may overlap at the start or end of a year, events may use either of the two formats. For example, the Korean League Season 1 on December 15–16, 2019 used 2020 Series 1 rules, while the Kuala Lumpur Regionals on December 21–22, 2019 used 2019 Ultra Series rules.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2020-season-events/ Pokémon VGC events for the 2020 Season] - By Victory Road, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 6, 2019.</ref>

===Broadcasting===
* In 2008, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to a modified, unreleased version of [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. The modified game featured a unique remix of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' seemingly arranged for the event, as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd-KigvdnzM Pokemon TCG Worlds 2008: VG Showdown Juniors Final] - YouTube.com</ref> No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set.
* In 2009, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their Nintendo DSes to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution. The modified game featured Platinum outfits for {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Lucas}} as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRdjvaUQM8 571 - The VGC 2009 Battle Revolution Platinum mystery + LIVE! Shiny Rotom after 20,948 SRs!] - YouTube.com</ref>
* Between 2010 and 2019, only the top screen of the Nintendo DS or [[Nintendo 3DS]] was broadcast in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections.
* From 2022 onward, a third console is connected to the two competitors' consoles in LAN spectator mode in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections (for western tournaments in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], the game is displayed from the perspective of one player's console, but Asian tournaments and the top 16 in the 2023 Pokémon World Championships used the spectator mode).
* For 2026, the spectator mode integrated into the private battle rooms in [[Pokémon Champions]] is expected to be used during the tournament.

===World Champions===
As of the 2025 season, 49 Masters Division champions have been crowned during the core series games' tenure as one of the games in the World Championships roster, with [[Ray Rizzo]] being the most successful, winning the title three times.

====Masters Division====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
! style="background: #C96000" | 3rd
|-
| 2000
| Sydney, Australia
| [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Darryn Van Vuuren
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Edwin Krause
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Sergio García Maroto
|-
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]
| Orlando, Florida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Izuru Yoshimura
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuhito Kajiwara
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Chris Halordain Tsai
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Kazuyuki Tsuji
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tasuku Mano
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Grace Beck
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuki Tochigi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Isao Yoshioka
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Matteo Gini
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Matt Coyle
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Abel Martin Sanz
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, Canada
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Arash Ommati
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryosuke Kosuge
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Aaron Zheng
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:South Korea Flag.png|20px]] Se Jun Park
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeudy Azzarelli
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Collin Heier
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, Massachusetts
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shoma Honami
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hideyuki Taida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yosuke Isagi
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jonathan Evans
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Markus Stadter
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Sam Pandelis
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, Tennessee
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Emilio Forbes
| [[File:Sweden Flag.png|20px]] Nils Dunlop
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naoto Mizobuchi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Eduardo Cunha
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Guillermo Castilla Díaz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shohei Kimura
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Mao Harada
|-
|[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
|Honolulu, Hawaii
|[[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Luca Ceribelli
|[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Ishigaki
|[[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
|-
|[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
|Anaheim, California
|[[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Giovanni Cischke
|[[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Evans
|[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
|}

===In the games===
====In-game effects====
Starting from [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] (and excluding VGC 2010), aesthetic changes are made to the link battle arena during the World Championships. These tend to come in the form of a unique battle background made specifically for the event, but can also change the music, either by using a track unique to the World Championships (such as ''Pokémon World Championships Final'', used from [[Generation V]] to [[Generation VII]]) or by locking music selection to a pre-existing track.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{Pokémon color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{Pokémon color}}"
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Arena
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Picture
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Music
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Differences
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown|VGS '08]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrevss|PBR}}
| [[Sunset Colosseum]]
| [[File:Sunset Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| Orchestral arrangement of ''Battle! ([[Cyrus|Team Galactic Boss]])'' from {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that featured a new arrangement of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' that appears to have been made specifically for Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2009 World Championships|VGC '09]]
| [[Waterfall Colosseum]]
| [[File:Waterfall Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| [[Mysterial]]'s battle theme
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that used the [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] designs for [[Lucas (game)|Lucas]] and [[Dawn (game)|Dawn]] during DS Multiplayer which are not present in the retail release of Battle Revolution. Additionally, matches played on this build used the battle track that plays when facing Mysterial in [[Stargazer Colosseum]], which is not usually an available music choice for Waterfall Colosseum. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2011 World Championships|VGC '11]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=2 | 
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During [[Generation V]] Regional, National and World Championships events, a unique white link battle background was used. The music track used during these battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music changes to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set at the World Championships. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game with the exception of several special [[Pokémon World Tournament#Download|Download Tournament]] events in {{B2W2}} based on the World Championships.
Additionally, the typical VS screen with just a black background and sparkles coming out of the VS sign is replaced with one where the world map is scrolling in background and crackling electricity comes out of the VS.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2012 World Championships|VGC '12]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2013 World Championships|VGC '13]]
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[File:Battle terrain Championships B2W2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2014 World Championships|VGC '14]]
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| [[File:Battle terrain Championships XY.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''{{sup/6|XY}}''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During the 2014 World Championships, a unique rainbow-themed battle background was used. The music track used during the 2014 World Championships battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music would change to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set.A new background was made for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} that would be used during the 2015 and 2016 World Championships, this time only being used during each division's final set. It adds dark blue flooring, a spinning globe in the background and multicolored spotlights. Both battle backgrounds and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.Additionally, the typical VS screen is replaced with one that has a scrolling world map added into the background.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2015 World Championships|VGC '15]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2016 World Championships|VGC '16]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2017 World Championships|VGC '17]]
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships USUM.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Pokémon World Championships Final''
| rowspan=3 | During each division's final set at [[Generation VII]] World Championships events, a unique battle background with multicolored spotlights and a jumbotron displaying a crown was used. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.Additionally, the typical VS screen with a pulsating light background is replaced with unique outer space background with the Earth.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2018 World Championships|VGC '18]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2019 World Championships|VGC '19]]
|-|}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2022 World Championships|VGC '22]]
| {{gameabbrev8}}
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]
| [[File:Battle Stadium Championships SwSh.png|150px]]
| ''Battle! ([[Leon|Champion Leon]])''
| A unique variation of Wyndon Stadium with the World Championships logo present on the advertising boards and a [[Poké Ball (item)|Poké Ball]] displayed on the jumbotron was used during all 2022 World Championships matches. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
In addition, at the start of every game, there is a unique starting animation: when the League Cards of both players are shown, a unique outer space background with the Earth is used instead of the standard battle start background.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '23]]
| rowspan=3 | {{gameabbrev9}}
| rowspan=3 | [[Mesagoza]]
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Mesagoza Championships SV.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! ([[Nemona|Champion Nemona]])''
| rowspan=3 | A festival-themed variation of Mesagoza at night was used during the 2023 Pokémon World Championships for top 32 onwards and during the 2024 and 2025 Pokémon World Championships for each division's final set, adding fireworks, decorations and a large crowd of spectators, along with unique camera angles that would later be used in all online games from version 2.0.1 of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} onwards. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '24]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '25]]
|}

====In-game appearances====
In {{B2W2}}, the top four competitors from each division of the Video Game Championships from the [[2012 World Championships]] were featured in the [[World Championships Tournament]]s in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. In the [[Generation VI]] games, {{DL|Pokémon X and Y beta|Battle Maison|unused text}} exists for the top three competitors as opponents in the [[Battle Maison]].

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, several NPCs at the [[Battle Resort]] mention the Pokémon World Championships.

===Trivia===
* It is possible for moves to become {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive at a World Championship format despite not being event-exclusive normally. For example, {{m|Bounce}} was an event-exclusive move on {{p|Gyarados}} in VGC 2017 only, as it otherwise needs a [[Move Tutor]] to learn Bounce and so could not have the [[black clover]] at the time.
* The Kalos [[first partner Pokémon]] were effectively event-exclusive between 2023 Regulation Sets D and E, due to being unobtainable in any previous Switch game and requiring an old install of [[Pokémon Bank]].
* While event-exclusive Pokémon, moves, and items have been disallowed, event-exclusive [[Hidden Abilities]] have always been allowed.
* The first half of 2020 is the only time that non-event Pokémon have been disallowed because of rarity. Specifically, Gigantamax Pokémon that were rarely available normally in-game did not become allowed until the start of the first [[Wild Area News]] event that temporarily made them more common. This would become moot with the release of The Isle of Armor, which would make all relevant Gigantamax Pokémon available without relying on rarity.
* Between approximately October 2020 and March 2021, at least the English language rulebook mistakenly implied {{p|Regigigas}} was disallowed (by omitting its National Pokédex number from the list of allowed Pokémon that do not have a Galar/Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra Pokédex number).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201027152813/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-10232020-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: October 23, 2020 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052431/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-01252021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: January 25, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210511201450/https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03292021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: March 29, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref> This was fixed sometime in or before February 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220309173223/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-02152022-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: February 15, 2022 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* Coincidentally, in the 2022 edition's Masters Division finals for the core series video games, players Eduardo Cunha and Guillermo Castilla Diaz represented the basis of the [[Paldea]] region (the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}), the setting of the [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] games.
* To promote the then-upcoming 2023 World Championships, the [[Battle Stadium]] within [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] had animated fireworks in its home screen and battle preview. It was later done again for the 2024 tournament.

==Trading Card Game==
All Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship events are staged utilizing that year's {{TCG|Standard format}}.

The first World Championships for the TCG was held in 2002 by [[Wizards of the Coast]], while subsequent World Championships, starting 2004, are organized by [[The Pokémon Company International]] through their [[Play! Pokémon]] division.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]''' — {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} to {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]''' — {{TCG|Expedition}} to {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}
* '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]''' — {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
* '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]''' — {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} to {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
* '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]''' — {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} to {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]''' — {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} to {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Black & White}}
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{TCG|Black & White}} to {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} to {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{TCG|XY}} to {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{TCG|Primal Clash}} to {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} to {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} to {{TCG|Unified Minds}}
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — Regulation marks D, E and F; up to {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]''' — Regulation marks E, F and G; up to {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}
* '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]''' — Regulation marks F, G and H; up to {{TCG|Shrouded Fable}}
* '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]''' — Regulation marks G, H and I; up to {{TCG|Black Bolt}} and {{TCG|White Flare}}

===World Champions===
As of 2025, 62 World Champions have been crowned across all three age divisions, with [[Jason Klaczynski]] from the United States being the only player to win the title more than once.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Juniors{{tt|*|Age 10 or lower}}
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| Seattle, WA
| —
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Austin
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Mindy Lambkee
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsuguyoshi Yamato
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuya Yoneda
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hayato Sato
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Maron
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stuart Benson
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Curran Hill
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] [[Jason Klaczynski]]
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Miska Saari
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hiroki Yano
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Tom Roos
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Scharff-Kim
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] [[Jun Hasebe]]
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Lefavour
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Tristan Robinson
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stephen Silvestro
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuto Itagaki
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsubasa Nakamura
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Komatsuda
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Lesage
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuka Furusawa
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] David Cohen
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Christopher Kan
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gustavo Wada
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Igor Costa
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Chase Moloney
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shuto Itagaki
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, BC
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Kaiwen Cabbabe
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondrej Kujal
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Andrew Estrada
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Trent Orndorff
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruto Kobayashi
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Van Wagner
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Patrick Martinez
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Rowan Stavenow
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shintaro Ito
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Jesper Eriksen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shunto Sadahiro
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Argentina Flag.png|20px]] Diego Cassiraga
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Zachary Bokhari
| [[File:Norway Flag.png|20px]] Tobias Strømdahl
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Robin Schulz
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Magnus Pedersen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naohito Inoue
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Henry Brand
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Kaya Lichtleitner
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruki Miyamoto
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondřej Škubal
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Liam Halliburton
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Rikuto Ohashi
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Vance Kelley
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gabriel Fernandez
| [[File:Taiwan Flag.png|20px]] Shao Tong Yen
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, HI
| [[File:Chile Flag.png|20px]] Fernando Cifuentes
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Evan Pavelski
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Sakuya Ota
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Riley McKay
| [[File:China Flag.png|20px]] Fuguan Liao
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuya Okita
|}

===World Championship decks===
{{main|World Championships Deck (TCG)}}
World Championship decks are purchasable [[Play! Pokémon|non-tournament-legal]] prints of 60-card decks used by World Championship players.

==Pokkén Tournament==
===Games used===
*2015 - [[Pokkén Tournament]] (arcade version, invitational only)
*2016 - Pokkén Tournament
*2017 - Pokkén Tournament
*2018 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2019 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2022 - Pokkén Tournament DX

===World Champions===
10 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| Rip
| —
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Potetin
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] woomy!gun
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tonosama
| —
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ThankSwalot
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] kato
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Subutan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Ashgreninja1
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Shadowcat
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Fruitprime
|}

==Pokémon GO==
*2019 (invitational only)
** [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Shigeki Morimoto]] were among the exhibition opponents.
*2022
*2023
*2024
*2025

===World Champions===
As of 2025, 6 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]] PogoKieng
| —
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] DancingRob
| [[File:Switzerland Flag.png|20px|Switzerland]] MEweedle
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] ItsAXN
| —
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, Hawaii
| [[File:Hong Kong Flag.png|20px]] Yekai0904
| —
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:India Flag.png|20px]] Beelzeboy
| —
|}

==Pokémon UNITE==
*2022
*2023
*2024
*2025

===World Champions===
As of the 2025 season, 8 champions teams have been crowned.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| BLVKHVND
| Nouns Esports
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| Luminosity Gaming
| OMO Abyssinian
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, Hawaii
| FENNEL
| XoraTigersGaming
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, California
| Peru Unite
| Zeta Division
|}

==Scheduling and matchups==
The Pokémon World Championships follow a three-day structure, with exact timing and format varying by game. For Worlds in Anaheim, the event runs from '''Friday, August 15''' to '''Sunday, August 17''', preceded by player check-in on '''Thursday, August 14'''<ref name="Worlds2025Schedule">[https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/schedule "Pokémon World Championships 2025 – Schedule"].''The Pokémon Company International''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>.

* '''Thursday, August 14 – Player check-in'''
** Masters Division: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PDT
** Seniors Division: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PDT
** Juniors Division: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. PDT<ref name="VictoryRoadCheckin">[https://victoryroad.pro/2025-worlds/ "Victory Road – Pokémon World Championships 2025 Player Guide"]. ''Victory Road''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>

* '''Friday, August 15 – Day 1'''
** Opening ceremony and Swiss rounds for Day 1 competitors.
** Start times vary by game; all streams begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. PDT (15:30 UTC)<ref name="VGCGuide">[https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/pokemon-world-championships-2025-schedule-how-to-watch-the-vgc-tcg-and-more/ "Pokémon World Championships 2025 – How to Watch"]. ''Video Games Chronicle''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>.

* '''Saturday, August 16 – Day 2'''
** Swiss rounds continue, followed by the top cut for each game.
** Streams begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. PDT (15:30 UTC)<ref name="VGCGuide" />.

* '''Sunday, August 17 – Finals'''
** Championship matches for each game.
** Start times (PDT):
*** Pokémon UNITE – 9:00 a.m.
*** Pokémon GO – 10:10 a.m.
*** TCG – 12:50 p.m.
*** VGC – 4:20 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />

'''Approximate competition hours by game (PDT):'''
* '''Video Game Championships (VGC):''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 4:20 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Trading Card Game (TCG):''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:10 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 12:50 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Pokémon GO:''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 6:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 10:10 a.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Pokémon UNITE:''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Finals Sun 9:00 a.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />

Streaming for all games is hosted on official Pokémon channels in multiple languages<ref name="Worlds2025Schedule" />.

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|JN}}====
{{main|World Coronation Series}}
In {{aniseries|JN}}, {{Ash}} participated in the Pokémon World Coronation Series (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''). In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', he became the current World Champion by defeating {{an|Leon}} and becoming the latest Monarch.

===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
{{merge|Play! Pokémon|section}}
The real World Championships was first mentioned in ''[[PTP01|The Club]]''.

In ''[[PTP02|Regionals]]'', [[Ava]], [[Ava's father|her father]], and [[Celestine]] participated in the [[Play! Pokémon#Regional Championships|regional]] [[Pokémon TCG]] championship. In the first round of competition, players initially face their opponents based on predetermined matches and the tournament follows with the other participants in the elimination round scheme. The final is held with a best of three between the two finalists.

====Notable competitors (Regional)====
[[File:PTP02.png|250px|thumb|Ava and Celestine after the regional championships finals]]
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Celestine]]
| Runner-up
|-
| [[Ava's father]]
| N/A
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |[[Tonio (Path to the Peak)|Tonio]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | N/A
|}

====Notable competitors (Worlds)====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Edgar Troy]]
| Runner-up
|-
|}
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ava regional champion.png|Ava winning the regional championship
Ava World Champion.png|Ava as a World [[Champion]]
</gallery>

===Challenge the World!===
[[Challenge the World!]], a trailer for the [[2023 Pokémon World Championships]], shows a fictional version of that event. Each of the events, GO, UNITE, TCG, and VGC, has a sequence in which the battles are presented in animated form. The framing device for this is that each member of a friend group is partaking in one of the events. The main character wins a match as part of the VGC event.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Pokémon Saigaai Gámbīuchoi|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 / 宝可梦世界锦标赛 ''{{tt|Pokémon Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championships}}''
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|de=Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften
|it=Campionati Mondiali Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 월드챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championships''
|pl=Mistrzostwo Świata Pokémon
|pt_br=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|pt_eu=Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|ru=Чемпионат Мира по игре в Покемон ''Chempionat Mira po igre v Pokémon''
|es=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon
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==See also==
* [[Play! Pokémon]]
* [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]
* [[Championship Point]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/pokemon-world-championships/ Official website]

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World Championships

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[[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Championships''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''), often referred to as simply '''Worlds''' or abbreviated as '''WCS''' are an annual event held by the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play division of [[The Pokémon Company International]]. They function as the finals for both the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Core series|Video Game]] Championships. Since 2015, the World Championships have also featured events for [[spin-off Pokémon games]], namely [[Pokkén Tournament]], [[Pokémon GO]], and [[Pokémon UNITE]]. The Pokémon World Championships are held annually, occurring every August.

Competitors usually must qualify for the event based on their performance in other events in the same season, such as regional championships, national championships, dedicated qualifying tournaments, or the previous year's World Championships. The exact qualification requirements depend on the year, the region the player is from, and the game in which they are playing.

While the Pokémon World Championships are held as a single unified event featuring multiple different games, each of the games are run as an entirely separate tournament. Competitors compete in only one of the featured games, and the qualification requirements of each are entirely separate. Additionally, competitors usually are separated into one of three age groups, meaning that three world champions are crowned for each game each year.

Minor announcements are usually made during the events, such as upcoming VGC mechanics and variants of TCG cards, the ruleset of the following VGC format, and the city where the next World Championships will be hosted.

==History==
===Predecessors===
Before the introduction of the modern Pokémon World Championships, both the TCG and video games held some international competitions.

For the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the [[Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle]] was an international Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament held annually from 1999 to 2002 in Hawaii by [[Wizards of the Coast]] (the distributor of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many regions outside of Japan at the time). Players from Canada, Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan were invited to the event.

In September 2000, to coincide with the {{wp|2000 Summer Olympics}} in Sydney, Australia, the [[2000 World Championships|first ever Pokémon World Championship]] was also held in Sydney. Players from Australia, Belgium, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|the United States}} competed using {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}}. This was a one-time event, with a video game World Championship not being held again until 2009.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships===
In August 2002, Wizards of the Coast held the [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|first Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship]] in Seattle, Washington in the United States.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230908043639/https://indexarticles.com/business/business-wire/first-ever-pokemon-trading-card-game-world-champion-titles-won-by-dylan-austin-14-of-ann-arbor-michigan-and-mindy-lambkee-10-of-kent-washington/ First-Ever Pokemon Trading Card Game World Champion Titles Won by Dylan Austin, 14 of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Mindy Lambkee, 10 of Kent, Washington]</ref>

Due to Wizards of the Coast's license to distribute the Pokémon Trading Card Game reverting to The Pokémon Company in 2003, no World Championship was held that year. Now with control of the Pokémon Trading Card Game licence, [[Pokémon USA]] formed [[Pokémon Organized Play]] to manage Pokémon Trading Card Game events.

In August 2004, Pokémon Organized Play held the {{TCG|2004 World Championships|2004 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}. From 2004 to 2008, the event was titled the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships, reflecting the fact that it was specifically for the Pokémon Trading Card Game only.

At the {{TCG|2008 World Championships|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}, a special video game event called the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] was held. This event featured players from the United States and Japan competing with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. However, since only two countries were involved, the winner was not awarded the title of world champion.

===Pokémon World Championships===
In August 2009, the first unified Pokémon World Championships were held, featuring both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon Video Game Championships. This has been the structure used for the Pokémon World Championships ever since.

From 2015 to 2022, [[Pokkén Tournament]] was also featured at the Pokémon World Championships. In 2015, the Pokkén Tournament competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events. After the 2022 World Championships, it was announced that Pokkén Tournament would no longer appear at the Pokémon World Championships.

Starting in 2019, [[Pokémon GO]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships. In 2019, the Pokémon GO competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events.

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the planned 2020 Pokémon World Championships to be held in London, England were cancelled, and the event also was not held in 2021. The World Championships returned with the [[2022 World Championships|2022 Pokémon World Championships]], held in London, England like the original 2020 plan.

Starting in 2022, [[Pokémon UNITE]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships.

==Events==
Since 2004, the Pokémon World Championships have been held annually, except in 2020 and 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

{| class="roundtable" cellpadding="5px" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
! Year
! Dates
! Venue
! City
! Region
! Country
! Games
|-
| '''[[2000 World Championships|2000]]'''
| September 22, 2000
| {{wp|University of Sydney}}
| Sydney || New South Wales || [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Australia}}
| VGC
|-
| '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]'''
| August 3 to 4, 2002
| {{wp|Seattle Convention Center}}
| Seattle || Washington || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|United States}}
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]'''
| August 20 to 22, 2004
| {{wp|Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]'''
| August 19 to 21, 2005
| Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]'''
| August 18 to 20, 2006
| {{wp|Hilton Anaheim}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]'''
| August 10 to 12, 2007
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2008
| {{wp|Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2009
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2010
| Hilton Waikoloa Village
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]'''
| August 12 to 14, 2011
| Hilton San Diego Bayfront
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2012
| Hilton Waikoloa Village
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]'''
| August 9 to 11, 2013
| {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}
| Vancouver || British Columbia || [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Canada}}
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2014
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]'''
| August 21 to 23, 2015
| {{wp|Hynes Convention Center}}
| Boston || Massachusetts || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]'''
| August 19 to 21, 2016
| {{wp|San Francisco Marriott Marquis}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]'''
| August 18 to 20, 2017
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]'''
| August 24 to 26, 2018
| {{wp|Music City Center}}
| Nashville || Tennessee || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]'''
| August 16 to 19, 2019
| Walter E. Washington Convention Center
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO
|-
| '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]'''
| August 18 to 21, 2022
| {{wp|ExCeL London}}
| London || England || [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|United Kingdom}}
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]'''
| August 11 to 13, 2023
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}
| Yokohama || Kanagawa || [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Japan}}
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]'''
| August 16 to 18, 2024
| {{wp|Hawai'i Convention Center}}
| Honolulu || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2025
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2026 Pokémon World Championships|2026]]'''
| August 28 to 30, 2026
| {{wp|Chase Center}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|}

==Video Game Championship==
The [[core series]] Pokémon games were first featured at a Nintendo-organized World Championship event in 2000 with single battles, and later returning as [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown]] (VGS) in 2008 as a side-event to the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Trading Card Game World Championships]] with double battles. Starting in 2009, the events were renamed the Video Game Championships (VGC).

Battles [[Rule variants|use the following rules]] in general:
* The format is [[Double Battle]]s. A player must bring between 4 and 6 Pokémon and select 4 of them just before the battle. In games that use Team Preview ([[Generation V]] onward), this selection is made after viewing the opponent's 6 Pokémon.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same Pokédex number. [[Special Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and [[Ash-Greninja]] are disallowed (but not Dusk Form {{p|Lycanroc}}) unless the format has an exception.
** The [[Soul Dew]] was disallowed until [[Generation VII]], where its effect changed.
** {{pkmn2|Event}}-exclusive [[Event Pokémon#Event-exclusive moves|moves]] and [[event item|items]] are allowed unless the format explicitly says otherwise.
* Between [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]].
* Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]].
* In [[Generation IX]] (including {{g|Champions}}), open team sheets are used. Both players must disclose their team to their opponent, including Tera Type, species, forms, moves, Abilities, and held items, but excluding stats.
* Pokémon cannot battle above level 50.
** In 2008 and 2009, there was no auto-leveling and Pokémon above level 50 were disallowed outright.
** Between 2010 and 2016, Pokémon above level 50 were auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 were not auto-leveled up.
** From 2017 onward, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]''' — {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml Rules- 2008 Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Regulations] - Pokémon.com</ref>
** {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were specifically disallowed, preventing players from using the (at the time) Japan-exclusive level 50 Dragonite event. (It was not possible to obtain Tyranitar at or below level 50 until a [[Generation VI]] event.)
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed.
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}}
** Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year.
** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html Pokémon Video Game Championships 2009 - Rules and Regulations] - PokémonVGC.com</ref>
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. The Custap Berry was also disallowed.
*** The Custap Berry had not yet been distributed to French, German, Italian, or Spanish-language games at the time, though the level 50 Dragonite event was also never distributed in these languages.
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
** Up to two [[Special Pokémon]] were allowed. Uniquely for this year, a player's team of 6 could list up to 4 Special Pokémon, as long as no more than 2 were chosen before battle.
** The Jaboca Berry was allowed this year despite still being Japan-only at the time.
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Only [[Udex|Unova Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. {{m|Sky Drop}} was disallowed due to the [[Sky Drop glitch]].
** ({{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} were allowed both this year and in 2012 despite being event-exclusive at the time, due to not being Mythical).
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{B2W2}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
** {{p|Chatot}} was disallowed (for only this year).<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2012/pokemon_tournament_rules_11_1_2011.pdf Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Rules] - Revised: November 01, 2011 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf Play! Pokémon VG Tournament Rules & Formats] - Revised: February 4, 2013 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{g|X and Y}}
** Only [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Dark Void once again became allowed.
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed in a team of six.
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{g|Sun and Moon}}
** Only [[Adex|Alola Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Kantonian form counterparts to [[Alolan form]]s were '''not''' considered to be part of the Alola Pokédex. [[Mega Stone]]s were disallowed.
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series:
*** Sun Series (Sep 4, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were disallowed.
*** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2019): Z-Crystals other than [[Ultranecrozium Z]] became allowed.
*** Ultra Series (Apr 2, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020): All Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Z-Moves became allowed.
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}}
** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series.
** All Pokémon that were obtainable at the beginning of a series were allowed for that series, including those [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Galar Pokédex|not in any of the Galar Pokédexes]], as long as they met all other requirements (such as having the [[Galar symbol]]/[[battle-ready symbol]] and not being Special/Mythical). As a result:
*** Version 1.1.0 and [[Pokémon HOME]] released before Series 3, [[The Isle of Armor]] released before Series 5, and [[The Crown Tundra]] released before Series 7.
*** Between Series 1 and 2, only [[Gdex|Galar Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed due to the only obtainable Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex being {{p|Mew}}. The only non-Galarian forms allowed were Kantonian {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, and Unovan {{p|Yamask}} due to those being the only obtainable ones at the time.
*** Between Series 3 and 4, all non-Galarian forms of compatible Pokémon were allowed except three: Alolan {{p|Raichu}} and Kantonian {{p|Weezing}} were not obtainable with the Galar symbol at the time, and Kantonian {{p|Slowpoke}} was not compatible with Sword and Shield at the time (only Galarian Slowpoke was). {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} were compatible but disallowed due to the battle-ready symbol not existing at the time.
** List of series:
*** Series 1 (Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2019): All [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon were disallowed.
*** Series 2 (Jan 4 - Feb 29, 2020): Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Butterfree, Drednaw, Corviknight, Sandaconda, Centiskorch, {{a|Blaze}} Charizard, Meowth (event-only), and Snorlax (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 3 (Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2020): Gigantamax Coalossal, Lapras, Flapple, Appletun, Alcremie, Kingler, Orbeetle, Grimmsnarl, Hatterene, {{a|Solar Power}} Charizard, and Toxtricity (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 4 (May 1 - Jun 30, 2020): All Gigantamax Pokémon became allowed (the remaining five at the time being Machamp, Gengar, Garbodor, Copperajah, and Duraludon).
*** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020)
*** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult.
*** Series 7 (Nov 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.
*** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7)
*** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed.
*** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8)
*** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed.
*** Series 13 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2022): Any number of Special Pokémon and any number of Mythical Pokémon were allowed. VGC events taking place during this time period count toward the next year's Championships.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-season/ 2023 Play! Pokémon Season Structure] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 1, 2022.</ref>
*** Series 14 (Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. Mythical Pokémon were disallowed. (identical to Series 12)
* '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** On March 1, 2023, series were renamed Regulation Sets ('''レギュレーション''' ''Regulations''), with Series 1 and Series 2 retroactively renamed. The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set A (Dec 2, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023):<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-tainan/ 2023 Tainan Regionals] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, December 1, 2022.</ref> Only Pokémon in the [[Pdex|Paldea Pokédex]] were allowed. Pokémon and regional forms not in the Paldea Pokédex, such as {{p|Quagsire}} and Johtonian {{p|Wooper}}, were disallowed. [[Paradox Pokémon]] and the [[treasures of ruin]] were also disallowed.
*** Regulation Set B (Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2023): Paradox Pokémon became allowed.
*** Regulation Set C (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2023): The treasures of ruin became allowed.
**** Prior to the release of [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility, the Japanese and Chinese rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required,<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/36.html</ref><ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/tc/page/36.html</ref> while the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that Pokémon transferred from HOME would become allowed when the feature was released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230528124948/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03252023-en.pdf</ref> (No ruleset was published in Korean due to all Korean Scarlet/Violet tournaments up to that point being conducted online.)
**** When HOME compatibility was released, the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish ruleset was changed to state that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required for the rest of the series (with the only competitive effect being to disallow Roaming Form [[Gimmighoul]]).
**** Regardless of these regional inconsistencies and changes, the HOME update also caused [[Plate]]s and six certain [[Egg Move]]s ({{m|Heal Bell}}, {{m|Simple Beam}}, {{m|Cosmic Power}}, {{m|Raging Fury}}, {{m|Barb Barrage}}, and {{m|Psyshield Bash}}<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/114.html</ref>) to become newly available and allowed immediately in all regions, at approximately 4pm JST May 30.
**** Players competing in events in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Hong Kong between June 3–4, who were required to lock in their teams by 9am May 31, were sent an email at 11:10pm May 30 stating that the newly available Plates and Egg Moves would be disallowed for those events.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-singapore/ 2023 Singapore National Championships] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, April 28, 2023.</ref> Players competing in Japan between June 10–11 were sent a similar email on June 1. Events in other locations on the same days were unaffected and Plates/the Egg Moves were allowed.
*** Regulation Set D (Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2023): Pokémon and forms outside the Paldea Pokédex became allowed, except [[Walking Wake]] and [[Iron Leaves]].
**** Before the release of [[The Teal Mask]] on September 13, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Teal Mask for the rest of the series (Pokémon, forms, moves, and items), such as the [[Kee Berry]]. (For example, this applied to the Curitiba Regionals in Brazil on September 23–24.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-curitiba/</ref>)
* '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set E (Oct 1, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024): Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 2.0.1|available]] in the 2.0.1 update became allowed.
**** Before the release of [[The Indigo Disk]] on December 14, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Indigo Disk for the rest of the series (Pokémon, moves, items, and the [[Stellar]] Tera Type). (For example, this applied to the San Antonio Regionals on December 16–17.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-san-antonio/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set F (Jan 4 - Apr 30, 2024): Pokémon in the [[BBdex|Blueberry Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 3.0.0|available]] in the 3.0.0 update became allowed, including {{p|Walking Wake}} and {{p|Iron Leaves}}.
*** Regulation Set G (May 1 - Aug 31, 2024): Up to one Special Pokémon is allowed.
* '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set H (Sep 1, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025): Legendary and Paradox Pokémon became disallowed.
*** Regulation Set G (rerun) (Jan 6 - Apr 30, 2025): Legendary Pokémon, Paradox Pokémon, and up to one Special Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Regulation Set I (May 1 - Aug 31, 2025): Up to two Special Pokémon are allowed.
* '''[[2026 Pokémon World Championships|2026]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} → {{g|Champions}}
** The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set H (rerun) (Sep 1 - Nov 30, 2025): Legendary and Paradox Pokémon became disallowed.
**** [[Ranked Battle]]s online instead used Regulation Set J, where up to two Special Pokémon (including Mythical Pokémon) are allowed.
*** Regulation Set F (rerun) (Dec 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026): Legendary and Paradox Pokémon became re-allowed, but no Special Pokémon were allowed.
**** Ranked Battles online instead shifted from Regulation Set J to a rerun of Regulation Set I on January 5, 2026.
*** Regulation Set I (rerun) (April 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260408123314/https://www.pokemon.com/static-assets/content-assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vgc-tournament-handbook-en.pdf Play! Pokémon Video Game Championships Tournament Handbook] - Revised: March 30, 2026 - Pokémon.com</ref>): Up to two Special Pokémon are allowed.
*** Regulation Set M-A (April 8 - June 17, 2026): The 186 Pokémon species and 59 Mega Evolutions [[List of Pokémon in Pokémon Champions|currently obtainable in Champions]] are allowed, including transfer-only Pokémon and Mega Stones.

When series may overlap at the start or end of a year, events may use either of the two formats. For example, the Korean League Season 1 on December 15–16, 2019 used 2020 Series 1 rules, while the Kuala Lumpur Regionals on December 21–22, 2019 used 2019 Ultra Series rules.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2020-season-events/ Pokémon VGC events for the 2020 Season] - By Victory Road, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 6, 2019.</ref>

===Broadcasting===
* In 2008, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to a modified, unreleased version of [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. The modified game featured a unique remix of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' seemingly arranged for the event, as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd-KigvdnzM Pokemon TCG Worlds 2008: VG Showdown Juniors Final] - YouTube.com</ref> No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set.
* In 2009, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their Nintendo DSes to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution. The modified game featured Platinum outfits for {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Lucas}} as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRdjvaUQM8 571 - The VGC 2009 Battle Revolution Platinum mystery + LIVE! Shiny Rotom after 20,948 SRs!] - YouTube.com</ref>
* Between 2010 and 2019, only the top screen of the Nintendo DS or [[Nintendo 3DS]] was broadcast in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections.
* From 2022 onward, a third console is connected to the two competitors' consoles in LAN spectator mode in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections (for western tournaments in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], the game is displayed from the perspective of one player's console, but Asian tournaments and the top 16 in the 2023 Pokémon World Championships used the spectator mode).
* For 2026, the spectator mode integrated into the private battle rooms in [[Pokémon Champions]] is expected to be used during the tournament.

===World Champions===
As of the 2025 season, 49 Masters Division champions have been crowned during the core series games' tenure as one of the games in the World Championships roster, with [[Ray Rizzo]] being the most successful, winning the title three times.

====Masters Division====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
! style="background: #C96000" | 3rd
|-
| 2000
| Sydney, Australia
| [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Darryn Van Vuuren
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Edwin Krause
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Sergio García Maroto
|-
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]
| Orlando, Florida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Izuru Yoshimura
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuhito Kajiwara
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Chris Halordain Tsai
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Kazuyuki Tsuji
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tasuku Mano
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Grace Beck
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuki Tochigi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Isao Yoshioka
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Matteo Gini
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Matt Coyle
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Abel Martin Sanz
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, Canada
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Arash Ommati
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryosuke Kosuge
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Aaron Zheng
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:South Korea Flag.png|20px]] Se Jun Park
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeudy Azzarelli
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Collin Heier
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, Massachusetts
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shoma Honami
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hideyuki Taida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yosuke Isagi
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jonathan Evans
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Markus Stadter
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Sam Pandelis
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, Tennessee
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Emilio Forbes
| [[File:Sweden Flag.png|20px]] Nils Dunlop
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naoto Mizobuchi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Eduardo Cunha
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Guillermo Castilla Díaz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shohei Kimura
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Mao Harada
|-
|[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
|Honolulu, Hawaii
|[[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Luca Ceribelli
|[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Ishigaki
|[[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
|-
|[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
|Anaheim, California
|[[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Giovanni Cischke
|[[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Evans
|[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
|}

===In the games===
====In-game effects====
Starting from [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] (and excluding VGC 2010), aesthetic changes are made to the link battle arena during the World Championships. These tend to come in the form of a unique battle background made specifically for the event, but can also change the music, either by using a track unique to the World Championships (such as ''Pokémon World Championships Final'', used from [[Generation V]] to [[Generation VII]]) or by locking music selection to a pre-existing track.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{Pokémon color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{Pokémon color}}"
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Arena
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Picture
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Music
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Differences
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown|VGS '08]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrevss|PBR}}
| [[Sunset Colosseum]]
| [[File:Sunset Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| Orchestral arrangement of ''Battle! ([[Cyrus|Team Galactic Boss]])'' from {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that featured a new arrangement of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' that appears to have been made specifically for Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2009 World Championships|VGC '09]]
| [[Waterfall Colosseum]]
| [[File:Waterfall Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| [[Mysterial]]'s battle theme
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that used the [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] designs for [[Lucas (game)|Lucas]] and [[Dawn (game)|Dawn]] during DS Multiplayer which are not present in the retail release of Battle Revolution. Additionally, matches played on this build used the battle track that plays when facing Mysterial in [[Stargazer Colosseum]], which is not usually an available music choice for Waterfall Colosseum. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2011 World Championships|VGC '11]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=2 | 
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During [[Generation V]] Regional, National and World Championships events, a unique white link battle background was used. The music track used during these battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music changes to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set at the World Championships. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game with the exception of several special [[Pokémon World Tournament#Download|Download Tournament]] events in {{B2W2}} based on the World Championships.
Additionally, the typical VS screen with just a black background and sparkles coming out of the VS sign is replaced with one where the world map is scrolling in background and crackling electricity comes out of the VS.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2012 World Championships|VGC '12]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2013 World Championships|VGC '13]]
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[File:Battle terrain Championships B2W2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2014 World Championships|VGC '14]]
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| [[File:Battle terrain Championships XY.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''{{sup/6|XY}}''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During the 2014 World Championships, a unique rainbow-themed battle background was used. The music track used during the 2014 World Championships battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music would change to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set.A new background was made for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} that would be used during the 2015 and 2016 World Championships, this time only being used during each division's final set. It adds dark blue flooring, a spinning globe in the background and multicolored spotlights. Both battle backgrounds and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.Additionally, the typical VS screen is replaced with one that has a scrolling world map added into the background.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2015 World Championships|VGC '15]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2016 World Championships|VGC '16]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2017 World Championships|VGC '17]]
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships USUM.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Pokémon World Championships Final''
| rowspan=3 | During each division's final set at [[Generation VII]] World Championships events, a unique battle background with multicolored spotlights and a jumbotron displaying a crown was used. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.Additionally, the typical VS screen with a pulsating light background is replaced with unique outer space background with the Earth.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2018 World Championships|VGC '18]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2019 World Championships|VGC '19]]
|-|}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2022 World Championships|VGC '22]]
| {{gameabbrev8}}
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]
| [[File:Battle Stadium Championships SwSh.png|150px]]
| ''Battle! ([[Leon|Champion Leon]])''
| A unique variation of Wyndon Stadium with the World Championships logo present on the advertising boards and a [[Poké Ball (item)|Poké Ball]] displayed on the jumbotron was used during all 2022 World Championships matches. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
In addition, at the start of every game, there is a unique starting animation: when the League Cards of both players are shown, a unique outer space background with the Earth is used instead of the standard battle start background.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '23]]
| rowspan=3 | {{gameabbrev9}}
| rowspan=3 | [[Mesagoza]]
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Mesagoza Championships SV.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! ([[Nemona|Champion Nemona]])''
| rowspan=3 | A festival-themed variation of Mesagoza at night was used during the 2023 Pokémon World Championships for top 32 onwards and during the 2024 and 2025 Pokémon World Championships for each division's final set, adding fireworks, decorations and a large crowd of spectators, along with unique camera angles that would later be used in all online games from version 2.0.1 of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} onwards. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '24]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '25]]
|}

====In-game appearances====
In {{B2W2}}, the top four competitors from each division of the Video Game Championships from the [[2012 World Championships]] were featured in the [[World Championships Tournament]]s in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. In the [[Generation VI]] games, {{DL|Pokémon X and Y beta|Battle Maison|unused text}} exists for the top three competitors as opponents in the [[Battle Maison]].

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, several NPCs at the [[Battle Resort]] mention the Pokémon World Championships.

===Trivia===
* It is possible for moves to become {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive at a World Championship format despite not being event-exclusive normally. For example, {{m|Bounce}} was an event-exclusive move on {{p|Gyarados}} in VGC 2017 only, as it otherwise needs a [[Move Tutor]] to learn Bounce and so could not have the [[black clover]] at the time.
* The Kalos [[first partner Pokémon]] were effectively event-exclusive between 2023 Regulation Sets D and E, due to being unobtainable in any previous Switch game and requiring an old install of [[Pokémon Bank]].
* While event-exclusive Pokémon, moves, and items have been disallowed, event-exclusive [[Hidden Abilities]] have always been allowed.
* The first half of 2020 is the only time that non-event Pokémon have been disallowed because of rarity. Specifically, Gigantamax Pokémon that were rarely available normally in-game did not become allowed until the start of the first [[Wild Area News]] event that temporarily made them more common. This would become moot with the release of The Isle of Armor, which would make all relevant Gigantamax Pokémon available without relying on rarity.
* Between approximately October 2020 and March 2021, at least the English language rulebook mistakenly implied {{p|Regigigas}} was disallowed (by omitting its National Pokédex number from the list of allowed Pokémon that do not have a Galar/Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra Pokédex number).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201027152813/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-10232020-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: October 23, 2020 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052431/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-01252021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: January 25, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210511201450/https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03292021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: March 29, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref> This was fixed sometime in or before February 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220309173223/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-02152022-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: February 15, 2022 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* Coincidentally, in the 2022 edition's Masters Division finals for the core series video games, players Eduardo Cunha and Guillermo Castilla Diaz represented the basis of the [[Paldea]] region (the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}), the setting of the [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] games.
* To promote the then-upcoming 2023 World Championships, the [[Battle Stadium]] within [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] had animated fireworks in its home screen and battle preview. It was later done again for the 2024 tournament.

==Trading Card Game==
All Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship events are staged utilizing that year's {{TCG|Standard format}}.

The first World Championships for the TCG was held in 2002 by [[Wizards of the Coast]], while subsequent World Championships, starting 2004, are organized by [[The Pokémon Company International]] through their [[Play! Pokémon]] division.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]''' — {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} to {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]''' — {{TCG|Expedition}} to {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}
* '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]''' — {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
* '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]''' — {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} to {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
* '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]''' — {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} to {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]''' — {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} to {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Black & White}}
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{TCG|Black & White}} to {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} to {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{TCG|XY}} to {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{TCG|Primal Clash}} to {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} to {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} to {{TCG|Unified Minds}}
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — Regulation marks D, E and F; up to {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]''' — Regulation marks E, F and G; up to {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}
* '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]''' — Regulation marks F, G and H; up to {{TCG|Shrouded Fable}}
* '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]''' — Regulation marks G, H and I; up to {{TCG|Black Bolt}} and {{TCG|White Flare}}

===World Champions===
As of 2025, 62 World Champions have been crowned across all three age divisions, with [[Jason Klaczynski]] from the United States being the only player to win the title more than once.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Juniors{{tt|*|Age 10 or lower}}
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| Seattle, WA
| —
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Austin
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Mindy Lambkee
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsuguyoshi Yamato
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuya Yoneda
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hayato Sato
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Maron
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stuart Benson
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Curran Hill
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] [[Jason Klaczynski]]
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Miska Saari
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hiroki Yano
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Tom Roos
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Scharff-Kim
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] [[Jun Hasebe]]
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Lefavour
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Tristan Robinson
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stephen Silvestro
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuto Itagaki
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsubasa Nakamura
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Komatsuda
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Lesage
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuka Furusawa
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] David Cohen
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Christopher Kan
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gustavo Wada
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Igor Costa
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Chase Moloney
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shuto Itagaki
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, BC
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Kaiwen Cabbabe
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondrej Kujal
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Andrew Estrada
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Trent Orndorff
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruto Kobayashi
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Van Wagner
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Patrick Martinez
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Rowan Stavenow
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shintaro Ito
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Jesper Eriksen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shunto Sadahiro
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Argentina Flag.png|20px]] Diego Cassiraga
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Zachary Bokhari
| [[File:Norway Flag.png|20px]] Tobias Strømdahl
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Robin Schulz
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Magnus Pedersen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naohito Inoue
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Henry Brand
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Kaya Lichtleitner
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruki Miyamoto
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondřej Škubal
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Liam Halliburton
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Rikuto Ohashi
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Vance Kelley
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gabriel Fernandez
| [[File:Taiwan Flag.png|20px]] Shao Tong Yen
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, HI
| [[File:Chile Flag.png|20px]] Fernando Cifuentes
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Evan Pavelski
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Sakuya Ota
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Riley McKay
| [[File:China Flag.png|20px]] Fuguan Liao
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuya Okita
|}

===World Championship decks===
{{main|World Championships Deck (TCG)}}
World Championship decks are purchasable [[Play! Pokémon|non-tournament-legal]] prints of 60-card decks used by World Championship players.

==Pokkén Tournament==
===Games used===
*2015 - [[Pokkén Tournament]] (arcade version, invitational only)
*2016 - Pokkén Tournament
*2017 - Pokkén Tournament
*2018 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2019 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2022 - Pokkén Tournament DX

===World Champions===
10 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| Rip
| —
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Potetin
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] woomy!gun
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tonosama
| —
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ThankSwalot
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] kato
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Subutan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Ashgreninja1
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Shadowcat
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Fruitprime
|}

==Pokémon GO==
*2019 (invitational only)
** [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Shigeki Morimoto]] were among the exhibition opponents.
*2022
*2023
*2024
*2025

===World Champions===
As of 2025, 6 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]] PogoKieng
| —
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] DancingRob
| [[File:Switzerland Flag.png|20px|Switzerland]] MEweedle
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] ItsAXN
| —
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, Hawaii
| [[File:Hong Kong Flag.png|20px]] Yekai0904
| —
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:India Flag.png|20px]] Beelzeboy
| —
|}

==Pokémon UNITE==
*2022
*2023
*2024
*2025

===World Champions===
As of the 2025 season, 8 champions teams have been crowned.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| BLVKHVND
| Nouns Esports
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| Luminosity Gaming
| OMO Abyssinian
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, Hawaii
| FENNEL
| XoraTigersGaming
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, California
| Peru Unite
| Zeta Division
|}

==Scheduling and matchups==
The Pokémon World Championships follow a three-day structure, with exact timing and format varying by game. For Worlds in Anaheim, the event runs from '''Friday, August 15''' to '''Sunday, August 17''', preceded by player check-in on '''Thursday, August 14'''<ref name="Worlds2025Schedule">[https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/schedule "Pokémon World Championships 2025 – Schedule"].''The Pokémon Company International''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>.

* '''Thursday, August 14 – Player check-in'''
** Masters Division: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PDT
** Seniors Division: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PDT
** Juniors Division: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. PDT<ref name="VictoryRoadCheckin">[https://victoryroad.pro/2025-worlds/ "Victory Road – Pokémon World Championships 2025 Player Guide"]. ''Victory Road''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>

* '''Friday, August 15 – Day 1'''
** Opening ceremony and Swiss rounds for Day 1 competitors.
** Start times vary by game; all streams begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. PDT (15:30 UTC)<ref name="VGCGuide">[https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/pokemon-world-championships-2025-schedule-how-to-watch-the-vgc-tcg-and-more/ "Pokémon World Championships 2025 – How to Watch"]. ''Video Games Chronicle''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>.

* '''Saturday, August 16 – Day 2'''
** Swiss rounds continue, followed by the top cut for each game.
** Streams begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. PDT (15:30 UTC)<ref name="VGCGuide" />.

* '''Sunday, August 17 – Finals'''
** Championship matches for each game.
** Start times (PDT):
*** Pokémon UNITE – 9:00 a.m.
*** Pokémon GO – 10:10 a.m.
*** TCG – 12:50 p.m.
*** VGC – 4:20 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />

'''Approximate competition hours by game (PDT):'''
* '''Video Game Championships (VGC):''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 4:20 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Trading Card Game (TCG):''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:10 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 12:50 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Pokémon GO:''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 6:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 10:10 a.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Pokémon UNITE:''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Finals Sun 9:00 a.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />

Streaming for all games is hosted on official Pokémon channels in multiple languages<ref name="Worlds2025Schedule" />.

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|JN}}====
{{main|World Coronation Series}}
In {{aniseries|JN}}, {{Ash}} participated in the Pokémon World Coronation Series (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''). In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', he became the current World Champion by defeating {{an|Leon}} and becoming the latest Monarch.

===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
{{merge|Play! Pokémon|section}}
The real World Championships was first mentioned in ''[[PTP01|The Club]]''.

In ''[[PTP02|Regionals]]'', [[Ava]], [[Ava's father|her father]], and [[Celestine]] participated in the [[Play! Pokémon#Regional Championships|regional]] [[Pokémon TCG]] championship. In the first round of competition, players initially face their opponents based on predetermined matches and the tournament follows with the other participants in the elimination round scheme. The final is held with a best of three between the two finalists.

====Notable competitors (Regional)====
[[File:PTP02.png|250px|thumb|Ava and Celestine after the regional championships finals]]
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Celestine]]
| Runner-up
|-
| [[Ava's father]]
| N/A
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |[[Tonio (Path to the Peak)|Tonio]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | N/A
|}

====Notable competitors (Worlds)====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Edgar Troy]]
| Runner-up
|-
|}
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ava regional champion.png|Ava winning the regional championship
Ava World Champion.png|Ava as a World [[Champion]]
</gallery>

===Challenge the World!===
[[Challenge the World!]], a trailer for the [[2023 Pokémon World Championships]], shows a fictional version of that event. Each of the events, GO, UNITE, TCG, and VGC, has a sequence in which the battles are presented in animated form. The framing device for this is that each member of a friend group is partaking in one of the events. The main character wins a match as part of the VGC event.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{gold color}}|bordercolor={{gold color dark}}
|zh_yue=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Pokémon Saigaai Gámbīuchoi|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 / 宝可梦世界锦标赛 ''{{tt|Pokémon Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|nl=Pokémon Wereldkampioenschap
|fr=Championnats du Monde Pokémon
|de=Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften
|it=Campionati Mondiali Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 월드챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championships''
|pl=Mistrzostwo Świata Pokémon
|pt_br=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|pt_eu=Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|ru=Чемпионат Мира по игре в Покемон ''Chempionat Mira po igre v Pokémon''
|es=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon
}}

==See also==
* [[Play! Pokémon]]
* [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]
* [[Championship Point]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/pokemon-world-championships/ Official website]

{{Tournaments}}
{{World Championships}}
{{Project Real-Life notice}}

[[Category:Play! Pokémon]]
[[Category:TCG World Championships|*]]
[[Category:Video Game World Championships|*]]
[[Category:Video game tournaments]]
[[Category:TCG tournaments]]

[[de:Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften]]
[[es:Campeonato Mundial Pokémon]]
[[fr:Championnats du monde]]
[[it:Campionati Mondiali]]
[[ja:ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス]]
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（现实比赛）]]

List of Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

2026-04-30T09:56:55Z

Blueapple128: Pawmot is the 187th

This is a list of Pokémon that are available in [[Pokémon Champions]]. 186 Pokémon species are available in the game, as well as 59 [[Mega Evolution]]s.

Functionally distinct, permanent [[form]]s (such as [[regional form]]s) are listed alongside the base forms of their respective species, while other forms (such as [[Mega Evolution]]s) are listed in separate sections below.

Until June 16, 2026, the current roster is Regular Roster M-A. Pokémon not in the current roster can't be obtained without the use of events or [[transfer]]ring it from another game.

==List of Pokémon in Champions==
Eternal Flower Floette is allowed under the current regulation, but must be transferred from Legends: Z-A through HOME.
{{gdexh/Champs}}
{{gdex/Champs|0003|Venusaur|2|Grass|Poison|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0006|Charizard|2|Fire|Flying|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0009|Blastoise|1|Water|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0018|Pidgeot|2|Normal|Flying|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0024|Arbok|1|Poison|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0025|Pikachu|1|Electric|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0026
! {{MSP/Champs|0026|Raichu}}
| {{p|Raichu}}
{{typetable|Electric|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0026|Raichu|form=-Alola}}
| {{p|Raichu}} Alolan Form
{{typetable|Electric}}{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0036|Clefable|1|Fairy|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0038
! {{MSP/Champs|0038|Ninetales}}
| {{p|Ninetales}}
{{typetable|Fire|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0038|Ninetales|form=-Alola}}
| {{p|Ninetales}} Alolan Form
{{typetable|Ice}}{{typetable|Fairy}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0059
! {{MSP/Champs|0059|Arcanine}}
| {{p|Arcanine}}
{{typetable|Fire|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0059|Arcanine|form=-Hisui}}
| {{p|Arcanine}} Hisuian Form
{{typetable|Fire}}{{typetable|Rock}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0065|Alakazam|1|Psychic|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0068|Machamp|1|Fighting|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0071|Victreebel|2|Grass|Poison|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0080
! {{MSP/Champs|0080|Slowbro}}
| {{p|Slowbro}}
{{typetable|Water}}{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0080|Slowbro|form=-Galar}}
| {{p|Slowbro}} Galarian Form
{{typetable|Poison}}{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0094|Gengar|2|Ghost|Poison|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0121|Starmie|2|Water|Psychic|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0127|Pinsir|1|Bug|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="4" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0128
! {{MSP/Champs|0128|Tauros}}
| {{p|Tauros}}
{{typetable|Normal|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Combat}}
| {{p|Tauros}} Paldean Form Combat Breed
{{typetable|Fighting|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Blaze}}
| {{p|Tauros}} Paldean Form Blaze Breed
{{typetable|Fighting}}{{typetable|Fire}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Aqua}}
| {{p|Tauros}} Paldean Form Aqua Breed
{{typetable|Fighting}}{{typetable|Water}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0130|Gyarados|2|Water|Flying|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0132|Ditto|1|Normal|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0134|Vaporeon|1|Water|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0135|Jolteon|1|Electric|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0136|Flareon|1|Fire|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0142|Aerodactyl|2|Rock|Flying|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0143|Snorlax|1|Normal|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0149|Dragonite|2|Dragon|Flying|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0154|Meganium|1|Grass|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0157
! {{MSP/Champs|0157|Typhlosion}}
| {{p|Typhlosion}}
{{typetable|Fire|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0157|Typhlosion|form=-Hisui}}
| {{p|Typhlosion}} Hisuian Form
{{typetable|Fire}}{{typetable|Ghost}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0160|Feraligatr|1|Water|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0168|Ariados|2|Bug|Poison|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0181|Ampharos|1|Electric|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0184|Azumarill|2|Water|Fairy|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0186|Politoed|1|Water|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0196|Espeon|1|Psychic|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0197|Umbreon|1|Dark|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0199
! {{MSP/Champs|0199|Slowking}}
| {{p|Slowking}}
{{typetable|Water}}{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0199|Slowking|form=-Galar}}
| {{p|Slowking}} Galarian Form
{{typetable|Poison}}{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0205|Forretress|2|Bug|Steel|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0208|Steelix|2|Steel|Ground|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0279|Pelipper|2|Water|Flying|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0282|Gardevoir|2|Psychic|Fairy|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0306|Aggron|2|Steel|Rock|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0308|Medicham|2|Fighting|Psychic|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0310|Manectric|1|Electric|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0319|Sharpedo|2|Water|Dark|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0323|Camerupt|2|Fire|Ground|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0324|Torkoal|1|Fire|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0334|Altaria|2|Dragon|Flying|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0350|Milotic|1|Water|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0351|Castform|1|Normal|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0354|Banette|1|Ghost|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0358|Chimecho|1|Psychic|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0359|Absol|1|Dark|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0362|Glalie|1|Ice|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0389|Torterra|2|Grass|Ground|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0392|Infernape|2|Fire|Fighting|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0395|Empoleon|2|Water|Steel|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0405|Luxray|1|Electric|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0407|Roserade|2|Grass|Poison|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0409|Rampardos|1|Rock|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0428|Lopunny|1|Normal|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0442|Spiritomb|2|Ghost|Dark|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0445|Garchomp|2|Dragon|Ground|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0448|Lucario|2|Fighting|Steel|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0450|Hippowdon|1|Ground|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0454|Toxicroak|2|Poison|Fighting|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0460|Abomasnow|2|Grass|Ice|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0461|Weavile|2|Dark|Ice|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0464|Rhyperior|2|Ground|Rock|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0470|Leafeon|1|Grass|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0471|Glaceon|1|Ice|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0473|Mamoswine|2|Ice|Ground|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0475|Gallade|2|Psychic|Fighting|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0478|Froslass|2|Ice|Ghost|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="6" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0479
! {{MSP/Champs|0479|Rotom}}
| {{p|Rotom}} Rotom
{{typetable|Electric}}{{typetable|Ghost}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0479|Rotom|form=-Heat}}
| {{p|Rotom}} Heat Rotom
{{typetable|Electric}}{{typetable|Fire}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0479|Rotom|form=-Wash}}
| {{p|Rotom}} Wash Rotom
{{typetable|Electric}}{{typetable|Water}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0479|Rotom|form=-Frost}}
| {{p|Rotom}} Frost Rotom
{{typetable|Electric}}{{typetable|Ice}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0479|Rotom|form=-Fan}}
| {{p|Rotom}} Fan Rotom
{{typetable|Electric}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0479|Rotom|form=-Mow}}
| {{p|Rotom}} Mow Rotom
{{typetable|Electric}}{{typetable|Grass}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0497|Serperior|1|Grass|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0500|Emboar|2|Fire|Fighting|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0503
! {{MSP/Champs|0503|Samurott}}
| {{p|Samurott}}
{{typetable|Water|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0503|Samurott|form=-Hisui}}
| {{p|Samurott}} Hisuian Form
{{typetable|Water}}{{typetable|Dark}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0505|Watchog|1|Normal|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0510|Liepard|1|Dark|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0512|Simisage|1|Grass|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0514|Simisear|1|Fire|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0516|Simipour|1|Water|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0530|Excadrill|2|Ground|Steel|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0531|Audino|1|Normal|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0534|Conkeldurr|1|Fighting|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0547|Whimsicott|2|Grass|Fairy|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0553|Krookodile|2|Ground|Dark|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0563|Cofagrigus|1|Ghost|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0569|Garbodor|1|Poison|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0571
! {{MSP/Champs|0571|Zoroark}}
| {{p|Zoroark}}
{{typetable|Dark|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0571|Zoroark|form=-Hisui}}
| {{p|Zoroark}} Hisuian Form
{{typetable|Normal}}{{typetable|Ghost}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0584|Vanilluxe|1|Ice|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0587|Emolga|2|Electric|Flying|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0609|Chandelure|2|Ghost|Fire|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0614|Beartic|1|Ice|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0618
! {{MSP/Champs|0618|Stunfisk}}
| {{p|Stunfisk}}
{{typetable|Ground}}{{typetable|Electric}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0618|Stunfisk|form=-Galar}}
| {{p|Stunfisk}} Galarian Form
{{typetable|Ground}}{{typetable|Steel}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0623|Golurk|2|Ground|Ghost|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0635|Hydreigon|2|Dark|Dragon|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0637|Volcarona|2|Bug|Fire|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0652|Chesnaught|2|Grass|Fighting|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0655|Delphox|2|Fire|Psychic|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0658|Greninja|2|Water|Dark|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0660|Diggersby|2|Normal|Ground|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0663|Talonflame|2|Fire|Flying|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0666|Vivillon|2|Bug|Flying|ig=-High Plains|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0670|Floette|1|Fairy|ig=-Eternal|form=Eternal Flower|Transfer only|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0671|Florges|1|Fairy|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0675|Pangoro|2|Fighting|Dark|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0676|Furfrou|1|Normal|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0678
! {{MSP/Champs|0678|Meowstic}}
| {{p|Meowstic}} Male
{{typetable|Psychic|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0678|Meowstic|form=-Female}}
| {{p|Meowstic}} Female
{{typetable|Psychic|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0681|Aegislash|2|Steel|Ghost|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0683|Aromatisse|1|Fairy|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0685|Slurpuff|1|Fairy|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0693|Clawitzer|1|Water|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0695|Heliolisk|2|Electric|Normal|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0697|Tyrantrum|2|Rock|Dragon|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0699|Aurorus|2|Rock|Ice|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0700|Sylveon|1|Fairy|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0701|Hawlucha|2|Fighting|Flying|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0702|Dedenne|2|Electric|Fairy|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0706
! {{MSP/Champs|0706|Goodra}}
| {{p|Goodra}}
{{typetable|Dragon|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0706|Goodra|form=-Hisui}}
| {{p|Goodra}} Hisuian Form
{{typetable|Steel}}{{typetable|Dragon}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0707|Klefki|2|Steel|Fairy|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0709|Trevenant|2|Ghost|Grass|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="4" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0711
! {{MSP/Champs|0711|Gourgeist}}
| {{p|Gourgeist}} Medium Variety
{{typetable|Ghost}}{{typetable|Grass}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0711|Gourgeist|form=-Small}}
| {{p|Gourgeist}} Small Variety
{{typetable|Ghost}}{{typetable|Grass}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0711|Gourgeist|form=-Large}}
| {{p|Gourgeist}} Large Variety
{{typetable|Ghost}}{{typetable|Grass}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0711|Gourgeist|form=-Jumbo}}
| {{p|Gourgeist}} Jumbo Variety
{{typetable|Ghost}}{{typetable|Grass}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0713
! {{MSP/Champs|0713|Avalugg}}
| {{p|Avalugg}}
{{typetable|Ice|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0713|Avalugg|form=-Hisui}}
| {{p|Avalugg}} Hisuian Form
{{typetable|Ice}}{{typetable|Rock}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0715|Noivern|2|Flying|Dragon|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0724
! {{MSP/Champs|0724|Decidueye}}
| {{p|Decidueye}}
{{typetable|Grass}}{{typetable|Ghost}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0724|Decidueye|form=-Hisui}}
| {{p|Decidueye}} Hisuian Form
{{typetable|Grass}}{{typetable|Fighting}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0727|Incineroar|2|Fire|Dark|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0730|Primarina|2|Water|Fairy|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0733|Toucannon|2|Normal|Flying|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0740|Crabominable|2|Fighting|Ice|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="3" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0745
! {{MSP/Champs|0745|Lycanroc}}
| {{p|Lycanroc}} Midday Form
{{typetable|Rock|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}
| {{p|Lycanroc}} Midnight Form
{{typetable|Rock|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}
| {{p|Lycanroc}} Dusk Form
{{typetable|Rock|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0748|Toxapex|2|Poison|Water|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0750|Mudsdale|1|Ground|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0752|Araquanid|2|Water|Bug|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0758|Salazzle|2|Poison|Fire|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0763|Tsareena|1|Grass|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0765|Oranguru|2|Normal|Psychic|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0766|Passimian|1|Fighting|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0778|Mimikyu|2|Ghost|Fairy|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0780|Drampa|2|Normal|Dragon|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0784|Kommo-o|2|Dragon|Fighting|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0823|Corviknight|2|Flying|Steel|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0841|Flapple|2|Grass|Dragon|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0842|Appletun|2|Grass|Dragon|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0844|Sandaconda|1|Ground|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0855|Polteageist|1|Ghost|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0858|Hatterene|2|Psychic|Fairy|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0866|Mr. Rime|2|Ice|Psychic|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0867|Runerigus|2|Ground|Ghost|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0869|Alcremie|1|Fairy|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0877|Morpeko|2|Electric|Dark|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0887|Dragapult|2|Dragon|Ghost|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0899|Wyrdeer|2|Normal|Psychic|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0900|Kleavor|2|Bug|Rock|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0902
! {{MSP/Champs|0902|Basculegion}}
| {{p|Basculegion}} Male
{{typetable|Water}}{{typetable|Ghost}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0902|Basculegion|form=-Female}}
| {{p|Basculegion}} Female
{{typetable|Water}}{{typetable|Ghost}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0903|Sneasler|2|Fighting|Poison|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0908|Meowscarada|2|Grass|Dark|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0911|Skeledirge|2|Fire|Ghost|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0914|Quaquaval|2|Water|Fighting|Yes|1.0.2}}

{{gdex/Champs|0925|Maushold|1|Normal|ig=-Three|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0934|Garganacl|1|Rock|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0936|Armarouge|2|Fire|Psychic|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0937|Ceruledge|2|Fire|Ghost|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0939|Bellibolt|1|Electric|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0952|Scovillain|2|Grass|Fire|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0956|Espathra|1|Psychic|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0959|Tinkaton|2|Fairy|Steel|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0964|Palafin|1|Water|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0968|Orthworm|1|Steel|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0970|Glimmora|2|Rock|Poison|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0981|Farigiraf|2|Normal|Psychic|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0983|Kingambit|2|Dark|Steel|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|1013|Sinistcha|2|Grass|Ghost|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|1018|Archaludon|2|Steel|Dragon|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|1019|Hydrapple|2|Grass|Dragon|Yes|1.0.2}}
|}

===Forms===
====Mega Evolutions====
Some [[Mega Stone]]s are only obtainable from the tutorial rather than the shop.
[[Chesnaughtite]], [[Delphoxite]], [[Greninjite]], and [[Floettite]] are allowed under the current regulation, but require transferring the base Pokémon from HOME.
{{gdexh/Champs}}
{{gdex/Champs|0003|Venusaur|2|Grass|Poison|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Venusaur|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0006
! {{MSP/Champs|0006|Charizard|form=-Mega X}}
| {{p|Charizard}} Mega Charizard X
{{typetable|Fire}}{{typetable|Dragon}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0006|Charizard|form=-Mega Y}}
| {{p|Charizard}} Mega Charizard Y
{{typetable|Fire}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0009|Blastoise|1|Water|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Blastoise|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Beedrill|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0018|Pidgeot|2|Normal|Flying|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Pidgeot|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0036|Clefable|2|Fairy|Flying|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Clefable|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0065|Alakazam|1|Psychic|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Alakazam|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0071|Victreebel|2|Grass|Poison|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Victreebel|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Slowbro|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0094|Gengar|2|Ghost|Poison|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Gengar|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0115|Kangaskhan|1|Normal|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Kangaskhan|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0121|Starmie|2|Water|Psychic|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Starmie|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0127|Pinsir|2|Bug|Flying|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Pinsir|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0130|Gyarados|2|Water|Dark|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Gyarados|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0142|Aerodactyl|2|Rock|Flying|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Aerodactyl|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0149|Dragonite|2|Dragon|Flying|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Dragonite|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0154|Meganium|2|Grass|Fairy|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Meganium|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0160|Feraligatr|2|Water|Dragon|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Feraligatr|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0181|Ampharos|2|Electric|Dragon|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Ampharos|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0208|Steelix|2|Steel|Ground|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Steelix|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Scizor|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Heracross|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Skarmory|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Houndoom|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Tyranitar|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0282|Gardevoir|2|Psychic|Fairy|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Gardevoir|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Sableye|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0306|Aggron|1|Steel|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Aggron|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0308|Medicham|2|Fighting|Psychic|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Medicham|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0310|Manectric|1|Electric|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Manectric|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0319|Sharpedo|2|Water|Dark|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Sharpedo|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0323|Camerupt|2|Fire|Ground|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Camerupt|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0334|Altaria|2|Dragon|Fairy|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Altaria|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0354|Banette|1|Ghost|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Banette|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0358|Chimecho|2|Psychic|Steel|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Chimecho|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0359|Absol|1|Dark|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Absol|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0362|Glalie|1|Ice|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Glalie|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0428|Lopunny|2|Normal|Fighting|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Lopunny|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0445|Garchomp|2|Dragon|Ground|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Garchomp|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0448|Lucario|2|Fighting|Steel|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Lucario|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0460|Abomasnow|2|Grass|Ice|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Abomasnow|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0475|Gallade|2|Psychic|Fighting|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Gallade|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0478|Froslass|2|Ice|Ghost|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Froslass|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0500|Emboar|2|Fire|Fighting|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Emboar|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0530|Excadrill|2|Ground|Steel|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Excadrill|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0531|Audino|2|Normal|Fairy|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Audino|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0609|Chandelure|2|Ghost|Fire|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Chandelure|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0623|Golurk|2|Ground|Ghost|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Golurk|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0652|Chesnaught|2|Grass|Fighting|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Chesnaught|Event only|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0655|Delphox|2|Fire|Psychic|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Delphox|Event only|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0658|Greninja|2|Water|Dark|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Greninja|Event only|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0670|Floette|1|Fairy|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Floette|Event only|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0678|Meowstic|1|Psychic|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Meowstic|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0701|Hawlucha|2|Fighting|Flying|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Hawlucha|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0740|Crabominable|2|Fighting|Ice|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Crabominable|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0780|Drampa|2|Normal|Dragon|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Drampa|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0952|Scovillain|2|Grass|Fire|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Scovillain|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0970|Glimmora|2|Rock|Poison|ig=-Mega|form=Mega Glimmora|Yes|1.0.2}}
|}

====Other forms====
{{gdexh/Champs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="3" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0351
! {{MSP/Champs|0351|Castform|form=-Sunny}}
| {{p|Castform}} Sunny Form
{{typetable|Fire|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0351|Castform|form=-Rainy}}
| {{p|Castform}} Rainy Form
{{typetable|Water|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0351|Castform|form=-Snowy}}
| {{p|Castform}} Snowy Form
{{typetable|Ice|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="20" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0666
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Fancy}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Fancy Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Icy Snow}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Icy Snow Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Polar}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Polar Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Tundra}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Tundra Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Continental}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Continental Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Garden}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Garden Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Elegant}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Elegant Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Meadow Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Modern}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Modern Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Marine}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Marine Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Archipelago}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Archipelago Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-High Plains}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} High Plains Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Sandstorm}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Sandstorm Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-River}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} River Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Monsoon}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Monsoon Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Savanna}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Savanna Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Sun}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Sun Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Ocean}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Ocean Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Jungle}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Jungle Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0666|Vivillon|form=-Poké Ball}}
| {{p|Vivillon}} Poké Ball Pattern
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="4" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0671
! {{MSP/Champs|0671|Florges|form=-Yellow}}
| {{p|Florges}} Yellow Flower
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0671|Florges|form=-Orange}}
| {{p|Florges}} Orange Flower
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0671|Florges|form=-Blue}}
| {{p|Florges}} Blue Flower
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0671|Florges|form=-White}}
| {{p|Florges}} White Flower
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="9" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0676
! {{MSP/Champs|0676|Furfrou|form=-Heart}}
| {{p|Furfrou}} Heart Trim
{{typetable|Normal|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0676|Furfrou|form=-Star}}
| {{p|Furfrou}} Star Trim
{{typetable|Normal|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0676|Furfrou|form=-Diamond}}
| {{p|Furfrou}} Diamond Trim
{{typetable|Normal|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0676|Furfrou|form=-Debutante}}
| {{p|Furfrou}} Debutante Trim
{{typetable|Normal|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0676|Furfrou|form=-Matron}}
| {{p|Furfrou}} Matron Trim
{{typetable|Normal|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0676|Furfrou|form=-Dandy}}
| {{p|Furfrou}} Dandy Trim
{{typetable|Normal|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0676|Furfrou|form=-La Reine}}
| {{p|Furfrou}} La Reine Trim
{{typetable|Normal|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0676|Furfrou|form=-Kabuki}}
| {{p|Furfrou}} Kabuki Trim
{{typetable|Normal|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0676|Furfrou|form=-Pharaoh}}
| {{p|Furfrou}} Pharaoh Trim
{{typetable|Normal|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Transfer only
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0681|Aegislash|2|Steel|Ghost|ig=-Blade|form=Blade Forme|Yes|1.0.2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="8" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0869
! {{MSP/Champs|0869|Alcremie|form=-Ruby Cream}}
| {{p|Alcremie}} Ruby Cream
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0869|Alcremie|form=-Matcha Cream}}
| {{p|Alcremie}} Matcha Cream
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0869|Alcremie|form=-Mint Cream}}
| {{p|Alcremie}} Mint Cream
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0869|Alcremie|form=-Lemon Cream}}
| {{p|Alcremie}} Lemon Cream
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0869|Alcremie|form=-Salted Cream}}
| {{p|Alcremie}} Salted Cream
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0869|Alcremie|form=-Ruby Swirl}}
| {{p|Alcremie}} Ruby Swirl
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0869|Alcremie|form=-Caramel Swirl}}
| {{p|Alcremie}} Caramel Swirl
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{MSP/Champs|0869|Alcremie|form=-Rainbow Swirl}}
| {{p|Alcremie}} Rainbow Swirl
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | Yes
| style="text-align:center;" | 1.0.2
|- style="background:#FFF"
{{gdex/Champs|0877|Morpeko|2|Electric|Dark|ig=-Hangry|form=Hangry Mode|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0925|Maushold|1|Normal|form=Family of Four|Yes|1.0.2}}
{{gdex/Champs|0964|Palafin|1|Water|ig=-Hero|form=Hero Form|Yes|1.0.2}}
|}
*[[Pikachu in a cap]] and Greninja with {{a|Battle Bond}} cannot be sent to Pokémon Champions.

==Untransferable Pokémon==
These Pokémon are present in the game data, but cannot currently be transferred in from {{pkmn|HOME}}.
{{gdexh/Champs}}
{{gdex/Champs|0923|Pawmot|2|Electric|Fighting|No|1.0.2}}
|}

==Trivia==
* {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Ursaluna}}, {{p|Dondozo}}, {{p|Tatsugiri}}, and Mega {{p|Raichu}} X were shown in promotional material, but were not present in the game at release.
* No [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] or [[Mythical Pokémon]] are present in the game.
* {{p|Pikachu}} is the only Pokémon present in the game that is capable of [[Evolution]].
* {{p|Castform}} is the only Pokémon present in the game that does not appear in any [[Generation IX]] [[core series]] games.

==Related articles==
* [[Pokémon Champions]]

{{Pokelist}}

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Pokémon Champions

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{{Infobox game
|colorscheme=champions
|bordercolorscheme=champions
|name=Pokémon Champions
|jname={{Ruby|Pokémon|ポケモン}} {{Ruby|Champions|チャンピオンズ}}
|boxart=Pokémon Champions eShop.jpg
|caption=Pokémon Champions eShop banner
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]] (enhanced for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] via version update), {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|iPadOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}
|category=Battle simulation
|players=1-2
|link_method=N/A
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[side series]]
|developer=[[The Pokémon Works]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|release_date_ja=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_na=April 7, 2026<ref group="note" name="release"/> (Nintendo Switch) 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_au=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_eu=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_kr=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_hk=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|release_date_tw=April 8, 2026 (Nintendo Switch) Summer 2026 (iOS, iPadOS, Android)
|cero=A
|esrb=E
|acb=PG
|oflc=PG
|pegi=7
|grb=ALL
|gsrr=6+
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemonchampions.jp Official site]
|website_en=[https://champions.pokemon.com Official site] [https://pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-champions Pokémon.com]
}}
'''Pokémon Champions''' (Japanese: '''{{Ruby|Pokémon|ポケモン}} {{Ruby|Champions|チャンピオンズ}}''') is a {{wp|Freemium|free-to-start}} online-only [[side series]] Pokémon game for the [[Nintendo Switch]], {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|iPadOS}}, and {{wp|Android}}. It allows players to {{pkmn|battle}} using the same mechanics as the [[core series]] games, including [[type]]s, {{Abilities}}, and [[move]]s. The game was released worldwide on April 8, 2026 on the Nintendo Switch.<ref group="note" name="release">Due to time zones, the game was released on April 7, 2026 in North America, even though it was released at the same time as the rest of the world.</ref>

The game was announced worldwide on [[Pokémon Day#2025|Pokémon Day]], February 27, 2025, at 11 P.M. JST via a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2025|Pokémon Presents]]. It is playable in ten languages: Japanese, English, German, European and Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

On the Nintendo Switch, both a free-to-start version and a paid '''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack''' (Japanese: '''『Pokémon Champions』 + スターターパック''' ''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack'') bundle are available.

==Gameplay==
===Features===
* Like in the [[Battle Stadium]] in the Nintendo Switch core series games, the game features both a Ranked Battle and a Casual Battle mode. It also features a Private Battle mode for battles with family and friends.
* Players can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] their Pokémon through the use of a new item called the [[Omni Ring]]. Artwork of this item and the Pokémon Champions website suggest that other techniques, such as [[Z-Move]]s, [[Dynamax]]/[[Gigantamax]], and {{Tera}}stallization, will also be supported in the future.<ref>[https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/ Pokémon Champions | The Omni Ring—A Battle Essential!] "Other special features may be added to the Omni Ring in the future! Research is being conducted to make the Omni Ring capable of drawing out a variety of Pokémon capabilities."</ref>
* New Abilities are introduced for some of the Mega Evolutions introduced in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}: {{a|Dragonize}}, {{a|Mega Sol}}, {{a|Piercing Drill}}, and {{a|Spicy Spray}}.
* Only a select pool of Pokémon, moves, and held items was made available at the release.
* Players are capable of seeing in-game how often certain held items, moves, and the like are used on specific Pokémon.
* The game is online-only; even the Private Battle mode requires an online connection as all damage calculations etc. are done server-side.

===Changes from Scarlet and Violet and Generation VIII=== 
* Players can now forfeit in the middle of a turn, as opposed to just in between turns.
* If a player is disconnected from the server during a battle, they do not automatically lose the game, instead having a substantial amount of time to reconnect before the connectivity issues result in a loss. If a player was disconnected during a battle, proceeding from the title screen will automatically resume that battle. The turn timer decreases as normal while waiting for that player to reconnect, potentially resulting in the game automatically selecting their moves if the server does not receive a response in time.
* Moves that the target Pokémon is doubly weak to or doubly resists are now listed as "extremely effective" and "mostly ineffective", respectively, and have their own icons for such as well, rather than being grouped with regular "super effective" and "not very effective" modifiers.
* [[Level]] is not displayed, with Pokémon stats being calculated as if they were level 50.
* [[Individual values]] cannot be modified in-game,<ref>https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-champions-will-take-a-key-stat-out-of-its-battle-equation/1100-6538998/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f</ref> with the Pokémon stats being calculated as if they had 31 IVs in all stats.
* [[Effort values]] are replaced by the new [[stat point]]s system. In certain circumstances,  it is possible to increase stats by one point more than the effort values allow.
* Items triggering now causes a pop-up banner to show up (like with Abilities), displaying the item's sprite.
* Stat alterations (such as {{a|Intimidate}}'s {{stat|Attack}} reduction) are now resolved on both opposing Pokémon at once, rather than one by one.
* Effects that raise or lower multiple stats at once (such as {{m|Parting Shot}}) now only display one message for all the raised or lowered stats, rather than an individual one for each stat.
* Several status conditions were made weaker:
** {{status|Freeze|Frozen}} Pokémon now have a 25% chance to naturally thaw out each turn instead of 20%, and will always thaw out after three turns.
** {{status|Paralysis}} now has only 1/8 chance to prevent affected Pokémon from acting, rather than 1/4.
** {{status|Sleep}} now lasts 2-3 turns instead of 2-4, with a 2/3 chance to last three turns and a 1/3 chance to last two turns.
* Some Abilities were modified:
** {{a|Healer}} now triggers 50% of the time instead of 30%.
** {{a|Unseen Fist}} now deals only 25% damage on protecting targets instead of 100%.
* Several moves were modified:
** {{m|Snap Trap}} had its type changed from Grass to Steel.
** {{m|Toxic Thread}} now lowers Speed by two stages rather than one.
** {{m|Trop Kick}} and {{m|Psyshield Bash}} had their base power increased from 70 to 85 and 90, respectively.
** {{m|Apple Acid}}, {{m|Fire Lash}}, {{m|Grav Apple}}, and {{m|Spirit Shackle}} had their base power increased from 80 to 90.
** {{m|First Impression}} had its base power increased from 90 to 100.
** {{m|Beak Blast}} and {{m|Mountain Gale}} had their base power increased from 100 to 120.
** {{m|Bone Rush}}, {{m|Infernal Parade}}, and {{m|Night Daze}} had their base power increased by 5 each, totaling 30, 65, and 90, respectively.
** {{m|Crabhammer}} and {{m|Syrup Bomb}} had their accuracy increased by 5 each, totaling 95% and 90%, respectively.
** {{m|Iron Head}} and {{m|Moonblast}}'s secondary effect chances were lowered from 30% to 20% and 10%, respectively.
** {{m|Dire Claw}}'s secondary effect chance was lowered from 50% to 30%. It is also now considered a [[slicing move]].
** {{m|Crush Claw}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, and {{m|Shadow Claw}} are now considered to be slicing moves.
** {{m|Dragon Cheer}} is now considered a [[sound-based move]].
** {{m|Fake Out}} and {{m|First Impression}} can no longer be used after the turn the user switches into the battle; if the user is forced to use them when ineligible via effects such as {{m|Encore}}, it will instead use {{m|Struggle}}.
** {{m|Freeze-Dry}} can no longer inflict {{status|freeze}}.
** {{m|Salt Cure}}'s passive damage was halved, dealing 1/16 of target's maximum HP per turn normally, and 1/8 against Water and Steel types.
* If a Pokémon is forced to use a different move than selected due to Encore, it will now perform that move at its usual priority, rather than of the move that was selected.
* [[PP]] of moves is now set to fixed values of 8, 12, 16, and 20, if their base PP values in Scarlet and Violet (or Generation VIII) were 5, 10, 15, or at least 20, respectively (although the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOfW-qdsvpU pre-release overview trailer] showcases moves with their previous PP values). However, certain moves appear to have those base values modified, causing values different than expected in Champions:
** {{m|Baneful Bunker}}, {{m|King's Shield}}, {{m|Protect}}, and {{m|Spiky Shield}} have 8 PP instead of 12, matching {{m|Detect}}.
** {{m|Beak Blast}} has 8 PP instead of 16.
** {{m|Night Slash}} has 20 PP instead of 16.
** {{m|Sandstorm}} and {{m|Snowscape}} have 8 PP instead of 12, matching {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|Rain Dance}}.


==Connectivity==
[[File:CP Connectivity demo.jpg|300px|thumb|left|News banner detailing connectitity to Pokémon Champions]]
Pokémon Champions can connect with [[Pokémon HOME]], allowing for use of Pokémon from the [[core series]] games and {{g|GO}}, though this is limited to Pokémon that appear in Pokémon Champions. Pokémon originally obtained in Pokémon Champions cannot be deposited in Pokémon HOME. A Pokémon sent to Champions from HOME is referred to as "visiting" Pokémon Champions, and must be received through the Recruit menu in order to be used in the game. The Recruit menu is also used to send Pokémon back to HOME.

When a Pokémon is sent to visit Champions for the first time [[Effort Values]] (converted to the new Stat Point system), stat alignment (from either its [[Nature]] or [[Mint]]), and the moveset of the most recently visited game are carried over. Any changes in Champions are not reflected when the Pokémon is sent back to HOME, and any subsequent changes in another game will not affect the data in Champions. The way effort values are converted to Stat Points matches how EV training works at level 50 with an odd [[Individual values|IV]]: 4 EVs for the first Stat Point in a stat and 8 EVs for each additional Stat Point. Therefore a Pokémon fully EV trained in 3 or 4 stats will have a maximum of 65 Stat Points when transferred and be able to earn on additional Stat Point in Champions. Pokémon EV trained in 5 or 6 stats will already be able to be transferred with 66 Stat Points.
{{-}}

==Downloadable content==
In addition to [[Shop (Champions)#Premium Shop|certain in-app purchases]], the game offers the '''Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack''' bundle as downloadable content which provides the player with certain in-game benefits.

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{champions color dark}}"
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Banner
! rowspan="2" style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Name
! colspan="26" style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Price
|- style="background:#{{champions color light}}"
! {{wp|Argentine peso|ARS}}
! {{wp|Australian dollar|AUD}}
! {{wp|Brazilian real|BRL}}
! {{wp|Canadian dollar|CAD}}
! {{wp|Swiss franc|CHF}}
! {{wp|Chilean peso|CLP}}
! {{wp|Colombian peso|COP}}
! {{wp|Czech koruna|CZK}}
! {{wp|Danish krone|DKK}}
! {{wp|Euro|EUR}}
! {{wp|Pound sterling|GBP}}
! {{wp|Hong Kong dollar|HKD}}
! {{wp|Japanese yen|JPY}}
! {{wp|South Korean won|KRW}}
! {{wp|Mexican peso|MXN}}
! {{wp|Malaysian ringgit|MYR}}
! {{wp|Norwegian krone|NOK}}
! {{wp|New Zealand dollar|NZD}}
! {{wp|Peruvian sol|PEN}}
! {{wp|Polish złoty|PLN}}
! {{wp|Swedish krona|SEK}}
! {{wp|Singapore dollar|SGD}}
! {{wp|Thai baht|THB}}
! {{wp|New Taiwan dollar|TWD}}
! {{wp|United States dollar|USD}}
! {{wp|South African rand|ZAR}}
|- class="r"
| class="c" | [[File:Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack eShop.jpg|170px]]
| class="l" | Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack
| $9,899 || $10.50 || R$38.90 || $9.99 || 6.90 CHF || $7,230 || $32,300 || 175.00 Kč || 52.00 kr || €6.99 || £5.99 || $49 || ¥980 || ₩10,000 || $144.00 || RM31.90 || 83.00 kr || $11.55 || S/28.00 || 30.00 zł || 78.00 kr || $9.78 || ฿279 || $200 || $6.99 || R146.00
|}

===Starter Pack===
This pack includes the following extras:

* 50 additional Pokémon Storage spaces which allows the player to permanently store 80 Pokémon by default instead of 30 (or 100 spots instead of 50 if the player has progressed to Champion Rank).
* The [[File:CP Battle Song Icon.png|20px|link=Battle Song]] '''Battle! (Trainer Battle)''' song from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] as background music.
* 30 {{bag/s|Teammate Ticket|CP|size=24px}} [[Teammate Ticket]]s, used to permanently recruit Pokémon from [[Roster Ranch]] (1 ticket per recruitment).
* 50 {{bag/s|Training Ticket|CP|size=24px}} [[Training Ticket]]s, used to waive [[VP]] costs when training Pokémon (1 ticket per training session, regardless of the sessions cost in VP).
{{-}}

==Supported Pokémon==
{{main|List of Pokémon in Pokémon Champions}}
Not all Pokémon available in Pokémon HOME are present in the game.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/POKEMON-EXPANDS-ENTERTAINMENT-OFFERINGS-WITH-NEW-WAYS-TO-PLAY-IN-THE-P#_ftn1 February 27, 2025 Press Release — ''POKÉMON EXPANDS ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS WITH NEW WAYS TO PLAY IN THE POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A VIDEO GAME AND THE REVEAL OF POKÉMON CHAMPIONS'']</ref> More Pokémon may be added in batches alongside new regulations.<ref>[https://champions.pokemon.com/en-us/gameplay/ Pokémon Champions | Seasons and Regulations!] "The Pokémon you can use and other parameters will change with each new set of regulations. You never know—new Pokémon just might become eligible."</ref>

==Shop==
{{main|Shop (Champions)}}
The Shop screen is divided into two sections: the {{DL|Shop (Champions)|Premium Shop}}, where memberships and Premium Battle Passes can be purchased with real-world currency, and the {{DL|Shop (Champions)|Frontier Shop}}, where [[Victory Point|VP]] can be exchanged for [[held item]]s and clothing.

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Champions}}

==Version history==
===Nintendo Switch===
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{Champions color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}" | Official note
! style="background:#{{Champions color light}}"|More information
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.2
| April 8, 2026
| N/A
| Initial version when downloading from the eShop.
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 1.0.3<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260423060908/https://champions-news.pokemon-home.com/ja/page/764.html 『Pokémon Champions』更新データ（Ver.1.0.3）配信のお知らせ] (Japanese; archived)</ref>
| April 22, 2026
|
The following issues have been fixed:
* The explanation for Leech Seed is incorrect.
* The gender listed for certain Pokémon in the tutorial is listed incorrectly.
* The player is unable to select a move when they move the cursor over Mega Evolution while viewing move details and then press the B Button.
* The Unnerve ability doesn’t work on Pokémon with certain abilities, and they are able to eat Berries.
* The changes in speed caused by held items are not reflected in the order in which abilities activate.
* Certain other issues related to networking and visual appearance during battles.
|
* The [[Mystery Gift]] code redemption website was also updated to allow [[Nintendo Account]] login requests.
|}

==Release==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{champions color}}; border:3px solid #{{champions color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Date
! style="background:#{{champions color light}}" | Locations
|-
| style="white-space:nowrap" | April 7, 2026<ref group="note" name="release"/> April 8, 2026
| '''Nintendo eShop''': {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, {{pmin|Australia}}, Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, {{pmin|Hong Kong}}, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Japan}}, {{pmin|Latvia}}, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Malta, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|South Africa}}, {{pmin|South Korea}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland, {{pmin|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|the United States|United States}}
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Champions Icon.png|Switch game icon
Pokémon Champions logo.png|Game logo in all languages
Pokémon Champions key art.png|Key art
Pokémon Champions key art 2.png|Second key art
Champions player male.png|[[Willem]], the male player character
Champions player female.png|[[Becca]], the female player character
Champions Omni Ring.png|[[Omni Ring]]
Champions Tatora.png|[[Tatora]]
Champions Kitt.png|[[Kitt]]
Champions Cordy.png|[[Cordy]]
Champions Caraway.png|[[Caraway]]
Champions Kajima.png|[[Kajima]]
</gallery>

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=Pokémon Champions
|zh_cmn=Pokémon Champions
|fr=Pokémon Champions
|de=Pokémon Champions
|it=Pokémon Champions
|ko={{tt|Pokémon Champions|포켓몬 챔피언스}}
|es_la=Pokémon Champions
|es_eu=Pokémon Champions
}}

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/71525/~/how-to-update-pok%C3%A9mon-champions How to Update Pokémon Champions | Nintendo Support] (US)
* [https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Purchases-Subscriptions/Games/How-to-Update-Pokemon-Champions-3079895.html How to Update Pokémon Champions | Nintendo Support] (UK)

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Pokémon Pokopia

2026-04-30T09:26:01Z

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'''Pokémon Pokopia''' (Japanese: '''ぽこあポケモン''' ''Poco a Pokémon'', or '''ぽこポケ''' ''Pocopoké'' for short) is a {{Spin-off games|spin-off Pokémon game}} for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]]. The player takes control of {{OBP|Ditto|Pokopia}}, who transforms to look like a [[human]] and explores the world while collecting materials, building structures, and learning [[move]]s from befriended Pokémon. It released worldwide on March 5, 2026.

The game was announced worldwide on September 12, 2025, at 10 P.M. JST via [[Nintendo Direct]]. The game is available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. The digital version of the game was made available for pre-order worldwide on the Nintendo eShop on November 12, 2025, while the physical version on a Game-Key Card was made available to pre-order worldwide on November 13, 2025.

In addition to various retailer exclusive pre-order bonuses, players who purchase the game by January 31, 2027 can receive a {{dl|List of event distributions in Pokémon Pokopia|Ditto rug}} to decorate their room with.

==Gameplay==
The game features {{OBP|Ditto|Pokopia}} as the protagonist, who has {{m|transform}}ed to look like a [[human]] after waking from a long slumber. The {{pkmn|world}} has withered and humans are gone, and the only remaining resident is a {{prof|Tangrowth}} who lives alone in the wasteland.<ref>[https://pokopia.pokemon.com/en-us/ ''Pokémon Pokopia'' official website]</ref> Ditto can explore the world and create a cozy environment for {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, rebuilding a desolate world into a charming utopia, one step at a time. Ditto can befriend Pokémon and take advantage of its moves, such as {{m|Leafage}} from {{p|Bulbasaur}} to grow patches of grass or {{m|Water Gun}} from {{p|Squirtle}} to water dried-up plants.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-pokopia-arriving-in-2026 ''Pokémon Pokopia'' arriving in 2026] - "Ditto can learn moves from other Pokémon and utilize those moves to help build your very own Pokémon paradise. For example, Ditto can use Bulbasaur's Leafage to add greenery to the landscape or Squirtle's Water Gun to hydrate plants."</ref> Ditto can also collect different materials to build furniture, structures, and grow vegetables to attract other Pokémon.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Reveals-Two-New-Video-Game-Experiences-Pokemon-Pokopia-and-Pok September 12, 2025 Press Release — ''Pokémon Reveals Two New Video Game Experiences: Pokémon Pokopia and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension'']</ref> The game features a real-[[time]] day-night cycle, as well as [[weather condition]]s which can change the environment.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The [[player character]], a {{OBP|Ditto|Pokopia}}, awakens in the [[Withered Wasteland]], assumes a [[human]] form based on a memory of its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, and meets a {{p|Tangrowth}} who becomes known as [[Professor Tangrowth]]. According to him, all the humans and other Pokémon besides him disappeared a long time ago, with him having no idea where they could've gone to. After finding a [[Pokédex]] amongst the items discovered by Tangrowth, Ditto gets to work in restoring [[Habitat Dex|Pokémon habitats]] around the wasteland, causing more and more Pokémon to appear to liven the place up, help Ditto out in various tasks, and teach it some handy [[move]]s. This increase in Pokémon numbers brings up Professor Tangrowth's hopes of humans returning as well. When Ditto locates an {{p|Onix}} trapped in a cave too tough to break through, it's suggested that rain could soften the rock enough to make it breakable. As it hasn't rained in the area in years, Tangrowth tells Ditto to find a {{p|Slowpoke}}, whose yawns are said to be able to summon rain. After Slowpoke has been found and made to yawn sufficiently, rain indeed starts falling. While the rainfall summoned by Slowpoke is too short to be useful, it is enough to awaken the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kyogre}} from its resting place at the bottom of the sea. With Kyogre's help, a proper rain is {{a|Drizzle|summoned}}, allowing Onix to be freed. Befriending Kyogre also raises the Trainer rank on Ditto's Pokédex high enough to open [[gate]]s to two new areas: [[Bleak Beach]] and [[Rocky Ridges]].

At Bleak Beach, the sky is perpetually covered in thick clouds, making the area dark and gloomy, even during daytime. As such, in addition to restoring habitats, it becomes Ditto's main project in the area to illuminate the place with various sources of light. This task gains especial importance when Ditto discovers a {{p|Snorlax}} who's been sleeping for so long that it's become covered in moss, earning it the nickname "[[Mosslax]]". While working on lighting up the area in order to wake up Mosslax, Ditto also meets a peculiar pale {{p|Pikachu}}, who adopts the nickname "[[Peakychu]]". Despite having lost her ability to generate electricity, Peakychu is still able to absorb it, so once Ditto has repaired enough sources of electricity to power up a charging station for Peakychu to charge up from, she is able to illuminate the area enough to cause the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Raikou}} to appear, driving away the clouds covering the area and waking up Mosslax.

In Rocky Ridges, Ditto discovers an area covered in large quantities of volcanic ash. While exploring the area, which turns out to be [[Pewter City|a former mining town]], Ditto meets a cooking {{p|Greedent}} called "[[Chef Dente]]", whose recipes help Ditto to power up its moves, and a stereo-possessing {{p|Rotom}}, who goes by "[[DJ Rotom]]". In order for liven up the mood of the place, DJ Rotom suggests they hold a big party. With Ditto helping to bring up the mood level and prepare the party area, many Pokémon attend and the party is a resounding success, its noises even being loud enough to awaken the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Volcanion}} from a nearby volcano. While not attending the party directly, Volcanion brings it to a successful conclusion with a dazzling display of fireworks.

After befriending both Raikou and Volcanion, Ditto's Trainer rank rises once again, allowing it access the [[Sparkling Skylands]], an unusual area where islands of land are held afloat high in the sky by mysterious stones. Amongst the ruins of human structures, Ditto meets a {{p|Tinkaton}} who, due to her engineering skills, has come to call herself "[[Tinkmaster]]". By Tinkmaster's suggestion, Ditto agrees to help restore [[Silph Co.|a huge human building]] that stands in the area. With Ditto gathering resources and calling in friends from other areas to help, the huge building is eventually fully restored. Upon its completion, the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Mewtwo}} appears on the roof and tells Ditto about a suspicious-looking building in a place that used to be called "{{ci|Fuchsia}}", now being the Withered Wasteland.

In the Withered Wasteland, Ditto discovers a peculiar building. A voice speaking from the building invites Ditto to partake in the "Team Initiation Challenge" for joining "[[Team Rocket|Team R]]". The challenge consists of eight parts, each of which requires Ditto to insert certain requested resources or items into the building. Completing each part of the challenge earns Ditto a replica [[Badge]] as a reward. Once Ditto has completed the final part of the challenge by inserting a precious [[Photography|photo]] it has taken, the "building" is revealed to actually be a rocket. The rocket blasts off and flies away, carrying its cargo into deep space, where it's discovered by a human space station implied to be the home of Ditto's former Trainer. Remaining hopeful that humans will someday return, Professor Tangrowth encourages Ditto to keep building.

Unknown to Ditto and Professor Tangrowth (but revealed to the player through [[Human Records|collectable journal entries]]), humanity had evacuated the {{pkmn|world|planet}} and moved to space after a succession of natural catastrophes threatened a global famine. As it wasn't possible to bring every Pokémon along, the world's Pokémon had been placed into a specially modified [[Pokémon Storage System|PC Box]] in order to keep them safe in humanity's absence. The PC Box system had furthermore been programmed with a failsafe linked to an environmental scanner, which would begin automatically releasing the Pokémon from the PC Box upon the detection of stable habitats they could live in. Due to the possibility that it could take decades or even longer before humans could return to the planet, it was decided that it would be more humane to give the Pokémon the chance to inherit the post-human world than to keep them stored away until the PC system inevitably ceased to function from lack of maintenance.

==Locations==
Pokémon Pokopia takes place in the [[Kanto]] region, set an unspecified period of time following a series of destructive environmental disasters that forced the human population to evacuate into space. There are five areas which are based on different settlements throughout the region:

* '''[[Withered Wasteland]]''', set in what was once [[Fuchsia City]] and its surroundings. It appears to have sustained major earthquakes that drastically reshaped the terrain, and experiences an ongoing drought making the temperate land dry and barren. [[Ditto (Pokopia)|Ditto]] is first released in this area, where it meets [[Professor Tangrowth]]. The pair work together to find a method of causing [[rain]] to occur, so they can turn the land verdant and green once again.
* '''[[Bleak Beach]]''', a coastal region with the devastated [[Vermilion City]]. The area appears to have suffered severe storms that have covered the area in mud, and flattened buildings, trees, and bridges. Evidently, one entire district sustained enough damage to collapse into the sea. Despite this, it is the most intact of all the game's areas, with many of the city's streets and several of its structures still standing. The distressed remains of the [[S.S. Anne]] can be found docked at the city's harbor. Initially, the area is shrouded in darkness from clouds that won't dissipate. Ditto encounters [[Smearguru]], [[Mosslax]], and [[Peakychu]] here.
* '''[[Rocky Ridges]]''', a mountain valley which [[Pewter City]] once nestled within. A volcanic eruption consumed much of the city, turning the surrounding area into ash lands. An old restaurant is built into the cliffs still stands, where [[Chef Dente]] is found trapped. The city's mines are still largely intact, with [[DJ Rotom]] occupying one chamber. The [[Pewter Museum of Science]] somehow survived the devastation, but is now isolated from the rest of the settlement as it has become fully embedded within the volcano.
* '''[[Sparkling Skylands]]''', a series of floating islands in the sky that once formed sections of [[Saffron City]] on the surface. Mysterious crystals had laid dormant beneath the city until an event caused them to violently propel entire districts up towards the clouds. Throughout the area, makeshift structures have been built out of scrap and salvage by an engineer named [[Tinkmaster]]. Together, Ditto and Tinkmaster work to rebuild the ruined [[Silph Co.]] building in the hopes of attracting the attention of the humans off-world.
* '''[[Palette Town]]''', a trio of vacant islands that are accessed via the [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]] in the Withered Wasteland. There is no storyline here, leaving the player free to do as they wish. Despite having a similar name, the location bears no apparent visual resemblance to [[Pallet Town]].

==Characters==
<gallery>
Pokopia Ditto.png|{{OBP|Ditto|Pokopia}}
Ditto Male Pokopia.png|{{OBP|Ditto|Pokopia}} (male human form)
Ditto Female Pokopia.png|{{OBP|Ditto|Pokopia}} (female human form)
Pokopia Professor Tangrowth.png|[[Professor Tangrowth]]
Pokopia Smearguru.png|[[Smearguru]]
Pokopia Peakychu.png|[[Peakychu]]
Pokopia Mosslax.png|[[Mosslax]]
Pokopia DJ Rotom.png|[[DJ Rotom]]
Pokopia Chef Dente.png|[[Chef Dente]]
Pokopia Tinkmaster.png|[[Tinkmaster]]
</gallery>

For a complete list of other Pokémon, see [[List of Pokémon by Pokopia Pokédex number]].

==Reception==
Pokopia was widely acclaimed by critics, earning an 90% on Metacritic and 9/10 scores from both IGN and GameRant—making it the highest-rated Pokémon game of all time.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/pokemon-pokopia/ Metacritic Review]</ref><ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-pokopia-review IGN Review]</ref><ref>[https://gamerant.com/highest-rated-pokemon-game-pokemon-pokopia/ GameRant Review]</ref><ref>[https://gamerant.com/highest-rated-pokemon-game-pokemon-pokopia/ Highest Ranking Pokemon game]</ref> The game sold 2.20 million copies in its first four days.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2026/260312.html News Release : Mar. 12, 2026 "Global Sales of Pokémon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 Surpass 2.2 Million in First Four Days"]</ref>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Pokopia}}

==Version history==
{|class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Pokopia color}}; border:3px solid #{{Pokopia color dark}}"
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|Version
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|Release date
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|Game file size
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|Official note
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|More information
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|1.0.0
|Original release
|6.2 GB
|N/A
|Initial release. The only way to play this version is to turn off automatic updates, then both preorder and preload the eShop version of the game at least 2 days before launch (March 3 or earlier), then reject the update prompt when the preload is unlocked.<ref>[https://www.twitch.tv/twitchplayspokemon/clip/DarkIncredulousCasettePogChamp-1w_M-yI7XVk365gf Digital preload day 1 patch message (1/2) | Clip by zowayix — Twitch]</ref><ref>[https://www.twitch.tv/twitchplayspokemon/clip/ExcitedCleverPhoneTheTarFu-AZ-QyLdAZEmorChB Digital preload day 1 patch message (2/2) | Clip by zowayix — Twitch]</ref>
|-
|1.0.1
|March 4, 2026
|6.2 GB
|
* Certain bugs have been fixed.
|Released around 4am UTC (March 3 in some time zones),<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2/comments/1rkbgy7/pok%C3%A9mon_pokopia_version_101_is_now_available_day/ Pokémon Pokopia Version 1.0.1 is now available (Day One Patch) : r/NintendoSwitch2]</ref><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/1rkbbdr/pok%C3%A9mon_pokopia_version_101_patch_notes/ Pokémon Pokopia Version 1.0.1 Patch Notes : r/NintendoSwitch]</ref><ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/nintendo/comments/1rkbesb/pok%C3%A9mon_pokopia_version_101_is_now_available_day/ Pokémon Pokopia Version 1.0.1 is now available (Day One Patch) : r/nintendo]</ref> 7 hours before the game's launch in New Zealand.<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/NintendoPH/comments/1rkkjkw/pok%C3%A9mon_pokopia_early_access/ Pokémon Pokopia early access : r/NintendoPH]</ref>
|-
|1.0.2
|March 17, 2026
|6.2 GB
|
We would like to inform you that we plan to address the following issues.

<big>'''Confirmed Issues'''</big>

We have implemented improvements to address the following issues:

* During the Withered Wasteland request “Rock Smash your way to treasure!”, if you placed another block at the same location as the cracked block close to Hitmonchan, it made it hard to see how you should proceed.
* During the Bleak Beach request “To Snorlax”, if you placed another block at the same location as the cracked block close to Snorlax, it made it hard to see how you should proceed.
Additionally, the following issues have been fixed.

If these issues have already occurred in your game, applying this update will resolve them.

* During the Withered Wasteland request “Help make a home!”, Squirtle could move to the top of a tree and become impossible to speak to, blocking request progress.
* During the Bleak Beach request “Find the Pokémon Center!”, if you broke the cracked block in the bridge before Professor Tangrowth crossed it, it became difficult to proceed with the request.
* During the Bleak Beach request “Find the Pokémon Center!”, a specific sequence of actions may prevent Professor Tangrowth’s bridge repair request from triggering, preventing progress.
* If you performed actions in a certain order at Rocky Ridges, the event in which you meet Rotom would not trigger.
* During the Rocky Ridges request “Clear the path!”, if the request was triggered under certain conditions, it became difficult to proceed with the request.
* Spinarak’s type was listed incorrectly in the Pokédex.
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|-
|1.0.3
|April 8, 2026
|6.2 GB
|
We have implemented improvements to address the following issues:

* In some cases, Pokémon whose habitats have disappeared cannot be found even when searching for them using the “Search” function in the Pokédex.

Additionally, the following issues have been fixed.

If these issues have already occurred in your game, applying this update will resolve them.

* When traveling to a Dream Island under certain circumstances, you arrive at Palette Town and are unable to return to the original town.
* When moving between towns or when the in-game date changes, the screen remains dark, making it difficult to operate the game.
* If you perform certain actions, it becomes impossible to relocate Pokémon habitats.
* If construction is carried out in a certain way, building projects will not be completed until the in-game date changes.
* In Bleak Beach, performing certain actions prevents progress during the request “Power up the charging station!”
* In the Sparkling Skylands, performing certain actions causes the Pokémon that you requested construction help from to be removed, making it difficult to progress the request to rebuild the huge building.
* On Cloud Islands, performing certain actions causes seasonal Pokémon to disappear from the town and Cloud Island.
* When creating a new Cloud Island, an error occurs and the island cannot be created.

Some of the following issues have been partially fixed, making them less likely to occur.

* By performing certain actions, the controller vibrates continuously.
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|-
|1.0.4
| April 22, 2026
|6.2 GB
|
We have implemented improvements to address the following issues:

* You can now relocate Pokémon Centers while in-game events are underway.

Additionally, the following issues have been fixed.

* In Bleak Beach, the request “Wanted: Food!” could not be progressed under certain conditions.
* In Bleak Beach, performing certain actions would prevent the request “Pool repair needed!” from appearing.
* In Bleak Beach, after completing the request “Pool repair needed!” it was sometimes impossible for the player to have Happiny accompany them.
* In the Sparkling Skylands, during the request “Pokémon Center tour guide!” performing certain actions could prevent the player from having Tinkmaster accompany them, making the request impossible to progress.
* Performing certain actions would cause Professor Tangrowth to stop appearing.
* If certain Pokémon were waiting to appear, other Pokémon would sometimes also fail to appear.
* Performing certain actions could make Peakychu, Chef Dente, and Tinkmaster unable to leave town, preventing requests from being progressed.
* Under certain conditions, picking up a relocation kit (prepare) would leave behind indestructible platforms.
* Accessing the Pokémon Center PC with certain save data would cause the game to freeze.
* During in-game events, rebuilding a Pokémon Center using certain actions would cause its decorations to appear floating.
* During in-game events, trades could not be conducted at the Pokémon Centers on Cloud Islands.
|
|}

==Gallery==
===Logos and artwork===
<gallery>
Pokémon Pokopia Logo JP.png|Japanese logo
Pokémon Pokopia Logo.png|English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean and Chinese logo
Pokémon Pokopia key artwork.png|Key visual
</gallery>

===Box arts===
<gallery>
Pokopia US boxart.png|American box art
Pokopia CA boxart.png|Canadian box art
Pokopia MX boxart.png|Mexican box art
Pokopia BR boxart.png|Brazilian box art
Pokopia UK boxart.png|European English box art
Pokopia FR boxart.png|French box art
Pokopia IT boxart.png|Italian box art
Pokopia ES boxart.png|Spanish box art
Pokopia PT boxart.png|Portuguese box art
Pokopia NL boxart.png|Dutch box art
Pokopia AT boxart.png|Austrian/Swiss box art
Pokopia DE boxart.png|German box art
Pokopia AU boxart.png|Australian box art
Pokopia ZA boxart.png|South African box art
Pokopia SA boxart.png|Saudi Arabian box art
Pokopia AE boxart.png|United Arab Emirates box art
Pokopia KR boxart.png|Korean box art
Pokopia TW boxart.png|Hong Kong/Taiwanese box art
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* This is the first Pokémon game:
** Released exclusively for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]].
** Released on a Game-Key Card for the physical version.
*** Furthermore, it is the first game published by Nintendo to be released on a Game-Key Card.
** Since {{g|Conquest}}, released 14 years earlier, to be developed by [[Koei Tecmo]].
** To use the changed names of [[Rainbow Feather]] (previously Rainbow Wing) and [[Silver Feather]] (previously Silver Wing). Their names were originally changed in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, but the items are not obtainable nor mentioned in those games.
* This is the first spin-off Pokémon game:
** With a paid (non-freemium) release to be developed by [[Game Freak]], and the second overall after {{g|Quest}}, a download-exclusive freemium title.
** To feature [[Mystery Gift]] functionality.
** To feature a [[Pokédex]] with a [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|unique numbering system]] that does not reflect the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]].
*** It is also the first spin-off Pokémon game to feature a Pokédex since Pokémon Quest, as well as the first one to feature a [[regional Pokédex]]-style listing of Pokémon since [[New Pokémon Snap]].
* The Japanese title, "Poco a Pokémon", may originate from a combination of ''poco a poco'' (Spanish or Italian for "little by little") and ''Pokémon''. Similarly, the name "Pokopia" used in other languages may originate from a combination of ''Pokémon'', ''copy'' (in reference to {{p|Ditto}}) and ''utopia''.
* A "Pokopia Font Generator" web tool launched a meme trend for internet users to generate custom images with funny captions or pop-culture references in the font and style of the game's logo.<ref>[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/sites/pokopia-font-generator Pokopia Font Generator | Know Your Meme]</ref>
* Pokémon Pokopia and [[Detective Pikachu Returns]] are the only [[Generation IX]] spin-off console titles to not have a corresponding version on mobile devices.

==In other languages==
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==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[Habitat Dex]]
* [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia]]

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World Championships

2026-04-30T09:17:10Z

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The '''Pokémon World Championships''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''), often referred to as simply '''Worlds''' or abbreviated as '''WCS''' are an annual event held by the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play division of [[The Pokémon Company International]]. They function as the finals for both the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Core series|Video Game]] Championships. Since 2015, the World Championships have also featured events for [[spin-off Pokémon games]], namely [[Pokkén Tournament]], [[Pokémon GO]], and [[Pokémon UNITE]]. The Pokémon World Championships are held annually, occurring every August.

Competitors usually must qualify for the event based on their performance in other events in the same season, such as regional championships, national championships, dedicated qualifying tournaments, or the previous year's World Championships. The exact qualification requirements depend on the year, the region the player is from, and the game in which they are playing.

While the Pokémon World Championships are held as a single unified event featuring multiple different games, each of the games are run as an entirely separate tournament. Competitors compete in only one of the featured games, and the qualification requirements of each are entirely separate. Additionally, competitors usually are separated into one of three age groups, meaning that three world champions are crowned for each game each year.

Minor announcements are usually made during the events, such as upcoming VGC mechanics and variants of TCG cards, the ruleset of the following VGC format, and the city where the next World Championships will be hosted.

==History==
===Predecessors===
Before the introduction of the modern Pokémon World Championships, both the TCG and video games held some international competitions.

For the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the [[Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle]] was an international Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament held annually from 1999 to 2002 in Hawaii by [[Wizards of the Coast]] (the distributor of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many regions outside of Japan at the time). Players from Canada, Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan were invited to the event.

In September 2000, to coincide with the {{wp|2000 Summer Olympics}} in Sydney, Australia, the [[2000 World Championships|first ever Pokémon World Championship]] was also held in Sydney. Players from Australia, Belgium, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|the United States}} competed using {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}}. This was a one-time event, with a video game World Championship not being held again until 2009.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships===
In August 2002, Wizards of the Coast held the [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|first Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship]] in Seattle, Washington in the United States.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230908043639/https://indexarticles.com/business/business-wire/first-ever-pokemon-trading-card-game-world-champion-titles-won-by-dylan-austin-14-of-ann-arbor-michigan-and-mindy-lambkee-10-of-kent-washington/ First-Ever Pokemon Trading Card Game World Champion Titles Won by Dylan Austin, 14 of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Mindy Lambkee, 10 of Kent, Washington]</ref>

Due to Wizards of the Coast's license to distribute the Pokémon Trading Card Game reverting to The Pokémon Company in 2003, no World Championship was held that year. Now with control of the Pokémon Trading Card Game licence, [[Pokémon USA]] formed [[Pokémon Organized Play]] to manage Pokémon Trading Card Game events.

In August 2004, Pokémon Organized Play held the {{TCG|2004 World Championships|2004 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}. From 2004 to 2008, the event was titled the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships, reflecting the fact that it was specifically for the Pokémon Trading Card Game only.

At the {{TCG|2008 World Championships|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}, a special video game event called the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] was held. This event featured players from the United States and Japan competing with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. However, since only two countries were involved, the winner was not awarded the title of world champion.

===Pokémon World Championships===
In August 2009, the first unified Pokémon World Championships were held, featuring both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon Video Game Championships. This has been the structure used for the Pokémon World Championships ever since.

From 2015 to 2022, [[Pokkén Tournament]] was also featured at the Pokémon World Championships. In 2015, the Pokkén Tournament competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events. After the 2022 World Championships, it was announced that Pokkén Tournament would no longer appear at the Pokémon World Championships.

Starting in 2019, [[Pokémon GO]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships. In 2019, the Pokémon GO competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events.

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the planned 2020 Pokémon World Championships to be held in London, England were cancelled, and the event also was not held in 2021. The World Championships returned with the [[2022 World Championships|2022 Pokémon World Championships]], held in London, England like the original 2020 plan.

Starting in 2022, [[Pokémon UNITE]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships.

==Events==
Since 2004, the Pokémon World Championships have been held annually, except in 2020 and 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

{| class="roundtable" cellpadding="5px" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
! Year
! Dates
! Venue
! City
! Region
! Country
! Games
|-
| '''[[2000 World Championships|2000]]'''
| September 22, 2000
| {{wp|University of Sydney}}
| Sydney || New South Wales || [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Australia}}
| VGC
|-
| '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]'''
| August 3 to 4, 2002
| {{wp|Seattle Convention Center}}
| Seattle || Washington || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|United States}}
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]'''
| August 20 to 22, 2004
| {{wp|Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]'''
| August 19 to 21, 2005
| Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]'''
| August 18 to 20, 2006
| {{wp|Hilton Anaheim}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]'''
| August 10 to 12, 2007
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2008
| {{wp|Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2009
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2010
| Hilton Waikoloa Village
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]'''
| August 12 to 14, 2011
| Hilton San Diego Bayfront
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]'''
| August 13 to 15, 2012
| Hilton Waikoloa Village
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]'''
| August 9 to 11, 2013
| {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}
| Vancouver || British Columbia || [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Canada}}
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2014
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]'''
| August 21 to 23, 2015
| {{wp|Hynes Convention Center}}
| Boston || Massachusetts || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]'''
| August 19 to 21, 2016
| {{wp|San Francisco Marriott Marquis}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]'''
| August 18 to 20, 2017
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]'''
| August 24 to 26, 2018
| {{wp|Music City Center}}
| Nashville || Tennessee || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]'''
| August 16 to 19, 2019
| Walter E. Washington Convention Center
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO
|-
| '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]'''
| August 18 to 21, 2022
| {{wp|ExCeL London}}
| London || England || [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|United Kingdom}}
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]'''
| August 11 to 13, 2023
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}
| Yokohama || Kanagawa || [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] {{pmin|Japan}}
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]'''
| August 16 to 18, 2024
| {{wp|Hawai'i Convention Center}}
| Honolulu || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]'''
| August 15 to 17, 2025
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| '''[[2026 Pokémon World Championships|2026]]'''
| August 28 to 30, 2026
| {{wp|Chase Center}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|}

==Video Game Championship==
The [[core series]] Pokémon games were first featured at a Nintendo-organized World Championship event in 2000 with single battles, and later returning as [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown]] (VGS) in 2008 as a side-event to the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Trading Card Game World Championships]] with double battles. Starting in 2009, the events were renamed the Video Game Championships (VGC).

Battles [[Rule variants|use the following rules]] in general:
* The format is [[Double Battle]]s. A player must bring between 4 and 6 Pokémon and select 4 of them just before the battle. In games that use Team Preview ([[Generation V]] onward), this selection is made after viewing the opponent's 6 Pokémon.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same Pokédex number. [[Special Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and [[Ash-Greninja]] are disallowed (but not Dusk Form {{p|Lycanroc}}) unless the format has an exception.
** The [[Soul Dew]] was disallowed until [[Generation VII]], where its effect changed.
** {{pkmn2|Event}}-exclusive [[Event Pokémon#Event-exclusive moves|moves]] and [[event item|items]] are allowed unless the format explicitly says otherwise.
* Between [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]].
* Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]].
* Pokémon cannot battle above level 50.
** In 2008 and 2009, there was no auto-leveling and Pokémon above level 50 were disallowed outright.
** Between 2010 and 2016, Pokémon above level 50 were auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 were not auto-leveled up.
** From 2017 onward, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]''' — {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml Rules- 2008 Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Regulations] - Pokémon.com</ref>
** {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were specifically disallowed, preventing players from using the (at the time) Japan-exclusive level 50 Dragonite event. (It was not possible to obtain Tyranitar at or below level 50 until a [[Generation VI]] event.)
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed.
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}}
** Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year.
** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html Pokémon Video Game Championships 2009 - Rules and Regulations] - PokémonVGC.com</ref>
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. The Custap Berry was also disallowed.
*** The Custap Berry had not yet been distributed to French, German, Italian, or Spanish-language games at the time, though the level 50 Dragonite event was also never distributed in these languages.
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
** Up to two [[Special Pokémon]] were allowed. Uniquely for this year, a player's team of 6 could list up to 4 Special Pokémon, as long as no more than 2 were chosen before battle.
** The Jaboca Berry was allowed this year despite still being Japan-only at the time.
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Only [[Udex|Unova Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. {{m|Sky Drop}} was disallowed due to the [[Sky Drop glitch]].
** ({{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} were allowed both this year and in 2012 despite being event-exclusive at the time, due to not being Mythical).
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{B2W2}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
** {{p|Chatot}} was disallowed (for only this year).<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2012/pokemon_tournament_rules_11_1_2011.pdf Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Rules] - Revised: November 01, 2011 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf Play! Pokémon VG Tournament Rules & Formats] - Revised: February 4, 2013 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{g|X and Y}}
** Only [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Dark Void once again became allowed.
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed in a team of six.
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{g|Sun and Moon}}
** Only [[Adex|Alola Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Kantonian form counterparts to [[Alolan form]]s were '''not''' considered to be part of the Alola Pokédex. [[Mega Stone]]s were disallowed.
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series:
*** Sun Series (Sep 4, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were disallowed.
*** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2019): Z-Crystals other than [[Ultranecrozium Z]] became allowed.
*** Ultra Series (Apr 2, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020): All Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Z-Moves became allowed.
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}}
** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series.
** All Pokémon that were obtainable at the beginning of a series were allowed for that series, including those [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Galar Pokédex|not in any of the Galar Pokédexes]], as long as they met all other requirements (such as having the [[Galar symbol]]/[[battle-ready symbol]] and not being Special/Mythical). As a result:
*** Version 1.1.0 and [[Pokémon HOME]] released before Series 3, [[The Isle of Armor]] released before Series 5, and [[The Crown Tundra]] released before Series 7.
*** Between Series 1 and 2, only [[Gdex|Galar Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed due to the only obtainable Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex being {{p|Mew}}. The only non-Galarian forms allowed were Kantonian {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, and Unovan {{p|Yamask}} due to those being the only obtainable ones at the time.
*** Between Series 3 and 4, all non-Galarian forms of compatible Pokémon were allowed except three: Alolan {{p|Raichu}} and Kantonian {{p|Weezing}} were not obtainable with the Galar symbol at the time, and Kantonian {{p|Slowpoke}} was not compatible with Sword and Shield at the time (only Galarian Slowpoke was). {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} were compatible but disallowed due to the battle-ready symbol not existing at the time.
** List of series:
*** Series 1 (Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2019): All [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon were disallowed.
*** Series 2 (Jan 4 - Feb 29, 2020): Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Butterfree, Drednaw, Corviknight, Sandaconda, Centiskorch, {{a|Blaze}} Charizard, Meowth (event-only), and Snorlax (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 3 (Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2020): Gigantamax Coalossal, Lapras, Flapple, Appletun, Alcremie, Kingler, Orbeetle, Grimmsnarl, Hatterene, {{a|Solar Power}} Charizard, and Toxtricity (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 4 (May 1 - Jun 30, 2020): All Gigantamax Pokémon became allowed (the remaining five at the time being Machamp, Gengar, Garbodor, Copperajah, and Duraludon).
*** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020)
*** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult.
*** Series 7 (Nov 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.
*** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7)
*** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed.
*** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8)
*** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed.
*** Series 13 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2022): Any number of Special Pokémon and any number of Mythical Pokémon were allowed. VGC events taking place during this time period count toward the next year's Championships.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-season/ 2023 Play! Pokémon Season Structure] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 1, 2022.</ref>
*** Series 14 (Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. Mythical Pokémon were disallowed. (identical to Series 12)
* '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** Open team sheets are used. (Both players must disclose their team to their opponent, including Tera Type, species, forms, moves, Abilities, and held items, but excluding stats.)
** On March 1, 2023, series were renamed Regulation Sets ('''レギュレーション''' ''Regulations''), with Series 1 and Series 2 retroactively renamed. The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set A (Dec 2, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023):<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-tainan/ 2023 Tainan Regionals] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, December 1, 2022.</ref> Only Pokémon in the [[Pdex|Paldea Pokédex]] were allowed. Pokémon and regional forms not in the Paldea Pokédex, such as {{p|Quagsire}} and Johtonian {{p|Wooper}}, were disallowed. [[Paradox Pokémon]] and the [[treasures of ruin]] were also disallowed.
*** Regulation Set B (Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2023): Paradox Pokémon became allowed.
*** Regulation Set C (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2023): The treasures of ruin became allowed.
**** Prior to the release of [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility, the Japanese and Chinese rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required,<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/36.html</ref><ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/tc/page/36.html</ref> while the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that Pokémon transferred from HOME would become allowed when the feature was released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230528124948/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03252023-en.pdf</ref> (No ruleset was published in Korean due to all Korean Scarlet/Violet tournaments up to that point being conducted online.)
**** When HOME compatibility was released, the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish ruleset was changed to state that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required for the rest of the series (with the only competitive effect being to disallow Roaming Form [[Gimmighoul]]).
**** Regardless of these regional inconsistencies and changes, the HOME update also caused [[Plate]]s and six certain [[Egg Move]]s ({{m|Heal Bell}}, {{m|Simple Beam}}, {{m|Cosmic Power}}, {{m|Raging Fury}}, {{m|Barb Barrage}}, and {{m|Psyshield Bash}}<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/114.html</ref>) to become newly available and allowed immediately in all regions, at approximately 4pm JST May 30.
**** Players competing in events in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Hong Kong between June 3–4, who were required to lock in their teams by 9am May 31, were sent an email at 11:10pm May 30 stating that the newly available Plates and Egg Moves would be disallowed for those events.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-singapore/ 2023 Singapore National Championships] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, April 28, 2023.</ref> Players competing in Japan between June 10–11 were sent a similar email on June 1. Events in other locations on the same days were unaffected and Plates/the Egg Moves were allowed.
*** Regulation Set D (Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2023): Pokémon and forms outside the Paldea Pokédex became allowed, except [[Walking Wake]] and [[Iron Leaves]].
**** Before the release of [[The Teal Mask]] on September 13, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Teal Mask for the rest of the series (Pokémon, forms, moves, and items), such as the [[Kee Berry]]. (For example, this applied to the Curitiba Regionals in Brazil on September 23–24.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-curitiba/</ref>)
* '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** Open team sheets are used (same as 2023). The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set E (Oct 1, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024): Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 2.0.1|available]] in the 2.0.1 update became allowed.
**** Before the release of [[The Indigo Disk]] on December 14, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Indigo Disk for the rest of the series (Pokémon, moves, items, and the [[Stellar]] Tera Type). (For example, this applied to the San Antonio Regionals on December 16–17.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-san-antonio/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set F (Jan 4 - Apr 30, 2024): Pokémon in the [[BBdex|Blueberry Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number#Since Version 3.0.0|available]] in the 3.0.0 update became allowed, including {{p|Walking Wake}} and {{p|Iron Leaves}}.
*** Regulation Set G (May 1 - Aug 31, 2024): Up to one Special Pokémon is allowed.
* '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** Open team sheets are used (same as 2023 and 2024). The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set H (Sep 1, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025): Legendary and Paradox Pokémon became disallowed.
*** Regulation Set G (rerun) (Jan 6 - Apr 30, 2025): Legendary Pokémon, Paradox Pokémon, and up to one Special Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Regulation Set I (May 1 - Aug 31, 2025): Up to two Special Pokémon are allowed.
* '''[[2026 Pokémon World Championships|2026]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} → {{g|Champions}}
** Open team sheets are used. The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set H (rerun) (Sep 1 - Nov 30, 2025): Legendary and Paradox Pokémon became disallowed.
**** [[Ranked Battle]]s online instead used Regulation Set J, where up to two Special Pokémon (including Mythical Pokémon) are allowed.
*** Regulation Set F (rerun) (Dec 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026): Legendary and Paradox Pokémon became re-allowed, but no Special Pokémon were allowed.
**** Ranked Battles online instead shifted from Regulation Set J to a rerun of Regulation Set I on January 5, 2026.
*** Regulation Set I (rerun) (April 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260408123314/https://www.pokemon.com/static-assets/content-assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vgc-tournament-handbook-en.pdf Play! Pokémon Video Game Championships Tournament Handbook] - Revised: March 30, 2026 - Pokémon.com</ref>): Up to two Special Pokémon are allowed.
*** Regulation Set M-A (April 8 - June 17, 2026): {{fact}}

When series may overlap at the start or end of a year, events may use either of the two formats. For example, the Korean League Season 1 on December 15–16, 2019 used 2020 Series 1 rules, while the Kuala Lumpur Regionals on December 21–22, 2019 used 2019 Ultra Series rules.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2020-season-events/ Pokémon VGC events for the 2020 Season] - By Victory Road, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 6, 2019.</ref>

===Broadcasting===
* In 2008, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to a modified, unreleased version of [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. The modified game featured a unique remix of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' seemingly arranged for the event, as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd-KigvdnzM Pokemon TCG Worlds 2008: VG Showdown Juniors Final] - YouTube.com</ref> No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set.
* In 2009, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their Nintendo DSes to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution. The modified game featured Platinum outfits for {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Lucas}} as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRdjvaUQM8 571 - The VGC 2009 Battle Revolution Platinum mystery + LIVE! Shiny Rotom after 20,948 SRs!] - YouTube.com</ref>
* Between 2010 and 2019, only the top screen of the Nintendo DS or [[Nintendo 3DS]] was broadcast in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections.
* From 2022 onward, a third console is connected to the two competitors' consoles in LAN spectator mode in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections (for western tournaments in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], the game is displayed from the perspective of one player's console, but Asian tournaments and the top 16 in the 2023 Pokémon World Championships used the spectator mode).
* For 2026, the spectator mode integrated into the private battle rooms in [[Pokémon Champions]] is expected to be used during the tournament.

===World Champions===
As of the 2025 season, 49 Masters Division champions have been crowned during the core series games' tenure as one of the games in the World Championships roster, with [[Ray Rizzo]] being the most successful, winning the title three times.

====Masters Division====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
! style="background: #C96000" | 3rd
|-
| 2000
| Sydney, Australia
| [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Darryn Van Vuuren
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Edwin Krause
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Sergio García Maroto
|-
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]
| Orlando, Florida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Izuru Yoshimura
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuhito Kajiwara
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Chris Halordain Tsai
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Kazuyuki Tsuji
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tasuku Mano
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Grace Beck
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuki Tochigi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Isao Yoshioka
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Matteo Gini
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Matt Coyle
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Abel Martin Sanz
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, Canada
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Arash Ommati
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryosuke Kosuge
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Aaron Zheng
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:South Korea Flag.png|20px]] Se Jun Park
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeudy Azzarelli
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Collin Heier
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, Massachusetts
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shoma Honami
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hideyuki Taida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yosuke Isagi
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jonathan Evans
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Markus Stadter
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Sam Pandelis
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, Tennessee
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Emilio Forbes
| [[File:Sweden Flag.png|20px]] Nils Dunlop
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naoto Mizobuchi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Eduardo Cunha
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Guillermo Castilla Díaz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shohei Kimura
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Mao Harada
|-
|[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
|Honolulu, Hawaii
|[[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Luca Ceribelli
|[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Ishigaki
|[[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
|-
|[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
|Anaheim, California
|[[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Giovanni Cischke
|[[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Evans
|[[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
|}

===In the games===
====In-game effects====
Starting from [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] (and excluding VGC 2010), aesthetic changes are made to the link battle arena during the World Championships. These tend to come in the form of a unique battle background made specifically for the event, but can also change the music, either by using a track unique to the World Championships (such as ''Pokémon World Championships Final'', used from [[Generation V]] to [[Generation VII]]) or by locking music selection to a pre-existing track.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{Pokémon color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{Pokémon color}}"
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Year
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Arena
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}; | Picture
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Music
! style="background:#{{Pokémon color light}}" | Differences
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown|VGS '08]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrevss|PBR}}
| [[Sunset Colosseum]]
| [[File:Sunset Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| Orchestral arrangement of ''Battle! ([[Cyrus|Team Galactic Boss]])'' from {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that featured a new arrangement of ''Battle! (Team Galactic Boss)'' that appears to have been made specifically for Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2009 World Championships|VGC '09]]
| [[Waterfall Colosseum]]
| [[File:Waterfall Colosseum PBR.png|150px]]
| [[Mysterial]]'s battle theme
| Unique build of Pokémon Battle Revolution that used the [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]] designs for [[Lucas (game)|Lucas]] and [[Dawn (game)|Dawn]] during DS Multiplayer which are not present in the retail release of Battle Revolution. Additionally, matches played on this build used the battle track that plays when facing Mysterial in [[Stargazer Colosseum]], which is not usually an available music choice for Waterfall Colosseum. Used for at least the semi-finals and finals matches in both Junior and Senior divisions.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2011 World Championships|VGC '11]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=2 | 
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During [[Generation V]] Regional, National and World Championships events, a unique white link battle background was used. The music track used during these battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music changes to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set at the World Championships. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game with the exception of several special [[Pokémon World Tournament#Download|Download Tournament]] events in {{B2W2}} based on the World Championships.
Additionally, the typical VS screen with just a black background and sparkles coming out of the VS sign is replaced with one where the world map is scrolling in background and crackling electricity comes out of the VS.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2012 World Championships|VGC '12]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2013 World Championships|VGC '13]]
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[File:Battle terrain Championships B2W2.png|150px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2014 World Championships|VGC '14]]
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| [[File:Battle terrain Championships XY.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! (Trainer)''{{sup/6|XY}}''Pokémon World Championships Final'' (during finals matches)
| rowspan=3 | During the 2014 World Championships, a unique rainbow-themed battle background was used. The music track used during the 2014 World Championships battles was typically ''Battle! (Trainer)''; however, the music would change to ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' during each division's final set.A new background was made for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} that would be used during the 2015 and 2016 World Championships, this time only being used during each division's final set. It adds dark blue flooring, a spinning globe in the background and multicolored spotlights. Both battle backgrounds and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.Additionally, the typical VS screen is replaced with one that has a scrolling world map added into the background.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2015 World Championships|VGC '15]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships ORAS.png|150px]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2016 World Championships|VGC '16]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2017 World Championships|VGC '17]]
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| rowspan=3 | Link battle room
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Battle terrain Championships USUM.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Pokémon World Championships Final''
| rowspan=3 | During each division's final set at [[Generation VII]] World Championships events, a unique battle background with multicolored spotlights and a jumbotron displaying a crown was used. This battle background and the track ''Pokémon World Championships Final'' are not used anywhere else in-game.Additionally, the typical VS screen with a pulsating light background is replaced with unique outer space background with the Earth.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2018 World Championships|VGC '18]]
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2019 World Championships|VGC '19]]
|-|}
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2022 World Championships|VGC '22]]
| {{gameabbrev8}}
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]
| [[File:Battle Stadium Championships SwSh.png|150px]]
| ''Battle! ([[Leon|Champion Leon]])''
| A unique variation of Wyndon Stadium with the World Championships logo present on the advertising boards and a [[Poké Ball (item)|Poké Ball]] displayed on the jumbotron was used during all 2022 World Championships matches. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
In addition, at the start of every game, there is a unique starting animation: when the League Cards of both players are shown, a unique outer space background with the Earth is used instead of the standard battle start background.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '23]]
| rowspan=3 | {{gameabbrev9}}
| rowspan=3 | [[Mesagoza]]
| rowspan=3 | [[File:Mesagoza Championships SV.png|150px]]
| rowspan=3 | ''Battle! ([[Nemona|Champion Nemona]])''
| rowspan=3 | A festival-themed variation of Mesagoza at night was used during the 2023 Pokémon World Championships for top 32 onwards and during the 2024 and 2025 Pokémon World Championships for each division's final set, adding fireworks, decorations and a large crowd of spectators, along with unique camera angles that would later be used in all online games from version 2.0.1 of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} onwards. This battle background is not used anywhere else in-game.
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '24]]
|-
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|VGC '25]]
|}

====In-game appearances====
In {{B2W2}}, the top four competitors from each division of the Video Game Championships from the [[2012 World Championships]] were featured in the [[World Championships Tournament]]s in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. In the [[Generation VI]] games, {{DL|Pokémon X and Y beta|Battle Maison|unused text}} exists for the top three competitors as opponents in the [[Battle Maison]].

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, several NPCs at the [[Battle Resort]] mention the Pokémon World Championships.

===Trivia===
* It is possible for moves to become {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive at a World Championship format despite not being event-exclusive normally. For example, {{m|Bounce}} was an event-exclusive move on {{p|Gyarados}} in VGC 2017 only, as it otherwise needs a [[Move Tutor]] to learn Bounce and so could not have the [[black clover]] at the time.
* The Kalos [[first partner Pokémon]] were effectively event-exclusive between 2023 Regulation Sets D and E, due to being unobtainable in any previous Switch game and requiring an old install of [[Pokémon Bank]].
* While event-exclusive Pokémon, moves, and items have been disallowed, event-exclusive [[Hidden Abilities]] have always been allowed.
* The first half of 2020 is the only time that non-event Pokémon have been disallowed because of rarity. Specifically, Gigantamax Pokémon that were rarely available normally in-game did not become allowed until the start of the first [[Wild Area News]] event that temporarily made them more common. This would become moot with the release of The Isle of Armor, which would make all relevant Gigantamax Pokémon available without relying on rarity.
* Between approximately October 2020 and March 2021, at least the English language rulebook mistakenly implied {{p|Regigigas}} was disallowed (by omitting its National Pokédex number from the list of allowed Pokémon that do not have a Galar/Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra Pokédex number).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201027152813/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-10232020-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: October 23, 2020 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052431/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-01252021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: January 25, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210511201450/https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03292021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: March 29, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref> This was fixed sometime in or before February 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220309173223/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-02152022-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: February 15, 2022 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* Coincidentally, in the 2022 edition's Masters Division finals for the core series video games, players Eduardo Cunha and Guillermo Castilla Diaz represented the basis of the [[Paldea]] region (the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}), the setting of the [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] games.
* To promote the then-upcoming 2023 World Championships, the [[Battle Stadium]] within [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] had animated fireworks in its home screen and battle preview. It was later done again for the 2024 tournament.

==Trading Card Game==
All Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship events are staged utilizing that year's {{TCG|Standard format}}.

The first World Championships for the TCG was held in 2002 by [[Wizards of the Coast]], while subsequent World Championships, starting 2004, are organized by [[The Pokémon Company International]] through their [[Play! Pokémon]] division.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]''' — {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} to {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]''' — {{TCG|Expedition}} to {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}
* '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]''' — {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
* '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]''' — {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} to {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
* '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]''' — {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} to {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]''' — {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} to {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Black & White}}
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{TCG|Black & White}} to {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} to {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{TCG|XY}} to {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{TCG|Primal Clash}} to {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} to {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} to {{TCG|Unified Minds}}
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — Regulation marks D, E and F; up to {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* '''[[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]''' — Regulation marks E, F and G; up to {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}
* '''[[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]''' — Regulation marks F, G and H; up to {{TCG|Shrouded Fable}}
* '''[[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]''' — Regulation marks G, H and I; up to {{TCG|Black Bolt}} and {{TCG|White Flare}}

===World Champions===
As of 2025, 62 World Champions have been crowned across all three age divisions, with [[Jason Klaczynski]] from the United States being the only player to win the title more than once.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Juniors{{tt|*|Age 10 or lower}}
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| Seattle, WA
| —
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Austin
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Mindy Lambkee
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsuguyoshi Yamato
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuya Yoneda
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hayato Sato
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Maron
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stuart Benson
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Curran Hill
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] [[Jason Klaczynski]]
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Miska Saari
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hiroki Yano
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Tom Roos
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Scharff-Kim
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] [[Jun Hasebe]]
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Lefavour
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Tristan Robinson
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stephen Silvestro
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuto Itagaki
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsubasa Nakamura
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Komatsuda
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Lesage
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuka Furusawa
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] David Cohen
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Christopher Kan
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gustavo Wada
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Igor Costa
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Chase Moloney
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shuto Itagaki
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, BC
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Kaiwen Cabbabe
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondrej Kujal
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Andrew Estrada
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Trent Orndorff
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruto Kobayashi
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Van Wagner
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Patrick Martinez
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Rowan Stavenow
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shintaro Ito
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Jesper Eriksen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shunto Sadahiro
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Argentina Flag.png|20px]] Diego Cassiraga
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Zachary Bokhari
| [[File:Norway Flag.png|20px]] Tobias Strømdahl
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Robin Schulz
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Magnus Pedersen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naohito Inoue
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Henry Brand
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Kaya Lichtleitner
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruki Miyamoto
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondřej Škubal
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Liam Halliburton
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Rikuto Ohashi
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Vance Kelley
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gabriel Fernandez
| [[File:Taiwan Flag.png|20px]] Shao Tong Yen
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, HI
| [[File:Chile Flag.png|20px]] Fernando Cifuentes
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Evan Pavelski
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Sakuya Ota
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Riley McKay
| [[File:China Flag.png|20px]] Fuguan Liao
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuya Okita
|}

===World Championship decks===
{{main|World Championships Deck (TCG)}}
World Championship decks are purchasable [[Play! Pokémon|non-tournament-legal]] prints of 60-card decks used by World Championship players.

==Pokkén Tournament==
===Games used===
*2015 - [[Pokkén Tournament]] (arcade version, invitational only)
*2016 - Pokkén Tournament
*2017 - Pokkén Tournament
*2018 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2019 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2022 - Pokkén Tournament DX

===World Champions===
10 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| Rip
| —
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Potetin
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] woomy!gun
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tonosama
| —
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ThankSwalot
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] kato
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Subutan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Ashgreninja1
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Shadowcat
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Fruitprime
|}

==Pokémon GO==
*2019 (invitational only)
** [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Shigeki Morimoto]] were among the exhibition opponents.
*2022
*2023
*2024
*2025

===World Champions===
As of 2025, 6 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]] PogoKieng
| —
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] DancingRob
| [[File:Switzerland Flag.png|20px|Switzerland]] MEweedle
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] ItsAXN
| —
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, Hawaii
| [[File:Hong Kong Flag.png|20px]] Yekai0904
| —
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:India Flag.png|20px]] Beelzeboy
| —
|}

==Pokémon UNITE==
*2022
*2023
*2024
*2025

===World Champions===
As of the 2025 season, 8 champions teams have been crowned.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| BLVKHVND
| Nouns Esports
|-
| [[2023 Pokémon World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| Luminosity Gaming
| OMO Abyssinian
|-
| [[2024 Pokémon World Championships|2024]]
| Honolulu, Hawaii
| FENNEL
| XoraTigersGaming
|-
| [[2025 Pokémon World Championships|2025]]
| Anaheim, California
| Peru Unite
| Zeta Division
|}

==Scheduling and matchups==
The Pokémon World Championships follow a three-day structure, with exact timing and format varying by game. For Worlds in Anaheim, the event runs from '''Friday, August 15''' to '''Sunday, August 17''', preceded by player check-in on '''Thursday, August 14'''<ref name="Worlds2025Schedule">[https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/schedule "Pokémon World Championships 2025 – Schedule"].''The Pokémon Company International''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>.

* '''Thursday, August 14 – Player check-in'''
** Masters Division: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PDT
** Seniors Division: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PDT
** Juniors Division: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. PDT<ref name="VictoryRoadCheckin">[https://victoryroad.pro/2025-worlds/ "Victory Road – Pokémon World Championships 2025 Player Guide"]. ''Victory Road''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>

* '''Friday, August 15 – Day 1'''
** Opening ceremony and Swiss rounds for Day 1 competitors.
** Start times vary by game; all streams begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. PDT (15:30 UTC)<ref name="VGCGuide">[https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/pokemon-world-championships-2025-schedule-how-to-watch-the-vgc-tcg-and-more/ "Pokémon World Championships 2025 – How to Watch"]. ''Video Games Chronicle''. Retrieved 2025-08-12.</ref>.

* '''Saturday, August 16 – Day 2'''
** Swiss rounds continue, followed by the top cut for each game.
** Streams begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. PDT (15:30 UTC)<ref name="VGCGuide" />.

* '''Sunday, August 17 – Finals'''
** Championship matches for each game.
** Start times (PDT):
*** Pokémon UNITE – 9:00 a.m.
*** Pokémon GO – 10:10 a.m.
*** TCG – 12:50 p.m.
*** VGC – 4:20 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />

'''Approximate competition hours by game (PDT):'''
* '''Video Game Championships (VGC):''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 4:20 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Trading Card Game (TCG):''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:10 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 12:50 p.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Pokémon GO:''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 6:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Finals Sun 10:10 a.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />
* '''Pokémon UNITE:''' Fri 9:30 a.m. – 5:50 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Finals Sun 9:00 a.m.<ref name="VGCGuide" />

Streaming for all games is hosted on official Pokémon channels in multiple languages<ref name="Worlds2025Schedule" />.

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|JN}}====
{{main|World Coronation Series}}
In {{aniseries|JN}}, {{Ash}} participated in the Pokémon World Coronation Series (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''). In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', he became the current World Champion by defeating {{an|Leon}} and becoming the latest Monarch.

===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
{{merge|Play! Pokémon|section}}
The real World Championships was first mentioned in ''[[PTP01|The Club]]''.

In ''[[PTP02|Regionals]]'', [[Ava]], [[Ava's father|her father]], and [[Celestine]] participated in the [[Play! Pokémon#Regional Championships|regional]] [[Pokémon TCG]] championship. In the first round of competition, players initially face their opponents based on predetermined matches and the tournament follows with the other participants in the elimination round scheme. The final is held with a best of three between the two finalists.

====Notable competitors (Regional)====
[[File:PTP02.png|250px|thumb|Ava and Celestine after the regional championships finals]]
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Celestine]]
| Runner-up
|-
| [[Ava's father]]
| N/A
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |[[Tonio (Path to the Peak)|Tonio]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | N/A
|}

====Notable competitors (Worlds)====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Edgar Troy]]
| Runner-up
|-
|}
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ava regional champion.png|Ava winning the regional championship
Ava World Champion.png|Ava as a World [[Champion]]
</gallery>

===Challenge the World!===
[[Challenge the World!]], a trailer for the [[2023 Pokémon World Championships]], shows a fictional version of that event. Each of the events, GO, UNITE, TCG, and VGC, has a sequence in which the battles are presented in animated form. The framing device for this is that each member of a friend group is partaking in one of the events. The main character wins a match as part of the VGC event.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{gold color}}|bordercolor={{gold color dark}}
|zh_yue=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Pokémon Saigaai Gámbīuchoi|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 / 宝可梦世界锦标赛 ''{{tt|Pokémon Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|nl=Pokémon Wereldkampioenschap
|fr=Championnats du Monde Pokémon
|de=Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften
|it=Campionati Mondiali Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 월드챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championships''
|pl=Mistrzostwo Świata Pokémon
|pt_br=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|pt_eu=Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|ru=Чемпионат Мира по игре в Покемон ''Chempionat Mira po igre v Pokémon''
|es=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon
}}

==See also==
* [[Play! Pokémon]]
* [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]
* [[Championship Point]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/pokemon-world-championships/ Official website]

{{Tournaments}}
{{World Championships}}
{{Project Real-Life notice}}

[[Category:Play! Pokémon]]
[[Category:TCG World Championships|*]]
[[Category:Video Game World Championships|*]]
[[Category:Video game tournaments]]
[[Category:TCG tournaments]]

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[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（现实比赛）]]

Poké Ball

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[[File:Poké Balls.png|thumb|250px|The 28 Poké Ball variants found in the [[core series]] (excluding those exclusive to Pokémon Legends: Arceus)]]
[[File:Poké Ball sketch.png|thumb|250px|Original concept]]
A '''Poké Ball''' (Japanese: '''モンスターボール''' ''Monster Ball'') is a type of [[item]] that is critical to a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s quest, used for {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} and storing {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Both a general term used to describe the various kinds as well as a specific term to refer to the most basic among these variations, Poké Balls are ubiquitous in the modern [[Pokémon world]].

Up to six Pokémon can be carried with a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in Poké Balls, while more Poké Balls can be held in the [[Bag]] for later use. These six Pokémon in the Poké Balls can be attached to the user's belt for carrying them around. Some Pokémon do not like to be carried around in Poké Balls, such as [[Ash's Pikachu]].

Stylized Poké Balls are used in many places to symbolize Pokémon in general: the logos of the [[Battle Frontier]]s, the [[Pokémon Contest]]s, the [[Pokéathlon]], and the [[Pokémon Musical]] all feature a Poké Ball in their design, while several Poké Balls can be seen in every [[Pokémon Center]]. The headgear of the protagonists of [[Kanto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and [[Unova]]-based games feature Poké Ball designs, as do the [[Bag]]s of the protagonists of [[Johto]]-based games. {{ga|Ethan}}'s headgear is also similar to the top half of an Ultra Ball, and {{ga|Lucas}}'s Bag prominently features a Poké Ball.

==In the core series games==
The strength of a Poké Ball is determined by how much it raises a [[wild Pokémon]]'s [[catch rate]], and may in fact vary depending on the conditions of the battle. Poké Balls limit the power of Pokémon contained inside, taming them, though they do not cause the Pokémon inside to always obey the Trainer.

===History===
{{main|History of Poké Balls}}
[[File:Legends Arceus Poké Ball.png|thumb|150px|A Poké Ball used by those who explored the Hisui region]]
The invention of Poké Balls occurred in the [[Johto]] region, where [[Apricorn]]s grow; these fruits were cut apart and carved out, then fitted with a special device, and used to catch wild Pokémon. Some Trainers still use Poké Balls made from Apricorns, while [[Kurt]], a resident of [[Azalea Town]], still constructs them. [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] shows that the first settlers of the [[Sinnoh]] region, back when it was known as the [[Hisui]] region, used pre-modern Poké Balls made of [[Tumblestone]] and Apricorns, with [[Professor Laventon]] claiming they were a more recent invention. According to [[Professor Elm]], before the invention of the Poké Ball, people would [[Walking Pokémon|walk with their Pokémon]].

In the games, in the [[Memory Link]] event {{DL|Memory Link|A New Light}}, [[Drayden]] claims that Poké Balls did not exist during his childhood.

Modern Poké Balls are not normally made from Apricorns, with the exception of specialist Poké Balls such as the [[Moon Ball]]. Modern Poké Balls are manufactured by [[Silph Co.]], the [[Devon Corporation]], and the Kalos [[Poké Ball Factory]].

===Mechanics and design===
Though the technology behind a Poké Ball remains unknown and has evolved through the centuries to accommodate the diverse requirements of their creators, the basic mechanics are simple enough to understand and tend to remain constant: in a [[Pokémon battle]], once an opposing wild Pokémon has been weakened, the Pokémon Trainer can throw a Poké Ball at it. When a Poké Ball hits the Pokémon, as long as it is not deflected, the Poké Ball will open, cause the Pokémon to shrink, store it inside, and close. A Pokémon in this state is given a chance to struggle to attempt to break free from the ball and escape, instantly growing back in size if successful. Should a Pokémon escape a Poké Ball, the device is destroyed in the games, unlike in the animated series. A Pokémon that does not escape the Ball will be {{pkmn2|caught}}. [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] elaborates a bit on how the Pokémon are contained in a Poké Ball, with [[Professor Laventon]] explaining that Pokémon have the ability to reduce their size to miniscule, and Poké Balls take advantage of this to contain them.

Poké Balls are specifically constructed for Pokémon capture, transport, and training. As well as being physically difficult to escape from, due to sealing tightly shut as soon as a Pokémon enters one, the environment of a Poké Ball is designed to be attractive to Pokémon also; according to [[Lucian]] of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]], weakened Pokémon instinctively curl up tight in an attempt to heal themselves, an action that the environment of the Poké Ball encourages. Although it is not known how a caught Pokémon perceives its time inside of its Ball, the device is said to create an environment that is "incredibly comfortable for Pokémon."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121127174918/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/11/23/pok-233-mon-39-s-burning-questions.aspx Game Informer: Pokémon's Burning Questions] (archive)</ref> [[Junichi Masuda]] compared the interior of a Poké Ball to "a high-end suite room in a fancy hotel.”<ref>[https://kotaku.com/what-its-like-inside-a-pokeball-according-to-a-pokemon-1788004256 What It's Like Inside A Pokeball, According To A ''Pokémon'' Developer | Kotaku]</ref> All of these factors strongly discourage Pokémon from escaping their Balls. In the manga, Bugsy refers to his "capture net" as being the net that is supposedly inside a Poké Ball, but visible and already deployed. According to Kurt, this invisible net captures and physically stores a Pokémon.

However, in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the protagonist's {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} repeatedly shows that it can enter and leave its Poké Ball as it wishes.

When a Trainer [[Dynamax]]es or [[Gigantamax]]es a Pokémon, the Poké Ball expands to the size of an {{wp|Ball (association football)|association football}}.

In some games, a [[Ball Capsule]] can be used in combination with [[Sticker]]s to create special effects when the Pokémon is sent out.

===Poké Ball accuracy===
:''See also: [[Catch rate]]''

In some scenarios, a Poké Ball can miss the wild Pokémon completely (in contrast to breaking if the Poké Ball does not successfully capture the Pokémon):
* In the [[Generation I]] games, it was possible for a ball to miss the Pokémon when the likelihood of catching the Pokémon in question was particularly low—rather than the ball throwing animation playing and the ball wiggling zero times, a message would come up stating "You missed the {{ScPkmn}}!".
* In the Generation I games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the {{OBP|ghost|Pokémon Tower}}s in [[Lavender Town]]'s [[Pokémon Tower]] dodge any ball thrown at them before being unmasked by the [[Silph Scope]]. The [[Marowak (ghost)|Marowak ghost]] will dodge all Poké Balls even if it is unmasked.
* In {{LGPE}}, {{g|Legends: Arceus}} outside of battle, and {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, Poké Balls are thrown manually, and the player must aim properly to hit the Pokémon. In Legends: Arceus, {{hi|Heavy Ball}} and [[Feather Ball]] items have noticeably different throwing distances and trajectories compared to the standard variations.
** In Legends: Z-A, the player's Poké Balls that were thrown and missed can be retrieved by a [[lost Poké Ball collector]], located outside each [[Pokémon Center]].

In other scenarios, it is simply not possible to use Poké Balls in the first place:
* In the Generation I and II core series games, if both the player's party and their current [[Pokémon Storage System|Box]] are full, the player cannot throw a Poké Ball.
* In non-[[Legends]] [[core series]] games, in {{pkmn2|wild}} battles the player cannot throw a Poké Ball if there are multiple opponents—such as in wild [[Double Battle]]s, [[Horde Encounter]]s, or [[SOS Battle]]s—with the game claiming that it's impossible to aim.
** This is not the case in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
* From {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} onward, it is not possible to throw a Poké Ball if the opposing Pokémon is in the [[semi-invulnerable turn]] of a move (such as {{m|Fly}} or {{m|Dig}}).
* Starting in [[Generation V]], in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Triple Battle]]s, it is not possible to issue a command to one Pokémon and then throw a Poké Ball as the second Pokémon's turn. However, it is still possible to throw a Poké Ball if one Pokémon is in the middle of a two-turn move.
* In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, [[Ghetsis]] uses his cane to control a wild {{p|Kyurem}} and orders it to attack the {{player}}. The cane also emits signals that disrupt the use of empty Poké Balls, preventing Kyurem from being captured during the climax.
* In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, the player is forbidden from throwing Poké Balls at wild Pokémon in a [[Island challenge|trial]] site until the trial has been cleared.
* In Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, a signal that prevents the use of empty Poké Balls is broadcast throughout [[Aether Paradise]] to protect the Pokémon living there. This prevents the player from capturing the wild {{p|Nihilego}} that attacks them on their first visit to the facility.
* In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the player cannot use a Poké Ball on a {{p|Necrozma}} that has {{form|Necrozma|fused}} with a {{p|Solgaleo}} or {{p|Lunala}}.
* In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the player cannot catch a Pokémon whose level is above the limit the player's current [[Badge]]s can allow. Such Pokémon is described as "very strong-looking".
* In [[The Crown Tundra]] expansion, the player cannot catch {{p|Spectrier}} or {{p|Glastrier}} during the encounter with it in the village because "It won't let its guard down!"
* In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the player cannot catch the {{form|Giratina|Origin Forme}} {{p|Giratina}} encountered inside the Distortion Room in [[Ramanas Park]].
* In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the player cannot catch certain Pokémon, including [[noble Pokémon]] and {{p|Arceus}}.
* In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the player cannot throw a Poké Ball at a wild {{Tera}} Pokémon until it is sufficiently weakened, breaking through its transformation.

===Pokémon's Poké Ball===
Starting in [[Generation III]], each owned Pokémon's [[Pokémon data substructures (Generation III)#Origins|data]] stores the [[index number]] of the type of Poké Ball used to catch it or received in. An owned Pokémon's Poké Ball cannot be legitimately changed and is displayed in the Pokémon's [[summary]] screen.

There are special cases in how Poké Ball are assigned when obtaining Pokémon:
* [[Pokémon breeding|Bred]] Pokémon:
** Prior to Generation VI, all hatched Pokémon are in a {{i|Poké Ball|standard Poké Ball}}.
** In [[Generation VI]], a bred Pokémon will be in the same Poké Ball as its mother. Pokémon bred from a male or gender-unknown Pokémon and {{p|Ditto}} will hatch in a standard Poké Ball.
** Since [[Generation VII]], in addition to inheriting its mother's Poké Ball, a bred Pokémon can now inherit the non-Ditto parent's Poké Ball if bred with Ditto. If two Pokémon of the same species in different balls (regardless of their [[form]]) are bred, the resulting offspring will have an equal chance to inherit either parent's Poké Ball.
** In all generations, [[Master Ball]], [[Cherish Ball]], and [[Strange Ball]] cannot be inherited. If an offspring would inherit one of these balls, they will be in a standard Poké Ball instead.
* Pokémon [[transfer]]red from another game:
** Despite transferring Pokémon from [[Gen III]] to [[Generation IV|IV]] games in [[Pal Park]] involves catching them with [[Park Ball]]s, they retain their original Poké Ball and index number from Gen III games instead of being reassigned to Park Balls.
** Pokémon from [[Pokéwalker]] transferred to {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold or SoulSilver|s}} are contained in standard Poké Balls.
** Pokémon from [[Pokémon Dream Radar]] to {{game3|Black 2 and White 2|Black 2 or White 2|s}} are contained in [[Dream Ball]]s.
** Pokémon transferred from [[Virtual Console]] versions of [[Gen I]] and [[Gen II|II]] games to [[Pokémon Bank]] via [[Poké Transporter]] are in standard Poké Balls, because Gen I and II games do not keep track of Pokémon's Poké Ball.
* {{p|Shedinja}} if obtained from evolving {{p|Nincada}}:
** In Gen III, Shedinja copies its parent Nincada's ball.
** Since Gen IV, obtaining Shedinja additionally requires owning a standard Poké Ball in inventory, which is consumed upon evolution. The resulting Shedinja will then be in the standard Poké Ball.
** In {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl|s}}, and {{v2|Platinum}} only, evolving Shedinja in any [[Apricorn]] Balls or the [[Sport Ball]] (which, in Gen IV, are only coded to exist in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}) will copy the ball to Shedinja without reassigning it to have a standard Poké Ball. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, as Nincada is only found in the [[Bug Catching Contest]] which only permits Sport Balls, only Sport Balls can be legitimately copied to Shedinja in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum this way.
* In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], if the player has at least one standard Poké Ball, [[Great Ball]], or [[Ultra Ball]], cooking [[curry]] may attract a wild Pokémon that requests to join the player without a battle. If accepted, one Poké Ball is consumed to contain the Pokémon, prioritizing the first available type in the order of standard Poké Ball>Great Ball>Ultra Ball.
* In Pokémon Sword and Shield, catching {{p|Calyrex}} in its Ice Rider or Shadow Rider forms will assign the ball used to both Calyrex and its steed ({{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}}, respectively).

If a Pokémon is traded to a game that does not support its Poké Ball:
* Pokémon from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} caught in Apricorn Balls or a [[Sport Ball]] will be displayed in a standard Poké Ball in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. The original Poké Ball data is preserved and will be correctly displayed again when traded back to HeartGold or SoulSilver or transferred to [[Generation V]].
* Pokémon originating from Legends: Arceus transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}} will have their ball converted into a standard Poké Ball, with their original ball data being stored in [[Pokémon HOME]]'s server.
* Pokémon originating from {{g|Legends: Arceus}} which are then transferred into another game (and vice versa for those caught outside Legends: Arceus and then transferred in) will be displayed in [[Strange Ball]]s while in a game where the Pokémon's ball is not programmed into the game, but will still retain its original index number.

===Other gameplay mechanics===
* From Generation III onward, each variety of Poké Ball has a unique animation when it catches or sends out a Pokémon, except in {{LGPE}} and {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
* {{m|Fling}} will fail if the user is holding any type of Poké Ball.

===Types of Poké Balls===
In the Pokémon games so far, there have been 34 (38 if the Hisuian Poké Ball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball, and Heavy Ball are considered distinct from their modern-day counterparts) different varieties of Poké Balls, all differing from each other in some way, whether it be an increased ability to catch a Pokémon from the wild or an effect which occurs only after the Pokémon has been caught.

Every Poké Ball (except the Beast Ball and Master Ball) has a 0.1× catch rate modifier when attempting to catch an [[Ultra Beast]].

{| class="roundtable sortable" style="background: #{{Poké Balls color light}}; border:3px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}"
! class="unsortable" |
! Name
! Gen.
! [[Index number|#]]
! class="unsortable" | [[Index number|Hex]]
! class="unsortable" | Catch rate modifier
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|{{bag/s|Master Ball|SV}}
|[[Master Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| style="text-align: center" | 1
| style="text-align: center" | 0x01
| N/A (guaranteed capture)
| The only Poké Ball other than the Beast Ball that does not have a 0.1× catch modifier when used on an Ultra Beast.
|-
|{{bag/s|Ultra Ball|SV}}
|[[Ultra Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| style="text-align: center" | 2
| style="text-align: center" | 0x02
| 2×
|
|-
|{{bag/s|Great Ball|SV}}
|[[Great Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| style="text-align: center" | 3
| style="text-align: center" | 0x03
| 1.5×
|
|-
|{{bag/s|Poké Ball|SV|Poké Ball (item)}}
|{{i|Poké Ball}}
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| style="text-align: center" | 4
| style="text-align: center" | 0x04
| 1×
| Must be in the player's [[Bag]] with an empty space in the [[party]] to obtain a {{p|Shedinja}} when {{p|Nincada}} [[Evolution|evolves]] from [[Generation IV]] onwards.
|-
|{{bag/s|Safari Ball|SV}}
|[[Safari Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| style="text-align: center" | 5
| style="text-align: center" | 0x05
| {{tt|1×|As of Gen IX; 2× in Gen I; 1.5× from Gen II to SwSh; 1.5× in BDSP}}
| Prior to [[Generation VIII]], it was only usable within [[Safari Zone]]s.
|-
|{{bag/s|Net Ball|SV}}
|[[Net Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=3 | '''III'''
| style="text-align: center" | 6
| style="text-align: center" | 0x06
| 3.5× if used on a {{t|Water}} or {{type|Bug}} Pokémon 1× otherwise
|
|-
|{{bag/s|Dive Ball|SV}}
|[[Dive Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=3 | '''III'''
| style="text-align: center" | 7
| style="text-align: center" | 0x07
| 3.5× if used while {{m|surf}}ing, [[fishing]], or [[underwater]] 1× otherwise
| In [[Generation III]], it only had an increased catch rate [[underwater]].
|-
|{{bag/s|Nest Ball|SV}}
|[[Nest Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=3 | '''III'''
| style="text-align: center" | 8
| style="text-align: center" | 0x08
| ((41 - Pokémon's level) ÷ 10)× if Pokémon's level is between 1 and 29 1× otherwise
|
|-
|{{bag/s|Repeat Ball|SV}}
|[[Repeat Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=3 | '''III'''
| style="text-align: center" | 9
| style="text-align: center" | 0x09
| 3.5× if used on a Pokémon that is registered in the player's [[Pokédex]] as caught 1× otherwise
|
|-
|{{bag/s|Timer Ball|SV}}
|[[Timer Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=3 | '''III'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=10 | 10
| style="text-align: center" | 0x0A
| (1 + number of turns passed in battle * {{tt|1229/4096|approx. 0.3}})×, maximum 4× at 10 turns
| Greater than an Ultra Ball at 4 turns. In {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, the total number of moves used since the beginning of the battle by both the wild Pokémon and the player's active Pokémon is used as the turn counter instead.
|-
|{{bag/s|Luxury Ball|SV}}
|[[Luxury Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=3 | '''III'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=11 | 11
| style="text-align: center" | 0x0B
| 1×
| Doubles the rate at which the contained Pokémon's [[friendship]] increases.
|-
|{{bag/s|Premier Ball|SV}}
|[[Premier Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=3 | '''III'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=12 | 12
| style="text-align: center" | 0x0C
| 1×
|
|-
|{{bag/s|Dusk Ball|SV}}
|[[Dusk Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=13 | 13
| style="text-align: center" | 0x0D
| 3× if used in a cave or at night 1× otherwise
|
|-
|{{bag/s|Heal Ball|SV}}
|[[Heal Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=14 | 14
| style="text-align: center" | 0x0E
| 1×
| Fully restores a caught Pokémon's {{stat|HP}} and [[PP]] and removes their [[status condition]]s.
|-
|{{bag/s|Quick Ball|SV}}
|[[Quick Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=15 | 15
| style="text-align: center" | 0x0F
| 5× if used on the first turn of a battle 1× otherwise
| In {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, the increased catch rate is instead applied if neither the wild Pokémon nor the player's active Pokémon have used any moves since the beginning of the battle.
|-
|{{bag/s|Cherish Ball|SV}}
|[[Cherish Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=16 | 16
| style="text-align: center" | 0x10
| 1×
| Unobtainable by the player, but used for various [[event Pokémon]].
|-
|{{bag/s|Fast Ball|SV}}
|[[Fast Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen II color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen II color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=2 | '''II'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=17 | 17
| style="text-align: center" | 0x11
| 4× if used on a Pokémon with a base {{stat|Speed}} {{cat|Pokémon whose base Speed stat is greater than 100|of at least 100}} 1× otherwise
| In [[Generation II]], it was intended to have a 4× catch modifier for Pokémon that can [[Escape#Wild Pokémon|flee]], but it only does for three of them: {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Grimer}} and {{p|Tangela}}.
|-
|{{bag/s|Level Ball|SV}}
|[[Level Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen II color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen II color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=2 | '''II'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=18 | 18
| style="text-align: center" | 0x12
| 1× if the player's Pokémon is the same level as or a lower level than the wild Pokémon 2× if the player's Pokémon is at a higher level than the wild Pokémon but less than double it 4× if the player's Pokémon is more than double but less than four times the level of the wild Pokémon 8× if the player's Pokémon is of a level four times or more than that of the wild Pokémon
| In {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, if the player does not have a Pokémon out, the Level Ball will always have a catch rate modifier of 1×.
|-
|{{bag/s|Lure Ball|SV}}
|[[Lure Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen II color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen II color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=2 | '''II'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=19 | 19
| style="text-align: center" | 0x13
| 4× if used on a Pokémon encountered while [[fishing]] 1× otherwise
| In [[Johto]], the bonus was 3x while in [[Alola]], the bonus was 5x In [[Generation IX]], it instead had an increased catch rate if used on Pokémon that are currently on or in water.
|-
|{{bag/s|Heavy Ball|SV}}
|[[Heavy Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen II color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen II color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=2 | '''II'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=20 | 20
| style="text-align: center" | 0x14
| -20 if used on a Pokémon weighing [[List of Pokémon by weight#218.3 lbs. to 220.2 lbs. (99.0 kg to 99.9 kg)|220.2 lbs. (99.9 kg)]] or less ±0 if used on a Pokémon weighing [[List of Pokémon by weight#220.5 lbs. to 225.5 lbs. (100.0 kg to 102.3 kg)|220.5 lbs. (100.0 kg)]] – [[List of Pokémon by weight#330.7 lbs. to 440.7 lbs. (150.0 kg to 199.9 kg)|440.7 lbs. (199.9 kg)]] +20 if used on a Pokémon weighing [[List of Pokémon by weight#440.9 lbs. to 451.3 lbs. (200.0 kg to 204.7 kg)|440.9 lbs. (200.0 kg)]] – [[List of Pokémon by weight#617.3 lbs. to 661.2 lbs. (280.0 kg to 299.9 kg)|661.2 lbs. (299.9 kg)]] +30 if used on a Pokémon weighing [[List of Pokémon by weight#661.4 lbs. to 677.0 lbs. (300.0 kg to 307.1 kg)|661.4 lbs. (300.0 kg)]] or more
| In [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Pokémon Crystal]] only, there is a glitch that causes the retrieved weights of Pokémon whose index numbers are divisible by 64 ({{p|Kadabra}}, {{p|Tauros}}, and {{p|Sunflora}}) to become junk data that are, in turn, interpreted as massive weights, causing these particular Pokémon to receive the +40 capture modifier. In {{g|Sun and Moon}} only, a Heavy Ball will always fail to catch a Pokémon whose weight is less than 220.46 lbs (100.0 kg) and whose catch rate is less than or equal to 20. This is because the game will set the catch rate to 0 when the catch rate becomes negative due to the -20 modifier that is applied.
|-
|{{bag/s|Love Ball|SV}}
|[[Love Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen II color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen II color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=2 | '''II'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=21 | 21
| style="text-align: center" | 0x15
| 8× if used on a Pokémon of the same species but opposite gender of the player's Pokémon 1× otherwise
| In [[Generation II]], it has an 8× catch modifier if both Pokémon are the same species ''and'' gender. In {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, if the player does not have a Pokémon out, the Love Ball will always have a catch rate modifier of 1×.
|-
|{{bag/s|Friend Ball|SV}}
|[[Friend Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen II color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen II color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=2 | '''II'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=22 | 22
| style="text-align: center" | 0x16
| 1×
| Sets caught Pokémon's [[friendship]] to 200[[Generation II|Gen II]]-[[Generation VII|VII]], or 150[[Generation VIII|Gen VIII]]+
|-
|{{bag/s|Moon Ball|SV}}
|[[Moon Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen II color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen II color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=2 | '''II'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=23 | 23
| style="text-align: center" | 0x17
| 4× if used on a Pokémon that evolves by using a [[Moon Stone]] 1× otherwise
| In [[Generation II]], it always has a 1× catch modifier due to a [[List of glitches in Generation II#Catch rate|programming error]].
|-
|{{bag/s|Sport Ball|SV}}
|[[Sport Ball]]{{tt|*|Park Ball in Generation II}}
| style="background: #{{Gen II color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=2 | '''II'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=24 | 24
| style="text-align: center" | 0x18
| {{tt|1×|1.5× prior to Generation VIII}}
| Prior to [[Generation VIII]], it was only usable during the [[Bug-Catching Contest]].
|-
|{{bag/s|Dream Ball|SV}}
|[[Dream Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen V color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen V color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=5 | '''V'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=25 | 25
| style="text-align: center" | 0x19
| 4× if used on a {{status|sleep}}ing or [[Status condition#Drowsy|drowsy]] Pokémon 1× otherwise
| Used only in [[Entralink|Entree Forest]] prior to [[Generation VIII]]. Guaranteed capture in [[Generation V]].
|-
|{{bag/s|Beast Ball|SV}}
|[[Beast Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen VII color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VII color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=6 | '''VII'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=26 | 26
| style="text-align: center" | 0x1A
| 5× if used on an [[Ultra Beast]] 0.1× otherwise
| If any other Poké Ball (except the Master Ball) is used on an Ultra Beast, it has a 0.1× catch modifier.
|-
|{{bag/s|Park Ball|SV}}
|[[Park Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=27 | {{tt|27|Prior to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the Park Ball occupied this index value. This index value was reallocated to the Strange Ball, games released from BDSP onwards have no programmed index number for the Park Ball.}}
| style="text-align: center" | 0x1B
| N/A (guaranteed capture if used in [[Pal Park]]) {{tt|1× otherwise|If used outside of Pal Park, the game will behave as if the player had thrown a standard Poké Ball instead.}}
| Unobtainable by the player, but used in [[Pal Park]].
|-
|{{Bag/s|Strange Ball|SV}}
|[[Strange Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen VIII color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VIII color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=7 | '''VIII'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=27 | {{tt|27|Starting in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the Strange Ball was assigned this index number, replacing the Park Ball. From BDSP onwards, the Park Ball has no programmed index number, with the Strange Ball occupying its previous value.}}
| style="text-align: center" | 0x1B
| {{tt|0.75×|Defaults to Poké Ball (Hisui) catchrate in Legends: Arceus if obtained via cheating; has no catchrate in BDSP due to a lack of item data.}}
| Unobtainable by the player. Pokémon in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] that were transferred from other games via [[Pokémon HOME]], as well as Pokémon from Legends: Arceus in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, and {{g|Champions}} will be displayed in this ball.
|-
|{{Bag/s|Poké Ball|LA|Poké Ball (Hisui)}}
|{{hi|Poké Ball}}
| style="background: #{{Gen VIII color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VIII color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=8 | '''VIII'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=28 | 28
| style="text-align: center" | 0x1C
| 0.75×
|
|-
|{{Bag/s|Great Ball|LA|Great Ball (Hisui)}}
|{{hi|Great Ball}}
| style="background: #{{Gen VIII color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VIII color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=8 | '''VIII'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=29 | 29
| style="text-align: center" | 0x1D
| 1.5×
|
|-
|{{Bag/s|Ultra Ball|LA|Ultra Ball (Hisui)}}
|{{hi|Ultra Ball}}
| style="background: #{{Gen VIII color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VIII color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=8 | '''VIII'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=30 | 30
| style="text-align: center" | 0x1E
| 2.25×
|
|-
|{{Bag/s|Feather Ball|LA}}
|[[Feather Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen VIII color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VIII color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=8 | '''VIII'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=31 | 31
| style="text-align: center" | 0x1F
| 1× 1.25× when boosted
| Can be thrown further than a regular Poké Ball. Is more effective for catching Pokémon {{tt|that fly high in the air|This only applies to specific flying encounters that fly well above the terrain.}}.
|-
|{{Bag/s|Wing Ball|LA}}
|[[Wing Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen VIII color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VIII color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=8 | '''VIII'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=32 | 32
| style="text-align: center" | 0x20
| 1.5× 1.75× when boosted
| Can be thrown further than a Feather Ball. Is more effective for catching Pokémon {{tt|that fly high in the air|This only applies to specific flying encounters that fly well above the terrain.}}.
|-
|{{Bag/s|Jet Ball|LA}}
|[[Jet Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen VIII color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VIII color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=8 | '''VIII'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=33 | 33
| style="text-align: center" | 0x21
| 2× 2.75× when boosted
| Can be thrown further than a Wing Ball. Is more effective for catching Pokémon {{tt|that fly high in the air|This only applies to specific flying encounters that fly well above the terrain.}}.
|-
|{{Bag/s|Heavy Ball|LA|Heavy Ball (Hisui)}}
|{{hi|Heavy Ball}}
| style="background: #{{Gen VIII color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VIII color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=8 | '''VIII'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=34 | 34
| style="text-align: center" | 0x22
| 1× 1.25× when boosted
| Doesn't fly far, but is more effective if the Pokémon {{tt|hasn't noticed the player|This bonus is always active during battle, regardless of whether the player was noticed prior to starting the battle. Therefore, the boosted catch rate will always apply in battle.}}.
|-
|{{Bag/s|Leaden Ball|LA}}
|[[Leaden Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen VIII color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VIII color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=8 | '''VIII'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=35 | 35
| style="text-align: center" | 0x23
| 1.75× 2× when boosted
| Upgraded version of the Heavy Ball. Doesn't fly far, but is more effective if the Pokémon {{tt|hasn't noticed the player|This bonus is always active during battle, regardless of whether the player was noticed prior to starting the battle. Therefore, the boosted catch rate will always apply in battle.}}.
|-
|{{Bag/s|Gigaton Ball|LA}}
|[[Gigaton Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen VIII color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VIII color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=8 | '''VIII'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=36 | 36
| style="text-align: center" | 0x24
| 2.5× 2.75× when boosted
| Upgraded version of the Leaden Ball. Doesn't fly far, but is more effective if the Pokémon {{tt|hasn't noticed the player|This bonus is always active during battle, regardless of whether the player was noticed prior to starting the battle. Therefore, the boosted catch rate will always apply in battle.}}.
|-
|{{Bag/s|Origin Ball|LA}}
|[[Origin Ball]]
| style="background: #{{Gen VIII color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen VIII color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=8 | '''VIII'''
| style="text-align: center" data-sort-value=37 | 37
| style="text-align: center" | 0x25
| {{tt|N/A|Has no programmed catch rate, as it cannot be thrown outside of battle nor selected during battle, even if moved from Key Items to the player's normal inventory via cheating.}}
| Automatically catches {{form|Dialga and Palkia|Origin Forme}} {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} at the end of the main story in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan="7" style="background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" | All details are accurate to {{color2|000|Generation VIII}} games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.
|}

===Other variants===
{{missing image|section|Add image of the blue Poké Ball from the Poké Transfer}}
* In [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red, Blue]], [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]], [[Professor Oak]] mentions that his [[Parcel]] contains a custom Poké Ball. However, this is not said in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* The [[GS Ball]] is an event item that appears only in {{game|Crystal}}, where it was part of a giveaway on the [[Mobile System GB]] for Japanese games, similar to [[event item]]s given out via [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and [[Nintendo Network]] from [[Generation IV]] onward. It was not used to catch any Pokémon and was placed in the [[Key Item]]s pocket. If given to [[Kurt]] for inspection, it will activate an event where the player can catch a {{p|Celebi}} in [[Ilex Forest]].
* When transferring Pokémon via [[Poké Transfer]], a blue Poké Ball is used to catch the Pokémon in the minigame. They are shot using a bow.
* In the [[Timegate Traveler Series]] featured in [[Pokéstar Studios]], the future is ruled by {{type|Bug}} Pokémon that capture wild humans in Human Balls (Japanese: '''ヒューマンボール''' ''Human Ball'') instead of the other way around. They have no visual difference to Poké Balls.
* In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, the [[Poké Ride|Ride Pager]] contains a special Poké Ball used to release the summoned Ride Pokémon.
* In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the [[Dynamax Band]] allows Trainers to increase the size of Poké Balls, making them look like giant [[Premier Ball]]s.
** When a Pokémon is [[Dynamax]]ed (including [[Gigantamax]]ing) with a Dynamax Band, the Trainer returns their active Pokémon to its Poké Ball, then turns the Poké Ball into a giant Poké Ball. This giant Poké Ball is then thrown, sending out the Dynamax Pokémon.
** In [[Max Raid Battle]]s and [[Dynamax Adventure]]s, when the {{pkmn2|wild}} Dynamax Pokémon is defeated, the Trainer turns an empty Poké Ball into a giant Poké Ball, then throws it at the wild Dynamax Pokémon in an attempt to catch it.

<gallery>
Oak's Parcel dialogue.png|"Ah! This is the custom POKé BALL I ordered! Thank you!"
GS Ball Crystal.png|The [[GS Ball]]
Sun Moon Poké Ride artwork.png|The Ride Pager Poké Ball
Dynamax Poké Ball Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of a giant Poké Ball for Dynamax by [[Ken Sugimori]]<ref>Shea, Brian (October 4, 2019). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20240416175406/https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]." ''Game Informer'' (Archived on April 16, 2024.)</ref>
</gallery>

===Palette limitations===
In the games, certain Poké Balls appear off-color due to palette limitations. They are most likely intended to be standard Poké Balls rather than variations.

* In [[Generation I]], during a [[Pokémon battle]], the multiple kinds of Poké Ball have different throwing animations but otherwise look the same. They all appear with a black top and white bottom. This black and white design is clearly seen when the Poké Ball is shaking in an attempt to catch the wild Pokémon.
** In [[Generation II]], all kinds of Poké Ball look the same when used in-battle except they have different color palettes. Unlike in the previous generation, all Poké Balls use the same throwing animation, save for the [[Master Ball]].
** In both Generations I and II, the Poké Ball changes color once the wild Pokémon is successfully caught, shortly appearing with the color palette of the caught Pokémon. For instance, no matter what kind of Poké Ball, it appears to be green once a green Pokémon is caught, or pink once a pink Pokémon is caught.
* In Generation I, the [[trade]] animation invariably displays both Pokémon using the Poké Ball design with the black top and white bottom, the same design seen in Pokémon battles.
** In Generation II, the trade animation uses a red color palette for both traded Pokémon, specifically a darker red at the top and a lighter red at the bottom.
* In the Generations from I to {{gen|III}}, several Trainer sprites have off-color Poké Balls. They often reuse the same colors seen elsewhere in the sprites such as the character's hair or clothes.

<gallery>
Poké Ball trade Red Blue.png|A black Poké Ball at the start of a trade in Red and Blue
Spr RB Red 2.png|{{ga|Red}} with a purple Poké Ball in the [[game intro|intro]] of Red and Blue
Spr RG Blue 3.png|Blue with a black Poké Ball as {{pkmn|Champion}} in Red and Blue
Spr GS Oak.png|[[Professor Oak]] with an olive Poké Ball in [[Generation II]]
C Kris Back.png|{{ga|Kris}} with a blue Poké Ball in Generation II
Spr GS Morty.png|[[Morty]] with a purple Poké Ball in Generation II
Spr GS Erika.png|[[Erika]] with a green Poké Ball in Generation II
Spr GS Youngster.png|A {{tc|Youngster}} with a blue Poké Ball in Generation II
Spr GS Super Nerd.png|A {{tc|Super Nerd}} with gray Poké Balls in Generation II
Spr GS Boarder.png|A {{tc|Boarder}} with a yellow Poké Ball in Generation II
Spr GS Twins.png|{{tc|Twins}} with pink Poké Balls in Generation II
Spr RS Glacia.png|[[Glacia]] with a yellow Poké Ball in [[Generation III]]
Spr FRLG Psychic M.png|A {{tc|Psychic}} with purple Poké Balls in FireRed and LeafGreen
</gallery>

===Item balls===
{{main|Item#Obtaining items|Item → Obtaining items}}
[[File:Itemball.png|thumb|220px|{{ga|Red}} finding an item ball on {{rt|2|Kanto}}]]

Items contained in Poké Balls have been present from the very first games, with many items that are found on the field being found in Poké Balls in conspicuous locations. These items are sometimes important, and usually will be among the required items for pickup along the way. Sometimes, even Poké Ball variants can be found in item balls, though it may be that the item ball itself is supposed to represent the item that is found (whenever or not it's a Poké Ball). Many other items, however, are hidden, and are not in item balls, instead being directly on the field, and can be found more easily using an Itemfinder or [[Dowsing Machine]].

{{p|Voltorb}}, {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Foongus}}, {{p|Amoonguss}}, and {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Stunfisk}} appear as item balls in the overworld, but attack when interacted with (or if at close range for Galarian Stunfisk), except the Foongus in [[Accumula Town]]. In {{LGPE}}, fake item balls appear upside down.
{{-}}

===Game icons===
Poké Balls are often featured in the icons for Pokémon games, which are used on the home screens for the [[Nintendo DS]], [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]], and mobile devices.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Diamond icon.png]][[File:Pearl icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Platinum icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:HeartGold Icon.png]][[File:SoulSilver Icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Black Icon.png]][[File:White Icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Black 2 Icon.png]][[File:White 2 Icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:X icon.png]][[File:Y icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Omega Ruby icon.png]][[File:Alpha Sapphire icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:ORAS Demo icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Sun icon.png]][[File:Moon icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:SM Demo icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Ultra Sun icon.png]][[File:Ultra Moon icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Let's Go Pikachu Icon.jpg|48px]][[File:Let's Go Eevee Icon.jpg|48px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Poké Transporter icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Bank icon.png]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Pokémon HOME icon Switch.png|48px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Pokémon HOME icon mobile.png|48px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{Poké Balls color dark}}; background:#{{Poké Balls color light}}" | [[File:Pokémon GO Tales of Transformation icon.png|48px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|D}}{{GameIcon|P}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|Pt}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|Bl}}{{GameIcon|W}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|B2}}{{GameIcon|W2}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|X}}{{GameIcon|y}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}''' (Demo)
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|Mo}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|Mo}}''' (Demo)
| '''{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|LGP}}{{GameIcon|LGE}}'''
| '''{{color2|000|Poké Transporter|Transporter}}'''
| '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Bank|Bank}}'''
| '''{{color2|000|Pokémon HOME|HOME}}''' (Switch)
| '''{{color2|000|Pokémon HOME|HOME}}''' (Mobile)
| '''{{color2|000|Pokémon GO|GO}}'''
|}

==In the side series games==
[[File:Snag Ball.png|thumb|250px|[[Wes]] about to throw a [[Great Ball]] turned into a Snag Ball]]
===Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness===
In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, a [[Snag Ball]] is not a single, separate type of Poké Ball, but rather any type of existing Poké Ball that has been "unlocked" by the Snag Machine, allowing it to [[snagging|snag]] an already-[[caught Pokémon]] during a {{pkmn|battle}}. While it is ''able'' to be used on any Pokémon, [[Rui]] will only allow [[Wes]] to use it on [[Shadow Pokémon]], while [[Michael]]'s Aura Reader will render the Snag Machine inoperable when a Pokémon other than a Shadow Pokémon is targeted.

It is possible to snag a [[Shadow Pokémon]] even if there are two on the opposing side of the field, unlike catching Pokémon in the core series games.
{{-}}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon GO===
Players do not battle wild Pokémon in [[Pokémon GO]], and using Poké Balls is a matter of the player's aim. To throw one, the player must press their finger on the Poké Ball, move it, and release it. The Ball and Pokémon exist in a 3D environment, so the player may miss the Pokémon by throwing the Ball the wrong distance or too far to the side. Additionally, the wild Pokémon may attempt to dodge or attack every few seconds. When a Pokémon is attacking, any Poké Balls that hit it will be deflected. When a Pokémon dodges, it will move around but can still be hit by a thrown Ball.

:''See more: [[Caught Pokémon#Pokémon GO|Caught Pokémon → Pokémon GO]]

On the aiming screen, a colored circle displays over the Pokémon, gradually shrinks to nothing, then resets to its widest before continuing to shrink again. If the player's throw lands inside this circle, they will get a "Nice!", "Great!", or "Excellent!" catch chance bonus depending on how small the circle was. The player can also improve their catch chance by throwing a curveball. If the player spins the Ball while holding it, it will temporarily retain the spin and curve left or right when thrown.

:''See more: [[Catch rate (GO)]]

Three types of Poké Balls were available in Pokémon GO upon release: regular Poké Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls. These remain the only types of Poké Balls that are generally available. They can be repeatably obtained by:
* Spinning [[PokéStop]]s or {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s (Lv. 12+ for Great Balls and Lv. 20+ for Ultra Balls)
* Opening a [[Gift]] (Lv. 12+ for Great Balls and Lv. 20+ for Ultra Balls)
* Completing certain [[Field Research]] or [[Special Research]] tasks
* Weekly [[Adventure Sync]] rewards

The player also receives Poké Balls upon [[Trainer level|leveling up]].
* Poké Balls awarded up to level 11 (including 50 Poké Balls starting at level 1)
* Great Balls awarded from level 12 to level 19
* Ultra Balls awarded starting level 20

Regular Poké Balls may be purchased in the Shop at the following rates:
* 20 for {{PCoin}}100
* 100 for {{PCoin}}460
* 200 for {{PCoin}}800

All three types of balls have also been available in limited-time Box deals.

Premier Balls debuted in Pokémon GO on June 20, 2017,{{fact}} a few days after its first anniversary with the introduction of {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s. They can only be used for catching Raid Bosses and {{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}, and other types of Poké Balls cannot be used on them. If the player runs out, the Raid Boss or Shadow Pokémon will flee. The number of Premier Balls are awarded to the player after a Raid Battle or [[Team GO Rocket]] battle is based on how well they battled. Unused Premier Balls are not retained and do not roll over to future challenges. Like in the main series, Premier Balls are just as effective as regular Poké Balls.

Beast Balls debuted in Pokémon GO on July 1, 2022 at Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Berlin.{{fact}} They can only be used for catching [[Ultra Beast]]s, and other types of Poké Balls cannot be used on them. Currently, an unlimited number of Beast Balls are provided to the player during an Ultra Beast encounter.

Master Balls have existed in Pokémon GO's coding since release, but they didn't debut until May 22, 2023, as a reward from the Let's GO! [[Special Research]]. Future opportunities to get Master Balls are planned.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/masterball/ Never miss with the Master Ball—coming soon to Pokémon GO!]</ref>

GO Safari Balls debuted in Pokémon GO on November 16, 2024 at Pokémon GO Wild Area. The GO Safari Ball was available in Pokémon GO during the [[List of events in Pokémon GO|GO Wild Area event]]. They have a higher catch rate. When this event is active, players will receive GO Safari Balls from Timed Research and can use them in wild encounters.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/gowildarea/tickets Tickets – Pokémon GO]</ref> All unused GO Safari Balls expire and disappear from the player's [[Bag]] at the end of each day of the event.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/gowildarea/gameplay Event Gameplay – Pokémon GO]</ref><ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/gowildarea/global Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global]</ref> Pokémon caught in GO Safari Balls are unable to be sent to Pokémon HOME via the [[GO Transporter]].

====Description====
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|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Image
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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Japanese name
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:GO Poké Ball.png|40px]]
| {{i|Poké Ball}}
| モンスターボール ''Monster Ball''
| A device for catching wild Pokémon. It's thrown like a ball, comfortably encapsulating its target.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:GO Great Ball.png|40px]]
| [[Great Ball]]
| スーパーボール ''Super Ball''
| A high-performance Ball with a higher catch rate than a standard Poké Ball.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:GO Ultra Ball.png|40px]]
| [[Ultra Ball]]
| ハイパーボール ''Hyper Ball''
| An ultra-performance Ball with a higher catch rate than a Great Ball.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:GO Master Ball.png|40px]]
| [[Master Ball]]
| マスターボール ''Master Ball''
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | The best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:GO Premier Ball.png|40px]]
| [[Premier Ball]]
| プレミアボール ''Premier Ball''
| A somewhat rare Poké Ball made to commemorate a special occasion of some sort.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:GO Beast Ball.png|40px]]
| [[Beast Ball]]
| ウルトラボール ''Ultra Ball''
| N/A
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:GO Safari Ball.png|40px]]
| [[Safari Ball|GO Safari Ball]]
| サファリボール ''Safari Ball''
| N/A
|}

===Pokémon Snap===
[[File:Pester Ball.png|thumb|A Pester Ball]]
In {{g|Snap}}, the [[Pester Ball]]s appear similar to Poké Balls at a glance. However, they are not used to catch Pokémon, and instead will release a Pokémon repellent on contact.

===Pokémon UNITE===
[[File:UNITEPokeBall.PNG|thumb|left|250px|A Unite Ball catching a Pokémon]]
In {{g|UNITE}}, Trainers use regular Poké Balls to send out their own Pokémon, after they have been [[fainting|knocked out]] in battle. (At the start of a Unite Battle, all Pokémon are present on the field.) During the game's tutorial, a {{UNITE|Pikachu}} from the [[Aeos Research Institute]] is sent out from a Poké Ball twice. This happens before Tutorial (Basics 1) and Tutorial (Basics 2).

A unique variety of Poké Ball, the '''Unite Ball''', is used as part of Unite Battles. (They are also known as '''Aeos Balls''') Unite Balls are orange, purple, and yellow in colour, with a yellow stripe around in the middle and a white button. The pattern gives the Unite Ball a "U" design. Each Trainer has a Unite Ball, and uses it to [[Caught Pokémon|catch]] the [[wild Pokémon]] their Pokémon [[fainting|knocks out]] in Unite Battles. After doing so, the Unite Ball stores the [[Aeos energy]] the Pokémon held. The stored energy is used by Pokémon to score at [[goal zone]]s. At the start of an Unite Battle, the player's Unite Ball only holds a maximum of 30 Aeos energy. After their Pokémon reaches [[Level]] 9, the capacity increases to 40. At level 12, the capacity is boosted again to 50. Trainers only have one Unite Ball canonically, and the interface only depicts a single Unite Ball. Regardless, Trainers throw a Unite Ball for every wild Pokémon defeated even if more than one is defeated at the same time.

In [[Mer Stadium|Mer Stadium's]] [[Catch 'Em]] battles, certain wild Pokémon have a white glow around them. When these Pokémon are defeated and captured, the player can send them out from their Unite Ball to temporarily take the place of their selected Pokémon. This function replaces the Trainer's {{DL|Pokémon UNITE|Battle Items}}. Additionally, after enough time has passed, the Battle Item will return to normal and that Pokémon will not be able to be switched into battle. If the captured Pokémon is sent out, a timer is set. When that timer elapses or the Pokémon faints, the Trainer's original Pokémon is sent back into battle from its Poké Ball. Defeating a Wild Pokémon while currently using a [[Caught Pokémon]] does not allow the player to switch to the defeated Wild Pokémon.

In [[Panic Parade]], certain wild Pokémon have a white glow around them and a Aeos Ball icon over their heads. When these Pokémon are defeated and captured, the player can send them out from their Unite Ball. This function replaces the Trainer's {{DL|Pokémon UNITE|Battle Items|Battle Item}}, and after using the Battle Item will return to normal. (Although "normal" in Panic Parade means no Battle Item at all.) If another item is picked up or another capturable Pokémon is captured, the first Pokémon is lost. The sent out Pokémon wanders to the nearest opposing Pokémon, uses their [[Unite Move]], then is recalled and leaves the battle.

Unite Balls (mislabeled Poké Balls) are used as part of the Prize Machine menu. By throwing Unite Balls at one of the items on display, the prize gauge for that item is increased. When the prize gauge of an item is full, the item is obtained. A single Unite Ball has a 66% chance to add 1 unit to the prize gauge, a 30% chance to add 2 units to the prize gauge, a 3.3% chance to add 3 units, a 0.6% chance to add 5 units, and a 0.1% chance to add 10 units. Players have two Unite Balls to use in this menu. After using a Unite Ball, players must wait 12 hours before it can be used again. Players can spend {{DL|Pokémon UNITE|Aeos gems}} to hasten this timer. Some events provide additional Unite Balls in the Prize Machine menu, under the umbrella name '''No-cost Holiday Balls'''. When available, only 10 of these Poké Balls can be obtained per day, and they are lost if they are not used before the next day begins. Usually there is a cap on the number of No-cost Holiday Balls obtainable per event, with that cap usually being 100. Sometimes, these additional Unite Balls have alternate names, such as '''Holiday Balls''' or '''Anniversary Balls'''. (Oddly, the menu's text states that "Poké Balls always hit their target..." in this mode, even though Unite Balls have never been shown to miss in any media.)

===Pokémon Pinball series===
{{main|Ball Upgrade}}
In [[Pokémon Pinball]] and [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]], the {{i|Poké Ball}}, [[Great Ball]], [[Ultra Ball]], and [[Master Ball]] are available.

The Poké Ball is the normal ball used in the pinball tables since the beginning of the game. In both games, if the player lights up the three Field Multiplier Lanes found in all tables, the ball is upgraded to the next kind of Poké Ball (a Poké Ball is upgraded into a Great Ball, a Great Ball into an Ultra Ball, and an Ultra Ball into a Master Ball). If a minute passes without new Poké Ball upgrades, the ball returns to the previous state. If the player loses a ball, the next ball is a Poké Ball.

The bonus points are as follows:
* The {{i|Poké Ball}} has no bonus multiplier.
* The [[Great Ball]] multiplies bonus points by ×2.
* The [[Ultra Ball]] multiplies bonus points by ×3.
* The [[Master Ball]] multiplies bonus points by ×4 in [[Pokémon Pinball]] and by ×5 in [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]].

====Pokémon Pinball====
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| {{color2|000|Great Ball}}
| {{color2|000|Ultra Ball}}
| {{color2|000|Master Ball}}
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====Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire====
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| {{color2|000|Great Ball}}
| {{color2|000|Ultra Ball}}
| {{color2|000|Master Ball}}
|}

===Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure===
In [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]], the Typing Balls are thrown after one successfully types a Pokémon's name. It has the overall design like that of a normal Poké Ball, only having an additional vertical line at the bottom, resembling the letter "T".

<gallery>
Typing Ball.png|A Typing Ball
</gallery>

===Super Smash Bros. series===
[[File:Poké Ball SSBB.png|thumb|220px|Render of a Poké Ball from [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
{{smashWiki|Poké Ball}}
In the {{sbw|Super Smash Bros. series}}, Poké Balls appear as items, which fighters can pick up and throw to release a random Pokémon. These Pokémon will typically attack the opponents of the player who summoned them, but may also have other effects. Starting in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U'', the Master Ball also appears as an item, which has the same effect as Poké Balls but can only summon {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or [[Mythical Pokémon]] (or {{p|Goldeen}}).

The Pokémon that can appear from Poké Balls differ between the games. The {{DL|Super Smash Bros.|Poké Ball Pokémon}} in [[Super Smash Bros.]] all come from [[Generation I]], the {{DL|Super Smash Bros. Melee|Poké Ball Pokémon}} in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] come from up to [[Generation II]], the {{DL|Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Poké Ball Pokémon}} in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] come from up to [[Generation IV]], the {{DL|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Poké Ball and Master Ball Pokémon|Poké Ball Pokémon}} in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] come from up to [[Generation VI]], and the {{DL|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Poké Ball and Master Ball Pokémon|Poké Ball Pokémon}} in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] come from up to [[Generation VII]]. The only Pokémon that have appeared in all of the Super Smash Bros. games as Poké Ball Pokémon are {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Snorlax}}, and {{p|Mew}}.

<gallery>
Poké Ball SSB4.png|The Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Master Ball SSB4.png|The Master Ball in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
</gallery>

The Pokémon series as a whole is represented by a Poké Ball logo in the Super Smash Bros. series. The logo was updated in ''Brawl''.

<gallery>
File:Smash Bros Pokemon Symbol.png|The Pokémon series' symbol from ''SSB'' and ''Melee''
File:Smash Bros Brawl Pokemon Symbol.png|The Pokémon series' symbol from ''Brawl,'' ''SSB4,'' and ''Ultimate.''
</gallery>

====[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]====
;Poké Ball trophy:
:''These balls are used to catch and contain wild Pokémon. Most Pokémon must be weakened in some way before they can be caught, but once they're inside a Poké Ball, they enjoy their new home, since Poké Balls contain an environment specially designed for Pokémon comfort. [[Master Ball]]s are the strongest type.''

====[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]====
;Poké Ball trophy:
:''"An item used for capturing Pokémon and calling them out into battle. Pokémon live in these items which despite appearances, actually contain a wide, comfortable Pokémon-friendly world inside them. In Super Smash Bros., Pokémon give temporary support to who calls them out. You never know which you will get, but some are devastatingly powerful."''

====[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]====
[[File:Poké Ball 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Poké Ball trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
;Poké Ball trophy:
:'''NA''': ''An item used to call out different Pokémon. Which Pokémon emerges is a mystery, but it will aid whoever threw the Poké Ball. Some of the Pokémon contained inside are extremely powerful and will really intensify the battle. It's definitely worth beating your opponents to these!''
:'''PAL''': ''A ball holding one of any number of Pokémon just waiting to burst out and help you in battle. Which kind will it be? Well, that's a surprise, but whichever one it is, it'll definitely up the intensity of the battle! If you see one, make sure you're the one to grab it!''
{{-}}

[[File:Master Ball 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Master Ball trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
;Master Ball trophy:
:'''NA''': ''These valuable, powerful balls can capture any wild Pokémon. In Smash Bros., hard-to-find Pokémon often pop out of them. You can easily identify a Master Ball by the distinct purple appearance and large M on the top. A Pokémon within a Master Ball may turn the tide of battle.''
:'''PAL''': ''A rare type of Poké Ball that never fails to catch a Pokémon. Throw one in this game, and the Mythical or Legendary Pokémon inside will come to your aid. Master Balls are easy to identify due to their purple colour and the large M on them. Use one to quickly turn the tide of any battle!''

===Pokémon Tower Battle===
In [[Pokémon Tower Battle]], the featured Pokémon come from {{i|Poké Ball|Poké Balls}}, with some rare Pokémon from [[Ultra Ball]]s and [[Master Ball]]s.

===Camp Pokémon===
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In [[Camp Pokémon]], the Poké Ball Roll minigame features the Poké Ball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball, and Master Ball.

===Pokémon Sleep===
{{main|Poké Biscuit}}

Poké Balls do not exist in [[Pokémon Sleep]]. Instead, [[Poké Biscuit]]s are used to "befriend" Pokémon (which is the same mechanic as catching them in the core series games).
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==In animation==
[[File:Poke Ball Interior.png|thumb|250px|Interior of a Poké Ball in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
====Mechanics====
[[File:Paul Chimchar release.png|thumb|left|220px|[[Paul]] releasing {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}]]
[[File:Anime Poke Ball Mechanics.jpg|thumb|220px|Concept art of a Poké Ball for {{aniseries|OS}}]]
In {{aniseries|PTS}}, Poké Balls are not always at full size. Pressing the button on the front will convert it between its full size, about the size of a {{wp|Baseball (object)|baseball}}, to a smaller size, about that of a {{wp|Table tennis#Ball|ping-pong ball}}, and back again. The larger size makes throwing the ball easier, while the smaller one makes for easier storage on a belt clip, in pockets, and in Bags.

When a Pokémon is sent out from a Poké Ball, it will be accompanied by a distinctive sound effect and a bright light as it returns from its energy form and materializes nearby, often on the ground. This bright light has been shown to vary depending on the type of Ball in which the Pokémon is contained in the games, while it has always been shown to be white in ''Pokémon the Series''. Pokémon are recalled to their Poké Ball by holding up the Poké Ball with its button pointed at the Pokémon. A beam of red, white, or blue light will shoot from the button, converting the Pokémon back into energy and returning it to the Ball. The beam, however, has a limited range and can be dodged by the Pokémon. If the beam hits a person, they will be stunned for a moment, but aside from that, no ill effects will make themselves apparent.

[[Released Pokémon|Releasing]] a Pokémon from a Trainer's ownership, unlike normally sending the Pokémon out, will bathe the Pokémon in a blue glow, and the Poké Ball will no longer mark it, making it able to be caught by another Trainer's Poké Ball.

A Poké Ball can also be broken, which will release it from ownership, as seen when Jessie releases her Dustox in ''[[DP073|Crossing Paths]]''. If a Trainer has done so accidentally, it must somehow be fixed before the Pokémon can be recalled. This was seen in ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]'', where Ash becomes unable to recall Snorlax after its Poké Ball is broken. In the manga, if a Poké Ball is broken before a Pokémon is sent out, then that particular Pokémon cannot be used until their Poké Ball has been repaired. This happened several times in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, such as during {{adv|Red}}'s battle against {{adv|Giovanni}}, where the opening mechanism for the Poké Balls of Red's [[Saur|Venusaur]] and [[Gyara]]dos were damaged, preventing either of them from being used in the match.

In ''[[EP232|Just Waiting On A Friend]]'', an old Poké Ball was shown to bind the Pokémon caught with it, a {{p|Ninetales}}, to staying close to it, making it unable to leave its home until the Poké Ball was broken. This seems to be a quality unique to this particular Poké Ball, as later series have featured Pokémon venturing a long distance away from their Poké Balls, such as [[Goh's Suicune]], which was able to remain as a [[roaming Pokémon]] despite not leaving [[Goh]]'s ownership.

[[File:Iris Dragonite inside Poké Ball.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Iris's Dragonite]] inside a Poké Ball in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
Pokémon appear to be conscious while inside Poké Balls. Several Pokémon have shown the ability to leave and return to their Poké Balls at will, most notably among them [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]], [[Misty's Psyduck]], [[Ash's Oshawott]], [[Brock's Croagunk]], and [[Clemont's Chespin]], who tend to do so in every episode that they appear in. In ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]'', many Pokémon belonging to [[Gary Oak]], as well as other Trainers, including Ash Ketchum, demonstrated the ability to prevent themselves from being sent from their Poké Balls, as they refused to fight against the Diglett, though this has not been demonstrated since. Pokémon have also been shown to be able to hear orders given by their Trainer right before they are sent out.

Pokémon can even make their Poké Ball jump and roll around at high speeds, while also being able to navigate, as seen in {{LGPE}}, when the {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}} moves its Poké Ball onto an empty pedestal in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] after being caught in [[Pallet Town]].

[[File:Ash Pikachu failed catch.png|thumb|220px|A Poké Ball failing to catch an already owned Pokémon]]
Poké Balls are able to communicate with a Trainer's [[Pokédex]], as the system updates itself with information on newly caught Pokémon, and keeps track of how many Pokémon the Trainer has with them. If a Trainer catches a new Pokémon with the full six already with them, the Pokédex will automatically send the newly caught Pokémon in its Poké Ball to the [[Pokémon Storage System]] that the Trainer is using. As shown in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', a Pokémon caught by a Poké Ball is "marked" by it, and thus most Poké Balls thrown at it will have no effect aside from temporarily stunning it. In the games, as well as in ''[[EP073|Bad To The Bone]]'', however, the Trainer of the Pokémon will block a Poké Ball thrown by another, though it is possible that this is more out of courtesy to their Pokémon than to prevent capture outright. In ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]'', Ash was able to catch his {{AP|Charmander}} in a Poké Ball despite his previous ownership by [[Damian|another Trainer]], though he may have lost his "mark" when he abandoned his previous Trainer by refusing to return to his old Poké Ball. Earlier in the same episode, Ash failed to catch the same Charmander while he still held his loyalty, despite his weakened state.

[[File:Rice Ball Poké Ball.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash catching a [[rice ball]] thrown by a wild {{AP|Mankey|Primeape}}]]
Other wireless capabilities of Poké Balls are shown in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', as when the electricity of the city is down, {{OBP|Rebecca|M07}} claims that the "Poké Ball Management System" was no longer working without power. A similar mechanism is suggested to exist in the games, with the Paradise Protection Protocol issuing a lock signal that disables the use of any Poké Balls that do not have a specific ID.

Poké Balls are able to be decorated to no ill effect, with several Poké Balls that have been painted with special colors being seen in the ''Pokémon the Series''.

Should a Pokémon escape a Poké Ball, the device will return to the Trainer, who can attempt once again to catch the Pokémon.

It has sometimes been shown that [[item]]s can be contained in Poké Balls, apparently able to be captured in much the same way as a Pokémon. ''Pokémon the Series'' has used this as a gag on several occasions, most notably in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', where {{Ash}} accidentally catches a [[rice ball]] when he throws a Poké Ball in an attempt to catch a wild Mankey.

====Types of Poké Balls====
[[File:Poké Ball anime.png|thumb|left|250px|A regular Poké Ball in {{aniseries|PTS}}]]
[[File:Ashball.png|thumb|250px|{{Ash}} pulling out a Poké Ball, preparing to catch a Pokémon]]
In {{aniseries|PTS}}, the basic Poké Ball is the most commonly used of all varieties, with other varieties appearing either very few times or not at all. A vast majority of Pokémon are shown to be stored in regular Poké Balls, to the point that large collections of Poké Balls can be seen with no variation among them. Even [[Ash's Pikachu]], the most prominent Pokémon in the series, which spends all its time [[walking Pokémon|outside with Ash]], has a plain Poké Ball that differs from others only by the small yellow lightning bolt symbol on it, as seen in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''.

Despite this, the various other types of Poké Ball have been seen in ''Pokémon the Series'', usually to illustrate a special property about that particular ball. The lack of the different types is unsurprising, however, due to the fact that, when the animated series was first created, the games themselves did not even keep track of the Poké Ball that a Pokémon was caught in, and thus, it made no difference in sending a Pokémon out. This has recently become less common as of {{aniseries|SM}}, possibly to reflect the fact that NPC Trainers in [[Generation VII]] have certain types of Poké Balls associated with them.

The first time that a Poké Ball aside from the normal variation was seen was in [[EP035]], where Ash was given 30 Safari Balls in order to compete in the Safari Game. With these 30 Safari Balls, Ash attempted to catch various rare Pokémon; however, he only managed to capture an entire herd of {{AP|Tauros}}. They appeared in Safari Balls in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-Ké Corral]]''; however, whenever Ash uses one of his Tauros in a battle, it is sent out from a standard Poké Ball.

The [[GS Ball]] was the second of the variant Poké Balls to appear in ''Pokémon the Series'', first appearing in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', this time with a special purpose. This mysterious ball was unable to be opened by [[Professor Ivy]], and served as the reason for Ash's journeys to the [[Orange Islands]] (to pick it up) and [[Johto]] (to deliver it to [[Kurt]]), so that what was contained within it could be discovered. {{p|Celebi}} was long rumored to be related to the ball, something which the [[Pokémon Adventures]] and game canons verify, while [[Masamitsu Hidaka|a director of the animated series]] confirmed that, had it not been insisted that {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} appear in a central role in [[M04|the fourth movie]], the GS Ball arc would have concluded with Celebi being released from the ball and traveling with Ash and his friends.

Also related to Kurt, as in the games, the first non-standard Poké Ball variants, the [[Apricorn]] balls, made an appearance in ''Pokémon the Series'', and several were given to the members of the main cast. All three members of the main cast received a Fast Ball each in ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]'', with {{an|Brock}} using his to catch a {{TP|Brock|Pineco}} shortly after receiving it. Many other Apricorn Poké Balls also appeared in a fantasy in this episode. In the [[EP144|next episode]], Brock received a Heavy Ball, while Ash and {{an|Misty}} received a Lure Ball each. While Brock's Heavy Ball and Ash and Misty's Fast Balls would remain unused (and have not been mentioned since), both Ash and Misty would use their Lure Balls to capture a {{AP|Totodile}} and {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}, respectively. Another Heavy Ball appeared in ''[[AG065|Gulpin It Down]]'', where it was used to capture a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Gulpin}}, though this was not the one belonging to Brock. In ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]'', the {{DL|Kimono Girl|In animation|Kimono Sisters}} (excluding [[Sakura]]) were shown keeping their [[Eeveelution]]s inside Apricorn Poké Balls, with Satsuki's {{p|Jolteon}}'s ball being a Moon Ball, Sumomo's {{p|Vaporeon}}'s ball being a Lure Ball, and Tamao's {{p|Umbreon}}'s ball being a Fast Ball. While Koume's {{p|Flareon}}'s ball wasn't shown, her kimono pattern indicates it being a Love Ball.

[[File:Ash Poké Ball.png|thumb|250px|Ash calling out a Pokémon]]
The Master Ball itself has only appeared once as an actual Poké Ball, in ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]'', where it was used by [[Sullivan]] in a last resort attempt to catch a wild {{p|Whiscash}} called "[[Nero]]". Despite the fact that a Master Ball cannot be escaped from, the Whiscash ''swallowed'' the Master Ball, thus preventing capture, and disappeared back into the water. While not a Poké Ball itself, Misty owns a beach ball that is designed like the Master Ball, which can be seen in ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'' and ''[[EP167|A Hot Water Battle]]''.

The Generation III specialty balls have mostly been seen in cameos. The Repeat Ball and Luxury Ball appeared in the opening of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. These balls contained {{ga|Brendan}}'s {{p|Shiftry}} and {{p|Aggron}}, respectively.

The debut of most of the specialty balls, both from Generation III and IV, came in the ending [[Which One ~ Is It?]], which contained the first appearance of the Great Ball and Ultra Ball, as well as the first animated series appearance of the Premier, Heal, Net, Dusk, Nest, Quick, Timer, and Dive Balls.

The first proper appearance of the Great, Ultra, Net, Nest, Dusk, Dive, Repeat, Premier, and Heal Balls was in ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', where these balls were seen being manufactured at the [[Poké Ball Factory]], in addition to normal Poké Balls, Luxury Balls, and Safari Balls, although the last ones were not shown. Although [[James]] did mention a Quick Ball in the Japanese version, one was never shown in the episode (a fact that was picked up by the [[dub]], which removed the Quick Ball reference). {{TRT}} tried to steal many of these Poké Balls, but were foiled by Ash and his friends.

[[File:Dawn Poké Ball.png|thumb|left|250px|{{an|Dawn}}'s Poké Balls with Ball Capsules and Seals]]
It was revealed in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'' that James had been collecting Poké Balls. When Jessie's attempts to catch a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} with typical Poké Balls had failed, she grabbed the Luxury Ball James had been polishing and used it instead, capturing Mimikyu, much to James's dismay. The rest of James's collection appeared in ''[[SM062|Acting True to Form!]]'', where it was revealed to also contain a Great, Ultra, Premier, Dusk, Heal, and Quick Ball, marking the first animated series appearance of a Quick Ball. The collection reappeared in ''[[JN026|Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!]]'', where it now consisted of a Premier, Dive, Nest, Quick, Heal, and Dusk Ball.

{{an|Gladion}} keeps all of his known Pokémon in special Poké Balls. His {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}} is kept in an Ultra Ball (as first seen in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''), his {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}} is kept in a Premier Ball (as first seen in ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]''), his {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}} is kept in a Heal Ball (as first seen in ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]''), his {{TP|Gladion|Zoroark}} is kept in a Dusk Ball (as first seen in the [[Poké Problem]] extra scene of [[SM127]]), and his {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie|Nihilego}} is kept in a Beast Ball (as first seen in ''[[JN111|The Homecoming Crown!]]'').

[[File:James Poké Ball collection.png|thumb|250px|James's Poké Ball collection]]
Beast Balls debuted in ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]'', in which the [[Aether Foundation]] provided multiple of them for Ash and {{ashcl}} to use during their missions as [[Ultra Guardians]]. Since then, Beast Balls have appeared in {{cat|Ultra Guardians episodes|a number of episodes}}. Most of the time they are only used to temporarily hold {{an|Ultra Beasts}} until they are released back into [[Ultra Space]]. The only Ultra Beasts that have been kept in a Beast Ball for longer than one episode are [[Ash's Naganadel]] and Gladion's {{p|Nihilego}}.

In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', {{an|Leon}} used an Ultra Ball in an attempt to catch {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}}, only for Eternatus to break out.
[[File:Sealed Poké Ball anime.png|thumb|250px|left|A sealed Poké Ball]]
Many other Poké Balls have been shown in ''Pokémon the Series''; however, most of these are cosmetic alterations alone, such as Poké Balls with gold plating, diamond studded Poké Balls, and Poké Balls with stickers or special designs on them, usually to denote an organization. [[Ball Capsule]]s and [[Seal]]s can also be used to customize a Poké Ball's appearance, and they add special effects when the Pokémon is sent out. In the series, they are mostly used by {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s during [[Pokémon Contest]]s to create a showy entrance and ensure that the Pokémon will make a good impression right out of the Poké Ball.

Notably, a broken Poké Ball, snapped in half at its rusted hinges, was kept by both Ash and {{Gary}}, symbolizing their rivalry. After Ash defeated Gary during the [[Silver Conference]], Gary gave his half of the Ball to Ash as a sign of ending their rivalry.

In ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', it was shown that if a Trainer catches a Pokémon while they already have six on hand, it is automatically sent to the regional {{pkmn|Professor}}. ''[[BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest]]'' shows a major difference in what happens after a Pokémon is captured. Instead of being automatically sent to the regional Professor, the Poké Ball is sealed and the button becomes red. The Pokémon is kept inactive until it is switched out by another actively in the Trainer's party.

=====Other variants=====
* A green Poké Ball appeared in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. Interestingly, the cover of the book {{OBP|Grass Pokédex|book}} greatly resembles this Poké Ball, and is labeled as a Safari Ball.
** In addition to this, the artwork of {{ga|Brendan}}, in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, features Brendan holding a green Poké Ball.
* Several objects were used to contain and control Pokémon before Poké Balls themselves were developed. Large monumental objects have been shown several times in episodes to be containers for large ancient Pokémon, as seen most notably in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]''. Smaller objects have also been used, such as the staff belonging to [[Sir Aaron]], which contained his partner, {{OBP|Lucario|M08}}, until {{Ash}} released it in the current era. Special armor developed by [[Marcus]] was used to control Pokémon in ancient [[Michina Town]], though it did not directly ''contain'' the Pokémon; unlike other methods of using Pokémon, these Pokémon were enslaved, instead of befriended, and they turned against him the moment the armor was broken.
* In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', the [[Magikarp salesman]] sold [[James]] a {{TP|James|Magikarp}}, which was contained in a gold-plated Poké Ball to make it seem more valuable than it actually was.
* {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} had a collection of strange Poké Balls known as (Japanese: '''ミュウツーボール''' ''Mewtwo Balls'') in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', which incorporated an eye into their design, and were used primarily to capture Pokémon to be cloned. These balls had no trouble catching Pokémon which were already captured—even if they were already inside of Poké Balls.
* In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', [[Molly Hale]], whose imagination caused the power of the {{OBP|Unown|M03}} to change the world around them, was able to use strange, crystalline Poké Balls when she challenged {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}}. The Pokémon sent from these appeared normally, but dissolved into crystal, rather than being recalled. These crystal Poké Balls only appeared when used by her imagined older selves, and do not appear to actually exist.
* In ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]'', it was revealed that the {{OBP|Captain|EP095}} kept his {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gastly}} inside contemporary looking Poké Balls, approximately 300 years before the present.
* A special variant of Poké Ball, the Lake Ball, was used during the [[Seaking Catching Competition]] in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''; this is viewed by many to be similar to the Sport Ball used in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. They appear as blue and white Poké Balls, with a fish pattern around the edge, and a yellow arrow on the top and bottom of the ball. They don't shake after capture, implying an automatic catch.
* In ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]'', specially marked Poké Balls appeared at the {{jo|Battle Park}}, containing the Park's [[rental Pokémon]]. They looked almost exactly like standard Poké Balls, except that they had the Park's stylized "BP" logo on the top.
* Older Poké Balls have also appeared in ''Pokémon the Series'', specifically the one carried by [[Sam]] in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', which was colored differently, and it had a knob that needed to be twisted before the Pokémon inside could be sent out. While it is unknown how these types were manufactured, it is likely that they were made by hand using Apricorns, prior to the standardization and mass production of modern-day Poké Balls.
* The [[Iron-Masked Marauder]], an agent of [[Team Rocket]], used special [[Dark Ball]]s that corrupted Pokémon caught inside them and made them into mindless servants of the Trainer, as well as raising their power significantly. Multiple Pokémon were caught in these Poké Balls, including the {{pkmn2|Mythical}} {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} and a powerful {{p|Tyranitar}}. They seem capable of catching any Pokémon without fail.
* As in the games, the [[GS Ball]] appeared in {{aniseries|PTS}}, and was the primary motivation for Ash's trip to the [[Orange Islands]], where he would compete in his second Pokémon League. It also served as the catalyst for his journey to [[Johto]], as he needed to deliver the ball to [[Kurt]]. Former director [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] revealed that a shelved storyline, that would have concluded the GS Ball's arc, involved a {{p|Celebi}} that would have traveled with Ash and his friends through at least part of Johto. The storyline was viewed as redundant after the decision was made to introduce Celebi in the fourth movie instead.
* ''[[AG104|Claydol, Big and Tall]]'' featured the "Stone Balls", two huge Poké Balls made of stone used to seal away a destructive {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Claydol}} that had caused devastation on [[Izabe Island]] in the past. One of the balls was destroyed by {{TRT}}, who wanted to get their hands on Claydol. When it proved to be uncontrollable, the trio was forced to team up with Ash and his friends in order to reseal it within the second ball.
* In ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]'', an ancient relic resembling a Poké Ball was first mentioned by {{an|Brandon}}, who told Ash and his friends a story about the [[King of Pokélantis]], who had once tried to control {{p|Ho-Oh}} for his own evil purposes. When Ash later found the relic, it was revealed that the King of Pokélantis's spirit was actually sealed within it, and it possessed Ash until it was banished from his body and resealed back inside the relic.
* In ''[[BW037|A Fishing Connoisseur in a Fishy Competition!]]'', a specially marked Poké Ball, called the "Fishing Poké Ball", was used in the fake fishing contest set up by Team Rocket. This Poké Ball highly resembled the regular red and white Poké Ball, except that it had a dark fish mark on its red part.
* In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', the participants of the [[Pokémon Catch Race]] used special "Catch Race Poké Balls" to catch specifically marked Pokémon around [[Fula City]]. These Poké Balls feature a blue-and-white color scheme, with a gold button.
* In {{aniseries|JN}}, starting from ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', the Team Rocket trio was provided with the [[Rocket Prize Master]], a vending machine that lets them borrow random Pokémon from it, contained in special Team Rocket Poké Balls. When a Pokémon is sent out from them, these Balls drop a small leaflet explaining details about the Pokémon in question.
* Dynamaxed Poké Balls were first used in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'' during {{an|Lance}} and {{an|Leon}}'s [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle}}. In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', [[Goh]], with Ash's help, used a Dynamaxed Poké Ball to catch a weakened {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}}, which was later sealed away.

======Gallery======
<gallery>
Green Poké Ball anime.png|A green Poké Ball in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''
Bulbasaur Ball.png|The Poké Ball containing {{p|Bulbasaur}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''
Charmander Ball.png|The Poké Ball containing {{p|Charmander}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''
Squirtle Ball.png|The Poké Ball containing {{TP|Gary|Squirtle|Blastoise}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''
Ash Pikachu Poké Ball.png|The Poké Ball containing {{AP|Pikachu}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''
James Magikarp Golden Poké Ball.png||The golden Poké Ball containing [[James's Magikarp]] in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]''
Chansey Poke Ball.png|A [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|PIA]] [[Nurse Joy]]'s Poké Ball in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]''
Meowzie Poké Ball.png|A diamond-encrusted Poké Ball in ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]''
Mewtwo Balls.png|{{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}'s Mewtwo Balls
GS Ball anime.png|The [[GS Ball]]
Crystal Ball anime.png|[[Molly Hale]] holding a Crystal Poké Ball
Captain Ball.png|300+ year old modern Poké Balls
Lake Ball anime.png|The Lake Ball from ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''
Lokoko Poké Ball anime.png|[[Lokoko]]'s old Poké Ball from ''[[EP232|Just Waiting On a Friend]]''
Battle Park Ball.png|A Poké Ball used in the {{jo|Battle Park}} in ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]''
Team Rocket Ball.png|A [[Team Rocket]] Ball from ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''
Dark Ball.png|[[Iron-Masked Marauder]] holding a Dark Ball
Sammy Old Poké Ball.png|Sammy's old Poké Ball from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''
Annie Oakley Ball.png|{{OBP|Annie|M05}} and [[Oakley]]'s Poké Balls from ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''
Promo Annie Oakley Ball reverse.png|A promotional toy version of Annie and Oakley's Poké Balls, produced by [[Tomy]]
Giant stone Poké Ball anime.png|{{p|Claydol}}'s giant stone Poké Ball from ''[[AG104|Claydol, Big and Tall]]''
Pokélantis Poké Ball anime.png|A relic holding the [[King of Pokélantis]]'s spirit
Fishing Poké Ball.png|A Fishing Poké Ball from ''[[BW037|A Fishing Connoisseur in a Fishy Competition!]]''
Catch Race Poké Ball.png|A Catch Race Poké Ball from ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''
Team Rocket Ball JN.png|Team Rocket Balls from {{aniseries|JN}}
Dynamax Poké Ball anime.png|A [[Dynamax]]ed Poké Ball in ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]''
</gallery>

====History====
{{main|History of Poké Balls}}
As mentioned, the generic Poké Ball design is not constant and has been remodeled and altered innumerable times in order to create new Poké Balls that are adapted for specific conditions. For example, it is seen in several {{aniseries|PTS}} episodes such as ''[[AG065|Gulpin it Down!]]'' and ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]'' that normal Poké Balls have difficulty catching Pokémon which are extremely large or extremely heavy. In the latter episode, it is revealed that ancient civilizations overcame this issue by constructing immense Poké Balls many times the size of the standard model known today, and made from stone instead. Other civilizations such as [[Pokémopolis]] also discovered new technologies that more closely resembled modern Poké Ball technology, such as the [[Pokémopolis#Pokémopolis artifacts|Dark Device]] and the [[Pokémopolis#Pokémopolis artifacts|Unearthly Urn]], which were also adapted for the capture and storage of massive Pokémon but in small containers. However, devices like these became lost to the ages and their roles were subsequently supplanted by Heavy Balls in the modern world.

In ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]'', modern Poké Balls are found in the [[ghost ship]], implying that modern Poké Balls were first made at least 300 years ago. According to ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'', Poké Balls were developed to allow for various Trainers to efficiently capture and train Pokémon in relatively little risk to themselves, as the act of training a Pokémon often results in severe injuries and even death. It also claims that the Pokémon {{p|Primeape}} and its notoriously violent nature was directly responsible for their creation.

Prior to the invention of Poké Balls, Pokémon were referred to as magical creatures (Japanese: {{tt|魔獣|まじゅう}} ''majū''), indicating that the name Pokémon, short for Pocket Monster, did not come into common parlance as a term until Poké Balls allowed the various magical creatures to be stored easily.

====Pokédex entries====
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{{Animedexbody|EP001|Poké Ball|Ash's Pokédex|While being {{pkmn|training|trained}}, a Pokémon ''usually'' stays inside its Poké Ball. However, there are many exceptions. Some Pokémon hate being confined.}}
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===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Poké Ball success.png|thumb|250px|A Poké Ball after catching a Pokémon in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
Poké Balls in {{aniseries|HZ}} work the same way they do in {{aniseries|PTS}}.

As shown in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', when a Trainer dies, their Poké Balls automatically release all of their Pokémon back into the wild.

====Other variants====
* [[Ancient Poké Ball]]s are a special type of Poké Ball. The search for these Poké Balls is an important plot within {{aniseries|HZ}}. The only known Ancient Poké Balls all belonged to the Ancient Adventurer [[Lucius]], who used them to capture the members of the [[Six Heroes]]. In addition to capturing Pokémon, they seem to have unique powers and react to certain stimuli, like [[Rystal]]'s {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], and Lucius's other Ancient Poké Balls.
* In ''[[HZ029|Orla and the Poké Ball Smith]]'', several custom-made Poké Balls created by [[Karna]] were shown. These include the Rocket Ball, which has miniature rocket engines that boost its speed; the Boomerang Ball, which curves back around once thrown; the Bomb-Bomb Ball, which has a fuse that lights up when the ball is about to be thrown and causes the ball to explode when it burns out; the Chase Ball, which homes in on the target Pokémon on a set of wheels; and an unnamed Ball that Karna gave to [[Orla]] as a gift at the end of the episode.
* In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', [[Gibeon]] was revealed to keep his [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] in a Poké Ball that resembles the Ancient Poké Ball used by [[Lucius]] and are just as old as them.
* In ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', Orla have Karna a handmade Poké Ball as a parting gift when she left to rejoin the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

=====Gallery=====
<gallery>
Roy Ancient Poké Ball anime.png|An [[Ancient Poké Ball]] in {{aniseries|HZ}}
HZ029 Poké Ball 3.png|Some of [[Karna]]'s custom Poké Balls from ''[[HZ029|Orla and the Poké Ball Smith]]''
Rocket Ball.png|A Rocket Ball from ''[[HZ029|Orla and the Poké Ball Smith]]''
Boomerang Ball.png|A Boomerang Ball from ''[[HZ029|Orla and the Poké Ball Smith]]''
Bomb-Bomb Ball.png|A Bomb-Bomb Ball from ''[[HZ029|Orla and the Poké Ball Smith]]''
Chase Ball.png|A Chase Ball from ''[[HZ029|Orla and the Poké Ball Smith]]''
HZ029 Poké Ball 1.png|One of Karna's custom Poké Balls from ''[[HZ029|Orla and the Poké Ball Smith]]''
HZ029 Poké Ball 2.png|One of Karna's custom Poké Balls from ''[[HZ029|Orla and the Poké Ball Smith]]''
Gibeon Poké Ball.png|[[Gibeon]]'s Poké Ball from ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]''
Orla custom Poké Ball.png|Orla's custom Poké Ball from ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]''
</gallery>

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Poké Ball PO.png|thumb|250px|A Poké Ball in Pokémon Origins]]
Besides the regular Poké Ball, the other Generation I variations of it were also seen during the [[Pokémon Origins]] miniseries. In ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', it was shown that [[Giovanni]] kept his strongest Pokémon, {{p|Rhyhorn}} and {{p|Rhydon}}, within Ultra Balls. In ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', {{OBP|Red|Origins}} was seen catching an {{p|Arbok}} with a Great Ball and a {{p|Chansey}} with a Safari Ball. He also used Ultra Balls to capture the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}}.

The Master Ball only appeared in a demonstration in ''File 3: Giovanni'', as it was still under development at the time. After [[Team Rocket]] was driven out of the [[Silph Co.]] building by Red, the development of the Master Ball was put on hold for a while.

Additionally, in Pokémon Origins, the sound effects and bright light used when a Trainer is catching, sending out, or recalling a Pokémon differ in comparison to the sound effects and lights that are used in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, more resembling the effects seen in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Ultra Ball PG.png|thumb|left|250px|An Ultra Ball in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
The only Poké Ball variant seen in [[Pokémon Generations]] was an Ultra Ball, which appeared in ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]''. It was shown being used by {{player|a Trainer}} to catch a {{p|Deoxys}} in outer space.
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==In live-action media==
===The Strength of the Master===
In the Brazilian music video [[The Strength of the Master]], there are CGI-animated Poké Balls with the stylized "E" logo of the performer Eliana.

The Eliana Poké Balls are sometimes seen slowly floating or flying fast in the air, and often used as screen transitions during the music video. Eliana is also shown throwing this Poké Ball. The Eliana Poké Balls usually appear in a red version (but with the white half at the top, as opposed to the regular Poké Ball), but there is also a blue version.

At some point, two Eliana Poké Balls float in the air and glow in front of a boy and a girl, magically causing them to wear cosplays of {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}}.

<gallery>
Eliana Poké Ball.png|Eliana Poké Ball
Eliana Poké Ball blue.png|Eliana Poké Ball (blue version)
Children Poké Balls Eliana.png|Eliana Poké Balls floating
Ash Misty cosplays Eliana.png|Eliana Poké Balls after causing the children to wear cosplays
</gallery>

==In the manga==
In the various [[Pokémon manga]], Poké Balls have been shown to appear differently, as an attempt to explain how a Trainer knows which Pokémon is in which ball, as most Pokémon manga series were, like the animated series, developed at a time when the games could not keep track of the ball a Pokémon was contained in.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Poké Ball EToP.png|thumb|left|200px|A Poké Ball in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
[[File:Enormo Poké Ball EToP.png|thumb|200px|The Enormo Poké Ball-X1]]
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], the rules are more similar to the animated series; however, Poké Balls are numbered on the outside, on the button, so that a Trainer knows which member of their team they are sending into battle. In The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Trainers must obtain a license before they are legally allowed to purchase Poké Balls.

It is also possible for a Pokémon to be placed inside a Poké Ball without it being owned by a Trainer. In ''[[ET11|Days of Gloom and Glory]]'', [[Meowzie]] steals a Poké Ball from a shop and puts her kitten in it so that it will not be hurt by a flood affecting the city.

In ''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]'', a giant Poké Ball named the Enormo Poké Ball-X1 (Japanese: '''ビッグモンスターボールX1''' ''Big Monster Ball-X1'') or EPB-X1 for short, was created to capture the gigantic {{p|Haunter}}, [[Black Fog]]. It was destroyed when the Black Fog used {{m|Explosion}} to free itself after being captured.
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===Magical Pokémon Journey===
In [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], the main characters generally do not capture Pokémon, rather, they befriend them. Although [[Almond]], one of the main characters, is known to be a [[Pokémon Trainer]], he is not actually depicted capturing or raising any Pokémon. In fact, in the bonus materials of {{Vol|Magical Pokémon Journey|2}}, in which the cast of the manga meet {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} in a series of crossovers, it is revealed that [[Hazel]] and [[Coconut]] do not even know what Poké Balls are. When Ash and Misty explain that they are used to capture Pokémon, they both proceed to attempt to use them to capture Almond, as he is each of their love interest.

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Yellow Seadra Poké Ball.png|thumb|200px|{{adv|Yellow}}'s {{p|Seadra}} inside his Poké Ball in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, the tops of Poké Balls are semitransparent, allowing the Pokémon inside, which is miniaturized, to be seen through the ball, while the Pokémon can likewise see out of the ball it is contained in. In this manga, unlike in the animated series, Pokémon already captured can be recaught in another Poké Ball, as is seen when {{adv|Red}} recatches [[Gyara|Misty's Gyarados]] in ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'' (though {{adv|Blue}} states that catching a Pokémon that belongs to another is not possible in ''[[PS050|Lapras Lazily]]'').

Like in the animated series and the games, specialty balls do exist, although they are much more commonly used than in the animated series. In ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', [[Team Rocket]] was shown to have caught the {{adv|legendary birds}} in Ultra Balls. In ''[[PS035|And Mewtwo... Three!]]'', {{adv|Blaine}} gave Red the [[Master Ball]], which Red used to catch {{adv|Mewtwo}} shortly afterwards; [[PS582|much later]], Blaine himself caught Mewtwo with the Master Ball when Mewtwo decided to return to Blaine's training. In ''[[PS101|Teddiursa's Picnic]]'', {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}} received a Friend Ball and Heavy Ball, respectively, with Silver using his ball to catch an {{TP|Silver|Ursaring}}, while Gold used his to catch a {{p|Teddiursa}} for [[Maizie]]. Close to the end of the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, the [[Masked Man]] was shown creating a [[GS Ball]] and using it to catch {{adv|Celebi}}. In ''[[PS528|Innocent Scientist]]'', {{adv|Blake}} used Luxury Balls while trying to catch the {{TP|Blake|Genesect}} controlled by [[Colress]], eventually succeeding. In ''[[PS543|Abyssal Ruins]]'', Blake gave {{adv|Whitley}} a Quick Ball to catch a {{p|Karrablast}}. In ''[[PS583|Scizor Defends]]'', a Quick Ball was seen amongst the Poké Balls that {{adv|Y}} had used while trying to catch an {{p|Absol}}.

Safari Balls have been seen being used by Red at the {{safari|Kanto|Kanto Safari Zone}}, by {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} at the [[Great Marsh]], and by Silver at the {{safari|Johto|Johto Safari Zone}}. {{adv|Crystal}} and {{adv|Emerald}} have also been shown using special balls to catch Pokémon, with Crystal specializing in [[Apricorn]] balls and Emerald specializing in Poké Balls introduced in [[Generation III]].

Additionally, the three original types of Poké Ball are used to identify the Trainer's rank; most Trainers keep their Pokémon in Poké Balls, [[Gym Leader]]s use Great Balls, and [[Elite Four]] members use Ultra Balls.

In the {{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}, Beast Balls were created for the [[Aether Foundation]] by Blake, who was disguised as Colress, as a means of catching [[Ultra Beast]]s. Sun used one to catch his {{p|Stakataka}} in ''[[PASM30|Madness!! Mother Lusamine!]]''.

Like in the games, but unlike the animated series, Pokémon placed in their balls don't recover from [[status condition]]s nor regain lost health, no matter how much time passes.

====Variants====
* [[Bruno]] has modified his Poké Balls so that they are fitted onto the ends of his {{wp|Nunchaku|nunchucks}}. By swinging them quickly and throwing the nunchuck forward, Bruno can have his Pokémon quickly attack his opponent, giving him the advantage.
* [[Koga]] and his daughter [[Janine]] modified their Poké Balls into {{wp|shuriken}} to fit their ninja theme. In addition to being used as weapons, they can also be used to have their Pokémon pop up from different locations to surprise the opponent or to hold items to help an ally.
* [[Bugsy]] had [[Kurt]] modify his butterfly net into something he calls a Capture Net. His net has a Poké Ball nested into the middle of it. The bag of the net is made of the same material of the inside of a Poké Ball. Once a Pokémon is covered in the bag, they will automatically be sucked into the Poké Ball.
* [[Falkner]] has modified his Poké Balls into boomerangs using the feathers of his {{p|Skarmory}}. Because of Skarmory's feathers being transparent, they have the tendency to turn invisible, confusing enemies when Falkner throws them in random directions only for them to turn around and go straight for them.
* [[Erika]] and {{adv|Moon}} modified their Poké Balls to be at the end of their arrows.
* In ''[[PS283|It Takes Patience, Knowledge and a Really Quick Beedrill]]'', {{adv|Giovanni}} used a specifically designed Poké Ball with the letters "DNA" on its top half to capture {{adv|Deoxys}}.
* Multiple Dynamaxed Poké Balls appeared in the {{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}, being used to both capture Dynamax Pokémon and send them out.

<gallery>
Bruno Nunchuck Poké Ball.png|Bruno's nunchuck with Poké Balls on them
Koga Shuriken Poké Ball.png|Koga's shuriken Poké Ball
Bugsy Poké Ball net.png|Bugsy's Capture Net
Falkner Boomerang Poké Ball.png|Falkner's boomerang Poké Balls
Erika Arrow Poké Ball.png|Erika with one of her Poké Ball arrows
Moon bow Adventures.png|Moon with one of her Poké Ball arrows
DNA Ball.png|Giovanni's Deoxys Poké Ball
Dynamax Poké Ball Adventures.png|A Dynamaxed Poké Ball
</gallery>

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
Besides regular Poké Balls, Apricorn Poké Balls also received notable attention in the [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]] manga. They were first featured in ''[[GB07|The Great Search! Let's Rescue The Slowpoke!]]'', where {{GnB|Gold}} and [[Kurt]] used some of Kurt's hand-made Poké Balls to save a group of {{p|Slowpoke}} from drowning in the flooding [[Slowpoke Well]]. Kurt's Level Ball also proved crucial in stopping the [[Black Tyranitar]]'s rampage during the manga's climax.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
[[File:Poké Ball PM.png|thumb|200px|A Poké Ball in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
In [[Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!]], Poké Balls are depicted as solid, with no visual identification as to which Poké Ball is which. In ''[[GDZ15|Special Chapter - Get Pikachu!]]'', it is revealed that when [[Shu]] met {{TP|Shu|Pikachu}}, Pikachu's Poké Ball had been abandoned in a forest because it was defective and it was causing Pikachu's electricity to be released throughout the surrounding area.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], Poké Balls are often shown as transparent to identify when a Pokémon is inside. They usually have their typical appearance from far away, suggesting that they may not always be transparent, or are only see-through from up close. Pokémon appear to be able to see the world outside of their Poké Balls, as shown in ''[[PM003|Bring Down the Powerful Opponent Onix!!]]'', when {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} sees {{PPM|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} inside his Poké Ball, and they talk to each other. In ''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!]]'', when {{PPM|Green}} is choosing Charmander as his [[first partner Pokémon]], he is shown to be able to pick up and lift Charmander directly from the Poké Ball without throwing it first.

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Brock Pikachu PM.png|{{PPM|Red's Pikachu}} inside his Poké Ball, in his debut appearance
Green Charmander Poké Ball PPM.png|[[Green's Charmander]] being lifted from its Poké Ball
</gallery>

==In the TCG==
[[File:Rocket Sneak Attack artwork.png|thumb|Ultra Ball]]
Many variants of Poké Ball have been released in card form in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], ranging from the standard variants found in the games and other media to variants specific to the TCG. Generally, Poké Balls are depicted as {{TCG|Item card}}s that search the player's [[deck]] for {{TCG|Pokémon}} and put them into the player's [[hand]]. Many Poké Ball cards require some number of successful {{TCG|coin}} flips in order to allow for the search to succeed, but some cards use the order of the player's [[deck]] to create inconsistency instead. There are even Poké Ball cards that are guaranteed to work, but these cards are balanced by only finding specific subsets of Pokémon, requiring some cost to be paid, or having another drawback.

Some cards, such as {{TCG ID|Skyridge|Apricorn Maker|121}} and {{TCG ID|Shining Fates|Ball Guy|57}}, refer to Poké Ball cards as a group, using the phrase "Item cards that have the word “Ball” in their name". This phraseology excludes cards with "Balloon" in their name even though they otherwise meet the criteria. (An example of an excluded card was {{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|Bursting Balloon|97}}, before the [[errata]] that changed {{TCG|Pokémon Tool card}}s to be a subtype of {{TCG|Trainer card}}s rather than Item cards.)

===List of Poké Ball cards based on the games===
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* The standard {{TCG ID|Jungle|Poké Ball|64}} card, which was the first released, debuted in the {{TCG|Jungle}} expansion and has since been featured in many others. It requires the player to flip a coin and if it is successful, it searches the deck for a {{TCG|Pokémon}} and puts it in the player's hand.
* The Ultra Ball can be seen in the artwork of {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Rocket's Sneak Attack|16}}, from the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion. The 'H' on this Ultra Ball is derived from its Japanese name, ''Hyper Ball''. The {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Ultra Ball|102}} itself would debut in {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}, with its effect requiring the player to discard 2 cards from the hand to search the deck for any single Pokémon.
* The {{TCG ID|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|Great Ball|92}}, which first appeared in the {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen|TCG expansion}} coinciding with the {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|remakes}} of the [[Generation I]] games, is somewhat of an upgrade to the Poké Ball, and does not require the coin flip that the Poké Ball does, instead restricting the search to Basic Pokémon. Later, in {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}, {{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Great Ball|93}}'s effect was changed to have the player search the top 7 cards of the deck for any one Pokémon card and put it in the hand.
* The {{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Master Ball|116}}, first appearing in the {{TCG|Gym Challenge}} expansion, and in the games the most powerful of the Poké Balls, provides a vastly different effect than the standard. Rather than searching the entire deck, only the top seven cards may be searched. One {{TCG|Pokémon}} found in these seven can be put into the hand, while the rest must be shuffled back into the deck. In {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}, the {{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Master Ball|94}} was changed to an {{TCG|ACE SPEC card}} that allowed the player to search the entire deck for any one Pokémon. This effect is similar to Ultra Ball, but without the discard cost.
* Debuting in the {{TCG|Skyridge}} expansion, the {{TCG ID|Skyridge|Lure Ball|128}} is different from the basic Poké Balls in that it draws from the {{TCG|discard pile}} rather than the deck. For each heads flipped, with a maximum of three, an {{TCG|Evolution card}} can be returned from the discard pile and put into the hand. It has since been reprinted in {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}.
* Also debuting in Skyridge, the {{TCG ID|Skyridge|Friend Ball|126}}, another [[Apricorn]] Ball, has a unique effect entirely, allowing the user to search their deck for a Pokémon of the same {{TCG|type}} as one of the opponent's Pokémon and put it into their hand. It is effective in decks that typically match up well against their own type. It was also reprinted in Celestial Storm.
* The {{TCG ID|Skyridge|Fast Ball|124}} allows the player to go through their deck, turning over cards one at a time until they find the first [[Evolution]] card, and then taking that into their hand, shuffling afterward. Like the other two Apricorn Balls, it debuted in Skyridge, but unlike the others, it has not appeared since.
* The {{TCG ID|Great Encounters|Premier Ball|101}}, debuting in the {{TCG|Great Encounters}} expansion, is special, much as in the games, and allows the player to search either the deck ''or'' the discard pile for a {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}} to put into their hand.
* The {{TCG ID|Stormfront|Luxury Ball|86}}, first released in the {{TCG|Stormfront}} expansion, is among the rarest of the Poké Ball varieties in the games, though its catch rate is the same as that of a normal Poké Ball. Likewise it is so with the TCG, allowing a non-{{TCG|Pokémon LV.X|LV.X}} Pokémon to be searched from the deck, but only if another Luxury Ball card is not in the discard pile.
* The {{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Quick Ball|114}} released in the {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} expansion has a similar effect to the Fast Ball released in Skyridge, allowing the player to uncover cards from their deck until they find a Pokémon. An expansion of the Fast Ball's use, any Pokémon can be found, though this may prove an issue if the player is looking for an Evolution card specifically and finds a Basic Pokémon first, and vice versa. The Quick Ball was rereleased in the {{TCG|Sword & Shield}} expansion with a different effect, requiring players to discard 1 card in order to search their deck for a Basic Pokémon.
* The {{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Dusk Ball|110}}, also first released in Mysterious Treasures, features an effect somewhat opposite from that of the pre-Plasma Blast version of Master Ball: Instead of the top seven cards being searched, only the bottom seven cards may be, and a Pokémon found there may be put into the player's hand.
* The {{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Heavy Ball|88}}, first released in {{TCG|Next Destinies}}, allows the player to search their deck for a Pokémon who has a [[Retreat Cost]] of 3 or more and put it into their hand.
* The {{TCG ID|Next Destinies|Level Ball|89}}, also first released in {{TCG|Next Destinies}}, allows the player to search their deck for a Pokémon that has 90 HP or less and put it into their hand.
* The {{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Dive Ball|125}}, released only in {{TCG|Primal Clash}}, allows the player to search their deck for a {{ct|Water}} Pokémon and put it into their hand.
* The {{TCG ID|Primal Clash|Repeat Ball|136}}, released only in {{TCG|Primal Clash}}, allows the player to search their deck for a Pokémon with the same name as one of their Pokémon in play and put it into their hand.
* The {{TCG ID|Sun & Moon|Nest Ball|123}}, first released in {{TCG|Sun & Moon}}, allows the player to search their deck for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto their Bench.
* The {{TCG ID|Sun & Moon|Timer Ball|134}}, first released in {{TCG|Sun & Moon}}, allows the player to search their deck for a number of Evolution Pokémon equal to the number of heads from flipping two coins.
* The {{TCG ID|Lost Thunder|Net Ball|187}}, first released in {{TCG|Lost Thunder}}, allows the player to search their deck for a Basic {{e|Grass}} Pokémon or a {{e|Grass}} Energy card and put it into their hand.
* The {{TCG ID|Celestial Storm|Beast Ball|125}}, first released in {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}, allows the player to look at their Prize Cards, and swap an [[Ultra Beast]] found there with the Beast Ball card.
* The {{TCG ID|Unified Minds|Cherish Ball|191}}, first released in {{TCG|Unified Minds}}, allows the player to search their deck for any {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}} and put it into their hand.
* The {{TCG ID|Evolving Skies|Dream Ball|146}}, first released in {{TCG|Evolving Skies}}, allows the player to search their deck for a Pokémon and put it on their bench, but the card can only be played if the player took it as a face down Prize card.
* The {{TCG ID|Astral Radiance|Feather Ball|141}}, first released in {{TCG|Astral Radiance}}, allows the player to search their deck for a Pokémon with no Retreat Cost and put it into their hand.
* The {{TCG ID|Astral Radiance|Hisuian Heavy Ball|146}}, first released in Astral Radiance, allows the player to look at their Prize cards, and swap a Basic Pokémon found there with the Hisuian Heavy Ball card.
* The {{TCG ID|Twilight Masquerade|Love Ball|156}}, first released in {{TCG|Twilight Masquerade}}, is similar in effect to Friend Ball, except it allows the user to search their deck for a Pokémon of the same name (instead of the same type) as one of the opponent's Pokémon, and put it into their hand.

<gallery>
PokéBallScarletViolet185.jpg|{{TCG|Poké Ball}}
GreatBallPaldeaEvolved183.jpg|{{TCG|Great Ball}}
UltraBallScarletViolet196.jpg|{{TCG|Ultra Ball}}
MasterBallTemporalForces153.jpg|{{TCG|Master Ball}}
FastBallSkyridge124.jpg|{{TCG|Fast Ball}}
LevelBallBattleStyles129.jpg|{{TCG|Level Ball}}
LureBallCelestialStorm138.jpg|{{TCG|Lure Ball}}
HeavyBallBREAKthrough140.jpg|{{TCG|Heavy Ball}}
LoveBallTwilightMasquerade156.jpg|{{TCG|Love Ball}}
FriendBallCelestialStorm131.jpg|{{TCG|Friend Ball}}
NetBallLostThunder187.jpg|{{TCG|Net Ball}}
NestBallScarletViolet181.jpg|{{TCG|Nest Ball}}
RepeatBallPrimalClash136.jpg|{{TCG|Repeat Ball}}
TimerBallSunMoon134.jpg|{{TCG|Timer Ball}}
LuxuryBallStormfront86.jpg|{{TCG|Luxury Ball}}
PremierBallGreatEncounters101.jpg|{{TCG|Premier Ball}}
DiveBallPrimalClash125.jpg|{{TCG|Dive Ball}}
DuskBallSurgingSparks175.jpg|{{TCG|Dusk Ball}}
QuickBallSwordShield179.jpg|{{TCG|Quick Ball}}
CherishBallUnifiedMinds191.jpg|{{TCG|Cherish Ball}}
DreamBallEvolvingSkies146.jpg|{{TCG|Dream Ball}}
BeastBallCelestialStorm125.jpg|{{TCG|Beast Ball}}
FeatherBallAstralRadiance141.jpg|{{TCG|Feather Ball}}
HisuianHeavyBallAstralRadiance146.jpg|{{TCG|Hisuian Heavy Ball}}
</gallery>

===List of Poké Balls original to the TCG===
* The {{TCG ID|Expedition|Dual Ball|139}} is two Poké Balls together, and has a similar (but not identical) effect to using two Poké Ball cards. The player flips two coins then searches their deck for one Basic Pokémon per heads result.
* The {{TCG ID|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Team Magma Ball|80}} is a [[Team Magma]] variation of the Poké Ball, released only in the {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}} expansion. First, the player flips a coin. If it has a heads result, the card allows the user to search for a Team Magma's Pokémon. If that coin flip results in tails, the search is limited to {{TCG|Basic Pokémon|Basic}} Team Magma Pokémon.
* The {{TCG ID|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Team Aqua Ball|75}} is a [[Team Aqua]] variation of the Poké Ball, also released only in the {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}} expansion. It has the same effect as the Team Magma Ball, but searches for Team Aqua's Pokémon instead.
* The {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Poké Ball|89}} is the [[Team Rocket]] variation on the Poké Ball, released in the {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} expansion. It allows the player to search their deck for a {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}.
* The {{TCG ID|Plasma Freeze|Team Plasma Ball|105}} is a [[Team Plasma]] variation of the Poké Ball, released in the {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}} expansion. It allows the user to search their deck for a {{TCG|Team Plasma}} Pokémon.
* The {{TCG ID|Double Crisis|Team Magma's Great Ball|31}} is a Team Magma variation on the Great Ball, released in the {{TCG|Double Crisis}} expansion. It searches the deck for a Basic Team Magma Pokémon and a Basic {{e|Fighting}} Energy.
* The {{TCG ID|Double Crisis|Team Aqua's Great Ball|27}} is a Team Aqua variation on the Great Ball, also released in the {{TCG|Double Crisis}} expansion. It searches the deck for a Basic Team Aqua Pokémon and a Basic {{e|Water}} Energy.
* The [[Team Rocket's Great Ball (Destined Rivals 175)|Team Rocket's Great Ball]] is a Team Rocket variation on the Great Ball, released in the [[Destined Rivals (TCG)|Destined Rivals]] expansion. The player flips a coin then searches their deck for an Evolution [[Owner's Pokémon (TCG)#Team Rocket's Pokémon|Team Rocket's Pokémon]] for heads or a Basic Team Rocket's Pokémon for tails.

<gallery>
File:DualBallCallLegends78.jpg|{{TCG|Dual Ball}}
File:Magma Ball artwork.jpg|{{TCG|Team Magma Ball}}
File:Aqua Ball artwork.jpg|{{TCG|Team Aqua Ball}}
File:Rocket Ball artwork.jpg|{{TCG|Rocket's Poké Ball}}
File:Plasma Ball artwork.jpg|{{TCG|Team Plasma Ball}}
File:Magma Great Ball artwork.jpg|{{TCG|Team Magma's Great Ball}}
File:Aqua Great Ball artwork.jpg|{{TCG|Team Aqua's Great Ball}}
File:TeamRocketGreatBallGRG.jpg|[[Team Rocket's Great Ball (Destined Rivals 175)|Team Rocket's Great Ball]]
</gallery>

==In the novels==
===Pocket Monsters: The Animation===
In [[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]], it is said that Poké Balls were invented in 1925 by [[Professor Westwood V|Professor Nishinomori]].

==In the guidebooks==
According to the [[Encyclopedia Pokemonica]], [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]], and a [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]] site describing the [[Pokémon world]], modern Poké Balls were developed in 1925 from the research of [[Professor Westwood V|Professor Westwood]] of [[Celadon University]].

==In real life==
The Pokémon Company has occasionally partnered with certain companies in order to create certain products. This includes Poké Balls.
*The Pokémon Company has collaborated with {{wikipedia|Tiffany & Co.}} in order to make a Poké Ball that also acts as a jewelry case.
<gallery>
Collaboration Tiffany & Co. Poké Ball.png|The {{wikipedia|Tiffany & Co.}} Poké Ball.
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* In the [[Generation I]] games, after defeating the [[Blue (game)|rival]] for the first time in [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]], if the player returns to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] without any Poké Balls in the item bag, [[Professor Oak]] will then gift the player 5 Poké Balls.<ref>[https://github.com/pret/pokered/blob/d79c578abd993f7eee4e85462a8cd5b7c4e14646/scripts/OaksLab.asm#L1022 Gift Poké Balls code in pokered disassembly]</ref>
** Since [[Generation II]] onwards, the player is automatically awarded Poké Balls upon acquiring the [[Pokédex]], or shortly after.
* {{an|Professor Oak}} has written {{wp|senryū}} about the Poké Ball in two of [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture|his lectures]]:
** For [[DP003]], the [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] featured this senryū: 「ゲットだぜ　なげかたいろいろ　モンスターボール」 "''I caught a Pokémon! {{tt|Monster Balls|Poké Balls}} can be thrown in all sorts of ways.''"
** For [[BW002]], the [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]] featured this senryū: 「あっポケモン　モンスターボール　わすれずに」 "''Oh, a Pokémon; don't forget to bring your {{tt|Monster Balls|Poké Balls}}.''"
* In some early artwork for {{game|Red and Green|s}}, Poké Balls are shown on the ground in two pieces while the Pokémon are in battle, rather than in the more familiar hinged form they take now. This may be a carryover from when Pokémon was known as Capsule Monsters, as the Poké Ball sprites in [[Generation I]] also do not show the button on the ball. In [[Generation II]], Poké Balls split in half when capturing a Pokémon as part of their animation, while the animated series had been using the hinge style since the very first episode.
* In the earlier volumes of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Poké Balls captured and released Pokémon in large puffs of smoke, often with a strong sound effect. This may have been based on the capture and release animations in Generation I and II. As [[Generation III]] onwards exchanged the smoke effect for Ball-specific animations, the effect in the manga shifted instead to bursts of light.
* Poké Balls are inspired by the capsules for ''{{wp|gashapon}}'' machines, which contain small, handheld toys.
** In {{aniseries|JN}}, the [[Rocket Prize Master]] ({{j|ロケット・ガチャット}}, ''Rocket Gachat''), first appearing in ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', acts as such a machine but dispenses Pokémon in Poké Balls rather than plastic toys.
* In Generation II, after catching a Pokémon, the Poké Ball's color palette changes to that of the Pokémon that was just caught. It then changes back to normal thereafter.
* Starting in Generation III, all Poké Ball types have a special effect that appears whenever the ball is opened. These special effects also can be seen in [[Pokémon Colosseum]], [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. In [[Generation IV]] and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, customizable special effects are available through [[Sticker]]s.
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, [[Cyrus]]'s computer indicates that a Poké Ball would limit the power of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. This leads to [[Team Galactic]] creating the [[Red Chain]] instead to shackle them so they can control their full power.
* [[Generation VI]] is the only completed generation to date to not have introduced a new type of Poké Ball.

==In other languages==
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| ar = كرة البوكي ''Kurt Al-Poké''
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| zh_cmn = 精靈球 / 精灵球 ''{{tt|Jīnglíng Qiú|Monster Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Games, Mainland China (1998 - 2005, 2011 - present)}} 寶貝球 / 宝贝球 ''{{tt|Bǎobèi Qiú|Creatures Ball}}'' {{tt|*|Taiwan and Mainland China (2005 - 2011)}}
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| cs = Pokébal
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| fr = Poké Ball
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| hi = पोकेबॉल ''Pokéball''
| hu = Pokélabda
| id = Poké Ball Bola Pokémon
| it = Poké Ball Sfera Poké {{tt|*|Occasionally in the first 11 seasons of the animated series}}
| ko = 몬스터볼 ''Monster Ball''
| ms = Poké Ball Pokéball
| pl = Pokéball
| pt_br = Poké Bola {{tt|*|Games, animated series, TCG (HeartGold & SoulSilver-Unleashed, Sun & Moon-present), Adventures (PS091-present), The Official Pokémon Handbook, Pokémon Characters Guidebook}} Poké bola {{tt|*|Adventures (PS135)}} Poké Ball {{tt|*|Red and Blue Manuals, TCG (Black & White-Generations), Adventures (PS001-PS085, PS461-PS518)}} Pokébola {{tt|*|Early animated series, The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Pokémon Club}}
| pt_eu = Pokébola Bola Poké {{tt|*|Platinum manual}}
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| es_eu = Poké Ball
| sv = Poké Ball Pokéboll Pokéklot {{tt|*|Black version manual}} Poké-klot {{tt|*|Victini event pamphlet}}
| ta = போகிபால் ''Pokéball''
| te = పోకెబాల్ ''Pokéball''
| th = มอนสเตอร์บอล ''Monster Ball'' โปเกบอล ''Poké Ball'' {{tt|*|Medallion}}
| tr = Poké Top
| vi = Bóng chứa Pokémon Bóng Poké
| is = Pokébolti
| no = Pokéball
| ca = Poké Ball
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|name=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
|name2=Pokémon Shining Pearl
|jname=ポケットモンスターブリリアントダイヤモンド
|jname2=ポケットモンスターシャイニングパール
|boxart=Brilliant Diamond EN boxart.png
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|gen_series=[[Generation VIII]] [[core series]]
|players=1-2, 4 players simultaneous
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]]
|release_date_ja=November 19, 2021
|release_date_au=November 19, 2021
|release_date_eu=November 19, 2021
|release_date_na=November 19, 2021
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|release_date_tw=November 19, 2021
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|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
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'''Pokémon Brilliant Diamond''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブリリアントダイヤモンド''' ''Pocket Monsters Brilliant Diamond'') and '''Pokémon Shining Pearl''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターシャイニングパール''' ''Pocket Monsters Shining Pearl'') are the second paired [[Generation VIII]] games. They are enhanced [[remake]]s of the [[Generation IV|fourth-generation]] titles {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.

The games were announced worldwide on the [[Pokémon 25th Anniversary|25th Anniversary]] of the release of {{game|Red and Green|s}} on [[Pokémon Day#2021|February 27, 2021]], at 12 am JST through a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2021|Pokémon Presents]]. The paired versions were released worldwide for [[Nintendo Switch]] on November 19, 2021. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. These are the first [[core series]] games not to be developed directly by [[Game Freak]].

==Plot==
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After witnessing a [[Television|news broadcast]] about the [[Red Gyarados]] being sighted at the [[Johto]] [[region]]'s [[Lake of Rage]], the {{player}} and their childhood friend {{ga|Barry}} venture out of their [[hometown]] of {{to|Twinleaf}} and to the nearby [[Lake Verity]] to see if they can see one there too. Instead, however, they briefly encounter [[Professor Rowan|Pokémon Professor Rowan]] and his [[Professor's assistant|assistant]], {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}, as they leave the site and accidentally leave behind Professor Rowan's briefcase. When the player and Barry examine it, they are attacked by a pair of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Starly}}, forcing them to pick a {{i|Poké Ball}} each from inside the briefcase and use the [[first partner Pokémon]] within them to fend off the Starly. Later visiting Professor Rowan's laboratory in [[Sandgem Town]], the player and Barry are allowed to keep the Pokémon they used and start their respective [[Pokémon journey]]s with them.

The player first travels to [[Oreburgh City]] and defeats the local [[Gym Leader]] [[Roark]] as their first step on their road to win a [[Badge]] from every [[Sinnoh League]] [[Gym]]. On a return trip to [[Jubilife City]], the player has their first run-in with [[Team Galactic]], whose members try to harass Professor Rowan for his research notes. The player later encounters them again in [[Floaroma Town]], where they attempt to take over the [[Valley Windworks]] power plant with the lead of one of the organization's {{tc|Commander}}s, [[Mars]]. After thwarting their schemes, the player travels through [[Eterna Forest]] to reach [[Eterna City]], where they encounter a fellow {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Cynthia]], earn their second Badge, and confront Team Galactic's second Commander, [[Jupiter]], at the [[Team Galactic Eterna Building]].

Traveling through [[Mount Coronet]] to reach eastern [[Sinnoh]], the player encounters a mysterious man named [[Cyrus]] and passes through [[Hearthome City]], where the [[Hearthome Gym|local Gym]] is closed for the moment, forcing the player to continue traveling, until they make their way to [[Veilstone City]], wherein they can earn their next Badge. After the fourth Badge has been earned in [[Pastoria City]], the player encounters Cynthia once again and visits [[Professor Carolina|her grandmother]] in her hometown of {{to|Celestic}}, before returning to Hearthome City to challenge its now-reopened Gym. Once the player has earned their sixth Badge from Roark's father [[Byron]] in the city of {{ci|Canalave}}, a massive explosion caused by Team Galactic at [[Lake Valor]] shakes the entire region. Professor Rowan dispatches the player to investigate Lake Valor, while Lucas/Dawn and Barry do the same with Lake Verity and [[Lake Acuity]], respectively. At Lake Valor, the player encounters the last one of Team Galactic's Commanders, [[Saturn]], but is too late to stop him from capturing the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} [[Lake guardians|lake guardian]] {{p|Azelf}} before he has the team retreat from the lake.

Traveling to the other two lakes as well, also earning their seventh Badge in [[Snowpoint City]] in the process, the player witnesses Team Galactic also capturing the other two lake guardians, {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Uxie}}, and taking them to [[Team Galactic HQ|their HQ]] in Veilstone. The player storms the HQ, confronts the organization's leader, Cyrus, and succeeds in freeing the captured lake guardians, but is unable to stop Team Galactic from completing the creation of the [[Red Chain]], which Cyrus takes with him to the [[Spear Pillar]] at the summit of Mount Coronet. The player follows him, defeating a horde of {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s along the way, and reaches the Spear Pillar just in time to see Cyrus using the Red Chain to summon and take control of the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Dialga}}{{sup/8|BD}}/{{p|Palkia}}{{sup/8|SP}}, intending to use its divine power to remake the {{pkmn|universe}} in his own image. Before the new universe can be born, however, the lake guardians appear and destroy the Red Chain, stopping the creation process. Flying into a rage, Cyrus battles the player, but is defeated, ordering a retreat afterwards. The player is then given the chance to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} the Legendary Pokémon for themselves.

Following Team Galactic's defeat, the player earns their final Badge in [[Sunyshore City]] and travels to the {{si|Pokémon League}}, making their way through {{si|Victory Road}} and being granted the chance to challenge the members of the [[Elite Four]]: {{type|Bug}} [[Type expert|specialist]] [[Aaron]], {{type|Ground}} expert [[Bertha]], {{type|Fire}} master [[Flint]], and {{type|Psychic}} user [[Lucian]]. Once the player has emerged victorious against all four of them, they're allowed to challenge Cynthia, who reveals herself to be the Sinnoh League {{pkmn|Champion}}. Defeating her makes the player the new Champion and allows them to enter the [[Hall of Fame]], after which they return to Twinleaf Town.

Now officially recognized as the strongest Trainer in Sinnoh, the player is allowed to take on Gym Leader [[rematch]]es and travel to the [[Battle Zone]], where highly skilled Trainers gather. The main attraction of the Battle Zone, the {{si|Battle Tower}}, is led by [[Palmer]], Barry's father, and offers high-level competitive battles against powerful Trainers from all over Sinnoh. A facility called [[Ramanas Park]] also becomes available to the player, allowing them to catch Legendary Pokémon from other regions.

==Blurb==
Unravel the myth of the Pokémon that controls time{{sup/8|BD}}/space{{sup/8|SP}}!

Search for Fossils and treasure by digging! 
Dance to the rhythm! 
Explore the Grand Underground!

==Features==
Overall, the game's graphical style is different compared to [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]. The camera returns to a mostly top-down viewing angle similar to the original Diamond and Pearl, while the player and NPCs appear with chibi proportions in the overworld but regular proportions in battle. The regular overworld uses random encounters only, while Pokémon Hideaways in the [[Grand Underground]] use [[symbol encounter]]s.

Like in the originals, the games only include Pokémon from the first four [[generation]]s; therefore, the games include a total of 493 Pokémon. This means that [[Evolution]]s to existing Pokémon introduced in later generations, such as {{p|Sylveon}}, are not included.

===New features===
* The [[Underground]] has been replaced with the expanded [[Grand Underground]].
* [[Pal Park]] has been replaced with [[Ramanas Park]]. At Ramanas Park, [[Mysterious Shard S|Mysterious Shards S]] and [[Mysterious Shard L|Mysterious Shards L]] (found in the Grand Underground) can be traded for [[slate]]s, which can then be used to encounter various [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* The {{DL|Global Terminal|Global Trade Station}} (GTS) has been replaced with the [[Global Wonder Station]] (GWS); [[Wonder Trade]]s are the only [[trade]]s available in the GWS.
* [[Amity Square]] now supports up to six [[walking Pokémon]] instead of just one. It retains the limitation that only "cute" Pokémon may walk, although as in Platinum, the first partner Pokémon and their Evolutions are included, and now {{p|Eevee}} and [[Eeveelution|its Evolutions]] are supported as well.
** The player may also pose for screenshots and save them to the Nintendo Switch's album.
** [[Poffin]]s can now be made inside Amity Square. The player's walking Pokémon surround the bowl during the cooking minigame, visibly reacting to the player's cooking.
* With the Nintendo Switch's lack of a bottom screen, the [[Pokétch]] may now be either absent from the screen, present in the top right corner of the screen, or enlarged to take up the majority of the screen (during which the regular overworld in the background has a blur filter applied). These three different methods of viewing are switched between using the R Button. The touch screen or a pointer cursor can be used to control the Pokétch while it uses the enlarged screen.
** [[HM]]s have been removed; instead, the Pokétch has a new "Hidden Moves" app allowing the player to call wild Pokémon to perform [[field move]]s corresponding to the original game's HMs. These wild Pokémon are the same regardless of location: {{p|Bidoof}} for {{m|Rock Smash}} and {{m|Cut}}, {{p|Staraptor}} for {{m|Fly}} and {{m|Defog}}, and {{p|Bibarel}} for {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Rock Climb}}, {{m|Surf}}, and {{m|Waterfall}}.
*** Hidden Moves now skip the splash screen animation when used multiple times in the same area.
* The [[Town Map]] now has new features allowing it to show the locations of [[Honey Tree]]s (distinguishing between Honey Trees with no [[Honey]], Honey Trees with Honey but no [[wild Pokémon]], and Honey Trees with wild Pokémon) and {{Berries}} that can be picked.
** Due to this, the Pokétch's Berry Searcher app has been removed, as it would be redundant.
* Cooking a Level 95 or higher Poffin without any overflows or burns creates a rainbow-striped Super Mild Poffin.
* The small menu sprites used for all Pokémon from [[Generation VI]] to {{g|Sword and Shield}} have been redesigned, no longer looking pixelated.<ref>https://www.spriters-resource.com/nintendo_switch/pokemonbrilliantdiamondshiningpearl/sheet/164994/</ref>
* The icons that represent [[type]]s have undergone numerous changes. For example, the plain circle icon for the {{t|Normal}} type now bears two nubs resembling {{p|Bidoof}}'s ears.
* Pokémon now have different [[Cry|cries]] when they [[Fainting|faint]].
* Pokémon featured in [[mass outbreak]]s can now be seen emerging from [[tall grass]] in the overworld en masse, though these Pokémon cannot be interacted with as they vanish into the grass when approached, and the means of encountering them remains the same as before.
* Each [[Gym Leader]] can now be rematched once per day after the [[National Pokédex]] has been obtained, with each having a new, stronger team of Pokémon.
* {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} can be battled once per day on [[Days of the week|weekends]] in front of [[Professor Rowan]]'s laboratory in [[Sandgem Town]] after entering the [[Hall of Fame]].
* In addition to [[Palmer]], other notable Trainers can now also be faced at the {{si|Battle Tower}}, including the Gym Leaders, [[Cynthia]], {{ga|Barry}}, [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}}s, and [[Cyrus]].
* A new [[Key Item]] has been added: the [[DS Sounds]]. It is very similar to the [[GB Sounds]] from {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, and can be used to replace the music in the game with the original versions of the songs from Diamond and Pearl. It is obtained from the Sound Designer, a {{tc|Guitarist}} who appears in [[Game Freak]]'s house on [[Valor Lakefront]] after the player enters the Hall of Fame.
* The player can now choose between a red, blue, green, or yellow [[bicycle]], and will wear the Cycling Style outfit while riding the bicycle and battling at the {{rt|206|Sinnoh|Cycling Road}}.
* A {{DL|Sinnoh myths|The Sea's Legend|new book}} has been added to the [[Canalave Library]], titled "The Sea's Legend". It provides a hint on how to obtain {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Manaphy}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
* The Belle & Pa {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} has been renamed "{{tc|Ranchers}}".

===Features from {{game|Platinum}}===
* {{p|Rotom}}'s appliance forms are included, and it can access them in [[Rotom's Room]]. The [[Secret Key (Sinnoh)|Secret Key]] (used to enter Rotom's Room) is no longer event-exclusive, and is obtained after [[Caught Pokémon|catch]]ing {{p|Rotom}} in the [[Old Chateau]].
** Like in [[Generation V]] onward, Rotom's forms have different types.
* {{p|Giratina}}'s Origin Forme is included. The [[Griseous Orb]] is now obtained from the Distortion Room in [[Ramanas Park]] after Origin Forme Giratina is defeated in battle.
** As Giratina can only be caught in [[Turnback Cave]], the Origin Forme Giratina in the Distortion Room is shown in a shadow-based form when fought to signify it cannot be caught.
* {{p|Shaymin}}'s Sky Forme is included. The NPC in [[Floaroma Town]] from Platinum who gives the [[Gracidea]] is present.
* The first time the player rematches the {{si|Pokémon League}} after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]], the [[Elite Four]] and [[Cynthia]] use teams that feature the same Pokémon they use in Platinum, with the [[level]]s matching their post-[[Stark Mountain]] teams from said game.
** If the player rematches the Pokémon League again after completing both the event at Stark Mountain and the first rematch, the Elite Four and Cynthia again use different teams with stronger Pokémon, though these teams are entirely new to this game and not based on Platinum, with all of them featuring at least one Pokémon not found in [[Sdex#Platinum expansion|Platinum's expansion of the Sinnoh Pokédex]].
* As in every game since Platinum, entering the [[Hall of Fame]] causes [[List of wild Pokémon from in-game events|in-game event Pokémon]] who have been defeated to reappear, so they are not [[permanently missable Pokémon|permanently missable]].
* [[Foreign Pokédex entries]] exist for all Pokémon, rather than only for a select few.
* Some Trainers use [[Sticker]]s to create special effects when sending out certain Pokémon.
* It is now possible to buy ten jars of [[Honey]] simultaneously.
* The [[Bicycle]] can be ridden inside [[gate]]s.
* The theme of [[Mystery Gift]] is based on that of Platinum.
* The [[Pokémon Storage System]] [[wallpaper]]s introduced in Platinum return, and now coexist with all wallpapers from the original Diamond and Pearl. However, the Platinum version of the [[Team Galactic]] wallpaper is altered to replace [[Charon]] with a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}.
* Like in Platinum, the error from the English version of Diamond and Pearl in which almost all Pokémon from [[in-game trade]]s had Japanese as their [[language of origin]] is corrected.
* Several of the Pokémon from the Platinum expansion are available in the Grand Underground as rare spawns during the main game, despite the Sinnoh Pokédex's return to the original Diamond and Pearl numbering, which, like Platinum, helps fix the type imbalances the original Diamond and Pearl had, such as the rarity of available {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. However, {{p|Dusknoir}}, {{p|Rhyperior}}, and {{p|Gliscor}} are unavailable, as their evolution items are only acquirable in the post-game.

===Features from later generations===
* The {{t|Fairy}} type has been added. The [[Roseli Berry]], [[Pixie Plate]], and {{p|Arceus}}'s Fairy-type form have also been added to accommodate for this.
* The {{t|Steel}} type no longer resists {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Dark}}.
* The player may have one [[walking Pokémon]] anywhere in the overworld outside of [[Amity Square]]. The feature is unlocked after visiting Amity Square once, and can be used with Pokémon outside of those that could walk in the original Amity Square.
** As in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, different Pokémon walk at different speeds, and the player may directly interact with their walking Pokémon.
** Though all Pokémon available in the game have existing walking animations, some Pokémon (mainly serpentine Pokémon such as {{p|Onix}} and {{p|Ekans}}) do not use them and instead glide over the ground with no animation.
* At the beginning of the game, the player can choose from eight different appearances (four for {{ga|Lucas}} and four for {{ga|Dawn}}), which feature different skin tones and hair colors.
* [[Trainer customization]] is now available. The Metronome Style Shop, where outfits can be purchased, replaces the location of what used to be the [[Veilstone Game Corner]], while the prize exchange house has been replaced with a functionally useless storage building.
** An early-purchase bonus [[Event item|event]] gives the player character an outfit based on their design in {{game|Platinum}}.
* The [[Apricorn]] [[Poké Ball]]s return, albeit as event-exclusive items.
* The Autosave option returns from Sword and Shield.
* The [[Exp. Share]] functions how it has since Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Rather than an item, Exp. Share is a background mechanic that applies to the player's [[party]] from the start of the game and cannot be turned off.
**Dawn/Lucas's father at the northern gate of {{rt|206|Sinnoh}} now gives out a [[Rare Candy]] instead of the aforementioned item.
* Two battle screen features present since {{g|Sun and Moon}} continue to appear:
** {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness}} is shown in the move selection screen.
** The player can press the Y button to bring up a Bag sub-menu for Poké Balls in wild battles.
* The [[Pokémon Box Link]] returns (albeit no longer as an item), allowing the [[Pokémon Storage System]] to be accessed from anywhere (besides [[Gym]]s and the interior of the {{si|Pokémon League}}). This ability is obtained from [[Bebe]] in [[Jubilife City]] following the defeat of the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s.
* The [[Pokémon Nursery]] replaces the [[Pokémon Day Care]].
* [[Origin mark]]s return. A [[Origin mark#Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl mark|new origin mark]] that corresponds to these games has been added, and the [[Origin mark#Legends: Arceus mark|Legends: Arceus origin mark]] also appears.
* Like in Sword and Shield, [[affection]] has been merged with [[friendship]], meaning that friendship now results in affection bonuses.
* The {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Best Friends Ribbon}} is obtainable for Pokémon with maximum [[friendship]] from the female NPC in the [[Pokémon Fan Club]] in [[Hearthome City]]. As such, the {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Footprint Ribbon}} is given to most Pokémon for being 30 [[level]]s higher than the level they were obtained at rather than for having maximum friendship, though a certain group of "[[Dr. Footstep/Quotes#Voiceless Pokémon|voiceless]]" Pokémon still require maximum friendship to obtain it.
* [[Critical capture]]s return.
** The [[Catching Charm]] returns from Sword and Shield. It is given out by one of the [[Game Freak|Game Directors]] on [[Valor Lakefront]] after reaching the criteria for obtaining the [[regional Pokédex]] [[diploma]].
* [[Hidden Abilities]] return.
** [[Ability Patch]]es return from Sword and Shield. They can be purchased from the {{si|Battle Park}}'s Exchange Service Corner for 200 [[Battle Point|BP]].
* [[Terrain]] returns, excluding {{m|Psychic Terrain}}.
* {{status|Poison}} does not deal damage outside of {{pkmn|battle}}.
* [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]] is now present on {{rt|213|Sinnoh}} as a {{tc|Swimmer}}, being available to battle once per day after the [[Hall of Fame]] has been entered. After the first time he is defeated, he rewards the player with an [[Oval Charm]].
* [[Hyper Training]], [[Bottle Cap]]s, and [[Gold Bottle Cap]]s return. A {{tc|Veteran}} in the {{si|Battle Park}}'s Exchange Service Corner can Hyper Train the player's [[level]] 100 Pokémon in exchange for Bottle Caps and Gold Bottle Caps.
* When a [[Repel]]'s effect wears off, the game asks if the player wants to use another one, provided they have more.
* The player now receives one [[Premier Ball]] for every 10 [[Poké Ball]]s of any type bought at once, instead of only receiving one Premier Ball anytime they buy 10 or more.
* The [[Rotom Catalog]] returns from Pokémon Sword and Shield. It is obtained after {{p|Rotom}} first enters one of the appliances in [[Rotom's Room]], though at first it only contains Rotom's normal form and the appliance that it entered to obtain the catalog. The other appliances can then be taken from Rotom's Room to add them to the catalog.
* The [[Shiny Charm]] returns, albeit only increasing the chance of an {{pkmn|Egg}} containing a [[Shiny Pokémon]].
* The [[Pokédex]] can show [[form]] differences and [[Foreign Pokédex entry|foreign languages]] from the start, rather than having to be upgraded to unlock these features. The NPCs who originally gave the Pokédex these features will still attempt to upgrade the Pokédex, only to find that it does not need any upgrades.
* Though the [[Running Shoes]] return and still must be obtained before the player can run, there is no longer a button that must be held down in order to run; instead, the player runs by default after the Running Shoes have been obtained, like in Sword and Shield, provided they are using the joystick. If using the D-Pad, holding down B is necessary to run, as in prior generations.
* The [[HP]] bar drains faster than in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXVztcEjcJk "How much FASTER is the HP bar in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from 25 November 2021]</ref>
* Pokémon names are no longer rendered in all-caps, now using the proper case.
* Pokémon obtained from [[in-game trade]]s have set levels, instead of having the traded Pokémon be at the same level.
* Like in Pokémon Sword and Shield, the Fisherman Trainer class has been renamed "{{tc|Fisher}}".
* Like in all games since {{g|X and Y}}, the Socialite Trainer class is renamed "{{tc|Madame}}".

===Returning features===
* Seals return for the first time since HeartGold and SoulSilver, and are now called [[Sticker]]s.
** The player may now earn Stickers from completing Super Contest Shows or by defeating Gym Leaders.
** There are now 96 different Stickers in the game, up from 77.
** Up to twenty Stickers may be placed on a [[Ball Capsule]], up from eight.
** The menu for positioning Stickers on a Ball Capsule now supports 3D movement for more detailed placement.
** The boy in the easternmost house of [[Solaceon Town]] no longer awards letter Stickers for showing him the different forms of {{p|Unown}}, instead awarding extra Ball Capsules.
* [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s return for the first time since Platinum, and are renamed [[Super Contest Show]]s. They have been changed in various ways, such as Ball Capsules and Stickers being used during the Visual round in place of [[Accessory|Accessories]], and they support online play.
* The [[Union Room]] returns for the first time since [[Generation V]].
** There are now two rooms, called the "Local Room" and the "Global Room", the latter of which newly supports online connections.
* The Manaphy Egg is obtainable through an event for the first time since Generation IV. It is now an early-purchase bonus [[event]].
* [[TM]]s are single-use again, which was the case for all Pokémon games before Generation V.
** Unlike in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, however, all TMs have repeatable acquisition methods. Most NPCs who give TMs now give three of the same TM, while [[Gym Leader]]s give five of the reward TM with the badge. All TMs can also be bought in the Grand Underground by trading Spheres.
* The [[National Pokédex]] returns in a core series game for the first time since [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] (though it only features the first 493 Pokémon, as in the original Diamond and Pearl).
* Despite the removal of [[HM]]s, [[field moves]] return for the first time since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The eight hidden moves corresponding to the original game's HMs can only be used outside of battle from the [[Pokétch]], but the field moves which were not originally HMs (namely {{m|Flash}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Soft-Boiled}}, {{m|Milk Drink}}, and {{m|Sweet Scent}}) can be used outside of battle by Pokémon in the [[party]] like in the original. {{m|Chatter}} is an exception to this, being unusable outside of battle as it has been from [[Generation VI]] onward.
* The [[Berry]] growing mechanic returns.
* [[Honey Tree]]s return for the first time since Platinum.
* [[Footprint]]s are displayed in the [[Pokédex]] for the first time since {{B2W2}}.
* The [[Bicycle]] is obtainable for the first time since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
* The [[Badge]]-polishing feature returns. The Badge case can be viewed from the {{ga|Trainer Card}}.
* The Key Items [[Vs. Seeker]] and [[Poké Radar]] both return.
* The [[Moss Rock]], [[Ice Rock]], and [[special magnetic field]] return following their removal in Sword and Shield. As in Sword and Shield, most of the Pokémon that evolve using these methods can still evolve using [[Evolution stone]]s instead, although the [[Ice Stone]] is not obtainable, and {{p|Nosepass}} still cannot evolve unless leveled up in a special magnetic field.
* Several [[move]]s that were [[Unusable moves|unusable]] in Sword and Shield have returned: {{m|Flash}}, {{m|Sketch}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}, {{m|Tail Glow}}, {{m|Psycho Boost}}, {{m|Heart Swap}}, {{m|Rock Climb}}, {{m|Chatter}}, {{m|Judgment}}, {{m|Dark Void}}, {{m|Seed Flare}}, and {{m|Toxic Thread}}. However, other moves that were unusable in Sword and Shield remain unusable in these games, even those that were usable in Diamond and Pearl. More information can be found [[List of moves by availability in Generation VIII|here]].
* Like in games prior to {{game|Black and White|s}}, the maximum amount of {{pkmn|Dollar|money}} the player can carry is {{PDollar}}999,999.
* Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the [[Escape Rope]] is a consumable item in the Other Items category.
* Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the [[nickname]] of an [[outsider Pokémon]] can only be changed by its [[Original Trainer]], even if the Pokémon has no nickname.
* Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the [[Move Reminder]] requires the payment of a [[Heart Scale]] for a Pokémon to remember a move. However, he will now teach Pokémon for free after receiving a total of ten Heart Scales.
* [[Egg cycle]]s are 255 steps long, like in the original Generation IV games. However, they are shorter on [[Easter egg#Diamond dust|special dates]].

===Connectivity===
As with other games on Nintendo Switch, the game is not compatible with other games in the same generation, outside of its pairing. The game does not support competitive features such as [[Ranked Battle]]s, as Sword and Shield were used for competitive play until the beginning of [[Generation IX]] in November 2022. The game received [[Pokémon HOME]] connectivity on May 18, 2022 as part of HOME's version 2.0.0 update.

Due to coding issues, game engine compatibility problems, and glitch abuse mitigation measures, compatibility between these games and HOME has some limitations. For example, certain [[Legendary Pokémon]] may only be moved out of a save file once per Legendary per save file, {{p|Nincada}} from other games cannot be deposited in these games, and {{p|Spinda}} cannot be transferred to or from these games at all. Additionally, when a compatible Pokémon from another game first enters this set of games, its moveset is changed to its four most recent level-up moves by default while it is in these games (though the player can make alterations as of HOME's version 3.0.0, released on May 30, 2023).

Users of HOME can transfer Pokémon between other Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl save files on the console, even if the files belong to different profiles.

Only Pokémon that exist in the game data (i.e., those from the first four generations of games, excluding [[regional form]]s) can be transferred to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. In addition, any Pokémon brought from {{g|Legends: Arceus}} will have its Poké Ball displayed as a [[Strange Ball]], due to the invalid Poké Ball ID not being otherwise recognized in these games. The Pokémon will also not have its [[origin mark]] displayed if it is from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are only forward compatible with Pokémon from Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, and Violet; those that have been transferred to [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] or later games cannot be sent backward to this game.

====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]====
The following Pokémon are only obtainable in one game of this pair.<ref>https://diamondpearl.pokemon.com/en-us/story/</ref> In order to obtain Pokémon exclusive to the other game of this pair, they must be [[trade]]d from that game. Alternatively, all Pokémon listed below are able to be [[transfer]]red from previous games via [[Pokémon HOME]], however, in order to obtain the {{DL|List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII|Shiny Manaphy}} from [[Pokémon HOME]], the player can only use Pokémon whose [[game of origin]] is either Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl.

=====[[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]]=====
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Brilliant Diamond color}}; border:5px solid #{{Brilliant Diamond color light}}"
|-
! Brilliant Diamond
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{Brilliant Diamond color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|408|Cranidos|1|Rock|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|409|Rampardos|1|Rock|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|434|Stunky|2|Poison|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|435|Skuntank|2|Poison|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|483|Dialga|2|Steel|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color}}; border:5px solid #{{Shining Pearl color light}}"
|-
! Shining Pearl
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{Shining Pearl color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|431|Glameow|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|432|Purugly|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
|}
|}
|}

=====[[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]]=====
{| style="margin:auto"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Brilliant Diamond color}}; border:5px solid #{{Brilliant Diamond color light}}"
|-
! Brilliant Diamond
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{Brilliant Diamond color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|023|Ekans|1|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|024|Arbok|1|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|086|Seel|1|Water|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|087|Dewgong|2|Water|Ice|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|243|Raikou|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|244|Entei|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|245|Suicune|1|Water|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|2|Steel|Fairy|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|335|Zangoose|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|352|Kecleon|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|466|Electivire|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color}}; border:5px solid #{{Shining Pearl color light}}"
|-
! Shining Pearl
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{Shining Pearl color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|028|Sandslash|1|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|126|Magmar|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|127|Pinsir|1|Bug|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|144|Articuno|2|Ice|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|145|Zapdos|2|Electric|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|146|Moltres|2|Fire|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|217|Ursaring|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|234|Stantler|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|271|Lombre|2|Water|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|272|Ludicolo|2|Water|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|336|Seviper|1|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|467|Magmortar|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
|}
|}
|}

For a complete list of Pokémon see [[List of Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]].

====[[Save data bonus]]es====
If the [[Nintendo Switch]] system being used has save data from previous mainline Pokémon games, the player may talk to an NPC in [[Floaroma Town]] to receive a [[Mythical Pokémon]]:
* {{p|Mew}}, if [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee!]] save data exists.
* {{p|Jirachi}}, if {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Sword or Shield}} save data exists.

If there is save data for {{g|Legends: Arceus}} in which all missions have been completed and {{p|Arceus}} has been obtained, the [[Azure Flute]] will appear in the player's room. After entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and obtaining the [[National Pokédex]], the Azure Flute can be taken to [[Spear Pillar]] in order to battle and catch another Arceus at the [[Hall of Origin]], which can be {{Shiny}}, unlike Mew and Jirachi.

Save data for Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl unlocks content in the following Nintendo Switch games:
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}}: The player receives the Modern Jacket, Modern Trousers, and Modern Shoes of [[Team Galactic]]'s uniform. After the credits, it also unlocks {{DL|Task|Requests|Request}} 93: "The Darksome Nightmare", in which the player can catch the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}}.
* {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: The Pokétch Case for the player's [[Rotom Phone]] is obtained through Rotometry in [[Mesagoza]].

==Localization changes==

===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl===
{{main|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|section=Localization changes shared by Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}

==Reception==
Both Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl hold a rating of 73% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-brilliant-diamond Pokémon Brilliant Diamond for Switch Reviews - Metacritic]</ref><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-shining-pearl Pokémon Shining Pearl for Switch Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|Nintendo Life}} gave the games a "Not bad" 6/10, criticizing that the artstyle is a downgrade from the original and "lacking {{v2|Platinum}} features".<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Review - Nintendo Life]</ref> Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl a score of 34 out of 40.<ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-december-8-2021/ Famitsu review scores - December 8, 2021 - Nintendo Everything]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games a "Great" 8.0/10,<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-review Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Review - IGN]</ref> commenting that they lean "on the past, with all of its triumphs and tripwires." {{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games a 8.5/10, noting that "they mostly hit the mark in being faithful to the originals".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240722025748/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-pokemon-shining-pearl/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Review - Game Informer]</ref>

===Sales===
The games sold over 6 million units in their launch week.<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/12/pokemon-diamond-and-pearl-remakes-passed-6-million-sales-in-launch-week Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Passed 6 Million Sales In Launch Week - Nintendo Life]</ref> In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 14.65 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/05/here-are-the-top-ten-best-selling-nintendo-switch-games-as-of-march-2022 Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of March 2022 - Nintendo Life]</ref> As of December 31, 2022, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have sold 15.06 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.installbaseforum.com/forums/threads/2023-cesa-games-white-paper-additional-shipment-data-domestical-and-international.1847/ CESA White Papers 2023]</ref>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}

==Version history==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Brilliant Diamond color}}; border:3px solid #{{Shining Pearl color}}"
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | Game file size
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | Official note
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | More information
|-
| 1.0.0
| Initial release
| 4.3 GB
| N/A
|
|-
| 1.1.0
| November 11, 2021
| 6.7 GB
|
* Adds multiplayer and online communications to the [[Grand Underground]], [[Super Contest Show]]s, and the [[Union Room]].
* Adds the ability to travel to the [[Battle Zone]] after entering the Hall of Fame.
* Adds [[Mystery Gift]].
* Adds [[Ramanas Park]].
* Adds the opening and ending movie.
|
* The Union Room only supports connection with 1 other player at a time.
* Certain Trainers' teams were adjusted.
* The delay in HP bar animation has been increased.
|-
| 1.1.1
| November 17, 2021
| 6.7 GB
|
* Optimized Ver. 1.1.0 update data.
|
* The icon for the [[Genome Slate]] was changed.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1617932916121829381 Lewtwo on Twitter]</ref>
|
|-
| 1.1.2
| December 1, 2021
| 6.8 GB
|
* Fixed some issues that would prevent the game from progressing under certain circumstances.
* Some issues have also been fixed for more pleasant gameplay.
|
* Menu glitch is fixed
* Nursery cloning glitch is fixed
* [[Flower Paradise]] glitch is fixed{{fact|reason=Too vague, what about it was fixed?}}
|-
|-
| 1.1.3
| December 21, 2021
| 6.8 GB
|
* Fixed some issues for more pleasant gameplay.
|
* More menu glitches are fixed
* Surfing on land glitch is fixed
* NPC Trainers' Pokémon no longer know unusable moves, e.g. [[Fantina]]'s {{p|Banette}} no longer knows {{m|Snatch}}
* Removed Shaymin event from [[Flower Paradise]] <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonBDSP/comments/rltzem/has_anyone_got_the_113_update_yet/hpib1az/?context=3 Reddit - Has anyone got the 1.1.3 update yet?]</ref>
|-
| 1.2.0
| February 21, 2022
| 7.4 GB
|
* Union Room functions have been expanded.
** The maximum number of players you can play with via local or internet communication in Union Rooms has been increased to eight. Also, by selecting Greeting or Capsule Decorations, you can show each other your Trainer Cards or Capsule Decorations.
* Additional Colosseum battle feature has been added.
** Enter the Colosseum on the 2nd floor of a Pokémon Center to battle with other players using custom rulesets.
** In the Colosseum, you can set rules, such as the number of Pokémon to send into battle as well as their levels, and play Single Battles, Double Battles, or Multi Battles via local or internet communication.
* Pokémon Trading and Battles
** Some Pokémon acquired via unintended methods or illicit modification now cannot be used in Link Trades or Link Battles.
* Fixed some issues for more pleasant gameplay.
|
* "Strength Menu Glitch" is fixed
* Added the [[Origin mark#Legends: Arceus mark|Legends: Arceus origin mark]]
* Adds a clone checker (ignores Pokémon not [[game of origin|originating]] in Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl or {{p|Ninjask}}/{{p|Shedinja}} pairs).<ref>https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1495965127031816192</ref> Detected clones cannot be used online.
|-
| 1.3.0
| March 15, 2022
| 6.9 GB
|
* Added an event related to Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
** If a user on a Nintendo Switch system has save data from Pokémon Legends: Arceus that meets set requirements, that player can take part in a special event to meet the Mythical Pokémon Arceus when playing the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl games.
** Further details can be found [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-distributions/ here].
* Added a network-trading feature at [[GWS]].
** It is now possible to trade Pokémon online at the GWS in Jubilife City.
** '''Note''': A Nintendo Switch Online membership (paid service) is required to trade Pokémon online.
* Some issues have been fixed for more pleasant gameplay.
|
* Adds the [[Azure Flute]] event to the game.
|}
Notes:
* v1.0.0 is present on the physical Game Cards, and is playable on a Switch whose internet connection remains off.
* v1.1.0 was released 8 days before launch when digital preloads became available.<ref>https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57058/kw/brilliant%20diamond%20shining%20pearl</ref> Official reviewers were also able to play this version before launch.{{fact}} Outside of being an official reviewer, it is possible to play this version by pre-ordering the digital version of the game at least 3 days before launch, preloading it at that time, turning auto-updates on the Switch off, and then opting not to download the v1.1.1 update on launch day when unlocking the preload.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230720033804/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/931206562293350400/936245838689230888/1_0_0_keep.mp4</ref>
* v1.1.1 was released 2 days before launch. This version is playable by purchasing either the physical or digital versions on/soon after launch day and then downloading the updates at that time.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond logo.png|English Brilliant Diamond logo
Pokémon Shining Pearl logo.png|English Shining Pearl logo
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond logo JP.png|Japanese Brilliant Diamond logo
Pokémon Shining Pearl logo JP.png|Japanese Shining Pearl logo
</gallery>
===Title screens===
<gallery>
Brilliant DiamondTitle.png|English Brilliant Diamond title screen
Shining PearlTitle.png|English Shining Pearl title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
{| style="{{roundy|20px}}; float:right; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{pearl color dark}}; background: #{{diamond color light}}; width:80px; padding:5px;"|
[[File:Spr 4d 025 m.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{shining pearl color dark}}; background: #{{brilliant diamond color light}}; width:80px; padding:5px;"|
[[File:025Pikachu BDSP.png|80px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| colspan="2" | Male {{pcolor|Pikachu|000}}'s sprite in {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}} compared to its artwork in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
|}

* These are the first core series Pokémon games:
** That cannot [[trade]] with other core series games from the same [[generation]] and console.
** In which the other two [[first partner Pokémon]] that were not chosen at the beginning of the game can later be found in the wild, if {{g|X and Y}}'s [[Friend Safari]] is excluded.
** Since {{B2W2}} to introduce no new [[move]]s.
** Since [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] to not introduce any new Pokémon species.
*** Since {{game|Crystal}} to introduce no new species nor new [[form]]s.
** Since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to feature a [[National Pokédex]].
** Since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to not feature [[regional form]]s in any capacity.
** Since [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] to not receive an official soundtrack release.
*** If [[upper version]]s are excluded, these are the only core series games since [[Gold and Silver]] to not receive a [[Super Music Collection]].
** To use rasterized graphics for Pokémon and item icon sprites.
** To have more than one patch released pre-launch (v1.1.0 and v1.1.1).
** To have any post-launch patches announced pre-launch (v1.2.0 and v1.3.0).<ref>https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-pokemon-shining-pearl-feature-update/</ref>
* These are the only core series Pokémon games to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine, whereas all other core series games since {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}} use a custom engine called GFlib.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SciresM/status/1511217325583740928?t=7EHgSiMkoKlaE_DB56SaTQ&s=19 Game engines by Michael/SciresM on Twitter]</ref>
* These are the only [[Generation VIII]] games in which [[Mythical Pokémon]] (other than the gift {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Jirachi}}) and the [[first partner Pokémon]] at the beginning of the game can be {{Shiny}}, as they could in [[Generation IV]].
* These are the only [[Nintendo Switch]] Pokémon games in which the "Pokémon" part of the Japanese and Korean logo differs between the two versions, to match the Japanese logos of the original {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* The artwork of both humans and most Pokémon for these games is based on their sprites in the original Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
* The design of the ambiguous {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}} statue in [[Eterna City]] resembles [[a:File:Dialkia statue.png|its design]] from the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}.
* These are the only core series remakes:
**To not include any more Pokémon species than the original games.
*** The only alternate form appearing in this game that did not appear in Generation IV is {{type|Fairy}} {{p|Arceus}}, though {{p|Eevee}} has its [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender difference]] added.
** In which the [[Pokédex]] uses the same design as in the original games.
* These are the last core series games:
** In which Pokémon can contract [[Pokérus]].
** In which Pokérus can be seen on the [[summary]] screen.
** In which {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}} use their voices from the {{pkmn|animated series}} for their [[Cry|cries]].
** To feature any sort of breeding facility such as a [[Pokémon Day Care]] or [[Pokémon Nursery|Nursery]].
* The majority of the games' Pokédex entries are [[Pokédex entry recycling|reused]] from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, though some feature slight wording changes.
* These games have the most boxes and total capacity of any core series games, with 40 boxes and 1,200 total capacity.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{Brilliant Diamond color}}|bordercolor={{Shining Pearl color light}}
|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスターブリリアントダイヤモンド・シャイニングパール|Pocket Monsters Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl}}
|zh_yue={{tt|寶可夢晶燦鑽石／明亮珍珠|Pokémon Jīngchaan Jyunsehk / Mìhngleuhng Jānjyū}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢晶燦鑽石／明亮珍珠 宝可梦晶灿钻石／明亮珍珠|Bǎokěmèng Jīngcàn Zuànshí / Míngliàng Zhēnzhū}}
|fr_ca=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond et Shining Pearl
|fr_eu=Pokémon Diamant Étincelant et Perle Scintillante
|de=Pokémon Strahlender Diamant und Leuchtende Perle
|it=Pokémon Diamante Lucente e Perla Splendente
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 브릴리언트 다이아몬드・샤이닝 펄|Pocket Monsters Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl}}
|es=Pokémon Diamante Brillante y Perla Reluciente
}}

==References==
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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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|name=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
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|jname=ポケットモンスターブリリアントダイヤモンド
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|boxart2=Shining Pearl EN boxart.png
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|jcaption=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Japanese boxart
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|category=RPG
|gen_series=[[Generation VIII]] [[core series]]
|players=1-2, 4 players simultaneous
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]]
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|release_date_au=November 19, 2021
|release_date_eu=November 19, 2021
|release_date_na=November 19, 2021
|release_date_hk=November 19, 2021
|release_date_tw=November 19, 2021
|release_date_kr=November 19, 2021
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|developer=[[ILCA]]
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|stafflink=
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/bdsp/ Pokémon.co.jp]
|website_en=[https://diamondpearl.pokemon.com/ Official site] [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-pokemon-shining-pearl/ Pokémon.com] [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-switch/ Nintendo.com (Brilliant Diamond)] [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/pokemon-shining-pearl-switch/ Nintendo.com (Shining Pearl)]
}}
'''Pokémon Brilliant Diamond''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブリリアントダイヤモンド''' ''Pocket Monsters Brilliant Diamond'') and '''Pokémon Shining Pearl''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターシャイニングパール''' ''Pocket Monsters Shining Pearl'') are the second paired [[Generation VIII]] games. They are enhanced [[remake]]s of the [[Generation IV|fourth-generation]] titles {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.

The games were announced worldwide on the [[Pokémon 25th Anniversary|25th Anniversary]] of the release of {{game|Red and Green|s}} on [[Pokémon Day#2021|February 27, 2021]], at 12 am JST through a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2021|Pokémon Presents]]. The paired versions were released worldwide for [[Nintendo Switch]] on November 19, 2021. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. These are the first [[core series]] games not to be developed directly by [[Game Freak]].

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
After witnessing a [[Television|news broadcast]] about the [[Red Gyarados]] being sighted at the [[Johto]] [[region]]'s [[Lake of Rage]], the {{player}} and their childhood friend {{ga|Barry}} venture out of their [[hometown]] of {{to|Twinleaf}} and to the nearby [[Lake Verity]] to see if they can see one there too. Instead, however, they briefly encounter [[Professor Rowan|Pokémon Professor Rowan]] and his [[Professor's assistant|assistant]], {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}, as they leave the site and accidentally leave behind Professor Rowan's briefcase. When the player and Barry examine it, they are attacked by a pair of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Starly}}, forcing them to pick a {{i|Poké Ball}} each from inside the briefcase and use the [[first partner Pokémon]] within them to fend off the Starly. Later visiting Professor Rowan's laboratory in [[Sandgem Town]], the player and Barry are allowed to keep the Pokémon they used and start their respective [[Pokémon journey]]s with them.

The player first travels to [[Oreburgh City]] and defeats the local [[Gym Leader]] [[Roark]] as their first step on their road to win a [[Badge]] from every [[Sinnoh League]] [[Gym]]. On a return trip to [[Jubilife City]], the player has their first run-in with [[Team Galactic]], whose members try to harass Professor Rowan for his research notes. The player later encounters them again in [[Floaroma Town]], where they attempt to take over the [[Valley Windworks]] power plant with the lead of one of the organization's {{tc|Commander}}s, [[Mars]]. After thwarting their schemes, the player travels through [[Eterna Forest]] to reach [[Eterna City]], where they encounter a fellow {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Cynthia]], earn their second Badge, and confront Team Galactic's second Commander, [[Jupiter]], at the [[Team Galactic Eterna Building]].

Traveling through [[Mount Coronet]] to reach eastern [[Sinnoh]], the player encounters a mysterious man named [[Cyrus]] and passes through [[Hearthome City]], where the [[Hearthome Gym|local Gym]] is closed for the moment, forcing the player to continue traveling, until they make their way to [[Veilstone City]], wherein they can earn their next Badge. After the fourth Badge has been earned in [[Pastoria City]], the player encounters Cynthia once again and visits [[Professor Carolina|her grandmother]] in her hometown of {{to|Celestic}}, before returning to Hearthome City to challenge its now-reopened Gym. Once the player has earned their sixth Badge from Roark's father [[Byron]] in the city of {{ci|Canalave}}, a massive explosion caused by Team Galactic at [[Lake Valor]] shakes the entire region. Professor Rowan dispatches the player to investigate Lake Valor, while Lucas/Dawn and Barry do the same with Lake Verity and [[Lake Acuity]], respectively. At Lake Valor, the player encounters the last one of Team Galactic's Commanders, [[Saturn]], but is too late to stop him from capturing the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} [[Lake guardians|lake guardian]] {{p|Azelf}} before he has the team retreat from the lake.

Traveling to the other two lakes as well, also earning their seventh Badge in [[Snowpoint City]] in the process, the player witnesses Team Galactic also capturing the other two lake guardians, {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Uxie}}, and taking them to [[Team Galactic HQ|their HQ]] in Veilstone. The player storms the HQ, confronts the organization's leader, Cyrus, and succeeds in freeing the captured lake guardians, but is unable to stop Team Galactic from completing the creation of the [[Red Chain]], which Cyrus takes with him to the [[Spear Pillar]] at the summit of Mount Coronet. The player follows him, defeating a horde of {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s along the way, and reaches the Spear Pillar just in time to see Cyrus using the Red Chain to summon and take control of the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Dialga}}{{sup/8|BD}}/{{p|Palkia}}{{sup/8|SP}}, intending to use its divine power to remake the {{pkmn|universe}} in his own image. Before the new universe can be born, however, the lake guardians appear and destroy the Red Chain, stopping the creation process. Flying into a rage, Cyrus battles the player, but is defeated, ordering a retreat afterwards. The player is then given the chance to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} the Legendary Pokémon for themselves.

Following Team Galactic's defeat, the player earns their final Badge in [[Sunyshore City]] and travels to the {{si|Pokémon League}}, making their way through {{si|Victory Road}} and being granted the chance to challenge the members of the [[Elite Four]]: {{type|Bug}} [[Type expert|specialist]] [[Aaron]], {{type|Ground}} expert [[Bertha]], {{type|Fire}} master [[Flint]], and {{type|Psychic}} user [[Lucian]]. Once the player has emerged victorious against all four of them, they're allowed to challenge Cynthia, who reveals herself to be the Sinnoh League {{pkmn|Champion}}. Defeating her makes the player the new Champion and allows them to enter the [[Hall of Fame]], after which they return to Twinleaf Town.

Now officially recognized as the strongest Trainer in Sinnoh, the player is allowed to take on Gym Leader [[rematch]]es and travel to the [[Battle Zone]], where highly skilled Trainers gather. The main attraction of the Battle Zone, the {{si|Battle Tower}}, is led by [[Palmer]], Barry's father, and offers high-level competitive battles against powerful Trainers from all over Sinnoh. A facility called [[Ramanas Park]] also becomes available to the player, allowing them to catch Legendary Pokémon from other regions.

==Blurb==
Unravel the myth of the Pokémon that controls time{{sup/8|BD}}/space{{sup/8|SP}}!

Search for Fossils and treasure by digging! 
Dance to the rhythm! 
Explore the Grand Underground!

==Features==
Overall, the game's graphical style is different compared to [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]. The camera returns to a mostly top-down viewing angle similar to the original Diamond and Pearl, while the player and NPCs appear with chibi proportions in the overworld but regular proportions in battle. The regular overworld uses random encounters only, while Pokémon Hideaways in the [[Grand Underground]] use [[symbol encounter]]s.

Like in the originals, the games only include Pokémon from the first four [[generation]]s; therefore, the games include a total of 493 Pokémon. This means that [[Evolution]]s to existing Pokémon introduced in later generations, such as {{p|Sylveon}}, are not included.

===New features===
* The [[Underground]] has been replaced with the expanded [[Grand Underground]].
* [[Pal Park]] has been replaced with [[Ramanas Park]]. At Ramanas Park, [[Mysterious Shard S|Mysterious Shards S]] and [[Mysterious Shard L|Mysterious Shards L]] (found in the Grand Underground) can be traded for [[slate]]s, which can then be used to encounter various [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* The {{DL|Global Terminal|Global Trade Station}} (GTS) has been replaced with the [[Global Wonder Station]] (GWS); [[Wonder Trade]]s are the only [[trade]]s available in the GWS.
* [[Amity Square]] now supports up to six [[walking Pokémon]] instead of just one. It retains the limitation that only "cute" Pokémon may walk, although as in Platinum, the first partner Pokémon and their Evolutions are included, and now {{p|Eevee}} and [[Eeveelution|its Evolutions]] are supported as well.
** The player may also pose for screenshots and save them to the Nintendo Switch's album.
** [[Poffin]]s can now be made inside Amity Square. The player's walking Pokémon surround the bowl during the cooking minigame, visibly reacting to the player's cooking.
* With the Nintendo Switch's lack of a bottom screen, the [[Pokétch]] may now be either absent from the screen, present in the top right corner of the screen, or enlarged to take up the majority of the screen (during which the regular overworld in the background has a blur filter applied). These three different methods of viewing are switched between using the R Button. The touch screen or a pointer cursor can be used to control the Pokétch while it uses the enlarged screen.
** [[HM]]s have been removed; instead, the Pokétch has a new "Hidden Moves" app allowing the player to call wild Pokémon to perform [[field move]]s corresponding to the original game's HMs. These wild Pokémon are the same regardless of location: {{p|Bidoof}} for {{m|Rock Smash}} and {{m|Cut}}, {{p|Staraptor}} for {{m|Fly}} and {{m|Defog}}, and {{p|Bibarel}} for {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Rock Climb}}, {{m|Surf}}, and {{m|Waterfall}}.
*** Hidden Moves now skip the splash screen animation when used multiple times in the same area.
* The [[Town Map]] now has new features allowing it to show the locations of [[Honey Tree]]s (distinguishing between Honey Trees with no [[Honey]], Honey Trees with Honey but no [[wild Pokémon]], and Honey Trees with wild Pokémon) and {{Berries}} that can be picked.
** Due to this, the Pokétch's Berry Searcher app has been removed, as it would be redundant.
* Cooking a Level 95 or higher Poffin without any overflows or burns creates a rainbow-striped Super Mild Poffin.
* The small menu sprites used for all Pokémon from [[Generation VI]] to {{g|Sword and Shield}} have been redesigned, no longer looking pixelated.<ref>https://www.spriters-resource.com/nintendo_switch/pokemonbrilliantdiamondshiningpearl/sheet/164994/</ref>
* The icons that represent [[type]]s have undergone numerous changes. For example, the plain circle icon for the {{t|Normal}} type now bears two nubs resembling {{p|Bidoof}}'s ears.
* Pokémon now have different [[Cry|cries]] when they [[Fainting|faint]].
* Pokémon featured in [[mass outbreak]]s can now be seen emerging from [[tall grass]] in the overworld en masse, though these Pokémon cannot be interacted with as they vanish into the grass when approached, and the means of encountering them remains the same as before.
* Each [[Gym Leader]] can now be rematched once per day after the [[National Pokédex]] has been obtained, with each having a new, stronger team of Pokémon.
* {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} can be battled once per day on [[Days of the week|weekends]] in front of [[Professor Rowan]]'s laboratory in [[Sandgem Town]] after entering the [[Hall of Fame]].
* In addition to [[Palmer]], other notable Trainers can now also be faced at the {{si|Battle Tower}}, including the Gym Leaders, [[Cynthia]], {{ga|Barry}}, [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}}s, and [[Cyrus]].
* A new [[Key Item]] has been added: the [[DS Sounds]]. It is very similar to the [[GB Sounds]] from {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, and can be used to replace the music in the game with the original versions of the songs from Diamond and Pearl. It is obtained from the Sound Designer, a {{tc|Guitarist}} who appears in [[Game Freak]]'s house on [[Valor Lakefront]] after the player enters the Hall of Fame.
* The player can now choose between a red, blue, green, or yellow [[bicycle]], and will wear the Cycling Style outfit while riding the bicycle and battling at the {{rt|206|Sinnoh|Cycling Road}}.
* A {{DL|Sinnoh myths|The Sea's Legend|new book}} has been added to the [[Canalave Library]], titled "The Sea's Legend". It provides a hint on how to obtain {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Manaphy}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
* The Belle & Pa {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} has been renamed "{{tc|Ranchers}}".

===Features from {{game|Platinum}}===
* {{p|Rotom}}'s appliance forms are included, and it can access them in [[Rotom's Room]]. The [[Secret Key (Sinnoh)|Secret Key]] (used to enter Rotom's Room) is no longer event-exclusive, and is obtained after [[Caught Pokémon|catch]]ing {{p|Rotom}} in the [[Old Chateau]].
** Like in [[Generation V]] onward, Rotom's forms have different types.
* {{p|Giratina}}'s Origin Forme is included. The [[Griseous Orb]] is now obtained from the Distortion Room in [[Ramanas Park]] after Origin Forme Giratina is defeated in battle.
** As Giratina can only be caught in [[Turnback Cave]], the Origin Forme Giratina in the Distortion Room is shown in a shadow-based form when fought to signify it cannot be caught.
* {{p|Shaymin}}'s Sky Forme is included. The NPC in [[Floaroma Town]] from Platinum who gives the [[Gracidea]] is present.
* The first time the player rematches the {{si|Pokémon League}} after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]], the [[Elite Four]] and [[Cynthia]] use teams that feature the same Pokémon they use in Platinum, with the [[level]]s matching their post-[[Stark Mountain]] teams from said game.
** If the player rematches the Pokémon League again after completing both the event at Stark Mountain and the first rematch, the Elite Four and Cynthia again use different teams with stronger Pokémon, though these teams are entirely new to this game and not based on Platinum, with all of them featuring at least one Pokémon not found in [[Sdex#Platinum expansion|Platinum's expansion of the Sinnoh Pokédex]].
* As in every game since Platinum, entering the [[Hall of Fame]] causes [[List of wild Pokémon from in-game events|in-game event Pokémon]] who have been defeated to reappear, so they are not [[permanently missable Pokémon|permanently missable]].
* [[Foreign Pokédex entries]] exist for all Pokémon, rather than only for a select few.
* Some Trainers use [[Sticker]]s to create special effects when sending out certain Pokémon.
* It is now possible to buy ten jars of [[Honey]] simultaneously.
* The [[Bicycle]] can be ridden inside [[gate]]s.
* The theme of [[Mystery Gift]] is based on that of Platinum.
* The [[Pokémon Storage System]] [[wallpaper]]s introduced in Platinum return, and now coexist with all wallpapers from the original Diamond and Pearl. However, the Platinum version of the [[Team Galactic]] wallpaper is altered to replace [[Charon]] with a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}.
* Like in Platinum, the error from the English version of Diamond and Pearl in which almost all Pokémon from [[in-game trade]]s had Japanese as their [[language of origin]] is corrected.
* Several of the Pokémon from the Platinum expansion are available in the Grand Underground as rare spawns during the main game, despite the Sinnoh Pokédex's return to the original Diamond and Pearl numbering, which, like Platinum, helps fix the type imbalances the original Diamond and Pearl had, such as the rarity of available {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. However, {{p|Dusknoir}}, {{p|Rhyperior}}, and {{p|Gliscor}} are unavailable, as their evolution items are only acquirable in the post-game.

===Features from later generations===
* The {{t|Fairy}} type has been added. The [[Roseli Berry]], [[Pixie Plate]], and {{p|Arceus}}'s Fairy-type form have also been added to accommodate for this.
* The {{t|Steel}} type no longer resists {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Dark}}.
* The player may have one [[walking Pokémon]] anywhere in the overworld outside of [[Amity Square]]. The feature is unlocked after visiting Amity Square once, and can be used with Pokémon outside of those that could walk in the original Amity Square.
** As in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, different Pokémon walk at different speeds, and the player may directly interact with their walking Pokémon.
** Though all Pokémon available in the game have existing walking animations, some Pokémon (mainly serpentine Pokémon such as {{p|Onix}} and {{p|Ekans}}) do not use them and instead glide over the ground with no animation.
* At the beginning of the game, the player can choose from eight different appearances (four for {{ga|Lucas}} and four for {{ga|Dawn}}), which feature different skin tones and hair colors.
* [[Trainer customization]] is now available. The Metronome Style Shop, where outfits can be purchased, replaces the location of what used to be the [[Veilstone Game Corner]], while the prize exchange house has been replaced with a functionally useless storage building.
** An early-purchase bonus [[Event item|event]] gives the player character an outfit based on their design in {{game|Platinum}}.
* The [[Apricorn]] [[Poké Ball]]s return, albeit as event-exclusive items.
* The Autosave option returns from Sword and Shield.
* The [[Exp. Share]] functions how it has since Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Rather than an item, Exp. Share is a background mechanic that applies to the player's [[party]] from the start of the game and cannot be turned off.
**Dawn/Lucas's father at the northern gate of {{rt|206|Sinnoh}} now gives out a [[Rare Candy]] instead of the aforementioned item.
* Two battle screen features present since {{g|Sun and Moon}} continue to appear:
** {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness}} is shown in the move selection screen.
** The player can press the Y button to bring up a Bag sub-menu for Poké Balls in wild battles.
* The [[Pokémon Box Link]] returns (albeit no longer as an item), allowing the [[Pokémon Storage System]] to be accessed from anywhere (besides [[Gym]]s and the interior of the {{si|Pokémon League}}). This ability is obtained from [[Bebe]] in [[Jubilife City]] following the defeat of the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s.
* The [[Pokémon Nursery]] replaces the [[Pokémon Day Care]].
* [[Origin mark]]s return. A [[Origin mark#Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl mark|new origin mark]] that corresponds to these games has been added, and the [[Origin mark#Legends: Arceus mark|Legends: Arceus origin mark]] also appears.
* Like in Sword and Shield, [[affection]] has been merged with [[friendship]], meaning that friendship now results in affection bonuses.
* The {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Best Friends Ribbon}} is obtainable for Pokémon with maximum [[friendship]] from the female NPC in the [[Pokémon Fan Club]] in [[Hearthome City]]. As such, the {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Footprint Ribbon}} is given to most Pokémon for being 30 [[level]]s higher than the level they were obtained at rather than for having maximum friendship, though a certain group of "[[Dr. Footstep/Quotes#Voiceless Pokémon|voiceless]]" Pokémon still require maximum friendship to obtain it.
* [[Critical capture]]s return.
** The [[Catching Charm]] returns from Sword and Shield. It is given out by one of the [[Game Freak|Game Directors]] on [[Valor Lakefront]] after reaching the criteria for obtaining the [[regional Pokédex]] [[diploma]].
* [[Hidden Abilities]] return.
** [[Ability Patch]]es return from Sword and Shield. They can be purchased from the {{si|Battle Park}}'s Exchange Service Corner for 200 [[Battle Point|BP]].
* [[Terrain]] returns, excluding {{m|Psychic Terrain}}.
* {{status|Poison}} does not deal damage outside of {{pkmn|battle}}.
* [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]] is now present on {{rt|213|Sinnoh}} as a {{tc|Swimmer}}, being available to battle once per day after the [[Hall of Fame]] has been entered. After the first time he is defeated, he rewards the player with an [[Oval Charm]].
* [[Hyper Training]], [[Bottle Cap]]s, and [[Gold Bottle Cap]]s return. A {{tc|Veteran}} in the {{si|Battle Park}}'s Exchange Service Corner can Hyper Train the player's [[level]] 100 Pokémon in exchange for Bottle Caps and Gold Bottle Caps.
* When a [[Repel]]'s effect wears off, the game asks if the player wants to use another one, provided they have more.
* The player now receives one [[Premier Ball]] for every 10 [[Poké Ball]]s of any type bought at once, instead of only receiving one Premier Ball anytime they buy 10 or more.
* The [[Rotom Catalog]] returns from Pokémon Sword and Shield. It is obtained after {{p|Rotom}} first enters one of the appliances in [[Rotom's Room]], though at first it only contains Rotom's normal form and the appliance that it entered to obtain the catalog. The other appliances can then be taken from Rotom's Room to add them to the catalog.
* The [[Shiny Charm]] returns, albeit only increasing the chance of an {{pkmn|Egg}} containing a [[Shiny Pokémon]].
* The [[Pokédex]] can show [[form]] differences and [[Foreign Pokédex entry|foreign languages]] from the start, rather than having to be upgraded to unlock these features. The NPCs who originally gave the Pokédex these features will still attempt to upgrade the Pokédex, only to find that it does not need any upgrades.
* Though the [[Running Shoes]] return and still must be obtained before the player can run, there is no longer a button that must be held down in order to run; instead, the player runs by default after the Running Shoes have been obtained, like in Sword and Shield, provided they are using the joystick. If using the D-Pad, holding down B is necessary to run, as in prior generations.
* The [[HP]] bar drains faster than in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXVztcEjcJk "How much FASTER is the HP bar in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from 25 November 2021]</ref>
* Pokémon names are no longer rendered in all-caps, now using the proper case.
* Pokémon obtained from [[in-game trade]]s have set levels, instead of having the traded Pokémon be at the same level.
* Like in Pokémon Sword and Shield, the Fisherman Trainer class has been renamed "{{tc|Fisher}}".
* Like in all games since {{g|X and Y}}, the Socialite Trainer class is renamed "{{tc|Madame}}".

===Returning features===
* Seals return for the first time since HeartGold and SoulSilver, and are now called [[Sticker]]s.
** The player may now earn Stickers from completing Super Contest Shows or by defeating Gym Leaders.
** There are now 96 different Stickers in the game, up from 77.
** Up to twenty Stickers may be placed on a [[Ball Capsule]], up from eight.
** The menu for positioning Stickers on a Ball Capsule now supports 3D movement for more detailed placement.
** The boy in the easternmost house of [[Solaceon Town]] no longer awards letter Stickers for showing him the different forms of {{p|Unown}}, instead awarding extra Ball Capsules.
* [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s return for the first time since Platinum, and are renamed [[Super Contest Show]]s. They have been changed in various ways, such as Ball Capsules and Stickers being used during the Visual round in place of [[Accessory|Accessories]], and they support online play.
* The [[Union Room]] returns for the first time since [[Generation V]].
** There are now two rooms, called the "Local Room" and the "Global Room", the latter of which newly supports online connections.
* The Manaphy Egg is obtainable through an event for the first time since Generation IV. It is now an early-purchase bonus [[event]].
* [[TM]]s are single-use again, which was the case for all Pokémon games before Generation V.
** Unlike in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, however, all TMs have repeatable acquisition methods. Most NPCs who give TMs now give three of the same TM, while [[Gym Leader]]s give five of the reward TM with the badge. All TMs can also be bought in the Grand Underground by trading Spheres.
* The [[National Pokédex]] returns in a core series game for the first time since [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] (though it only features the first 493 Pokémon, as in the original Diamond and Pearl).
* Despite the removal of [[HM]]s, [[field moves]] return for the first time since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The eight hidden moves corresponding to the original game's HMs can only be used outside of battle from the [[Pokétch]], but the field moves which were not originally HMs (namely {{m|Flash}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Soft-Boiled}}, {{m|Milk Drink}}, and {{m|Sweet Scent}}) can be used outside of battle by Pokémon in the [[party]] like in the original. {{m|Chatter}} is an exception to this, being unusable outside of battle as it has been from [[Generation VI]] onward.
* The [[Berry]] growing mechanic returns.
* [[Honey Tree]]s return for the first time since Platinum.
* [[Footprint]]s are displayed in the [[Pokédex]] for the first time since {{B2W2}}.
* The [[Bicycle]] is obtainable for the first time since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
* The [[Badge]]-polishing feature returns. The Badge case can be viewed from the {{ga|Trainer Card}}.
* The Key Items [[Vs. Seeker]] and [[Poké Radar]] both return.
* The [[Moss Rock]], [[Ice Rock]], and [[special magnetic field]] return following their removal in Sword and Shield. As in Sword and Shield, most of the Pokémon that evolve using these methods can still evolve using [[Evolution stone]]s instead, although the [[Ice Stone]] is not obtainable, and {{p|Nosepass}} still cannot evolve unless leveled up in a special magnetic field.
* Several [[move]]s that were [[Unusable moves|unusable]] in Sword and Shield have returned: {{m|Flash}}, {{m|Sketch}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}, {{m|Tail Glow}}, {{m|Psycho Boost}}, {{m|Heart Swap}}, {{m|Rock Climb}}, {{m|Chatter}}, {{m|Judgment}}, {{m|Dark Void}}, {{m|Seed Flare}}, and {{m|Toxic Thread}}. However, other moves that were unusable in Sword and Shield remain unusable in these games, even those that were usable in Diamond and Pearl. More information can be found [[List of moves by availability in Generation VIII|here]].
* Like in games prior to {{game|Black and White|s}}, the maximum amount of {{pkmn|Dollar|money}} the player can carry is {{PDollar}}999,999.
* Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the [[Escape Rope]] is a consumable item in the Other Items category.
* Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the [[nickname]] of an [[outsider Pokémon]] can only be changed by its [[Original Trainer]], even if the Pokémon has no nickname.
* Like in games prior to Sword and Shield, the [[Move Reminder]] requires the payment of a [[Heart Scale]] for a Pokémon to remember a move. However, he will now teach Pokémon for free after receiving a total of ten Heart Scales.
* [[Egg cycle]]s are 255 steps long, like in the original Generation IV games. However, they are shorter on [[Easter egg#Diamond dust|special dates]].

===Connectivity===
As with other games on Nintendo Switch, the game is not compatible with other games in the same generation, outside of its pairing. The game does not support competitive features such as [[Ranked Battle]]s, as Sword and Shield were used for competitive play until the beginning of [[Generation IX]] in November 2022. The game received [[Pokémon HOME]] connectivity on May 18, 2022 as part of HOME's version 2.0.0 update.

Due to coding issues, game engine compatibility problems, and glitch abuse mitigation measures, compatibility between these games and HOME has some limitations. For example, certain [[Legendary Pokémon]] may only be moved out of a save file once per Legendary per save file, {{p|Nincada}} from other games cannot be deposited in these games, and {{p|Spinda}} cannot be transferred to or from these games at all. Additionally, when a compatible Pokémon from another game first enters this set of games, its moveset is changed to its four most recent level-up moves by default while it is in these games (though the player can make alterations as of HOME's version 3.0.0, released on May 30, 2023).

Users of HOME can transfer Pokémon between other Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl save files on the console, even if the files belong to different profiles.

Only Pokémon that exist in the game data (i.e., those from the first four generations of games, excluding [[regional form]]s) can be transferred to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. In addition, any Pokémon brought from {{g|Legends: Arceus}} will have its Poké Ball displayed as a [[Strange Ball]], due to the invalid Poké Ball ID not being otherwise recognized in these games. The Pokémon will also not have its [[origin mark]] displayed if it is from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are only forward compatible with Pokémon from Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, and Violet; those that have been transferred to [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] or later games cannot be sent backward to this game.

====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]====
The following Pokémon are only obtainable in one game of this pair.<ref>https://diamondpearl.pokemon.com/en-us/story/</ref> In order to obtain Pokémon exclusive to the other game of this pair, they must be [[trade]]d from that game. Alternatively, all Pokémon listed below are able to be [[transfer]]red from previous games via [[Pokémon HOME]], however, in order to obtain the {{DL|List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII|Shiny Manaphy}} from [[Pokémon HOME]], the player can only use Pokémon whose [[game of origin]] is either Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl.

=====[[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]]=====
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! Brilliant Diamond
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{Brilliant Diamond color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
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{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|408|Cranidos|1|Rock|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|409|Rampardos|1|Rock|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|434|Stunky|2|Poison|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|435|Skuntank|2|Poison|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|483|Dialga|2|Steel|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
|}
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color}}; border:5px solid #{{Shining Pearl color light}}"
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! Shining Pearl
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{Shining Pearl color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
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{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|431|Glameow|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|432|Purugly|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
|}
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=====[[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]]=====
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! Brilliant Diamond
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{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|023|Ekans|1|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|024|Arbok|1|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|058|Growlithe|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|059|Arcanine|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|086|Seel|1|Water|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|087|Dewgong|2|Water|Ice|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|123|Scyther|2|Bug|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|212|Scizor|2|Bug|Steel|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|243|Raikou|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|244|Entei|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|245|Suicune|1|Water|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|2|Steel|Fairy|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|335|Zangoose|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|352|Kecleon|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|466|Electivire|1|Electric|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color}}; border:5px solid #{{Shining Pearl color light}}"
|-
! Shining Pearl
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{Shining Pearl color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|027|Sandshrew|1|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|028|Sandslash|1|Ground|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|037|Vulpix|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|038|Ninetales|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|079|Slowpoke|2|Water|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|080|Slowbro|2|Water|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|126|Magmar|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|127|Pinsir|1|Bug|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|144|Articuno|2|Ice|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|145|Zapdos|2|Electric|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|146|Moltres|2|Fire|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|199|Slowking|2|Water|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|216|Teddiursa|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|217|Ursaring|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|234|Stantler|1|Normal|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|271|Lombre|2|Water|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|272|Ludicolo|2|Water|Grass|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|336|Seviper|1|Poison|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|372|Shelgon|1|Dragon|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|373|Salamence|2|Dragon|Flying|gen=BDSP}}
{{Moveentrytm|467|Magmortar|1|Fire|gen=BDSP}}
|}
|}
|}

For a complete list of Pokémon see [[List of Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]].

====[[Save data bonus]]es====
If the [[Nintendo Switch]] system being used has save data from previous mainline Pokémon games, the player may talk to an NPC in [[Floaroma Town]] to receive a [[Mythical Pokémon]]:
* {{p|Mew}}, if [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee!]] save data exists.
* {{p|Jirachi}}, if {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Sword or Shield}} save data exists.

If there is save data for {{g|Legends: Arceus}} in which all missions have been completed and {{p|Arceus}} has been obtained, the [[Azure Flute]] will appear in the player's room. After entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and obtaining the [[National Pokédex]], the Azure Flute can be taken to [[Spear Pillar]] in order to battle and catch another Arceus at the [[Hall of Origin]], which can be {{Shiny}}, unlike Mew and Jirachi.

Save data for Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl unlocks content in the following Nintendo Switch games:
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}}: The player receives the Modern Jacket, Modern Trousers, and Modern Shoes of [[Team Galactic]]'s uniform. After the credits, it also unlocks {{DL|Task|Requests|Request}} 93: "The Darksome Nightmare", in which the player can catch the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}}.
* {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: The Pokétch Case for the player's [[Rotom Phone]] is obtained through Rotometry in [[Mesagoza]].

==Localization changes==

===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl===
{{main|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|section=Localization changes shared by Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}

==Reception==
Both Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl hold a rating of 73% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-brilliant-diamond Pokémon Brilliant Diamond for Switch Reviews - Metacritic]</ref><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-shining-pearl Pokémon Shining Pearl for Switch Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|Nintendo Life}} gave the games a "Not bad" 6/10, criticizing that the artstyle is a downgrade from the original and "lacking {{v2|Platinum}} features".<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Review - Nintendo Life]</ref> Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl a score of 34 out of 40.<ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-december-8-2021/ Famitsu review scores - December 8, 2021 - Nintendo Everything]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games a "Great" 8.0/10,<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-review Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Review - IGN]</ref> commenting that they lean "on the past, with all of its triumphs and tripwires." {{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games a 8.5/10, noting that "they mostly hit the mark in being faithful to the originals".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240722025748/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-pokemon-shining-pearl/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Review - Game Informer]</ref>

===Sales===
The games sold over 6 million units in their launch week.<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/12/pokemon-diamond-and-pearl-remakes-passed-6-million-sales-in-launch-week Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Passed 6 Million Sales In Launch Week - Nintendo Life]</ref> In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 14.65 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/05/here-are-the-top-ten-best-selling-nintendo-switch-games-as-of-march-2022 Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of March 2022 - Nintendo Life]</ref> As of December 31, 2022, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have sold 15.06 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.installbaseforum.com/forums/threads/2023-cesa-games-white-paper-additional-shipment-data-domestical-and-international.1847/ CESA White Papers 2023]</ref>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}

==Version history==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Brilliant Diamond color}}; border:3px solid #{{Shining Pearl color}}"
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | Game file size
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | Official note
! style="background:#{{Shining Pearl color light}}" | More information
|-
| 1.0.0
| Initial release
| 4.3 GB
| N/A
|
|-
| 1.1.0
| November 11, 2021
| 6.7 GB
|
* Adds multiplayer and online communications to the [[Grand Underground]], [[Super Contest Show]]s, and the [[Union Room]].
* Adds the ability to travel to the [[Battle Zone]] after entering the Hall of Fame.
* Adds [[Mystery Gift]].
* Adds [[Ramanas Park]].
* Adds the opening and ending movie.
|
* The Union Room only supports connection with 1 other player at a time.
* Certain Trainers' teams were adjusted.
* The delay in HP bar animation has been increased.
|-
| 1.1.1
| November 17, 2021
| 6.7 GB
|
* Optimized Ver. 1.1.0 update data.
|
* The icon for the [[Genome Slate]] was changed.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1617932916121829381 Lewtwo on Twitter]</ref>
|
|-
| 1.1.2
| December 1, 2021
| 6.8 GB
|
* Fixed some issues that would prevent the game from progressing under certain circumstances.
* Some issues have also been fixed for more pleasant gameplay.
|
* Menu glitch is fixed
* Nursery cloning glitch is fixed
* [[Flower Paradise]] glitch is fixed{{fact|reason=Too vague, what about it was fixed?}}
|-
|-
| 1.1.3
| December 21, 2021
| 6.8 GB
|
* Fixed some issues for more pleasant gameplay.
|
* More menu glitches are fixed
* Surfing on land glitch is fixed
* NPC Trainers' Pokémon no longer know unusable moves, e.g. [[Fantina]]'s {{p|Banette}} no longer knows {{m|Snatch}}
* Removed Shaymin event from [[Flower Paradise]] <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/PokemonBDSP/comments/rltzem/has_anyone_got_the_113_update_yet/hpib1az/?context=3 Reddit - Has anyone got the 1.1.3 update yet?]</ref>
|-
| 1.2.0
| February 21, 2022
| 7.4 GB
|
* Union Room functions have been expanded.
** The maximum number of players you can play with via local or internet communication in Union Rooms has been increased to eight. Also, by selecting Greeting or Capsule Decorations, you can show each other your Trainer Cards or Capsule Decorations.
* Additional Colosseum battle feature has been added.
** Enter the Colosseum on the 2nd floor of a Pokémon Center to battle with other players using custom rulesets.
** In the Colosseum, you can set rules, such as the number of Pokémon to send into battle as well as their levels, and play Single Battles, Double Battles, or Multi Battles via local or internet communication.
* Pokémon Trading and Battles
** Some Pokémon acquired via unintended methods or illicit modification now cannot be used in Link Trades or Link Battles.
* Fixed some issues for more pleasant gameplay.
|
* "Strength Menu Glitch" is fixed
* Added the [[Origin mark#Legends: Arceus mark|Legends: Arceus origin mark]]
* Adds a clone checker (ignores Pokémon not [[game of origin|originating]] in Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl or {{p|Ninjask}}/{{p|Shedinja}} pairs).<ref>https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1495965127031816192</ref> Detected clones cannot be used online.
|-
| 1.3.0
| March 15, 2022
| 6.9 GB
|
* Added an event related to Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
** If a user on a Nintendo Switch system has save data from Pokémon Legends: Arceus that meets set requirements, that player can take part in a special event to meet the Mythical Pokémon Arceus when playing the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Pokémon Shining Pearl games.
** Further details can be found [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-distributions/ here].
* Added a network-trading feature at GWS.
** It is now possible to trade Pokémon online at the GWS in Jubilife City.
** '''Note''': A Nintendo Switch Online membership (paid service) is required to trade Pokémon online.
* Some issues have been fixed for more pleasant gameplay.
|
* Adds the [[Azure Flute]] event to the game.
|}
Notes:
* v1.0.0 is present on the physical Game Cards, and is playable on a Switch whose internet connection remains off.
* v1.1.0 was released 8 days before launch when digital preloads became available.<ref>https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57058/kw/brilliant%20diamond%20shining%20pearl</ref> Official reviewers were also able to play this version before launch.{{fact}} Outside of being an official reviewer, it is possible to play this version by pre-ordering the digital version of the game at least 3 days before launch, preloading it at that time, turning auto-updates on the Switch off, and then opting not to download the v1.1.1 update on launch day when unlocking the preload.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230720033804/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/931206562293350400/936245838689230888/1_0_0_keep.mp4</ref>
* v1.1.1 was released 2 days before launch. This version is playable by purchasing either the physical or digital versions on/soon after launch day and then downloading the updates at that time.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond logo.png|English Brilliant Diamond logo
Pokémon Shining Pearl logo.png|English Shining Pearl logo
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond logo JP.png|Japanese Brilliant Diamond logo
Pokémon Shining Pearl logo JP.png|Japanese Shining Pearl logo
</gallery>
===Title screens===
<gallery>
Brilliant DiamondTitle.png|English Brilliant Diamond title screen
Shining PearlTitle.png|English Shining Pearl title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{pearl color dark}}; background: #{{diamond color light}}; width:80px; padding:5px;"|
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{shining pearl color dark}}; background: #{{brilliant diamond color light}}; width:80px; padding:5px;"|
[[File:025Pikachu BDSP.png|80px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| colspan="2" | Male {{pcolor|Pikachu|000}}'s sprite in {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}} compared to its artwork in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
|}

* These are the first core series Pokémon games:
** That cannot [[trade]] with other core series games from the same [[generation]] and console.
** In which the other two [[first partner Pokémon]] that were not chosen at the beginning of the game can later be found in the wild, if {{g|X and Y}}'s [[Friend Safari]] is excluded.
** Since {{B2W2}} to introduce no new [[move]]s.
** Since [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] to not introduce any new Pokémon species.
*** Since {{game|Crystal}} to introduce no new species nor new [[form]]s.
** Since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to feature a [[National Pokédex]].
** Since Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to not feature [[regional form]]s in any capacity.
** Since [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] to not receive an official soundtrack release.
*** If [[upper version]]s are excluded, these are the only core series games since [[Gold and Silver]] to not receive a [[Super Music Collection]].
** To use rasterized graphics for Pokémon and item icon sprites.
** To have more than one patch released pre-launch (v1.1.0 and v1.1.1).
** To have any post-launch patches announced pre-launch (v1.2.0 and v1.3.0).<ref>https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-pokemon-shining-pearl-feature-update/</ref>
* These are the only core series Pokémon games to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine, whereas all other core series games since {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}} use a custom engine called GFlib.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SciresM/status/1511217325583740928?t=7EHgSiMkoKlaE_DB56SaTQ&s=19 Game engines by Michael/SciresM on Twitter]</ref>
* These are the only [[Generation VIII]] games in which [[Mythical Pokémon]] (other than the gift {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Jirachi}}) and the [[first partner Pokémon]] at the beginning of the game can be {{Shiny}}, as they could in [[Generation IV]].
* These are the only [[Nintendo Switch]] Pokémon games in which the "Pokémon" part of the Japanese and Korean logo differs between the two versions, to match the Japanese logos of the original {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* The artwork of both humans and most Pokémon for these games is based on their sprites in the original Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
* The design of the ambiguous {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}} statue in [[Eterna City]] resembles [[a:File:Dialkia statue.png|its design]] from the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}.
* These are the only core series remakes:
**To not include any more Pokémon species than the original games.
*** The only alternate form appearing in this game that did not appear in Generation IV is {{type|Fairy}} {{p|Arceus}}, though {{p|Eevee}} has its [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender difference]] added.
** In which the [[Pokédex]] uses the same design as in the original games.
* These are the last core series games:
** In which Pokémon can contract [[Pokérus]].
** In which Pokérus can be seen on the [[summary]] screen.
** In which {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}} use their voices from the {{pkmn|animated series}} for their [[Cry|cries]].
** To feature any sort of breeding facility such as a [[Pokémon Day Care]] or [[Pokémon Nursery|Nursery]].
* The majority of the games' Pokédex entries are [[Pokédex entry recycling|reused]] from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, though some feature slight wording changes.
* These games have the most boxes and total capacity of any core series games, with 40 boxes and 1,200 total capacity.

==In other languages==
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|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスターブリリアントダイヤモンド・シャイニングパール|Pocket Monsters Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl}}
|zh_yue={{tt|寶可夢晶燦鑽石／明亮珍珠|Pokémon Jīngchaan Jyunsehk / Mìhngleuhng Jānjyū}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢晶燦鑽石／明亮珍珠 宝可梦晶灿钻石／明亮珍珠|Bǎokěmèng Jīngcàn Zuànshí / Míngliàng Zhēnzhū}}
|fr_ca=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond et Shining Pearl
|fr_eu=Pokémon Diamant Étincelant et Perle Scintillante
|de=Pokémon Strahlender Diamant und Leuchtende Perle
|it=Pokémon Diamante Lucente e Perla Splendente
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 브릴리언트 다이아몬드・샤이닝 펄|Pocket Monsters Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl}}
|es=Pokémon Diamante Brillante y Perla Reluciente
}}

==References==
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A

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{{Infobox game
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|name=Pokémon Legends: Z-A
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|boxart=Legends Z-A EN boxart.png
|caption=English boxart of Pokémon Legends: Z-A
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|jbox=Legends Z-A JP boxart.jpg
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|jcaption2=Japanese boxart of Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
|category=Action RPG
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[core series]]
|players=1-4 players simultaneous
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]] (enhanced for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] via [[upgrade pack]])
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]]
|release_date_ja=October 16, 2025
|release_date_au=October 16, 2025
|release_date_eu=October 16, 2025
|release_date_na=October 16, 2025
|release_date_hk=October 16, 2025
|release_date_tw=October 16, 2025
|release_date_kr=October 16, 2025
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
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|esrb=E10+
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|stafflink=
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a/ja/ Pokémon.co.jp]
|website_en=[https://legends.pokemon.com Pokémon.com]}}
'''Pokémon Legends: Z-A'''{{#tag:ref|"Z-A" is pronounced as the two letters Z and A separately, according to the pronunciation of those letters in each language.<ref group="lower-alpha" name="en"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="ja"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="fr"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="de"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="it"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_la"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_eu"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="ko"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_cmn"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_yue"/>|group=note|name=pronunciation}} (Japanese: '''{{j|Pokémon LEGENDS {{ruby|Z-A|ゼットエー}}}}''' ''Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A'') is the third and final [[Generation IX]] [[core series]] game and the second "{{DL|Core series|Pokémon Legends}}" game, after [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].

The game was announced worldwide on [[Pokémon Day#2024|February 27th, 2024]], at 14:00 UTC, through a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2024|Pokémon Presents]]. It was released worldwide on [[Nintendo Switch]] on October 16, 2025. A [[Nintendo Switch 2]] Edition, known as '''Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition''', released at the same time as both a physical release and a downloadable [[upgrade pack]]. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features enhanced resolution and frame rates compared to the base version. All copies of the game are playable in ten languages: Japanese, English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. It is the first core series game with a {{pmin|Latin America}}n Spanish translation.

The [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] was revealed during a [[Nintendo Direct]] on September 12, 2025.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game is set entirely in [[Lumiose City]], five years after the events of {{g|X and Y}}.<ref>'''NPC:''' "The incident with [[Team Flare]] five years ago sent shock waves through the whole of [[Kalos]]." (Pokémon Legends: Z-A)</ref> A large corporation called [[Quasartico Inc.]] leads an urban redevelopment plan for Lumiose City, aiming to make it a city where humans and Pokémon can live in harmony.

Six months prior to the events of the game, the first instance of [[Rogue Mega Evolution]], a phenomenon where Pokémon undergo [[Mega Evolution]] without a Trainer, occurs in Lumiose City. In the aftermath, Quasartico Inc., following words of advisement from [[AZ]], creates the [[Z-A Royale]] in order to find the strongest Mega Evolution user.

The {{player}} arrives in Lumiose City and is immediately introduced to [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]], who allows them to choose a [[first partner Pokémon]], guides them through a night of [[Z-A Royale]], and leads them to [[Hotel Z]], where the player officially becomes part of [[Team MZ]]. As the player rises through the ranks of Z-A Royale, they also are tasked with dealing with the instances of Rogue Mega Evolutions popping all throughout Lumiose City.

After the player and Urbain/Taunie reach Rank A, Team MZ attempts to quell [[Ange]], a special device built by AZ 2,000 years ago inside of [[Prism Tower]], which was improperly activated due to the previous usage of the [[ultimate weapon]]. Urbain/Taunie Mega Evolves {{form|Floette|Eternal Flower}} [[AZ's Floette|Floette]] in order to control Ange, but this works only momentarily, as the device turns into Hyperrogue Ange Floette, destroying Prism Tower in the process. The player, assisted by other Trainers they met in the Z-A Royale and {{p|Zygarde}} {{form|Zygarde|Complete Form}}, finally stop Ange, protecting Lumiose City from the threat of Rogue Mega Evolution.

After the credits, AZ is revealed to have died moments after Ange had been stopped. Quasartico Inc. carries out the combined wishes of the player and Urbain/Taunie, which also had been asked by AZ, and allow for the Z-A Royale to exist indefinitely through the [[Z-A Royale|Infinite Z-A Royale]]. The player works out with [[Mable]] and [[Team Flare Nouveau]] in order to track down and catch {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}, which were attracted to Lumiose City by Ange, and then is recognized as worthy by Zygarde, who allows them to catch it. After Urbain/Taunie becomes the CEO of Quasartico Inc., they {{pkmn2|gift}} Eternal Flower Floette to the player.
{{endspoilers}}


==Features==
===Battle mechanics===
{{main|Pokémon battle (Legends: Z-A)}}
Unlike other core series games, which use a turn-based battle system, Pokémon Legends: Z-A uses a real-time combat system where Trainers and their Pokémon can move around a 3D space which adapts various gameplay features from {{g|UNITE}}.

The similar features presented here along with new mechanics include precise timing of when to swap out Pokémon or use their [[move]]s, moves hitting specific areas of the field, and a [[cooldown]] feature in place of [[PP]], with a different length of time for each move. The moves now use precise button commands with the A, B, X, or Y buttons when locked on to a target, which can be customized.

[[Status move]]s that affects stats are now only limited to a one level change and will wear off after a short time, which the aura that it represents disappearing once the time limit is reached.

Unlike in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, [[held item]]s, including {{Berries}}, are present in the game.

===Catching Pokémon===
{{main|List of Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A}}
[[Wild Pokémon]] can be encountered throughout Lumiose City. Many of them appear in "wild zones", areas of the city specifically designated as places for Pokémon to live. Similar to {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, players can attempt to catch Pokémon without having to {{pkmn|battle}} them, though battling them and lowering their HP will improve the odds of a successful catch.

A new mechanic is featured where if the wild Pokémon runs out of HP, it will become briefly stunned, allowing the player a few seconds to catch it before it vanishes. If the catch fails, the wild Pokémon will vanish.

===Friend===
Either [[Urbain]] or [[Taunie]] will appear as the player's [[friend]] depending on the [[Gender|appearance]] chosen for the [[player character]] at the beginning of the game. Players with a {{ga|Paxton|male appearance}} will meet Taunie, while players with a {{ga|Harmony|female appearance}} will meet Urbain. The player's friend works at [[Hotel Z]], where they support the hotel's owner, [[AZ]].

The game features {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Totodile}} as [[first partner Pokémon]]. The player's friend will use both of the Pokémon that the player did not choose as their first partner.

Later in the story, Taunie/Urbain will invite the player to join [[Team MZ]], who aim to protect Lumiose City and have been tasked with battling the Rogue [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon running wild around the city.

===Rogue Mega Evolutions===
{{main|Rogue Mega Evolution}}
The battles against the [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]s use a similar system as the [[noble Pokémon]] battles from {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The player has to dodge attacks from Rogue Mega Evolution Pokémon in real time and launch attacks to deplete the Rogue Mega Evolution Pokémon's health bar and cause them to drop orbs of Mega Power. Gathering Mega Power will fill its meter and allow the player to induce Mega Evolution on their own Pokémon. The meter will then slowly drain, but the player is able to gather more Mega Power to keep the meter from draining; the meter will enter a cooldown mode once it has been drained.

===Z-A Royale===
The [[Z-A Royale]] is a competition held at night in Lumiose City in [[Battle zone (Lumiose City)|battle zones]]. Participating Pokémon Trainers start at Rank Z, and can rank up by defeating other Trainers in promotion matches to progress to Rank A. It is said that Trainers who reach Rank A may have one wish granted.

===New Pokémon forms===
[[Eternal Flower Floette]] is available for the first time after being introduced 12 years before in [[Pokémon X and Y]].
<gallery>
0670Floette-Eternal.png|{{p|Floette|Eternal Flower Floette}}
</gallery>

===New Mega Evolutions===
Twenty six Pokémon received 26 new [[Mega Evolution]]s and 26 [[Mega Stone]]s were added into Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

{{rdexh/MegaLumiose}}
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| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0154
! {{MSP/ZA|0154|Meganium|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Meganium|Mega Meganium}}
{{typetable|Grass}}{{typetable|Fairy}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Meganiumite ZA Sprite.png|link=Meganiumite|Meganiumite|36px]] [[Meganiumite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #006
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0500
! {{MSP/ZA|0500|Emboar|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Emboar|Mega Emboar}}
{{typetable|Fire}}{{typetable|Fighting}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Emboarite ZA Sprite.png|link=Emboarite|Emboarite|36px]] [[Emboarite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #009
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0160
! {{MSP/ZA|0160|Feraligatr|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Feraligatr|Mega Feraligatr}}
{{typetable|Water}}{{typetable|Dragon}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Feraligite ZA Sprite.png|link=Feraligite|Feraligite|36px]] [[Feraligite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #035
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0689
! {{MSP/ZA|0689|Barbaracle|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Barbaracle|Mega Barbaracle}}
{{typetable|Rock}}{{typetable|Fighting}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Barbaracite ZA Sprite.png|link=Barbaracite|Barbaracite|36px]] [[Barbaracite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #037
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0121
! {{MSP/ZA|0121|Starmie|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Starmie|Mega Starmie}}
{{typetable|Water}}{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Starminite ZA Sprite.png|link=Starminite|Starminite|36px]] [[Starminite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #039
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0670
! {{MSP/ZA|0670|Floette|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Floette|Mega Floette}}
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Floettite ZA Sprite.png|link=Floettite|Floettite|36px]] [[Floettite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #046
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0668
! {{MSP/ZA|0668|Pyroar|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Pyroar|Mega Pyroar}}
{{typetable|Fire}}{{typetable|Normal}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Pyroarite ZA Sprite.png|link=Pyroarite|Pyroarite|36px]] [[Pyroarite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #057
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0036
! {{MSP/ZA|0036|Clefable|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Clefable|Mega Clefable}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Clefablite ZA Sprite.png|link=Clefablite|Clefablite|36px]] [[Clefablite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #070
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0545
! {{MSP/ZA|0545|Scolipede|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Scolipede|Mega Scolipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Poison}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Scolipite ZA Sprite.png|link=Scolipite|Scolipite|36px]] [[Scolipite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #076
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0071
! {{MSP/ZA|0071|Victreebel|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Victreebel|Mega Victreebel}}
{{typetable|Grass}}{{typetable|Poison}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Victreebelite ZA Sprite.png|link=Victreebelite|Victreebelite|36px]] [[Victreebelite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #121
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0530
! {{MSP/ZA|0530|Excadrill|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Excadrill|Mega Excadrill}}
{{typetable|Ground}}{{typetable|Steel}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Excadrite ZA Sprite.png|link=Excadrite|Excadrite|36px]] [[Excadrite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #144
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0604
! {{MSP/ZA|0604|Eelektross|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Eelektross|Mega Eelektross}}
{{typetable|Electric|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Eelektrossite ZA Sprite.png|link=Eelektrossite|Eelektrossite|36px]] [[Eelektrossite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #147
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0149
! {{MSP/ZA|0149|Dragonite|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Dragonite|Mega Dragonite}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Dragoninite ZA Sprite.png|link=Dragoninite|Dragoninite|36px]] [[Dragoninite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #160
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0687
! {{MSP/ZA|0687|Malamar|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Malamar|Mega Malamar}}
{{typetable|Dark}}{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Malamarite ZA Sprite.png|link=Malamarite|Malamarite|36px]] [[Malamarite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #162
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0691
! {{MSP/ZA|0691|Dragalge|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Dragalge|Mega Dragalge}}
{{typetable|Poison}}{{typetable|Dragon}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Dragalgite ZA Sprite.png|link=Dragalgite|Dragalgite|36px]] [[Dragalgite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #171
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0478
! {{MSP/ZA|0478|Froslass|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Froslass|Mega Froslass}}
{{typetable|Ice}}{{typetable|Ghost}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Froslassite ZA Sprite.png|link=Froslassite|Froslassite|36px]] [[Froslassite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #181
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0701
! {{MSP/ZA|0701|Hawlucha|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Hawlucha|Mega Hawlucha}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Hawluchanite ZA Sprite.png|link=Hawluchanite|Hawluchanite|36px]] [[Hawluchanite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #185
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0560
! {{MSP/ZA|0560|Scrafty|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Scrafty|Mega Scrafty}}
{{typetable|Dark}}{{typetable|Fighting}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Scraftinite ZA Sprite.png|link=Scraftinite|Scraftinite|36px]] [[Scraftinite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #191
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0609
! {{MSP/ZA|0609|Chandelure|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Chandelure|Mega Chandelure}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}{{typetable|Fire}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Chandelurite ZA Sprite.png|link=Chandelurite|Chandelurite|36px]] [[Chandelurite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #211
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0658
! {{MSP/ZA|0658|Greninja|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Greninja|Mega Greninja}}
{{typetable|Water}}{{typetable|Dark}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Greninjite ZA Sprite.png|link=Greninjite|Greninjite|36px]] [[Greninjite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #212
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0870
! {{MSP/ZA|0870|Falinks|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Falinks|Mega Falinks}}
{{typetable|Fighting|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Falinksite ZA Sprite.png|link=Falinksite|Falinksite|36px]] [[Falinksite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #215
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0652
! {{MSP/ZA|0652|Chesnaught|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Chesnaught|Mega Chesnaught}}
{{typetable|Grass}}{{typetable|Fighting}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Chesnaughtite ZA Sprite.png|link=Chesnaughtite|Chesnaughtite|36px]] [[Chesnaughtite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #216
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0227
! {{MSP/ZA|0227|Skarmory|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Skarmory|Mega Skarmory}}
{{typetable|Steel}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Skarmorite ZA Sprite.png|link=Skarmorite|Skarmorite|36px]] [[Skarmorite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #219
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0655
! {{MSP/ZA|0655|Delphox|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Delphox|Mega Delphox}}
{{typetable|Fire}}{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Delphoxite ZA Sprite.png|link=Delphoxite|Delphoxite|36px]] [[Delphoxite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #224
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0780
! {{MSP/ZA|0780|Drampa|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Drampa|Mega Drampa}}
{{typetable|Normal}}{{typetable|Dragon}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Drampanite ZA Sprite.png|link=Drampanite|Drampanite|36px]] [[Drampanite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #230
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0718
! {{MSP/ZA|0718|Zygarde|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Zygarde|Mega Zygarde}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}{{typetable|Ground}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Zygardite ZA Sprite.png|link=Zygardite|Zygardite|36px]] [[Zygardite]]
|}

===Pokémon mechanics===
[[Mega Evolution]] returns for the first time in a [[core series]] game since {{LGPE}}.

{{pkmn2|Wild}} [[alpha Pokémon]] make their return from {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, behaving and looking similarly to as they did in that game.

{{Abilities}}, {{pkmn|breeding}}, and {{pkmn|Egg}}s are not available in this game.

===Connectivity===
The game is planned to receive [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility in spring 2026. However, Pokémon caught or transferred to Pokémon Legends: Z-A cannot be sent to previous Nintendo Switch titles. Similar to previous Pokémon titles on the Nintendo Switch, only Pokémon available in this game can be transferred into it.

==Reception==
The game sold 5.80 million copies in its launch week.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-legends-z-a-has-super-effective-start-already-selling-5-8-million-copies/1100-6535676/ Pokemon Legends: Z-A Has Super-Effective Start, Already Selling 5.8 Million Copies - GameSpot]</ref> As of December 31, 2025, the game sold 12.30 million copies, of which 8.41 million copies were the Nintendo Switch edition and 3.89 million copies were the Nintendo Switch 2 edition.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2026/260203_3e.pdf#page=26]</ref>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Legends: Z-A}}

==Version history==
The game file size for the download version is dependent on the system that the game is downloaded on, irrespective of the edition owned. In other words, downloading the [[Nintendo Switch]] version of the game on a [[Nintendo Switch 2]] will still consume the same amount of storage space as the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade pack only consumes approximately 3 MB of additional space.<ref name="Nintendo eShop AU">https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/aocs/70050000058351</ref>

{|class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color}}; border:3px solid #{{Legends Z-A color dark}}"
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|Version
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|Release date
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|Game file size
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|Official note
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|More information
|-
|1.0.0
|Original release
|{{tt|4.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|7.7 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|N/A
|Initial release. This version is officially playable using a physical Game Card in a Switch whose internet connection remains off.
|-
|1.0.1
|October 9, 2025<ref>[https://www.vice.com/en/article/pokemon-legends-z-a-file-size-revealed-and-switch-2-players-are-worried/ Pokémon Legends Z-A File Size Revealed—and Switch 2 Players Are Worried]</ref>
|{{tt|4.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|7.7 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|Added data required to use online features.
|Initial version when downloading from Nintendo eShop. The official websites list the release date for this update as October 15, 2025.<ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68626/~/how-to-update-pok%C3%A9mon-legends%3A-z-a How to Update Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Nintendo Support]</ref><ref>[https://plza-news.pokemon-home.com/ja/page/3.html 『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A』更新データ（Ver.1.0.1）配信のお知らせ]</ref>
|-
|1.0.2
|November 5, 2025
|{{tt|4.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|7.7 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|'''Fixes Applied for the Following Issues'''
* If your Pokémon Boxes became full before the first Rogue Mega Evolution battle and the Boxes menu had not been opened at any point prior to being filled, Pokémon catch attempts would always fail. Additionally, if a side mission that allows you to receive Pokémon was attempted under these conditions, the mission would be completed without granting the Pokémon.
* In certain side missions, if the time of day switched between daytime and nighttime at the exact moment that a move hit its target, it became impossible to hit the target afterward, rendering the side mission incapable of being progressed further.
* In Trainer battles, if the opposing Trainer switched Pokémon and the player simultaneously activated Mega Evolution, the game may have become unplayable because the opposing Trainer failed to send out a new Pokémon.
* Other minor issues have also been fixed.

'''Ranked Battles Balance Adjustments'''
* To prevent points from decreasing based on match outcomes, points awarded according to ranking have been adjusted.
* Battle rewards have been partially increased and added to the rewards received after each match.
|
|-
|1.0.3
|November 27, 2025
|{{tt|4.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|7.7 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|'''Fix Applied for the Following Confirmed Issue:'''
* Players were unable to claim the Mega Stone reward in Ranked Battles Season 2, even after reaching the rank required to receive it.

'''For Players Who Were Unable to Receive the Season 2 Mega Stone Reward'''
* Players affected by this issue will be able to claim the rewards by accessing the Ranked Battle screen after the update is released.
|
|-
|2.0.0
|December 10, 2025
|{{tt|6.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|11.2 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|'''DLC contents added'''
* Players who purchased the DLC will now be able to enjoy adventures in the Mega Dimension

'''Additional Pokémon'''
* For Trainers who have not purchased Mega Dimension, additional Pokémon may appear via local or online communication modes.

Several unspecified issues have been fixed.
|
|-
|2.0.1
|January 21, 2026
|{{tt|6.1 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|11.3 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|'''Adjustments Applied for Obtaining Items:'''
* When purchasing Berries from a food stall, you can now purchase multiple Berries at once.
* After beginning the story of the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC, you will be able purchase Berries from the clerk at Nouveau Café’s Truck No. 3.
* The maximum number of Mega Shards you can carry has been increased from 999 to 9,999.

'''Fixes Applied for the Following Confirmed Issues Related to Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension Content:'''
* When using moves in certain pockets of hyperspace, Pokémon may sometimes have faced a different direction from the intended target.
* There were cases in which the weather remained sunny and did not change.
* Shiny Pokémon obtained prior to the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension may not have been registered to the Mega Evolution Pokédex, even if their Mega Stones were obtained after becoming available in the DLC.
* During missions, images from unrelated scenes may occasionally have been displayed.
* Players may not have been able to complete side mission 188 “Start Special Scanning!” even after earning the maximum number of survey points. (Players who are already experiencing this issue should be able to progress after entering and exiting hyperspace.)
|
|}

If the physical Nintendo Switch version is played on a Nintendo Switch 2, then the patch downloads will also contain the data for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack, resulting in extra data being downloaded. If the physical Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is inserted into the Switch 2 console instead, then the Upgrade Pack contents will not be downloaded.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo.png|English, Japanese, and Korean logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo SC.png|Simplified Chinese logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo TC.png|Traditional Chinese logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo FR.png|French logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo DE.png|German logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo IT.png|Italian logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo ES.png|Spanish logo
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* This is the first core series game:
** To be rated E10+ by the {{wp|Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB}}.
** To use real-time combat.
** To include letters from the Latin alphabet in its official Chinese name, as {{g|X and Y}} were never officially translated to Chinese.
** To have its [[Mega Dimension|DLC]] be revealed before the release of the base game and also the first instance of [[core series]] DLC releasing in the same calendar year as the base game.
** In which there is no way for the player to travel directly across water, such as {{m|Surf}} or [[Poké Ride]].
** In which the main [[rival]] gets both [[first partner Pokémon]] that the player does not pick.
** In which a Pokémon can legitimately exceed [[level]] 100.
** In which {{p|Mewtwo}} is present without {{p|Mew}}.
** In which {{p|Slowpoke}} can be obtained but {{p|Shellder}} cannot in any way. However, Shellder are technically present as part of {{p|Slowbro}} and {{p|Slowking}}.
** In which [[weather]] is a mechanic, but no weather-setting move is available.
*** It also is the first core series game to only feature one weather condition in battle, namely [[rain]].
**To completely exclude the [[Psyduck (Pokémon)|Psyduck]] evolutionary family.
* This is the first original core series game since {{B2W2}} to not introduce any new Pokémon species at the time of its release, and the second overall.
* This is the first Pokémon game to receive an [[upgrade pack]] and accompanying [[Nintendo Switch 2]] Edition.
* All Pokémon introduced in [[Generation VI]] are in the base game of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. No new Pokémon introduced in [[Generation IX]] appear in the game until the release of the [[Mega Dimension]] DLC.
* With the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, every Pokémon from the [[National Pokédex]] is present in at least one of the Nintendo Switch core series games.
** Before this game, the {{p|Patrat}} [[evolution]]ary line, the [[elemental monkeys]], and {{p|Furfrou}} were the only remaining Pokémon to have not been present in a Nintendo Switch core series game.
** Despite this, the National Pokédex in [[Pokémon HOME]] still cannot be completed using the Nintendo Switch games alone, since {{p|Spinda}} cannot be moved in or out of {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} due to the [[List of glitches in Generation VIII#Spinda spot pattern glitches|spot pattern glitches]] and therefore has to be [[transfer]]red from [[Pokémon Bank]].

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|bordercolor={{Legends Z-A color light}}
|ja=Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A<ref group="lower-alpha" name="ja"/>
|zh_yue={{tt|寶可夢傳說 Z-A|Pokémon Chyùhnsyut Z-A}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_yue"/>
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢傳說 Z-A|Pokémon Chuánshuō Z-A}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_cmn"/> {{tt|宝可梦传说 Z-A|Pokémon Chuánshuō Z-A}}
|fr=Légendes Pokémon : Z-A<ref group="lower-alpha" name="fr"/>
|de=Pokémon-Legenden: Z-A<ref group="lower-alpha" name="de"/>
|it=Leggende Pokémon: Z-A<ref group="lower-alpha" name="it"/>
|ko={{tt|Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A|포켓몬 레전즈 제트에이}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="ko"/>
|es_la=Leyendas Pokémon: Z-A<ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_la"/>
|es_eu=Leyendas Pokémon: Z-A<ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_eu"/>
}}

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>
===Subnotes===
<references group="lower-alpha">
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="en">"Z-A" is pronounced in English as /zi eɪ/ in the [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2025|February 27, 2025 Pokémon Presents]], the April 2, 2025 [[Nintendo Direct]], and other trailers. The same American English voice-over is used in UK English and Asian English videos, pronouncing the letter Z as ''zee'' /zi/, even though it would normally be pronounced as ''zed'' /zɛd/ in those regions. According to a social media post by Pokémon UK on [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonUKGB/posts/uk-trainers-remembering-how-to-pronounce-the-z-in-pok%C3%A9mon-legends-z-a/1307415631424346/ Facebook], [https://x.com/PokemonNewsUK/status/1994067210763956470 X (formerly Twitter)], [https://www.instagram.com/p/DRkKpqyEu5y/ Instagram], and [https://www.threads.com/@pokemonnewsuk/post/DRkKp3rgNgr Threads], the Z in Pokémon Legends: Z-A is pronounced in the UK as ''zee'' /zi/. The American English pronunciation is also used in trailers in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXmot1Nlr8w&t=12s Dutch], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqmhpP84r3g Brazilian Portuguese], and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7b0-3_wmEY&t=12s European Portuguese], despite the names of these letters being different in these languages.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="ja">"Z-A" is pronounced in Japanese as ゼットエー ''zetto ē''.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="fr">"Z-A" is pronounced in French as ''zède a'' /zɛd a/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5IXwg2PO8A&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="de">"Z-A" is pronounced in German as ''Zett A'' /tsɛt a/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRUXkaqwZDg&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="it">"Z-A" is pronounced in Italian as ''zeta a'' /dzɛta a/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVlK4Ha5SWg&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_la">"Z-A" is pronounced in Latin American Spanish as ''zeta a'' /seta a/ in the [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2025|February 27, 2025 Pokémon Presents]] and in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38gcYRKEPRY&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_eu">"Z-A" is pronounced in European Spanish as ''zeta a'' /θeta a/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3_IusAjiDw&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="ko">"Z-A" is pronounced in Korean as 제트에이 ''jeteu ei''.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_cmn">"Z-A" is pronounced in Mandarin as /zi eɪ/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAV8d96b9TM&t=23s commercial] released on October 31, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_yue">"Z-A" is pronounced in Cantonese as /sɛːt ei/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF5uMVTj6MA&t=23s commercial] released on October 31, 2025.</ref>
</references>

==References==
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A

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{{Infobox game
|colorscheme=Legends Z-A
|bordercolorscheme=Legends Z-A
|name=Pokémon Legends: Z-A
|jname=Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A
|name2=Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
|jname2=Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
|boxart=Legends Z-A EN boxart.png
|caption=English boxart of Pokémon Legends: Z-A
|boxart2=Legends Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition EN boxart.png
|caption2=English boxart of Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
|jbox=Legends Z-A JP boxart.jpg
|jcaption=Japanese boxart of Pokémon Legends: Z-A
|jbox2=Legends Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition JP boxart.jpg
|jcaption2=Japanese boxart of Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
|category=Action RPG
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[core series]]
|players=1-4 players simultaneous
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]] (enhanced for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] via [[upgrade pack]])
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]]
|release_date_ja=October 16, 2025
|release_date_au=October 16, 2025
|release_date_eu=October 16, 2025
|release_date_na=October 16, 2025
|release_date_hk=October 16, 2025
|release_date_tw=October 16, 2025
|release_date_kr=October 16, 2025
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|cero=A
|esrb=E10+
|pegi=7
|acb=PG
|oflc=PG
|grac=ALL
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|website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a/ja/ Pokémon.co.jp]
|website_en=[https://legends.pokemon.com Pokémon.com]}}
'''Pokémon Legends: Z-A'''{{#tag:ref|"Z-A" is pronounced as the two letters Z and A separately, according to the pronunciation of those letters in each language.<ref group="lower-alpha" name="en"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="ja"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="fr"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="de"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="it"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_la"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_eu"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="ko"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_cmn"/><ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_yue"/>|group=note|name=pronunciation}} (Japanese: '''{{j|Pokémon LEGENDS {{ruby|Z-A|ゼットエー}}}}''' ''Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A'') is the third and final [[Generation IX]] [[core series]] game and the second "{{DL|Core series|Pokémon Legends}}" game, after [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].

The game was announced worldwide on [[Pokémon Day#2024|February 27th, 2024]], at 14:00 UTC, through a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2024|Pokémon Presents]]. It was released worldwide on [[Nintendo Switch]] on October 16, 2025. A [[Nintendo Switch 2]] Edition, known as '''Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition''', released at the same time as both a physical release and a downloadable [[upgrade pack]]. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features enhanced resolution and frame rates compared to the base version. All copies of the game are playable in ten languages: Japanese, English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. It is the first core series game with a {{pmin|Latin America}}n Spanish translation.

The [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] was revealed during a [[Nintendo Direct]] on September 12, 2025.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game is set entirely in [[Lumiose City]], five years after the events of {{g|X and Y}}.<ref>'''NPC:''' "The incident with [[Team Flare]] five years ago sent shock waves through the whole of [[Kalos]]." (Pokémon Legends: Z-A)</ref> A large corporation called [[Quasartico Inc.]] leads an urban redevelopment plan for Lumiose City, aiming to make it a city where humans and Pokémon can live in harmony.

Six months prior to the events of the game, the first instance of [[Rogue Mega Evolution]], a phenomenon where Pokémon undergo [[Mega Evolution]] without a Trainer, occurs in Lumiose City. In the aftermath, Quasartico Inc., following words of advisement from [[AZ]], creates the [[Z-A Royale]] in order to find the strongest Mega Evolution user.

The {{player}} arrives in Lumiose City and is immediately introduced to [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]], who allows them to choose a [[first partner Pokémon]], guides them through a night of [[Z-A Royale]], and leads them to [[Hotel Z]], where the player officially becomes part of [[Team MZ]]. As the player rises through the ranks of Z-A Royale, they also are tasked with dealing with the instances of Rogue Mega Evolutions popping all throughout Lumiose City.

After the player and Urbain/Taunie reach Rank A, Team MZ attempts to quell [[Ange]], a special device built by AZ 2,000 years ago inside of [[Prism Tower]], which was improperly activated due to the previous usage of the [[ultimate weapon]]. Urbain/Taunie Mega Evolves {{form|Floette|Eternal Flower}} [[AZ's Floette|Floette]] in order to control Ange, but this works only momentarily, as the device turns into Hyperrogue Ange Floette, destroying Prism Tower in the process. The player, assisted by other Trainers they met in the Z-A Royale and {{p|Zygarde}} {{form|Zygarde|Complete Form}}, finally stop Ange, protecting Lumiose City from the threat of Rogue Mega Evolution.

After the credits, AZ is revealed to have died moments after Ange had been stopped. Quasartico Inc. carries out the combined wishes of the player and Urbain/Taunie, which also had been asked by AZ, and allow for the Z-A Royale to exist indefinitely through the [[Z-A Royale|Infinite Z-A Royale]]. The player works out with [[Mable]] and [[Team Flare Nouveau]] in order to track down and catch {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}, which were attracted to Lumiose City by Ange, and then is recognized as worthy by Zygarde, who allows them to catch it. After Urbain/Taunie becomes the CEO of Quasartico Inc., they {{pkmn2|gift}} Eternal Flower Floette to the player.
{{endspoilers}}


==Features==
===Battle mechanics===
{{main|Pokémon battle (Legends: Z-A)}}
Unlike other core series games, which use a turn-based battle system, Pokémon Legends: Z-A uses a real-time combat system where Trainers and their Pokémon can move around a 3D space which adapts various gameplay features from {{g|UNITE}}.

The similar features presented here along with new mechanics include precise timing of when to swap out Pokémon or use their [[move]]s, moves hitting specific areas of the field, and a [[cooldown]] feature in place of [[PP]], with a different length of time for each move. The moves now use precise button commands with the A, B, X, or Y buttons when locked on to a target, which can be customized.

[[Status move]]s that affects stats are now only limited to a one level change and will wear off after a short time, which the aura that it represents disappearing once the time limit is reached.

Unlike in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, [[held item]]s, including {{Berries}}, are present in the game.

===Catching Pokémon===
{{main|List of Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A}}
[[Wild Pokémon]] can be encountered throughout Lumiose City. Many of them appear in "wild zones", areas of the city specifically designated as places for Pokémon to live. Similar to {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, players can attempt to catch Pokémon without having to {{pkmn|battle}} them, though battling them and lowering their HP will improve the odds of a successful catch.

A new mechanic is featured where if the wild Pokémon runs out of HP, it will become briefly stunned, allowing the player a few seconds to catch it before it vanishes. If the catch fails, the wild Pokémon will vanish.

===Friend===
Either [[Urbain]] or [[Taunie]] will appear as the player's [[friend]] depending on the [[Gender|appearance]] chosen for the [[player character]] at the beginning of the game. Players with a {{ga|Paxton|male appearance}} will meet Taunie, while players with a {{ga|Harmony|female appearance}} will meet Urbain. The player's friend works at [[Hotel Z]], where they support the hotel's owner, [[AZ]].

The game features {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Totodile}} as [[first partner Pokémon]]. The player's friend will use both of the Pokémon that the player did not choose as their first partner.

Later in the story, Taunie/Urbain will invite the player to join [[Team MZ]], who aim to protect Lumiose City and have been tasked with battling the Rogue [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon running wild around the city.

===Rogue Mega Evolutions===
{{main|Rogue Mega Evolution}}
The battles against the [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]s use a similar system as the [[noble Pokémon]] battles from {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The player has to dodge attacks from Rogue Mega Evolution Pokémon in real time and launch attacks to deplete the Rogue Mega Evolution Pokémon's health bar and cause them to drop orbs of Mega Power. Gathering Mega Power will fill its meter and allow the player to induce Mega Evolution on their own Pokémon. The meter will then slowly drain, but the player is able to gather more Mega Power to keep the meter from draining; the meter will enter a cooldown mode once it has been drained.

===Z-A Royale===
The [[Z-A Royale]] is a competition held at night in Lumiose City in [[Battle zone (Lumiose City)|battle zones]]. Participating Pokémon Trainers start at Rank Z, and can rank up by defeating other Trainers in promotion matches to progress to Rank A. It is said that Trainers who reach Rank A may have one wish granted.

===New Pokémon forms===
[[Eternal Flower Floette]] is available for the first time after being introduced 12 years before in [[Pokémon X and Y]].
<gallery>
0670Floette-Eternal.png|{{p|Floette|Eternal Flower Floette}}
</gallery>

===New Mega Evolutions===
Twenty six Pokémon received 26 new [[Mega Evolution]]s and 26 [[Mega Stone]]s were added into Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

{{rdexh/MegaLumiose}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #003
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0154
! {{MSP/ZA|0154|Meganium|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Meganium|Mega Meganium}}
{{typetable|Grass}}{{typetable|Fairy}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Meganiumite ZA Sprite.png|link=Meganiumite|Meganiumite|36px]] [[Meganiumite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #006
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0500
! {{MSP/ZA|0500|Emboar|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Emboar|Mega Emboar}}
{{typetable|Fire}}{{typetable|Fighting}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Emboarite ZA Sprite.png|link=Emboarite|Emboarite|36px]] [[Emboarite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #009
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0160
! {{MSP/ZA|0160|Feraligatr|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Feraligatr|Mega Feraligatr}}
{{typetable|Water}}{{typetable|Dragon}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Feraligite ZA Sprite.png|link=Feraligite|Feraligite|36px]] [[Feraligite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #035
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0689
! {{MSP/ZA|0689|Barbaracle|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Barbaracle|Mega Barbaracle}}
{{typetable|Rock}}{{typetable|Fighting}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Barbaracite ZA Sprite.png|link=Barbaracite|Barbaracite|36px]] [[Barbaracite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #037
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0121
! {{MSP/ZA|0121|Starmie|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Starmie|Mega Starmie}}
{{typetable|Water}}{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Starminite ZA Sprite.png|link=Starminite|Starminite|36px]] [[Starminite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #039
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0670
! {{MSP/ZA|0670|Floette|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Floette|Mega Floette}}
{{typetable|Fairy|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Floettite ZA Sprite.png|link=Floettite|Floettite|36px]] [[Floettite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #046
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0668
! {{MSP/ZA|0668|Pyroar|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Pyroar|Mega Pyroar}}
{{typetable|Fire}}{{typetable|Normal}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Pyroarite ZA Sprite.png|link=Pyroarite|Pyroarite|36px]] [[Pyroarite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #057
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0036
! {{MSP/ZA|0036|Clefable|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Clefable|Mega Clefable}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Clefablite ZA Sprite.png|link=Clefablite|Clefablite|36px]] [[Clefablite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #070
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0545
! {{MSP/ZA|0545|Scolipede|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Scolipede|Mega Scolipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}{{typetable|Poison}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Scolipite ZA Sprite.png|link=Scolipite|Scolipite|36px]] [[Scolipite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #076
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0071
! {{MSP/ZA|0071|Victreebel|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Victreebel|Mega Victreebel}}
{{typetable|Grass}}{{typetable|Poison}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Victreebelite ZA Sprite.png|link=Victreebelite|Victreebelite|36px]] [[Victreebelite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #121
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0530
! {{MSP/ZA|0530|Excadrill|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Excadrill|Mega Excadrill}}
{{typetable|Ground}}{{typetable|Steel}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Excadrite ZA Sprite.png|link=Excadrite|Excadrite|36px]] [[Excadrite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #144
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0604
! {{MSP/ZA|0604|Eelektross|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Eelektross|Mega Eelektross}}
{{typetable|Electric|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Eelektrossite ZA Sprite.png|link=Eelektrossite|Eelektrossite|36px]] [[Eelektrossite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #147
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0149
! {{MSP/ZA|0149|Dragonite|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Dragonite|Mega Dragonite}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Dragoninite ZA Sprite.png|link=Dragoninite|Dragoninite|36px]] [[Dragoninite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #160
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0687
! {{MSP/ZA|0687|Malamar|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Malamar|Mega Malamar}}
{{typetable|Dark}}{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Malamarite ZA Sprite.png|link=Malamarite|Malamarite|36px]] [[Malamarite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #162
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0691
! {{MSP/ZA|0691|Dragalge|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Dragalge|Mega Dragalge}}
{{typetable|Poison}}{{typetable|Dragon}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Dragalgite ZA Sprite.png|link=Dragalgite|Dragalgite|36px]] [[Dragalgite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #171
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0478
! {{MSP/ZA|0478|Froslass|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Froslass|Mega Froslass}}
{{typetable|Ice}}{{typetable|Ghost}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Froslassite ZA Sprite.png|link=Froslassite|Froslassite|36px]] [[Froslassite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #181
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0701
! {{MSP/ZA|0701|Hawlucha|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Hawlucha|Mega Hawlucha}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Hawluchanite ZA Sprite.png|link=Hawluchanite|Hawluchanite|36px]] [[Hawluchanite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #185
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0560
! {{MSP/ZA|0560|Scrafty|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Scrafty|Mega Scrafty}}
{{typetable|Dark}}{{typetable|Fighting}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Scraftinite ZA Sprite.png|link=Scraftinite|Scraftinite|36px]] [[Scraftinite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #191
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0609
! {{MSP/ZA|0609|Chandelure|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Chandelure|Mega Chandelure}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}{{typetable|Fire}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Chandelurite ZA Sprite.png|link=Chandelurite|Chandelurite|36px]] [[Chandelurite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #211
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0658
! {{MSP/ZA|0658|Greninja|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Greninja|Mega Greninja}}
{{typetable|Water}}{{typetable|Dark}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Greninjite ZA Sprite.png|link=Greninjite|Greninjite|36px]] [[Greninjite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #212
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0870
! {{MSP/ZA|0870|Falinks|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Falinks|Mega Falinks}}
{{typetable|Fighting|colspan=2}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Falinksite ZA Sprite.png|link=Falinksite|Falinksite|36px]] [[Falinksite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #215
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0652
! {{MSP/ZA|0652|Chesnaught|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Chesnaught|Mega Chesnaught}}
{{typetable|Grass}}{{typetable|Fighting}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Chesnaughtite ZA Sprite.png|link=Chesnaughtite|Chesnaughtite|36px]] [[Chesnaughtite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #216
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0227
! {{MSP/ZA|0227|Skarmory|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Skarmory|Mega Skarmory}}
{{typetable|Steel}}{{typetable|Flying}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Skarmorite ZA Sprite.png|link=Skarmorite|Skarmorite|36px]] [[Skarmorite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #219
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0655
! {{MSP/ZA|0655|Delphox|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Delphox|Mega Delphox}}
{{typetable|Fire}}{{typetable|Psychic}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Delphoxite ZA Sprite.png|link=Delphoxite|Delphoxite|36px]] [[Delphoxite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #224
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0780
! {{MSP/ZA|0780|Drampa|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Drampa|Mega Drampa}}
{{typetable|Normal}}{{typetable|Dragon}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Drampanite ZA Sprite.png|link=Drampanite|Drampanite|36px]] [[Drampanite]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #230
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #—
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | #0718
! {{MSP/ZA|0718|Zygarde|form=-Mega}}
| {{p|Zygarde|Mega Zygarde}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}{{typetable|Ground}}
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Bag Zygardite ZA Sprite.png|link=Zygardite|Zygardite|36px]] [[Zygardite]]
|}

===Pokémon mechanics===
[[Mega Evolution]] returns for the first time in a [[core series]] game since {{LGPE}}.

{{pkmn2|Wild}} [[alpha Pokémon]] make their return from {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, behaving and looking similarly to as they did in that game.

{{Abilities}}, {{pkmn|breeding}}, and {{pkmn|Egg}}s are not available in this game.

===Connectivity===
The game is planned to receive [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility in spring 2026. However, Pokémon caught or transferred to Pokémon Legends: Z-A cannot be sent to previous Nintendo Switch titles. Similar to previous Pokémon titles on the Nintendo Switch, only Pokémon available in this game can be transferred into it.

==Reception==
The game sold 5.80 million copies in its launch week.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-legends-z-a-has-super-effective-start-already-selling-5-8-million-copies/1100-6535676/ Pokemon Legends: Z-A Has Super-Effective Start, Already Selling 5.8 Million Copies - GameSpot]</ref> As of December 31, 2025, the game sold 12.30 million copies, of which 8.41 million copies were the Nintendo Switch edition and 3.89 million copies were the Nintendo Switch 2 edition.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2026/260203_3e.pdf#page=26]</ref>

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Legends: Z-A}}

==Version history==
The game file size for the download version is dependent on the system that the game is downloaded on, irrespective of the edition owned. In other words, downloading the [[Nintendo Switch]] version of the game on a [[Nintendo Switch 2]] will still consume the same amount of storage space as the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade pack only consumes approximately 3 MB of additional space.<ref name="Nintendo eShop AU">https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/aocs/70050000058351</ref>

{|class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color}}; border:3px solid #{{Legends Z-A color dark}}"
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|Version
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|Release date
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|Game file size
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|Official note
!style="background:#{{Legends Z-A color light}}"|More information
|-
|1.0.0
|Original release
|{{tt|4.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|7.7 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|N/A
|Initial release. This version is officially playable using a physical Game Card in a Switch whose internet connection remains off.
|-
|1.0.1
|October 9, 2025<ref>[https://www.vice.com/en/article/pokemon-legends-z-a-file-size-revealed-and-switch-2-players-are-worried/ Pokémon Legends Z-A File Size Revealed—and Switch 2 Players Are Worried]</ref>
|{{tt|4.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|7.7 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|Added data required to use online features.
|Initial version when downloading from Nintendo eShop. The official website lists the release date for this update as October 15, 2025.<ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68626/~/how-to-update-pok%C3%A9mon-legends%3A-z-a How to Update Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Nintendo Support]</ref>
|-
|1.0.2
|November 5, 2025
|{{tt|4.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|7.7 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|'''Fixes Applied for the Following Issues'''
* If your Pokémon Boxes became full before the first Rogue Mega Evolution battle and the Boxes menu had not been opened at any point prior to being filled, Pokémon catch attempts would always fail. Additionally, if a side mission that allows you to receive Pokémon was attempted under these conditions, the mission would be completed without granting the Pokémon.
* In certain side missions, if the time of day switched between daytime and nighttime at the exact moment that a move hit its target, it became impossible to hit the target afterward, rendering the side mission incapable of being progressed further.
* In Trainer battles, if the opposing Trainer switched Pokémon and the player simultaneously activated Mega Evolution, the game may have become unplayable because the opposing Trainer failed to send out a new Pokémon.
* Other minor issues have also been fixed.

'''Ranked Battles Balance Adjustments'''
* To prevent points from decreasing based on match outcomes, points awarded according to ranking have been adjusted.
* Battle rewards have been partially increased and added to the rewards received after each match.
|
|-
|1.0.3
|November 27, 2025
|{{tt|4.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|7.7 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|'''Fix Applied for the Following Confirmed Issue:'''
* Players were unable to claim the Mega Stone reward in Ranked Battles Season 2, even after reaching the rank required to receive it.

'''For Players Who Were Unable to Receive the Season 2 Mega Stone Reward'''
* Players affected by this issue will be able to claim the rewards by accessing the Ranked Battle screen after the update is released.
|
|-
|2.0.0
|December 10, 2025
|{{tt|6.0 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|11.2 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|'''DLC contents added'''
* Players who purchased the DLC will now be able to enjoy adventures in the Mega Dimension

'''Additional Pokémon'''
* For Trainers who have not purchased Mega Dimension, additional Pokémon may appear via local or online communication modes.

Several unspecified issues have been fixed.
|
|-
|2.0.1
|January 21, 2026
|{{tt|6.1 GB|Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model or Nintendo Switch Lite}} {{tt|11.3 GB|Nintendo Switch 2}}
|'''Adjustments Applied for Obtaining Items:'''
* When purchasing Berries from a food stall, you can now purchase multiple Berries at once.
* After beginning the story of the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC, you will be able purchase Berries from the clerk at Nouveau Café’s Truck No. 3.
* The maximum number of Mega Shards you can carry has been increased from 999 to 9,999.

'''Fixes Applied for the Following Confirmed Issues Related to Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension Content:'''
* When using moves in certain pockets of hyperspace, Pokémon may sometimes have faced a different direction from the intended target.
* There were cases in which the weather remained sunny and did not change.
* Shiny Pokémon obtained prior to the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension may not have been registered to the Mega Evolution Pokédex, even if their Mega Stones were obtained after becoming available in the DLC.
* During missions, images from unrelated scenes may occasionally have been displayed.
* Players may not have been able to complete side mission 188 “Start Special Scanning!” even after earning the maximum number of survey points. (Players who are already experiencing this issue should be able to progress after entering and exiting hyperspace.)
|
|}

If the physical Nintendo Switch version is played on a Nintendo Switch 2, then the patch downloads will also contain the data for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack, resulting in extra data being downloaded. If the physical Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is inserted into the Switch 2 console instead, then the Upgrade Pack contents will not be downloaded.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo.png|English, Japanese, and Korean logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo SC.png|Simplified Chinese logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo TC.png|Traditional Chinese logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo FR.png|French logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo DE.png|German logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo IT.png|Italian logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo ES.png|Spanish logo
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* This is the first core series game:
** To be rated E10+ by the {{wp|Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB}}.
** To use real-time combat.
** To include letters from the Latin alphabet in its official Chinese name, as {{g|X and Y}} were never officially translated to Chinese.
** To have its [[Mega Dimension|DLC]] be revealed before the release of the base game and also the first instance of [[core series]] DLC releasing in the same calendar year as the base game.
** In which there is no way for the player to travel directly across water, such as {{m|Surf}} or [[Poké Ride]].
** In which the main [[rival]] gets both [[first partner Pokémon]] that the player does not pick.
** In which a Pokémon can legitimately exceed [[level]] 100.
** In which {{p|Mewtwo}} is present without {{p|Mew}}.
** In which {{p|Slowpoke}} can be obtained but {{p|Shellder}} cannot in any way. However, Shellder are technically present as part of {{p|Slowbro}} and {{p|Slowking}}.
** In which [[weather]] is a mechanic, but no weather-setting move is available.
*** It also is the first core series game to only feature one weather condition in battle, namely [[rain]].
**To completely exclude the [[Psyduck (Pokémon)|Psyduck]] evolutionary family.
* This is the first original core series game since {{B2W2}} to not introduce any new Pokémon species at the time of its release, and the second overall.
* This is the first Pokémon game to receive an [[upgrade pack]] and accompanying [[Nintendo Switch 2]] Edition.
* All Pokémon introduced in [[Generation VI]] are in the base game of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. No new Pokémon introduced in [[Generation IX]] appear in the game until the release of the [[Mega Dimension]] DLC.
* With the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, every Pokémon from the [[National Pokédex]] is present in at least one of the Nintendo Switch core series games.
** Before this game, the {{p|Patrat}} [[evolution]]ary line, the [[elemental monkeys]], and {{p|Furfrou}} were the only remaining Pokémon to have not been present in a Nintendo Switch core series game.
** Despite this, the National Pokédex in [[Pokémon HOME]] still cannot be completed using the Nintendo Switch games alone, since {{p|Spinda}} cannot be moved in or out of {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} due to the [[List of glitches in Generation VIII#Spinda spot pattern glitches|spot pattern glitches]] and therefore has to be [[transfer]]red from [[Pokémon Bank]].

==In other languages==
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|ja=Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A<ref group="lower-alpha" name="ja"/>
|zh_yue={{tt|寶可夢傳說 Z-A|Pokémon Chyùhnsyut Z-A}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_yue"/>
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢傳說 Z-A|Pokémon Chuánshuō Z-A}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_cmn"/> {{tt|宝可梦传说 Z-A|Pokémon Chuánshuō Z-A}}
|fr=Légendes Pokémon : Z-A<ref group="lower-alpha" name="fr"/>
|de=Pokémon-Legenden: Z-A<ref group="lower-alpha" name="de"/>
|it=Leggende Pokémon: Z-A<ref group="lower-alpha" name="it"/>
|ko={{tt|Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A|포켓몬 레전즈 제트에이}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="ko"/>
|es_la=Leyendas Pokémon: Z-A<ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_la"/>
|es_eu=Leyendas Pokémon: Z-A<ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_eu"/>
}}

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>
===Subnotes===
<references group="lower-alpha">
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="en">"Z-A" is pronounced in English as /zi eɪ/ in the [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2025|February 27, 2025 Pokémon Presents]], the April 2, 2025 [[Nintendo Direct]], and other trailers. The same American English voice-over is used in UK English and Asian English videos, pronouncing the letter Z as ''zee'' /zi/, even though it would normally be pronounced as ''zed'' /zɛd/ in those regions. According to a social media post by Pokémon UK on [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonUKGB/posts/uk-trainers-remembering-how-to-pronounce-the-z-in-pok%C3%A9mon-legends-z-a/1307415631424346/ Facebook], [https://x.com/PokemonNewsUK/status/1994067210763956470 X (formerly Twitter)], [https://www.instagram.com/p/DRkKpqyEu5y/ Instagram], and [https://www.threads.com/@pokemonnewsuk/post/DRkKp3rgNgr Threads], the Z in Pokémon Legends: Z-A is pronounced in the UK as ''zee'' /zi/. The American English pronunciation is also used in trailers in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXmot1Nlr8w&t=12s Dutch], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqmhpP84r3g Brazilian Portuguese], and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7b0-3_wmEY&t=12s European Portuguese], despite the names of these letters being different in these languages.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="ja">"Z-A" is pronounced in Japanese as ゼットエー ''zetto ē''.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="fr">"Z-A" is pronounced in French as ''zède a'' /zɛd a/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5IXwg2PO8A&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="de">"Z-A" is pronounced in German as ''Zett A'' /tsɛt a/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRUXkaqwZDg&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="it">"Z-A" is pronounced in Italian as ''zeta a'' /dzɛta a/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVlK4Ha5SWg&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_la">"Z-A" is pronounced in Latin American Spanish as ''zeta a'' /seta a/ in the [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2025|February 27, 2025 Pokémon Presents]] and in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38gcYRKEPRY&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="es_eu">"Z-A" is pronounced in European Spanish as ''zeta a'' /θeta a/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3_IusAjiDw&t=102s trailer] released on August 17, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="ko">"Z-A" is pronounced in Korean as 제트에이 ''jeteu ei''.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_cmn">"Z-A" is pronounced in Mandarin as /zi eɪ/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAV8d96b9TM&t=23s commercial] released on October 31, 2025.</ref>
<ref group="lower-alpha" name="zh_yue">"Z-A" is pronounced in Cantonese as /sɛːt ei/ in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF5uMVTj6MA&t=23s commercial] released on October 31, 2025.</ref>
</references>

==References==
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==Related articles==
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[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]
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[[zh:宝可梦传说 Z-A]]

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Pokémon Bank

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{{redirect|Bank|the bank in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] and their [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|remake]]|Felicity Bank}}
{{samename|bank in [[Treasure Town]] or the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Japanese Wiiware games]]|Duskull Bank}}

{{NintendoService
|name=Pokémon Bank
|logo=[[File:Pokémon Bank logo.png|150px]]
|caption=The logo of Pokémon Bank
|provider=[[Nintendo]]
|launched=December 25, 2013 (initial launch) January 22, 2014 (second launch)<ref name="Nintendo of America Twitter">[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/425815499956445184 Nintendo of America Twitter]</ref> (Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong)<ref name=pokemoncojp>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/xy/system/06.html Pokémon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/PR/press_list.php?cPage1=1&cPage2=1&idx=100&press_div=P 포켓몬 뱅크 Pokémon Bank] (Korean - Korea)</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.tw/pressrelease/3ds_20131004xy_12.htm 任天堂溥天股份有限公司] (Traditional Chinese - Taiwan)</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.hk/pressrelease/3ds_20131004xy_12.htm 任天堂(香港)有限公司網站] (Traditional Chinese - Hong Kong)</ref>

February 4, 2014 (Europe, Australia, and New Zealand)

February 5, 2014 (The Americas)

|shutdown= March 27, 2023 (new users)<ref name="eshop-shutdown">[https://es-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57847 Wii U & Nintendo 3DS eShop Discontinuation]</ref><ref name="bank-free">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2022/02/220216_gm01.html Pokemon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Purchasing/Download-games/Nintendo-eShop/Notice-of-End-of-Purchases-in-Nintendo-eShop-for-Wii-U-and-Nintendo-3DS-Update-July-2022-2174073.html Notice of End of Purchases in Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS – Update July 2022]</ref>
|serviceprovided=Online Pokémon storage
|accessableby=[[Nintendo 3DS]] family of systems
|externallink=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemonbank/ Official site] (Japanese) [http://www.pokemonbank.com/en-us/ Official site] (English)
}}
{{bulbanews|game}}
'''Pokémon Bank''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンバンク''' ''Pokémon Bank'') is a downloadable online application for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] that was available on the {{wp|Nintendo eShop}}. It serves as a complement to the [[Pokémon Storage System]], and is compatible with [[Pokémon X and Y]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], and [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]].

A companion application, [[Poké Transporter]], allows the player to transfer Pokémon from other core series games to Pokémon Bank; specifically, it can connect with the [[Generation V]] core series games as well as the [[Virtual Console]] releases of the [[Generation]] {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}} core series games.

Pokémon Bank was originally a paid service. The annual charge was ¥500 in Japan, $4.99 in {{pmin|the United States}}, $6.99 plus tax in {{pmin|Canada}}, £4.49 in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, €4.99 in the {{wp|Eurozone}}, CHF 7.00 in {{wp|Switzerland}}, $6.50 in {{pmin|Australia}}, $8.50 in {{pmin|New Zealand}}, ₩5000 in {{pmin|South Korea}}, $150 in {{pmin|Taiwan}}, ZAR60 in {{pmin|South Africa}}, and $40 in {{pmin|Hong Kong}}.

On February 16, 2022, due to the discontinuation of the Nintendo 3DS eShop on March 27, 2023, it was announced that Pokémon Bank would become free to use on this date (though it is only available to users who downloaded the application prior to the eShop discontinuation).<ref name="eshop-shutdown" /><ref name="bank-free"/> After the discontinuation of Nintendo 3DS online services on April 8, 2024, Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter are the only Nintendo 3DS software to retain online functionality (other than downloading patches and redownloading purchases from the eShop).<ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63227/ Announcement of Discontinuation of Online Services for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software]</ref>

Pokémon Bank is maintained by [[Brigette]], who was previously the host of [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]].

==Usage==
{{Incomplete|section|Before v1.5 (HOME compatibility) existed, what did the app do without a core series save file (both with and without a pass)? Did it give the player the option to purchase a pass?}}
When the application is first started, the user must select a language. Pokémon Bank supports the nine languages that the [[Generation VII]] [[core series]] games support: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. This language selection cannot be changed easily.

Pokémon Bank will then check for save files of 3DS core series games; if none exist, it will still give the player the option to perform a transfer to [[Pokémon HOME]] (but no other menu options, including Poké Transporter). If the player chose yes, it would prompt them to purchase a pass if they did not have one. (Virtual Console games do not count as compatible save files. Only a save file is needed; the save file does not need to have obtained the Pokédex yet.)

If the player does have a save file, the app would prompt the player to purchase a pass (it will not mention HOME first). Afterward, the app will proceed to the main menu, where Poké Transporter can be downloaded (and performing a transfer to HOME can be selected normally).

To view or move the Pokémon inside Pokémon Bank (other than transferring to HOME), the player must have a save file of a 3DS core series game that has obtained the Pokédex.

Due to the discontinuation of the 3DS's Nintendo eShop on March 27, 2023, it is no longer possible to purchase a pass, with all of Pokémon Bank's features now being free to use due to an "indefinite free trial" period. This "indefinite free trial" was implemented by setting the "Remaining Days" to run until December 31, 2050, which is the latest date that can be manually set in the system settings. It is unknown whether this is the (highly unlikely) intended closure date or simply a placeholder, as the closure date for Bank's services has not been announced.

===Pokémon storage===
[[File:XY Prerelease Pokémon Bank box.png|thumb|Pokémon Bank being used in a copy of Pokémon X]]
Pokémon Bank allows {{player}}s to store up to 3,000 Pokémon from the games in an online cloud. This storage and user interface are similar to the [[Pokémon Storage System]] provided by [[PC]]s and has 100 Boxes capable of carrying 30 Pokémon each, named "Bank 1" through "Bank 100". Boxes can also be assigned to one of 10 groups with customizable names. The box and group names are set based on the language chosen when the player logs into Bank for the first time, and will not be renamed if the player changes their Bank language. (However, the player may manually rename the boxes and groups.)

The player can move Pokémon between the game and Pokémon Bank, or rearrange the Pokémon they have in them. Pokémon Bank also features extensive search options and filters.

Pokémon in Pokémon Bank appear only as minisprites, which exclude (for example) [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]].

====Poké Transporter====
{{main|Poké Transporter}}
Poké Transporter allows the transfer of Pokémon from the [[Generation V]] core series games and the Virtual Console releases of the Generation I and II core series games to Pokémon Bank. It was able to be downloaded separately after purchasing a pass for Pokémon Bank and connecting a 3DS core series save file to it.

The Transport Box, which is effectively the 101st Box, is reserved for use by Poké Transporter. Pokémon cannot be placed in it, except by Poké Transporter; the player can only move Pokémon out of the box, not into it (the app will display "Cannot be transported there.") The Transport Box cannot be renamed and its name will automatically change if the language of Pokémon Bank is changed.

====Rewards====
The player receives 100 [[Poké Mile]]s when Pokémon are deposited for the first time into Pokémon Bank. Additional Poké Miles are awarded for the length of time that a given Pokémon is deposited into Pokémon Bank. The amount of Poké Miles earned by the player increases if more Pokémon are deposited into Pokémon Bank. Poké Miles are earned at a rate of 1 Poké Mile per 30 Pokemon per day, with the fractional remainder carried over to the next day.<ref>[https://www.pokecommunity.com/threads/pokemon-bank-how-to-predict-the-number-of-pokemiles-bp-earned.319610/]</ref>

Accumulated Poké Miles may be transferred to the currently selected game via [[Pokémon Link]] either directly as Poké Miles or as [[Battle Point]]s (at a rate of 1 Battle Point for every 10 Poké Miles). If the player chooses not to transfer their Poké Miles, they will simply continue to accumulate. A maximum of 65,535 unclaimed Poké Miles may be held at once before they will stop accumulating.

====Restrictions====
[[Item]]s cannot be stored in Pokémon Bank. If the player deposits a Pokémon that is holding an item, the item will be removed and sent to the player's [[Bag]]. If the Bag is full, the item will disappear.

{{pkmn|Egg}}s, [[Cosplay Pikachu]], Black {{p|Kyurem}}, White Kyurem, Dusk Mane {{p|Necrozma}}, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and certain {{pkmn2|Totem}}-sized Pokémon introduced in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} (specifically {{p|Togedemaru}}, {{p|Araquanid}}, {{p|Ribombee}}, and {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Marowak}}) cannot be deposited in Pokémon Bank.

Pokémon with moves that were introduced in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] cannot be moved to [[Pokémon X and Y]]. Likewise, Pokémon introduced in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] and Pokémon with moves introduced in said games cannot be moved to [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].

Any Pokémon that has ever been placed in a Generation VII game, or that was transferred from a Generation I or II game, cannot be transferred to the Generation VI games. Such Pokémon are outlined in a white square when using a Generation VI game with Pokémon Bank.

Pokémon Bank does not display the specific met location of any Pokémon, only displaying a region name depending on the Pokémon's [[game of origin]]. This applies even if Bank is currently connected to that game of origin.

Any Pokémon transferred from Pokémon Bank to {{g|HOME}} cannot be transferred back to Bank.

===Connectivity===
Any number of physical or digital copies of Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon can be used in conjunction with Pokémon Bank.

The Pokémon Bank account that a Nintendo 3DS system accesses depends on the system's [[Nintendo Network]] ID, which can only belong to one Nintendo 3DS system at a time. There is no way to transfer Pokémon directly between Pokémon Banks belonging to different Nintendo Network IDs.

While the Generation VI and VII core series games are region-locked and cannot be played if their region does not match the region of the Nintendo 3DS they are inserted in, Pokémon Bank is still able to communicate with these games regardless of their region. However, Nintendo does not make any guarantee for the performance of software or systems in the Nintendo 3DS family when used outside of their intended regions.

When Pokémon Bank (along with Poké Transporter) is downloaded, any restrictions on the Nintendo 3DS system for Shopping Services need to be removed within the Parental Controls before Pokémon Bank can be utilized. Any restrictions set in place pertaining to usage of the Nintendo 3DS's Internet browser also require removal each time that the Pokémon Bank software is used.

Version 1.5 added connectivity with [[Pokémon HOME]], allowing Pokémon stored in Bank to be transferred to HOME. Once the player chooses which Pokémon to transfer, they will be prompted to enter a key that is generated by HOME. This key only lasts three minutes before expiring. Any transfers may take several minutes.

===Passes===
While downloading the Pokémon Bank application was free, usage of its services required the purchase of a pass. A pass lasted for 365 days from purchase. If a previous pass had not expired when a new pass was purchased, the number of remaining days from the old pass was added to the new pass. Pokémon Bank prompted the player to purchase a new pass when the current pass was within 14 days of expiring.

When Pokémon Bank launched, the application's official site stated that if the player allowed their pass (free or annual) to expire, the Pokémon they have stored in Pokémon Bank will be deleted after an unspecified set amount of time.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131217194142/http://www.pokemonbank.com/en-us/faq/ Official Pokémon Bank site] (archive)</ref> In January 2017, when the site was updated for {{g|Sun and Moon}}, this statement was removed from the official site.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170127175148/http://www.pokemonbank.com/en-us/faq/ Official Pokémon Bank site] (archive)</ref> Players have reported a variety of experiences, ranging from claiming that their Pokémon were deleted after letting their pass lapse for only a few days<ref>https://www.resetera.com/threads/pokemon-home-announced-social-cloud-storage-and-transfer-service-for-pokemon-across-all-games-pogo-let%E2%80%99s-go-mainline-games.119561/page-4#post-21213944</ref> to claiming that their Pokémon have not been lost despite not renewing their pass for multiple years.

===National Pokédex===
Introduced in the version 1.3 update, Pokémon Bank features a [[National Pokédex]] that collects and consolidates information on Pokémon that have been registered as "seen" or "caught" in the Pokédexes of any Generation VI or VII core series game updated with Pokémon Bank. Users can view basic information and Pokédex entries from the Generation VI and VII core series games of Pokémon they have registered. Pokédex entries from other languages and alternate [[form]]s of Pokémon can also be registered, with the exception of [[Cosplay Pikachu]].

This [[Pokédex]] also includes an extensive search filter that provides, among other options, the ability to search for Pokémon by their [[List of Pokémon by availability|availability]] in the Generation VI and VII core series games, as well as their appearances in various [[regional Pokédex]]es, including the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]], [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]], "[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Good Old Hoenn]]", [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh]], [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black and White|Unova]], [[List of Pokémon by Central Kalos Pokédex number|Central Kalos]], [[List of Pokémon by Coastal Kalos Pokédex number|Coastal Kalos]], [[List of Pokémon by Mountain Kalos Pokédex number|Mountain Kalos]], [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation VI|Hoenn]], and Alola (both [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|SM]] and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|USUM]]) Pokédexes.

==Event distributions==
{{main|List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VI}}
{{main|List of game-based other distributions in Generation VII}}
{{main|List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VII}}
===Celebi===
{{bulbanews|Nintendo Direct announces Celebi distribution}}
If the player accessed Pokémon Bank before September 30, 2014, they could receive a special event {{p|Celebi}}. This Celebi knew {{m|Hold Back}}, an event-exclusive move similar to {{m|False Swipe}}.
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===Hidden Ability Johto first partner Pokémon===
{{anchor|Hidden Ability Johto starters}}
{{bulbanews|Hidden Ability Johto starters to be distributed by Pokémon Bank}}
[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemonbank/present/?a001=news These] Pokémon [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/bank-on-three-awesome-pokemon/ were] [http://bank.pokemonkorea.co.kr/gift.asp available] to players who accessed Pokémon Bank from February 27 to November 30, 2015. These Pokémon could then be transferred to [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]] using the [[Pokémon Link]] option. This marked the first time the [[Johto first partner Pokémon]] families had legitimate access to their [[Hidden Ability|Hidden Abilities]].

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====Typhlosion====
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====Feraligatr====
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|move1=Ice Punch|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Waterfall|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
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{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Pokémon Link|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|February 27 to November 30, 2015}}
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===Hidden Ability legendary giants===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Bank to Distribute Hidden Ability Legendary Golems}}
[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemonbank/present2/ These] [[legendary giants]] [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/deposit-three-solid-pokemon-with-pokemon-bank/ were] [http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/deposit-three-solid-pokemon-with-pokemon-bank/ available] [http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=news-news_view&IDX=10608 to] players who accessed Pokémon Bank from March 4 to October 31, 2016. They all have their Hidden [[Ability]] and may be transferred to [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]] via [[Pokémon Link]].

====Regirock====
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|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Explosion|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Punch|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
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====Regice====
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|ability=Ice Body
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Amnesia|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hail|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Status
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{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Pokémon Link|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|March 4 to October 31, 2016}}
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====Registeel====
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|ability=Light Metal
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Iron Head|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Slide|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Gravity|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Iron Defense|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Status
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{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Pokémon Link|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|March 4 to October 31, 2016}}
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===Pokémon Bank Mewnium Z===
{{bulbanews|Update for Pokémon Bank brings compatibility for Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
A [[Mewnium Z]] [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-special-item-for-pokemon-bank-subscribers/ was available] to players who accessed Pokémon Bank from January 24 to October 2, 2017.
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===Hidden Ability Alola first partner Pokémon===
{{anchor|Hidden Ability Alola starters}}
{{bulbanews|Hidden Ability Alola Starter Pokémon available to redeem}}
These Pokémon were available to players who accessed Pokémon Bank from March 8, 2018 to October 31, 2018. These Pokémon could then be transferred to [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]] via [[Mystery Gift]].

====Decidueye====
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|id=(Player's)
|ability=Long Reach
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|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Leaf Blade|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
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====Incineroar====
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|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Intimidate
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Bank
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=U-turn|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Darkest Lariat|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flare Blitz|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical
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====Primarina====
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|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Liquid Voice
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Bank
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Hyper Voice|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Icy Wind|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Perish Song|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
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===Hidden Ability Pokémon Bank Pokémon===
{{bulbanews|Hidden Ability Oranguru and Passimian available for Pokémon Bank users}}
[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/another-bonus-for-pokemon-bank-subscribers/ These] Pokémon were available to players who accessed Pokémon Bank from March 28 to October 31, 2019. These Pokémon could then be transferred to [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]] via [[Mystery Gift]].

====Oranguru====
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|pokemon=Oranguru
|level=50
|ndex=765
|gender=2
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|type2=Psychic
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Symbiosis
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=Pokémon Bank
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Instruct|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Foul Play|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Trick Room|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Ally Switch|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|hide|all|Pokémon Bank|March 28 to October 31, 2019}}
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====Passimian====
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|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Passimian
|level=50
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|gender=2
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|type2=
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Defiant
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=Pokémon Bank
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=U-turn|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Knock Off|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Gunk Shot|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
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{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|hide|all|Pokémon Bank|March 28 to October 31, 2019}}
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==Release==
===Initial launch===
{{bulbanews/5|Pokémon Bank unavailable until further notice for Asia, Europe, Australia, Americas|Pokémon Bank launches in Europe and Australia|Pokémon Bank launches in the Americas|Pokémon Bank version 1.2 available|Update for Pokémon Bank brings compatibility for Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
On December 25, 2013, Pokémon Bank and the Poké Transporter were both released in Japan, South Korea, and other Asian territories. Due to high volumes of traffic throughout the Nintendo Network caused by a large volume of [[Nintendo Network]] IDs being created,<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/statuses/415959724043956224 Twitter / NintendoAmerica]</ref> the [[Nintendo eShop]] was temporarily inaccessible.<ref>[http://kotaku.com/nintendo-online-services-broken-now-continuing-christm-1489822952 Kotaku - Nintendo's Online Services Broken Now, Continuing Christmas Malfunctions]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/information/2013/1226.html Nintendo of Japan ~ "ニンテンドーeショップの接続障害に伴う『ポケモンバンク』の一時配信停止のお知らせ"]</ref> When the Nintendo eShop was accessible again on December 29, 2013,<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/417346368340885504 Twitter / NintendoAmerica]</ref> Pokémon Bank was removed from the Nintendo eShop (although players who had previously downloaded Pokémon Bank could still download Poké Transporter,{{fact}} which can only be downloaded through Pokémon Bank). In addition, the release of Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter for the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand—originally set to be December 27, 2013—was delayed due to the aforementioned issues.<ref>[https://archive.today/922EE Pokémon Bank Announcement | Nintendo 3DS Family | Nintendo Support] (archive)</ref>

On January 21, 2014, Pokémon Bank was re-released in Japan, South Korea, and other Asian territories.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/425815499956445184 Twitter / NintendoAmerica]</ref>

The service was launched in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand on February 4, 2014.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/430673592527769600 Twitter / NintendoEurope]</ref>

The service was launched in the Americas on February 5, 2014.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150221070006/http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3394 Pokémon Bank Trial Availability]</ref>

Upon initial launch, a free trial was available between December 25, 2013 and January 31, 2014. After the re-launch, this was extended to February 22, 2014 in Japan/South Korea and March 14, 2014 in North America/Europe/Australia. (The North America trial period ended at 23:59 PST and the Europe/Australia trial period ended at 23:59 CET.)

An additional one-month free trial was made available between February 12, 2020 and March 12, 2020 in conjunction with the launch of Pokémon HOME. Players who already had a paid Bank subscription at this time did not receive any extension.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230325224717/https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17060/~/information-about-paid-passes-(pok%C3%A9mon-bank)</ref>

===Version history===
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! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Changes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.1
| {{tt|December 25, 2013|Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong initial launch}} {{tt|January 21, 2014|Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong re-launch}} {{tt|February 4, 2014|Europe, Australia, and New Zealand launch}} {{tt|February 5, 2014|The Americas launch}}
|
* Initial release
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.2
| {{tt|November 18, 2014|Japanese regions}} {{tt|November 21, 2014|American and PAL regions}}<ref name="Americas Update">[http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13323/~/how-to-update-the-pok%C3%A9mon-bank-application How to Update the Pokémon Bank Application | Nintendo 3DS Family | Nintendo Support]</ref>
|
* Added compatibility with the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire games.
* Other adjustments have also been made to make for a better gaming experience.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.3
| January 24, 2017<ref name="Americas Update"/>
|
* Updated to work with Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.
* A new Pokédex feature has been added.
* Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese is now available.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.4
| November 19, 2017<ref name="Americas Update"/>
|
* Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon are now supported.
* An error in the Pokédex that indicated that the non-Alolan forms of Rattata, Raticate, and Raichu lack gender differences has been corrected.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.5
| {{tt|February 12, 2020|February 11, 2020 in the Americas due to differences in time zones}}<ref name="Americas Update"/>
|
* Adds connectivity with Pokémon HOME, allowing one-way transfer of Pokémon from Bank to HOME.
! style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="3"|
|-
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
CoroCoro_January_2014_p63.jpg|Interacting with [[Brigette]] in Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank JP logo.png|Japanese logo
Bank icon.png|Home Menu icon
</gallery>

==Trailers==
===English===
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==Trivia==
* [[Cosplay Pikachu]], certain [[Totem Pokémon|Totem-sized Pokémon]], fused {{p|Kyurem}}, and fused {{p|Necrozma}} are the only Pokémon available in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] core series games that cannot be stored in Pokémon Bank. However, the fused forms of Kyurem and Necrozma are featured in the [[Pokédex]] regardless.
* The only way to change the language in Pokémon Bank is to delete its save data. This also applies to changing between kana and kanji in Japanese. However, since Pokémon Bank does not support the 3DS's save data backup feature, and the 3DS does not provide a standalone way to delete the save data of a digital game/app, the only officially supported way to do this is to delete the software and redownload it from the 3DS eShop. Deleting Pokémon Bank's "extra data" from the 3DS Data Management menu is insufficient.
** Since the save data of Pokémon Bank is stored on the 3DS's SD card, and the goal is to only remove the save data (rather than modify it), it is also possible to work around the above issue by inserting the SD card into a computer, navigating to <code>Nintendo 3DS/<32 characters>/<32 characters>/title/00040000/000c9b00/data/00000001.sav</code>, and manually replacing the file with 128 KiB of zeros.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=寶可夢虛擬銀行 ''{{tt|Pokémon Hēuiyíh Ngàhnhòhng|Pokémon Virtual Bank}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢虛擬銀行 / 宝可梦虚拟银行 ''{{tt|Pokémon Xūnǐ Yínháng|Pokémon Virtual Bank}}''
|fr=Banque Pokémon
|de=Pokémon Bank
|it=Banca Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 뱅크 ''{{tt|Poketmon Baengkeu|Pokémon Bank}}''
|pt=Pokémon Bank
|ru=Банк Покемонов ''Bank Pokémonov''{{tt|*|not released with this name but referred to as such on the official website}}
|es=Banco de Pokémon
}}

==External links==
* [http://www.pokemonbank.com Pokémon Bank website]

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
*[[Pokémon HOME]]

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{{Side series}}
{{Project Games notice|game mechanic}}

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Pokémon Pokopia

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|release_date_au=March 5, 2026
|release_date_eu=March 5, 2026
|release_date_kr=March 5, 2026
|release_date_hk=March 5, 2026
|release_date_tw=March 5, 2026
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pocoapokemon/ja/ Official website]
|website_en=[https://pokopia.pokemon.com/en-us/ Official website] [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-pokopia Pokémon.com]
}}
'''Pokémon Pokopia''' (Japanese: '''ぽこあポケモン''' ''Poco a Pokémon'', or '''ぽこポケ''' ''Pocopoké'' for short) is a {{Spin-off games|spin-off Pokémon game}} for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]]. The player takes control of [[Ditto (Pokopia)|Ditto]], who transforms to look like a [[human]] and explores the world while collecting materials, building structures, and learning [[move]]s from befriended Pokémon. It released worldwide on March 5, 2026.

The game was announced worldwide on September 12, 2025, at 10 P.M. JST via [[Nintendo Direct]]. The game will be available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. The digital version of the game was made available for pre-order worldwide on the Nintendo eShop on November 12, 2025, while the physical version on a game-key card was made available to pre-order worldwide on November 13, 2025.

In addition to various retailer exclusive pre-order bonuses, players who purchase the game by January 31, 2027 can receive a {{dl|List of event distributions in Pokémon Pokopia|Ditto rug}} to decorate their room with.

==Gameplay==
The game features [[Ditto (Pokopia)|Ditto]] as the protagonist, who has {{m|transform}}ed to look like a [[human]] after waking from a long slumber. The {{pkmn|world}} has withered and humans are gone, and the only remaining resident is a {{p|Tangrowth}} who lives alone in the wasteland.<ref>[https://pokopia.pokemon.com/en-us/ ''Pokémon Pokopia'' official website]</ref> Ditto can explore the world and create a cozy environment for {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, rebuilding a desolate world into a charming utopia, one step at a time. Ditto can befriend Pokémon and take advantage of its moves, such as {{m|Leafage}} from {{p|Bulbasaur}} to grow patches of grass or {{m|Water Gun}} from {{p|Squirtle}} to water dried-up plants.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-pokopia-arriving-in-2026 ''Pokémon Pokopia'' arriving in 2026] - "Ditto can learn moves from other Pokémon and utilize those moves to help build your very own Pokémon paradise. For example, Ditto can use Bulbasaur's Leafage to add greenery to the landscape or Squirtle's Water Gun to hydrate plants."</ref> Ditto can also collect different materials to build furniture, structures, and grow vegetables to attract other Pokémon.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Reveals-Two-New-Video-Game-Experiences-Pokemon-Pokopia-and-Pok September 12, 2025 Press Release — ''Pokémon Reveals Two New Video Game Experiences: Pokémon Pokopia and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension'']</ref> The game features a real-[[time]] day-night cycle, as well as [[weather condition]]s which can change the environment.

==Characters==
<gallery>
Pokopia Ditto.png|[[Ditto (Pokopia)|Ditto]]
Ditto Male Pokopia.png|[[Ditto (Pokopia)|Ditto]] (male human form)
Ditto Female Pokopia.png|[[Ditto (Pokopia)|Ditto]] (female human form)
Pokopia Professor Tangrowth.png|[[Professor Tangrowth]]
Pokopia Smearguru.png|[[Smearguru]]
Pokopia Peakychu.png|[[Peakychu]]
Pokopia Mosslax.png|[[Mosslax]]
Pokopia DJ Rotom.png|[[DJ Rotom]]
Pokopia Chef Dente.png|[[Chef Dente]]
None.png|[[Tinkmaster]]
</gallery>

==Version history==
{|class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Pokopia color}}; border:3px solid #{{Pokopia color dark}}"
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|Version
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|Release date
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|Game file size
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|Official note
!style="background:#{{Pokopia color light}}"|More information
|-
|1.0.0
|Original release
|6.2 GB
|N/A
|Initial release. The only way to play this version is to turn off automatic updates, then both preorder and preload the eShop version of the game at least 2 days before launch (March 3 or earlier), then reject the update prompt when the preload is unlocked.<ref>https://www.twitch.tv/twitchplayspokemon/clip/DarkIncredulousCasettePogChamp-1w_M-yI7XVk365gf</ref><ref>https://www.twitch.tv/twitchplayspokemon/clip/ExcitedCleverPhoneTheTarFu-AZ-QyLdAZEmorChB</ref>
|-
|1.0.1
|March 4, 2026
|6.2 GB
|
* Certain bugs have been fixed.
|Released around 4am UTC (March 3 in some time zones), 7 hours before the game's launch in New Zealand.<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2/comments/1rkbgy7/pok%C3%A9mon_pokopia_version_101_is_now_available_day/</ref>
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Pokémon Pokopia Logo JP.png|Japanese logo
Pokémon Pokopia Logo.png|English (and all other languages) logo
Pokémon Pokopia key artwork.png|Key visual
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* This is the first Pokémon game:
** Released exclusively for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]].
** Released via a game-key card for the physical version. Futhermore, it is the first game published by Nintendo to be released with a game-key card.
** Since {{g|Conquest}}, released 14 years earlier, to be developed by [[Koei Tecmo]].
* This is the first spin-off Pokémon game to feature [[Mystery Gift]] functionality.
* This is the first spin-off Pokémon game to feature a [[Pokédex]] with a unique numbering system that does not reflect the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]].
** It is also the first spin-off Pokémon game to feature a [[Pokédex]] since [[Pokémon Quest]] and the first spin-off Pokémon game to feature a [[regional Pokédex]]-style listing of Pokémon since [[New Pokémon Snap]].
* The title Poco a Pokémon may originate from a combination of ''poco a poco'' (Spanish or Italian for "little by little") and ''Pokémon.'' The name Pokopia may originate from a combination of ''Pokémon'', ''copy'' (in reference to Ditto) and ''utopia''.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=Pokémon Pokopia
|zh_cmn=Pokémon Pokopia
|fr=Pokémon Pokopia
|de=Pokémon Pokopia
|it=Pokémon Pokopia
|ko={{tt|Pokémon Pokopia|포켓몬 포코피아}}
|es=Pokémon Pokopia
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==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Other games}}
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Pokopia|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo Switch 2 games]]

[[de:Pokémon Pokopia]]
[[es:Pokémon Pokopia]]
[[fr:Pokémon Pokopia]]
[[it:Pokémon Pokopia]]
[[ja:ぽこあポケモン]]
[[zh:Pokémon Pokopia]]

Pokémon Bank

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{{redirect|Bank|the bank in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] and their [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|remake]]|Felicity Bank}}
{{samename|the bank in [[Treasure Town]] or the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Japanese Wiiware games]]|Duskull Bank}}

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|name=Pokémon Bank
|logo=[[File:Pokémon Bank logo.png|150px]]
|caption=The logo of Pokémon Bank
|provider=[[Nintendo]]
|launched=December 25, 2013 (initial launch) January 22, 2014 (second launch)<ref name="Nintendo of America Twitter">[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/425815499956445184 Nintendo of America Twitter]</ref> (Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong)<ref name=pokemoncojp>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/xy/system/06.html Pokémon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/PR/press_list.php?cPage1=1&cPage2=1&idx=100&press_div=P 포켓몬 뱅크 Pokémon Bank] (Korean - Korea)</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.tw/pressrelease/3ds_20131004xy_12.htm 任天堂溥天股份有限公司] (Traditional Chinese - Taiwan)</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.hk/pressrelease/3ds_20131004xy_12.htm 任天堂(香港)有限公司網站] (Traditional Chinese - Hong Kong)</ref>

February 4, 2014 (Europe, Australia, and New Zealand)

February 5, 2014 (The Americas)

|shutdown= March 27, 2023 (new users)<ref name="eshop-shutdown">[https://es-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57847 Wii U & Nintendo 3DS eShop Discontinuation]</ref><ref name="bank-free">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2022/02/220216_gm01.html Pokemon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Purchasing/Download-games/Nintendo-eShop/Notice-of-End-of-Purchases-in-Nintendo-eShop-for-Wii-U-and-Nintendo-3DS-Update-July-2022-2174073.html Notice of End of Purchases in Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS – Update July 2022]</ref>
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|externallink=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemonbank/ Official site] (Japanese) [http://www.pokemonbank.com/en-us/ Official site] (English)
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{{bulbanews|game}}
'''Pokémon Bank''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンバンク''' ''Pokémon Bank'') is a downloadable online application for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] that is available on the {{wp|Nintendo eShop}}. It serves as a complement to the [[Pokémon Storage System]], and is compatible with [[Pokémon X and Y]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], and [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]].

A companion application, [[Poké Transporter]], allows the player to transfer Pokémon from other core series games to Pokémon Bank; specifically, it can connect with the [[Generation V]] core series games as well as the [[Virtual Console]] releases of the [[Generation]] {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}} core series games.

Pokémon Bank was originally a paid service. The annual charge was ¥500 in Japan, $4.99 in {{pmin|the United States}}, $6.99 plus tax in {{pmin|Canada}}, £4.49 in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, €4.99 in the {{wp|Eurozone}}, CHF 7.00 in {{wp|Switzerland}}, $6.50 in {{pmin|Australia}}, $8.50 in {{pmin|New Zealand}}, ₩5000 in {{pmin|South Korea}}, $150 in {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, ZAR60 in {{pmin|South Africa}}, and $40 in {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}.

On February 16, 2022, due to the discontinuation of the Nintendo 3DS eShop on March 27, 2023, it was announced that Pokémon Bank would become free to use on this date (though it is only available to users who downloaded the application prior to the eShop discontinuation).<ref name="eshop-shutdown" /><ref name="bank-free"/> After the discontinuation of Nintendo 3DS online services on April 8, 2024, Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter are the only Nintendo 3DS software, other than the Nintendo eShop, to retain online functionality.<ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63227/ Announcement of Discontinuation of Online Services for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software]</ref>

==Usage==
{{Incomplete|section|Before v1.5 (HOME compatibility) existed, what did the app do without a core series save file (both with and without a pass)? Did it give the player the option to purchase a pass?}}
When the application is first started, the user must select a language. Pokémon Bank supports the nine languages that the [[Generation VII]] [[core series]] games support: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. This language selection cannot be changed easily.

Pokémon Bank will then check for save files of 3DS core series games; if none exist, it will still give the player the option to perform a transfer to [[Pokémon HOME]] (but no other menu options, including Poké Transporter). If the player chose yes, it would prompt them to purchase a pass if they did not have one. (Virtual Console games do not count as compatible save files. Only a save file is needed; the save file does not need to have obtained the Pokédex yet.)

If the player does have a save file, the app would prompt the player to purchase a pass (it will not mention HOME first). Afterward, the app will proceed to the main menu, where Poké Transporter can be downloaded (and performing a transfer to HOME can be selected normally).

To view or move the Pokémon inside Pokémon Bank (other than transferring to HOME), the player must have a save file of a 3DS core series game that has obtained the Pokédex.

Due to the discontinuation of the 3DS's Nintendo eShop on March 27, 2023, it is no longer possible to purchase a pass, with all of Pokémon Bank's features now being free to use due to an indefinite free trial period.

===Pokémon storage===
[[File:XY Prerelease Pokémon Bank box.png|thumb|Pokémon Bank being used in a copy of Pokémon X]]
Pokémon Bank allows {{player}}s to store up to 3,000 Pokémon from the games in an online cloud. This storage and user interface are similar to the [[Pokémon Storage System]] provided by [[PC]]s and has 100 Boxes capable of carrying 30 Pokémon each, named "Bank 1" through "Bank 100". Boxes can also be assigned to one of 10 groups with customizable names. The box and group names are set based on the language chosen when the player logs into Bank for the first time, and will not be renamed if the player changes their Bank language. (However, the player may manually rename the boxes and groups.)

The player can move Pokémon between the game and Pokémon Bank, or rearrange the Pokémon they have in them. Pokémon Bank also features extensive search options and filters.

Pokémon in Pokémon Bank appear only as minisprites, which exclude (for example) [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]].

====Poké Transporter====
{{main|Poké Transporter}}
Poké Transporter allows the transfer of Pokémon from the [[Generation V]] core series games and the Virtual Console releases of the Generation I and II core series games to Pokémon Bank. It was able to be downloaded separately after purchasing a pass for Pokémon Bank and connecting a 3DS core series save file to it.

The Transport Box, which is effectively the 101st Box, is reserved for use by Poké Transporter. Pokémon cannot be placed in it, except by Poké Transporter; the player can only move Pokémon out of the box, not into it (the app will display "Cannot be transported there.") The Transport Box cannot be renamed and its name will automatically change if the language of Pokémon Bank is changed.

====Rewards====
The player receives 100 [[Poké Mile]]s when Pokémon are deposited for the first time into Pokémon Bank. Additional Poké Miles are awarded for the length of time that a given Pokémon is deposited into Pokémon Bank. The amount of Poké Miles earned by the player increases if more Pokémon are deposited into Pokémon Bank. Poké Miles are earned at a rate of 1 Poké Mile per 30 Pokemon per day, with the fractional remainder carried over to the next day.<ref>[https://www.pokecommunity.com/threads/pokemon-bank-how-to-predict-the-number-of-pokemiles-bp-earned.319610/]</ref>

Accumulated Poké Miles may be transferred to the currently selected game via [[Pokémon Link]] either directly as Poké Miles or as [[Battle Point]]s (at a rate of 1 Battle Point for every 10 Poké Miles). If the player chooses not to transfer their Poké Miles, they will simply continue to accumulate. A maximum of 65,535 unclaimed Poké Miles may be held at once before they will stop accumulating.

====Restrictions====
[[Item]]s cannot be stored in Pokémon Bank. If the player deposits a Pokémon that is holding an item, the item will be removed and sent to the player's [[Bag]]. If the Bag is full, the item will disappear.

{{pkmn|Egg}}s, [[Cosplay Pikachu]], Black {{p|Kyurem}}, White Kyurem, Dusk Mane {{p|Necrozma}}, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and certain {{pkmn2|Totem}}-sized Pokémon introduced in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} (specifically {{p|Togedemaru}}, {{p|Araquanid}}, {{p|Ribombee}}, and {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Marowak}}) cannot be deposited in Pokémon Bank.

Pokémon with moves that were introduced in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] cannot be moved to [[Pokémon X and Y]]. Likewise, Pokémon introduced in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] and Pokémon with moves introduced in said games cannot be moved to [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].

Any Pokémon that has ever been placed in a Generation VII game, or that was transferred from a Generation I or II game, cannot be transferred to the Generation VI games. Such Pokémon are outlined in a white square when using a Generation VI game with Pokémon Bank.

Pokémon Bank does not display the specific met location of any Pokémon, only displaying a region name depending on the Pokémon's [[game of origin]]. This applies even if Bank is currently connected to that game of origin.

Any Pokémon transferred from Pokémon Bank to {{g|HOME}} cannot be transferred back to Bank.

===Connectivity===
Any number of physical or digital copies of Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon can be used in conjunction with Pokémon Bank.

The Pokémon Bank account that a Nintendo 3DS system accesses depends on the system's [[Nintendo Network]] ID, which can only belong to one Nintendo 3DS system at a time. There is no way to transfer Pokémon directly between Pokémon Banks belonging to different Nintendo Network IDs.

While the Generation VI and VII core series games are region-locked and cannot be played if their region does not match the region of the Nintendo 3DS they are inserted in, Pokémon Bank is still able to communicate with these games regardless of their region. However, Nintendo does not make any guarantee for the performance of software or systems in the Nintendo 3DS family when used outside of their intended regions.

When Pokémon Bank (along with Poké Transporter) is downloaded, any restrictions on the Nintendo 3DS system for Shopping Services need to be removed within the Parental Controls before Pokémon Bank can be utilized. Any restrictions set in place pertaining to usage of the Nintendo 3DS's Internet browser also require removal each time that the Pokémon Bank software is used.

Version 1.5 added connectivity with [[Pokémon HOME]], allowing Pokémon stored in Bank to be transferred to HOME. Once the player chooses which Pokémon to transfer, they will be prompted to enter a key that is generated by HOME. This key only lasts three minutes before expiring. Any transfers may take several minutes.

===Passes===
While downloading the Pokémon Bank application was free, usage of its services required the purchase of a pass. A pass lasted for 365 days from purchase. If a previous pass had not expired when a new pass was purchased, the number of remaining days from the old pass was added to the new pass. Pokémon Bank prompted the player to purchase a new pass when the current pass was within 14 days of expiring.

When Pokémon Bank launched, the application's official site stated that if the player allowed their pass (free or annual) to expire, the Pokémon they have stored in Pokémon Bank will be deleted after an unspecified set amount of time.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131217194142/http://www.pokemonbank.com/en-us/faq/ Official Pokémon Bank site] (archive)</ref> In January 2017, when the site was updated for {{g|Sun and Moon}}, this statement was removed from the official site.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170127175148/http://www.pokemonbank.com/en-us/faq/ Official Pokémon Bank site] (archive)</ref> Players have reported a variety of experiences, ranging from claiming that their Pokémon were deleted after letting their pass lapse for only a few days<ref>https://www.resetera.com/threads/pokemon-home-announced-social-cloud-storage-and-transfer-service-for-pokemon-across-all-games-pogo-let%E2%80%99s-go-mainline-games.119561/page-4#post-21213944</ref> to claiming that their Pokémon have not been lost despite not renewing their pass for multiple years.

===National Pokédex===
Introduced in the version 1.3 update, Pokémon Bank features a [[National Pokédex]] that collects and consolidates information on Pokémon that have been registered as "seen" or "caught" in the Pokédexes of any Generation VI or VII core series game updated with Pokémon Bank. Users can view basic information and Pokédex entries from the Generation VI and VII core series games of Pokémon they have registered. Pokédex entries from other languages and alternate [[form]]s of Pokémon can also be registered, with the exception of [[Cosplay Pikachu]].

This [[Pokédex]] also includes an extensive search filter that provides, among other options, the ability to search for Pokémon by their [[List of Pokémon by availability|availability]] in the Generation VI and VII core series games, as well as their appearances in various [[regional Pokédex]]es, including the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]], [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]], "[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Good Old Hoenn]]", [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh]], [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black and White|Unova]], [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number#Central Kalos Pokédex|Central Kalos]], [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number#Coastal Kalos Pokédex|Coastal Kalos]], [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number#Mountain Kalos Pokédex|Mountain Kalos]], [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation VI|Hoenn]], and Alola (both [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|SM]] and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|USUM]]) Pokédexes.

The five Pokémon introduced in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] have blank Pokédex entries in Bank, though other information such as height and weight is still shown.

==Event distributions==
{{main|List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)}}
{{main|List of game-based other distributions in Generation VII}}
{{main|List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation VII)}}
===Celebi===
{{bulbanews|Nintendo Direct announces Celebi distribution}}
If the player accessed Pokémon Bank before September 30, 2014, they could receive a special event {{p|Celebi}}. This Celebi knew {{m|Hold Back}}, an event-exclusive move similar to {{m|False Swipe}}.
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|ndex=251
|type=Psychic
|type2=Grass
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Natural Cure
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Heal Bell|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Safeguard|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Hold Back|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
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===Hidden Ability Johto first partner Pokémon===
{{anchor|Hidden Ability Johto starters}}
{{bulbanews|Hidden Ability Johto starters to be distributed by Pokémon Bank}}
[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemonbank/present/?a001=news These] Pokémon [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/bank-on-three-awesome-pokemon/ were] [http://bank.pokemonkorea.co.kr/gift.asp available] to players who accessed Pokémon Bank from February 27 to November 30, 2015. These Pokémon could then be transferred to [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]] using the [[Pokémon Link]] option. This marked the first time the [[Johto]] [[first partner Pokémon]] families had legitimate access to their [[Hidden Ability|Hidden Abilities]].

====Meganium====
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|ndex=154
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|id=(Player's)
|ability=Leaf Guard
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Solar Beam|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sunny Day|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Status
|move3=Synthesis|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
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====Typhlosion====
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|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Typhlosion
|gender=2
|level=50
|ndex=157
|type=Fire
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Flash Fire
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Overheat|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flame Charge|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Swift|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special
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{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Pokémon Link|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|February 27 to November 30, 2015}}
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====Feraligatr====
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|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Feraligatr
|gender=2
|level=50
|ndex=160
|type=Water
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Sheer Force
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Ice Punch|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Waterfall|move3type=Water|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Pokémon Link|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|February 27 to November 30, 2015}}
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===Hidden Ability legendary giants===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Bank to Distribute Hidden Ability Legendary Golems}}
[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemonbank/present2/ These] [[legendary giants]] [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/deposit-three-solid-pokemon-with-pokemon-bank/ were] [http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/deposit-three-solid-pokemon-with-pokemon-bank/ available] [http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=news-news_view&IDX=10608 to] players who accessed Pokémon Bank from March 4 to October 31, 2016. They all have their Hidden [[Ability]] and may be transferred to [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X, Y]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]] via [[Pokémon Link]].

====Regirock====
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|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Regirock
|level=50
|ndex=377
|type=Rock
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Sturdy
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Explosion|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Punch|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Hammer Arm|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical
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{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Pokémon Link|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|March 4 to October 31, 2016}}
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====Regice====
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|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Regice
|level=50
|ndex=378
|type=Ice
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Ice Body
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Amnesia|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hail|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Status
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Pokémon Link|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|March 4 to October 31, 2016}}
{{G6event/footer/nowc}}

====Registeel====
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|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Registeel
|level=50
|ndex=379
|type=Steel
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Light Metal
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Link
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Iron Head|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Slide|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Gravity|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Iron Defense|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Status
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Pokémon Link|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|March 4 to October 31, 2016}}
{{G6event/footer/nowc}}

===Pokémon Bank Mewnium Z===
{{bulbanews|Update for Pokémon Bank brings compatibility for Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
A [[Mewnium Z]] [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-special-item-for-pokemon-bank-subscribers/ was available] to players who accessed Pokémon Bank from January 24 to October 2, 2017.
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|-
| [[File:Dream Mewnium Z Sprite.png|90px]]
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! style="background:#{{sun color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Duration
{{G7event/entrybottom|sm|Mystery Gift|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|January 24 to October 2, 2017}}
|}
|}

===Hidden Ability Alola first partner Pokémon===
{{anchor|Hidden Ability Alola starters}}
{{bulbanews|Hidden Ability Alola Starter Pokémon available to redeem}}
These Pokémon were available to players who accessed Pokémon Bank from March 8, 2018 to October 31, 2018. These Pokémon could then be transferred to [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]] via [[Mystery Gift]].

====Decidueye====
{{G7event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Decidueye
|gender=2
|level=50
|ndex=724
|type=Grass
|type2=Ghost
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Long Reach
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Bank
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Leaf Blade|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Phantom Force|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Shadow Sneak|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brave Bird|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical
}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|Mystery Gift|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|March 8, 2018 to October 31, 2018}}
{{G7event/footer}}

====Incineroar====
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|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Incineroar
|gender=2
|level=50
|ndex=727
|type=Fire
|type2=Dark
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Intimidate
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Bank
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=U-turn|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Darkest Lariat|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flare Blitz|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical
}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|Mystery Gift|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|March 8, 2018 to October 31, 2018}}
{{G7event/footer}}

====Primarina====
{{G7event/head
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Primarina
|gender=2
|level=50
|ndex=730
|type=Water
|type2=Fairy
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Liquid Voice
|nature=Random
|met=Pokémon Bank
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Hyper Voice|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Icy Wind|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special
|move4=Perish Song|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|Mystery Gift|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|Pokémon Bank|March 8, 2018 to October 31, 2018}}
{{G7event/footer}}

===Hidden Ability Pokémon Bank Pokémon===
{{bulbanews|Hidden Ability Oranguru and Passimian available for Pokémon Bank users}}
[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/another-bonus-for-pokemon-bank-subscribers/ These] Pokémon were available to players who accessed Pokémon Bank from March 28 to October 31, 2019. These Pokémon could then be transferred to [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]] via [[Mystery Gift]].

====Oranguru====
{{G7event/head|mehide=yes
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Oranguru
|level=50
|ndex=765
|gender=2
|type=Normal
|type2=Psychic
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Symbiosis
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=Pokémon Bank
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Instruct|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status|move1rel=yes
|move2=Foul Play|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Trick Room|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status|move3rel=yes
|move4=Ally Switch|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|hide|all|Pokémon Bank|March 28 to October 31, 2019}}
{{G7event/footer}}

====Passimian====
{{G7event/head|mehide=yes
|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Passimian
|level=50
|ndex=766
|gender=2
|type=Fighting
|type2=
|ot=(Player's)
|id=(Player's)
|ability=Defiant
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=Pokémon Bank
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Close Combat|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=U-turn|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Knock Off|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Gunk Shot|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|hide|all|Pokémon Bank|March 28 to October 31, 2019}}
{{G7event/footer}}

==Release==
===Initial launch===
{{bulbanews/5|Pokémon Bank unavailable until further notice for Asia, Europe, Australia, Americas|Pokémon Bank launches in Europe and Australia|Pokémon Bank launches in the Americas|Pokémon Bank version 1.2 available|Update for Pokémon Bank brings compatibility for Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
On December 25, 2013, Pokémon Bank and the Poké Transporter were both released in Japan, South Korea, and other Asian territories. Due to high volumes of traffic throughout the Nintendo Network caused by a large volume of [[Nintendo Network]] IDs being created,<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/statuses/415959724043956224 Twitter / NintendoAmerica]</ref> the [[Nintendo eShop]] was temporarily inaccessible.<ref>[http://kotaku.com/nintendo-online-services-broken-now-continuing-christm-1489822952 Kotaku - Nintendo's Online Services Broken Now, Continuing Christmas Malfunctions]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/information/2013/1226.html Nintendo of Japan ~ "ニンテンドーeショップの接続障害に伴う『ポケモンバンク』の一時配信停止のお知らせ"]</ref> When the Nintendo eShop was accessible again on December 29, 2013,<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/417346368340885504 Twitter / NintendoAmerica]</ref> Pokémon Bank was removed from the Nintendo eShop (although players who had previously downloaded Pokémon Bank could still download Poké Transporter, which can only be downloaded through Pokémon Bank).{{fact}} In addition, the release of Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter for the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand—originally set to be December 27, 2013—was delayed due to the aforementioned issues.<ref>[https://archive.today/922EE Pokémon Bank Announcement | Nintendo 3DS Family | Nintendo Support] (archive)</ref>

On January 21, 2014, Pokémon Bank was re-released in Japan, South Korea, and other Asian territories.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/425815499956445184 Twitter / NintendoAmerica]</ref>

The service was launched in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand on February 4, 2014.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/430673592527769600 Twitter / NintendoEurope]</ref>

The service was launched in the Americas on February 5, 2014.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150221070006/http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3394 Pokémon Bank Trial Availability]</ref>

Upon initial launch, a free trial was available between December 25, 2013 and January 31, 2014. After the re-launch, this was extended to February 22, 2014 in Japan/South Korea and March 14, 2014 in North America/Europe/Australia. (The North America trial period ended at 23:59 PST and the Europe/Australia trial period ended at 23:59 CET.)

An additional one-month free trial was made available between February 12, 2020 and March 12, 2020 in conjunction with the launch of Pokémon HOME. Players who already had a paid Bank subscription at this time did not receive any extension.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230325224717/https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17060/~/information-about-paid-passes-(pok%C3%A9mon-bank)</ref>

===Version history===
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{grass color}}; border:3px solid #{{grass color light}}"
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | Release date
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Changes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.1
| {{tt|December 25, 2013|Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong initial launch}} {{tt|January 21, 2014|Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong re-launch}} {{tt|February 4, 2014|Europe, Australia, and New Zealand launch}} {{tt|February 5, 2014|The Americas launch}}
|
* Initial release
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.2
| {{tt|November 18, 2014|Japanese regions}} {{tt|November 21, 2014|American and PAL regions}}<ref name="Americas Update">[http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13323/~/how-to-update-the-pok%C3%A9mon-bank-application How to Update the Pokémon Bank Application | Nintendo 3DS Family | Nintendo Support]</ref>
|
* Added compatibility with the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire games.
* Other adjustments have also been made to make for a better gaming experience.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.3
| January 24, 2017<ref name="Americas Update"/>
|
* Updated to work with Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.
* A new Pokédex feature has been added.
* Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese is now available.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.4
| November 19, 2017<ref name="Americas Update"/>
|
* Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon are now supported.
* An error in the Pokédex that indicated that the non-Alolan forms of Rattata, Raticate, and Raichu lack gender differences has been corrected.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.5
| {{tt|February 12, 2020|February 11, 2020 in the Americas due to differences in time zones}}<ref name="Americas Update"/>
|
* Adds connectivity with Pokémon HOME, allowing one-way transfer of Pokémon from Bank to HOME.
! style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="3"|
|-
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
CoroCoro_January_2014_p63.jpg|Interacting with [[Brigette]] in Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank JP logo.png|Japanese logo
Bank icon.png|Home Menu icon
</gallery>

==Trailers==
===English===
{{youtubevid|Erq4R41AmVU|Pokemon|grass|silver}}

==Trivia==
* Pokémon Bank's services are maintained by [[Brigette]], who was previously the host of [[Pokémon Box Ruby and Sapphire]].
* [[Cosplay Pikachu]], certain [[Totem Pokémon|Totem-sized Pokémon]], fused {{p|Necrozma}}, and fused {{p|Kyurem}} are the only Pokémon available in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] core series games that cannot be stored in Pokémon Bank. The fused Necrozma and fused Kyurem, however, can still be viewed in the [[Pokédex]] as different forms.
* The only way to change the language in Pokémon Bank is to delete its save data. This also applies to changing between kana and kanji in Japanese. However, since Pokémon Bank does not support the 3DS's save data backup feature, and the 3DS does not provide a standalone way to delete the save data of a digital game/app, the only officially supported way to do this is to delete the software and redownload it from the 3DS eShop. Deleting Pokémon Bank's "extra data" from the 3DS Data Management menu is insufficient.
** Since the save data of Pokémon Bank is stored on the 3DS's SD card, and the goal is to only remove the save data (rather than modify it), it is also possible to work around the above issue by inserting the SD card into a computer, navigating to <code>Nintendo 3DS/<32 characters>/<32 characters>/title/00040000/000c9b00/data/00000001.sav</code>, and manually replacing the file with 128 KiB of zeros.

==See also==
*[[Pokémon HOME]]

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{grass color}}|bordercolor={{silver color}}
|zh_yue=寶可夢虛擬銀行 ''{{tt|Pokémon Hēuiyíh Ngàhnhòhng|Pokémon Virtual Bank}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢虛擬銀行 / 宝可梦虚拟银行 ''{{tt|Pokémon Xūnǐ Yínháng|Pokémon Virtual Bank}}''
|fr=Banque Pokémon
|de=Pokémon Bank
|it=Banca Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 뱅크 ''{{tt|Poketmon Baengkeu|Pokémon Bank}}''
|pt=Pokémon Bank
|ru=Банк Покемонов ''Bank Pokémonov''{{tt|*|not released with this name but referred to as such on the official website}}
|es=Banco de Pokémon
}}

==External links==
* [http://www.pokemonbank.com Pokémon Bank website]

==References==
<references/>

{{Inter-gen transfer|Gen VI}}
{{Side series}} 
{{Project Games notice|game mechanic}}

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[[Category:Pokémon Crystal]]
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Tera Blast (move)

2024-02-29T01:36:57Z

Blueapple128: /* Effect */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=851
|name=Tera Blast
|jname=テラバースト
|jtrans=Tera Burst
|jtranslit=Tera Bāsuto
|gameimage=Tera Blast IX Not Tera.png
|gameimage2=Tera Blast IX Not Tera 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Normal
|damagecategory=Special
|basepp=10
|maxpp=16
|power=80
|accuracy=100
|gen=IX
|tm9=yes
|tm#9=171
|na=no
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=yes
|kingsrock=yes
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|target=anyadjacent
|footnotes=
}}
'''Tera Blast''' (Japanese: '''テラバースト''' ''Tera Burst'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation IX]]. It is [[TM171]] in Generation IX.

==Effect==
{{MoveResearch|For what purposes other than Gale Wings is Tera Blast considered Normal-type?}}
Tera Blast deals damage. If the user's {{stat|Attack}} stat is higher than its {{stat|Special Attack}} stat, Tera Blast becomes a [[physical move]] when {{Tera}}stallized; otherwise, it remains a [[special move]]. For determining which stat is higher, stat stage-modifiers are taken into account, but other effects (e.g. [[held item]]s such as a [[Choice Band]], Abilities such as {{a|Huge Power}}, etc.) are not. This is determined when the move is performed (not when it is selected), so for example the move's category may change mid-turn if the opponent goes first and uses a move like {{m|Charm}}.

If the user has Terastallized, Tera Blast's [[type]] becomes the same as their Tera Type, is unaffected by moves and abilites that change its type, and has a different animation depending on the move's type. Tera Blast is always considered Normal-type for the purpose of {{a|Gale Wings}}.

If the user has Terastallized into the {{t|Stellar}} type, it deals super effective damage against Terastallized targets and neutral damage against all other targets. Moreover, its base power is 100 instead of 80 and it lowers the user’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats by one stage.

==Description==
===Non-Stellar type===
{{movedesc|normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

===Stellar type===
{{movedesc|stellar}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Inflicts damage with the user’s Attack or Sp. Atk stat— whichever is higher. Super effective against Terastallized targets. This lowers the user’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By TM===
{{Movehead/TMGames|Normal|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g4=none|g5=none|g6=none|g7=none|g8=none
|g9tm=171}}
|-
| colspan=8 style="text-align: center; background-color: #{{Red color light}}" | '''Every Pokémon can learn this move by TM ''except'' the ones listed below and only if marked with ✘.'''
{{Moveentry/1|0129|Magikarp|type=Water|2|Water 2|Dragon|✘}}
{{Moveentry/1|0132|Ditto|type=Normal|1|Ditto|Ditto|✘}}
{{Moveentry/1|0235|Smeargle|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✘}}
{{Moveentry/1|0789|Cosmog|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✘}}
{{Moveentry/1|0790|Cosmoem|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✘}}
{{Moveentry/1|1024|Terapagos|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✘}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|1}}{{-}}

==As other types==
{{Incomplete|gallery|Stellar-type Tera Blast}}
<div class="scrollbox">
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color}}; font-size: 80%"
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Normal color dark}}; background: #{{Normal color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Normal.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Normal 2.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Fighting color dark}}; background: #{{Fighting color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Fighting.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Fighting 2.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Flying color dark}}; background: #{{Flying color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Flying.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Flying 2.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Poison color dark}}; background: #{{Poison color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Poison.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Poison 2.png|200px]]
|-
| Tera Blast (Normal-type)
| Tera Blast (Fighting-type)
| Tera Blast (Flying-type)
| Tera Blast (Poison-type)
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Ground color dark}}; background: #{{Ground color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Ground.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Ground 2.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Rock color dark}}; background: #{{Rock color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Rock.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Rock 2.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Bug color dark}}; background: #{{Bug color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Bug.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Bug 2.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background: #{{Ghost color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Ghost.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Ghost 2.png|200px]]
|-
| Tera Blast (Ground-type)
| Tera Blast (Rock-type)
| Tera Blast (Bug-type)
| Tera Blast (Ghost-type)
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Steel color dark}}; background: #{{Steel color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Steel.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Steel 2.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Fire color dark}}; background: #{{Fire color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Fire.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Fire 2.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Water color dark}}; background: #{{Water color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Water.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Water 2.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Grass color dark}}; background: #{{Grass color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Grass.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Grass 2.png|200px]]
|-
| Tera Blast (Steel-type)
| Tera Blast (Fire-type)
| Tera Blast (Water-type)
| Tera Blast (Grass-type)
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background: #{{Electric color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Electric.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Electric 2.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Psychic color dark}}; background: #{{Psychic color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Psychic.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Psychic 2.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Ice color dark}}; background: #{{Ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Ice.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Ice 2.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Dragon color dark}}; background: #{{Dragon color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Dragon.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Dragon 2.png|200px]]
|-
| Tera Blast (Electric-type)
| Tera Blast (Psychic-type)
| Tera Blast (Ice-type)
| Tera Blast (Dragon-type)
|-
|
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Dark color dark}}; background: #{{Dark color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Dark.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Dark 2.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background: #{{Fairy color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Tera Blast IX Fairy.png|200px]]
[[File:Tera Blast IX Fairy 2.png|200px]]
|-
|
| Tera Blast (Dark-type)
| Tera Blast (Fairy-type)
|}
</div>

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type.|image1=Friede Charizard Tera Blast Dark.png|image1p=Charizard ({{color2|000|Dark (type)|Dark-type}})}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=006|pkmn=Charizard|method=While Terastallized, Charizard forms a sparkling, dark purple ball of energy with a white core in front of its mouth. It then fires a beam with a white core surrounded by a dark purple vortex of wind-like energy at the opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=dark|user=Friede's Charizard|startcode=HZ014|startname=Fly! Wattrel!|notes=Debut Dealt Dark-type damage}}

==Trivia==
* Tera Blast is the first [[Generation IX]] [[move]] in [[List of moves|index number order]].
* Tera Blast is the only move to have a different description depending on its type.
* Tera Blast hints at {{p|Glimmet}} and {{p|Glimmora}}'s implied connection to the [[Terastal phenomenon]], as eight [[TM Material|Glimmet Crystals]] are needed to make the TM.
* Despite being made of Terastal energy, {{p|Terapagos}} is unable to learn Tera Blast.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|zh_yue=太晶爆發 ''{{tt|Taaijīng Baaufaat|Terastal Burst}}''
|zh_cmn=太晶爆發 / 太晶爆发 ''T{{tt|àijīng Bàofā|Terastal Burst}}''
|fr=Téra Explosion
|de=Tera-Ausbruch
|it=Terascoppio
|ko=테라버스트 ''Tera Burst''
|es=Teraexplosión
}}
{{-}}
{{Generation IX TMs}}
{{-}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Moves that change type]]
[[Category:Moves that can change damage categories]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
[[Category:Moves that can lower the user's Attack]]
[[Category:Moves that can lower the user's Special Attack]]

[[de:Tera-Ausbruch]]
[[es:Teraexplosión]]
[[fr:Téra Explosion]]
[[it:Terascoppio]]
[[ja:テラバースト]]
[[zh:太晶爆发（招式）]]

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

2024-02-29T01:30:35Z

Blueapple128: Undo revision 3933636 by Abcboy (talk) Looking at the number of people online pronouncing it as "Z to A" or "Z dash A", I don't think that's enough of a given

{{Upcoming notice}}
{{Infobox game
|colorscheme=unknown
|bordercolorscheme=unknown
|name=Pokémon Legends: Z-A
|jname=Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A
|boxart=Pokémon Legends Z-A logo.png
|caption=English logo of Pokémon Legends: Z-A
|jbox=Pokémon Legends Z-A logo.png
|jcaption=Japanese logo of Pokémon Legends: Z-A
|category=Action RPG
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[core series]]
|players=N/A
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|link_method=N/A
|release_date_ja=2025
|release_date_au=2025
|release_date_eu=2025
|release_date_na=2025
|release_date_hk=2025
|release_date_tw=2025
|release_date_kr=2025
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|pegi=7
|staff=no
|stafflink=
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a/ja/ Pokémon.co.jp]
|website_en=[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/ Pokémon.com]}}
'''Pokémon Legends: Z-A''' (Japanese: '''{{j|Pokémon LEGENDS {{ruby|Z-A|ゼットエー}}}}''' ''Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A'') is the third [[Generation IX]] [[core series]] game.

The game was announced worldwide on [[Pokémon Day|February 27, 2024]] at 14:00 UTC through [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2024|Pokémon Presents]]. It is set to be released simultaneously worldwide on the [[Nintendo Switch]] in 2025.

==Plot==
The game is set entirely in [[Lumiose City]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1762487295859405151 Tweet from @NintendoAmerica: ''Watch to see the reveal trailer for #PokemonLegendsZA, a new adventure set entirely within Lumiose City, coming to #NintendoSwitch in 2025.'']</ref> during a period of redevelopment into a city where humans and Pokémon can live in harmony.


==Features==
===Returning Pokémon===

The following lists Pokémon that appeared in the reveal trailer, along with their evolutionary lines:

{{ResponsiveList/h|unknown}}

{{Pokeli|0023|Ekans}}
{{Pokeli|0024|Arbok}}
{{Pokeli|0025|Pikachu}}
{{Pokeli|0026|Raichu}}
{{Pokeli|0069|Bellsprout}}
{{Pokeli|0070|Weepinbell}}
{{Pokeli|0071|Victreebel}}
{{Pokeli|0095|Onix}}
{{Pokeli|0120|Staryu}}
{{Pokeli|0121|Starmie}}
{{Pokeli|0127|Pinsir}}
{{Pokeli|0129|Magikarp}}
{{Pokeli|0130|Gyarados}}
{{Pokeli|0133|Eevee}}
{{Pokeli|0134|Vaporeon}}
{{Pokeli|0135|Jolteon}}
{{Pokeli|0136|Flareon}}
{{Pokeli|0142|Aerodactyl}}
{{Pokeli|0147|Dratini}}
{{Pokeli|0148|Dragonair}}
{{Pokeli|0149|Dragonite}}
{{Pokeli|0167|Spinarak}}
{{Pokeli|0168|Ariados}}
{{Pokeli|0172|Pichu}}
{{Pokeli|0196|Espeon}}
{{Pokeli|0197|Umbreon}}
{{Pokeli|0208|Steelix}}
{{Pokeli|0214|Heracross}}
{{Pokeli|0280|Ralts}}
{{Pokeli|0281|Kirlia}}
{{Pokeli|0282|Gardevoir}}
{{Pokeli|0359|Absol}}
{{Pokeli|0449|Hippopotas}}
{{Pokeli|0450|Hippowdon}}
{{Pokeli|0470|Leafeon}}
{{Pokeli|0471|Glaceon}}
{{Pokeli|0475|Gallade}}
{{Pokeli|0551|Sandile}}
{{Pokeli|0552|Krokorok}}
{{Pokeli|0553|Krookodile}}
{{Pokeli|0587|Emolga}}
{{Pokeli|0661|Fletchling}}
{{Pokeli|0662|Fletchinder}}
{{Pokeli|0663|Talonflame}}
{{Pokeli|0667|Litleo}}
{{Pokeli|0668|Pyroar}}
{{Pokeli|0669|Flabébé}}
{{Pokeli|0670|Floette}}
{{Pokeli|0671|Florges}}
{{Pokeli|0672|Skiddo}}
{{Pokeli|0673|Gogoat}}
{{Pokeli|0674|Pancham}}
{{Pokeli|0675|Pangoro}}
{{Pokeli|0676|Furfrou}}
{{Pokeli|0677|Espurr}}
{{Pokeli|0678|Meowstic}}
{{Pokeli|0679|Honedge}}
{{Pokeli|0680|Doublade}}
{{Pokeli|0681|Aegislash}}
{{Pokeli|0690|Skrelp}}
{{Pokeli|0691|Dragalge}}
{{Pokeli|0700|Sylveon}}
{{Pokeli|0701|Hawlucha}}
{{Pokeli|0707|Klefki}}
{{Pokeli|0714|Noibat}}
{{Pokeli|0715|Noivern}}

{{ResponsiveList/f}}

===Pokémon mechanics===
[[Mega Evolution]] will be returning for the first time in a [[core series]] game since [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].


==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo.png|English, Japanese, and Korean logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo SC.png|Simplified Chinese logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo TC.png|Traditional Chinese logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo FR.png|French logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo DE.png|German logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo IT.png|Italian logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo ES.png|Spanish logo
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{unknown color}}|bordercolor={{unknown color light}}
|ja=Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A
|zh_yue={{tt|寶可夢傳說 Z-A|Pokémon Chyùhnsyut Z-A}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢傳說 Z-A|Pokémon Chuánshuō Z-A}} {{tt|宝可梦传说 Z-A|Pokémon Chuánshuō Z-A}}
|fr=Légendes Pokémon : Z-A
|de=Pokémon-Legenden: Z-A
|it=Leggende Pokémon: Z-A
|ko={{tt|Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A|포켓몬 레전즈 제트에이}}
|es=Leyendas Pokémon: Z-A
}}

==Trivia==
* In the official Japanese and Korean pronunciations of this game's title, the hyphen is silent. (No official pronunciation has been given in other languages.)

==References==
<references />

{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}
[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]
[[Category:Pokémon Legends: Z-A|*]]

[[de:Pokémon-Legenden: Z-A]]
[[es:Leyendas Pokémon: Z-A]]
[[fr:Légendes Pokémon : Z-A]]
[[it:Leggende Pokémon: Z-A]]
[[ja:Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A]]
[[zh:宝可梦传说 Z-A]]

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

2024-02-28T08:45:19Z

Blueapple128: because I've heard quite a few mispronunciations floating around

{{Upcoming notice}}
{{Infobox game
|colorscheme=unknown
|bordercolorscheme=unknown
|name=Pokémon Legends: Z-A
|jname=Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A
|boxart=Pokémon Legends Z-A logo.png
|caption=English logo of Pokémon Legends: Z-A
|jbox=Pokémon Legends Z-A logo.png
|jcaption=Japanese logo of Pokémon Legends: Z-A
|category=Action RPG
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[core series]]
|players=N/A
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|link_method=N/A
|release_date_ja=2025
|release_date_au=2025
|release_date_eu=2025
|release_date_na=2025
|release_date_hk=2025
|release_date_tw=2025
|release_date_kr=2025
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|pegi=7
|staff=no
|stafflink=
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a/ja/ Pokémon.co.jp]
|website_en=[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/ Pokémon.com]}}
'''Pokémon Legends: Z-A''' (Japanese: '''{{j|Pokémon LEGENDS {{ruby|Z-A|ゼットエー}}}}''' ''Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A'') is a [[Generation IX]] [[core series]] game. The game will be released on the [[Nintendo Switch]] in 2025.

The game was announced worldwide on [[Pokémon Day]] 2024 (February 27) at 14:00 UTC in an edition of [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2024|Pokémon Presents]].

==Plot==
The game is set entirely in [[Lumiose City]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1762487295859405151 Tweet from @NintendoAmerica: ''Watch to see the reveal trailer for #PokemonLegendsZA, a new adventure set entirely within Lumiose City, coming to #NintendoSwitch in 2025.'']</ref> during a period of redevelopment into a city where humans and Pokémon can live in harmony.


==Features==
===Returning Pokémon===

{{incomplete|needs=Identify all of the Pokémon that are behind/after the Onix at the one-minute mark}}
The following Pokémon appeared in the reveal trailer:

{{ResponsiveList/h|unknown}}

{{Pokeli|0024|Arbok}}
{{Pokeli|0025|Pikachu}}
{{Pokeli|0069|Bellsprout}}
{{Pokeli|0095|Onix}}
{{Pokeli|0120|Staryu}}
{{Pokeli|0127|Pinsir}}
{{Pokeli|0130|Gyarados}}
{{Pokeli|0133|Eevee}}
{{Pokeli|0148|Dragonair}}
{{Pokeli|0168|Ariados}}
{{Pokeli|0214|Heracross}}
{{Pokeli|0248|Tyranitar}}

{{Pokeli|0359|Absol}}

{{Pokeli|0449|Hippopotas}}
{{Pokeli|0551|Sandile}}
{{Pokeli|0553|Krookodile}}
{{Pokeli|0587|Emolga}}
{{Pokeli|0661|Fletchling}}
{{Pokeli|0663|Talonflame}}
{{Pokeli|0667|Litleo}}
{{Pokeli|0668|Pyroar}}
{{Pokeli|0669|Flabébé}}
{{Pokeli|0673|Gogoat}}
{{Pokeli|0674|Pancham}}
{{Pokeli|0675|Pangoro}}
{{Pokeli|0676|Furfrou}}
{{Pokeli|0678|Meowstic}}
{{Pokeli|0681|Aegislash}}
{{Pokeli|0700|Sylveon}}
{{Pokeli|0701|Hawlucha}}
{{Pokeli|0707|Klefki}}
{{Pokeli|0715|Noivern}}

{{ResponsiveList/f}}

===Pokémon mechanics===
[[Mega Evolution]] will be returning for the first time in a [[core series]] game since [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].


==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo.png|English, Japanese, and Korean logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo TC.png|Traditional Chinese logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo SC.png|Simplified Chinese logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo FR.png|French logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo DE.png|German logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo IT.png|Italian logo
Pokémon Legends Z-A logo ES.png|Spanish logo
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{unknown color}}|bordercolor={{unknown color light}}
|ja=Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A
|zh_yue={{tt|寶可夢傳說 Z-A|Pokémon Chyùhnsyut Z-A}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢傳說 Z-A|Pokémon Chuánshuō Z-A}} {{tt|宝可梦传说 Z-A|Pokémon Chuánshuō Z-A}}
|fr=Légendes Pokémon : Z-A
|de=Pokémon-Legenden: Z-A
|it=Leggende Pokémon: Z-A
|ko={{tt|Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A|포켓몬 레전즈 제트에이}}
|es=Leyendas Pokémon: Z-A
}}

==Trivia==
* According to the official Japanese pronunciation, the hyphen in the game's title is silent.

==References==
<references />

{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}
[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]
[[Category:Pokémon Legends: Z-A|*]]

[[de:Pokémon-Legenden: Z-A]]
[[es:Leyendas Pokémon: Z-A]]
[[fr:Légendes Pokémon : Z-A]]
[[it:Leggende Pokémon: Z-A]]
[[ja:Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A]]
[[zh:宝可梦传说 Z-A]]

Game Boy micro

2024-02-26T08:48:41Z

Blueapple128: moving from game boy advance Trivia page

{{Console infobox
|name=Game Boy micro
|jname=ゲームボーイミクロ
|jtrans=Game Boy micro
|image=Game Boy micro black.png
|caption=A black Game Boy micro
|jprelease=September 13, 2005
|narelease=September 19, 2005
|eurelease=November 4, 2005
|aurelease=November 3, 2005<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20051018181628/http://www.nintendo.com.au/nintendo/news/index.php Nintendo of Australia (archive)]</ref>
|cnrelease=October 1, 2005
|korelease=December 20, 2005
|specs=
*Dimensions: 50×101×17.2 millimeters (2×4×0.7 in), almost the size of an average credit card
*Weight: 80 grams (2.8 ounces), about the weight of 80 paper clips
*Processor: 32-bit 16.8-MHz ARM processor (ARM7TDMI)
*Screen: 51 mm / 2 inches (compared to 74 mm / 2.9 in. for the GBA), backlight with adjustable brightness.
*Resolution: 240×160 pixels
*Battery: built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, up to 5 hours of battery life with top brightness and sound or 8 hours with both features on default.
|congen=6
|pokegen={{gen|III}}
|type=Handheld
|colors={{colorswatch|D1D4CD|Silver}}{{colorswatch|000000|Black}}{{colorswatch|2053A6|Blue}}{{colorswatch|8E35EF|Purple}}{{colorswatch|00AE69|Green}}{{colorswatch|FA92B2|Pink}}{{colorswatch|FF0000|Red}}
|zw=yes
}}

The '''Game Boy micro''' (Japanese: '''ゲームボーイミクロ''' ''Game Boy micro'') is [[Nintendo]]'s second redesign of the [[Game Boy Advance]]. It was released in late 2005 and marketed towards the "image conscious" consumer, with emphasis placed on its small size and sleek design.

The Game Boy micro was not as successful as Nintendo hoped it would be. This is commonly attributed to the fact that the console was released after the [[Nintendo DS]], which not only included more advanced features, such as Wi-Fi and true 3D graphics, but itself contained a port to play Game Boy Advance games.

It was available for US$99.99 in most stores, although by the end of its lifespan, it could be found for only US$19.99 brand new.

While no games were released specifically for the Game Boy micro, it is capable of playing all Game Boy Advance games with the exception of the [[e-Reader]].

==Specifications==
[[File:Game Boy micro 20th.png|thumb|left|The twentieth anniversary edition Game Boy micro]]
The Game Boy micro is available in four colors: black, blue, purple, and silver. A number of specially designed consoles were also released, including one themed for Pokémon (see [[#Special Pokémon editions|below]]). Among these also includes one made for the twentieth anniversary of Nintendo, which was made to look like the controller of the {{wp|Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom}}.
{{left clear}}

==Incompatibilities==
* The Game Boy micro lacks the processor required to play [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] games. As a result, it can only play Game Boy Advance games.
* The micro's [[Game Link Cable]] port is a different shape than that of a standard Game Link Cable. This means that an adapter is required for a micro to communicate with an older Game Boy Advance model.
* The micro is incompatible with the original [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]]. As a result, a micro-compatible version was released.
* The micro cannot connect to a [[Nintendo GameCube]] using a GCN-GBA connector cable due to the required adapter and the GBA-GCN cable being unable to connect correctly.
** However, this is purely a mechanical limitation. Using adapters (third-party or self-built), they can be connected.

==Pokémon games==
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}
| Core series RPG
| 2002
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
| Pinball
| 2003
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}
| Core series RPG
| 2004
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{game|Emerald}}
| Core series RPG
| 2004
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team]]
| Dungeon crawler
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 2005
|} 

===Game Boy Advance Video===
Several Pokémon titles were released on [[Game Boy Advance Video]], a series of GBA cartridges that play videos.
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon GBA Video: For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!
| Video playback
| 2004
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon GBA Video: Johto Photo Finish
| Video playback
| 2004
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon GBA Video: Pokémon—I Choose You
| Video playback
| 2004
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Pokémon GBA Video: Beach Blank-Out Blastoise
| style="background:#FFF" | Video playback
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 2004
|}{{left clear}}

==Special Pokémon editions==
* A promotional Pokémon Game Boy micro was released in Japan on November 17, 2005. It is black and red with a metallic silhouette of {{p|Pikachu}} above the A and B buttons.

<gallery>
File:Pikachu Game Boy micro.png|Pikachu Game Boy micro
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*The Game Boy micro is the only system that can only play one generation's worth of Pokémon games, specifically [[Generation III]].

==External links==
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/hardware/micro/index.html Nintendo] (Japanese)
*[http://wayback.archive.org/web/20120118203003/http://micro.gameboy.com/ Game Boy micro site] (archive)

==References==
<references/>

{{-}}
{{Consoles}}

[[Category:Electronic devices]]
[[Category:Nintendo consoles]]

[[de:Nintendo Game Boy Advance#Nintendo Game Boy micro]]
[[fr:Game Boy micro]]
[[it:Game Boy Micro]]
[[ja:ゲームボーイミクロ]]
[[zh:Game Boy micro]]

Game Boy Advance

2024-02-26T08:48:30Z

Blueapple128: /* Trivia */ moving to game boy micro page as this is only true for it

{{Console infobox
|name=Game Boy Advance
|jname=ゲームボーイアドバンス
|jtrans=Game Boy Advance
|image=Game Boy Advance.png
|caption=A Game Boy Advance
|jprelease=March 21, 2001
|narelease=June 11, 2001
|eurelease=June 22, 2001
|aurelease=June 22, 2001
|korelease=January 2002<ref>[http://www.thisisgame.com/webzine/community/tboard/?board=38&n=163102 <nowiki>[GBA]게임보이 어드밴스 발매 10주년 - 게임잡담 - 디스이즈게임</nowiki>] ([https://archive.today/TNGNh archived copy])</ref>
|cnrelease=June 8, 2004
|specs=
*32-Bit ARM RISC 16.78MHz processor with embedded memory
*2.9" TFT reflective screen - 40.8mm×61.2mm - 240×160 pixels
*32,768 possible colors - 511 simultaneous colors in character mode - 32,768 colors in bitmap mode
*82mm (length) × 144.5mm (width) × 24.5mm (depth)
*140g
*Uses 2AA batteries and has a battery life of 15 hours (900 minutes)
*Compatible with Nintendo [[Game Boy Color]] and [[Game Boy]] games.
|congen=6
|pokegen={{gen|I}}{{tt|*|by backwards compatibility}}, {{gen|II}}{{tt|*|by backwards compatibility}}, {{gen|III}}
|type=Handheld
|colors={{colorswatch|8E35EF|Indigo}}{{colorswatch|FFFFFF|Arctic}}{{colorswatch|74BBFB|Glacier{{tt|*|Transparent}}}}{{colorswatch|FF6EC7|Fuchsia{{tt|*|Transparent}}}}{{colorswatch|E7C46E|NYC Pokémon Center|Sp}}{{colorswatch|000000|Toys 'R' Us Bundle|Sp}}
|nw=yes
|zw=yes
|smw=yes
|met=yes
|wk=yes
|sw=yes
|wb=yes
|dk=yes
|np=yes
|lsw=yes
|fzw=yes
|dqw=yes
}}

The ''' Game Boy Advance''' (Japanese: '''ゲームボーイアドバンス''' ''Game Boy Advance'') is [[Nintendo]]'s 32-bit handheld gaming system that surpassed the Nintendo [[Game Boy Color]]. The Game Boy Advance was released in 2001. It has a notably different form to its predecessors (a semi-trapezoidal shape compared to the rectangle shape of the original Game Boy and Game Boy Color) and also contained a powerful processor, allowing it to display [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]-caliber graphics and even play voices. The Game Boy Advance was also capable of interaction with the [[Nintendo GameCube]].

The original model was eventually discontinued in favor of the [[Game Boy Advance SP]] and [[Game Boy micro]], both of which function similarly.

The Game Boy Advance, like the [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] before it, is not region-locked. This means that a player can play a Game Boy Advance game from any region on their own locally purchased console.

==Peripherals==
* [[Game Link Cable]]
* [[e-Reader]]
* [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]]

==Pokémon games==
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}
| Core series RPG
| 2002
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
| Pinball
| 2003
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}
| Core series RPG
| 2004
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Emerald}}
| Core series RPG
| 2004
|-
| style="background:#FFFFFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team]]
| style="background:#FFFFFF" | Dungeon crawler
| style="background:#FFFFFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 2005
|}{{left clear}}

===Game Boy Advance Video===
Several Pokémon titles were released on [[Game Boy Advance Video]], a series of GBA cartridges that play videos.
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| Pokémon GBA Video: For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!
| Video playback
| 2004
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| Pokémon GBA Video: Johto Photo Finish
| Video playback
| 2004
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| Pokémon GBA Video: Pokémon—I Choose You
| Video playback
| 2004
|-
| style="background:#FFFFFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Pokémon GBA Video: Beach Blank-Out Blastoise
| style="background:#FFFFFF" | Video playback
| style="background:#FFFFFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 2004
|}{{left clear}}

===By backwards compatibility===
Due to backward compatibility, all Pokémon games from [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] are also playable.
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Red and Green|s}}
| Core series RPG
| 1996
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}}
| Core series RPG
| 1996
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Red and Blue|s}}
| Core series RPG
| {{tt|1998|Based on the North American release date, as the games were released under different names in Japan}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Yellow}}
| Core series RPG
| 1998
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{OBP|Pokémon Trading Card Game|video game}}
| Card game
| 1998
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Pinball]]
| Pinball
| 1999
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}
| Core series RPG
| 1999
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]
| Puzzle
| 2000
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Crystal}}
| Core series RPG
| 2000
|-
| style="background:#FFFFFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]]
| style="background:#FFFFFF" | Card game
| style="background:#FFFFFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 2001
|}{{left clear}}

==Special Pokémon editions==
*Gold Game Boy Advance: Features a {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Pichu}}. Initially exclusive to the New York Pokémon Center, but later released nationwide in September and October 2002. It originally retailed at US$69.99, but later US$59.99 during the Holiday season.
*White Game Boy Advance: Features a {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Pichu}}.
*{{p|Suicune}} Game Boy Advance: Features the [[legendary beasts]], with an emphasis on {{p|Suicune}}. Exclusive to Pokémon Center stores.
*{{p|Celebi}} Game Boy Advance: Exclusive to Pokémon Center stores.
*{{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} [https://www.romspedia.com/roms/gameboy-Advance Game Boy Advance]: Released in 2002 to commemorate the release of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.
*Diamond-encrusted Game Boy Advance: The winners of the [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary Journey Across America]], Minh Le and Samin Syed, each won a one-of-a-kind diamond-encrusted Game Boy Advance.

<gallery>
File: Gold Pokemon GBA.png|Gold Game Boy Advance
File: White Game Boy Advance.png|White Game Boy Advance
File: Suicune Game Boy Advance.png|Suicune Game Boy Advance
File: Celebi Game Boy Advance.png|Celebi Game Boy Advance
File: Latias Latios Game Boy Advance.png|Latias and Latios Game Boy Advance
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}
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{{Consoles}}

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[[Category:Nintendo consoles]]

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Downloadable content

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Multiple {{g|games}} have {{wp|downloadable content}} ('''DLC'''):
*For the DLC in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, see '''[[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]'''
*For the DLC in Pokémon Sword and Shield, see '''[[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]'''
*For the DLC in Pokkén Tournament DX, see '''{{DL|Pokkén Tournament|Pokémon|Pokkén Tournament → Pokémon}}'''
*For the DLC in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, see '''{{DL|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|Downloadable Content|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity → Downloadable Content}}'''
 
{{disambig}}

Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass

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{{Infobox game|colorscheme=Stamina|bordercolorscheme=Jump
|name=Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass
|name2=Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass
|jname=ポケットモンスターソードエキスパンションパス
|jname2=ポケットモンスターシールドエキスパンションパス
|boxart=Sword EP EN boxart.png
|boxart2=Shield EP EN boxart.png
|caption=Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Zacian}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zacian and Zamazenta|Crowned Sword}} form, {{p|Urshifu}}, and {{p|Calyrex}}
|caption2=Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Zamazenta}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zacian and Zamazenta|Crowned Shield}} form, {{p|Urshifu}}, and {{p|Calyrex}}
|jbox=Sword EP JP boxart.png
|jbox2=Shield EP JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass Japanese boxart
|jcaption2=Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass Japanese boxart
|category=RPG
|gen_series=[[Generation VIII]] [[core series]]
|players=1-2, 4 players simultaneous
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]]
|release_date_ja=January 10, 2020 November 6, 2020{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_au=January 10, 2020 November 6, 2020{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_eu=January 9, 2020 November 6, 2020{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_na=January 9, 2020 November 6, 2020{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_kr=January 10, 2020 August 20, 2020{{tt|*|Download code case}} November 6, 2020{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_hk=January 10, 2020 November 6, 2020{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_tw=January 10, 2020 November 6, 2020{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|cero=A
|esrb=E
|pegi=7
|acb=PG
|oflc=PG
|grb=ALL
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/ Official site]
|website_en=[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/ Official site]
}}
The '''Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターソードエキスパンションパス''' ''Pocket Monsters Sword Expansion Pass'') and the '''Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターシールドエキスパンションパス''' ''Pocket Monsters Shield Expansion Pass'') are paid [[downloadable content]] for the [[Generation VIII]] [[core series]] games {{g|Sword and Shield}}. It was announced on January 9, 2020 during a {{DL|Nintendo Direct|Pokémon Direct}}, and was made available for purchase later that day. The physical bundle pack was announced on September 29, 2020 during the official Pokémon stream on {{wp|YouTube}}, and was made available for purchase starting on November 6, 2020.

==Mechanics==
Unlike previous [[Core series#Release model|upper version]] titles such as {{game|Crystal}} and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, which were separate games set in the same [[region]] as the primary paired versions of the [[generation]], the Expansion Pass allows {{player}}s to continue using their existing save data from {{g|Sword and Shield}} to access the added content.

The player can visit the [[Isle of Armor]] and the [[Crown Tundra]] at any time after reaching the [[Wild Area]] for the first time. Pokémon found in the wild and those owned by other Trainers in the expansions will generally have higher levels once the player has started the [[Darkest Day]] or captured {{p|Eternatus}}.

As a special purchase bonus, the player will receive [[serial code]]s for the Pikachu Uniform Set and the Eevee Uniform Set.

==Parts==
===The Isle of Armor===
[[File:The Isle of Armor logo.png|left|thumb|150px]]
{{main|The Isle of Armor}}
In [[The Isle of Armor]], {{player}}s travel to the titular [[Isle of Armor]], located east of mainland Galar. There they meet [[Mustard]], a former [[Galar League]] {{pkmn|Champion}} and [[Leon]]'s mentor, and a new rival; [[Klara]] in Pokémon Sword or [[Avery]] in Pokémon Shield. The expansion features the new [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kubfu}}, who evolves into one of two forms of {{p|Urshifu}}, depending on which tower is cleared in the [[Towers of Two Fists|Tower of Two Fists]]. It was released on June 17, 2020.
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===The Crown Tundra===
[[File:The Crown Tundra logo.png|left|thumb|150px]]
{{main|The Crown Tundra}}
In [[The Crown Tundra]], {{player}}s travel to the titular [[Crown Tundra]], located south of mainland Galar. There they meet [[Peony]] and his daughter [[Peonia]]. This expansion features many new and returning [[Legendary Pokémon]], including the [[game mascot]] {{p|Calyrex}}. It was released on October 23, 2020 (October 22 for some time zones).
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==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo.png|English Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo EN.png|English Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo JP.png|Japanese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo KO.png|Korean Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo SC.png|Simplified Chinese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo TC.png|Traditional Chinese Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo DE.png|German Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo FR.png|French Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo ES.png|Spanish Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
Sword Shield Expansion Pass logo IT.png|Italian Sword and Shield Expansion Pass logo
</gallery>

===Boxarts===
<gallery>
Sword EP AU boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Australian boxart
Shield EP AU boxart.png|Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Australian boxart
Sword EP DE boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass German boxart
Shield EP DE boxart.png|Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass German boxart
Sword EP FR boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass French boxart
Shield EP FR boxart.png|Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass French boxart
Sword EP ES boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Spanish boxart
Shield EP ES boxart.png|Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Spanish boxart
Sword EP IT boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass Italian boxart
Shield EP IT boxart.png|Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Italian boxart
Sword EP AE boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass United Arab Emirates boxart
Shield EP AE boxart.png|Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass United Arab Emirates boxart
Sword EP ZH boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass Chinese boxart
Shield EP ZH boxart.png|Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass Chinese boxart
Sword Shield EP KO boxart.png|Pokémon Sword + Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield + Expansion Pass Korean boxarts
EP KO boxart.png|Expansion Pass download code case Korean boxart
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{stamina color}}|bordercolor={{jump color light}}
|ja={{tt|エキスパンションパス|Expansion Pass}}
|zh_yue=擴充票 ''{{tt|Kwokchūng Piu|Expansion Pass}}''
|zh_cmn=擴充票 ''{{tt|Kuòchōng Piào|Expansion Pass}}'' {{tt|*|Traditional}} 扩展票 ''{{tt|Kuòzhǎn Piào|Expansion Pass}}'' {{tt|*|Simplified}}
|nl=Uitbreidingspas
|fr=Pass d'extension
|de=Erweiterungspass
|it=Pass di espansione
|ko={{tt|익스팬션 패스|Expansion Pass}}
|pt_br=Expansão Expansion Pass
|ru=Сезонный абонемент ''Sezonnyy abonement''
|es=Pase de expansión
}}

{{Core series}}

{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Sword and Shield|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]

[[de:Pokémon Schwert und Schild Erweiterungspass]]
[[es:Pokémon Espada y Pokémon Escudo: pase de expansión]]
[[fr:Pass d'extension pour Pokémon Épée et Bouclier]]
[[it:Pokémon Spada e Scudo - Pass di espansione]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターソード・シールドエキスパンションパス]]
[[zh:宝可梦剑／盾扩展票]]

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero

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{{Infobox game|colorscheme=Stellar|bordercolorscheme=Blueberry
|name=Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
|name2=Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
|jname=ポケットモンスタースカーレットゼロの秘宝
|jname2=ポケットモンスターバイオレットゼロの秘宝
|boxart=Scarlet HTAZ EN boxart.png
|boxart2=Violet HTAZ EN boxart.png
|caption=Pokémon Scarlet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Koraidon}}, {{p|Ogerpon}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Ogerpon|Teal Mask}} form, and {{p|Terapagos}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}
|caption2=Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero's boxart, [[Game mascot|featuring]] {{p|Miraidon}}, {{p|Ogerpon}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Ogerpon|Teal Mask}} form, and {{p|Terapagos}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}
|category=RPG
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[core series]]
|players=1-2, 4 players simultaneous
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|link_method=Wireless, [[Nintendo Switch Online]]
|release_date_ja=February 28, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_au=February 28, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_eu=February 27, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_na=February 27, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_kr=February 28, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_hk=February 27, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|release_date_tw=February 27, 2023 November 3, 2023{{tt|*|Physical bundle pack}}
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[The Pokémon Company]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|cero=A
|esrb=E
|pegi=7
|acb=PG
|oflc=PG
|grb=ALL
|website_en=[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/dlc/ Official site]
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sv_dlc/ja/ Official site]
|jbox=Scarlet HTAZ JP boxart.png
|jbox2=Violet HTAZ JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Pokémon Scarlet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Japanese boxart
|jcaption2=Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Japanese boxart
}}
'''The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero''' (Japanese: '''ゼロの{{ruby|秘|ひ}}{{ruby|宝|ほう}}''' ''The Hidden Treasure of Zero'') is paid [[downloadable content]] for the [[Generation IX]] [[core series]] games {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. It was announced on February 27, 2023 during a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2023|Pokémon Presents]], and was made available for purchase later that day. A physical bundle pack was announced on September 26, 2023 and was made available for purchase starting on November 3, 2023.

==Mechanics==
Following the precedent of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]], the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero allows {{player}}s to continue using their existing save data from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} to access the added content.

Players can begin [[The Teal Mask]] and visit [[Kitakami]] after starting the Treasure Hunt as part of the main storyline of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. In order to begin the main story of [[The Indigo Disk]], players need to have completed the main storyline of Pokémon Scarlet or Violet as well as that of The Teal Mask.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/dlc_intro/</ref> In order to begin the story of Epilogue: Mochi Mayhem, players need to have completed The Indigo Disk and the previous two stories.

As a purchase bonus, the DLC provides a set of [[List of game-based other distributions (Generation IX)#New School Uniforms|exclusive clothing]], including four new uniforms. Players who purchased the DLC before October 31, 2023, also received a [[List of event Pokémon distributions (Scarlet and Violet)#The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Hisuian Zoroark|serial code]] for a {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Zoroark}}.
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==Parts==
===Part 1: The Teal Mask===
[[File:The Teal Mask Logo.png|left|thumb|250px]]
{{main|The Teal Mask}}
In [[The Teal Mask]], the {{player}} is chosen to take part in a school trip that is held each year in collaboration with another school. They are taken to the land of [[Kitakami]], where a great mountain towers over the land and the people live at its base. It is a place of tranquil natural expanses, featuring rice paddies and apple orchards. The trip coincides with a festival regularly held in the village in Kitakami during this season, so the village is bustling with various street vendors and stalls. Players meet new friends and Pokémon as they unravel the mysteries behind the folktales that have been passed down in this land. This expansion features many [[The Teal Mask#Pokémon|new and returning Pokémon]], including the [[game mascot]] {{p|Ogerpon}}. It was released on September 13, 2023.
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===Part 2: The Indigo Disk===
[[File:The Indigo Disk Logo.png|left|thumb|250px]]
{{main|The Indigo Disk}}
In [[The Indigo Disk]], the {{player}} travels to the [[Blueberry Academy]], a sister school of their own academy, as an exchange student. This expansion features many [[The Indigo Disk#Pokémon|new and returning Pokémon]], including the [[game mascot]] {{p|Terapagos}}. It was released on December 14, 2023.
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===Epilogue: Mochi Mayhem===
{{main|Mochi Mayhem}}
In this final part of the DLC, the player returns to Kitakami and encounters the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Pecharunt}}. It was implemented along with The Indigo Disk, though is only accessible if the player has a [[Mythical Pecha Berry]]. It was announced on December 20, 2023<ref>https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1737473659206271074</ref> and made available on January 11, 2024 through the event distribution of the Mythical Pecha Berry.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_T9u6T9eOg</ref>

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery perrow=6>
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo.png|English logo
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo JP.png|Japanese logo

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo SC.png|Simplified Chinese logo
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo TC.png|Traditional Chinese logo




</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, like the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]], features two [[Legendary Pokémon]] as [[game mascot]]s, with each representing a different part of the games' DLC.
* When preorders became available, the {{DL|Nintendo Switch|Nintendo eShop}} unusually displayed The Teal Mask's release date as December 31, 2023; and The Indigo Disk's release date as April 30, 2024. (When a partial release date is revealed, the eShop usually aligns with the latest possible date that matches.)
** The Teal Mask's release date on the eShop also did not update when the official date of September 13, 2023 was revealed.
* Both game mascots of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero are connected to the [[Terastal phenomenon]].
** Neither can have their Tera Types changed due to their unique Terastal forms.
** Ogerpon has four unique Terastallized states for the Teal Mask, Wellspring Mask, Hearthflame Mask, and the Cornerstone Mask.
** As the source of Terastallization, Terapagos has a unique Stellar Form.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{stellar color}}|bordercolor={{blueberry color light}}
|ja=ゼロの秘宝 ''{{tt|Zero no Hihō|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}''
|zh_yue=零之秘寶 ''{{tt|Lìhng jī Beibóu|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}
|zh_cmn=零之秘寶 / 零之秘宝 ''{{tt|Líng zhī Mìbǎo|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}
|fr=Le trésor enfoui de la Zone Zéro
|de=Der Schatz von Zone Null
|it=Il tesoro dell'Area Zero
|ko=제로의 비보 ''{{tt|Zero-ui Bibo|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}
|es=El tesoro oculto del Área Cero
}}

{{Core series}}

{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]

[[de:Der Schatz von Zone Null]]
[[es:El tesoro oculto del Área Cero]]
[[fr:Le trésor enfoui de la Zone Zéro]]
[[it:Pokémon Scarlatto e Violetto - Il tesoro dell'Area Zero]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスタースカーレット・バイオレットゼロの秘宝]]
[[zh:宝可梦朱／紫零之秘宝]]

DLC

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#REDIRECT [[Downloadable content]]

Downloadable content

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'''DLC''' refers to {{wp|downloadable content}}, which multiple {{g|games}} have.
*For the DLC in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, see '''[[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]'''
*For the DLC in Pokémon Sword and Shield, see '''[[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]'''
*For the DLC in Pokkén Tournament DX, see '''{{DL|Pokkén Tournament|Pokémon|Pokkén Tournament → Pokémon}}'''
*For the DLC in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, see '''{{DL|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|Downloadable Content|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity → Downloadable Content}}'''
 
{{disambig}}

Expansion Pass

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#REDIRECT [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]

Template:Japanese CDs

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! colspan="2" style="padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px;" | <div style="background: #ccf; {{roundytop|15px}} padding: 2px 15px;">{{color2|000|List of Pokémon music CDs|Japanese CDs}}</div>
|- style="font-size: 90%;"
! style="background: #ddf; {{roundytl}} padding: 2px 15px;" | Anime soundtracks:
| style="background: #e6e6ff; {{roundytr}} padding: 2px 10px;" | {{CD|Aim to Be a Pokémon Master}} (1997) • [[Pocket Monsters Sound Anime Collection|Sound Anime Collection]] (1998) • {{pkmn|Song Best Collection}} (1999) • {{CD|The Rivals}} (1999) • {{pkmn|Song Best Collection 2}} (2001) • {{CD|Ready Go!}} (2002) • {{CD|Advance Adventure}} (2003) • {{pkmn|TV Anime Theme Song Collection}} (2003) • {{pkmn|Movie Anime Theme Song Collection}} (2003) • {{CD|Challenger!!}} (2004) • [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley / GLORY DAY ~That Shining Day~]] (2005) • [[Full of Energy!! Pokémon Song Collection]] (2005) • {{CD|Battle Frontier}} (2005) • {{pkmn|TV Anime Theme Song Collection 2}} (2006) • [[Spurt! / I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~]] (2006) • [[Together / By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] (2006) • [[Together 2007]] (2007) • {{CD|Message of the Wind}} (2008) • [[High Touch! / Surely Tomorrow]] (2008) • {{CD|High Touch! 2009}} (2009) • {{CD|Which One ~ Is It?}} (2009) • {{CD|The Greatest - Everyday!}} (2010) • [[Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack Best|Original Soundtrack Best]] (2010-2011) • [[Best Wishes! / Fanfare of the Heart]] (2010) • [[Pokémon Song Best]] (2011) • {{CD|Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! Season 2|Best Wishes! Season 2}} (2012) • [[Pocket Monsters XY&Z TV Anime Character Song Project Collection Volume 1|XY&Z Character Song Project Collection Volume 1]] (2016) • [[Pocket Monsters XY&Z TV Anime Character Song Project Collection Volume 2|XY&Z Character Song Project Collection Volume 2]] (2016) • {{CD|Aim to Be a Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-}} (2017) • [[Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack]] (2020) • [[Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack Volume 2]] (2022) • {{pkmn|TV Anime Theme Song BEST 2019-2022}} (2022) • {{pkmn|TV Anime Theme Song BEST OF BEST OF BEST 1997-2023}} (2023)
|-
| colspan="2" height="1" |
|- style="font-size: 90%;"
! style="background: #ddf; padding: 2px 15px;" | Movie and Pikachu short soundtracks:
| style="background: #e6e6ff; padding: 2px 10px;" | {{CD|Pika Pika Massaichu}} (1998) • [[Mirage Pokémon: Lugia's Explosive Birth Music Collection|Mirage Pokémon: Lugia's Explosive Birth MC]] (1999) • {{CD|Soaring Pokémon Kids}} (1999) • [[Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei Music Collection|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei MC]] (2000) • [[Pikachu's Winter Vacation Soundtrack|Pikachu's Winter Vacation]] (2000) • [[Celebi: Encounter Beyond Time Original Soundtrack|Celebi: Encounter Beyond Time OS]] (2001) • [[Guardian Gods of the City of Water: Latias and Latios Music Collection|Guardian Gods of the City of Water: Latias and Latios MC]] (2002) • [[Wishing Star of the Seven Nights: Jirachi Music Collection|Wishing Star of the Seven Nights: Jirachi MC]] (2003) • [[Sky-Splitting Visitor: Deoxys Music Collection|Sky-Splitting Visitor: Deoxys MC]] (2004) • [[Mew and the Wave-Guiding Hero: Lucario Music Collection|Mew and the Wave-Guiding Hero: Lucario MC]] (2005) • [[Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea: Manaphy Music Collection|Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea: Manaphy MC]] (2006) • [[Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai Music Collection|Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai MC]] (2007) • [[Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin Music Collection|Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin MC]] (2008) • [[Pikachu the Movie Song Best 1998-2008]] (2009) • [[Arceus: To a Conquering Spacetime Music Collection|Arceus: To a Conquering Spacetime MC]] (2009) • [[Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark Music Collection|Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark MC]] (2010) • [[Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom / Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram Music Collections|Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom / Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram MCs]] (2011) • [[Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo / Meloetta's Dazzling Recital Music Collection|Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo / Meloetta's Dazzling Recital MC]] (2012) • [[ExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens / Pikachu and Eevee Friends Music Collection|ExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens / Pikachu and Eevee Friends MC]] (2013) • [[The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie / Pikachu, What's This Key For? Music Collection|The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie / Pikachu, What's This Key For? MC]] (2014) • [[The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa Music Collection|The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa MC]] (2015) • [[Volcanion and the Mechanical Magearna Music Collection|Volcanion and the Mechanical Magearna MC]] (2016) • [[I Choose You! Music Collection|I Choose You! MC]] (2017) • [[Everyone's Story Music Collection|Everyone's Story MC]] (2018) • [[Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Music Collection|Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution MC]] (2019) • [[Koko Theme Song Collection]] (2020) • [[Koko Music Collection]] (2020)
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| colspan="2" height="1" |
|- style="font-size: 90%;"
! style="background: #ddf; padding: 2px 15px;" | Game soundtracks:
| style="background: #e6e6ff; padding: 2px 10px;" | [[Game Boy: Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection CD|Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection]] (1997) • [[Pokémon Gotta Catch the Sound!]] (2000) • [[Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection|RS Super Music Collection]] (2003) • [[Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection|FRLG Super Music Collection]] (2004) • [[10th Anniversary Pokémon Happy Birthday Concert]] (2006) • [[Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl: Super Music Collection|DP Super Music Collection]] (2006) • [[Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver: Super Music Collection|HGSS Super Music Collection]] (2009) • [[Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection|BW Super Music Collection]] (2010) • [[Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection|B2W2 Super Music Collection]] (2012) • [[Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: Super Music Collection|XY Super Music Collection]] (2013) • [[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection|ORAS Super Music Collection]] (2014) • [[Pokémon Red & Pokémon Green: Super Music Collection|RG Super Music Collection]] (2016) • [[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection|SM Super Music Collection]] (2016) • [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! Super Music Collection|LGPE Super Music Collection]] (2018) • [[Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield and Expansion Pass: Super Music Collection|SwSh Super Music Collection]] (2024) • [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus: Super Music Collection|LA Super Music Collection]] (2024) • [[Pokémon Scarlet - Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection|SV Super Music Collection]] (2024)
|-
| colspan="2" height="1" |
|- style="font-size: 90%;"
! style="background: #ddf; padding: 2px 15px;" | Singles:
| style="background: #e6e6ff; padding: 2px 10px;" | [[Singing Pokémon Encyclopedia]] (1997) • {{OBP|Together With the Wind|1998 single}} (1998) • {{single|toi et moi}} (1999) • {{single|Riding on Lapras}} (1999) • {{single|Meowth's Party}} (1999) • {{single|OK!}} (2000) • {{single|Exciting Pokémon Relay}} (2000) • {{single|The Day a Rainbow Was Born}} (2000) • {{single|To My Best Friend}} (2001) • {{single|Please Let There Be Good Weather Tomorrow}} (2001) • {{single|Hide and Seek}} (2001) • {{single|Face Forward Team Rocket!}} (2001) • {{single|Aim for that Hill}} (2002) • {{single|You're Not Alone}} (2002) • {{single|A Small Thing}} (2003) • {{CD|Polka O Dolka}} (2003) • {{single|Marching March}} (2004) • {{single|L·O·V·E·L·Y ~Dream-Seeing LOVELY BOY~}} (2004) • {{single|Hello! Thank You!}} (2005) • {{single|Song of Origin / Nice Buddy}} (2005) • [[24 -twenty four-]] (2006) • {{single|I Will Be With You}} (2007) • {{single|ONE}} (2008) • {{single|Antenna of the Heart}} (2009) • {{single|Ice Cream Syndrome}} (2010) • [[PARADISE/Endless Fighters]] (2010) • {{single|The Sky / The Voice}} (2011) • {{single|Can You Name All the Pokémon? BW}} (2011) • [[Maiden War]] (2012) • {{single|Memories}} (2012) • [[Let's Join Hands / Forbidden Karma]] (2013) • {{CD|Summerly Slope}} (2013) • {{single|Smiling Face}} (2013) • [[V / Santa Claus at 850 Yen Per Hour]] (2013) • [[Mega V / Sunshine]] (2014) • {{CD|Daybreak Meteor Shower}} (2014) • [[Let's Dance with Pokémon with J☆Dee'Z]] (2014) • {{single|DreamDream}} (2015) • {{single|Mad-Paced Getter}} (2015) • {{single|Tweedia}} (2015) • [[Roaring All-Stars / Life Only Comes Once]] (2015) • {{single|Mailing out My Voice}} (2016) • [[Alola!! / Pose]] (2017) • [[OT WORKS]] (2018) • {{single|Future Connection}} (2018) • [[Limited FOV of a Shut-In]] (2018) • {{single|Breath}} (2018) • {{OBP|Together With the Wind|2019 single}} (2019) • [[Acacia / Gravity]] (2020) • [[Nijirald / Chan-Dan]] (2022) • {{single|Heart-Pounding Diary}} (2023) • {{CD|Pokémon Music Collective}} (2023) • {{single|Have a Good Time Here}} (2023) • [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master / One Hundred Fifty-One]] (2023) • {{single|RVR ~Rising Volt Tacklers Rap~}} (2023)
|-
| colspan="2" height="1" |
|- style="font-size: 90%;"
! style="background: #ddf; padding: 2px 15px;" | [[Suzukisan]]:
| style="background: #e6e6ff; padding: 2px 10px;" | {{CD|Can You Draw All the Pokémon?}} (1997) • {{CD|Let's Trade Please}} (1999) • {{single|Can You Name All the Pokémon Neo?}} (2000)
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| colspan="2" height="1" |
|- style="font-size: 90%;"
! style="background: #ddf; padding: 2px 15px;" | [[Team Rocket's Secret Empire]]:
| style="background: #e6e6ff; padding: 2px 10px;" | [[Pokémon Radio Show! Team Rocket's Secret Empire Volume 1 - Jessie Edition|Volume 1 - Jessie Edition]] (2013) • [[Pokémon Radio Show! Team Rocket's Secret Empire Volume 2 - James Edition|Volume 2 - James Edition]] (2013) • [[Pokémon Radio Show! Team Rocket's Secret Empire Volume 3 - Meowth Edition|Volume 3 - Meowth Edition]] (2013) • [[Pokémon Radio Show! Team Rocket's Secret Empire Rare Pilot Edition|Rare Pilot Edition]] (2013) • [[Pokémon Radio Show! Team Rocket's Secret Empire ~Selection~|~Selection~]] (2013)
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| colspan="2" height="1" |
|- style="font-size: 90%;"
! style="background: #ddf; {{roundybl}} padding: 2px 15px;" | Other:
| style="background: #e6e6ff; {{roundybr}} padding: 2px 10px;" | {{CD|Team Rocket Forever}} (1997) • [[Sound Picture Box - It's a White Tomorrow! Team Rocket|It's a White Tomorrow! Team Rocket]] (1998) • [[Can You Play Pokémon?]] (1998) • [[Sound Picture Box - The Birth of Mewtwo|The Birth of Mewtwo]] (1999) • [[Pokémon Detective Pikachu Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]] (2019) • [[Pokémon Healing ~Listening to healing music with Psyduck]] (2019)
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World Championships

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{{samename|{{pkmn|anime}} competition known as the "Pokémon World Championships" in Japanese|World Coronation Series}}
[[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Championships''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') are an annual event held by the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play division of [[The Pokémon Company International]]. They function as the finals for both the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Core series|Video Game]] Championships. Since 2015, the World Championships have also featured events for [[spin-off Pokémon games]], namely [[Pokkén Tournament]], [[Pokémon GO]], and [[Pokémon UNITE]]. The Pokémon World Championships are held annually, occurring every August.

Competitors usually must qualify for the event based in their performance in other events in the same season, such as regional championships, national championships, dedicated qualifying tournaments, or the previous year's World Championships. The exact qualification requirements depend on the exact year, the region the player is from, and the game in which they are playing.

While the Pokémon World Championships are held as a single unified event featuring multiple different games, each of the games are run as an entirely separate tournament. Competitors compete in only one of the featured games, and the qualification requirements of each are entirely separate. Additionally, competitors usually are separated into one of three age groups, meaning that three world champions are crowned for each game each year.

Minor announcements are usually made during the events, such as upcoming VGC mechanics and variants of TCG cards, the ruleset of the following VGC format, and the city where the next World Championships will be hosted.

==History==
===Predecessors===
Before the introduction of the modern Pokémon World Championships, both the TCG and video games held some international competitions.

For the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the [[Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle]] was an international Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament held annually from 1999 to 2002 in Hawaii by [[Wizards of the Coast]] (the distributor of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many regions outside of Japan at the time). Players from Canada, Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan were invited to the event. After Wizards of the Coast's license to distribute the Pokémon Trading Card Game reverted to The Pokémon Company in 2003, this event was replaced by the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships.

In September 2000, to coincide with the {{wp|2000 Summer Olympics}} in Sydney, Australia, the [[2000 World Championships|first ever Pokémon World Championship]] was also held in Sydney. Players from Australia, Belgium, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|the United States}} competed using {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}}. This was a one-time event, with a video game World Championship not being held again until 2009.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships===
In August 2002, Wizards of the Coast held the [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|first Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship]] in Seattle, Washington in the United States.<ref>[https://indexarticles.com/business/business-wire/first-ever-pokemon-trading-card-game-world-champion-titles-won-by-dylan-austin-14-of-ann-arbor-michigan-and-mindy-lambkee-10-of-kent-washington/ First-Ever Pokemon Trading Card Game World Champion Titles Won by Dylan Austin, 14 of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Mindy Lambkee, 10 of Kent, Washington]</ref>

Due to the transfer of the licensing of the Pokémon Trading Card Game from Wizards to Nintendo, no World Championship was held in 2003. Now with control of the Pokémon Trading Card Game licence, [[Pokémon USA]] formed [[Pokémon Organized Play]] to manage Pokémon Trading Card Game events.

In August 2004, Pokémon Organized Play held the {{TCG|2004 World Championships|2004 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}. From 2004 to 2008, the event was titled the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships, reflecting the fact that it was specifically for the Pokémon Trading Card Game only.

At the {{TCG|2008 World Championships|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}, a special video game event called the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] was held. This event featured players from the United States and Japan competing with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. However, since only two countries were involved, the winner was not awarded the title of world champion.

===Pokémon World Championships===
In August 2009, the first unified Pokémon World Championships were held, featuring both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon Video Game Championships. This format has continued until the present.

From 2015 to 2022, [[Pokkén Tournament]] was also featured at the Pokémon World Championships. In 2015, the Pokkén Tournament competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events. After the 2022 World Championships, it was announced that Pokkén Tournament would no longer appear at the Pokémon World Championships.

Starting in 2019, [[Pokémon GO]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships. In 2019, the Pokémon GO competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events.

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the planned 2020 Pokémon World Championships to be held in London, England were cancelled, and the event also was not held in 2021. The World Championships returned with the [[2022 World Championships|2022 Pokémon World Championships]], held in London, England like the original 2020 plan.

Starting in 2022, [[Pokémon UNITE]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships.

==Events==
Since 2004, the Pokémon World Championships have been held annually, except in 2020 and 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
! Year
! Dates
! Venue
! City
! Region
! Country
! Games
|-
| [[2000 World Championships|2000]]
| September 22, 2000
| {{wp|University of Sydney}}
| Sydney || New South Wales || [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Australia
| VGC
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| August 3 to 4, 2002
| {{wp|Seattle Convention Center}}
| Seattle || Washington || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| August 20 to 22, 2004
| {{wp|Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| August 19 to 21, 2005
| Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| August 18 to 20, 2006
| {{wp|Hilton Anaheim}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| August 10 to 12, 2007
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| August 15 to 17, 2008
| {{wp|Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| August 13 to 15, 2009
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| August 13 to 15, 2010
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| August 12 to 14, 2011
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| August 13 to 15, 2012
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| August 9 to 11, 2013
| {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}
| Vancouver || British Columbia || [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Canada
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| August 15 to 17, 2014
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| August 21 to 23, 2015
| {{wp|Hynes Convention Center}}
| Boston || Massachusetts || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| August 19 to 21, 2016
| {{wp|San Francisco Marriott Marquis}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| August 18 to 20, 2017
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| August 24 to 26, 2018
| {{wp|Music City Center}}
| Nashville || Tennessee || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| August 16 to 19, 2019
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| August 18 to 21, 2022
| {{wp|ExCeL London}}
| London || England || [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] United Kingdom
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO, UNITE
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| August 11 to 13, 2023
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}
| Yokohama || Kanagawa || [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Japan
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| [[2024 World Championships|2024]]
| ''TBA''
| ''TBA''
| Honolulu || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| ''TBA''
|}

==Video Game Championship==
The [[core series]] Pokémon games were first featured at a Nintendo-organized World Championship event in 2000 with single battles, and later returning as [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown]] (VGS) in 2008 as a side-event to the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Trading Card Game World Championships]] with double battles. Starting in 2009, the events were renamed the Video Game Championships (VGC).

Battles [[Rule variants|use the following rules]] in general:
* The format is [[Double Battle]]s. A player must bring between 4 and 6 Pokémon and select 4 of them just before the battle. In games that use Team Preview ([[Generation V]] onward), this selection is made after viewing the opponent's 6 Pokémon.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same Pokédex number. [[Special Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and [[Ash-Greninja]] are disallowed (but not Dusk Form {{p|Lycanroc}}) unless the format has an exception.
** The [[Soul Dew]] was disallowed until [[Generation VII]], where its effect changed.
** {{pkmn2|Event}}-exclusive [[Event_Pokémon#Event-exclusive_moves|moves]] and [[event item|items]] are allowed unless the format explicitly says otherwise.
* Between [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]].
* Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]].
* Pokémon cannot battle above level 50.
** In 2008 and 2009, there was no auto-leveling and Pokémon above level 50 were disallowed outright.
** Between 2010 and 2016, Pokémon above level 50 were auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 were not auto-leveled up.
** From 2017 onward, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]''' — {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml Rules- 2008 Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Regulations] - Pokémon.com</ref>
** {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were specifically disallowed, preventing players from using the (at the time) Japan-exclusive level 50 Dragonite event. (It was not possible to obtain Tyranitar at or below level 50 until a [[Generation VI]] event.)
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed.
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}}
** Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year.
** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html Pokémon Video Game Championships 2009 - Rules and Regulations] - PokémonVGC.com</ref>
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. The Custap Berry was also disallowed.
*** The Custap Berry had not yet been distributed to French, German, Italian, or Spanish-language games at the time, though the level 50 Dragonite event was also never distributed in these languages.
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
** Up to two [[Special Pokémon]] were allowed. Uniquely for this year, a player's team of 6 could list up to 4 Special Pokémon, as long as no more than 2 were chosen before battle.
** The Jaboca Berry was allowed this year despite still being Japan-only at the time.
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Only [[Udex|Unova Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. {{m|Sky Drop}} was disallowed due to the [[Sky Drop glitch]].
** ({{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} were allowed both this year and in 2012 despite being event-exclusive at the time, due to not being Mythical).
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
** {{p|Chatot}} was disallowed (for only this year).<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2012/pokemon_tournament_rules_11_1_2011.pdf Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Rules] - Revised: November 01, 2011 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf Play! Pokémon VG Tournament Rules & Formats] - Revised: February 4, 2013 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{g|X and Y}}
** Only [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Dark Void once again became allowed.
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed in a team of six.
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{g|Sun and Moon}}
** Only [[Adex|Alola Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Kantonian form counterparts to {{rf|Alolan|Form}}s were '''not''' considered to be part of the Alola Pokédex. [[Mega Stone]]s were disallowed.
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series:
*** Sun Series (Sep 4, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were disallowed.
*** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2019): Z-Crystals other than [[Ultranecrozium Z]] became allowed.
*** Ultra Series (Apr 2, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020): All Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Z-Moves became allowed.
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}}
** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series.
** All Pokémon that were obtainable at the beginning of a series were allowed for that series, including those [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Galar Pokédex|not in any of the Galar Pokédexes]], as long as they met all other requirements (such as having the [[Galar symbol]]/[[battle-ready symbol]] and not being Special/Mythical). As a result:
*** Version 1.1.0 and [[Pokémon HOME]] released before Series 3, [[The Isle of Armor]] released before Series 5, and [[The Crown Tundra]] released before Series 7.
*** Between Series 1 and 2, only [[Gdex|Galar Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed due to the only obtainable Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex being {{p|Mew}}. The only non-Galarian forms allowed were Kantonian {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, and Unovan {{p|Yamask}} due to those being the only obtainable ones at the time.
*** Between Series 3 and 4, all non-Galarian forms of compatible Pokémon were allowed except three: Alolan {{p|Raichu}} and Kantonian {{p|Weezing}} were not obtainable with the Galar symbol at the time, and Kantonian {{p|Slowpoke}} was not compatible with Sword and Shield at the time (only Galarian Slowpoke was). {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} were compatible but disallowed due to the battle-ready symbol not existing at the time.
** List of series:
*** Series 1 (Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2019): All [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon were disallowed.
*** Series 2 (Jan 4 - Feb 29, 2020): Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Butterfree, Drednaw, Corviknight, Sandaconda, Centiskorch, {{a|Blaze}} Charizard, Meowth (event-only), and Snorlax (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 3 (Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2020): Gigantamax Coalossal, Lapras, Flapple, Appletun, Alcremie, Kingler, Orbeetle, Grimmsnarl, Hatterene, {{a|Solar Power}} Charizard, and Toxtricity (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 4 (May 1 - Jun 30, 2020): All Gigantamax Pokémon became allowed (the remaining five at the time being Machamp, Gengar, Garbodor, Copperajah, and Duraludon).
*** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020)
*** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult.
*** Series 7 (Nov 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.
*** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7)
*** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed.
*** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8)
*** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed.
*** Series 13 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2022): Any number of Special Pokémon and any number of Mythical Pokémon were allowed. VGC events taking place during this time period count toward the next year's Championships.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-season/ 2023 Play! Pokémon Season Structure] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 1, 2022.</ref>
*** Series 14 (Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. Mythical Pokémon were disallowed. (identical to Series 12)
* '''[[2023 World Championships|2023]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** Both players must disclose their team to their opponent (including Tera Type, species, forms, moves, Abilities, and held items, but excluding stats).
** On March 1, 2023, series were renamed Regulation Sets ('''レギュレーション''' ''Regulations''), with Series 1 and Series 2 retroactively renamed. The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set A (Dec 2, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023):<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-tainan/ 2023 Tainan Regionals] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, December 1, 2022.</ref> Only Pokémon in the [[Pdex|Paldea Pokédex]] were allowed. Pokémon and regional forms not in the Paldea Pokédex, such as {{p|Quagsire}} and Johtonian {{p|Wooper}}, were disallowed. [[Paradox Pokémon]] and the [[Treasures of Ruin]] were also disallowed.
*** Regulation Set B (Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2023): Paradox Pokémon became allowed.
*** Regulation Set C (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2023): The Treasures of Ruin became allowed.
**** Prior to the release of [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility, the Japanese and Chinese rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required,<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/36.html</ref><ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/tc/page/36.html</ref> while the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that Pokémon transferred from HOME would become allowed when the feature was released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230528124948/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03252023-en.pdf</ref> (No ruleset was published in Korean due to all Korean Scarlet/Violet tournaments up to that point being conducted online.)
**** When HOME compatibility was released, the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish ruleset was changed to state that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required for the rest of the series (with the only competitive effect being to disallow Roaming Form [[Gimmighoul]]).
**** Regardless of these regional inconsistencies and changes, the HOME update also caused [[Plate]]s and six certain [[Egg Move]]s ({{m|Heal Bell}}, {{m|Simple Beam}}, {{m|Cosmic Power}}, {{m|Raging Fury}}, {{m|Barb Barrage}}, and {{m|Psyshield Bash}}<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/114.html</ref>) to become newly available and allowed immediately in all regions, at approximately 4pm JST May 30.
**** Players competing in events in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Hong Kong between June 3-4, who were required to lock in their teams by 9am May 31, were sent an email at 11:10pm May 30 stating that the newly available Plates and Egg Moves would be disallowed for those events.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-singapore/ 2023 Singapore National Championships] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, April 28, 2023.</ref> Players competing in Japan between June 10-11 were sent a similar email on June 1. Events in other locations on the same days were unaffected and Plates/the Egg Moves were allowed.
*** Regulation Set D (Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2023): Pokémon and forms outside the Paldea Pokédex became allowed, except [[Walking Wake]] and [[Iron Leaves]].
**** Before the release of [[The Teal Mask]] on September 13, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Teal Mask for the rest of the series (Pokémon, forms, moves, and items), such as the [[Kee Berry]]. (For example, this applied to the Curitiba Regionals in Brazil on September 23-24.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-curitiba/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set E (Oct 1, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024): Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List_of_Pokémon_by_Paldea_Pokédex_number#Since_Version_2.0.1|available]] in the 2.0.1 update became allowed.
**** Before the release of [[The Indigo Disk]] on December 14, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Indigo Disk for the rest of the series (Pokémon, moves, items, and the [[Stellar]] Tera Type). (For example, this applied to the San Antonio Regionals on December 16-17.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-san-antonio/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set F (Jan 4 - Apr 30, 2024): Pokémon in the [[BBdex|Blueberry Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List_of_Pokémon_by_Paldea_Pokédex_number#Since_Version_3.0.0|available]] in the 3.0.0 update became allowed, including {{p|Walking Wake}} and {{p|Iron Leaves}}.

When series may overlap at the start or end of a year, events may use either of the two formats. For example, the Korean League Season 1 on December 15-16, 2019 used 2020 Series 1 rules, while the Kuala Lumpur Regionals on December 21-22, 2019 used 2019 Ultra Series rules.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2020-season-events/ Pokémon VGC events for the 2020 Season] - By Victory Road, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 6, 2019.</ref>

===Broadcasting===
* In 2008, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set.
* In 2009, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their Nintendo DSes to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution. The modified game featured Platinum outfits for {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Lucas}} as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRdjvaUQM8 571 - The VGC 2009 Battle Revolution Platinum mystery + LIVE! Shiny Rotom after 20,948 SRs!] - YouTube.com</ref>
* Between 2010 and 2019, only the top screen of the Nintendo DS or [[Nintendo 3DS]] was broadcast in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections.
* From 2022 onward, a third console is connected to the two competitors' consoles in LAN spectator mode in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections (for western tournaments in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], the game is displayed from the perspective of one player's console, but Asian tournaments and the top 16 in the 2023 World Championships used the spectator mode).

===World Champions===
As of the 2023 season, 45 champions have been crowned during the core series games' tenure as one of the games in the World Championships roster, with Ray Rizzo being the most successful, winning the title three times.

{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
! style="background: #C96000" | 3rd
|-
| 2000
| Sydney, Australia
| [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Darryn Van Vuuren
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Edwin Krause
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Sergio García Maroto
|-
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]
| Orlando, Florida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Izuru Yoshimura
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuhito Kajiwara
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hideaki Shimizu
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Kazuyuki Tsuji
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tasuku Mano
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Steven Wasserloos
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuki Tochigi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Isao Yoshioka
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Matteo Gini
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Matt Coyle
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Abel Martin Sanz
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, Canada
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Arash Ommati
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryosuke Kosuge
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Aaron Zheng
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:South Korea Flag.png|20px]] Se Jun Park
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeudy Azzarelli
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Collin Heier
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, Massachusetts
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shoma Honami
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hideyuki Taida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yosuke Isagi
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jonathan Evans
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Markus Stadter
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Sam Pandelis
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, Tennessee
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Emilio Forbes
| [[File:Sweden Flag.png|20px]] Nils Dunlop
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naoto Mizobuchi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Eduardo Cunha
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Guillermo Castilla Díaz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shohei Kimura
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Mao Harada
|}

===In the games===
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, the top four competitors from each division of the Video Game Championships from the [[2012 World Championships]] were featured in the [[World Championships Tournament]]s in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. In the [[Generation VI]] games, {{DL|Pokémon X and Y beta|Battle Maison|unused text}} exists for the top three competitors as opponents in the [[Battle Maison]].

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, several NPCs at the [[Battle Resort]] mention the Pokémon World Championships.

===Trivia===
* It is possible for moves to become {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive at a World Championship format despite not being event-exclusive normally. For example, {{m|Bounce}} was an event-exclusive move on {{p|Gyarados}} in VGC 2017 only, as it otherwise needs a [[Move Tutor]] to learn Bounce and so could not have the [[black clover]] at the time.
* The Kalos [[starter Pokémon]] were effectively event-exclusive between 2023 Regulation Sets D and E, due to being unobtainable in any previous Switch game and requiring an old install of [[Pokémon Bank]].
* While event-exclusive Pokémon, moves, and items have been disallowed, event-exclusive [[Hidden Abilities]] have always been allowed.
* The first half of 2020 is the only time that non-event Pokémon have been disallowed because of rarity. Specifically, Gigantamax Pokémon that were rarely available normally in-game did not become allowed until the start of the first [[Wild Area News]] event that temporarily made them more common. This would become moot with the release of The Isle of Armor, which would make all relevant Gigantamax Pokémon available without relying on rarity.
* Between approximately October 2020 and March 2021, at least the English language rulebook mistakenly implied {{p|Regigigas}} was disallowed (by omitting its National Pokédex number from the list of allowed Pokémon that do not have a Galar/Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra Pokédex number).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201027152813/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-10232020-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: October 23, 2020 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052431/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-01252021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: January 25, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210511201450/https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03292021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: March 29, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref> This was fixed sometime in or before February 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220309173223/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-02152022-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: February 15, 2022 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* Coincidentally, in the 2022 edition's Masters Division finals for the core series video games, players Eduardo Cunha and Guillermo Castilla Diaz represented the basis of the [[Paldea]] region (the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}), the setting of the [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] games.
* From [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] onwards, each VGC game contains a special battlefield that is only activated during the World Championships, for either the entire tournament or only for players who have reached the latter stages (Top 32, Top 16, etc.). Notable battlefields include a custom-made [[Wyndon Stadium]] for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] and a festive [[Mesagoza]] in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]].

==Trading Card Game==
All Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship events are staged utilizing that year's {{TCG|Standard format}}.

The first World Championships for the TCG was held in 2002 by [[Wizards of the Coast]], while subsequent World Championships, starting 2004, are organized by [[The Pokémon Company International]] through their [[Play! Pokémon]] division.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]''' — {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} to {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]''' — {{TCG|Expedition}} to {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}
* '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]''' — {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
* '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]''' — {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} to {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
* '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]''' — {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} to {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]''' — {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} to {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Black & White}}
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{TCG|Black & White}} to {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} to {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{TCG|XY}} to {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{TCG|Primal Clash}} to {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} to {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} to {{TCG|Unified Minds}}
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — Regulation marks D, E and F; up to {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* '''[[2023 World Championships|2023]]''' — Regulation marks E, F and G; up to {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}

===World Champions===
As of 2023, 54 World Champions have been crowned across all three age divisions, with [[Jason Klaczynski]] from the United States being the only player to win the title more than once.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Juniors{{tt|*|Age 10 or lower}}
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| Seattle, WA
| —
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Austin
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Mindy Lambkee
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsuguyoshi Yamato
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuya Yoneda
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hayato Sato
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Maron
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stuart Benson
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Curran Hill
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] [[Jason Klaczynski]]
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Miska Saari
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hiroki Yano
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Tom Roos
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Scharff-Kim
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] [[Jun Hasebe]]
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Lefavour
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Tristan Robinson
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stephen Silvestro
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuto Itagaki
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsubasa Nakamura
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Komatsuda
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Lesage
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuka Furusawa
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] David Cohen
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Christopher Kan
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gustavo Wada
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Igor Costa
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Chase Moloney
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shuto Itagaki
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, BC
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Kaiwen Cabbabe
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondrej Kujal
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Andrew Estrada
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Trent Orndorff
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruto Kobayashi
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Van Wagner
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Patrick Martinez
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Rowan Stavenow
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shintaro Ito
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Jesper Eriksen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shunto Sadahiro
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Argentina Flag.png|20px]] Diego Cassiraga
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Zachary Bokhari
| [[File:Norway Flag.png|20px]] Tobias Strømdahl
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Robin Schulz
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Magnus Pedersen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naohito Inoue
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Henry Brand
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Kaya Lichtleitner
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruki Miyamoto
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondřej Škubal
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Liam Halliburton
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Rikuto Ohashi
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Vance Kelley
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gabriel Fernandez
| [[File:Taiwan Flag.png|20px]] Shao Tong Yen
|}

===World Championship decks===
{{main|World Championships Deck (TCG)}}
World Championship decks are purchasable [[Play! Pokémon|non-tournament-legal]] prints of 60-card decks used by World Championship players.

==Pokkén Tournament==
===Games used===
*2015 - [[Pokkén Tournament]] (arcade version, invitational only)
*2016 - Pokkén Tournament
*2017 - Pokkén Tournament
*2018 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2019 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2022 - Pokkén Tournament DX

===World Champions===
10 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| Rip
| —
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Potetin
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] woomy!gun
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| —
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ThankSwalot
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] kato
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Subutan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Ashgreninja1
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Shadowcat
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Fruitprime
|}

==Pokémon GO==
*2019 (invitational only)
** [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Shigeki Morimoto]] were among the exhibition opponents.
*2022
*2023

===World Champions===
As of 2023, 5 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]] PogoKieng
| —
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: Germany Flag.png|20px]] DancingRob
| [[File:Switzerland Flag.png|20px|Switzerland]] MEweedle
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ItsAXN
| —
|}

==Pokémon UNITE==
*2022
*2023

===World Champions===
As of the 2023 season, 4 champions teams have been crowned.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| BLVKHVND
| Nouns Esports
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| Luminosity Gaming
| OMO Abyssinian
|}

==Scheduling and matchups==
{{Outdated|section}}
The Championships are set over three days (four starting with the 2022 event) with a last chance qualifier (known to players as "The Grinder") on the Friday to fill seats left vacant for various reasons (no travel, local qualifiers) until all seats are filled. The second day is limited to Swiss Pairings over a set number of rounds, and the top players (16 each in the Junior and Senior Divisions, as well as the top 32 in the Masters division) move onto the Sunday rounds. The format for this final is single elimination, until the finals, which are a best two matches out of three to decide the World Champion. There are three divisions: Junior (known as the 10 Years Old and Under Division until 2006), Senior (known as the 11 to 14 Year Old Division until 2006) and Masters (called the 15 Years and Older Division until 2006). In 2010, a Last Chance Qualifier was held on Friday to fill all vacant spots. In 2011, a Masters age Division was added to the VGC scene to parallel the TCG. The event format consists of Swiss rounds, followed by a single elimination tournament. In 2009, the top two advanced to play the finals on Sunday, whereas since 2010, the top eight advance to play in a head-to-head single elimination event to decide the World Champions.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
{{main|World Coronation Series}}
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', {{Ash}} participated in the Pokémon World Coronation Series ('''Japanese: ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''). In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', he became the current World Champion by defeating {{an|Leon}} and becoming the latest Monarch.
===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
The real World Championships was first mentioned in ''[[PTP01|The Club]]''.

In ''[[PTP02|Regionals]]'', [[Ava]], [[Ava's father|her father]], and [[Celestine]] participated in the [[Play! Pokémon#Regional Championships|regional]] [[Pokémon TCG]] championship. In the first round of competition, players initially face their opponents based on predetermined matches and the tournament follows with the other participants in the elimination round scheme. The final is held with a best of three between the two finalists.

====Notable competitors (Regional)====
[[File:PTP02.png|250px|thumb|Ava and Celestine after the regional championships finals]]
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Celestine]]
| Runner-up
|-
| [[Ava's father]]
| N/A
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |[[Tonio (Path to the Peak)|Tonio]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | N/A
|}

====Notable competitors (Worlds)====
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|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Edgar Troy]]
| Runner-up
|-
|}
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ava regional champion.png|Ava winning the regional championship
Ava World Champion.png|Ava as a World [[Champion]]
</gallery>

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Pokémon Saigaai Gámbīuchoi|Pokémon World Championships}}''
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|nl=Pokémon Wereldkampioenschap
|fr=Championnats du Monde Pokémon
|de=Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften
|it=Campionati Mondiali Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 월드챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championships''
|pl=Mistrzostwo Świata Pokémon
|pt_br=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|pt_eu=Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|ru=Чемпионат Мира по игре в Покемон ''Chempionat Mira po igre v Pokémon''
|es=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon
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==See also==
* [[Play! Pokémon]]
* [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]
* [[Championship Point]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/pokemon-world-championships/ Official website]

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World Championships

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{{samename|{{pkmn|anime}} competition known as the "Pokémon World Championships" in Japanese|World Coronation Series}}
[[File:Pokémon World Championships logo.png|thumb|250px|Logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Championships''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') are an annual event held by the [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play division of [[The Pokémon Company International]]. They function as the finals for both the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Core series|Video Game]] Championships. Since 2015, the World Championships have also featured events for [[spin-off Pokémon games]], namely [[Pokkén Tournament]], [[Pokémon GO]], and [[Pokémon UNITE]]. The Pokémon World Championships are held annually, occurring every August.

Competitors usually must qualify for the event based in their performance in other events in the same season, such as regional championships, national championships, dedicated qualifying tournaments, or the previous year's World Championships. The exact qualification requirements depend on the exact year, the region the player is from, and the game in which they are playing.

While the Pokémon World Championships are held as a single unified event featuring multiple different games, each of the games are run as an entirely separate tournament. Competitors compete in only one of the featured games, and the qualification requirements of each are entirely separate. Additionally, competitors usually are separated into one of three age groups, meaning that three world champions are crowned for each game each year.

Minor announcements are usually made during the events, such as upcoming VGC mechanics and variants of TCG cards, the ruleset of the following VGC format, and the city where the next World Championships will be hosted.

==History==
===Predecessors===
Before the introduction of the modern Pokémon World Championships, both the TCG and video games held some international competitions.

For the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the [[Pokémon Tropical Mega Battle]] was an international Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament held annually from 1999 to 2002 in Hawaii by [[Wizards of the Coast]] (the distributor of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many regions outside of Japan at the time). Players from Canada, Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Japan were invited to the event. After Wizards of the Coast's license to distribute the Pokémon Trading Card Game reverted to The Pokémon Company in 2003, this event was replaced by the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships.

In September 2000, to coincide with the {{wp|2000 Summer Olympics}} in Sydney, Australia, the [[2000 World Championships|first ever Pokémon World Championship]] was also held in Sydney. Players from Australia, Belgium, {{pmin|France}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, and {{pmin|the United States}} competed using {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Yellow}}. This was a one-time event, with a video game World Championship not being held again until 2009.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships===
In August 2002, Wizards of the Coast held the [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|first Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship]] in Seattle, Washington in the United States.<ref>[https://indexarticles.com/business/business-wire/first-ever-pokemon-trading-card-game-world-champion-titles-won-by-dylan-austin-14-of-ann-arbor-michigan-and-mindy-lambkee-10-of-kent-washington/ First-Ever Pokemon Trading Card Game World Champion Titles Won by Dylan Austin, 14 of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Mindy Lambkee, 10 of Kent, Washington]</ref>

Due to the transfer of the licensing of the Pokémon Trading Card Game from Wizards to Nintendo, no World Championship was held in 2003. Now with control of the Pokémon Trading Card Game licence, [[Pokémon USA]] formed [[Pokémon Organized Play]] to manage Pokémon Trading Card Game events.

In August 2004, Pokémon Organized Play held the {{TCG|2004 World Championships|2004 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}. From 2004 to 2008, the event was titled the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships, reflecting the fact that it was specifically for the Pokémon Trading Card Game only.

At the {{TCG|2008 World Championships|2008 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships}}, a special video game event called the [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008]] was held. This event featured players from the United States and Japan competing with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. However, since only two countries were involved, the winner was not awarded the title of world champion.

===Pokémon World Championships===
In August 2009, the first unified Pokémon World Championships were held, featuring both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon Video Game Championships. This format has continued until the present.

From 2015 to 2022, [[Pokkén Tournament]] was also featured at the Pokémon World Championships. In 2015, the Pokkén Tournament competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events. After the 2022 World Championships, it was announced that Pokkén Tournament would no longer appear at the Pokémon World Championships.

Starting in 2019, [[Pokémon GO]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships. In 2019, the Pokémon GO competition was run as an invitational due to the lack of preliminary events.

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the planned 2020 Pokémon World Championships to be held in London, England were cancelled, and the event also was not held in 2021. The World Championships returned with the [[2022 World Championships|2022 Pokémon World Championships]], held in London, England like the original 2020 plan.

Starting in 2022, [[Pokémon UNITE]] was added to the Pokémon World Championships.

==Events==
Since 2004, the Pokémon World Championships have been held annually, except in 2020 and 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
! Year
! Dates
! Venue
! City
! Region
! Country
! Games
|-
| [[2000 World Championships|2000]]
| September 22, 2000
| {{wp|University of Sydney}}
| Sydney || New South Wales || [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Australia
| VGC
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| August 3 to 4, 2002
| {{wp|Seattle Convention Center}}
| Seattle || Washington || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| August 20 to 22, 2004
| {{wp|Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| August 19 to 21, 2005
| Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| August 18 to 20, 2006
| {{wp|Hilton Anaheim}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| August 10 to 12, 2007
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| August 15 to 17, 2008
| {{wp|Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista}}
| Orlando || Florida || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| August 13 to 15, 2009
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| August 13 to 15, 2010
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| August 12 to 14, 2011
| {{wp|Hilton San Diego Bayfront}}
| San Diego || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| August 13 to 15, 2012
| {{wp|Hilton Waikoloa Village}}
| Waikoloa Village || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| August 9 to 11, 2013
| {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}
| Vancouver || British Columbia || [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Canada
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| August 15 to 17, 2014
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| August 21 to 23, 2015
| {{wp|Hynes Convention Center}}
| Boston || Massachusetts || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| August 19 to 21, 2016
| {{wp|San Francisco Marriott Marquis}}
| San Francisco || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| August 18 to 20, 2017
| {{wp|Anaheim Convention Center}}
| Anaheim || California || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| August 24 to 26, 2018
| {{wp|Music City Center}}
| Nashville || Tennessee || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| August 16 to 19, 2019
| {{wp|Walter E. Washington Convention Center}}
| colspan=2 | Washington, D.C. || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| August 18 to 21, 2022
| {{wp|ExCeL London}}
| London || England || [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] United Kingdom
| TCG, VGC, Pokkén, GO, UNITE
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| August 11 to 13, 2023
| {{wp|Pacifico Yokohama}}
| Yokohama || Kanagawa || [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Japan
| TCG, VGC, GO, UNITE
|-
| [[2024 World Championships|2024]]
| ''TBA''
| ''TBA''
| Honolulu || Hawaii || [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] United States
| ''TBA''
|}

==Video Game Championship==
The [[core series]] Pokémon games were first featured at a Nintendo-organized World Championship event in 2000 with single battles, and later returning as [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown]] (VGS) in 2008 as a side-event to the [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008 Trading Card Game World Championships]] with double battles. Starting in 2009, the events were renamed the Video Game Championships (VGC).

Battles [[Rule variants|use the following rules]] in general:
* The format is [[Double Battle]]s. A player must bring between 4 and 6 Pokémon and select 4 of them just before the battle. In games that use Team Preview ([[Generation V]] onward), this selection is made after viewing the opponent's 6 Pokémon.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same Pokédex number. [[Special Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], and [[Ash-Greninja]] are disallowed (but not Dusk Form {{p|Lycanroc}}) unless the format has an exception.
** The [[Soul Dew]] was disallowed until [[Generation VII]], where its effect changed.
** {{pkmn2|Event}}-exclusive [[Event_Pokémon#Event-exclusive_moves|moves]] and [[event item|items]] are allowed unless the format explicitly says otherwise.
* Between [[Generation VI]] and [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon must have an [[origin mark]] matching the games used for the competition. This may be substituted with the [[battle-ready symbol]].
* Two Pokémon may not have the same [[held item]].
* Pokémon cannot battle above level 50.
** In 2008 and 2009, there was no auto-leveling and Pokémon above level 50 were disallowed outright.
** Between 2010 and 2016, Pokémon above level 50 were auto-leveled down to 50, but Pokémon below level 50 were not auto-leveled up.
** From 2017 onward, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50.
* Two Pokémon may not have the same nickname. A Pokémon may not be nicknamed the name of a different Pokémon, and nicknames and Trainer names may not be inappropriate.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]''' — {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
** For this year only, players were only allowed to bring exactly 4 Pokémon, instead of bringing 6 and choosing 4 just before the battle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080701040211/http://showdown.pokemon.com/rules/qualifier_rules.xhtml Rules- 2008 Pokémon Video Game Showdown Qualifier Regulations] - Pokémon.com</ref>
** {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} were specifically disallowed, preventing players from using the (at the time) Japan-exclusive level 50 Dragonite event. (It was not possible to obtain Tyranitar at or below level 50 until a [[Generation VI]] event.)
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Micle Berry]], [[Custap Berry]], and {{m|Sketch}}ing {{m|Seed Flare}} were disallowed.
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{game|Platinum}}
** Event-exclusive level 50 Dragonite were allowed this year.
** All forms of {{p|Rotom}}, including the normal form, were disallowed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090412160033/http://origin.pokemonvgc.com/en/rules/rrg.html Pokémon Video Game Championships 2009 - Rules and Regulations] - PokémonVGC.com</ref>
** The Japan-only (at the time) [[Jaboca Berry]], [[Rowap Berry]], and Sketching {{m|Judgment}} were disallowed. The Custap Berry was also disallowed.
*** The Custap Berry had not yet been distributed to French, German, Italian, or Spanish-language games at the time, though the level 50 Dragonite event was also never distributed in these languages.
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
** Up to two [[Special Pokémon]] were allowed. Uniquely for this year, a player's team of 6 could list up to 4 Special Pokémon, as long as no more than 2 were chosen before battle.
** The Jaboca Berry was allowed this year despite still being Japan-only at the time.
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Only [[Udex|Unova Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. {{m|Sky Drop}} was disallowed due to the [[Sky Drop glitch]].
** ({{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} were allowed both this year and in 2012 despite being event-exclusive at the time, due to not being Mythical).
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}
** Sky Drop and {{m|Dark Void}} were both disallowed.
** {{p|Chatot}} was disallowed (for only this year).<ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2012/pokemon_tournament_rules_11_1_2011.pdf Pokémon Organized Play Tournament Rules] - Revised: November 01, 2011 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf Play! Pokémon VG Tournament Rules & Formats] - Revised: February 4, 2013 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{g|X and Y}}
** Only [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Dark Void once again became allowed.
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed in a team of six.
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{g|Sun and Moon}}
** Only [[Adex|Alola Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed. Kantonian form counterparts to {{rf|Alolan|Form}}s were '''not''' considered to be part of the Alola Pokédex. [[Mega Stone]]s were disallowed.
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
** Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. In addition, the season was split into three series:
*** Sun Series (Sep 4, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019): Mega Stones, [[Primal Reversion]], {{p|Rayquaza}} with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, and [[Z-Crystal]]s were disallowed.
*** Moon Series (Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2019): Z-Crystals other than [[Ultranecrozium Z]] became allowed.
*** Ultra Series (Apr 2, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020): All Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Z-Moves became allowed.
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — {{g|Sword and Shield}}
** Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the 2020 and 2021 World Championships were canceled and the season was eventually extended to last three years with several different series.
** All Pokémon that were obtainable at the beginning of a series were allowed for that series, including those [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number#Compatible Pokémon not in any Galar Pokédex|not in any of the Galar Pokédexes]], as long as they met all other requirements (such as having the [[Galar symbol]]/[[battle-ready symbol]] and not being Special/Mythical). As a result:
*** Version 1.1.0 and [[Pokémon HOME]] released before Series 3, [[The Isle of Armor]] released before Series 5, and [[The Crown Tundra]] released before Series 7.
*** Between Series 1 and 2, only [[Gdex|Galar Pokédex]] Pokémon were allowed due to the only obtainable Pokémon outside the Galar Pokédex being {{p|Mew}}. The only non-Galarian forms allowed were Kantonian {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, and Unovan {{p|Yamask}} due to those being the only obtainable ones at the time.
*** Between Series 3 and 4, all non-Galarian forms of compatible Pokémon were allowed except three: Alolan {{p|Raichu}} and Kantonian {{p|Weezing}} were not obtainable with the Galar symbol at the time, and Kantonian {{p|Slowpoke}} was not compatible with Sword and Shield at the time (only Galarian Slowpoke was). {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}} were compatible but disallowed due to the battle-ready symbol not existing at the time.
** List of series:
*** Series 1 (Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2019): All [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon were disallowed.
*** Series 2 (Jan 4 - Feb 29, 2020): Gigantamax Pikachu, Eevee, Butterfree, Drednaw, Corviknight, Sandaconda, Centiskorch, {{a|Blaze}} Charizard, Meowth (event-only), and Snorlax (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 3 (Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2020): Gigantamax Coalossal, Lapras, Flapple, Appletun, Alcremie, Kingler, Orbeetle, Grimmsnarl, Hatterene, {{a|Solar Power}} Charizard, and Toxtricity (event-only) became allowed.
*** Series 4 (May 1 - Jun 30, 2020): All Gigantamax Pokémon became allowed (the remaining five at the time being Machamp, Gengar, Garbodor, Copperajah, and Duraludon).
*** Series 5 (Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2020)
*** Series 6 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2020): The most used Pokémon from the previous series were disallowed: Venusaur, Gyarados, Porygon2, Tyranitar, Torkoal, Hippowdon, Magnezone, Togekiss, Excadrill, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Mimikyu, Rillaboom, Cinderace, Indeedee, and Dragapult.
*** Series 7 (Nov 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021): The above 16 Pokémon became re-allowed.
*** Series 8 (Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed.
*** Series 9 (May 1 - Jul 31, 2021): No Special Pokémon were allowed. (identical to Series 7)
*** Series 10 (Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2021): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. [[Dynamax]] and Gigantamax were disallowed.
*** Series 11 (Nov 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022): Up to one Special Pokémon was allowed. Dynamax and Gigantamax became re-allowed. (identical to Series 8)
*** Series 12 (Feb 1 - Aug 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed.
*** Series 13 (Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2022): Any number of Special Pokémon and any number of Mythical Pokémon were allowed. VGC events taking place during this time period count toward the next year's Championships.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-season/ 2023 Play! Pokémon Season Structure] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 1, 2022.</ref>
*** Series 14 (Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2022): Up to two Special Pokémon were allowed. Mythical Pokémon were disallowed. (identical to Series 12)
* '''[[2023 World Championships|2023]]''' — {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
** Both players must disclose their team to their opponent (including Tera Type, species, forms, moves, Abilities, and held items, but excluding stats).
** On March 1, 2023, series were renamed Regulation Sets ('''レギュレーション''' ''Regulations''), with Series 1 and Series 2 retroactively renamed. The season was split into the following series:
*** Regulation Set A (Dec 2, 2022 - Jan 31, 2023):<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-tainan/ 2023 Tainan Regionals] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, December 1, 2022.</ref> Only Pokémon in the [[Pdex|Paldea Pokédex]] were allowed. Pokémon and regional forms not in the Paldea Pokédex, such as {{p|Quagsire}} and Johtonian {{p|Wooper}}, were disallowed. [[Paradox Pokémon]] and the [[Treasures of Ruin]] were also disallowed.
*** Regulation Set B (Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2023): Paradox Pokémon became allowed.
*** Regulation Set C (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2023): The Treasures of Ruin became allowed.
**** Prior to the release of [[Pokémon HOME]] compatibility, the Japanese and Chinese rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required,<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/36.html</ref><ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/tc/page/36.html</ref> while the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish rulesets consistently stated (for all three regulation sets) that Pokémon transferred from HOME would become allowed when the feature was released.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230528124948/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03252023-en.pdf</ref> (No ruleset was published in Korean due to all Korean Scarlet/Violet tournaments up to that point being conducted online.)
**** When HOME compatibility was released, the English/French/Italian/German/Spanish ruleset was changed to state that a Scarlet and Violet origin mark was required for the rest of the series (with the only competitive effect being to disallow Roaming Form [[Gimmighoul]]).
**** Regardless of these regional inconsistencies and changes, the HOME update also caused [[Plate]]s and six certain [[Egg Move]]s ({{m|Heal Bell}}, {{m|Simple Beam}}, {{m|Cosmic Power}}, {{m|Raging Fury}}, {{m|Barb Barrage}}, and {{m|Psyshield Bash}}<ref>https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/ja/page/114.html</ref>) to become newly available and allowed immediately in all regions, at approximately 4pm JST May 30.
**** Players competing in events in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Hong Kong between June 3-4, who were required to lock in their teams by 9am May 31, were sent an email at 11:10pm May 30 stating that the newly available Plates and Egg Moves would be disallowed for those events.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2023-singapore/ 2023 Singapore National Championships] - By Alberto Núñez, VictoryRoadVGC.com, April 28, 2023.</ref> Players competing in Japan between June 10-11 were sent a similar email on June 1. Events in other locations on the same days were unaffected and Plates/the Egg Moves were allowed.
*** Regulation Set D (Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2023): Pokémon and forms outside the Paldea Pokédex became allowed, except [[Walking Wake]] and [[Iron Leaves]].
**** Before the release of [[The Teal Mask]] on September 13, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Teal Mask for the rest of the series (Pokémon, forms, moves, and items), such as the [[Kee Berry]]. (For example, this applied to the Curitiba Regionals in Brazil on September 23-24.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-curitiba/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set E (Oct 1, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024): Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List_of_Pokémon_by_Paldea_Pokédex_number#Since_Version_2.0.1|available]] in the 2.0.1 update became allowed.
**** Before the release of [[The Indigo Disk]] on December 14, a "Temporary Post-Release Restriction Clause" was added to the ruleset disallowing any traits exclusive to The Indigo Disk for the rest of the series (Pokémon, moves, items, and the [[Stellar]] Tera Type). (For example, this applied to the San Antonio Regionals on December 16-17.<ref>https://victoryroadvgc.com/2024-san-antonio/</ref>)
*** Regulation Set F (Jan 4 - Apr 30, 2024): Pokémon in the [[BBdex|Blueberry Pokédex]] and Pokémon made [[List_of_Pokémon_by_Paldea_Pokédex_number#Since_Version_3.0.0|available]] in the 3.0.0 update became allowed.

When series may overlap at the start or end of a year, events may use either of the two formats. For example, the Korean League Season 1 on December 15-16, 2019 used 2020 Series 1 rules, while the Kuala Lumpur Regionals on December 21-22, 2019 used 2019 Ultra Series rules.<ref>[https://victoryroadvgc.com/2020-season-events/ Pokémon VGC events for the 2020 Season] - By Victory Road, VictoryRoadVGC.com, September 6, 2019.</ref>

===Broadcasting===
* In 2008, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their [[Nintendo DS]]es to [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. No Battle Revolution-specific clauses were set.
* In 2009, for at least the semifinals onward, players connected their Nintendo DSes to a modified, unreleased version of Pokémon Battle Revolution. The modified game featured Platinum outfits for {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Lucas}} as well as no region- or language-locking.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRdjvaUQM8 571 - The VGC 2009 Battle Revolution Platinum mystery + LIVE! Shiny Rotom after 20,948 SRs!] - YouTube.com</ref>
* Between 2010 and 2019, only the top screen of the Nintendo DS or [[Nintendo 3DS]] was broadcast in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections.
* From 2022 onward, a third console is connected to the two competitors' consoles in LAN spectator mode in order to prevent revealing a player's move selections (for western tournaments in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], the game is displayed from the perspective of one player's console, but Asian tournaments and the top 16 in the 2023 World Championships used the spectator mode).

===World Champions===
As of the 2023 season, 45 champions have been crowned during the core series games' tenure as one of the games in the World Championships roster, with Ray Rizzo being the most successful, winning the title three times.

{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
! style="background: #C96000" | 3rd
|-
| 2000
| Sydney, Australia
| [[File:United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Darryn Van Vuuren
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Edwin Krause
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Sergio García Maroto
|-
| [[Pokémon Video Game Showdown 2008|2008]]
| Orlando, Florida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Izuru Yoshimura
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuhito Kajiwara
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hideaki Shimizu
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Kazuyuki Tsuji
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tasuku Mano
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Steven Wasserloos
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yasuki Tochigi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Isao Yoshioka
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Matteo Gini
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Matt Coyle
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Ray Rizzo
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Abel Martin Sanz
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, Canada
| [[File:Italy Flag.png|20px]] Arash Ommati
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryosuke Kosuge
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Aaron Zheng
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:South Korea Flag.png|20px]] Se Jun Park
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeudy Azzarelli
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Collin Heier
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, Massachusetts
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shoma Honami
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hideyuki Taida
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yosuke Isagi
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, California
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Wolfe Glick
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jonathan Evans
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Markus Stadter
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, California
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Sam Pandelis
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, Tennessee
| [[File:Ecuador Flag.png|20px]] Paul Ruiz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Emilio Forbes
| [[File:Sweden Flag.png|20px]] Nils Dunlop
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naoto Mizobuchi
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hirofumi Kimura
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:Portugal Flag.png|20px]] Eduardo Cunha
| [[File:Spain Flag.png|20px]] Guillermo Castilla Díaz
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] James Baek
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shohei Kimura
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Michael Kelsch
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Mao Harada
|}

===In the games===
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, the top four competitors from each division of the Video Game Championships from the [[2012 World Championships]] were featured in the [[World Championships Tournament]]s in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. In the [[Generation VI]] games, {{DL|Pokémon X and Y beta|Battle Maison|unused text}} exists for the top three competitors as opponents in the [[Battle Maison]].

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, several NPCs at the [[Battle Resort]] mention the Pokémon World Championships.

===Trivia===
* It is possible for moves to become {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive at a World Championship format despite not being event-exclusive normally. For example, {{m|Bounce}} was an event-exclusive move on {{p|Gyarados}} in VGC 2017 only, as it otherwise needs a [[Move Tutor]] to learn Bounce and so could not have the [[black clover]] at the time.
* The Kalos [[starter Pokémon]] were effectively event-exclusive between 2023 Regulation Sets D and E, due to being unobtainable in any previous Switch game and requiring an old install of [[Pokémon Bank]].
* While event-exclusive Pokémon, moves, and items have been disallowed, event-exclusive [[Hidden Abilities]] have always been allowed.
* The first half of 2020 is the only time that non-event Pokémon have been disallowed because of rarity. Specifically, Gigantamax Pokémon that were rarely available normally in-game did not become allowed until the start of the first [[Wild Area News]] event that temporarily made them more common. This would become moot with the release of The Isle of Armor, which would make all relevant Gigantamax Pokémon available without relying on rarity.
* Between approximately October 2020 and March 2021, at least the English language rulebook mistakenly implied {{p|Regigigas}} was disallowed (by omitting its National Pokédex number from the list of allowed Pokémon that do not have a Galar/Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra Pokédex number).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201027152813/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-10232020-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: October 23, 2020 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210126052431/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-01252021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: January 25, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210511201450/https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-03292021-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: March 29, 2021 - Pokémon.com</ref> This was fixed sometime in or before February 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220309173223/https://assets.pokemon.com//assets/cms2/pdf/play-pokemon/rules/play-pokemon-vg-rules-formats-and-penalty-guidelines-02152022-en.pdf Video Game Rules, Formats & Penalty Guidelines] - Date of last revision: February 15, 2022 - Pokémon.com</ref>
* Coincidentally, in the 2022 edition's Masters Division finals for the core series video games, players Eduardo Cunha and Guillermo Castilla Diaz represented the basis of the [[Paldea]] region (the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}), the setting of the [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] games.
* From [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] onwards, each VGC game contains a special battlefield that is only activated during the World Championships, for either the entire tournament or only for players who have reached the latter stages (Top 32, Top 16, etc.). Notable battlefields include a custom-made [[Wyndon Stadium]] for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] and a festive [[Mesagoza]] in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]].

==Trading Card Game==
All Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship events are staged utilizing that year's {{TCG|Standard format}}.

The first World Championships for the TCG was held in 2002 by [[Wizards of the Coast]], while subsequent World Championships, starting 2004, are organized by [[The Pokémon Company International]] through their [[Play! Pokémon]] division.

===Year-specific formats===
* '''[[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]''' — {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} to {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* '''[[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]''' — {{TCG|Expedition}} to {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}
* '''[[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]''' — {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
* '''[[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]''' — {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} to {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
* '''[[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]''' — {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} to {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* '''[[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]''' — {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} to {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* '''[[2009 World Championships|2009]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* '''[[2010 World Championships|2010]]''' — {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} to {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* '''[[2011 World Championships|2011]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Black & White}}
* '''[[2012 World Championships|2012]]''' — {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} to {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* '''[[2013 World Championships|2013]]''' — {{TCG|Black & White}} to {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* '''[[2014 World Championships|2014]]''' — {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* '''[[2015 World Championships|2015]]''' — {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} to {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* '''[[2016 World Championships|2016]]''' — {{TCG|XY}} to {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* '''[[2017 World Championships|2017]]''' — {{TCG|Primal Clash}} to {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* '''[[2018 World Championships|2018]]''' — {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} to {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* '''[[2019 World Championships|2019]]''' — {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} to {{TCG|Unified Minds}}
* '''[[2022 World Championships|2022]]''' — Regulation marks D, E and F; up to {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* '''[[2023 World Championships|2023]]''' — Regulation marks E, F and G; up to {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}

===World Champions===
As of 2023, 54 World Champions have been crowned across all three age divisions, with [[Jason Klaczynski]] from the United States being the only player to win the title more than once.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Juniors{{tt|*|Age 10 or lower}}
|-
| [[2002 World Championships (TCG)|2002]]
| Seattle, WA
| —
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Austin
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Mindy Lambkee
|-
| [[2004 World Championships (TCG)|2004]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsuguyoshi Yamato
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuya Yoneda
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hayato Sato
|-
| [[2005 World Championships (TCG)|2005]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Maron
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stuart Benson
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Curran Hill
|-
| [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] [[Jason Klaczynski]]
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Miska Saari
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Hiroki Yano
|-
| [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Finland Flag.png|20px]] Tom Roos
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jeremy Scharff-Kim
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] [[Jun Hasebe]]
|-
| [[2008 World Championships (TCG)|2008]]
| Orlando, FL
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Dylan Lefavour
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Tristan Robinson
|-
| [[2009 World Championships|2009]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Stephen Silvestro
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Takuto Itagaki
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Tsubasa Nakamura
|-
| [[2010 World Championships|2010]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuta Komatsuda
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Lesage
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Yuka Furusawa
|-
| [[2011 World Championships|2011]]
| San Diego, CA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] David Cohen
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Christopher Kan
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gustavo Wada
|-
| [[2012 World Championships|2012]]
| Waikoloa Village, HI
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Igor Costa
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Chase Moloney
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shuto Itagaki
|-
| [[2013 World Championships|2013]]
| Vancouver, BC
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jason Klaczynski
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Kaiwen Cabbabe
| [[File: The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondrej Kujal
|-
| [[2014 World Championships|2014]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Andrew Estrada
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Trent Orndorff
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruto Kobayashi
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Jacob Van Wagner
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Patrick Martinez
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px]] Rowan Stavenow
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shintaro Ito
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Jesper Eriksen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Shunto Sadahiro
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File:Argentina Flag.png|20px]] Diego Cassiraga
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Zachary Bokhari
| [[File:Norway Flag.png|20px]] Tobias Strømdahl
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Robin Schulz
| [[File:Denmark Flag.png|20px]] Magnus Pedersen
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Naohito Inoue
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Australia Flag.png|20px]] Henry Brand
| [[File:Germany Flag.png|20px]] Kaya Lichtleitner
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Haruki Miyamoto
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File:The Czech Republic Flag.png|20px]] Ondřej Škubal
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Liam Halliburton
| [[File:Japan Flag.png|20px]] Rikuto Ohashi
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File:United States Flag.png|20px]] Vance Kelley
| [[File:Brazil Flag.png|20px]] Gabriel Fernandez
| [[File:Taiwan Flag.png|20px]] Shao Tong Yen
|}

===World Championship decks===
{{main|World Championships Deck (TCG)}}
World Championship decks are purchasable [[Play! Pokémon|non-tournament-legal]] prints of 60-card decks used by World Championship players.

==Pokkén Tournament==
===Games used===
*2015 - [[Pokkén Tournament]] (arcade version, invitational only)
*2016 - Pokkén Tournament
*2017 - Pokkén Tournament
*2018 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2019 - Pokkén Tournament DX
*2022 - Pokkén Tournament DX

===World Champions===
10 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2015 World Championships|2015]]
| Boston, MA
| Rip
| —
|-
| [[2016 World Championships|2016]]
| San Francisco, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Potetin
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] woomy!gun
|-
| [[2017 World Championships|2017]]
| Anaheim, CA
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Ryota Otsubo
| —
|-
| [[2018 World Championships|2018]]
| Nashville, TN
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ThankSwalot
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] kato
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File: Japan Flag.png|20px]] Subutan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Ashgreninja1
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] Shadowcat
| [[File: United Kingdom Flag.png|20px]] Fruitprime
|}

==Pokémon GO==
*2019 (invitational only)
** [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Shigeki Morimoto]] were among the exhibition opponents.
*2022
*2023

===World Champions===
As of 2023, 5 World Champions have been crowned across both age divisions.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Masters{{tt|*|Age 15 or higher}}
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Seniors{{tt|*|Age 11 to 14}}
|-
| [[2019 World Championships|2019]]
| Washington, D.C.
| [[File:Canada Flag.png|20px|Canada]] PogoKieng
| —
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| [[File: Germany Flag.png|20px]] DancingRob
| [[File:Switzerland Flag.png|20px|Switzerland]] MEweedle
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| [[File: United States Flag.png|20px]] ItsAXN
| —
|}

==Pokémon UNITE==
*2022
*2023

===World Champions===
As of the 2023 season, 4 champions teams have been crowned.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding="5px"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Year
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | City
! style="background: #DAA520" | 1st
! style="background: #C0C0C0" | 2nd
|-
| [[2022 World Championships|2022]]
| London, UK
| BLVKHVND
| Nouns Esports
|-
| [[2023 World Championships|2023]]
| Yokohama, Japan
| Luminosity Gaming
| OMO Abyssinian
|}

==Scheduling and matchups==
{{Outdated|section}}
The Championships are set over three days (four starting with the 2022 event) with a last chance qualifier (known to players as "The Grinder") on the Friday to fill seats left vacant for various reasons (no travel, local qualifiers) until all seats are filled. The second day is limited to Swiss Pairings over a set number of rounds, and the top players (16 each in the Junior and Senior Divisions, as well as the top 32 in the Masters division) move onto the Sunday rounds. The format for this final is single elimination, until the finals, which are a best two matches out of three to decide the World Champion. There are three divisions: Junior (known as the 10 Years Old and Under Division until 2006), Senior (known as the 11 to 14 Year Old Division until 2006) and Masters (called the 15 Years and Older Division until 2006). In 2010, a Last Chance Qualifier was held on Friday to fill all vacant spots. In 2011, a Masters age Division was added to the VGC scene to parallel the TCG. The event format consists of Swiss rounds, followed by a single elimination tournament. In 2009, the top two advanced to play the finals on Sunday, whereas since 2010, the top eight advance to play in a head-to-head single elimination event to decide the World Champions.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
{{main|World Coronation Series}}
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', {{Ash}} participated in the Pokémon World Coronation Series ('''Japanese: ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships''). In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', he became the current World Champion by defeating {{an|Leon}} and becoming the latest Monarch.
===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
The real World Championships was first mentioned in ''[[PTP01|The Club]]''.

In ''[[PTP02|Regionals]]'', [[Ava]], [[Ava's father|her father]], and [[Celestine]] participated in the [[Play! Pokémon#Regional Championships|regional]] [[Pokémon TCG]] championship. In the first round of competition, players initially face their opponents based on predetermined matches and the tournament follows with the other participants in the elimination round scheme. The final is held with a best of three between the two finalists.

====Notable competitors (Regional)====
[[File:PTP02.png|250px|thumb|Ava and Celestine after the regional championships finals]]
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Celestine]]
| Runner-up
|-
| [[Ava's father]]
| N/A
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |[[Tonio (Path to the Peak)|Tonio]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | N/A
|}

====Notable competitors (Worlds)====
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color dark}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Participant
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | Place
|-
| [[Ava]]
| Champion
|-
| [[Edgar Troy]]
| Runner-up
|-
|}
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Ava regional champion.png|Ava winning the regional championship
Ava World Champion.png|Ava as a World [[Champion]]
</gallery>

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{gold color}}|bordercolor={{gold color dark}}
|zh_yue=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Pokémon Saigaai Gámbīuchoi|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 / 宝可梦世界锦标赛 ''{{tt|Pokémon Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championships}}''
|nl=Pokémon Wereldkampioenschap
|fr=Championnats du Monde Pokémon
|de=Pokémon-Weltmeisterschaften
|it=Campionati Mondiali Pokémon
|ko=포켓몬 월드챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championships''
|pl=Mistrzostwo Świata Pokémon
|pt_br=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|pt_eu=Campeonato Mundial de Pokémon
|ru=Чемпионат Мира по игре в Покемон ''Chempionat Mira po igre v Pokémon''
|es=Campeonato Mundial Pokémon
}}

==See also==
* [[Play! Pokémon]]
* [[Pokémon League (TCG)]]
* [[Championship Point]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/pokemon-world-championships/ Official website]

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