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Team Plasma

2012-06-15T23:30:21Z

Bulbasect: The image name is Balck white plasma grunts.jpg. Therfore, it is from black and white.

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|image=Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png
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|caption=Artwork of Team Plasma Grunts in Black and White
|leader=[[N]]
|region=[[Unova]]
|admins=[[Ghetsis]], [[Seven Sages]], [[Shadow Triad]]
|targets=[[Dreamyard]], [[Nacrene City]], [[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Liberty Garden]], [[Cold Storage]], [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Dragonspiral Tower]], [[Relic Castle]]
|hideout=[[N's Castle]]
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'''Team Plasma''' (Japanese: '''プラズマ{{tt|団|だん}}''' ''Plasma-dan'', literally ''Plasma Gang'') is the [[villainous team]] in [[Unova]]. Team Plasma's goal is to free Pokémon from humans.

==In the games==
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Team Plasma is met early in the games. [[Ghetsis]] appears in [[Accumula Town]] where he is holding a rally trying to get people to join Team Plasma's cause. Following this rally the {{player}} will be approached and battled by a person named [[N]]. After this, the player will next come across two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s at the [[Dreamyard]] who are trying to capture a {{p|Munna}} in order to get some [[Dream Mist]] to spread their message in people's dreams. After defeating them here they will steal a young girl's Pokémon and hide in the [[Wellspring Cave]]. The player will team up with [[Cheren]] and save the Pokémon.

After defeating [[Lenora]] at the [[Nacrene Gym]], Team Plasma will attack the museum in [[Nacrene City]] and steal a bone from the Dragon Fossil. As the player gives chase, N will appear again and battle the player. After this, the player heads into [[Pinwheel Forest]] where they will defeat the Team Plasma Grunts and return the Dragon Bone to the museum. The next encounter is in [[Castelia City]] where they have stolen [[Bianca]]'s Munna. After confronting them, they will give Munna back and leave.

After entering [[Nimbasa City]], they player will find two Grunts harassing an old man. After defeating them, they will run off. After heading over to the Ferris wheel, N will appear again. N and the player will take a ride on the Ferris wheel where N will reveal that he is the leader of Team Plasma. The two will then battle after getting off the Ferris wheel. The next encounter will be in [[Driftveil City]]. Cheren will appear and say that Team Plasma has been seen in the city. [[Seven Sages|Sage Zinzolin]] and some Grunts are at the [[Cold Storage]] plotting something. [[Clay]], the [[Driftveil Gym]] Leader will appear and chase them off.

Later, as the player journeys through the [[Chargestone Cave]], the [[Shadow Triad]] appears and takes the player to N and the two will battle again. After being defeated, they will leave. N is then briefly encountered outside the [[Mistralton Gym]] where he tests the friendship between the player and their current lead Pokémon. After defeating [[Brycen]] at the [[Icirrus Gym]], Team Plasma appears at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] where N will awaken {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|Bl}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Wh}}. After a brief talk N flies off. [[Alder]], who has also witnessed these events advises everyone to go to [[Relic Castle]] where they run into Ghetsis who tells them it is pointless to continue resisting them and leaves. Ghetsis will then confront the player on the [[Tubeline Bridge]] and tell them that even though they have the Light/Dark Stone Team Plasma will achieve its goal. Soon after the player will witness Ghetsis giving another speech in [[Opelucid City]].

After defeating the [[Elite Four]], the player will head to the Champion's room where they will see N after he has defeated Alder. N will then reveal his castle, which rises out of the ground and attaches to the {{un|Pokémon League}} building. The player then chases N into the castle where the Seven Sages try to stop him/her. The Unova [[Gym Leader]]s then appear to keep the sages busy while the player searches the castle. [[Anthea and Concordia|Two women]] who claim to be goddesses and the Shadow Triad will then lead the player to N. Before anything can happen, {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|Wh}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Bl}} will appear and the player will have to capture the dragon. The player and N will then have one final battle, with the player proving victorious. Ghetsis arrives and is furious at N and says that he was just working behind the scenes on his true goal of ruling Unova as the only one with Pokémon. He will then challenge the player in rage.

After the player defeats Ghetsis, Cheren and Alder take him away while N tells the player he will continue on with his goal but will do it the right way. After the credits roll [[Looker]] will appear at the player's house and request their help in finding and capturing the other sages of Team Plasma. Each sage will tell some back history on Team Plasma before being arrested. The Shadow Triad will also appear at [[Marvelous Bridge]] where they will give the player the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb|Adamant}}, {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb|Lustrous}}, and {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb|Griseous Orb}}s.

Before the sage Ryoku is arrested at [[Relic Castle]], he says that he was planning to catch the Pokémon {{p|Volcarona}} and give it to Ghetsis, but no one knows his and N's whereabouts, and that no one even knows if they are really parent and child.

Once all the sages are arrested, [[Looker]] says that he heard N was seen in a distant land with a Dragon Pokémon.

Some Team Plasma Grunts will also appear during the [[Liberty Pass]] event where they will take over [[Liberty Garden]] and try to capture {{p|Victini}}.

{{p|Genesect}} was going to be revived from a [[Fossil]] and powered up by Team Plasma to create the most powerful Pokémon ever, but the project was abandoned because [[N]] felt that any Pokémon modified by science had lost its pureness. However, one scientist kept working on it, annoyed that N denied his talent. This scientist reconstructed Genesect and powered up the gun on its back.

As a part of [[Ghetsis]]'s plan, Team Plasma had set up a laboratory in [[N's Castle]] which was used to attack and break the security around [[Amanita]]'s [[Pokémon Storage System]] and gain master access to it with the intention of releasing every Pokémon that was stored there. Team Plasma had everything ready to begin releasing Pokémon, but this plan would only be carried out on N's command; since N, Ghetsis, and Team Plasma were ultimately defeated by the player, the plan was never executed.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Team Plasma is broken into two different forces, and with different purposes. One force retains the old uniform, and searches to release all Pokemon. N is their leader. Ghetsis is the leader of the new Team Plasma, with a darker and more military style uniform. This new force searches to take over Unova. In a image on the official website, it is seen that N is confronting Ghetsis with Zekrom, and Ghetsis has Kyurem at his side.

==In the anime==
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Although Team Plasma has yet to make a proper appearance in the anime, {{an|Giovanni}} has mentioned a secret organization operating in the [[Unova]] region and wants to draw them out. They were set to debut in [[BW023 (unaired)]] and [[BW024 (unaired)]] in a confrontation with [[Team Rocket]], but the episodes were postponed indefinitely due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}}. TV TOKYO has made plans to air the episode on a later date, but no news has been made since on when the episode will air, nor has it been discussed since.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Team Plasma was first seen trying to build a stage for Ghetsis's speech where {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} were sleeping that night. It was later revealed that Black's Tula used to belong to another Trainer until Team Plasma convinced the Trainer to release him.

==Trivia==
* {{wp|Plasma (physics)|Plasma}} is a state of matter in which the negative {{wp|electron}}s and positive {{wp|nucleus|nuclei}} that usually form atoms become pulled apart and separated. This is analogous with Team Plasma's ideology, which states that people and Pokémon should be separated from one another.
* Like [[Team Rocket]] and [[Team Galactic]], Team Plasma's Japanese name is a pun: "plasma-dan" can also mean "plasma bullet."
* ''Plasma'' can be interpreted as the culmination of both {{p|Reshiram|fire}} and {{p|Zekrom|lightning}}.
* Team Plasma's style seems to resemble that of the medieval knights.
** Their logo resembles a shield.
** The lettering in their logo resembles the {{wp|Chi Rho}} symbol.
** The symbol on their shield is made up of the letters P and Z, possibly from the transliteration of the Japanese for "plasma", ''purazuma'' (プラズマ).
** [[Ghetsis]]'s clothing even resembles the top portion of a castle or tower.
* Team Plasma is the only main series villainous team to not have any administrators challenge the player at various points throughout the game. In fact, Ghetsis and N are the only non-Grunt members to even battle the player.

==In other languages==
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! Name
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| プラズマ団 ''Plasma-dan''
| From {{wp|plasma}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, French, German, Italian
| Team Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Equipo Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 플라스마단 ''Plasma Dan''
| Same as the Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}
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User talk:Ataro/Archive 2

2012-06-15T23:28:45Z

Bulbasect: /* Team Plasma */ new section

*[[User talk:Ataro/Archive|Archive 1]]

== Reminder ==

Hi Ataro. Just a reminder that you don't have to stoop to other people's levels if they are insulting you. Don't take the bait, don't reply and report them to a staff member. Even if they seem like they're being a moron, it's not always best to call them out on it... because their moronity continues. *insert Code of Conduct warning here* :D —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 07:46, 30 October 2010 (UTC)
:Yes ma'am! [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 07:49, 30 October 2010 (UTC)
::If we're being super-formal, then that would be sir ;) —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 07:54, 30 October 2010 (UTC)

'''Hi, Ataro. You said that there's no chance that Dent's Ishizumai has Broken Armor. Did you watch the episode where Dent captured it? It did use it's ability this ability.

Greets Mimey.
'''

== Talk page comment deletion ==

If you're going to revert someone for this, please warn them with <nowiki>{{subst:TPCD}}</nowiki> in the same edit. Thanks. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:50, 4 November 2010 (UTC)

== help. ==

HELP!!!! I used an AR code to walk OUT of Amity Square WITH a pokemon (shroomish) traveling with me in Diamond. I accidentally saved. Does ANYONE have an AR code to remove a partner walking with you?!?! I cant fly or surf! And I have a hard time catching anything! I cant use my fishin rod either! And Dont go on about how cheating is wrong. I was trying to research DPBox and Invisible Shiny Bulbasaur. I did, however, come to one conclusion: Its the SAME POKEMON. When it faints, the entire thing is seen. So... can you help?????

==Small Question==
Hey Ataro. Small question. So, when Raikou fires the electric attack, Falkner says its Spark, but when he fires it again and it collides with Entei's Fire Blast, he says it's Thunder. Can you tell me which one it is? [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 21:00, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
:oh crap, I made a mistake, the attacks are so similar I mistook one for the other...[[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 21:06, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
::Well, he says at first it's spark, so I posted it as Spark. But then he says it's Thunder, so now I'm confused. Any idea? [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 21:10, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
:::Ok, here's the deal I just read the RAW and it is in fact Spark (they even use the quotes for it) and the second move is Thunder [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 21:14, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
::::So it's two different attacks then...? Okay then, I'll probably move everything from Spark to Thunder (and add your picture as well) since the Spark attack wasn't seen. Sound good? [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 21:18, 9 November 2010 (UTC)
:::::nah, I changed the Thunder image to it's correct move...I'll probably use an image from the Emerald saga for thunder instead. Keep the pic [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 21:20, 9 November 2010 (UTC)

== Warning users ==

Next time, make sure to leave a message on their talk page after the first offense, rather than hoping they're watching the RC and [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Hareta&curid=18007&diff=1262572&oldid=1262570&rcid=1351392 talking to them through edit summaries]. New users usually don't know the ways of the wiki and may think that their edit is just randomly disappearing (or something), so if they're in the wrong you've got to let them know. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:49, 21 November 2010 (UTC)

== Signing ==

If you are going to jump at users who have been here less than an hour, please at least do things properly yourself. Putting your signature on a new line screws up the indents and is generally frowned upon. Also, please try to be more polite and kind with new users. They may not have even had a chance to read the policy pages yet, and your comments come off as rude and demanding - not the thing that is likely to make new users think highly of Bulbapedia. In short, take a deep breath, calm down and play nice, especially with new users. Thanks. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:40, 25 November 2010 (UTC)
:Additionally, if the re-signing is within the next few minutes ([http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_Global_Link&diff=prev&oldid=1273255 or even on the same minute... :/]), it's not a big deal. It's when they add it much later, and when people can get confused, that it becomes an issue. Yes, there are rules for a reason. But they need to be applied independently to each situation. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:23, 2 December 2010 (UTC)

== [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Lance&curid=2739&diff=1268857&oldid=1268840&rcid=1357854 Just so you know...] ==

It actually is a bird. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 04:15, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

== Main characters ==

Are Bel/Cheren with a Wally role or the role as the other Dex Holders? --[[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|'''☆''']][[User:CoolPikachu!|'''Cool''']][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''Pikachu!''']] 19:21, 27 November 2010 (UTC)
:They were personally given Starter Pokemon [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 20:18, 27 November 2010 (UTC)
::Hm... Alright, thanks. --[[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|'''☆''']][[User:CoolPikachu!|'''Cool''']][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''Pikachu!''']] 20:19, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

== Passive aggressive behavior ==

You have been told about this before, but please drop the attitude/anger and stop attacking every single user that doesn't get things right the first time. Your most recent edit summary was uncalled for and just really unnecessary. You could have easily placed the image elsewhere. We don't want to scare away potential editors if they see people like you losing their cool over small edits. Keep that in mind. Thanks. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 23:01, 2 December 2010 (UTC)

== info on image you gave me ==

I see your point about {{p|Daikenki}} being able to stand on it's hind legs. I stand corrected. Do you think you could give me the information about that photo? (If you don't know what I'm talking about then look at the bottom of my talk page.) You said it is official. It would be nice to know how it is official. Things like where that image came from.--[[User:Alex726|'''Alex''''''726''']][[User talk:Alex726|'''(talk)''']] 22:42, 4 December 2010 (UTC)
:It's a poster for the game [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 22:55, 4 December 2010 (UTC)
::Thank you--[[User:Alex726|'''Alex''''''726''']][[User talk:Alex726|'''(talk)''']] 00:37, 5 December 2010 (UTC)

==Coco?==
So, I was reading [[PS211]], and it shows a flashback with Norman and Ruby's mom talking over his contest battles. In the flashback, it goes to a panel showing a young Ruby in his room, sleeping with a Skitty (Coco), and ''just'' a Skitty. Does that mean that Coco would be Ruby's starter Pokemon? [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 20:19, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
:Nah..In a later chapter an even younger Ruby is seen sending out Nana, Coco, and Ruru at one point. In fact I remember something about all three being given to him by his father, technically all of them are his starters [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 20:35, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
::Oh, okay then. ^^ I just wasn't sure, and I just don't like the fact that he has three starters XD. Thanks for answering my question. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 20:40, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

==Exbo's Page==

Firstly, pardon my rudeness, but since when was it ever a rule that jpg images couldn't be uploaded into the database? It's a perfectly fine (not to mention ''permitted'') image format, so there's no reason to undo, much less '''delete''' the image unless you want to hear people seriously bicker.

Then, check how Exbo fires a large stream of fire from the flame lit on his shoulder when Aibo supports it with Gold's cue, and then look when he performs Blast burn later to destroy the Kyogre monster. Same stance, same effect, and even Guile states that the attack's firepower was like nothing he'd seen. It's a clearly cognate case with his future usages of the technique, including in the HGSS arc. An attack doesn't have to be flat-out shouted for us to know what it is (that's like saying that because Red didn't physically order a Solarbeam against Zapmolcuno, it was just a standard attack >_>).

So, yeah. Any real reasoning behind that last undoing? [[User:Kaboomustdie| Kaboomustdie]] 01:53, 1 January 2011 (UTC)
:It's not that jpgs can't be uploaded, it's that pngs are the preferred ones, and we already had a png image on the page. And about Exbo's attack, well think about it for a sec, Gold had been training during that time, plus Aibo powered it up with the pole cue. So it was more of a powered up flamethrower, besides, they wouldn't reveal the attack early would they? [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 02:01, 1 January 2011 (UTC)

The only time that we saw two attacks look the same (besides Zuzu and Silver's Feraligatr, who just fire their water attacks from their mouths) was Green's "Blasty" firing off its Hydro cannon from the shoulder cannons only in the Emerald chapter due to an oversight. I ''highly'' doubt that Kusaka would have Exbo's Blast burn and Flamethrower look exactly the same if he planned to introduce them both in the exact same chapter (remember, Exbo never launched a Flamethrower in the GSC chapter), not to mention that we have Gold and Silver fire off their ultimate attacks in the first damn round in the HGSS arc anyway. Plus, plenty of higher-grade attacks debut before their weaker counterparts. For example, Saur used Solarbeam against the Machoke before he used Razor leaf (ane even Leech seed), Blasty was seen using Hydro pump long before it used Water gun or Bubble, and in volume 8, Totodile used Slash before it used basic attacks like Scratch, Zuzu used Earthquake before it used Mud shot, etc.

Then, back to the point about few attacks looking the same, even Exbo's Flame Wheel and Ember attacks looked distinctly different (despite their powers not differing that much), so why would either Kusaka or Yamamoto make two '''radically''' different attacks look the same unless they wanted to add in a crapload of confusion? o_0

So, yeah. Something to think about... [[User:Kaboomustdie| Kaboomustdie]] 02:48, 1 January 2011 (UTC)

Alright, I've yet to see you provide any convincing arguments from you (let alone one that validates Kusaka being on high enough to have two attacks ''looking exactly the same'' debut within 4 rounds of each other), and I see no reason you should have any reason to argue when I go so kind as to upload the image in your "right" format, so I'll take it as a cue to resume editing in peace (considering you haven't added stuff here in days). Feel free to prove me wrong if you can here, but if you undo other people's contributions on the basis of your sole, undersupported opinion we might have some problems. [[User:Kaboomustdie| Kaboomustdie]] 12:17, 2 January 2011 (UTC)

== Not the point?! ==

What do you mean not the point? that section was about Raticate dying, and I posted things that were clearly pertinent to that section in an effort to prove why it was SPECULATION. Clearly you're wrong. What's worse is if I undo your little undo, I'll get banned for starting an edit war while that speculation stays there and you look like you were doing nothing wrong. Having the idea of raticate dying is like having the Cubone-Kangaskhan theory on the related pages. I'm beginning to think I'm being unjustly targeted on this wiki for all of my edits. [[User:In A Manica|In A Manica]] 21:37, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
:For one thing the discussion was more than 6 months old and your not allowed to add to a discussion more than 6 months old. Secondly your launguage was very inapropiate. Cussing is not tolerated here. I'm not surprised he deleted it. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 21:48, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
::Really? I was told there was no reason to add to a discussion over 6 months old unless there was GOOD REASON to revitalize it, which there was. Now you wanna say that rule isn't the case? Hypocrites...[[User:In A Manica|In A Manica]] 21:50, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
:::Please just calm down. Can you please explain the good reason for it to be revitalized? Instead of quote "Not giving a rats ***" [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 22:00, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
:::: Did you even read what I had posted or just stop because you saw rat's *** at the bottom? http://defaultprime.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/trainer-died-creepypasta.jpg there. Because that's where that idea started (on 4chan I believe), and I don't know how to do any monkey tricks with the link. The trivia in the pokemon tower article is speculation, yet people want it to stay apparently. [[User:In A Manica|In A Manica]] 22:07, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::There the trivia is removed let's drop the subject now. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 22:11, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
::::::Yes that was what I was going to say. I was right, yet accused of being in the wrong. Done and done. fine. [[User:In A Manica|In A Manica]] 22:13, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::::This is probaly stupid to admit but the story about that Raticate made me shed a tear, Anyway Mr. Manica, be careful with your language; it's dangerous breaking rules, on an Admin's page no less [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokemon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 22:21, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
::::::::All I can say is, [[Bulbapedia: Code of Conduct|CoC]] guys, CoC. This whole discussion was handled in a very nasty way. Please TRY to be civil next time. And please, no blame games either. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 22:39, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
Well, I just feel like I'm being targeted on here, so I kinda got fed up with it. [[User:In A Manica|In A Manica]] 22:41, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::Maybe you should consider why you're being 'targeted'. Some of your discussions are just not relevant. Don't take it personally. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 22:45, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
::::::::::Yet some are and most likely will be, and are still being treated like they aren't. This was one such case. So yea, I'm going to be taking it personally.[[User:In A Manica|In A Manica]] 22:48, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
::::::::::: Mr.Manica, can I call you 'In a', if there are users in particular you feel are targeting you, you should report them to an admin, however I must say, you should try to make friends on here the same way you do in real life [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokemon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 23:06, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::::: You can call me 'In a' if you want, or Joe since that's my real name, or Monkey because primates are some of my favorite animals and I act like one and climb trees like one. Whatever you fancy. But yea I know that I need to make friends on wikis like I do in real life. It's hard, but can be done. [[User:In A Manica|In A Manica]] 23:53, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
::::::::::::: Well Joe, I'm a friend of yours on Bulbapedia :) [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokemon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 23:56, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::::::: Yay! I made a friend on bulbapedia! =P [[User:In A Manica|In A Manica]] 00:32, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::That's all fine and dandy. Now can you guys please stop spamming my talk page? -__- [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 00:34, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
ATARO ! You know a thing or two, your help may be required at the bottom of my talk page [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokemon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 00:35, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
: Don't worry, problem solved, sorry about the spamming, I'll be quiet now [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokemon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 00:54, 7 January 2011 (UTC)

==Re:Welcome==
Thanks, will keep it in mind for the future. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 18:22, 12 January 2011 (UTC)
:Sorry about that Ataro, I didn't know you had replaced it already, I thought someone had just copy and pasted your welcome. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 18:30, 12 January 2011 (UTC)

== Raikou usertag ==

Ah, I see. It's hard to tell honestly. It's not like user page tags are put anywhere. :/ I'll put mine up for deletion then. [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 19:06, 12 January 2011 (UTC)

== English episode titles ==

You need to italicize them. <nowiki>''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''</nowiki> --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 05:47, 29 January 2011 (UTC)
:Yes Ma'am [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 05:51, 29 January 2011 (UTC)

==Thanks==
Thanks for helping me even though it was my first time, but anyway a question I have is It is okay to leave the parts like (I) this instead of ((Part 1)). The only reason is because this is how (Part 1) VIZ presented this in their copies which I am overlooking mine right now. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 01:41, 1 February 2011 (UTC)

==Great==

You're the best EVER! [[User: Keitho123]]

==Rayquaza's attack==
Hey Ataro, me again. On chapter 264, I have a question. In the flashback, Rayquaza's forehead starts to glow and it fires multiple orbs of energy from it at Norman and Professor Birch. I have no idea what attack this is, but I want to say Ancientpower? What are your thoughts? [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 20:04, 8 February 2011 (UTC)
:I was thinking, maybe Outrage? [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 20:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)
::Hm, alright then. I'll list it as Outrage. Thank you. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 20:10, 8 February 2011 (UTC)

==Agility==
Why'd you get rid of Ninjask's entry in the {{m|Agility}} manga section? [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 18:04, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
:I checked the raws. It's actually Speed Boost. Just another case of Chaung fail...speaking of which, you know how Walo used "water gun"? It's actually supposed to be Water Spout [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 18:07, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
::Oh, okay then. I'll add it as Speed Boost once I get out of school. Also, I didn't add Walo for anything other than surf. I just presumed that when it was blowing water from its blowhole that it was just doing it because that's what whales do? XD [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 18:16, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
:::Also, before I do that, can I ask you something? (I hope you don't mind me bombarding you with all these questions! I feel so bad doing it...) In [[PS286]], the Deoxys clones fire this beam-like attack from their eyes at Green, but she uses her Ditto to block. Is this an attack? It kinda reminds me of Psybeam, but Deoxys can't learn Psybeam. [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 20:15, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
::::Well, not sure actually...they're mindless clones..not the real one...I guess it's just a power they can use and not a move [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 20:24, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

== Great images! ==

I love how you have uploaded images of different Pokémon using different moves. Now as you've finished, I'd like to make following requests:
* Both pics in {{m|Thunderbolt}}'s template are grainy. Could you upload better ones?
** It would be nice if you uploaded a picture of [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] using the move, so I could add a pic to the move article's move template.
* Could you upload a pic of {{Adv|Red}}'s [[Poli]] using {{m|Focus Punch}}? 
Thank you already in beforehand. ^^ --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 13:48, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

Oh, wait, I forgot that the pic of [[Sabrina's Kadabra]] using {{m|Psybeam}} in the manga also has low quality. Could you fix it too? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 14:09, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

Also {{m|DragonBreath}} pic has low quality. Sorry if I'm making you buzy, but I hope you can do it. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 11:57, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

Um, hello, do you hear me? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 18:23, 19 February 2011 (UTC)
::Yeah. Sorry, I'm kinda doing Pokemon 7 (then Electric Tale of Pikachu) right now. But once I'm done (hopefully by today) I'll get right on those [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 18:27, 19 February 2011 (UTC)

:::Thanks. I'll be waiting. :-) --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 07:51, 20 February 2011 (UTC)

== Trainer's Pokémon templates ==

Yes, I am aware that {{adv|Blue}} and {{adv|Green}}'s names were exchanged between the Japanese and English releases of the manga however, the Trainer's Pokémon templates never have a "dark colour" border. For example, {{template|Brock's Pokémon}} doesn't use {{template|Rock color dark}} and {{template|Ash's Pokémon}} doesn't use [[Template:Red color|<code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>Ash color dark<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code>]], therefore, {{template|Green's Pokémon}} shouldn't use [[Template:Blue color|<code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>Green (Adventures) color dark<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code>]] and {{template|Blue's Pokémon}} shouldn't use [[Template:Green color|<code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>Blue (Adventures) color dark<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code>]].--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 18:19, 19 February 2011 (UTC)

== English Names ==

So what if on March 6th I go on and edit the names. March 6th is the release date (but of course you know that) then will it be OK? Also, I have no edits to make here since its really good already and I want to edit my Userpage, what do you suggest I do? [[User:NitroBlaster96|NitroBlaster96]] 04:47, 22 February 2011 (UTC)

== Trivia ==
you misunderstood me. Ash ''does'' have an Oshawott, but he failed to catch it o bw002, cause it was Juniper's, but she ''gave'' Ash Oshawott, so he didn't catch it. Lucariade 14:07, 23 February 2011 (UTC)

== Geechisu ==
Why can't we change it? We've taken the "logical" romanization for other characters such as Arti and Yacon. This time we actually know the name origin. There is a possibility that it might not be GCis, but it's the best thing we have for now, and it makes a lot more sense than Geechisu.--[[User:Jda95|'''jda''']][[User talk:Jda95|'''95''']] 00:35, 26 February 2011 (UTC)

== Re:Hey, uh... ==

Which ones haven't been done? [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 00:22, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
:[[PS189]] and up. I'm doing PS189 right now though [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 00:23, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
::Which is the last one?, I'll work backwards from there [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 00:24, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
:::[[PS267]]. Though I think it's best that we just do the ones that have VS. (Pokemon) on them [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 00:28, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
:::: It's a job well done :D [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 02:10, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::Uh thanks but...uh..you weren't supposed the remove the titles entirely, just make it so that becomes "'''''VS (Pokemon) or (Translated title)'''''" <--like that [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 02:13, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
:I couldn't really tell so sorry I wasn't able to help. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 02:59, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
:: Oh god,I'm sorry do I need to sort that now? Are they fixed ? [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 09:55, 27 February 2011 (UTC)

==Manga issue==
I think for the Viz second edition that Red's Snorlax was given the name Lax since it said Lax when I checked the description of Red's team at the back of Volume 3 yesterday to help with that trivia piece for Diamond's page. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 23:54, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
:Not sure about that but in volume 9 (where his Pokemon are first nicknamed) he is called Snor..that's the official one [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 23:57, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
::But anyway it could be a change in nicknames that was done in between them. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 23:58, 27 February 2011 (UTC)
:::Probably a mistake. In the English version Red's Pokemon (except for Pika) weren't even referred to by any nickname until volume 9 [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 00:01, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
::::Just confirmed it is in volume 2 as well in the same spot as volume 3, so it could be more of a change than a mistake. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:04, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::Do you have a picture or something? [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 00:07, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::No, but I can describe that at the end when they show the levels for Red's team in Volume 2 as I am holding it says this line in the description next to the picture ''Nickname: "Lax"''. In Volume 3 they don't have that but they still spell it out as Lax in the description. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:11, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

Last note on this subject. Volume 1 may have descriptions of Red's original three Pokémon, there are no nicknames listed. Only Viz's second editions of Volumes 2 and 3 do, so in regards to Snorlax's nickname it is either a mistake either way, or Viz decided to change it. That's all I am going to say to this though I think it will make a good trivia piece somewhere. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 05:05, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

== Vol. 38 Twitpic ==

Link to that Twitter, please. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 16:32, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
:Not a manga fan, but are you talking about [http://blog-imgs-31-origin.fc2.com/s/h/e/shellspider/201103010017306f4.jpg these] [http://blog-imgs-31-origin.fc2.com/s/h/e/shellspider/20110301001731657.jpg bad] [http://blog-imgs-31-origin.fc2.com/s/h/e/shellspider/20110301001732838.jpg boys]? ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']]♪♫ 17:37, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

== [[Souryuu Gym]] ==

I asked a question a while ago, but no one answered. Can you help? {{unsigned|Pokabu82}}

== Manga images ==

Could you upload a picture for the new and empty manga move template: {{m|Superpower}}. Also, while you're up to uploading that image of Regirock using the move, could you also upload pictures of Brandon's Registeel using {{m|Toxic}} and Brandon's Regice using {{m|Blizzard}} in the manga, so we can fill the templates in [[Brandon's Regis]]' manga move templates? In addition, the image of Red's [[Poli]] using {{m|Water Gun}} is grainy. I guess we could replace it with a pic of Poli using the move as a Poliwrath, that way we would have Poli's move template completely filled with pictures of Poli using every move it has ever used. Hope you can do it, thank you. :-) --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 14:57, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
:Could you please do these? I've been waiting for ages! At least acknowledge that you have read this message. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 14:43, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
::Sorry, I forget things...a lot. I'll get on that a little later. First, I have room I need to clean [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 18:09, 7 July 2011 (UTC)
:::Could you also upload an image of Brandon's Regirock using {{m|Explosion}} in the Adventures manga, please? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 14:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
::::Could you also upload some image(s) of [[Lance's Dragonite]] using some move(s) in the Adventures manga? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 08:19, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

== Trivial removal ==

Why did you remove the trivia I just added to Wes and Micheal's pages ? Is it because it was wrong ? I was just about to edit them because I realised it wasn't true, and I saw that they (the pieces of trivia, that is) had been removed altogether. I don't wan't to be accused of starting an edit war, so, could you, um... approve ? Here's what I was going to change the trivia to:

Wes, along with Pokémon [[XD: Gale of Darkness]] protagonist [[Michael]], is the only main series player character not to have an opposite gender counterpart since [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Pokémon Crystal]].
Micheal, along with [[Pokémon Colosseum]] protagonist [[Wes]], is the only main series player character not to have an opposite gender counterpart since [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Pokémon Crystal]].

--[[User:WenGobou|WenGobou]] 19:30, 3 March 2011 (UTC)

Oh, and I've also just realised that I spellt Michael wrong o_O
--[[User:WenGobou|WenGobou]] 19:46, 3 March 2011 (UTC)

==Heads up buddy==

I see your making characters for the new Pokémon ReBURST manga. I'm making a catagory called "Pokemon ReBURST characters" So if you want to add that as a category for your articles then you can. I have to get aproval of it first though. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 23:40, 11 April 2011 (UTC)
:Yeah, I don't think anyone would mind....[[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 23:42, 11 April 2011 (UTC)
::Mainspace categories are not for userspace articles. They have been hidden for now ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 23:53, 11 April 2011 (UTC)

== Edit summaries ==

Please keep them civil, even when refering to a vandal. There is no need to stoop to their level. Thanks. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 22:23, 17 April 2011 (UTC)

== Flareon (Star) ==

I saw that page, and I was just wondering if anyone could use Template: Delete. Is it for anyone or just important pplz? Thanks! [[User:Focus58|Focus]][[User talk:Focus58|58]] 22:49, 25 April 2011 (UTC)

== Munchlax ==
Hi, I saw the new image that you put of the Munchlax but the former appears to me here, know if there's something in the database or something?

And I wanted to put the page in mainspace, as I do?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 11:57, 28 April 2011

== Please stop reverting an entire edit ==

Hi. Why did you revert my edit?

Please don't do that again. I worked hard on that edit. There were many things that I did with one single edit. If you are still not happy with the edit that was done then discuss it with me. Remember the code of conduct says ''"Don't degrade their work—remember, they worked hard on it. "''. If its about the trivia part then discuss it with me but don't revert the entire thing. [[User:Blueknightex|Blueknightex]] 07:21, 7 May 2011 (UTC)
:He's not violating the code of conduct, nor did he insult your work. However, you are engaging in an edit war which is breaking another set of rules. Discuss that, but don't bring in petty arguments about someone not playing nice when that was clearly not the case. "''Please note that all contributions to Bulbapedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors.''" Thanks. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 07:26, 7 May 2011 (UTC)
:: I am not starting arguments. Please stop assuming that. I am only new here. I am only following what PSY has suggested to me. If I have questions on why another user has reverted my edit then I should discuss it with them.

::''"nor did he insult your work. "''

::I never said that he insulted my work.

::"''"Discuss that, but don't bring in petty arguments about someone not playing nice when that was clearly not the case. "''

::I don't think that there is any "petty arguments" going on here either when I am clearly just trying to discuss why my edit has been reverted. I was only telling him why he should discuss the edit with me first before doing it. I am yet to discuss with him why some of my edits should be on the articles as PSY has told me I should do. So please stop trying to take what I have been saying out of hand trying to make me look like I want fight with users. I am not that kind of user. Please look at my reply to you on your talk page as well. Thanks :( [[User:Blueknightex|Blueknightex]] 07:31, 8 May 2011 (UTC)

== Pictures in Clothing Page ==

I notice that you were the one to revert my edits to the clothing page, especially with regards to the new screenshots I placed in. I'm not trying to get into an editing war with you, but I want to know why you felt the old pictures were better than mine.

The section is about Ash's clothing, and I felt it's better if pictures that featured Ash in that suit "front and centre" is more appropriate. The one with Ash's red suit had him in the corner tilted diagonally, and the one with Ash's purple suit was a faraway shot that made him very small. I felt the ones I used are more suitable for that page's purposes.

If you don't mind, I would like to hear your thoughts on this prior to doing more edits. Thank you.

[[User:Cc716|Cc716]] 02:05, 30 May 2011 (UTC)

I still haven't heard back from you yet, and I would really appreciate your input before I make any more edits. I don't feel it's fair that my edits were reverted, but the one who reverted them refuses to communicate with me as to what's wrong with my edits.

I'll continue to wait for a bit longer, but I seriously hope you can respond. I don't wish to get into an editing war, but I would like fair judgment on this issue. Thank you.

[[User:Cc716|Cc716]] 03:13, 31 May 2011 (UTC)

== That Jenny image ==

Unfortunately I could find no way to upload over the old image. I don't know if its because I'm a new user or if only admins can or what, else I would of done. I attempted it, but it just wouldn't let me, so I went for the next best thing. Is there a reason I was not able to do so? I found higher quality versions of other old Sugimori artwork and would like to update them in the Archive if possible. Thanks for fixing it anyway. [[User:Fizz|Fizz]] 11:40, 31 May 2011 (UTC)

== Derp ==

Sorry for the rollback, my finger slipped. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 23:21, 3 June 2011 (UTC)
:Phew...thought I was doing something wrong. It's all right, we all make mistakes...[[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 23:23, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

== Regarding Pokémon Champion ==

I'm curious, why was the image for the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon Champion article]] undone? [[User:Alderryeguy|Alderryeguy]] 20:39, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

==ReBURST volume 2==

Did you have any plans for the ReBurst volume 2 page? Since you seem like the main user working on this I was asking you before I created the page in my namespace. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 00:31, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
:Only the first volume has been announced so far. It's being released next month and until volume 2 is announced, we can't make it...[[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 00:35, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
::Oh that's okay then I just wanted to start the article in my namespace so it would be quicker, but I guess I could wait for the date to get closer before doing anything. As for the links I think either linking it to the réBURST page or leaving it red for now will do. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 00:40, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

== Upload request ==

Hello, you seem to be good at finding and uploading high-quality images so I'm asking if you could upload a new version of '''{{img|Cilan anime.png}}'''. The current images has a logo and a little weird shading on it.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 17:42, 28 June 2011 (UTC)

== Sugestion ==
You do not think the characters Manga Adventures deserve a template grouping all of them? Like the one that has pursued anime characters?

I mean, I thought about doing something, but I still have little knowledge in shaping them. But I think it's useful, because the way that it is currently difficult to find unique characters of the manga, some I've seen only by sheer luck.
--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 01:46 11 July 2011
:Of course, however, you'll have to take it up with the Project Manga Leader. I'm not too good with templates... [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 01:29, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

== Got it. ==

The question just got asked in the forums. 
~~'''''[[User:LDEJRuff|LDE]][[User talk:LDEJRuff|JRuff]]'''''~~ 15:11, 14 July, 2011 (EDT)

== Standards ==

Hello. You replaced this: http://goo.gl/usDSg with this: http://goo.gl/HK1lK

Higher contrast makes the picture clearer to be seen in a computer screen, but loses the artist's shading. You also kept japanese characters in the small ballons, which, as I heard, should be cleaned. What exactly are the standards for manga scans in Bulbapedia? I mean, what do I need to do with the scans I have before I upload them. 30% constrast is enough? And can I go against these standards if i disagree? I know you're not the leader of Project Manga, but I would like to know from you before I make other mistakes and get my scans replaced again. Thank you, Ataro.
[[User:Duke R|Duke R]] 22:23, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
:I'm new here and don't mean to cause any trouble, but I need to show my point of view. I uploaded those pics for a gallery of Arbok's patterns in [[Form differences]]. Pictures in galleries are sized to 120px, so my previous "invulnerability" pic was okay in its size. Unless it is used in another article, please let it be with no smoke over it, it took me a while to choose the frame with the best view of the pattern. As for the other one, I understand that you think the dark grey in Arbok's tongue is better than a normal grey, but I need it at least to be trimmed. As I said, its 120px, and that white space around it ruins the gallery. Please, let's discuss this, I just want to improve Bulbapedia. '''|) u |( e''' 01:06, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
:Ok, ok. I know it has smoke covering it, but it's only a small part that's being covered and the pattern can still be easily seen. I only changed it because the image you posted was a little bit too small, it might show up blurry when put in a gallery...[[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 15:53, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
::Okay, you're right. I asked a friend in college who is expert in Photoshop to teach how to remove the jpg artifacts, but he didn't find the function you use. What do I have to do before I upload scans? '''|) u |( e''' 02:15, 2 August 2011 (UTC)

== Edit summaries ==

Users with seniority should be role models, which should not include saying "AHAHAHAHAHAHA. NO." in summaries. A simple "this is not a place for that" is enough to suffice. Please don't lower yourself to such immaturity. Thanks. --[[User:PsychicRider|'''P S Y''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''ライダー''']]''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 22:50, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

== Parasect Trivia ==
I was reverted for no reason by a noob. Parasect is not the only Pokémon who has the Effect Spore ability without having come from the Dream World. Shroomish, Breloom, Foongus, and Amoongus disprove this. Talk to him/her and put it back the way I had it, please. {{unsigned|Muk-a-matic}}
:Er, I just checked it and you're mistaken. The user stated that they '''all''' had the ability without coming from the Dream World, not only Parasect. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 03:02, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

== Charizard's gender. ==

Okay, look. In the Japanese version of "Island of the Giant Pokémon", Charizard, when it was a Charmander, used the term "boku" in reference to himself. "Boku" is a Japanese personal pronoun that is usually reserved for males, specifically younger males. If that wasn't enough, it also was heavily implied to have mated with a Charizard who is pretty obviously a female (I mean, not only does have eyelashes AND a headbow, but in both versions it was given a distinctly feminine name (Charla in the English dub, and Liza in the Japanese version). I mean, if we're going to label Ash's Butterfree as a Male specifically because Ash's Butterfree mated with a female Butterfree, then I don't see why Charizard can't. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 21:47, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

::Look, as Ataro said, it's very clear on the talk page that you shouldn't put the gender. Actually do your research instead of "flaming" Ataro. He knows what he's doing.[[User:Blitzamirin| ~ Blitzamirin ~ ]] 22:02, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
== Heh. ==
Didn't Sugimory state in an interview that the only installments of the Unova region would be Black and White? Speculation isn't allowed... Anyways, feel free to correct me, as I don't have the interview at hand[[User:Blitzamirin| ~ Blitzamirin ~ ]] 17:44, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
:Sugimori didn't say that, and Masuda disputed it the next day. --[[User:The Great Butler|The Great Butler]] 01:58, 2 August 2011 (UTC)

== New RéBURST characters ==

Before you start making articles of new characters, I have better romanizations for some of them:
* Afro guy: '''Afron'''
* Hooded guy with Bisharp: '''Fraud'''
* Bandanna guy with Golurk: '''Battsu''' (you mixed ツ and シ)
* Bandanna guy with Braviary: '''Eurou'''
* Old Beartic guy: '''Loren'''
All other names you used in forums are fine.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 12:50, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
:Thanks! I'm not the best at this, you know... Also, I wasn't really planning on making articles unless the characters are important to the plot [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 17:18, 2 August 2011 (UTC)

== Outrage ==

Hey there, Ataro! I was wondering if you'd be willing to share where Axew's Outrage attack is confirmed? I believe it entirely, I was just curious where you found out for sure. Thanks! [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 06:59, 7 August 2011 (UTC)
:This image, from today's Pokemon Smash. http://gamecs.jp/usr/nasubi/%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A1%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8525.jpg [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 07:31, 7 August 2011 (UTC)
::Ah, excellent. Yes indeed, that is what I saw, as well as the preview for BW042-44. I just thought maybe somewhere (like a comic scan or a summary) it said he learned it. :P [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 08:14, 7 August 2011 (UTC)

== I was wondering ......... ==

Thanx for editing the [[User:Chikorita_Boy/Musha|page]] though i wanted to have credit for that page. Anyways i was wondering why did you delete the info about Musha's battle with N. And why do both Black and White's article dont contain info of any event after the Galvantula incident --[[Special:Contributions/Chikorita Boy|Gr8]][[User:Chikorita Boy|Chikorita]] [[User talk:Chikorita Boy|BoY]] 14:47, 8 August 2011 (UTC)
:Because the articles aren't supposed to filled with meaningless information. The point of these is to show major battles, like Gym Battles. It's going to be clustered if we list every time he battles or eats Black's dreams. Because I'm waiting for the next volume to come out so that I can fully add the info for Black vs N. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 21:00, 8 August 2011 (UTC)
::I dont think the battles with N is not important, anyways as you said we can wait but what about missing info on {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} --[[Special:Contributions/Chikorita Boy|Gr8]][[User:Chikorita Boy|Chikorita]] [[User talk:Chikorita Boy|BoY]] 14:44, 9 August 2011 (UTC)

== Rule ==

What rule are you talking about? [[User:LimeGreenCharizard|LimeGreenCharizard]] 02:23, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
:No replying to comments that were posted six months ago (and longer). [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 02:30, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
::Well I didn't know. I've only been here about a month. [[User:LimeGreenCharizard|LimeGreenCharizard]]

== BW030 ==

Hi, I saw you deleted my edit on BW030 even though Shadow Ball really couldn't affect Tranquill, can you please give an explanation? Thanks.
--[[User:YoshisWorld|'''☆Yoshis''']][[User talk:YoshisWorld|'''World☆''']] 17:18, 28 August {UTC}
:The Shadow Ball was only seen exploding. Whether or not Tranquill was hurt was never seen. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 17:39, 28 August 2011 (UTC)

== [[BW031]] ==

Hey, I saw that you reverted my edit for this page. However, I see it as a valid edit. In [[EP161]], it says that {{Ash}} tries and fails to capture a {{p|Weedle}}. How is this not valid when [[Trip]] tries and fails to capture a {{p|Palpitoad}}? :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Wanna chat?]])'' 23:41, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
:I dunno. But as I stated in the summary: See BW007. Jessie attempting to capture Snivy and failing was not a major point of the episode, therefore, it shouldn't be here as well. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 23:45, 29 August 2011 (UTC)
::Does that mean that the Weedle event should be deleted as well? :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Wanna chat?]])'' 23:53, 29 August 2011 (UTC)

== Debuts ==

You mentioned debuts, and I wasn't sure while making the pages but the triplets and their monkeys appeared in Chapter 3, but not directly. So does that count as debut, or do people and Pokémon need to directly need to be encountered for it to be considered a debut? Thanks for the help! [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 01:19, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
:Oh right, I forgot about that. Yeah, an appearance like the image over Black's head is good enough for a debut. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 01:26, 7 September 2011 (UTC)

== What Gives ==

Why did you delete that edit I made. Meowth does join Ash and the gang, so why shouldn't he be placed on the Ash's Friends page? {{unsigned|Firered16}}
:This is only a temporary thing. It's not permanent and thus doesn't need to be there. They mentioned something about making a temporary section but until then Meowth isn't considered one. Also, please sign your comments with four tildes. ~ <- These things. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 01:39, 15 September 2011 (UTC)

== Forum? ==

We have a forum? 16:01,--Xmoondark 15 Semtember 2011 (UTC)
:...[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forum.php Yes]. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 23:03, 15 September 2011 (UTC)

== Excuse Me? ==

I don't mean to come across as being rude or abusive, but would you mind giving me a good decent explanation on why you the deleted the post i made on Iris' Axew's talk page? I know it said do not add Trivia and thats why i bought it up on the talk page because i just assumed only admins can add trivia or something. You could've said "Not Noteworthy" or "Not Notable" etc. but i don't see the reason in going as far as deleting the post. [[User:TyphlosionTrent|TyphlosionTrent]] 13:25, 25 September 2011 (UTC)

== Munchlax page ==

Hi
See, as you did on virtually every service of the page about Diamond's Munchlax, you does not think better take it and move the files to one your personal page? I mean, so far I have not got it in main space and I think an injustice it is not yet in place. At least you would have more chance, since it is the User that most contributes to the manga section.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]]00:17-27 September 2011

== Spoiling information in edit summaries ==

Hi. I'd like to ask that you not to spoil the events of the episode in the edit summaries. It's fine to post links and such where the spoiling info is because it would be on me if I looked at it or looked at your edit. But browsing the recent changes is something a lot of people do and some still may not want to know the outcome of a episode, especially when it hasn't aired yet. Not to say that you can't add the information or explain your reasons. Just put a simple "Confirmed" or "Revealed on website/scan" or a link but don't say what. Thank you. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 06:14, 29 September 2011 (UTC)

== You know ==

The only way people get things done around here is to do them. If you look, I argued my case about Gliscor on the talk page three months ago and was ignored. Someone could have told me why it was where it was then but they didn't, so I figured I should just do it. "no" isnt a good enough answer for me. '''[[User:Toon Ganondorf|Toon Ganondorf ]] [[User Talk:Toon Ganondorf|(t]] [[Special:Contributions/Toon Ganondorf|c)]]''' 05:35, 2 October 2011 (UTC)

== Where? ==

The images with [[Gigi]]'s betrayal, to [[White (Adventures)|White]]? [[User:Pikatwig|Pikatwig]] 21:44, 4 October 2011 (UTC)

== Why? ==

Why did you just revert my edits? '''--'''[[User:LimeGreenCharizard|'''LimeGreen''']][[User talk:LimeGreenCharizard|'''''Charizard''''']]'''--''' 08:58, 12 October 2011 (UTC)
:The I uploaded was a widescreen shot, the other one was not. All of the other images from this series on the WTP page are widescreen. Do you see where I was going? '''--'''[[User:LimeGreenCharizard|'''LimeGreen''']][[User talk:LimeGreenCharizard|'''''Charizard''''']]'''--''' 09:06, 12 October 2011 (UTC)
::And why did you move the Pokémon Trainer's Choice image? That's the name, not Pokémon Trainer Choice. '''--'''[[User:LimeGreenCharizard|'''LimeGreen''']][[User talk:LimeGreenCharizard|'''''Charizard''''']]'''--''' 09:24, 12 October 2011 (UTC)
:::I have to say how rude it is for you not to respond to someone leaving a comment here. And I see I'm not the only one. It would only be courteous of you to answer my questions. '''--'''[[User:LimeGreenCharizard|'''LimeGreen''']][[User talk:LimeGreenCharizard|'''''Charizard''''']]'''--''' 02:21, 13 October 2011 (UTC)
::::First of all, I went to sleep soon after I changed the images. That's why I never answered any of your questions. Second, please don't post repeatedly like that, it's a little bit annoying. Third, as I already said, we already had the "It's Pidove image" Widescreen or not, it's pointless to have a second image. Lastly, the reason I removed the "'s" part of the Trainer's choice image was because all images are supposed to be alphanumeric. Otherwise they might get glitchy. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 02:38, 13 October 2011 (UTC)
:::::First of all, that's fine, but the only reason I made a big deal about it was because, from the looks of other recent posts on this page, I felt as if mine wasn't going to get a response. Second, whatever. Third, yes it is pointless; I was leaning towards deleting the first one. Lastly, thank you for clearing that up; I figured as much. '''--'''[[User:LimeGreenCharizard|'''LimeGreen''']][[User talk:LimeGreenCharizard|'''''Charizard''''']]'''--''' 06:22, 13 October 2011 (UTC)

== Image request ==

There are several move images missing from [[Manga move errors]] page. Could you upload them? Plus some images are missing from the manga section of [[Jeanette Fisher]]. Thank you. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 17:13, 14 October 2011 (UTC)
:Thanks for uploading some Manga move error images. Hope you'll upload also the rest and the Jeanette images. Also, could you upload images for [[Jessie's Arbok]]'s [[James's Weezing]]'s [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] move templates? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 10:18, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
::Sorry about the wait, I've been feeling so unmotivated lately... I'll get right on it. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 10:20, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
:::Thanks for the uploads. While waiting for more manga error images, could you also upload an image of Jeanette herself in EToP (I know there was at least one frame where she was shown) and fill up [[Ash's Pikachu]]'s EToP move template's image section. Thank you. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 14:21, 16 October 2011 (UTC)

== One question ==
Please, I got a little curiosity, and since you're a kind of authority when it comes to the manga Pokémon, you can tell me what is this series? There is a link here on Bulbapedia about it?

http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/manga/main_page/diamond_pearl.png

The image seemed an adaptation of Pokémon Diamond Pearl in comics, but it's hard to find some information about it on the internet. Do you know anything about her?

Thanks in advance.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]]16:34- 11 December 2011

== Manga ==

I see that you uploaded a very nice picture of Shauntal to the Archives. Do you buy PokeSpe chapter magazines, by any chance? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 09:04, 18 December 2011 (UTC)
:Nope, just find them on the internet (I also post them on Serebii as well...). I only buy the ones VIZ releases... Believe me, if I actually knew how to import these, I would. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 10:59, 18 December 2011 (UTC)
::Oh, I understand. I also look thoroughly in the net for new manga chapter pics but I just haven't seen this one. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 11:25, 18 December 2011 (UTC)

==Cheren (manga)==
I just wanted to draw your attention to {{redlink|Category:Cheren's Pokémon}}; I tried to give it the appropriate category ([[:Category:Pokémon Adventures characters (Pokémon)]]) but found I didn't have the right privileges. Thanks! [[User:GoldenCelebi|GoldenCelebi]] 08:27, 26 December 2011 (UTC)

== Preview ==

I've seen you repeatedly saving just to correct some of your edit mistakes. I admit sometimes I end up doing that, but you should thoroghly read the preview of your edit and correct any mistakes you find. That way you won't have to keep redoing edits. Thank you. [[User:Satoshi101|サトシ]] 23:40, 6 January 2012 (UTC)
:Pardon me? What exactly have I been repeatedly saving? [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 01:04, 7 January 2012 (UTC)
::Oh sorry, I found that you were making separate edits on that article. My mistake. [[User:Satoshi101|サトシ]] 18:53, 8 January 2012 (UTC)

== Question on Userspace policy ==

Hello there,

I'm a pretty new member on this wiki, and I'm very glad to be an editor here. I do have a question on the Userspace policy, though: is there a specific minimum number of edits before one can create a small userpage for themselves? I'm curious, because if there is one, it's not stated anywhere that I've found.

Since my knowledge of the topics at hand is limited to mainly the original series anime and the games, I'm having a little bit of a hard time finding things I feel like I have enough know-how to edit, but I don't mind. Also, making a Userspace page for myself isn't really a concern for me, as I don't care either way, but I ''am'' curious about that one thing.

Thanks a bunch! --[[User:Punkreader|Punkreader]] 12:47, 18 January 2012 (UTC)
:The exact number of mainspace edits is a secret. Please [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bulbapedia:Userspace_policy read] [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bulbapedia:Autoconfirmed_users this] for more details. If you have any more questions regarding Bulbapedia, feel free to ask. Thank you, have a nice day ahead. ♫♪ [[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']] ♪♫ 13:08, 18 January 2012 (UTC)

==Pokémon Adventures==
I've finished Platinum. It's been kinda left off.. They're gonna write more, right? Or have they just skipped it and now they're doing Black and White? [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 15:22, 23 January 2012 (UTC)
:Volume 40 will come out...some day. It's taking a while though because it's being made from scratch. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 01:25, 24 January 2012 (UTC)
::Oh, i see... that sucks. :/ I really liked the Platinum arc, too. So what about Black and White? Whenever I try to find it online, it starts at chapter 5..? Any idea where I can find it? [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 16:49, 24 January 2012 (UTC)
:::I can't divulge that info. (I can E-mail it, though. Check yours). [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 17:02, 24 January 2012 (UTC)
::::I'm also a little confused about HeartGold and SoulSilver. What happened to that? Did it ever come out? [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 19:43, 28 January 2012 (UTC)
:::::In the volumes? No, not until Platinum is finished in the volumes. VIZ is just releasing the one that's coming out in Japan right now, Black and White. HeartGold and SoulSilver ended in the magazines. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 22:26, 28 January 2012 (UTC)
::::::Oh, so HeartGold and SoulSilver '''is''' released. I was looking for it yesterday, but I could only find the last chapter in japanese. I was so confused, lol. There was hardly any information about it on here, but there was a lot of information on it on the character pages, so I was a little thrown off by it, lol. Have you read the HeartGold and SoulSilver chapters? [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 22:34, 28 January 2012 (UTC)
:::::::I have, but it's best to just wait until the volumes come out. It was rushed in the magazines because it came out late and had to end for Black and White to start. Hopefully it'll be fixed once it comes out in volume format. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 22:38, 28 January 2012 (UTC)
::::::::Ah, I see. Hopefully it comes out soon. Thank you for patiently answering all my questions, btw. I hope I wasn't too much of a bother. ^-^ [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 22:49, 28 January 2012 (UTC)

== Reply ==

Sorry about that link. Won't happen again. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 10:51, 27 January 2012 (UTC)

== EToP move images ==

My good Bulbapedia friend [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] is currently bringing up to code the [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu|Electric Tale of Pikachu]] move manga templates, many of the are being left without any images. Could you upload those which are missing and those which will be missing after they are created in the near future? Thanks. Plus, some Adventures manga templates are also missing images. I don't know which manga you have access to, but I tell you this: I hate seeing any pages in [[:Category:Moves used in the manga needing images|this category]]. I know, it's a lot of articles, but do the best you can. Thank you once again. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 23:03, 4 February 2012 (UTC) PS. You're the best manga image uploader in this wiki whom I know. Keep on great work!
:Eh, give me some time. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 19:19, 5 February 2012 (UTC)
::Sorry if I caused you some trouble. Now I would have one a bit easier image request: almost all of the current EToP move images are uploaded, except for the images of [[Mikey]]'s {{p|Eevee}} using {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Reflect}}, as well as the Adventures image of {{a|Poison Point}} being activated. I hope you'll do this quickly, but nothing to worry, just take your time. Smell ya later. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] 16:57, 14 February 2012 (UTC)

== Re edit to [[Burst]] ==

:Hi Ataro, can you fix the link for Scraggy's menusprite? It's linking to Meinshao, I'd do it myself, but the page is protected till the 9th. [[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']][[Latios (Pokémon)| Δ ]] 19:06, 7 February 2012 (UTC)

== Seed Bomb ==

Do you know when Maury's Torterra used Seed Bomb? I know it was using only Bullet Seed when it was battling Pikachu around the beginning, but Seed Bomb, not so sure. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 20:06, 11 February 2012 (UTC)
:No. You're mixing them up. The move at the beginning was Seed Bomb. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 20:18, 11 February 2012 (UTC)
::The seeds did explode during the battle. I'm going to upload the image to show you what I mean. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 20:37, 11 February 2012 (UTC)

== I understand. ==

I just read deeper into some of the policies and understand I cannot reply to a post that has been remote from editing for more than 6 months. I also understand that you are one of the admins here and I want to apologize if I did anything that seemed too unprofessional. My goal is to contribute here on bulbapedia; and I appreciate the time you have taken to read this and the time you have taken to reply to my (lack of) significance; [[User:Venus253|Venus253]] 16:01, 11 May 2012 (UTC)

== Team Plasma ==

Why exactly did you revert my edit on the Team Plasma page? I don't understand you're edit summary either, as it will be in the second season of the Best Wishes series. [[User:MatchMaster|MatchMaster]] 23:03, 15 May 2012 (UTC)
:I explained it perfectly clearly. That picture everyone is posting has nothing to do with the anime. It's for the games. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 23:06, 15 May 2012 (UTC)

== Drifblim's unidentified Fire-type move ==

During the battle between [[Hareta]] and {{OBP|Flint|Elite Four}}, there was a part where Drifblim used an attack (related with breathing fire) on Misdreavus. I don't think it was {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} even though it is the only {{type|Fire}} move known by any Drifblim. Do you know which attack Drifblim officially used on Misdreavus? [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 21:43, 21 May 2012 (UTC)

== Thanks for the heads up ==

I'm sorry for what I did to the page, I'm still quite new at this, and I seemed to overlook the fact of Google Translate at the time. I will never do it again, but I probably would have if you had not told me, thank you for that.
--[[User:Skysong44|Skysong44 was here]] 16:55, 28 May 2012 (UTC)

== Yellow Caballero ==

You reverted my edits on {{adv|Yellow}}, saying that 'Those refer to the Yellow Chapter, not Yellow herself.' However, she is referred to as this in many places. The blurb of Volume 7 says 'Yellow Caballero and Pikachu's search leads them to the mysterious headquarters of Cerice Island'. She is also called this at the end of said volume. 'And so the story of Yellow Caballero and the battle with the Elite Four came to a close.' So, with your permission, I would like to add this information back to the article. [[User:Cacnea7642|Cacnea]][[User Talk:Cacnea7642|7642]] 17:30, 31 May 2012 (UTC)

== Team Plasma ==

You have been undoing my addition saying that n and ghetsis confront each other. Here's proof. http://pokejungle.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/OFFICIAL-SITE-UPDATE-6-N-and-Ghetis.jpg this is from the official website. i can't read japanese, so i had to use this. I have redone my work. If you undo it again, i will notify bulbapedia staff.

Ghetsis

2012-06-15T22:18:27Z

Bulbasect: /* In the games */

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'''Ghetsis Harmonia''' (Japanese: '''ゲーチス・ハルモニア''' ''G-Cis Harmonia'') is one of the [[Seven Sages]] of [[Team Plasma]].

==In the games==
{{spoiler}}
Ghetsis first appears in [[Accumula Town]] trying to rally its citizens. After that, he appears at several points in the game trying to warn the citizens of the oncoming change and is often the one that comes to rescue other [[Seven Sages]] if they are nearing arrest. After the player and [[Alder]] come to the Relic Castle he is already there and tells them that if they are to battle N, they must retrieve the Light{{sup|Bl}}/Dark{{sup|W}} Stone. He also appears making a similar speech to his one in Accumula Town in [[Opelucid City]]. He later appears at the castle during [[N]]'s takeover and taunts the player before battling N. After the player defeats N, he reveals he has been using N and revived {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|Bl}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|W}} for N to use, and calls N a disappointment. He reveals that his and Team Plasma's motive for stealing Pokémon was a lie all along and that Ghetsis wanted to ensure that he was the only person in Unova with Pokémon, so he could dominate the region (this was previously foreshadowed by him referring to himself during speeches referring to Team Plasma's goals before correcting himself and saying Team Plasma). According to a Grunt in the castle, he was even learning of ways to manipulate hearts of people. [[Alder]] and [[Cheren]] both hear the truth from Ghetsis. Ghetsis battles the player in a rage, despite N's protest. After the battle, Alder and Cheren arrest Ghetsis and take him away. He is not seen again.

When the player meets the [[Shadow Triad]] for the final time, it is revealed that they rescued Ghetsis from captivity and that he is currently on the run. He has lost everything, including his Pokémon, and only the Shadow Triad are still loyal to him. For some reason, he has ordered the Shadow Triad to stop looking for him.

In [[Pokémon Black and White 2]], Ghetsis is the leader of the new Team Plasma. This version of Unova's villainous team is not attempting to release Pokémon, but take over Unova. In a picture on the official website, Ghetsis and N, the old Team Plasma leader, confront each other. Ghetsis has Kyurem by his side, while N has Zekrom next to him.

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===Quotes===
====At Accumula Town====
:''"My name is Ghetsis. I am here representing Team Plasma. Today, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to talk to you about Pokémon liberation.''
:''"I'm sure most of you believe that we humans and Pokémon are partners that have come to live together because we want and need each other. However... Is that really the truth? Have you ever considered that perhaps we humans... only assume that this is the truth?''
:''"Pokémon are subject to the selfish commands of Trainers... They get pushed around when they are our "partners" at work... Can anyone say with confidence that there is no truth in what I'm saying?''
:''"Now, ladies and gentlemen, Pokémon are different from humans. They are living beings that contain unknown potential. They are living beings from whom we humans have much to learn. Tell me, what is our responsibility toward these wonderful beings called Pokémon?"''
:''"That's right! We must liberate the Pokémon! Then, and only then, will humans and Pokémon truly be equals. Everyone, I end my words here today by imploring you to consider the relationship between people and Pokémon... and the correct way to proceed. We sincerely appreciate your attention."''

====At Castelia City====
:''"My word, if it isn't the Gym Leader, Burgh."''
:''"Indeed... No matter. We already have an exceptional base of operations. Is everyone familiar with the legend of the founding of the Unova region?"''
:''"The truth is this... The black/white dragon appeared before a hero who sought the ideal/true way to knit together a world full of warring people. This black/white Dragon-type Pokémon shared its knowledge--and bared its fangs at those who stood against it. Together, the power of this Pokémon and the hero brought unity to the hearts of everyone in the land, and that is how Unova was created.''
:''"We shall bring back the hero and that Pokémon to Unova once again! If we can win people's hearts and minds, we can easily create the world that I--I mean, Team Plasma--desires!"''
:''"Myah-ha-ha-ha! You are quite hard to figure out--a little more intelligent than I'd expected. I am fond of intelligent people, you see. You'll enjoy hearing about this... From every corner of the world, I have gathered knowledgeable people for our king's benefit. You could call them the Seven Sages. Very well! We will submit to your opinion and be on our way.''
:''"That girl over there... Return her Pokémon!"''
:''"The friendship between Pokémon and people can be very touching. But, in order to liberate Pokémon from foolish people, we will revive the legend of Unova--and win the hearts and minds of everyone. Farewell..."''

====At Driftveil City====
:''"Clay. It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Ghetsis, of Team Plasma. I've come to pick up my associates who are in your care."''
:''"What's this? It seems as if there has been some misunderstanding. We only free Pokémon from wicked people."''
:''"Team Plasma also has an interest in Driftveil City. And we have many, many more members besides those who are here..."''
:''"A decision worthy of a businessman called the Miner King. Your grasp of the situation is outstanding. Well then, we will be taking our colleagues off your hands..."''
:''"Don't worry, my fellow servant of the king... We are two of the Seven Sages, are we not? Well then, everyone, I expect that we will meet again somewhere."''

====In Relic Castle====
:''"It looks like everyone is here. It seems you are working hard to resurrect Reshiram{{sup|Bl}}/Zekrom{{sup|W}}, the other Dragon-type Pokémon, aren't you? But it appears the Light Stone{{sup|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup|W}} you seek is not here.''
:''"Well then, congratulations are in order! <Player>, you were chosen by our king. If you truly desire to keep the world as it is, where Pokémon live alongside people, you must bring the other Dragon-type Pokémon spoken of in legend and battle with our king. Otherwise, Team Plasma will steal every Pokémon from every person in the world and release them all!"''
:''"What's this? {{pkmn|Champion}} Alder, even though illness took the Pokémon that had been your partner for many years, and you haven't had a serious battle in all that time... Even you, who ordered the Elite Four to protect the Pokémon League and left to wander the Unova region alone... Even a Champion like you now wants to protect a world where Pokémon and people live together? Team Plasma's king will show the people of Unova that he is stronger than a Champion who keeps Pokémon bound! And just like the hero who founded Unova, he will be accompanied by the legendary Pokémon. He will give this order! 'Trainers, release your Pokémon!' For this, we have prepared a suitable castle for the legendary Zekrom{{sup|Bl}}/Reshiram{{sup|W}} and our king!"''
:''"Our king has no interest in you. He has already determined that victory against you is assured."''
:''"Of course not. I'm doing this out of kindness. Yes, kindness. I'm making sure the Champion doesn't get hurt for no reason. Granted, the moment when someone loses all hope... I really do love to watch that moment. Well then, farewell."''

====At the Tubeline Bridge====
:''"Excellent. It seems that you have obtained the Light Stone{{sup|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup|W}}. I congratulate you on a job well done.''
:''"It is my lord N's thought that the two holders of the legendary Pokémon should put their beliefs on the line and strive to find which is the true hero.''
:''"This is not necessary, however. From his infancy, I provided him with the education required to become the hero of legend. Indeed, he has been so acknowledged by the legendary Pokémon. ...Such purity of purpose is his.''
:''"The liberation of Pokémon of which I... Of which Team Plasma speaks is the separation of Pokémon from foolish people! That's the truth! All Trainers will become helpless to resist us! We alone will be able to use Pokémon!''
:''"The preparations are complete!''
:''"When my perfect plan is set in motion, first a few gullible Pokémon Trainers who are unable to resist Team Plasma will release their Pokémon. Then that number will become a hundred, then a thousand... In no time, even the Gym Leaders and the Champion will become unable to fight us. Having a Pokémon will be considered a bad thing! Even people like the sad little Bianca, whose Pokémon was stolen in Castelia, will be unable to face public opinion and will release their Pokémon! That's the kind of world we'll make!''
:''"You may have the Stone, but there's no chance whatsoever that the legendary Pokémon will accept you as the hero. So, if you're not willing to hand over your precious Pokémon, I suggest you search for some courage-- because you're going to need it!"''

====At Opelucid City====
:''"That's correct! Our lord N has combined his power with the legendary Dragon-type Pokémon and intends to create a new world. We herald the return of the hero of Unova, founder of this region.''
:''"Pokémon are different from people. They are living beings who contain unknown potential.''
:''"They are living beings from whom we humans have much to learn.''
:''"They are beings whose greatness we should acknowledge! Beings who should be freed from our oppression!''
:''"We, Team Plasma, invite you to join us! We all want to create a new world where people and Pokémon are both free! Ladies and gentlemen, I ask you now... Please, release your Pokémon. And so I end my plea to you today. Thank you one and all for your attention."''

====At N's Castle====
* Outside the throne room
:''"Welcome, holder of the Light Stone{{sup|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup|W}}."''
:''"The castle that appeared as if it were enveloping the Pokémon League is a symbol. It means Unova will change."''
:''"The king of this castle is the strongest Trainer in the world. He is accompanied by the legendary Pokémon. He has defeated the Champion. Added to all that, his heart burns with the desire to improve the world. If that's not what makes a hero, what more do you need?"''
:''"Now that the stage is set, we can seize people's minds and hearts. We can bring into being the world that I--no, that Team Plasma--desires more easily than you can imagine! We and only we will use Pokémon, and we shall rule the powerless populace!"''
:''"I've been waiting so long for this! I've kept my silence so no one could piece together what I planned. Now, those painful days are at an end!""'
:''"Go! Onward!"''
:''"Discover whether you have what it takes to be a hero!"''
:''"Go! Holder of the Light Stone{{sup|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup|W}}! In this room, you can learn whether you, too, can be a hero!"''

* After N is defeated
:''"After all of that, do you think you're still worthy of sharing the name Harmonia with me? You good-for-nothing boy!"''
:''"To start with, I spurred N into pursuing ideals{{sup|Bl}}/the truth{{sup|W}}. The reason we reawakened the legendary Pokémon now was to give MY Team Plasma more power! Power to control the fearful masses! That at least was well done."''
:''"After saying you had to put your beliefs on the line and battle to see which one chosen by the legendary Pokémon was the true hero... You lost to an ordinary Trainer! There is such a thing as being too stupid! Add it up, and you are nothing more than a warped, defective boy who knows nothing but Pokémon..."''
:''"<Player>! I never would have thought the legendary Pokémon would choose a Trainer like you! It caught me completely off guard."''
:''"This doesn't change my goal. My plans have not been disturbed! In order to rule this world utterly, in order to manipulate the hearts of people who know nothing, I will have N be the king of Team Plasma. But, for that to work, you-- since you know the truth-- You must be eliminated!"''
:''"That was just a convenient lie that I needed to create Team Plasma. Use your head. What's to be gained from letting go of useful things like Pokémon? Certainly, manipulating Pokémon helps people expand their possibilities. That much, I can agree with. So it naturally follows that only I should be able to use Pokémon!"''
:''"You can say whatever you want. A Pokémon, even if it's revered as a deity, is still just a Pokémon. <Player>, so what if it chose you! That doesn't mean you're a threat. Come on! Now you'll face ME in battle! I can't wait to see the look on your face when you've lost all hope!"''
:''"I won't allow anyone to stop me! No matter who does what!"''

* After first move of battle
:''"I was expecting exactly that kind of move!"''

* When last Pokémon is at critical health
:''"What is going on here?"''

*When defeated
:''"My calculations... No! My careful schemes! The world should be mine!"''

*After being defeated
:''"What?! I created Team Plasma with my own hands. I'm absolutely perfect! I AM PERFECTION! I am the perfect ruler of a perfect new world!"''
:''"Mwa ha ha! Since I couldn't become the hero and obtain the legendary Pokémon myself... I prepared someone for that purpose--N! He's nothing more than a freak without a human heart. Do you think you're going to get through to a warped person like that?!"''

==Artwork==

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|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| {{colorlink|Pokémon Black and White beta|000|Early}} artwork.
|}

===Sprites===
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| Ghetsis's sprite from {{colorlink|Generation V|000}}
| Ghetsis's VS sprite from {{colorlink|Generation V|000}}
| Ghetsis's overworld sprite from {{colorlink|Generation V|000}}
|}


==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Ghetsis Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Ghetsis in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Ghetsis first appeared in [[Accumula Town]] in [[Team Plasma]]'s campaign to let the people free their Pokémon to be truly equal with them, which proved effective on the citizens of the town, with many of them releasing their Pokémon.
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=70
|trainer=Ghetsis
|pkmn=Hydreigon
|type1=Dark
|type2=Dragon
|img=Ghetsis Hydreigon Adventures.png
|img_size=133px
|epnum=Black & White chapter (Adventures)
|epname=Black & White chapter
|desc={{p|Hydreigon}} was used by Ghetsis to fly to [[Dragonspiral Tower]] to meet N.

Hydreigon's only known move is {{m|Fly}}.}}

===In the Pocket Monsters BW manga===
Ghetsis makes an appearance in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters BW|Kosaku Anakubo}} where he is discussing plans with a Team Plasma member on what to do with the Pokémon being released. {{TP|Isamu Akai|Clefairy}} disguises himself as a ninja and listens in.

==Trivia==
* The top of Ghetsis's robes resembles the battlements of a castle.
* Ghetsis's {{p|Hydreigon}} is [[Level#Underleveled Pokémon|underleveled]]; {{p|Zweilous}} does not evolve until level 64.
* Ghetsis is the only antagonist in the main games that uses a [[pseudo-legendary Pokémon]].
* Ghetsis is 2.00 m tall.
* Ghetsis is the only Trainer fought in the main story's final Battle that is not the regional Champion.

==Names==
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|- align=center
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! width="10%" | Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ゲーチス ''G-Cis''
| From "{{wp|G (musical note)|G}}" and "{{wp|C♯ (musical note)|Cis}}" (C♯), the pitches of the timpanis used in his battle theme. The combination of "G" and "Cis" is a {{wp|tritone}}, previously referred to as ''Diabolus in Musica'' (The Devil in the Music) in the 18th century. Could also be romanized as Goetis, derived from Goetia, Greek for "sorcery".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
|Ghetsis
|Romanization of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Ghetis
|Romanization of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|G-Cis
|Romanization of Japanese name drawing directly from its etymology
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Ghecis
|Romanization of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
|Ghechis
|Romanization of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|게치스 ''Gecis''
|Transliteration of Japanese name
|}
{{-}}
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|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ハルモニア ''Harmonia''
| Latin for "{{wp|harmony}}"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Harmonia
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Armonia
| From ''armonía'', harmony.
|}
{{-}}

{{Team Plasma}} 
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{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Team Plasma
|jpteamname=プラズマ団
|tmteamname=Plasma-dan
|logo=Plasma-logo.png
|image=Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png
|size=200px
|caption=Artwork of Team Plasma Grunts
|leader=[[N]]
|region=[[Unova]]
|admins=[[Ghetsis]], [[Seven Sages]], [[Shadow Triad]]
|targets=[[Dreamyard]], [[Nacrene City]], [[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Liberty Garden]], [[Cold Storage]], [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Dragonspiral Tower]], [[Relic Castle]]
|hideout=[[N's Castle]]
|border color={{black color dark}}
|background color={{white color light}}
|lightened color=999999
}}
'''Team Plasma''' (Japanese: '''プラズマ{{tt|団|だん}}''' ''Plasma-dan'', literally ''Plasma Gang'') is the [[villainous team]] in [[Unova]]. Team Plasma's goal is to free Pokémon from humans.

==In the games==
{{spoilers}}
Team Plasma is met early in the games. [[Ghetsis]] appears in [[Accumula Town]] where he is holding a rally trying to get people to join Team Plasma's cause. Following this rally the {{player}} will be approached and battled by a person named [[N]]. After this, the player will next come across two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s at the [[Dreamyard]] who are trying to capture a {{p|Munna}} in order to get some [[Dream Mist]] to spread their message in people's dreams. After defeating them here they will steal a young girl's Pokémon and hide in the [[Wellspring Cave]]. The player will team up with [[Cheren]] and save the Pokémon.

After defeating [[Lenora]] at the [[Nacrene Gym]], Team Plasma will attack the museum in [[Nacrene City]] and steal a bone from the Dragon Fossil. As the player gives chase, N will appear again and battle the player. After this, the player heads into [[Pinwheel Forest]] where they will defeat the Team Plasma Grunts and return the Dragon Bone to the museum. The next encounter is in [[Castelia City]] where they have stolen [[Bianca]]'s Munna. After confronting them, they will give Munna back and leave.

After entering [[Nimbasa City]], they player will find two Grunts harassing an old man. After defeating them, they will run off. After heading over to the Ferris wheel, N will appear again. N and the player will take a ride on the Ferris wheel where N will reveal that he is the leader of Team Plasma. The two will then battle after getting off the Ferris wheel. The next encounter will be in [[Driftveil City]]. Cheren will appear and say that Team Plasma has been seen in the city. [[Seven Sages|Sage Zinzolin]] and some Grunts are at the [[Cold Storage]] plotting something. [[Clay]], the [[Driftveil Gym]] Leader will appear and chase them off.

Later, as the player journeys through the [[Chargestone Cave]], the [[Shadow Triad]] appears and takes the player to N and the two will battle again. After being defeated, they will leave. N is then briefly encountered outside the [[Mistralton Gym]] where he tests the friendship between the player and their current lead Pokémon. After defeating [[Brycen]] at the [[Icirrus Gym]], Team Plasma appears at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] where N will awaken {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|Bl}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Wh}}. After a brief talk N flies off. [[Alder]], who has also witnessed these events advises everyone to go to [[Relic Castle]] where they run into Ghetsis who tells them it is pointless to continue resisting them and leaves. Ghetsis will then confront the player on the [[Tubeline Bridge]] and tell them that even though they have the Light/Dark Stone Team Plasma will achieve its goal. Soon after the player will witness Ghetsis giving another speech in [[Opelucid City]].

After defeating the [[Elite Four]], the player will head to the Champion's room where they will see N after he has defeated Alder. N will then reveal his castle, which rises out of the ground and attaches to the {{un|Pokémon League}} building. The player then chases N into the castle where the Seven Sages try to stop him/her. The Unova [[Gym Leader]]s then appear to keep the sages busy while the player searches the castle. [[Anthea and Concordia|Two women]] who claim to be goddesses and the Shadow Triad will then lead the player to N. Before anything can happen, {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|Wh}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Bl}} will appear and the player will have to capture the dragon. The player and N will then have one final battle, with the player proving victorious. Ghetsis arrives and is furious at N and says that he was just working behind the scenes on his true goal of ruling Unova as the only one with Pokémon. He will then challenge the player in rage.

After the player defeats Ghetsis, Cheren and Alder take him away while N tells the player he will continue on with his goal but will do it the right way. After the credits roll [[Looker]] will appear at the player's house and request their help in finding and capturing the other sages of Team Plasma. Each sage will tell some back history on Team Plasma before being arrested. The Shadow Triad will also appear at [[Marvelous Bridge]] where they will give the player the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb|Adamant}}, {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb|Lustrous}}, and {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb|Griseous Orb}}s.

Before the sage Ryoku is arrested at [[Relic Castle]], he says that he was planning to catch the Pokémon {{p|Volcarona}} and give it to Ghetsis, but no one knows his and N's whereabouts, and that no one even knows if they are really parent and child.

Once all the sages are arrested, [[Looker]] says that he heard N was seen in a distant land with a Dragon Pokémon.

Some Team Plasma Grunts will also appear during the [[Liberty Pass]] event where they will take over [[Liberty Garden]] and try to capture {{p|Victini}}.

{{p|Genesect}} was going to be revived from a [[Fossil]] and powered up by Team Plasma to create the most powerful Pokémon ever, but the project was abandoned because [[N]] felt that any Pokémon modified by science had lost its pureness. However, one scientist kept working on it, annoyed that N denied his talent. This scientist reconstructed Genesect and powered up the gun on its back.

As a part of [[Ghetsis]]'s plan, Team Plasma had set up a laboratory in [[N's Castle]] which was used to attack and break the security around [[Amanita]]'s [[Pokémon Storage System]] and gain master access to it with the intention of releasing every Pokémon that was stored there. Team Plasma had everything ready to begin releasing Pokémon, but this plan would only be carried out on N's command; since N, Ghetsis, and Team Plasma were ultimately defeated by the player, the plan was never executed.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Team Plasma is broken into two different forces, and with different purposes. One force retains the old uniform, and searches to release all Pokemon. N is their leader. Ghetsis is the leader of the new Team Plasma, with a darker and more military style uniform. This new force searches to take over Unova. In a image on the official website, it is seen that N is confronting Ghetsis with Zekrom, and Ghetsis has Kyurem at his side.

==In the anime==
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Although Team Plasma has yet to make a proper appearance in the anime, {{an|Giovanni}} has mentioned a secret organization operating in the [[Unova]] region and wants to draw them out. They were set to debut in [[BW023 (unaired)]] and [[BW024 (unaired)]] in a confrontation with [[Team Rocket]], but the episodes were postponed indefinitely due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}}. TV TOKYO has made plans to air the episode on a later date, but no news has been made since on when the episode will air, nor has it been discussed since.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Team Plasma was first seen trying to build a stage for Ghetsis's speech where {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} were sleeping that night. It was later revealed that Black's Tula used to belong to another Trainer until Team Plasma convinced the Trainer to release him.

==Trivia==
* {{wp|Plasma (physics)|Plasma}} is a state of matter in which the negative {{wp|electron}}s and positive {{wp|nucleus|nuclei}} that usually form atoms become pulled apart and separated. This is analogous with Team Plasma's ideology, which states that people and Pokémon should be separated from one another.
* Like [[Team Rocket]] and [[Team Galactic]], Team Plasma's Japanese name is a pun: "plasma-dan" can also mean "plasma bullet."
* ''Plasma'' can be interpreted as the culmination of both {{p|Reshiram|fire}} and {{p|Zekrom|lightning}}.
* Team Plasma's style seems to resemble that of the medieval knights.
** Their logo resembles a shield.
** The lettering in their logo resembles the {{wp|Chi Rho}} symbol.
** The symbol on their shield is made up of the letters P and Z, possibly from the transliteration of the Japanese for "plasma", ''purazuma'' (プラズマ).
** [[Ghetsis]]'s clothing even resembles the top portion of a castle or tower.
* Team Plasma is the only main series villainous team to not have any administrators challenge the player at various points throughout the game. In fact, Ghetsis and N are the only non-Grunt members to even battle the player.

==In other languages==
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|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| プラズマ団 ''Plasma-dan''
| From {{wp|plasma}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, French, German, Italian
| Team Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Equipo Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 플라스마단 ''Plasma Dan''
| Same as the Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}
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[[Category:Members of Team Plasma|*]]
[[Category:Villain groups|Plasma]]
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[[es:Equipo Plasma]]
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{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Team Plasma
|jpteamname=プラズマ団
|tmteamname=Plasma-dan
|logo=Plasma-logo.png
|image=Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png
|size=200px
|caption=Artwork of Team Plasma Grunts in Pokémon Black and White.
|leader=[[N]]
|region=[[Unova]]
|admins=[[Ghetsis]], [[Seven Sages]], [[Shadow Triad]]
|targets=[[Dreamyard]], [[Nacrene City]], [[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Liberty Garden]], [[Cold Storage]], [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Dragonspiral Tower]], [[Relic Castle]]
|hideout=[[N's Castle]]
|border color={{black color dark}}
|background color={{white color light}}
|lightened color=999999
}}
'''Team Plasma''' (Japanese: '''プラズマ{{tt|団|だん}}''' ''Plasma-dan'', literally ''Plasma Gang'') is the [[villainous team]] in [[Unova]]. Team Plasma's goal is to free Pokémon from humans.

==In the games==
{{spoilers}}
Team Plasma is met early in the games. [[Ghetsis]] appears in [[Accumula Town]] where he is holding a rally trying to get people to join Team Plasma's cause. Following this rally the {{player}} will be approached and battled by a person named [[N]]. After this, the player will next come across two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s at the [[Dreamyard]] who are trying to capture a {{p|Munna}} in order to get some [[Dream Mist]] to spread their message in people's dreams. After defeating them here they will steal a young girl's Pokémon and hide in the [[Wellspring Cave]]. The player will team up with [[Cheren]] and save the Pokémon.

After defeating [[Lenora]] at the [[Nacrene Gym]], Team Plasma will attack the museum in [[Nacrene City]] and steal a bone from the Dragon Fossil. As the player gives chase, N will appear again and battle the player. After this, the player heads into [[Pinwheel Forest]] where they will defeat the Team Plasma Grunts and return the Dragon Bone to the museum. The next encounter is in [[Castelia City]] where they have stolen [[Bianca]]'s Munna. After confronting them, they will give Munna back and leave.

After entering [[Nimbasa City]], they player will find two Grunts harassing an old man. After defeating them, they will run off. After heading over to the Ferris wheel, N will appear again. N and the player will take a ride on the Ferris wheel where N will reveal that he is the leader of Team Plasma. The two will then battle after getting off the Ferris wheel. The next encounter will be in [[Driftveil City]]. Cheren will appear and say that Team Plasma has been seen in the city. [[Seven Sages|Sage Zinzolin]] and some Grunts are at the [[Cold Storage]] plotting something. [[Clay]], the [[Driftveil Gym]] Leader will appear and chase them off.

Later, as the player journeys through the [[Chargestone Cave]], the [[Shadow Triad]] appears and takes the player to N and the two will battle again. After being defeated, they will leave. N is then briefly encountered outside the [[Mistralton Gym]] where he tests the friendship between the player and their current lead Pokémon. After defeating [[Brycen]] at the [[Icirrus Gym]], Team Plasma appears at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] where N will awaken {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|Bl}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Wh}}. After a brief talk N flies off. [[Alder]], who has also witnessed these events advises everyone to go to [[Relic Castle]] where they run into Ghetsis who tells them it is pointless to continue resisting them and leaves. Ghetsis will then confront the player on the [[Tubeline Bridge]] and tell them that even though they have the Light/Dark Stone Team Plasma will achieve its goal. Soon after the player will witness Ghetsis giving another speech in [[Opelucid City]].

After defeating the [[Elite Four]], the player will head to the Champion's room where they will see N after he has defeated Alder. N will then reveal his castle, which rises out of the ground and attaches to the {{un|Pokémon League}} building. The player then chases N into the castle where the Seven Sages try to stop him/her. The Unova [[Gym Leader]]s then appear to keep the sages busy while the player searches the castle. [[Anthea and Concordia|Two women]] who claim to be goddesses and the Shadow Triad will then lead the player to N. Before anything can happen, {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|Wh}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Bl}} will appear and the player will have to capture the dragon. The player and N will then have one final battle, with the player proving victorious. Ghetsis arrives and is furious at N and says that he was just working behind the scenes on his true goal of ruling Unova as the only one with Pokémon. He will then challenge the player in rage.

After the player defeats Ghetsis, Cheren and Alder take him away while N tells the player he will continue on with his goal but will do it the right way. After the credits roll [[Looker]] will appear at the player's house and request their help in finding and capturing the other sages of Team Plasma. Each sage will tell some back history on Team Plasma before being arrested. The Shadow Triad will also appear at [[Marvelous Bridge]] where they will give the player the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb|Adamant}}, {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb|Lustrous}}, and {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb|Griseous Orb}}s.

Before the sage Ryoku is arrested at [[Relic Castle]], he says that he was planning to catch the Pokémon {{p|Volcarona}} and give it to Ghetsis, but no one knows his and N's whereabouts, and that no one even knows if they are really parent and child.

Once all the sages are arrested, [[Looker]] says that he heard N was seen in a distant land with a Dragon Pokémon.

Some Team Plasma Grunts will also appear during the [[Liberty Pass]] event where they will take over [[Liberty Garden]] and try to capture {{p|Victini}}.

{{p|Genesect}} was going to be revived from a [[Fossil]] and powered up by Team Plasma to create the most powerful Pokémon ever, but the project was abandoned because [[N]] felt that any Pokémon modified by science had lost its pureness. However, one scientist kept working on it, annoyed that N denied his talent. This scientist reconstructed Genesect and powered up the gun on its back.

As a part of [[Ghetsis]]'s plan, Team Plasma had set up a laboratory in [[N's Castle]] which was used to attack and break the security around [[Amanita]]'s [[Pokémon Storage System]] and gain master access to it with the intention of releasing every Pokémon that was stored there. Team Plasma had everything ready to begin releasing Pokémon, but this plan would only be carried out on N's command; since N, Ghetsis, and Team Plasma were ultimately defeated by the player, the plan was never executed.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Team Plasma is broken into two different forces, and with different purposes. One force retains the old uniform, and searches to release all Pokemon. N is their leader. Ghetsis is the leader of the new Team Plasma, with a darker and more military style uniform. This new force searches to take over Unova. In a image on the official website, it is seen that N is confronting Ghetsis with Zekrom, and Ghetsis has Kyurem at his side.

==In the anime==
{{bulbanews|Airing of two-part Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan episode to be moved}}
Although Team Plasma has yet to make a proper appearance in the anime, {{an|Giovanni}} has mentioned a secret organization operating in the [[Unova]] region and wants to draw them out. They were set to debut in [[BW023 (unaired)]] and [[BW024 (unaired)]] in a confrontation with [[Team Rocket]], but the episodes were postponed indefinitely due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}}. TV TOKYO has made plans to air the episode on a later date, but no news has been made since on when the episode will air, nor has it been discussed since.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Team Plasma was first seen trying to build a stage for Ghetsis's speech where {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} were sleeping that night. It was later revealed that Black's Tula used to belong to another Trainer until Team Plasma convinced the Trainer to release him.

==Trivia==
* {{wp|Plasma (physics)|Plasma}} is a state of matter in which the negative {{wp|electron}}s and positive {{wp|nucleus|nuclei}} that usually form atoms become pulled apart and separated. This is analogous with Team Plasma's ideology, which states that people and Pokémon should be separated from one another.
* Like [[Team Rocket]] and [[Team Galactic]], Team Plasma's Japanese name is a pun: "plasma-dan" can also mean "plasma bullet."
* ''Plasma'' can be interpreted as the culmination of both {{p|Reshiram|fire}} and {{p|Zekrom|lightning}}.
* Team Plasma's style seems to resemble that of the medieval knights.
** Their logo resembles a shield.
** The lettering in their logo resembles the {{wp|Chi Rho}} symbol.
** The symbol on their shield is made up of the letters P and Z, possibly from the transliteration of the Japanese for "plasma", ''purazuma'' (プラズマ).
** [[Ghetsis]]'s clothing even resembles the top portion of a castle or tower.
* Team Plasma is the only main series villainous team to not have any administrators challenge the player at various points throughout the game. In fact, Ghetsis and N are the only non-Grunt members to even battle the player.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{dark color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| プラズマ団 ''Plasma-dan''
| From {{wp|plasma}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, French, German, Italian
| Team Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Equipo Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 플라스마단 ''Plasma Dan''
| Same as the Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}
{{Team Plasma}} 
{{Villainous teams}}

[[Category:Members of Team Plasma|*]]
[[Category:Villain groups|Plasma]]
[[Category:Black and White characters]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 characters]]

[[de:Team Plasma]]
[[es:Equipo Plasma]]
[[fr:Team Plasma]]
[[it:Team Plasma]]
[[ja:プラズマ団]]
[[pl:Zespół Plasma]]

Team Plasma

2012-06-15T22:13:59Z

Bulbasect: The both leaders confront thing was a mistake! Sorry!

{{redirect|Plasma|the Plasma Pokémon|Rotom (Pokémon)}}
{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Team Plasma
|jpteamname=プラズマ団
|tmteamname=Plasma-dan
|logo=Plasma-logo.png
|image=Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png
|size=200px
|caption=Artwork of Team Plasma Grunts
|leader=[[N]]
|region=[[Unova]]
|admins=[[Ghetsis]], [[Seven Sages]], [[Shadow Triad]]
|targets=[[Dreamyard]], [[Nacrene City]], [[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Liberty Garden]], [[Cold Storage]], [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Dragonspiral Tower]], [[Relic Castle]]
|hideout=[[N's Castle]]
|border color={{black color dark}}
|background color={{white color light}}
|lightened color=999999
}}
'''Team Plasma''' (Japanese: '''プラズマ{{tt|団|だん}}''' ''Plasma-dan'', literally ''Plasma Gang'') is the [[villainous team]] in [[Unova]]. Team Plasma's goal is to free Pokémon from humans.

==In the games==
{{spoilers}}
Team Plasma is met early in the games. [[Ghetsis]] appears in [[Accumula Town]] where he is holding a rally trying to get people to join Team Plasma's cause. Following this rally the {{player}} will be approached and battled by a person named [[N]]. After this, the player will next come across two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s at the [[Dreamyard]] who are trying to capture a {{p|Munna}} in order to get some [[Dream Mist]] to spread their message in people's dreams. After defeating them here they will steal a young girl's Pokémon and hide in the [[Wellspring Cave]]. The player will team up with [[Cheren]] and save the Pokémon.

After defeating [[Lenora]] at the [[Nacrene Gym]], Team Plasma will attack the museum in [[Nacrene City]] and steal a bone from the Dragon Fossil. As the player gives chase, N will appear again and battle the player. After this, the player heads into [[Pinwheel Forest]] where they will defeat the Team Plasma Grunts and return the Dragon Bone to the museum. The next encounter is in [[Castelia City]] where they have stolen [[Bianca]]'s Munna. After confronting them, they will give Munna back and leave.

After entering [[Nimbasa City]], they player will find two Grunts harassing an old man. After defeating them, they will run off. After heading over to the Ferris wheel, N will appear again. N and the player will take a ride on the Ferris wheel where N will reveal that he is the leader of Team Plasma. The two will then battle after getting off the Ferris wheel. The next encounter will be in [[Driftveil City]]. Cheren will appear and say that Team Plasma has been seen in the city. [[Seven Sages|Sage Zinzolin]] and some Grunts are at the [[Cold Storage]] plotting something. [[Clay]], the [[Driftveil Gym]] Leader will appear and chase them off.

Later, as the player journeys through the [[Chargestone Cave]], the [[Shadow Triad]] appears and takes the player to N and the two will battle again. After being defeated, they will leave. N is then briefly encountered outside the [[Mistralton Gym]] where he tests the friendship between the player and their current lead Pokémon. After defeating [[Brycen]] at the [[Icirrus Gym]], Team Plasma appears at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] where N will awaken {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|Bl}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Wh}}. After a brief talk N flies off. [[Alder]], who has also witnessed these events advises everyone to go to [[Relic Castle]] where they run into Ghetsis who tells them it is pointless to continue resisting them and leaves. Ghetsis will then confront the player on the [[Tubeline Bridge]] and tell them that even though they have the Light/Dark Stone Team Plasma will achieve its goal. Soon after the player will witness Ghetsis giving another speech in [[Opelucid City]].

After defeating the [[Elite Four]], the player will head to the Champion's room where they will see N after he has defeated Alder. N will then reveal his castle, which rises out of the ground and attaches to the {{un|Pokémon League}} building. The player then chases N into the castle where the Seven Sages try to stop him/her. The Unova [[Gym Leader]]s then appear to keep the sages busy while the player searches the castle. [[Anthea and Concordia|Two women]] who claim to be goddesses and the Shadow Triad will then lead the player to N. Before anything can happen, {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|Wh}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Bl}} will appear and the player will have to capture the dragon. The player and N will then have one final battle, with the player proving victorious. Ghetsis arrives and is furious at N and says that he was just working behind the scenes on his true goal of ruling Unova as the only one with Pokémon. He will then challenge the player in rage.

After the player defeats Ghetsis, Cheren and Alder take him away while N tells the player he will continue on with his goal but will do it the right way. After the credits roll [[Looker]] will appear at the player's house and request their help in finding and capturing the other sages of Team Plasma. Each sage will tell some back history on Team Plasma before being arrested. The Shadow Triad will also appear at [[Marvelous Bridge]] where they will give the player the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb|Adamant}}, {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb|Lustrous}}, and {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb|Griseous Orb}}s.

Before the sage Ryoku is arrested at [[Relic Castle]], he says that he was planning to catch the Pokémon {{p|Volcarona}} and give it to Ghetsis, but no one knows his and N's whereabouts, and that no one even knows if they are really parent and child.

Once all the sages are arrested, [[Looker]] says that he heard N was seen in a distant land with a Dragon Pokémon.

Some Team Plasma Grunts will also appear during the [[Liberty Pass]] event where they will take over [[Liberty Garden]] and try to capture {{p|Victini}}.

{{p|Genesect}} was going to be revived from a [[Fossil]] and powered up by Team Plasma to create the most powerful Pokémon ever, but the project was abandoned because [[N]] felt that any Pokémon modified by science had lost its pureness. However, one scientist kept working on it, annoyed that N denied his talent. This scientist reconstructed Genesect and powered up the gun on its back.

As a part of [[Ghetsis]]'s plan, Team Plasma had set up a laboratory in [[N's Castle]] which was used to attack and break the security around [[Amanita]]'s [[Pokémon Storage System]] and gain master access to it with the intention of releasing every Pokémon that was stored there. Team Plasma had everything ready to begin releasing Pokémon, but this plan would only be carried out on N's command; since N, Ghetsis, and Team Plasma were ultimately defeated by the player, the plan was never executed.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Team Plasma is broken into two different forces, and with different purposes. One force retains the old uniform, and searches to release all Pokemon. N is their leader. Ghetsis is the leader of the new Team Plasma, with a darker and more military style uniform. This new force searches to take over Unova. In a image on the official website, it is seen that N is confronting Ghetsis with Zekrom, and Ghetsis has Kyurem at his side.

==In the anime==
{{bulbanews|Airing of two-part Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan episode to be moved}}
Although Team Plasma has yet to make a proper appearance in the anime, {{an|Giovanni}} has mentioned a secret organization operating in the [[Unova]] region and wants to draw them out. They were set to debut in [[BW023 (unaired)]] and [[BW024 (unaired)]] in a confrontation with [[Team Rocket]], but the episodes were postponed indefinitely due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}}. TV TOKYO has made plans to air the episode on a later date, but no news has been made since on when the episode will air, nor has it been discussed since.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Team Plasma was first seen trying to build a stage for Ghetsis's speech where {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} were sleeping that night. It was later revealed that Black's Tula used to belong to another Trainer until Team Plasma convinced the Trainer to release him.

==Trivia==
* {{wp|Plasma (physics)|Plasma}} is a state of matter in which the negative {{wp|electron}}s and positive {{wp|nucleus|nuclei}} that usually form atoms become pulled apart and separated. This is analogous with Team Plasma's ideology, which states that people and Pokémon should be separated from one another.
* Like [[Team Rocket]] and [[Team Galactic]], Team Plasma's Japanese name is a pun: "plasma-dan" can also mean "plasma bullet."
* ''Plasma'' can be interpreted as the culmination of both {{p|Reshiram|fire}} and {{p|Zekrom|lightning}}.
* Team Plasma's style seems to resemble that of the medieval knights.
** Their logo resembles a shield.
** The lettering in their logo resembles the {{wp|Chi Rho}} symbol.
** The symbol on their shield is made up of the letters P and Z, possibly from the transliteration of the Japanese for "plasma", ''purazuma'' (プラズマ).
** [[Ghetsis]]'s clothing even resembles the top portion of a castle or tower.
* Team Plasma is the only main series villainous team to not have any administrators challenge the player at various points throughout the game. In fact, Ghetsis and N are the only non-Grunt members to even battle the player.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{dark color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| プラズマ団 ''Plasma-dan''
| From {{wp|plasma}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, French, German, Italian
| Team Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Equipo Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 플라스마단 ''Plasma Dan''
| Same as the Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}
{{Team Plasma}} 
{{Villainous teams}}

[[Category:Members of Team Plasma|*]]
[[Category:Villain groups|Plasma]]
[[Category:Black and White characters]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 characters]]

[[de:Team Plasma]]
[[es:Equipo Plasma]]
[[fr:Team Plasma]]
[[it:Team Plasma]]
[[ja:プラズマ団]]
[[pl:Zespół Plasma]]

Team Plasma

2012-06-15T20:26:57Z

Bulbasect: /* In the games */

{{redirect|Plasma|the Plasma Pokémon|Rotom (Pokémon)}}
{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Team Plasma
|jpteamname=プラズマ団
|tmteamname=Plasma-dan
|logo=Plasma-logo.png
|image=Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png
|size=200px
|caption=Artwork of Team Plasma Grunts
|leader=[[N]]
|region=[[Unova]]
|admins=[[Ghetsis]], [[Seven Sages]], [[Shadow Triad]]
|targets=[[Dreamyard]], [[Nacrene City]], [[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Liberty Garden]], [[Cold Storage]], [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Dragonspiral Tower]], [[Relic Castle]]
|hideout=[[N's Castle]]
|border color={{black color dark}}
|background color={{white color light}}
|lightened color=999999
}}
'''Team Plasma''' (Japanese: '''プラズマ{{tt|団|だん}}''' ''Plasma-dan'', literally ''Plasma Gang'') is the [[villainous team]] in [[Unova]]. Team Plasma's goal is to free Pokémon from humans.

==In the games==
{{spoilers}}
Team Plasma is met early in the games. [[Ghetsis]] appears in [[Accumula Town]] where he is holding a rally trying to get people to join Team Plasma's cause. Following this rally the {{player}} will be approached and battled by a person named [[N]]. After this, the player will next come across two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s at the [[Dreamyard]] who are trying to capture a {{p|Munna}} in order to get some [[Dream Mist]] to spread their message in people's dreams. After defeating them here they will steal a young girl's Pokémon and hide in the [[Wellspring Cave]]. The player will team up with [[Cheren]] and save the Pokémon.

After defeating [[Lenora]] at the [[Nacrene Gym]], Team Plasma will attack the museum in [[Nacrene City]] and steal a bone from the Dragon Fossil. As the player gives chase, N will appear again and battle the player. After this, the player heads into [[Pinwheel Forest]] where they will defeat the Team Plasma Grunts and return the Dragon Bone to the museum. The next encounter is in [[Castelia City]] where they have stolen [[Bianca]]'s Munna. After confronting them, they will give Munna back and leave.

After entering [[Nimbasa City]], they player will find two Grunts harassing an old man. After defeating them, they will run off. After heading over to the Ferris wheel, N will appear again. N and the player will take a ride on the Ferris wheel where N will reveal that he is the leader of Team Plasma. The two will then battle after getting off the Ferris wheel. The next encounter will be in [[Driftveil City]]. Cheren will appear and say that Team Plasma has been seen in the city. [[Seven Sages|Sage Zinzolin]] and some Grunts are at the [[Cold Storage]] plotting something. [[Clay]], the [[Driftveil Gym]] Leader will appear and chase them off.

Later, as the player journeys through the [[Chargestone Cave]], the [[Shadow Triad]] appears and takes the player to N and the two will battle again. After being defeated, they will leave. N is then briefly encountered outside the [[Mistralton Gym]] where he tests the friendship between the player and their current lead Pokémon. After defeating [[Brycen]] at the [[Icirrus Gym]], Team Plasma appears at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] where N will awaken {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|Bl}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Wh}}. After a brief talk N flies off. [[Alder]], who has also witnessed these events advises everyone to go to [[Relic Castle]] where they run into Ghetsis who tells them it is pointless to continue resisting them and leaves. Ghetsis will then confront the player on the [[Tubeline Bridge]] and tell them that even though they have the Light/Dark Stone Team Plasma will achieve its goal. Soon after the player will witness Ghetsis giving another speech in [[Opelucid City]].

After defeating the [[Elite Four]], the player will head to the Champion's room where they will see N after he has defeated Alder. N will then reveal his castle, which rises out of the ground and attaches to the {{un|Pokémon League}} building. The player then chases N into the castle where the Seven Sages try to stop him/her. The Unova [[Gym Leader]]s then appear to keep the sages busy while the player searches the castle. [[Anthea and Concordia|Two women]] who claim to be goddesses and the Shadow Triad will then lead the player to N. Before anything can happen, {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup|Wh}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup|Bl}} will appear and the player will have to capture the dragon. The player and N will then have one final battle, with the player proving victorious. Ghetsis arrives and is furious at N and says that he was just working behind the scenes on his true goal of ruling Unova as the only one with Pokémon. He will then challenge the player in rage.

After the player defeats Ghetsis, Cheren and Alder take him away while N tells the player he will continue on with his goal but will do it the right way. After the credits roll [[Looker]] will appear at the player's house and request their help in finding and capturing the other sages of Team Plasma. Each sage will tell some back history on Team Plasma before being arrested. The Shadow Triad will also appear at [[Marvelous Bridge]] where they will give the player the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb|Adamant}}, {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb|Lustrous}}, and {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb|Griseous Orb}}s.

Before the sage Ryoku is arrested at [[Relic Castle]], he says that he was planning to catch the Pokémon {{p|Volcarona}} and give it to Ghetsis, but no one knows his and N's whereabouts, and that no one even knows if they are really parent and child.

Once all the sages are arrested, [[Looker]] says that he heard N was seen in a distant land with a Dragon Pokémon.

Some Team Plasma Grunts will also appear during the [[Liberty Pass]] event where they will take over [[Liberty Garden]] and try to capture {{p|Victini}}.

{{p|Genesect}} was going to be revived from a [[Fossil]] and powered up by Team Plasma to create the most powerful Pokémon ever, but the project was abandoned because [[N]] felt that any Pokémon modified by science had lost its pureness. However, one scientist kept working on it, annoyed that N denied his talent. This scientist reconstructed Genesect and powered up the gun on its back.

As a part of [[Ghetsis]]'s plan, Team Plasma had set up a laboratory in [[N's Castle]] which was used to attack and break the security around [[Amanita]]'s [[Pokémon Storage System]] and gain master access to it with the intention of releasing every Pokémon that was stored there. Team Plasma had everything ready to begin releasing Pokémon, but this plan would only be carried out on N's command; since N, Ghetsis, and Team Plasma were ultimately defeated by the player, the plan was never executed.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Team Plasma is broken into two different forces, and with different purposes. One force retains the old uniform, and searches to release all Pokemon. N is their leader. Ghetsis is the leader of the new Team Plasma, with a darker and more military style uniform. This new force searches to take over Unova. In a image on the official website, it is seen that N is confronting Ghetsis with Zekrom, and Ghetsis has Kyurem.
Both leaders confront

==In the anime==
{{bulbanews|Airing of two-part Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan episode to be moved}}
Although Team Plasma has yet to make a proper appearance in the anime, {{an|Giovanni}} has mentioned a secret organization operating in the [[Unova]] region and wants to draw them out. They were set to debut in [[BW023 (unaired)]] and [[BW024 (unaired)]] in a confrontation with [[Team Rocket]], but the episodes were postponed indefinitely due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}}. TV TOKYO has made plans to air the episode on a later date, but no news has been made since on when the episode will air, nor has it been discussed since.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Team Plasma was first seen trying to build a stage for Ghetsis's speech where {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} were sleeping that night. It was later revealed that Black's Tula used to belong to another Trainer until Team Plasma convinced the Trainer to release him.

==Trivia==
* {{wp|Plasma (physics)|Plasma}} is a state of matter in which the negative {{wp|electron}}s and positive {{wp|nucleus|nuclei}} that usually form atoms become pulled apart and separated. This is analogous with Team Plasma's ideology, which states that people and Pokémon should be separated from one another.
* Like [[Team Rocket]] and [[Team Galactic]], Team Plasma's Japanese name is a pun: "plasma-dan" can also mean "plasma bullet."
* ''Plasma'' can be interpreted as the culmination of both {{p|Reshiram|fire}} and {{p|Zekrom|lightning}}.
* Team Plasma's style seems to resemble that of the medieval knights.
** Their logo resembles a shield.
** The lettering in their logo resembles the {{wp|Chi Rho}} symbol.
** The symbol on their shield is made up of the letters P and Z, possibly from the transliteration of the Japanese for "plasma", ''purazuma'' (プラズマ).
** [[Ghetsis]]'s clothing even resembles the top portion of a castle or tower.
* Team Plasma is the only main series villainous team to not have any administrators challenge the player at various points throughout the game. In fact, Ghetsis and N are the only non-Grunt members to even battle the player.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{dark color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| プラズマ団 ''Plasma-dan''
| From {{wp|plasma}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, French, German, Italian
| Team Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Equipo Plasma
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 플라스마단 ''Plasma Dan''
| Same as the Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}
{{Team Plasma}} 
{{Villainous teams}}

[[Category:Members of Team Plasma|*]]
[[Category:Villain groups|Plasma]]
[[Category:Black and White characters]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 characters]]

[[de:Team Plasma]]
[[es:Equipo Plasma]]
[[fr:Team Plasma]]
[[it:Team Plasma]]
[[ja:プラズマ団]]
[[pl:Zespół Plasma]]

Kyurem (Pokémon)

2012-06-08T00:21:34Z

Bulbasect: /* Intro */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Landorus | next=Keldeo | prevnum=645 | nextnum=647 | type=Dragon | type2=Ice }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Kyurem |
jname=キュレム |
tmname=Kyuremu |
image=646Kyurem{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0=|1=-Black|2=-White}}.png |
size=250px |
caption={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0=Art|1=Black Kyurem art|2=White Kyurem art}} by [[Ken Sugimori]] from {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0={{v2|Black and White|s}}|1|2=[[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2]]}} |
pron=<sc>''{{{pron|kee-oo-rem}}}''</sc> |
species=Boundary |
typen=2 |
type1=Dragon |
type2=Ice |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Pressure |
ndex=646 |
udex=152 |
height-ftin=9'10" |
height-m={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0=3.0|1=3.3|2=3.6}} |
weight-lbs=716.5 |
weight-kg=325.0 |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered|
eggcycles=120|
expyield=297 |
lv100exp=1,250,000|
gendercode=255|
color=Gray |
evspk=1|
catchrate=3 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=kyurem |
generation=5 |
evhp=1|
evat=1|
evsa=1|
footnotes=}}

'''Kyurem''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''キュレム''' ''Kyuremu'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Ice}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any Pokémon, it has two [[Form differences#Kyurem|alternate Formes]] which will be prominent in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. These formes are known as '''Black Kyurem''' and '''White Kyurem'''.

Along with {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}, Kyurem is a member of the [[Tao trio]], which exists in the legends of the [[Unova]] region.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Kyurem is a gray and blue colored, bipedal Pokémon of indefinable but seemingly draconian basis. Kyurem has a unique blue head and snout and has yellow eyes without pupils, has a pair of pointed light bluish horns on its head and a yellow crest on its skull. Its face has a slight resemblance to {{p|Giratina}} right down to its jaws. Kyurem's neck is long and gray in color with lines running around its whole body, legs, arms and tail. Kyurem has two arms, each with its own claw and each arm is jointed together from its blue oddly shaped wings, believed to be used for flying as well as storing cold air. Each of its wings are oddly proportioned and have two spikes of ice each. Its legs are somewhat slender unlike {{p|Reshiram}} or {{p|Zekrom}} and its tail has three blue icicle-shaped spikes on its tip. Like its fellow members of the Tao Trio, its tail appears to be some sort of propulsion device; exactly what it's based on is unclear, though it may be a damaged turbine. The right side of its body seems to be damaged in some way, as the wing and horn on its head on that side are shorter. The right side of its head (visible in its Dream World art and [[Pokédex 3D]]) also has a spiked edge near its jaw hinge that is absent from its left.

Two alternate formes of Kyurem exist as of {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. These are known as Black Kyurem and White Kyurem respectively and, appearance-wise, contain elements of {{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}}. It is still unknown what circumstances are required to cause Kyurem to change forme.

====Gender differences====
Kyurem is a genderless species.

===Special abilities===
Kyurem generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.

===Behavior===
Due to an old legend, it may be assumed Kyurem may be hostile towards Pokémon and humans, due to the fact it supposedly ate them.

===Habitat===
Kyurem is an [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]]. However, one resides in the [[Giant Chasm]] in the [[Unova]] region after it apparently fell from a meteor.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
An old legend in [[Lacunosa Town]] describing Kyurem claims that it would take people and Pokémon away from the town and eat them. It is unknown how much credence there is to this story, however.

==In the anime==
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0=|1=Black_|2=White_}}Kyurem anime.png|thumb|right|250px|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0=Kyurem|1=Black Kyurem|2=White Kyurem}} in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Kyurem will make its debut in the [[M15|fifteenth]] [[Pokémon movie]], being one of its stars along with {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}} and {{p|Keldeo}}.

===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==

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

==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=Dragon
|type2=Ice
|gen=5
|blackdex=It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.
|whitedex=It can produce ultracold air. Its body is frozen.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Dragon |
type2=Ice |
gen=5 |
bwrarity=One |
bwarea=[[Giant Chasm]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=dragon
|type2=ice
|rumble2=Glacier: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])
}}

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=Dragon|
type2=Ice |
HP=125 |
Attack=130 |
Defense=90 |
SpAtk=130 |
SpDef=90 |
Speed=95}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Dragon|
type2=Ice|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 200 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 200 |
Dark= 100 |
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Special|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Glaciate|Ice|Special|65|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|78|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|85|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|92|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM91|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|140|90|5||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}

====Special moves====

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=Dragon |
type2=Ice |
ndex=646 |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=5 |
rumble2defense=4 |
rumble2speed=3 |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=None
|sprite1=646
|name1=Kyurem
|type1-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Ice
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=Dragon|
type2=Ice|
gen=5|
gender=none|
name=Kyurem|
ndex=646|
}}

==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Kyurem.
** Kyurem is also the only {{type|Ice}} Pokémon introduced in Generation V that is not pure Ice-type.
* Kyurem has the highest base stat total of all Ice-type Pokémon.
** Kyurem also has the highest {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} of all {{type|Ice}} Pokémon, tied with {{p|Mamoswine}} and {{p|Glaceon}}, respectively.
* Kyurem is the tallest Ice-type Pokémon.
* Unlike most Pokémon with no evolutionary relatives, Kyurem can learn a move—{{m|Imprison}}—twice with neither instance being at level 1.
* Kyurem is both the last {{t|Dragon}}- and {{type|Ice}} Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.
* Kyurem is the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 660.
* Kyurem is the only [[Generation V]] Ice-type Pokémon that cannot learn {{m|Sheer Cold}}.
* Kyurem is the only member of the Tao Trio that cannot learn its {{m|Ice Fang|respective}} {{DL|Move variations|Elemental Fangs|Elemental Fang}}
* There is placeholder data for the alternate formes of Kyurem in Pokémon Black and White. There was the same type of placeholder data for {{p|Rotom}}, {{p|Giratina}}, and {{p|Shaymin}} in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.

===Origin===
Kyurem and its two counterparts {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} are based on the concept of {{wp|yin and yang}} in {{wp|Taoism}}. Kyurem, however, symbolizes {{wp|Wuji (philosophy)|wuji}}, the absence of yin and yang. In regards to overall design, it appears to be based on a {{wp|theropod}} and a {{wp|European dragon}}, similar to Zekrom. Kyurem's type, {{t|Ice}}, may allude to the absence of energy and the concept of {{wp|absolute zero}}. Kyurem's rock-like body and its origin story of arriving on Earth like a meteor are references to comets, which are largely composed of ice crystals.

Given that its Japanese name contains mu, it may be based on the {{wp|koan}} {{wp|Mu (negative)|mu}}.

====Name origin====
Kyurem's name may be derived from 急冷 ''kyuurei'' (rapid cooling, 冷 ''rei'' meaning "cold") or ゆき ''yuki'' (雪, snow) with the {{wp|kana}} reversed. May also be from 零 ''rei'' (zero) and 無 ''{{wp|Mu (negative)|mu}}'' (nothing). The 'rem' in Kyurem appears to mimic the -rom of {{p|Zekrom}} and the -ram of {{p|Reshiram}}.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{Ice color}}; background: #{{Dragon color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Dragon color light}};"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Kyurem
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Kyurem
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 큐레무 ''Kyuremu''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 酋雷姆 ''Qiúléimǔ''
| class="roundybr" | Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|}
|-
|}
 


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Kyurem (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Landorus | next=Keldeo | prevnum=645 | nextnum=647 | type=Dragon | type2=Ice }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Kyurem |
jname=キュレム |
tmname=Kyuremu |
image=646Kyurem{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0=|1=-Black|2=-White}}.png |
size=250px |
caption={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0=Art|1=Black Kyurem art|2=White Kyurem art}} by [[Ken Sugimori]] from {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0={{v2|Black and White|s}}|1|2=[[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2]]}} |
pron=<sc>''{{{pron|kee-oo-rem}}}''</sc> |
species=Boundary |
typen=2 |
type1=Dragon |
type2=Ice |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Pressure |
ndex=646 |
udex=152 |
height-ftin=9'10" |
height-m={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0=3.0|1=3.3|2=3.6}} |
weight-lbs=716.5 |
weight-kg=325.0 |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered|
eggcycles=120|
expyield=297 |
lv100exp=1,250,000|
gendercode=255|
color=Gray |
evspk=1|
catchrate=3 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=kyurem |
generation=5 |
evhp=1|
evat=1|
evsa=1|
footnotes=}}

'''Kyurem''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''キュレム''' ''Kyurem'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Ice}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any Pokémon, it has two [[Form differences#Kyurem|alternate Formes]] which will be prominent in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. These formes are known as '''Black Kyurem''' and '''White Kyurem'''.

Along with {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}, Kyurem is a member of the [[Tao trio]], which exists in the legends of the [[Unova]] region.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Kyurem is a gray and blue colored, bipedal Pokémon of indefinable but seemingly draconian basis. Kyurem has a unique blue head and snout and has yellow eyes without pupils, has a pair of pointed light bluish horns on its head and a yellow crest on its skull. Its face has a slight resemblance to {{p|Giratina}} right down to its jaws. Kyurem's neck is long and gray in color with lines running around its whole body, legs, arms and tail. Kyurem has two arms, each with its own claw and each arm is jointed together from its blue oddly shaped wings, believed to be used for flying as well as storing cold air. Each of its wings are oddly proportioned and have two spikes of ice each. Its legs are somewhat slender unlike {{p|Reshiram}} or {{p|Zekrom}} and its tail has three blue icicle-shaped spikes on its tip. Like its fellow members of the Tao Trio, its tail appears to be some sort of propulsion device; exactly what it's based on is unclear, though it may be a damaged turbine. The right side of its body seems to be damaged in some way, as the wing and horn on its head on that side are shorter. The right side of its head (visible in its Dream World art and [[Pokédex 3D]]) also has a spiked edge near its jaw hinge that is absent from its left.

Two alternate formes of Kyurem exist as of {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. These are known as Black Kyurem and White Kyurem respectively and, appearance-wise, contain elements of {{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}}. It is still unknown what circumstances are required to cause Kyurem to change forme.

====Gender differences====
Kyurem is a genderless species.

===Special abilities===
Kyurem generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.

===Behavior===
Due to an old legend, it may be assumed Kyurem may be hostile towards Pokémon and humans, due to the fact it supposedly ate them.

===Habitat===
Kyurem is an [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]]. However, one resides in the [[Giant Chasm]] in the [[Unova]] region after it apparently fell from a meteor.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
An old legend in [[Lacunosa Town]] describing Kyurem claims that it would take people and Pokémon away from the town and eat them. It is unknown how much credence there is to this story, however.

==In the anime==
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0=|1=Black_|2=White_}}Kyurem anime.png|thumb|right|250px|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0=Kyurem|1=Black Kyurem|2=White Kyurem}} in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Kyurem will make its debut in the [[M15|fifteenth]] [[Pokémon movie]], being one of its stars along with {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}} and {{p|Keldeo}}.

===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==

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

==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=Dragon
|type2=Ice
|gen=5
|blackdex=It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.
|whitedex=It can produce ultracold air. Its body is frozen.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Dragon |
type2=Ice |
gen=5 |
bwrarity=One |
bwarea=[[Giant Chasm]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=dragon
|type2=ice
|rumble2=Glacier: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])
}}

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=Dragon|
type2=Ice |
HP=125 |
Attack=130 |
Defense=90 |
SpAtk=130 |
SpDef=90 |
Speed=95}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Dragon|
type2=Ice|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 200 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 200 |
Dark= 100 |
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Special|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Glaciate|Ice|Special|65|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|78|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|85|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|92|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM91|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|140|90|5||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}

====Special moves====

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=Dragon |
type2=Ice |
ndex=646 |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=5 |
rumble2defense=4 |
rumble2speed=3 |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=None
|sprite1=646
|name1=Kyurem
|type1-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Ice
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=Dragon|
type2=Ice|
gen=5|
gender=none|
name=Kyurem|
ndex=646|
}}

==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Kyurem.
** Kyurem is also the only {{type|Ice}} Pokémon introduced in Generation V that is not pure Ice-type.
* Kyurem has the highest base stat total of all Ice-type Pokémon.
** Kyurem also has the highest {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} of all {{type|Ice}} Pokémon, tied with {{p|Mamoswine}} and {{p|Glaceon}}, respectively.
* Kyurem is the tallest Ice-type Pokémon.
* Unlike most Pokémon with no evolutionary relatives, Kyurem can learn a move—{{m|Imprison}}—twice with neither instance being at level 1.
* Kyurem is both the last {{t|Dragon}}- and {{type|Ice}} Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.
* Kyurem is the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 660.
* Kyurem is the only [[Generation V]] Ice-type Pokémon that cannot learn {{m|Sheer Cold}}.
* Kyurem is the only member of the Tao Trio that cannot learn its {{m|Ice Fang|respective}} {{DL|Move variations|Elemental Fangs|Elemental Fang}}
* There is placeholder data for the alternate formes of Kyurem in Pokémon Black and White. There was the same type of placeholder data for {{p|Rotom}}, {{p|Giratina}}, and {{p|Shaymin}} in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.

===Origin===
Kyurem and its two counterparts {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} are based on the concept of {{wp|yin and yang}} in {{wp|Taoism}}. Kyurem, however, symbolizes {{wp|Wuji (philosophy)|wuji}}, the absence of yin and yang. In regards to overall design, it appears to be based on a {{wp|theropod}} and a {{wp|European dragon}}, similar to Zekrom. Kyurem's type, {{t|Ice}}, may allude to the absence of energy and the concept of {{wp|absolute zero}}. Kyurem's rock-like body and its origin story of arriving on Earth like a meteor are references to comets, which are largely composed of ice crystals.

Given that its Japanese name contains mu, it may be based on the {{wp|koan}} {{wp|Mu (negative)|mu}}.

====Name origin====
Kyurem's name may be derived from 急冷 ''kyuurei'' (rapid cooling, 冷 ''rei'' meaning "cold") or ゆき ''yuki'' (雪, snow) with the {{wp|kana}} reversed. May also be from 零 ''rei'' (zero) and 無 ''{{wp|Mu (negative)|mu}}'' (nothing). The 'rem' in Kyurem appears to mimic the -rom of {{p|Zekrom}} and the -ram of {{p|Reshiram}}.

==In other languages==
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==External links==
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Marlon

2012-06-02T11:24:35Z

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(Japanese '''シズイ''' ''Shizui'') is a [[Gym Leader]] in [[Unova]] in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}. He specializes in {{type2|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

==In the games==
Shizui appears in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}} as a Gym Leader. He is described as a big-hearted [[Trainer]] who gives passionate advice. His gym's puzzle is using lily pads to get from one platform to another.

==Trivia==
* Shizui is the second {{type|Water}} Unova Gym Leader, the first being [[Cress]].
* Shizui speaks using a {{wp|Kyushu}} dialect in the Japanese version.
* Shizui is the third Trainer whose sprite animation shows him with an irregular entrance, coming from the right side. The first and second are {{EF|Aaron}} and [[Koga]], respectively.

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Pokémon Professor

2012-05-21T11:55:55Z

Bulbasect: /* Others in the main series */

{{search|Professors specializing in Pokémon|the TCG tournament term|Professor Program (TCG)}}
A '''Pokémon Professor''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|博士|はかせ}}''' ''Pokémon Expert'') is considered an expert on Pokémon in his or her respective [[region]]. Pokémon Professors are often researchers as well, and many times they are the ones responsible for distributing [[Pokédex]]es and giving the {{player}} their [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. The first Pokémon Professor introduced in the games and anime, [[Professor Oak]], was also the first [[Non-player character|NPC]] ever seen in the main series games. He also has made the most appearances in the main series games, appearing in all games but the Hoenn-based ones and the Unova-based ones.

Pokémon Professors from regions in the [[version|main series]] of Pokémon games are all named after trees.

==List of Pokémon professors==
===Main series===
*[[Professor Oak]] of the [[Kanto]] region, who studies the relationships between Pokémon and humans.
*[[Professor Elm]] of the [[Johto]] region, who studies Pokémon breeding patterns.
*[[Professor Birch]] of the [[Hoenn]] region, who studies Pokémon habitats.
*[[Professor Rowan]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region, who studies Pokémon evolution.
*[[Professor Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, who studies the origins of Pokémon.

====Others in the main series====
*Professor Silktree, mentioned in a note on the PC in the [[Ruins of Alph]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} as the founder of the Research Center.
*[[Professor Cozmo]], a Meteoriticist of [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Fennel]] of [[Striaton City]], [[Unova]], [[Professor Juniper]]'s friend who specializes in studying [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, as well as studying [[Pokémon Dream World|Pokémon dreams]].
*[[Cedric Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, Professor Juniper's father who used to be a Pokémon researcher.
*Professor Andrew Park, who runs the [[Poké Transfer Lab]].

===Side games===
*[[Professor Krane]] and [[Dr. Kaminko]] of the [[Orre]] region, who specialize in the purification of [[Shadow Pokémon]] and the creation of Robo-Pokémon, respectively.

===Spin-off games===
*[[Professor P]] of the unnamed region featured in [[Pokémon Trozei!]], head of [[SOL]], who invented the [[Trozei Beamer]].
*[[Professor Hastings]] of the Oblivia, [[Fiore]] and [[Almia]] regions, who created the [[Capture Styler]], used by [[Pokémon Ranger]]s.

===Other fields of study===
*[[Horoscope|Dr. Astropoff]] a scientist and astrologer.
* [[Professor Burnett]] in [[Pokémon Dream Radar]].

==In the anime==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the anime include:

===Pokémon specialists===
*[[Dr. Fuji]], creator of [[Mewtwo (anime)|Mewtwo]].
*[[Professor Westwood V]] of the [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Kanto]].
*[[Professor Ivy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], who studies the regional differences between Pokémon.
*[[Gary Oak]] of [[Pallet Town]], [[Kanto]], is a Pokémon researcher known to have researched [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]], successfully resurrecting a living {{p|Aerodactyl}} and researching the habitat of supposedly extinct {{p|Shieldon}}. He has also shown interest in the legendary Pokémon of [[Sinnoh]].
*[[Dr. Gordon]] of [[Saffron City]], [[Kanto]], Pokémon inventions specialist.
*[[Professor Jacuzzi]], {{p|Gulpin}} specialist.
*[[Professor Lund]] of [[LaRousse City]], [[Hoenn]], the leading authority on {{p|Deoxys}}.
*[[Professor Kodama]], inventor of the "Affinity enabler".
*[[Dr. Namba]], a [[Team Rocket]] scientist.
*[[Dr. Wiseman]], a researcher of [[Shiny Pokémon]]

===Other fields of Pokémon study===
====Pokémon computer scientists====
*[[Dr. Akihabara]], anime-canon creator of the Pokémon Transfer System and {{p|Porygon}}.
*[[Dr. Yung]], inventor of the [[Mirage Pokémon]] system.

====Pokémon archaeologists====
*[[Eve]], discoverer of the ancient lost city of [[Pokémopolis]].
*[[Professor Telesu]], who was doing research on hieroglyphics near a {{p|Slowpoke}} colony.
*[[Spencer Hale|Professor Hale]] of [[Greenfield]], [[Johto]], who researched rare and legendary Pokémon including the {{p|Unown}}.
*[[Professor Alden]] of [[Oldale Town]], [[Hoenn]], who studied ancient ruins in Hoenn.
*[[Professor Carolina]] of [[Celestic Town]], [[Sinnoh]], head of the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]].

====Pokémon paleontologists====
*A [[Nurse Joy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago]], who led the expedition to [[Kabuto Fossil Island]].
*[[Dora]], who worked with Gary at the [[Sayda Lab]].
*[[Professor Proctor]] of [[Wales Island]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Dr. Kenzo]] of [[Oreburgh City]], [[Sinnoh]], in charge of [[Oreburgh Museum]]’s Fossil-restoration program.

====Miscellaneous====
*[[Sarina|Professor Sarina]] of [[Bomba Island]], [[Hoenn]], who teaches at the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute.

===Other fields of study===

====Healthcare professional/Doctor====
*[[Dr. Anna]].

====Astronomer/Ufologist====
*[[Professor Icarus]] of [[Unova]].

====Roboticist====
*[[Professor Brown]].

==In the manga==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the various manga include:

===Pokémon Adventures===
*Professor Yanase Berlitz of the [[Sinnoh]] region who researched ways to control legendary Pokémon such as {{p|Rayquaza}}.
*Professor Berlitz of the [[Sinnoh]] region who works as an assistant to Professor Rowan.

{{Pokémon professor}}

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Pokémon Professor

2012-05-21T11:55:38Z

Bulbasect: /* Others in the main series */

{{search|Professors specializing in Pokémon|the TCG tournament term|Professor Program (TCG)}}
A '''Pokémon Professor''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|博士|はかせ}}''' ''Pokémon Expert'') is considered an expert on Pokémon in his or her respective [[region]]. Pokémon Professors are often researchers as well, and many times they are the ones responsible for distributing [[Pokédex]]es and giving the {{player}} their [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. The first Pokémon Professor introduced in the games and anime, [[Professor Oak]], was also the first [[Non-player character|NPC]] ever seen in the main series games. He also has made the most appearances in the main series games, appearing in all games but the Hoenn-based ones and the Unova-based ones.

Pokémon Professors from regions in the [[version|main series]] of Pokémon games are all named after trees.

==List of Pokémon professors==
===Main series===
*[[Professor Oak]] of the [[Kanto]] region, who studies the relationships between Pokémon and humans.
*[[Professor Elm]] of the [[Johto]] region, who studies Pokémon breeding patterns.
*[[Professor Birch]] of the [[Hoenn]] region, who studies Pokémon habitats.
*[[Professor Rowan]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region, who studies Pokémon evolution.
*[[Professor Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, who studies the origins of Pokémon.

====Others in the main series====
*Professor Silktree, mentioned in a note on the PC in the [[Ruins of Alph]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} as the founder of the Research Center.
*[[Professor Cozmo]], a Meteoriticist of [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Fennel]] of [[Striaton City]], [[Unova]], [[Professor Juniper]]'s friend who specializes in studying [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, as well as studying [[Pokémon Dream World|Pokémon dreams]].
*[[Cedric Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, Professor Juniper's father who used to be a Pokémon researcher.
*Professor Andrew Park, who runs the [[Poké Transfer Lab]].
*[[Professor Akuroma]], who studies the strength of Pokémon.

===Side games===
*[[Professor Krane]] and [[Dr. Kaminko]] of the [[Orre]] region, who specialize in the purification of [[Shadow Pokémon]] and the creation of Robo-Pokémon, respectively.

===Spin-off games===
*[[Professor P]] of the unnamed region featured in [[Pokémon Trozei!]], head of [[SOL]], who invented the [[Trozei Beamer]].
*[[Professor Hastings]] of the Oblivia, [[Fiore]] and [[Almia]] regions, who created the [[Capture Styler]], used by [[Pokémon Ranger]]s.

===Other fields of study===
*[[Horoscope|Dr. Astropoff]] a scientist and astrologer.
* [[Professor Burnett]] in [[Pokémon Dream Radar]].

==In the anime==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the anime include:

===Pokémon specialists===
*[[Dr. Fuji]], creator of [[Mewtwo (anime)|Mewtwo]].
*[[Professor Westwood V]] of the [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Kanto]].
*[[Professor Ivy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], who studies the regional differences between Pokémon.
*[[Gary Oak]] of [[Pallet Town]], [[Kanto]], is a Pokémon researcher known to have researched [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]], successfully resurrecting a living {{p|Aerodactyl}} and researching the habitat of supposedly extinct {{p|Shieldon}}. He has also shown interest in the legendary Pokémon of [[Sinnoh]].
*[[Dr. Gordon]] of [[Saffron City]], [[Kanto]], Pokémon inventions specialist.
*[[Professor Jacuzzi]], {{p|Gulpin}} specialist.
*[[Professor Lund]] of [[LaRousse City]], [[Hoenn]], the leading authority on {{p|Deoxys}}.
*[[Professor Kodama]], inventor of the "Affinity enabler".
*[[Dr. Namba]], a [[Team Rocket]] scientist.
*[[Dr. Wiseman]], a researcher of [[Shiny Pokémon]]

===Other fields of Pokémon study===
====Pokémon computer scientists====
*[[Dr. Akihabara]], anime-canon creator of the Pokémon Transfer System and {{p|Porygon}}.
*[[Dr. Yung]], inventor of the [[Mirage Pokémon]] system.

====Pokémon archaeologists====
*[[Eve]], discoverer of the ancient lost city of [[Pokémopolis]].
*[[Professor Telesu]], who was doing research on hieroglyphics near a {{p|Slowpoke}} colony.
*[[Spencer Hale|Professor Hale]] of [[Greenfield]], [[Johto]], who researched rare and legendary Pokémon including the {{p|Unown}}.
*[[Professor Alden]] of [[Oldale Town]], [[Hoenn]], who studied ancient ruins in Hoenn.
*[[Professor Carolina]] of [[Celestic Town]], [[Sinnoh]], head of the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]].

====Pokémon paleontologists====
*A [[Nurse Joy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago]], who led the expedition to [[Kabuto Fossil Island]].
*[[Dora]], who worked with Gary at the [[Sayda Lab]].
*[[Professor Proctor]] of [[Wales Island]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Dr. Kenzo]] of [[Oreburgh City]], [[Sinnoh]], in charge of [[Oreburgh Museum]]’s Fossil-restoration program.

====Miscellaneous====
*[[Sarina|Professor Sarina]] of [[Bomba Island]], [[Hoenn]], who teaches at the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute.

===Other fields of study===

====Healthcare professional/Doctor====
*[[Dr. Anna]].

====Astronomer/Ufologist====
*[[Professor Icarus]] of [[Unova]].

====Roboticist====
*[[Professor Brown]].

==In the manga==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the various manga include:

===Pokémon Adventures===
*Professor Yanase Berlitz of the [[Sinnoh]] region who researched ways to control legendary Pokémon such as {{p|Rayquaza}}.
*Professor Berlitz of the [[Sinnoh]] region who works as an assistant to Professor Rowan.

{{Pokémon professor}}

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Nintendo 3DS

2012-05-20T19:50:59Z

Bulbasect: /* Nintendo eShop */

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*Size: 134.6mm × 73.7mm × 20.3mm
*Screen size: 3.53 inches (top) 3.02 inches (bottom)
*Screen resolution: 400x240 (top), 320x240 (bottom)
*Weight: 287g
*Camera: One inner and two outer cameras at 0.3 Megapixels
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The '''Nintendo 3DS''' (Japanese: '''ニンテンドー３ＤＳ''' ''Nintendo 3DS'') is [[Nintendo]]'s handheld game console for the {{wp|history of video game consoles (eighth generation)|eighth generation}} of video games.

Announced in a March 23, 2010 press release<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2010/100323e.pdf Re: Launch of New Portable Game Machine] (retrieved March 26, 2010)</ref>, the Nintendo 3DS is fully backwards-compatible with all [[Nintendo DS]] games. Its revolutionary feature, however, is that it is able to display 3D graphics that appear to move in space depending on the direction that the system is facing, using a technique called {{wp|parallax barrier}}.

More details on the 3DS were [[n:E3 conference reveals wealth of information|revealed at E3 in 2010]], with graphics reminiscent of a [[Nintendo GameCube]] game being shown. The 3DS is fully compatible with Nintendo DS games, as well as its own games, while the 3D depth-sensing features are able to be adjusted at-will using a slider on the right side of the top screen. The top screen is slightly wider than the bottom, with a 5:3 aspect ratio, while the system itself features a control stick dubbed the "Circle Pad", in addition to the normal D-pad featured on all prior handhelds. The 3DS is also fully compatible with DSi-only features, like the ones in {{game|Black and White|s}}.

==Technical specifications==
* Size: 5.3 inches wide, 2.9 inches long, 0.8 inches tall.
* Weight: 8 ounces
* Top screen: 3.53-inch widescreen LCD, 3D capability, 800x240 pixel resolution (400 pixels are allocated for each eye to enable 3D viewing)
* Bottom screen: 3.02-inch LCD, touch screen, 320x240 pixel resolution
* Cameras: One inner camera, two outer cameras, both at 640x480 pixel resolution (0.3 MP)
* Nintendo 3DS game card: 2GB Max. at launch.
* Wireless communication: Can communicate in the 2.4 GHz band. Multiple Nintendo 3DS systems can connect via a local wireless connection to let users communicate or enjoy competitive game play. Systems also can connect to LAN access points to access the Internet and allow people to enjoy games with others. Will support IEEE 802.11 with enhanced security (WPA/WPA2). Nintendo 3DS hardware is designed so that even when not in use, it can automatically exchange data with other Nintendo 3DS systems or receive data via the Internet while in sleep mode.
* Game controls: Touch screen, embedded microphone, A/B/X/Y face buttons, + Control Pad, L/R buttons, Start and Select buttons, "Circle Pad" that allows 360-degree analog input, one inner camera, two outer cameras, motion sensor and a gyro sensor.
* Other input controls: 3D Depth Slider to adjust level of 3D effect (can be scaled back or turned off completely depending on the preference of the user), Home button to call system function, Wireless switch to turn off wireless communications (even during game play), Power button. The telescoping stylus is approximately 4 inches when fully extended.
* Input/Output: A port that accepts both Nintendo 3DS game cards and game cards for the Nintendo DS family of systems, an SD memory card slot, an AC adapter connector, a charging cradle terminal and a stereo headphone output jack
* Sound: Stereo speakers positioned to the left and right of the top screen
* Battery: Lithium ion battery
* Parental controls: Included

==Pokémon games==
All releases listed are the year in which the Japanese version was released.
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| [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]]
| Fighter
| 2011
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===Nintendo eShop===
The {{wp|Nintendo eShop}} is an application which is obtained by performing a system update. It uses the Internet to purchase and download 3DS-exclusive downloadable games (including 3D classics), DSiWare, and Virtual Console games with money uploaded onto the console.

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| [[Pokédex 3D]]
| Utility
| 2011

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===Via backwards compatibility===
The 3DS can be used to play games playable in the [[Nintendo DS]] series of systems, excluding [[Game Boy Advance]] games.

{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Dash]]
| Racing game
| 2004
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
| Puzzle game
| 2005
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team]]
| Dungeon crawler
| 2005
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}
| Action RPG
| 2006
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
| Main series RPG
| 2006
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| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time]]
| Dungeon crawler
| 2007
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness]]
| Dungeon crawler
| 2007
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
| Action RPG
| 2008
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Platinum}}
| Main series RPG
| 2008
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]
| Dungeon crawler
| 2009
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
| Main series RPG
| 2009
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
| Action RPG
| 2010
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Black and White|s}}
| Main series RPG
| 2010
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS]]
| Typing
| 2011
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS]]
| Card game
| 2011
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Conquest]]
| RPG
| 2012
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}
| Main series RPG
| 2012
|} 

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:3DS Red open.jpg|Flare Red/Flame Red
File:Nintendo 3DS Black.png|Cosmos Black
</gallery>

==See also==
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemon-3ds/?i001=news Official Japanese Pokémon site]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Consoles}}

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Pokémon Professor

2012-05-12T12:36:50Z

Bulbasect: /* Other fields of study */

{{search|Professors specializing in Pokémon|the TCG tournament term|Professor Program (TCG)}}
A '''Pokémon Professor''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|博士|はかせ}}''' ''Pokémon Expert'') is considered an expert on Pokémon in his or her respective [[region]]. Pokémon Professors are often researchers as well, and many times they are the ones responsible for distributing [[Pokédex]]es and giving the {{player}} their [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. The first Pokémon Professor introduced in the games and anime, [[Professor Oak]], was also the first [[Non-player character|NPC]] ever seen in the main series games. He also has made the most appearances in the main series games, appearing in all games but the Hoenn-based ones and the Unova-based ones.

Pokémon Professors from regions in the [[version|main series]] of Pokémon games are all named after trees.

==List of Pokémon professors==
===Main series===
*[[Professor Oak]] of the [[Kanto]] region, who studies the relationships between Pokémon and humans.
*[[Professor Elm]] of the [[Johto]] region, who studies Pokémon breeding patterns.
*[[Professor Birch]] of the [[Hoenn]] region, who studies Pokémon habitats.
*[[Professor Rowan]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region, who studies Pokémon evolution.
*[[Professor Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, who studies the origins of Pokémon.
*[[Professor Akuroma]] of the [[Unova]] region, who studies the strength of Pokémon in {{2v|Black|White|2}}.
====Others in the main series====
*Professor Silktree, mentioned in a note on the PC in the [[Ruins of Alph]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} as the founder of the Research Center.
*[[Professor Cozmo]], a Meteoriticist of [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Fennel]] of [[Striaton City]], [[Unova]], [[Professor Juniper]]'s friend who specializes in studying [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, as well as studying [[Pokémon Dream World|Pokémon dreams]].
*[[Cedric Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, Professor Juniper's father who used to be a Pokémon researcher.
*Professor Andrew Park, who runs the [[Poké Transfer Lab]].

===Side games===
*[[Professor Krane]] and [[Dr. Kaminko]] of the [[Orre]] region, who specialize in the purification of [[Shadow Pokémon]] and the creation of Robo-Pokémon, respectively.

===Spin-off games===
*[[Professor P]] of the unnamed region featured in [[Pokémon Trozei!]], head of [[SOL]], who invented the [[Trozei Beamer]].
*[[Professor Hastings]] of the Oblivia, [[Fiore]] and [[Almia]] regions, who created the [[Capture Styler]], used by [[Pokémon Ranger]]s.

===Other fields of study===
*[[Horoscope|Dr. Astropoff]] a scientist and astrologer.
Professor Burnett in Pokemon AR Searcher

==In the anime==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the anime include:

===Pokémon specialists===
*[[Dr. Fuji]], creator of [[Mewtwo (anime)|Mewtwo]].
*[[Professor Westwood V]] of the [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Kanto]].
*[[Professor Ivy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], who studies the regional differences between Pokémon.
*[[Gary Oak]] of [[Pallet Town]], [[Kanto]], is a Pokémon researcher known to have researched [[Fossil|fossil Pokémon]], successfully resurrecting a living {{p|Aerodactyl}} and researching the habitat of supposedly extinct {{p|Shieldon}}. He has also shown interest in the legendary Pokémon of [[Sinnoh]].
*[[Dr. Gordon]] of [[Saffron City]], [[Kanto]], Pokémon inventions specialist.
*[[Professor Jacuzzi]], {{p|Gulpin}} specialist.
*[[Professor Lund]] of [[LaRousse City]], [[Hoenn]], the leading authority on {{p|Deoxys}}.
*[[Professor Kodama]], inventor of the "Affinity enabler".
*[[Dr. Namba]], a [[Team Rocket]] scientist.
*[[Dr. Wiseman]], a researcher of [[Shiny Pokémon]]

===Other fields of Pokémon study===
====Pokémon computer scientists====
*[[Dr. Akihabara]], anime-canon creator of the Pokémon Transfer System and {{p|Porygon}}.
*[[Dr. Yung]], inventor of the [[Mirage Pokémon]] system.

====Pokémon archaeologists====
*[[Eve]], discoverer of the ancient lost city of [[Pokémopolis]].
*[[Professor Telesu]], who was doing research on hieroglyphics near a {{p|Slowpoke}} colony.
*[[Spencer Hale|Professor Hale]] of [[Greenfield]], [[Johto]], who researched rare and legendary Pokémon including the {{p|Unown}}.
*[[Professor Alden]] of [[Oldale Town]], [[Hoenn]], who studied ancient ruins in Hoenn.
*[[Professor Carolina]] of [[Celestic Town]], [[Sinnoh]], head of the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]].

====Pokémon paleontologists====
*A [[Nurse Joy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago]], who led the expedition to [[Kabuto Fossil Island]].
*[[Dora]], who worked with Gary at the [[Sayda Lab]].
*[[Professor Proctor]] of [[Wales Island]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Dr. Kenzo]] of [[Oreburgh City]], [[Sinnoh]], in charge of [[Oreburgh Museum]]’s fossil-restoration program.

====Miscellaneous====
*[[Sarina|Professor Sarina]] of [[Bomba Island]], [[Hoenn]], who teaches at the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute.

===Other fields of study===

====Healthcare professional/Doctor====
*[[Dr. Anna]].

====Astronomer/Ufologist====
*[[Professor Icarus]] of [[Unova]].

====Roboticist====
*[[Professor Brown]].

==In the manga==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the various manga include:

===Pokémon Adventures===
*Professor Yanase Berlitz of the [[Sinnoh]] region who researched ways to control legendary Pokémon such as {{p|Rayquaza}}.
*Professor Berlitz of the [[Sinnoh]] region who works as an assistant to Professor Rowan.

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Talk:Pokémon Black and White Versions 2

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==Formes==
It says "Two new formes" but it does not say "of Kyurem." [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 02:22, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:We won't know if they are formes of Kyurem until a source confirms it. Right now, it's all speculation.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 02:26, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::While it is all speculation they look more like alternate forms of Reshiram and Zekrom instead. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 02:34, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:::[https://twitter.com/#!/Junichi_Masuda/status/173576515219505153 Stated Kyurem here.] But there's debate on whether they're forms or separate Pokémon. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 02:36, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::::Ah, nice to know then. Wonder if they'll have something to do with Reshiram and Zekrom at all, also looking forward to a bit of change in the overall story plot. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 02:39, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::Well, from what it looks like, it seems that it is combining Zekrom/Reshiram with Kyurem. I wonder how they will do that? Item? Special shrine? But about what Jo said above, they will be forms, as it says in [[Kyurem]]s trivia ''"There is placeholder data for an alternate form of Kyurem in Pokémon Black and White".'' --[[User:Rsrdaman|'''×Rsr''']][[User_Talk:Rsrdaman|'''daman×''']] 02:59, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::::::Actually, if you watch the trailer for the new movie coming out on the Japanese website, it shows Zekrom and Reshiram's powers going into Kyurem. This further confirms that these are Kyurem's alternate formes, and not Zekrom's our Reshiram's. [[User:Mikk317|Mikk317]] 05:10, 6 March 2012 (UTC)
I saw the covers of the games,and the white and black kyurem's on the covers look completely different then normal white kyurem and black kyurem.What gives?--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 12:38, 21 March 2012 (UTC)
:There's also two "formes" for Reshiram and Zekrom (lit up and not lit up). They are apparently some "mode" (Formes with forms?). We don't really know much about them yet. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:44, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

thanks. i thought that Kyurem had 5 formes or something!--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 11:30, 2 April 2012 (UTC)

reshiram and zekrom don't have two forms that is their animation.--[[User:Poke1|Poke1]] 22:48, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

And in the commercial it shows how kyurem changes from white kyurem without the tubes on the back to the white kyurem on the boxart.--[[User:Poke1|Poke1]] 23:58, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

== Names of mascots ==

Junichi Masuda has stated on Twitter that the names of the new forms are '''White Kyurem''' and '''Black Kyurem'''. [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 03:32, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

==Interwiki==
Page is blocked, could you add an interwiki link to [[:it:Pokémon Nero e Bianco 2]]?--[[User:Qwilava|Qwilava]] 08:37, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:Added. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 08:38, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

==US website==
Doesn't appear to have been added. [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-black-version-2-and-pokemon-white-version-2/ It's not much, but it's official.] [[User:GoldenCelebi|GoldenCelebi]] 10:57, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:I am reluctant to add it. It is just a sub-section, unlike [http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/ this one]. ♫♪ [[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']] ♪♫ 11:21, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== Color's for representation. ==

To avoid confusion with Black and White I think the 2 colors that represent this game on Wiki pages should be a blue and red to match the color on each logo and background for the official site. What do you guys think? [[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 12:41, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:What about if it gets confused instead with the Generation I games Red and Blue? Just pointing out... [[User:Haxorus|'''Hax''']][[User talk:Haxorus|'''or''']][[Special:MyContributions|'''us''']] 12:45, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::All I have to say is Ruby and Sapphire. Besides they will be a different shade just like Ruby and Sapphire where and they will also be reversed, being Blue and Red instead of Red and Blue.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 12:55, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:::Thank you to the person who changed the color.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 13:14, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::::Wait, who changed it back and why?[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 13:53, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== Mascots reversed? ==

I just noticed something on [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/4/46/Kyurem_forms.png the new release]. The Kyurem/Zekrom and Kyurem/Reshiram are reversed. On the original B/W, Zekrom was on the white side, and Reshiram on the black side. Its seems its reversed now.--[[User:Rsrdaman|'''×Rsr''']][[User_Talk:Rsrdaman|'''daman×''']] 15:28, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:Yes they are, but this isn't the right place for that discussion. Please go to the forums with comments/questions of this nature. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 15:44, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== generation ==

why is it under generation v? is there any offical source to this (even though we know it might be true) -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 16:37, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

We don't really know if it is Gen V, but the fact that it uses forms of a Gen V Pokemon as its mascot make if all but confirmed. The way it looks, at least for now, is that they decided to ditch the 3rd game idea for this Gen and instead do two full sequels to BW. If they say these are a new gen or we see completely new Pokemon then we can start talking about this being Gen VI, but as it stands I think we should just leave it be.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 16:41, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== Trying to clear up some unconfirmed rumors ==

I suggest a paragraph be added to the article stating something like "There is no confirmation on whether these games are a [[third version]] or not." [[User:Bwburke94|Bwburke94]] 20:26, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

The article doesn't even insinuate that, it says out right that they are second paired versions. 2 games can't be a 3rd version.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 22:43, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

:What he trying to mean is, most people think that these games are the '"double" 3rd versions, like Platinum, Emerald and Crystal. But if that's so, you mean these are just the continued part of original B&W? There will be a real "third" version? That's almost impossible. {{unsigned|Acellutor}}

== Classification ==

Well,looks like it can have'''3''' types-Dragon+ice+fire\electric.And can it be a new duo or trio with Kyurem or Part of the tao trio?--Shravs [[User talk:Littleroot leader shravan(ability leader)|(New Bark Gym)]] 05:09, 27 February 2012 (UTC)
:From sources, Kyurem has two new forms, each resemblin to Zekrom and/or Reshiram. So it would still be within the Tao trio. But 3 types is OP, and awkward considering the type advantages/disadvantages. I would say Kyurem would be Ice/Dragon but retaining the power of it's other form. My speculation point, but I would doubt 3 types. [[User:Chocos0|Chocos0]] 06:06, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

==European Autumn 2012 Release Confirmed==
Could someone with the powers to edit this page please add that Nintendo UK have confirmed an Autumn 2012 release for this pair? Source: http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/35866/pokemon-black-and-white-2-uk-release-date-is-autumn-2012/ [[User:Ryu Shoji|Ryu Shoji]], 10:56, 27 February, 2012 (BST)
:Done. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:14, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

== North America release confirmed: Fall 2012 ==

The American release window has been confirmed - see this article: http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/02/north_america_gets_pokemon_black_and_white_2_this_fall

I'm unable to add it to the article myself, so can someone who is able to edit it add the date?
[[User:NFreak007|NFreak007]] 14:55, 27 February 2012 (UTC)
:I just found out about this myself and updated [[n:Pokémon Black and White 2 coming to North America and Europe this autumn|the Bulbanews article]]. This page is now fixed too. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 15:01, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

== Redirect sentence regarding the BW002 episode ==

Greetings, I respectfully disagree with the unitalicising of the English title portion, "Enter Iris and Axew". On this site, all episode titles are italicised when put against regular unitalicised text, and the opposite should be done in this case as in other examples elsewhere in life. [[User:Haxorus|'''Hax''']][[User talk:Haxorus|'''or''']][[Special:MyContributions|'''us''']] 15:51, 1 March 2012 (UTC)
:It is already italicized, which is what is used for titles. When it is surrounded by italicized text, it doesn't need to become un-italicized. This is how everything else does it anyway. It is more important to have the title in italics rather than in contrast to regular text. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 03:23, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

== 3ds or ds ==

will this be on 3ds or ds i need to know {{unsigned|Pokefanboy}}

:It'll be on the [[Nintendo DS]], but will be compatible with the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. Yes, the press release was confusing. By the way, it's a good idea to sign your posts with <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>, which is converted into an automatic link to your userpage. {{unsigned|GoldenCelebi}}
:That article mentions this. Don't mean to sound rude, but this is exactly what this site is for. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 18:05, 1 March 2012 (UTC)

== English artwork ==
Possible to use these artworks? [http://fronttowardsgamer.com/2012/02/27/pokemon-black-and-white-2-announced/ Black & White 2] -- [[User:Chickensdoorknob|ℂℏɨ₡ƙ℮ᵰᵴ∂ⱺ☮яϰŊøɓ]] 23:53, 13 March 2012 (UTC)
:Those look fanmade. They look nothing like the leaked Japanese boxes and they always use the same. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 00:02, 14 March 2012 (UTC)
::Those aren't fanmade, actually- they're on [http://www.play-asia.com/Pokemon_White_Version_2/paOS-13-71-ba-49-en-70-4lbh.html Playasia] and other pre-order sites. They're only placeholders, though. Official placeholders, but placeholders nonetheless. [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] 15:04, 14 March 2012 (UTC)
:::Look at them, they were made in MSPaint. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:08, 14 March 2012 (UTC)

== Two official artworks? ==

How come Black Kyurem and White Kyurem have two official artworks? I'm not saying it's a mistake or even a lie, you can easily check that it's true by watching the Flash intro animation of the Japanese website. But that's the issue here: why are there two different yet official artworks for both of Kyurem's new Formes? [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 17:33, 15 March 2012 (UTC)
:There's also two artworks for Reshiram and Zekrom (lit up and not lit up). They are apparently some "mode" (Formes with forms?). We don't really know much about them yet. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:36, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

I have the same opinion. The boxart may be some kind of 'mode' as in 'burst mode'or something. The boxart of White Kyurem looks vaguely similar to the art of primal dialga. The pic aforementioned is present in the bulbapedia archive. Please give ur thoughts on this post.[[User:Auraguardian197|Auraguardian197]]

i think it has to do with its ability. the glowing might be from turboblaze ant terravolt to white/black kyurem respectively. -{{u|deoxys80}}
:It's just their Overdrive mode. Reshiram and Zekrom had the ''exact same thing''. [[:a:File:643Reshiram.png|Normal Reshiram]], [[:a:File:643Reshiram-Activated.png|Overdrive Reshiram]]. [[:a:File:644Zekrom.png|Normal Zekrom]], [[:a:File:644Zekrom-Activated.png|Overdrive Zekrom]]. It has nothing to do with abilities, or moves, or formes. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 18:21, 15 April 2012 (UTC)

== Trivia? ==

Would it be relevant and/or noteworthy to add that these games mark the second time the main series Pokémon games have the number 2 in their names, with the first time being the name initially announced for the original Gold and Silver ('''{{tt|ポケットモンスター２金・銀|Poketto Monsutā 2: Kin Gin}}''' ''Pocket Monsters 2: Gold and Silver'')? Even though the 2 was eventually dropped for Gold and Silver, it was still an official yet temporary name. [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 17:49, 15 March 2012 (UTC)
:I'm totally for this. Something like: "These games are the first games in the main series to be released with a "2" in their name, though the Japanese versions of G/S were intended to have tis number in their name but this was dropped before release" ?? As long as there's a nod to the almost-Pkmn 2: G/S thing I think it's a great idea! [[User:Oshawhat?|Oshawhat?]] 09:14, 12 April 2012 (UTC)

== Parameter on the Japanese website URL ==

The URL for the Japanese website does not need the '''?a001=msign''' parameter. Please remove it. [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 22:25, 15 March 2012 (UTC)

== Second set of direct sequels? ==

Aren't Black 2 and White 2 the second set of direct sequels in the main series? Gold and Silver are direct sequels to Red and Green (likewise, HeartGold and SoulSilver are direct sequels to FireRed and LeafGreen). The only difference is that they're from separate generations, since for all we know, Black 2 and White 2 are Generation V games like Black and White. If so, shouldn't this be mentioned in the article? [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 22:31, 15 March 2012 (UTC)
:Considering that it hasn't even really been confirmed that these are sequels, I'd say no. Wait until we know for sure at least. [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] 00:11, 16 March 2012 (UTC)
::Don't worry, I'll wait. I can't edit the article anyway. I was just pointing out this so it can be taken in consideration when we have full details about the games. [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 13:56, 16 March 2012 (UTC)

==No info?==

Ummmm... The games are available for preorder. Shouldn't there be info on the storyline and stuff? it's-a me, [[User:Slowbro|anonymous]]
:One would think there would be more info by now, but the reason is simply because no more info has been released. When more info is released it will be added to the article. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 22:50, 2 April 2012 (UTC)
::We will be getting lots of info next [[Pokémon Smash!]] (they said they would be revealing B2W2 info on that episode). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:14, 3 April 2012 (UTC)

==Beta==

This could turn into beta. Any official source confirming that people are making this game? The above [[Special:Contributions/Wildgoose|comment]] is [[User talk: Wildgoose|supported]] by [[User:Wildgoose|Wildgoose]]. 00:57, 9 April 2012 (UTC)
:Go to the article and scroll to the bottom. There is a list of sources there. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 01:09, 9 April 2012 (UTC)

== Australian Release Date ==

In the infobox, it lists the Australian release as Spring 2012. At first this really confused me as I thought only Japan got it this Spring. Because of the different seasons in the Northern and Southern hemisphere, and because a lot of Bulbapedia's users come from the Northern Hemisphere, could we add a tooltip to make it {{tt|Spring 2012|Northern Hemisphere Fall/Autumn}}. I think this would help a lot of people who came to the site. [[User:MajesticRayquaza|''Majestic'']][[User talk:MajesticRayquaza|'''Rayquaza''']] 09:08, 9 April 2012 (UTC)
:I don't think so. The seasons will become irrelevant once we get an actual date, and the only people who should really be concerned with the release date are the people it applies to (i.e. Oceanians.) Plus it might seem unfair. If we put a note for the Northerners that South Spring = North Autumn, then we should do the same for Southerners that North Autumn = South Spring. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 09:16, 9 April 2012 (UTC)

== Amazon release date ==

Not sure if this means anything but I just saw that Amazon (through the official Nintendo seller) has the two versions up for pre-order with a release date of December 31, 2012 (I'm not sure if that's their generic date for an unknown release or the actual date though). [[User:OnixPachirisu|OnixPachirisu]] 18:52, 9 April 2012 (UTC)
:It's just a placeholder so they can take pre-orders. Nintendo already announced a fall (Sept-Nov) release. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 18:57, 9 April 2012 (UTC)

== More Release Date info ==

Per Play-Asia, the Japanese Version's release date is June 23rd, and the US release will be in October: http://www.play-asia.com/paOScore/19-71-8s-49-en-15-Pokemon-43-8s-18-2.html

[[User:Luigi-San|Luigi-San]] 03:09, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
:Well the Japanese release date is true. October does fit for the US, though is Play-asia a good source for information on the US release date? In any case, we'll probably find out about the US release date in a few months. Maybe E3? [[User:Torpoleon|Torpoleon]] 17:38, 13 April 2012 (UTC)
::It's been known for like [https://twitter.com/#!/bulbanews/status/179568320293511168 a month now]. Play-Asia is a decent source but I would still prefer to wait for an official source to confirm it, just for precautionary measures. ♫♪ [[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']] ♪♫ 17:46, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

== Update ==
Page needs to be updated with new Coro Coro information. [[User:Dragonace|Dragonace]] 06:58, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
:Not yet.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 07:24, 12 April 2012 (UTC)

== Ice cover ==

I don't think the article should say that Unova is engulfed in ice because it says in the Bulbanews article that it is unconfirmed whether that is actually part of the region or it is just there to cover up areas that haven't been revealed yet. [[User:PkmnChmp5|PkmnChmp5]] 23:38, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
:I agree too. There seems to be a confusion. [[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 23:47, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
From a talk page it says that CoroCoro confirmed the ice is only to cover upcoming stuff--[[User:Poke1|Poke1]] 17:12, 13 April 2012 (UTC)
:::According to {{u|Umeko}}'s Nihongo-fu: ''What Corocoro says in reference to the ice is essentially "What in the world is with the map freezing over? Has something strange happened?!"'' [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 17:26, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

what is a Umeko's Nihongo-fu?--[[User:Poke1|Poke1]] 20:59, 13 April 2012 (UTC)
* Umeko is a person, and "Nihongo" is the Japanese word for "Japanese". It's an attempt by Umeko at translating it from Japanese. [[User:Rickie-d|Rickie-d]] 01:19, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

== Towns ==

I am 99.9% certain that there are 3 towns in Southwest Unova, not 2. [[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 03:15, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

It says at least 2 towns.--[[User:Poke1|Poke1]] 20:58, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

I see three towns but the one below Driftveil City could also be something similar to Cold Storage. [[User:Ariano|Ariano]] 08:19, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

=="2"==
I think that Black ＆ White 2 is a reference to this version taking place 2 years after Black ＆ White. [[User:Ethan12|Ethan12]] 14:18, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

== Images ==

I don't know if I'm doing this right, but... maybe these images can be used in the article?

<gallery>
File:B2W2 Prerelease theater.png|The theater?
File:B2W2 Prerelease VS Rival.png|The male player character and the rival's VS sprites
File:B2W2 Prerelease field.png|The player character meeting the rival
File:B2W2 Prerelease Akuroma.png|Akuroma...
File:B2W2 Prerelease Castelia Central Plaza.png|The player meets Akuroma in Castelia
File:B2W2 Prerelease floating town.png|The player meets Shizui
File:B2W2 Prerelease blocked road.png|The player and Akuroma in an unknown location
File:B2W2 Prerelease Homika Gym.png|Homika's gym
File:B2W2 Prerelease beach town Gym.png|Possibly outside Shizui's gym
File:B2W2 Prerelease beach cave.png|The player character, the rival and Shizui in a beach, near to the entrance of a cave
</gallery>

--[[User:PenblooeR|PenblooeR]] 19:56, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
That depends.did you get these pictures from a reliable source? [[User:Pokabu218|Pokabu218]] 14:56, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/b2w2/characters/ I think so.] --[[User:PenblooeR|PenblooeR]] 15:50, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

It looks like the official Japanese black2 and white2 so I would say those pictures are valid but I'm not sure so I would ask help from another editor.

[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/b2w2/characters/ They're from the japanese Pokémon website.] What do you think? --[[User:PenblooeR|PenblooeR]] 19:45, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

== Starters ==

Are the starters for black and white 2 tepig oshawott and snivy because pokemon smash shows it.--[[User:Poke1|Poke1]] 01:59, 15 April 2012 (UTC)
:Obviously. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 02:12, 15 April 2012 (UTC)

==battle animations?==

I guess constant battle animations are confirmed, due to the trailer? [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 02:56, 17 April 2012 (UTC)
The Trainers seem to be animated too. ''Drakko'' 11:00, 29 April 2012 (UTC)

== English Cover ==

The english Cover is revealed: http://www.wog.ch/nas/cover_large/ds/ds_pokemonblack2.jpg --[[User:Altruis|Altruis]] 18:24, 17 April 2012 (UTC)
:Can you please provide the source of the picture? [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 18:27, 17 April 2012 (UTC)

Yes: http://www.wog.ch/index.cfm/details/product/28172-Pokemon-Schwarze-Edition-2 and http://www.softridge.ch/c1-/p4880/pokemon-schwarze-edition-2.html --[[User:Altruis|Altruis]] 18:29, 17 April 2012 (UTC)
:IMO it looks like placeholder boxart, because it doesn't match the Japanese artwork (which is usually does). There is also a watermark in the image. I would wait for a more official source to confirm it. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 18:40, 17 April 2012 (UTC)
I agree also because it is rating pending by ESRB but it shows a rating in the bottom right corner [[User:Pokabu218|Pokabu218]] 14:37, 18 April 2012 (UTC)
:That's not an ESRB rating. It's PEGI. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 16:13, 18 April 2012 (UTC)
Your right. I noticed that after I made the comment but did not have the time to fix it. [[User:Pokabu218|Pokabu218]] 17:44, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

== Unova Ice unconfirmed. ==

(Yeah, I know somebody already posted something like this...)
I don't think we should say that Unova is engulfed in ice, unless that is specifically confirmed. Maybe the ice is just there to cover up the other changes of Unova just for now, and I think if that much of Unova was covered in ice, there would only be like, three gyms. I think we should remove the part saying that part of Unova is covered in ice, because that is just speculation from the art, we have no proof that this is confirmed. [[User:Zarthga|Zarthga]] 07:23, 20 April 2012 (UTC)
:"I think if that much of Unova was covered in ice, there would only be like, three gyms." Castelia, Nimbasa, Driftveil, Mistralton and Opelucid aren't covered in ice. And there will be two new leaders, Shizui and Homika, totalizing seven citites with gyms that aren't covered in ice. Maybe the Icirrus gym will be still active, as it's an Ice-type gym... --[[User:PenblooeR|PenblooeR]] 15:50, 20 April 2012 (UTC)
::God, there are still people who believe that they really destroyed half of Unova? God... --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 17:39, 20 April 2012 (UTC)
:::"The Unova region ''appears'' to have changed greatly." (From the article; italics mine.) It does actually imply that it's inferred from the map, although I agree it's a little ambiguous. -- [[User:GoldenCelebi|Golden]][[User talk:GoldenCelebi|Celebi]] 17:50, 20 April 2012 (UTC)
::::Guys, this is turning into a speculation discussion. Unless you have undeniable proof one way or the other, please take this to the forums and stop the discussion here. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 18:23, 20 April 2012 (UTC)
:::::Can I at least change it to say: "In this time, the Unova region appears to have changed greatly, being engulfed by a large amount of ice coming from the north east'', however, it was never confirmed that the this is true, as the ice may not actually exist, and was put on the Unova map to prevent too many spoilers.''" ? [[User:Zarthga|Zarthga]] 00:23, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
::::::No. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 00:27, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
::::::: As it stands, the article reads as though Unova actually being engulfed in actual ice rather than just the map is a confirmed thing, which it isn't. Couldn't we reword that bit somehow so it doesn't sound like we know for sure? Actually, maybe it should just not be mentioned at all until we know what we're talking about. [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] 02:08, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
:::::::: ''In this time, the Unova region '''appears''' to have changed greatly, being engulfed by a large amount of ice coming from the north east'', the appears part signals the unconfirmed factor. The article is fine as is. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 02:13, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
It looks like it's confirmed: it says on the Japanese official site that the ice was caused two years after Black & White involving an 'accident' in the rural areas. ''Drakko'' 10:59, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
Anyone aware that since Kyuremu is ice-type, the accident may have been related to it?[[User:Bulbasect|Bulbasect]] 21:00, 29 April 2012 (UTC)

== Pictures ==

Can this pic be used?

<gallery>
File:RivalBW2.png|rival from opening.
</gallery>

== Characters and Pokedex additions? ==

1) Already been mentions on this page, [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/b2w2/characters/ BW Characters]. Menu bar on left, if it wasn't obvious.

2) [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/b2w2/pokemon/pokemon01.html Pokedex with additional Pokemon] (?) <s>the pokedex looks pretty epic</s>

These should be added to the page somewhere; it's from the Japanese webpage. EDIT: By that I mean more better description of these on the article

[[User:Umbreon126|Umbreon126]] 04:03, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

:Until everything is revealed, then we add it.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:10, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

== Spring 2012 ==

Australia are getting these games before Japan? An Admin needs to change this[[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]]
:Spring in Northern Hemisphere = Autumn in Southern Hemisphere. This has been explained multiple times, and should be common knowledge. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 19:33, 22 April 2012 (UTC)
::Yes it should be. I could care less either way, but it should be put up so we can stop getting these questions. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 19:55, 22 April 2012 (UTC)
:::Your message doesn't make sense. We don't need to put up any sort of notes and disclaimers because people should already know the season differences the hemispheres have. Do we need to explain why the sky is blue in the anime? Not only that, but it is rude to our readers in the Southern Hemisphere. We don't put any sort of disclaimers that Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere means their Spring. They already know the difference. I'm not going to alter the information just because of someone else's ignorance. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 20:02, 22 April 2012 (UTC)
::::How does it not make sense. It should and is common knowledge, but multiple people obviously don't get the difference. It's a waste to continually have this page cluttered with this issue. This is the third time (IIRC) this question has been asked on this page, the forums see it multiple times as well. It's annoying to see this question asked numerous times every week. Putting something up would stop people from asking about this and stop all the useless posts on this. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 20:39, 22 April 2012 (UTC)
:::::<nowiki>*</nowiki>bobs his head out of the shadows* Hi, I'm from the far lands, also known as the Southern Hemisphere. Things in here, despite what they might seem like, are the opposite to the Northern Hemisphere (at least in the weather department, no, food doesn't eat people here -that's only in Rand McNally-). Stuff such as S. H. related articles and release dates for this side of the world are kept in the Southern Hemisphere standards so that we don't get confused as to when either things get released or... well... mostly dates, Australia and New Zealand amongst few others speak English, so it's a bit unfair for them. This is something you learn in elementary school, if they don't know it, tough luck, they do now. So yeah, we are not changing the seasons for them to fit the Northern Hemisphere standards. Besides, once the games are released, we'll see the actual dates, so there will be no place for confusion. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 20:42, 22 April 2012 (UTC)

Talk:Pokémon Black and White Versions 2

2012-04-29T20:58:15Z

Bulbasect: /* Unova Ice unconfirmed. */

==Formes==
It says "Two new formes" but it does not say "of Kyurem." [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 02:22, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:We won't know if they are formes of Kyurem until a source confirms it. Right now, it's all speculation.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 02:26, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::While it is all speculation they look more like alternate forms of Reshiram and Zekrom instead. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 02:34, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:::[https://twitter.com/#!/Junichi_Masuda/status/173576515219505153 Stated Kyurem here.] But there's debate on whether they're forms or separate Pokémon. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 02:36, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::::Ah, nice to know then. Wonder if they'll have something to do with Reshiram and Zekrom at all, also looking forward to a bit of change in the overall story plot. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 02:39, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::Well, from what it looks like, it seems that it is combining Zekrom/Reshiram with Kyurem. I wonder how they will do that? Item? Special shrine? But about what Jo said above, they will be forms, as it says in [[Kyurem]]s trivia ''"There is placeholder data for an alternate form of Kyurem in Pokémon Black and White".'' --[[User:Rsrdaman|'''×Rsr''']][[User_Talk:Rsrdaman|'''daman×''']] 02:59, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::::::Actually, if you watch the trailer for the new movie coming out on the Japanese website, it shows Zekrom and Reshiram's powers going into Kyurem. This further confirms that these are Kyurem's alternate formes, and not Zekrom's our Reshiram's. [[User:Mikk317|Mikk317]] 05:10, 6 March 2012 (UTC)
I saw the covers of the games,and the white and black kyurem's on the covers look completely different then normal white kyurem and black kyurem.What gives?--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 12:38, 21 March 2012 (UTC)
:There's also two "formes" for Reshiram and Zekrom (lit up and not lit up). They are apparently some "mode" (Formes with forms?). We don't really know much about them yet. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:44, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

thanks. i thought that Kyurem had 5 formes or something!--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 11:30, 2 April 2012 (UTC)

reshiram and zekrom don't have two forms that is their animation.--[[User:Poke1|Poke1]] 22:48, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

And in the commercial it shows how kyurem changes from white kyurem without the tubes on the back to the white kyurem on the boxart.--[[User:Poke1|Poke1]] 23:58, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

== Names of mascots ==

Junichi Masuda has stated on Twitter that the names of the new forms are '''White Kyurem''' and '''Black Kyurem'''. [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 03:32, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

==Interwiki==
Page is blocked, could you add an interwiki link to [[:it:Pokémon Nero e Bianco 2]]?--[[User:Qwilava|Qwilava]] 08:37, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:Added. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 08:38, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

==US website==
Doesn't appear to have been added. [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-black-version-2-and-pokemon-white-version-2/ It's not much, but it's official.] [[User:GoldenCelebi|GoldenCelebi]] 10:57, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:I am reluctant to add it. It is just a sub-section, unlike [http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/ this one]. ♫♪ [[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']] ♪♫ 11:21, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== Color's for representation. ==

To avoid confusion with Black and White I think the 2 colors that represent this game on Wiki pages should be a blue and red to match the color on each logo and background for the official site. What do you guys think? [[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 12:41, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:What about if it gets confused instead with the Generation I games Red and Blue? Just pointing out... [[User:Haxorus|'''Hax''']][[User talk:Haxorus|'''or''']][[Special:MyContributions|'''us''']] 12:45, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::All I have to say is Ruby and Sapphire. Besides they will be a different shade just like Ruby and Sapphire where and they will also be reversed, being Blue and Red instead of Red and Blue.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 12:55, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:::Thank you to the person who changed the color.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 13:14, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::::Wait, who changed it back and why?[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 13:53, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== Mascots reversed? ==

I just noticed something on [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/4/46/Kyurem_forms.png the new release]. The Kyurem/Zekrom and Kyurem/Reshiram are reversed. On the original B/W, Zekrom was on the white side, and Reshiram on the black side. Its seems its reversed now.--[[User:Rsrdaman|'''×Rsr''']][[User_Talk:Rsrdaman|'''daman×''']] 15:28, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:Yes they are, but this isn't the right place for that discussion. Please go to the forums with comments/questions of this nature. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 15:44, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== generation ==

why is it under generation v? is there any offical source to this (even though we know it might be true) -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 16:37, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

We don't really know if it is Gen V, but the fact that it uses forms of a Gen V Pokemon as its mascot make if all but confirmed. The way it looks, at least for now, is that they decided to ditch the 3rd game idea for this Gen and instead do two full sequels to BW. If they say these are a new gen or we see completely new Pokemon then we can start talking about this being Gen VI, but as it stands I think we should just leave it be.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 16:41, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== Trying to clear up some unconfirmed rumors ==

I suggest a paragraph be added to the article stating something like "There is no confirmation on whether these games are a [[third version]] or not." [[User:Bwburke94|Bwburke94]] 20:26, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

The article doesn't even insinuate that, it says out right that they are second paired versions. 2 games can't be a 3rd version.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 22:43, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

:What he trying to mean is, most people think that these games are the '"double" 3rd versions, like Platinum, Emerald and Crystal. But if that's so, you mean these are just the continued part of original B&W? There will be a real "third" version? That's almost impossible. {{unsigned|Acellutor}}

== Classification ==

Well,looks like it can have'''3''' types-Dragon+ice+fire\electric.And can it be a new duo or trio with Kyurem or Part of the tao trio?--Shravs [[User talk:Littleroot leader shravan(ability leader)|(New Bark Gym)]] 05:09, 27 February 2012 (UTC)
:From sources, Kyurem has two new forms, each resemblin to Zekrom and/or Reshiram. So it would still be within the Tao trio. But 3 types is OP, and awkward considering the type advantages/disadvantages. I would say Kyurem would be Ice/Dragon but retaining the power of it's other form. My speculation point, but I would doubt 3 types. [[User:Chocos0|Chocos0]] 06:06, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

==European Autumn 2012 Release Confirmed==
Could someone with the powers to edit this page please add that Nintendo UK have confirmed an Autumn 2012 release for this pair? Source: http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/35866/pokemon-black-and-white-2-uk-release-date-is-autumn-2012/ [[User:Ryu Shoji|Ryu Shoji]], 10:56, 27 February, 2012 (BST)
:Done. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:14, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

== North America release confirmed: Fall 2012 ==

The American release window has been confirmed - see this article: http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/02/north_america_gets_pokemon_black_and_white_2_this_fall

I'm unable to add it to the article myself, so can someone who is able to edit it add the date?
[[User:NFreak007|NFreak007]] 14:55, 27 February 2012 (UTC)
:I just found out about this myself and updated [[n:Pokémon Black and White 2 coming to North America and Europe this autumn|the Bulbanews article]]. This page is now fixed too. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 15:01, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

== Redirect sentence regarding the BW002 episode ==

Greetings, I respectfully disagree with the unitalicising of the English title portion, "Enter Iris and Axew". On this site, all episode titles are italicised when put against regular unitalicised text, and the opposite should be done in this case as in other examples elsewhere in life. [[User:Haxorus|'''Hax''']][[User talk:Haxorus|'''or''']][[Special:MyContributions|'''us''']] 15:51, 1 March 2012 (UTC)
:It is already italicized, which is what is used for titles. When it is surrounded by italicized text, it doesn't need to become un-italicized. This is how everything else does it anyway. It is more important to have the title in italics rather than in contrast to regular text. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 03:23, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

== 3ds or ds ==

will this be on 3ds or ds i need to know {{unsigned|Pokefanboy}}

:It'll be on the [[Nintendo DS]], but will be compatible with the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. Yes, the press release was confusing. By the way, it's a good idea to sign your posts with <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>, which is converted into an automatic link to your userpage. {{unsigned|GoldenCelebi}}
:That article mentions this. Don't mean to sound rude, but this is exactly what this site is for. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 18:05, 1 March 2012 (UTC)

== English artwork ==
Possible to use these artworks? [http://fronttowardsgamer.com/2012/02/27/pokemon-black-and-white-2-announced/ Black & White 2] -- [[User:Chickensdoorknob|ℂℏɨ₡ƙ℮ᵰᵴ∂ⱺ☮яϰŊøɓ]] 23:53, 13 March 2012 (UTC)
:Those look fanmade. They look nothing like the leaked Japanese boxes and they always use the same. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 00:02, 14 March 2012 (UTC)
::Those aren't fanmade, actually- they're on [http://www.play-asia.com/Pokemon_White_Version_2/paOS-13-71-ba-49-en-70-4lbh.html Playasia] and other pre-order sites. They're only placeholders, though. Official placeholders, but placeholders nonetheless. [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] 15:04, 14 March 2012 (UTC)
:::Look at them, they were made in MSPaint. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:08, 14 March 2012 (UTC)

== Two official artworks? ==

How come Black Kyurem and White Kyurem have two official artworks? I'm not saying it's a mistake or even a lie, you can easily check that it's true by watching the Flash intro animation of the Japanese website. But that's the issue here: why are there two different yet official artworks for both of Kyurem's new Formes? [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 17:33, 15 March 2012 (UTC)
:There's also two artworks for Reshiram and Zekrom (lit up and not lit up). They are apparently some "mode" (Formes with forms?). We don't really know much about them yet. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:36, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

I have the same opinion. The boxart may be some kind of 'mode' as in 'burst mode'or something. The boxart of White Kyurem looks vaguely similar to the art of primal dialga. The pic aforementioned is present in the bulbapedia archive. Please give ur thoughts on this post.[[User:Auraguardian197|Auraguardian197]]

i think it has to do with its ability. the glowing might be from turboblaze ant terravolt to white/black kyurem respectively. -{{u|deoxys80}}
:It's just their Overdrive mode. Reshiram and Zekrom had the ''exact same thing''. [[:a:File:643Reshiram.png|Normal Reshiram]], [[:a:File:643Reshiram-Activated.png|Overdrive Reshiram]]. [[:a:File:644Zekrom.png|Normal Zekrom]], [[:a:File:644Zekrom-Activated.png|Overdrive Zekrom]]. It has nothing to do with abilities, or moves, or formes. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 18:21, 15 April 2012 (UTC)

== Trivia? ==

Would it be relevant and/or noteworthy to add that these games mark the second time the main series Pokémon games have the number 2 in their names, with the first time being the name initially announced for the original Gold and Silver ('''{{tt|ポケットモンスター２金・銀|Poketto Monsutā 2: Kin Gin}}''' ''Pocket Monsters 2: Gold and Silver'')? Even though the 2 was eventually dropped for Gold and Silver, it was still an official yet temporary name. [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 17:49, 15 March 2012 (UTC)
:I'm totally for this. Something like: "These games are the first games in the main series to be released with a "2" in their name, though the Japanese versions of G/S were intended to have tis number in their name but this was dropped before release" ?? As long as there's a nod to the almost-Pkmn 2: G/S thing I think it's a great idea! [[User:Oshawhat?|Oshawhat?]] 09:14, 12 April 2012 (UTC)

== Parameter on the Japanese website URL ==

The URL for the Japanese website does not need the '''?a001=msign''' parameter. Please remove it. [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 22:25, 15 March 2012 (UTC)

== Second set of direct sequels? ==

Aren't Black 2 and White 2 the second set of direct sequels in the main series? Gold and Silver are direct sequels to Red and Green (likewise, HeartGold and SoulSilver are direct sequels to FireRed and LeafGreen). The only difference is that they're from separate generations, since for all we know, Black 2 and White 2 are Generation V games like Black and White. If so, shouldn't this be mentioned in the article? [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 22:31, 15 March 2012 (UTC)
:Considering that it hasn't even really been confirmed that these are sequels, I'd say no. Wait until we know for sure at least. [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] 00:11, 16 March 2012 (UTC)
::Don't worry, I'll wait. I can't edit the article anyway. I was just pointing out this so it can be taken in consideration when we have full details about the games. [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 13:56, 16 March 2012 (UTC)

==No info?==

Ummmm... The games are available for preorder. Shouldn't there be info on the storyline and stuff? it's-a me, [[User:Slowbro|anonymous]]
:One would think there would be more info by now, but the reason is simply because no more info has been released. When more info is released it will be added to the article. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 22:50, 2 April 2012 (UTC)
::We will be getting lots of info next [[Pokémon Smash!]] (they said they would be revealing B2W2 info on that episode). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:14, 3 April 2012 (UTC)

==Beta==

This could turn into beta. Any official source confirming that people are making this game? The above [[Special:Contributions/Wildgoose|comment]] is [[User talk: Wildgoose|supported]] by [[User:Wildgoose|Wildgoose]]. 00:57, 9 April 2012 (UTC)
:Go to the article and scroll to the bottom. There is a list of sources there. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 01:09, 9 April 2012 (UTC)

== Australian Release Date ==

In the infobox, it lists the Australian release as Spring 2012. At first this really confused me as I thought only Japan got it this Spring. Because of the different seasons in the Northern and Southern hemisphere, and because a lot of Bulbapedia's users come from the Northern Hemisphere, could we add a tooltip to make it {{tt|Spring 2012|Northern Hemisphere Fall/Autumn}}. I think this would help a lot of people who came to the site. [[User:MajesticRayquaza|''Majestic'']][[User talk:MajesticRayquaza|'''Rayquaza''']] 09:08, 9 April 2012 (UTC)
:I don't think so. The seasons will become irrelevant once we get an actual date, and the only people who should really be concerned with the release date are the people it applies to (i.e. Oceanians.) Plus it might seem unfair. If we put a note for the Northerners that South Spring = North Autumn, then we should do the same for Southerners that North Autumn = South Spring. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 09:16, 9 April 2012 (UTC)

== Amazon release date ==

Not sure if this means anything but I just saw that Amazon (through the official Nintendo seller) has the two versions up for pre-order with a release date of December 31, 2012 (I'm not sure if that's their generic date for an unknown release or the actual date though). [[User:OnixPachirisu|OnixPachirisu]] 18:52, 9 April 2012 (UTC)
:It's just a placeholder so they can take pre-orders. Nintendo already announced a fall (Sept-Nov) release. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 18:57, 9 April 2012 (UTC)

== More Release Date info ==

Per Play-Asia, the Japanese Version's release date is June 23rd, and the US release will be in October: http://www.play-asia.com/paOScore/19-71-8s-49-en-15-Pokemon-43-8s-18-2.html

[[User:Luigi-San|Luigi-San]] 03:09, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
:Well the Japanese release date is true. October does fit for the US, though is Play-asia a good source for information on the US release date? In any case, we'll probably find out about the US release date in a few months. Maybe E3? [[User:Torpoleon|Torpoleon]] 17:38, 13 April 2012 (UTC)
::It's been known for like [https://twitter.com/#!/bulbanews/status/179568320293511168 a month now]. Play-Asia is a decent source but I would still prefer to wait for an official source to confirm it, just for precautionary measures. ♫♪ [[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']] ♪♫ 17:46, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

== Update ==
Page needs to be updated with new Coro Coro information. [[User:Dragonace|Dragonace]] 06:58, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
:Not yet.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 07:24, 12 April 2012 (UTC)

== Ice cover ==

I don't think the article should say that Unova is engulfed in ice because it says in the Bulbanews article that it is unconfirmed whether that is actually part of the region or it is just there to cover up areas that haven't been revealed yet. [[User:PkmnChmp5|PkmnChmp5]] 23:38, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
:I agree too. There seems to be a confusion. [[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 23:47, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
From a talk page it says that CoroCoro confirmed the ice is only to cover upcoming stuff--[[User:Poke1|Poke1]] 17:12, 13 April 2012 (UTC)
:::According to {{u|Umeko}}'s Nihongo-fu: ''What Corocoro says in reference to the ice is essentially "What in the world is with the map freezing over? Has something strange happened?!"'' [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 17:26, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

what is a Umeko's Nihongo-fu?--[[User:Poke1|Poke1]] 20:59, 13 April 2012 (UTC)
* Umeko is a person, and "Nihongo" is the Japanese word for "Japanese". It's an attempt by Umeko at translating it from Japanese. [[User:Rickie-d|Rickie-d]] 01:19, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

== Towns ==

I am 99.9% certain that there are 3 towns in Southwest Unova, not 2. [[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 03:15, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

It says at least 2 towns.--[[User:Poke1|Poke1]] 20:58, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

I see three towns but the one below Driftveil City could also be something similar to Cold Storage. [[User:Ariano|Ariano]] 08:19, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

=="2"==
I think that Black ＆ White 2 is a reference to this version taking place 2 years after Black ＆ White. [[User:Ethan12|Ethan12]] 14:18, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

== Images ==

I don't know if I'm doing this right, but... maybe these images can be used in the article?

<gallery>
File:B2W2 Prerelease theater.png|The theater?
File:B2W2 Prerelease VS Rival.png|The male player character and the rival's VS sprites
File:B2W2 Prerelease field.png|The player character meeting the rival
File:B2W2 Prerelease Akuroma.png|Akuroma...
File:B2W2 Prerelease Castelia Central Plaza.png|The player meets Akuroma in Castelia
File:B2W2 Prerelease floating town.png|The player meets Shizui
File:B2W2 Prerelease blocked road.png|The player and Akuroma in an unknown location
File:B2W2 Prerelease Homika Gym.png|Homika's gym
File:B2W2 Prerelease beach town Gym.png|Possibly outside Shizui's gym
File:B2W2 Prerelease beach cave.png|The player character, the rival and Shizui in a beach, near to the entrance of a cave
</gallery>

--[[User:PenblooeR|PenblooeR]] 19:56, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
That depends.did you get these pictures from a reliable source? [[User:Pokabu218|Pokabu218]] 14:56, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/b2w2/characters/ I think so.] --[[User:PenblooeR|PenblooeR]] 15:50, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

It looks like the official Japanese black2 and white2 so I would say those pictures are valid but I'm not sure so I would ask help from another editor.

[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/b2w2/characters/ They're from the japanese Pokémon website.] What do you think? --[[User:PenblooeR|PenblooeR]] 19:45, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

== Starters ==

Are the starters for black and white 2 tepig oshawott and snivy because pokemon smash shows it.--[[User:Poke1|Poke1]] 01:59, 15 April 2012 (UTC)
:Obviously. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 02:12, 15 April 2012 (UTC)

==battle animations?==

I guess constant battle animations are confirmed, due to the trailer? [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 02:56, 17 April 2012 (UTC)
The Trainers seem to be animated too. ''Drakko'' 11:00, 29 April 2012 (UTC)

== English Cover ==

The english Cover is revealed: http://www.wog.ch/nas/cover_large/ds/ds_pokemonblack2.jpg --[[User:Altruis|Altruis]] 18:24, 17 April 2012 (UTC)
:Can you please provide the source of the picture? [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 18:27, 17 April 2012 (UTC)

Yes: http://www.wog.ch/index.cfm/details/product/28172-Pokemon-Schwarze-Edition-2 and http://www.softridge.ch/c1-/p4880/pokemon-schwarze-edition-2.html --[[User:Altruis|Altruis]] 18:29, 17 April 2012 (UTC)
:IMO it looks like placeholder boxart, because it doesn't match the Japanese artwork (which is usually does). There is also a watermark in the image. I would wait for a more official source to confirm it. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 18:40, 17 April 2012 (UTC)
I agree also because it is rating pending by ESRB but it shows a rating in the bottom right corner [[User:Pokabu218|Pokabu218]] 14:37, 18 April 2012 (UTC)
:That's not an ESRB rating. It's PEGI. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 16:13, 18 April 2012 (UTC)
Your right. I noticed that after I made the comment but did not have the time to fix it. [[User:Pokabu218|Pokabu218]] 17:44, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

== Unova Ice unconfirmed. ==

(Yeah, I know somebody already posted something like this...)
I don't think we should say that Unova is engulfed in ice, unless that is specifically confirmed. Maybe the ice is just there to cover up the other changes of Unova just for now, and I think if that much of Unova was covered in ice, there would only be like, three gyms. I think we should remove the part saying that part of Unova is covered in ice, because that is just speculation from the art, we have no proof that this is confirmed. [[User:Zarthga|Zarthga]] 07:23, 20 April 2012 (UTC)
:"I think if that much of Unova was covered in ice, there would only be like, three gyms." Castelia, Nimbasa, Driftveil, Mistralton and Opelucid aren't covered in ice. And there will be two new leaders, Shizui and Homika, totalizing seven citites with gyms that aren't covered in ice. Maybe the Icirrus gym will be still active, as it's an Ice-type gym... --[[User:PenblooeR|PenblooeR]] 15:50, 20 April 2012 (UTC)
::God, there are still people who believe that they really destroyed half of Unova? God... --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 17:39, 20 April 2012 (UTC)
:::"The Unova region ''appears'' to have changed greatly." (From the article; italics mine.) It does actually imply that it's inferred from the map, although I agree it's a little ambiguous. -- [[User:GoldenCelebi|Golden]][[User talk:GoldenCelebi|Celebi]] 17:50, 20 April 2012 (UTC)
::::Guys, this is turning into a speculation discussion. Unless you have undeniable proof one way or the other, please take this to the forums and stop the discussion here. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 18:23, 20 April 2012 (UTC)
:::::Can I at least change it to say: "In this time, the Unova region appears to have changed greatly, being engulfed by a large amount of ice coming from the north east'', however, it was never confirmed that the this is true, as the ice may not actually exist, and was put on the Unova map to prevent too many spoilers.''" ? [[User:Zarthga|Zarthga]] 00:23, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
::::::No. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 00:27, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
::::::: As it stands, the article reads as though Unova actually being engulfed in actual ice rather than just the map is a confirmed thing, which it isn't. Couldn't we reword that bit somehow so it doesn't sound like we know for sure? Actually, maybe it should just not be mentioned at all until we know what we're talking about. [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] 02:08, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
:::::::: ''In this time, the Unova region '''appears''' to have changed greatly, being engulfed by a large amount of ice coming from the north east'', the appears part signals the unconfirmed factor. The article is fine as is. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 02:13, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
It looks like it's confirmed: it says on the Japanese official site that the ice was caused two years after Black & White involving an 'accident' in the rural areas. ''Drakko'' 10:59, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
Anyone aware that since Kyuremu is ice-type, the accident may have been related to it?[[User:Bulbasect|Bulbasect]] 20:58, 29 April 2012 (UTC)

== Pictures ==

Can this pic be used?

<gallery>
File:RivalBW2.png|rival from opening.
</gallery>

== Characters and Pokedex additions? ==

1) Already been mentions on this page, [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/b2w2/characters/ BW Characters]. Menu bar on left, if it wasn't obvious.

2) [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/b2w2/pokemon/pokemon01.html Pokedex with additional Pokemon] (?) <s>the pokedex looks pretty epic</s>

These should be added to the page somewhere; it's from the Japanese webpage. EDIT: By that I mean more better description of these on the article

[[User:Umbreon126|Umbreon126]] 04:03, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

:Until everything is revealed, then we add it.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:10, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

== Spring 2012 ==

Australia are getting these games before Japan? An Admin needs to change this[[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]]
:Spring in Northern Hemisphere = Autumn in Southern Hemisphere. This has been explained multiple times, and should be common knowledge. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 19:33, 22 April 2012 (UTC)
::Yes it should be. I could care less either way, but it should be put up so we can stop getting these questions. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 19:55, 22 April 2012 (UTC)
:::Your message doesn't make sense. We don't need to put up any sort of notes and disclaimers because people should already know the season differences the hemispheres have. Do we need to explain why the sky is blue in the anime? Not only that, but it is rude to our readers in the Southern Hemisphere. We don't put any sort of disclaimers that Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere means their Spring. They already know the difference. I'm not going to alter the information just because of someone else's ignorance. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 20:02, 22 April 2012 (UTC)
::::How does it not make sense. It should and is common knowledge, but multiple people obviously don't get the difference. It's a waste to continually have this page cluttered with this issue. This is the third time (IIRC) this question has been asked on this page, the forums see it multiple times as well. It's annoying to see this question asked numerous times every week. Putting something up would stop people from asking about this and stop all the useless posts on this. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 20:39, 22 April 2012 (UTC)
:::::<nowiki>*</nowiki>bobs his head out of the shadows* Hi, I'm from the far lands, also known as the Southern Hemisphere. Things in here, despite what they might seem like, are the opposite to the Northern Hemisphere (at least in the weather department, no, food doesn't eat people here -that's only in Rand McNally-). Stuff such as S. H. related articles and release dates for this side of the world are kept in the Southern Hemisphere standards so that we don't get confused as to when either things get released or... well... mostly dates, Australia and New Zealand amongst few others speak English, so it's a bit unfair for them. This is something you learn in elementary school, if they don't know it, tough luck, they do now. So yeah, we are not changing the seasons for them to fit the Northern Hemisphere standards. Besides, once the games are released, we'll see the actual dates, so there will be no place for confusion. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 20:42, 22 April 2012 (UTC)

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== Eevee brothers ==

Mikey is actually an eevee brother because at the end of the episode one of them say to him they are truely the eevee brothers. {{unsigned|Yoster10}}
:I know. But he also has his own page [[Mikey|here]] while his brothers only share a [[Eevee brothers|collective page]]. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 23:09, 7 January 2012 (UTC)
Ok then fair enough, but dont you think he should be on the page. {{unsigned|Yoster10}}
:Mikey is mentioned on the page, but it also links to his main article. It's like when a Pokémon has an article. We link to their article, not to their table on their trainer's page. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 23:21, 7 January 2012 (UTC)
This is a bit of a wierd question and you will probably say no but do you have any legendaries you are willing to trade for non-legendaries because on monday i am getting the final Pokémon i need to obtain all non-legendaries so i need just 8 legendaries left which are: [[Mew]], [[Celebi]], [[Jirachi]], [[Deoxys]], [[Darkrai]], [[Keldeo]], [[Meloetta]] and [[Genesect]]. {{unsigned|Yoster10}}
:I don't own a Keldeo, Meloette, or Genesect, and I'm not interested in trading any of my others. Plus I've had issues with wi-fi lately. Sorry. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 01:21, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
It's ok i was just wondering. [[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 13:11, 8 January 2012 (UTC)

== Orange Islands Who's That Pokemon? ==
Do you also need me to obtain the images for the English Who's That Pokemon? from the Orange Islands saga? Since I also have that whole box set as well. I am almost done with the Pokemon Master Quest, since I am going to work on the second box set today. --[[User:Lady Ariel|Lady Ariel]] 17:59, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
:Sure, that'd be fine. [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=File:WTP_EP026.png&action=edit Just be sure to use this for the summary] when you upload (and of course change everything accordingly). Thanks again for all your help. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 18:05, 8 January 2012 (UTC)

== User Page ==

On your user page it shows Pokémon in circles at the top how could i do that please if it is ok for me to do. [[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 18:33, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
:You can use it as a base, but try to add your own unique twist to it. Here's a base code with nothing in it:

<pre>{| width="64px" height="64px" align="center" style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 5px solid #000000; background: #FFFFFF;"
| style="{{roundy|150px}} background: #FFFFFF;"| [[File:None.png]]
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[[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 18:39, 8 January 2012 (UTC)

Cheers. [[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 18:42, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
I tried to put in a picture and i put down smaller sizes but when i added the picture this happened.

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Do you know how i can make it smaller and take off the rectangles at the bottom and top. [[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 19:14, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
:Those rectangles are your border. I've made the image smaller for you. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 19:26, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
What about the extra space at the bottom can that be taken off by any chance. [[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 19:34, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
:Did you only want one circle? I was under the impression you wanted the whole circle with four Pokémon. In that case, I've edited the code accordingly. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 19:40, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
Thank you for that you are a big help. [[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 19:45, 8 January 2012 (UTC)

== Watchlist. ==

When i go onto my watchlist i see numbers such as (+249) and (-59), what does this mean? [[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 21:19, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
:That's the number of {{wp|Byte|bytes}} have been added/removed in the edit. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 21:21, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
Ok, thank you. [[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 21:22, 9 January 2012 (UTC)

== Whoops ==

I somehow managed to put a welcome template on a {{u|Rozi|user's page}} instead of their talk page. Since you're an admin, would you mind fixing it for me? --[[User:Darth Zekrom|'''Darth''']] [[User talk:Darth Zekrom|'''Zekrom''']] 02:03, 14 January 2012 (UTC)
:All fixed. Have a nice evening.[[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 02:45, 14 January 2012 (UTC)

== Template: MftE ==

Just a minor thing: Trom didn't change his Haunter to a Winter Sawsbuck in the permitted editors list on the page...--[[User:SandmanDP|SandmanDP]] 02:34, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
:That's because he only did it so it'd match the winter-themed main page back during December. He's still represented by a Haunter. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 02:37, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
::Oops, my mistake. I forgot how long it's been since it was updated...--[[User:SandmanDP|SandmanDP]] 02:45, 15 January 2012 (UTC)

== Spellcheck ==

Just letting you know, because of my less than good spelling, I've given others permission to fix them [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 09:37, 15 January 2012 (UTC)

== Page. ==

There was no content on the page because i was creating it, could you please undo your deletion please. if you cannot i will just recreate it and add the content. [[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 19:07, 15 January 2012 (UTC)

Do not threaten an administrator. By the way, the page was previously here [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Mini-Dit&diff=prev&oldid=534358] but was redirected over three years ago--[[User:SandmanDP|SandmanDP]] 19:11, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
:@Yoster: I won't restore it, and if you make it again, I will protect it from creation. If you look at [[Duplica]]'s page, we can see that Mini-Dit barely has any content in its table. I think that's a tell-tale sign that it's simply not notable enough for its own page. The next time you start an article, give it more substance. Pages with just the infobox and opening sentence will be deleted.
:@Sandman: Please don't butt into a conversation you're not a part of, or respond for me. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 19:14, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
::Other users do it all the time on behalf of the intended user. I was only trying to help. . PS you may wanna protect this too[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Mini-Dit&redirect=no]--[[User:SandmanDP|SandmanDP]] 19:18, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
I was not being threatening, if you are reffering to where i said 'i will just recreate it and add the content.' i meant that if you are unable to undo the deletion then i would not mind recreating. If i was being threatening then i would of said "if you do not undo your deletion then i will recreate it". I looked at that link and what i already done (including what you did not see) looked better so i suggest that you allow me to be able to do mine instead of that please.[[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 19:19, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
:It was still said threateningly. Just because you meant it that way doesn't mean the original connotation changed back to your intention--[[User:SandmanDP|SandmanDP]] 19:24, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
Ok then i phrased it wrong, but that does not mean i am threatening him. [[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 19:26, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
:@Sandman: That's the user's decision, but if it's on a staff member's page, leave it to the staff member to respond.
:@Yoster10: When users use all capital letters, it is seen as shouting, and in turn makes it sound rude. I'll leave it to the {{u|Kenji-girl|anime head}} to decide if it's notable or not. But considering it doesn't meet the {{bp|Notability requirements/Anime Pokémon|notablility requirements}}, I doubt it will be made into a page. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 19:29, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
::Mini-Dit actually had a page at one point, but it was deemed unnotable and redirected in November 2008. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[Special:Contributions/MAGNEDETH|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 19:32, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
I did not use all capital letters anywhere, i only use capital letters when i am starting a new sentence or writing a name or any other reason because that is proper-English-grammer.{{unsigned|Yoster10}}
:While that may be true, you basically said "If you don't do what I want I will defy you using alternative methods no matter what you say". That's pretty threatening--[[User:SandmanDP|SandmanDP]] 19:55, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
::@Yoster10: [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Jo_The_Marten&diff=prev&oldid=1586091 Case in point.]
::@Sandman: Sandman, please, this is my talk page. I would really appreciate it if you'd leave the conversation. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 20:01, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
I never said that in any sort, what i basically said was "if you cannot undo it then i do not mind recreating it." Please just look at what i said carefully because i think you and Jo The Marten have looked at what i said in the wrong way and jumped to conclusion. [[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 20:01, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
:Since you're now in a state of infuriating denial, I will follow Jo's orders and leave this to her--[[User:SandmanDP|SandmanDP]] 20:05, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
@Jo The Marten i looked at the link you put and i do not recall putting that in capital letters, if i did then that means i accentually done that because usually when i type the letter 'a' i accentually click the 'Cap Lock' button. [[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 20:07, 15 January 2012 (UTC)

@SandmanDP i am not in denial i am just stubborn. [[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 20:09, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
:Fair enough. You changed it, so it seemed you were aware of it at the time. But yeah, it comes down to: Mini-Dit isn't getting a page. Next time, check the notability requirements, and if you're still not sure, ask Kenji-girl. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 20:11, 15 January 2012 (UTC)
Ok then i shall end it then, i think i was drawing a blank then because i really do not remember doing capitals but seeing you have the evidence i will leave you alone then. Sorry for the trouble i have caused you. [[User:Yoster10|Yoster10]] 20:13, 15 January 2012 (UTC)

== General Pokemon B/W Question ==
Do Pokemon B/W games, or any other Pokemon games reset on their own once you have a certain number of hours on a game? I've heard that the maximum time that can be set in a saved file is 999:57. What happens when my game reaches that - does the time just reset, or will my saved game delete itself? [[User:Judgement|Judgement]] 01:43, 17 January 2012 (UTC)
:Nope. A few of my games have reached 999:59 and the time just stops. But it doesn't affect the gameplay at all.[[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 02:04, 17 January 2012 (UTC)
Thank you [[User:Judgement|Judgement]] 20:36, 17 January 2012 (UTC)

==i'm confused==
Hi, I just made my Bulbapedia account, and I went to my homepage and it says you deleted my account. Could you tell me if you did and if so, why?
[[User:Chandelure1166|Carson]] 07:28, 23 January 2012 (UTC)
:I didn't delete your account. {{u|Crystal Talian}} accidentally put a welcome template on your userpage instead of your talkpage, and so I deleted your userpage after she fixed her mistake. You should still be able to create your page once you've done some work around the site, so it's not a big deal. You're not in any trouble or anything. Also, your signature should reflect your username in some way so people can immediately tell who they're talking to. For more info see the {{bp|Signature policy}}. Have a nice day. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 07:33, 23 January 2012 (UTC)
:Okay thanks!
[[User:Chandelure1166|Chandelure1166]] 08:35, 23 January 2012 (UTC)

== Curiosity Question ==

Hello. I wan to ask something. Can a regular user (like me) greet a "newcomer"? (sorry I forgot the correct term) If I can, may I?

P.S. if I posted it in the "wrong place", I'll give my apologies (I'm not used with "sophisticated" talkpages like yours :) I say its cool. :) )

--[[User:Harv13|This is Harv13]] 10:34, 26 January 2012 (UTC)
:We prefer that people who welcome new users are constructive users that have been around for a while, since it's likely the new user will go to whoever welcomed them for help and advice. But you fit that category well enough, so I don't see any reason why you can't welcome new users. Go right ahead. Just put <nowiki>{{subst:welcome}}</nowiki> on a new user's talk, or click on it in the toolbar below, and it'll come up with the welcome message. Though just so it's put on the table, if there's someone that registered a while ago, and they haven't been welcomed, make sure they weren't blocked for some reason. We don't welcome users that are blocked indefinitely. Also, I'll answer just about any general question to the best of my abilities, as will the rest of the admins (Junior, regular, senior). There's no need to feel intimidated. With all that in mind, have fun welcoming the new users. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 10:43, 26 January 2012 (UTC)

:: Ah, I see. Thanks for the answer. I'll try to do it once. (when there's one to welcome to. But maybe a little bit later.)
--[[User:Harv13|This is Harv13]] 10:49, 26 January 2012 (UTC)

== Black Tyranitar ==

Can I ask why you [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Black_Tyranitar&diff=1592129&oldid=1577060 altered the edit summary for this]? There wasnt any sort of copyright infringement involved. [[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']][[Latios (Pokémon)| Δ ]] 01:12, 27 January 2012 (UTC)
:We're not supposed to link to Serebii or any other unreliable, or unofficial site as reference. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 01:20, 27 January 2012 (UTC)

==HEY!==
Not that you can capture tornadus pre-ending. Somebody did it. Of course you don't know cause you have completed the game.--My r6g4rdz, [[User:Mr-ex777|TEH GIGA-UBER-1337-HAX0R(Mr-ex777)]] 09:50, 27 January 2012 (UTC)
:Would you mind showing some form of proof? [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 09:55, 27 January 2012 (UTC)
::Never mind, I checked the official source. It says nothing about the pair being post-ending whereas it labels everything else that is post-ending. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 10:02, 27 January 2012 (UTC)

== Mrwhatever ==
has performed several vandalism-type edits, has not defended himself, and has not discussed his POVs on talk pages. He needs a block longer than 3 months.--[[User:Muk-a-matic|Muk-a-matic-Maketh the Muk go round...]] 09:05, 29 January 2012 (UTC)
:I wouldn't necessarily call his edits "vandal-like" from what I've seen. (Unless I'm missing something.) They just seem misguided, and while they should state their reasonings, I don't think it warrants a three month+ block. Help to drive them in the right direction, and if they disregard these advises, then we can think about a short block. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 09:14, 29 January 2012 (UTC)

== Kyurem EX ND 96 ==

Okay to replace the current photo with the english FA?

[[User:Bluefinancier|Bluefinancier]] 14:32, 29 January 2012 (UTC)bluefinancier
:You need to upload over the old file instead of simply uploading it as if it's a different file. You have to keep the naming standard for TCG card files. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 20:48, 29 January 2012 (UTC)

== AG068 ==

I wrote in AG068 "For the first time in the [[Pokemon_anime|Pokemon anime]], battle is lost due to trainer was unable to fight", you removed this addition.

And in which episode was it? I mean that the trainer is unable to battle, but does not refuse to continue it.
[[User:Rootaria|Rootaria]] 15:54, 5 February 2012 (UTC)
:I'd say in [[EP001]]; Pikachu is incapacitated by the Spearow, leaving Ash with no more Pokémon to use. If not that, then maybe one of the early Team Rocket battles (before they started blasting off), any of the gym battles Ash (or anyone else) lost, or even the Leagues. Needless to say, battles losing by running out of usable Pokémon are fairly common place material. I don't think we should really point it out, anyway. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 16:01, 5 February 2012 (UTC)

It's usual situation when the trainer has left no Pokemon and so couldn't continue the battle.
In AG068 Ash was hit by Ember and fell into a swoon although his Pokemon (Taillow) was '''not''' hurt. That's why he lose the battle with May and this situation is unusual. What do you think about it?

[[User:Rootaria|Rootaria]] 16:42, 6 February 2012 (UTC)

== Android Question ==

Well, as I've been looking around, I haven't been able to find any kind of android app based on the fantastic content on this site. I was wonder, is there an app in development? And if there is, is there any way I might be able to assist with the process? If not, I would be more than happy to volunteer to develop such an app. --[[User:Lord Pent|Lord Pent]] 20:30, 5 February 2012 (UTC)
:No, I do not believe anyone is making an app for Bulbapedia. If I recall, I think it would be illegal since no one here owns Pokémon? But I could be wrong. If you like, [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f195/suggestions-ideas-problems-39604/ bring it up here] and see what someone else says. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 20:38, 5 February 2012 (UTC)
::We were looking into working with the creators of one of the Pokedex apps to create one when Nintendo issued cease and desist notices to the creators of all Pokedex/similar apps. Basically, Nintendo has made their stance clear - they draw the line between fansites and apps. Thus there will not be a Bulbapedia app created for either android or ipod/iphone in the near future. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 07:40, 6 February 2012 (UTC)

==Rarity==
its not unkown that is why im changing it to rare because i can find 5 in 5 min - {{unsigned|Pokemonlover91}}

== Nimbasa City ==

Um can I please know why you erased the photo I put? {{unsigned|MaidensGhost}}
:Because cities featured in the main series must have an in-game screenshot in their infobox. Anime screenshots belong in the "In the anime" section. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 02:25, 8 February 2012 (UTC)

Ok thanks for explaining. ([[User:MaidensGhost|ღMaidensGhostღ]] 04:24, 8 February 2012 (UTC))

== How did it happen! ==

Hi! I'm new to bulbapedia.I recently expanded an article using another article's info and it got deleted.Was I doing something wrong or is someone playing a prank on me?

--[[User:Littleroot leader shravan(ability leader)|Shravs]] 13:13, 8 February 2012 (UTC)
:If you're referring to your addition to [[International Police]], it's because it didn't meet Bulbapedia's quality expectations. Your addition was mostly focused on the character, [[Looker]], and not the International Police as a whole. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 13:17, 8 February 2012 (UTC)
May I know how to put pics,please!

--Shravs [[User talk:Littleroot leader shravan(ability leader)|(New Bark Gym)]] 14:27, 22 February 2012 (UTC)

== Delete Image? ==

{{redlink|File:Coronet1.png}} {{img|Mt_Coronet_south.png}}

Guess what image needs deleting? Don't worry! I already checked to see if other pages link to that old file and made the correct revisions. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] 22:40, 9 February 2012 (UTC)
:Deleted. Though next time, just put a <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> on the image summary. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 01:50, 10 February 2012 (UTC)
::OK then. I'll make sure to place <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> next time. I think I tried using that template once and got a very delayed response. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] 02:04, 10 February 2012 (UTC)

== Another Pokemon merchandise page? ==

Would it be alright to make a new one? Got a book today called "The Art of: Pokémon The First Movie". Was wondering if that would be worth making a page on as well? [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 22:00, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
:Sure. I think any official book is worth a page. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 22:03, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
::Alright then. Will try to get the cover image of it too. Thanks for permission again. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 22:04, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
:::If you know the {{wp|ISBN}} code, you should be able to find the book online and get a cover image that way. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 22:08, 13 February 2012 (UTC)

== Submit Image ==

Good evening administrator!
I would like to submit an image which is related to [[AG173|All That Glitters is Not Golden!]].
Specifically it is related to this error:When everyone fled into Keenan's house for the first time, the golden Sudowoodo appeared on the screen for a split second. The golden Sudowoodo wasn't with them at this point.
Here is the link:http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/sudowoodoerror.png/

19:52:27,14 February 2012 (UTC) DJ Wolfy
:The bottom right corner is all smudged like someone tried to cover up a watermark, poorly. So get an image without a watermark, then upload it [[a:Special:Upload|here]] with all the proper licensing and categorization. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 20:03, 14 February 2012 (UTC)

Sorry I can't upload it due to this:The action you have requested is limited to users in one of the groups: Bots, Administrators, Bureaucrats, emailconfirmed, Senior Administrators, Editorial Board, Technical staff.
Return to Main Page.

I couldn't find a non-watermarked image so I cut it down.
Here is the link again:http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/210/sudowoodoerror.png/

P.S. - What is the code for writing in blue text ?

--'''DJWolfy''' 20:11, 14 February 2012 (UTC)
:I checked. It seems you're not even registered. There are separate registrations between Bulbapedia and the Archives. So just because you have an account on Bulbapedia doesn't mean you have an account on the Archives, and vice versa. While we'd prefer the images weren't cropped just to hide a watermark, it's better than nothing...

:Also, <nowiki>This code will make blue text.</nowiki> This code will make blue text. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 20:18, 14 February 2012 (UTC)

Thank you!
Well it seems I can log onto Archives using my Bulbapedia account.Does that mean I am registered on Archives?
--DJWolfy. 20:22, 14 February 2012 (UTC)
:Oh, yes. It's been a looooong time since I registered so it slipped my mind...so yeah, it's global. Same can be done with Bulbanews. Also, be sure to link to your page or talk page in your signature. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 20:31, 14 February 2012 (UTC)

Well,I don't have my personal page,but if you would show me a link with all or some of the templates maybe I'll make my personal page,since I don't want it to be plain.
--'''DJWolfy'''. 20:35, 14 February 2012 (UTC)

== Sorry ==
Sorry for using my userspace too much. Do you forgive me? [[User:LMFS|LMFS]] 03:04, 15 February 2012 (UTC)
Oh, I am also sorry for all the other stuff I did. I am new (kind of) to Bulbapedia [[User:LMFS|LMFS]] 03:18, 15 February 2012 (UTC)

== His edits ==

You might want to do something about {{tt|this user|MrMarpinjo62}} as he keeps on making useless edits despite multiple warnings. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 20:20, 17 February 2012 (UTC)
Can you tell me which user please? [[User:LMFS|LMFS]] 01:58, 20 February 2012 (UTC)

==SandmanDP==
Hi Jo, I'm coming to you because you're the latest admin who's made an edit on my watchlist. ^-^; SandmanDP is repeatedly reverting edits, and not listening to order, even removing my comments on his talk page and saying that I was spamming and harrasing him. Can you please do something about it? He isn't listening to reason. ^-^; [[User:Littlmiget123|Littlmiget123]] 16:14, 18 February 2012 (UTC)
:Jo, she went against the leader of Project Anime and defied intervention to continue the edit war. Vuvu even tried to stop her but obviously was not available. I had every right to revert her for ignoring two talkpages--[[User:SandmanDP|SandmanDP]] 16:17, 18 February 2012 (UTC)
::I'm killing this argument before it even begins. Drop this for right now, both of you. I'll share this with the other admins later when they get online, and we'll investigate what's going on and reach a consensus. For now, both of you either take a break from the internet, or try to avoid each other. Just please do not get in an argument on my talk page. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 16:21, 18 February 2012 (UTC)

== "Cooling down" ==

Not saying your edit summary is involved, because it isn't, but how many times does the newbie have to be bullied before the bullies are finally punished?--[[User:SandmanDP|SandmanDP]] 18:03, 18 February 2012 (UTC)
:First off: I'm going to answer your question bluntly and honestly, and I don't want to get into an argument with you. If you don't like what I have to say, fine, but you came to me and asked me, so I'm going to be honest. We all clear? Okay.
:{| width="100%" class="expandable" |
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| So far, I've yet to see any real harassment towards you. What I do see is you jumping down people's throats and acting too hasty. The issue is that you tend [http://www.thefreedictionary.com/antagonize antagonize] people who are just trying to have a civil conversation. When you do this, you start feeling like everyone is against you and you do basically what you're doing now. Warring, arguing, and reports fly everywhere because everyone feels like they're a victim. Let me just say this as clearly as I can: <div style="text-decoration:blink"><big><big><big><big>No one is out to get you.</big></big></big></big></div>
You need to take the time to stop, breathe, calm down, and think logically about what the person is trying to tell you. I assure you, no one takes pleasure in picking on you. In fact, most of us would rather do something else than spend hours arguing with someone. So I'll tell you once again: Take a break and relax. The site isn't going anywhere. I promise you'll live if you just back off for an hour or two.
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:[[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 18:27, 18 February 2012 (UTC)

== Gotta Catch 'Em All Event Question ==
There was over 30 (possibly 40+) Gotta Catch 'Em All events distributed in Japan for the GBA games. I was wondering if there should be separate list dedicated (new page) to just these events (similar to the 10th Anniversary and Jeremy). There was 5 different distributions, with each one containing different Pokémon. Each Pokémon had the OT of フクオカ, オ-サカ, ナゴヤ, サッポロ, トウキョ- or ヨコハマ depending of the Pokémon Center it was obtained from. Do you think a new page should be created just for the Gotta Catch 'Em All events? --[[User:Lady Ariel|Lady Ariel]] 22:16, 18 February 2012 (UTC)

== EP 149 ==

Good afternoon!
I managed to complete the synopsis for [[EP149]].I think it is safe now to remove the incomplete synopsis template.On another notice, the image I've sent for [[AG173]] wasn't added.Will it be ?--[[User:DJWolfy|--'''DJ''']][[User talk:DJWolfy|'''Wolfy''']] 11:49, 19 February 2012 (UTC)

== admin ==

--[[User:Saumya 1234|S.M]] 09:58, 24 February 2012 (UTC)please make me the admin i will try my best to do in this website.
:No. Firstly, you need experience to become an admin. You also can't ''ask'' to be an admin. See: {{bp|FAQ#How do I become an admin?|this section.}} Secondly, you came to the wrong person. I can't promote or demote anybody. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 17:54, 24 February 2012 (UTC)

== Pokémon Rumble Blast moves ==

The thing about Pokémon Rumble Blast moves is that it's not just "Attack. Attack. Attack." but there's position, direction, etc. Plus there is a damage rating in ☆s or {{color|F8D030|★}}s. But yes, I will leave moves like {{m|Barrier}} untouched...
——{{u|Pokéglare|Po}}{{ut|Pokéglare|ké}}[[Special:Contributions/Pokéglare|glare]]

== Meowth in Pokémon Apokélypse ==

I would've asked somebody else, but I couldn't find anybody so I turned to you. Meowth in [[Pokémon Apokélypse]] did not have a voice that was shown in the trailer, I would understand why it's on the cast list, but can I add some reference to him not having any speaking lines? [[User:Pokedex493|Pokedex493]] 05:16, 27 February 2012 (UTC)
:Just put N/A next to his name. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 05:29, 27 February 2012 (UTC)
::Okay thanks. [[User:Pokedex493|Pokedex493]] 05:31, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

== PokéPark 2 ==

Seeing as you are creating and updating articles for that game would you mind writing in the info on the back of the game case [[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_games here]]. Would be nice. Almost wrote in the Pokémon Puzzle Challenge one but the only image I could find was small and there was camera glare all over it making reading it impossible. :( ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 20:31, 1 March 2012 (UTC)

== Usertags ==

Asked this on Knji-Girl's page without knowing she's one of the main admins. :( Was wondering if redirects count as edits to the mainspace and if so did I do enough to warrant the use of any edit milestone tags? If I haven't earned them then that is OK with me. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 04:42, 6 March 2012 (UTC)
:Eh, they're nice, but not a huge deal. They don't count towards the [[TCM]] either. We prefer milestone tags be used for TCM-qualifying edits. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 05:07, 6 March 2012 (UTC)
::Alright, thanks for letting me know. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 05:10, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

== My Edits ==

Have I done better with my edits?[[User:LMFS|LMFS]] 05:12, 6 March 2012 (UTC)
:No. No you have not. You've made three edits, all of which were almost immediately undone. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 05:19, 6 March 2012 (UTC)
Okay, can you come to my talkpage and discuss it with me?[[User:LMFS|LMFS]] 04:43, 8 March 2012 (UTC)
I must disagree, I did edits but others corrected my grammar mistakes & mistakes in general and made it understandable.[[User:LMFS|LMFS]] 04:34, 9 April 2012 (UTC)
== Sandman0721 ==

I just welcomed this new user, Sandman0721, but I have a sneeking suspicion about this user. It's similar to SandmanDP, who we know got into feuds with practically everyone (even me), and was blocked for about 2 months by [[User:MAGNEDETH|MAGNEDETH]]. Anyway, my suspicion is that this new user might be a sockpuppet of SandmanDP, as a loophole from the block. You might want to check Sandman0721's background (confirm his identity). Thanks! [[User:Satoshi101|サトシ]] 23:13, 7 March 2012 (UTC)
:I've investigated and found the IPs do not match. The term "sandman" is a popular term so it's not unlikely that more than one person might use this title. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 23:39, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

== Usertag boxes? ==

Was wondering if it would be alright if I redid my usertags section to being similar to {{tt|yours|not the same exact usertags though}}. As in similar in design. Would this be ok with you? ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 00:27, 8 March 2012 (UTC)
:You can use it as a base, but be sure to make it unique to you. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 00:36, 8 March 2012 (UTC)
::Will do. Thank you for giving me permission. :) ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 00:36, 8 March 2012 (UTC)

== VANDAL ==

{{u|Turtlesonturtles}}, quickly block him please!--[[User:Rsrdaman|'''×Rsr''']][[User_Talk:Rsrdaman|'''daman×''']] 01:24, 12 March 2012 (UTC)
:Nevermind, {{u|Masatoshi}} got him.--[[User:Rsrdaman|'''×Rsr''']][[User_Talk:Rsrdaman|'''daman×''']] 01:38, 12 March 2012 (UTC)

== important question from me ==

What is a speculation crackdown? [[User:Chomper4|Chomper4]] 17:17, 15 March 2012 (UTC)
:That's the protection reason used when the protection exists to prevent people making an article/adding info before it is officially confirmed. It's often used when we get information from a source which is known to be unreliable, although that isn't the only reason. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:37, 15 March 2012 (UTC)

== User Country ==

When you added the protection to the User:Country template in February, the same level of protection was [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Template:User_Country/List_of_countries&diff=1595053&oldid=1570079 accidentally added] to a related page, [[Template:User Country/List of countries]], though [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Special%3AWhatLinksHere&target=Template%3AUser+Country%2FList+of+countries&namespace= that page isnt linked to like the tempate is]. A Slovakian user wants to change the Slovakian tag I added to something more appropriate, but they are unable to do so because of the protection. Is it possible to unprotect that page, while keeping the template protected? '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 12:51, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

== Thanks :) ==

Hey, thanks for sticking up for me before. You have no idea how many times I'll write something and someone just deletes it, without explanation, even if it's true! :) ''[[User:Charlize de Rose|Charli]] [[User talk:Charlize de Rose|♥]]'' 05:52, 18 March 2012 (UTC)

== Uh... ==

I thought that jumping the gun was discouraged on this pedia. But looks like this doesn't apply to admins. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 10:24, 18 March 2012 (UTC)
:It's not jumping any guns. He is going to be a major character throughout the tournament, like Morrison, Tyson, Tobias, and many more. We know this for a fact. Like I said, if you disagree with something, ask '''before''' you take action. Additionally, if you don't agree with something someone did, don't be rude about it. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 11:00, 18 March 2012 (UTC)
::I thought that being a Wiki editor means that you can edit articles WITHOUT consulting everything. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 11:09, 18 March 2012 (UTC)
:::Just think I should point out that I removed Harrison and Tyson from that template (for some reason, they were in the ''Rivals'' section) since they were only around for a small arc of episodes, and never appeared again after that. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 11:15, 18 March 2012 (UTC)
::::This isn't simply adding or removing content from a page, it was deciding the classification of a character. The style is decided by the Heads of the various fields of the franchise. So yes, you are allowed to edit whatever without having to ask, but if it has to do with something major to a project, you need to bring it up with the Head of that section or project. They are in charge of the movement of that field, and they look over the work that is done and make major decisions. As such, they ''always'' have a good reason to do something, and their opinion should be respected. If you disagree, you may bring it up with them (Third time). That's democracy, and before you say it's unfair, this is how most governments work. It's similar to the {{wp|Cabinet (government)|Cabinet}} in government being in charge of various fields of the economy. They're in charge of making the big decisions that they feel are best for the economy, and the citizens. If you disagree, you're allowed to voice your opinion to them. But to go against them without due process could get you arrested. I fail to see how this is any different. If you're still confused, then it can't be helped. But I feel I've explained it to the best of my abilities. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 11:53, 18 March 2012 (UTC)

== Time display at the top of your talkpage ==

Hi,

May I have your permission to take the time display markup you have at the top of your talk page for my own page? I'll only take the markup for the hour, minute, whether it's AM or PM and the purge link. Is that all right with you? Thanks for your time and have a nice weekend! Cheers, [[User:Haxorus|'''Hax''']][[User talk:Haxorus|'''or''']][[Special:MyContributions|'''us''']] 14:21, 22 March 2012 (UTC)
:Sure. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 22:43, 22 March 2012 (UTC)
::Thanks! Enjoy your weekend. :-) Cheers, [[User:Haxorus|'''Hax''']][[User talk:Haxorus|'''or''']][[Special:MyContributions|'''us''']] 04:02, 23 March 2012 (UTC)

==Can you explain something for me?==
So I can only make 3 edits total to any pages that start with User:then my username? Is there a restriction on talk pages? I was just wondering. [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 20:09, 29 March 2012 (UTC)
:I think it depends. If you're making personal edits to your talk, like giving it its own style, I think it should count towards userspace edits. But if you're just responding to messages, then no, it shouldn't count. There is sort of a talk page restriction, but it's only if you edit nothing except talk pages for unnecessarily long periods of time. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 23:42, 29 March 2012 (UTC)

Okay, thanks.[[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 00:51, 30 March 2012 (UTC)

== Just askin' ==

I'm just asking since you're a staff member, how do I change the size of a file? Chowolun 20:32, 3 April 2012 (UTC) [[User:Lucario985]]
:On a page? Just change then number: <nowiIki>[[File:None.png|</nowiki>'''200px'''<nowiki>]]</nowiki> Before you upload it? You'll need image editing software. Some versions of Paint let you edit size somewhat cleanly, but more expansive ones like Photoshop are better. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 20:38, 3 April 2012 (UTC)

== Some more help ==

As you responded to my question to ForceFire, I thought you may be able to help me with something else. You said I need to edit around the site for a bit. I presumed this meant mainspace however since walkthroughs are my favourite thing to edit and they are not like userpages (the are partially encyclopaedic), do they count in the 'editing around the site' that you mentioned. [[User:MajesticRayquaza|''Majestic'']][[User talk:MajesticRayquaza|'''Rayquaza''']] 10:58, 7 April 2012 (UTC)
:Sure do. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 12:48, 7 April 2012 (UTC)
:Edit: Actually, while Appendix edits do count, don't completely ignore the main-mainspace either. :P Main-Mainspace >>> Appendix [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 13:40, 7 April 2012 (UTC)

== The +/- numbers on the contribution pages ==

What does the +/- number stat mean on the Contributions page? [[User:G50|G50]] 02:24, 8 April 2012 (UTC)
:It's the number of characters added/removed from the page during that edit. I'm not entirely sure what the bold is for, though. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 02:53, 8 April 2012 (UTC)
::I believe bold is for additions/subtractions of 500 or more characters. - [[User:Poikins|'''poi''']][[User talk:Poikins|'''kins''']] 02:55, 8 April 2012 (UTC)

== [[User:Marked +-+-+/Types color coding|Types' colors]] ==

Didn't had anything to do, so I started this (and planning to do this with Stadium, RSE, FRLG, and both PMD; rest will need help). Not sure if this could be useful to mainspace. Oh, and Stadium 2 colors can be bit off, it's hard to pick the right color (in Paint I see that icon and text are in many shades of their colors). [[User:Marked +-+-+|Marked +-+-+]] 17:57, 8 April 2012 (UTC)

==Hello!==
This pic is good for [[Lyra (anime)]]??
:http://www.netupload.org/files/2tx2tfj0pbf3zwi2t0cb.png
--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 01:23 - 10 April 2012 (UTC)
:No. It's very blurry and poorly cropped. Plus she's missing her feet. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 01:28, 11 April 2012 (UTC)

== IRC ==

Hi Jo, I was wondering if you knew the name of Bulbapedia's IRC channel? I know there's a direct link to it in the side navbar, but my laptop doesn't seem to recognise <code>irc://</code> as a web address, and I can't find the name anywhere else. D: [[User:Ronan|'''Ronan''']] 10:16, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
:I know there's one called #bulbagarden, but that is general for the whole of Bulbagarden (The wiki, archives, news, and forums), then there should be #bulbapedia. I can't say for sure how many people will be there though. Not many of our staff use irc. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 10:33, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
::Ah, okay. Thanks. [[User:Ronan|'''Ronan''']] 10:55, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
:::There is the #bulbapedia channel on the IRC.[[User:G50|태권도]] [[User_talk:G50|합기도]] 10:58, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
::::Yes, I just said that. But none of the staff really go there. The only one that might is {{u|Masatoshi}}. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 11:00, 12 April 2012 (UTC)

==Rumble==

I was wondering if I could tweak the rumble location sections for kanto/sin oh pokemon? For instance, instead of just putting "fiery furnace" for flareon's rumble section, could i put "fiery furnace normal mode s"? It saves a lot of user's time, as they won't have to search thru a ton of pages to find the game location. It'll also give me something to do. I'm not sure if rumble blast could be the same, but I'm glad to do it for that too.[[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 21:16, 13 April 2012 (UTC)
:Something like that would be good. But Rumble Blast is all taken care of. There shouldn't be anything needing done for that. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 23:44, 13 April 2012 (UTC)
::Okee doke. I'll try to get it done soon. [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 01:17, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
:::One question - if I see Pokémon that are in multiple stages, should I just put something like:
:::[[Silent Forest]] Normal Mode A & C
:::?
:::Or should I do it differently? [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 02:08, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
::::I already did the Kanto starters & evolutions. Edit them until they're the way you want, and I'll do the rest. [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 02:13, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
:::::I think that should be alright. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 02:18, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
::::::Thanks a ton! [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 02:24, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

== keldeo ==

the old pic for keldeo in the anime was bad because there was a thing that said it was bad so i changed it but why did you change it back?--[[User:Poke1|Poke1]] 00:10, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
:Cause it's supposed to stay Keldeo_anime.png. I uploaded your image over the old image rather than uploading a completely new image. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 00:13, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

::i don't get what you said.--[[User:Poke1|Poke1]] 00:16, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
:::The name of the file should be Keldeo_anime.png, not Keldeo.png. At the bottom of every image is a link that says "Upload a new version of this file" so it'll upload over the current image, but keep the name. You've been uploading an image from scratch, when that isn't needed. Also, please stop reuploading/undoing me. That is considered edit warring, which is against the rules. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 00:19, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

== Black 2/White 2 pokedex ==

Because we know that azurill, mareep, and others are appearing in b2w2, do we have a pokedex thing like udex for them? I've had to put them down as unova for know, but so people don't get confused, who should I contact? thanks![[User:Bulbasect|Bulbasect]] 13:22, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
:It's currently being discussed by the staff already. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 13:24, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
Is it okay that they are under udex for now?[[User:Bulbasect|Bulbasect]] 13:25, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
:Might want to just hold off on it for now. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 13:27, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

== BW2 Characters ==

Hey Jo. I was just wondering if you'd be able to add the new BW2 player characters to the image on the player characters page given your admin status! {{unsigned|Clark Griswald}}
:They're already there. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 13:36, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
::Really? I'm unable to see them. Does it take time for the picture to update?
:::Precisely. You can see them [[:a:File:PlayerCharactersGrouped.png|here]], but the Archives hasn't synced with Bulbapedia yet, so the image hasn't updated. Also, please don't forget to sign with four tildes. (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 13:46, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
::::Alright, thanks a lot! [[User:Clark Griswald|Clark Griswald]] 13:48, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
What about Shizui and others? Chowolun 13:43, 14 April 2012 (UTC) [[User:Lucario985]]
:What about them? They aren't player characters. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 13:46, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

== [[User talk:Mkbw50|Mkbw50]] ==

Just noticed that his signature while has his username it links to {{p|Emboar}}, [[Butch]], [[Cassidy]] and [[Ritchie]]. While I don't see anything bad, it doesn't link to either his userpage or his talk. Shouldn't signature do that? (not experienced in such cases, so {{tt|asking|Also probably bad English somewhere in this edit}}) [[User:Marked +-+-+|Marked +-+-+]] 15:22, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

== About userspace ==

Hi again! I've been trying to create a new page, but I don't have the ability to do so. Does an admin have to do this, or is it unlocked after whatever amount of edits?[[User:Bulbasect|Bulbasect]] 18:00, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
:It'll unlock on its own after you've been around for a while and made a certain number of edits. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 18:02, 14 April 2012 (UTC)
Okay. Thanks![[User:Bulbasect|Bulbasect]] 18:07, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

User talk:Jo The Marten/Archive2

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Bulbasect: /* About userspace */ new section

User talk:Jo The Marten/Archive2

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Bulbasect: /* Black 2/White 2 pokedex */

User talk:Jo The Marten/Archive2

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Bulbasect: /* Black 2/White 2 pokedex */ new section

Arcanine (Pokémon)

2012-04-14T13:15:37Z

Bulbasect:

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Arcanine | prev=Growlithe | next=Poliwag | type=fire | prevnum=058 | nextnum=060 }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Arcanine |
jname=ウインディ |
tmname=Windie |
art=FRLG |
size=230px |
pron=<sc>ar-kuh-''nine''</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=059 |
oldjdex=128 |
jdex=130 |
hdex=246 |
udex=52 |
fbrow=145 |
abrow=066 |
typen=1 |
type1=Fire |
type2= |
species=Legendary |
height-ftin=6'03" |
height-m=1.9 |
weight-lbs=341.7 |
weight-kg=155.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Intimidate |
ability2=Flash Fire |
abilityd=Justified |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evat=2 |
expyield=213 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=63|
color=Brown |
catchrate=75 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=arcanine |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Arcanine''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウインディ''' ''Windie'') is a {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Growlithe}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Fire Stone}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Arcanine is a {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a quadruped body|quadruped}}, canine-like Pokémon that resembles the mythical Ryukyuan {{wp|Shisa}} (a cross between a lion and a dog). Its head is covered in a cream-colored hair, except for the region around its eyes and ears, which is orange. Its body is a combination of the same orange fur with black stripes and completely black fur on its belly. It also has patches of cream-colored fur on its chest, legs, and tail, resembling smoke. Its paws each have three toes and a round pink paw pad underneath.

====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Arcanine can spit large trails of flame, as well as run with {{m|ExtremeSpeed|extreme speed}}. Like other {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon, Arcanine has a flame (or possibly a flame sac) within its body. Arcanine is capable of learning a variety of tooth-based moves such as {{m|Thunder Fang}}, {{m|Fire Fang}}, {{m|Crunch}}, etc. Since Arcanine is now fully evolved, it is capable of learning powerful moves such as {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.

On rare occasions, Arcanine have been known to wield powerful {{type2|Dragon}} attacks such as {{m|Dragon Rage}}, {{m|DragonBreath}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}.

===Behavior===
Arcanine are prized Pokémon, admired due to many people thinking of it as beautiful and regal. Arcanine has been depicted to stash food (such as Pecha Berries) in the voluminous fur of its mane, fishing the food out for its Growlithe youngsters to eat at its nest.

===Habitat===
[[File:Grassland.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
Arcanine live in active volcanoes, grassy plains, and scorched fields heated by geothermal energy. They have also been depicted to live in mountains. It is found within the same range that {{p|Growlithe}} are found, which includes [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Fiore]], [[Almia]] and {{wp|People's Republic of China|China}}.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
 

==In the anime==
[[File:Gary Arcanine.png|250px|right|thumb|Arcanine in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Gary's Arcanine]]====
[[Gary Oak]] has an Arcanine that was first seen in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' battling {{an|Giovanni}}. He used it later to help him in the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'' against [[Ash's Bayleef]] and various other Pokémon.

====Other====
Arcanine and its pre-evolution, {{p|Growlithe}}, have often been seen being used as [[Officer Jenny's Growlithe|police dogs]].

{{Ash}} battled an Arcanine in ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]''. This Arcanine was under the ownership of [[Pete Pebbleman]] and was his final Pokémon. Despite the type disadvantage, Pete's Arcanine easily defeated [[Ash's Kingler]] by dodging its {{m|Bubble}} attack and using {{m|Dragon Rage}}. {{AP|Pikachu}} managed to defeat the Arcanine with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack after the Ice Field melted due to Arcanine's {{m|Fire Blast}}.

In ''[[EP190|The Stolen Stones]]'', two Trainers named [[Ramona]] and [[Keegan]] had three Arcanine, one under the ownership of Keegan and two under his sister Ramona. They were using the {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon to deliver some {{evostone|Fire Stone}}s to be used as prizes for a local Fire-Pokémon tournament. The two Trainers used their Arcanine to save Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} from falling off a cliff.

In ''[[AG139|On Cloud Arcanine]]'', [[Drew]] and {{an|May}} wanted to capture an Arcanine for using in a [[Pokémon Contest]]. When it was discovered that the Pokémon had a litter of {{p|Growlithe}} puppies to take care of, the two rivals decided to leave Arcanine alone.

In ''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'', {{FB|Dome Ace|Tucker}} uses the "Fiery Fleet Footed" Arcanine and {{p|Swampert}}, "The Water and Ground Champion," to {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Ash's Swellow]] and {{AP|Corphish}}.

In ''[[DP168|Keeping In Top Forme!]]'', [[Marley]] owns an Arcanine.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Arcanine was one of the four legendary Pokémon on the tablet at the Viridian City Pokémon Center, despite not actually being a legendary Pokémon, however this may reflect its species description as the "Legendary" Pokémon.

In ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', an Arcanine appeared with its Trainer in a field by [[Eggseter]].

In ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'', [[Officer Jenny]] used an Arcanine to track down [[J|Pokémon Hunter J]].

An Arcanine appeared in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]''

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP190|Arcanine|Ash's Pokédex|Arcanine, a Legendary Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Growlithe}}. Arcanine is known for its bravery and fierce loyalty. Growlithe evolves into Arcanine from use of a Fire Stone.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG139|Arcanine|Ash's Pokédex|Arcanine, the Legendary Pokémon. Arcanine runs so smoothly that it appears to be flying and is known for its majestic cry.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Emerald}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Archy.png|200px|thumb|{{adv|Crystal}}'s Arcanine, Archy]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Archy}}
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[Blaine]] is seen to have an Arcanine from a flashback in {{PAV|3}}, when he recalls a confrontation with [[Team Rocket]].

{{adv|Crystal}} has an [[Archy|Arcanine]], whom she uses for transport at times. It is able to hit targets fast and hard using its {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}. As explained in a flashback in {{PAV|11}}, Arcanine was a [[wild Pokémon]] from [[Mt. Mortar]] whose left eye was injured five years ago. The cause is revealed to be a {{p|Larvitar}} prankster, whom Crystal manages to capture and regain the confidence that was ruined by her failed capture of {{p|Suicune}}.

In {{PAV|9}}, {{adv|Blue}} captured a wild Arcanine that he added to his Gym team and trained to the point of being able to defeat any challenger without its Trainer present, again leaving no doubt that he is fittingly named the '''Trainer'''.

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=fire
|gen=1
|redbluedex=A Pokémon that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
|yellowdex=A legendary Pokémon in {{wp|China}}. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.
|stadiumdex=A Pokémon whose beauty is legendary in China. It is said to run gracefully and lightly, as if it were flying.
|golddex=This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
|silverdex=Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
|crystaldex=An ancient picture scroll shows that people were attracted to its movement as it ran through prairies.
|stadium2dex=This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
|rsdex=Arcanine is known for its high speed. It is said to be capable of running over {{tt|6,200 miles|10,000 kilometers}} in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within this Pokémon's body is its source of power.
|emeralddex=This fleet-footed Pokémon is said to run over {{tt|6,200 miles|10,000 kilometers}} in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within its body is its source of power.
|firereddex=A Pokémon that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an {{m|ExtremeSpeed|unbelievable speed}}.
|leafgreendex=A Pokémon that has long been admired for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
|dpptdex=Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
|heartgolddex=This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
|soulsilverdex=Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it can't help but grovel before it.
|bwdex=Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=fire |
gen=1 |
rbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
gen1ex=red|
yarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
gen2ex=gold|
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
frlgex=firered |
xdarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}} |
hgssex=heartgold|
palarea=Field |
gen5ex=none |
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=fire
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Volcano|Volcano]]
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}}
|trozei=Endless Level 74 Endless Level 24 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Growlithe}}
|ranger=[[Jungle Relic]]
|md2=[[Giant Volcano]] (1F-19F) [[Dark Crater]] (B7-B15) [[Dark Crater Pit]] (B1-B14) [[Shimmer Hill]] (1F-17F)
|ranger2=[[Altru Tower]] [[Oil Field Hideout]]
|rumble=[[Fiery Furnace]]
|rumble2=Lava: [[Sunny Seashore]], [[World Axle - B1F]] (post ending) Cave: [[World Axle - B2F]], All{{tt|*|Reshiram encounter}}
|pokepark=[[Granite Zone]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=fire
|rby1=Ice Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=33|rby1image=no
|event1=Charcoal|event1type=Type-enhancing item|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 90 |
Attack=110 |
Defense=80 |
SpAtk= 100 |
SpDef= 80 |
Special=80 |
Speed= 95 |
type=Fire }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=1
|TechniqueMax=2
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=fire|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |
notes=yes|
flashfire=maybe|
newfire=½|
gen1fire=yes|
oldice=1|}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Odor Sleuth|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|39|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM43|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Arcanine|fire|fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}} {{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}} {{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}} {{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}} {{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}} {{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|511|Pansage}}{{MSP|512|Simisage}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}} {{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|515|Panpour}}{{MSP|516|Simipour}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}} {{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP|156|Quilava}}{{MSP|157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}} {{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}} {{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}} {{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|255|Torchic}} {{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}} {{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15|Beauty|0||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}} {{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}} {{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15|Smart|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}} {{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cool|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|023|Ekans}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}} {{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}} {{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}} {{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|495|Snivy}}{{MSP|496|Servine}} {{MSP|497|Serperior}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|196|Espeon}}|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|0|||HGSS}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}} {{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}} {{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10|Tough|2}}{{learnlist/breedf|Arcanine|fire|fire|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Flame Burst|Fire|Special|70|100|15|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|||||Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|058|Growlithe|d||||Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Arcanine|Fire|Fire|5|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg fire color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| [[Arcanine (Wizards Promo 6)]]
|-
|}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=fire |
ndex=059 |
pinball=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Scorched Plains |
P1=No one can keep up with my speed! |
P2=My health has dropped to half. Better be careful. |
P3=It's no good... I can't build up my speed anymore... |
PL=All right! That's a level up! I'll go for it! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Fire |
assist=Fire |
fieldpower=3 |
field=Burn |
loop=7 |
MinEXP=140 |
MaxEXP=190 |
browser=Arcanine moves at blurring speeds while breathing powerful flames. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12 |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Fire |
assist2=Fire |
field2=Burn |
field2power=4 |
browser2=It blasts out expanding rings of fire. It also throws tackles to attack. |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=4|
rumbledefense=3|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=4|
rumble2defense=3|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=Arcanine keeps the [[Granite Zone]] free of suspicious Pokémon. He's a dashing expert at {{DL|Attractions|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}}. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=058
|name1=Growlithe
|type1-1=Fire
|evotype1=Stone
|evostone1=Fire Stone
|sprite2=059
|name2=Arcanine
|type1-2=Fire}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=fire|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=059|
name=Arcanine|
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Legendary Pokemon engravings EP002.png|thumb|right|Engravings of "Legendary Pokémon" {{p|Moltres}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and Arcanine in [[EP002]]]]
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Arcanine originally had the name "Blaze."
* Arcanine is the only Pokémon with a stat total of 555.
* Arcanine's Pokédex entry for {{game|Yellow}} [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|references the real world]]. It says "A legendary Pokémon in {{wp|China}}. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running."
** Since Yellow, however, its connection to China has been referenced a lot, specifically in its [[Pokédex]] entries in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|Pokémon FireRed}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Pokémon HeartGold}}. Coincidentally, it is a [[version-exclusive Pokémon]] in all of those games other than Yellow and Stadium.
* In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], it describes itself as having a speed that no one can match, but it is tied at the 103rd fastest Pokémon with 23 others. However, this may refer to one of its moves, {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}.
* Although its species is the "Legendary Pokémon", it is not a true {{pkmn2|legendary}}, nor is it considered a [[pseudo-legendary Pokémon]].
* Arcanine and {{p|Ninetales}} may be references to male and female beauty, respectively, considering their gender ratios and the fact that many of their Pokédex entries talk about their sheer beauty.

===Origin===
Arcanine is based on the Ryukyuan {{wp|Shisa|シーサー ''shisa''}}, or {{wp|koma-inu|''koma-inu''}}. They are mythical creatures that take inspiration from lions, tigers, and dogs. Statues of them in pairs are used as guardians and to invite good luck. It could also be based on the {{wp|Haetae}}, a mythical fire-eating dog with similarities to lions and tigers.

===Name origin===
Arcanine is a combination of ''arcane'' (mysterious or secret) and ''{{wp|canine}}''.

Windie may refer to ''wind'' or ''windy'', reflecting its defining nature of being fast like the wind, further emphasized by {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} being its [[signature move]] in [[Generation II]].

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="background: #{{fire color}}; border: 3px solid #{{fire color dark}}"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{fire color light}};"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Arkani
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Arcanin
| From ''ardent'' and ''{{tt|canin|canine}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 윈디 ''Windi''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 風速狗 / 风速狗 ''Fēngsùgǒu''
| Literally "Wind speed dog".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 奉神犬 ''Fuhngsānhyún''
| Literally "Dog That serves god".
|}
|-
|}
 

==Related articles==
*[[Gary's Arcanine]]


==External links==
*{{wp|Arcanine|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Azurill (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Azurill | prev=Hariyama | next=Nosepass | prevnum=297 | nextnum=299 | type=normal}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Azurill |
jname=ルリリ |
tmname=Ruriri |
art=RS |
size=180px |
ndex=298 |
hdex=054 |
sdex=124 |
udex=30 |
typen=1 |
type1=Normal |
type2= |
species=Polka Dot |
height-ftin=0'08" |
height-m=0.2 |
weight-lbs=4.4 |
weight-kg=2.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Thick Fat |
ability2=Huge Power |
abilityd=Sap Sipper|
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=10 |
evhp=1 |
expyield=33 |
lv100exp=800,000 |
gendercode=191 |
color=Blue |
catchrate=150 |
body=07 |
pokefordex=azurill |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Azurill''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルリリ''' ''Ruriri'') is a {{type2|Normal}} [[baby Pokémon]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Marill}} when [[level]]ed up with high [[happiness]], which evolves into {{p|Azumarill}} starting at [[level]] 18.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Azurill's ball tail appears to be the biggest of its evolution family; this is due to Azurill's body itself being small. It is large and bouncy, and packed full of the nutrients this Pokémon needs to grow. Azurill can be seen bouncing and playing on its big, rubbery tail. The tail is a flotation device in water. It is the only one of its evolutions with white to the side of its cheeks (similar to {{p|Pikachu}}), not under its chest. It also has no arms; however, this does not affect its mobility.
====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Azurill spins its tail as if it were a lasso, then hurls it far. The momentum of the throw sends its body flying, too. Using this unique action, one of these Pokémon managed to hurl itself a record 33 feet.

Battling-wise, Azurill are incredibly weak due to their infantile state, having very little potential.

===Behavior===
On sunny days, they gather at the edge of water and splash about for fun. Azurill will spin its tail as if it were a lasso, then hurl it far. The momentum of the throw sends its body flying, too.

===Habitat===
[[File:Watersedge.gif|left|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon}}]]
Azurill live by the water.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Azurill are {{a|Sap Sipper|herbivores}}.

==In the anime==
===Major appearances===
[[File:Misty Azurill.png|thumb|Azurill in the anime]]
====[[Misty's Azurill]]====
{{an|Misty}} was seen with an {{TP|Misty|Azurill}} in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.

====[[Pichu Posse|Azurill (Pichu Posse)]]====
An Azurill is one of the best friends of the [[Pichu Brothers]]. It has appeared in ''[[SS009|Big Meowth,]] [[SS010|Little Dreams]]''.

====Other====
Azurill first appeared in ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]'' as one of the Pokémon that played Hide 'n' Seek with {{p|Pikachu}}.

{{an|May}} made an attempt at capturing the Polka Dot Pokémon in ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]''. She failed, and her {{TP|May|Torchic|Blaziken}} got sprayed into submission by the Azurill's evolved forms.

===Minor appearances===
An Azurill appeared under the care of [[Katrina (Hoenn)|Katrina]] in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]''.

Two Azurill appeared in ''[[AG032|Abandon Ship!]]'', living on the ship and bouncing past the group with a Marill.

An Azurill appeared in ''[[AG035|Win, Lose, or Drew!]]'' as a Pokémon in the Contest.

An Azurill was used in the [[Izabe Island]] Pokémon Contest in ''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]''. [[Harley's Cacturne]] defeated the Polka Dot Pokémon in the second half of the contest.

An Azurill also appeared in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', along with a {{p|Marill}} and an {{p|Azumarill}}.

An Azurill appeared in ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]''

An Azurill made a very brief appearance in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]''.

An Azurill appeared in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

An Azurill appeared under the ownership of [[Normajean]] in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG002|Azurill|May's Pokédex|Azurill, the Water Ball Pokémon. Azurill is able to throw its tail like a lasso, using the momentum to move about. (Note: Azurill's actual classification is the Polka Dot Pokémon, not the Water Ball Pokémon, as stated.)}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], a few Azurill are seen throughout the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} as trainer Pokémon.

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Azurill is one of the residents of Treasure Town. He gets captured by {{p|Drowzee}}, and is forced to get treasure for him, but is rescued by the player's team. Azurill and his older brother, {{p|Marill}}, continue to search for the item Water Float, hearing that there's one at the beach. Soon after, Azurill and Marill find out that it is at [[Amp Plains]], and ask if the player and his/her partner could get it. Later on, Azurill falls into an unwakeable nightmare, and the player has to get Drowzee's help to look into his dream.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=normal
|gen=3
|rubydex=Azurill spins its tail as if it were a lasso, then hurls it far. The momentum of the throw sends its body flying, too. Using this unique action, one of these Pokémon managed to hurl itself a record 33 feet.
|sapphiredex=Azurill's tail is large and bouncy. It is packed full of the nutrients this Pokémon needs to grow. Azurill can be seen bouncing and playing on its big, rubbery tail.
|emeralddex=Its tail, which is packed with nutrition, is very bouncy like a rubber ball. On sunny days they gather at the edge of water and splash about for fun.
|frlgdex=It battles by flinging around its tail, which is bigger than its body. The tail is a floatation device in water.
|diamonddex=A Pokémon that lives by water. It moves quickly on land by bouncing on its big tail.
|pearldex=Its tail is filled with nutrients necessary for growth. It plays by bouncing on its tail.
|platinumdex=Its tail bounces like a rubber ball. It flings that tail around to fight opponents bigger than itself.
|hgssdex=Its tail is packed full of the nutrients it needs to grow.
|bwdex=Its tail bounces like a rubber ball. It flings that tail around to fight opponents bigger than itself.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=normal |
gen=3 |
rsarea=[[Pokémon breeding|Breed]] {{p|Marill}} or {{p|Azumarill}} holding {{DL|Incense|Sea Incense}} |
frlgarea=[[Pokémon breeding|Breed]] {{p|Marill}} or {{p|Azumarill}} holding {{DL|Incense|Sea Incense}} |
earea=[[Pokémon breeding|Breed]] {{p|Marill}} or {{p|Azumarill}} holding {{DL|Incense|Sea Incense}} |
dprarity=Common |
dparea=[[Trophy Garden]], [[Great Marsh]] |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
hgssarea=[[Johto Safari Zone]] |
hgssrarity=Uncommon |
palarea=Pond |
walkarea={{pw|Warm Beach}} |
bwrarity=Unknown |
bwarea=[[White Forest]] |
gen5ex=white |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=normal
|channel=[[Cobalt Coast]]
|pinballrs=Hatch from egg
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 7]] [[Huge Storage 1]] Endless Level 13 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Frosty Forest]] (1F-3F) [[Howling Forest]] (1F-4F)
|md2=[[Crevice Cave]] (B1-B10) [[Lower Crevice Cave]] (B1-B4) [[Mt. Avalanche]] (B1-B19)
|pokepark=[[Beach Zone]]
|rumble2=Lake: [[Sun-Dappled Bank]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=normal |
HP= 50 |
Attack= 20 |
Defense=40 |
SpAtk= 20 |
SpDef= 40 |
Speed= 20 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=1
|PowerMax=2
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Normal |
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 0 |
Steel= 100 |

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

notes=yes|
thickfat=maybe|
newfire=½|
newice=½|
herbivorous=maybe|
newgrass=0|}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Azurill|Normal|Normal|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|2|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Bubble|Water|Special|20|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Azurill|Normal|Normal|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Azurill|Normal|Normal|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Azurill|Normal|Normal|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Azurill|normal|normal|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}} {{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|422E|Shellos}} {{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|423E|Gastrodon}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}} {{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5|Cute|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|312|Minun}}|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|422E|Shellos}} {{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|423E|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|535|Tympole}}{{MSP|536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP|537|Seismitoad}}{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}|Muddy Water|Water|Special|95|85|10||||''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|531|Audino}}|Refresh|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}} {{MSP|301|Delcatty}}|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|147|Dratini}}{{MSP|148|Dragonair}}{{MSP|149|Dragonite}}{{MSP|183|Marill}} {{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20|Tough|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}|Soak|Water|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}} {{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}} {{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}} {{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}|Water Sport|Water|Status|—|—|15}}{{learnlist/breedf|Azurill|normal|normal|5|3}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Azurill|normal|normal|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Azurill|normal|normal|5|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=normal |
ndex=298 |
pinballrs=Catch |
HC=H |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=10.2 |
area=Turtleshell Pond |
P1=My tail is bigger than my body! |
P2=Uh-oh! I lost half my HP already. |
P3=I can't keep going... Help me, I'm going to fall... |
PL=Yay! I leveled up! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=D |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=1|
rumble2defense=1|
rumble2speed=2|
Pad=You met this Pokémon at the entrance to the [[Beach Zone]]. Her favorite Attraction is {{DL|Attractions|Gyarados's Aqua Dash}}. |
Pad2=Everyone in the [[Arcane Area]] adores her. She wants to see a lot of things and likes to hear stories about other Areas. |
Park2strong= |
Park2weak= |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Incense
|sprite1=298
|name1=Azurill
|type1-1=Normal
|evotype1=Happiness
|incense=Sea Incense
|sprite2=183
|name2=Marill
|type1-2=Water
|evotype2=Level
|level2=18
|sprite3=184
|name3=Azumarill
|type1-3=Water}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=normal|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=298|
name=Azurill|
}}

==Trivia==
* Azurill is the first Generation III Pokémon by National Pokédex order to be related to a Pokémon of a previous generation.
*Azurill is, by statistical average, the second-weakest Pokémon in the games, stronger only than {{p|Sunkern}}.
*Azurill and {{p|Wynaut}} are the first two Pokémon which are only breedable from their evolved forms if the parent is holding a certain [[incense]].
**They are also, coincidentally, the only {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} related to Pokémon of a previous generation.
*Azurill is one of only two Pokémon to change its type completely upon evolution. The other is {{p|Eevee}}.
**Coincidentally, both these Pokémon are {{type2|Normal}}, and can evolve into a {{type2|Water}}.
* Polka dots are known in Japan as 水玉 ''mizutama'', literally meaning water balls. This may explain why Azurill is known as the Polka Dot Pokémon.
** This name also reflects the way Azurill is indirectly related with {{t|Water}}.
*Azurill is currently the only Pokémon which does not evolve based on gender whose gender ratio does not match that of its evolved forms, being female 75% of the time while Marill and Azumarill are female only 50% of the time. Due to this, one of every three female Azurill evolve into a male Marill (whether or not this will happen is determined by the hidden [[personality value]]). It is unknown if this is an error in programming or if it was intentional to reference real-world animals that change sex under specific conditions.
*Azurill, along with {{p|Wailmer}} and {{p|Kecleon}}, was one of the first {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} revealed, in early March of 2001.
**This is similar to how its evolved form {{p|Marill}} was introduced before [[Generation II]].
*Azurill has the lowest base stat total of all baby Pokémon.
*Azurill is the only Pokémon which evolves through [[happiness]] whose evolution evolves by level.
*With Huge Power, Azurill can reach the highest Attack stat of all Baby Pokémon, capping at a maximum of 304.
*Azurill is the only non-{{type|Water}} to learn {{m|Soak}}, but only through breeding.
** However, it does evolve into a Water-type Pokémon.
* Azurill is the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 190.

===Origin===
Azurill appears to be a {{wp|mouse}} combined with a {{wp|beach ball}} or possibly a {{wp|personal flotation device}} or {{wp|lifebuoy}}.

====Name origin====
Azurill's name is a combination of ''{{wp|azure}}'' or azul, referring to its color, and ''rill''. ''Ruriri'' seems to be a corruption of 瑠璃 ''ruri'', {{wp|lapis lazuli}}, which is probably in its evolution's, {{p|Marill}}'s, name, or it could be a variation of {{wp|azurite}}, a blue rock.

==In other languages==
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==Related articles==
*[[Misty's Azurill]]

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== Interwiki link ==

Please add [[:de:Isshu-chihō]] to the interwiki list.--[[User:Afrael|Afrael]] [[User talk:Afrael|talk]] 11:45, 12 May 2010 (UTC)
:Their wiki appears to have gone down, but I'll add it anyway. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 11:50, 12 May 2010 (UTC)

== Region Image ==

The region image is just an image of Hiun City (Japanese Name) not the region itself.--[[User:Jimmyduckegg|Jimmyduckegg]] 19:00, 12 May 2010 (UTC)
:We don't have a region map yet, though. A city in the region is the next best thing. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 01:13, 13 May 2010 (UTC)
There's a [http://serebii.net/blackwhite/isshubig.jpg larger version of the map] out now that shows more locations, is it okay if we add it? [[User:Vienna Waltz|Vienna Waltz]] 02:46, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

== Please add... ==

I would really like to stay consistent here... someone who can edit this article, please change this so this article is in the same format as Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh -- (Japanese: イッシュ地方 Isshu-chihō) along with the region infobox with that same information. Thanks :) ([[User:Yaminokame|Yaminokame]] 01:26, 13 May 2010 (UTC))

== Is this confermed? If so, where? ==

I don't know where this has been confermed. Please enlighten me on which Coro-Coro scan. [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK]] [[Mudkip (Pokémon)|Leiks]] [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] [[User talk:SpecialK|and the]] [[User:Missingno. Master/Celebi Glitch|Celebi Glitch]] 15:20, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:[[a:File:CoroCoro_BW7.jpg|Right here]], on the left. Clearly shows a picture of at least the port town and "イッシュ地方" (Isshu region). ▫▫'''[[User:Tina|ティナ]]'''[[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|★]] 15:52, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
::Ah. Thanks for clearing that up. [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK]] [[Mudkip (Pokémon)|Leiks]] [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] [[User talk:SpecialK|and the]] [[User:Missingno. Master/Celebi Glitch|Celebi Glitch]] 16:36, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

==New location==

There's [http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml something] on Serebii about a new place called Sky Arrow Bridge which connects Hiun City to somewhere else. Should we add that? — [[User:Axxonn|'''Axxonn''']][[User talk:Axxonn|the]][[Special:Contributions/Axxonn|Awesometrainer]] 19:20, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:It's on the official site, so I guess there is no reason as to not put it here.　The screen has a text below saying a big bridge crosses to Hiun City and it's name is Sky Arrow Bridge (スカイアローブリッジ).--[[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] 20:52, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

Trivia section mentions that Isshu is the only region of the main games not to have an 'O' sound. Shouldn't ', if one does not include Sevii Islands' also be added to that? I mean, it is considered a region of sorts as well. [[User:Mudkipchan|Mudkipchan]] 21:14, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:It's not a region, so no. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:19, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
::Sevii Islands is included in the region template, right up next to the other main games' regions. I'm pretty sure it is considered one. [[User:Mudkipchan|Mudkipchan]] 21:21, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:::Well then, if an admin wants to add it they can. So it's their call. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:38, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
::::Unlike the other five, Sevii's not really its own entity. No league, no gyms, nothing but a few small towns and routes on which you can catch Gen II Pokémon. It was an excuse to put Gen II Pokémon in FRLG. Out of all ''main'' regions, Isshu's the only one with no o. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:49, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::Does Almia not count? It's a region. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 21:59, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::Grk, strike that. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 22:00, 14 May 2010 (UTC)
::::::A suggestion. Maybe you should put Sevii Islands in parenthesis next to Kanto. To me they are merely an extension of Kanto. Just like the Battle Zone is to Sinnoh. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 22:57, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

Is Isshu even its English name? Just out of curiosity. We can't really confirm it unless we know. ----[[User:Zewis29|Zewis]] [[User talk:Zewis29|(2]][[Special:Contributions/Zewis29|9)]] 01:55, 20 July 2010 (UTC)

In the Trivia it says the first gym has the most leaders, 3 but doesn't the [[Cerulean Gym]] have 4, [[Daisy]], [[Lily]], [[Violet]], and [[Misty]]? ''[[User:DoTheWave|<big>D</big>o]][[User talk:DoTheWave|The]][[Wigglytuff (Jungle 16)|Wave]]'' 03:38, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:In the anime, yes, it does. But this refers to the games only. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:40, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

== New York? ==

No, I'm not wasting talk pages for speculating. I'm just saying that I heard one of the guys on Pokémon Sunday shout "New York" before the recent BW video. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 02:53, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
:I'm sure you just misheard. If they really did it would be ''everywhere'' by now. [[User:Reign|Reign]] 17:38, 17 May 2010 (UTC)

CuboneKing is right in someway. It does look alot like new york. Can I add that in the article? {{unsigned|DialgaMaster105}}
:We are aware it looks like New York, but we're not gonna speculate... [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 18:13, 23 May 2010 (UTC)

[http://pallettribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/huin.jpg] {{unsigned|C.Rad(-0-)}}

It does look a lot like the Manhattan region, But It also looks like southren california hiun being Los Angeles then a desert by hiun (its deserty in LA)and theres a red bridge like the one in San Fransico over a river, and there is mountains on both sides of LA like in the map that has been revealed. {{unsigned|Mismagius13}}
:No more speculating on where Isshu is based on, Mismagius13! And stop adding it in! We wait for official confirmation!--[[User:Pokelova|''Poké'']][[User talk:Pokelova|lova!]] 10:58, 18 July 2010 (UTC)
:Hey hey chill Mismagius has a point and the whole technology versus nature, plus the fact that Victini is found on a place called Liberty Island, plus Victni being the "Wings of Victory...."

This stuff of Speculation of this type belongs in the forums.But anywho,It looks like it the way it`s comeing.[[User Talk:LucarioWolf|'''Lucario''']][[User:LucarioWolf|'''Wolf''']] 17:17, 27 July 2010 (UTC)

== Sky Arrow Bridge==
why does this article doesn't include the name of the bridge that connect a city to huin city according to serebii it is named sky arrow bridge here is the like:
[http://www.serebii.net/blackwhite/isshu.shtml]
[[User:Badwolf1234|Badwolf1234]] 06:11, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
:Serebii is not God. We'll get our article up in due time. We know next to nothing anyway. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 06:16, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

== Team Phantom ==

Team Phantom is the regions vilans. --[[User:Squishy|Squishy]] 23:24, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
:And where is this informatino from?--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 23:25, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
::It's Plasma. Leaked by way of blog that also revealed Tsutarja, Pokabu, and Mijumaru, as well as the Friz. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 10:21, 15 June 2010 (UTC)
::::Link please, TTE. We have no way of knowing what the team is until it's stated Publicly. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 16:22, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

Judging from one of the things in the CoroCoro scan, it seems to me like that N guy would be the main villian. It said he wants to free pokèmon from people and is trying to obtain the power to do so. Maybe he somehow got a bunch of trainers to follow him and help him awake the main legendary of the game, like Teams Aqua, Magma,and Galactic. [[User:67h5r6h|67h5r6h]] 19:19, 15 July 2010 (UTC)67h5r6h

that's speculation... ([[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 19:22, 15 July 2010 (UTC))

== Hiun City ==

Seriously, this is getting really stupid. All of the other foreign sites have a page for Hiun City and we have more than enough information now to make it its own page. Also, someone needs to update the picture now. [[User:Pokemonemerfan1954|Pokemonemerfan1954]] 03:28, 25 June 2010 (UTC)
:We have bigger isshus to deal with at the moment. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 03:31, 25 June 2010 (UTC)
I agree that it is time to make an independent article to Hiun City. There are enough information and images to start it and several people who would like to contribute on that page.[[User:Toback|Toback]] 19:04, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

== Let's confirm an original source. ==

Even an original source has changed in quality because the Pokemon fan of the foreign country hopes for NY and Shanghai too much.

"isshu is far from Sinnoh, Hoenn, kanto, and johto. " This information is a mistake.

"Isshu" is far from kanto and johto. " This is true.

Please edit this false information if you want to fill Bulbapedia in the truth. The NY consideration and the Shanghai consideration are wonderful. However, the erroneous information cannot be permitted.

[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 20:23, 26 June 2010 (UTC)

:Apparently, it's because of a specific particle in the original line that can be implied to mean "among others". --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 16:40, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:: All the article says is that it's a really long way away from the other regions. There is no mention at all of Shanghai or New York. Secondly, since we don't even know how far away Sinnoh and Hoenn are from Kanto-Johto, it's really impossible to make a distinction between far away from Kanto-Johto, and far away from all of them. I must say I also really don't even understand what this question is asking. [[User:Aura-Knight|Aura-Knight]] 16:52, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

"All the article says is that it's a really long way away from the other regions. "

Do you understand Japanese?I understand you are telling the lie because I understand completely.
It is considerably far from kanto and johto. It has changed in quality , saying that "It is far from all" when information is spread to foreign countries. Please admit the falsification of information. Reconfirm an original source if it is not admitted. Please do not add the sentence not insisted on by an original source. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 17:08, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

:I could wonder if you understand Japanese, you having that bad English grammar. Anyhow, I think our safest best would be to wait until we get a more clearer confirmation. And for the love of the franchise, there's no need to be rude to us. [[User:Mudkipchan|Mudkipchan]] 17:52, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

::The machine translation is used. I'm sorry for making them embarrass it because of a bad English grammar. However, it is possible enough to tell the mistake.

It is the same one as the sentence of corocoro.
http://gamez.itmedia.co.jp/games/articles/1005/14/news098.html

新たな舞台「イッシュ地方」は、カントーやジョウト地方とは遠く遠く離れた全く趣の異なる土地。

It is true that the fake information has been described to this page. Admit that information on the lie has been treated. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 18:05, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

:First of all, Japanese is a very difficult language to learn and translate. Errors are bound to be made. We are not purposely lying, but this appears to be a simple mistake. Again, we did not purposely lie, you cannot expect everyone to always get everything perfect. Anyway, I'll let someone else handle this for now. [[User:Mudkipchan|Mudkipchan]] 18:18, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

::Thank you for admitting a mistake. It is hoped that the person who has the good sense corrects a sentence when the edit becomes possible.[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 18:28, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:::Sawamular101さん、すみませんが、日本人ですか？ [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 19:42, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

:::Yes.[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 20:42, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

::::Sawamular, are you sure your translation is correct? and ''does it really matter'' if it says the wrong thing? Sometimes information is wrong, and sometimes it changes. It wont hurt anybody if it says the wrong thing for a couple of months until we get a confirmation in English. '''[[User:Blake|Blake]]''' [[User talk:Blake#top|Talk]]·[[Special:Contributions/Blake|Edits]] 19:51, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

"Sawamular, are you sure your translation is correct?"

It is 100% fact. Isshu is located long away from Kanto and Johto. Please call on the friend of you who understands Japanese if you cannot trust my information.

"and does it really matter if it says the wrong thing? "

I want to tell it to esteem an original source. It is insincere to falsify an original source. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 20:42, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:日本語を習った時、「○○や○○」は「○○と○○などなど」・・という感じだと教えられました。それで、自分は「カントーやジョウト」が「カントー、ジョウト、などなど」の意味で理解しました。ですから、「カントー、ジョウト、ホウエン、シンオウ」という意味だと思いました。違いますか？
:メチャクチャな日本語すみません。日→英の訳すのは得意なんですけど、まだ日本語で話すのはちょっと難しいんですorz [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 21:56, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
::そうですねえ。。。Testing him, are we Umeko?--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 22:00, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:::Guys, enough with the Japanese spelling. --[[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|'''☆''']][[User:CoolPikachu!|'''Cool''']][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''ピカチュウ!''']] 22:01, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
::::Umeko is testing him to make sure he's the real-deal: a true Japanese speaker. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 22:11, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:::::I'm not ''testing'' him; I believe him when he says he's Japanese. I'm trying to communicate. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 22:15, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

返信ありがとうございます。たしかに、「○○や○○」には"などなど"という意味も含まれますが、シンオウやホウエンからも遠いと具体的に記述されていないので付け加えるべきではないです。ホウエンやシンオウからも遠いと主張するのは、"などなど"という曖昧なものの憶測を膨らませた結果でしかありません。

もう一つ、「○○や○○」に含まれる"などなど"には、"語るに値しないその他"という意味も自然に含まれます。シンオウやホウエンは語るに値しない土地でしょうか？

シンオウやホウエンからも遠いのであれば、もっと適切な言葉があります。カントー・ジョウト・ホウエン・シンオウから遠い。今までの地方全てから遠い。このように表現方法はいくらでもあります。カントーやジョウトから遠いという文でホウエンやシンオウも含むのは飛躍しすぎです。

日本語お上手で感激しました。[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 22:55, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
:そうですか。分かりました。それならば、その部分を書き直す。ありがとうございました！
:To those of you watching, Sawamular has explained the use of the particle や and why I was mistaken for thinking that Hoenn and Sinnoh were necessarily included in the statement. I don't think it would be inappropriate to say that Isshu is ''assumed'' to be distant from Hoenn and Sinnoh as well, as long as we state just that: it is an assumption. It may be more accurate to say that Isshu is confirmed to be distant from the mainland (if we wish to refer to Kanto, Johto, and the other assumed regions directly neighboring them as the "mainland" - this is what I, personally, think of them as, but I'm not sure there's any canon backing to it), but I'll leave that up to discussion. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 23:27, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
::So that means Aomori, Tohoku is open for possibility!? Heck yes! --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 00:09, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
:::http://www.42ch.net/UploaderSmall/source/1277686041.JPG
:::Do you believe tohoku? I think that the possibility of Shanghai and Manhattan is high. There is no big city in aomori (lol.[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 00:51, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
::::I personally think it's Shanghai (it even looks like {{img|BW Prerelease City entrance.png|this screenshot}} might have kanji/hanzi on the sign :O), but anyway, let's keep this discussion off the talk page, shall we? Bring it to the forums - if you're still allowed to discuss that there, I haven't been keeping much track of what's been going on over there. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 02:26, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

::::: ok, the topic is stopped. I do not go to the forum (Speaking by the machine translation is tired). [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 04:05, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

カントー・ジョウト・ホウエン・シンオウ地方から遠く離れた土地「イッシュ地方」

New source.isshu is far from Sinnoh, Hoenn, kanto, and johto.There was no necessity of the edit.(lol
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/irbj/topics/index.html#/file1 [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:29, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

== Just a Warrning ==

There are silly and UNCONFIRMED rumors on youtube that Isshu is based on the chugoku (is that spelled right?) region of Japan.
I would advise a watch of this page to prevent vandalism of the page. ([[User:Kmanecke|Kmanecke]] 00:16, 28 June 2010 (UTC))
:Several steps ahead of you. The page has been protected since the page's creation because we knew people would try to put their opinions on the page. ._. ▫▫'''[[User:Tina|ティナ]]'''[[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|★]] 00:18, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

== Trivia. ==

It should be added in the Trivia about it being the first reigon to feature different locations depending on the version (black or white) Just thought I'd say --[[User:S2daam|S2daam]] 21:29, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

== Routes ==

It should be added that the Routes in Isshu start over at Route 1 instead of Route 301. Should that be a trivia or in the main article? [[User:Pokemonemerfan1954|Pokemonemerfan1954]] 15:27, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

== Black City/ White Forest ==

I read online that Isshu would have version specific areas, Black Forest in Black, which is supposedly a stereotypical industrail city, and White Forest, A town in White that is close to nature, and even has tall grass in the town. Does anyone think it should be added to the article? [[User:67h5r6h|67h5r6h]] 19:25, 15 July 2010 (UTC)67h5r6h
:It will when an admin gets to it, especially when information is being released almost daily. --[[User:PsychicRider|'''Psy''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''ライダー''']]''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 19:30, 15 July 2010 (UTC)
::TA. DA. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:23, 15 July 2010 (UTC)

== Add image ==

The image gallery should have the image of Route 1 ([[a:Image:BW Prerelease Route 1.png]]). --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 19:09, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 19:22, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
::Hold on there, SN. I had asked you about the image's whereabouts on the Archives, please respond before asking it to be put everywhere. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jel]][[User Talk:Jello|lo]] 19:36, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
:::Sorry about that. I only go to the Archives when I need to upload an image, so I hadn't gotten your message yet. Anyway, I replied there. --[[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 19:41, 21 July 2010 (UTC)

== Another warning for the mods. ==

Just a quick warning because of the reveal of Bikutini (Victuni?) and how to get one (the Liberty Ticket). This may cause a surge in debates on the basis of Isshu. Not debating here, just warning. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 00:46, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:How is there evena connection between them? --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 00:52, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
::Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island. Just saying. --'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 01:08, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:::A "warning ''for'' the mods"? or a "warning '''from''' the mods"? Because you're not a mod yourself to be stating that in the title....--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 01:34, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
::::A warning ''for'' the mods. I'm not a mod nor do I claim to be one. If I did claim to be one, I would have used "A warning for the other mods", which I did not use. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:36, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:::::But why warn the mods? they might already know this. --[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 04:56, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
::::::How would I know if the mods (not trying to insult a mod here) can put the pieces together and sense that there's going to be a huge region speculation rush after a video? I just put it here as a warning. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 08:08, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

Via Filb.de's recent update, we got a Football player as a trainer class. Continuation of the warning from before. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 05:26, 30 July 2010 (UTC)
:You don't need to warn mods. They have it under control. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 02:05, 31 July 2010 (UTC)
::I feeeeeel like it. >:/ Not like I'm spamming it or anything. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 05:13, 31 July 2010 (UTC)

==New City revealed==

The new Coro Coro scan reveals information about a new city called Shippo City. It has a Gym and its Gym Leader is called Aloe. Mods should add information about it.--[[User:Toback|Toback]] 14:41, 7 August 2010 (UTC)

==Got a new map image==
File:Isshu_Wide.jpg

But the article's locked. --[[User:Sotomura|Sotomura]] 15:36, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
:That file has been deleted as it's the same as [[a:File:Isshu.jpg]] —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:59, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

== It's New York ==
http://sunyshore.com/scrap/bwnewyork.jpg

Original source PokéJungle, reconfirmed by people who found the same magazine in Japan for themselves. Circled text reads "Our adventure's setting is New York?!" --[[User:The Great Butler|The Great Butler]] 03:36, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
:oh look, I live in Isshu...kickass...at least it's finally confirmed.. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 03:39, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
::[http://nyextended.ytmnd.com/ Isshu!] '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:42, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/51c%2BfPmQdbL._SS350_.jpg

It gets into the news in Japan because it differs from the cover actually sold. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 06:08, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
::I was told that this image was an advertisement for the September 10 issue of the magazine. Take that for what you will. --[[User:The Great Butler|The Great Butler]] 06:15, 7 September 2010 (UTC)

:::http://www.gamememo.com/2010/09/06/bw-issyu-new-york/
:::It is insisted that it be a cover of the early stage. It is mysterious how he obtained the cover of the early stage. Let's wait patiently because it is thought that the content of "Pokemon pia" is passed on in several days. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 06:22, 7 September 2010 (UTC)

It is described by Pokemon pia that the motif of Isshu is New York. I think it is certain because it is information from the person who bought it. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 17:03, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
:So it's true after all? [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 17:16, 9 September 2010 (UTC)
::It seems to be mentioned in page 5. Someone might up-load the image. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 17:29, 9 September 2010 (UTC)

::: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html New source. The motif of Isshu is New York. The origin of the name is so from "One kind/１種類(issyurui)".[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 01:54, 10 September 2010 (UTC)

:::: [http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9573/isshu.jpg] -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 04:14, 10 September 2010 (UTC)

== New Jersey ==

Ok, yeah only New York City was stated as the basis of Isshu, but shouldn't we add New Jersey too since technically the western third of the region would be where Jersey City and Hoboken are. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 05:10, 15 September 2010 (UTC)

== Just throwing this out there ==

The magazine article from PokePia was translated and used the word "Motif", not the word "Model" like when previous regions. Assuming that the word "Motif" means "Model" is like assuming Hoenn is based off some Tropical island and not Kyushu. Go ahead, pull this apart. But PokePia still was translated "[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/motif Motif]".
--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 16:56, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

PokePia and the interview above confirmed that the motif of Isshu is NYC. But there's just too many discrepancies to outright say that Isshu is solely based off NYC.

The ones I feel are simple enough:

1 Connections to past games.

If Cynthia is supposedly researching the myths of Arceus, why, may I ask, is she in a place half-way around the world from Japan? That girl from HGSS's Battle Frontier that's now the champion of Isshu? Why is she there? But most importantly, disregarding all the Pokemon from the Dream World, '''Why are there so many old Pokemon in Isshu post E4 if Isshu is on the other side of the world'''?

2 Pokedex.

It's still the National Dex, correct? Then why does it go from PokeJapan (1-493) to the other side of the world in Isshu (494-649)? There's all sorts of places between NYC and Japan. Shouldn't it be something like 1000-1155 instead of 494-649?

3 Size.

Compare the size of Isshu to the size of Sinnoh. It's bigger, right? So why would Isshu be set in an area 484 square Miles (22mi x 22mi)? And what makes NYC so important that it gets an entire region when Game Freak's office's town only gets two in-game Cities?

So yeah, double edit, but only because it was confirmed that "Motif" was said.

--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 17:16, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

:1) Do we know Cynthia's still researching Arceus? Might she be researching other legends now? And Caitlin seems largely based on a European monarch; why would she be restricted to Japan in that case?
:2) Since when are all databases organized geographically? Kanto's Pokédex entries come first in National order, even though it's smack dab in the center of Japan. And frankly, I was surprised there was so little overlap in Isshu's dex and those of other regions. After all, real-world Japan and America share many species, from rodents to insects to birds.
:3) Sure, the size is inconsistent with past games. But that has occurred in past generations as well. Look at GSC Kanto compared to RBY Kanto, or less dramatically, HGSS Johto to GSC Johto. Perhaps GameFreak thought a denser, more complex area would better do justice to the scope of diversity in NYC. Or perhaps they intend to size up Kanto or Johto next time a remake comes around.
:In fact, you could argue the same thing for any past regions. After all, we have never received confirmation that the past regions correspond to each other geographically the same way they do in the real world. But for the purpose of this article, motif and basis are close to the same. There are surely differences between Isshu and New York, but New York City is still the primary basis. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 18:21, 30 September 2010 (UTC)
::First of all, Motif is nothing like Model. Motif is a pattern on the Model. Motif does not mean Model. Learn English.

::mod·el
::n.
::1. A small object, usually built to scale, that represents in detail another, often larger object.
::2.
::a. A preliminary work or construction that serves as a plan from which a final product is to be made: a clay ::model ready for casting.
::b. Such a work or construction used in testing or perfecting a final product: a test model of a solar-powered ::vehicle.
::3. A schematic description of a system, theory, or phenomenon that accounts for its known or inferred ::properties and may be used for further study of its characteristics: a model of generative grammar; a model of ::an atom; an economic model.
::4. A style or design of an item: My car is last year's model.
::5. One serving as an example to be imitated or compared: a model of decorum. See Synonyms at ideal.
::6. One that serves as the subject for an artist, especially a person employed to pose for a painter, sculptor, ::or photographer.
::7. A person employed to display merchandise, such as clothing or cosmetics.
::8. Zoology An animal whose appearance is copied by a mimic.

::mo·tif (m-tf)
::n.
::1.
::a. A recurrent thematic element in an artistic or literary work.
::b. A dominant theme or central idea.
::2. Music A short rhythmic or melodic passage that is repeated or evoked in various parts of a composition.
::3. A repeated figure or design in architecture or decoration. See Synonyms at figure.

::Now,

::1. Sure, we don't know if Cynthia is researching Arceus still or not. We can figure that out later. But what Pokemon stands more interesting to research (from her point of view) than the Pokemon described from myth in her hometown and the one said to have created the world? That was the reason she was at the Shinto/Sinjoh Ruins. And what part of Caitlin seems largely based off a European Monarch? She has no connections to Team Plasma as far as I can see.
::2. ''Since when are all databases organized geographically? Kanto's Pokédex entries come first in National order, even though it's smack dab in the center of Japan.''

::Kanto is the center of Japan, basically. It was chosen because its the area surrounding Game Freak's office which makes it the center of the Pokemon World.

::''And frankly, I was surprised there was so little overlap in Isshu's dex and those of other regions.''

::Why would you be surprised at all? There's wide dependencies among similar Pokemon in Japan.

::''After all, real-world Japan and America share many species, from rodents to insects to birds.''

::Not the exact same species. And I'm pretty sure that no place shares animals (disregarding zoo's of course) of the exact same species.

::It still does not make sense for the National Pokedex to skip 99% of the land between Japan and NYC. Try to rationalize that. '''I dare you.'''

::3. 3) ''Sure, the size is inconsistent with past games. But that has occurred in past generations as well. Look at GSC Kanto compared to RBY Kanto, or less dramatically, HGSS Johto to GSC Johto. Perhaps GameFreak thought a denser, more complex area would better do justice to the scope of diversity in NYC. Or perhaps they intend to size up Kanto or Johto next time a remake comes around. ''

::Why are you even bringing up comparisons of RBY/GSC Kanto and GSC/HGSS Johto? That has nothing to do with the comparison of DPPt Sinnoh and BW Isshu.

::''In fact, you could argue the same thing for any past regions. After all, we have never received confirmation that the past regions correspond to each other geographically the same way they do in the real world.''

::I'll give you that. But we do have their "Models" so we can logically assume that they fall in the same places in relation to each other as they do in real-life.

::''But for the purpose of this article, motif and basis are close to the same.''

::No, they aren't even close to meaning the same thing. If you really think that, then you need to retake English class. The purpose of this article is to post everything we '''''know''''' about Isshu. Assumptions like "Motif = Basis/Model" are not something we '''''know''''', they're something people '''''assume'''''. And it's confirmed that NYC is Isshu's '''''Motif'''''. '''No one''' has released Isshu's Model.

::''There are surely differences between Isshu and New York, but New York City is still the primary basis.''

::Just FYI, geographical terrain has been mostly kept between the games and real life. Coastlines, mountains, and generally everything about geographical features. Cities have been rearranged and mountains have become volcano's. But unless Game Freak '''really''' changed up the system, we have two unexplained mountain ranges on both sides of Isshu.

::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 05:20, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

==Just throwing it out there Part 2==

Hey guys. Please don't argue about this here. And please don't insult other people by telling them to learn English. We don't want it and we don't care. We have a source saying that Isshu is based on NYC. That's awesome. That's all we need. If Game Freak has decided to add in extra bits from other places or even make up their own stuff that's fantastic but Isshu is based on NYC. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 06:28, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
:You have a source saying that Isshu is based off New York when ''word of god'' states that New York is Isshu's ''Motif''? Please don't be pulling another Pokebeach and the secret source...
:--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 12:30, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

::It is declared that Hoenn Region is Kyushu. It is said that Isshu Region is NY "motif".

::http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/ No.177
::イッシュ地方とした今回の舞台のモチーフはニューヨーク。
::(Isshu Region) The motif of isshu is NY.

::http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/?p=105 No.15
::九州を舞台にしたんです。
::(Hoenn Region) Kyushu is a stage.

::Because volume of information is a little, it might be small mistake that the remark is not consistent. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 14:35, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
:::Basically, Sawamular just proved that your source is false. If the OFFICIAL GAME FREAK BLOG says that it's a motif, it's a motif. Not a base, not a model and not a stage. A MOTIF.

:::Can we get a mod to fix this page of this completely stupid misconception that's been around since PokePia was first translated?
:::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 21:45, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

::::See: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html#list. Masuda and co. explicitly refer to New York as not just Isshu's motif, but also its STAGE (even after reiterating the basis for the other regions). They even go on to address specific locations in NYC as the basis for various areas in Isshu. How is it not NY? [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 01:37, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::Wow. So does that mean this isshu (lol pun) is finally laid to rest? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 01:46, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::Just for clarification purposes, where exactly on this does it say stage? My japanese is a tad rusty when it comes to Kanji... --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 01:52, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::My rusty Japanese is telling me he's talking about Concert stages leading to the Musical's in BW. It also references the "Stage's Motif New York" (で、まず舞台のモチーフをニューヨークにすることを決めると、). Well? --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 02:03, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

::::::: Masuda speaks the reason why NY is chosen to be a motif of BW. Masuda is said that a lot of famous theaters(Musical) are in Manhattan.　I wanted to do the concert by NY.

::::::: 多種でも遠くから見たときに、１種類に見えるような地方である、ということから「イッシュ」と名付けました。その感じも '''ニューヨークにすごく近いんです'''。
::::::: The source that Mr. AndyPKMN had presented was seen. The supervisor is making remarks that the outlook on the world of isshu is '''near NY'''. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Well, isn't that vague? '''near NY'''... are you sure that translation is accurate, Sawam? Just to prevent misconceptions, you know. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:09, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Is it possible he meant something like "I feel very close to New York" or "It feels similar to New York"? --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:19, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:::::::::'''ニューヨークにすごく近いんです'''
:::::::::"I feel very close to New York". This translation is complete.[[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 03:35, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::So, altogether, the translation does nothing further than reinforce the point that New York is Isshu's motif? Alright then. Thank you, Sawamu! --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:38, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::: The remark of Masuda strengthens grounds of motif. Because it was a motif, the word "It is near(近い)" might have been used. If NY is a stage, it is strange to say, "It is near(近い)". [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 03:48, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::::I don't think Masuda would use the same word twice. Motif, stage, he's a creative guy! '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:52, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::::::::::You're drawing at straws now, TTE. You know Masuda is a smart guy. If he was going to confirm the basis of Isshu at that time, he would have used words that would not be motif. In fact, the fact that he used the word motif instead of a simple Japanese word proves that he knows what it means and used it for that reason.

:::::::::::::Fix the page.

:::::::::::::NOW.

:::::::::::::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 03:57, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

::::::::::::::I really don't understand your logic here. Combine the fact the supervisors outright clarify how they've based certain locations out of specific areas in Isshu (the musicals, the bridge being based off Brooklyn Bridge, etc.) with the fact Isshu's general shape looks extremely similar to New York. If that's not enough, look at the countless U.S. cultural references in the game. Are you seriously trying to insinuate it's not based on NYC? How could it possibly be based on anything else? You say you want to go by facts, and the fact is that Masuda has attributed New York and ONLY New York as Isshu's inspiration (motif or not). That's really all we need. Get over yourself. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 05:20, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:::::::::::::::Ha. Hahahahahahahahahaaha. Ahahahahahahaha. You don't understand the logic, bub? Get a dictionary. Motif. Define it.

:::::::::::::::Actually, don't bother. I'll just quote what I've said before on TTEnchidna's talk page

:::::::::::::::"So no, they would not use the word motif to describe the land's basis. They would use the word motif. Motif, when used for Hoenn, would describe Hoenn's tropical feel. Not the terrain and not it's coastline. The terrain of all regions tend to match the terrain of their real-life counterparts. Not climates. Climates have definitely been changed. But the geographic terrain is the same.

:::::::::::::::And FYI, Manhattan does not have dual mountain ranges.

:::::::::::::::Also, just to check, do you understand the definition of the word "motif"?

:::::::::::::::Motif is to Model/Stage/Basis as is the pattern of a shirt to the shirt itself. The motif of a shirt could be anything: Tye-dye, pinstripe, plaid. But does that change the base model of the shirt? No, it doesn't. Say you grab 3 of the same shirts off a shirt making line before they go to dyeing. They're all the same color: a dull white. A blank slate. Then you proceed to dye the first shirt red, the second shirt blue and the third shirt purple. Does that change the base shirts' shape or anything? No. It changes the motif (color) of the shirt.

:::::::::::::::This can also be applied to the Pokemon series: The motif of Isshu is New York. Take away all the cities, roads and non-geographical features. What are you left with? You're left with the base of Isshu, a location with three-peninsulas , dual mountain ranges on opposite peninsulas and a lake on the middle one. Does the geographical terrain of Manhattan match up to that?

:::::::::::::::Simple answer: No, it does not."

:::::::::::::::Now the question remains, coupled with the fact that a fluent speaker of Japanese (that has to use a translator to post here in english!) has stated that, based on the article ''you provided'', there is more proof for the "motif" side than the "model/stage/basis" side when it comes to New York and Isshu, why don't you understand?

:::::::::::::::Now good night and have fun trying to prove me and the power of facts wrong. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 05:34, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

May I say the impression of the game of a Japanese version?

The large majority of the Pokémon Trainer of isshu has a Japanese name(It was felt that it was roughly about 70%). Because the currency was yen, it felt odd though it knew that NY had been chosen as the stage(Motif).

In a Japanese version, I think that I became making not to think that isshu is a foreign country as much as possible. However, a Japanese version is original.

I feel the motif more correct. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 06:28, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
:Consider Kanto uses Pokémon ''Dollars'' in the rest of the world. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:02, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:: A Japanese version separately treats Pokédollar and Yen. Pokédollar is adopted in Orre region of the Arizona motif. It is strange not to apply Pokédollar with isshu. If it is a city of the USA origin, the same currency as Orre might be suitable. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 10:02, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

@ Mackinz: I don't understand because I've repeatedly mentioned how Masuda proceeded to reveal the basis of Isshu's locations. For example, Sky Arrow Bridge IS based on New York's Brooklyn Bridge. It doesn't follow to say NY is merely the motif for Isshu when we know for certain that the BASIS of specific areas are taken from Manhattan and its surroundings. It doesn't even have to be attributed to Isshu as a whole because the facts so far demonstrate how NYC plays at least a partial role in the basis of B/W's region. Ergo, there is more factual evidence for New York than against it. As far as currency goes, it matters little since Isshu was long confirmed to have been a foreign land from its predecessors (i.e. across the sea, only reached by boat/plane, etc). [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 13:13, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

I've also re-edited the Isshu page. Disregarding my own personal opinion on the matter, we can't say for a fact that Isshu is NOT explicitly based on New York. "Drawing inspiration" will suffice for now. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 13:37, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:You want me to explain Marlowe? Fine. I'll make it as simple as possible.

:Anything not geographical (elevation of land, coastline) is part of the base. Everything else (climate, buildings, road, people) is part of the motif of the area.

:Take Hoenn for example: Hoenn obviously has a tropical motif going for it. However, the climate is much different from that of Kyushu in real life. So we cannot say that Kyushu was the inspiration (basis) for the climate. That would be regulated to the motif.

:Take also the difference in population of Hoenn and Kyushu: Hoenn has way less population. Since it doesn't maintain the population, the population does not remain part of the basis. It becomes part of the motif (I.E. the low population combined with the tropical feel makes it feel like a loosely populated tropical island which, obviously, Kyushu is not).

:Now, onto buildings: Buildings are determined and built by the people living there. They also escalate the motif of the area (I.E. Fortree's Tree Houses add to the tropical feel). Since there are also a lot less buildings (similar to population), we cannot say that buildings are part of the basis because, if they did, the entire Hoenn region would not feel like a tropical island, it would feel like a city-locked island.

:Now think about it, replacing Hoenn with Isshu.

:Going to change the page back now.

:--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 14:02, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

Now you're just twisting the meaning of basis to match your own interpretation. No, it does not have to be solely geography-based; according to the very definition of BASIS, Isshu's Sky Arrow Bridge is BASED on New York's Brooklyn Bridge. It is the foundation for it, the fundamental groundwork. Stop trying to circumvent that. As for my re-editing the Isshu page, I'm trying to at least set up a middle ground between you and I here. Unless Masuda came right out and said, "No, Isshu is not based on New York" you can't say for certain that it isn't. We both know that it at least exists as some form of inspiration. It is unnecessary and downright misleading to add any more to the page than the "drawing inspiration" bit. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 14:14, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:You still don't understand the meaning of motif, model, stage and basis, huh?

:Didn't I tell you to get a dictionary?

:Ah well. I'll just define them for you.

:MOTIF

:1. (5) motif, motive

:(a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration)
:2. (1) motif, motive

:(a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music)
:3. (1) theme, motif

:(a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"

:If that isn't enough, I'll bring out some more definitions for you.

:MODEL

:1. (19) model, theoretical account, framework

:(a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems")
:2. (11) model

:(a type of product; "his car was an old model")
:3. (6) model, poser

:(a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor; "the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos")
:4. (4) model, simulation

:(representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale))
:5. (3) exemplar, example, model, good example

:(something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general")
:6. (1) model, role model

:(someone worthy of imitation; "every child needs a role model")
:7. (1) model, example

:(a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example")
:8. mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin, fashion model, model

:(a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; "she was too fat to be a mannequin")
:9. model, modelling, modeling

:(the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale))

:BASIS

:1. (38) footing, basis, ground

:(a relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis")
:2. (28) basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone

:(the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture")
:3. basis, base

:(the most important or necessary part of something; "the basis of this drink is orange juice")

:STAGE

:1. (25) phase, stage

:(any distinct time period in a sequence of events; "we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected")
:2. (18) degree, level, stage, point

:(a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; "a remarkable degree of frankness"; "at what stage are the social sciences?")
:3. (15) stage

:(a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience; "he clambered up onto the stage and got the actors to help him into the box")
:4. (6) stage

:(the theater as a profession (usually `the stage'); "an early movie simply showed a long kiss by two actors of the contemporary stage")
:5. (2) stagecoach, stage

:(a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns; "we went out of town together by stage about ten or twelve miles")
:6. (2) stage, leg

:(a section or portion of a journey or course; "then we embarked on the second stage of our Caribbean cruise")
:7. (1) stage

:(any scene regarded as a setting for exhibiting or doing something; "All the world's a stage"
:8. stage, microscope stage

:(a small platform on a microscope where the specimen is mounted for examination)

:You do remember that Junichi Masuda has said nothing more than "motif", correct? Now, if he '''meant''' something else, don't you think he would use the Japanese word for stage (like he did for Hoenn and Kyushu) instead of the ENGLISH word, motif?

:The fact is, no matter how you read it, Junichi Masuda and the Development team of the Pokemon series have confirmed that New York is Isshu's motif. They have not confirmed anything beyond that. For all we know, it could be explicitly based on New York. '''However''', at this point, it would be an '''assumption''' which is what I've been trying to get rid of since I started this section. ''Everyone assumes'' that New York is the basis of Isshu. ''It is confirmed'' ,not an assumption, that Isshu draws decorative inspiration (a.k.a. motif) from New York. '''''Nothing beyond that is confirmed'''''. If you continue to edit the Isshu page, I will ask Archaic to do something.

:--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 14:27, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

I have edited the page to maintain the same words but also to make it known that we do not know if he meant "not explicitly based off of New York". Happy? --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 14:37, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

::I think you're being very unreasonable. I'll say this again. Strictly in terms of my editing the page, I'm not even claiming that Isshu is based on New York -- I'm only leaving it at the simple fact that Isshu draws inspiration from it. However, you cannot say that it isn't explicitly based on NYC because you don't know for certain whether it's based on it or not. You've clarified before that you're only trying to use the facts instead of common speculation. I agree, but the page revision shouldn't go from "Isshu is based on Manhattan, New York" to "Isshu draws inspiration from Manhattan, New York but is not explicitly based on New York". Rather, leaving it at "Isshu draws inspiration from Manhattan, New York" is much more accurate to Masuda's statement and not only sets up a reasonable middle ground between us, it also agrees with your original intention to change the article. EDIT: I suppose that's good enough, though I still find it slightly unnecessary.

::And please, cut the "LOOK AT THE DICTIONARY" crap. I've checked the dictionary and in the case of Brooklyn Bridge, the terms 'motif' and 'basis' are not mutually exclusive. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 14:47, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:::I'm working with the wording of the first paragraph (to include the word motif) as we speak. However, I did already edit in

:::"Like prior regions, its general layout and coastline is based upon a real-world location. It is not known where it is based exactly, but an interview with Junichi Masuda and the rest of the development team has stated "Manhattan of New York is Isshu's motif". [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/motif]

:::While the largest of its cities, Hiun City, draws heavily on the densely-populated area of Lower Manhattan, to the north, rather than more cityscape, a vast desert lies. To the west and east, there are great mountains, as well, and rather than urban areas, aside from Hiun, most of Isshu is decidedly rural."

:::Give me a few minutes.

:::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 14:49, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

::::I guess the neutrality will suffice for me. We'll agree to disagree on the basing of Isshu, so I'll leave the remainder of this debate to anyone else wanting to pick it up. I think it's important to note though that even if Isshu isn't based on NYC, certain areas in the region are still linguistically based off their Manhattan counterparts. So NYC does at least play a role in Isshu's basing to SOME extent, which in my opinion presupposes the Isshu = New York argument.[[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 14:56, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

:::::Marlowe, the motif of Isshu is New York. That means the '''theme''' (hey look, a synonym :D) of Isshu is New York. So of course it would maintain the things that make New York recognizable. The bridges, Huin city and the similar coastline are all there for a reason. Its all for maintaining the '''theme''' of New York.
:::::But I'm not debating the basis of Isshu here.
:::::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 15:12, 3 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::Let me get this straight. You admit that Hiun City has many things that New York has, even has a New York theme, but you REFUSE to believe that Isshu is based on New York and are crusading that New York is simply the motif, even going to so far as to assume that the real world and the Pokemon world are interchangeable, when Hoenn has proven they aren't?--[[User:Ryuutakeshi|Ryuutakeshi]] 17:14, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::::Oh, hey Ryuu! Nice to see you on Bulbapedia.
:::::::I refuse to believe things that aren't facts.
:::::::Fact: New York is Isshu's motif. (Confirmed by Junichi Masuda on both Game Freak's official blog and in the interview posted on Nintendo.Co.Jp)
:::::::Assumption: OMFG! That means Isshu is New York! OMG!1!
:::::::Fact: Motif means "theme".
:::::::Fact: Hoenn, when it's basis of Kyushu was confirmed, used the Japanese word for "stage".
:::::::Fact: Isshu, when the interview was first shown in PokePia, was confirmed to use the English word "motif".
:::::::Fact: Basis and Motif mean two separate things.
:::::::Fact: This page used the assumption that Motif means Basis.
:::::::Fact: Motif does not mean Basis.
:::::::My thoughts: If Junichi Masuda used the word "motif" and meant "basis", why wouldn't he use the same word he used when he revealed the basis (stage) of Hoenn to be Kyushu? The fact that he used the English word "motif" should prove he knew what he was talking about. That means that Mr. Masuda meant the word "Motif"!

:::::::So yes, I admit that Huin City has many things New York has. I never denied that Isshu uses New York as a theme. I do deny the assumption that, because Isshu uses New York as a theme, Isshu ''is'' New York.

:::::::Frankly, Ryuu, unless Junichi Masuda comes out and makes a blog saying "Yeah, we used Manhattan as the stage of Isshu", we should keep the facts straight and in the open. The fact is "We used New York as the motif of Isshu". Nothing to be taken any other way. Motif does not mean Model/Basis/Stage. It should not be taken any other way than the definition of Motif. And it should be allowed to discuss Isshu being based somewhere else because we do not have confirmation from Game Freak or Nintendo of where Isshu is based.

:::::::Am I making sense?

:::::::--[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 18:55, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

::::::::To be fair, Mackinz, none of the regions are synonymous with their real-life counterparts. Johto isn't Kansai, Hoenn isn't Kyushu, Sinnoh isn't Hokkaido, etc. They're simply based on them. While it's true Masuda used the term "motif" when describing Isshu, his context doesn't exactly set it apart as a mutually exclusive term from basis. For example, we know for certain that specific areas derive inspiration from areas in NYC in the EXACT same way other regions have a basis of specific cities and buildings in their counterparts, so I think we can safely say we have enough evidence to qualify New York being the equivalent of Isshu as Kansai, for example, is the equivalent of Johto. You're correct in saying the definitions motif and basis aren't the same, but they do have similar enough contexts in the case of comparing each region's confirmed area inspirations. [[User:Marlowe|Marlowe]] 19:22, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::::::I'll give you that, Marlowe. But still, it is not a safe assumption at this time to assume that Isshu is New York (and it is still open because of the New York motif being able to explain a lot). So can we leave it at that? I don't have time right now to debate and argue with you. --[[User:Mackinz|Mackinz of SoulSilver]] 19:30, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::To quote a great U.S. President, "It depends on what the definition of the word ‘is’ is." No one's saying Isshu "is" New York. We're saying it's "based on" New York. Which is true, given that motifs from New York such as the coastline, bridges, diverse culture, and lower Manhattan drive the composition of the region. You keep insisting that motif doesn't mean basis, but what do we mean when we refer to the basis of other regions? We mean that they include motifs of the real-world counterparts, including the coastline, landmarks, and cultures. Really, there's nothing separating Isshu's basis from the other regions', besides the fact that Game Freak was somewhat more open to breaks from reality (and why shouldn't they be? Unlike with previous regions, the main game staff did not include anyone native to New York, unlike with previous games.). --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 20:38, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
Okay guys, please quit it with the arguing. Isshu is based on New York, and there's really absolutely no arguing this. The context of the interview as a whole makes it clear that Isshu is the New York as Hoenn is to Kyushu, Johto is the Kansai, etc. The nuances you're arguing really aren't present, and if they are, it's not enough to sway Bulbapedia's scale of "what makes X based on Y." So shut up and stop arguing, or else you are subject to a temporary block for insubordination. Thanks. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 02:46, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

==Outdated Notice?==

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Is this article really outdated or is this just one of the spams. I'm going to remove it but if it isn't please put it back for me. ([[User:Pokemaster97|Pokemaster97]] 14:09, 3 October 2010 (UTC))
:Yeah, it is outdated. Black and White have been released and the article needs to start looking like other region's pages now. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 20:17, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

i updated this to the format like the other regions and it was removed!--[[User:Shaymin Master426|Shaymin Master426]] 19:56, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
:No you didn't. You replaced content with stuff that was already lower on the page. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 20:17, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

== New Map of isshu. ==

http://up3.viploader.net/game/src/vlgame026784.jpg

It is isshu map of the ANIME version. It confirmed it by 001 stories. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:09, 21 October 2010 (UTC)

:Good idea, but could you find a better picture?--[[User:Si6x12|'''Si6''']][[User Talk:Si6x12|'''x12''']] 15:15, 21 October 2010 (UTC)
::I obtained this image by chance. I'm sorry for being not able to offer a high-quality image. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:05, 21 October 2010 (UTC)
:::Well, I would add it.--[[User:Si6x12|'''Si6''']][[User Talk:Si6x12|'''x12''']] 20:32, 21 October 2010 (UTC)

== A guess on Etymology ==
Well I'll get the silly one out of the way: *'''Un'''*ited States *'''of A'''*merica. It makes me think of general Japanese style shortening like *'''Poke'''*tto *'''Mon'''*suta. I knew the region was based on USA, so I figured the localization was done since it's a "home turf" based decision like how the Japanese regions stayed untouched. I was expecting the other localizations to use Unova, but my guess on the method sort of works for the others. The following are what respective speakers call USA. French: États-*'''Unis'''* (Unys) German: Ver*'''ein'''*igte Staaten (Einall) My stab in of "ein" is probably improper but it does mean one, and "all" may be aus*'''ahl'''*. I've come across "allein" which can refer to "single". Italian: Stati *'''Uni'''*ti d'America (Unima). The "ma" may refer to ris*'''ma'''*. I'm lost with the Spanish localization, I don't see any links at all. "United" is fairly enough though, since a literal USA basis is silly, but hey it works haha. I'm not going to bother comparing decisions made with Orre. [[User:Deadpool|Deadpool]] 09:34, 23 November 2010 (UTC)
:Somehow I REALLY doubt it comes from United States of America. It's just too much of a stretch to assume NoA cherry picked syllables and letters from the location's basis when that's never been done before, even in the Japanese games. I think it's just derived from the meaning it has in Japanese, "one variety". Uno, one, and -va, for variety. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 13:26, 23 November 2010 (UTC)
I actually doubt they'll say what it stands for (if it even is an acronym of something). No one can say for sure and all we can do is just speculate which provides no real evidence. Maybe this should be a forum topic to further discuss on on what people can guess the name stands for? - '''[[User:Vhayes1992|Vhayes]][[User talk:Vhayes1992|1992]]''' 18:20, 23 November 2010 (UTC)

== Bridges ==

In an interview on G4tv.com, Junichi Masuda expressed his fascination with bridges, especially the Golden Gate bridge which closes resembles some of the bridges in Unova; would this be worth adding to the Trivia? I don't know how to add a reference. [[User:Taromon777|'''T a r o m o n''']] 13:24, 5 February 2011 (UTC)

Sounds like it would be relevant to put in one of the bridge articles, like Sky Arrow. I would wait for a higher up to aprove though. as for the references, i'm not sure either. [[User:NotSteve|NotSteve]]19:40, 8 February 2011 (EST)

== Alternative region translation? ==

I don't know if this is the correct place to put this, but here goes...

I was looking in my local GAME store (London, UK) today when I noticed the following on a display box: "Explore the new region of Alleos, and save it from the nefarious plans of Team Plasma. The Alleos region also contains two version-exclusive areas depending on which version of Pokémon the player owns - White Forest and Black City". However, both the Nintendo of Europe and GAME UK websites use Unova. Has anyone else seen this region name, or does anyone know of an explanation for it? It wasn't just on one box either, I checked several (and got some odd looks from the shop staff)
[[User:Imair|Imair]] 00:55, 8 February 2011 (UTC)
:[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=95403 This has already been discussed on the forums.] —[[User:Minimiscience|Minimiscience]] 00:59, 8 February 2011 (UTC)

== Unova trivia ==

Should it be stated that Unova is the first region name not to have a long o sound? --[[User:Snivy4Ever|Snivy4Ever]] 22:03, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:It's already there. Look again. [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 22:05, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:: Doesn't that depend on how you pronounce it? [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 22:07, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::It's pronounced (you-nuh-vuh) in the English version. --[[User:Snivy4Ever|Snivy4Ever]] 22:27, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::: I pronounce it (u-nOva), but that doesn't mean either of us are right. [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 22:28, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::Snivy was referring to how it's pronounced in the Anime, in which case it would be "you-nuh-vuh." [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 22:30, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::Like Gliscorguy54 said, no one is either right. Not even the anime. Anybody can pronounce it however they want to. :/ --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 22:50, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::Oh I know. :P [[M12|I know that all too well...]]. I just thought their source should be mentioned. [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 22:52, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::::The official pronunciation is the official pronunciation, it wasn't how I was saying it till I saw BW001 but I know now that I was wrong and it is in fact (you-nuh-vuh) (if that's how you want pronounced spelling as (doesn't matter)) "Note that all Bulbapedia's information must come from official sources" - the anime is pretty official in my book —[[User:Lord mada|Mada-sama]] ([[User talk:Lord mada|Talk to me!]])— 23:42, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::I don't watch the anime. I'm not going to let the anime dictate how I should pronounce every names in the Pokemon fandom. Sorry. :/ --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 03:35, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::::::All I mean is that it's our job to relay the official details for readers. not decide how to pronounce things and the official line is (you-nuh-vuh), say it how you like I was saying it the previously assumed way too but I prefer it the new way (it just never occurred to me). the anime is an official source weather you watch it or not, the trivia still stands —[[User:Lord mada|Mada-sama]] ([[User talk:Lord mada|Talk to me!]])— 03:56, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::::Even the most recent Black and White version commercials in North America pronounce it (you-nuh-vuh)--[[User:Snivy4Ever|Snivy4Ever]] 04:50, 15 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::::::::Hate to break it to you, but the anime is dubbed by TPCi, the company that gives the games their English names. Whether you want to believe it or not, that is the official pronunciation. Not to mention that's how it is pronounced in the Black and White promos. It's official, No Ifs Ands or Butts. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 04:54, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

==Locked==
Why is the Unova article locked?? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 05:25, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

== Battle Frontier ==

Isn't it wrong to say that Unova is the only region without a battle frontier as a battle frontier always comes in the 3rd version of the game("Grey")? [[User:Icy|Icy]] 18:39, 4 March 2011 (UTC)
:No it isn't wrong to say that because the third version hasn't even been out or even confirmed. Just wait till we get an official confirmation, which'll take several years. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 19:52, 4 March 2011 (UTC)
::Orre would like to say hello :P [[User:Tokeupdude|Tokeupdude]] 15:51, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
:::It is the only main series region. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:26, 24 September 2011 (UTC)
:According to THIS website, Orre is also a main series region. So yeah, it's wrong. You should change it, unless you're cool with giving people false information.{{unsigned|Tokeupdude}}
:: Orre isn't a Main series region, it is a spin-off region. As listed in the template below the article.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Reshiram (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Zekrom (Pokémon)|ire]] 06:14, 8 December 2011 (UTC)
:Then how come when you look up any Pokemon's game locations Colosseum and XD are listed under the main games section and not side games? For example, I'm looking at Fearow's page right now and both Colosseum and XD are under main games Gen 3. [[User:Tokeupdude|Tokeupdude]] 10:16, 17 December 2011 (UTC)
::Nevermind! Orre is a side-region to the main series and the others are "spin-off" regions. I get it now ;) [[User:Tokeupdude|Tokeupdude]] 15:38, 19 December 2011 (UTC)

== Location? ==

Does anyone know where Unova is located, like North of Hoenn, or East of Johto? [[User:Iml908|Iml908]] 02:22, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
:It's location from the other main series regions is not yet known. All we know for sure is that it is FAR away from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. My best guess would be that it is both east and west of the other regions, just like how the United States (or NYC in this case) is both east and west. [[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 03:28, 12 May 2011 (UTC)

== Castelia population ==

Shouldn't it be unknown? Endless people walk up and down the streets in some areas. [[User:Tokeupdude|Tokeupdude]] 15:49, 22 September 2011 (UTC)
:The population of Castelia is static people only. The endless people are excluded. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:26, 24 September 2011 (UTC)

== Contest in the Trivia ==

Should This be add this in the trivia?
:Only Region without a Pokémon Contest.
Are we allowed to change the TRIVIA or is it still the Admin?[[User:Taposa|Taposa]] 14:03, 7 December 2011 (UTC)
:What do you mean? It isn't true. Kanto and Johto are anime only. Then there are the Orange Islands, Sevii Islands, Orre etc. None of those have contests. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 14:47, 7 December 2011 (UTC)

::I meant in Games.[[User:Taposa|Taposa]] 15:58, 7 December 2011 (UTC)
:::As Solar Dragon said, Kanto and Johto don't have contests in the games.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 16:00, 7 December 2011 (UTC)
::::Yes, and Orre and the Sevii Islands haven't been seen in the anime so they don't have contests in either canon. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 16:51, 7 December 2011 (UTC)

== Only region outside of Japan? ==
:"Unova is the only main series region to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan."
What? Are we forgetting about Orre, based on Phoenix, Arizona? --[[User:ChReNiC|ChReNiC]] 23:46, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
:It's on side series now. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 23:48, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
::The [[Battle Zone]] in Sinnoh is based on Russia, and it is referred to in game as a region (or sub-region, like the Sevii's). '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 23:50, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
@Ataro I think one of the problems is that Colosseum and XD are still listed as main series games on the game template. If it is side series now the template needs to be changed accordingly. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 23:54, 12 February 2012 (UTC)
:::The bulk of the region is still based on Japan, ALL of UNOVA is not. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 06:41, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
::::Yes that's nice, but what about [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Template:Main_series the template?]. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 16:49, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::First, don't be rude. Second, it was already stated that it hasn't been changed yet. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 21:08, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
::::::I'm sorry if I came off as rude, but when was that stated that it hasn't been changed yet? There was no response to the initial question I brought up. At least not on this talkpage. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 22:08, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::::About that template, if Colosseum and XD are moved or removed because they are side series, then the same will have to be done for Stadium, Box, Ranch, ect. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 22:32, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
::::::::Then those should be removed as well. They are not main series games and it's very misleading for them to be listed on the template. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 00:19, 14 February 2012 (UTC)

== another trivia? ==

unova does not have any pokemon blocking the player's progress. kanto has snorlax, johto has sudowoodo, hoenn has wailmer (blocking lilycove city preventing the player from surfing) and sinnoh has psyduck blocking the road due to headache. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 16:01, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

:I think that's worth adding. [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 19:20, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

== Black and White 2 Coro Coro Leaks ==

Is it worth adding a section for Hiougi City yet?

Also, the information about Unova being covered in ice is not confirmed; translations seem to suggest that it is the map covered in ice a la the clouds covering the initial Unova reveal, rather than the region itself being covered. [[User:Exterminieren|Exterminieren]] 20:25, 12 April 2012 (UTC)Exterminieren
:Until further information is revealed, the admin team have decided to crackdown on speculation until more information is discovered. Thus the protection on a number of pages. Sort of related to the clouds, like you mentioned. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] 06:11, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

== BW2 ==

May an administrator please add in the intro paragraph that it is also the setting of Black and White 2? [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 18:19, 13 April 2012 (UTC)
:Done. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 18:37, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

== Image label ==

Could an admin add that the picture in the info box is for Black 2/white 2 to clear confusion up? If it's not necessary, fine.[[User:Bulbasect|Bulbasect]] 13:09, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

Pokémon Professor

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Bulbasect: /* Main series */

{{search|Professors specializing in Pokémon|the TCG tournament term|Professor Program (TCG)}}
A '''Pokémon Professor''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|博士|はかせ}}''' ''Pokémon Expert'') is considered an expert on Pokémon in his or her respective [[region]]. Pokémon Professors are often researchers as well, and many times they are the ones responsible for distributing [[Pokédex]]es and giving the {{player}} their [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. The first Pokémon Professor introduced in the games and anime, [[Professor Oak]], was also the first [[Non-player character|NPC]] ever seen in the main series games. He also has made the most appearances in the main series games, appearing in all games but the Hoenn-based ones and the Unova-based ones.

Pokémon Professors from regions in the [[version|main series]] of Pokémon games are all named after trees.

==List of Pokémon professors==
===Main series===
*[[Professor Oak]] of the [[Kanto]] region, who studies the relationships between Pokémon and humans.
*[[Professor Elm]] of the [[Johto]] region, who studies Pokémon breeding patterns.
*[[Professor Birch]] of the [[Hoenn]] region, who studies Pokémon habitats.
*[[Professor Rowan]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region, who studies Pokémon evolution.
*[[Professor Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, who studies the origins of Pokémon.
*[[Professor Akuroma]] of the [[Unova]] region, who studies the strength of Pokémon in [[Black and White Versions 2]].
====Others in the main series====
*Professor Silktree, mentioned in a note on the PC in the [[Ruins of Alph]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} as the founder of the Research Center.
*[[Professor Cozmo]], a Meteoriticist of [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Fennel]] of [[Striaton City]], [[Unova]], [[Professor Juniper]]'s friend who specializes in studying [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, as well as studying [[Pokémon Dream World|Pokémon dreams]].
*[[Cedric Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, Professor Juniper's father who used to be a Pokémon researcher.
*Professor Andrew Park, who runs the [[Poké Transfer Lab]].

===Side games===
*[[Professor Krane]] and [[Dr. Kaminko]] of the [[Orre]] region, who specialize in the purification of [[Shadow Pokémon]] and the creation of Robo-Pokémon, respectively.

===Spin-off games===
*[[Professor P]] of the unnamed region featured in [[Pokémon Trozei!]], head of [[SOL]], who invented the [[Trozei Beamer]].
*[[Professor Hastings]] of the Oblivia, [[Fiore]] and [[Almia]] regions, who created the [[Capture Styler]], used by [[Pokémon Ranger]]s.

===Other fields of study===
*[[Horoscope|Dr. Astropoff]] a scientist and astrologer.

==In the anime==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the anime include:

===Pokémon specialists===
*[[Dr. Fuji]], creator of [[Mewtwo (anime)|Mewtwo]].
*[[Professor Westwood V]] of the [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Kanto]].
*[[Professor Ivy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], who studies the regional differences between Pokémon.
*[[Gary Oak]] of [[Pallet Town]], [[Kanto]], is a Pokémon researcher known to have researched [[Fossil|fossil Pokémon]], successfully resurrecting a living {{p|Aerodactyl}} and researching the habitat of supposedly extinct {{p|Shieldon}}. He has also shown interest in the legendary Pokémon of [[Sinnoh]].
*[[Dr. Gordon]] of [[Saffron City]], [[Kanto]], Pokémon inventions specialist.
*[[Professor Jacuzzi]], {{p|Gulpin}} specialist.
*[[Professor Lund]] of [[LaRousse City]], [[Hoenn]], the leading authority on {{p|Deoxys}}.
*[[Professor Kodama]], inventor of the "Affinity enabler".
*[[Dr. Namba]], a [[Team Rocket]] scientist.
*[[Dr. Wiseman]], a researcher of [[Shiny Pokémon]]

===Other fields of Pokémon study===
====Pokémon computer scientists====
*[[Dr. Akihabara]], anime-canon creator of the Pokémon Transfer System and {{p|Porygon}}.
*[[Dr. Yung]], inventor of the [[Mirage Pokémon]] system.

====Pokémon archaeologists====
*[[Eve]], discoverer of the ancient lost city of [[Pokémopolis]].
*[[Professor Telesu]], who was doing research on hieroglyphics near a {{p|Slowpoke}} colony.
*[[Spencer Hale|Professor Hale]] of [[Greenfield]], [[Johto]], who researched rare and legendary Pokémon including the {{p|Unown}}.
*[[Professor Alden]] of [[Oldale Town]], [[Hoenn]], who studied ancient ruins in Hoenn.
*[[Professor Carolina]] of [[Celestic Town]], [[Sinnoh]], head of the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]].

====Pokémon paleontologists====
*A [[Nurse Joy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago]], who led the expedition to [[Kabuto Fossil Island]].
*[[Dora]], who worked with Gary at the [[Sayda Lab]].
*[[Professor Proctor]] of [[Wales Island]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Dr. Kenzo]] of [[Oreburgh City]], [[Sinnoh]], in charge of [[Oreburgh Museum]]’s fossil-restoration program.

====Miscellaneous====
*[[Sarina|Professor Sarina]] of [[Bomba Island]], [[Hoenn]], who teaches at the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute.

===Other fields of study===

====Healthcare professional/Doctor====
*[[Dr. Anna]].

====Astronomer/Ufologist====
*[[Professor Icarus]] of [[Unova]].

====Roboticist====
*[[Professor Brown]].

==In the manga==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the various manga include:

===Pokémon Adventures===
*Professor Yanase Berlitz of the [[Sinnoh]] region who researched ways to control legendary Pokémon such as {{p|Rayquaza}}.
*Professor Berlitz of the [[Sinnoh]] region who works as an assistant to Professor Rowan.

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Bulbasect: /* Main series */

{{search|Professors specializing in Pokémon|the TCG tournament term|Professor Program (TCG)}}
A '''Pokémon Professor''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|博士|はかせ}}''' ''Pokémon Expert'') is considered an expert on Pokémon in his or her respective [[region]]. Pokémon Professors are often researchers as well, and many times they are the ones responsible for distributing [[Pokédex]]es and giving the {{player}} their [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. The first Pokémon Professor introduced in the games and anime, [[Professor Oak]], was also the first [[Non-player character|NPC]] ever seen in the main series games. He also has made the most appearances in the main series games, appearing in all games but the Hoenn-based ones and the Unova-based ones.

Pokémon Professors from regions in the [[version|main series]] of Pokémon games are all named after trees.

==List of Pokémon professors==
===Main series===
*[[Professor Oak]] of the [[Kanto]] region, who studies the relationships between Pokémon and humans.
*[[Professor Elm]] of the [[Johto]] region, who studies Pokémon breeding patterns.
*[[Professor Birch]] of the [[Hoenn]] region, who studies Pokémon habitats.
*[[Professor Rowan]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region, who studies Pokémon evolution.
*[[Professor Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, who studies the origins of Pokémon.
*[[Professor Akuroma]] of the [[Unova]] region, who studies the strength of Pokémon in [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]].

====Others in the main series====
*Professor Silktree, mentioned in a note on the PC in the [[Ruins of Alph]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} as the founder of the Research Center.
*[[Professor Cozmo]], a Meteoriticist of [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Fennel]] of [[Striaton City]], [[Unova]], [[Professor Juniper]]'s friend who specializes in studying [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, as well as studying [[Pokémon Dream World|Pokémon dreams]].
*[[Cedric Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, Professor Juniper's father who used to be a Pokémon researcher.
*Professor Andrew Park, who runs the [[Poké Transfer Lab]].

===Side games===
*[[Professor Krane]] and [[Dr. Kaminko]] of the [[Orre]] region, who specialize in the purification of [[Shadow Pokémon]] and the creation of Robo-Pokémon, respectively.

===Spin-off games===
*[[Professor P]] of the unnamed region featured in [[Pokémon Trozei!]], head of [[SOL]], who invented the [[Trozei Beamer]].
*[[Professor Hastings]] of the Oblivia, [[Fiore]] and [[Almia]] regions, who created the [[Capture Styler]], used by [[Pokémon Ranger]]s.

===Other fields of study===
*[[Horoscope|Dr. Astropoff]] a scientist and astrologer.

==In the anime==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the anime include:

===Pokémon specialists===
*[[Dr. Fuji]], creator of [[Mewtwo (anime)|Mewtwo]].
*[[Professor Westwood V]] of the [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Kanto]].
*[[Professor Ivy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], who studies the regional differences between Pokémon.
*[[Gary Oak]] of [[Pallet Town]], [[Kanto]], is a Pokémon researcher known to have researched [[Fossil|fossil Pokémon]], successfully resurrecting a living {{p|Aerodactyl}} and researching the habitat of supposedly extinct {{p|Shieldon}}. He has also shown interest in the legendary Pokémon of [[Sinnoh]].
*[[Dr. Gordon]] of [[Saffron City]], [[Kanto]], Pokémon inventions specialist.
*[[Professor Jacuzzi]], {{p|Gulpin}} specialist.
*[[Professor Lund]] of [[LaRousse City]], [[Hoenn]], the leading authority on {{p|Deoxys}}.
*[[Professor Kodama]], inventor of the "Affinity enabler".
*[[Dr. Namba]], a [[Team Rocket]] scientist.
*[[Dr. Wiseman]], a researcher of [[Shiny Pokémon]]

===Other fields of Pokémon study===
====Pokémon computer scientists====
*[[Dr. Akihabara]], anime-canon creator of the Pokémon Transfer System and {{p|Porygon}}.
*[[Dr. Yung]], inventor of the [[Mirage Pokémon]] system.

====Pokémon archaeologists====
*[[Eve]], discoverer of the ancient lost city of [[Pokémopolis]].
*[[Professor Telesu]], who was doing research on hieroglyphics near a {{p|Slowpoke}} colony.
*[[Spencer Hale|Professor Hale]] of [[Greenfield]], [[Johto]], who researched rare and legendary Pokémon including the {{p|Unown}}.
*[[Professor Alden]] of [[Oldale Town]], [[Hoenn]], who studied ancient ruins in Hoenn.
*[[Professor Carolina]] of [[Celestic Town]], [[Sinnoh]], head of the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]].

====Pokémon paleontologists====
*A [[Nurse Joy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago]], who led the expedition to [[Kabuto Fossil Island]].
*[[Dora]], who worked with Gary at the [[Sayda Lab]].
*[[Professor Proctor]] of [[Wales Island]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Dr. Kenzo]] of [[Oreburgh City]], [[Sinnoh]], in charge of [[Oreburgh Museum]]’s fossil-restoration program.

====Miscellaneous====
*[[Sarina|Professor Sarina]] of [[Bomba Island]], [[Hoenn]], who teaches at the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute.

===Other fields of study===

====Healthcare professional/Doctor====
*[[Dr. Anna]].

====Astronomer/Ufologist====
*[[Professor Icarus]] of [[Unova]].

====Roboticist====
*[[Professor Brown]].

==In the manga==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the various manga include:

===Pokémon Adventures===
*Professor Yanase Berlitz of the [[Sinnoh]] region who researched ways to control legendary Pokémon such as {{p|Rayquaza}}.
*Professor Berlitz of the [[Sinnoh]] region who works as an assistant to Professor Rowan.

{{Pokémon professor}}

[[Category:Pokémon world]]
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Professors|*]]

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Pokémon Professor

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Bulbasect: /* Main series */

{{search|Professors specializing in Pokémon|the TCG tournament term|Professor Program (TCG)}}
A '''Pokémon Professor''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|博士|はかせ}}''' ''Pokémon Expert'') is considered an expert on Pokémon in his or her respective [[region]]. Pokémon Professors are often researchers as well, and many times they are the ones responsible for distributing [[Pokédex]]es and giving the {{player}} their [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. The first Pokémon Professor introduced in the games and anime, [[Professor Oak]], was also the first [[Non-player character|NPC]] ever seen in the main series games. He also has made the most appearances in the main series games, appearing in all games but the Hoenn-based ones and the Unova-based ones.

Pokémon Professors from regions in the [[version|main series]] of Pokémon games are all named after trees.

==List of Pokémon professors==
===Main series===
*[[Professor Oak]] of the [[Kanto]] region, who studies the relationships between Pokémon and humans.
*[[Professor Elm]] of the [[Johto]] region, who studies Pokémon breeding patterns.
*[[Professor Birch]] of the [[Hoenn]] region, who studies Pokémon habitats.
*[[Professor Rowan]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region, who studies Pokémon evolution.
*[[Professor Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, who studies the origins of Pokémon.
*[[Professor Akuroma]] of the [[Unova]] region, who studies the strength of Pokémon in [[Black 2 and White 2]].

====Others in the main series====
*Professor Silktree, mentioned in a note on the PC in the [[Ruins of Alph]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} as the founder of the Research Center.
*[[Professor Cozmo]], a Meteoriticist of [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Fennel]] of [[Striaton City]], [[Unova]], [[Professor Juniper]]'s friend who specializes in studying [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, as well as studying [[Pokémon Dream World|Pokémon dreams]].
*[[Cedric Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, Professor Juniper's father who used to be a Pokémon researcher.
*Professor Andrew Park, who runs the [[Poké Transfer Lab]].

===Side games===
*[[Professor Krane]] and [[Dr. Kaminko]] of the [[Orre]] region, who specialize in the purification of [[Shadow Pokémon]] and the creation of Robo-Pokémon, respectively.

===Spin-off games===
*[[Professor P]] of the unnamed region featured in [[Pokémon Trozei!]], head of [[SOL]], who invented the [[Trozei Beamer]].
*[[Professor Hastings]] of the Oblivia, [[Fiore]] and [[Almia]] regions, who created the [[Capture Styler]], used by [[Pokémon Ranger]]s.

===Other fields of study===
*[[Horoscope|Dr. Astropoff]] a scientist and astrologer.

==In the anime==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the anime include:

===Pokémon specialists===
*[[Dr. Fuji]], creator of [[Mewtwo (anime)|Mewtwo]].
*[[Professor Westwood V]] of the [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Kanto]].
*[[Professor Ivy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], who studies the regional differences between Pokémon.
*[[Gary Oak]] of [[Pallet Town]], [[Kanto]], is a Pokémon researcher known to have researched [[Fossil|fossil Pokémon]], successfully resurrecting a living {{p|Aerodactyl}} and researching the habitat of supposedly extinct {{p|Shieldon}}. He has also shown interest in the legendary Pokémon of [[Sinnoh]].
*[[Dr. Gordon]] of [[Saffron City]], [[Kanto]], Pokémon inventions specialist.
*[[Professor Jacuzzi]], {{p|Gulpin}} specialist.
*[[Professor Lund]] of [[LaRousse City]], [[Hoenn]], the leading authority on {{p|Deoxys}}.
*[[Professor Kodama]], inventor of the "Affinity enabler".
*[[Dr. Namba]], a [[Team Rocket]] scientist.
*[[Dr. Wiseman]], a researcher of [[Shiny Pokémon]]

===Other fields of Pokémon study===
====Pokémon computer scientists====
*[[Dr. Akihabara]], anime-canon creator of the Pokémon Transfer System and {{p|Porygon}}.
*[[Dr. Yung]], inventor of the [[Mirage Pokémon]] system.

====Pokémon archaeologists====
*[[Eve]], discoverer of the ancient lost city of [[Pokémopolis]].
*[[Professor Telesu]], who was doing research on hieroglyphics near a {{p|Slowpoke}} colony.
*[[Spencer Hale|Professor Hale]] of [[Greenfield]], [[Johto]], who researched rare and legendary Pokémon including the {{p|Unown}}.
*[[Professor Alden]] of [[Oldale Town]], [[Hoenn]], who studied ancient ruins in Hoenn.
*[[Professor Carolina]] of [[Celestic Town]], [[Sinnoh]], head of the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]].

====Pokémon paleontologists====
*A [[Nurse Joy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago]], who led the expedition to [[Kabuto Fossil Island]].
*[[Dora]], who worked with Gary at the [[Sayda Lab]].
*[[Professor Proctor]] of [[Wales Island]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Dr. Kenzo]] of [[Oreburgh City]], [[Sinnoh]], in charge of [[Oreburgh Museum]]’s fossil-restoration program.

====Miscellaneous====
*[[Sarina|Professor Sarina]] of [[Bomba Island]], [[Hoenn]], who teaches at the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute.

===Other fields of study===

====Healthcare professional/Doctor====
*[[Dr. Anna]].

====Astronomer/Ufologist====
*[[Professor Icarus]] of [[Unova]].

====Roboticist====
*[[Professor Brown]].

==In the manga==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the various manga include:

===Pokémon Adventures===
*Professor Yanase Berlitz of the [[Sinnoh]] region who researched ways to control legendary Pokémon such as {{p|Rayquaza}}.
*Professor Berlitz of the [[Sinnoh]] region who works as an assistant to Professor Rowan.

{{Pokémon professor}}

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[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Professors|*]]

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Porygon (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Porygon |
jname=ポリゴン |
tmname=Porygon |
art=FRLG |
size=180px |
pron=<sc>''por''-eh-gon</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=137 |
oldjdex=215 |
jdex=220 |
hdex=292 |
sdex=192 |
fbrow=103 |
typen=1 |
type1=Normal |
type2= |
species=Virtual |
height-ftin=2′07″ |
height-m=0.8 |
weight-lbs=80.5 |
weight-kg=36.5 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Trace |
ability2=Download |
abilityd=Analytic |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Mineral |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsa=1 |
expyield=130 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=255 |
female=0 |
male=0 |
color=Pink |
catchrate=45 |
body=07 |
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footnotes=}}
'''Porygon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ポリゴン''' ''Porygon'') is a {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Porygon2}} when [[trade]]d holding an {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Up-Grade}}, which evolves into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when traded holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Dubious Disc}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Porygon is the first known [[artificial Pokémon]] that was ever created. It was created by [[Pokémon Lab]] according to a Pokémon Report found in [[Silph Co.]] In addition, its presence as a prize pokémon in the then-Team Rocket owned Celadon Game Corner as well as Team Rocket's earlier control over Silph Co. suggests that Team Rocket was involved in its creation.

Porygon has a pink polyhedral body with a blue stomach, {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon consisting of a head and legs|blue triangular prism feet}}, and a blue rectangular prism tail. Porygon has a pink, polyhedral head that ends in a blue beak and has hexagonal eyes. Porygon is made completely out of programming code. Built into this code is a Silph copyright protection preventing duplication through electronic means.

====Gender differences====
Porygon is a genderless species.

====Special abilities====
[[File:Porygon Conversion.png|thumb|Porygon changing its appearance using {{m|Conversion}}]]
Porygon is shown with the ability to change types into either one of its own moves or its opponent's type, or to resist the last move that hit it using a process only it and its evolutions can know. This process is known as {{m|Conversion}} or {{m|Conversion 2}}, with Conversion having the former function, and Conversion 2 having the latter function.

Porygon is also capable of changing its appearance using {{m|Sharpen}}, and is one of the [[Signature move|only Pokémon]] that can learn this move.

Porygon is capable of using various {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Electric}}al attacks, along with a few {{t|Psychic}} abilities and the rare ability to wield {{m|Tri Attack}}.

Due to its man-made origins, Porygon does not have the need to breathe.

Even though Porygon is an unevolved, non-[[legendary Pokémon]], it can still learn {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}. This is because it could not evolve when it was introduced.

===Behavior===
Porygon can only perform the basic motions included in its program, and thus it can be said that its behavior is artificial.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Urban.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon}}]]
Because they are man-made, Porygon are generally found in computers or in labs and other buildings people work, which makes them almost uncatchable. However, Porygon are found in the wild in Sinnoh's [[Trophy Garden]] and can be won at the Rocket Game Corner in [[Celadon City]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Porygon is completely artificial and doesn't need to eat. However, it is still seen eating Pokémon food in [[Pokémon Snap]].
It can also be seen eating apples and gummies in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] Series. It can also be seen eating [[Poffin]]s and [[Pokéblock]]s and drinking [[Aprijuice]] if fed.

==In the anime==
[[File:Porygon anime.png|right|thumb|210px|Porygon in the anime]]

===Major appearances===
Porygon made its first and only major anime appearance in ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]''. This episode caused almost 700 children in Japan to have seizures due to a flashing strobe effect, and was therefore banned and never aired again anywhere in the world. Since then, Porygon and its evolutions have never played a main role in another episode, despite the fact that it was actually [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] who caused the seizures.
[[File:Porygon Aim to Be a Pokémon Master.png|thumb|right|200px|Porygon in ''Aim to Be a Pokémon Master'']]

===Minor appearances===
Although it did not appear, a Trainer was attempting to send out their Porygon to fight the {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Dugtrio}} in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]''. This was only present in the dub.

A Porygon made its dub debut in a brief appearance during a graphic display in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''.

A Porygon made a cameo during the "World of Pokémon" opening narration of the [[M04|fourth]] movie, oddly being the only Pokémon in the shot appearing behind a wire fence. It also had a similar cameo appearance in the [[M05|fifth]] movie.

==In the manga==
[[File:Giovanni Porygon PM.png|thumb|Porygon as seen in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{adv|Blue}} obtains a Porygon during his time in [[Celadon City]], and it has since then become a core member of his team. Prior to {{PAV|13}}, it has since evolved into {{TP|Blue|Porygon2}}.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS055]]|A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters ===
[[Team Rocket]] uses multiple Porygon as sentries for their hideout.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]===
Porygon pops out of a door on top of the [[Silph Co.]] building in the [[Saffron City (stage)|Saffron City stage]]. It damages players that come into contact with it.

Porygon's only appearance in Melee is that of a Poké Float. When the fighting is on {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail, three will travel across the top of the screen. However, they move too quickly to land on and so are little more than decoration in practice.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]: [[In the Future of Darkness]], Porygon live past Spacial Cliffs. {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} goes to Spacial Cliffs to see them. Two Porygon appear at the end of the dungeon. They are allies of [[Primal Dialga]], and they transmit {{mdc|Grovyle|2}} and Dusknoir to Frozen Island.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=normal
|gen=1
|redbluedex=A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
|yellowdex=The only Pokémon people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
|stadiumdex=A man-made Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
|golddex=It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
|silverdex=A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
|crystaldex=An artificial Pokémon created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program.
|stadium2dex=It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
|rsdex=Porygon is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.
|emeralddex=It is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data in order to enter cyberspace. A Porygon is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated.
|firereddex=Using the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial Pokémon.
|leafgreendex=A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
|dpdex=The world's first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.
|platinumdex=A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
|heartgolddex=It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
|soulsilverdex=A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
|bwdex=A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=normal |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Unlimited |
rbarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
jbrarity=Unlimited |
jbarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
yrarity=Unlimited |
yarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
gsrarity=Unlimited |
gsarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
crarity=Unlimited |
carea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=Unlimited |
frlgarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
ptrarity=One |
ptarea=A person in [[Veilstone City]] |
palarea=Field |
hgssrarity=Unlimited |
hgssarea=[[Celadon Game Corner]] |
bwrarity=Unknown |
bwarea=[[White Forest]] |
gen5ex=white |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=normal
|snap=[[Pokémon Island River|River]]
|pinball=[[Celadon City]]
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 1]] [[Huge Storage 5]] [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Buried Relic]] (5F-10F)
|ranger=[[Dusk Factory]]
|md2=[[Deep Spacial Rift]] (B3-B9)
|rumble=[[Eternal Tower]]
|rumble2=Factory: [[Sunny Seashore]]
}}

Porygon will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:
:1?58 T5+? 4J78
:WS?7 F??R NQ?X
Objective: Rescue Porygon on floor 4 of [[Thunderwave Cave]].
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=normal}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in Generation II#Porygon|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!|United States|2003|5}}
|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=normal}}
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions#Porygon|Dream World Porygon|Japanese PGL|2011|10}}
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions#Porygon|Dream World Porygon|Korean PGL|2011|10}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=normal
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 65 |
Attack= 60 |
Defense=70 |
SpAtk= 85 |
SpDef= 75 |
Special=75 |
Speed= 40 |
type=Normal }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=normal|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 0 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Porygon|Normal|Normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Conversion 2|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Conversion|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Sharpen|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|12|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|34|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Lock-On|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level5|51|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|56|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|62|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Porygon|Normal|Normal|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Porygon|Normal|Normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Porygon|Normal|Normal|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Porygon|normal|normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Porygon|normal|normal|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Porygon|normal|normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Porygon|normal|normal|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=normal |
ndex=137 |
pinball=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=7.6 |
area=Decrepit Lab |
P1=<sc>there is nothing that science cannot achieve.</sc> |
P2=<sc>hp down 50 percent.</sc> |
P3=<sc>system error. polygons are falling apart.</sc> |
PL=<sc>level elevation achieved. science is victorious.</sc> |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Normal |
Assist=no |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=3 |
MinEXP=42 |
MaxEXP=62 |
browser=Porygon makes itself invisible to confuse enemies and interfere with capture. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=6.4 |
iq=E |
rumble=yes |
rumbleattack=2 |
rumbledefense=3 |
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2 |
rumble2defense=3 |
rumble2speed=3 |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=137
|name1=Porygon
|type1-1=Normal
|evotype1=Trade
|held1=Up-Grade
|sprite2=233
|name2=Porygon2
|type1-2=Normal
|evotype2=Trade
|held2=Dubious Disc
|sprite3=474
|name3=Porygon-Z
|type1-3=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=normal|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=137|
name=Porygon|
}}

==Trivia==
* [[Dr. Akihabara]] developed Porygon in the anime.
* Porygon is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade twice: Once holding the {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Up-Grade}} into {{p|Porygon2}}, and a second time (as Porygon2) into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Dubious Disc}}.
** Porygon is the only Pokémon that can be evolved twice at level 1.
* ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]'', which featured Porygon, caused seizures and irritated eyes. It was not Porygon itself, but {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which caused the problematic blue and red flash - even so, none of Porygon's evolutions have had any appearance in the anime since, except for the intro of the [[M04|fourth]] and [[M05|fifth]] movies and re-runs using the [[Pokérap]].
* Porygon is the only Pokémon who evolves into a smaller Pokémon and then evolves into a larger Pokémon.
* Porygon's evolutionary line is the only three-stage evolutionary line whose members can all learn ''both'' {{m|Giga Impact}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* Prior to [[Generation V]], the Porygon family had three [[signature move]]s, along with {{p|Vespiquen}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}{{tt|*|Only in Generation I}}, and the {{p|Cubone}} family{{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}, the most out of all Pokémon.
* In [[Generation II]], it is possible for Porygon to use both effects of the move {{m|Curse}}. Simply using the move would cause Curse's effect for non-{{type2|Ghost}}s. Using either {{m|Conversion}} or {{m|Conversion 2}} could change Porygon's type to Ghost and cause Curse to have its effect for Ghost-types. This is also possible for {{p|Porygon2}} and {{p|Smeargle}}.
* Porygon is one of five Pokémon that initially did not evolve into or from another Pokémon, but is now part of a three-stage evolutionary line, the other four being {{p|Chansey}}, {{p|Magmar}}, {{p|Electabuzz}} and {{p|Roselia}}. However, unlike the others, Porygon received two evolutions, while the others got a pre-evolution and a new evolution.
* Despite being an unevolved Pokémon which can evolve twice, Porygon has a higher base stat total than {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Beautifly}} and {{p|Dustox}}, final form Pokémon which have evolved twice.
* In the 3D games, Porygon's animation reveals that it can detach its limbs and head when necessary. It can be seen thrusting its head forward until it breaks off for a brief second.
** In {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|game}} and [[Pokémon Snap]], it is shown that Porygon can make itself transparent or camouflaged. It cannot learn the move {{m|Camouflage}}, however.
* Despite being man-made, composed of only computer data, Porygon can be hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}}.
* Despite Porygon and its evolutions being able to float, it does not possess the {{a|Levitate}} ability.
** However, it can learn {{m|Magnet Rise}}.

===Origin===
It appears to be based on the concept of an origami crane made with primitive 3D graphics software.

====Name origin====
Porygon's name is a mix between ''{{wp|polygon}}'' and ''{{wp|origami}}''. It may also reflect the stereotype that Japanese people pronounce their 'L' sounds as 'R' sounds, Porygon being a mispronunciation of polygon.

==In other languages==
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
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| Porygon
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 폴리곤 ''Polligon''
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 3D龍 / 3D龙 ''3D Lóng''
| Literally "3D Dragon".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 立方獸 ''Laahpfōngsau''
| class="roundybr" | Literally "Cube monster".
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==Notes==
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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Porygon | prev=Flareon | next=Omanyte|type=normal|| prevnum=136| nextnum=138}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Porygon |
jname=ポリゴン |
tmname=Porygon |
art=FRLG |
size=180px |
pron=<sc>''por''-eh-gon</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=137 |
oldjdex=215 |
jdex=220 |
hdex=292 |
sdex=192 |
fbrow=103 |
typen=1 |
type1=Normal |
type2= |
species=Virtual |
height-ftin=2′07″ |
height-m=0.8 |
weight-lbs=80.5 |
weight-kg=36.5 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Trace |
ability2=Download |
abilityd=Analytic |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Mineral |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsa=1 |
expyield=130 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=255 |
female=0 |
male=0 |
color=Pink |
catchrate=45 |
body=07 |
pokefordex=porygon |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Porygon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ポリゴン''' ''Porygon'') is a {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Porygon2}} when [[trade]]d holding an {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Up-Grade}}, which evolves into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when traded holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Dubious Disc}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Porygon is the first known [[artificial Pokémon]] that was ever created. It was created by [[Pokémon Lab]] according to a Pokémon Report found in [[Silph Co.]] In addition, its presence as a prize pokémon in the then-Team Rocket owned Celadon Game Corner as well as Team Rocket's earlier control over Silph Co. suggests that Team Rocket was involved in its creation.

Porygon has a pink polyhedral body with a blue stomach, {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon consisting of a head and legs|blue triangular prism feet}}, and a blue rectangular prism tail. Porygon has a pink, polyhedral head that ends in a blue beak and has hexagonal eyes. Porygon is made completely out of programming code. Built into this code is a Silph copyright protection preventing duplication through electronic means.

====Gender differences====
Porygon is a genderless species.

====Special abilities====
[[File:Porygon Conversion.png|thumb|Porygon changing its appearance using {{m|Conversion}}]]
Porygon is shown with the ability to change types into either one of its own moves or its opponent's type, or to resist the last move that hit it using a process only it and its evolutions can know. This process is known as {{m|Conversion}} or {{m|Conversion 2}}, with Conversion having the former function, and Conversion 2 having the latter function.

Porygon is also capable of changing its appearance using {{m|Sharpen}}, and is one of the [[Signature move|only Pokémon]] that can learn this move.

Porygon is capable of using various {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Electric}}al attacks, along with a few {{t|Psychic}} abilities and the rare ability to wield {{m|Tri Attack}}.

Due to its man-made origins, Porygon does not have the need to breathe.

Even though Porygon is an unevolved, non-[[legendary Pokémon]], it can still learn {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}. This is because it could not evolve when it was introduced.

===Behavior===
Porygon can only perform the basic motions included in its program, and thus it can be said that its behavior is artificial.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Urban.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon}}]]
Because they are man-made, Porygon are generally found in computers or in labs and other buildings people work, which makes them almost uncatchable. However, Porygon are found in the wild in Sinnoh's [[Trophy Garden]] and can be won at the Rocket Game Corner in [[Celadon City]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Porygon is completely artificial and doesn't need to eat. However, it is still seen eating Pokémon food in [[Pokémon Snap]].
It can also be seen eating apples and gummies in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] Series. It can also be seen eating [[Poffin]]s and [[Pokéblock]]s and drinking [[Aprijuice]] if fed.

==In the anime==
[[File:Porygon anime.png|right|thumb|210px|Porygon in the anime]]

===Major appearances===
Porygon made its first and only major anime appearance in ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]''. This episode caused almost 700 children in Japan to have seizures due to a flashing strobe effect, and was therefore banned and never aired again anywhere in the world. Since then, Porygon and its evolutions have never played a main role in another episode, despite the fact that it was actually [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] who caused the seizures.
[[File:Porygon Aim to Be a Pokémon Master.png|thumb|right|200px|Porygon in ''Aim to Be a Pokémon Master'']]

===Minor appearances===
Although it did not appear, a Trainer was attempting to send out their Porygon to fight the {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Dugtrio}} in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]''. This was only present in the dub.

A Porygon made its dub debut in a brief appearance during a graphic display in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''.

A Porygon made a cameo during the "World of Pokémon" opening narration of the [[M04|fourth]] movie, oddly being the only Pokémon in the shot appearing behind a wire fence. It also had a similar cameo appearance in the [[M05|fifth]] movie.

==In the manga==
[[File:Giovanni Porygon PM.png|thumb|Porygon as seen in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{adv|Blue}} obtains a Porygon during his time in [[Celadon City]], and it has since then become a core member of his team. Prior to {{PAV|13}}, it has since evolved into {{TP|Blue|Porygon2}}.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS055]]|A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters ===
[[Team Rocket]] uses multiple Porygon as sentries for their hideout.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]===
Porygon pops out of a door on top of the [[Silph Co.]] building in the [[Saffron City (stage)|Saffron City stage]]. It damages players that come into contact with it.

Porygon's only appearance in Melee is that of a Poké Float. When the fighting is on {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail, three will travel across the top of the screen. However, they move too quickly to land on and so are little more than decoration in practice.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]: [[In the Future of Darkness]], Porygon live past Spacial Cliffs. {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} goes to Spacial Cliffs to see them. Two Porygon appear at the end of the dungeon. They are allies of [[Primal Dialga]], and they transmit {{mdc|Grovyle|2}} and Dusknoir to Frozen Island.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=normal
|gen=1
|redbluedex=A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
|yellowdex=The only Pokémon people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.
|stadiumdex=A man-made Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. It is capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
|golddex=It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
|silverdex=A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
|crystaldex=An artificial Pokémon created due to extensive research, it can perform only what is in its program.
|stadium2dex=It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
|rsdex=Porygon is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data and entering cyberspace. This Pokémon is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated by copying.
|emeralddex=It is capable of reverting itself entirely back to program data in order to enter cyberspace. A Porygon is copy-protected so it cannot be duplicated.
|firereddex=Using the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial Pokémon.
|leafgreendex=A Pokémon that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
|dpdex=The world's first artificially created Pokémon. It can travel through electronic space.
|platinumdex=A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
|heartgolddex=It is a manmade Pokémon. Since it doesn't breathe, people are eager to try it in any environment.
|soulsilverdex=A manmade Pokémon that came about as a result of research. It is programmed with only basic motions.
|bwdex=A man-made Pokémon created using advanced scientific means. It can move freely in cyberspace.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=normal |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Unlimited |
rbarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
jbrarity=Unlimited |
jbarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
yrarity=Unlimited |
yarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
gsrarity=Unlimited |
gsarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
crarity=Unlimited |
carea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=Unlimited |
frlgarea=[[Rocket Game Corner]] |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
ptrarity=One |
ptarea=A person in [[Veilstone City]] |
palarea=Field |
hgssrarity=Unlimited |
hgssarea=[[Celadon Game Corner]] |
bwrarity=Unknown |
bwarea=[[White Forest]] |
gen5ex=white |[[Poké Transfer]] |
gen5ex=black
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=normal
|snap=[[Pokémon Island River|River]]
|pinball=[[Celadon City]]
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 1]] [[Huge Storage 5]] [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Buried Relic]] (5F-10F)
|ranger=[[Dusk Factory]]
|md2=[[Deep Spacial Rift]] (B3-B9)
|rumble=[[Eternal Tower]]
|rumble2=Factory: [[Sunny Seashore]]
}}

Porygon will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:
:1?58 T5+? 4J78
:WS?7 F??R NQ?X
Objective: Rescue Porygon on floor 4 of [[Thunderwave Cave]].
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=normal}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in Generation II#Porygon|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!|United States|2003|5}}
|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=normal}}
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions#Porygon|Dream World Porygon|Japanese PGL|2011|10}}
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions#Porygon|Dream World Porygon|Korean PGL|2011|10}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=normal
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 65 |
Attack= 60 |
Defense=70 |
SpAtk= 85 |
SpDef= 75 |
Special=75 |
Speed= 40 |
type=Normal }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=normal|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 0 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Porygon|Normal|Normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Conversion 2|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Conversion|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Sharpen|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|12|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|34|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Lock-On|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level5|51|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|56|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|62|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Porygon|Normal|Normal|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Porygon|Normal|Normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Porygon|Normal|Normal|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Porygon|normal|normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Porygon|normal|normal|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Porygon|normal|normal|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Porygon|normal|normal|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=normal |
ndex=137 |
pinball=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=7.6 |
area=Decrepit Lab |
P1=<sc>there is nothing that science cannot achieve.</sc> |
P2=<sc>hp down 50 percent.</sc> |
P3=<sc>system error. polygons are falling apart.</sc> |
PL=<sc>level elevation achieved. science is victorious.</sc> |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Normal |
Assist=no |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=3 |
MinEXP=42 |
MaxEXP=62 |
browser=Porygon makes itself invisible to confuse enemies and interfere with capture. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=6.4 |
iq=E |
rumble=yes |
rumbleattack=2 |
rumbledefense=3 |
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2 |
rumble2defense=3 |
rumble2speed=3 |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=137
|name1=Porygon
|type1-1=Normal
|evotype1=Trade
|held1=Up-Grade
|sprite2=233
|name2=Porygon2
|type1-2=Normal
|evotype2=Trade
|held2=Dubious Disc
|sprite3=474
|name3=Porygon-Z
|type1-3=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=normal|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=137|
name=Porygon|
}}

==Trivia==
* [[Dr. Akihabara]] developed Porygon in the anime.
* Porygon is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade twice: Once holding the {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Up-Grade}} into {{p|Porygon2}}, and a second time (as Porygon2) into {{p|Porygon-Z}} when holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Dubious Disc}}.
** Porygon is the only Pokémon that can be evolved twice at level 1.
* ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]'', which featured Porygon, caused seizures and irritated eyes. It was not Porygon itself, but {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which caused the problematic blue and red flash - even so, none of Porygon's evolutions have had any appearance in the anime since, except for the intro of the [[M04|fourth]] and [[M05|fifth]] movies and re-runs using the [[Pokérap]].
* Porygon is the only Pokémon who evolves into a smaller Pokémon and then evolves into a larger Pokémon.
* Porygon's evolutionary line is the only three-stage evolutionary line whose members can all learn ''both'' {{m|Giga Impact}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* Prior to [[Generation V]], the Porygon family had three [[signature move]]s, along with {{p|Vespiquen}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}{{tt|*|Only in Generation I}}, and the {{p|Cubone}} family{{tt|*|Prior to Generation IV}}, the most out of all Pokémon.
* In [[Generation II]], it is possible for Porygon to use both effects of the move {{m|Curse}}. Simply using the move would cause Curse's effect for non-{{type2|Ghost}}s. Using either {{m|Conversion}} or {{m|Conversion 2}} could change Porygon's type to Ghost and cause Curse to have its effect for Ghost-types. This is also possible for {{p|Porygon2}} and {{p|Smeargle}}.
* Porygon is one of five Pokémon that initially did not evolve into or from another Pokémon, but is now part of a three-stage evolutionary line, the other four being {{p|Chansey}}, {{p|Magmar}}, {{p|Electabuzz}} and {{p|Roselia}}. However, unlike the others, Porygon received two evolutions, while the others got a pre-evolution and a new evolution.
* Despite being an unevolved Pokémon which can evolve twice, Porygon has a higher base stat total than {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Beautifly}} and {{p|Dustox}}, final form Pokémon which have evolved twice.
* In the 3D games, Porygon's animation reveals that it can detach its limbs and head when necessary. It can be seen thrusting its head forward until it breaks off for a brief second.
** In {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|game}} and [[Pokémon Snap]], it is shown that Porygon can make itself transparent or camouflaged. It cannot learn the move {{m|Camouflage}}, however.
* Despite being man-made, composed of only computer data, Porygon can be hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}}.
* Despite Porygon and its evolutions being able to float, it does not possess the {{a|Levitate}} ability.
** However, it can learn {{m|Magnet Rise}}.

===Origin===
It appears to be based on the concept of an origami crane made with primitive 3D graphics software.

====Name origin====
Porygon's name is a mix between ''{{wp|polygon}}'' and ''{{wp|origami}}''. It may also reflect the stereotype that Japanese people pronounce their 'L' sounds as 'R' sounds, Porygon being a mispronunciation of polygon.

==In other languages==
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 폴리곤 ''Polligon''
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 3D龍 / 3D龙 ''3D Lóng''
| Literally "3D Dragon".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 立方獸 ''Laahpfōngsau''
| class="roundybr" | Literally "Cube monster".
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Signature move

2012-03-18T00:48:20Z

Bulbasect: /* List of Pokémon and their signature moves */

[[File:Reshiram Zekrom Fusion Flare Bolt artwork.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom and Reshiram using Fusion Bolt and Fusion Flare, one of their respective signature moves]]
'''Signature moves''' are [[move]]s that can only be learned by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} or its [[Evolution|evolutionary]] relatives usually in the same evolutionary line. Most are learned by level-up but some can be learned through other means when no Pokémon can learn the move by level up. Note that any of the moves included in this classification (except for {{m|Chatter}}) can be learned by {{p|Smeargle}} by use of {{m|Sketch}}, making Sketch and Chatter the only moves that are truly exclusive to one Pokémon legitimately. Also, some of these moves can be passed down via {{pkmn|breeding}} to other Pokémon or are known by certain [[event Pokémon]].

==List of Pokémon and their signature moves==

{| align="center" style="background: #{{TMs and HMs color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|10px}}; background:transparent" rowspan="2" | #
! rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="{{roundytr|10px}}; background:transparent" colspan="5" | Generation
|- style="color: #FFF; line-height: 1em" align="center"
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}" width="100px" | {{color2|fff|Generation I|I}}
! style="background:#{{johto color}}" width="100px" | {{color2|fff|Generation II|II}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" width="100px" | {{color2|fff|Generation III|III}}
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" width="100px" | {{color2|fff|Generation IV|IV}}
! style="background:#{{unova color}}" width="100px" | {{color2|fff|Generation V|V}}
{{SignatureMove|003|Venusaur|||Frenzy Plant||}}
{{SignatureMove|006|Charizard|||Blast Burn||}}
{{SignatureMove|007|Squirtle||Skull Bash}}
{{SignatureMove|008|Wartortle||Skull Bash}}
{{SignatureMove|009|Blastoise||Skull Bash|Hydro Cannon||}}
{{SignatureMove|015|Beedrill|Twineedle|Twineedle|Twineedle|Twineedle}}
{{SignatureMove|016|Pidgey|Gust||FeatherDance|note1=Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{SignatureMove|017|Pidgeotto|Gust||FeatherDance|note1=Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{SignatureMove|018|Pidgeot|Gust||FeatherDance|note1=Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{SignatureMove|019|Rattata|Hyper Fang|Hyper Fang|Hyper Fang|GenImv2=Super Fang|GenIImv2=Super Fang|GenIIImv2=Super Fang}}
{{SignatureMove|020|Raticate|Hyper Fang|Hyper Fang|Hyper Fang|GenImv2=Super Fang|GenIImv2=Super Fang|GenIIImv2=Super Fang}}
{{SignatureMove|023|Ekans|Glare}}
{{SignatureMove|024|Arbok|Glare}}
{{SignatureMove|025|Pikachu|||Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle}}
{{SignatureMove|026|Raichu|||Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle}}
{{SignatureMove|043|Oddish|Petal Dance}}
{{SignatureMove|044|Gloom|Petal Dance}}
{{SignatureMove|046|Paras|Spore|Spore}}
{{SignatureMove|047|Parasect|Spore|Spore}}
{{SignatureMove|050|Diglett||Fissure}}
{{SignatureMove|051|Dugtrio||Fissure}}
{{SignatureMove|052|Meowth||Pay Day|Pay Day|Pay Day|Pay Day}}
{{SignatureMove|053|Persian||Pay Day|Pay Day}}
{{SignatureMove|059|Arcanine||ExtremeSpeed}}
{{SignatureMove|064|Kadabra|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|only1=Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{SignatureMove|065|Alakazam|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|only1=Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{SignatureMove|066|Machop|Low Kick|note1=Pokémon Yellow Version|Vital Throw}}
{{SignatureMove|067|Machoke|Low Kick|note1=Pokémon Yellow Version|Vital Throw}}
{{SignatureMove|068|Machamp|Low Kick|note1=Pokémon Yellow Version|Vital Throw}}
{{SignatureMove|090|Shellder|Clamp|Clamp|Icicle Spear|Icicle Spear|}}
{{SignatureMove|091|Cloyster|Clamp}}
{{SignatureMove|092|Gastly|Night Shade}}
{{SignatureMove|093|Haunter|Night Shade}}
{{SignatureMove|094|Gengar|Night Shade}}
{{SignatureMove|098|Krabby|Crabhammer|Crabhammer}}
{{SignatureMove|099|Kingler|Crabhammer|Crabhammer}}
{{SignatureMove|102|Exeggcute|Barrage|Barrage|Barrage|Barrage|Barrage}}
{{SignatureMove|103|Exeggutor|Barrage|Barrage|Barrage|Barrage|Barrage}}
{{SignatureMove|104|Cubone|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|GenImv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIVmv2=Bonemerang|GenVmv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv3=Bone Rush|GenIIImv3=Bone Rush}}
{{SignatureMove|105|Marowak|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|GenImv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIVmv2=Bonemerang|GenVmv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv3=Bone Rush|GenIIImv3=Bone Rush}}
{{SignatureMove|106|Hitmonlee|Jump Kick|Mega Kick|Jump Kick|Mega Kick|Mega Kick||GenIImv2=Jump Kick|GenImv2=Hi Jump Kick|GenIImv3=Hi Jump Kick|GenImv4=Rolling Kick}}
{{SignatureMove|107|Hitmonchan||Mach Punch||Vacuum Wave|note4=Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{SignatureMove|113|Chansey||Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled}}
{{SignatureMove|115|Kangaskhan|Dizzy Punch|Dizzy Punch}}
{{SignatureMove|118|Goldeen|Waterfall}}
{{SignatureMove|119|Seaking|Waterfall}}
{{SignatureMove|120|Staryu|||Camouflage}}
{{SignatureMove|129|Magikarp|Splash}}
{{SignatureMove|124|Jynx|Lovely Kiss|Lovely Kiss|Lovely Kiss|Lovely Kiss|Lovely Kiss}}
{{SignatureMove|137|Porygon|Conversion|Conversion|Conversion|Conversion|Conversion|GenIImv2=Conversion 2|GenIIImv2=Conversion 2|GenIVmv2=Conversion 2|GenVmv2=Conversion 2|GenImv2=Sharpen|GenIImv3=Sharpen|GenIIImv3=Sharpen|GenIVmv3=Sharpen}}
{{SignatureMove|146|Moltres||Sky Attack}}
{{SignatureMove|150|Mewtwo|||||Psystrike}}
{{SignatureMove|167|Spinarak||Spider Web|Spider Web|Spider Web}}
{{SignatureMove|168|Ariados||Spider Web|Spider Web|Spider Web}}
{{SignatureMove|172|Pichu|||Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle}}
{{SignatureMove|196|Espeon||Morning Sun}}
{{SignatureMove|200|Misdreavus||Pain Split|Pain Split}}
{{SignatureMove|204|Pineco||Spikes||||note2=Pokémon Crystal Version}}
{{SignatureMove|205|Forretress||Spikes||||note2=Pokémon Crystal Version}}
{{SignatureMove|214|Heracross||Megahorn}}
{{SignatureMove|215|Sneasel||Beat Up|Beat Up}}
{{SignatureMove|224|Octillery||Octazooka|Octazooka|Octazooka|Octazooka}}
{{SignatureMove|225|Delibird||Present|Present|Present|Present}}
{{SignatureMove|233|Porygon2||Conversion|Conversion|Conversion|Conversion|GenIImv2=Conversion 2|GenIIImv2=Conversion 2|GenIVmv2=Conversion 2|GenVmv2=Conversion 2}}
{{SignatureMove|235|Smeargle||Sketch|Sketch|Sketch|Sketch}}
{{SignatureMove|237|Hitmontop||Triple Kick|Triple Kick|Triple Kick|Triple Kick}}
{{SignatureMove|241|Miltank||Milk Drink|Milk Drink|Milk Drink|Milk Drink}}
{{SignatureMove|242|Blissey||Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled}}
{{SignatureMove|249|Lugia||Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast}}
{{SignatureMove|250|Ho-Oh||Sacred Fire|Sacred Fire|Sacred Fire|Sacred Fire}}
{{SignatureMove|253|Grovyle|||Leaf Blade}}
{{SignatureMove|254|Sceptile|||Leaf Blade}}
{{SignatureMove|257|Blaziken|||Blaze Kick}}
{{SignatureMove|259|Marshtomp|||Muddy Water}}
{{SignatureMove|260|Swampert|||Muddy Water}}
{{SignatureMove|274|Nuzleaf|||Extrasensory}}
{{SignatureMove|287|Slakoth|||Slack Off}}
{{SignatureMove|289|Slaking|||Slack Off}}
{{SignatureMove|296|Makuhita|||SmellingSalt|SmellingSalt|SmellingSalt|GenIIImv2=Arm Thrust|GenIVmv2=Arm Thrust}}
{{SignatureMove|297|Hariyama|||SmellingSalt|SmellingSalt|SmellingSalt|GenIIImv2=Arm Thrust|GenIVmv2=Arm Thrust}}
{{SignatureMove|300|Skitty|||Assist}}
{{SignatureMove|313|Volbeat|||Signal Beam|GenIIImv2=Tail Glow|note3=Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}}
{{SignatureMove|315|Roselia|||GrassWhistle}}
{{SignatureMove|327|Spinda|||Teeter Dance|Teeter Dance}}
{{SignatureMove|331|Cacnea|||Needle Arm}}
{{SignatureMove|332|Cacturne|||Needle Arm}}
{{SignatureMove|335|Zangoose|||Crush Claw}}
{{SignatureMove|336|Seviper|||Poison Tail|Poison Tail}}
{{SignatureMove|351|Castform|||Weather Ball}}
{{SignatureMove|363|Spheal|||Ice Ball|Ice Ball|Ice Ball}}
{{SignatureMove|364|Sealeo|||Ice Ball|Ice Ball|Ice Ball}}
{{SignatureMove|365|Walrein|||Ice Ball|Ice Ball|Ice Ball}}
{{SignatureMove|380|Latias|||Mist Ball|Mist Ball|Mist Ball}}
{{SignatureMove|381|Latios|||Luster Purge|Luster Purge|Luster Purge}}
{{SignatureMove|385|Jirachi|||Doom Desire|Doom Desire|Doom Desire}}
{{SignatureMove|386|Deoxys|||Psycho Boost|Psycho Boost|Psycho Boost|forms=4|form2=Attack Forme|form3=Defense Forme|form4=Speed Forme}}
{{SignatureMove|416|Vespiquen||||Defend Order|Defend Order|GenIVmv2=Heal Order|GenVmv2=Heal Order|GenIVmv3=Attack Order|GenVmv3=Attack Order}}
{{SignatureMove|441|Chatot||||Chatter|Chatter}}
{{SignatureMove|462|Magnezone||||Zap Cannon}}
{{SignatureMove|464|Rhyperior||||Rock Wrecker}}
{{SignatureMove|474|Porygon-Z||||Conversion|Conversion|GenIVmv2=Conversion 2|GenVmv2=Conversion 2}}
{{SignatureMove|483|Dialga||||Roar of Time|Roar of Time}}
{{SignatureMove|484|Palkia||||Spacial Rend|Spacial Rend}}
{{SignatureMove|485|Heatran||||Magma Storm|Magma Storm}}
{{SignatureMove|486|Regigigas||||Crush Grip|Crush Grip}}
{{SignatureMove|487|Giratina||||Shadow Force|Shadow Force|forms=2|form2=Origin Forme}}
{{SignatureMove|488|Cresselia||||Lunar Dance|Lunar Dance}}
{{SignatureMove|490|Manaphy||||Heart Swap|Heart Swap}}
{{SignatureMove|491|Darkrai||||Dark Void|Dark Void}}
{{SignatureMove|492|Shaymin||||Seed Flare|Seed Flare|forms=2|form2=Sky Forme}}
{{SignatureMove|493|Arceus||||Judgment|Judgment}}
{{SignatureMove|494|Victini|||||Searing Shot}}
{{SignatureMove|498|Tepig|||||Heat Crash}}
{{SignatureMove|499|Pignite|||||Heat Crash}}
{{SignatureMove|500|Emboar|||||Heat Crash}}
{{SignatureMove|538|Throh|||||Storm Throw}}
{{SignatureMove|570|Zorua|||||Night Daze}}
{{SignatureMove|571|Zoroark|||||Night Daze}}
{{SignatureMove|572|Minccino|||||Tail Slap}}
{{SignatureMove|573|Cinccino|||||Tail Slap}}
{{SignatureMove|586|Sawsbuck|||||Horn Leech|forms=4|form2=Summer|form3=Autumn|form4=Winter}}
{{SignatureMove|595|Joltik|||||Electroweb}}
{{SignatureMove|596|Galvantula|||||Electroweb}}
{{SignatureMove|599|Klink|||||Gear Grind|GenVmv2=Shift Gear}}
{{SignatureMove|600|Klang|||||Gear Grind|GenVmv2=Shift Gear}}
{{SignatureMove|601|Klinklang|||||Gear Grind|GenVmv2=Shift Gear}}
{{SignatureMove|626|Bouffalant|||||Head Charge}}
{{SignatureMove|637|Volcarona|||||Fiery Dance}}
{{SignatureMove|638|Cobalion|||||Sacred Sword}}
{{SignatureMove|639|Terrakion|||||Sacred Sword}}
{{SignatureMove|640|Virizion|||||Sacred Sword}}
{{SignatureMove|643|Reshiram|||||Fusion Flare|GenVmv2=Blue Flare}}
{{SignatureMove|644|Zekrom|||||Fusion Bolt|GenVmv2=Bolt Strike}}
{{SignatureMove|646|Kyurem|||||Glaciate|GenVmv2=Freeze Shock|mv2=Ice Burn}}
{{SignatureMove|647|Keldeo|||||Sacred Sword|GenVmv2=Secret Sword}}
{{SignatureMove|648|Meloetta|||||Relic Song|forms=2|form2=Pirouette Forme}}
{{SignatureMove|649|Genesect|||||Techno Blast}}
|-
| colspan="8" style="background:transparent" height="5px" |
|}

===Shadow moves===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{XD color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
|-
! style="background:#{{XD color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | #
! style="background:#{{XD color}}" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{XD color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Move
|- style="background:#fff"
| width="26px" | 144
| width="32px" | [[File:Menu XD 144.png|link=Articuno (Pokémon)]]
| {{p|Articuno}}
! style="background:#{{XD color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Chill|FFF}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| width="26px" | 145
| width="32px" | [[File:Menu XD 145.png|link=Zapdos (Pokémon)]]
| {{p|Zapdos}}
! style="background:#{{XD color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Bolt|FFF}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| width="26px" | 146
| width="32px" | [[File:Menu XD 146.png|link=Moltres (Pokémon)]]
| {{p|Moltres}}
! style="background:#{{XD color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Fire|FFF}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| width="26px" | 249
| width="32px" | [[File:Menu XD 249S.png|link=Shadow Lugia]]
| [[Shadow Lugia]]
! style="background:#{{XD color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Blast|FFF}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:transparent" height="5px" |
|}

==One-off signature moves==
[[File:Victini event moves.png|thumb|Victini using Fusion Flare, Fusion Bolt, and V-create]]
This is a list of signature moves that at only one point, another Pokémon had the ability to acquire:

* A {{p|Dratini}} that knows '''{{m|ExtremeSpeed}}''' is obtainable in {{game|Crystal}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} after answering a quiz in the [[Dragon's Den]].
* An egg will be given by the daycare man in {{game|Crystal}} that hatches into a random baby Pokémon that knows '''{{m|Dizzy Punch}}'''.
* A {{p|Skitty}} with '''{{m|Pay Day}}''' can be obtained from a special {{Pkmn|egg}} after depositing 500 Pokémon in [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] from a Game Boy Advance game pak.
** Also, in Generation I, various other Pokémon can learn '''{{m|Pay Day}}''' through the use of [[TM16]].
* After [[Shadow Lugia|Lugia]] from [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] has been purified, it learns '''{{m|Psycho Boost}}''' and '''{{m|FeatherDance}}'''.
* After {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} from Pokémon XD have been purified, they all learn '''{{m|Extrasensory}}'''.
* A {{p|Darkrai}} with '''{{m|Roar of Time}}''' and '''{{m|Spacial Rend}}''' was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the [[M10|10th movie]].
* An {{p|Arceus}} with '''{{m|Roar of Time}}''', '''{{m|Spacial Rend}}''' and '''{{m|Shadow Force}}''' was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the [[M12|12th movie]].
* A {{p|Victini}} with '''{{m|Fusion Flare}}''' and '''{{m|Fusion Bolt}}''' was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the [[M14|14th movie]].

==Other signature move examples==
* {{p|Squirtle}}'s evolutionary family and {{p|Sharpedo}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Skull Bash}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon could learn it through [[TM40]] in [[Generation I]].
* Although '''{{m|Megahorn}}''' was no longer {{p|Heracross}}'s signature move starting in [[Generation III]], it was still the only {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon that could learn the move prior to [[Generation V]], where Megahorn is now learnable by {{p|Scolipede}}, {{p|Karrablast}} and {{p|Escavalier}}.
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Mimic}}''' by leveling up in [[Generation II]], but other Pokémon could learn it through [[TM31]] in [[Generation I]] and [[move tutor]] in [[Generation III]].
[[File:Dialga Roar of Time.png|thumb|right|200px|{{p|Dialga}} using its signature move, {{m|Roar of Time}}, in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'']]
* {{p|Lucario}} is usually associated with '''{{m|Aura Sphere}}''' and '''{{m|Force Palm}}''', but nine Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Aura Sphere in total plus two with {{p|Riolu}} from Almia and {{p|Raikou}} from Event. Seven Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Force Palm. In Generation V, Lucario and Mienshao are the only Fighting-type Pokémon to learn Aura Sphere by leveling up.
* {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Blastoise}} are often associated with '''{{m|SolarBeam}}''', '''{{m|Flamethrower}}''', and '''{{m|Hydro Pump}}''', respectively, due to them frequently being depicted using those moves in various Pokémon media (such as the anime).
** In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], {{p|Charizard}}'s trophy confirms '''{{m|Flamethrower}}''' as its signature move.
* Eight Pokémon can currently learn {{p|Arcanine}}'s former signature move, '''{{m|ExtremeSpeed}}'''.
* {{p|Goldeen}} and {{p|Seaking}} had '''{{m|Waterfall}}''' as their signature move in [[Generation I]], before it was changed to a [[HM]]. They are still the only ones to learn it by level up.
* In [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}} is the only Pokémon who can learn '''{{m|Mega Kick}}'''. However, in Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}, others could learn it through [[TM]] and [[move tutor]] respectively.
** As for '''{{m|Jump Kick}}''', it was its signature move for the first three generations; however, it was discovered that {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Lopunny}} can learn it in Generation IV.
* Electrode are most commonly seen using {{m|Explosion}}, with it being shown to use it most in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Vaporeon}}'s signature moves are said to be '''{{m|Pin Missile}}''' and '''{{m|Acid Armor}}''', respectively. Both abilities are alluded to in both Pokémon's various Pokédex entries. However, many Pokémon learn both moves by leveling up, and some through {{pkmn|breeding}}. Likewise, {{p|Umbreon}}'s '''{{m|Moonlight}}''' matches {{p|Espeon}}'s '''{{m|Morning Sun}}''', though others can learn it even in its introductory generation.
* {{p|Suicune}}, being known as the Aurora Pokémon, is associated with the move '''{{m|Aurora Beam}}'''.
* Although {{p|Clefairy}} can learn '''{{m|Meteor Mash}}''' by leveling up in any Generation III game, the only Pokémon could have it legally before release of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} were {{p|Metang}} and its evolved form, {{p|Metagross}}.
* {{p|Ditto}} has '''{{m|Transform}}''' as its only move and is most associated with it; however, {{p|Mew}} is also able to learn it.
* {{p|Unown}} can learn only '''{{m|Hidden Power}}'''; however, almost every other Pokémon can learn it via [[TM10]] in [[Generation II]] and beyond.
[[File:Reshiram Zekrom Blue Flare Bolt Strike artwork.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom and Reshiram using Bolt Strike and Blue Flare, their other signature moves]]
* Each of {{p|Rotom}}'s forms has its own signature move that cannot be carried over to any of its other forms. However, none of these five moves are exclusive to it.
* Although several Pokémon can learn it by TM, until Generation III only {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Dugtrio}} could learn '''{{m|Dig}}''' by level up.
* Until Generation III, {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Weezing}} were the only Poison-type Pokémon capable of learning '''{{m|Smog}}'''. As of Generation IV, they are still the only Poison-types to learn the move naturally, and all other Poison-types must be bred the move to have it.
* Though many others can learn it through TM or breeding, {{p|Skarmory}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Steel Wing}}''' by leveling up.
* Prior to [[Generation V]], {{p|Vigoroth}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Focus Punch}}''' by leveling up.
* {{p|Porygon-Z}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Trick Room}}''' by leveling up, although that move can be learned via [[TM92]].
* Almost every Pokémon is able to learn '''{{m|Facade}}''' via [[TM42]]. However, {{p|Chimchar}} is the only one to learn it by leveling up prior to Generation V.
*The move '''{{m|Razor Shell}}''' is tied to {{p|Oshawott}}'s evolutionary line, although it can also be learned by {{p|Shellder}}.
* Although only {{p|Panpour}} and {{p|Simipour|its evolution}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Scald}}''' by leveling up, other Pokémon can learn it via [[TM55]].
** Also, {{p|Pansage}} is currently the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Grass Knot}}''' by leveling up, other Pokémon can learn it via [[TM86]].
*'''{{m|Sacred Sword}}''' is not technically considered a signature move in the traditional sense because it is not involved in a sole evolutionary line, but it is uniquely learned by the [[legendary musketeers]].
* Although '''{{m|Blaze Kick}}''' was no longer {{p|Blaziken}}'s signature move from Generation III, it remains the only Fire-type Pokémon to learn it by level up.
* The {{p|Venipede}} family are the only Pokémon besides {{p|Golem}} which can learn '''{{m|Steamroller}}'''. They are also the only Bug-type Pokémon to learn it.
* {{p|Audino}} is the only Pokémon able to learn '''{{m|Secret Power}}''' in Generation V, due to the removal of the TM which taught that move.
* {{p|Solosis}} and its evolutionary family are the only Pokémon able to learn '''{{m|Skill Swap}}''' in Generation V, due to the removal of the TM which taught that move.
* {{p|Castform}} was the only Pokémon capable of learning '''{{m|Weather Ball}}''' prior to [[Generation IV]]. However, due to [[Shadow moves]] only being present in [[Generation III]], it remains the only Pokémon capable of taking advantage of Weather Ball's '''{{type|???}}''' effect during {{m|Shadow Sky}}.
* {{p|Kadabra}} and {{p|Alakazam}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Ally Switch}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM51]] in [[Generation V]].
* {{p|Sawk}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Rock Smash}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM94]] in [[Generation V]].
* {{p|Emolga}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Volt Switch}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM72]] in [[Generation V]].
* No Pokémon can learn '''{{m|V-create}}''', outside of event distributions. {{p|Victini}} was the first to gain access to it and is often associated with the move. However, later a {{p|Rayquaza}} with V-create was available as the winner of a [[List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#15th Anniversary Rayquaza|popularity poll held in Japan in 2011]], making it no longer Victini's signature move.

==Trivia==
* So far, {{p|Hitmonlee}} has had the most signature moves, with four, albeit not at the same time. However, three of them were only temporarily Hitmonlee's signature moves, and now can be learned by other Pokémon. The other was also previously available to other Pokémon through [[TM]]s and [[Move Tutor]]s.
** However, as of Generation V the Pokémon who possess the most current signature moves is {{p|Vespiquen}}, with three; {{m|Attack Order}}, {{m|Defend Order}}, and {{m|Heal Order}}, all of which are associated with its type, {{t|Bug}}.
* All [[Hoenn]] [[starter Pokémon]] could learn a signature move after evolution, although these moves can (from [[Generation IV]] onwards) be learned by other evolutionary families as well.

==See also==
* [[Version-exclusive moves]]
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[[File:Reshiram Zekrom Fusion Flare Bolt artwork.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom and Reshiram using Fusion Bolt and Fusion Flare, one of their respective signature moves]]
'''Signature moves''' are [[move]]s that can only be learned by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} or its [[Evolution|evolutionary]] relatives usually in the same evolutionary line. Most are learned by level-up but some can be learned through other means when no Pokémon can learn the move by level up. Note that any of the moves included in this classification (except for {{m|Chatter}}) can be learned by {{p|Smeargle}} by use of {{m|Sketch}}, making Sketch and Chatter the only moves that are truly exclusive to one Pokémon legitimately. Also, some of these moves can be passed down via {{pkmn|breeding}} to other Pokémon or are known by certain [[event Pokémon]].

==List of Pokémon and their signature moves==

{| align="center" style="background: #{{TMs and HMs color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|10px}}; background:transparent" rowspan="2" | #
! rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="{{roundytr|10px}}; background:transparent" colspan="5" | Generation
|- style="color: #FFF; line-height: 1em" align="center"
! style="background:#{{kanto color}}" width="100px" | {{color2|fff|Generation I|I}}
! style="background:#{{johto color}}" width="100px" | {{color2|fff|Generation II|II}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" width="100px" | {{color2|fff|Generation III|III}}
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" width="100px" | {{color2|fff|Generation IV|IV}}
! style="background:#{{unova color}}" width="100px" | {{color2|fff|Generation V|V}}
{{SignatureMove|003|Venusaur|||Frenzy Plant||}}
{{SignatureMove|006|Charizard|||Blast Burn||}}
{{SignatureMove|007|Squirtle||Skull Bash}}
{{SignatureMove|008|Wartortle||Skull Bash}}
{{SignatureMove|009|Blastoise||Skull Bash|Hydro Cannon||}}
{{SignatureMove|015|Beedrill|Twineedle|Twineedle|Twineedle|Twineedle}}
{{SignatureMove|016|Pidgey|Gust||FeatherDance|note1=Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{SignatureMove|017|Pidgeotto|Gust||FeatherDance|note1=Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{SignatureMove|018|Pidgeot|Gust||FeatherDance|note1=Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{SignatureMove|019|Rattata|Hyper Fang|Hyper Fang|Hyper Fang|GenImv2=Super Fang|GenIImv2=Super Fang|GenIIImv2=Super Fang}}
{{SignatureMove|020|Raticate|Hyper Fang|Hyper Fang|Hyper Fang|GenImv2=Super Fang|GenIImv2=Super Fang|GenIIImv2=Super Fang}}
{{SignatureMove|023|Ekans|Glare}}
{{SignatureMove|024|Arbok|Glare}}
{{SignatureMove|025|Pikachu|||Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle}}
{{SignatureMove|026|Raichu|||Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle}}
{{SignatureMove|043|Oddish|Petal Dance}}
{{SignatureMove|044|Gloom|Petal Dance}}
{{SignatureMove|046|Paras|Spore|Spore}}
{{SignatureMove|047|Parasect|Spore|Spore}}
{{SignatureMove|050|Diglett||Fissure}}
{{SignatureMove|051|Dugtrio||Fissure}}
{{SignatureMove|052|Meowth||Pay Day|Pay Day|Pay Day|Pay Day}}
{{SignatureMove|053|Persian||Pay Day|Pay Day}}
{{SignatureMove|059|Arcanine||ExtremeSpeed}}
{{SignatureMove|064|Kadabra|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|only1=Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{SignatureMove|065|Alakazam|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|Kinesis|only1=Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{SignatureMove|066|Machop|Low Kick|note1=Pokémon Yellow Version|Vital Throw}}
{{SignatureMove|067|Machoke|Low Kick|note1=Pokémon Yellow Version|Vital Throw}}
{{SignatureMove|068|Machamp|Low Kick|note1=Pokémon Yellow Version|Vital Throw}}
{{SignatureMove|090|Shellder|Clamp|Clamp|Icicle Spear|Icicle Spear|}}
{{SignatureMove|091|Cloyster|Clamp}}
{{SignatureMove|092|Gastly|Night Shade}}
{{SignatureMove|093|Haunter|Night Shade}}
{{SignatureMove|094|Gengar|Night Shade}}
{{SignatureMove|098|Krabby|Crabhammer|Crabhammer}}
{{SignatureMove|099|Kingler|Crabhammer|Crabhammer}}
{{SignatureMove|102|Exeggcute|Barrage|Barrage|Barrage|Barrage|Barrage}}
{{SignatureMove|103|Exeggutor|Barrage|Barrage|Barrage|Barrage|Barrage}}
{{SignatureMove|104|Cubone|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|GenImv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIVmv2=Bonemerang|GenVmv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv3=Bone Rush|GenIIImv3=Bone Rush}}
{{SignatureMove|105|Marowak|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|Bone Club|GenImv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIIImv2=Bonemerang|GenIVmv2=Bonemerang|GenVmv2=Bonemerang|GenIImv3=Bone Rush|GenIIImv3=Bone Rush}}
{{SignatureMove|106|Hitmonlee|Jump Kick|Mega Kick|Jump Kick|Mega Kick|Mega Kick||GenIImv2=Jump Kick|GenImv2=Hi Jump Kick|GenIImv3=Hi Jump Kick|GenImv4=Rolling Kick}}
{{SignatureMove|107|Hitmonchan||Mach Punch||Vacuum Wave|note4=Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{SignatureMove|113|Chansey||Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled}}
{{SignatureMove|115|Kangaskhan|Dizzy Punch|Dizzy Punch}}
{{SignatureMove|118|Goldeen|Waterfall}}
{{SignatureMove|119|Seaking|Waterfall}}
{{SignatureMove|120|Staryu|||Camouflage}}
{{SignatureMove|129|Magikarp|Splash}}
{{SignatureMove|124|Jynx|Lovely Kiss|Lovely Kiss|Lovely Kiss|Lovely Kiss|Lovely Kiss}}
{{SignatureMove|137|Porygon|Conversion|Conversion|Conversion|Conversion|Conversion|GenIImv2=Conversion 2|GenIIImv2=Conversion 2|GenIVmv2=Conversion 2|GenVmv2=Conversion 2|GenImv2=Sharpen|GenIImv3=Sharpen|GenIIImv3=Sharpen|GenIVmv3=Sharpen}}
{{SignatureMove|146|Moltres||Sky Attack}}
{{SignatureMove|150|Mewtwo|||||Psystrike}}
{{SignatureMove|167|Spinarak||Spider Web|Spider Web|Spider Web}}
{{SignatureMove|168|Ariados||Spider Web|Spider Web|Spider Web}}
{{SignatureMove|172|Pichu|||Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle|Volt Tackle}}
{{SignatureMove|196|Espeon||Morning Sun}}
{{SignatureMove|200|Misdreavus||Pain Split|Pain Split}}
{{SignatureMove|204|Pineco||Spikes||||note2=Pokémon Crystal Version}}
{{SignatureMove|205|Forretress||Spikes||||note2=Pokémon Crystal Version}}
{{SignatureMove|214|Heracross||Megahorn}}
{{SignatureMove|215|Sneasel||Beat Up|Beat Up}}
{{SignatureMove|224|Octillery||Octazooka|Octazooka|Octazooka|Octazooka}}
{{SignatureMove|225|Delibird||Present|Present|Present|Present}}
{{SignatureMove|233|Porygon2||Conversion|Conversion|Conversion|Conversion|GenIImv2=Conversion 2|GenIIImv2=Conversion 2|GenIVmv2=Conversion 2|GenVmv2=Conversion 2}}
{{SignatureMove|235|Smeargle||Sketch|Sketch|Sketch|Sketch}}
{{SignatureMove|237|Hitmontop||Triple Kick|Triple Kick|Triple Kick|Triple Kick}}
{{SignatureMove|241|Miltank||Milk Drink|Milk Drink|Milk Drink|Milk Drink}}
{{SignatureMove|242|Blissey||Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled|Softboiled}}
{{SignatureMove|249|Lugia||Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast|Aeroblast}}
{{SignatureMove|250|Ho-Oh||Sacred Fire|Sacred Fire|Sacred Fire|Sacred Fire}}
{{SignatureMove|253|Grovyle|||Leaf Blade}}
{{SignatureMove|254|Sceptile|||Leaf Blade}}
{{SignatureMove|257|Blaziken|||Blaze Kick}}
{{SignatureMove|259|Marshtomp|||Muddy Water}}
{{SignatureMove|260|Swampert|||Muddy Water}}
{{SignatureMove|274|Nuzleaf|||Extrasensory}}
{{SignatureMove|287|Slakoth|||Slack Off}}
{{SignatureMove|289|Slaking|||Slack Off}}
{{SignatureMove|296|Makuhita|||SmellingSalt|SmellingSalt|SmellingSalt|GenIIImv2=Arm Thrust|GenIVmv2=Arm Thrust}}
{{SignatureMove|297|Hariyama|||SmellingSalt|SmellingSalt|SmellingSalt|GenIIImv2=Arm Thrust|GenIVmv2=Arm Thrust}}
{{SignatureMove|300|Skitty|||Assist}}
{{SignatureMove|313|Volbeat|||Signal Beam|GenIIImv2=Tail Glow|note3=Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}}
{{SignatureMove|315|Roselia|||GrassWhistle}}
{{SignatureMove|327|Spinda|||Teeter Dance|Teeter Dance}}
{{SignatureMove|331|Cacnea|||Needle Arm}}
{{SignatureMove|332|Cacturne|||Needle Arm}}
{{SignatureMove|335|Zangoose|||Crush Claw}}
{{SignatureMove|336|Seviper|||Poison Tail|Poison Tail}}
{{SignatureMove|351|Castform|||Weather Ball}}
{{SignatureMove|363|Spheal|||Ice Ball|Ice Ball|Ice Ball}}
{{SignatureMove|364|Sealeo|||Ice Ball|Ice Ball|Ice Ball}}
{{SignatureMove|365|Walrein|||Ice Ball|Ice Ball|Ice Ball}}
{{SignatureMove|380|Latias|||Mist Ball|Mist Ball|Mist Ball}}
{{SignatureMove|381|Latios|||Luster Purge|Luster Purge|Luster Purge}}
{{SignatureMove|385|Jirachi|||Doom Desire|Doom Desire|Doom Desire}}
{{SignatureMove|386|Deoxys|||Psycho Boost|Psycho Boost|Psycho Boost|forms=4|form2=Attack Forme|form3=Defense Forme|form4=Speed Forme}}
{{SignatureMove|416|Vespiquen||||Defend Order|Defend Order|GenIVmv2=Heal Order|GenVmv2=Heal Order|GenIVmv3=Attack Order|GenVmv3=Attack Order}}
{{SignatureMove|441|Chatot||||Chatter|Chatter}}
{{SignatureMove|462|Magnezone||||Zap Cannon}}
{{SignatureMove|464|Rhyperior||||Rock Wrecker}}
{{SignatureMove|474|Porygon-Z||||Conversion|Conversion|GenIVmv2=Conversion 2|GenVmv2=Conversion 2}}
{{SignatureMove|483|Dialga||||Roar of Time|Roar of Time}}
{{SignatureMove|484|Palkia||||Spacial Rend|Spacial Rend}}
{{SignatureMove|485|Heatran||||Magma Storm|Magma Storm}}
{{SignatureMove|486|Regigigas||||Crush Grip|Crush Grip}}
{{SignatureMove|487|Giratina||||Shadow Force|Shadow Force|forms=2|form2=Origin Forme}}
{{SignatureMove|488|Cresselia||||Lunar Dance|Lunar Dance}}
{{SignatureMove|490|Manaphy||||Heart Swap|Heart Swap}}
{{SignatureMove|491|Darkrai||||Dark Void|Dark Void}}
{{SignatureMove|492|Shaymin||||Seed Flare|Seed Flare|forms=2|form2=Sky Forme}}
{{SignatureMove|493|Arceus||||Judgment|Judgment}}
{{SignatureMove|494|Victini|||||Searing Shot}}
{{SignatureMove|498|Tepig|||||Heat Crash}}
{{SignatureMove|499|Pignite|||||Heat Crash}}
{{SignatureMove|500|Emboar|||||Heat Crash}}
{{SignatureMove|538|Throh|||||Storm Throw}}
{{SignatureMove|570|Zorua|||||Night Daze}}
{{SignatureMove|571|Zoroark|||||Night Daze}}
{{SignatureMove|572|Minccino|||||Tail Slap}}
{{SignatureMove|573|Cinccino|||||Tail Slap}}
{{SignatureMove|586|Sawsbuck|||||Horn Leech|forms=4|form2=Summer|form3=Autumn|form4=Winter}}
{{SignatureMove|595|Joltik|||||Electroweb}}
{{SignatureMove|596|Galvantula|||||Electroweb}}
{{SignatureMove|599|Klink|||||Gear Grind|GenVmv2=Shift Gear}}
{{SignatureMove|600|Klang|||||Gear Grind|GenVmv2=Shift Gear}}
{{SignatureMove|601|Klinklang|||||Gear Grind|GenVmv2=Shift Gear}}
{{SignatureMove|626|Bouffalant|||||Head Charge}}
{{SignatureMove|637|Volcarona|||||Fiery Dance}}
{{SignatureMove|638|Cobalion|||||Sacred Sword}}
{{SignatureMove|639|Terrakion|||||Sacred Sword}}
{{SignatureMove|640|Virizion|||||Sacred Sword}}
{{SignatureMove|643|Reshiram|||||Fusion Flare|GenVmv2=Blue Flare}}
{{SignatureMove|644|Zekrom|||||Fusion Bolt|GenVmv2=Bolt Strike}}
{{SignatureMove|646|Kyurem|||||Glaciate|GenVmv2=Freeze Shock|mv3=Ice Burn}}
{{SignatureMove|647|Keldeo|||||Sacred Sword|GenVmv2=Secret Sword}}
{{SignatureMove|648|Meloetta|||||Relic Song|forms=2|form2=Pirouette Forme}}
{{SignatureMove|649|Genesect|||||Techno Blast}}
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|}

===Shadow moves===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{XD color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
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! style="background:#{{XD color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | #
! style="background:#{{XD color}}" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{XD color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Move
|- style="background:#fff"
| width="26px" | 144
| width="32px" | [[File:Menu XD 144.png|link=Articuno (Pokémon)]]
| {{p|Articuno}}
! style="background:#{{XD color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Chill|FFF}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| width="26px" | 145
| width="32px" | [[File:Menu XD 145.png|link=Zapdos (Pokémon)]]
| {{p|Zapdos}}
! style="background:#{{XD color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Bolt|FFF}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| width="26px" | 146
| width="32px" | [[File:Menu XD 146.png|link=Moltres (Pokémon)]]
| {{p|Moltres}}
! style="background:#{{XD color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Fire|FFF}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| width="26px" | 249
| width="32px" | [[File:Menu XD 249S.png|link=Shadow Lugia]]
| [[Shadow Lugia]]
! style="background:#{{XD color light}};" | {{mcolor|Shadow Blast|FFF}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:transparent" height="5px" |
|}

==One-off signature moves==
[[File:Victini event moves.png|thumb|Victini using Fusion Flare, Fusion Bolt, and V-create]]
This is a list of signature moves that at only one point, another Pokémon had the ability to acquire:

* A {{p|Dratini}} that knows '''{{m|ExtremeSpeed}}''' is obtainable in {{game|Crystal}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} after answering a quiz in the [[Dragon's Den]].
* An egg will be given by the daycare man in {{game|Crystal}} that hatches into a random baby Pokémon that knows '''{{m|Dizzy Punch}}'''.
* A {{p|Skitty}} with '''{{m|Pay Day}}''' can be obtained from a special {{Pkmn|egg}} after depositing 500 Pokémon in [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] from a Game Boy Advance game pak.
** Also, in Generation I, various other Pokémon can learn '''{{m|Pay Day}}''' through the use of [[TM16]].
* After [[Shadow Lugia|Lugia]] from [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] has been purified, it learns '''{{m|Psycho Boost}}''' and '''{{m|FeatherDance}}'''.
* After {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} from Pokémon XD have been purified, they all learn '''{{m|Extrasensory}}'''.
* A {{p|Darkrai}} with '''{{m|Roar of Time}}''' and '''{{m|Spacial Rend}}''' was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the [[M10|10th movie]].
* An {{p|Arceus}} with '''{{m|Roar of Time}}''', '''{{m|Spacial Rend}}''' and '''{{m|Shadow Force}}''' was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the [[M12|12th movie]].
* A {{p|Victini}} with '''{{m|Fusion Flare}}''' and '''{{m|Fusion Bolt}}''' was available as a special giveaway to commemorate the [[M14|14th movie]].

==Other signature move examples==
* {{p|Squirtle}}'s evolutionary family and {{p|Sharpedo}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Skull Bash}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon could learn it through [[TM40]] in [[Generation I]].
* Although '''{{m|Megahorn}}''' was no longer {{p|Heracross}}'s signature move starting in [[Generation III]], it was still the only {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon that could learn the move prior to [[Generation V]], where Megahorn is now learnable by {{p|Scolipede}}, {{p|Karrablast}} and {{p|Escavalier}}.
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Mimic}}''' by leveling up in [[Generation II]], but other Pokémon could learn it through [[TM31]] in [[Generation I]] and [[move tutor]] in [[Generation III]].
[[File:Dialga Roar of Time.png|thumb|right|200px|{{p|Dialga}} using its signature move, {{m|Roar of Time}}, in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'']]
* {{p|Lucario}} is usually associated with '''{{m|Aura Sphere}}''' and '''{{m|Force Palm}}''', but nine Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Aura Sphere in total plus two with {{p|Riolu}} from Almia and {{p|Raikou}} from Event. Seven Pokémon (including Lucario) can learn Force Palm. In Generation V, Lucario and Mienshao are the only Fighting-type Pokémon to learn Aura Sphere by leveling up.
* {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Blastoise}} are often associated with '''{{m|SolarBeam}}''', '''{{m|Flamethrower}}''', and '''{{m|Hydro Pump}}''', respectively, due to them frequently being depicted using those moves in various Pokémon media (such as the anime).
** In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], {{p|Charizard}}'s trophy confirms '''{{m|Flamethrower}}''' as its signature move.
* Eight Pokémon can currently learn {{p|Arcanine}}'s former signature move, '''{{m|ExtremeSpeed}}'''.
* {{p|Goldeen}} and {{p|Seaking}} had '''{{m|Waterfall}}''' as their signature move in [[Generation I]], before it was changed to a [[HM]]. They are still the only ones to learn it by level up.
* In [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}} is the only Pokémon who can learn '''{{m|Mega Kick}}'''. However, in Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}, others could learn it through [[TM]] and [[move tutor]] respectively.
** As for '''{{m|Jump Kick}}''', it was its signature move for the first three generations; however, it was discovered that {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Lopunny}} can learn it in Generation IV.
* Electrode are most commonly seen using {{m|Explosion}}, with it being shown to use it most in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* {{p|Jolteon}} and {{p|Vaporeon}}'s signature moves are said to be '''{{m|Pin Missile}}''' and '''{{m|Acid Armor}}''', respectively. Both abilities are alluded to in both Pokémon's various Pokédex entries. However, many Pokémon learn both moves by leveling up, and some through {{pkmn|breeding}}. Likewise, {{p|Umbreon}}'s '''{{m|Moonlight}}''' matches {{p|Espeon}}'s '''{{m|Morning Sun}}''', though others can learn it even in its introductory generation.
* {{p|Suicune}}, being known as the Aurora Pokémon, is associated with the move '''{{m|Aurora Beam}}'''.
* Although {{p|Clefairy}} can learn '''{{m|Meteor Mash}}''' by leveling up in any Generation III game, the only Pokémon could have it legally before release of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} were {{p|Metang}} and its evolved form, {{p|Metagross}}.
* {{p|Ditto}} has '''{{m|Transform}}''' as its only move and is most associated with it; however, {{p|Mew}} is also able to learn it.
* {{p|Unown}} can learn only '''{{m|Hidden Power}}'''; however, almost every other Pokémon can learn it via [[TM10]] in [[Generation II]] and beyond.
[[File:Reshiram Zekrom Blue Flare Bolt Strike artwork.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom and Reshiram using Bolt Strike and Blue Flare, their other signature moves]]
* Each of {{p|Rotom}}'s forms has its own signature move that cannot be carried over to any of its other forms. However, none of these five moves are exclusive to it.
* Although several Pokémon can learn it by TM, until Generation III only {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Dugtrio}} could learn '''{{m|Dig}}''' by level up.
* Until Generation III, {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Weezing}} were the only Poison-type Pokémon capable of learning '''{{m|Smog}}'''. As of Generation IV, they are still the only Poison-types to learn the move naturally, and all other Poison-types must be bred the move to have it.
* Though many others can learn it through TM or breeding, {{p|Skarmory}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Steel Wing}}''' by leveling up.
* Prior to [[Generation V]], {{p|Vigoroth}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Focus Punch}}''' by leveling up.
* {{p|Porygon-Z}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Trick Room}}''' by leveling up, although that move can be learned via [[TM92]].
* Almost every Pokémon is able to learn '''{{m|Facade}}''' via [[TM42]]. However, {{p|Chimchar}} is the only one to learn it by leveling up prior to Generation V.
*The move '''{{m|Razor Shell}}''' is tied to {{p|Oshawott}}'s evolutionary line, although it can also be learned by {{p|Shellder}}.
* Although only {{p|Panpour}} and {{p|Simipour|its evolution}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Scald}}''' by leveling up, other Pokémon can learn it via [[TM55]].
** Also, {{p|Pansage}} is currently the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Grass Knot}}''' by leveling up, other Pokémon can learn it via [[TM86]].
*'''{{m|Sacred Sword}}''' is not technically considered a signature move in the traditional sense because it is not involved in a sole evolutionary line, but it is uniquely learned by the [[legendary musketeers]].
* Although '''{{m|Blaze Kick}}''' was no longer {{p|Blaziken}}'s signature move from Generation III, it remains the only Fire-type Pokémon to learn it by level up.
* The {{p|Venipede}} family are the only Pokémon besides {{p|Golem}} which can learn '''{{m|Steamroller}}'''. They are also the only Bug-type Pokémon to learn it.
* {{p|Audino}} is the only Pokémon able to learn '''{{m|Secret Power}}''' in Generation V, due to the removal of the TM which taught that move.
* {{p|Solosis}} and its evolutionary family are the only Pokémon able to learn '''{{m|Skill Swap}}''' in Generation V, due to the removal of the TM which taught that move.
* {{p|Castform}} was the only Pokémon capable of learning '''{{m|Weather Ball}}''' prior to [[Generation IV]]. However, due to [[Shadow moves]] only being present in [[Generation III]], it remains the only Pokémon capable of taking advantage of Weather Ball's '''{{type|???}}''' effect during {{m|Shadow Sky}}.
* {{p|Kadabra}} and {{p|Alakazam}} are the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Ally Switch}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM51]] in [[Generation V]].
* {{p|Sawk}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Rock Smash}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM94]] in [[Generation V]].
* {{p|Emolga}} is the only Pokémon to learn '''{{m|Volt Switch}}''' by leveling up, but other Pokémon can learn it through [[TM72]] in [[Generation V]].
* No Pokémon can learn '''{{m|V-create}}''', outside of event distributions. {{p|Victini}} was the first to gain access to it and is often associated with the move. However, later a {{p|Rayquaza}} with V-create was available as the winner of a [[List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#15th Anniversary Rayquaza|popularity poll held in Japan in 2011]], making it no longer Victini's signature move.

==Trivia==
* So far, {{p|Hitmonlee}} has had the most signature moves, with four, albeit not at the same time. However, three of them were only temporarily Hitmonlee's signature moves, and now can be learned by other Pokémon. The other was also previously available to other Pokémon through [[TM]]s and [[Move Tutor]]s.
** However, as of Generation V the Pokémon who possess the most current signature moves is {{p|Vespiquen}}, with three; {{m|Attack Order}}, {{m|Defend Order}}, and {{m|Heal Order}}, all of which are associated with its type, {{t|Bug}}.
* All [[Hoenn]] [[starter Pokémon]] could learn a signature move after evolution, although these moves can (from [[Generation IV]] onwards) be learned by other evolutionary families as well.

==See also==
* [[Version-exclusive moves]]
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Pokémon

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:''Pocket Monsters redirects here. For the first installment of a gag manga series based on the franchise, see [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]. For the IRC channel, see [[Pocketmonsters|#pocketmonsters]].''
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[[File:Pokémon_logo_English.png|200px|thumb|right|International logo of the Pokémon franchises]]
'''Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター''' ''Pocket Monsters'', '''ポケモン''' ''Pokémon'' for short) is a series of {{wp|video game}}s by [[Nintendo]], as well as the overarching franchise based on them, composed of an [[Pokémon anime|animation]], a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|card game]], numerous {{pkmn|manga}} and many other media. The series' focus are the creatures known as {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and their inhabited {{Pkmn|world}}, full of legends, tales, and adventures. Pokémon coexist with [[human]]s, and can be {{Pkmn2|caught}}, [[Pokémon training|trained]] and used in {{Pkmn|battle}}s or other activities. {{Pkmn|Trainer}}s travel across [[region|lands]] along with their Pokémon, aiming to make their dreams become reality.

==Etymology==
[[File:RedGreenMenu.png|frame|right|The Game Boy's limited screen forced short words.]]
Much as happens with many other {{wp|wasei-eigo|words and phrases borrowed from English}}, the Japanese name for the series, Pocket Monsters, became contracted into "Pockemon" during the development of the original games, likely as much for convenience when referring to it as to save on screen real estate, considering the small size of the [[Game Boy]]'s screen. The official romanization of "Pockemon" at this time was derived from the contraction of '''Pocke'''t and '''Mon'''ster, and can be seen explicitly in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', even in the dub.

The "Pokémon" name used today came about during the translation of the games for an English audience during 1997 and 1998. Whereas in Japan, Pocket Monsters was easily able to be trademarked, the release in America would prove difficult had this name been used, due to the unrelated {{wp|Monster in my Pocket}} franchise. Thus, an alternate romanization of the contraction was used, with an acute accent over the e to indicate its specific pronunciation, ''poh-kay-mon''. Despite this issue, however, the fact that Pokémon is short for Pocket Monsters has been referenced in English, with an NPC in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} asking the player what Pokémon is short for after thinking about the name of the [[Pokétch]], itself a contraction, as well as on the back of the DVD set containing the [[M01|first]], [[M02|second]], and [[M03|third]] {{pkmn|movie}}s.

==Franchise==
{{main|History of Pokémon}}
Pokémon as a series was originally conceived by [[Satoshi Tajiri]], as a way to instill in children of the modern, more urbanized Japan the same enjoyment that he felt as a young boy collecting insects near his hometown of {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida}}. Initially [[Capsule Monsters]], CapuMon for short, Tajiri pitched the series to Nintendo due to the inspiration he drew from the [[link cable]], picturing an insect crawling across it between two Game Boy systems.
[[File:Spr 1g 006.png|frame|right|{{p|Charizard}}'s Red and Green sprite]]
With help from [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], the series began development, with the concepts of the original games, {{game|Red and Green|s}}, going into production between 1990 and 1995. At last, in early 1996, the first games in the series were released, and Tajiri's dream had become reality. Though compared to other games of its time, Pokémon was very limited, with comparatively poor graphics and sound, the series was an overnight success, and Red and Green were quickly followed by an upgraded [[third version]], {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}}.

An {{pkmn|anime}} was produced, with the intention of covering the journey players took through the [[Kanto]] region in the games over the course of a year and a half. About halfway through this run, however, tragedy struck, and [[EP038|an episode]] of the anime was found to be responsible for {{wp|epileptic seizure}}s for more than 600 children due to a flashing strobe effect. No one died of these seizures, and after a brief hiatus to address the problem, the anime returned to the air to complete the Kanto run.

Game Freak, however, encouraged by the success of their first trio of games, had already begun development on a sequel to them. With the franchise still running strong, and an upcoming introduction of it to the United States, popularity soared. Rather than releasing their sequels immediately, however, Game Freak instead chose to draw from the story of the anime, which differed from the games in that its protagonist was given a {{p|Pikachu}} instead of the standard [[starter Pokémon]] received in Red, Green, and Blue, and created a fourth, {{game|Yellow||Special Pikachu Edition}}, of the Kanto story to buy some more time for development on the announced sequels.

Several {{pkmn|manga}} series were also produced in this early time, including [[Pokémon Adventures]], which Tajiri has stated is closest to his original idea of the {{pkmn|world}} the series takes place in.

Eventually, however, the much-awaited sequels were finally released. {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, revamped the Pokémon world, bringing it into full color and addressing many of the issues that had been present in the original games, especially [[glitch]]es and the [[type]] imbalance. The anime, manga, and other wings of the franchise followed as well, bringing their characters into the [[Generation II|second generation]].

Even after the initial hype the series had in most of the world died down, however, the Pokémon series remained strong. Another third version, this time to Gold and Silver, was produced, focusing on another of [[Johto]]'s legends, {{p|Suicune}}. With {{game|Crystal}}, a female player character was finally introduced, and the games became fully dependent on the [[Game Boy Color]], abandoning the now long-outdated Game Boy. A third generation was announced to be on its way on the new [[Game Boy Advance]], and among fans, the hype returned strongly.

Despite this, when {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} were released, many people heard of them, and [[Generation III|their generation]] in general, as a disappointment. [[Misty]], Ash's longtime companion in the anime, left the show while a new girl, {{an|May}} joined him, and the games themselves, unlike the Generation II games, they were completely incompatible with their predecessors, making 184 of the 251 Pokémon previously released completely unobtainable without [[cheating]]. This itself was addressed with the unprecedented release of {{wp|remake}}s of the original pair of games, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, which brought back the availability of many of the Pokémon missing from Ruby and Sapphire. Within a year, as well, yet another third version, this time for the Hoenn story, was released, as {{game|Emerald}}, and introduced a {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} and many other aspects that would be enjoyed by those who battled Pokémon competitively.

Much like the previous generations, the [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] was very anticipated, and {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} received much praise. These games brought with them many enhancements from Emerald, and for the first time, Pokémon could be played online to battle against and trade with other players across the world. Due to the earlier release of remakes for the original pair of games, this generation saw much speculation for a remake of the now-outdated Generation II games, and hidden data in the games themselves seemed to indicate that they would be on their way shortly.

A third version of the pair, {{game|Platinum}}, was released two years afterward, and due to this, as well as the delay in the release, many became discouraged that the remakes would ever come. Despite this, however, finally, after five years of speculation, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} were released.
[[File:Spr 5b 006.png|frame|right|{{p|Charizard}}'s Black and White sprite]]
The [[Generation V|current generation]] of the franchise constitutes a "reboot" similar to that of the third. The highly anticipated {{game|Black and White|s}} are set far away from the previously released games in a region based on {{wp|New York City}} called [[Unova]]. Initially in the game, only new Pokémon introduced in this generation are available before beating the [[Pokémon League]], forcing veteran players to rethink old strategies. The games do have the capacity to connect to older games, however, and maintain the international connectivity introduced in the fourth generation. The anime series, Trading Card Game and some manga series have already embraced the new generation with new releases of tie-in media. Not following the traditional format, black and white are preceded by 2 " third versions ", namely [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]].

==Creatures==
{{main|Pokémon (species)}}
The creatures themselves, based on various plants, animals, and other concepts, inhabit virtually every corner of the {{pkmn|world}}, no matter which canon's interpretation is seen. Many make their homes in forests and on rural [[route]]s stretching across the various regions, while still others are native to cities and other urban centers. Currently, there are {{numpkmn}} known Pokémon.

Typically, Pokémon that are owned by a person are kept in [[Poké Ball]]s, which allow for them to be quickly sent into battle or to perform a task, but keep them safe and make them easier to transport, with the balls being typically able to fit into a pocket. HeartGold and SoulSilver have the lead Pokémon out of their Poké Balls. Many Pokémon owned by Trainers, however, choose to remain outside of their Poké Ball, and travel with their Trainer [[walking Pokémon|on foot]].

Pokémon begin their lives by hatching from {{pkmn|egg}}s, and many of them will [[Evolution|evolve]] to grow stronger and larger during the course of their lives. Pokémon are not immortal, as can be seen from the Pokémon gravesites found in [[Lavender Town]], [[Mt. Pyre]], the [[Lost Tower]], and the [[Celestial Tower]], though being that their abilities far surpass those of normal animals, it may seem to be this way for those who do not follow the series as closely.

Many Pokémon are much more powerful than others, and some, due to this, have [[legendary Pokémon|passed into legends]] that are told in the Pokémon world. It has not been consistently illustrated whether or not these Pokémon really do have the power that their legends state, though the general consensus is that, in the wild, a Pokémon's abilities are truly those of the legends, while a Trainer who captures one in a Poké Ball will limit its power.

Pokémon may be influenced by the Japanese folklore of {{wp|yōkai}}, special creatures with strange abilities, sometimes even created from inanimate objects.

==See also==
* [[History of Pokémon]]
* [[List of Pokémon]]
==References==
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Virizion (Pokémon)

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name=Virizion |
jname=ビリジオン |
tmname=Virizion |
size=131px |
art=BW |
pron=<sc>''{{{pron|bi-ri-ji-on}}}''</sc> |
species=Grassland |
typen=2 |
type1=Grass |
type2=Fighting |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Justified |
ndex=640 |
udex=146 |
height-ftin=6'07" |
height-m=2.0 |
weight-lbs=440.9 |
weight-kg=200 |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered|
eggcycles=20|
expyield=261 |
lv100exp=1,250,000|
gendercode=255|
color=Green |
evsd=3|
catchrate=3 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=virizion |
generation=5 |
footnotes=}}
'''Virizion''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ビリジオン''' ''Virizion'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Fighting}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

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

Along with {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}} and {{p|Keldeo}}, Virizion is a member of the [[legendary musketeers]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Virizion is a deer or {{wp|antelope}}-like Pokémon, green in color, with horns that end in dull points. It has a pink-tipped leaf on each side of its neck, somewhat resembling a Sky Forme {{p|Shaymin}}'s 'scarf'. On Virizion's back, there are pointed ends of fur ending in a medium-long tail. Its legs resemble pointed knee-high boots and have pointed hooves and at the joint of its knees are pink highlights.

===Gender differences===
Virizion are a genderless species.

===Special abilities===
Virizion are good at slashing, using its horns to do so. It is able to perform somersaults.

===Behavior===
Virizion dislike [[human]]s due to its observations of the way some humans treat Pokémon.

===Habitat===
Virizion resides in the [[Pinwheel Forest]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Legendary Musketeers M15.png|thumb|250px|right|Virizion in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Virizion will make its debut in the [[M15|fifteenth]] [[Pokémon movie]], being one of its stars along with {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Kyurem}} and {{p|Keldeo}}.

===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Virizion Adventures.png|right|thumb|200px|Virizion in Pokémon Adventures]]
Virizion makes an appearance in the [[Pinwheel Forest]] where it attacks {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}}.

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

==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=Grass
|type2=Fighting
|gen=5
|blackdex=This Pokémon fought humans in order to protect its friends. Legends about it continue to be passed down.
|whitedex=Its head sprouts horns as sharp as blades. Using whirlwind-like movements, it confounds and swiftly cuts opponents.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Grass |
type2=Fighting |
gen=5 |
bwrarity=One|
bwarea=[[Pinwheel Forest]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=grass
|type2=fighting
|rumble2=Forest: All ([[Pokémon_Rumble_Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])
}}

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=Grass |
type2=Fighting |
HP=91 |
Attack=90 |
Defense=72 |
SpAtk=90 |
SpDef=129 |
Speed=108 }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Grass|
type2=Fighting|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 100 |
Flying= 400 |
Poison= 200 |
Ground= 50 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 200 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50 |
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Virizion|Grass|Fighting|5|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|42|Sacred Sword|Fighting|Physical|90|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|55|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|61|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|67|Leaf Blade|Grass|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|73|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Virizion|Grass|Fighting|5|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Virizion|Grass|Fighting|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Virizion|Grass|Fighting|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Virizion|Grass|Fighting|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Virizion|Grass|Fighting|5|5}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Virizion|grass|fighting|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Virizion|grass|fighting|5|5}}

====Special moves====

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=Grass |
type2=fighting |
ndex=640 |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=3 |
rumble2defense=4 |
rumble2speed=4 |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=None
|sprite1=640
|name1=Virizion
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Fighting
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=grass|
type2=fighting|
gen=5|
gender=none|
name=Virizion|
ndex=640|
}}

==Trivia==
* Virizion has the highest {{stat|Special Defense}} of all {{t|Grass}}- and {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon.
* Virizion is the only member of the [[legendary musketeers]] that is not weak to the types of any of the other members. Furthermore, it is the only one that has a type advantage over all of the other members.

===Origin===
Virizion appears to be based on the character of {{wp|Aramis}} from the novel ''{{wp|The Three Musketeers}}''. Like Aramis, it is the best at swordplay. Aramis in the novels was also the most feminine, vain, and romantic, qualities that Virizion possesses relative to its comrades. It physically resembles antelopes, such as the {{wp|gerenuk}} or other species of {{wp|gazelles}}. It may also be based on female deer. Like its comrades, its nose resemble that of a sheep.

====Name origin====
Virizion's name may derive from viridian, a bluish-green color. It might also derive from "viridarium", a Latin term for a garden.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{Fighting color}}; background: #{{Grass color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Grass color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Viridium
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Viridium
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 비리디온 ''Biridion''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 畢力吉翁 / 毕力吉翁 ''Bìlìjíwēng''
| class="roundybr" | Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|}
|-
|}
 

==Notes==
<references />

==External links==
{{Legendary Pokémon}}
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Terrakion | next=Tornadus | prevnum=639 | nextnum=641 | type=Grass | type2=Fighting }}
{{-}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon obtainable before the Elite Four]]
[[Category:Legendary Trio Pokémon]]
[[Category:Unova Legendary Pokémon]]

[[de:Viridium]]
[[es:Virizion]]
[[fr:Viridium]]
[[it:Virizion]]
[[ja:ビリジオン]]
[[pl:Virizion]]

Virizion (Pokémon)

2012-03-17T16:17:52Z

Bulbasect:

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Terrakion | next=Tornadus | prevnum=639 | nextnum=641 | type=Grass | type2=Fighting }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Virizion |
jname=ビリジオン |
tmname=Virizion |
size=131px |
art=BW |
pron=<sc>''{{{pron|bi-ri-ji-on}}}''</sc> |
species=Grassland |
typen=2 |
type1=Grass |
type2=Fighting |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Justified |
ndex=640 |
udex=146 |
height-ftin=6'07" |
height-m=2.0 |
weight-lbs=440.9 |
weight-kg=200 |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered|
eggcycles=20|
expyield=261 |
lv100exp=1,250,000|
gendercode=255|
color=Green |
evsd=3|
catchrate=3 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=virizion |
generation=5 |
footnotes=}}
'''Virizion''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ビリジオン''' ''Virizion'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Fighting}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

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

Along with {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}} and {{p|Keldeo}}, Virizion is a member of the [[legendary musketeers]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Virizion is a deer or {{wp|antelope}}-like Pokémon, green in color, with horns that end in dull points. It has a pink-tipped leaf on each side of its neck, somewhat resembling a Sky Forme {{p|Shaymin}}'s 'scarf'. On Virizion's back, there are pointed ends of fur ending in a medium-long tail. Its legs resemble pointed knee-high boots and have pointed hooves and at the joint of its knees are pink highlights

===Gender differences===
Virizion are a genderless species.

===Special abilities===
Virizion are good at slashing, using its horns to do so. It is able to perform somersaults.

===Behavior===
Virizion dislike [[human]]s due to its observations of the way some humans treat Pokémon.

===Habitat===
Virizion resides in the [[Pinwheel Forest]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Legendary Musketeers M15.png|thumb|250px|right|Virizion in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Virizion will make its debut in the [[M15|fifteenth]] [[Pokémon movie]], being one of its stars along with {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Kyurem}} and {{p|Keldeo}}.

===Minor appearances===

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Virizion Adventures.png|right|thumb|200px|Virizion in Pokémon Adventures]]
Virizion makes an appearance in the [[Pinwheel Forest]] where it attacks {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}}.

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

==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=Grass
|type2=Fighting
|gen=5
|blackdex=This Pokémon fought humans in order to protect its friends. Legends about it continue to be passed down.
|whitedex=Its head sprouts horns as sharp as blades. Using whirlwind-like movements, it confounds and swiftly cuts opponents.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Grass |
type2=Fighting |
gen=5 |
bwrarity=One|
bwarea=[[Pinwheel Forest]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=grass
|type2=fighting
|rumble2=Forest: All ([[Pokémon_Rumble_Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])
}}

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=Grass |
type2=Fighting |
HP=91 |
Attack=90 |
Defense=72 |
SpAtk=90 |
SpDef=129 |
Speed=108 }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Grass|
type2=Fighting|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 100 |
Flying= 400 |
Poison= 200 |
Ground= 50 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 200 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50 |
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Virizion|Grass|Fighting|5|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|42|Sacred Sword|Fighting|Physical|90|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|55|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|61|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|67|Leaf Blade|Grass|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|73|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Virizion|Grass|Fighting|5|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Virizion|Grass|Fighting|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Virizion|Grass|Fighting|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Virizion|Grass|Fighting|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Virizion|Grass|Fighting|5|5}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Virizion|grass|fighting|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Virizion|grass|fighting|5|5}}

====Special moves====

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=Grass |
type2=fighting |
ndex=640 |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=3 |
rumble2defense=4 |
rumble2speed=4 |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=None
|sprite1=640
|name1=Virizion
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Fighting
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=grass|
type2=fighting|
gen=5|
gender=none|
name=Virizion|
ndex=640|
}}

==Trivia==
* Virizion has the highest {{stat|Special Defense}} of all {{t|Grass}}- and {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon.
* Virizion is the only member of the [[legendary musketeers]] that is not weak to the types of any of the other members. Furthermore, it is the only one that has a type advantage over all of the other members.

===Origin===
Virizion appears to be based on the character of {{wp|Aramis}} from the novel ''{{wp|The Three Musketeers}}''. Like Aramis, it is the best at swordplay. Aramis in the novels was also the most feminine, vain, and romantic, qualities that Virizion possesses relative to its comrades. It physically resembles antelopes, such as the {{wp|gerenuk}} or other species of {{wp|gazelles}}. It may also be based on female deer. Like its comrades, its nose resemble that of a sheep.

====Name origin====
Virizion's name may derive from viridian, a bluish-green color. It might also derive from "viridarium", a Latin term for a garden.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{Fighting color}}; background: #{{Grass color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Grass color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Viridium
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Viridium
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 비리디온 ''Biridion''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 畢力吉翁 / 毕力吉翁 ''Bìlìjíwēng''
| class="roundybr" | Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|}
|-
|}
 

==Notes==
<references />

==External links==
{{Legendary Pokémon}}
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Terrakion | next=Tornadus | prevnum=639 | nextnum=641 | type=Grass | type2=Fighting }}
{{-}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon obtainable before the Elite Four]]
[[Category:Legendary Trio Pokémon]]
[[Category:Unova Legendary Pokémon]]

[[de:Viridium]]
[[es:Virizion]]
[[fr:Viridium]]
[[it:Virizion]]
[[ja:ビリジオン]]
[[pl:Virizion]]

Talk:Kyurem (Pokémon)

2012-03-17T16:07:38Z

Bulbasect: /* Ice Burn and Freeze Shock */ new section

==Third version==
Before anyone else decides to talk about it, yeah, I'm pretty much gonna guarantee it being the mascot of BW's third version. No further discussion on this. Until we get the announcement and boxart. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 20:28, 21 September 2010 (UTC)
:Unfair. [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_with_unique_type_combinations&action=historysubmit&diff=1189335&oldid=1189330 I already did that].--[[User:Cold|Cold]] ([[User talk:Cold|talk]]) 20:41, 21 September 2010 (UTC)

What will be the name of the third game?
- Pokémon White Version Reshiram
- Pokémon Black Version Zekrom
- Pokémon Grey Version Kyurem

It could be, don't ya think?Sakas 19:11, 7 October 2010 (UTC)SakasFixe
:Didn't TTE just say "no further discussion on this"? That's speculation and belongs on the forums, not here. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:14, 7 October 2010 (UTC)

You are bad for people. You want something related to "discussion" you'll have it: Where is the Official artwork of Ken Sugimori? Happy? {{unsigned|SakasFixe}}
:There is no Sugimori artwork yet for the non-pre-release Pokemon. But that doesn't belong here on Kyurem's talk. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 22:41, 7 October 2010 (UTC)

==Norse==
"It may also be based on the {{wp|Wyvern}} of {{wp|Norse}} mythology, said to wreck havoc in {{wp|Ragnarök}}, the end of the world, should it melt from the ice it was imprisoned in."

That's what I've been told. Anyone able to confirm/dismiss that? {{unsigned|Yurtablemoron}}
:Nope, not true. - [[User:050294|050294]] 14:32, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

That's basically what Reshiram is (minus the ice) [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 21:51, 7 October 2010 (UTC)

I agree with the norsh myth theory also perhaps it has connections to Fimbulvetr? The harsh winter where men will wage ceaseless war against each other
and brothers will kill each other= the two brothers using Regish and Zec sound plausible? [[User:Frosslass|Frosslass]] 12:47, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

==Overworld Sprite==
I don't think this sentence in the physiology section is necessary: "It should be noted that on its overworld sprite, the left part of its overall bodyparts is somehow broken and smaller than the right part." The smaller part is correct, sure, but it isn't broken--it's just smaller because of the perspective. Same goes for its forward-facing battle sprite. At the very least, "overall bodyparts" should be changed to just "body." [[User:Phantomjunkie|Phantom]]♫[[User talk:Phantomjunkie|Junkie]] 03:32, 13 October 2010 (UTC)

== Feelings? ==

Out of curiosity, how is Kyurem a "Feelings Pokémon"? I think that 境界 ''kyoukai'' (boundary) would make more sense than 胸懐 ''kyoukai'' (heart/feelings). Though, there's the possibility that "Kyoukai" could be from 鏡 ''kyou'' (mirror) and 灰 ''kai'' (gray/grey/ash/griseous). [[User:神奇超龍|神奇超龍]] 08:34, 17 October 2010 (UTC)

:The in-game description, according to Veekun, is きょうかい . Compare it to Reshiram's はくよう (white yang) and Zekrom's こくいん (black yin), and we may find something. [[User:Eriorguez|Eriorguez]] 06:41, 18 October 2010 (UTC)

== Kyurem Origin ==

As Zekrom and Reshiram are both based on types of energy, is it possible that Kyurem is based on {{wp|Cold Fusion}}? --[[User:Podunk|Podunk]] 07:06, 25 October 2010 (UTC)
:Sigh... Cold Fusion has nothing to do with ice. It's a theoretical variation on a typical fusion reaction which can be done at or near ROOM TEMPERATURE. I removed this origin already, but it keeps getting added. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 10:52, 25 October 2010 (UTC)

Kyurem's page says that it '''is''' an extraterrestrial Pokemon. But it isn't expressly stated that he arrived on that meteor- it's only a legend, same as Clefairy. Neither is there any mention of Kyurem's name in the game when discussing it. Shouldn't it say "'''may be''' an extraterrestrial Pokemon", or something similar? [[User:Soma K.|Soma K.]] 21:22, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

== Kyurem's Tail Resembles..... ==
- Reshiram's Tail resembles a Jet Engine
- Zekrom's Tail resembles an Electric Generator

But we still don't know what Kyurem's tail looks like. Any ideas?[[User:Duo2nd|Duo2nd]] 02:25, 27 November 2010 (UTC)
:A Plug! look at how it's shaped and then look at the lightbulb things on it's wings [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 02:56, 27 November 2010 (UTC)
::Doesn't looks like one to me. :/ [[User:Duo2nd|Duo2nd]] 08:44, 27 November 2010 (UTC)
::: Looks like a plug to me - it's got [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/2/22/Spr_b_g5_646.png three] prongs, like [http://www.advin.com/plug-USA-W512.JPG this]. --[[User:Poppy Appletree|Poppy]] [[User talk:Poppy Appletree|:3]] 15:52, 27 November 2010 (UTC)
::::It is not quite like that image, it does have three prongs though it looks more like one of those plastic pizza tables they use to hold the box up then a plug... [[User:Felinoel|felinoel]] 19:45, 27 November 2010 (UTC)
:::: Could be a bunch of icicles (imagine the tail pointing down to the ground) --[[User:Shadowater|Shadowater]] 01:15, 24 January 2011 (UTC)
::::: A plug: http://www.reuk.co.uk/Dual-Powered-Lighting-Circuit.htm Scroll down to the first image. [[User:Don't Hug Lucario!|Don't Hug Lucario!]] 16:30, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
Looks like a glacure.[[User:WWWAJG|WWWAJG]] 22:09, 23 May 2011 (UTC)

== Pokemon.jp Pokedex pic ==

I'm thinking it would be a good replacement for the current infobox picture, which not only is tiny, but comes up all pixellated in its file description area. I can't extract from a Flash-based site or upload here, but I know there's people who can. [[User:Silverlucario|Frezgle]] 19:21, 22 February 2011 (UTC)

== National PokeDex ==

Other than the event legendarie, Kyurem (And Landorus), according the the guide books, are NOT required to complete the National PokeDex. Why it is like this is what I d0on't lnow, since Kyurem can be caught in any copy of B/W, and Landorus not being required is also unusual because Tornadus and Thundurus are, which both ultimately unlock Landorus anyways. Would it be worth trivia for both of them? [[User:Shiramu Kuromu|Shiramu Kuromu]] 14:50, 13 May 2011 (UTC)

== shiny sprite ==

Kyurem is grey and it's shiny sprite is -black and white- with the eye color being a combined version of Zekrom's red eyes and Reshiram's blue eyes, notable? [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] 19:11, 1 December 2011 (UTC)
: I don't think, but wait for more opinions --[[User:SamuStar|SamuStar]] 21:05, 1 December 2011 (UTC)

== Um...... ==

It is currently the final officially-revealed Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
Huh? --[[User:K4kirin|K4kirin]] 08:32, 9 December 2011 (UTC)
:Kyurem is the last Pokémon in the Pokédex. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 08:40, 9 December 2011 (UTC)
::Keldeo, Meloettea and Genesect haven't been officially revealed to the public yet.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Reshiram (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Zekrom (Pokémon)|ire]] 08:41, 9 December 2011 (UTC)

== New Movie? ==

Oha Suta has revealed a teaser trailer for a movie, it appears that Kyurem and the Musketeer Quartet will be in it.
[http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vHEgvv8LEjE Pokémon Movie 15-Kyurem VS. The Sacred Swordsman Teaser Trailer]
--[[User:Flying Bidoof|Flying Bidoof]] 12:37, 9 December 2011 (UTC)
*We know, its in Kyurem's 'In the anime' section. and the page is already being made: [[M15]] {{unsigned|AquaMaster}}

== Ideals, truth and dreams. ==

Drayden told me the third one (dreams) is also in this row (so it would be Kyurem's one). Adding? [[User:Nickvang|Nickvang]] 16:24, 13 January 2012 (UTC)
:Still speculation at the moment. Better to leave it out until is is officially associated with dreams. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 16:40, 13 January 2012 (UTC)

== Imprison Level ==

Do you consider it noteworthy that the levels at which Kyurem (and by extension Reshiram and Zekrom) attempt(s) to learn Imprison are 8 and 64? 8² = 64 and so the root of 64 is eight. Since the games draw some inspiration from mathematics, as seen in N, N's Themes and the boats in Castelia City this might be programmed in intentionally.

[[User:Renoir|Renoir]] 23:19, 4 February 2012 (UTC)

== New Forms ==

Looks like Kyurem gets two new forms: [[Image:M15_poster.png|thumb]] [[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] 23:21, 25 February 2012 (UTC)
:It's been confirmed that the formes are Black Kyurem and White Kyurem. Types are waiting for confirmation, although I've heard a couple websites saying that Black Kyurem is Dragon/Electric and White Kyurem is Dragon/Fire. --'''[[User:Trickyb|Tricky]][[User Talk:Trickyb|B]] 01:14, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::The usual Bulbapedia protocol is to wait for official sources before we add new info. So until that happens we're gonna wait it out. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 01:17, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:::Um isn't Pokemon Smash an official source?? Cuz the forms were revealed on there.[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] 01:19, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::::I've read that they will be Ice/Electric and Ice/Fire respectively, but that makes more sense. We must all wait and see...--[[User:Rsrdaman|'''×Rsr''']][[User_Talk:Rsrdaman|'''daman×''']] 01:20, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::I was referring to the types not the forms themselves. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 01:21, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::::::They '''are''' going to be Ice/Electric and Ice/Fire, i've just realized. Firstly, look at the new logos, they have Ice crytals with the second types color on them. Also look at the [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Kyurem_forms.png full picture] there is ice encroaching all over the old B/W background. Like they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.--[[User:Rsrdaman|'''×Rsr''']][[User_Talk:Rsrdaman|'''daman×''']] 03:29, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::::Guys... remember this page is to discuss how to improve the article, not to speculate or add your own personal thoughts on what types Kyurem's forms might be. Please take other such discussions to the forums. Thanks. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 03:37, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:I don't think it's appropriate to put the artwork for the new forms in the infobox for Kyurem until we know more about them. [[User:ThomasWinwood|ThomasWinwood]] 09:41, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:: ^this. Masuda confirmed that Black Kyurem and White Kyurem are seperate Pokémon so I'm perplexed as to why Black Kyurem is even the infobox image on the Kyurem page. [[User:Ewkay|Ewkay]] 11:00, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:::He didn't really confirm anything but their names, the way he structured the sentence however could be taken either way. I think we should leave Black Kyurem and White Kyurem on the Kyurem page unless they come out and explicitly state that they are completely new Pokemon with new Pokedex numbers.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 14:38, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::::He said specifically though that they '''are''' the names of the new Pokémon. But to reply to {{u|Kenji-girl}}, I'm mostly trying to apply logic to it. Im not giving random-ass guesses, but giving logical, evidence based ones, to better the page.--[[User:Rsrdaman|'''×Rsr''']][[User_Talk:Rsrdaman|'''daman×''']] 15:08, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::A guess is still a guess whether logical or not and it should be reserved for the forums. What we do is wait for them to tell us what they are. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 19:43, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== Trivia ==
"There is placeholder data for an alternate form of Kyurem in Pokémon Black and White. There was the same type of placeholder data for Rotom, Giratina, and Shaymin in Diamond and Pearl." - Could an admin expand on this now, explaining how its two new forms have been revealed? ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 09:52, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

I also think it would be worth noting that Kyurem is the first Pokemon to be the version mascot of two games in the same generation.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 12:46, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:Oh and of course editing the top of the page to say he is the version mascot of both Black 2 and White 2.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 13:03, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::Until new info comes out I don't think that either of those are going to be added for now. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 17:05, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== Art Descriptions ==

For Kyurem's alternate formes, why does it say "Art by Ken Sugimori from Black 2", etc.? For every other released Pokémon, it says something like "Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby ''and Sapphire''", even for a version exclusive like Groudon. [[Special:Contributions/Enervation|~]][[User:Enervation|Enervation]] 21:30, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:Mostly because I was confused by the switch. D: There would be three image switches, and two different captions. I didn't want it to end up with BW art and saying "Art from Black and White 2", and I also didn't want to be redundant and have Black White 2 be listed twice. But I have nothing against someone using both titles for the artworks. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 21:34, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

==Placeholder==
In the trivia, what do you mean by "placeholder data for alternative formes"? [[User:RedYoshi|RedYoshi]] 22:15, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

Kyurem had no alternate forms in BW, when a pokemon has no alternate forms they are given a value of Zero in that "section", Kyurem had a Value of one implying that we would see more forms.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 22:46, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== splitting ==

I suggest splitting the article into white kyurem,black kyurem,and kyurem.But not until we know more the first two.--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 12:44, 28 February 2012 (UTC)
:I think that's what we plan to do...--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 12:52, 28 February 2012 (UTC)
::They are simply Formes, and we have never given alternate Formes their own articles before. If we do, we will be giving Origin Forme Giratina and Sky Forme Shaymin articles too. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:56, 28 February 2012 (UTC)
:::While I agree that simply giving each form maybe a small section on the page, wouldn't Primal Dialga count as an alternate forme of Dialga? [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 12:57, 28 February 2012 (UTC)
::::Primal Dialga ultimately counts as a separate ''character'', not a separate form. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * the [[User talk:ArcToraphim|Arc]] [[Special:Contributions/ArcToraphim|Toraph]] 13:05, 28 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::Ah, alright then. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 13:07, 28 February 2012 (UTC)
:::Forms that appear to be the fusion of Kyurem and Zekrom/Reshiram. For all we know, they could be getting treated like entirely new Pokemon instead of forms, with their own Pokedex entries and everything. At this point it is all speculation --[[User:Shadowater|Shadowater]] 18:49, 28 February 2012 (UTC)
:::I agree with you there, Snorlax! If we did give each forme its own page, we'd have to have a page for each of Deoxys' different formes, as well as Rotom, Arceus (though it technically doesn't change formes, just coloring and type), Castform, and all of the other Pokémon that have the ability to change forme, which would seriously be going '''WAY''' overboard! [[User:Pikachu9000|Pikachu]][[User talk:Pikachu9000|9000]] 20:49, 29 February 2012 (UTC)

I wasn't thinking about that when I suggested it.I guess it is a bad idea.Except we still don't know if they actually are forms.--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 22:39, 1 March 2012 (UTC)
: I know Serebii is a seconhand source, and wouldn't dream of asking you to post this on the article without anything better, but [http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/661226-pokemon-black-version-2/62110120/692585765 he says they are just alternate formes]. --[[User:HeroicJay|HeroicJay]] 23:25, 1 March 2012 (UTC)
:They have never added a Pokemon midway through a generation. If this was Gen VI they would be advertising that.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 15:27, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

What about arceus?--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 23:01, 3 March 2012 (UTC)
:Arceus was in the code for Diamond and Pearl. It was not added mid-way through the generation. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 03:33, 4 March 2012 (UTC)

== Kyurem ==

I thought they were not forms of Kyurems? They said it was two new/different Pokemon? Also, should you use this picture on the article, as this is what it shows in the anime? like you do with the Castform, and Rotom?
http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/c/c3/646Kyurem.png? [[User:AquaMaster|AquaMaster]] 19:52, 28 February 2012 (UTC)
:Masuda tweeted and stated that they were called 'Black Kyurem' and 'White Kyurem'. I never heard anyone mention that they were different Pokemon. [[User:Funktastic~!|It's Funktastic~!]] 20:10, 28 February 2012 (UTC)
::We hardly know ''anything'' for sure. We know for sure they're Kyurem, and that's it. They've mentioned "separate Pokémon" but if I recall, they said the same thing about almost every form (Rotom for example). So until we know more than just what they look like, and the names of the games, let's not jump any guns, sharks, etc.. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 20:19, 28 February 2012 (UTC)
*we should use http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/c/c3/646Kyurem.png this as the main picture though, cause this is the form which is in the anime etc, can it be changed?[[User:AquaMaster|AquaMaster]] 20:31, 28 February 2012 (UTC)
:::For the record, we are not simply relying on Masuda's tweets. Other things like the press releases for the US and Europe and the official teaser trailer have also called them Black Kyurem and White Kyurem. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:10, 29 February 2012 (UTC)

*I think from the trailer, there was a legend which Kyurem was lent the Power from Zekrom and Reshiram under circumstances, from what I can understand, in which the Swordsman did not agree. [[User:AquaMaster|AquaMaster]] 14:43, 1 March 2012 (UTC)

== Anime images ==

There's now anime pics for [[a:File:White Kyurem anime.png|White]] and [[a:File:Black Kyurem anime.png|Black]] Kyurem. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 20:17, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

== Ice Burn and Freeze Shock ==

Considering the fact that White Kyurem and Black Kyurem are possibly Kyurem/Reshiram or Zekrom, Freeze Shock gives the hint it may belong to Black Kyurem because it has the word shock in it. This move paralyzes the foe, which occurs when the foe is hit with an Electric type move. Ice Burn is the only Ice type move that burns the foe, if I recall. Reshiram is Dragon/Fire, therefore Ice Burn may be White Kyurem's signature move. Freeze Shock would be Black Kyurem's signature move. Is this possible? Anyone agree?[[User:Bulbasect|Bulbasect]] 16:07, 17 March 2012 (UTC)