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Appendix:Metagame terminology

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==Tiers==

===Tier===
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A tier is a list of Pokémon in the [[metagame]] selected based on numerous traits, such as how the Pokémon's stats are distributed, it's type and moves, and overall ability in battle.

===[[Tiers#Uber|Uber]]===
A tier of the metagame, currently the highest there is. It is mostly consisted of legendaries, although not all of them are in the Uber tier.

===[[Tiers#Borderline|BL]]===
Borderline. A tier of the metagame. It is the third highest tier, in between OU and UU.

===[[Tiers#Over-Used|OU]]===
Over-Used. A tier of the metagame. It is the second highest tier, only surpassed by Uber.

===[[Tiers#Under-Used|UU]]===
Under-Used. A tier of the metagame that is the second lowest, not counting NFE.

===[[Tiers#Never-Used|NU]]===
Never-Used. A tier of the metagame. It is currently the lowest tier to date, not counting NFE. Generation III is, so far, the only generation to have any Pokémon in this tier.

===NFE===
Not an actual tier, but a term used to describe Pokémon that are not fully evolved, and thus should not be used competitively until they evolve. There are some NFEs that can viably be used competitively, namely:
*[[Light Ball]] {{p|Pikachu}}
*{{p|Scyther}}
*{{p|Porygon2}}
*{{p|Vigoroth}}
*{{a|Arena Trap}} {{p|Trapinch}}
*[[DeepSeaTooth]] {{p|Clamperl}}

==Other==

===Annoyer===
A Pokémon designed with the sole purpose of annoying the opponent and making it difficult for him/her to use a move. Moves for this purpose include {{m|Confuse Ray}}, {{m|Thunder Wave}}, {{m|Protect}} and {{m|Attract}}. It should be noted that the use of Annoyers has fallen since the start of [[Generation III]].

===Atmacune===
A {{p|Suicune}} moveset from [[Generation II]], which has {{M|Curse}}, {{M|Rest}}, {{M|Return}} and {{M|Roar}}. Not usable in Generation III or IV because {{m|Curse}} is no longer available in Suicune's movelist due to losing [[TM]] status.

===Baton Passer===
A moveset with {{m|Baton Pass}} and at least one stat-boosting move or {{m|Psych Up}}, {{m|Mean Look}} or {{m|Substitute}}. Designed to raise one or more stats and/or activate one or more of the above moves, then Baton Pass the effects to another Pokémon. Stat boosts are countered by a '''Hazer''' or '''Pseudo-Hazer'''. A good example of a Baton Passer is {{p|Ninjask}}, who gains one level of Speed after each turn due to its ability {{a|Speed Boost}}. It often abuses the move {{m|Protect}} and may use {{m|Swords Dance}} and/or Substitute too. Baton Passers can counter Pseudo-Hazers by passing {{m|Ingrain}}, but that can only be done by a {{p|Smeargle}}.

===Baton Passing Chain (Passchain)===
Continuous use of the move {{m|Baton Pass}} on various Pokémon in order to accumulate stat boosts, often used to boost and pass a variety of different stats that one Pokémon couldn't pass itself.

===Bellyzard===
A moveset created specifically for the {{p|Charizard}} evolution family. The moveset contains {{m|Belly Drum}}, {{m|Substitute}}, {{m|Fire Punch}}/{{m|Flare Blitz}} and any other move. Held item is a {{b|Salac}}. Belly Drum followed by Substitute maximizes the attack stat and lowers HP enough to activate {{a|Blaze}} and the {{b|Salac}} as long as Charizard's HP is divisible by 4. The power of Charizard's {{type2|Fire}} moves is increased, attack power is maximized and Speed is raised enough to possibly attack first. This results in an incredibly powerful physical Fire attack.

===Boltbeam===
A combination of {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Ice Beam}} on the same set that is resisted only by {{p|Magnezone}}, {{a|Volt Absorb}} {{p|Lanturn}}, and {{p|Shedinja}}. May also be used for any combination of {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Ice}} moves, such as {{m|Thunderbolt}} and HP Ice.

===Bomber===
Any Pokémon that knows {{m|Selfdestruct}} or {{m|Explosion}}. The aim is to knock out the opponent's Pokémon within one turn, also causing the Bomber to faint in the process. In [[Double Battle]]s, Bombers are typically paired with a {{t2|Ghost}} Pokémon, or one that knows {{m|Protect}} or {{m|Detect}}, as both moves hit all other Pokémon on the field. Countered by Ghost types, Protect/Detect or the Damp ability.

===CalmCune===
A {{p|Suicune}} with {{m|Calm Mind}}. Often it uses {{m|Rest}} also. A very powerful and over-used Pokémon due to Suicune's two weaknesses being special types, and as a result its effectiveness has been reduced with the Gen IV Attack/Special split. Some counters include a Hazer or PHazer, a strong physical Electric or Grass attack and the move {{m|Encore}}.

===ChainChomp===
{{p|Garchomp}} that is designed as a Mixed Sweeper with the moves {{m|Draco Meteor}} and {{m|Fire Blast}}. The intention of this Pokémon is catching the opponent off guard as they send in a standard physical wall by taking advantage of most physical walls lacking a good Special Defense stat. A variation of this set can also be used with {{p|Salamence}}.

===Choice Bander/CBer===
A moveset with physical attacks, and the hold item [[In-battle_effect_item#Choice Band|Choice Band]]. Requires good prediction to use and counter.

===Clause===
Akin to House Rules, Clauses are various rules that fans apply to their battles. Since most player battles are free-for-alls, players usually agree on restrictions for moves, items and tiers. There also exist several official clauses that are usually applied to Stadium/Colosseum battles in the console connectivity games and Battle Tower challenges. [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] is currently the only way for players to battle with these clauses enforced by the game.

===Cleric===
A moveset that includes either {{m|Heal Bell}} or {{m|Aromatherapy}}. A good example of a Cleric is {{p|Blissey}}.

===Counter===
A moveset built with the defeat of another in mind. For example, a '''Skarmbliss''' counter would have an effective means of dealing with both {{p|Skarmory}} and {{p|Blissey}}: usually a (Special) Fire/Electric attack for Skarmory and a powerful (Physical) Fighting-type move such as {{m|Close Combat}} or {{m|Focus Punch}} for Blissey. TyraniBoah and MixApe are examples of specific counters.

See also the move {{m|Counter}}.

===Curselax===
A moveset that uses {{m|Curse}} and {{m|Rest}} on an already slow Pokémon to ignore the Speed drop. Although {{p|Snorlax}} is the most common user (hence the name), it can also appear on other Pokémon (provided they aren't Ghosts). Especially useful in a team using {{m|Trick Room}} as the Speed drops become Speed boosts instead.

===Decoy===
Any Pokémon that is 'sacrificed' against a strong opponent. The aim is to weaken the opponent's Pokémon before the sacrificial Pokémon is knocked out, then switch to a stronger Pokémon, preferably one whose moveset has an advantage over the opponent. A Decoy is often used to switch to a different Pokémon without causing damage to the Pokémon one wants to battle by sacrificing the Decoy.

===Double Rester===
A combination of {{m|Double Team}} and {{m|Rest}} quite common back in the [[Generation II]] days. In Standard Rules, Evasion Clause forbids use of {{m|Double Team}} so this strategy is rarely seen.

===DDer===
Any Pokémon that makes use of {{m|Dragon Dance}}. Usually fast physical sweepers like {{p|Kingdra}} or {{p|Salamence}}.

===Endureberry===
Any Pokémon that is made to {{m|Endure}} to one HP and receive a boost from the berry its low health activates. Berries this works with include {{b|Liechi}}, {{b|Ganlon}}, {{b|Salac}}, {{b|Petaya}}, {{b|Apicot}}, {{b|Micle}}, and {{b|Custap}}. Often combined with the below set and partnered with a Bomber in doubles, but not always. Also known by '''Endure(berry's name)'''.

===Endureversal/flail===
A moveset designed to {{m|Endure}} down to one HP, then {{m|Reversal}} or {{m|Flail}} for massive damage, since Reversal and Flail have 200 base power at 1%-4% HP. The item held is often a {{b|Salac}}, a {{b|Liechi}}, or a {{b|Petaya}}, tying in with the previous strategy.

===Evasion clause===
The use of moves like {{m|Double Team}}, {{m|Minimize}}, {{m|Sand-Attack}}, {{m|Mud-Slap}}, {{m|Mirror Shot}}, {{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Acupressure}}, which may decrease accuracy or increase evasion, is forbidden.

===[[F.E.A.R.]]===
A last resort strategy involving a low-level {{p|Rattata}} holding a [[Focus Sash]] with the moves {{m|Endeavor}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}. It aims to catch the opponent off-guard when he/she sees the low-level Rattata and attacks. The Focus Sash will activate and Rattata will use Endeavor to attack, lowering the opponent's HP to 1. Then the Rattata will use Quick Attack to finish off the opponent. There are many variations of this set that can be used by any Pokémon with {{m|Endeavor}} and a priority move. It has also been used by a Dodrio ingame in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]].

===Fishy===
A moveset with two One-Hit-Knockout moves, {{m|Sleep Talk}}, and {{m|Rest}}. Its name is a derivative of "{{m|Fissure}}".

===Flinchax===
A moveset with a paralysis-inducing move to negate speed, and a flinch move such as {{m|Air Slash}}, {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Headbutt}}, {{m|Rock Slide}} or {{m|Extrasensory}}. It relies on chance to repeatedly flinch the foe until it faints. As an added bonus, the paralysis will kick in 25% of the time, preventing the foe from getting an attack in edgewise. {{p|Dunsparce}} was the most feared flinchaxor, because its {{a|Serene Grace}} increases the flinch chance to 60% until the appearance of {{p|Togekiss}} in [[Generation IV]].

===Follow Me Wall===
A special kind of wall used exclusively in Double Battles, using the move {{m|Follow Me}} in order to give the wall's partner some breathing room to do something. It can be used to protect the Glass Cannon, or to allow use of the move {{m|Focus Punch}} among other things.

===Glass Cannon===
A Pokémon that has extremely high offensive stats, which are contrasted with its appalling defensive stats and often insufficient Speed (e.g. {{p|Sharpedo}} or {{p|Rampardos}}). A Choice Scarf is often employed on such Pokemon to make up for their lack of good Speed, but other Choice items also see use.

===Hax===
Something that relies more on chance than reliability or strategy. Critical Hits are hax; {{m|Horn Drill}} is a hax move; items such as [[Focus Band]], [[BrightPowder]] and [[Scope Lens]] are hax items.

===Hazer===
A moveset with {{m|Haze}} in it. Much like a '''Spiker''', it can have any combination of moves along with Haze. Fast Pokémon and those with high defenses, such as {{p|Altaria}} and {{p|Articuno}}, make good Hazers.

===[[HM slave]]===
An [[HM]] slave is a Pokémon mostly untrained for battle which is used for basic case of learning HMs and being the one to use them out of battle when needed. It is mostly kept in a PC box and not part of a general team. It is used as an extra Pokémon that learns HMs, so a [[Pokémon trainer|trainer]] doesn't have to teach HMs to his or her main battlers. It is generally only brought out of a PC box when the use of HMs are needed. Due to {{p|Bibarel}} being capable of learning 6 HMs, it is often (if not always) [[tiers|classified]] as the authentically perfect HM slave.

===HP===
Usually used as an abbreviation for "Hit Points", but often refers to the move {{m|Hidden Power}}. For example, "HP Water" refers to a Hidden Power that is of the {{t|Water}} type.

===HP Sponge===
A type of Wall that relies primarily on high HP for defense, instead of Defense and Special Defense stats. These types of Pokémon benefit greatly from Leftovers and Healing moves.

===IV Battle===
A level 100 Wi-Fi battle where the purpose is not actually to battle, but to observe what the Pokémon's stats will look like at level 100, which is the most optimal way to calculate what the Pokémon's IVs are. This is typically done with freshly hatched Pokémon, as EVs don't have to be included in such calculations.

===Lead===
The starting Pokémon of a team.

===Level Clause===
All Pokémon used by both trainers should be close to the same level, which is usually 50 or 100. With the advent of Diamond and Pearl, WiFi battles are capable of setting Pokémon levels to 50 or 100 (rounding them up or down as necessary), so a Level Clause really only applies to local battles.

===McIceGar===
A moveset for {{p|Gengar}} with many variations. Usually used to describe the Subpunching Gengar with {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Ice Punch}}, but moves such as {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{m|Sludge Bomb}} are sometimes included. As of [[Generation IV]], {{m|Ice Punch}} is no longer a reliable option for McIceGar since it has become Physical, and so it must use {{m|Hidden Power}} instead.

===MixApe===
A commonly used mixed sweeper moveset for {{p|Infernape}} that is extremely useful for wall-breaking, especially Skarmbliss. The set consists of a combination of the moves {{m|Flamethrower}}/{{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}, {{m|ThunderPunch}}, HP Ice and {{m|Nasty Plot}}. It usually holds the item Life Orb.

===[[One-hit knockout move|OHKO moves]]===
These are moves that cause a one-hit knock out when they hit; their accuracy is accordingly low (30%). Namely:
*{{m|Sheer Cold}}
*{{m|Fissure}}
*{{m|Horn Drill}}
*{{m|Guillotine}}.

In Standard rules, OHKO moves are forbidden, so these are rarely seen.

===Pinch Berry===
Any one of the following: [[Liechi Berry|Liechi]], [[Ganlon Berry|Ganlon]], [[Salac Berry|Salac]], [[Petaya Berry|Petaya]], [[Apicot Berry|Apicot]], [[Lansat Berry|Lansat]], and [[Starf Berry|Starf]]. These berries raise a specific stat when the holder's HP falls below 1/3 (or in a pinch, hence the name). Petaya, Salac and Liechi are the most commonly used, as extra defence typically isn't very useful when health is that low.

===Pseudo Passer===
A moveset with {{m|Wish}}, {{m|Safeguard}}, {{m|Light Screen}} and/or {{m|Reflect}} in it. Reflect and Light Screen are countered by {{m|Brick Break}}.

===Pseudo Hazer (PHazer)===
A moveset with either {{m|Whirlwind}} or {{m|Roar}}, which is intended to force a stat-boosted Pokémon out of the ring. A '''Shuffler''' can also be a PHazer. A moveset with a move like {{m|Yawn}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, or {{m|Charm}} can also be considered a PHazer. If the opponent decides not to switch out after being hit with one of these moves, he/she will have a hard time continuing the battle with their current Pokémon.

===[[Pseudo-legendary]]===
Any of the following Pokémon: {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Metagross}} and {{p|Garchomp}}. These Pokémon have noticeably astounding [[stats]] and diverse movepools.

===PowerChoiceJetter===
An {{p|Azumarill}} that has the [[ability]] {{a|Huge Power}}, is holding the item [[In-battle effect item#Choice Band|Choice Band]], and knows {{m|Aqua Jet}}.

===Priority Move===
A move that allows the user to attack first despite having a lower Speed stat, such as {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Ice Shard}} or {{m|Sucker Punch}}.

===ScarfChomp===
A {{p|Garchomp}} holding the item [[Choice Scarf]], whose speed is multiplied by x1.5.

===Seeker===
Any Pokémon with a moveset that has at least one attack that never misses, such as {{m|Faint Attack}}. Other Seeker moves are {{m|Swift}}, {{m|Vital Throw}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and {{m|Shock Wave}}. These attacks are countered by {{m|Fly}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Dive}}, {{m|Bounce}}, {{m|Protect}} and {{m|Detect}}. This can also refer to a Pokémon that uses {{m|Lock-On}} or {{m|Mind Reader}} on an opponent that uses {{m|Fly}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Bounce}}, or {{m|Dive}}, which ensures that the next attack hits the opponent, despite them using any of the four moves. After using Lock-On or Mind Reader, the attacks will also hit through a Protect or Detect.

===Shuffler (Parashuffler/Pyroshuffler/Toxishuffler)===
A moveset with either {{m|Roar}} or {{m|Whirlwind}} and {{m|Toxic}}, {{m|Thunder Wave}} or {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}. Works by inflicting a status condition, then PHazing and repeating. Often used in tandem with a Spiker for best results. Countered by a '''Cleric''', or simply by attacking each time they try to PHaze.

===Skarmbliss===
A combination of {{p|Skarmory}} and {{p|Blissey}} used in the same team, which is designed to abuse Skarmory's high Defense stat and numerous resistances, as well as Blissey's high Special Defense stat and extraordinary HP stat. It is very difficult to beat if one is not prepared, so most teams carry a SkarmBliss counter.

===Sleep clause===
A rule whereby the use of a sleep inducing move is forbidden if a Pokémon on the opponent's team has already been put to sleep by one of the user's Pokémon. Sleep induced by moves such as by {{m|Rest}} or abilities like {{a|Effect Spore}} are exempted. Pokémon Battle Revolution supports the Sleep Clause, and custom rule sets can choose to enforce it or not.

===Sleep talker (Restalker/STalker)===
A moveset with {{M|Rest}} and {{M|Sleep Talk}}. It is used to maintain a Pokémon's (usually with good defenses) health with Rest, but allow it to attack in the meantime with Sleep Talk. It's not a perfect strategy, as there is the chance Sleep Talk will call Rest again, but it works often enough to see use. {{p|Milotic}} is an excellent example of a sleeptalker due to {{a|Marvel Scale}}.

===Species clause===
A rule whereby the use of more than one of the same Pokémon, or Pokémon in the same evolution chain, is forbidden. Pokémon that evolve from the same Pokémon but are not an evolution of each other are exempted. For example, the use of {{p|Gorebyss}} and {{p|Huntail}} is allowed, but the use of Gorebyss and {{p|Clamperl}} or Clamperl and Clamperl in one team - is not. An official clause, the various Battle Towers and Console connectivity games enforce this.

===Specs-Mence===
A {{p|Salamence}} holding [[Choice Specs]] (or [[Wise Glasses]] in some cases), with the moves {{m|Draco Meteor}}, {{m|Fire Blast}} or {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}.

===Spiker===
A moveset that includes the move {{m|Spikes}}. Since that is the only requirement, there are many variations to spiker movesets. Effective ones utilize {{m|Roar}}/{{m|Whirlwind}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}} and/or {{m|Rapid Spin}}.

===Sponge===
A Pokémon with a very high defensive stat. Used to block attacks of that kind (e.g. Special Sponge). Synonymous with '''Wall'''.

===STAB===
[[Same-type attack bonus]]. Refers to the 1.5x multiplier a Pokémon gets when using an attack that matches its own type. If a Pokémon is a dual-type Pokémon, it gets a 1.5x multiplier for attacks of both of its types (e.g. a Garchomp gets STAB for Dragon-type as well as Ground-type attacks).

===Staller===
Much like the '''Tank''', this moveset lives to build up passive damage (such as Poison, Burn, Leech Seed or weather conditions) while stalling with {{m|Protect}}, recovery moves or (rarely) with {{m|Fly}}, {{m|Dive}}, or {{m|Dig}}. {{m|Toxic}} is most commonly used due to its increasing amount of damage caused. Some counters include a '''Cleric''', the move {{m|Taunt}} and {{p|Clefable}} (due to the ability {{a|Magic Guard}}).

===Standard rules===
It refers to the rules used in [[Wi-Fi]] battles by most Competitive Battlers. The rules include: No Ubers, no hacks, no OHKO Moves, no Hax Items and also the Sleep, Evasion and Species Clauses.

===Suicide Lead===
A moveset in which the user is equiped with a [[Focus Sash]]. The purpose of this moveset is to set up {{m|Stealth Rock}}, while anticipating an attack that could One Hit KO the user, but survives with the [[Focus Sash]]. This is a very common moveset for leading {{p|Azelf}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}}.

===Rocker===
A Pokémon that uses {{m|Stealth Rock}}, similar to a '''Spiker'''. Stealth Rock is a very common move in the metagame and almost every team employs a Rocker.

===Subpasser===
A moveset with {{m|Substitute}} and {{m|Baton Pass}}. Although any Pokémon that can learn Baton Pass can pass Substitutes, Pokémon with high HP are preferred so that the Substitute passed will also have a high HP. Subpassing is beneficial as it allows for a Pokémon to have a Substitute with a much higher HP than it could make itself. If such a Substitute is passed to a Wall or Tank, the opponent will have a hard time breaking the Substitute right away, allowing the target to reap the benefits of the Substitute, such as immunity to status effects. Subpasses can also pass defence boosts to make the Substitutes even harder to break, but then that only leaves them one move for attacking, making them very vulnerable to Taunt.

===Subpuncher===
A moveset with {{m|Substitute}} and {{m|Focus Punch}} to avoid the flinch chance from Focus Punch. Works best with slower Pokémon as the Substitute may end up being broken the turn it's made if the Subpuncher goes first. Slightly harder to use in Double Battles where the two Pokémon could gang up on the Subpuncher to break the Substitute and hit the Pokémon. Countered by Thick Club Marowak whose Bonemerang usually does enough damage to break the Substitute on the first hit, allowing the second hit to attack the Subpuncher directly.

===Sunnybeamer===
A moveset with {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|SolarBeam}} to avoid the one turn charge up from SolarBeam. Often used on Pokémon with the {{a|Chlorophyll}} ability, {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon, or Pokémon with the moves {{m|Synthesis}}, {{m|Morning Sun}} or {{m|Moonlight}}.

===Sweeper===
A moveset designed with the object of quickly knocking out, or "sweeping," an opponent's team. Specializes in mostly direct attacks with stat-boosting moves also common. It is characterized by high Speed and offensive stats while very often having poor defensive stats and HP. Comes in three variations - Physical, Special, and Mixed. (Physical sweepers use physical moves, Special sweepers use special moves, and Mixed sweepers use both.) Common counters are bulky Pokémon and priority moves.

===Tank===
A Pokémon that can take hits and still fight back. Often functions as a Wall/Sponge but different because while being hard to KO, it can still threaten the opponent offensively. Some common tanks are Bronzong and Suicune.

===Thunderdancer===
A moveset with {{m|Rain Dance}} and {{m|Thunder}} to give Thunder 100% accuracy. Pokémon with the {{a|Volt Absorb}} or {{a|Water Absorb}} [[ability]] are preferred, due to their immunity to enemy {{m|Surf}}s and {{m|Thunder}}s.

===Trapper===
A set designed with the purpose of trapping a Pokémon for one reason or another. Moves such as {{m|Mean Look}} and {{m|Spider Web}} are standard trapping moves but moves such as {{m|Wrap}} and {{m|Fire Spin}} are also used sometimes. Might be used in tandem with {{m|Toxic}} or {{m|Curse}} (Ghost variety) to sap the opponent's health or {{m|Perish Song}} for a guaranteed knockout. Certain abilities, such as ({{a|Shadow Tag}}, {{a|Magnet Pull}} and {{a|Arena Trap}}), trap automatically.

===Trickbander===
A moveset that employs {{m|Trick}} and the held item [[In-battle effect item#Choice Band|Choice Band]] to incapacitate any opponent that doesn't use Physical attacks (most likely a Tank, Annoyer or Special Sweeper). Trick switches items with the opponent, so that they lose their valuable held item and get a restrictive one. In Generation IV, with the introduction of Choice Specs and Choice Scarf, the more common item to switch onto the opponent is Choice Scarf because the receiver gains no offensive boost and the user makes use of the speed boost to Trick before the opponent makes their move.

===Trickbracer===
Similar to the '''Trickbander''', a Trickbracer gives the opponent the [[In-battle effect item#Macho Brace|Macho Brace]] instead - an item that reduces Speed. It will stop most Sweepers in their tracks due to the reduction of their Speed that is so crucial. In Generation IV, the [[Iron Ball]] and [[Lagging Tail]] hold items exist almost solely to be used in this way, while the [[Klutz]] ability seems to exist so that the Pokémon using Trick doesn't have to suffer the effects of the item they are Tricking to the opponent.

===Type Coverage===
An analysis of which types can be hit for Super-Effective Damage. For example, a Fire type move will do super-effective damage against Bug, Grass, Ice and Steel types. As Super-Effective moves are the most efficient way to take out other Pokémon, trainers usually strive for good type coverage on individual Pokémon, and for the whole team. Hidden Power helps as a wild-card to allow a Pokémon to cover types it wouldn't normally be able to, such as a Charizard with Hidden Power Water, which would then give it coverage against other Fire types. Ice is typically a good type to have, as the most commonly seen Dragon types have a double weakness to the Ice type.
===TyraniBoah===
A moveset specifically for {{p|Tyranitar}} (but also viable on others) with the '''Subpuncher''' combo and the '''Boltbeam''' combo. It is also an example of very advanced battling techniques on both sides, as it requires you to predict that your opponent will predict your next attack and switch to something resistant to it. An example of this would be if your opponent has a {{p|Salamence}} in play and expects you to use {{m|Ice Beam}} and thus switches to a {{p|Starmie}}. Predicting the switch, you actually select {{m|Thunderbolt}} or {{m|Crunch}} and beat the Starmie on the switch-in.

===Wall===
A Pokémon with a very high defensive stat. Used to block attacks of that kind (e.g. Physical Wall). Synonymous with '''Sponge'''.

===Wondertomb/Wondereye===
A hacked {{p|Spiritomb}} or {{p|Sableye}} with the ability {{a|Wonder Guard}}. Since {{p|Spiritomb}} and {{p|Sableye}} have no weaknesses, they can only be damaged by weather conditions, status problems, entry hazards such as {{m|Spikes}} or {{m|Stealth Rock}}, recoil moves and, curiously, the move {{m|Fire Fang}}. Note that Wonder Guard may be canceled out when the opponent has the ability {{a|Mold Breaker}}, which will cancel out the Wonder Guard ability. Also, If the opponent has {{a|Scrappy}}, or uses {{m|Odor Sleuth}} or {{m|Foresight}} a Wondereye or Wondertomb can be hit with a super effective Fighting-type attack. {{m|Gastro Acid}} is a move that will cancel this ability as well. These instances prove that Wondereyes and Wondertombs are not invincible.

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Drew

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Chocolate Berry: /* Trivia */

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'''Drew''' (Japanese: '''シュウ''' ''Shū'') is a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] from [[LaRousse City]] and {{an|May}}'s greatest [[rival]]. He is voiced by 斎賀みつき ''[[Mitsuki Saiga]]'' in Japanese and [[Pete Zarustica]] ({{4Kids}} dub) and [[Bill Rogers]] ({{PUSA}} dub) in English. Internationally, he is voiced by [[Vagner Fagundes]] ([[AG033]]-[[AG035]]) and [[Thiago Longo]] ([[AG050]]-present) in Brazilian Portuguese and ''Irwin Daayán'' in Latin American Spanish.

==History==

Drew made his debut appearance in ''[[AG033|Now that's Flower Power!]]''. Like {{Ash}}'s main rival, {{Gary}}, Drew is portrayed as being confident, critical, and popular among his supporters, though generally not as overly insulting as Gary initially was.

When Drew had participated in his very first contest, he had lost badly to a strong coordinator named [[Solidad]]. He said the loss was so heart-breaking for him it had even made him cry. Though he had suffered a defeat in his first contest, he endeavored to become a better coordinator and has succeeded to a good extent. He used to be very prone to nervousness when he started his career as a {{pkmn|coordinator}}.

He used to taunt May when he first met her because she used to be like him when he first started out. Even though his comments and attitude may have angered May, he still provides a helping hand whenever she needs it. Drew’s skills have been a continuing inspiration for May to better herself as a coordinator.

When Drew participated at the [[Slateport City]] Contest in ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'', he and his {{TP|Drew|Roselia}} defeated May and her {{TP|May|Beautifly}}, but went on to lose to {{ho|Robert}} and his {{p|Milotic}}. Drew shows up again in ''[[AG050|Pros and Con Artists]]'' for the [[Fallarbor Town]] [[Contest]]. During the contest, however, he loses to {{ho|Grace}} and her {{p|Medicham}}. Following the contest, Drew congratulates the winner, May, by giving her a rose. The gesture (which is repeated in later encounters) is seen by some fans to be a hint towards a {{s|ContestShipping|romantic relationship}} between the two but no direct hints have been shown.

Notably, Drew made it to the finals of the [[Hoenn]] [[Grand Festival]] in ''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]'' by beating May in the semi-finals. However, he lost in the finals to {{ho|Robert}}, who also beat him in the [[Slateport City]] contest, and was placed second.

Afterwards he decided to go for the Contests in the [[Kanto]] region along with May and their other rival, [[Harley]]. In ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', he was reunited with his old rival and friend [[Solidad]], who had defeated him a long time ago. During the [[Kanto Grand Festival]], he lost to May in the semi-finals who was placed in the Top 4.

In ''[[AG186|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing]]'', he said he would be traveling to [[Johto]] to participate in the contests in that region. He has the [[Contest Pass]]es to compete in Hoenn, Kanto and Johto as well and as of ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'' he had made cameo appearances in a ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'' flashback, watching {{an|May}} perform at the [[Wallace Cup]].

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Drew's known Pokémon:
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"
| align=center colspan=2 | [[Image:315.png]] → [[Image:407.png]] [[Drew's Roserade|Roselia → Roserade]]
| align=center | [[Image:284.png]] {{TP|Drew|Masquerain}}
|-
| align=center | [[Image:330.png]] {{TP|Drew|Flygon}}
| align=center | [[Image:359.png]] {{TP|Drew|Absol}}
| align=center | [[Image:012.png]] {{p|Butterfree}}
|}

===[[Ribbon]]s===
====Hoenn ribbons====
*[[Rubello Town]] Ribbon (''[[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]'')
He has also won 4 other ribbons.

====Kanto ribbons====
He has also won at least 5 Kanto ribbons.

===Grand Festival Ranking===
* [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] (Top 2)
* [[Kanto Grand Festival]] (Top 8)

==Trivia==
*Drew might be loosely based of [[Wally]] because of the green hair. Wally in {{g|Special}} also has two Pokémon Drew has/had; Flygon and Roselia. Also, Drew is the main rival to May as Wally is to {{ga|May}}/{{ga|Brendan}} in the RSE games.
*Drew sometimes keeps his Roserade outside its Poké Ball, much like another rival, [[Paul]], does with [[Paul's Electabuzz|his Electabuzz]] in the [[Diamond & Pearl series]].
*Except for his Masquerain, all of Drew's Pokémon have the same name in English as in Japanese.
*Drew's hometown is [[LaRousse City]], which is where {{Ash}} and his friends went to in [[Destiny Deoxys]]
*The most common last name for Drew is Hayden, even though there is no canon evidence to support that that may actually be it.

==External links==
*[http://www.geocities.com/petal_alchemist/shuu/ Top Coordinator], the fanlisting for Drew
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/s-syu.html Shū's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/s_p-syu.html Shū's Pokémon] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
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Fighting Dojo

2009-01-09T22:19:42Z

Chocolate Berry: /* In the games */

[[Image:Fdojo.png|thumb|right|Generation III Fighting Dojo]]
The '''Fighting Dojo''' is a former [[Pokémon Gym]] and a place where Trainers of {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon convene in [[Kanto]]. It is located in [[Saffron City]].

==In the games==
In the games, it is stated that the Fighting Dojo and the [[Saffron Gym]] once battled against each other to determine which one would be the [[Indigo League]]'s sixth Pokémon Gym. Due to the [[super effective|type advantage]] that the {{type2|Psychic}}s that were trained at the Saffron Gym had over the Fighting-types used by the Dojo, Saffron Gym easily won and became the official gym.
[[Image:Pokem 87.jpg|thumb|right|Generation I Fighting Dojo]]

In the [[Generation I]] games and their [[Generation III]] remakes, the unofficial gym is fully open. In the building there are three [[Black Belt (trainer class)|Black Belt]]-students (four in Generation III), with their [[Kiyo|master]], the '''Karate Master''', who in the remakes is named '''Koichi''' (Japanese: タケノリ ''Takenori''). The reward for defeating him is a choice between {{p|Hitmonlee}} or {{p|Hitmonchan}}.

In the [[Generation II]] games, only one of the students is left and the Fighting Dojo is at that time, much like [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]], temporary closed down. The Fighting Master, here named '''[[Kiyo]]''' (Japanese: ノブヒコ ''Nobuhiko''), can be found training in [[Johto]]'s [[Mt. Mortar]]. The reward for defeating him is a {{p|Tyrogue}} who can evolve into either one of the Pokémon he gave away in the other games, as well as {{p|Hitmontop}}.

==In the anime==
The Karate Master Kiyo appeared in the episode ''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble]]''; however, here he doesn't seem to be related to the Fighting Dojo.

The first real appearance of the dojo was however in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', in which it was erroneously dubbed '''Pokémon Dojo''' (格闘道場). It had the slogan ''"The Strongest Pokémon at the Pokémon Dojo."''. [[Master Hamm]] wanted his son, [[Kyle Hamm|Kyle]], to take over the dojo. When {{Ash}} and [[Max]] got in, he ordered them to clean the floor. Later, [[Terri]] as well challenged the master. In the end, Kyle ended up running both the dojo and his {{wp|noodle}} restaurant, while the master decided to travel all around [[Pokémon world|the world]], selling noodles.

==Trivia==
*In the [[Super Smash Bros.]] stage [[Saffron City]], a building that has some blurry text can be seen in the background. The text appears to begin with an F, meaning that the building may in fact be the Fighting Dojo.
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AdvanceShipping

2008-12-21T09:23:57Z

Chocolate Berry: /* External links */

{{ship}}

'''AdvanceShipping''' (Japanese: '''サトハル''', ''SatoHaru'') is the belief that [[Ash Ketchum]] and {{an|May}} are a couple in the [[anime]]. This [[shipping|ship]] is among the most popular of those based in the anime, along with {{s|PokéShipping}}, {{s|ContestShipping}} and {{s|PearlShipping}}.

This ship is considered by some to be similar to {{s|ApprenticeShipping}}, with Ash in the role of a tutor and May as a student.

==Evidence==
[[Image:AdvanceShipping.jpg|right|thumb|{{Ash}} reassures {{an|May}}]]
There are many points in the anime that seem to support AdvanceShipping. Below is a list of some of the more famous examples during the two sagas in which Ash and May appear.

===Hoenn League saga===
* ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]''
:After Ash destroys May's [[bike|bicycle]] accidentally, she angrily goes to tell him off while he is resting in the [[Pokémon Center]]. As she quietly opens the door, she watches Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} resting contently together, and she forgives him without telling him. Later on, May figuratively talks Ash into letting her travel with him. Once he says she could come along, May strikes a pose by the camera and yells "YES!" to show her enthusiasm to the audience. This coupled with the previous scene where she secretly spies on him and forgives him for his kindness with Pikachu, shows that May perhaps be taking a liking toward him.

* ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]''
:Ash decides to become May's mentor for the very first time, teaching her how to capture and battle with Pokémon. The two have dinner together in a Pokémon Center, and when Ash wants to find out about the [[Petalburg City|Petalburg]] [[Norman|Gym leader]], May frantically pulls him by the arm to prevent him from finding out. It would appear that she was far more content with traveling with Ash alone before revisiting her family.

* ''[[AG017|Stairway to Devon]]''
:When Ash and May discover that a [[Team Aqua]] intruder is in the building and [[Max]] could be in potential danger, she clasps her hands and asks Ash for reassurance and support. Once Ash comforts her, she is relieved. This is the first of many scenes where May continually looks toward Ash for support and reassurance, further expanding on the mentor/student dynamic.

* ''[[AG020|Brave the Wave]]''
:On [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]], May decides to strip into a bikini right on the beach. However, instead of just running down to the shore to take a swim, she purposely poses in her bikini in front of Ash and her brother and asks what they think. Ash appears to be embarrassed by the situation.

* ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]''
:After witnessing May lose her first [[Pokémon Contest]], Ash takes the blame for her loss. He says, "It’s my fault. I wish I’d spent more time with May, teaching her." Later, May is crying backstage as Ash tries unsuccessfully to cheer her up.

* ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage!]]''
:When [[Brock]] asks Misty and Ash to go save {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, May says she will go too. This may have been because she did not like the idea of Misty being alone with Ash, even though [[Princess Sara]] went with them.

* ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play!]]''
:While May is clutching {{TP|May|Torchic}} in her arms, the ground underneath her collapses and she falls into a chasm. Luckily, she grabs ahold of a branch that was sticking out of the wall. When May frantically calls for help, Ash steps up to rescue her. He tied a rope around his body as Max and Brock lower him down, where he grabs ahold of May's arm and reassures her that everything will be alright. Further expanding on the heroism, where May thanks Ash dearly for saving her life.

* ''[[AG067|Go Go Ludicolo]]''
:When confronted by Max whether she wants Ash to win over her Dad, [[Norman]] of the [[Petalburg Gym]], May gives flustered responses. While Max is quick to make up his mind and cheer for his father, May on the other hand sides with Ash. Max yells, "What, how can you want Ash to win over our Dad?" to which May blushes nervously and says, "Well I want Dad to win... but I don't want Ash to lose!"
:May's choice was made up from the beginning to cheer for Ash over her father, and each time Max confronts her about it, she blushes nervously and doesn't want to give him a clear answer.

* ''[[AG072|The Bicker The Better]]''
:Considered to be the first episode where AdvanceShipping was made completely blatant to the audience, Ash and May are confronted by [[Oscar and Andi]], a young couple who are obsessed with the idea of love and romance.
:When Oscar and Andi call Ash and May a "happy couple," the two of them quickly deny it and turn their backs to one another, crossing their arms. Ash says sarcastically, "That's a laugh!" and May adds, "Hardy har har!" Oscar and Andi do not stop there, and continue to call them a couple. Ash and May scream, "We're not a couple!" in unison, with the same body language, followed by, "And we're not happy either!" in the same tone.
:As the episode pours on, Ash and May continue to argue and bicker back and forth, presumably to get their minds off the idea of being called a couple by Oscar and Andi. After a [[double battle|team up battle]] against [[Jessie]] and [[James]] of [[Team Rocket]] at the end, Ash and May sincerely forgive each other for their argument, and deeply apologize as they stare at each other while the sunset closes behind them.

* ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria]]''
:When May is lost in the forbidden land of the {{t|Grass}} Pokémon, Ash once again steps in to save her. After his Tarzan-esque entrance to save May from the fierce and threatening Grass Pokémon that were about to attack her, he grabs her by the hand and runs with her to clear a path to safety. Ash and May continue to hold hands as they are running away from the menacing Pokémon, a rare sight between them.

* ''[[AG074|Hokey Poké Balls]]''
:This episode further brings up the parallelism between Ash and May, by having their two {{p|Bulbasaur}} meet each other. However, the two Bulbasaur show signs of liking one another, a ship that is called [[VineShipping]]. Throughout the episode, May makes several comments about how their Bulbasaur are such a great team, and how they are, "Two peas in a Poképod." Before Ash sends {{AP|Bulbasaur}} back to [[Professor Oak]], it pats [[May's Bulbasaur]] on the head sweetly with its vine, saying goodbye. May's Bulbasaur is impressed as Ash's Bulbasaur is sent back. Vineshipping is one of the parallels that is used to push Advanceshipping, as canon characters such as Professor Oak and Brock have said in the past that Pokémon represent the feelings of their {{pkmn|trainer}}s, and when two Pokémon fall in love, there is a good chance the trainers will too. While the Bulbasaur haven't fallen in love with each other yet, it is the first step in their parallel romance.

* ''[[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]''
:May is sulking on a bench outside the Contest hall because she lost her match. Ash comes alone to comfort her, cheering her up compassionately while patting her Bulbasaur on the head and sitting next to her on the bench. This is followed by a, "Thank you Ash," from May.

* ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember]]''
:Pikachu developed amnesia and joined Team Rocket. He ended up shocking Ash. The second time it happened, May covered her face in possible concern for Ash.

* ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''
:When Ash is about to hop on top of {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} and go with [[Lance]] to save Pikachu from its bonding with the [[blue orb]] and {{p|Groudon}}, May approaches Ash and says, "Don't do anything crazy Ash," in a sweet and very concerned tone.

* ''[[AG105|Once in a Mawile]]''
:In another love-themed episode, Ash is confused about the concept of love. May teases him and says, "Spoken like a maaaaaan," in the dub while she says, "And he doesn't get it," in the original raw. As the episode continues, Ash says, "No sense in going out of your way just to make somebody like you," in which May responds, "And he still acts like a man," in the dub while in the raw, "And he reeeaaaally doesn't get it." This is the second episode where May teases Ash about love.

* ''[[AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt]]''
:May holds onto Ash's hat while he is lost with {{AP|Snorunt}} in a {{m|blizzard}}. May holds onto his [[Ash's hat|hat]] during the entire search, frantically hoping to find him again, which is seen as a romantic gesture. Once they meet up again, she says, "I believe this is yours!" and kindly hands Ash back his hat.

* ''[[AG114|Date Expectations]]''
:As May is about to be crushed by a {{p|Donphan}} using {{m|Rollout}} attack, Ash launches his body toward May and brings her to safety. The two fall down to the ground with his arm around her torso. This is the third time Ash has saved May from danger. In the middle of the episode, Ash and May are separated from the group. May does her expedition routine and thinks about the concept of being lost with Ash in the woods forever. This idea causes her to have little red blushes on her cheeks. During the last act of the episode, May misses her chance to catch the ferry to her final Contest. In despair, she starts to cry. Sensing her pain, Ash puts his hands on her shoulders and stares at her deeply in the eyes, giving her the courage to go on while he takes care of her little brother. This is the first time in the series that Ash had ever put his hands on a girl in such a serious and compassionate manner.

===Battle Frontier saga===

* ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''
:May decides that she wants to continue traveling with Ash after Hoenn ends, which compels her to travel from the [[Hoenn]] region on her own to meet up with Ash in [[Pallet Town]]. This was before she found out there were Contests in [[Kanto]], so she decided that she wanted to be by Ash's side even if it meant not continuing her coordinator dream for the time being. Ash and May share a scene on the couch together, where Ash asks her if she wants to come along with him through Kanto. May of course agrees, while {{Delia}} is watching them converse, and blushes due to how close the two are.
:Meanwhile, May decides to leave her Bulbasaur with Ash's Bulbasaur at the lab, further following up with the concept of Vineshipping over 50 episodes ago. The two Bulbasaur again show signs of liking one another, which could be used to push Advanceshipping in the future.

* ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony!]]''
:When May hears sounds of scary {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon, she frantically goes to Ash and tries to wake him up in his sleeping bag. She presses her hands desperately against his chest to wake him up, yet she didn't do the same for Brock, who could have come to her aid just as easily. A further example of May choosing Ash over anyone else when she is in fear or doubt.

* ''[[AG152|On Olden Pond]]''
:As Ash is fishing, the line is being pulled into the water. To prevent him from going overboard, May quickly wraps her arms around his torso and presses her chest against his back. Ash puts on a flabbergasted expression as he feels May's chest pressed up against his back.

* ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]''
:May falls off a rope bridge and clutches for her life. Once again she cries out for Ash several times, despite the fact that Brock is standing with Ash as well. Ash calls out May's name as he pulls her to safety, but not once does May give any gratitude toward Brock for saving her, only Ash (this does not occur in the English dub, however). In the English dub Ash calls out only May's name but Max was there too.

* ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]''
:James says to Ash that they were helping '''his''' girl (May) in the contest.

* ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is]]''
:At the beginning, when there is only one ribbon, and they can't decide who to give the ribbon to, May looks at Ash, and Ash looks at May, and they nod at each other, and then Ash tells Sceptile to Leaf Blade the ribbon in half. This proves that sometimes Ash and May do not need to speak to each other to know what the other is thinking because they share such a close bond. Also, in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy!]]'', [[Erica]] and [[Joshua (coordinator)|Joshua]] were seen in a fantasy holding a split ribbon while [[Vivian]] was referring to a couple winning a contest. Ash and May repeated their actions when they won.

===Movies===
* ''[[Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''
:One of the nights when May folded a tab on the wishing star, she afterward looked down to Ash who was at that time; skipping rocks across a river. The camera then goes back to May, which she has a very anxious look on her face. Because of this scene, many Advanceshippers believe that May's wish had something to do with Ash (though this was never confirmed).

* ''[[Destiny Deoxys]]''
:Ash tries to pick a fight with [[Tory Lund]]. In order to stop him, May throws her body on top of Ash and tells him to please stop. She places her hands on his shoulders and desperately tries to convince him to calm down. Ash is surprised with her action, and quickly says, "Sure."

* ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
:Ash once again loses his cool and is mad at [[Lucario (anime)|Lucario]]. May quickly rushes down into the lake where Ash is standing and clutches to his arm, trying to prevent him from getting himself in trouble. May holds onto him frantically until the situation is resolved. Afterward, May follows Ash around "mothering" him, telling him to get himself dry before he catches a cold.
*''[[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''
:As Ash and May go swimming with {{p|Manaphy}}, they continuously shoot glances at each other and smile. This is accompanied by a school of {{p|Luvdisc}}, Pokémon thought to symbolize love.
:Later when they were in the submarine, May was crying up against the submarines window because she thought she had driven away Manaphy. The camera shoots a moment over to Ash who has a deeply concerned look.
:When the [[Samiya]] was being flooded with water, Ash put May, [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]], and Manaphy in a capsule left behind by [[The Phantom]], allowing them to survive should his plan to replace the crystal fail. May continued to pray for Ash's safety and was nearly driven to tears when she thought he wouldn’t make it back. Manaphy sent May's prayers to Ash, and with these thoughts spurring him on, Ash recovered from his near-drown state and replaced the crystal, saving the Samiya.
:After the Samiya is raised, May leaves the capsule, at the beginning thrilled that the temple is saved (In the Japanese language version of the movie, she acknowledges that Satoshi is the one who saved the Temple by saying "This is Satoshi's doing, isn't it?"). Her happiness, however, is quickly replaced by sadness with the fear that Ash hasn't returned. "It can't be..." she says. "No way..." Her joy returns as soon as Ash flies up out of the water and chases down Phantom and saves the abducted Manaphy.
[[Image:AshMay&Ribbon.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Ash and May with the ribbon halves]]

===Diamond and Pearl saga===
* ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]''
:May joins up with Ash, Brock, and Dawn in Sinnoh. Under a full moon, Ash and May both pull out their halves of the ribbon that they tied for, and hold the pieces together. May also says how the ribbon reminds her of Ash's encouragement, and how it has saved her numerous times in Johto.
* ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile]]''
:Before May leaves to return to Johto, she and the rest of the group share goodbyes. She and Ash speak last, each telling the other to do their best in their respective paths. It is only when May is speaking with Ash (despite the fact she was exchanging farewells with everyone) that she holds her heart.

===Pokémon===
Ash and May have caught several of the same evolutionary lines;-
* Both have owned a {{p|Bulbasaur}} and a {{p|Squirtle}}
** The relationship between their two Bulbasaur has extended to the point where a separate shipping has been named for them, {{s|VineShipping}}.
* Ash has caught a {{p|Snorlax}} while May owns a {{p|Munchlax}}.
* Both have owned a fully evolved {{2t|Bug|Flying}} Pokémon that evolved from the first Pokémon that they caught ({{AP|Butterfree}} and {{TP|May|Beautifly}}),
* Both have a fully-evolved {{type2|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]] from their home region ({{AP|Charizard}} and {{TP|May|Blaziken}}),
* ... and a fully-evolved {{type2|Grass}} starter Pokémon from ''each other's'' region ({{AP|Sceptile}} and {{TP|May|Venusaur}}).

==Alternate names==
AdvanceShipping has several alternate names and abbreviations that are commonly used on forums and in fanfiction. Less common variants on the name include ''AdvancedShipping'', ''MaSh'' ('''Ma'''y and A'''sh'''), and ''AaMayL'', while in Japan the pairing is called ''SatoHaru'' (サトハル).

== Notable AdvanceShippers ==
*Oscar and Andi

==On Bulbagarden forums==
*[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=9689 AdvanceShipping General Discussion]

==External links==
*[http://adv.wikidot.com/ ADVpedia]

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User:Chocolate Berry

2008-12-21T09:17:28Z

Chocolate Berry: /* Manga */

==My Info==
My name is Sarah, but I prefer being called either Berry or Chibi, and am 14 years old. I started playing [[Pokémon]] when I was about 7 years old (with [[Pokémon Gold]]), but I didn't become fully obsessed with it until I was in 5th grade, but my friend, Reirei. I'm not a girly-girl, since I fear makeup and pink, but am not a tomboy, either.

I am a avid member of the [[shipping]] community. I have made banners, fanart, and AMVs for them, all of which I have deleted. Right now, I'm into writing fanfiction on [http://www.fanfiction.net/ fanfiction.net]. So far, I only have three stories, two [[ContestShipping]] and one [[IkariShipping]]. Usually, I'm best at writing angst, but I do write fluff, at times. If you want to read any of my works, they are [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1302092/ here]

==Favorites==
Currently, my favorite Pokémon is {{p|Munchlax}}, because I think it's just, well, adorable. Also, I think it kind of describes me, since I do like to eat and sleep. In the [[Pokémon anime|anime]], my favorite character is [[Harley]] (yes, I am a Harley fan. Is there something wrong with that?), for the game {{ga|Pearl}}, and in the [[Pokémon Special|Special]] manga, {{Special|Ruby}} and {{Special|Gold}}. Also, like I mentioned before, I'm a shipper, and my top three pairings are [[ContestShipping]], [[IkariShipping]], and [[PokéShipping]].

==Pairings I Support==
===Anime===
{|
|[[IkariShipping]]
|[[Paul]] & {{an|Dawn}}
|-
|[[ContestShipping]]
|[[Drew]] & {{an|May}}
|-
|[[Pokéshipping]]
|[[Ash]] & [[Misty]]
|-
|[[QuestShipping]]
|{{jo|Jimmy}} & {{jo|Marina}}
|-
|[[LagomorphShipping]]
|{{AP|Pikachu}} & {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}
|-
|[[RocketShipping]]
|[[James]] & [[Jessie]]
|-
|[[SapphirePearlShipping]]
|{{an|May}} & {{an|Dawn}}
|-
|[[LuckShipping]]
|[[Brock]] & [[Lucy]]
|-
|[[PearlShipping]]
|[[Ash]] & {{an|Dawn}}
|-
|[[PenguinShipping]]
|[[Kenny]] & [[Dawn]]
|-
|FestivalShipping
|[[Harley]] & [[Solidad]]
|-
|[[ShootsDownShipping]]
|[[Kenny]] & [[Zoey]]
|-
|[[HeatTagShipping]]
|[[Conway]] & {{an|Dawn}}
|-
|HenseiShipping
|[[Reggie]] & {{an|Dawn}}
|}

===Manga===
{|
|[[OldrivalShipping]]
|{{Special|Green}} & {{Special|Blue}}
|-
|[[SpecialShipping]]
|{{Special|Red}} & {{Special|Yellow}}
|-
|[[FranticShipping]]
|{{Special|Ruby}} & {{Special|Sapphire}}
|-
|CrystalShipping
|[[Eusine]] & {{Special|Crystal}}
|-
|ScarfShipping
|{{Special|Diamond}} & {{Special|Pearl}} & {{Special|Platina}}
|-
|[[PreciousMetalShipping]]
|{{Special|Silver}} & {{Special|Gold}}
|-
|FeelingShipping
|{{Special|Green}} & {{Special|Yellow}}
|-
|[[LuckyShipping]]
|{{Special|Red}} & {{Special|Blue}}
|-
|[[ChoosenShipping]]
|{{Special|Silver}} & {{Special|Blue}}
|}

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|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="2" align="center"|'''Berry'''
|- style="background: ##CCFF99;"
! colspan="2" align="center"|[[Image:Berry_Image.jpg]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Age: [[{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: z}}) <= {{#time: z|November 5}}|{{#expr: {{#time: Y}} - 1995}}|{{#expr: {{#time: Y}} - 1994}}}}]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Gender: [[Gender|Female]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Eye Color: [[Brown]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Hair Color: [[Brown|Brunette]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Hometown: [[Pacifidlog Town]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Region: [[Hoenn]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Class: [[Champion]], {{pkmn|Coordinator}}
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Generation: [[Generation I|I]], [[Generation II|II]], [[Generation III|III]], [[Generation IV|IV]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="center"|[[Image:Ani468MS.png|Togekiss]][[Image:Ani130MS.png|Gyarados]][[Image:Ani227MS.png|Skarmory]][[Image:Ani149MS.png|Dragonite]][[Image:373MS.png|Salamence]][[Image:Ani492SMS.png|Shaymin]]

User:Chocolate Berry

2008-12-20T12:14:56Z

Chocolate Berry: /* Information */

==My Info==
My name is Sarah, but I prefer being called either Berry or Chibi, and am 14 years old. I started playing [[Pokémon]] when I was about 7 years old (with [[Pokémon Gold]]), but I didn't become fully obsessed with it until I was in 5th grade, but my friend, Reirei. I'm not a girly-girl, since I fear makeup and pink, but am not a tomboy, either.

I am a avid member of the [[shipping]] community. I have made banners, fanart, and AMVs for them, all of which I have deleted. Right now, I'm into writing fanfiction on [http://www.fanfiction.net/ fanfiction.net]. So far, I only have three stories, two [[ContestShipping]] and one [[IkariShipping]]. Usually, I'm best at writing angst, but I do write fluff, at times. If you want to read any of my works, they are [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1302092/ here]

==Favorites==
Currently, my favorite Pokémon is {{p|Munchlax}}, because I think it's just, well, adorable. Also, I think it kind of describes me, since I do like to eat and sleep. In the [[Pokémon anime|anime]], my favorite character is [[Harley]] (yes, I am a Harley fan. Is there something wrong with that?), for the game {{ga|Pearl}}, and in the [[Pokémon Special|Special]] manga, {{Special|Ruby}} and {{Special|Gold}}. Also, like I mentioned before, I'm a shipper, and my top three pairings are [[ContestShipping]], [[IkariShipping]], and [[PokéShipping]].

==Pairings I Support==
===Anime===
{|
|[[IkariShipping]]
|[[Paul]] & {{an|Dawn}}
|-
|[[ContestShipping]]
|[[Drew]] & {{an|May}}
|-
|[[Pokéshipping]]
|[[Ash]] & [[Misty]]
|-
|[[QuestShipping]]
|{{jo|Jimmy}} & {{jo|Marina}}
|-
|[[LagomorphShipping]]
|{{AP|Pikachu}} & {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}
|-
|[[RocketShipping]]
|[[James]] & [[Jessie]]
|-
|[[SapphirePearlShipping]]
|{{an|May}} & {{an|Dawn}}
|-
|[[LuckShipping]]
|[[Brock]] & [[Lucy]]
|-
|[[PearlShipping]]
|[[Ash]] & {{an|Dawn}}
|-
|[[PenguinShipping]]
|[[Kenny]] & [[Dawn]]
|-
|FestivalShipping
|[[Harley]] & [[Solidad]]
|-
|[[ShootsDownShipping]]
|[[Kenny]] & [[Zoey]]
|-
|[[HeatTagShipping]]
|[[Conway]] & {{an|Dawn}}
|-
|HenseiShipping
|[[Reggie]] & {{an|Dawn}}
|}

===Manga===
{|
|[[OldrivalShipping]]
|{{Special|Green}} & {{Special|Blue}}
|-
|[[SpecialShipping]]
|{{Special|Red}} & {{Special|Yellow}}
|-
|[[FranticShipping]]
|{{Special|Ruby}} & {{Special|Sapphire}}
|-
|CrystalShipping
|[[Eusine]] & {{Special|Crystal}}
|-
|ScarfShipping
|{{Special|Diamond}} & {{Special|Pearl}} & {{Special|Platina}}
|-
|[[PreciousMetalShipping]]
|{{Special|Silver}} & {{Special|Gold}}
|-
|FeelingShipping
|{{Special|Green}} & {{Special|Yellow}}
|-
|[[LuckShipping]]
|{{Special|Red}} & {{Special|Blue}}
|-
|[[ChoosenShipping]]
|{{Special|Silver}} & {{Special|Blue}}
|}

{| border=1 align="center" style="background: #fff; width: 202;" border:1px solid #000;"
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="2" align="center"|'''Berry'''
|- style="background: ##CCFF99;"
! colspan="2" align="center"|[[Image:Berry_Image.jpg]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Age: [[{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: z}}) <= {{#time: z|November 5}}|{{#expr: {{#time: Y}} - 1995}}|{{#expr: {{#time: Y}} - 1994}}}}]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Gender: [[Gender|Female]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Eye Color: [[Brown]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Hair Color: [[Brown|Brunette]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Hometown: [[Pacifidlog Town]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Region: [[Hoenn]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Class: [[Champion]], {{pkmn|Coordinator}}
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Generation: [[Generation I|I]], [[Generation II|II]], [[Generation III|III]], [[Generation IV|IV]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="center"|[[Image:Ani468MS.png|Togekiss]][[Image:Ani130MS.png|Gyarados]][[Image:Ani227MS.png|Skarmory]][[Image:Ani149MS.png|Dragonite]][[Image:373MS.png|Salamence]][[Image:Ani492SMS.png|Shaymin]]

User:Chocolate Berry

2008-12-20T11:05:30Z

Chocolate Berry:

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{| border=1 align="center" style="background: #fff; width: 202;" border:1px solid #000;"
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="2" align="center"|'''Berry'''
|- style="background: ##CCFF99;"
! colspan="2" align="center"|[[Image:Berry_Image.jpg]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Age: [[{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: z}}) <= {{#time: z|November 5}}|{{#expr: {{#time: Y}} - 1995}}|{{#expr: {{#time: Y}} - 1994}}}}]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Gender: [[Gender|Female]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Eye Colour: [[Brown]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Hair Colour: [[Brown|Brunette]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Hometown: [[Fortree City]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Region: [[Hoenn]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Class: [[Champion]], {{pkmn|Coordinator}}
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Generation: [[Generation I|I]], [[Generation II|II]], [[Generation III|III]], [[Generation IV|IV]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="center"|[[Image:Ani468MS.png|Togekiss]][[Image:Ani143MS.png|Gyarados]][[Image:Ani227MS.png|Skarmory]][[Image:Ani149MS.png|Dragonite]][[Image:373MS.png|Salamence]][[Image:Ani492SMS.png|Shaymin]]

User:Chocolate Berry

2008-12-20T10:37:05Z

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{| border=1 align="center" style="background: #fff; width: 202;" border:1px solid #000;"
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="2" align="center"|'''Berry'''
|- style="background: ##CCFF99;"
! colspan="2" align="center"|[[Image:DP_Swimmer_F.png]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Age: [[{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: z}}) <= {{#time: z|November 5}}|{{#expr: {{#time: Y}} - 1995}}|{{#expr: {{#time: Y}} - 1994}}}}]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Gender: [[Gender|Female]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Eye Colour: [[Brown]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Hair Colour: [[Brown|Brunette]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Hometown: [[Fortree City]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Region: [[Hoenn]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Class: [[Champion]], {{pkmn|Coordinator}}
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="left"|Generation: [[Generation I|I]], [[Generation II|II]], [[Generation III|III]], [[Generation IV|IV]]
|- style="background: #99CCCC;"
! colspan="1" align="center"|[[Image:Ani468MS.png|Togekiss]][[Image:Ani143MS.png|Gyarados]][[Image:Ani227MS.png|Skarmory]][[Image:Ani149MS.png|Dragonite]][[Image:373MS.png|Salamence]][[Image:Ani492SMS.png|Shaymin]]