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Rival

2017-01-08T01:26:35Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Trivia */ there are enough exceptions for this to no longer be noteworthy

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:''For the [[Elite Four]] {{pkmn|Champion}} in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, see [[Blue (game)]]''.
:''For the Japanese opening theme, see [[The Rivals]].''
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[[File:Rival artwork.png|thumb|230px|{{ga|Red}}'s first battle against his rival {{ga|Blue}}]]
A '''rival''' (Japanese: '''ライバル''' ''rival'') is one of the main characters in the [[Pokémon games]] that is well known to the {{player|protagonist}} and has similar skills, goals, and achievements. Rival characters appear frequently during the hero's quest, having a role in several of the games' events and often challenges him or her in {{pkmn|battle}}s. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of said character.

==In the games==
===Core series===
In the [[core series]], a rival is a recurring opponent to the {{player}} throughout the game. This character class appeared beginning in [[Generation I]] and in every main series game since. Typically, rivals will be met by the player early in the game, usually around the time the player receives their [[starter Pokémon]]. In most games, the rival will also obtain a starter Pokémon and will usually participate in the player's first [[Pokémon battle]] against a Trainer. From then on, rivals will appear frequently throughout the player's journey, often being one step ahead of the player as the player moves through the region, meeting and battling the player at various points in the game with a progressively stronger and diversified [[party]]. Usually they must be defeated in order to continue the game; the most important of these battles happening either right before or during the player's challenge to the [[Elite Four]].

After the defeat of the [[Elite Four]] and the [[Pokémon Champion]], the rival can usually be battled at the player's leisure, but only at certain times with increasingly powerful Pokémon. More often than not, they will have the starter Pokémon of their home region that is strong against the one the player chose at the beginning of the game.

Like the player character, some rivals have the option to be named by the player.

The following are the characters considered to be rivals in the games. It should be noted, though, that only {{ga|Blue}} and {{ga|Silver}} have ever received the ''Rival'' [[Trainer class]]; all others have been referred to as ''[[Pokémon Trainer|{{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer]]s''{{tt|*|Generation III-V}} or ''Pokémon Trainers''{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}.

Additionally, in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Blue is referred to as "Champion Blue" during the Champion battle and [[rematch]].


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===Spin-off games===
====Pokémon Card GB series====
In the Card GB series, [[Ronald]] does not use actual Pokémon themselves, but cards instead.

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==In the anime==
[[File:Ash and Alain.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Alain, his main ''{{DL|List of XY series episodes|XY&Z}}'' arc rival]]
Various rivals for the main characters have also appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* {{Ash}}'s main rival in the [[original series]] was {{Gary}}. They were close when they were younger, but their friendship ended when they argued over a [[Poké Ball]] and broke it. Eventually, Gary gained some respect for Ash, and after losing to him in the [[Silver Conference]], they became friends again altogether.
* [[Paul]] is Ash's main rival for the duration of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. When they met, Paul despised Ash due to his approach to [[Pokémon training]] and [[friendship]], constantly insulting him every time they crossed paths. However, he eventually grew to respect Ash after losing to him in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
* {{an|Barry}} is Ash's secondary Sinnoh rival. Unlike Ash's other major rivals, the two have a friendly rivalry, though on occasion Barry did comment that Ash was weak and made rude comments about him.
* [[Trip]] was Ash's only unfriendly rival in the {{series|Best Wishes}}. The rivalry formed when Trip found out that Ash was from Kanto, a region Trip thinks very little of. Trip believed Ash to be a redneck from the boonies who needed to go back to the basics of Pokémon, causing a heated rivalry. However, they were shown to respect each other to some extent in various episodes. Like with Gary and Paul, the two became friends when Ash beat Trip at the [[Vertress Conference]].
* Ash's minor rivals include [[Nando]] and [[Conway]] who, while they battled Ash more than once across an entire saga, have a smaller role than the other four. Many other characters also collect Badges and may be counted as rivals in the future. He also has friendly rivalries with [[Ritchie]], [[Morrison]], {{ho|Tyson}}, {{si|Tobias}}, [[Stephan]], {{an|Bianca}}, [[Virgil]], and {{un|Cameron}}.
* {{an|May}} has friendly rivalries with [[Drew]] and [[Solidad]] and an unfriendly rivalry with [[Harley]].
[[File:Dawn rivals.png|thumb|370px|Dawn's recurring rivals]]
* {{an|Dawn}} has friendly rivalries with [[Zoey]] and {{si|Kenny}} and unfriendly rivalries with [[Ursula]] and [[Jessilina]]. She also has [[Nando]] as a minor rival.
* [[Johanna]] had a friendly rivalry with [[Lila]] when they were younger. Lila was the first person to defeat Johanna in {{pkmn|Contest}}s, but she gave up {{pkmn|Coordinator|coordinating}} and eventually became a {{pkmn|Stylist}}.
* {{an|Brock}} had a friendly and short-lived rivalry with [[Suzie]].
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] have a rivalry with [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]], respectively.
* {{an|Iris}} has an unfriendly rivalry with [[Georgia]]. They despise each other due to Iris being a Dragon Master in training while Georgia focuses on defeating {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon.
* {{an|Cilan}} has an unfriendly rivalry with [[Burgundy]], which comes from when he defeated her at the [[Striaton Gym]], and also from Cilan's better reputation as a {{pkmn|Connoisseur}}.
* [[Stephan]] engaged an unfriendly rivalry with [[Montgomery]] during the [[Clubsplosion]].
* During the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], Ash, {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} from Team Froakie developed a friendly rivalry with Tierno, {{an|Shauna}}, and Trevor from Team Squirtle.
* As a result of the above, Tierno was Ash's primary rival for the first part of the {{series|XY}}, with Trevor serving as a minor secondary rival. During the second part of his Kalos journey, however, Ash struck up serious rivalries with [[Alain]] and [[Sawyer]]. Alain wished to test the unique power of Ash and his {{AP|Greninja}}, while Sawyer looked up to Ash and made it his goal to surpass him.
* Serena has friendly rivalries with Shauna, [[Miette]], [[Nini]], and {{an|Aria}}.

==In the manga==
[[File:Rivals Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Red and his rival, Blue]]
===In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga===
* [[Hiori]] has [[Rocco]].

===In the Pocket Monsters Zensho manga===
* {{Zensho|Satoshi}} has {{Zensho|Shigeru}}.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Several of the characters in [[Pokémon Adventures]] have been rivals to each other.
* {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}}.
* {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}}.
* {{adv|Crystal}} and [[Eusine]].
* {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}}.
* [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]].
* {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|Cheren}}.

===In the Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Adventure! manga===
[[File:Rivals DPA.png|thumb|200px|Hareta and his rival, Koya]]
Several characters have rivals in this series.
* [[Hareta]] has {{OBP|Jun|DPA}} and [[Koya]].
* [[Mitsumi]] has [[Jupiter]].

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All! manga===
* [[Shu]] has a number of one-off rivalries in early volumes, but starting with [[GDZ52|Enter the Rival!]] in {{Vol|Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All|4}}, his recurring rival becomes [[Nagi]].

===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
* {{GnB|Gold}} has {{GnB|Black}}.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
* {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} has {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Blue|Pocket Monsters}}.

===In the Pokémon RéBURST manga===
* [[Ryouga]] has [[Hariru]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
* [[Hazel]] has [[Coconut]].

==Trivia==
* Ash has at least one species of Pokémon from the same evolutionary line as each of his major rivals. Gary captured a {{p|Krabby}} and uses a {{p|Blastoise}}, Paul uses a {{p|Torterra}} and {{p|Gliscor}}, Barry uses a {{p|Staraptor}} and {{p|Heracross}}, [[Trip]] uses a {{p|Serperior}} and {{p|Tranquill}}, {{an|Bianca}} uses an {{p|Emboar}}, [[Sawyer]] uses a {{p|Sceptile}} and [[Alain]] uses a {{p|Charizard}} and an {{P|Unfezant}}.
** Ash also has at least one species of Pokémon that some of his minor rivals own. [[Ritchie]] owns a Pikachu, Charmeleon and a Taillow while [[Morrison]] owns a Gligar and {{ho|Tyson}} has a Sceptile and a Donphan.
* Powerful enemies in the [[Battle Royale]]s of {{g|Rumble}} and {{g|Rumble Blast}}—chosen from Miis—are called rivals as well.
* In every [[generation]], at least one of the player's rivals can be battled at the [[Pokémon League]] and/or [[Victory Road]].

==In other languages==
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Tao trio

2015-08-03T00:46:51Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* In the anime */ improve writing

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[[File:Tao trio.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom, Reshiram, Kyurem, Black Kyurem, and White Kyurem]]
The '''Tao trio''' is a collective fan term used to refer to the three powerful [[Legendary Pokémon]] of the [[Unova]] Region: {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, and {{p|Kyurem}}. Other fan terms include '''Tao dragon trio''' and '''energy trio'''. According to Unova myths, the [[Legendary trio]] was created during the war plaguing the region.

Much like members of other Legendary trios, the three Pokémon have similar appearances. Each has {{t|Dragon}} as their primary type. Both Reshiram and Zekrom have a base stat total of 680 while Kyurem's is 660 in its standard form; however, both White Kyurem and Black Kyurem have a base stat total of 700.

Each of the members of the trio has control of their own types and sides. Reshiram represents the concept of {{wp|yin and yang|yang}} and controls {{t|Fire}}, Zekrom represents the concept of {{wp|yin and yang|yin}} and controls {{t|Electric|Thunder}}, and Kyurem represents the concept of {{wp|Wuji (philosophy)|wuji}} (the absence of yin and yang) and controls {{t|Ice}}; in its alternate forms it can also control Reshiram's fire and Zekrom's thunder to some extent.

==Myths==
[[File:Reshiram Zekrom artwork.png|thumb|Artwork featuring Reshiram and Zekrom]]The mythologies of the trio are implied to be connected, despite having no true relation. The origins of Zekrom and Reshiram are told in legends, as they were once a single powerful Dragon Pokémon used by twin heroes in order to create the Unova region. But the brothers each sought something different in life—truth for the older brother and ideals for the younger—and they began to argue, then fight, over whose side was right. The single dragon, in response, split into two Pokémon: Reshiram, who sided with the older twin, and Zekrom, who sided with the younger twin.

The two dragons were equally matched as they battled and neither conquered the other. As a result, the brothers set aside their differences and equally declared that there was no right side, either. But the sons of the heroes resumed the fight, and Reshiram and Zekrom destroyed the region with their fire and lightning powers. They subsequently disappeared afterward.

At the beginning of {{2v2|Black|White}}, one of them resides in [[Dragonspiral Tower]], who is called upon by [[N]] to create his ideal world. The {{player}} is tasked with finding the other dragon in its corresponding stone ({{key|V|Light Stone}} in Black and {{key|V|Dark Stone}} in White) and revive it to resolve the history the twins began in the past.


Kyurem's origins were believed to be much different than those of the other two. The third dragon came down to the [[Pokémon world]] from an icy meteor and crashed into a place called [[Giant Chasm]]. An old legend in [[Lacunosa Town]] describing Kyurem claims that it would take people and Pokémon away from the town and eat them; this is why the town is now surrounded by a giant wall, and why none of its residents set foot outside their homes after dark. During {{2v2|Black|White|2}} however, an NPC claims that this story of Kyurem's origin might not be true. [[Professor Juniper]] theorized that the meteorite from the story could have been a [[Dragon Stone]], similar to the ones that Reshiram and Zekrom were revived from. The fact that Star Pieces and Comet Shards can be found in the Giant Chasm supports this theory. However, [[Drayden]] tells the player character of an old legend that tells a different story of Kyurem's origins. The legend says that when the original dragon split into Reshiram and Zekrom, a third dragon was "created" from the leftovers: Kyurem. The Pokédex entry for Kyurem also states that it is waiting for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with "truth and ideals". This is completed in-game with the creation of its [[Form differences#Kyurem|alternate forms]], White Kyurem and Black Kyurem, created by Kyurem fusing with Reshiram or Zekrom (but not both).

===In the anime===
[[File:The Legend of Reshiram.png|thumb|Reshiram and the hero]]
'''The Legend of Reshiram''' was a story told by [[Cedric Juniper]] and {{an|N}} in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]''. It comes from the White Chapter of Pokémon Mythology.
:''When a person appears who is searching deeply for the truth, Reshiram will appear. At first, Reshiram will battle with that person as a test of their strength and heart. And if it decides that person is a hero, it will pass on the wisdom it has accumulated over thousands of years and then bare it fangs against the hero's enemies. From that point on, Reshiram will treat the hero with kindness, as a parent would treat a child. But although the person called the hero will be able to attain great riches and power, the goodness in their heart will be lost, and the country built by the hero will be consumed in flames. Then, Reshiram will depart.''

[[File:The Legend of Zekrom.png|thumb|200px|Zekrom and the hero]]

'''The Legend of the Hero''' was a story told by Cedric Juniper in ''[[BW064|Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!]]''. It comes from Section Eighteen of the Chapter of Darkness in Pokémon Mythology.
:''When the hero turns darkness into light and the hero's heart becomes one with the Pokémon, Zekrom shall descend and lend the hero his power.''

==Similar movesets==
[[File:Reshiram Zekrom Fusion Flare Bolt artwork.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom and Reshiram using Fusion Bolt and Fusion Flare, their first signature moves]]
[[File:Reshiram Zekrom Blue Flare Bolt Strike artwork.png|thumb|250px|Zekrom and Reshiram using Bolt Strike and Blue Flare, their second signature moves]]
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| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Scary Face|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fusion Flare|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fusion Bolt|{{electric color dark}}}}
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|50}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fusion Flare|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fusion Bolt|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Glaciate|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Ice Burn|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Freeze Shock|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
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| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Claw|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
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| colspan="5" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Imprison|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|78}}
| colspan="1" style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fire Blast|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Thunder|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Blizzard|{{ice color dark}}}}'''
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|85}}
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Outrage|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|92}}
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hyper Voice|{{normal color dark}}}}
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|{{dragon color light}}|100}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Blue Flare|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Bolt Strike|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
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| colspan="6" style="background:#{{dragon color dark}}; color: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{dragon color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
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==Base stat comparison==
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==In the games==
===Pokémon Black and White===
In Pokémon Black and White, either Reshiram or Zekrom will be encountered at [[N's Castle]] upon awakening from their respective Dragon Stone. These Pokémon are required to be captured in order to proceed with the storyline: if defeated or fled from, they will simply reappear for a rematch. Kyurem can be caught at the [[Giant Chasm]] after the player defeats the Elite Four.

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Reshiram and Zekrom can be encountered post-game at the [[Dragonspiral Tower]] after the player has encountered N at the ruins of his castle. Kyurem will appear as either Black Kyurem or White Kyurem during the storyline at Giant Chasm, but cannot be caught. Kyurem can be caught later in its normal form post-game after the player has caught Reshiram or Zekrom.

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, either Reshiram or Zekrom will appear at the [[Fabled Cave]] depending on the version if the player has a level 100 Pokémon in their party. Kyurem will appear at the [[Gnarled Den]] if the player has both Reshiram and Zekrom in their party.

==In the anime==
Zekrom debuted in the first episode of the ''[[Best Wishes series]]'', ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]''. It appeared above the sky in Nuvema Town, where it created a bizzare thunderstorm and caused Pikachu's electricity to malfunction, inflicting pain. Zekrom always appeared above Ash. Later, in ''[[BW110|The Name's N!]]'', N speculated that Ash's encounter with Zekrom was not coincidental.

Reshiram appeared in a flashback about N's memories of N's Castle in ''[[BW110|The Name's N!]]''; Reshiram incinerated the castle during N's crowning by Ghetsis, which he later speaks of in ''[[BW118|The Secrets From Out Of The Fog!]]'' when talking of his experience as a former Team Plasma member. It appeared during the present in ''[[BW122|What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!]]'', when Ghetsis revived it from the Light Stone and took possession of it using Colress's machine. Ghetsis then unleashed it unto everyone in hopes of utter destruction. It then left in peace after N communed with it, and supposedly told it something before it left, though N kept that a secret.

Reshiram and Zekrom later appeared in Ash's dream in ''[[BW123|Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!]]'', when Ash was riding one but was thrown off by Zekrom (carrying Iris) using Thunderbolt, causing Ash to fall off and soon awaken Ash. This was revealed to be Pikachu using {{m|Thunderbolt}} on him.

In movie canon, Reshiram and Zekrom made a major appearance in ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' and ''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''. In these two variants of the same movie, Reshiram and Zekrom share opposite roles. Either Reshiram or Zekrom is summoned by [[Damon]] and used to fight off those who oppose him while he raises the [[Sword of the Vale]]. It allied with Damon when he wished to restore the Kingdom of the Vale. The opposite dragon depending on the version is awakened by Ash, and allies with him upon his wish to help Victini. The two dragons battle, but Ash ultimately defeats Damon. However, the two dragons then realize that Damon's actions had unleashed a corrupted Dragon Force that has put the world into jeopardy, and the duo reveal this to Damon by blowing away the clouds. They then help relocate the Sword of the Vale in order to stop the Dragon Force. They then leave, and fly off, forming a rainbow in the process. It is unknown as to whether or not these are the same Reshiram and Zekrom that appeared in the mainstream anime.

Kyurem makes a separate appearance in ''[[M15|Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice]]''. In this movie, Kyurem is sought after Keldeo, in hopes that the latter can defeat Kyurem in a match to become one among the Swords of Justice. Kyurem accepts Keldeo's challenge, but proves far too great a match for the young Pokémon to handle, and it gained massive advantage. When Terrakion interfered to protect Keldeo, Kyurem froze it, along with Cobalion and Virizion in ice. Keldeo then escaped and took refuge on the top of a train. Kyurem, refusing to let the battle end unfairly, doggedly pursued Keldeo. When Keldeo reappeared for a rematch, Kyurem revealed to Keldeo that it knew that it was lying about being a Sword of Justice. The two then battle, and Keldeo learns how to use {{m|Secret Sword}} in the process. Though Keldeo does not win, it still wins Kyurem's respect as Keldeo vowed to protect its friends. When Kyurem's den was falling apart, it used ice to freeze it so that no further disaster would occur. In this movie, Kyurem is shown to be able to change between Black Kyurem, White Kyurem, and normal Kyurem at will. It is also notable for controlling an army of {{p|Cryogonal}} who would do its bidding: their presence also often marked Kyurem's arrival at a location. According to {{an|Iris}}, Kyurem is considered the most powerful Dragon-type in the world.

Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem all appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. Reshiram and Zekrom were seen in a flashback of events 100 years ago, when Hoopa in its Unbound form summoned the two of them and battled them in order to entertain people in Dessert City. Kyurem is summoned in the present by an entity of Hoopa's Unbound form, along with Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and the [[creation trio]], and is controlled by the entity in order to terrorize Dessert City. After Hoopa's Unbound power is sealed and Kyurem is freed from its control, Kyurem helps in holding off a dimensional wall while Hoopa saves the Dessert City inhabitants from destruction. Kyurem then leaves the scene.

==Trivia==
* {{wp|Yin and yang}} are dependent fundamentals in {{wp|Taoism}}, which Reshiram and Zekrom are directly connected to. Reshiram and Zekrom's species names in Japanese are "White Yang" and "Black Yin," respectively, and the names of their battle music are also respectively "Blazing White Yang" and "Electrifying Black Yin." Kyurem, on the other hand, is an analogy to {{wp|Wuji (philosophy)|wuji}}—a separate concept of Taoism—under the assumption that the absence of the warmth Reshiram and Zekrom generate (and thus their conceptual yin and yang) equals the infinite absence wuji implies. Wuji is also said to be represented by an empty circle; Kyurem's species name is the Boundary Pokémon.
** The Tao trio may also relate to The {{wp|Three Pure Ones}}.
* It is so far the only Legendary trio with no confirmed [[trio master]].
** According to [[Drayden]] and [[Ghetsis]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, however, {{p|Kyurem}} is the remainder of the {{tt|original dragon|the single dragon that Reshiram and Zekrom used to be}} after it was split into two. Also, Kyurem shifts into its two forms by fusing with either Reshiram or Zekrom. In this case, Kyurem could be an internal trio master, much like {{p|Rayquaza}} and {{p|Landorus}}.
* The secondary types of the Tao trio are the same as the primary types of the [[Legendary birds]].
** Additionally, each member of the trio learns one aspect of the move {{m|Tri Attack}}.
* Although the Tao trio are the [[version mascot]]s of the [[Generation V]] games, none of the members is the mascot of the game matching its [[List of Pokémon by color|Pokédex color]]. Reshiram is the mascot of ''Pokémon Black'', Zekrom is the mascot of ''Pokémon White'', and although Kyurem's alternate forms match the colors of ''Black 2'' and ''White 2'' they are still listed as gray due to its base form.
* Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem are the only Legendary Pokémon to have more than one [[signature move]], along with {{p|Keldeo}}.
** Kyurem possesses the most signature moves out of all the members of the Tao trio. It has access to {{m|Glaciate}} in its default state, {{m|Ice Burn}} as White Kyurem, and {{m|Freeze Shock}} as Black Kyurem.
* Reshiram and Zekrom have the highest catch rate of any Legendary Pokémon with a base stat total above 600, with 45. This is because the player is forced to catch them to proceed the storyline in Black and White.
* Each member of the Tao trio has a secondary Sugimori artwork depicting their Abilities activated. Kyurem has two of them, one for each alternate form.
* The Tao trio have their own battle transition. A few lights will gather in the center of the screen, and a swirl vortex will zoom in from the center.
* Like the [[Legendary beasts]] in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, each member of the trio shares battle music that is slightly remixed to match their secondary type. Zekrom's theme has a crackling thunder effect and Reshiram's theme has a burning fire effect. While Kyurem's theme does not have a similar special effect, it has an extra slapped bass part playing in the background.
* All three members of the Tao trio can [[Talking Pokémon|speak telepathically]] in the anime; they, along with the [[Swords of Justice]], are the only Legendary trios to have this ability for all three members.
* Neither White Kyurem nor Black Kyurem can be traded.

{{Legendary trios}}
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'''Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!''' (Japanese: '''カロス地方にやってきた！夢と冒険のはじまり！！''' ''We've Arrived in the Kalos Region! The Beginning of Dreams and Adventures!!'') is the first episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 800th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 17, 2013, and aired in the United Kingdom and the United States as a sneak peek preview of the full series on October 19, 2013. It was later broadcast in sequence in the United States on January 18, 2014.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After a quick introduction to Serena, a budding young Trainer who lives with her mother in the Kalos region, we find Ash, Pikachu, and Alexa on a plane, preparing to land in Kalos. Saying that Ash is excited would be quite an understatement! The thought of meeting all the new Pokémon and having lots of exciting Gym battles has our hero beside himself with joyous anticipation.

But when Alexa discovers that her younger sister (who’s a Gym Leader) isn’t at her Gym in Santalune City, Ash wonders where he should try for his first badge. Alexa directs him to the Gym located in the Prism Tower, right there in Lumiose City! Ash and Pikachu arrive at the Gym, brimming with confidence and energy. But they are greeted by a robot who, upon discovering Ash hasn’t yet won a single badge in Kalos, promptly throws them out with a bang!

Outside, a Trainer named Clemont and his little sister, Bonnie, manage to catch Ash and Pikachu as they come flying out of the tower. After introductions all around, Ash challenges Clemont to a battle on the spot, and he agrees. With Pikachu up against Clemont’s new Pokémon Bunnelby, it proves to be a battle of power and strategy, until it is rudely interrupted by none other than Jessie, James, and Meowth of Team Rocket, who have followed Ash all the way to Kalos!

The villains proclaim that although Pikachu is their first Pokémon-catching priority, the wealth of prime Pokémon in the Kalos region is too great to ignore! As a new battle begins, Team Rocket’s Wobbuffet proves to be quite a powerful Pokémon, thanks to its Mirror Coat move, which returns special attacks to the sender with double the power! But a Froakie has been observing the events from the sidelines, and now rushes in to help. When it flings the protective Frubbles that cover its back—which isn’t technically a move, and therefore not affected by Wobbuffet’s Mirror Coat—Team Rocket is sent blasting off again, but Froakie is injured in the process. Ash knows they need to get Froakie to a Pokémon Center right away, but Bonnie suggests it would be faster to go to Professor Sycamore’s research lab.

So off they go: Ash, Pikachu, Clemont, Bonnie, and the injured Froakie, ushering in a new round of adventures and excitement!

==Plot==
The episode begins as a {{p|Fletchling}} flies into a house. A woman, [[Grace (Kalos)|Grace]], asks Fletchling to wake her daughter {{an|Serena}} up after she failed the first time. Fletchling obediently flies up to Serena's bedroom and {{m|peck}}s Grace's daughter awake, much to Serena's annoyance. Despite the prospect of training with {{p|Rhyhorn}} later for Rhyhorn racing, Serena feels today will be interesting.

Meanwhile, {{Ash}} arrives in the [[Kalos]] region on a plane with [[Alexa]], anticipating a new adventure. As Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} leave the plane, Ash sees two {{p|Spritzee}} flying above and trips on the steps, landing heavily on the ground. Ash is dismayed to discover that Alexa's [[Viola|sister's]] Gym is not in [[Lumiose City]], but is in [[Santalune City]] instead. While Alexa makes a phone call to her sister, Ash decides to look around for new Pokémon, when suddenly {{p|Blaziken|a mysterious Pokémon}} appears on the top of the airport traffic control tower and jumps over Ash's head. Ash heads to the lobby and runs to Alexa's {{p|Helioptile}}, telling Alexa about the amazing Pokémon he saw, to which Alexa promises that he will soon see many more amazing Pokémon. Although Alexa's sister is still away from the Santalune Gym, Alexa cheers Ash up by suggesting that he challenge the Gym in Lumiose City instead.

After seeing many Pokémon in Lumiose City, some familiar and some new to him, Ash finds Prism Tower, which houses the Lumiose Gym. Watched by {{an|Clemont|a boy}} and {{an|Bonnie|his younger sister}}, Ash walks inside and requests a Gym battle, but [[Clembot|a robotic voice]] asks him how many badges he currently has. Unbeknownst to Ash, the Lumiose Gym has a strict requirement that only Trainers with four or more Gym Badges may challenge the Gym Leader. Since Ash has no Badges, Ash and Pikachu are hit with an electric shock and are dropped through a trapdoor to the exit. The two children from before see him falling out of the tower and they attempt to rescue Ash and his Pikachu. The boy throws his backpack below Ash, which immediately produces a large airbag-like contraption to cushion Ash's fall. The little girl catches Pikachu and falls over herself. After the boy helps Ash to his feet, the girl excites herself over how adorable Pikachu is and hugs him tightly, causing Pikachu to shock her in protest. As the scene is occurring, a {{AP|Froakie}} is watching them from a building. Recovering quickly from the shock, the girl apologizes to Pikachu after her brother chides her for not considering Pikachu's feelings. Introducing himself to the boy and the girl, Ash tells them how he traveled here from the Kanto region so he could participate in the Kalos League. The three of them head to a Pokémon battlefield in Lumiose City, where the boy and the girl introduce themselves as {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}. Ash challenges Clemont to a Pokémon battle, to which Clemont accepts after encouragement from Bonnie.

For their battle, Clemont sends out his {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}} and Ash uses Pikachu. Pikachu, like usual for Ash's Pokémon battles, starts off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Bunnelby uses its ears to use the sand to block the attack. Bunnelby responds with {{m|Dig}}, while Ash tells Pikachu to take off and use his speed to confuse Bunnelby. However, Pikachu is unsuccessful and Bunnelby lands its attack. Pikachu and Bunnelby continue trading attacks, while Ash notes that Bunnelby's ears are a great asset to it in battle and that Clemont is a skilled Trainer.

Just then, the battle is interrupted when some sort of device is thrown onto the battlefield, which Pikachu narrowly dodges. Looking around, Ash and the others see Team Rocket there, having followed him all the way to Kalos. Although the talking {{TR|Meowth}} catches Clemont's attention, Ash explains to him and Bonnie how Team Rocket have been following him around, trying to steal Pikachu. Although Pikachu and Bunnelby both put up excellent fights against Team Rocket, [[Jessie]]'s {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} {{m|Mirror Coat|blocks their attacks}}. Just before Pikachu is struck by a rebounding Electro Ball, the {{p|Froakie}} that had been watching them before jumps in and takes the attack for Pikachu. Using its frubbles as an attack, Froakie incapacitates Wobbuffet and gives Ash, Clemont, Bonnie, Pikachu, and Bunnelby time to escape. However, Froakie is severely injured in the process and Ash rushes it to [[Professor Sycamore]]'s laboratory, fearing for the little Pokémon's safety.

==Major events==

* {{an|Serena}} is introduced.
* {{Ash}} and [[Alexa]] arrive in [[Lumiose City]], the central part of the [[Kalos]] region.
* Ash sees a [[Mega Evolution|mysterious]] {{p|Blaziken|Pokémon}} at the airport.
* Ash learns that [[Viola|Alexa's sister]] is away from [[Santalune Gym|her Gym]], but there is another in Lumiose City itself.
* Ash and Alexa go their separate ways.
* Ash is unable to have an official Gym Battle, as he needs four [[Badge]]s in order to challenge the [[Lumiose Gym]].
* {{Ash}} meets an inventor named {{an|Clemont}} and his sister {{an|Bonnie}} for the first time.
* Ash has a battle with Clemont, but it gets interrupted by Team Rocket.
* Clemont and Bonnie encounter {{TRT}} for the first time.
* A {{AP|Froakie}} saves {{AP|Pikachu}} from Team Rocket, but is injured in the process.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* {{kal|Grace}}

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Froakie}}
* {{p|Fletchling}}
* {{p|Meowstic}}
* {{p|Scatterbug}}
* {{p|Flabébé}} (Red Flower and Orange Flower)
* {{p|Swirlix}}
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Blaziken}}
* {{p|Dedenne}}
* {{p|Furfrou}}
* {{p|Spewpa}}
* {{p|Pangoro}}
* {{p|Malamar}}
* {{p|Spritzee}}

====Other====
* [[Clembot]] (voice, not named)

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY001.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Alexa]]
* {{kal|Grace}}
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY001.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Spritzee}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Fletchling}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}; debut)
* {{p|Helioptile}} ([[Alexa]]'s)
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Blaziken Mask]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Blaziken]]; debut)
* {{p|Froakie}} (later {{OP|Ash|Froakie}}; debut)
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{kal|Grace}}'s; debut)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} ({{kal|Grace}}'s)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Doduo}}
* {{p|Lickitung}}
* {{p|Ditto}}
* {{p|Medicham}} (×3)
* {{p|Swanna}} (multiple)
* {{p|Meowstic}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Ampharos}}
* {{p|Azumarill}} (×2)
* {{p|Scatterbug}} (debut)
* {{p|Flabébé}} (multiple; {{DL|Form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Red Flower}} and {{DL|Form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Orange Flower}}; debut)
* {{p|Swirlix}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Swablu}}
* {{p|Chatot}}
* {{p|Drifloon}} (×2)
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Hoppip}} (×2)
* {{p|Bidoof}}
* {{p|Bibarel}}
* {{p|Magnemite}} (×2)
* {{p|Watchog}}
* {{p|Dedenne}} (debut)
* {{p|Furfrou}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Smeargle}}
* {{p|Stoutland}}
* {{p|Flaaffy}}
* {{p|Delcatty}}
* {{p|Panpour}}
* {{p|Skiploom}} (multiple)
* {{p|Raichu}} (×3)
* {{p|Pichu}} (×2)
* {{p|Mareep}} (multiple)
* {{p|Aipom}}
* {{p|Skitty}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Politoed}} (×3)
* {{p|Sentret}}
* {{p|Gogoat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} (multiple)
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Weedle}}
* {{p|Spewpa}} (debut)
* {{p|Burmy}} (Plant Cloak)
* {{p|Wormadam}} (Plant Cloak)
* {{p|Pangoro}} (debut)
* {{p|Zigzagoon}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (×3)
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (multiple)
* {{p|Wailmer}} (×2)
* {{p|Wailord}}
* {{p|Magikarp}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)
* {{p|Seaking}} (multiple)
* {{p|Chinchou}} (multiple)
* {{p|Lanturn}} (multiple)
* {{p|Horsea}} (multiple)
* {{p|Seadra}} (multiple)
* {{p|Kingdra}} (multiple)
* {{p|Lapras}} (multiple)
* {{p|Tentacool}} (multiple)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (multiple)
* {{p|Malamar}} (×3; debut)
* {{p|Staryu}} (multiple)
* {{p|Starmie}} (multiple)
* {{p|Spritzee}} (debut)
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Pidove}}
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} (plush toy)
* {{p|Joltik}} (plush toy)

===Other===
* [[Clembot]] (voice, not named)

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash.png|thumb|200px|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Holo Caster]]: {{p|Pikachu}}
** This Pokémon Holo Caster was moved to [[XY002]] on the first airing, due to XY001 and XY002 airing as a one-hour special.
* This is the 800th episode of the main anime if ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' and ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'' are not counted as episodes.
* In addition to the United States, this episode aired as a sneak peek on October 19, 2013 in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|Spain}}, {{pmin|Germany}}, {{pmin|Italy}}, and {{pmin|France}}. The sneak peek versions of these episodes also aired in {{pmin|Canada}} on December 7, 2013.
** Due to this fact, this episode is tied with the [[XY002|following episode]] as the shortest gap between the airdates of the Japanese version and the English dub. However, both were aired as a sneak preview, not regular episodes, as the {{series|BW}} hadn't completed its run outside Japan yet, so the record that ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'' held wasn't broken for regular episodes until ''[[BW137|Celebrating the Hero's Comet!]]''.
** For these airings, a placeholder opening was used, in which the show's title simply flew into view on a black background as the title card background music played.
* A new eyecatch debuts in the Japanese version, called "[[Who's That Pokémon?#Pokémon the Series: XY|Pokémon Quiz]]". The silhouette of Pokémon is revealed, then other four silhouettes appear alongside it: one being identical to the first silhouette, two being that of similar Pokémon species and one of them being that of {{TRT}}. The viewers have to remember where the correct silhouette was, which is revealed alongside the actual Pokémon species after the commercial break.
* This is the first time that an episode introducing a new [[core series]] region does not feature the regional [[Pokémon Professor|Professor]].
* As of this episode, music from ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. the Sword of Justice]]'' is used in the anime.
* Jessie breaks the [[Breaking the fourth wall|fourth wall]] when Ash says that he and Pikachu will always stand up to Team Rocket. She replies that all he will end up with is reruns, implying that the show will end due to them succeeding in capturing Pikachu.

===Errors===
* In the intro segment of the episode, a {{p|Dedenne}}'s belly is colored the same as the rest of its body.
* At two different times, the sound of {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s Poké Ball opening is heard despite already being out of it.
* After [[Alexa]] finished her call with her sister, {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Helioptile}} go to her to tell her Ash saw an awesome Pokémon, and Alexa is missing her one earring.
* In one scene, the pocket on Alexa's jeans is missing.
* During the [[Team Rocket motto]] sequence:
** The space inside the "R" on Jessie's uniform is briefly colored red instead of white, and a few frames later, her undershirt is miscolored white. This error is present in every subsequent episode featuring the same motto animation.
** When he crosses arms, the fingers on James's left glove are colored like his skin, instead of black. This is corrected in subequent episodes.
* In the dub, when Ash asks Clemont where the Pokémon Center is, his mouth doesn't keep up with the words.

<gallery>
File:XY001_error.png|Alexa's missing one earring
File:XY001 error 2.png|Alexa's missing jeans pocket
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* For unknown reasons, the title card is lacking the characters' shadows and the ''To Be Continued'' text does not appear in the end of the episode in the {{pmin|the United States|American version}}. The {{pmin|the United Kingdom|UK version}}, and presumably all international versions, has the ''To Be Continued'' added in, while the US iTunes release adds the characters' shadows along with the ''To Be Continued''.
* In the official debut of this episode's dub, a large portion of the original music is replaced with dub music. However, this was not the case in the preview airing, in which the episode used all of the original music.
** In addition, several lines of dialogue were rerecorded and the [[Clembot]]'s voice was changed between the preview and official debut to be consistent with later episodes.
* For unknown reasons, the title card along with the theme song was skipped in the Hindi dub.

==In other languages==
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Ability

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An '''Ability''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|特性|とくせい}}''' ''ability'') is a game mechanic introduced in [[Generation III]] that provides a passive effect in battle or in the overworld. Individual Pokémon may have only one Ability at a time. Prior to [[Generation VI]], an Ability could not be changed after a Pokémon is obtained except by [[Evolution]], where the Ability it changes into is determined by the former Ability and [[Form differences|form change]]. Not every Ability is beneficial; {{cat|Abilities with negative effects|some will hinder the user}}.

==Mechanics==
[[File:Primordial Sea.png|thumb|[[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} activating its Ability, {{a|Primordial Sea}}]]
Some species of Pokémon may have multiple Abilities. When caught in the wild they have one of two possible Abilities, with a 50% chance of encountering either. In terms of game data, these Abilities may be thought of as being stored in separate slots (i.e. {{p|Munna}} has {{a|Forewarn}} in the first slot and {{a|Synchronize}} in the second).

The only way a Pokémon can normally change its Ability is through evolution. The "slot" storage system means that if an unevolved Pokémon has the "first" Ability for its species, it will have the "first" Ability of its evolved species upon reaching this stage, even if this Ability differs in the evolved species. In other words, a {{p|Poochyena}} with {{a|Run Away}} would evolve into a {{p|Mightyena}} with {{a|Intimidate}}, while a Poochyena with {{a|Quick Feet}} would evolve into a Mightyena with {{a|Quick Feet}}. If the unevolved Pokémon has only one Ability, but its evolution may have one of two Abilities, then it has a 50% chance of acquiring either Ability (dependent on its [[personality value]]). [[Generation VI]] introduced the [[Ability Capsule]], which allows the user to change a Pokémon's Ability under two conditions: the initial Ability is not a Hidden Ability, and the species has two regular Abilities. It is consumed after use.

When Abilities were introduced in [[Generation III]], some Pokémon only had one. A number of these species were given a second Ability in [[Generation IV]]; if a Pokémon of a species which gained a new Ability in Generation IV is evolved in Generation IV or V, its Ability will be recalculated.

Some Abilities also have effects {{cat|Abilities with field effects|outside of battle}}.

===Hidden Abilities===
{{main|List of Pokémon with released Hidden Abilities (Generation V)}}
{{main|List of Pokémon with released Hidden Abilities (Generation VI)}}
Beginning in [[Generation V]], {{cat|Pokémon without Hidden Abilities|most Pokémon}} were given access to another Ability, referred to in-game as a Hidden Ability, if obtained under certain circumstances:
* Where possible, all Pokémon obtained from the [[Pokémon Global Link]], either via the [[Pokémon Dream World]] or a [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon|Global Link promotion]], will always have their Hidden Ability.
* Certain [[event Pokémon]] may have their Hidden Ability.
* Pokémon obtained from the [[Pokémon Dream Radar]] will have their respective Hidden Abilities.
* Two instances of Pokémon found in-game in {{2v2|Black|White}} (the five {{p|Darmanitan}} in the [[Desert Resort]] and the {{p|Musharna}} found every Friday in the [[Dreamyard]]) have their Hidden Ability.
* Pokémon found in {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}'s [[Hidden Grotto]]s will always have their Hidden Ability, as do certain other interactable Pokémon in the game.
* [[Horde Encounter]]s may have a Pokémon with a Hidden Ability.
* Pokémon found in a [[Friend Safari]] have a small chance of having a Hidden Ability. That chance increases if the registered friend associated with the Safari is online.
* Pokémon found with the [[DexNav]] in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] have a small chance of having its Hidden Ability. The chance increases as more of the same species are encountered.

If a female Pokémon has a Hidden Ability and is [[Pokémon breeding|bred]], it has a 60% chance of giving that Ability to each of its children. Each of the other Abilities has a 20% chance of being passed down. In Generation V, Hidden Abilities cannot be passed down from male or genderless Pokémon, or when breeding with {{p|Ditto}}. In [[Generation VI]], this was changed so that male and genderless Pokémon have the chance to pass down their Hidden Ability, but only when bred with Ditto. A Ditto with its Hidden Ability cannot pass down a Hidden Ability to offspring.

===Abilities and breeding===
The mechanics of which Ability is acquired upon hatching a [[Pokémon Egg]] (in instances when a hatched Pokémon may have one of two Abilities) varies from game to game. In all games up to and including {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a Pokémon hatched from an Egg has a 50% chance of acquiring either Ability.

However, starting from {{game|Black and White|s}}, there is an 80% chance of the resulting offspring having the same "slotted" Ability as its mother and hence a 20% chance of the other Ability being passed down as long as the other parent is not {{p|Ditto}}. From {{g|X and Y}} onwards, if one parent is Ditto, there is an 80% chance that the non-Ditto parent's Ability will be passed on.

==List of Abilities==
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|- style="background: #ddf"
! #
! width=110 | Name
! Effect
! Generation
! Single
! Dual
! Hidden
|-
| 091
| {{a|Adaptability}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up moves of the same type.
| IV
| 0
| 4
| 5
|-
| 184
| {{a|Aerilate}}
| style="text-align:left" | Normal-type moves become Flying-type moves.
| VI
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 106
| {{a|Aftermath}}
| style="text-align:left" | Damages the foe landing the finishing hit.
| IV
| 0
| 4
| 4
|-
| {{tt|076|Was 077 in Generation III}}
| {{a|Air Lock}}
| style="text-align:left" | Eliminates the effects of weather.
| III
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 148
| {{a|Analytic}}
| style="text-align:left" | Strengthens moves when moving last.
| V
| 0
| 0
| 12
|-
| 083
| {{a|Anger Point}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises Attack upon taking a critical hit.
| IV
| 0
| 3
| 4
|-
| 107
| {{a|Anticipation}}
| style="text-align:left" | Senses the foe’s dangerous moves.
| IV
| 1
| 4
| 2
|-
| 071
| {{a|Arena Trap}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents the foe from fleeing.
| III
| 0
| 3
| 0
|-
| 165
| {{a|Aroma Veil}}
| style="text-align:left" | Protects allies from attacks that limit their move choices.
| VI
| 0
| 0
| 2
|-
| 188
| {{a|Aura Break}}
| style="text-align:left" | The effects of "Aura" Abilities are reversed.
| VI
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 123
| {{a|Bad Dreams}}
| style="text-align:left" | Reduces a sleeping foe’s HP.
| IV
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 004
| {{a|Battle Armor}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
| III
| 2
| 4
| 2
|-
| 145
| {{a|Big Pecks}}
| style="text-align:left" | Protects the Pokémon from Defense-lowering attacks.
| V
| 0
| 8
| 4
|-
| 066
| {{a|Blaze}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up Fire-type moves in a pinch.
| III
| 18
| 0
| 2
|-
| 171
| {{a|Bulletproof}}
| style="text-align:left" | Protects the Pokémon from some ball and bomb moves.
| VI
| 0
| 0
| 3
|-
| {{tt|—|Was 076 in Generation III}}
| {{a|Cacophony}}
| style="text-align:left" | Avoids sound-based moves.
| III
| 0
| 0
| 0
|-
| 167
| {{a|Cheek Pouch}}
| style="text-align:left" | Restores HP as well when the Pokémon eats a Berry.
| VI
| 0
| 3
| 0
|-
| 034
| {{a|Chlorophyll}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in sunshine.
| III
| 10
| 19
| 6
|-
| 029
| {{a|Clear Body}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents the Pokémon’s stats from being lowered.
| III
| 7
| 2
| 3
|-
| 013
| {{a|Cloud Nine}}
| style="text-align:left" | Eliminates the effects of weather.
| III
| 0
| 2
| 4
|-
| 016
| {{a|Color Change}}
| style="text-align:left" | Changes the Pokémon’s type to the foe’s move.
| III
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 172
| {{a|Competitive}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts the Sp.Atk stat when a stat is lowered.
| VI
| 0
| 7
| 1
|-
| 014
| {{a|Compound Eyes}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon’s accuracy is boosted.
| III
| 2
| 6
| 1
|-
| 126
| {{a|Contrary}}
| style="text-align:left" | Inverts stat modifiers.
| V
| 0
| 2
| 5
|-
| 130
| {{a|Cursed Body}}
| style="text-align:left" | Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
| V
| 0
| 2
| 3
|-
| 056
| {{a|Cute Charm}}
| style="text-align:left" | Contact with the Pokémon may cause infatuation.
| III
| 1
| 12
| 1
|-
| 006
| {{a|Damp}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents combatants from self destructing.
| III
| 0
| 8
| 10
|-
| 186
| {{a|Dark Aura}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up each Pokémon's Dark-type moves.
| VI
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 129
| {{a|Defeatist}}
| style="text-align:left" | Halves Attack and Special Attack below 50% HP.
| V
| 2
| 0
| 0
|-
| 128
| {{a|Defiant}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
| V
| 0
| 2
| 10
|-
| 191
| {{a|Delta Stream}}
| style="text-align:left" | Eliminates weather effects and eliminates weaknesses of Flying-type Pokémon.
| VI
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 190
| {{a|Desolate Land}}
| style="text-align:left" | Creates [[intense sunlight|harsh sunlight]].
| VI
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 088
| {{a|Download}}
| style="text-align:left" | Adjusts power according to the foe’s lowest defensive stat.
| IV
| 1
| 3
| 0
|-
| 002
| {{a|Drizzle}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon makes it rain if it appears in battle.
| III
| 1
| 0
| 1
|-
| 070
| {{a|Drought}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon makes it sunny if it is in battle.
| III
| 2
| 0
| 2
|-
| 087
| {{a|Dry Skin}}
| style="text-align:left" | Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.
| IV
| 0
| 6
| 1
|-
| 048
| {{a|Early Bird}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.
| III
| 0
| 13
| 2
|-
| 027
| {{a|Effect Spore}}
| style="text-align:left" | Contact may paralyze, poison, or cause sleep.
| III
| 2
| 4
| 1
|-
| 187
| {{a|Fairy Aura}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up each Pokémon's Fairy-type moves.
| VI
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 111
| {{a|Filter}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers down supereffective moves.
| IV
| 1
| 2
| 0
|-
| 049
| {{a|Flame Body}}
| style="text-align:left" | Contact with the Pokémon may burn the foe.
| III
| 9
| 5
| 4
|-
| 138
| {{a|Flare Boost}}
| style="text-align:left" | Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when burned.
| V
| 0
| 0
| 2
|-
| 018
| {{a|Flash Fire}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up Fire-type moves if hit by a fire move.
| III
| 4
| 10
| 4
|-
| 122
| {{a|Flower Gift}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up party Pokémon when it is sunny.
| IV
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 166
| {{a|Flower Veil}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents lowering of ally Grass-type Pokémon's stats.
| VI
| 3
| 0
| 0
|-
| 059
| {{a|Forecast}}
| style="text-align:left" | Transforms with the weather.
| III
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 108
| {{a|Forewarn}}
| style="text-align:left" | Determines what moves the foe has.
| IV
| 0
| 6
| 0
|-
| 132
| {{a|Friend Guard}}
| style="text-align:left" | Decreases damage inflicted against ally Pokémon.
| V
| 0
| 0
| 8
|-
| 119
| {{a|Frisk}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon can check the foe’s held item.
| IV
| 0
| 12
| 8
|-
| 169
| {{a|Fur Coat}}
| style="text-align:left" | Halves damage from physical moves.
| VI
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 177
| {{a|Gale Wings}}
| style="text-align:left" | Gives priority to Flying-type moves.
| VI
| 0
| 0
| 3
|-
| 082
| {{a|Gluttony}}
| style="text-align:left" | Encourages the early use of a held Berry.
| IV
| 6
| 4
| 9
|-
| 183
| {{a|Gooey}}
| style="text-align:left" | Contact with the Pokémon lowers the attacker's Speed stat.
| VI
| 0
| 0
| 3
|-
| 179
| {{a|Grass Pelt}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts the Defense stat in Grassy Terrain.
| VI
| 0
| 0
| 2
|-
| 062
| {{a|Guts}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts Attack if there is a status problem.
| III
| 3
| 14
| 4
|-
| 139
| {{a|Harvest}}
| style="text-align:left" | Sometimes restores a consumed Berry.
| V
| 0
| 0
| 5
|-
| 131
| {{a|Healer}}
| style="text-align:left" | Has a 30% chance of curing each adjacent ally of any major status ailment after each turn.
| V
| 2
| 2
| 3
|-
| 085
| {{a|Heatproof}}
| style="text-align:left" | Weakens the power of Fire-type moves.
| IV
| 0
| 2
| 0
|-
| 134
| {{a|Heavy Metal}}
| style="text-align:left" | Doubles the Pokémon's weight.
| V
| 0
| 0
| 5
|-
| 118
| {{a|Honey Gather}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon may gather Honey from somewhere.
| IV
| 1
| 0
| 1
|-
| 037
| {{a|Huge Power}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises the Pokémon’s Attack stat.
| III
| 1
| 3
| 2
|-
| 055
| {{a|Hustle}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts the Attack stat, but lowers accuracy.
| III
| 3
| 7
| 8
|-
| 093
| {{a|Hydration}}
| style="text-align:left" | Heals status problems if it is raining.
| IV
| 2
| 10
| 9
|-
| 052
| {{a|Hyper Cutter}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents the Attack stat from being lowered.
| III
| 0
| 9
| 0
|-
| 115
| {{a|Ice Body}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon regains HP in a hailstorm.
| IV
| 3
| 7
| 4
|-
| 035
| {{a|Illuminate}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.
| III
| 0
| 6
| 0
|-
| 149
| {{a|Illusion}}
| style="text-align:left" | Takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move.
| V
| 2
| 0
| 0
|-
| 017
| {{a|Immunity}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents the Pokémon from getting poisoned.
| III
| 1
| 1
| 1
|-
| 150
| {{a|Imposter}}
| style="text-align:left" | Transforms upon entering battle.
| V
| 0
| 0
| 1
|-
| 151
| {{a|Infiltrator}}
| style="text-align:left" | Ignores Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.
| V
| 0
| 7
| 14
|-
| 039
| {{a|Inner Focus}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon is protected from flinching.
| III
| 4
| 16
| 6
|-
| 015
| {{a|Insomnia}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.
| III
| 0
| 11
| 3
|-
| 022
| {{a|Intimidate}}
| style="text-align:left" | Lowers the foe’s Attack stat.
| III
| 5
| 19
| 3
|-
| 160
| {{a|Iron Barbs}}
| style="text-align:left" | Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
| V
| 2
| 0
| 0
|-
| 089
| {{a|Iron Fist}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts the power of punching moves.
| IV
| 0
| 5
| 7
|-
| 154
| {{a|Justified}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises Attack when hit by Dark-type moves.
| V
| 4
| 0
| 5
|-
| 051
| {{a|Keen Eye}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy.
| III
| 5
| 21
| 5
|-
| 103
| {{a|Klutz}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon can’t use any held items.
| IV
| 0
| 6
| 1
|-
| 102
| {{a|Leaf Guard}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents status problems in sunny weather.
| IV
| 1
| 6
| 7
|-
| 026
| {{a|Levitate}}
| style="text-align:left" | Gives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.
| III
| 30
| 2
| 0
|-
| 135
| {{a|Light Metal}}
| style="text-align:left" | Halves the Pokémon's weight.
| V
| 0
| 0
| 5
|-
| 031
| {{a|Lightning Rod}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves to raise Sp.Atk.
| III
| 0
| 9
| 5
|-
| 007
| {{a|Limber}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon is protected from paralysis.
| III
| 1
| 7
| 2
|-
| 064
| {{a|Liquid Ooze}}
| style="text-align:left" | Inflicts damage on foes using any draining move.
| III
| 0
| 4
| 0
|-
| 156
| {{a|Magic Bounce}}
| style="text-align:left" | Reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user.
| V
| 1
| 0
| 3
|-
| 098
| {{a|Magic Guard}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon only takes damage from attacks.
| IV
| 0
| 7
| 3
|-
| 170
| {{a|Magician}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon steals the held item of a Pokémon it hits with a move.
| VI
| 0
| 0
| 4
|-
| 040
| {{a|Magma Armor}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents the Pokémon from becoming frozen.
| III
| 0
| 3
| 0
|-
| 042
| {{a|Magnet Pull}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping.
| III
| 0
| 5
| 0
|-
| 063
| {{a|Marvel Scale}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts Defense if there is a status problem.
| III
| 1
| 0
| 2
|-
| 178
| {{a|Mega Launcher}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up aura and pulse moves.
| VI
| 3
| 0
| 0
|-
| 058
| {{a|Minus}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Plus.
| III
| 1
| 3
| 2
|-
| 104
| {{a|Mold Breaker}}
| style="text-align:left" | Moves can be used regardless of Abilities.
| IV
| 4
| 6
| 8
|-
| 141
| {{a|Moody}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.
| V
| 0
| 0
| 7
|-
| 078
| {{a|Motor Drive}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises Speed if hit by an Electric-type move.
| IV
| 1
| 2
| 1
|-
| 153
| {{a|Moxie}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
| V
| 0
| 5
| 8
|-
| 136
| {{a|Multiscale}}
| style="text-align:left" | Halves damage taken from full HP.
| V
| 0
| 0
| 2
|-
| 121
| {{a|Multitype}}
| style="text-align:left" | Changes type to match the held Plate.
| IV
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 152
| {{a|Mummy}}
| style="text-align:left" | [[Contact]] with this Pokémon spreads this Ability.
| V
| 2
| 0
| 0
|-
| 030
| {{a|Natural Cure}}
| style="text-align:left" | All status problems are healed upon switching out.
| III
| 3
| 12
| 0
|-
| 099
| {{a|No Guard}}
| style="text-align:left" | Ensures the Pokémon and its foe’s attacks land.
| IV
| 2
| 3
| 3
|-
| 096
| {{a|Normalize}}
| style="text-align:left" | All the Pokémon’s moves become Normal type.
| IV
| 0
| 2
| 0
|-
| 012
| {{a|Oblivious}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents the Pokémon from becoming infatuated.
| III
| 0
| 16
| 3
|-
| 142
| {{a|Overcoat}}
| style="text-align:left" | Protects against damage from weather.
| V
| 0
| 5
| 12
|-
| 065
| {{a|Overgrow}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up Grass-type moves in a pinch.
| III
| 18
| 0
| 2
|-
| 020
| {{a|Own Tempo}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents the Pokémon from becoming confused.
| III
| 0
| 15
| 5
|-
| 185
| {{a|Parental Bond}}
| style="text-align:left" | Parent and child attack together.
| VI
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 124
| {{a|Pickpocket}}
| style="text-align:left" | Steals attacking Pokémon's held item on contact.
| V
| 0
| 0
| 7
|-
| 053
| {{a|Pickup}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon may pick up items.
| III
| 1
| 14
| 0
|-
| 182
| {{a|Pixilate}}
| style="text-align:left" | Normal-type moves become Fairy-type moves.
| VI
| 2
| 0
| 1
|-
| 057
| {{a|Plus}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Minus.
| III
| 1
| 3
| 4
|-
| 090
| {{a|Poison Heal}}
| style="text-align:left" | Restores HP if the Pokémon is poisoned.
| IV
| 0
| 2
| 1
|-
| 038
| {{a|Poison Point}}
| style="text-align:left" | Contact with the Pokémon may poison the foe.
| III
| 0
| 16
| 0
|-
| 143
| {{a|Poison Touch}}
| style="text-align:left" | Has a {{tt|30|20 in the Japanese versions of Black and White}}% chance of poisoning Pokémon upon contact when attacking.
| V
| 0
| 3
| 4
|-
| 158
| {{a|Prankster}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
| V
| 4
| 2
| 8
|-
| 046
| {{a|Pressure}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.
| III
| 18
| 3
| 4
|-
| 189
| {{a|Primordial Sea}}
| style="text-align:left" | Causes [[rain|heavy rain]].
| VI
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 168
| {{a|Protean}}
| style="text-align:left" | Changes the Pokémon's type to the same type of the move it is using.
| VI
| 0
| 0
| 4
|-
| 074
| {{a|Pure Power}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts the power of physical attacks.
| III
| 3
| 0
| 0
|-
| 095
| {{a|Quick Feet}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts Speed if there is a status problem.
| IV
| 0
| 5
| 4
|-
| 044
| {{a|Rain Dish}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon gradually recovers HP in rain.
| III
| 0
| 3
| 8
|-
| 155
| {{a|Rattled}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.
| V
| 0
| 0
| 11
|-
| 120
| {{a|Reckless}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up moves that have recoil damage.
| IV
| 0
| 3
| 8
|-
| 174
| {{a|Refrigerate}}
| style="text-align:left" | Normal-type moves become Ice-type moves.
| VI
| 2
| 0
| 0
|-
| 144
| {{a|Regenerator}}
| style="text-align:left" | Heals for 1/3 max HP upon leaving battle.
| V
| 0
| 3
| 14
|-
| 079
| {{a|Rivalry}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises Attack if the foe is of the same gender.
| IV
| 0
| 14
| 4
|-
| 069
| {{a|Rock Head}}
| style="text-align:left" | Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
| III
| 2
| 16
| 5
|-
| 024
| {{a|Rough Skin}}
| style="text-align:left" | Inflicts damage to the foe on contact.
| III
| 2
| 1
| 3
|-
| 050
| {{a|Run Away}}
| style="text-align:left" | Enables sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
| III
| 0
| 16
| 8
|-
| 159
| {{a|Sand Force}}
| style="text-align:left" | Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm.
| V
| 1
| 2
| 11
|-
| 146
| {{a|Sand Rush}}
| style="text-align:left" | Doubles Speed during a sandstorm.
| V
| 0
| 4
| 2
|-
| 045
| {{a|Sand Stream}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon summons a sandstorm in battle.
| III
| 3
| 0
| 0
|-
| 008
| {{a|Sand Veil}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts the Pokémon’s evasion in a sandstorm.
| III
| 7
| 6
| 7
|-
| 157
| {{a|Sap Sipper}}
| style="text-align:left" | Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
| V
| 2
| 6
| 8
|-
| 113
| {{a|Scrappy}}
| style="text-align:left" | Enables moves to hit Ghost-type foes.
| IV
| 0
| 2
| 8
|-
| 032
| {{a|Serene Grace}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts the likelihood of added effects appearing.
| III
| 2
| 8
| 2
|-
| 023
| {{a|Shadow Tag}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents the foe from escaping.
| III
| 2
| 0
| 3
|-
| 061
| {{a|Shed Skin}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon may heal its own status problems.
| III
| 11
| 5
| 0
|-
| 125
| {{a|Sheer Force}}
| style="text-align:left" | Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
| V
| 1
| 6
| 17
|-
| 075
| {{a|Shell Armor}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
| III
| 1
| 13
| 7
|-
| 019
| {{a|Shield Dust}}
| style="text-align:left" | Blocks the added effects of attacks taken.
| III
| 4
| 3
| 0
|-
| 086
| {{a|Simple}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon is prone to wild stat changes.
| IV
| 0
| 3
| 2
|-
| 092
| {{a|Skill Link}}
| style="text-align:left" | Increases the frequency of multi-strike moves.
| IV
| 0
| 2
| 4
|-
| 112
| {{a|Slow Start}}
| style="text-align:left" | Temporarily halves Attack and Speed.
| IV
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 097
| {{a|Sniper}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up moves if they become critical hits.
| IV
| 0
| 9
| 5
|-
| 081
| {{a|Snow Cloak}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises evasion in a hailstorm.
| IV
| 4
| 3
| 1
|-
| 117
| {{a|Snow Warning}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon summons a hailstorm in battle.
| IV
| 3
| 0
| 2
|-
| 094
| {{a|Solar Power}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts Sp. Atk, but lowers HP in sunshine.
| IV
| 0
| 3
| 5
|-
| 116
| {{a|Solid Rock}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers down supereffective moves.
| IV
| 0
| 4
| 0
|-
| 043
| {{a|Soundproof}}
| style="text-align:left" | Gives full immunity to all sound-based moves.
| III
| 3
| 6
| 3
|-
| 003
| {{a|Speed Boost}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon’s Speed stat is gradually boosted.
| III
| 1
| 2
| 8
|-
| 100
| {{a|Stall}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon moves after even slower foes.
| IV
| 0
| 1
| 0
|-
| 176
| {{a|Stance Change}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon changes form depending on how it battles.
| VI
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 009
| {{a|Static}}
| style="text-align:left" | Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.
| III
| 9
| 5
| 1
|-
| 080
| {{a|Steadfast}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.
| IV
| 2
| 3
| 5
|-
| 001
| {{a|Stench}}
| style="text-align:left" | The stench may cause the target to flinch.
| III
| 0
| 6
| 1
|-
| 060
| {{a|Sticky Hold}}
| style="text-align:left" | Protects the Pokémon from item theft.
| III
| 0
| 8
| 0
|-
| 114
| {{a|Storm Drain}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon draws in all Water-type moves.
| IV
| 0
| 4
| 3
|-
| 173
| {{a|Strong Jaw}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon's strong jaw gives it tremendous biting power.
| VI
| 2
| 0
| 0
|-
| 005
| {{a|Sturdy}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon is protected against 1-hit KO attacks.
| III
| 8
| 22
| 5
|-
| 021
| {{a|Suction Cups}}
| style="text-align:left" | Negates moves that force switching out.
| III
| 2
| 3
| 0
|-
| 105
| {{a|Super Luck}}
| style="text-align:left" | Heightens the critical-hit ratios of moves.
| IV
| 0
| 6
| 3
|-
| 068
| {{a|Swarm}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.
| III
| 4
| 16
| 4
|-
| 175
| {{a|Sweet Veil}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents itself and its allies from falling asleep.
| VI
| 2
| 0
| 0
|-
| 033
| {{a|Swift Swim}}
| style="text-align:left" | Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.
| III
| 8
| 20
| 10
|-
| 180
| {{a|Symbiosis}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon can pass an item to an ally.
| VI
| 0
| 0
| 3
|-
| 028
| {{a|Synchronize}}
| style="text-align:left" | Passes on a burn, poison, or paralysis to the foe.
| III
| 3
| 12
| 0
|-
| 077
| {{a|Tangled Feet}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises evasion if the Pokémon is confused.
| IV
| 0
| 5
| 2
|-
| 101
| {{a|Technician}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.
| IV
| 0
| 9
| 5
|-
| 140
| {{a|Telepathy}}
| style="text-align:left" | Protects against damaging moves from friendly Pokémon.
| V
| 0
| 2
| 14
|-
| 164
| {{a|Teravolt}}
| style="text-align:left" | Moves can be used regardless of Abilities.
| V
| 2
| 0
| 0
|-
| 047
| {{a|Thick Fat}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises resistance to Fire- and Ice-type moves.
| III
| 0
| 16
| 5
|-
| 110
| {{a|Tinted Lens}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up “not very effective” moves.
| IV
| 0
| 4
| 5
|-
| 067
| {{a|Torrent}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up Water-type moves in a pinch.
| III
| 18
| 0
| 2
|-
| 181
| {{a|Tough Claws}}
| style="text-align:left" | Powers up moves that make direct contact.
| VI
| 2
| 2
| 0
|-
| 137
| {{a|Toxic Boost}}
| style="text-align:left" | Increases Attack to 1.5× when poisoned.
| V
| 0
| 0
| 1
|-
| 036
| {{a|Trace}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon copies a foe's Ability.
| III
| 0
| 5
| 0
|-
| 054
| {{a|Truant}}
| style="text-align:left" | The Pokémon can't attack on consecutive turns.
| III
| 2
| 0
| 1
|-
| 163
| {{a|Turboblaze}}
| style="text-align:left" | Moves can be used regardless of Abilities.
| V
| 2
| 0
| 0
|-
| 109
| {{a|Unaware}}
| style="text-align:left" | Ignores any change in stats by the foe.
| IV
| 0
| 4
| 3
|-
| 084
| {{a|Unburden}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises Speed if a held item is used.
| IV
| 0
| 5
| 7
|-
| 127
| {{a|Unnerve}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
| V
| 0
| 4
| 15
|-
| 162
| {{a|Victory Star}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises moves' accuracy to 1.1× for friendly Pokémon.
| V
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 072
| {{a|Vital Spirit}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.
| III
| 1
| 4
| 7
|-
| 010
| {{a|Volt Absorb}}
| style="text-align:left" | Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.
| III
| 1
| 2
| 2
|-
| 011
| {{a|Water Absorb}}
| style="text-align:left" | Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.
| III
| 1
| 12
| 8
|-
| 041
| {{a|Water Veil}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn.
| III
| 0
| 4
| 7
|-
| 133
| {{a|Weak Armor}}
| style="text-align:left" | Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by any move.
| V
| 0
| 1
| 15
|-
| 073
| {{a|White Smoke}}
| style="text-align:left" | Prevents the Pokémon’s stats from being lowered.
| III
| 1
| 0
| 1
|-
| 025
| {{a|Wonder Guard}}
| style="text-align:left" | Only supereffective moves will hit.
| III
| 1
| 0
| 0
|-
| 147
| {{a|Wonder Skin}}
| style="text-align:left" | Has a 50% chance of protecting against non-damaging moves that inflict major status ailments.
| V
| 0
| 1
| 3
|-
| 161
| {{a|Zen Mode}}
| style="text-align:left" | Changes the Pokémon's shape when HP is halved.
| V
| 0
| 0
| 1
|}
|}

==In Pokémon Conquest==
{{main|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest}}

While most Pokémon species in [[Pokémon Conquest]] have access to three Abilities (similar to the main series, Hidden Abilities included), many of these Abilities are different from the main series due to differences in the battle system. For example, Abilities like {{a|Cute Charm}} and {{a|Rivalry}} do not exist in Pokémon Conquest (due to the game's lack of a [[gender]] mechanic), while other Abilities utilize mechanics unique to Pokémon Conquest battles (like "Sprint", which increases the user's movement {{stat|Range}}).

Like the main series, an individual Pokémon's Ability is dictated by its current species (i.e. evolutionary form) and may change during [[evolution]].

==In the anime==
[[File:Clemont Chespin Overgrow.png|thumb|250px|[[Clemont's Chespin]] activating {{a|Overgrow}}]]
Abilities have been shown in the anime, but are usually only used in battles; however, sometimes they have an effect on the plot, such as [[Ash's Infernape]]'s {{a|Blaze}}. Abilities sometimes work differently in the anime than they would in the games, such as {{a|Mold Breaker}}, which in the anime cancels out more Abilities than it would in the games.

===In the {{series|original}}===
The only Ability that was seen in the original series was {{a|Color Change}}, being used by [[Madison and Alexa]]'s {{p|Kecleon}} in ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper]]''. It was later used by {{jo|Harrison}}'s Kecleon in ''[[EP271|Playing With Fire!]]''.

===In the {{series|Advanced Generation}}===
The first Ability to be seen other than {{a|Color Change}} was {{a|Rough Skin}}, first seen in ''[[AG019|Sharpedo Attack!]]''. It was used by a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Sharpedo}}.

In ''[[AG033|Now That's Flower Power!]]'' a {{p|Kecleon}} used {{a|Color Change}}.

In ''[[AG039|A Poké-BLOCK Party]]'', a {{p|Whismur}} used its {{a|Soundproof}} Ability to stay awake and listen to {{an|Jigglypuff}}'s song.

[[Colonel Hansen]]'s {{p|Shedinja}} used {{a|Wonder Guard}} in ''[[AG044|The Princess and the Togepi]]''.

Two Abilities were seen in ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'', being used by [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Grovyle}}, using {{a|Static}} and {{a|Overgrow}} respectively.

[[Bart]]'s {{p|Castform}} used {{a|Forecast}} in ''[[AG083|Unfair-Weather Friends]]'', turning into its [[Form differences#Castform|Sunny and Rainy Form]].

In ''[[AG088|The Garden of Eatin']], [[Marcel]]'s {{p|Vigoroth}} used {{a|Vital Spirit}}.

Both {{a|Drizzle}} and {{a|Drought}} were seen in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'' respectively.

In ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]'', [[Liza]]'s {{p|Lunatone}} used {{a|Levitate}}.

In ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]], [[Juan]]'s {{p|Luvdisc}} used {{a|Swift Swim}}.

In ''[[AG112|Showdown At Linoone]]'', a {{p|Linoone}} has the Ability {{a|Pickup}} and takes items to its private stash, including {{an|May}}'s Poké Balls.

In ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'', [[Tyson]]'s {{p|Hariyama}} used {{a|Thick Fat}}.

In ''[[AG138|Rough, Tough Jigglypuff]]'', [[Lisa Mitchum]]'s {{p|Jigglypuff}} used {{a|Cute Charm}} Her [[Mitch Mitchum|father]]'s {{p|Loudred}} used Soundproof to stop Jigglypuff's {{m|Sing}} from working.

[[Angela]]'s Kecleon used Color Change in ''[[AG156|From Cradle to Save]]'', as well as [[Brock's Bonsly]] using {{a|Rock Head}}.

In ''[[AG188|Pinch Healing!]]'', a wild {{p|Wooper}} used {{a|Water Absorb}}.

In ''[[AG191|Once More with Reeling!]]'', [[May's Blaziken]] used its {{a|Blaze}} Ability while [[Ash's Sceptile]] used {{a|Overgrow}} during their [[Contest Battle]] in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

===In the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}===
Abilities proved important in the battles [[Paul]] and {{Ash}} had with [[Roark]]. During Paul's battle in ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', his {{TP|Paul|Elekid}} uses {{a|Static}} to paralyze Roark's {{p|Onix}} and {{p|Cranidos}} although the latter shakes it off with {{a|Mold Breaker}}. Paul also deliberately allows his {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}} to take extra damage so that it can activate {{a|Blaze}}. After {{Ash}}'s first match with Roark ends in defeat, {{an|Brock}} briefly lends him {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets!]]'' because its Ability {{a|Rock Head}} makes it similar to Roark's Pokémon Onix, who also had the Ability. During Ash's rematch in ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}} also activates {{a|Static}} against Roark's newly-evolved {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}} and it is similarly ineffective.

In ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'', [[Officer Jenny]]'s {{p|Stunky}} used {{a|Stench}}.

[[Gardenia]]'s {{p|Cherubi}} caught {{Ash}} by surprise during their first battle in ''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'' when it was able to move very quickly with {{a|Chlorophyll}}.

In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', Ash and Paul found themselves at a disadvantage during their first [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] in the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] because the {{p|Rhydon}} used by one of their opponents possessed {{a|Lightning Rod}}, rendering Pikachu's {{type|Electric}} [[move|attacks]] useless.

In ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'' Ash, {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} found Paul and {{cat|Paul's Pokémon|his other Pokémon}} evidently abusing his {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}, repeatedly attacking it until it eventually collapsed from exhaustion. When confronted, Paul explained that Chimchar actually wanted the brutal training regimen; when they first met, Chimchar was being attacked by wild {{p|Zangoose}} and when pushed to the limit it activated {{a|Blaze}} and defeated all of the Zangoose with {{m|Flame Wheel}}. This incredible power was what drove Paul to capture Chimchar in the first place and the two have been trying to replicate the experience ever since with no success.

{{a|Swift Swim}} was an important part of [[Ash's Buizel]] going toe to toe with [[Maylene's Lucario]] in ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]''

{{a|Blaze}} returned in ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]'' when Ash's Chimchar became enraged during a battle with [[Paul's Ursaring]]. It took considerable effort for Ash to return Chimchar to normal after it defeated Ursaring, causing Paul to leave the battle a draw. Paul told Ash that they would only battle again when and if Ash and Chimchar learned to control Blaze.

In ''[[DP095|Battling the Generation Gap!]]'', [[Lila]]'s {{p|Delcatty}} activated his {{a|Cute Charm}} Ability while battling [[Dawn's Ambipom]] in the final round of the {{to|Celestic}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

[[Brock's Croagunk]] first used his {{a|Anticipation}} Ability in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous!]]''. He often used it to find Team Rocket and chase them off on his own.

Two {{p|Darkrai}} have used {{a|Bad Dreams}}. One used it in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' and another in ''[[DP104|Sleepless in Pre-Battle!]]''.

In ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist!]]'', [[Fantina]]'s {{p|Gengar}} used {{a|Levitate}}.

In ''[[DP108|Dealing with Defensive Types!]]'', [[Byron]]'s {{p|Bronzor}} used its {{a|Heatproof}} Ability to minimize damage from [[Ash's Chimchar]]'s {{m|Flamethrower}}.

In ''[[DP114|Another One Gabites the Dust!]]'', [[Jessie's Yanmega]] activated its {{a|Speed Boost}} Ability while performing in the {{to|Chocovine}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

In ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', [[Paul's Honchkrow]] used its Ability {{a|Super Luck}}.

In ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'', [[Jeremiah]]'s {{p|Skuntank}} was known to have Stench as it Ability but the Ability activated off-screen.

In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', [[Paul's Magmortar]] used its {{a|Flame Body}} Ability to burn [[Ash's Pikachu]]. [[Paul's Ursaring]] also used its {{a|Guts}} Ability when [[Ash's Pikachu]]'s {{a|Static}} activated.

An {{p|Arceus}} used {{a|Multitype}} in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

In ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'', [[Palmer]]'s {{p|Rhyperior}} used {{a|Solid Rock}}.

A wild {{p|Trapinch}} used its {{a|Arena Trap}} Ability in ''[[DP145|A Rivalry to Gible On!]]''.

A wild {{p|Heatran}} used {{a|Flash Fire}} in ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]''.

[[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}} used its {{a|Motor Drive}} Ability in ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'' against {{Ash}} in their [[Gym]] battle. It was later used by [[Paul's Electivire]] in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]''.

In ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'', [[Barry's Empoleon]] activated its {{a|Torrent}} Ability while battling Paul's Electivire in the third round of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

[[Paul]]'s {{p|Aggron}} used its {{a|Rock Head}} Ability in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]'' to avoid damage from its {{m|Double-Edge}} attack. In [[DP187|the next episode]] Paul's {{p|Froslass}} and {{p|Ninjask}} used {{a|Snow Cloak}} and Speed Boost respectively.

{{a|Illusion}} was seen twice in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', being seen by a [[Zoroark (M13)|Zoroark]] and [[Zorua (M13)|Zorua]].

===In the {{series|Best Wishes}}===
A Hidden Ability was first seen in ''[[BW008|Saving Darmanitan From the Bell!]]'' by a {{p|Darmanitan}} using {{a|Zen Mode}}.

In ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', [[Trip]]'s {{p|Tranquill}} used {{a|Super Luck}} to easily defeat [[Ash's Oshawott]] and {{AP|Tepig}}. Trip's {{p|Frillish}} later used {{a|Cursed Body}}.

In ''[[BW012|Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!]]'', a wild {{p|Trubbish}} used its Ability {{a|Stench}}.

In ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'', [[Lenora]]'s {{p|Watchog}} used its {{a|Illuminate}} Ability to reveal any hidden things in the museum to appear.

{{AP|Sewaddle}} was revealed to have {{a|Swarm}} in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' but he wasn't shown activating it. {{an|Cilan}}'s {{TP|Cilan|Dwebble}} was shown using its {{a|Sturdy}} Ability in the same episode.

A wild {{p|Venipede}} used its {{a|Poison Point}} Ability to poison Ash in ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]''.

In ''[[BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!]]'', {{an|Iris}} pointed out that {{AP|Roggenrola}} had the Ability Sturdy, implying that Roggenrola would receive less damage than a Pokémon normally would.

[[Luke's Zorua]] often used {{a|Illusion}} to help [[Luke]] in making his movies. It was first seen in ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''.

In ''[[BW041|The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk!]]'', [[Iris's Emolga]] used {{a|Static}} to help it win a battle against [[Stephan's Sawk]].

In ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'', [[Bianca's father]]'s [[Darmanitan|Red Flash Darmanitan]] used Zen Mode.

Three Darmanitan used Zen Mode in ''[[BW053|A Maractus Musical!]]''.

In ''[[BW055|Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!]]'', a wild {{p|Garbodor}} used Stench.

In ''[[BW058|A Call for Brotherly Love!]]'', [[Chili]]'s {{TP|Chili|Pansear}} used its {{a|Gluttony}} Ability.

In ''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'', [[Ash's Boldore]] used its Sturdy Ability to stop a {{m|Horn Drill}} from working.

In ''[[BW070|The Clubsplosion Begins!]]'', [[Edmund]]'s {{p|Seismitoad}} used {{a|Swift Swim}} against Stephan's Sawk, but ended up losing.

In ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', [[Alder]]'s {{p|Bouffalant}} used {{a|Sap Sipper}} to defeat [[Trip's Serperior]].

In ''[[BW094|The Road to Humilau!]]'', [[Marlon]]'s {{p|Jellicent}} used Cursed Body.

Swarm wasn't seen until ''[[BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!]]'' during Leavanny's battle with [[Stephan's Sawk]].

In ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'', a {{p|Zoroark}} used {{a|Illusion}}.

In ''[[BW140|Survival of the Striaton Gym!]]'', [[Morana]]'s {{p|Abomasnow}} used its {{a|Snow Warning}} Ability. [[Cilan's Pansage]] was confirmed to have Gluttony as his Ability in the same episode.

===In the {{series|XY}}===
[[Clemont's Chespin]] used its Ability {{a|Overgrow}} in ''[[XY015|An Appetite for Battle!]]'' battling against a {{p|Delphox}}.

In ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' [[Siebold]]'s Mega {{p|Blastoise}} was shown to have {{a|Mega Launcher}}.

Both {{a|Dark Aura}} and {{a|Fairy Aura}} were seen in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.

[[Ramos]]'s {{p|Jumpluff}} and {{p|Weepinbell}} were both shown to have {{a|Chlorophyll}} as their Ability in ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]''.

[[Ash's Goodra]] used its Ability {{a|Hydration}} in Ash's [[Gym]] battle against {{an|Clemont}} in ''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]''.

[[Ash's Fletchinder]] used its {{a|Flame Body}} Ability in ''[[XY076|A Not-So-Flying-Start!]]'' to help hatch an [[Ash's Noibat|Egg]] that his {{AP|Hawlucha}} found.

==In the TCG==
Abilities under the name of Abilities did not appear in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} until the {{TCG|Black & White}} expansion kicking off [[Generation V]]. However, this was merely a renaming of the longstanding [[Pokémon Power]]s. Pokémon Powers were very similar to Abilities, but were introduced much earlier, appearing in the very first {{TCG|Base Set}} during [[Generation I]]. In fact, some Abilities from the games originally appeared as Pokémon Powers.

With the introduction of the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}, Pokémon Powers were split into two groups: Poké-Powers and Poké-Bodies. Poké-Powers are special effects that the player must trigger or announce using. A Poké-Body's effect is a passive Ability that is always in effect. When Pokémon Powers became Abilities, these distinctions were done away with.

==In the manga==
===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===
[[File:Pokémon Ranger Zebstrika Lightningrod PBW.png|thumb|200px|{{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}'s {{p|Zebstrika}} activating {{a|Lightningrod}} in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]
[[Monta]]'s {{p|Roggenrola}} activated {{a|Sturdy}} in ''[[PBW2|The Key to Triple Battles]]''.

A {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}'s {{p|Zebstrika}} and Monta's {{p|Excadrill}} activated {{a|Lightningrod}} and {{a|Sand Force}} in ''[[PBW3|The Battle for More Friends!]]''.

{{tc|Rich Boy|Dol}}'s {{p|Bouffalant}} activated {{a|Sap Sipper}} in ''[[PBW4|Challenge the Battle Subway!]]''.

Monta's {{p|Watchog}} activated {{a|Illuminate}} in ''[[PBW5|Let's Master Pokémon Capturing!]]''.

Monta's {{p|Victini}} was unable to activate {{a|Victory Star}} in ''[[PBW8|The Birth of the Best Pokémon Trainer!]]'' since the {{TP|Monta|Serperior}} Cheren borrowed used {{m|Gastro Acid}}.

===In the movie adaptations===
{{mov|Xerneas|Xerneas|17}} activated {{a|Fairy Aura}} in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
[[File:Brawly Makuhita Thick Fat Adventures.png|thumb|200px|[[Brawly's Makuhita]] activating {{a|Thick Fat}} in Pokémon Adventures]]
Parallel to their introduction in [[Generation III]] of the video games, Abilities were first introduced in the ''Ruby & Sapphire'' chapter of [[Pokémon Adventures]].

During {{adv|Sapphire}}'s battle with [[Roxanne]] in ''[[PS190|Blowing Past Nosepass I]]'', [[Roxanne's Nosepass]] proved superior to [[Rono]]. Worried that Rono would be defeated, {{adv|Sapphire}} attempted to switch Rono out for [[Chic]] but was unable to. Roxanne explained that because her {{p|Nosepass}} has {{a|Magnet Pull}}, {{t|Steel}}-type Pokémon cannot switch out. However, Sapphire figured out in [[PS191|the next round]] that she could use this to her advantage because Nosepass's magnetic attunement causes it to automatically face north when idle. While Roxanne was bragging about her impending victory, Nosepass let its guard down, allowing Rono to sneak up behind it from the south and land a devastating hit that caused Nosepass to faint.

{{adv|Ruby}}'s first encounter with Abilities arrived in ''[[PS193|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt II]]'' when he and [[Mr. Briney]] were attacked by a wild {{p|Crawdaunt}}. [[Peeko]] tried to defeat it with {{m|Quick Attack}}, but the Crawdaunt's {{a|Shell Armor}} prevented it from doing much damage at all. After Mr. Briney fell unconscious, Ruby had [[Kiki]] use {{m|Double-Edge}} and infatuate Crawdaunt with its Ability {{a|Cute Charm}}.

Sapphire later also struggled against a potent counter Ability when she faced [[Brawly]] in ''[[PS195|Mashing Makuhita]]''. After Rono was quickly defeated by [[Brawly's Makuhita]], Chic used {{m|Flamethrower}} against {{p|Makuhita}}, but it had little effect due to its {{a|Thick Fat}}.

While on their way to [[Slateport City]], Ruby and Sapphire were attacked by {{FB|Magma Admin|Courtney}} and [[Tabitha]] at the [[Abandoned Ship]] during ''[[PS199|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II]]''. They escaped with the help of a wild {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} after Ruby realized that their complimentary Abilities {{a|Plus}} and {{a|Minus}} greatly amplified their power when they fought together.

After [[Wattson]] is captured by the [[New Mauville]] generator, Sapphire devised a double battle strategy using his {{TP|Wattson|Electrike}} in ''[[PS205|Plugging Past Electrike II]]''. While Electrike did not have the moves to defeat the generator itself, and the wild {{p|Donphan}} that Wattson and the [[Trick Master]] had originally intended to capture would be quickly eradicated by its powerful attacks, Electrike's Ability {{a|Lightning Rod}} would allow it to redirect the bolt away from Donphan, buying Donphan enough time to destroy the generator with {{m|Rollout}}.

===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga===
[[Enta's Vulpix]] activated {{a|Flash Fire}} in ''[[CBF1|Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!]]''.

{{OBP|Enta|CBF}}'s {{p|Feebas}} activated {{a|Swift Swim}} in ''[[CBF4|Introducing the Frontier Brains!]]''.

When Enta battled [[Lucy's Seviper]] with {{p|Zangoose}} in ''[[CBF5|The Predestined Battle!]]'', Zangoose activated {{a|Immunity}} to prevent itself from being poisoned.

===In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga===
[[Togari]]'s {{p|Watchog}} activated {{a|Keen Eye}} in [[FAT1]].

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
{{p|Electivire}} was shown to activate {{a|Motor Drive}} in {{Ash}}'s imagination in [[PDP07]] if {{AP|Pikachu}} used {{m|Volt Tackle}} on it.

===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure manga===
[[Saturn]]'s {{p|Rhyperior}} activated {{a|Lightningrod}} to redirect [[Hareta]]'s {{p|Luxio}} {{type|Electric}} moves to it.

[[Hareta's Piplup]] has {{a|Torrent}}, which powered up its {{type|Water}} moves.

[[Hareta's Regigigas]] has {{a|Slow Start}}, which proved to be a disadvantage for [[Hareta]].

[[Koya]]'s {{p|Absol}}'s {{a|Super Luck}} nearly defeated Hareta's Empoleon but a comeback with Empoleon's {{m|Surf}} would have given Hareta the win but the battle was interrupted by [[Mitsumi]]'s {{p|Glaceon}}'s {{m|Ice Beam}}.

===In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga===
In [[PBK1]], {{OBP|Shin|PBK}}'s {{p|Bronzong}} had {{a|Heatproof}} to minimize the damage taken from [[Yū Shirogane's Infernape]]'s {{type|Fire}} moves but Infernape's {{a|Blaze}} powered them back up.

[[Yū Shirogane|Yū]]'s {{p|Scizor}} received {{p|Heatran}}'s {{a|Flash Fire}} Ability after {{p|Bronzong}} {{m|Skill Swap}}ped them in [[PBK4]]. Yū's Bronzong had {{a|Levitate}} in that same chapter.

Yū's {{p|Regigigas}} had {{a|Slow Start}} in [[PBK7]].

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
[[Norman]]'s {{p|Slakoth}} activated {{a|Truant}} in ''[[PMRS03|I Won't Let You Lead]]''.

{{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} activated {{a|Illusion}} in [[PMHGSS20]].

===In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga===
[[Taichi]]'s {{p|Ampharos}} had the Ability, {{a|Static}}.

==Trivia==
* The unused Ability {{a|Cacophony}} was included in the coding for third-generation games as Ability #076 ({{a|Air Lock}} was #077). From the fourth generation, Cacophony was removed and Air Lock was renumbered as #076, with the new Abilities positioned from #077 onward.
* [[Generation III]] introduced the most Abilities, with 76. [[Generation VI]] introduced the least, with 27.

==In other languages==
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==See also==
* [[Ability variations]]
* [[List of Pokémon by Ability]]
* [[List of Abilities in other languages]]
* [[Ability Capsule]]

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Template talk:Legendary Pokémon

2015-03-15T21:07:32Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Mythical vs. legendary */ new section

No, no, no. The legendaries are not categorised by their interrelationships but by the stage they can be obtained in game, and their characteristics. (Also, I don't support the Dialga/Palkia/Giratina triad theory.) - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 09:48, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
:I've added that categorization (or at least what I believe to be true... far as D/P goes, I just followed what I knew from the guys above in RBYGSCRSE) to the top of the columns, and colorized the boxes that the Pokémon's names are in to basically represent their or their type's color. What do you think of it? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 08:51, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
::The colours clash too much. Less intense colouration would be good, but ultimately the colours simply don't match. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 12:24, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
Umm, Darkrai is an event Pokemon, not avaliable after the fall of the E4, unless you count that glitch.--[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 12:34, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

== Lugia and Ho-Oh: Mascots only? ==

Since both of them are in the same boat as Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza, being before the Elite Four in one version and after it in another, I figure they should just be in the mascot column. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 02:09, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

== Suicune ==

Suicune, to my belief, goes in the Trio box not the Mascots box. It was part of the trio first. [[User:TinaTheKirlia|Tina]][[User talk:TinaTheKirlia|The]][[Kirlia (Pokémon)|Kirlia]] ♥ 15:27, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
:Plus, it doesn't make much sense to list it twice on the same template. --[[User:PAK Man|PAK Man]] [[User talk:PAK Man|Talk]] 15:30, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

== Über ==

What the hell is ''Über''? ''Ü'' is really a German charackter ^^ What do you mean with this? [[User:MewX|MewX]] 21:28, 2 January 2008 (UTC)
:Although I don't know how to pronounce the 'Ü', Uber is pronounced like 'oober', so.. yeah.. [[User:Tina|Tina]] [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]] 21:56, 2 January 2008 (UTC)
::Allright, I found [[wp:Über|this on WP]]. The German ''Ü'' is actually similar pronounced to an english Y... However ^^ Why are Darkrai etc. counted as Über while the others aren't? I thinknearly all of them are Über..?! [[User:MewX|MewX]] 22:05, 2 January 2008 (UTC)
:::Odd.. well, Darkrai's put in the 'Uber Event Legendary' pile, and it shares this pile wih Deoxys and Arceus, since all the other event legends are in the 'cute' pile.. [[User:Tina|Tina]] [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]] 22:09, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

== WHY is Phione in this thing??? ==

It's misleading-people will think Phione is a legendary! And NO, there is NOT any proof of it yet, so I suggest we leave Phione out of this template until it can be proven conclusively that it is or isn't a legendary. --
''[[Glitch Pokémon|Glitch]] and [[Pokémon|Official]] Pokémon. There is no real difference between the two. [[User talk:Missingno. Master|In my opinion]], the two [[User:Missingno. Master/The Order of the Glitch|should be considered equal]]!-- quoted by {{u|Missingno. Master}}
 12:19, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

It is considerd by what? 75...80% of people that it is a legendary because it is you know
BRED FROM ONE!

Be that as it may, that doesn't PROVE anything. Legendary Pokémon are only supposed to be one per cartridge w/o trading (you can breed more Phione from Phione or Manaphy), and have good stats (Phione's base stats are the same as Glalie's). I'm looking for irrefutable, undeniable, and concrete proof of whether or not Phione is legendary. Confirmation from Nintendo, ability to be used during the PBR legendary ban, ect., ect., ect.! People all thought Rotom was legendary, because it had good stats and legendary battle music, but as Pokémon.com confirmed, Rotom is NOT a legendary. Now, I'm not saying outright that Phione is not a legendary, I'm only saying that if it is, something screwy is going on here. --
''[[Glitch Pokémon|Glitch]] and [[Pokémon|Official]] Pokémon. There is no real difference between the two. [[User talk:Missingno. Master|In my opinion]], the two [[User:Missingno. Master/The Order of the Glitch|should be considered equal]]!-- quoted by {{u|Missingno. Master}}
 12:33, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

I've taken Phione off the template. Please don't put it back until anything is confirmed. --
''[[Glitch Pokémon|Glitch]] and [[Pokémon|Official]] Pokémon. There is no real difference between the two. [[User talk:Missingno. Master|In my opinion]], the two [[User:Missingno. Master/The Order of the Glitch|should be considered equal]]!-- quoted by {{u|Missingno. Master}}
 14:05, 20 January 2008 (UTC)
:It's protected now, with Phione in it. Now, I think it should stay there as it is bred from a Legendary Pokémon.{{ani|486}}[[User:Pokemaniac102|<big>'''''Poke'''''</big>]][[User talk:Pokemaniac102|'''''Maniac''''']][[Special:Contributions/Pokemaniac102|<big>'''''102'''''</big>]]{{ani|492}} 06:10, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
::It's legendary. Phione was confirmed. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]{{ani|155|Fire echy}}[[User:TTEchidna/GSDS|GSDS!]]''' 06:19, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

why is it under event pokemon? --lord mada 22:50, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
:I would assume because the only way to get Phione is through an event obtained Pokémon.[[User:GJPal|GJ]] 23:04, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
::fair enough--lord mada 23:04, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
:::I fixed it.[[User:GJPal|GJ]] 23:04, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

== Unprotection? ==

I think this should be unprotected, Phione has been confirmed as Legendary now, so yeah.. (Unless someone decides that Giratina is going to be the third game mascot, and then they keep adding it over and over *coughs a bit*) [[User:TinaTheKirlia|Tina]][[Special:Contributions/TinaTheKirlia|☆]][[User talk:TinaTheKirlia|♫]]{{ani|281}} 17:08, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
:And HOW has it been confirmed a Legendary?{{ani|486}}[[User:Pokemaniac102|<big>'''''Poke'''''</big>]][[User talk:Pokemaniac102|'''''Maniac''''']][[Special:Contributions/Pokemaniac102|<big>'''''102'''''</big>]]{{ani|492}} 17:10, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
::I think there was a post on Pokémon.com saying Phione is a legendary. [[User:Jmath|'''Jmath''']][[User talk:Jmath|'''Talk''']] 18:14, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
:::Yes, look on Pokémon.com's mailbag, they say Phione is legendary. Look on [[Talk:Phione (Pokémon)|here]], too. [[User:TinaTheKirlia|Tina]][[Special:Contributions/TinaTheKirlia|☆]][[User talk:TinaTheKirlia|♫]]{{ani|281}} 18:21, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

== Fanon terms ==

Aren't "Uber" and "Cute" fanon terms? --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 21:47, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
:Yeah, but they distinguish the two types of event legendaries well. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 21:54, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

== Layout ==

This template is wider than the usual page width, which makes it a little annoying on some pages... Shouldn't we use a smaller font like on most other navigation templates? I'd do it myself, but it's protected... --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|ElectAbuzzzz]] 17:15, 16 July 2008 (UTC)
:Umm, anybody...? --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|electAbuzzzz]] ([[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|TALK]]) 14:38, 23 July 2008 (UTC)
::OK, how about this as an improvable suggestion? I'm not too good with tables, but I think it's better then the current one. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|electAbuzzzz]] ([[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|TALK]]) 13:00, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

{|{{bluetable2|c}}cellpadding="10" style="margin:auto;"
!colspan="15" style="text-align:center;"|[[Legendary Pokémon]]
|-
!rowspan="2"|
!colspan="2"|Before the [[Elite Four]]
!rowspan="2"|After the [[Elite Four]]
!colspan="2"|[[Nintendo event|Event]] Pokémon
|-
!style="text-align: center;"|[[Legendary trio]]s
![[Version mascot]]s
!Cute
!Über
|-
![[Kanto]]
|{{p|Articuno}} | {{p|Zapdos}} | {{p|Moltres}}
|class="bg2"|
|{{p|Mewtwo}}
|{{p|Mew}}
|class="bg2"|
|-
![[Johto]]
|{{p|Raikou}} | {{p|Entei}} | {{p|Suicune}}
|{{p|Lugia}} | {{p|Ho-Oh}}
|class="bg2"|
|{{p|Celebi}}
|class="bg2"|
|-
![[Hoenn]]
|{{p|Regirock}} | {{p|Regice}} | {{p|Registeel}}
|{{p|Kyogre}} | {{p|Groudon}} | {{p|Rayquaza}}
|{{p|Latias}} | {{p|Latios}}
|{{p|Jirachi}}
|{{p|Deoxys}}
|-
![[Sinnoh]]
|{{p|Uxie}} | {{p|Mesprit}} | {{p|Azelf}}
|{{p|Dialga}} | {{p|Palkia}} | {{p|Giratina}}
|{{p|Heatran}} | {{p|Regigigas}} | {{p|Cresselia}}
|{{p|Phione}} | {{p|Manaphy}} | {{p|Shaymin}}
|{{p|Darkrai}} | {{p|Arceus}}
|}

Looks good to me--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 13:03, 27 July 2008 (UTC)
:Me too. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 18:45, 27 July 2008 (UTC)
How about a mozborder one?
 
{| align="center" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background: #dcdce7; border: 1px solid #dcdce7; border-radius: 20px; -moz-border-radius: 20px;"
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| style="background: #bebed1; border-radius: 20px; -moz-border-radius: 20px; padding: 2px;" |
{| class="toccolours" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" style="text-align: center; line-height: 19px; border: 3px solid #88a; border-radius: 20px; -moz-border-radius: 20px; padding: 0px;"
|-
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{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"
|-
!colspan="15" style="text-align:center;"|[[Legendary Pokémon]]
|-
!rowspan="2"|
!colspan="2"|Before the [[Elite Four]]
!rowspan="2"|After the [[Elite Four]]
!colspan="2"|[[Nintendo event|Event]] Pokémon
|-
!style="text-align: center;"|[[Legendary trio]]s
![[Version mascot]]s
!Cute
!Über
|-
![[Kanto]]
|{{p|Articuno}} | {{p|Zapdos}} | {{p|Moltres}}
|class="bg2"|
|{{p|Mewtwo}}
|{{p|Mew}}
|class="bg2"|
|-
![[Johto]]
|{{p|Raikou}} | {{p|Entei}} | {{p|Suicune}}
|{{p|Lugia}} | {{p|Ho-Oh}}
|class="bg2"|
|{{p|Celebi}}
|class="bg2"|
|-
![[Hoenn]]
|{{p|Regirock}} | {{p|Regice}} | {{p|Registeel}}
|{{p|Kyogre}} | {{p|Groudon}} | {{p|Rayquaza}}
|{{p|Latias}} | {{p|Latios}}
|{{p|Jirachi}}
|{{p|Deoxys}}
|-
![[Sinnoh]]
|{{p|Uxie}} | {{p|Mesprit}} | {{p|Azelf}}
|{{p|Dialga}} | {{p|Palkia}} | {{p|Giratina}}
|{{p|Heatran}} | {{p|Regigigas}} | {{p|Cresselia}}
|{{p|Phione}} | {{p|Manaphy}} | {{p|Shaymin}}
|{{p|Darkrai}} | {{p|Arceus}}
|}
|}
|}
Just an idea! Edit as needed.--'''[[User:Prmatt11|''Mew'']] [[User talk:Prmatt11|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Prmatt11|Prmatt11]]''' at 14:44, 27 February 2009 (UTC)
:{{u|Sol}} also made one for this.. see [[User:Sol/Templates|here]]. '''►[[User:Kevzo8|Ҝə]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|υz]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|ø8]]''' 14:48, 27 February 2009 (UTC)

== Phione ==

Phione is still not confirmed legendary or non-legendary. It should at least be put in a new section, something like "debatable". - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 
:As already stated above, Phione has been confirmed to be a legendary Pokémon by Pokémon.com--''[[User:Sher-e-Bengal|Sher]]-e-[[User_talk:Sher-e-Bengal|Bengal]]''- 12:14, 27 February 2009 (UTC)

==Should this by organised by generation instead of region?==
I say this because some of the pokemon listed, mainly the trios, are found in multiple regions. Also some of the Pokémon don't even come from the region they are listed in, for example Manaphy comes from Almia/Fiore not Sinnoh, Jirachi and Deoxys aren't found in Hoenn, and Mew isn't in Kanto. [[User:Jmvb|Jmvb]] 11:20, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

== Remove Phione, please ==

Take a look at Phione's talk page. It's confirmed to be not legendary. I'd do this myself, but the page is still protected for some strange reason. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 11:23, 7 May 2010 (UTC)
:All that page says is that the failish Pokémon.com released several contradicting answers. Just because the recent one was a "no", does not mean it's the right one. It just means that it's their most recent brainfart. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''electAbuzz''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']] 14:23, 7 May 2010 (UTC)
::They would not have put it into print, let alone in a guidebook that probably millions of people own by now, if they weren't certain of it. On a website, sure, as they can easily change their minds (as we've seen for ourselves!), but in print, that's a different story. Besides, their previous contradictory answers don't even exist anymore, as Pokemon.com no longer has a mailbag. Why, it's almost as if they're now sure that Phione is not a legendary to the extent that they didn't want people to realize that they once beleived the contrary to be true! Look, if you're really still unsure, why not just put Phione into a special "debatable" column or something? - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 14:37, 8 May 2010 (UTC)

:::Uh, by that token, we'd have to move [[Allegra]] back to "Maki", [[Maury]] back to "Katsumi", and [[Kai (movie)]] to "Dai (movie)" (just plain "[[Dai]]" is now a disambig) on the sole basis that the charac::ters in question no longer have English names because the source that revealed them is no longer around. If that were to happen, we'd also have to put down that the dub did not give [[Moose]] a dub name because the source that distinctly said he kept his Japanese name is no longer around. Just because the Mailbag is no longer around doesn't mean whatever stuff it revealed is no longer relevant. As far as I'm concerned, you're just strapping more {{wp|C4 (explosive)|C4}} to {{wp|Pandora's Box}}, and by unhiding what you did, you're more than likely to have started the very edit war you were seeking to prevent. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 16:11, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
::::There's a big freakin' difference. There's no recent official source overriding what the mailbag said about the movie characters' names. There IS an official source, in print, made by the same company, no less, overriding what the mailbag said about Phione's legendary status, however. And I am not trying to cause any trouble like this. I am, like any good Bulbapedia contributor, attempting to change certain aspects of a certain article to reflect the facts presented to us by an official source. In other words, I am trying to improve the pedia's accuracy and quality. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 19:52, 8 May 2010 (UTC)

:::::Still doesn't change the fact that you don't represent the consensus. For all we know, that book could be full of snafus like the book some people used to try to convince us that {{p|Rotom}} is a legendary--''against'' a Mailbag-based consensus, for the record. Just because a book's got an official seal doesn't mean it's accurate. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 04:35, 9 May 2010 (UTC)

== Zekrom and Reshiram ==

Shoudldn't these two be added to the list now?? --[[User:S2daam|S2daam]] 08:34, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

==No leggendary==
Phione isen't a leggendary pokemon, someone must delete Phione of the template, I can't because the page is protected.
--[[User:RAZIEL|RAZIEL]] 17:25, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
:What are you talking about? We've even asked Pokemon.com to clarify, and it is. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 17:27, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
::Actually, scratch that. See [[Talk:Phione (Pokémon)|this]]. We don't want to <s>create</s> spark up another <s>monster</s> argument. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 17:36, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

==Victini==
This little legendary needs to be added to the Isshu part --[[User:S2daam|S2daam]] 20:17, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

==Kerudio==
It's currently being Romanized as {{p|Keldeo}}. Can we change the template to match? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 13:25, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

== Now Phione REALLY needs to be removed. ==

Take a look at [[Talk:Celebi (Pokémon)]]. Phione has finally been confirmed beyond all doubt to not be legendary. I'd remove it myself, but the page is STILL protected for some strange reason. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 22:34, 21 November 2010 (UTC)
:I imagine it's still locked ''for this very reason'': so people can't go gung-ho in changing information at the drop of a hat. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 22:39, 21 November 2010 (UTC)
::But we have confirmed that it is not legendary. It's not just someone randomly deciding that it's not, it is fact. We have one dead source telling us that it is legendary, and two live ones, one in a game and one in a guide, telling us that it is not. Because the only argument against has been taken down, it is possible that by now it would have been changed, so it cannot be used as evidence. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:52, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

The old template is still in use. Which one of these upgrades is better?
==Vertical==
{| align="center" class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{{{{1|electric color}}} dark}}; background: #{{{{{1|electric color}}}}};"
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! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|electric color}}} light}};" | {{color2|000|Legendary Pokémon}}
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{| align="center" class="roundy" style="background: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #{{{{{1|electric color}}} dark}};"
|- align="center"
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| class="roundyright" style="border:1px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" | {{p|Articuno}} • {{p|Zapdos}} • {{p|Moltres}} • {{p|Mewtwo}} • {{p|Mew}}
|- align="center"
! class="roundyleft" style="background:#{{johto color light}}; border:1px solid #{{johto color dark}}; font-size: 90%; padding-top:15px; padding-bottom:15px" width="50px" | [[Johto|{{color|{{johto color dark}}|Johto}}]]
| class="roundyright" style="border:1px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" | {{p|Raikou}} • {{p|Entei}} • {{p|Suicune}} • {{p|Lugia}} • {{p|Ho-Oh}} • {{p|Celebi}}
|- align="center"
! class="roundyleft" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; border:1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; font-size: 90%; padding-top:15px; padding-bottom:15px" width="50px" | [[Hoenn|{{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Hoenn}}]]
| class="roundyright" style="border:1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" | {{p|Regirock}} • {{p|Regice}} • {{p|Registeel}} • {{p|Latias}} • {{p|Latios}} {{p|Kyogre}} • {{p|Groudon}} • {{p|Rayquaza}} • {{p|Jirachi}} • {{p|Deoxys}}
|- align="center"
! class="roundyleft" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; border:1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; font-size: 90%; padding-top:15px; padding-bottom:15px" width="50px" | [[Sinnoh|{{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh}}]]
| class="roundyright" style="border:1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" | {{p|Uxie}} • {{p|Mesprit}} • {{p|Azelf}} • {{p|Dialga}} • {{p|Palkia}} • {{p|Heatran}} • {{p|Regigigas}} {{p|Giratina}} • {{p|Cresselia}} • {{p|Phione}}{{tt|*|disputed}} • {{p|Manaphy}} • {{p|Darkrai}} • {{p|Shaymin}} • {{p|Arceus}}
|- align="center"
! class="roundyleft" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; border:1px solid #{{unova color dark}}; font-size: 90%; padding-top:15px; padding-bottom:15px" width="50px" | [[Unova|{{color|{{unova color dark}}|Unova}}]]
| class="roundyright" style="border:1px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" | {{p|Victini}} • {{p|Cobalion}} • {{p|Terrakion}} • {{p|Virizion}} • {{p|Tornadus}} • {{p|Thundurus}} {{p|Reshiram}} • {{p|Zekrom}} • {{p|Landorus}} • {{p|Kyurem}} • {{p|Keldeo}} • {{p|Meloetta}} • {{p|Genesect}}
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|}</noinclude><noinclude>[[Category:Navigation templates]]</noinclude>
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==Alternate vertical==
{| align="center" class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{{{{1|electric color}}} dark}}; background: #{{{{{1|electric color}}}}};"
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! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|electric color}}} light}};" | {{color2|000|Legendary Pokémon}}
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{| align="center" class="roundy" style="background: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #{{{{{1|electric color}}} dark}};"
|- align="center"
! class="roundyleft" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; border:1px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; font-size: 90%; padding-top:5px; padding-bottom:5px" width="70px" | [[Kanto|{{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Kanto}}]]
| class="roundyright" style="border:1px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" align="left" | {{p|Articuno}} • {{p|Zapdos}} • {{p|Moltres}} • {{p|Mewtwo}} • {{p|Mew}}
|- align="center"
! class="roundyleft" style="background:#{{johto color light}}; border:1px solid #{{johto color dark}}; font-size: 90%; padding-top:5px; padding-bottom:5px" width="70px" | [[Johto|{{color|{{johto color dark}}|Johto}}]]
| class="roundyright" style="border:1px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" align="left" | {{p|Raikou}} • {{p|Entei}} • {{p|Suicune}} • {{p|Lugia}} • {{p|Ho-Oh}} • {{p|Celebi}}
|- align="center"
! class="roundyleft" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; border:1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; font-size: 90%; padding-top:5px; padding-bottom:5px" width="70px" | [[Hoenn|{{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Hoenn}}]]
| class="roundyright" style="border:1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" align="left" | {{p|Regirock}} • {{p|Regice}} • {{p|Registeel}} • {{p|Latias}} • {{p|Latios}} • {{p|Kyogre}} • {{p|Groudon}} • {{p|Rayquaza}} • {{p|Jirachi}} • {{p|Deoxys}}
|- align="center"
! class="roundyleft" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; border:1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; font-size: 90%; padding-top:5px; padding-bottom:5px" width="70px" | [[Sinnoh|{{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh}}]]
| class="roundyright" style="border:1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" align="left" | {{p|Uxie}} • {{p|Mesprit}} • {{p|Azelf}} • {{p|Dialga}} • {{p|Palkia}} • {{p|Heatran}} • {{p|Regigigas}} • {{p|Giratina}} • {{p|Cresselia}} • {{p|Phione}}{{tt|*|disputed}} • {{p|Manaphy}} • {{p|Darkrai}} • {{p|Shaymin}} • {{p|Arceus}}
|- align="center"
! class="roundyleft" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; border:1px solid #{{unova color dark}}; font-size: 90%; padding-top:5px; padding-bottom:5px" width="70px" | [[Unova|{{color|{{unova color dark}}|Unova}}]]
| class="roundyright" style="border:1px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" align="left" | {{p|Victini}} • {{p|Cobalion}} • {{p|Terrakion}} • {{p|Virizion}} • {{p|Tornadus}} • {{p|Thundurus}} • {{p|Reshiram}} • {{p|Zekrom}} • {{p|Landorus}} • {{p|Kyurem}} • {{p|Keldeo}} • {{p|Meloetta}} • {{p|Genesect}}
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==Horizontal==
{| align="center" class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{{{{1|electric color}}} dark}}; background: #{{{{{1|electric color}}}}};" width="80%"
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{| align="center" class="roundy" style="background: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #{{{{{1|electric color}}} dark}};"
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! colspan="2" class="roundytop" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; border:1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; font-size: 90%; padding-top:5px; padding-bottom:5px" width="34%" | [[Hoenn|{{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Hoenn}}]]
|- align="center"
| colspan="2" class="roundybottom" style="border:1px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" | {{p|Articuno}} • {{p|Zapdos}} • {{p|Moltres}} • {{p|Mewtwo}} • {{p|Mew}}
| colspan="2" class="roundybottom" style="border:1px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" | {{p|Raikou}} • {{p|Entei}} • {{p|Suicune}} • {{p|Lugia}} • {{p|Ho-Oh}} • {{p|Celebi}}
| colspan="2" class="roundybottom" style="border:1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" | {{p|Regirock}} • {{p|Regice}} • {{p|Registeel}} • {{p|Latias}} • {{p|Latios}} {{p|Kyogre}} • {{p|Groudon}} • {{p|Rayquaza}} • {{p|Jirachi}} • {{p|Deoxys}}
|- align="center"
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! colspan="3" class="roundytop" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; border:1px solid #{{unova color dark}}; font-size: 90%; padding-top:5px; padding-bottom:5px" width="50%" | [[Unova|{{color|{{unova color dark}}|Unova}}]]
|- align="center"
| colspan="3" class="roundybottom" style="border:1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" | {{p|Uxie}} • {{p|Mesprit}} • {{p|Azelf}} • {{p|Dialga}} • {{p|Palkia}} • {{p|Heatran}} • {{p|Regigigas}} {{p|Giratina}} • {{p|Cresselia}} • {{p|Phione}}{{tt|*|disputed}} • {{p|Manaphy}} • {{p|Darkrai}} • {{p|Shaymin}} • {{p|Arceus}}
| colspan="3" class="roundybottom" style="border:1px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; padding-left:15px; padding-right:15px" | {{p|Victini}} • {{p|Cobalion}} • {{p|Terrakion}} • {{p|Virizion}} • {{p|Tornadus}} • {{p|Thundurus}} {{p|Reshiram}} • {{p|Zekrom}} • {{p|Landorus}} • {{p|Kyurem}} • {{p|Keldeo}} • {{p|Meloetta}} • {{p|Genesect}}
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== New outline - Discussions ==

We need to reach a consensus over what we will use to update the template, it's been '''months''' without a decision being made in this matter. Opinions go in their respective sub headers.

===Vertical===
*I support this one, because it's the outline that the new templates are following, and we should focus on steadiness, not to mention it's the best looking one. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 15:32, 5 March 2011 (UTC)
* I prefer this one too. The alternate vertical is stretching horizontally too much. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 21:00, 5 March 2011 (UTC)
* I prefer this one. It also follows the same style as {{template|NPC}}. The horizonal is just plain ugly, and the alternate vertical is too wide and looks really disbalanced when you compare Kanto to Unova. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 04:47, 6 March 2011 (UTC)
* Oh there ain't no other way, vertical all the way, it's on the center track baby, it was born this way yeah. --[[User:PsychicRider|'''P S Y''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''ライダー''']]''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 06:43, 29 March 2011 (UTC)
* My vote goes to the vertical one. The others stretch out too much. --[[User:Carmenstar97|Carmen]] ''[[User talk:Carmenstar97|(Talk |]] [[Special:Contributions/Carmenstar97|contribs)]]'' 19:31, 8 May 2011 (UTC)

===Alternate vertical===
* I personally think this one looks the best. I'm not too bothered, just as long as it's not that ugly horizontal one... '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 15:44, 5 March 2011 (UTC)
*I prefer this style, only because I think long templates look better than tall ones (long templates clutter the bottom of pages less compared to tall ones), and the horizontal is, as stated, kinda ugly. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 15:49, 5 March 2011 (UTC)
* This one uses less pagespace and seems to have less whitespace than the above. The vertical template is terrible. Who the heck designed it? —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 07:08, 29 March 2011 (UTC)
* I like this one the best, but I think that it could use the menu sprites next to the name of the Pokemon, just to make it look a little better? [[User:Jakeul200493|Jakeul200493]] 13:47, 30 April 2011 (UTC)

===Horizontal===
*

===Other comments===
What I don't like is that they all are sorted by region, which is not really accurate. [[Legendary Pokémon]] appear in multiple regions, and should really be sorted by generation. This wouldn't change where the Pokémon are on the list, just the names of the groups. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:04, 29 March 2011 (UTC)
:Alternatively, we could list every legendary Pokémon in every region they could be obtained. It would be helpful, but potentially messy. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 07:17, 29 March 2011 (UTC)
::That is more like how {{template|legendarylocations}} used to be. If we were to do it that way, we would need "other" for Giratina in the [[Distortion World]], the [[creation trio]] at [[Sinjoh Ruins]], and Mew on [[Faraway Island]]; as well as "none" for Jirachi, Deoxys, Keldeo, Melloetta and Genesect. I think by generation is the cleanest and easiest option. If we were to list them by location, I would suggest either Template:Legendarylocations or on the page [[legendary Pokémon]]. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:24, 29 March 2011 (UTC)
:There's changing region names to generations, referring to when they first appeared. [[User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|tc]][[User:Tc26|²₆]][[User talk:Tc26|tc]][[User:Tc26/Sandbox|26]] 07:26, 29 March 2011 (UTC)
::That's what I was suggesting. I think this is the most logical solution, and easiest to navigate. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:32, 29 March 2011 (UTC)

== New Template, 2 Edit Requests, and Phione ==

Can we decide on a template? There's been no discussion since May. Also, the current template should ''not'' be hidden, seeing as how its still in use. And can someone remove the ''br clear="all"'' that appears at the end of the current template, I think that's what's making a space appear between this template and the Super Smash Bros template in the navigation template at the end of {{p|Deoxys}}'s page.

And what's Phione's current status{{tt|*|if (more likely when) it changes again during this convo, please let us know!}}? I think it should be added, but with a note like this: {{p|Phione}}{{tt|*|Disputed status}} {{unsigned|Vuvuzela2010}}

:Phione HAS to be in the template. The fact that it isn't normally obtainable in the games (you need a event Pokémon first) and many official sources consider a legendary is enough to warrant its placement in it. - [[User:Ericss|Ericss]] 17:25, 2 January 2012 (UTC)
::The issue is that there are just as many official sources saying that it isn't. However, I think what Vuvu suggested is best. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 17:35, 2 January 2012 (UTC)

== Rotom ==
Okay, if Phione is here, then I think Rotom should be too, under the same disputed category. This is because it pretty much fits the bill for a legendary, only one in the game, can not breed. It also commonly gets mistaken for a legendary. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 22:00, 25 March 2012 (UTC)
:First, {{p|Rotom}} [[Amorphous (egg group)|can breed]]. Second, commonly mistaken for a legendary is not the same as legendary, and Rotom is not legendary. Its base stats are far lower than those of any other {{tt|legendary|Phione excepted}} in all of its forms, and there aren't legends about it either. It's an [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation IV|in-game event]] Pokémon, like {{p|Snorlax}}. --[[User:Darth Zekrom|'''Darth''']] [[User talk:Darth Zekrom|'''Zekrom''']] 01:07, 26 March 2012 (UTC)
::There has never been any evidence that indicates that Rotom is legendary. Phione is referred to as both legendary and non-legendary by official sources, whereas the closest thing Rotom has is an error in the [[Pokémon Ultimate Handbook]] (which was corrected in the updated version). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:43, 30 March 2012 (UTC)

== Order ==

Why are all of the Pokemon in National Pokedex order except for the Sinnoh Legendaries? Shouldn't they be in order too? [[User:Pokemega32|Pokemega32]] 19:35, 8 May 2012 (UTC)
:Fixed. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 14:25, 10 May 2012 (UTC)

== Xerneas and Yveltal ==

Do we wait until a region name is revealed, or just list them as 'Generation VI' like the starter template? - ''signed comment from [[User:GoldenCelebi|GoldenCelebi]] ([[User talk:GoldenCelebi|pedia talk]] • [[Bulbanews:User talk:GoldenCelebi|news talk]] • [[a:User talk:GoldenCelebi|archives talk]])'' ''22:40, 9 January 2013 (UTC)''

== Should be categorized by generation, not region ==

Sorting them by region doesn't make as much sense, as certain Pokemon aren't actually caught in those regions. Deoxys is native to the Sevii Islands and Manaphy has never been obtainable outside of the Ranger regions. These should be sorted by generation instead. [[User:Pokemega32|Pokemega32]] ([[User talk:Pokemega32|talk]]) 20:02, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
:I agree with that. Many Pokémon can be caught in multiple regions: Birds, Beasts, Regis, Weather trio, creation trio, lake trio etc. so it makes more sense to have them by generation. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 20:05, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
:*Considering that the [[Generation VI]] legendaries are already added and we still don't know the region's name yet, it would at least make sense for now, I suppose. Though I'm assuming you mean generation introduced, seeing that some are available in multiple games as well as regions.''{{tt|(Caption Obvious, to the rescue!)|I herpderped, didn't I?}}'' ----[[User:NateVirus|NateVirus]]''([[User talk:NateVirus|Talk]]''|''[[Special:Contributions/NateVirus|Contributions]]'') 20:56, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
:::I think sorting them by generation makes more sense. If it does happen, it would also need to be changed on the Starter Pokémon template. [[User:Torpoleon|Torpoleon]] ([[User talk:Torpoleon|talk]]) 21:23, 11 January 2013 (UTC)

== "Generation VI" should be changed to "Kalos" ==

As stated [[Kalos|here]], Kalos has been confirmed as the name of the region for X/Y. To keep it consistent, shouldn't the "Generation VI" at the bottom of this template be changed to "Kalos"? [[User:SirUmbreon|~SirUmbreon]] ([[User talk:SirUmbreon|talk]]) 00:20, 15 May 2013 (UTC)

== Mythical? ==
The event-exclusive Pokémon are now officially considered "Mythical" rather than legendary, maybe it could be subcategorized by that? We could also put "disputed" for Phione. However, that might be covered by [[Template:EventExclusive]]. Which would be better, to label "Pokémon" as Mythical in that template or subcategorize this one? We should also consider that the "event" model could potentially be discontinued in Generation VI in favor of DLC, as Spike Chunsoft has already done with the new Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. But if we change this one, we would need a way to do it without making it messy again. [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 20:51, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

== Includeonly ==

Can I ask if <nowiki><includeonly>[[Category:Legendary Pokémon]]</includeonly></nowiki> could be put in the template? Thanks. — [[User:Reshi643|Reshi]][[User talk:Reshi643|643]] 20:26, 19 August 2013 (UTC)

== Zygarde ==

Could Zygarde please be added to this template? Thank you. [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|'''Miles''']] ([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|talk]]) 00:04, 25 October 2013 (UTC)
:Added. [[User:Turtwig A|Turtwig A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 00:11, 25 October 2013 (UTC)

== Diancie ==

She was announced by CoroCoro. I added it to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] page and I'm pretty sure someone is making it its own page, can it be added here now? [[User:Nutter Butter|Nutter Butter]] ([[User talk:Nutter Butter|talk]]) 15:48, 11 February 2014 (UTC)
:It's page isn't on the mainspace yet. [[User:Glik|Glik]] ([[User talk:Glik|talk]]) 16:05, 11 February 2014 (UTC)

==Volcanion and Hoopa==
Why hasnt Hoopa and Volcanion been added? --[[User:MythKirby|MythKirby]] ([[User talk:MythKirby|talk]]) 22:32, 11 May 2014 (UTC)
:Because there's been zero official confirmation on their existence aside from a single hacker. [[User:Schiffy|Schiffy (瀬藤健二)]] ([[User talk:Schiffy|Talk]] [[Special:Contributions/Schiffy|Contribs]]) 22:36, 5/11/2014 (UTC)
::So why dont they have pages? --[[User:MythKirby|MythKirby]] ([[User talk:MythKirby|talk]]) 22:39, 11 May 2014 (UTC)
:::Please refer to the comment Schiffy made above. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 22:43, 11 May 2014 (UTC)
::::Its just that this is bulbapedia the LARGEST POKEMON WIKI, shouldnt it have up to date info on even Pokemon we know nothing about? --[[User:MythKirby|MythKirby]] ([[User talk:MythKirby|talk]]) 13:27, 16 May 2014 (UTC)
:::::Leaks=/=official confirmation. Until Hoopa and Volcanion are '''officially''' revealed, they will not get pages.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:48, 16 May 2014 (UTC)

== Hoopa and Volcanion ==

Now that they have been given pages, could an admin add them to the template. Thanks in advance! --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 06:32, 11 January 2015 (UTC)
:Non-existent bump insterted here. Pretty please admin. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 03:30, 23 January 2015 (UTC)

== Mythical vs. legendary ==

We've finalized the distinction between mythical and legendary Pokémon in [[Talk:Legendary Pokémon]], so should we remove all "Mythical" Pokémon from the template? Or should the template be called "Legendary and Mythical Pokémon"? [[User:Dancing Dragonite|Dancing Dragonite]] ([[User talk:Dancing Dragonite|talk]]) 21:07, 15 March 2015 (UTC)

Lysandre

2013-12-28T10:18:43Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* In the games */ more common term

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'''Lysandre''' (Japanese: '''フラダリ''' ''Fleur-de-lis'') is the boss of [[Team Flare]] and the primary antagonist of [[Pokémon X and Y]], who seeks to create a beautiful world. He is also the owner of [[Lysandre Labs]], the company that created the [[Holo Caster]]. He is the only character in the games to have the [[Trainer class]] '''Team Flare Boss''' (Japanese: '''フレアだんボス''' ''Team Flare Boss'').

==In the games==
{{spoilers}}
The player first meets Lysandre in [[Professor Sycamore]]'s lab in [[Lumiose City]] seeing potential on them, and then later in Café Soleil where he is seen talking to [[Diantha]] about her acting career. He discusses with her about the idea of eternal beauty, but she quickly dismisses the idea, claiming that she does not look for such a thing, much to Lysandre's annoyance. After this, he spots the player, where he speaks about his dream of a beautiful world.

Following this, Lysandre doesn't reappear until much later, after the player has defeated [[Clemont]] for his or her fifth Badge. This time, he speaks about the [[AZ|king of Kalos]] who nearly vaporized all life in the region 3,000 years ago by usage of a weapon. He also speaks about Xerneas's{{sup/6|X}}/Yveltal's{{sup/6|Y}} role in the creation of the weapon, as well as their role in the creation of life and death as a whole. After this, Lysandre will regularly communicate with the player through the [[Holo Caster]], monitoring their progress, and constantly showing his vision for a beautiful world as well as asking him/her to reconsider his proposal and join him on his cause.

Lysandre then appears after the player has received his or her seventh Badge. At this point, it is revealed through his Holo Caster message that he is the leader of [[Team Flare]], and that he plans to use the weapon which he spoke about earlier in order to eliminate anyone not part of [[Team Flare]], surprising both the player and their neighbor. The player later confronts Lysandre in person at the lab beneath his café as he wishes to test the player's resolve, and is then battled and defeated. Lysandre admires the player's resolve and strength and instructs him that if he wishes to stop him, he must get the elevator key from one of four Team Flare's scientists the player already met, while he retreats underground.

After the player obtains the Key and descends further into the lab, he/she meets with Lysandre who is speaking with a tall man behind bars known as AZ, who Lysandre introduces as someone who "shares the name of the previous King of Kalos" as well as possessing the key of the ultimate weapon. After AZ tells the player the tragedy left by the ultimate weapon and asks him/her to stop the device from being used, Lysandre invites the player deeper underground if he/she wishes to stop him. The player descends and he/she meets Lysandre talking with [[Xerosic]]. Lysandre then tells the player to battle Xerosic and if he/she is successful against the scientist, then they will stop their scheme. Even though the player defeats Xerosic, this unfortunately does not stop him from unleashing the weapon on Kalos. (If the player chooses the blue button he will activate the weapon by remote control, otherwise the player activates the weapon)

Lysandre is later found again at the site of the ultimate weapon in [[Geosenge Town]] where the player's rival questions him about his extreme measures to fix the world, which he replies that they are the only possible solution for he thinks humans are inherently evil and greedy. He uses the analogy of them competing over their Mega Ring as an example that when something cannot be shared, people will fight for it, for someone must live with it and some without and as such, more tragedies are likely to happen and therefore, the only solution is to reduce the human population. When further questioned about Pokémon, he tearfully claims that Pokémon, while magnificent beings, are condemned to be used by humans and, for the greater good, are best annihilated.

He is then battled again as he simply seeks to stall for time against the player. The player defeats Lysandre once again and shows further admiration for the player's strength. He then challenges the player to travel deeper into the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]] to stop the weapon despite his belief that it is already too late, but multiple members of Team Flare are waiting in ambush on the lower floors. After defeating them, the player reaches Xerneas or Yveltal. The legendary Pokémon is then battled and caught by the player, seemingly disabling the weapon. Lysandre returns, having augmented his body with cybernetic attachments and a visor similar to those worn by his followers, and declares that he will take the legendary Pokémon back and complete his plan. Now wielding a [[Mega Ring]] of his own, he engages the player in a final battle.

After being defeated for the third and final time, Lysandre expresses his disgust that his beautiful world will never be a reality. The player and his/her friends attempt to reason with him, saying that if people cooperate together, a better world is possible, and they use the Mega Evolution achieved by him as proof of the bond he has with his Pokémon. He, however, rejects the idea as mere naivety and then attempts to force immortality on the player and their friends{{sup/6|X}}/destroy everyone in the building{{sup/6|Y}} and fires the ultimate weapon using what little power still remains. The blast from the weapon destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ under rubble. As a result, Team Flare disbands. It is unknown what becomes of Lysandre afterwards.

Later on the game, an NPC on [[Snowbelle City]] who is old friends with Lysandre mentions that Lysandre had noble intentions and did his best to help people in need but eventually got convinced of humanity's stupidity and along with his own limitations resulted in making him a misanthrope.

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===={{g|X and Y}}====
=====First battle=====
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=====Second battle=====
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=====Third battle=====
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===Quotes===
'''{{DL|Lumiose City|Sycamore Pokémon Lab|Sycamore Pokémon Laboratory}}'''
:''"So, I will be able to meet them soon, then."''
:''"The children chosen by the professor… I wonder what potential they have."''
:''"Oh! You received a [[Pokédex]] from the professor then… How wonderful! That is a wonderful thing, indeed. You are one of the chosen ones. I am Lysandre. I've tried to learn as much about Pokémon as I can to help build a brighter future. [[Professor Sycamore]] has taught me so much. Oh, I see you have a [[Holo Caster]]! Knowledge is power, after all. Put it to good use. Now listen! It is vital that this world become a better place. And the people and Pokémon chosen to make the world better must work tirelessly to achieve this goal. Well, I'll be off. Please give Professor Sycamore my best. My desire…it is for a more beautiful world!"''

'''{{DL|Lumiose City|Café Soleil}}'''
:''"You played a young girl so wonderfully in your debut on the silver screen. Wouldn't you rather remain young and beautiful forever and always play such roles?"''
:''"You were chosen to be a movie star, correct? Isn't it your duty to be ever beautiful? Everything beautiful should stay that way forever. I would make this world unchanging and eternal so all beauty will last forever.{{sup/6|X}}/I would end the world in an instant so that beauty never fades.{{sup/6|Y}} I can't stand the thought of the world becoming uglier."''
:''"Oh. Hello, <{{player}}>. This is [[Diantha]], one of the most accomplished movie stars in [[Kalos]]. She moves the multitudes with her excellent acting... Which is to say, she dedicates her life to making other people happy. Oh! If only everyone were like her--what a beautiful world this would be! If you'll excuse me."''

'''{{DL|Lumiose City|Lysandre Café}}'''
:''"I would like to congratulate you as well. [[Mega Evolution]] is something I, too, would like to be able to use."''
:''"True. I'm a descendant of the king's younger brother. That being said, that story is 3,000 years old, so it might not be entirely reliable."''
:''"People can be divided into two groups. Those who give... And those who take... It's just as how the Kalos region's two Legendary Pokémon gave life and took life."''
:''"I want to be the kind of person who gives... But in this world, some foolish humans exist who would show their strength by taking what isn't theirs."''
:''"'''They're filth!'''"''
:''"Long, long ago, the [[AZ|king of Kalos]] sought to take everything for his own, and he created a terrible weapon. Then the fire of destruction was unleashed... That is the legend that has been passed down."''
:''"Kalos is beautiful right now! There will be no foolish actions if the number of people and Pokémon do not increase. That being said, the future isn't decided. You can't be sure each day will be like the one before."''
:''"What the king of Kalos did was reprehensible, but... The ultimate weapon did manage to wash the world clean of that era's filth."''
:''"Thank you for listening. Take {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock|that}} as an apology for my taking up your time."''

'''{{rt|15|Kalos}} ([[Holo Caster]])'''
:''"According to Professor Sycamore's research, Mega Evolution releases all of a Pokémon's hidden energy at once. The Pokémon then exhibits a level of power it could not attain through ordinary Evolution. What meaning can we draw from this? Do all people and Pokémon have such potential, or is it hidden within a chosen few?"''

'''[[Anistar City]] (Holo Caster)'''
:''"Pokémon Trainers. I come to you by the Holo Caster to make an important announcement. Listen well. Team Flare will revive the ultimate weapon, eliminate everyone who isn't in our group, and return the world to a beautiful, natural state. Unproductive fools are consuming our future... If nothing changes, the world will become ugly and conflicts will raze the land from end to end. I repeat. We will use the ultimate weapon and wipe the slate clean. I'm sorry, those of you who are not members of Team Flare, but this is {{tt|adieu|''Farewell'' in French}} to you all."''

'''[[Lysandre Labs]]'''
*Before battle
:''"Welcome."''
:''"This world will eventually reach the point of no return... Saving the lives of all is impossible. Only the chosen ones will obtain a ticket to tomorrow. Do you want to have a ticket? Or, do you want to stop me? Show me in battle."''

*Being defeated
:''"Excellent! I can feel the fire of your convictions burning deep within your heart!"''

*After being defeated
:''"Wah ha ha! Your convictions, and those of your Pokémon, please me! You are here to stop me. But I ask you to wait. I tried to save people--and the world--with the profit from this lab. But my efforts had no effect... The world was just too vast...and too full of fools that I couldn't save through my hard work alone... That's why I decided the only way to save the world was to take it all for myself. I don't expect that I will ever make you understand how I think and feel... Try to stop the ultimate weapon if you must, but to do so, you will have to explore our lab and have Pokémon battles with all you meet."''
:''"Oh, and as for the {{key|VI|Elevator Key}}, one of the Team Flare Scientists you've met on your journey has it."''
:''"Saving everything... The world is suffering because of this absurd dream..."''

*Basement
:''"That is AZ. He has the same name as a king that lived 3,000 years ago. And for some unknown reason, he had the key to the ultimate weapon hung around his neck. It's finally time. Follow me to my chambers."''
:''"The only thing left to do is put the plan in motion. I'm counting on you."''
:''"One push of a button, and we can activate the ultimate weapon from this room."''
:''"I believe being a chosen one means you have the potential to change the future! Whether we activate the ultimate weapon or leave it safely underground will rest upon if you actually have this potential or not."''

'''[[Team Flare Secret HQ]]''' 
'''1F'''
:''"The ultimate weapon's flower has finally bloomed above the soil. Don't you find its beauty captivating? As we speak, it draws its energy from the Legendary Pokémon. {{tt|<player>! I apologize that the weapon was unearthed even after you chose correctly in the lab. But conflicting egos drive this world--things don't always go the way you want!|Only if the player choose blue button at Lysandre Labs}}"''
:''"Even though resources, space, and energy on this planet are limited, the number of people and Pokémon has increased to an unsustainable level. Whether it's money or energy, the ones who steal are the ones who win in this world."''
:''"So, tell me. The [[Mega Ring]], did you share it?"''
:''"When there is only one of something, it can't be shared. When something can't be shared, it will be fought over. And when something is fought over, some must survive without it. The only way to create a world where people live in beauty, a world without conflict or theft, is to reduce the number of living things."''
:''"..."''
:''"Pokémon... Shall no longer exist. Pokémon are wonderful beings. Humans have worked with Pokémon, and we have helped each other flourish. But precisely because of that, they will inevitably become tools for war and theft!"''

*Before battle
:''"Enough of this. You want to stop the ultimate weapon, and I refuse to do so. So, I will keep you busy for just a moment..."'''

*Being defeated
:''"The strength to protect, huh? But what are you really protecting? A tomorrow that will only end up being worse than today?"''

*After being defeated
:''"You're as strong as ever. But... It's too late! There's no hope for you now! Go down to the lowest floor, and see for yourself!"''

'''Legendary Pokémon Room'''
* Before battle
:''"What a startling development! I never would've thought you were really a chosen one!"''
:''"So THIS is the mighty {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}?! I expected more from a Pokémon called a legend! You desire help from people? YOU need help from a human?"''
:''"For me, victory is using the ultimate weapon. In order to do that, I need to reclaim the Legendary Pokémon's power and send it to that weapon once again. I'll be taking the Legendary Pokémon back now! This time, I won't lose. I, too, shall use the Mega Ring and [[Mega Stone]] that you researched during your travels."''

*Being defeated
:''"It's over... Fools with no vision will continue to befoul this beautiful world. They will go on until the only thing left to do is squabble over the remaining scraps of hope..."''

*After being defeated
:''"'''Whaugh!'''"''
:''"..."''
:''"If that were possible, all wars would have ended long ago! I can only see one future! One where selfish, foolish humans think about nothing other than themselves and steal more and more from one another... It's a tragic future!"''
:''"The original purpose of this device was to bring a Pokémon back to life. But the ancient king transformed it into this ultimate weapon... Hmm. When the Legendary Pokémon awakened, it took back much of its energy--its power--that had been sent to the ultimate weapon. There's not much power left... But there IS enough to use it once..."''
:''"<player>, Sycamore's pupils... Let us live forever... That's right! I shall grant you eternal life! I'll give you the pain of endlessly waiting for a beautiful world to finally be built!{{sup/6|X}}/The ultimate weapon is a flower that bloomed to no avail... Just like me... But this ends here! I will show what its remaining power can do!{{sup/6|Y}}"''

==Trivia==
* Lysandre shares three Pokémon with [[Cyrus]], another leader of a [[Team Galactic|villainous team]]: {{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}, and {{p|Gyarados}}. Their goal is also similar; both involve trying to wipe out everyone for some purpose and using legendary Pokémon to achieve it.
** [[Xerosic]], his second-in-command, possesses a {{p|Crobat}} while [[Mable]], one of the top scientists, posesses a {{p|Houndoom}} and a {{p|Weavile}}, Pokémon that Cyrus had.
* Lysandre's cybernetic suit, the Lysandre Machine, was meant to be used to drain Xerneas's{{sup/6|X}}/Yveltal's{{sup/6|Y}} power into the ultimate weapon.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{fire color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{fire color dark}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|フラダリ ''Fleur-de-lis''
|From ''{{wp|fleur-de-lis}}'', a decorative symbol used in French heraldry and is French for ''{{wp|Lilium|lily flower}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, French
|Lysandre
|French form of the name Lysander, meaning ''the release of a man'' or ''liberator''. Lysander (Greek: Λύσανδρος, ''Lýsandros'') was also the name of a {{wp|Lysander|Spartan admiral}} who ended a great war. The ''Lys-'' portion is likely a reference to the ''fleur-de-lis''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Flordelis
|From ''Flor de lis'' (Spanish for ''fleur-de-lis'') and possibly ''crudelis'' (Latin for cruel)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Elisio
|''Eliseo'' ({{wp|Elysium}}), is an Ancient Greek concept of the afterlife. The ''-lis-'' portion is likely a reference to the ''fleur-de-lis''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
|Lysson
|Possibly a portmanteau of ''lys'', (lily) and ''lion''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|플라드리 ''Fleur-de-lis ''
|Transliteration of his Japanese name

|}
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Talk:Legendary duo

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==Own pages==
Should these "legendary duos" get their own pages and template like the legendary trios? [[User:Gligar|Gli]][[User talk:Gligar|gar]] 23:23, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

And here's something for debate: Phione & Manaphy: a duo? [[User:Gligar|Gli]][[User talk:Gligar|gar]] 23:23, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
:BZZT, unlike the birds, beasts, golems, and pixies, these guys have no special duo traits or stories. The birds together summon Lugia, Ho-Oh made the beasts, the golems awaken Regigigas, and the pixies were created by Arceus. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 23:25, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
::Not sure which question you're trying to answer, but if you're talking about getting their own pages:
* I think if we are going to state the similar movesets we need them to have a new template and there own pages. I think it's a good idea. :)
*Similar movesets (for some of them)
*Mewtwo/Mew has movie and relations
*Lati@s (obvious, already has a page, similar movesets)
*Lugia and Ho-Oh both resided on the towers
*Cresselia and Darkrai are polar opposites (in Mystery Dungeon and DPPt at least)
*Phione and Manaphy are in the same family, similar traits, similar movesets.
[[User:Gligar|Gli]][[User talk:Gligar|gar]] 23:33, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

:::I agree with Gligar; they do need their own page.[[User:Green Zubat|Green Zubat]] ([[User talk:Green Zubat|talk]]) 20:15, 1 February 2013 (UTC)

== WTH WTF ON LD Pg!?!?!?!?!?!?!? ==

WTH WHO IN TERMINIA IS DELETING MY SEAFAIRYDUO SECTION! I DEMAND AN ANSWER! '''NNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!''' [[User:Giratina's Embodiment|Giratina's Embodiment]] 00:24, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
:As I said, do you have proof as them both being a duo? Phione is merely an offspring and a sort of "servant" to Manaphy~[[User:Pokemaniac102|Ποκεμανιακα0β]] 00:26, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

Good point. Sorry. I didn't see your comment on the trio page.[[User:Giratina's Embodiment|Giratina's Embodiment]] 18:18, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
:Oh no it's fine, don't apologize~[[User:Pokemaniac102|Ποκεμανιακα0β]] 18:21, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

How about we make a speculation duo heading then: Speculation Trios? It would make a good idea, plus anyone who wanted could put up their speculation? I need at least 4 people backing me up on this before I'm gonna make this, and if anyone makes it before I have the 4+ 'votes', I'm gonna delete it like Pokemaniac102 did to my section. Just sign, and I'll consider it a 'vote'.
:Oo, sorry but Bulbapedia rule is '''NO SPECULATION'''~[[User:Pokemaniac102|Ποκεμανιακα0β]] 18:36, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

OK, sorry. [[User:Giratina's Embodiment|Giratina's Embodiment]] 18:37, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

== Moveset ==

There should be one under each section like there is on the trio pages. [[User:Yinyang1195|Yin]][[User talk:Yinyang1195|Yang]] 20:42, 21 December 2008 (UTC)

== Tower Mix-Up? ==

I thought I had better check first, but I think there has been a mix-up regarding the Tin Tower and the Brass Tower. It says that Lugia perched at the top of the Tin Tower, and Ho-oh on the Brass Tower. Shouldn't that be the other way round? Ho-oh is found at the Tin Tower in Gold and Silver. [[User:Taromon777|Taromon777]] 11:59, 17 March 2009 (UTC)
:True.. '''►[[User:Kevzo8|Ҝə]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|υz]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|ø8]]''' 12:03, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

== SeaFairy duo ==

If Mew and Mewtwo are a duo, Manaphy and Phione are also!
Mewtwo is the unnaturaly created stronger version of Mew
Phione is the naturaly created (bred) weaker version of Manaphy.
The first are both Psychic the latter are both Water... There is no logic saying one are a duo and the other 2 are not.--[[User:Saiph charon|Saiph charon]] 12:46, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

== Mewtwo and Mew, a duo? ==

It is a bit of an stretch, the only relation they have is flavor text: They lack similar stat distributions or even stat totals and they have different movesets and learning levels. When they were made, they were not paired like the other 3 duos, and rather worked like two related but standalone Pokemon. You can see it in gen II, when they diverge, and Mewtwo inspires Lugia and Ho-Oh, while Mew inspires Celebi (and the future event Pokemon).

Yeah, Mewtwo and Mew are related, but it is not the same relation that the other 3 examples have. In fact, Mewtwo, apart of flavor text, has more things with common with the Tower Duo that with Mew; with whom it only has in common Flavor text.

So, this is at least worth of a mention in the article. An article, I have to say, way less solid that the Legendary trio one, and based quite a bit more that it in fan theories. [[User:Eriorguez|Eriorguez]] 17:02, 2 October 2010 (UTC)

== Hmm... ==

Should we make separate pages for each duo/trio/group?[[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 04:07, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

== Lunar Duo ==

I noticed that of the true duos, only the Lunar Duo has one pokemon that is in the game and one from an event. Is that worth noting on the page, or no? It seemed a tad too trivial for me to do it without asking. [[User:PowerPlantRaichu|PowerPlantRaichu]] ([[User talk:PowerPlantRaichu|talk]]) 11:30, 1 August 2012 (UTC)
:What about Cresselia/Darkrai and Mew/Mewtwo? Really, based on our listing, the Tower Duo is the only duo that ''does'' have them both readily available in the same game. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 11:39, 1 August 2012 (UTC)

==Title change?==

Perhaps it would be better to call them symmetric and asymmetric duos, instead of "true" and "other"? It just seems to play down the associations between some of them otherwise.[[User:Green Zubat|Green Zubat]] ([[User talk:Green Zubat|talk]]) 20:15, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
:I like this idea. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:43, 3 February 2013 (UTC)

== Mew TRIO ==

We should change the [[Mew duo]] to the Mew Trio because of "New Mewtwo". [[User:MasterZ|MasterZ]] ([[User talk:MasterZ|talk]]) 20:17, 7 April 2013 (UTC)
:NO. That is speculation. Seeing as the Pokémon has no known name currently, it is better to wait rather than speculate and make assumptions from an image. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 20:18, 7 April 2013 (UTC)
::Sorry, didn't realize. I've learned to wait for more info to be released. [[User:MasterZ|MasterZ]] ([[User talk:MasterZ|talk]]) 01:53, 9 April 2013 (UTC)

== Mortality Duo ==

I added the Mortality Duo Xerneas and Yveltal to the page. If I understand this duo and Trio system, they belong here until Zygarde gets a version or two of its own? Also, Mortality Duo is more of a place holder until an official fan term is adopted. Mortality comes from Xerneas giving life and Yveltal taking life.

Anyways, I have ? down for 10 of their level up moves since that was how it is on their pages. When the levels are known, please feel free to change ? to the level. [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 00:04, 26 October 2013 (UTC)
:In that case wouldn't Life Duo be a better name since both involve life? Mortality involves death and only Yvetal deals with that. That and bonus for short word? --[[User:Sekuiya|Sekuiya]][[User talk:Sekuiya|talk]] 03:09, 26 October 2013 (UTC)
::Mortality does not 100% mean death, it means both life and death, to be living while at any moment capable of dying.

:: 1. the state or condition of being subject to death; mortal character, nature, or existence.
:: 2. The relative frequency of deaths in a specific population; death rate.
:: 3. Mortal beings collectively; humanity.
:: 4. Death or destruction on a large scale, as from war, plague, or famine.
:: 5. Obsolete , death.

:: Plus, calling them the life duo doesn't make since, since only Xerneas is the life Pokémon. It would be the same as calling them the death duo, since only Yveltal is the destruction Pokémon. Like I said, Mortality Duo is the middle ground, it can mean life or death at the same time. You're either alive or dead, if your not mortal you're either dead or immortal. Also, although Xerneas gives eternal life, it still goes into a death like state as a tree for 1000 years, and Yveltal a cocoon when its life ends. With life comes death, with death comes life. [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 08:58, 26 October 2013 (UTC)

Speaking of Mortality Duo, they deserve their own article. --[[User:Dragon146|Dragon146]] ([[User talk:Dragon146|talk]]) 04:22, 28 October 2013 (UTC)
::: Apparently the Pokémon Wikia is listing them as the Life Trio and these two as the Gene Duo despite X & Y having no basis on DNA but the Cartesian system. However, it appears that most of that was written down before the games release, because they implicate that Xerneas is female and Yveltal male. Then again, its a wikia...so yeah everything has to be taken with a sea of salt. [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 20:56, 29 October 2013 (UTC)
::::Is there not enough evidence to suggest that Zygarde belongs with Xerneas and Yveltal to form a trio (Aura trio or something)? We included Kyurem in the Tao group before ''B2W2''. [[User:Dancing Dragonite|Dancing Dragonite]] ([[User talk:Dancing Dragonite|talk]]) 23:45, 7 November 2013 (UTC)
Not my call, the staff seem to want to wait on that to be 100% confirmed. I added the trio to the Trio page, but it was removed, then readded but hidden until there is confirmation.
At the moment, it looks like we only have a Duo in the eyes of the staff. [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 01:36, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
:Interesting that that's how it works, and considering the naming (X, Y, Z), colour schemes, abilities, and level-up moves, it seems so obvious. But fair enough if we want the full confirmation. [[User:Dancing Dragonite|Dancing Dragonite]] ([[User talk:Dancing Dragonite|talk]]) 04:41, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

Diantha

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Dancing Dragonite: /* Trivia */ Red could be considered a "final story boss"

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color={{kalos color}} |
corecolor={{kalos color light}} |
bordercolor={{kalos color dark}} |
name=Diantha|
jname=カルネ |
tmname=Carnet |
slogan=no |
image=XY Diantha.png|
size=200px |
caption=Artwork from X and Y |
gender=Female |
colors=yes|
eyes=Blue |
hair=Dark gray |
hometown=Unknown |
region=[[Kalos]] |
relatives=Unknown|
trainer=yes |
trainerclass={{pkmn|Champion}} {{tc|Grand Duchess}}{{tt|*|Battle Chateau}}|
game=yes |
generation={{gen|VI}} |
games=[[Pokémon X and Y]] |
champ=yes|
league=Pokémon League (Kalos)|
elite=no|
leader=no|
}}

'''Diantha''' (Japanese: '''カルネ''' ''Carnet'') is a famous and renowned actress, as well as the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Kalos]] region's [[Elite Four]] in {{g|X and Y}}.

==In the games==
Diantha appears in [[Pokémon X and Y]] as a famous movie star and a notable icon across the Kalos Region. She is also a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, but shows more interest in other Trainers who have real potential. She takes a special interest in the player from their first meeting in Café Soleil in [[Lumiose City]] and later when she meets the player again in [[Coumarine City]].

Later, she reappears as the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Kalos]] [[region]].

After registering in the [[Hall of Fame]], Diantha can be found in Café Soleil, where she will ask the player to [[trade]] one of their Pokémon for her {{p|Ralts}} holding the [[Mega Stone]] for {{p|Gardevoir}}, the Gardevoirite.

===Pokémon===
====[[Pokémon X and Y]]====
{{Party
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|sprite=None.png
|prize={{pdollar}}16320
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|game=XY
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|locationname=Pokémon League
|pokemon=6
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/6
|ndex=701
|pokemon=Hawlucha
|form=_Dream
|level=64
|gender=female
|type1=Fighting|type2=Flying
|ability=Limber
|move1=Swords Dance|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Flying Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=X-Scissor|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Poison Jab|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/6
|ndex=697
|pokemon=Tyrantrum
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Rock|type2=Dragon
|ability=Strong Jaw
|move1=Head Smash|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Claw|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/6
|ndex=699
|pokemon=Aurorus
|level=65
|gender=male
|type1=Rock|type2=Ice
|ability=Refrigerate
|move1=Thunder|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Blizzard|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/6
|ndex=711
|pokemon=Gourgeist
|form=_Dream
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Ghost|type2=Grass
|ability=Pickup
|move1=Trick-or-Treat|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Status
|move2=Phantom Force|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Seed Bomb|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Shadow Sneak|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/6
|ndex=706
|pokemon=Goodra
|form=_Dream
|level=66
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Sap Sipper
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Muddy Water|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire|move4cat=Special
|move4=Focus Blast|move4type=Fighting|move3cat=Special}}
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|ndex=282
|pokemon=Gardevoir
|level=68
|gender=female
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Trace
|held=Gardevoirite
|move1=Moonblast|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
}}

===Quotes===
===={{g|X and Y}}====
'''{{DL|Lumiose City|Café Soleil}} (first visit)'''
:''"What a strange question... Why would I want to play the same old roles forever? Youth may be beautiful, but it's not all there is to life. Everything changes. I want to live and change like that, too. So I look forward to playing different roles as I get older."''
:''"And who are you two?"''
:''"<{{player}}>, right? I heard [[Lysandre]] call you that. You both have lovely names. Oh, and you're both Trainers! Don't your Pokémon look happy? I'm a Trainer myself, in my off time. I look forward to us battling someday!"''

'''[[Coumarine City]]'''
:''"A strong bond?"''
:''"Does this make you think of something like Kalos's {{p|Xerneas|Legendary}} {{p|Yveltal|Pokémon}}? Found only here in the Kalos region, right? Nowhere else? Maybe that's not a coincidence."''
:''"Bonds... They really are important to us all, aren't they? When I'm acting, I think I'm always trying to forge a bond between myself and the character I'm playing. If all I think about is how I'm nothing like a character, then I'll just hate playing it. But if I focus on what I have in common with the character and put myself in her shoes, I might be able to understand her. It's the same for people--or Pokémon."''
:''"Oh, never mind me! I'm just babbling about my own things. Let's have a battle the next we meet, shall we? I'm still looking forward to it!"''

'''{{OBP|Pokémon League|Kalos}}'''
* Before battle (first time)
:''"Welcome at last, dear Trainer. As you must know, I am the Champion, Diantha. Oh, but you are... You're the child I spoke to in [[Lumiose City]] and Coumarine City, aren't you?! Then that means that you are also the one that dear [[Professor Sycamore|Augustine]] said... Of course! How could I--?! Oh, I must look like such a fool not to recognize you sooner! You and your Pokémon are the ones who stopped [[Team Flare]] for us all! It seems wrong of me to say this, but thank you! You saved us all... I can't wait to see what you and your Pokémon are capable now that I know exactly what it is you've done already!"''

* Before battle ([[rematch]])
:''"Oh, welcome back! I've been hoping that you would visit again! Battling against you and your Pokémon, all of you brimming with hope for the future... Honestly, it just fills me up with energy I need to keep facing each new day! It does!"''

* Being defeated
:''"Witnessing the noble spirits of you and your Pokémon in battle has really touched my heart..."''

* After being defeated (first time)
:''"I-I'm so choked up that it's hard to know what I should say, but I...I... I'm just so glad at this moment that I was good enough to be the Champion... After all, it gave me the chance to meet and battle with you and your wonderful Pokémon! Now I understand just why dear Augustine--that's Professor Sycamore to you--said he had to get everything ready for the new Champion! He'll be waiting for us in Lumiose City, but before I take you there... My dear <player>, would you mind coming this way with me?"''

* After being defeated (rematch)
: ''"That positive hope for the future and the warm feelings that fill your heart... Those things can never be exhausted. They will never run out. Not ever. If you just find a way to share them with others, I know you'll have a happy life. Come along, my dear <player>... You know where we're going next."''

* [[Hall of Fame]] (first time)
:''"Here we are! I'm so glad to welcome you in. This grand chamber is where you enter the Kalos region's Hall of fame. This is where Pokémon Trainers will live on forever, remembered always for giving their all in battle to the Pokémon League and for the glory and light that they shared with all. Come, <player>… Your love for you Pokémon… And the way that those Pokémon gave everything they had in battle for you… We'll record them all right here for eternity."''

'''[[Battle Chateau]]'''
* Before battle
:''"Oh my! I never thought I would meet you here! Honestly, I didn't! Oh, but--silly me--I should at least do these things right… As Champion and as Grand Duchess of the Battle Chateau, I, Diantha, challenge you."''

* Being defeated
:''"Witnessing the noble spirits of you and your Pokémon in battle has really touched my heart..."''

* After being defeated
:(if giving the player an item) ''"Hehe, here you go! I hope you like it!"''
:''"I just...I just don't know what to say... I can hardly express this feeling... But I'm so glad I got to be Champion and Grand Duchess... Battling you and your Pokémon makes everything seem worth it!"''

== Trivia ==

*Excluding post-game battles, Diantha has the highest-leveled Pokémon of any final story boss in the series, with her Pokémon all being around level 66 and her strongest being level 68.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{kalos color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{kalos color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| カルネ ''Carnet''
| From カーネーション ''{{wp|Dianthus caryophyllus|carnation}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, German, Italian
| Diantha
| From the genus ''{{wp|Dianthus}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Dianthéa
| Similar to her English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Dianta
| Similar to her English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 카르네 ''Kareune''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name

|}{{-}}
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{{NPC|kalos|kalos=yes}} 
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[[zh:康乃]]

Fairy Aura (Ability)

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{{AbilityInfobox
|name=Fairy Aura
|jpname=フェアリーオーラ
|jptrans=Fairy Aura
|jptranslit=Fearī Ōra
|colorscheme=fairy
|gen=6
|text6=Powers up each Pokemon's Fairy-type moves.
}}
'''Fairy Aura''' (Japanese: '''フェアリーオーラ''' ''Fairy Aura'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Xerneas}}.

==Effect==
===In battle===
Fairy Aura increases the damage dealt by {{type|Fairy}} attacks for all Pokémon on the field. It is cancelled out by {{a|Aura Break}}.

===Outside of battle===
It is unknown if Fairy Aura has an effect outside of battle.

==Pokémon with Fairy Aura==
{{Ability/head|fairy}}
{{Ability/entry|716|Xerneas|Fairy|Fairy|Fairy Aura|None|???}}
{{Ability/foot|fairy}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{fairy color}}|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|fr=Aura Féerique
|de=Feenaura
|it=Aurafolletto
|ko=페어리오라 ''Fairy Aura''
|es=Aura Feérica
}}

{{-}}
{{AbilityVariations|Fairy Aura|Dark Aura|color=Fairy|1color={{Fairy color dark}}|2color={{Dark color dark}}}} 
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Type-enhancing Abilities]]

[[de:Feenaura]]
[[fr:Aura Féérique]]
[[it:Aurafolletto (abilità)]]
[[ja:フェアリーオーラ]]
[[zh:妖精灵气（特性）]]

Dark Aura (Ability)

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Dancing Dragonite: /* In battle */ mention Aura Break

{{AbilityInfobox
|name=Dark Aura
|jpname=ダークオーラ
|jptrans=Dark Aura
|jptranslit=Dāku Ōra
|colorscheme=dark
|gen=6
|text6=Powers up each Pokémon's Dark-type moves.
}}
'''Dark Aura''' (Japanese: '''ダークオーラ''' ''Dark Aura'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Yveltal}}.

==Effect==
===In battle===
Dark Aura increases the damage dealt by {{type|Dark}} attacks for all Pokémon on the field. It is cancelled out by {{a|Aura Break}}.

===Outside of battle===
It is unknown if Dark Aura has an effect outside of battle.

==Pokémon with Dark Aura==
{{Ability/head|Dark}}
{{Ability/entry|717|Yveltal|Dark|Flying|Dark Aura|None|???}}
{{Ability/foot|Dark}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{dark color}}|bordercolor={{dark color dark}}
|fr=Aura Ténébreuse
|de=Dunkelaura
|it=Auratetra
|ko=다크오라 ''Dark Aura''
|es=Aura Oscura
}}

{{-}}
{{AbilityVariations|Fairy Aura|Dark Aura|color=Dark|1color={{Fairy color dark}}|2color={{Dark color dark}}}} 
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Type-enhancing Abilities]]

[[de:Dunkelaura]]
[[fr:Aura Ténébreuse]]
[[it:Auratetra (abilità)]]
[[ja:ダークオーラ]]
[[zh:黑暗灵气（特性）]]

Talk:Legendary duo

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Sinnoh

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Dancing Dragonite: /* History */ fix grammar

{{featured}}
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name=Sinnoh |
jname=シンオウ |
tmname=Shin'ō |
image=Pt Sinnoh.png |
caption=Artwork of the Sinnoh region from {{game|Platinum}} |
introduction={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} |
professor=[[Professor Rowan]] |
starter={{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}} |
villain=[[Team Galactic]] |
league=[[Sinnoh League]] |
location={{si|Pokémon League}} |
pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] |
season=[[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl|Diamond and Pearl]] (10) [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension|Battle Dimension]] (11) [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles|Galactic Battles]] (12) [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors|Sinnoh League Victors]] (13) |
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}}
[[File:Sinnoh.png|thumb|right|250px|In-game map of the Sinnoh region from {{game|Platinum}}]]
[[File:Sinnoh DP.png|thumb|right|250px|In-game map of the Sinnoh region from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}]]
The '''Sinnoh''' region (Japanese: '''シンオウ地方''' ''Shin'ō-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is located north of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], and [[Hoenn]]. It is the setting of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. It is comprised of the large mainland, the north-eastern island of the [[Battle Zone]], and several {{si|Pokémon League|smaller islands}} on both sides of the [[region]].

Most of Sinnoh's routes are on land, having very few water routes, in vast contrast to [[Hoenn]]. The region is divided by [[Mt. Coronet]], roughly comparable to how the continent that [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] make up is essentially a contiguous region.

==Etymology and design concept==
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[[File:Pokemonworld.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Sinnoh region as the island of {{wp|Hokkaido}}.]]
[[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that Sinnoh's name is based on the term 神奥, which translates to "mysterious"<ref>http://twitter.com/#!/Junichi_Masuda/statuses/141163315660464128</ref>. The geography of the Sinnoh is [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|based on]] the geography of the Japanese island of {{wp|Hokkaido}} and southern part of the Russian island of {{wp|Kunashir}}, which is claimed by the Japanese government. Part of {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto'') and {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 ''Kunashiri Island''), territories which are in dispute between {{wp|Russia}} and Japan, are also included. Sinnoh has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula.

Most of all cities and towns in Sinnoh are positioned in the same way as the real cities and towns of the Japan while most of its design is based on it as well. [[Jubilife City]] is Sinnoh's largest city, which is based on {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}, Hokkaido's largest city, while [[Veilstone City]] is based upon {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}}, a major port city.

Geographical features are similar as well, with the large mountain ranges of [[Mt. Coronet]] based from the {{wp|Ezo}} mountain chain, which is made up of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}). The three lakes of Sinnoh mimic {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}, {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and Lake Kutcharo. The [[Sendoff Spring|fourth lake of Sinnoh]] is similar to {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}, which is also known as a mysterious spot that has a dense layer of fog hiding the surface most of the time.

The numbering of the routes in the Pokémon world may also be a reference to Japan's own national route system, which goes from {{wp|Japan National Route 1|1}} to {{wp|Japan National Route 58|58}}, then skips directly to {{wp|Japan National Route 101|101}}, and then skips several more numbers. Routes in Sinnoh do not run concurrent to routes in Hokkaido; instead starting over after the set of routes in Hoenn.

==History==
According to several [[Sinnoh myths]], this region was the first of all the regions in the Pokémon world to have been created. In a void of nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} came into being, which then hatched into {{p|Arceus}}, the first Pokémon to be in existence. Arceus created {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and possibly {{p|Giratina}}, and Arceus then gave Dialga and Palkia the abilities to control time and space, respectively. Giratina was banished to [[Distortion World|another dimension]] for its violent behavior. Then, during the very early formation of the world, Arceus created {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Uxie}}, and {{p|Mesprit}} to create willpower, knowledge, and emotion respectively, things that are in all modern humans and Pokémon. They dove to the bottom of present-day [[Lake Valor]], [[Lake Acuity]], and [[Lake Verity]], an act which earned them the name "the lake trio". At that point, Arceus created the Sinnoh region and [[Mt. Coronet]] divided the region into two sections. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] was created and {{p|Heatran}} was formed in lava. Arceus finally created the Adamant, Lustrous and Griseous Orbs before falling into a never-ending sleep at the [[Hall of Origin]].

Around this time, {{p|Mew}} was thought to have come into being by itself, containing the DNA of every Pokémon to exist and exist in the future. Human habitation of Sinnoh is estimated to have begun when Sinnoh was created, as said in [[Sinnoh myths|myth]]. It is stated that Pokémon and humans led separate lives, but always helped each other. They supplied each other with goods, and supported each other. A Pokémon proposed to the others to always be ready to help humans, and that Pokémon be ready to appear before humans always. Thus, to this day, Pokémon appear to humans if they venture into [[tall grass]].
[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Palkia, Giratina and Dialga on the Spear Pillar.]]
Later on came the events of [[Floaroma Town]]. According to the townspeople, Floaroma Town was once a barren and desolate hill. People started planting flowers around it to cheer up the place, but nothing would grow. Then, someone expressed thanks for a blessing of nature, and the whole hill burst into bloom. It is theorized that {{p|Shaymin}} was the cause of the sudden burst of flowers, given it being the Gratitude Pokémon, and its ability to "instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers," according to its [[Pokédex]] entry.

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In contemporary history, {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon, like the recently reported [[red Gyarados]], in the nearby [[Lake Verity]]. After receiving one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to call their own, their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight Gyms to gain the Badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}} (or {{p|Giratina}} in Platinum canon), Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion him/herself. In {{game|Platinum}}, Cyrus accidentally opened a portal to the [[Distortion World]] above [[Mt. Coronet]] while trying to create a new world for himself. The portal atop Mt. Coronet was able to be closed, but a passageway to this strange dimension still remains on the [[Turnback Cave|depths]] of [[Sendoff Spring]].

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
[[File:Sinnoh Region.png|thumb|right|300px|A detailed version of the in-game map of the Sinnoh region from [[Generation IV]] games.]]
Sinnoh has fourteen [[List of cities and towns by name|cities and towns]], as well as three "areas", and a {{si|Pokémon League}}. These sites act as settlements for people to live and work in a functioning society. The [[Fight Area]], the [[Survival Area]] and the [[Resort Area]] all act as towns, however, they appear to be more of a tourist destination and are not considered cities or towns. These three "areas" are located off Sinnoh's mainland and on the [[Battle Zone]], which is considered a sub-region of Sinnoh and is implied by some living on the island as a different region altogether, not unlike how the [[Sevii Islands]] are considered a separate region from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]]. Thus, Sinnoh has a total of eighteen settlements all over Sinnoh, the largest amount of sites in the [[Pokémon world]] so far.

The Sinnoh region has 30 different [[routes]], which are passages permitting Trainers to travel from one location to the next with relative ease. Much like [[Hoenn]] before it, Sinnoh's routes are numbered so that they don't follow sequence directly from previously-known regions' routes. Routes in Sinnoh are numbered from {{rtn|201|Sinnoh}} to {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}. Compared to previous generations, there aren't many water routes; there are many land routes and mountains. The idea of routes with differing [[weather conditions]] was also brought ahead from [[Generation III]]. For the first time ever in a Pokémon game, some of Sinnoh's routes have snow covering them. Another quirk about the routes in Sinnoh is that some of them do not go directly east/west or north/south, but actually turn before reaching their destination, most notably {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} and {{rt|210|Sinnoh}}, which both have two limbs of equal length. While Hoenn's {{rt|114|Hoenn}} did this on the [[Game Boy Advance]], it was not to this scale, so one may presume that the GBA was limited in this sense.

Although it has few [[water route]]s, Sinnoh is known to be rich in water, and has three lakes at the northernmost ([[Lake Acuity|Acuity]]), easternmost ([[Lake Valor|Valor]]), and westernmost ([[Lake Verity|Verity]]) ends of the main continent. These are home to the members of [[lake guardians|one of Sinnoh's legendary trios]]. Near Lake Valor, as well, there is a hidden fourth lake, [[Sendoff Spring]], which houses [[Turnback Cave]]. Some other significant locations that Sinnoh offers include [[Mt. Coronet]], the highest mountain in the Sinnoh region and part of a long mountain range that divides the region in half; the [[Eterna Forest]], a large and mysterious forest; and the [[Great Marsh]], a popular habitat for Pokémon and a safari zone for many Trainers.

===Demographics===
The Sinnoh region's towns, cities and areas, has a total population of 704 in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} and 755 in {{game|Platinum}}.

===Cities and towns===
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|- style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}" | City/Town
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}" | Population
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Twinleaf Town Pt.png|100px]]
| [[Twinleaf Town]]
| 10
| A small town with the fresh scent of new leaves in the air. It feels like a place where adventures start. Your own home and your best friend's house are located here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Sandgem Town Pt.png|100px]]
| [[Sandgem Town]]
| 25
| A sandy town that is located right next to a beach. It is redolent with the salty scent of the sea. Prof. Rowan's lab is the town's landmark. He conducts his studies on Pokémon here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Jubilife City DP.png|100px]]
| [[Jubilife City]]
| 87{{sup/4|DP}} 124{{sup/4|Pt}}
| The most modernized city in the Sinnoh region. It is bustling with people on the go. [[The Pokétch Company]], the developer and manufacturer of the Pokétch, is located here. [[Jubilife TV]], Sinnoh's TV network, is located here. It is an entertaining place to visit. The [[Global Terminal]] is located here. It is your connection to the entire world. Located here is the [[Trainers' School]]. Drop in to study up on the basics of Pokémon.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Oreburgh City DPPt.png|100px]]
| [[Oreburgh City]]
| 57{{sup/4|DP}} 75{{sup/4|Pt}}
| A vibrant and energetic mining town that is blessed with a precious natural resource. There is a Gym where mine workers take breaks in between their exhausting work shifts. The [[Gym Leader]], [[Roark]], lives here. There is a museum that specializes in exhibits related to the town's coal mine. Huge deposits of coal still sleep underneath the ground. The entrance to the [[Oreburgh Mine]] is here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Floaroma Town DP.png|100px]]
| [[Floaroma Town]]
| 29{{sup/4|DP}} 30{{sup/4|Pt}}
| A town of flower lovers, Floaroma Town is always perfumed with the sweet scent of flowers. A short, floral pathway opens up to a sprawling sea of flowers in bloom. In the center of town is the flower shop called Pick a Peck of Colors.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Eterna City DP.png|100px]]
| [[Eterna City]]
| 51{{sup/4|DP}} 50{{sup/4|Pt}}
| An old city that shows fading and almost-forgotten vestiges of ancient history. A Gym is indispensable in any town that has many people coming and going. This city is no exception. The Gym Leader there is named [[Gardenia]]. The [[Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop|Cycle Shop]] is located here. There is also a big building with a slightly sinister atmosphere. A statue of an ancient Pokémon is prominently and reverently displayed.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Hearthome City Pt.png|100px]]
| [[Hearthome City]]
| 91{{sup/4|DP}} 81{{sup/4|Pt}}
| This friendly city started as a place where people and Pokémon gathered, then grew into a center of commerce. If you care about the looks of your Pokémon, head for the Contest Hall. For toughness, go to the Gym. [[Fantina]] the Gym Leader lives here. The entrance to [[Amity Square]] is here. The square is a place where Trainers can stroll peacefully with some types of Pokémon. There is a building here that is symbolic of the city's status as a place where different cultures meet. A nice fountain with benches, as well as the Pokémon Fan Club, are among the city's amenities.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Solaceon Town Pt.png|100px]]
| [[Solaceon Town]]
| 28{{sup/4|DP}} 31{{sup/4|Pt}}
| The temperate climate makes this town a relaxed and casual place for people and Pokémon to live in. There is a [[Pokémon Day Care]] and a Pokémon Center here. Beyond a path hemmed by stands of trees, one can find the entrance to the [[Solaceon Ruins]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Veilstone City DP.png|100px]]
| [[Veilstone City]]
| 77{{sup/4|DP}} 82{{sup/4|Pt}}
| This city was made by carving out steep, rocky mountains. Its isolation limits its contact with other cities. The city puts effort into providing entertainment. Naturally, one can find a Gym here. The Gym Leader's name is [[Maylene]]. Conveniently located right next door to the [[Veilstone Game Corner|Game Corner]] is the Prize Exchange. At the highest point in the city is [[Team Galactic HQ|Team Galactic's headquarters]]. There are warehouses for storing a variety of goods. There is also a major department store.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Pastoria City DP.png|100px]]
| [[Pastoria City]]
| 47{{sup/4|DP}} 44{{sup/4|Pt}}
| This city was originally founded to protect the [[Great Marsh]]. It has grown naturally over the years. The Gym is a good example of the abundant water resources available to the city. The Gym Leader's name is [[Crasher Wake]]. There is a lookout that affords views of the Great Marsh. The gates to the Safari Zone are also here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Celestic Town DPPt.png|100px]]
| [[Celestic Town]]
| 22
| A tiny town that preserves the history of Sinnoh and the old ways of life. In the center of the town is a small shrine that dates to ancient times.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Canalave City Pt.png|100px]]
| [[Canalave City]]
| 40
| A port city that is bisected by a canal. It has a distinctly exotic air of foreign culture. Head to the [[Canalave Library|library]] if you want a workout for the mind. Head to the Gym if you just want to work out. The Gym Leader there is [[Byron]]. Large ships can always be seen moored at the town's piers.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Snowpoint City DP.png|100px]]
| [[Snowpoint City]]
| 31
| A winter wonderland of a city where stout trees and buildings are blanketed in thick snow. The Gym is at the heart of the city.The Gym Leader there is [[Candice]]. To the north is the [[Snowpoint Temple]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Sunyshore City DP.png|100px]]
| [[Sunyshore City]]
| 47{{sup/4|DP}} 48{{sup/4|Pt}}
| A port city that was built around the bay portion of the cape. It is criss-crossed by elevated walkways. The Gym is located atop a rocky outcropping. [[Volkner]], is the Gym Leader there. Down the beach is a festive bazaar. The [[Vista Lighthouse]]'s bright beacon illuminates the Sinnoh region.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Sinnoh Pokémon League DP.png|100px]]
| {{si|Pokémon League}}
| ??
| Trainers seeking to be the best arrive here after a long and grueling journey. {{si|Victory Road}} is the last and toughest of the challenges leading up to the Pokémon League. The Pokémon League reception counter is located here. Only those who have beaten all the Gyms may enter.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Fight Area Pt.png|100px]]
| [[Fight Area]]
| 31
| A tiny port city where Trainers who love battling more than eating gather. The gateway to the {{si|Battle Frontier}} is located here. Moored at the pier is the ferry to Snowpoint City.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Survival Area Pt.png|100px]]
| [[Survival Area]]
| 20
| A town where hot-blooded Trainers gather to work out and hone their battling skills.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Resort Area Pt.png|100px]]
| [[Resort Area]]
| 11
| A town that attracts Trainers who know there are other ways of enjoying Pokémon than battling.
|}

===Landmarks===
[[File:Mt. Coronet.png|left|thumb|200px|[[Mt. Coronet|Mt. Coronet range]], which divides the region into two parts]]
Sinnoh is home to many unique landmarks and areas of interest. These come in a range of tourist attractions such as the luxurious [[Hotel Grand Lake]] and the exciting [[Pal Park]], to many natural phenomena such as the four deep, blue lakes and the vast, dense [[Eterna Forest]]. But, the central landmark of the Sinnoh region is Mt. Coronet. Standing in the middle of Sinnoh and extending from the northern wilderness to the southern tip of the region, Mt. Coronet splits Sinnoh into two halves. It is truly best defined as a mountain range, with the highest peak shrouded in legend, perhaps being the highest mountain in the entire Pokémon world. The Spear Pillar is situated at the highest point, an ancient shrine to Pokémon which is in ruins. Several of its pillars are still standing, all pointing skyward. The legend of the [[creation trio]] is deeply connected with the mountain, as is the plot of Team Galactic. A stained glass window in the Foreign Building in Hearthome City depicts the mountain with a bright shine, representing the Spear Pillar and possibly depicting the creation of {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Its place in Sinnoh has caused variation in the species of {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}}, which have different coloration depending on the side of Sinnoh they are native to.

To the very north of the region in the [[Battle Zone]], there is another mountain range, [[Stark Mountain]] which consists of an active volcano. The volcano rains ash down upon some parts of the Battle Zone. Outside the cavern, is a rugged, seemingly indestructible rock mountain that is thickly blanketed by the volcanic ash it spews. While, inside the mountain, fissures in spilled and hardened lava form enormous caverns. Another important landmark of Sinnoh is the [[Eterna Forest]], a forest home to many Bug- and Grass-type Pokémon. The Eterna Forest has a reputation for being a mysterious place, from the abandoned [[Old Chateau]] to the strange [[Moss Rock]]. The Eterna Forest is a long and complex structure of trees that make it a natural maze, of where a lot of people get lost. The Eterna Forest has apparently been the location to numerous sightings of [[Team Galactic]], for many unknown reasons.

Another major landmark is the [[Great Marsh]]. The Great Marsh is a giant wetland that is subject to frequent or continuous flood. It houses many different kinds of Pokémon, some of which are unique to this environment. [[Pastoria City]] was settled to protect the area. It has grown naturally over the years and there is now a lookout that affords views of the Great Marsh. An almost more sacred area is the trinity of lakes mysteriously situated throughout the region to form the corners of a triangle. [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]] are tied to the myth of the creation of the Pokémon world, specifically the creation of spirit. The lakes are said to be inhabited by the three legendary pixies {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}. They are meant to represent knowledge, emotion, and willpower, respectively.
[[File:Sinnoh Underground Map DPPt.png|thumb|right|[[The Underground]]; a series of tunnels dug out below Sinnoh|300px]]
The [[The Underground|Underground]] is a famous attraction to the Sinnoh region, because of the fact that it is not located above the surface of the region, but below in a series of tunnels dug out by people. There are six independent sections of the labyrinth, each accessible from different places in Sinnoh. In terms of vendors and mining treasures, the areas are equivalent. One of the main attractions of the Underground is the mining game in which rare items can be found.

The Sinnoh region is the only area where an extreme natural phenomena has occurred; the gateway to another universe has opened due to the actions of {{p|Giratina}}. At first, Giratina uses [[Turnback Cave]], a cave located in the depths of the mysterious and secret fourth lake of Sinnoh, [[Sendoff Spring]] as a portal to the [[Distortion World]]. It is said that Turnback Cave was a weak point between dimensions, and the ability to travel across to the Distortion World would be possible. This mysterious place disobeys the normal laws of physics: time does not flow and spatial relations are irregular, allowing the player to walk and surf on walls in any direction. Trees and rocks can simply grow out of the ground, and then disappear. The only Pokémon known to inhabit the Distortion World is Giratina.
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===Anime-exclusive locations===
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|- style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}" | Location
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|150px]]
| [[Alamos Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Alamos Town, based on {{wp|Barcelona}}, {{wp|Spain}}, is a thriving city home to the [[Space-Time Tower]], as well as its own [[Pokémon Contest]]. It is located northwest of [[Oreburgh City]] and northeast of [[Jubilife City]]. Alamos Town is the setting of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Amber Castle.png|150px]]
| [[Amber Castle]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Amber Castle is a cave located inside the [[Eterna Forest]]. It is said to be the home of [[Honey|Enchanted Honey]]. However, it is also home to a territorial {{p|Vespiquen}} and her {{p|Combee}} minions.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Arrowroot Town.png|150px]]
| [[Arrowroot Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Arrowroot Town is a small town with colorful buildings. It has its own [[Contest Hall]] and also a Palace. Arrowroot Palace is where [[Princess Salvia]] and her [[Freesia|ser]][[Salvia's butler|vants]] live.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Beach Rose Town.png|150px]]
| [[Beach Rose Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A town which held a [[Pokémon Contest]], where [[Nando]] won his fourth [[Ribbon]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Bewilder Forest.png|150px]]
| [[Bewilder Forest]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Bewilder Forest is a forest located between [[Sandgem Town]] and [[Jubilife City]]. It is famous for the {{p|Stantler}} that live there, who use {{m|Hypnosis}} to ward off and confuse intruders.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Brussel Town.png|150px]]
| [[Brussel Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Little is known about Brussel Town, except that it has a [[Contest Hall]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Camellia Town Stadium.png|150px]]
| [[Camellia Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Located near [[Daybreak Town]], this town hosted the first [[Pokéathlon]] in Sinnoh.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Celestic museum.png|150px]]
| [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A research center in [[Celestic Town]] dedicated to {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and the [[Lake guardian]]s' roles in Sinnoh myth. The Research Center was built near the ruins where the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb}} was discovered. The head of the center seems to be [[Cynthia]]'s grandmother, [[Professor Carolina]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Chocovine Town.png|150px]]
| [[Chocovine Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A town located near [[Snowpoint City]]. Many {{p|Phione}} migrate here every year. It was the location of a [[Pokémon Contest]], which {{an|Dawn}} won, earning her her fourth [[Ribbon]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Crown City.png|150px]]
| [[Crown City]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Crown City, based on {{wp|Amsterdam}}, {{wp|Netherlands}}, is home to the Pokémon Baccer World Cup. It is also home to a {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|13}}, who is said have brought plant life back to the city 20 years ago, as well as {{mov|Legendary beasts|Raikou, Entei, and Suicune|13}}, the city's guardians. Crown City is the setting of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Dandelion Island.png|150px]]
| [[Dandelion Island]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Located near [[Lily of the Valley Island]], Dandelion Island a small island mainly used by boats as a means of restocking. The rest of the island is made up of mountainous and forest terrain. The Pokémon that live there are said to guard an ancient treasure.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Daybreak Contest Hall.png|150px]]
| [[Daybreak Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Daybreak Town, like many other Sinnoh towns, is home to a Contest Hall. Uniquely, it is the only known place, aside from [[Hearthome City]], to use [[Double Performance]] rules. It is located near [[Sunyshore City]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Diablos Ocean.png|150px]]
| [[Diablo's Ocean]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Diablo's Ocean is a body of water north of [[Canalave City]]. Many meteors have fallen here, and the magnetic field they create cause the instrumentation of many ships to go haywire or break. On one of these islands, {{t|Water}} Pokémon work to restore the crystal of a {{p|Deoxys}} that landed there.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Dustox Flower Field.png|150px]]
| [[Dustox Flower Field]]
| style="text-align:left;" | {{p|Dustox}} annually gather here to find mates in order to a new location beyond [[Mt. Coronet]]. In doing so, the Dustox create a mythical arch over the mountains.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Emeragrove Town.png|150px]]
| [[Emeragrove Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Emeragrove Town is a small town located near [[Hearthome City]]. [[Gardenia]] is known to visit from time to time.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Eterna Museum.png|150px]]
| [[Eterna Historical Museum]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A museum in [[Eterna City]]. Among the many artifacts inside the museum are a scale model of the [[Space-Time Tower]] and the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Gracidea anime.png|150px]]
| {{si|Gracidea}}
| style="text-align:left;" | Gracidea is a secluded field home to the [[Gracidea (flower)|namesake flower]], as well as a flock of {{p|Shaymin}}. Every once in a while, the Shaymin hold a "flower bearing" ritual, where they use the flower to [[Forme differences#Shaymin|change forme]] and fly away to start a new Gracidea flower garden. It is the setting of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Greenstation Town.png|150px]]
| [[Greenstation Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Little is known about Greenstation Town, except it was home to a phony airing of [[Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle]] created by [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Lake Psyduck.png|150px]]
| [[Lake Psyduck]]
| style="text-align:left;" | As the name implies, Lake Psyduck is a small lake home to a group of {{p|Psyduck}} families.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Lily of the Valley Stadium.png|150px]]
| [[Lily of the Valley Island]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Lily of the Valley Island is the location of the Sinnoh [[Pokémon League]] in the anime. Since the {{si|Pokémon League|original Sinnoh Pokémon League}} is given no name in the {{pkmn|games}}, Lily of the Valley Island may be the same island, but its location is never specified.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Lilypad Town.png|150px]]
| [[Lilypad Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A town close to [[Lake Acuity]]. On the outskirts lies an ancient Colosseum, used for [[Pokémon battles]]. Also, a [[Pokémon Contest]] was held here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Lucario Kingdom.png|150px]]
| [[Lucario Kingdom]]
| style="text-align:left;" | A location in an unspecified area of Sinnoh. The [[Aura Sphere Riolu]] hails from here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Majolica Town.png|150px]]
| [[Majolica Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Majolica Town, located near [[Hearthome City]], is a lakeside town home to its own [[Pokémon Contest]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Metagross Mountain.png|150px]]
| [[Metagross Mountain]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Metagross Mountain is a mountain well-known for having a dangerous {{shiny|off-colored}} {{p|Metagross}}. Multiple people have vanished on Metagross Mountain trying to catch its namesake Metagross, despite a sign placed near the base of the mountain warning people of its dangers. The mountain's foothills are home to a town whose biggest attraction is the flagship location of a chain of ramen shops.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Michina Town.png|150px]]
| [[Michina Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Michina Town, based on {{wp|Meteora}}, {{wp|Greece}}, is a riverside town surrounded by flourishing nature. The town's centerpiece is the Michīna Ruins.
Thousands of years ago, Michina Town was a desolate place, which was nothing but a wasteland. But the [[Jewel of Life]]'s power that {{p|Arceus}} gave [[Damos]] made the town's soil rich and fertile. Then Damos constructed the town's ruins in order to praise {{mov|Arceus|Arceus|12}}' kindness. Michina Town is the setting of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Mount Shady.png|150px]]
| [[Mt. Shady]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Mt. Shady is known for a wild {{p|Gible}} known for taking out the Pokémon of just about any Trainer who attempted to catch it. The Gible uses both Mt. Shady's grassy areas as well as its system of caverns in its attempts to evade capture.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Neighborly Town Contest Hall.png|150px]]
| [[Neighborly Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Little is know about Neighborly Town, except that it has a [[Contest Hall]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Summer Academy.png|150px]]
| [[Pokémon Summer Academy]]
| style="text-align:left;" | The school is located on {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} and lasts for a week. [[Professor Rowan]] referred to this school as the Rowan research facility on [[Mt. Coronet]]. It shares many elements in common with summer camps. These include activities and dormitories. It also appears to be a place where {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can enhance their skills and practice {{pkmn|battle}}s. The students are divided into three teams: red, blue and green. They add up points to their groups and at the end of the course the winner group is mentioned.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Sandalstraw Town.png|150px]]
| [[Sandalstraw Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Sandalstraw Town, located in northern Sinnoh, is home to a [[Pokémon Contest]] as well as the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Shelter Town.png|150px]]
| [[Shelter Town]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Shelter Town, located near [[Snowpoint City]], is a snowy town in northern Sinnoh. Little else is known about it.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Space-Time Tower.png|150px]]
| [[Space-Time Tower]]
| style="text-align:left;" | The Space-Time Tower is the centerpiece of [[Alamos Town]]. Within the Space Tower are large spheres rotating on orbits. Within the Time Tower are large pendulums. A long and thin winding staircase leads up to the top of the tower. There lies a large machine that plays music by inserting special disks into a place-holder, and pulling a lever. The two towers together form the largest musical instrument in the Pokémon world.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Squallville.png|150px]]
| [[Squallville]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Squallville is the home to a local [[PokéRinger]] competition. The mountain town gets its name from the strong winds that frequently blow through the town.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Summit Ruins.png|150px]]
| [[Summit Ruins]]
| style="text-align:left;" | The Summit Ruins are ruins that are located near the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]]. One of the school's activities involves the students pairing off in teams and retrieving a medal hidden in the ruins.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Sunyshore Tower anime.png|150px]]
| [[Sunyshore Tower]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Sunyshore Tower is a tower in [[Sunyshore City]]. Its solar panels are what provides the required energy for the various technological machines in Sunyshore City.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[File:Teni Village.png|150px]]
| [[Ten'i Village]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Location in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. The village lies beside a lake, near the base of the glacier. Regigigas's temple is also located nearby. When [[Zero]] smashed the ice pillars in the [[Reverse World]], the glacier became unstable, causing it to slide down towards the village. However, with the help of {{p|Regigigas}} and several {{p|Mamoswine}}, the glacier was stopped and the village was saved from the impending disaster.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Xatu Forest.png|150px]]
| [[Xatu's Forest]]
| style="text-align:left;" | Xatu's Forest is a forest located near [[Twinleaf Town]]. It is home to a circus of {{t|Psychic}} Pokémon that allow visitors to relive an important moment in their past, present, or future.
|}

====Mentioned only====
{| style="margin:auto; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|- style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Gerbera Town]]
| Mentioned in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Sage Town]]
| Mentioned in ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]''.
|}
 

==Geography==
===Environment===
[[File:Sinnoh Anime.png|thumb|right|290px|Oblique view of the Sinnoh region from above.]]
Sinnoh features a broad range of new and classic environments for the player to explore including, for the first time in a Pokémon RPG, snowy routes. Its terrain is varied: some parts of the region are dry and mountainous; others are wet and swampy. The region is rich in water.

Due to its large size, the main region of Sinnoh can be broken into two sub-regions divided by [[Mt. Coronet]], roughly comparable to how the continent that [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] make up is essentially a contiguous region. Due to this, {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} have developed an instance of regional {{wp|speciation}}, with members of the species found on the eastern side being blue-colored and members on the western side being pink-colored.

The western half of Sinnoh features a variety of landscapes. Its coasts are notably more rocky than the eastern half, however, the land is far more fertile, and the towns, for the most part, are rural. A windswept canyon, carved out by a river that flows from Mt. Coronet, is home to the [[Valley Windworks]], which provides clean, wind-driven electricity to the nearby towns. This is not to say, however, that there is no importance to west Sinnoh, as [[Oreburgh City]], [[Eterna City]], and [[Canalave City]] are the locations of [[Gym|Pokémon Gyms]], and [[Jubilife City]], at the heart of the area, is the most technologically advanced city in the region.

Sinnoh's eastern half is home to a vast many more things, including [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s in [[Hearthome City]], a [[Veilstone Department Store|Department Store]] in [[Veilstone City]], the [[Great Marsh]] of [[Pastoria City]], and the awe-inspiring [[Vista Lighthouse]] of [[Sunyshore City]]. In each of these cities, as well, there is a Pokémon Gym, which is very important for League-bound {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.
[[File:Torn World.png|thumb|left|250px|Mt. Coronet's peak, with the entrance to the [[Distortion World]] above it, from the northwest.]]
Unlike the halves of Sinnoh divided longitudinally by Mt. Coronet, the northern area is sparsely populated, with [[Snowpoint City]] as the only major area. This is likely due to the cold climate and snowy terrain in the area. Despite this relative isolation, however, Snowpoint has a Pokémon Gym, making it another important stop for Trainers who wish to compete in the Pokémon League.

A third sub-region is the [[Battle Zone]], which is on a large island to the northeast of the mainland. Much like how people from the [[Sevii Islands]] seem to consider their home to be a separate region from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], people from the Battle Zone often refer to Sinnoh as a separate region. Several islands, including [[Newmoon Island]], [[Fullmoon Island]], and [[Iron Island]], lie off the northwestern coast of Sinnoh as well, though these are far eclipsed in both size and importance by the mainland.

Separated from both the Battle Zone and the mainland of Sinnoh by several straits is the island on which the {{si|Pokémon League}} of Sinnoh is located, the only access to which is by way of {{rt|223|Sinnoh}}. It is here where Sinnoh's {{si|Victory Road}} is located, which, unlike previous incarnations has not two, but three entrances: one of these, of course, is the southern entrance that Trainers from the mainland must navigate from, a second is the one that leads to the area in which the [[Elite Four]] can be challenged, and the third leads from a {{m|Defog|foggy}} area of Victory Road to {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}, which is said to be a miniature version of Sinnoh. North from Route 224, the [[Seabreak Path]] leads to {{p|Shaymin}}'s domain, the [[Flower Paradise]].

===Climate===
The climate of Sinnoh varies widely, and most of the region is made of mountainous or hilly areas. Unlike [[Hoenn]], which is located in the south where the climate is warmer, Sinnoh is located on the northern boundaries of the world where the temperature is cooler. It is so cold in the northern part of the region that snow falls constantly. The harsh snow that blows down from the mountain's peaks not only makes the area very cold, but makes the {{rt|217|Sinnoh|routes in the area}} perilous to travel on. Cities such as [[Snowpoint City]] are completely covered in snow, and Pokémon who live nearby have had to adapt to the climate. Recently, the southern side of the region has also become cooler; climate change is taking a toll. Areas such as [[Twinleaf Town]] and {{rt|201|Sinnoh}} now have small amounts of snow on the ground.

However, not all of the northern areas of Sinnoh are covered in snow. Due to the dry environments and mountainous areas such as [[Stark Mountain]], the small island known as the [[Battle Zone]] is subject to warmer climates. A constant sandstorm rages on {{rt|228|Sinnoh}} due to the flow of wind down though the mountains. Some of the southern areas of the Battle Zone are very tropical and contain dense jungles.
[[File:Sinnoh from the sky.png|thumb|right|250px|A part of the Sinnoh region where the city meets the sea]]
The mainland features full land geography, with only five [[water route]]s. Despite this lack of water routes, in contrast to the [[Hoenn]] region, Sinnoh is known to be rich in water. Rivers that originate from the highlands and mountains in the center of the landmass runs through the region passing many cities, towns, and routes and into the ocean. There are many lakes throughout the region such as [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Verity]]. All these factors create a tropical climate throughout the mainland. Many large cities settle on or close to the seaside; some of them have large ports.

Further inland, there are many different climates. Due to the mountain zones, different inland areas are subject to rain. This rain creates wetlands. Such areas may also be covered partially or completely by shallow pools of water. The soil in the wetland area is permanently saturated with moisture, which creates swamps, marshes, and bogs. In fact, [[Pastoria City]] was founded on marshy soils that attracted wild Pokémon. Unlike other regions, Sinnoh is sometimes troubled by fog. {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} is often covered in a thick cloud that makes obstacles and Trainers difficult to see; fortunately for travelers, {{m|Defog|this can be easily cleared}}.

===Energy sources===
The Sinnoh region is famed for its energy production and conservation via natural resources. Different areas of Sinnoh use different sources of energy for the use of power generation, heating, and transport fuels. The [[Oreburgh Mine]] is one of the main features in Oreburgh City, as well as the city's leading energy source. Its energy is exported to many parts of the region, including its neighbor, [[Jubilife City]], whose large population consumes a lot of energy. The mine is the livelihood of the town. Vents in the town allow steam to escape and fresh air to enter the mine, likely also clearing the mine of any poison gas (which is historically the bane of coal miners). The mine is operated with the utmost care to avoid causing damage to the natural habitats of wild Pokémon. The system of taking coal out of the mine is automated.

Another local energy source is the [[Valley Windworks]]. The Valley Windworks is a large wind farm situated in a windy valley close to Mt. Coronet, so as to generate as much electricity as possible. It is located just off {{rt|205|Sinnoh}}, a short walk east from Floaroma Town. In the area, there are eight tall wind turbines which generate energy that is in turn processed by the power plant in the center of the area. Many towns benefit from the natural renewable energy including [[Floaroma Town]], and [[Eterna City]].

The third and final renewable energy source Sinnoh has to offer is [[Sunyshore City]]'s solar panels, which are ingeniously designed for the use of power and transportation. Because the city is on the coast and gets hit by a lot of sunlight, the solar panels were built to collect energy for little cost, no pollution, and convenience to the city's citizens. It was also built due to the lack of space. However, there is a disadvantage: the solar panel system is often broken, and the city will experience massive blackouts at times. Citizens of and visitors to the city are able to walk around the city on top of the solar panels.

==Sinnoh League==
{{main|Sinnoh League}}
[[File:Sinnoh Elite Four.png‎|thumb|right|250px|The current members of Elite Four]]
The regional Pokémon League in the Sinnoh region is known as the Sinnoh League. The Sinnoh League is composed of eight [[Gym Leader]]s and four [[Elite Four]] members, along with the {{pkmn|Champion}}. Pokémon Trainers who earn eight [[Badge]]s by defeating the Gym Leaders of the Sinnoh League qualify to challenge the Elite Four located in the {{si|Pokémon League}} building. Gym Leaders are located in different cities and towns, each with their own specialty [[type]]. It is the Gym Leader's job to be the protector of their respective town or city, as they should be the strongest Trainer residing there. Once all Gym Leaders have been defeated, Trainers may face the Elite Four and its Champion. To defeat the Elite Four, all five Trainers must be defeated in succession.

===Gym Leaders===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation IV}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh}}
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSRoark.png|ldr=Roark|djap=ヒョウタ|drm=Hyouta|loc=Oreburgh City|cjap=クロガネシティ|crm=Kurogane City|bdg=Coal}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSGardenia.png|ldr=Gardenia|djap=ナタネ|drm=Natane|loc=Eterna City|cjap=ハクタイシティ|crm=Hakutai City|bdg=Forest}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSMaylene.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSCrasher Wake.png|ldr=Crasher Wake|djap=マキシマム仮面|drm=Maximum Mask|loc=Pastoria City|cjap=ノモセシティ|crm=Nomose City|bdg=Fen}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSFantina.png|ldr=Fantina|djap=メリッサ|drm=Melissa|loc=Hearthome City|cjap=ヨスガシティ|crm=Yosuga City|bdg=Relic}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSByron.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSCandice.png|ldr=Candice|djap=スズナ|drm=Suzuna|loc=Snowpoint City|cjap=キッサキシティ|crm=Kissaki City|bdg=Icicle}}
{{gldrb|type=Electric|pic=VSVolkner.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon}}
|}

===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=IV|l={{sinnoh color light}}|d={{sinnoh color dark}}|league=Sinnoh}}
{{elt|type=Bug|pic=VSAaron.png|m=Aaron (Elite Four)|m2=Aaron|mjap=リョウ|mrm=Ryou}}
{{elt|type=Ground|pic=VSBertha.png|m=Bertha|mjap=キクノ|mrm=Kikuno}}
{{elt|type=Fire|pic=VSFlint.png|m=Flint (Elite Four)|m2=Flint|mjap=オーバ|mrm=Ōba}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSLucian.png|m=Lucian|mjap=ゴヨウ|mrm=Goyō}}
{{eltb|type=Cynthia|t=Various|pic=VSCynthia.png|m=Cynthia|mjap=シロナ|mrm=Shirona}}
|}

==Battle Frontier==
{{main|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)}}
===Frontier Brains===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Sinnoh Battle Frontier}}
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Frontier Brain Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Facility Japanese}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Commemorative print|Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{tower color}}"
| [[File:VSPalmer.png]] {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Tower Tycoon (Trainer class)|Tower Tycoon}} {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Tower Tycoon Palmer|Palmer}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|タワータイクーンクロツグ Tower Tycoon Kurotsugu}}
| {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Tower|Battle Tower}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|バトルタワー Battle Tower}}
| {{print|tower|Silver|L}} {{print|tower|Silver|D}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|Silver Tower Prints}}
| {{print|tower|Gold|L}} {{print|tower|Gold|D}} {{color|{{tower color dark}}|Gold Tower Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{factory color}}"
| [[File:VSThorton.png]] {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head}} {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Factory Head Thorton|Thorton}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|ファクトリーヘッドネジキ Factory Head Nejiki}}
| {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Factory|Battle Factory}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|バトルファクトリー Battle Factory}}
| {{print|factory|Silver|L}} {{print|factory|Silver|D}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|Silver Factory Prints}}
| {{print|factory|Gold|L}} {{print|factory|Gold|D}} {{color|{{factory color dark}}|Gold Factory Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{arcade color}}"
| [[File:VSDahlia.png]] {{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Arcade Star Dahlia}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|ルーレットゴーデスダリア Roulette Goddess Dahlia}}
| {{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Arcade|Battle Arcade}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|バトルルーレット Battle Roulette}}
| {{print|arcade|Silver|L}} {{print|arcade|Silver|D}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Silver Arcade Prints}}
| {{print|arcade|Gold|L}} {{print|arcade|Gold|D}} {{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Gold Arcade Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{castle color}}"
| [[File:VSDarach.png]] {{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Castle Valet Darach}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|キャッスルバトラーコクラン Castle Butler Kokuran}}
| {{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Castle|Battle Castle}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|バトルキャッスル Battle Castle}}
| {{print|castle|Silver|L}} {{print|castle|Silver|D}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|Silver Castle Prints}}
| {{print|castle|Gold|L}} {{print|castle|Gold|D}} {{color|{{castle color dark}}|Gold Castle Prints}}
|-
| style="background:#{{hall color}}; {{roundybl|5px}};" | [[File:VSArgenta.png]] {{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Hall Matron Argenta}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|ステージマドンナケイト Stage Madonna Kate}}
| style="background:#{{hall color}}" | {{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Battle Hall|Battle Hall}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|バトルステージ Battle Stage}}
| style="background:#{{hall color}};" | {{print|hall|Silver|L}} {{print|hall|Silver|D}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|Silver Hall Prints}}
| style="background:#{{hall color}}; {{roundybr|5px}};" | {{print|hall|Gold|L}} {{print|hall|Gold|D}} {{color|{{hall color dark}}|Gold Hall Prints}}
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Sinnoh DP Map.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Sinnoh artwork from {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond and Pearl}}]]
* If one were to draw lines to connect the three lakes of Sinnoh, they form a big triangle with [[Mt. Coronet]] at the center. This is the same formation that {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} make on the top of the [[Spear Pillar]] with {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} in the middle, as well as the same formation put in areas relating to the [[Sinnoh myths]].
* Sinnoh is the only region of the main series games that has more than five letters in its name, having six.
* Sinnoh is also the only area traveled through where all the Gym Leaders that have been featured have appeared in an episode before Ash battled them.
* Sinnoh has an [[List of locations by index number (Generation IV)|index number location]] programmed into [[Generation IV]] for it, despite the fact that all Sinnoh locations are programmed into the games already. This index location is at #2006, while coincidentally, was the Japanese release of Sinnoh's first games, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. This does not happen for the other three regions programmed in (i.e. Kanto is 2003, not 1996, Johto is 2004, not 1999, and Hoenn is 2005, not 2002). This data is unused during normal gameplay (i.e. without hacking); Pokémon from Sinnoh traded to a game taking place in Johto display their normal "met at" area, much like Pokémon from [[Kanto]] do when traded to Emerald.
* Sinnoh has the most places to {{m|fly}} out of all regions so far, having eighteen.
* Sinnoh has been shown to have more {{Shiny}} Pokémon inhabiting it than any other region featured in the [[List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime#Shiny Pokémon|anime]] with a total of seven; {{p|Dustox}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Ditto}}, [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou, Entei, Suicune]], and {{p|Ariados}}.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Sinnoh color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 신오 ''Sin'o''
| From the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 神奧／神奥 ''Shén'aò''
| Same as the Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}

==See also==
* {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
* {{game|Platinum}}

==References==
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Celestic Town

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Dancing Dragonite: add, according to XY

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|name=Celestic Town
|jpname=カンナギタウン
|jptrans=Kannagi Town
|image=Celestic Town DPPt.png
|slogan=The Past Lives
|region=Sinnoh
|west=Route 211
|regionwest=Sinnoh
|east=Route 210
|regioneast=Sinnoh
|mapdesc=A tiny town that preserves the history of Sinnoh and the old ways of life. In the center of the town is a small shrine that dates to ancient times.
|colordark=A00000
|colormed=af0000
|colorlight=C00000
|generation=4
}}

'''Celestic Town''' (Japanese: '''カンナギタウン''' ''Kannagi Town'') is a town in the [[region]] of [[Sinnoh]]. It is a tiny town that preserves the history of Sinnoh and the old ways of life. The center of town has a small shrine that dates back to ancient times. It is one of the smallest towns in the entire region. It is also one of the oldest, and some say the town was there since Sinnoh came to be created. It is the hometown of [[Cynthia]]'s family and of [[Kalos]] [[Elite Four]] member [[Drasna]]'s grandparents.

==Places of interest==
===Cynthia's family's house===
After [[Team Galactic]] is defeated at [[Mt. Coronet]], players can come here to see a picture of the [[version mascot|mascot]] for their game's counterpart version ({{p|Dialga}} for [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl]] and {{p|Palkia}} for [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond]]) to add to the [[Pokédex]].

===Celestic Ruins===
Inside a cave, in the center of the town, are etchings telling the legend of {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Uxie}}. However, in the anime, it was shown to be like actual ruins, with pillars and a temple-like structure. Found inside is a fresco involving the [[lake guardians]]. It was somewhat destroyed by [[Team Galactic]]'s raid on the Research Center in ''[[DP096|Losing its Lustrous!]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]''.

In {{game|Platinum}}, an event is unlocked here after the Stark Mountain storyline is completed. When the painting at the rear of the ruins is examined, Cynthia will appear and give her theory to the painting's meaning.

Cynthia: ''This cave painting... It's always been described this way. The light in the center represents either DIALGA or PALKIA appearing at the Spear Pillar. The three lights around it were thought to be UXIE, MESPRIT, and AZELF.''

''May I continue?''

''But, then, I realized that there may be another way of interpreting this. Could this triangle of lights actually represent a different trio? Could they be DIALGA, PALKIA, and GIRATINA instead? And the large light at their center. Does it represent something else? Could it be what created this world of ours?''

''May I continue for a little bit longer?''

''Thank you for listening to my theory. Do you know of the ancient Plates they find all over Sinnoh? One of them had this engraved on it. "Two beings of time and space set free from the Original One." I think this quote, too, points to the presence of another Pokémon. A Pokémon even more powerful than DIALGA or PALKIA. Does that sound plausible to you?''
''I'm not quite sure how GIRATINA fits into this scheme of things, but... It's said that in the Distortion World, neither time nor space were stable. I think that tells us something about GIRATINA, the only Pokémon there. It must have been as powerful as DIALGA and PALKIA, the rulers of time and space. In some way, though, GIRATINA has to have a power opposite of theirs.''

''I'm sorry this is so long. May I say one last bit?''

''A long time ago, I wonder what sort of person painted this? DIALGA's Roar of Time... PALKIA's Spacial Rend... To the people back then, those Pokémon really must have appeared to rule over time and space. Seeing them must have shaken the people to their very core. This painting represents those feelings of awe, wonder, and everything else. It passed that memory to countless people, eventually becoming a myth... That's what I believe as a researcher of myths.''

''I think I let myself get carried away and talked for far too long. I'm sorry, and thank you. Let's meet again.''

Cynthia then leaves the cave and ends the event.

If the player responds with "no" when Cynthia asks if she can continue, she will respond with:

''I'm so sorry. I let myself get carried away...''

Cynthia then leaves the cave and ends the event.

===Celestic Town Historical Research Center===
{{main|Celestic Town Historical Research Center}}
The Celestic Town Historical Research Center is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive building that houses rare artifacts such as the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb}}. The Celestic Ruins is directly behind the building, and this is where the Lustrous Orb was discovered.

==Demographics==
===Pokémon Diamond Pearl and Platinum===
The population of Celestic Town is 22, making it the third least populous town in the [[Sinnoh]] region. Most of [[Cynthia]]'s family lives here.

==Shop==
There is no [[Poké Mart]] in the town, so an elderly couple run a shop out of their house. A man standing in the shop gives away three pairs of glasses to the {{player}} depending on the time of day. He gives away {{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Specs}} in the morning, {{DL|Type-enhancing item|BlackGlasses}} during the day, and {{DL|In-battle effect item|Wise Glasses}} at night.

{{shop|Old Woman}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball|200|PD|}}|{{shopitem|Great Ball|600|PD}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ultra Ball|1200|PD}}|{{shopitem|Potion|300}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700|PD}}|{{shopitem|Hyper Potion|1200|PD}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Max Potion|2500|PD|After earning 7 Badges}}|{{shopitem|Full Restore|3000|PD|After earning 8 Badges}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Revive|1500|PD}}|{{shopitem|Antidote|100}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Parlyz Heal|200}}|{{shopitem|Awakening|250|PD}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Burn Heal|250|PD}}|{{shopitem|Ice Heal|250|PD}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Full Heal|600|PD}}|{{shopitem|Escape Rope|550|PD}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Repel|350|PD}}|{{shopitem|Super Repel|500|PD}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Max Repel|700|PD|After earning 7 Badges}}}}
{{shopfooter}}

{{shop|Old Man}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Air Mail|50|PD|}}|{{shopitem|Dusk Ball|1000|PD|}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Quick Ball|1000|PD|}}|{{shopitem|Timer Ball|1000|PD|}}}}
{{shopfooter}}

==Items==
{{Itlisth|city}}
{{Itemlist|TM Water|From Cynthia's grandmother inside the ruins, either after defeating the Galactic Grunt{{sup/4|DP}} and giving her the Old Charm or after defeating Cyrus{{sup/4|Pt}}|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|display={{HM|03|Surf}}}}
{{Itemlist|Great Ball|From a man in the Pokémon Center if the first Pokémon in the {{player}}'s party has high [[friendship]]|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|display={{Ball|Great}}}}
{{Itemlist|Choice Specs|From a man in the shop{{sup/t|M}}|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|display={{DL|In-battle effect item|Choice Specs}}}}
{{Itemlist|BlackGlasses|From a man in the shop{{sup/t|D}}|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|display={{DL|Type-enhancing item|BlackGlasses}}}}
{{Itemlist|Wise Glasses|From a man in the shop{{sup/t|N}}|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|display={{DL|In-battle effect item|Wise Glasses}}}}
{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Dppt poketch {{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 2) = 0|m|f}}|From a {{tc|Black Belt}} in the south-west house|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|display={{DL|Pokétch|Analog Watch}}}}
{{Itemlist|Dragon Fang|South on the east ledge, behind the Pokémon Center|Pt=yes|display={{DL|Type-enhancing item|Dragon Fang}}}}
{{Itemlist|King's Rock|On the west ledge next to the ruins, at the side closest to the Ruins ''(hidden)''|Pt=yes|display={{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}}}}
{{Itlistfoot|city}}

==Pokémon==
{{catch/header|city|4}}
{{catch/div|water|Surfing}}
{{catch/entry4|054|Psyduck|yes|yes|no|Surf|20-40|all=90%|type1=water}}
{{catch/entry4|054|Psyduck|no|no|yes|Surf|20-30|all=90%|type1=water}}
{{catch/entry4|055|Golduck|yes|yes|yes|Surf|20-40|all=10%|type1=water}}
{{catch/div|water|Fishing}}
{{catch/entry4|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|no|Fish Old|3-10|all=100%|type1=water}}
{{catch/entry4|129|Magikarp|no|no|yes|Fish Old|3-15|all=100%|type1=water}}
{{catch/entry4|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|Fish Good|10-25|all=65%|type1=water}}
{{catch/entry4|339|Barboach|yes|yes|no|Fish Good|10-25|all=35%|type1=water|type2=ground}}
{{catch/entry4|118|Goldeen|no|no|yes|Fish Good|10-25|all=35%|type1=water}}
{{catch/entry4|119|Seaking|no|no|yes|Fish Super|40-55|all=5%|type1=water}}
{{catch/entry4|130|Gyarados|yes|yes|no|Fish Super|30-40|all=60%|type1=water|type2=flying}}
{{catch/entry4|130|Gyarados|no|no|yes|Fish Super|30-55|all=60%|type1=water|type2=flying}}
{{catch/entry4|340|Whiscash|yes|yes|no|Fish Super|40-55|all=5%|type1=water|type2=ground}}
{{catch/entry4|341|Corphish|yes|yes|no|Fish Super|30-40|all=30%|type1=water}}
{{catch/entry4|341|Corphish|no|no|yes|Fish Super|30-55|all=30%|type1=water}}
{{catch/entry4|342|Crawdaunt|yes|yes|no|Fish Super|35-55|all=5%|type1=water|type2=dark}}
{{catch/entry4|342|Crawdaunt|no|no|yes|Fish Super|30-40|all=5%|type1=water|type2=dark}}
{{catch/footer|city}}

==Trainers==
===In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}===
{{trainerheader|city}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr DP Galactic Grunt M.png|Galactic Grunt||1080|2|267|Beautifly|♂|25|None|453|Croagunk|♂|27|None}}
{{Trainerfooter|city}}

===In {{v2|Platinum}}===
{{trainerheader|city}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr DP Galactic Grunt M.png|Galactic Grunt||1200|2|228|Houndour|♂|32|None|042|Golbat|♂|30|None}}
{{Trainerfooter|city}}

====Cyrus====
{{Party
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|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4
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|ndex=215 m
|pokemon=Sneasel
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|ability=Inner Focus
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|type2=Ice
|move1=Screech|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
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|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
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|pokemon=Murkrow
|gender=male
|level=36
|held=Sitrus Berry
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|move4=Astonish|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Celestic museum.png|220px|thumb|right|Celestic Town Historical Research Center]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Celestic Town is the [[hometown]] of the [[Sinnoh League]] [[Pokémon Champion]] [[Cynthia]], her grandmother and the Head of the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]] [[Professor Carolina]], and [[Lila]], a famous [[Pokémon Stylist]] and a former [[Pokémon Coordinator]] who is also known as the "Tiger Lily of Celestic Town".

{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} arrived in Celestic in ''[[DP095|Battling The Generation Gap!]]''. Dawn was eager to visit Lila's fashion store and meet the woman who broke [[Johanna|her mother]]'s winning streak. Ash, however, was with his mind set on finding a way to counter [[Fantina]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s {{m|Hypnosis}} and decided to {{pkmn|training|train}} for his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} instead. When Dawn arrived at the store, the receptionist told her that Lila wasn't there and would spend the whole day off, much to Dawn's disappointment.
[[File:Celestic Contest Hall.png|200px|thumb|left|Celestic Town Contest Hall]]
Later, at the [[Contest Hall]], Dawn discovered that Lila took the day off to compete in the Celestic {{pkmn|Contest}}. In the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]], Lila impressed [[Raoul Contesta|the]] [[Mr. Sukizo|three]] [[Nurse Joy|judges]] by showing off the unique characteristics of her {{p|Cherrim}}. Dawn also did a good job in the round, having {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} creating an ice sculpture to slide on. [[Jessie|Jessilina]], however, failed to make the cut and was knocked out of the competition. In the [[Contest Battle|Battle Round]], Dawn and Lila both defeated their first two opponents and reached the Contest finals. Dawn had some problems at the beginning as Lila's {{p|Delcatty}}'s {{m|Sing}} and {{a|Cute Charm}} were preventing her {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} from battling properly, but in the end she managed to defeat her mother's childhood [[rival]] and win the coveted Celestic [[Ribbon]], her third Contest Ribbon overall.

Ash and {{ashfr}} visited the town's research center in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous!]]'', where they, together with Cynthia, her grandmother, and [[Officer Jenny]]'s police officers, tried to stop [[Team Galactic]] from stealing the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Lustrous Orb}}. However, they were unsuccessful, and in ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'', the [[villainous team]] left the town with two of the [[timespace orbs]] in their possession.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Celestic's Japanese town motto is {{tt|むかしをつたえるまち|Town that conveys the past}}.
* Celestic Town's music is the same as [[Eterna City]]'s, which is a neighboring town of Celestic.
* The shrine in the middle of town bears a striking resemblance to the [[Ilex Forest shrine|shrine]] found in [[Ilex Forest]], [[Johto]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. Coincidentally, Celestic's name shares its first four letters with {{p|Celebi}}.
* In the games, there are no televisions in this town.

==Name origin==
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|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
|カンナギタウン ''Kannagi Town''
|From 巫 / 覡 ''kannagi'', "medium" or "oracle"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Celestic Town
| From ''celestial''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Celestia
| From ''céleste'', celestial
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Elyses
| From ''Elysion'', {{wp|Elysium}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Memoride
| From ''memoria'', memory
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Pueblo Caelestis
| From Latin ''cælestis'', celestial
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 봉신마을 ''Bongshin Maeul''
| From 봉신 (封神) ''Bongshin'', investiture of the gods
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 神和鎮／神和镇 ''Shénhé Zhèn''
| From 神和ぎ ''kannagi''. Means "supernatural harmony" or "harmony with God".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 神和鎮 ''Sānwoh Jan''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|}

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Gym guide

2013-10-26T22:18:25Z

Dancing Dragonite: update

[[File:Castelia Gym guide BW.png|thumb|right|240px|[[Castelia Gym]]'s guide, as seen in {{2v2|Black|White}}]]
The '''Gym guide''' is a title in the [[main series]] [[Pokémon games]] belonging to at least six characters, each corresponding to a different [[region]]. In each case, the guide is usually found at the front of a Pokémon [[Gym]], ready to offer tactical advice to novice {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. He congratulates the player upon defeating the [[Gym Leader]], and offers more advice for the player's journey. He can occasionally be sarcastic in nature.

Some Gyms are unique, in that their guide seems to roam outside its walls. The [[Celadon Gym]] guide is not seen in his Gym, and appears instead at the [[Rocket Game Corner]], where he plays the [[slot machine]]s. Similarly, the [[Cianwood Gym]] guide is found in the [[Cianwood City|city]]'s [[Pokémon Center]] instead of the Gym. The [[Petalburg Gym]] guide will vanish after the {{player}} has defeated [[Norman]], and, in [[Generation II]] only, the [[Cinnabar Gym]] guide will arrive after [[Blaine]] has been defeated.

No official name was released for the Gym guide in the first four generations. This gave rise to the [[fanon]] name "Jim Gai"—a pun on "Gym guy".

In [[Generation V]], he is given the name '''Clyde''' (Japanese: '''ガイドー''' ''Gaido'') and if the player talks to him before their Gym battle, he will give a [[Fresh Water]]; at the [[Striaton Gym]] and [[Nacrene Gym]], he approaches the player and gives it, rather than requiring the player to approach him.

==Sprites==
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| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation IV}}
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==Quotes==
==={{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}===
====[[Pewter Gym]]====
:''"Hiya! I can tell you have what it takes to become a Pokémon champ! I'm no trainer, but I can tell you how to win! Let me take you to the top!"''
:''"Just as I thought! You're Pokémon champ material!"''

====[[Cerulean Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! Here's my advice! The Leader, Misty, is a pro who uses water Pokémon! You can drain all their water with plant Pokémon! Or, zap them with electricity!"''
:''"You beat Misty! What'd I tell ya? You and me kid, we make a pretty darn good team!"''

====[[Vermilion Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! Lt.Surge has a nickname. People refer to him as the Lightning American! He's an expert on electric Pokémon! Birds and water Pokémon are at risk! Beware of paralysis too! Lt.Surge is very cautious! You'll have to break a code to get to him!"''
:''"Whew! That match was electric!"''

====[[Celadon Gym]]====
:''"Hey! You have better things to do, champ in making! Celadon Gym's Leader is Erika! She uses grass-type Pokémon! She might appear docile, but don't be fooled!"''
:''"They offer rare <sc>Pokémon</sc> that can be exchanged for your coins. But, I just can't seem to win!"''

====[[Fuchsia Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! Fuchsia Gym is a tricked up place. It's riddled with invisible walls! Koga might appear close, but he's blocked off. You have to find gaps in the walls to reach him."''
:''"It's amazing how ninja can terrify, even now!"''

====[[Saffron Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! Sabrina's Pokémon use psychic power instead of force! Fighting Pokémon are weak against psychic Pokémon! They get creamed before they can even aim a punch!"''
:''"Psychic power, huh? If I had that, I'd make a bundle at the slots!"''

====[[Cinnabar Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! The hot-headed Blaine is a fire Pokémon pro! Douse his spirits with water! You better take some Burn Heals!"''
:''"[[player character|<player>]]! You beat that fire brand!"''

====[[Viridian Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! Even I don't know Viridian Leader's identity! This will be the toughest of all the Gym Leaders! I heard that the trainers here like ground-type Pokémon!"''
:''"Blow me away! Giovanni was the Gym Leader here?"''

====[[Indigo Plateau]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! At Pokémon League, you have to face the Elite Four in succession. If you lose, you have to start all over again! This is it! Go for it!"''

==={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}===
====[[Violet Gym]]====
:''"Hey! I'm no trainer but I can give some advice! Believe me! If you believe, a championship dream can come true. You believe? Then listen. The grass-type is weak against the flying-type. Keep this in mind."''
:''"Nice battle! Keep it up, and you'll be the champ in no time at all!"''

====[[Azalea Gym]]====
:''"Yo, challenger! Bugsy's young, but his knowledge of bug Pokémon is for real. It's going to be tough without my advice. Let's see... Bug Pokémon don't like fire. Flying-type moves are super-effective too."''
:''"Well done! That was a great clash of talented young trainers. With people like you, the future of Pokémon is bright!"''

====[[Goldenrod Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! This Gym is home to normal-type Pokémon trainers. I recommend you use fighting-type Pokémon."''
:''"You won? Great! I was busy admiring the ladies here."''

====[[Ecruteak Gym]]====
:''"The trainers here have secret motives. If you win, they may tell you some deep secrets about Ecruteak."''
:''"Whew, [[player character|<player>]]. You did great! I was cowering in the corner out of pure terror!"''

====[[Cianwood Gym]]====
:''"The <sc>Pokémon Gym</sc> trainers here are macho bullies. If I stick around, they might come after me. Here's some advice: the <sc>Gym Leader</sc> uses the fighting-type. SO you should confound him with psychic <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Wipe out his <sc>Pokémon</sc> before they can use their physical strength. And those boulders in the middle of the <sc>Gym</sc>? If you don't move them correctly, you won't reach the <sc>Gym Leader</sc>. If you get stuck, go outside."''
:''"<player>! You won! I could tell by looking at you!"''

====[[Olivine Gym]]====
:''"Jasmine, the Gym Leader, is at the Lighthouse. She's been tending to a sick Pokémon. A strong trainer has to be compassionate. Jasmine uses the newly discovered steel-type. I don't know very much about it."''
:''"That was awesome. The steel-type, huh? That was a close encounter of an unknown kind!"''

====[[Mahogany Gym]]====
:''"Pryce is a veteran who has trained Pokémon for some 50 years. He's said to be good at freezing opponents with ice-type moves. That means you should melt him with your burning ambition!"''
:''"Pryce is something, but you're something else! That was a hot battle that bridged the generation gap!"''

====[[Blackthorn Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! It's been a long journey, but we are almost done! Count on me! Clair uses the mythical and sacred dragon-type Pokémon. You can't damage them very easily. But you know, they're supposed to be weak against ice-type moves."''
:''"You were great to beat Clair! All that's left is the Pokémon League challenge. You're on the way to becoming the Pokémon Champion!"''

====[[Vermilion Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! You lucked out this time. Lt.Surge is very cautious. He has traps set all over the Gym. But--he-heh--the traps aren't active right now. You'll have no problem getting to Lt.Surge."''
:''"Whew! That was an electrifying bout! It sure made me nervous."''

====[[Saffron Gym]]====
:''"Yo, Champ in making! A trainer as skilled as you doesn't need to be told how to deal with psychic-type Pokémon , right? I expect great things from you! Good luck!"''
:''"That was another fantastic battle!"''

====[[Cerulean Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! Since Misty was away, I went out for some fun too. He-he-he."''
:''"Hoo, you showed me how tough you are. As always, that was one heck of a great battle!"''

====[[Fuchsia Gym]]====
:''"Yo, Champ in making! Whoops! Take a good look around you. The trainers all look like the Leader, Janine. Which of them is the real Janine?"''
:''"That was a great battle, trainer from Johto!"''

====[[Pewter Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! You're really rocking. Are you battling the Gym Leaders of Kanto? They're strong and dedicated people, just like Johto's Gym Leaders."''
:''"Yo! Champ in making! That Gym didn't give you much trouble. The way you took charge was really inspiring. I mean that seriously."''

====[[Cinnabar Gym]]====
:''"Yo! ... Huh? It's over already? Sorry, dude! Cinnabar Gym was gone, so I didn't know where to find you. But, hey, you're plenty strong even without my advice. I knew you'd win!"''
:''"A Pokémon Gym can be anywhere as long as the Gym Leader is there. There's no need for a building."''

====[[Viridian Gym]]====
:''"Yo, Champ in making! How's it going? Looks like you're on a roll. The Gym Leader is a guy who battled the Champion three years ago. He's no pushover. Give it everything you've got!"''
:''"Man, you are truly tough... That was a heck of an inspirational battle. It brought tears to my eyes."''

==={{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}===
====[[Rustboro Gym]]====
:''"Yo, how's it going? Listen, my friend! Would you like to become the <sc>Champion</sc>? I'm no <sc>Trainer</sc>, not me, but I can sure give you winning advice. That's settled, then! We'll aim for the <sc>Pokémon Championship</sc> together! It's your job as a <sc>Trainer</sc> to collect <sc>Gym Badges</sc>, am I right? But <sc>Gym Leaders</sc> aren't pushovers! And that's where I come in! I'm here to provide expert advice! <sc>Roxanne</sc>, the <sc>Gym Leader</sc>, is a user of <sc>Rock</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>. The <sc>Rock</sc> type is very durable, but it can't stand <sc>Water</sc>-type and <sc>Grass</sc>-type moves. Come see me afterwards, if you beat the <sc>Gym Leader</sc>. Well, go for it!"''
:''"Whoa! What a breathtaking victory! My cheering must've worked! Great! Check your <sc>Trainer Card</sc>. The <sc>Stone Badge</sc> you got should be properly recorded on it. In other words... You've climbed the first step on the stairs to the <sc>Championship</sc>! That's got to feel awesome!"''

====[[Dewford Gym]]====
:''"Hey, how's it going, <sc>Champion</sc>-bound <player>? <sc>Dewford</sc>'s <sc>Gym Leader Brawly</sc> commands <sc>Fighting</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Going against him with <sc>Normal</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc> is asking for trouble. <sc>Fighting Pokémon</sc> will lay a serious smack down on <sc>Normal Pokémon</sc>, so be careful! What's worse, the <sc>Gym</sc> is as dark as the ocean floor. But it will get brighter after defeating the <sc>Trainers</sc> in your way. Hey, okay, go for it!"''
:''"Whoah! It's turned too bright in here! Your future is bright, too!"''

====[[Mauville Gym]]====
:''"Hey, how's it going, <sc>Champion</sc>-bound <player>? <sc>Wattson</sc>, the <sc>Leader</sc> of <sc>Mauville Gym</sc>, uses <sc>Electric</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>. If you challenge him with <sc>Water</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>, he'll zap them! Bzzt! And, he's put in switch-controlled doors all over his <sc>Gym</sc>! Eccentric! Hey, go for it!"''
:''"Whoa, you're electrifying! You've powered the door open!"''

====[[Lavaridge Gym]]====
:''"Hey, how's it going, <sc>Champion</sc>-bound <player>? <sc>Lavaridge</sc>'s <sc>Gym Leader Flannery</sc> uses <sc>Fire</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Her passion for <sc>Pokémon</sc> burns stronger and hotter than a volcano. Don't get too close to her--you'll burn! Hose her down with water and then go for it!"''
:''"Yow! That was a scorching hot battle!"''

====[[Petalburg Gym]]====
:''"Hey, how's it going, <sc>Champion</sc>-bound <player>? The doors in this <sc>Gym</sc> open when you beat the awaiting <sc>Trainers</sc>. Whoops! The doors in this room are already open, so don't attack me! The <sc>Trainers</sc> of <sc>Petalburg Gym</sc> use all kinds of items. The door at the left leads to the <sc>Speed Room</sc>. The door at the right leads to the <sc>Accuracy Room</sc>. The room's name will be on the door, so choose carefully. Once you've chosen the door... Well, hey, go for it!"''
:''"<player>! Woah! You've overcome even your own father! Like, whoa! What a stunning turn of events!"''

====[[Fortree Gym]]====
:''"Yo, how's it going, <sc>Champion</sc>-bound <player>? <sc>Fortree Gym Leader Winona</sc> is a master of <sc>Flying</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>. She's waiting at the back of this <sc>Gym</sc>, behind the rotating doors. She's waiting for new challengers who are trying to take wing! Okay, go for it!"''
:''"You did it! You've achieved liftoff!"''

====[[Mossdeep Gym]]====
:''"Yo, how's it going, <sc>Champion</sc>-bound <player>? The <sc>Gym Leaders</sc> here use <sc>Psychic</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>. If you go up against them with <sc>Fighting</sc>-type or <sc>Poison</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>, they'll inflict horrible damage! Plus, they'll come at you with outstanding combination attacks. If you want to win, you'll need to show them how tight you are with your <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Go for it!"''
:''"Wow, you're astounding! You're one great <sc>Trainer</sc>!"''

====[[Sootopolis Gym]]====
:''"Yo! How's it going, <sc>Champion</sc>-bound <player>? <sc>Sootopolis</sc>'s <sc>Gym Leader {{tt|Wallace|'Juan' in Emerald}}</sc> is a master of <sc>Water</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>. And, to get to <sc>{{tt|Wallace|'Juan' in Emerald}}</sc>, an icy floor will hamper your progress... Listen, I'm sorry, but that's all the advice that I have for you. The rest of the way, you have to go for it yourself!"''
:''"Yow! You've beaten even <sc>{{tt|Wallace|'Juan' in Emerald}}</sc>, who was supposedly the best in all <sc>Hoenn</sc>! Okay! Check out your <sc>{{tt|Trainer's Card|'Trainer Card' in Emerald}}</sc>. If you've gotten all the <sc>Badges</sc>, you're set for the <sc>Pokémon League</sc> challenge!"''
==={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}===
====[[Pewter Gym]]====
:''"Hiya! Do you want to dream big? Do you dare to dream of becoming the <sc>Pokémon</sc> champ? I'm no <sc>Trainer</sc>, but I can advise you on how to win. Let me take you to the top!"''
:''"{{tt|It's a free service!|If answered No}}/{{tt|All right!|If answered Yes}} Let's get happening! The first Pokémon out in a match is at the left of the <sc>Pokémon List</sc>. By changing the order of Pokémon, you may gain an advantage. Try different orders to suit your opponent's party."''
:''"Just as I thought! You're <sc>Pokémon</sc> champ material!"''

====[[Cerulean Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! Let me give you some advice! The <sc>Leader</sc>, <sc>Misty</sc>, is a pro who uses <sc>Water</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>! You can drain all their water with <sc>Grass</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>! Or, you might use <sc>Electric</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc> and zap them!"''
:''"You beat <sc>Misty</sc>! See, what'd I tell ya? You and me, kid, we make a pretty darn-good team!"''

====[[Vermilion Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! <sc>Lt. Surge</sc> has a nickname. People refer to him as the Lightning American! He's an expert on electric <sc>Pokémon</sc>! <sc>Bird/Water</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc> match poorly against the <sc>Electric type</sc>. Beware of paralysis, too. <sc>Lt. Surge</sc> is very cautious. He's locked himself in, so it won't be easy getting to him."''
:''"Whew! That match was electric!"''

====[[Celadon Gym]]====
:''"Hey! You have better things to do, champ in making! <sc>Celadon Gym</sc>'s <sc>Leader</sc> is <sc>Erika</sc>! She is a user of <sc>Grass</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>, and at one with nature. She might appear docile because of her flower arranging... But she's not one to be taken lightly!"''
:''"They offer rare <sc>Pokémon</sc> that can be exchanged for your <sc>Coins</sc>. But, I just can't seem to win!"''

====[[Fuchsia Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! <sc>Fuchsia Gym</sc> is a tricked-up place. It's riddled with invisible walls! <sc>Koga</sc> might appear close, but he's blocked off. You have to find gaps in the walls to reach him."''
:''"It's amazing how ninja can terrify, even now!"''

====[[Saffron Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! <sc>Sabrina</sc>'s <sc>Pokémon</sc> use psychic power instead of force. <sc>Fighting Pokémon</sc> are especially weak against <sc>Psychic Pokémon</sc>n! They'll get destroyed before they can even aim a punch!"''
:''"Psychic power, huh? If I had that, I'd make a bundle at the slots!"''

====[[Cinnabar Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! The hotheaded <sc>Blaine</sc> is a <sc>Fire Pokémonn</sc> pro! Douse his spirits with water! Youąd better take some <sc>Burn Heals</sc> too."''
:''"[[player character|<player>]]! You beat that firebrand!"''

====[[Viridian Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! Even I don't know <sc>Viridian Leader</sc>'s identity. But one thing's certain. This will be the toughest of all the <sc>Gym Leaders</sc>! Also, I heard that the <sc>Trainers</sc> here like <sc>Ground</sc>-type <sc>Pokémon!</sc>"''
:''"Blow me away! <sc>Giovanni</sc> was the <sc>Gym Leader</sc> of <sc>Viridian</sc>?"''

====[[Indigo Plateau]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in making! At the <sc>Pokémon League</sc>, you will face the <sc>Elite Four</sc> all in a row. If you lose, you have to start all over again! This is it! Go for it!"''

==={{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}===
====[[Oreburgh Gym]]====
:''"Howdy! How's it going, Champ-to-be? That's what I said to a really impatient boy earlier, too. The Gym Leader is a user of Rock-type Pokémon. Well, listen. Rock-type Pokémon really hate water, all right? They're also weak to Grass-type moves. Gee, they sure have weaknesses! But don't think it will be easy. You don't get to be a Gym Leader without covering for weaknesses. Going after a Rock-type Pokémon with a Fire-type Pokémon won't be easy, either. That's all the advice I can give. Thanks for listening!"''
:''"Oh! [[player character|<Player>]]! You've taken care of the Gym Leader! So, did my advice come in handy or what? If my advice was useful, it'd be great if you'd become my fan!"''

====[[Eterna Gym]]====
:''"Hey, there! How's it going, Champ-to-be? Actually, that's what I said to some boy who zipped in here earlier, too! The Gym Leader, Gardenia, is a user of Grass-type Pokémon. It should be obvious, but Grass-type Pokémon really hate fire. They're also at a huge disadvantage against the Flying type, too. Oh, wait a second. I should tell you about the Gym itself first. You can't challenge the Gym Leader until you beat all the Gym's Trainers. It's a bit challenging, but just think of it as good training and go for it!"''
:''"Oh! <Player>! You've beaten the Gym Leader! Your Pokémon look much tougher than when they went in, too! At least that's how I see it!"''

====[[Hearthome Gym]]====
:''"Hey, there! How's it going, Champ-to-be? This Gym is some kind of wicked! What's wicked about it? I'll tell you! First, it's pitch-black! Oh, no worries, though! I have a flashlight right for you. Also, there are the usual Gym Trainers. They have flashlights, too. If you cast a light on one, or they catch you in the light, the battle's on! OK, now this is really important! It's about the tiles on the floor. First, find the one blue tile in the room, and memorize the mark on it. Next, head for the red door with the same mark on it. Advance through the correct red doors to reach the Gym Leader. If you choose a wrong red door, you get sent back here, though. That's how this place is. Go get 'em, Champ-to-be!"''
:''"Oh! <Player>! You've beaten the Gym Leader! There seems to be no end to how tough you are getting! At least that's how I see it! ...You do realize I say that to everyone, right?"''

====[[Veilstone Gym]]====
:''"Hey, there! How's it going, Champ-to-be? The Gym Leader is a user of Fighting-type Pokémon. She'd be a terror against Normal-type Pokémon. But! And it's a big but! Just between you and me... Maylene, the Gym Leader, said Flying- and Psychic-type Pokémon could be real trouble for her! If you want to battle her, smack the punching bags along the rails. You have to hit those bags hard!"''
:''"Oh! <Player>! You've beaten the Gym Leader! Of course, I thought you'd win."''

====[[Pastoria Gym]]====
:''"The Gym Leader Wake... Uh, I mean Crasher Wake, is a master of Water-type Pokémon. I'd say you've got guts if you try to face down Water types with Fire- or Ground-type Pokémon! But that part I'll leave up to you! Go and have some good battles!"''
:''"Oh! <Player>! You've beaten the Gym Leader! So, how was it? Did you enjoy your battle against Wake... I mean Crasher Wake? Sure, winning is important, but don't forget to have fun, too! I think Wake... I mean Crasher Wake, showed you what I mean by fun."''

====[[Canalave Gym]]====
:''"Hey, there! Champ-to-be! The Gym Leader here uses Steel-type Pokémon. Steel-type Pokémon have high Defense, so you'd have to hit them hard!"''
:''"Oh! <Player>! You've beaten the Gym Leader! Good going! That makes it six Gym Badges! I tell you what, you're really turning into one fine Trainer. If you were to say you're going to try to become the Pokémon Champ... No one'd laugh at you now! I'm in your corner, kiddo!"''

====[[Snowpoint Gym]]====
:''"Hey, there! How's it going, Champ-to-be? Do you see the big snowballs placed here and there? You need to slide on the ice with enough momentum to crush them. The Gym Leader is a user of Ice-type Pokémon. Melt her defenses with scorching-hot Fire-type moves! It's all about focus with this Gym! Bear down and focus!"''
:''"Oh! <Player>! You've beaten the Gym Leader! You were more focused than her, and your Pokémon picked up on it!"''

====[[Sunyshore Gym]]====
:''"Hey, there! How's it going, Champ-to-be? Let me check out your Trainer Case. Let's see how many Badges you have. One, two, three... Woah! Wow! You've already got seven! That means if you can beat this Gym Leader, you're on your way to the Pokémon League next. That also means this is the last time I get to give you advice. This is it, kiddo! Listen carefully... one last time! The Gym Leader here is a master of Electric-type Pokémon! That's all I have to say! The rest is up to you!"''

==={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}===
====[[Violet Gym]]====
:''"Yo, Champ in the making! I'm no Trainer,but I can give some advice! Believe me! If you believe, than a Championship dream can come true. You believe? Then listen. The Grass-type is weak against the Flying-type. Keep this in mind."''
:''"Nice battle! Keep it up, and you'll be the Champ in no time at all!"''

====[[Azalea Gym]]====
:''"Yo, challenger! Bugsy made this Gym. It's a huge nest of Bug-type Pokémon. Bugsy's young, but he's a master of Bug-type Pokémon! It's going to be tough without my advice. Let's see... Bug-type Pokémon don't like fire. Flying-type moves are super-effective too."''
:''"Well done! That was a great clash of talented young Trainers. With people like you the future of Pokémon is bright!"''

====[[Goldenrod Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in the making! This Gym is home to Normal-type trainers. I recommend you use Fighting-type Pokémon."''
:''"You won? Great! I was busy admiring the powerful Trainers here."''

====[[Ecruteak Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in the making! The Trainers here use Ghost-type Pokémon at will. A ghost is like a shade or a phantom... It won't do any good to use physical strength alone."''
:''"Whew, <player>. You did great! I was cowering in the corner out of pure terror!"''

====[[Cianwood Gym]]====
:''"The Pokémon at this Gym are all rough and tough. They could blow me away in a second. Let me give you a piece of advice. The Gym Leader uses Fighting-type Pokémon. You can try to fool them with Psychic-type Pokémon. Or simply defeat them before they can demonstrate their power. By the way, Chuck, the Gym Leader, is into his waterfall training. He won't be able to hear you unless you somehow stop the pounding water."''
:''"<player>! You won, didn't you? Your face tells me you did."''

====[[Olivine Gym]]====
:''"Jasmine uses Steel-type Pokémon. She's trying to hide her tenderness behind her steely coldness."''
:''"That was awesome. The Steel type, huh? That was one heated battle you had!"''

====[[Mahogany Gym]]====
:''"Pryce is a veteran who has trained Pokémon for some 50 years. As you'll find, his attacks will make you shiver in this freezing Gym. Are you ready to be frozen solid? I mean--keep up a hot fighting spirit against ice!"''
:''"Pryce is something, but you're something else! That was a hot battle that spanned the generations!"''

====[[Blackthorn Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Champ in the making! The Gym has unstable footing. Keep your Pokémon in their Poké Balls. Now, Clair uses the mythical and sacred Dragon-type Pokémon. You can't damage them very easily. But you know, they're supposed to be weak against Ice-type moves."''
:''"Hey! You were great to beat Clair! What she says is one thing, but you are already quite the Trainer. I think... I'd still do what Clair wants you to do, though."''

====[[Vermilion Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Legend in the making! You lucked out this time. The traps at this Gym have been out of order for a while. But the traps are back up and running now! Why lucky, you may ask... Because you can train yourself better that way! Make up your mind and go for Lt. Surge!"''
:''"Whew! That was an electrifying bout! It sure made my nerves tingle."''

====[[Saffron Gym]]====
:''"Yo, legend in the making! A Trainer as skilled as you doesn't need to be told how to deal with Psychic-type Pokémon, right? I expect great things from you! Good luck!"''
:''"That was another fantastic battle!"''

====[[Cerulean Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Legend in the making! Since Misty was away, I went out for some fun, too. He-he-he."''
:''"Hoo, you showed me how tough you are. As always, that was one great battle!"''

====[[Fuchsia Gym]]====
:''"Yo, legend in the making! Whoops! Take a good look around you. The Trainers all look like the Gym Leader, Janine. Which of them is the real Janine?"''
:''"That was a great battle, Trainer from Johto!"''

====[[Pewter Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Legend in the making! You look... really rocking. Are you battling the Gym Leaders of Kanto? They're strong and dedicated people, just like Johto's Gym Leaders."''
:''"Yo! Legend in the making! That Gym didn't give you much trouble. The way you took charge was really inspiring. I mean that seriously."''

====[[Cinnabar Gym]]====
:''"Yo! Legend in the making! This Gym has many Trainers and rocks in the way from the rebuilding. It sure won't be easy to get to Blaine! But keep your cool and defeat the Trainers one by one, and you will surely find the path!"''
:''"The Gym Leader rebuilding his Gym and the Trainer from Johto who has come to challenge that Gym Leader... I have witnessed a hot battle!"''

====[[Viridian Gym]]====
:''"Yo, legend in the making! The floor here is unstable, so you should put away your Pokémon ...now! The Gym Leader is a guy who battled the Champion three years ago. He's no pushover. Give it everything you've got!"''
:''"Man, you are truly tough... That was such an inspirational battle. It brought tears to my eyes."''

==={{game|Black and White|s}}===
====[[Striaton Gym]]====
:''"Hello! I'm Clyde. I'm the guide for Trainers challenging a Pokémon Gym. We appreciate your challenging the Gym. Take this to commemorate the occasion. One basic element of Pokémon battles is the relationship between types. If you choose Pokémon with effective types and effective moves, victory is just a step away! In this Gym, you progress by stepping on the switch with the type that is effective against the Pokémon type shown on the curtain."''
:''"I hope you'll always remember the incredible moment when you received this Gym Badge."''

====[[Nacrene Gym]]====
:''"A Pokémon Gym where a Leader waits for a challenger at the back of a museum... It has a great atmosphere, doesn't it? So... I will give this to you! All Trainers in this Gym use Normal-type Pokémon. This is just between you and me... Normal-type Pokémon are weak against Fighting-type Pokémon. Around here, Fighting-type Pokémon show up around Pinwheel Forest. Now, I will explain about the Gym itself! In this Pokémon Gym, if you answer questions hidden in books, you can move forward. For your information, the first book is "Nice to Meet You, Pokémon." If you don't know where the book is, please ask anyone!"'''
:''"Did you hear it? Strange people came charging through the museum... Oh! The Gym Badge!! Congratulations! So, the museum! Oh, no. What shall we do?!"''
:''"I love to compare the expressions when a Trainer comes here for the first time and when a Trainer wins the Gym Badge."''

====[[Castelia Gym]]====
:''"The Gym Leader said he was going to Prime Pier and left for a little bit. You're welcome to go track him down."''
:''"What do you think of Castelia City? I bet, with all of the bustling people, you started feeling worn down on your way to the Gym! Never mind! This will help. Take it! The theme of this Gym is walking through walls. At first glance, these funny honey walls may look impassible or even impossible. If you try hard, it'll work out. So I say. But...if it doesn't, here's a sweet tip: step on the switches on the floor!"''
:''"Wow! That's amazing. You swatted aside our Gym Leader Burgh's tricky attacks... I can barely imagine how much stronger you're going to get!"''

====[[Nimbasa Gym]]====

:''"How about it? I can see you're surprised! Would you ever have guessed that this Gym is a roller coaster? OK, let me fill you in... And take this, too! In this roller coaster Gym, the first step is to get in the car. Next comes the platform! There, you can change where the coaster is going! Sometimes you continue by riding the cars of opponents you defeat. That's how you aim for the Gym Leader! By the way, Electric-type Pokémon don't do well against Ground-type moves..."''
:''"Elesa uses sparkling bright Electric-type attacks! But the combination of you and your Pokémon was even more impressive! It was... It was... an emotional roller coaster."''

====[[Driftveil Gym]]====
:''"I'm sure it was tough dealing with all that right after you arrived here. For now, I'll just give you this! The Gym Leader Clay uses Ground-type Pokémon! Well, just between you and me, Ground-type Pokémon aren't good against Water-type attacks. Kinda makes me wonder why Clay is living next to water."''
:''"Every now and again, I hope you look at the Gym Badge you won here and remember the battle!"''

====[[Mistralton Gym]]====
:''"Skyla completed her cargo-plane run. She must gone somewhere after. Maybe to the Celestial Tower on Route 7?"''
:''"Please take this Fresh Water! Just between you and me... Rock, Electric, Ice... Flying types have more weaknesses than people know about. If you use Pokémon and moves of those types, victory is practically yours! By the way, to proceed in this Gym, you climb in the cannons to move forward. The cannons go up, down, left, and right. You can get in them from anywhere!"''
:''"Woo! Not many people look that good being shot out of a cannon... You make it look easy! And congratulations on your victory against the Gym Leader."''

====[[Icirrus Gym]]====
:''"Please take this Fresh Water! Ice can be melted with Fire or shattered with Fighting. Or you might want to smash it into dust with Rock or Steel."''
:''"From Brycen, I've learned how to say more with fewer words."''

====[[Opelucid Gym]]====
:''"Welcome to the Opelucid Gym, the Unova region's strongest and biggest trial! First off, please take this Fresh Water. It'll help you in the challenge ahead. Let me give you a brief explanation of the trick to the Opelucid Gym! The path around this Gym is shaped like two dragons. This path changes when you step on the switches on the dragons' arms. Pay attention to how the dragons' necks move!"''
:''"You beat the Gym Leader? Wow, that's amazing! Oh, by the way, since I gave you all that Fresh Water... Don't you owe me some of your winnings? ...I'm kidding! It's just a joke! No, seriously, congratulations!"''

==={{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}===
====[[Aspertia Gym]]====
:''"Hello! I'm Clyde, the guide for Trainers who challenge Pokémon Gyms. Thank you for taking on the Gym! Take this to commemorate your debut! Pokémon Gyms are facilities for testing Trainers' abilities! Put simply, if you can defeat the Gym Leader, it means you're a really good Trainer! If you run out of Pokémon that can fight during a Pokémon battle, you lose! So having a lot of Pokémon with you might work to your advantage!"''
:''"I hope you'll remember the wonderful moment in which you received that Badge forever."''
:''"The Gym Leader is in the middle of a heated battle right now!"'' (When [[Hugh is battling [[Cheren]])

====[[Virbank Gym]]====
:''"This is a Pokémon Gym, and it's also a rock club! The Gym Leader and the others are practicing inside, but please feel free to challenge all of them! Oh! You'll need to stay hydrated. Here you go! The Trainers in this Pokémon Gym all use Poison-type Pokémon! Grass- and Bug-type attacks don't work well against Poison types, so be careful! Also, if your Pokémon are poisoned, their HP will keep decreasing. Watch out! And you should know that Poison-type Pokémon can't be poisoned!"''
:''"The shining Gym Badge is important because you and your Pokémon won it together! Please remember that always!."''

====[[Castelia Gym]]====
:''"Hello! You're probably tired from wandering all over the crowded streets of Castelia City looking for Team Plasma and the Gym Leader. So, here, I'll give you this! The theme of this Gym is none other than cocoons! You head upward by going inside the cocoons and traveling up the threads! The threads are definitely connected to Burgh...eventually!"''
:''"Wow! That's amazing! You swatted aside our Gym Leader Burgh's tricky attacks... I can barely imagine how much stronger you're going to get!"''

====[[Nimbasa Gym]]====
:''"To ride this roller coaster, the first step is to get in the car. Next comes the platform! There, you can change where the coaster is going! Sometimes you continue by riding the cars of opponents you defeat. That's how you aim for the back!"''
:''"What do you think? Surprised, right? This Gym is, speaking frankly, a glittering fashion show and a dazzling stage! Well, for now, I'll give you this! In this Pokémon Gym, we'll have you proceed by defeating the Trainers waiting on the catwalk! By the way, Electric-type Pokémon don't do well against Ground-type moves... Oh! But Ground-type moves don't work against a Pokémon called Emolga, so please be careful!"''
:''"Elesa uses sparkling, bright Electric-type attacks! But the combination of you and your Pokémon shone even brighter! Why, you're...you're... a supermodel! Well, no. You're just a really good Trainer with great Pokémon!"''

====[[Driftveil Gym]]====
:''"Welcome to the Driftveil Gym! This is for you! Gym Leader Clay uses Ground-type Pokémon! Well, just between you and me, Ground-type Pokémon aren't good against Water-type attacks. They also don't like Grass- or Ice-type attacks! Oh, and in this Gym, the area you walk on will light up. Where you've been is a hint for where you need to go!"''
:''"Every now and again, I hope you look at the Quake Badge you won here and remember your battle with Clay!"''

====[[Mistralton Gym]]====
:''"Ow... Oh, I'm sorry! Allow me to apologize by giving you this Fresh Water! Take it, please. This Gym is a wind tunnel! When the propellers in back start spinning quickly, you'll be blown away like a certain someone just was! When you think the wind will blow, stay hidden behind a wall and wait for it to stop. By the way, Flying-type Pokémon have more weaknesses than you might expect, including to Rock-, Electric-, and Ice-type moves!"''
:''"Letting yourself be blown away is almost like being hit by a Pokémon move! It's kinda fun! Oh, yeah! Congrats on defeating the Gym Leader!"''

====[[Opelucid Gym]]====
:''"Welcome to the Opelucid City Gym! Here's some Fresh Water. Stay hydrated! How do you like these dragon statues? This Gym is the only place in Unova with statues this size! Climb on the dragon's head and aim for the top of the other dragon, where Drayden, the Gym Leader, is waiting! Dragon-type Pokémon are his specialty. Just between you and me, Dragon types are weak to Ice-type moves as well as to moves of their own type, meaning Dragon."''
:''"You defeated the Gym Leader! Congratulations! The collision of the two dragon statues had quite an impact! Like something out of a Pokéstar Studios film!"''

====[[Humilau Gym]]====
:''"This Gym may feel like a resort, but the Gym Leader's no picnic! This is a present from me. Please focus and prepare! In Humilau's Pokémon Gym, you proceed by hopping on the lily pads and sliding across the water's surface. Here's another piece of advice! Water-type Pokémon really don't like Electric- or Grass-type moves! But I'm sure the Gym Leader has planned for that!"''
:''"Marlon's swimming around, isn't he..."''

====[[Icirrus Gym|Former Icirrus Gym]]====

:''"Oh, I'm so sorry. Brycen decided to try and return to his acting roots. Currently, he's working hard at Pokéstar Studios!"''

====[[Nacrene Gym|Nacrene Museum]]====
:''"Oh, hello! Sorry, I don't have any Fresh Water. This isn't a Pokémon Gym anymore. It's a library now!"''

====[[Striaton Gym|Striaton Restaurant]]====
:''"This is a delicious restaurant where you can also enjoy Pokémon battles."''
:''"Hello! I'm giving out water!"''

==={{game|X and Y}}===
====[[Santalune Gym]]====
:''"What's the hustle, little Crustle? Welcome to Santalune City Gym! So, future Champ, this'll be your first time challenging a Gym, huh? Are you thrilled? Are you pumped? You should be! No worries here! You've got Pokémon on your side! And really, they're the ones who are gonna be doing all the battling. Am I right or am I right? Right? Jump on that pole there, and you'll be on your way to where the Gym Leader's a-waitin' for you! Whoops! But wait! Before you go, I'm supposed to tell you something! Everybody in this Pokémon Gym uses Bug-type Pokémon. Got it?"''

{{NPC|normal|kanto=yes|johto=yes|hoenn=yes|sinnoh=yes|unova=yes|kalos=yes}} 
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:Gym assistants]]
[[Category:Male characters]]

[[de:Guido]]
[[fr:Guido]]
[[it:Guida alla palestra]]

Drasna

2013-10-26T22:00:57Z

Dancing Dragonite: I think it's pretty clear she's talking about Sinnoh

{{CharInfobox|
color={{dragon color}}|
corecolor={{dragon color light}}|
bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}|
name=Drasna|
jname=ドラセナ|
tmname=Dracaena|
image=None.png |
size=150px |
caption=|
age=no|
colors=yes|
eyes=Unknown|
hair=Black|
gender=Female|
hometown=Unknown|
region=[[Kalos]]|
relatives=Unknown|
trainer=yes|
trainerclass=[[Elite Four]]|
game=yes|
generation={{gen|VI}}|
games=[[Pokémon X and Y]]|
leader=no|
elite=yes|
league=Pokémon League (Kalos)|
specialist=yes|
type={{t|Dragon}} types|
team=no|
brain=no|
anime=no|
epnum=N/A|
epname=N/A|
enva=N/A|
java=N/A|
}}
'''Drasna''' (Japanese: '''ドラセナ''' ''Dracaena'') is a {{pkmn|Master}} {{type|Dragon}} {{pkmn|Trainer}} and member of the [[Kalos]] [[Elite Four]].

==In the games==
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], Drasna appears as an [[Elite Four]] Trainer of [[Kalos]]. Her grandparents are from [[Sinnoh]], and taught her about the region's mythology surrounding {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, which inspired her to train {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon.

===Pokémon===
====[[Battle Chateau]]====
{{Party
|color={{dragon color}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|sprite=None.png
|prize={{pdollar}}11000
|class=Duchess
|name=Drasna
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|locationname=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/6
|ndex=691
|pokemon=Dragalge
|level=55
|gender=female
|type1=Poison|type2=Dragon
|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/6
|ndex=334
|pokemon=Altaria
|level=55
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|ability=Natural Cure
|move1=Moonblast|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sing|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Cotton Guard|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/6
|ndex=715
|pokemon=Noivern
|level=55
|gender=female
|type1=Flying|type2=Dragon
|ability=Frisk
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Super Fang|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

===={{OBP|Pokémon League|Kalos}}====
{{Party
|color={{dragon color}}
|bordercolor={{dragon color dark}}
|headcolor={{dragon color light}}
|sprite=None.png
|prize={{pdollar}}13000
|class=Elite Four
|name=Drasna
|game=XY
|location=Pokémon League (Kalos)
|locationname=Pokémon League
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/6
|ndex=691
|pokemon=Dragalge
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Poison|type2=Dragon
|ability=Poison Point
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/6
|ndex=621
|pokemon=Druddigon
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Rough Skin
|move1=Dragon Tail|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Revenge|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Retaliate|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Chip Away|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/6
|ndex=334
|pokemon=Altaria
|level=63
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon|type2=Flying
|ability=Natural Cure
|move1=Moonblast|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Cotton Guard|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
|move4=Sing|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/6
|ndex=715
|pokemon=Noivern
|level=65
|gender=female
|type1=Flying|type2=Dragon
|ability=Frisk
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Super Fang|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

===Quotes===
===={{g|X and Y}}====
=====[[Battle Chateau]]=====
* Before battle
:''"Oh, goodness, hello to you! I'm so glad you've joined us! I know that you're very strong. That will make this great fun!"''

* Being defeated
:''"Oh, dear me. That sure was a quick battle... I do hope you'll come back again sometime!"''

* After being defeated
:(''if she gives the player an item'') ''"And, my word, wouldn't this just go wonderfully with your look? Do try it!"''
:''"Oh, you! You're too much! You and your Pokémon are simply charming!"''

====={{OBP|Pokémon League|Kalos}}=====
* Before battle
:''(First time)'' ''"Oh goodness, hello to you! Welcome, welcome, come in. You must be a strong Trainer. Yes, quite strong indeed... That's just wonderful news! Facing opponents like you and your team will make my Pokémon grow like weeds!"''
:''(After beating the Champion)'' ''"Oh goodness, hello to you! You know, my grandparents came to Kalos from a [[Sinnoh|distant region]]. They came from a [[Celestic Town|town where the past lives on]]... When I was growing up at their knees, they raised me on tales of the Pokémon of {{p|Dialga|time}} and {{p|Palkia|space}}. It's really thanks to those stories that I decided to become a Dragon type Trainer."''

* Being defeated
:''"Oh, dear me. That sure was a quick battle... I do hope you'll come back again sometime!"''

* After being defeated
:''"Oh, you! You're too much! You and your Pokémon are simply charming!"''

* If the third one defeated
:''"Oh, you're going already? Farewell, then! With your Pokémon, I'm sure you can beat the last of us."''

* If the last one defeated
:''"Oh, you're going already? Farewell, then! You have beaten all of the Elite Four! This is just wonderful for you. Congratulations!"''

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{dragon color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{dragon color dark}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ドラセナ ''Dracaena''
| From ''{{wp|Dracaena (plant)|Dracaena}}'' and ドラゴン ''dragon''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Drasna
| Similar to her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French, German
| Dracena
| Similar to her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Lilia
| From ''{{wp|Lilium}}'', lily
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Drácena
| Similar to her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 드라세나 ''Deurasena''
| From her Japanese name

|}
{{-}}
{{Kalos League}} 
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:Elite Four Trainers]]
[[Category:X and Y characters]]
[[Category:Dragon-type Trainers]]

[[de:Dracena]]
[[fr:Dracena]]
[[ja:ドラセナ]]
[[zh:瓏趐]]

Goodra (Pokémon)

2013-10-25T10:55:56Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Biology */ green spots

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Sliggoo | next=Klefki | type=dragon | prevnum=705| nextnum=707}}
{{Pokémon Infobox|
name=Goodra |
jname=ヌメルゴン|
tmname=Numerugon |
image=706Goodra Dream.png|
species=Dragon |
typebox=1 |
type1=Dragon |
abilityn=d |
ability1=Sap Sipper |
ability2=Hydration |
abilityd=Gooey |
ndex=706 |
karea=Mountain |
kdex=021 |
height-ftin=6'07"|
height-m=2.0 |
weight-lbs=331.8|
weight-kg=150.5|
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Dragon |
gendercode=256|
eggcycles=Unknown|
expyield=? |
lv100exp=Unknown|
color=Purple |
catchrate=0 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=Unknown |
generation=6 |
friendship=? |
footnotes=}}
'''Goodra''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヌメルゴン''' ''Numerugon'') is a {{type|Dragon}} [[pseudo-legendary Pokémon]].

It [[evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Sliggoo}} starting at level 50 when leveled up in the rain. It is the final evolution of {{p|Goomy}}.

==Biology==
Goodra is a white and purple creature with green spots on its tail and on the side of its face. It appears to be made of goo. Goodra is capable of throwing very strong punches, and can also retract its horns.

==In the anime==
===Major appearances===

===Minor appearances===

===Pokédex entries===

==In the manga==

==In the TCG==
Goodra has not yet been featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=dragon
|gen=6
|xdex=This very friendly {{t|Dragon}}-type Pokemon will hug its beloved Trainer, leaving that Trainer covered in sticky slime.
|ydex=It attacks with retractable horns. It throws a punch that's the equivalent of the force of a hundred pro boxers.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Dragon|
gen=6 |
xyrarity=None|
xyarea=[[Evolution|Evolve Sliggoo]] |
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{Learnlist/level6|Start|Bubble|Water|Special|40|100|30}}
{{Learnlist/level6|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{Learnlist/level6|5|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25}}
{{Learnlist/level6|9|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{Learnlist/level6|13|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10}}
{{Learnlist/level6|18|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{Learnlist/level6|25|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{Learnlist/level6|28|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/level6|32|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/level6|38|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|47|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|50|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|55|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|63|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|6}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM34|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Infestation|Bug|Special|20|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|5|6}}
|}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|5|6}}
|}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=000
|name1=Goomy
|type1-1=Dragon
|evotype1=Level
|level1=40
|sprite2=000
|name2=Sliggoo
|type1-2=Dragon
|evotype2=Level
|level2=50 while raining
|sprite3=000
|name3=Goodra
|type1-3=Dragon}}

===Sprites===

==Trivia==
*Goodra is the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon that is not dual-typed.

===Origin===
Goodra may be based on the {{wp|Lou Carcolh}}, a mythical serpent/mollusk creature from French folklore.

====Name origin====
Goodra is a combination of ''goo'' and ''dragon''.

Numerugon is a combination of 滑る ''numeru'' (to be slippery) and ''dragon''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=dragon
|ja=ヌメルゴン ''Numerugon''|jameaning=From {{tt|滑る ''numeru''|to be slippery}}'' and ''dragon''
|fr=Muplodocus|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|mucus}}'' and ''{{wp|Diplodocus}}''
|es=Goodra|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Viscogon|demeaning=From ''{{tt|viskos|viscous}}'' and ''dragon''
|it=Goodra|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=미끄래곤 ''Mikkeuraegon''|komeaning=From {{tt|미끄럽다 ''mikkeureopda''|to be slippery}}'' and ''dragon''}}
{{-}}

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Sliggoo | next=Klefki | type=dragon | prevnum=705| nextnum=707}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Viscogon]]
[[fr:Muplodocus]]
[[it:Goodra]]
[[ja:ヌメルゴン]]
[[zh:ヌメルゴン]]

Goodra (Pokémon)

2013-10-25T10:51:58Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Trivia */ this surprised me

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Sliggoo | next=Klefki | type=dragon | prevnum=705| nextnum=707}}
{{Pokémon Infobox|
name=Goodra |
jname=ヌメルゴン|
tmname=Numerugon |
image=706Goodra Dream.png|
species=Dragon |
typebox=1 |
type1=Dragon |
abilityn=d |
ability1=Sap Sipper |
ability2=Hydration |
abilityd=Gooey |
ndex=706 |
karea=Mountain |
kdex=021 |
height-ftin=6'07"|
height-m=2.0 |
weight-lbs=331.8|
weight-kg=150.5|
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Dragon |
gendercode=256|
eggcycles=Unknown|
expyield=? |
lv100exp=Unknown|
color=Purple |
catchrate=0 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=Unknown |
generation=6 |
friendship=? |
footnotes=}}
'''Goodra''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヌメルゴン''' ''Numerugon'') is a {{type|Dragon}} [[pseudo-legendary Pokémon]].

It [[evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Sliggoo}} starting at level 50 when leveled up in the rain. It is the final evolution of {{p|Goomy}}.

==Biology==
Goodra is a white and purple creature that appears to be made of goo. Goodra is capable of throwing very strong punches, and can also retract its horns.

==In the anime==
===Major appearances===

===Minor appearances===

===Pokédex entries===

==In the manga==

==In the TCG==
Goodra has not yet been featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=dragon
|gen=6
|xdex=This very friendly {{t|Dragon}}-type Pokemon will hug its beloved Trainer, leaving that Trainer covered in sticky slime.
|ydex=It attacks with retractable horns. It throws a punch that's the equivalent of the force of a hundred pro boxers.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Dragon|
gen=6 |
xyrarity=None|
xyarea=[[Evolution|Evolve Sliggoo]] |
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{Learnlist/level6|Start|Bubble|Water|Special|40|100|30}}
{{Learnlist/level6|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{Learnlist/level6|5|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25}}
{{Learnlist/level6|9|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{Learnlist/level6|13|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10}}
{{Learnlist/level6|18|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{Learnlist/level6|25|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{Learnlist/level6|28|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/level6|32|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/level6|38|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|47|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|50|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|55|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|63|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|6}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM34|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Infestation|Bug|Special|20|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|5|6}}
|}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|5|6}}
|}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=000
|name1=Goomy
|type1-1=Dragon
|evotype1=Level
|level1=40
|sprite2=000
|name2=Sliggoo
|type1-2=Dragon
|evotype2=Level
|level2=50 while raining
|sprite3=000
|name3=Goodra
|type1-3=Dragon}}

===Sprites===

==Trivia==
*Goodra is the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon that is not dual-typed.

===Origin===
Goodra may be based on the {{wp|Lou Carcolh}}, a mythical serpent/mollusk creature from French folklore.

====Name origin====
Goodra is a combination of ''goo'' and ''dragon''.

Numerugon is a combination of 滑る ''numeru'' (to be slippery) and ''dragon''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=dragon
|ja=ヌメルゴン ''Numerugon''|jameaning=From {{tt|滑る ''numeru''|to be slippery}}'' and ''dragon''
|fr=Muplodocus|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|mucus}}'' and ''{{wp|Diplodocus}}''
|es=Goodra|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Viscogon|demeaning=From ''{{tt|viskos|viscous}}'' and ''dragon''
|it=Goodra|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=미끄래곤 ''Mikkeuraegon''|komeaning=From {{tt|미끄럽다 ''mikkeureopda''|to be slippery}}'' and ''dragon''}}
{{-}}

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Sliggoo | next=Klefki | type=dragon | prevnum=705| nextnum=707}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Viscogon]]
[[fr:Muplodocus]]
[[it:Goodra]]
[[ja:ヌメルゴン]]
[[zh:ヌメルゴン]]

Goodra (Pokémon)

2013-10-25T10:50:18Z

Dancing Dragonite: fix

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Sliggoo | next=Klefki | type=dragon | prevnum=705| nextnum=707}}
{{Pokémon Infobox|
name=Goodra |
jname=ヌメルゴン|
tmname=Numerugon |
image=706Goodra Dream.png|
species=Dragon |
typebox=1 |
type1=Dragon |
abilityn=d |
ability1=Sap Sipper |
ability2=Hydration |
abilityd=Gooey |
ndex=706 |
karea=Mountain |
kdex=021 |
height-ftin=6'07"|
height-m=2.0 |
weight-lbs=331.8|
weight-kg=150.5|
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Dragon |
gendercode=256|
eggcycles=Unknown|
expyield=? |
lv100exp=Unknown|
color=Purple |
catchrate=0 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=Unknown |
generation=6 |
friendship=? |
footnotes=}}
'''Goodra''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヌメルゴン''' ''Numerugon'') is a {{type|Dragon}} [[pseudo-legendary Pokémon]].

It [[evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Sliggoo}} starting at level 50 when leveled up in the rain. It is the final evolution of {{p|Goomy}}.

==Biology==
Goodra is a white and purple creature that appears to be made of goo. Goodra is capable of throwing very strong punches, and can also retract its horns.

==In the anime==
===Major appearances===

===Minor appearances===

===Pokédex entries===

==In the manga==

==In the TCG==
Goodra has not yet been featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=dragon
|gen=6
|xdex=This very friendly {{t|Dragon}}-type Pokemon will hug its beloved Trainer, leaving that Trainer covered in sticky slime.
|ydex=It attacks with retractable horns. It throws a punch that's the equivalent of the force of a hundred pro boxers.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Dragon|
gen=6 |
xyrarity=None|
xyarea=[[Evolution|Evolve Sliggoo]] |
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{Learnlist/level6|Start|Bubble|Water|Special|40|100|30}}
{{Learnlist/level6|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{Learnlist/level6|5|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25}}
{{Learnlist/level6|9|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{Learnlist/level6|13|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10}}
{{Learnlist/level6|18|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{Learnlist/level6|25|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{Learnlist/level6|28|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/level6|32|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/level6|38|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|47|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|50|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|55|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|63|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|6}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM34|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Infestation|Bug|Special|20|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|5|6}}
|}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|6}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|5|6}}
|}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=000
|name1=Goomy
|type1-1=Dragon
|evotype1=Level
|level1=40
|sprite2=000
|name2=Sliggoo
|type1-2=Dragon
|evotype2=Level
|level2=50 while raining
|sprite3=000
|name3=Goodra
|type1-3=Dragon}}

===Sprites===

==Trivia==

===Origin===
Goodra may be based on the {{wp|Lou Carcolh}}, a mythical serpent/mollusk creature from French folklore.

====Name origin====
Goodra is a combination of ''goo'' and ''dragon''.

Numerugon is a combination of 滑る ''numeru'' (to be slippery) and ''dragon''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=dragon
|ja=ヌメルゴン ''Numerugon''|jameaning=From {{tt|滑る ''numeru''|to be slippery}}'' and ''dragon''
|fr=Muplodocus|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|mucus}}'' and ''{{wp|Diplodocus}}''
|es=Goodra|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Viscogon|demeaning=From ''{{tt|viskos|viscous}}'' and ''dragon''
|it=Goodra|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=미끄래곤 ''Mikkeuraegon''|komeaning=From {{tt|미끄럽다 ''mikkeureopda''|to be slippery}}'' and ''dragon''}}
{{-}}

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Sliggoo | next=Klefki | type=dragon | prevnum=705| nextnum=707}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Viscogon]]
[[fr:Muplodocus]]
[[it:Goodra]]
[[ja:ヌメルゴン]]
[[zh:ヌメルゴン]]

User:Dancing Dragonite

2013-03-02T16:30:46Z

Dancing Dragonite: begin

''{{a|Multiscale}} is the greatest thing to happen to the great {{p|Dragonite}} since {{m|Dragon Claw}}'s status as a physical attack and {{m|Outrage}}'s power boost.''

I'm Dancing Dragonite. I will eventually have a list of userboxes when I'm bothered to make one. But until then, I look forward to contributing to Bulbapedia as a cleaner-upper. Feel free to leave me a message on my talk page.

Unova

2013-02-26T00:10:31Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 */ Hugh

{{RegionInfobox |
regioncolor=Unova |
name=Unova|
jname=イッシュ|
tmname=Isshu|
image=Unova B2W2.png |
size=300|
|caption=Artwork of the Unova region from {{2v2|Black|White|2}}
|introduction={{game|Black and White|s}} |
professor=[[Professor Juniper]] |
starter={{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, {{p|Oshawott}} |
villain=[[Team Plasma]] |
league=|
location= |
pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]] |
series= {{series2|Best Wishes}}|
season= [[Pokémon: Black & White]] (14) [[Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies|Rival Destinies]] (15) [[Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova|Adventures in Unova]] (16) |
generation={{Gen|V}} |
games={{v2|Black and White|s}} {{2v2|Black|White|2}} |
}}
[[File:Unova.png|thumb|250px|right|In-game map of the Unova region from Black and White]]
[[File:Unova 2.png|thumb|250px|right|In-game map of the Unova region from Black 2 and White 2]]
The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ地方''' ''Isshu-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]. It is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]. In his director's column, [[Junichi Masuda]] suggested that the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=242 Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref> <ref>"This new region was inspired by New York's Manhattan. I visited New York when Diamond and Pearl launched and I had the chance to wander around the town. When I walked through the streets, I saw a lot of different people having festivals and community events—Italian people, French people—they're coming from different countries and coexisting in one community", [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] Issue 65 page 30.</ref>, although the region features rural locations as well as industrial.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Isshu'', is derived from '''一種類''' ''isshurui'', meaning "one variety". According to the game director Masuda, this is to express that although the region is diverse in species and race, they are all the same as living creatures when seen from a distance.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html</ref>

The region's English name likely comes from the Latin words ''unum'' (one) and ''nova'' (new). It may also be derived from ''united'', considering its basis on the largest city in the United States—New York City. It also sounds like parts of the phrase '''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica.

===Design concept===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Unova|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Unova}}
Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. Clearly, the largest city in Unova, [[Castelia City]], is based on {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a [[Desert Resort|vast desert]]. [[Nimbasa City]], which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to {{wp|Broadway (New York City)|Broadway}}, which is located in Manhattan. The division of Unova may also be a reference to the {{wp|Borough (New York City)|Boroughs of New York City}}. The [[Skyarrow Bridge]] is a reference to the {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan. The [[Battle Subway]] is a reference to the {{wp|New York City Subway}}, which is the most extensive public transit system in the world, as well as one of the oldest.

==History==
[[File:Unova world map.png|200px|thumb|Location of Unova on [[Pokémon world]]]]
===Mythological events===
In mythology, Unova was created by uniting the warring peoples of the land by [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals|twin heroes]]. They used a single dragon sometime more than 2500 years ago. The brothers started to argue over their beliefs; the elder brother sought truth and the younger brother sought ideals. Their arguments split the single dragon into {{p|Reshiram}}, who sided with the older brother, and {{p|Zekrom}}, who sided with the younger brother. Since they were both born from the same dragon neither could defeat the other and the brothers declared that there was no right side. However, eventually their sons continued the fight and both the dragons started to battle again, destroying the Unova region with their {{t|fire}} and {{t|Electric|lightning}} powers before disappearing.

Sometime after the original dragon had been split into Reshiram and Zekrom, one of the two brothers and their respective dragon created the Relic Castle, which was the seat of a new civilization for people and Pokémon.

Also at an unknown point in the distant past, a civil war broke out in Unova that caused an intense forest fire. The many Pokémon that lived in the forest became trapped, though luckily the [[Swords of Justice]] came in to save them—{{p|Terrakion}} moved away boulders that blocked their escape route, {{p|Virizion}} used its nimble movements to protect Pokémon from looming flames, and {{p|Cobalion}} led the scared Pokémon out of the forest. These Pokémon would later become responsible for ending the war before disappearing into myths.

According to [[Lacunosa Town]] legend, a long time ago, a large meteor came from the sky containing a {{p|Kyurem|terrifying monster}}. It was said that at night, the monster would appear in the town along with the cold winds and take away [[human]]s and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to eat them. The residents of the town surrounded Lacunosa Town in a wall to keep the monster out, and a rule was then set on the town that forbade anyone from leaving at night and encouraged people to stay in their homes. While residents no longer believe this old story, they still stay inside of their houses at night to this day. The legendary monster, Kyurem, was really a remaining third Pokémon created when the primordial dragon had split into two.

A legend says {{p|Thundurus}} and {{p|Tornadus}} once raced across Unova, tearing up the lands with their respective weather-controlling powers, not caring about settlements and creatures in their path. {{p|Landorus}}, seeing the massive destruction the pair had brought to the region and its inhabitants, is said to have punished them so that they would never repeat their actions.

{{p|Meloetta}} once entertained the people of Unova with song and dance, but when sorrow filled the hearts of people, Meloetta lost this melody and its red shoes.

===Dated history===
* 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Valuable item#Undella Town|Relic items]] were created.
* 2,500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Relic Castle]] was flourishing and the {{p|Darmanitan}} in front of it went to {{status|sleep}}.
* 200 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, [[Village Bridge]] was constructed after the local river burst its banks, flooding the settlement that stood there previously.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] were constructed.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Klink}} started appearing in [[Chargestone Cave]].
* 50 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Elgyem}} was seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert]].

===Contemporary history===
{{spoilers}}
====Pokémon Black and White====
[[File:Unova alt.png|thumb|280px|Unova in Black and White]]
In contemporary history, a present containing three [[starter Pokémon]]—one each for [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]] and {{ga|Hilda}}/{{ga|Hilbert}}—was sent to Hilda/Hilbert's house in [[Nuvema Town]] by [[Professor Juniper]] on their mothers' request, so that they could each start their Pokémon journeys through the Unova region, challenging each of Unova's eight Gyms in order to collect Badges and eventually reach the {{un|Pokémon League}}. During their travels, Hilda/Hilbert met and battled with the members of [[Team Plasma]] many times, including their king, [[N]], and encountered the mysterious [[Shadow Triad]], with events coming to a head at [[Dragonspiral Tower]], where N managed to capture one of the members of the [[Tao trio]] and invited Hilda/Hilbert to face him after they had beaten the Pokémon League and resurrected the complementary dragon from the {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Light Stone}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Dark Stone}}{{sup/5|W}}. On retrieving the appropriate stone from [[Nacrene Museum]] and defeating the [[Elite Four]], Hilda/Hilbert reached the Champion's room, where N was waiting for them, having just defeated [[Alder|the Champion]]. N then summoned [[N's Castle|his castle]], which rose out of the earth surrounding the Pokémon League; Team Plasma had been working tirelessly for years prior to build the fortress around the Pokémon League right under their nose, overworking the Pokémon gifted to them by Trainers they had emotionally manipulated into doing so for this purpose. N then invites Hilda/Hilbert into the castle to battle him in order to test the strength of their convictions.

On entering the castle, Hilda/Hilbert are ambushed by all of the [[Seven Sages]] (except [[Ghetsis]]), who planned to defeat them so that their king's reign would be unopposed. Fortunately, Bianca arrived, bringing all the [[Gym Leader]]s of the region that she was able find with her (which includes all of them except for [[Chili]], [[Cress]] and [[Cilan]], whom Bianca claimed she could not contact in time). The Gym Leaders then opted to engage the Seven Sages in battle on Hilda/Hilbert's behalf, so that they were able to ascend through the castle and defeat N. Eventually, Hilda/Hilbert reached Team Plasma's King in the throne room, where N summoned his member of the Tao trio, who subsequently came crashing through the farthest wall of the room. The presence of Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} then activated the player's dormant stone, which emerged from the [[Bag]] and transformed into its counterpart, Zekrom{{sup/5|W}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}. The latter then allowed Hilda/Hilbert to attempt to capture them and after doing so, Hilda/Hilbert proceeded to defeat N in the ensuing battle.

N's loss to his opponent caused Ghetsis to storm into the room in rage, insisting that N was a complete failure and a freak and revealing his true motivation for Team Plasma. By separating all other Pokémon from their Trainers, whilst Team Plasma retained their own, he, as leader of the group (acting through N), would have been left in a position of power from which he could have dominated the world. However, his delusions of grandeur were cut short by his defeat in a final Pokémon battle at the hands of Hilda/Hilbert followed by his arrest.

N, however, was not arrested and subsequently flew from the land on Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} in order to do some soul searching in light of Ghetsis's revelations. Whilst he was not seen again in Unova, there is a rumor that someone with a strong resemblance to N was spotted somewhere in a far-off region. Hilda/Hilbert then continued the rest of their journey, managing to also cover eastern Unova, (becoming the first person to successfully operate the [[Poké Transfer]]), locate and aid in the arrest of the remaining Seven Sages and eventually defeat the Pokémon League Champion themselves.

====Between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
During the two years between the events of Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, construction of the road between [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]] through the [[desert]] was completed, and there is a small settlement established on this road. The construction in the south of [[Driftveil City]] has been completed, with the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] taking the place of the [[Cold Storage]]. The [[Entralink]]'s moat was drained or dried up, and a different type of Entree now grows in the center. A section was taken out of a mountain to the east, with [[Lentimas Town]] built in the new space.

Significant construction has occurred in [[Undella Town]], with {{tc|the Riches}} moving away (except for the father) and their house being demolished; in its place, many new villas have been built. In this construction effort, the mountain was dug away to the point where construction workers dug an entrance into [[Reversal Mountain]]. In addition, the [[Marine Tube]] has been constructed between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]].

====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
{{incomplete|section|Rest of plot}}
Two years after the events of Pokémon Black and White, a Trainer and their rival [[Hugh]] set off on journeys from [[Aspertia City]].

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
===Demographics===
The Unova region has a total population of 804 including all the towns, cities and areas.

===Cities and towns===
{| align="center" style="background:#{{unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{unova color}}; color: #fff"
! colspan="2" style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! rowspan="3" | City/Town
! rowspan="3" | Population
! rowspan="3" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|-
! style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color2|{{white color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}
! style="background: #{{white color}};" | {{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
|-
! style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color2|{{white 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
! style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | {{color2|{{black 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nuvema Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nuvema Town]]
| align=center | 10
| align=center | A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Accumula Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 2}}|0=Winter|1=Spring}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Accumula Town]]
| align=center | 30
| align=center | This town offers great views due to its many hills.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Striaton City Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Striaton City]]
| align=center | 46
| align=center | Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nacrene City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 2}}|0=Winter|1=Spring}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nacrene City]]
| align=center | 54
| align=center | A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Castelia City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Castelia City]]
| align=center | 130
| align=center | A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nimbasa City Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nimbasa City]]
| align=center | {{tt|239|150 excluding all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court}}
| align=center | A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Driftveil City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 3}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Driftveil City]]
| align=center | 70
| align=center | A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Mistralton City B.png|100px]]

| align=center | [[Mistralton City]]
| align=center | 37
| align=center | Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Icirrus City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 3}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Icirrus City]]
| align=center | 26
| align=center | In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Opelucid City B.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Opelucid City W.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Opelucid City]]
| align=center | 52
| align=center | A convenient city of rapid change, showing no traces of the past.{{sup/5|B}} 
A city that respects history and values old things.{{sup/5|W}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Unova Pokémon League.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{un|Pokémon League}}
| align=center | 10
| align=center | Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Lacunosa Town Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Lacunosa Town]]
| align=center | 16
| align=center | A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Undella Town B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Undella Town]]
| align=center | 15
| align=center | A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| |
| align=center | [[Black City]]
| align=center | {{tt|45|12 at the minimum occupancy level}}
| align=center | A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it.
|- style="background: #fff"
| |
| align=center | [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[White Forest]]
| align=center | 25
| align=center | A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Anville Town Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Anville Town]]
| align=center | 13
| align=center | A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Aspertia City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Aspertia City]]
| align=center | 30
| align=center | A city at the foot of high mountains where you can see all of Unova.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Floccesy Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Floccesy Town]]
| align=center | 17
| align=center | The town is famous for a clock tower that tells of the town's beginnings.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Virbank City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Virbank City]]
| align=center | 40
| align=center | A city often covered by clouds and smoke, with very active residents.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Lentimas Town B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Lentimas Town]]
| align=center | 12
| align=center | The town boasts of porcelain and pottery made from volcanic clay.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Humilau City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Humilau City]]
| align=center | 32
| align=center | A resort city where buildings float in the waves and look like islands.
|}

===Landmarks===
[[File:Battle Subway Map.png|right|thumb|Battle Subway map showing various destinations in the Greater Unova region]]
*[[Dreamyard]]
*[[Wellspring Cave]]
*[[Pinwheel Forest]]
*[[Liberty Garden]]
*[[Desert Resort]]
*[[Relic Castle]]
*[[Battle Subway]]
*[[Lostlorn Forest]]
*[[Cold Storage]]
*[[Mistralton Cave]]
*[[Chargestone Cave]]
*[[Celestial Tower]]
*[[Twist Mountain]]
*[[Dragonspiral Tower]]
*[[Moor of Icirrus]]
*[[Challenger's Cave]]
*[[Victory Road (Black and White)]]
*[[N's Castle]]
*[[Royal Unova]]
*[[Giant Chasm]]
*[[Undella Bay]]
*[[Abyssal Ruins]]
*[[Abundant Shrine]]
*[[Poké Transfer Lab]]
*[[P2 Laboratory]]
*[[Entralink]]
*[[Unity Tower]]
*[[Floccesy Ranch]]
*[[Pledge Grove]]
*[[Virbank Complex]]
*[[Pokéstar Studios]]
*[[Castelia Sewers]]
*[[Join Avenue]]
*[[Cave of Being]]
*[[Pokémon World Tournament]]
*[[Reversal Mountain]]
*[[Plasma Frigate]]
*[[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)]]
*[[Clay Tunnel]]
*[[Underground Ruins]]
*[[Strange House]]
*[[Relic Passage]]
*[[Seaside Cave]]

====Bridges and tunnels====
[[File:Driftveil Drawbridge anime.png|thumb|Driftveil Drawbridge, as seen in the anime]]
Given that Unova is spread across three strips of land divided by two rivers, a number of bridges and an underwater tunnel exist to allow free movement across the region. Each of them has its own characteristic features and are even popular tourist attractions; they are:
* [[Skyarrow Bridge]]
* [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]
* [[Tubeline Bridge]]
* [[Village Bridge]]
* [[Marvelous Bridge]]
* [[Marine Tube]]

===Anime-exclusive locations===
{| align="center" style="background:#{{Unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{Unova color}}; color: #fff"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! Location
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Ambiga Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Ambiga Town]]
| Ambiga Town is a town that is located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. The [[Clubsplosion]] tournament is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Antimony Research Lab.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Antimony Research Lab]]
| A top secret lab located somewhere in Unova. It held the [[Meteonite]], until it was stolen by {{TRT}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Area 28.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Area 28]]
| Area 28, located near {{rt|4|Unova}}, is notorious for its {{wp|Unidentified flying object|UFO}} sightings. [[Professor Icarus]] lived there to experiment on {{wp|dark matter}}. He also encountered an {{p|Elgyem}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Astilbe Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Astilbe Town]]
| A town located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. It has a [[Battle Club]], where [[Ash's Tepig]] met his [[Shamus|former Trainer]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pokemon Battle Club.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Battle Club]]
| Battle Clubs are facilities owned by [[Don George]]s. There are many Battle Clubs across the Unova region. They have various features including a gymnasium, swimming pool to train Pokémon, and computers that display Trainer information.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Black Hero ruins.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Black Hero's ruins]]
| The Black Hero's ruins, located near [[Chargestone Cave]], and said to be where the Black Hero communicated to {{p|Zekrom}}. [[Cedric Juniper]] was researching them. It is protected by a {{p|Sigilyph}} and multiple {{p|Cofagrigus}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Clock tower anime.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Clock tower]]
| The clock tower is an old unnamed landmark that stands in an unnamed town in Unova. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped a {{p|Darmanitan}} and its {{p|Darumaka}} friends save the tower from demolition.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Eindoak Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Eindoak Town]]
| Eindoak Town is the setting for the [[M14|fourteenth]] {{pkmn|movie}}. It is the ancestral home of the "People of the Vale." During the battle tournament held for the village's Harvest Festival, {{Ash}} befriends {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, a rare Pokémon that inhabits Eindoak Town.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Ferroseed Research Institute.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Ferroseed Research Institute]]
| The Ferroseed Research Institute is a facility located in a town between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Research is being conducted here on the moss produced by {{p|Ferroseed}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Full Court.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Full Court]]
| An abandoned mine which is located within a mountain crater. It serves as a home for {{p|Kyurem}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Kingdom of the Vale.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Kingdom of the Vale]]
| Kingdom of the Vale was once home of the "People of the Vale" and ruled by a beloved [[King of the People of the Vale|king]]. The [[Dragon Force]] supplies the kingdom with power.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Litwick Mansion.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Litwick Mansion]]
| Litwick Mansion is located along {{rt|4|Unova}} and was discovered by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} while trying to escape the rain. It is home to four {{p|Litwick}} and a {{p|Lampent}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Luxuria Town Battle Club.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Luxuria Town]]
| Luxuria Town is located somewhere between [[Striaton City]] and [[Nacrene City]]. Luxuria Town has its own [[Battle Club]] which is run by the local [[Don George]]. {{Ash}} had his second battle with [[Trip]] here and lost.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Milos Island.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Milos Island]]
| Milos Island is an island off the coast of [[Driftveil City]]. It is home to the [[Abundant Shrine]] where {{p|Landorus}} sleeps. Connected to the island are two smaller islands that house the shrines of {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} who also rest peacefully.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Mistralton Tower.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Mistralton Tower]]
| Mistralton Tower is a treasured landmark that was built near [[Mistralton City]] that takes the place of the [[Celestial Tower]] from the games. Once a year, the [[Wishing Bell Festival]] is held in honor of it.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Nimbasa Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Nimbasa Town]]
| Nimbasa Town is located south of [[Nimbasa City]]. {{Ash}} mistakes the town for Nimbasa City at first when he asks where the Gym is until [[Luke]] explains that they're two different places. Nimbasa Town is where Ash and {{ashfr}} take part in the [[Club Battle]] Tournament.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Rainbow Valley.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Rainbow Valley]]
| Rainbow Valley exists somewhere along {{rt|4|Unova}}. {{p|Cottonee}} gather at Rainbow Valley after finding their partner, riding on what is known as the "Diamond Breeze" while holding hands in order to get there. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit Rainbow Valley after helping a Cottonee win over a love interest.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Roshan City.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Roshan City]]
| A sprawling city accessible by train. Underneath it are disused subway tunnels. One of the old subway stations has been transformed into a museum for old transportation devices.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Stonesthrow Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Stonesthrow Town]]
| A town located between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Just outside the town is an enormous mansion were [[Mr. Hatterly]] and [[Marigold|his daughter]] live.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Sword of the Vale.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Sword of the Vale]]
| The Sword of Vale is a castle that was once at the center of [[Kingdom of the Vale]]. One thousand years ago, the [[King of the People of the Vale]]'s sons, the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals]], fought over the [[Dragon Force]] contained within the castle, causing the Dragon Force to corrupt the land beneath the Kingdom of Vale. The king used the power of {{OBP|Victini|M14}} and hundreds of {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Duosion}} to move the castle, containing all of the People of the Vale, to the top of a mountain. The castle now stands near [[Eindoak Town]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Vertress Conference Stadium.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Vertress City]]
| Vertress City is a city close to [[Opelucid City]]. The [[Vertress Conference]] is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Village of Dragons.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Village of Dragons]]
| The Village of Dragons is the [[hometown]] of {{an|Iris}}. It is a place where people raise and admire {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. Iris obtained her {{TP|Iris|Axew}} there from the [[Elder]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Windy Station.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Windy Station]]
| A station where the train to [[Roshan City]] stops and where travelers can buy {{p|Darumaka}} {{wp|bentou|boxed lunches}}.
|}
====Mentioned only====
{| align="left" style="background: #{{unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Inakano Town]]
| Mentioned in [[BW105]]
|}
 

===Routes===
Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered {{rtn|1|Unova}}-{{rtn|23|Unova}}, paralleling the [[Kanto]] region's numbering system and emphasizing Unova's dissociation from the previous four regions.

==Geography==
Unova is divided by two rivers that lead into an ocean to the south of it. These rivers cannot be surfed on, with the exception of the river directly below [[Village Bridge]]. It divides Unova into central and eastern peninsulas and a western landmass. These three landmasses are connected by five bridges, the [[Skyarrow Bridge]], the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], the [[Tubeline Bridge]], [[Marvelous Bridge]], and the Village Bridge. The eastern part of Unova is further divided by mountains that makes a southeast part and northeast part. The southeastern part is important to Trainers who want to compete in the Pokémon league since two Gyms are located there, but the northeastern part is not since there are no Gyms there and it mostly has tourism, as evidenced by the amount of people speaking foreign languages. Further away from this bundle of towns is where the {{un|Pokémon League}} is located. Interestingly, the northeastern part is the only place in the region to find Pokémon species foreign to Unova outside of Swarms. The central peninsula of Unova consists of the two largest cities in the Pokémon world, [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]], as well as [[Opelucid City]] further north, all of which contain Gyms. Every bridge in Unova connects to the central part of the region from either the east or west. The western side contains medium sized towns and more varied landscapes but it also has three Gyms there, making it another destination to visit for any Pokémon Trainer.

Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. The region features fifteen settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as [[Striaton City]] and [[Castelia City]]. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do. [[Castelia City]], a sprawling metropolis, is one of the largest cities in the Pokémon world. [[Nuvema Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor Juniper]], is smaller and quieter. [[Black City]] is a version-exclusive city found only in Pokémon Black. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which, [[White Forest]], is also version-exclusive), a [[Desert Resort|desert]], a [[Chargestone Cave|magnetic cave]] and areas where the move {{m|Dive}} can be used outside of battle. Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region. There are several aesthetic differences in the region depending on the version, with Pokémon White these changes make the geography more rural looking, while in Pokémon Black these changes are more technological in appearance.
===Climate===
{{main|Seasons}}
The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year.

Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities.

==Unova League==
{{main|Unova League}}
The Unova League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Unova region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region a Trainer may battle the [[Elite Four]] at the {{un|Pokémon League}} building.

==={{2v2|Black|White}}===

====Gym Leaders====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Unova color}};" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|- style="background: #{{unova color dark}}"
! colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCilan.png]] {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Cilan}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSChili.png]] {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Chili}} {{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCress.png]] {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cress}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | {{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Striaton City}} {{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ Sanyou City}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]] {{color|{{??? color dark}}|Trio Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{??? color}}"
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSLenora.png|ldr=Lenora|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Nacrene City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSElesa.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBrycen.png|ldr=Brycen|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Icirrus City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Freeze|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|tcol=3|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga{{sup/5|B}}|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris{{sup/5|W}}|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
|}

====Elite Four and Champion====
{{elt/h|gen=V|l=da7953|d=8e2d07|league=Unova}}
{{elt|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
{{elt|type=Fighting|pic=VSMarshal.png|m=Marshal|mjap=レンブ|mrm=Renbu}}
{{elt|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{eltb|type=Alder|t=Various|pic=VSAlder.png|m=Alder|mjap=アデク|mrm=Adeku}}
|}

==={{2v2|Black|White|2}}===
====Gym Leaders====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Unova color}};" colspan=7 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="7" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="4" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="3" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="4" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|- align="center"
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=4|pic=VSCheren 2.png|ldr=Cheren|djap=チェレン|drm=Cheren|loc=Aspertia City|cjap=ヒオウギシティ|crm=Hiougi City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|col=4|pic=VSRoxie.png|ldr=Roxie|djap=ホミカ|drm=Homika|loc=Virbank City|cjap=タチワキシティ|crm=Tachiwaki City|bdg=Toxic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=4|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=4|pic=VSElesa 2.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=4|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=4|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Dragon|col=4|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Water|col=4|pic=VSMarlon.png|ldr=Marlon|djap=シズイ|drm=Shizui|loc=Humilau City|cjap=セイガイハシティ|crm=Seigaiha City|bdg=Wave|px=50}}
|}

====Elite Four and Champion====
{{elt/h|gen=V|l=da7953|d=8e2d07|league=Unova}}
{{elt|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
{{elt|type=Fighting|pic=VSMarshal.png|m=Marshal|mjap=レンブ|mrm=Renbu}}
{{elt|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{eltb|type=Dragon|pic=VSIris cropped.png|m=Iris|mjap=アイリス|mrm=Iris}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Unova is the only main series region to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan.
* Unova is the only region not to have any important locations located on major islands during normal gameplay before the [[Elite Four]].
* Unova is the only main series game region not to have the {{tc|Bug Catcher}}, {{tc|Bird Keeper}}, or {{tc|Sailor}} [[Trainer class]]es in it.
* Unova is the only region to have different exterior designs for every Gym.
* Unova is the only region without:
** a [[Department Store]] in a city; Unova's is in the middle of {{rt|9|Unova}}
** a [[Game Corner]]
** a [[Safari Zone]]
** a Bike Shop
** an actual or former Rock-type Gym.
** a Pokédex that starts with a {{type|Grass}} starter.
** the [[Evolution family|evolution families]] of {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Abra}}, {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, and {{p|Magikarp}} in its regional Pokédex.
* Unova is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all translations of the games.
** Unova is also the only main series region not to have an "O" sound in its Japanese name.
* Unova is the only main region not to have a [[Battle Frontier]].
** However, Kanto only has a Battle Frontier in the anime.
* Except [[Black City]] and [[White Forest]], all English names of cities and towns in Unova come from different types of cloud or cloud phenomena. Likewise, except Black City and White Forest, all Japanese names of cities and towns in Unova come from traditional patterns.
* In some UK pre-release material, Unova was referred to as '''Alleos'''.
* Unova is the region with the most [[Gym Leader]]s, with 14 in total.
* Unova has the most [[Gym]]s in cities, with all eleven of them. [[Sinnoh]] also has all of its Gyms in cities, but only has eight Gyms.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{Unova color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Unys
|From ''un'' (one) and ''uni'' (united).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Einall
|From ''eins'' (one) and ''alles'' (all). Can be translated as "all-in-one".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Unima
|From ''uno'' (one) and possibly from ''anima'' (soul).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
|Teselia {{tt|Unova|Latin American Spanish dub of the anime}}
|From ''tesela'', Spanish for {{wp|tessera}}, a ceramic mosaic piece. It can be related to the names of the regional locations, which are based on ceramic materials that can be used to make tesserae and form a mosaic.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|하나 ''Hana''
|From 하나 (one).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|合眾 ''Hézhòng''
|合眾 means "united", "involving everyone". Literally "to assemble the multitude". Possibly derived from 「合眾為一」 ''Hézhòng wéi Yī'' (''{{wp|E pluribus unum}}''). May also be a reference to 合眾國 ''Hézhòngguó'' (literally, the phrase {{wp|United States (disambiguation)|United States}}).

|}
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==See also==
* {{game|Black and White|s}}
* {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}

==References==
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{{Regions|Unova}}
{{Unova}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

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Team Galactic

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{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Team Galactic
|jpteamname=ギンガ団
|tmteamname=Ginga-dan
|logo=Galactic-logo.png
|image=Diamond Pearl Team Galactic Grunts.png
|caption=Artwork of Galactic Grunts from DP
|leader=[[Cyrus]], [[Saturn]]{{tt|*|games, after Cyrus disappears}}
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|admins=[[Mars]], [[Jupiter]], [[Saturn]], [[Charon]], [[Mitsumi]]{{tt|*|In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!}}, [[Sird]]{{tt|*|In Pokémon Adventures}}
|targets=[[Valley Windworks]], [[Great Marsh]], [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], [[Lake Acuity]], [[Spear Pillar]], [[Stark Mountain]]
|hideout=[[Galactic Eterna Building|Eterna City]], [[Team Galactic HQ|Veilstone City]]
|epnum=DP036
|epname=A Secret Sphere of Influence!
|last episode=[[The Battle Finale of Legend]]
|psnum=PS344
|psname=Belligerent Bronzor
|tcg=Team Galactic
|border color={{dark color}}
|background color={{silver color}}
|lightened color={{silver color light}}
}}
'''Team Galactic''' (Japanese: '''ギンガ{{tt|団|だん}}''' ''Ginga-dan'', literally ''Galaxy Gang'') is the [[villainous team]] in [[Sinnoh]]. Unlike previous villainous teams, their goal is not limited to the [[Pokémon world]], but is the recreation of the entire [[Pokémon universe]].

==In the games==
Team Galactic appears only in the Sinnoh game trio of {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}; however, unlike their Generation III counterparts of [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], their impact on the storyline is not affected on which of the primary pair is being played until the end (varying in the Pokémon they summon), though their role does expand in the third version.

===In Diamond and Pearl===
Team Galactic first appears in [[Jubilife City]], harassing [[Professor Rowan]] and his assistant, and trying to get them to give over Rowan's research, with the player returning from [[Oreburgh City]] just in time to help. After this, the player's next encounter with the organization in the [[Valley Windworks]], where [[Mars]] heads up a scheme to steal energy for use in their activities.

After she has been defeated in the Valley Windworks, [[Galactic Eterna Building|Team Galactic's building]] in [[Eterna City]] remains as a stronghold on the western side of the region. [[Jupiter]] runs the show here, possibly using the area as a base closer to the central media in Jubilife so as to reduce travel time for new commercials for Team Galactic, though this is unknown.

Team Galactic's leader, [[Cyrus]], is first encountered shortly after this, as the player travels through the south cave of [[Mt. Coronet]] for the first time, though he does not give his name, and it is not implied at all that he is in any way involved with the group. After this, Team Galactic remains low on the radar for a while, not appearing again until [[Veilstone City]], where their base is set up. After the player beats [[Maylene]], Rowan's assistant will ask for his or her help in defeating two Team Galactic Grunts (the same as those in Jubilife City), who have stolen her or his Pokédex and refuse to return it. Eventually, after [[Crasher Wake]] is defeated, a single Grunt loitering near the entrance to the [[Great Marsh]] will claim to have a bomb but run away when he is overheard. The player must chase him all the way to the [[Valor Lakefront|entrance to Lake Valor]] , where he will finally battle, and will run off scared due to his defeat. In [[Celestic Town]], the player defeats a Grunt who plans on wrecking the place, and is then confronted by Cyrus, who reveals that he is the leader of Team Galactic before issuing a threat and leaving. Team Galactic will then vanish from the radar until after the player has met with his or her {{ga|Barry|rival}}, Rowan, and Rowan's assistant in the [[Canalave Library]] after Byron has been defeated, where it will be found that they are responsible for a huge explosion at Lake Valor, originally mistaken for a tremor. After [[Saturn]] is defeated here and Mars at Lake Verity, Team Galactic will block the player's way to [[Lake Acuity]] from [[Acuity Lakefront|its lakefront]] until [[Candice]] has been bested, and Jupiter will have defeated the rival before the player has arrived.

From here, Team Galactic's final push remains, with a showdown occurring in their [[Team Galactic HQ|Veilstone Headquarters]] after an initial infiltration, and then a trek to the highest part of [[Mt. Coronet]] to stop Cyrus from summoning {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} to destroy and remake the universe. Here the rival teams up with the player to defeat Mars and Jupiter together, while Cyrus and the legendary Pokémon remain as a final challenge. After the Pokémon is either defeated or captured, Cyrus will tell the player he is not finished and will try once again to remake the universe for himself, but will not be seen again afterward, with the assets of Team Galactic left to Saturn.

===In Platinum===
Several events change from Diamond and Pearl to Platinum, most significantly the fact that Cyrus appears at the beginning of the game at Lake Verity and again in Eterna City, and the addition of [[Charon]] to the cast of Team Galactic, introducing him at the same time as Mars. [[Looker]], an international police officer, will tail Team Galactic throughout the game, but will not arrive in time to stop them at any point, as the player will have already defeated them.

Aside from this, not too many alterations are made. However, Cyrus will appear and battle with the player in [[Celestic Town]], while Charon will assist with the penultimate stage of the [[Red Chain]] experiment. It is also stated that the plaques on the [[Eterna City]] statue of Dialga and Palkia in Diamond and Pearl have been removed by vandals, later revealed to be Team Galactic itself, for research by Cyrus. Through this the full text of the plaques can be discovered in the Team Galactic HQ later in the games.

Instead of only Dialga or Palkia being summoned at the Spear Pillar, Cyrus creates a duplicate of the Red Chain to harness both of their powers, knowing the instability it would cause in the universe. The plot extends past the Spear Pillar, with {{p|Giratina}} drawing Cyrus into the [[Distortion World]] to prevent the destruction of spacetime, and Cynthia and the player following after to make sure that the hole ripped in the fabric of spacetime by Giratina is closed so as to not destroy the world.

After Giratina is defeated or captured, Cyrus chooses to stay in the Distortion World, leaving Team Galactic's assets in Saturn's hands, as in the end of Diamond and Pearl. However, when the player journeys to the [[Battle Zone]] after becoming the Champion, Charon is revealed to still be plotting, with a plan to ransom money from the citizens of Sinnoh by threatening to cause [[Stark Mountain]] to erupt. Mars and Jupiter join him in this venture in hopes of finding Cyrus, but decide to quit when defeated by the player once more, and Charon goes alone into Stark Mountain's deepest cave. It is here where he is finally arrested by Looker, restoring Sinnoh's safety.

==In the anime==
[[File:TeamGalacticCommanders.png|right|250px|thumb|[[Saturn]], [[Mars]], [[Cyrus]], [[Jupiter]], and [[Charon]] in the anime]]
Unlike their predecessors [[Team Rocket]], [[Team Magma]], and [[Team Aqua]], Team Galactic did not appear in the earliest segments of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. The group finally appeared in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'', with [[Saturn]] and several {{tc|Galactic Grunt|Grunts}} appearing in a short cameo at the end of the episode. They had assigned the [[Team Rocket trio]] of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} to steal the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Adamant Orb}} from the [[Eterna Museum]].

Team Galactic made a second appearance in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', this time in an expanded role. Saturn brings two grunts with him to the [[Solaceon Ruins]], using three [[plate]]s to obtain a [[Spear Key|strange cube]] inside. After thanking the Team Rocket trio who followed them inside, Saturn escapes using his {{p|Bronzor}}, leaving the ruins in chaos due to the enraged {{p|Unown}}.

In ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter the organization for the first time. Saturn again leads the mission, exposing the strange cube found in the ruins to the Veilstone meteorites and transforming it into the [[Spear Key]]. Team Galactic attempts to steal the meteorites as well, but after a brief battle between Saturn's {{p|Toxicroak}} and [[Brock's Croagunk]], as well as many {{p|Golbat}} and [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Paul's Electabuzz]], the team is forced to retreat.

Team Galactic made their biggest push yet in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'', when the other two Commanders, [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]], as well as leader [[Cyrus]] made their debuts. Cyrus is revealed to be a rich businessman who was responsible for constructing most of the buildings in the Sinnoh region, while Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are carrying out yet another Team Galactic plot, this time to steal both the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Adamant Orb}} as well as the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Lustrous Orb}} from the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]]. Ash and Dawn reveal to Cyrus [[DP001|their]] [[DP078|encounters]] with {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Azelf}} at [[Lake Verity]] and [[Lake Valor]], respectively, unknowing of his obsession with the {{an|lake guardians}} and the other [[legendary Pokémon]] of Sinnoh. The Galactic plot is successful, and the two Orbs are stolen, though Cyrus never reveals himself to be behind it all. It is also revealed that some of Veilstone's meteorites have been sent to the [[Fuego Ironworks]] as part of the [[Red Chain]] project.

In ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' and ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'', yet another plot was carried out by the group. Mars led a group of grunts to [[Iron Island]], where a shrine to {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} was located. Using it and the Spear Key, an electromagnetic beam that disturbed the {{t|Steel}} types that inhabit the island was blasted at [[Mt. Coronet]]. Ash and his friends, as well as [[Riley]], his {{TP|Riley|Lucario}}, and {{an|Barry}}, were able to destroy the machine that Mars was using, though Team Galactic's scan of Mt. Coronet remained at 60%. [[Charon]] also debuted in the latter of the two episodes; however, it was only in a cameo, and he did not have a speaking role.

In ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'', they were apparently behind disrupting the alignment of railroad tracks leading to [[Lake Acuity]]; this caused a slight delay in the trip {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were taking to the lake, as well as raising [[Looker]]'s suspicions.

Team Galactic made another appearance in ''[[DP136|Gateway to Ruin!]]'', where they searched inside of [[Mt. Coronet]]'s caves for ruins that would lead them to the [[Spear Pillar]]. [[Saturn]] and [[Charon]] led this venture, and Looker as well became involved. Charon and Saturn were forced to leave empty-handed, as the ruins they had found were not the ones leading to the Spear Pillar.

Team Galactic's plans finally came to a head in ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', where Jupiter and Charon completed the Red Chain that would be instrumental in taking control of Dialga and Palkia. [[J|Pokémon Hunter J]] was then hired by Cyrus to capture the {{an|lake guardians}}, and although she was successful in handing them over to Team Galactic, her ship was destroyed by {{m|Future Sight}} immediately after, leaving her fate unknown.

Now with the power of the lake guardians and the Adamant and Lustrous Orbs, Cyrus, Saturn, Mars, and Charon entered the [[Spear Pillar]], with Cyrus finally realizing his dream, taking control of Dialga and Palkia with the Red Chain. With Jupiter staying behind as a guard, Ash, Dawn, Brock, Cynthia, and Looker easily caught up to the group, arresting her and advancing into the Spear Pillar themselves.

Dialga and Palkia's power opened a portal to another world, which would expand outward and consume the old one. Cyrus then revealed to Saturn and Mars that he had no intention of bringing them with him to this new world. After Dialga and Palkia were freed, the portal began to close and a desperate Cyrus jumped into the portal and never was seen again. Just in time, Ash, Dawn, and Brock helped the lake guardians to calm the two legendary dragons and save [[Sinnoh]], while Mars and Saturn were arrested by Looker and Charon nowhere to be found. With the Adamant and Lustrous Orbs recovered, three of the Commanders arrested, Charon gone, and Cyrus missing, Team Galactic was finished and their plans to destroy Sinnoh were finally brought to an end.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
The team is first pointed at during {{chap|Emerald}} where [[Archie]] reveals that [[Sird|a mysterious woman]] from Team Galactic gave him and [[Maxie]] the [[Guile Hideout|armor and the sword]].

During {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} Team Galactic appears many times, appearing as the main villains for the chapter. Like in the games, the team's goal is to help their leader, Cyrus, to create the universe anew. They were first seen in ''[[PS344|Belligerent Bronzor]]'', where [[Mars]] invaded [[Valley Windworks]]. After some time the theme was seen helding [[Rad Rickshaw]] as hostage because of his two Clefairy, Cliff and Cliffette, and his knowledge about Dialga and Palkia. Later, [[Saturn]] sent [[Paka and Uji]] into [[Distortion World|an another universe]]. The team was to awaken and capture the [[Lake guardians]] in order to summon [[Dialga]] and [[Palkia]] so they crafted a [[Galactic Bomb|bomb]] and detonated it over [[Lake Valor|one of the lakes]] of the Sinnoh region in order to achieve this. When the [[Red Chain]], the tool for summoning the legends was complete, the team set of to the peak of [[Mt. Coronet]], where Cyrus managed to summon Dialga and Palkia. {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}} stopped them, but the team's leader was taken into Distortion World by [[Giratina]].

In {{chap|Platinum}}, most of the members of Team Galactic are searching for their leader who disappeared into Distortion World at the end of the previous chapter. One of the commanders, [[Charon]], attempts to gather all the known Sinnoh legendaries so he can come into ultimate power. He gains access to the Distortion World to capture Giratina, Dialga and Palkia. The other three commanders follow him there and are tricked into fighting with him. A reformed Cyrus appears in the Distortion World and helps the protagonists defeat Giratina. After Charon is defeated, everyone emerges from the Distortion World having calmed Giratina. Cyrus announces that he is disbanding Team Galactic and departs, taking Mars, Jupiter and Saturn with him. Charon is arrested by [[Looker]].

==In the TCG==
Team Galactic are featured across several expansions in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Initially only featured on a few {{TCG|Supporter card}}s, Team Galactic were more prominent in the Platinum Series, which introduced {{TCG|Pokémon G|Pokémon}} {{SP|G}} belonging to team members and supporting cards in the form of various inventions. Cards that mention or belong to specific members can be found on their individual pages. The cards below mention Team Galactic in general.

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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Team Galactic's Wager|115}}|type=Supporter|enset=Mysterious Treasures|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=115/123|jpsetlink=Mysterious Treasures|jpset=Secret of the Lakes|jprarity=Uncommon|jpset2=Rampardos the Attacker|jpset3=Bastiodon the Defender}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Platinum|Galactic HQ|106}}|type=Stadium|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=106/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=091/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain (Platinum 116)|'''Team Galactic's Invention G-101''' Energy Gain]]|type=Trainer|type2=Pokémon Tool|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=116/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=088/096|jpsetlink2=Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit|jpset2=Infernape Half Deck|jpnum2=015/018|jpsetlink3=Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit|jpset3=Gallade Half Deck|jpnum3=015/018}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Team Galactic's Invention G-103 Power Spray (Platinum 117)|'''Team Galactic's Invention G-103''' Power Spray]]|type=Trainer|type2=Pokémon Tool|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=117/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Team Galactic's Invention G-105 Poké Turn (Platinum 118)|'''Team Galactic's Invention G-105''' Poké Turn]]|type=Trainer|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=118/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=083/096|jpsetlink2=Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit|jpset2=Infernape Half Deck|jpnum2=012/018|jpsetlink3=Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit|jpset3=Gallade Half Deck|jpnum3=012/018}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Team Galactic's Invention G-107 Technical Machine G (Rising Rivals 95)|'''Team Galactic's Invention G-107''' Technical Machine]] {{SP|G}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=95/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=077/090|jpsetlink2=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset2=Charizard Half Deck|jpnum2=014/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Team Galactic's Invention G-109 SP Radar (Rising Rivals 96)|'''Team Galactic's Invention G-109''' SP Radar]]|type=Trainer|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=96/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=076/090|jpset2=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=013/DPt-P}}
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==Trivia==
* Like [[Team Rocket]] and [[Team Plasma]], Team Galactic's Japanese name is a pun: "Ginga-dan" can also mean "galaxy bullet."
* Although "Team Galactic" is not incorrect, a more literal translation of the Japanese is "Team Galaxy" or "Galaxy Gang," possibly [[List of references to Pulseman|a reference]] to the Galaxy Gang in {{wp|Pulseman}}.
* ''Galactic'' is noticeably derived from the term "galaxy", which in turn is a part of the universe. Fundamentally, the universe is governed by the physics of {{p|Palkia|space}} and {{p|Dialga|time}}, while also consisting of {{p|Giratina|antimatter}}.
* All named members of Team Galactic are named for {{wp|Solar System}} objects aside from Cyrus: {{wp|Mars}}, {{wp|Jupiter}}, and {{wp|Saturn}} are planets, while {{wp|Charon (moon)|Charon}} is {{wp|Pluto}}'s largest natural satellite. Cyrus's name, however, is derived from an ancient Persian word for the {{wp|Sun}}.
* All Team Galactic members wear outfits similar to spacesuits. Due to this, characters who do not know who they are refer to them as spacemen.
* According to some Team Galactic members, children are not allowed to join Team Galactic.
* In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, a Team Plasma member says he is a former member of Team Galactic.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" style="background: #{{silver color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{dark color}}"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ギンガ団 ''Ginga-dan''
| From 銀河 ''ginga'', galaxy. Literally "Galaxy Gang".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Team Galactic
| From ''galactic''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Team Galaxie
| From ''galaxie'', galaxy.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Finnish
| Galactic-tiimi
| From the English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Team Galaktik
| From ''Galaktisch'', meaning galactic, but made English-sounding.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Team Galassia
| From ''galassia'', galaxy
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 갤럭시단 ''Galaxy Dan''
| From English ''galaxy''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Polish
| Zespół G
| Analogous to ''Zespół R'' ([[Team Rocket]])
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Portuguese (Portugal)
| Team Galáctica
| From ''galáctica'', galactic.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Equipo Galaxia
| From ''galaxia'', galaxy
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 銀河隊／银河队 ''Yínhé Duì''
| Means "galaxy group".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Romanian
| Echipa Galactică
| Translation of the English name.
|}{{-}}

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Team Galactic

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{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Team Galactic
|jpteamname=ギンガ団
|tmteamname=Ginga-dan
|logo=Galactic-logo.png
|image=Diamond Pearl Team Galactic Grunts.png
|caption=Artwork of Galactic Grunts from DP
|leader=[[Cyrus]], [[Saturn]]{{tt|*|games, after Cyrus disappears}}
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|admins=[[Mars]], [[Jupiter]], [[Saturn]], [[Charon]], [[Mitsumi]]{{tt|*|In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!}}, [[Sird]]{{tt|*|In Pokémon Adventures}}
|targets=[[Valley Windworks]], [[Great Marsh]], [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], [[Lake Acuity]], [[Spear Pillar]], [[Stark Mountain]]
|hideout=[[Galactic Eterna Building|Eterna City]], [[Team Galactic HQ|Veilstone City]]
|epnum=DP036
|epname=A Secret Sphere of Influence!
|last episode=[[The Battle Finale of Legend]]
|psnum=PS344
|psname=Belligerent Bronzor
|tcg=Team Galactic
|border color={{dark color}}
|background color={{silver color}}
|lightened color={{silver color light}}
}}
'''Team Galactic''' (Japanese: '''ギンガ{{tt|団|だん}}''' ''Ginga-dan'', literally ''Galaxy Gang'') is the [[villainous team]] in [[Sinnoh]]. Unlike previous villainous teams, their goal is not limited to [[Pokémon world]], but is the recreation of the entire [[Pokémon universe]].

==In the games==
Team Galactic appears only in the Sinnoh game trio of {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}; however, unlike their Generation III counterparts of [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], their impact on the storyline is not affected on which of the primary pair is being played until the end (varying in the Pokémon they summon), though their role does expand in the third version.

===In Diamond and Pearl===
Team Galactic first appears in [[Jubilife City]], harassing [[Professor Rowan]] and his assistant, and trying to get them to give over Rowan's research, with the player returning from [[Oreburgh City]] just in time to help. After this, the player's next encounter with the organization in the [[Valley Windworks]], where [[Mars]] heads up a scheme to steal energy for use in their activities.

After she has been defeated in the Valley Windworks, [[Galactic Eterna Building|Team Galactic's building]] in [[Eterna City]] remains as a stronghold on the western side of the region. [[Jupiter]] runs the show here, possibly using the area as a base closer to the central media in Jubilife so as to reduce travel time for new commercials for Team Galactic, though this is unknown.

Team Galactic's leader, [[Cyrus]], is first encountered shortly after this, as the player travels through the south cave of [[Mt. Coronet]] for the first time, though he does not give his name, and it is not implied at all that he is in any way involved with the group. After this, Team Galactic remains low on the radar for a while, not appearing again until [[Veilstone City]], where their base is set up. After the player beats [[Maylene]], Rowan's assistant will ask for his or her help in defeating two Team Galactic Grunts (the same as those in Jubilife City), who have stolen her or his Pokédex and refuse to return it. Eventually, after [[Crasher Wake]] is defeated, a single Grunt loitering near the entrance to the [[Great Marsh]] will claim to have a bomb but run away when he is overheard. The player must chase him all the way to the [[Valor Lakefront|entrance to Lake Valor]] , where he will finally battle, and will run off scared due to his defeat. In [[Celestic Town]], the player defeats a Grunt who plans on wrecking the place, and is then confronted by Cyrus, who reveals that he is the leader of Team Galactic before issuing a threat and leaving. Team Galactic will then vanish from the radar until after the player has met with his or her {{ga|Barry|rival}}, Rowan, and Rowan's assistant in the [[Canalave Library]] after Byron has been defeated, where it will be found that they are responsible for a huge explosion at Lake Valor, originally mistaken for a tremor. After [[Saturn]] is defeated here and Mars at Lake Verity, Team Galactic will block the player's way to [[Lake Acuity]] from [[Acuity Lakefront|its lakefront]] until [[Candice]] has been bested, and Jupiter will have defeated the rival before the player has arrived.

From here, Team Galactic's final push remains, with a showdown occurring in their [[Team Galactic HQ|Veilstone Headquarters]] after an initial infiltration, and then a trek to the highest part of [[Mt. Coronet]] to stop Cyrus from summoning {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} to destroy and remake the universe. Here the rival teams up with the player to defeat Mars and Jupiter together, while Cyrus and the legendary Pokémon remain as a final challenge. After the Pokémon is either defeated or captured, Cyrus will tell the player he is not finished and will try once again to remake the universe for himself, but will not be seen again afterward, with the assets of Team Galactic left to Saturn.

===In Platinum===
Several events change from Diamond and Pearl to Platinum, most significantly the fact that Cyrus appears at the beginning of the game at Lake Verity and again in Eterna City, and the addition of [[Charon]] to the cast of Team Galactic, introducing him at the same time as Mars. [[Looker]], an international police officer, will tail Team Galactic throughout the game, but will not arrive in time to stop them at any point, as the player will have already defeated them.

Aside from this, not too many alterations are made. However, Cyrus will appear and battle with the player in [[Celestic Town]], while Charon will assist with the penultimate stage of the [[Red Chain]] experiment. It is also stated that the plaques on the [[Eterna City]] statue of Dialga and Palkia in Diamond and Pearl have been removed by vandals, later revealed to be Team Galactic itself, for research by Cyrus. Through this the full text of the plaques can be discovered in the Team Galactic HQ later in the games.

Instead of only Dialga or Palkia being summoned at the Spear Pillar, Cyrus creates a duplicate of the Red Chain to harness both of their powers, knowing the instability it would cause in the universe. The plot extends past the Spear Pillar, with {{p|Giratina}} drawing Cyrus into the [[Distortion World]] to prevent the destruction of spacetime, and Cynthia and the player following after to make sure that the hole ripped in the fabric of spacetime by Giratina is closed so as to not destroy the world.

After Giratina is defeated or captured, Cyrus chooses to stay in the Distortion World, leaving Team Galactic's assets in Saturn's hands, as in the end of Diamond and Pearl. However, when the player journeys to the [[Battle Zone]] after becoming the Champion, Charon is revealed to still be plotting, with a plan to ransom money from the citizens of Sinnoh by threatening to cause [[Stark Mountain]] to erupt. Mars and Jupiter join him in this venture in hopes of finding Cyrus, but decide to quit when defeated by the player once more, and Charon goes alone into Stark Mountain's deepest cave. It is here where he is finally arrested by Looker, restoring Sinnoh's safety.

==In the anime==
[[File:TeamGalacticCommanders.png|right|250px|thumb|[[Saturn]], [[Mars]], [[Cyrus]], [[Jupiter]], and [[Charon]] in the anime]]
Unlike their predecessors [[Team Rocket]], [[Team Magma]], and [[Team Aqua]], Team Galactic did not appear in the earliest segments of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. The group finally appeared in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'', with [[Saturn]] and several {{tc|Galactic Grunt|Grunts}} appearing in a short cameo at the end of the episode. They had assigned the [[Team Rocket trio]] of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} to steal the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Adamant Orb}} from the [[Eterna Museum]].

Team Galactic made a second appearance in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', this time in an expanded role. Saturn brings two grunts with him to the [[Solaceon Ruins]], using three [[plate]]s to obtain a [[Spear Key|strange cube]] inside. After thanking the Team Rocket trio who followed them inside, Saturn escapes using his {{p|Bronzor}}, leaving the ruins in chaos due to the enraged {{p|Unown}}.

In ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter the organization for the first time. Saturn again leads the mission, exposing the strange cube found in the ruins to the Veilstone meteorites and transforming it into the [[Spear Key]]. Team Galactic attempts to steal the meteorites as well, but after a brief battle between Saturn's {{p|Toxicroak}} and [[Brock's Croagunk]], as well as many {{p|Golbat}} and [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Paul's Electabuzz]], the team is forced to retreat.

Team Galactic made their biggest push yet in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'', when the other two Commanders, [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]], as well as leader [[Cyrus]] made their debuts. Cyrus is revealed to be a rich businessman who was responsible for constructing most of the buildings in the Sinnoh region, while Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are carrying out yet another Team Galactic plot, this time to steal both the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Adamant Orb}} as well as the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Lustrous Orb}} from the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]]. Ash and Dawn reveal to Cyrus [[DP001|their]] [[DP078|encounters]] with {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Azelf}} at [[Lake Verity]] and [[Lake Valor]], respectively, unknowing of his obsession with the {{an|lake guardians}} and the other [[legendary Pokémon]] of Sinnoh. The Galactic plot is successful, and the two Orbs are stolen, though Cyrus never reveals himself to be behind it all. It is also revealed that some of Veilstone's meteorites have been sent to the [[Fuego Ironworks]] as part of the [[Red Chain]] project.

In ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' and ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'', yet another plot was carried out by the group. Mars led a group of grunts to [[Iron Island]], where a shrine to {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} was located. Using it and the Spear Key, an electromagnetic beam that disturbed the {{t|Steel}} types that inhabit the island was blasted at [[Mt. Coronet]]. Ash and his friends, as well as [[Riley]], his {{TP|Riley|Lucario}}, and {{an|Barry}}, were able to destroy the machine that Mars was using, though Team Galactic's scan of Mt. Coronet remained at 60%. [[Charon]] also debuted in the latter of the two episodes; however, it was only in a cameo, and he did not have a speaking role.

In ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'', they were apparently behind disrupting the alignment of railroad tracks leading to [[Lake Acuity]]; this caused a slight delay in the trip {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were taking to the lake, as well as raising [[Looker]]'s suspicions.

Team Galactic made another appearance in ''[[DP136|Gateway to Ruin!]]'', where they searched inside of [[Mt. Coronet]]'s caves for ruins that would lead them to the [[Spear Pillar]]. [[Saturn]] and [[Charon]] led this venture, and Looker as well became involved. Charon and Saturn were forced to leave empty-handed, as the ruins they had found were not the ones leading to the Spear Pillar.

Team Galactic's plans finally came to a head in ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', where Jupiter and Charon completed the Red Chain that would be instrumental in taking control of Dialga and Palkia. [[J|Pokémon Hunter J]] was then hired by Cyrus to capture the {{an|lake guardians}}, and although she was successful in handing them over to Team Galactic, her ship was destroyed by {{m|Future Sight}} immediately after, leaving her fate unknown.

Now with the power of the lake guardians and the Adamant and Lustrous Orbs, Cyrus, Saturn, Mars, and Charon entered the [[Spear Pillar]], with Cyrus finally realizing his dream, taking control of Dialga and Palkia with the Red Chain. With Jupiter staying behind as a guard, Ash, Dawn, Brock, Cynthia, and Looker easily caught up to the group, arresting her and advancing into the Spear Pillar themselves.

Dialga and Palkia's power opened a portal to another world, which would expand outward and consume the old one. Cyrus then revealed to Saturn and Mars that he had no intention of bringing them with him to this new world. After Dialga and Palkia were freed, the portal began to close and a desperate Cyrus jumped into the portal and never was seen again. Just in time, Ash, Dawn, and Brock helped the lake guardians to calm the two legendary dragons and save [[Sinnoh]], while Mars and Saturn were arrested by Looker and Charon nowhere to be found. With the Adamant and Lustrous Orbs recovered, three of the Commanders arrested, Charon gone, and Cyrus missing, Team Galactic was finished and their plans to destroy Sinnoh were finally brought to an end.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
The team is first pointed at during {{chap|Emerald}} where [[Archie]] reveals that [[Sird|a mysterious woman]] from Team Galactic gave him and [[Maxie]] the [[Guile Hideout|armor and the sword]].

During {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} Team Galactic appears many times, appearing as the main villains for the chapter. Like in the games, the team's goal is to help their leader, Cyrus, to create the universe anew. They were first seen in ''[[PS344|Belligerent Bronzor]]'', where [[Mars]] invaded [[Valley Windworks]]. After some time the theme was seen helding [[Rad Rickshaw]] as hostage because of his two Clefairy, Cliff and Cliffette, and his knowledge about Dialga and Palkia. Later, [[Saturn]] sent [[Paka and Uji]] into [[Distortion World|an another universe]]. The team was to awaken and capture the [[Lake guardians]] in order to summon [[Dialga]] and [[Palkia]] so they crafted a [[Galactic Bomb|bomb]] and detonated it over [[Lake Valor|one of the lakes]] of the Sinnoh region in order to achieve this. When the [[Red Chain]], the tool for summoning the legends was complete, the team set of to the peak of [[Mt. Coronet]], where Cyrus managed to summon Dialga and Palkia. {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}} stopped them, but the team's leader was taken into Distortion World by [[Giratina]].

In {{chap|Platinum}}, most of the members of Team Galactic are searching for their leader who disappeared into Distortion World at the end of the previous chapter. One of the commanders, [[Charon]], attempts to gather all the known Sinnoh legendaries so he can come into ultimate power. He gains access to the Distortion World to capture Giratina, Dialga and Palkia. The other three commanders follow him there and are tricked into fighting with him. A reformed Cyrus appears in the Distortion World and helps the protagonists defeat Giratina. After Charon is defeated, everyone emerges from the Distortion World having calmed Giratina. Cyrus announces that he is disbanding Team Galactic and departs, taking Mars, Jupiter and Saturn with him. Charon is arrested by [[Looker]].

==In the TCG==
Team Galactic are featured across several expansions in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Initially only featured on a few {{TCG|Supporter card}}s, Team Galactic were more prominent in the Platinum Series, which introduced {{TCG|Pokémon G|Pokémon}} {{SP|G}} belonging to team members and supporting cards in the form of various inventions. Cards that mention or belong to specific members can be found on their individual pages. The cards below mention Team Galactic in general.

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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Team Galactic's Wager|115}}|type=Supporter|enset=Mysterious Treasures|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=115/123|jpsetlink=Mysterious Treasures|jpset=Secret of the Lakes|jprarity=Uncommon|jpset2=Rampardos the Attacker|jpset3=Bastiodon the Defender}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Platinum|Galactic HQ|106}}|type=Stadium|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=106/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=091/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain (Platinum 116)|'''Team Galactic's Invention G-101''' Energy Gain]]|type=Trainer|type2=Pokémon Tool|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=116/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=088/096|jpsetlink2=Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit|jpset2=Infernape Half Deck|jpnum2=015/018|jpsetlink3=Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit|jpset3=Gallade Half Deck|jpnum3=015/018}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Team Galactic's Invention G-103 Power Spray (Platinum 117)|'''Team Galactic's Invention G-103''' Power Spray]]|type=Trainer|type2=Pokémon Tool|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=117/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Team Galactic's Invention G-105 Poké Turn (Platinum 118)|'''Team Galactic's Invention G-105''' Poké Turn]]|type=Trainer|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=118/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=083/096|jpsetlink2=Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit|jpset2=Infernape Half Deck|jpnum2=012/018|jpsetlink3=Infernape vs Gallade SP Deck Kit|jpset3=Gallade Half Deck|jpnum3=012/018}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Team Galactic's Invention G-107 Technical Machine G (Rising Rivals 95)|'''Team Galactic's Invention G-107''' Technical Machine]] {{SP|G}}|type=Trainer|type2=Technical Machine|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=95/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=077/090|jpsetlink2=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset2=Charizard Half Deck|jpnum2=014/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Team Galactic's Invention G-109 SP Radar (Rising Rivals 96)|'''Team Galactic's Invention G-109''' SP Radar]]|type=Trainer|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=96/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=076/090|jpset2=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=013/DPt-P}}
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==Trivia==
* Like [[Team Rocket]] and [[Team Plasma]], Team Galactic's Japanese name is a pun: "Ginga-dan" can also mean "galaxy bullet."
* Although "Team Galactic" is not incorrect, a more literal translation of the Japanese is "Team Galaxy" or "Galaxy Gang," possibly [[List of references to Pulseman|a reference]] to the Galaxy Gang in {{wp|Pulseman}}.
* ''Galactic'' is noticeably derived from the term "galaxy", which in turn is a part of the universe. Fundamentally, the universe is governed by the physics of {{p|Palkia|space}} and {{p|Dialga|time}}, while also consisting of {{p|Giratina|antimatter}}.
* All named members of Team Galactic are named for {{wp|Solar System}} objects aside from Cyrus: {{wp|Mars}}, {{wp|Jupiter}}, and {{wp|Saturn}} are planets, while {{wp|Charon (moon)|Charon}} is {{wp|Pluto}}'s largest natural satellite. Cyrus's name, however, is derived from an ancient Persian word for the {{wp|Sun}}.
* All Team Galactic members wear outfits similar to spacesuits. Due to this, characters who do not know who they are refer to them as spacemen.
* According to some Team Galactic members, children are not allowed to join Team Galactic.
* In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, a Team Plasma member says he is a former member of Team Galactic.

==In other languages==
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|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ギンガ団 ''Ginga-dan''
| From 銀河 ''ginga'', galaxy. Literally "Galaxy Gang".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Team Galactic
| From ''galactic''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Team Galaxie
| From ''galaxie'', galaxy.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Finnish
| Galactic-tiimi
| From the English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Team Galaktik
| From ''Galaktisch'', meaning galactic, but made English-sounding.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Team Galassia
| From ''galassia'', galaxy
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 갤럭시단 ''Galaxy Dan''
| From English ''galaxy''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Polish
| Zespół G
| Analogous to ''Zespół R'' ([[Team Rocket]])
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Portuguese (Portugal)
| Team Galáctica
| From ''galáctica'', galactic.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Equipo Galaxia
| From ''galaxia'', galaxy
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 銀河隊／银河队 ''Yínhé Duì''
| Means "galaxy group".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Romanian
| Echipa Galactică
| Translation of the English name.
|}{{-}}

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Unova

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{{RegionInfobox |
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name=Unova|
jname=イッシュ|
tmname=Isshu|
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size=300|
|caption=Artwork of the Unova region from {{2v2|Black|White|2}}
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villain=[[Team Plasma]] |
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pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]] |
series= {{series2|Best Wishes}}|
season= [[Pokémon: Black & White]] (14) [[Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies|Rival Destinies]] (15) [[Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova|Adventures in Unova]] (16) |
generation={{Gen|V}} |
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[[File:Unova.png|thumb|250px|right|In-game map of the Unova region from Black and White]]
[[File:Unova 2.png|thumb|250px|right|In-game map of the Unova region from Black 2 and White 2]]
The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ地方''' ''Isshu-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]. It is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]. In his director's column, [[Junichi Masuda]] suggested that the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=242 Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref> <ref>"This new region was inspired by New York's Manhattan. I visited New York when Diamond and Pearl launched and I had the chance to wander around the town. When I walked through the streets, I saw a lot of different people having festivals and community events—Italian people, French people—they're coming from different countries and coexisting in one community", [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] Issue 65 page 30.</ref>, although the region features rural locations as well as industrial.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Isshu'', is derived from '''一種類''' ''isshurui'', meaning "one variety". According to the game director Masuda, this is to express that although the region is diverse in species and race, they are all the same as living creatures when seen from a distance.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html</ref>

The region's English name likely comes from the Latin words ''unum'' (one) and ''nova'' (new). It may also be derived from ''united'', considering its basis on the largest city in the United States—New York City. It also sounds like parts of the phrase '''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica.

===Design concept===
Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. Clearly, the largest city in Unova, [[Castelia City]], is based on {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a [[Desert Resort|vast desert]]. [[Nimbasa City]], which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to {{wp|Broadway (New York City)|Broadway}}, which is located in Manhattan. The division of Unova may also be a reference to the {{wp|Borough (New York City)|Boroughs of New York City}}. The [[Skyarrow Bridge]] is a reference to the {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan. The [[Battle Subway]] is a reference to the {{wp|New York City Subway}}, which is the most extensive public transit system in the world, as well as one of the oldest.

==History==
[[File:Unova world map.png|200px|thumb|Location of Unova on [[Pokémon world]]]]
===Mythological events===
In mythology, Unova was created by uniting the warring peoples of the land by [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals|twin heroes]]. They used a single dragon sometime more than 2500 years ago. The brothers started to argue over their beliefs; the elder brother sought truth and the younger brother sought ideals. Their arguments split the single dragon into {{p|Reshiram}}, who sided with the older brother, and {{p|Zekrom}}, who sided with the younger brother. Since they were both born from the same dragon neither could defeat the other and the brothers declared that there was no right side. However, eventually their sons continued the fight and both the dragons started to battle again, destroying the Unova region with their {{t|fire}} and {{t|Electric|lightning}} powers before disappearing.

Sometime after the original dragon had been split into Reshiram and Zekrom, one of the two brothers and their respective dragon created the Relic Castle, which was the seat of a new civilization for people and Pokémon.

Also at an unknown point in the distant past, a civil war broke out in Unova that caused an intense forest fire. The many Pokémon that lived in the forest became trapped, though luckily the [[Swords of Justice]] came in to save them—{{p|Terrakion}} moved away boulders that blocked their escape route, {{p|Virizion}} used its nimble movements to protect Pokémon from looming flames, and {{p|Cobalion}} led the scared Pokémon out of the forest. These Pokémon would later become responsible for ending the war before disappearing into myths.

According to [[Lacunosa Town]] legend, a long time ago, a large meteor came from the sky containing a {{p|Kyurem|terrifying monster}}. It was said that at night, the monster would appear in the town along with the cold winds and take away [[human]]s and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to eat them. The residents of the town surrounded Lacunosa Town in a wall to keep the monster out, and a rule was then set on the town that forbade anyone from leaving at night and encouraged people to stay in their homes. While residents no longer believe this old story, they still stay inside of their houses at night to this day. The legendary monster, Kyurem, was really a remaining third Pokémon created when the primordial dragon had split into two.

A legend says {{p|Thundurus}} and {{p|Tornadus}} once raced across Unova, tearing up the lands with their respective weather-controlling powers, not caring about settlements and creatures in their path. {{p|Landorus}}, seeing the massive destruction the pair had brought to the region and its inhabitants, is said to have punished them so that they would never repeat their actions.

{{p|Meloetta}} once entertained the people of Unova with song and dance, but when sorrow filled the hearts of people, Meloetta lost this melody and its red shoes.

===Dated history===
* 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Valuable item#Undella Town|Relic items]] were created.
* 2,500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Relic Castle]] was flourishing and the {{p|Darmanitan}} in front of it went to {{status|sleep}}.
* 200 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, [[Village Bridge]] was constructed after the local river burst its banks, flooding the settlement that stood there previously.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] were constructed.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Klink}} started appearing in [[Chargestone Cave]].
* 50 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Elgyem}} was seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert]].

===Contemporary history===
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====Pokémon Black and White====
[[File:Unova alt.png|thumb|280px|Unova in Black and White]]
In contemporary history, a present containing three [[starter Pokémon]]—one each for [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]] and {{ga|Hilda}}/{{ga|Hilbert}}—was sent to Hilda/Hilbert's house in [[Nuvema Town]] by [[Professor Juniper]] on their mothers' request, so that they could each start their Pokémon journeys through the Unova region, challenging each of Unova's eight Gyms in order to collect Badges and eventually reach the {{un|Pokémon League}}. During their travels, Hilda/Hilbert met and battled with the members of [[Team Plasma]] many times, including their king, [[N]], and encountered the mysterious [[Shadow Triad]], with events coming to a head at [[Dragonspiral Tower]], where N managed to capture one of the members of the [[Tao trio]] and invited Hilda/Hilbert to face him after they had beaten the Pokémon League and resurrected the complementary dragon from the {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Light Stone}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Dark Stone}}{{sup/5|W}}. On retrieving the appropriate stone from [[Nacrene Museum]] and defeating the [[Elite Four]], Hilda/Hilbert reached the Champion's room, where N was waiting for them, having just defeated [[Alder|the Champion]]. N then summoned [[N's Castle|his castle]], which rose out of the earth surrounding the Pokémon League; Team Plasma had been working tirelessly for years prior to build the fortress around the Pokémon League right under their nose, overworking the Pokémon gifted to them by Trainers they had emotionally manipulated into doing so for this purpose. N then invites Hilda/Hilbert into the castle to battle him in order to test the strength of their convictions.

On entering the castle, Hilda/Hilbert are ambushed by all of the [[Seven Sages]] (except [[Ghetsis]]), who planned to defeat them so that their king's reign would be unopposed. Fortunately, Bianca arrived, bringing all the [[Gym Leader]]s of the region that she was able find with her (which includes all of them except for [[Chili]], [[Cress]] and [[Cilan]], whom Bianca claimed she could not contact in time). The Gym Leaders then opted to engage the Seven Sages in battle on Hilda/Hilbert's behalf, so that they were able to ascend through the castle and defeat N. Eventually, Hilda/Hilbert reached Team Plasma's King in the throne room, where N summoned his member of the Tao trio, who subsequently came crashing through the farthest wall of the room. The presence of Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} then activated the player's dormant stone, which emerged from the [[Bag]] and transformed into its counterpart, Zekrom{{sup/5|W}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}. The latter then allowed Hilda/Hilbert to attempt to capture them and after doing so, Hilda/Hilbert proceeded to defeat N in the ensuing battle.

N's loss to his opponent caused Ghetsis to storm into the room in rage, insisting that N was a complete failure and a freak and revealing his true motivation for Team Plasma. By separating all other Pokémon from their Trainers, whilst Team Plasma retained their own, he, as leader of the group (acting through N), would have been left in a position of power from which he could have dominated the world. However, his delusions of grandeur were cut short by his defeat in a final Pokémon battle at the hands of Hilda/Hilbert followed by his arrest.

N, however, was not arrested and subsequently flew from the land on Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} in order to do some soul searching in light of Ghetsis's revelations. Whilst he was not seen again in Unova, there is a rumor that someone with a strong resemblance to N was spotted somewhere in a far-off region. Hilda/Hilbert then continued the rest of their journey, managing to also cover eastern Unova, (becoming the first person to successfully operate the [[Poké Transfer]]), locate and aid in the arrest of the remaining Seven Sages and eventually defeat the Pokémon League Champion themselves.

====Between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
During the two years between the events of Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, construction of the road between [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]] through the [[desert]] was completed, and there appears to be a settlement established along this road. Construction in [[Driftveil City]] was completed, but two craters were created, one of which is where the [[Cold Storage]] had been. The [[Entralink]]'s moat was drained or dried up, and the Entree was replaced with a different type of tree. A section was taken out of a mountain to the east, with a man-made structure in the new space.

====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
{{incomplete|section|Rest of plot}}
Two years after the events of Pokémon Black and White, a Trainer sets off on a journey from [[Aspertia City]].

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
===Demographics===
The Unova region has a total population of 804 including all the towns, cities and areas.

===Cities and towns===
{| align="center" style="background:#{{unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{unova color}}; color: #fff"
! colspan="2" style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! rowspan="3" | City/Town
! rowspan="3" | Population
! rowspan="3" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|-
! style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color2|{{white color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}
! style="background: #{{white color}};" | {{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
|-
! style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color2|{{white 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
! style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | {{color2|{{black 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nuvema Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nuvema Town]]
| align=center | 10
| align=center | A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Accumula Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 2}}|0=Winter|1=Spring}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Accumula Town]]
| align=center | 30
| align=center | This town offers great views due to its many hills.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Striaton City Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Striaton City]]
| align=center | 46
| align=center | Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nacrene City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 2}}|0=Winter|1=Spring}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nacrene City]]
| align=center | 54
| align=center | A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Castelia City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Castelia City]]
| align=center | 130
| align=center | A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nimbasa City Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nimbasa City]]
| align=center | {{tt|239|150 excluding all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court}}
| align=center | A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Driftveil City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 3}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Driftveil City]]
| align=center | 70
| align=center | A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Mistralton City B.png|100px]]

| align=center | [[Mistralton City]]
| align=center | 37
| align=center | Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Icirrus City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 3}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Icirrus City]]
| align=center | 26
| align=center | In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Opelucid City B.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Opelucid City W.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Opelucid City]]
| align=center | 52
| align=center | A convenient city of rapid change, showing no traces of the past.{{sup/5|B}} 
A city that respects history and values old things.{{sup/5|W}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Unova Pokémon League.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{un|Pokémon League}}
| align=center | 10
| align=center | Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Lacunosa Town Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Lacunosa Town]]
| align=center | 16
| align=center | A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Undella Town B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Undella Town]]
| align=center | 15
| align=center | A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| |
| align=center | [[Black City]]
| align=center | {{tt|45|12 at the minimum occupancy level}}
| align=center | A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it.
|- style="background: #fff"
| |
| align=center | [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[White Forest]]
| align=center | 25
| align=center | A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Anville Town Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Anville Town]]
| align=center | 13
| align=center | A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Aspertia City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Aspertia City]]
| align=center | 30
| align=center | A city at the foot of high mountains where you can see all of Unova.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Floccesy Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Floccesy Town]]
| align=center | 17
| align=center | The town is famous for a clock tower that tells of the town's beginnings.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Virbank City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Virbank City]]
| align=center | 40
| align=center | A city often covered by clouds and smoke, with very active residents.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Lentimas Town B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Lentimas Town]]
| align=center | 12
| align=center | The town boasts of porcelain and pottery made from volcanic clay.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Humilau City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Humilau City]]
| align=center | 32
| align=center | A resort city where buildings float in the waves and look like islands.
|}

===Landmarks===
[[File:Battle Subway Map.png|right|thumb|Battle Subway map showing various destinations in the Greater Unova region]]
*[[Dreamyard]]
*[[Wellspring Cave]]
*[[Pinwheel Forest]]
*[[Liberty Garden]]
*[[Desert Resort]]
*[[Relic Castle]]
*[[Battle Subway]]
*[[Lostlorn Forest]]
*[[Cold Storage]]
*[[Mistralton Cave]]
*[[Chargestone Cave]]
*[[Celestial Tower]]
*[[Twist Mountain]]
*[[Dragonspiral Tower]]
*[[Moor of Icirrus]]
*[[Challenger's Cave]]
*[[Victory Road (Black and White)]]
*[[N's Castle]]
*[[Royal Unova]]
*[[Giant Chasm]]
*[[Undella Bay]]
*[[Abyssal Ruins]]
*[[Abundant Shrine]]
*[[Poké Transfer Lab]]
*[[P2 Laboratory]]
*[[Entralink]]
*[[Unity Tower]]
*[[Floccesy Ranch]]
*[[Pledge Grove]]
*[[Virbank Complex]]
*[[Pokéstar Studios]]
*[[Castelia Sewers]]
*[[Join Avenue]]
*[[Cave of Being]]
*[[Pokémon World Tournament]]
*[[Reversal Mountain]]
*[[Plasma Frigate]]
*[[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)]]
*[[Clay Tunnel]]
*[[Underground Ruins]]
*[[Strange House]]
*[[Relic Passage]]
*[[Seaside Cave]]

====Bridges and tunnels====
[[File:Driftveil Drawbridge anime.png|thumb|Driftveil Drawbridge, as seen in the anime]]
Given that Unova is spread across three strips of land divided by two rivers, a number of bridges and an underwater tunnel exist to allow free movement across the region. Each of them has its own characteristic features and are even popular tourist attractions; they are:
* [[Skyarrow Bridge]]
* [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]
* [[Tubeline Bridge]]
* [[Village Bridge]]
* [[Marvelous Bridge]]
* [[Marine Tube]]

===Anime-exclusive locations===
{| align="center" style="background:#{{Unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{Unova color}}; color: #fff"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! Location
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Ambiga Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Ambiga Town]]
| Ambiga Town is a town that is located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. The [[Clubsplosion]] tournament is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:AntimonyResearchLab.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Antimony Research Lab]]
| A top secret lab located somewhere in Unova. It held the [[Meteonite]], until it was stolen by {{TRT}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Area 28.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Area 28]]
| Area 28, located near {{rt|4|Unova}}, is notorious for its {{wp|Unidentified flying object|UFO}} sightings. [[Professor Icarus]] lived there to experiment on {{wp|dark matter}}. He also encountered an {{p|Elgyem}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Astilbe Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Astilbe Town]]
| A town located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. It has a [[Battle Club]], where [[Ash's Tepig]] met his [[Shamus|former Trainer]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pokemon Battle Club.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Battle Club]]
| Battle Clubs are facilities owned by [[Don George]]s. There are many Battle Clubs across the Unova region. They have various features including a gymnasium, swimming pool to train Pokémon, and computers that display Trainer information.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Black Hero ruins.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Black Hero's ruins]]
| The Black Hero's ruins, located near [[Chargestone Cave]], and said to be where the Black Hero communicated to {{p|Zekrom}}. [[Cedric Juniper]] was researching them. It is protected by a {{p|Sigilyph}} and multiple {{p|Cofagrigus}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Clock tower anime.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Clock tower]]
| The clock tower is an old unnamed landmark that stands in an unnamed town in Unova. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped a {{p|Darmanitan}} and its {{p|Darumaka}} friends save the tower from demolition.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Eindoak Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Eindoak Town]]
| Eindoak Town is the setting for the [[M14|fourteenth]] {{pkmn|movie}}. It is the ancestral home of the "People of the Vale." During the battle tournament held for the village's Harvest Festival, {{Ash}} befriends {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, a rare Pokémon that inhabits Eindoak Town.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Ferroseed Research Institute.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Ferroseed Research Institute]]
| The Ferroseed Research Institute is a facility located in a town between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Research is being conducted here on the moss produced by {{p|Ferroseed}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Full Court.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Full Court]]
| An abandoned mine which is located within a mountain crater. It serves as a home for {{p|Kyurem}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Kingdom of the Vale.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Kingdom of the Vale]]
| Kingdom of the Vale was once home of the "People of the Vale" and ruled by a beloved [[King of the People of the Vale|king]]. The [[Dragon Force]] supplies the kingdom with power.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Litwick Mansion.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Litwick Mansion]]
| Litwick Mansion is located along {{rt|4|Unova}} and was discovered by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} while trying to escape the rain. It is home to four {{p|Litwick}} and a {{p|Lampent}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Luxuria Town Battle Club.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Luxuria Town]]
| Luxuria Town is located somewhere between [[Striaton City]] and [[Nacrene City]]. Luxuria Town has its own [[Battle Club]] which is run by the local [[Don George]]. {{Ash}} had his second battle with [[Trip]] here and lost.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Milos Island.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Milos Island]]
| Milos Island is an island off the coast of [[Driftveil City]]. It is home to the [[Abundant Shrine]] where {{p|Landorus}} sleeps. Connected to the island are two smaller islands that house the shrines of {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} who also rest peacefully.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Mistralton Tower.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Mistralton Tower]]
| Mistralton Tower is a treasured landmark that was built near [[Mistralton City]] that takes the place of the [[Celestial Tower]] from the games. Once a year, the [[Wishing Bell Festival]] is held in honor of it.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Nimbasa Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Nimbasa Town]]
| Nimbasa Town is located south of [[Nimbasa City]]. {{Ash}} mistakes the town for Nimbasa City at first when he asks where the Gym is until [[Luke]] explains that they're two different places. Nimbasa Town is where Ash and {{ashfr}} take part in the [[Club Battle]] Tournament.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Rainbow Valley.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Rainbow Valley]]
| Rainbow Valley exists somewhere along {{rt|4|Unova}}. {{p|Cottonee}} gather at Rainbow Valley after finding their partner, riding on what is known as the "Diamond Breeze" while holding hands in order to get there. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit Rainbow Valley after helping a Cottonee win over a love interest.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Roshan City.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Roshan City]]
| A sprawling city accessible by train. Underneath it are disused subway tunnels. One of the old subway stations has been transformed into a museum for old transportation devices.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Stonesthrow Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Stonesthrow Town]]
| A town located between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Just outside the town is an enormous mansion were [[Mr. Hatterly]] and [[Marigold|his daughter]] live.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Sword of the Vale.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Sword of the Vale]]
| The Sword of Vale is a castle that was once at the center of [[Kingdom of the Vale]]. One thousand years ago, the [[King of the People of the Vale]]'s sons, the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals]], fought over the [[Dragon Force]] contained within the castle, causing the Dragon Force to corrupt the land beneath the Kingdom of Vale. The king used the power of {{OBP|Victini|M14}} and hundreds of {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Duosion}} to move the castle, containing all of the People of the Vale, to the top of a mountain. The castle now stands near [[Eindoak Town]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Vertress Conference Stadium.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Vertress City]]
| Vertress City is a city close to [[Opelucid City]]. The [[Vertress Conference]] is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Village of Dragons.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Village of Dragons]]
| The Village of Dragons is the [[hometown]] of {{an|Iris}}. It is a place where people raise and admire {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. Iris obtained her {{TP|Iris|Axew}} there from the [[Elder]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Windy Station.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Windy Station]]
| A station where the train to [[Roshan City]] stops and where travelers can buy {{p|Darumaka}} {{wp|bentou|boxed lunches}}.
|}
====Mentioned only====
{| align="left" style="background: #{{unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Inakano Town]]
| Mentioned in [[BW105]]
|}
 

===Routes===
Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered {{rtn|1|Unova}}-{{rtn|23|Unova}}, paralleling the [[Kanto]] region's numbering system and emphasizing Unova's dissociation from the previous four regions.

==Geography==
Unova is divided by two rivers that lead into an ocean to the south of it. These rivers cannot be surfed on, with the exception of the river directly below [[Village Bridge]]. It divides Unova into central and eastern peninsulas and a western landmass. These three landmasses are connected by five bridges, the [[Skyarrow Bridge]], the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], the [[Tubeline Bridge]], [[Marvelous Bridge]], and the Village Bridge. The eastern part of Unova is further divided by mountains that makes a southeast part and northeast part. The southeastern part is important to Trainers who want to compete in the Pokémon league since two Gyms are located there, but the northeastern part is not since there are no Gyms there and it mostly has tourism, as evidenced by the amount of people speaking foreign languages. Further away from this bundle of towns is where the {{un|Pokémon League}} is located. Interestingly, the northeastern part is the only place in the region to find Pokémon species foreign to Unova outside of Swarms. The central peninsula of Unova consists of the two largest cities in the Pokémon world, [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]], as well as [[Opelucid City]] further north, all of which contain Gyms. Every bridge in Unova connects to the central part of the region from either the east or west. The western side contains medium sized towns and more varied landscapes but it also has three Gyms there, making it another destination to visit for any Pokémon Trainer.

Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. The region features fifteen settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as [[Striaton City]] and [[Castelia City]]. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do. [[Castelia City]], a sprawling metropolis, is one of the largest cities in the Pokémon world. [[Nuvema Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor Juniper]], is smaller and quieter. [[Black City]] is a version-exclusive city found only in Pokémon Black. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which, [[White Forest]], is also version-exclusive), a [[Desert Resort|desert]], a [[Chargestone Cave|magnetic cave]] and areas where the move {{m|Dive}} can be used outside of battle. Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region. There are several aesthetic differences in the region depending on the version, with Pokémon White these changes make the geography more rural looking, while in Pokémon Black these changes are more technological in appearance.
===Climate===
{{main|Seasons}}
The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year.

Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities.

==Unova League==
{{main|Unova League}}
The Unova League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Unova region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region a Trainer may battle the [[Elite Four]] at the {{un|Pokémon League}} building.

==={{2v2|Black|White}}===

====Gym Leaders====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Unova color}};" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|- style="background: #{{unova color dark}}"
! colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCilan.png]] {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Cilan}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSChili.png]] {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Chili}} {{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCress.png]] {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cress}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | {{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Striaton City}} {{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ Sanyou City}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]] {{color|{{??? color dark}}|Trio Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{??? color}}"
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSLenora.png|ldr=Lenora|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Nacrene City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSElesa.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBrycen.png|ldr=Brycen|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Icirrus City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Freeze|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|tcol=3|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga{{sup/5|B}}|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris{{sup/5|W}}|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
|}

====Elite Four and Champion====
{{elt/h|gen=V|l=da7953|d=8e2d07|league=Unova}}
{{elt|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
{{elt|type=Fighting|pic=VSMarshal.png|m=Marshal|mjap=レンブ|mrm=Renbu}}
{{elt|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{eltb|type=Alder|t=Various|pic=VSAlder.png|m=Alder|mjap=アデク|mrm=Adeku}}
|}

==={{2v2|Black|White|2}}===
====Gym Leaders====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Unova color}};" colspan=7 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="7" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="4" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="3" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="4" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|- align="center"
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=4|pic=VSCheren 2.png|ldr=Cheren|djap=チェレン|drm=Cheren|loc=Aspertia City|cjap=ヒオウギシティ|crm=Hiougi City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|col=4|pic=VSRoxie.png|ldr=Roxie|djap=ホミカ|drm=Homika|loc=Virbank City|cjap=タチワキシティ|crm=Tachiwaki City|bdg=Toxic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=4|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=4|pic=VSElesa 2.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=4|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=4|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Dragon|col=4|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Water|col=4|pic=VSMarlon.png|ldr=Marlon|djap=シズイ|drm=Shizui|loc=Humilau City|cjap=セイガイハシティ|crm=Seigaiha City|bdg=Wave|px=50}}
|}

====Elite Four and Champion====
{{elt/h|gen=V|l=da7953|d=8e2d07|league=Unova}}
{{elt|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
{{elt|type=Fighting|pic=VSMarshal.png|m=Marshal|mjap=レンブ|mrm=Renbu}}
{{elt|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{eltb|type=Dragon|pic=VSIris cropped.png|m=Iris|mjap=アイリス|mrm=Iris}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Unova is the only main series region to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan.
* Unova is the only region not to have any important locations located on major islands during normal gameplay before the [[Elite Four]].
* Unova is the only main series game region not to have the {{tc|Bug Catcher}}, {{tc|Bird Keeper}}, or {{tc|Sailor}} [[Trainer class]]es in it.
* Unova is the only region to have different exterior designs for every Gym.
* Unova is the only region without:
** a [[Department Store]] in a city; Unova's is in the middle of {{rt|9|Unova}}
** a [[Game Corner]]
** a [[Safari Zone]]
** a Bike Shop
** an actual or former Rock-type Gym.
** a Pokédex that starts with a {{type|Grass}} starter.
** the [[Evolution family|evolution families]] of {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Abra}}, {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, and {{p|Magikarp}} in its regional Pokédex.
* Unova is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all translations of the games.
** Unova is also the only main series region not to have an "O" sound in its Japanese name.
* Unova is the only main region not to have a [[Battle Frontier]].
** However, Kanto only has a Battle Frontier in the anime.
* Except [[Black City]] and [[White Forest]], all English names of cities and towns in Unova come from different types of cloud or cloud phenomena. Likewise, except Black City and White Forest, all Japanese names of cities and towns in Unova come from traditional patterns.
* In some UK pre-release material, Unova was referred to as '''Alleos'''.
* Unova is the region with the most [[Gym Leader]]s, with 14 in total.
* Unova has the most [[Gym]]s in cities, with all eleven of them. [[Sinnoh]] also has all of its Gyms in cities, but only has eight Gyms.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{Unova color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Unys
|From ''un'' (one) and ''uni'' (united).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Einall
|From ''eins'' (one) and ''alles'' (all). Can be translated as "all-in-one".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Unima
|From ''uno'' (one) and possibly from ''anima'' (soul).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
|Teselia {{tt|Unova|Latin American Spanish dub of the anime}}
|From ''tesela'', Spanish for {{wp|tessera}}, a ceramic mosaic piece. It can be related to the names of the regional locations, which are based on ceramic materials that can be used to make tesserae and form a mosaic.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|하나 ''Hana''
|From 하나 (one).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|合眾 ''Hézhòng''
|合眾 means "united", "involving everyone". Literally "to assemble the multitude". Possibly derived from 「合眾為一」 ''Hézhòng wéi Yī'' (''{{wp|E pluribus unum}}''). May also be a reference to 合眾國 ''Hézhòngguó'' (literally, the phrase {{wp|United States (disambiguation)|United States}}).

|}
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==See also==
* {{game|Black and White|s}}
* {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}

==References==
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{{Regions|Unova}}
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{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Unova locations|*]]
[[Category:Black and White locations|*]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 locations|*]]

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Nurse Joy

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{{FAC notice}}
:''For the nurse who appears in [[Pokémon Center]]s in the games, see [[Pokémon Center Nurse]] or [[Teala]].''
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{{CharInfobox|
color={{cute color light}} |
corecolor={{soulsilver color light}} |
bordercolor={{cute color}} |
name=Nurse Joy |
jname=ジョーイ |
tmname=Joy |
slogan=no |
image=Nurse Joy BW.png |
caption=Art of Nurse Joy from the {{series|Best Wishes}} |
gender=Female |
region=[[Kanto]], [[Orange Archipelago]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]] |
relatives=Other Nurse Joys, [[Marnie and Paige]] |
trainer=no |
trainerclass=[[Pokémon Center Nurse|Nurse]]|
game=yes |
generation={{gen|I}} |
games={{v2|Yellow}} |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=EP002 |
epname=Pokémon Emergency! |
enva=[[Megan Hollingshead]] ([[EP002]]-[[AG042]]) [[Bella Hudson]] ([[AG049]]-[[AG144]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|MoMP]]-[[DP190]]) [[Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld|Alyson Rosenfeld]] ([[BW002]]-Present) |
java=Ayako Shiraishi ([[EP002]]-[[EP229]]) {{wp|Yuriko Yamaguchi (voice actor)|Yuriko Yamaguchi}} ([[EP245]]-[[DP190]], [[SS025]]){{tt|*|Replaced temporarily; see 'Voice actors' below}} [[Chika Fujimura]] ([[BW002]]-present)
}}

'''Nurse Joy''' (Japanese: '''ジョーイ''' ''Joy'', referred to as '''ジョーイさん''' ''Joy-{{wp|Japanese honorifics#San|san}}'' by most characters) are kind nurses who take care of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. As revealed in ''[[DP028|Drifloon in the Wind!]]'', Joy is not the first name of these women, but actually the family name. Her Japanese name is a play on 女医 ''joi'', ''woman doctor''. They are based on the in-game [[Pokémon Center Nurse]]s.

==In the anime==
[[File:Three Nurse Joy.png|thumb|left|250px|Three Nurse Joys as they appear in Kanto, the Orange Islands, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh]]
Nurse Joy is not just one person; many Joys work as nurses across the various regions of the [[Pokémon world]].

As a rule, Nurse Joys are kind, earnest, honest Pokémon nurses who take care of sick and injured Pokémon, but will confront a [[Pokémon Trainer]] if they are not properly caring for their Pokémon.

They are not entirely identical, though aside from themselves, it seems that {{an|Brock}} is the only one who can tell them apart. However, each Nurse Joy will have a different color cross on her hat that indicates which location she works at.

Supposedly, they are all extremely similar-looking relatives-cousins, sisters, etc. However, fans have proposed various other theories has been suggested for the strange phenomenon—everything from time travel, to cloning, to the Nurse Joys being Pokémon themselves.

[[File:Marnie and Paige.png|left|thumb|210px|Two young Joys named [[Marnie and Paige]]]]
There are several notable Nurse Joys who appear vastly different from the others. A Nurse Joy acts as the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|Pokémon League inspector]] in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', her first appearance as anything but an ordinary Nurse Joy. Another Nurse Joy living in the [[Orange Archipelago]] has made her career instead be as an archaeologist, leading an expedition to [[Kabuto Fossil Island|a deserted island]] in ''[[EP089|Shell Shock]]''. A muscle-bound, kayak-riding Nurse Joy who also lives in the archipelago was featured, along with her befriended {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Magikarp}}, in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''. Other Nurse Joys living on the islands have a noticeably darker skin tone than their mainland counterparts, likely due to living in a more tropical region.

A Nurse Joy who appeared in ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'' was in charge of a Pokémon Center which specialized in {{type|Water}} Pokémon, despite being afraid of them herself. Two young Joys, named [[Marnie and Paige]], appeared in ''[[DP028|Drifloon on the Wind]]'', where it was revealed that Joy is the ''surname'' of the family, rather than the given name of each individual woman. Their mother, of course, was an ordinary Nurse Joy.

[[File:Nurse Joy anime BW.png|right|thumb|250px|Nurse Joy in the {{series|Best Wishes}}]]
Nurse Joy, like {{Ash}}, received a redesign when the {{series|Best Wishes}} began, as well as a change of clothes. All Nurse Joys in Unova have this new design.

Although there are many exceptions, Nurse Joy will generally have {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}} in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and the [[Orange Archipelago]], and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}} in [[Unova]] to assist her. Chansey's [[evolution]] introduced in [[Generation II]], {{p|Blissey}}, also appears on occasion.

There is a similarity between the families of Nurse Joy, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Don George]]. Fans have [[fanon|speculated]] about some sort of relation or deeper connection; however, the only thing known for sure about the three families is that they are on good terms.

Nurse Joys give out [[starter Pokémon]] to Trainers in towns or cities without [[Pokémon Professor]]s, such as [[Slateport City]]. Adhering to their role as government workers, they are also inspectors for the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency]], grading Pokémon Gyms.

Nurse Joys also judge [[Pokémon Contests]] and the [[Grand Festival]]s. This makes them not just good nurses, but good judges as well.

===Pokémon===
This listing is for Nurse Joy's usual Pokémon in the anime.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Chansey
|main=yes
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|img=Nurse Joy Chansey.png
|desc=Almost every Nurse Joy in [[Kanto]], the [[Orange Archipelago]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]] has been seen owning {{p|Chansey}} functioning as nurses.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Audino
|main=yes
|gender=
|type1=Normal
|epnum=BW006
|epname=Dreams by the Yard Full!
|img=Nurse Joy Audino.png
|desc=In the [[Unova]] region, Nurse Joys have {{p|Audino}} functioning as nurses.}}

====Other====
This listing is for Pokémon various individual Nurse Joys have had during the course of the anime.

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Pikachu (multiple)
|cap=Nurse Joy's Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|img=Viridian Pokémon Center Pikachu.png
|vajp=Ikue Ohtani
|vaen=Ikue Ohtani
|vaen2=Rachael Lillis
|desc=Many {{p|Pikachu}} were seen in the [[Viridian City]] [[Pokémon Center]]. They were used to generate electricity and run the Pokémon Center's back-up {{wp|Engine-generator|generator}}.

Pikachu's only known move is {{m|ThunderShock}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Magnemite (multiple)
|type1=Electric
|epnum=EP101
|epname=Get Along, Little Pokémon
|img=Nurse Joy Magnemite.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Magnemite
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen2=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Addie Blaustein
|desc=Many {{p|Magnemite}} were seen on the telephone screen while {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{Tracey}}, and {{an|Ethan}} were talking to Nurse Joy and [[Officer Jenny]] in a nearby town. They were used to generate electricity and run the [[Pokémon Center]].

None of Magnemite's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Bulbasaur
|nick=Giant Bulbasaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Nurse Joy Bulbasaur.png
|epnum=EP102
|epname=The Mystery Menace
|vaen=Tara Jayne
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc=On [[Mandarin Island South|Mandarin Island]], an unknown Pokémon hiding in the sewers of [[Trovitopolis]] was "menacing" the town. The Pokémon turned out to be a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Bulbasaur}} that was once abandoned by the [[Mayor of Trovitopolis]], and was eventually adopted by Nurse Joy.

Bulbasaur's only known move is {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Blissey
|stage1=Chansey
|main=yes
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|epnum=EP129
|epname=Ignorance is Blissey
|img=Nurse Joy Blissey.png
|main=yes
|desc=The Nurse Joy of [[Happy Town]] owns a {{p|Blissey}} that is an old friend of [[Jessie]]. This Blissey was clumsy—the more she tried to help, the more problems she caused.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Sunflora
|nick=Gwendela
|type1=Grass
|img=Nurse Joy Sunflora.png
|epnum=EP135
|epname=Grin to Win!
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|desc=Like all residents of [[Bloomingvale]], Nurse Joy owns a {{p|Sunflora}} that she received in a trade from {{jo|Cyrus}}. [[Sonrisa]]'s Sunflora, Sunny, used to play with '''Gwendela''' when it was with Cyrus, but became gloomy after it was traded. Sunny was led to Gwendela and soon started to dance.

None of Sunflora's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Jynx
|gender=female
|type1=Ice
|type2=Psychic
|img=Nurse Joy Jynx.png
|epnum=EP250
|desc=The Nurse Joy that lives inside the [[Ice Path]] runs a [[Pokémon Center]] that takes care of several {{type|Ice}} Pokémon—a {{p|Jynx}} being one of them. Jynx is Nurse Joy's main helper in the center, much like the {{p|Chansey}} of most other centers.

Jynx's known moves are {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Powder Snow}}, and {{m|Lovely Kiss}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Swinub (multiple)
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Nurse Joy Swinub.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Swinub
|epnum=EP250
|desc=The Nurse Joy that lives inside the [[Ice Path]] runs a [[Pokémon Center]] that takes care of several {{type|Ice}} Pokémon—many of them being {{p|Swinub}}.

Swinub's only known move is {{m|Powder Snow}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Piloswine (multiple)
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Nurse Joy Piloswine.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Piloswine
|epnum=EP250
|desc=The Nurse Joy that lives inside the [[Ice Path]] runs a [[Pokémon Center]] that takes care of several {{type|Ice}} Pokémon—some of them being {{p|Piloswine}}. Piloswine is used for sledding, similar to {{wp|sled dog}}s in the real world.

Piloswine's known moves are {{m|Powder Snow}} and {{m|Blizzard}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Combusken
|stage1=Torchic
|type1=Fire
|type2=Fighting
|img=Nurse Joy Torchic.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Torchic
|img2=Nurse Joy Combusken.png
|cap2=Nurse Joy's Combusken
|epnum=AG034
|epname=Having a Wailord of a Time
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|vaen2=Darren Dunstan
|vaennote=as Torchic
|vaen2note=as Combusken
|desc=As a {{p|Torchic}}, it was supposed to be given to a beginning Trainer in [[Hoenn]]. It was a crafty and quite strong, by pretending to cry in front of {{AP|Pikachu}} and managing to defeat {{AP|Corphish}}. It gained so much [[experience]] that it [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Combusken}}. Once it evolved, it could no longer be given away, and so it stayed in the Pokémon Center.

Combusken's known moves are {{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Peck}}, {{m|Ember}}, and {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Ponyta
|type1=Fire
|img=Nurse Joy Ponyta.png
|epnum=SS013
|epname=Celebi and Joy
|desc=[[Ritchie]] rode Nurse Joy's {{p|Ponyta}} from [[Marion Town]], successfully changing the past by preventing {{OBP|Nick|Chronicles}}'s death.

None of Ponyta's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Oddish
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Nurse Joy Oddish.png
|epnum=AG159
|epname=Off the Unbeaten Path
|desc=An {{p|Oddish}} was owned by the Nurse Joy who participated in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition.

None of Oddish's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Meganium
|type1=Grass
|img=Nurse Joy Meganium.png
|epnum=AG161
|epname=Odd Pokémon Out!
|desc=The Nurse Joy of [[Camomile Island]] owns a {{p|Meganium}} that is in love with a wild {{p|Tropius}}. {{AP|Grovyle|Sceptile}} was, in turn, in love with Meganium; Grovyle battled with Tropius for Meganium.

Meganium's known moves are {{m|Aromatherapy}}, {{m|Vine Whip}}, and {{m|Growl}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Drifloon
|nick=Drifloon (×4)
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Flying
|img=Nurse Joy Drifloon.png
|epnum=DP028
|epname=Drifloon On the Wind!
|desc=[[Marnie and Paige]], two young daughters of a Nurse Joy, own four {{p|Drifloon}}.

None of Drifloon's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Croagunk
|nick=Chrissy
|gender=female
|type1=Poison
|type2=Fighting
|img=Nurse Joy Chrissy.png
|epnum=DP082
|epname=Cream of the Croagunk Crop!
|desc=Nurse Joy of [[Pastoria City]] owns a {{p|Croagunk}} named '''Chrissy''' (Jp: '''グレミ''' ''Guremi''). [[Hamilton]] proposed his Croagunk, Craig, to Chrissy, but {{an|Brock}} broke into the argument, proposing his Croagunk to Chrissy. Later on, when Team Rocket invaded, Chrissy defeated [[Team Rocket's mechas|their mecha]] and was pronounced winner of the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]] because of this act.

Chrissy's only known move is {{m|Vacuum Wave}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Blissey
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Sinnoh Nurse Joy Blissey.png
|epnum=DP133
|epname=Uncrushing Defeat!
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=The Nurse Joy near [[Lake Acuity]] owns a {{p|Blissey}}, a different Blissey than the [[Nurse Joy's Blissey|Blissey owned by the Nurse Joy of]] [[Happy Town]].

None of Blissey's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Latias
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Nurse Joy Latias.png
|epnum=SS025
|epname=
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc=A Nurse Joy from the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency]] owns a {{p|Latias}}. She was used to battle against [[Forrest]]'s {{p|Rhyperior}} in the [[Pewter Gym]], in order to determine whether the Gym should be closed or not. Although Latias won the battle, Nurse Joy was impressed by Forrest's skill and spared the Pewter Gym.

Latias's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, {{m|Recover}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, and {{m|Steel Wing}}.}}

====Befriended====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|stage1=Magikarp
|pkmn=Gyarados
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Giant Magikarp.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Magikarp
|img2=Giant Gyarados.png
|epnum=EP092
|epname=The Joy of Pokémon
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Addie Blaustein
|vaen2=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaennote=as Magikarp
|vaen2note=as Gyarados
|desc=Nurse Joy befriended a {{p|Gyarados}} when it was a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Magikarp}}. It first appeared as a Magikarp when it jumped out of the water in front of {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Nurse Joy appeared and fed it tablets, saying the Pokémon that live on the islands are too small for a [[Pokémon Center]] and need medicine if sick. It was later revealed that Nurse Joy had known Magikarp since she was small and found it washed up on the shore; she later cared for it as it grew and grew. The Magikarp later appeared when {{TRT}} captured Ash and his friends, including Nurse Joy, stopping them from helping a very sick {{p|Seel}}. Magikarp appeared and rammed Team Rocket's [[Team Rocket's mechas|submarine]], then suddenly [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Gyarados and defeated Team Rocket.

Gyarados's only known move is {{m|Tackle}}.}}

====Given away====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Stephanie
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|epnum=AG034
|epname=Having a Wailord of a Time
|img=Stephanie Mudkip.png
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Lindsey Warner
|desc={{ho|Stephanie}}'s {{p|Mudkip}} was looked after by {{Ash}} and [[Max]]. At first it seemed to be a crybaby, but after being looked after by [[Brock's Mudkip]], everything turned out fine and it was picked by Stephanie as her [[Starter Pokémon]].

None of Mudkip's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Stephanie's father
|pkmn=Treecko
|gender=♀
|type1=Grass
|epnum=AG034
|epname=Having a Wailord of a Time
|img=Stephanie Father Treecko.png
|vajp=Yuji Ueda
|vaen=Dan Green
|desc=[[Stephanie's father]]'s {{p|Treecko}} was looked after by {{Ash}} and [[Max]]. She seemed to take a liking to [[Ash's Treecko]] in that she held something in her mouth, in her case a flower. She was picked by Stephanie's father because she had nowhere to go.

None of Treecko's moves are known.}}

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Squirtle
|type1=Water
|img=PLEEI Squirtle.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Squirtle is one of the Pokémon owned by the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]. It appeared under Nurse Joy's command, battling the instructor's {{p|Charmander}}. It is unknown who won.

Squirtle's known moves are {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Skull Bash}}.}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{cute color light}}|bordercolor={{soulsilver color light}}
|ja=白石文子 ''Ayako Shiraishi'' ([[EP002]]-[[EP229]]) 山口由里子 ''Yuriko Yamaguchi'' ([[EP245]]-[[DP022]]; [[DP051]]-[[DP190]]) 井上喜久子 ''Kikuko Inoue'' ([[DP025]]-[[DP050]]) 藤村知可 ''Chika Fujimura'' ([[BW002]]-present)
|en=[[Megan Hollingshead]] ([[EP002]]-[[AG042]], movie [[M01|1]]) [[Bella Hudson]] ([[AG049]]-[[AG144]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]-[[DP190]]) [[Alyson Rosenfeld]] ([[BW002]]-present)
|ar=امال سعد الدين Amaal Sa'ad Ad-Din
|ca=Eva Bau
|cs=Klára Jandová ([[EP002]]-[[EP207]]) Eva Spoustová ([[DP002]]-[[DP102]]) Jana Páleníčková ([[DP106]]-present)
|da=Ann Hjort Louise Engel
|nl=Mandy Huydts ([[EP002]]-[[DP190]]) Lizemijn Libgott ([[BW002]]-present)
|fil=Ahlee Reyes
|fr_ca=Julie Burroughs
|fr_eu=Lydia Cherton
|de=Christine Stichler Melanie Manstein Tatjana Pokorny Katharina Iacobescu
|he=דנה רישפי ''Dana Rishfi'' אתי קסטרו ''Etti Castro''
|hu=Oláh Orsolya
|it=Sonia Mazza Laura Brambilla
|ko=이선 ''Lee Seon''
|no=Hanne Dancke Arnesen
|pl=Anna Bielańska ([[EP002]]-[[EP207]], [[M01|first movie]]) Agata Rzeszewska ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[DP055]]-present, [[M11|eleventh movie]]) Joanna Węgrzynowska ([[DP002]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fátima Noya ([[original series]]-{{series|Diamond & Pearl}}) Samira Fernandes ({{series|Best Wishes}})
|pt_eu=Helena Montez ([[EP002]]-[[EP126]]) Dora Cruz ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Paula Pais ([[EP159]]-[[EP207]]) Carla ([[EP210]]-[[EP258]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP267]]-[[AG091]], [[AG159]]-[[AG175]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG095]]-[[AG144]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG180]]-[[AG192]]) Rita Fernandes ([[DP002]]-[[DP051]]) Zélia Santos ([[DP055]]-present)
|es_la=Liliana Barba ([[Viridian City|Viridian]] nurse in [[EP002]]) Mildred Barrera ([[Pewter City|Pewter]] nurse in [[EP002]], [[EP011]]-present) Mariana Ortiz ([[EP005]]) Christine Byrd (movie [[M01|1]]) Georgina Sánchez ([[EP245]]-[[EP258]], [[AG087]]) Ángela Villanueva (Old, [[SS013]]) Erica Edwards ([[AG151]])
|es_eu=Isacha Mengíbar ([[EP002]]-[[EP014]]) Pilar Martín ([[EP020]]-[[DP190]]) Sara Heras ([[BW002]]-present)
|sv=Maria Rydberg}}

==In the games==
[[File:Pokemon Center Yellow.png|thumb|right|200px|Nurse Joy inside the Pokémon Center as seen in {{v|Yellow}}]]
Nurse Joy, like many anime characters, has a [[Pokémon Center Nurse|game counterpart]]. Nurse Joy does appear, however in {{g|Yellow}}, she replaces the Pokémon Center Nurse and is accompanied by a {{p|Chansey}} in every Pokémon Center. Furthermore, an [http://web.archive.org/web/19971016215515/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/NEWS/NEWS.HTM old news page] from [[Game Freak]] on Pokémon Yellow suggests that her name is in fact Joy (ジョーイ).

==In the manga==
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Nurse Joy EToP.png|thumb|right|Nurse Joy in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Nurse Joy makes a cameo appearance in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}} series, which is based on the Pokémon anime. She appears in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]'', where she recommends that {{Ash}} take {{AP|Pikachu}} on a trip to the countryside to relieve stress, as it has been battling too hard. {{an|Brock}} is the only character that can tell the many Nurse Joys apart.

Generic [[Pokémon Center Nurse|Nurses]] appear at various points in the manga as well.

==Trivia==
* Nurse Joy, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Don George]] all have Japanese names that begin with the kana ジ, while their English names all start with the same sound, {{wp|dʒ}}. They also all happen to be part of a large, extended family.

==Names==
{| style="float:left; background: #{{soulsilver color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{cute color light}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ジョーイ ''Joy''
| From 女医 ''joi'' (woman doctor).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Nurse Joy
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Infirmière Joëlle
| Direct translation of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Schwester Joy
| Translation of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 간호순 ''Ganhosun''
| From 간호사 ''ganhosa'' (nurse).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 喬伊 / 乔伊 ''Qiáoyī''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 祖兒 ''Jóuyìh'' 喬伊 ''Kìuhyī''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Brazilian
| Enfermeira Joy
| Translation of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Romanian
| Sora Joy
| Translation of English name.
|}
{{-}}

{{Joy's Pokémon}}
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[[Category:Anime characters|Joy, Nurse]]
[[Category:Female characters|Joy, Nurse]]
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[[pt:Enfermeira Joy]]

[[de:Schwester Joy]]
[[es:Enfermera Joy]]
[[fr:Infirmière Joëlle]]
[[it:Infermiera Joy]]
[[ja:ジョーイ]]
[[pl:Siostra Joy]]

Nurse Joy

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:''For the nurse who appears in [[Pokémon Center]]s in the games, see [[Pokémon Center Nurse]] or [[Teala]].''
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{{CharInfobox|
color={{cute color light}} |
corecolor={{soulsilver color light}} |
bordercolor={{cute color}} |
name=Nurse Joy |
jname=ジョーイ |
tmname=Joy |
slogan=no |
image=Nurse Joy BW.png |
caption=Art of Nurse Joy from the {{series|Best Wishes}} |
gender=Female |
region=[[Kanto]], [[Orange Archipelago]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]] |
relatives=Other Nurse Joys, [[Marnie and Paige]] |
trainer=no |
trainerclass=[[Pokémon Center Nurse|Nurse]]|
game=yes |
generation={{gen|I}} |
games={{v2|Yellow}} |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=EP002 |
epname=Pokémon Emergency! |
enva=[[Megan Hollingshead]] ([[EP002]]-[[AG042]]) [[Bella Hudson]] ([[AG049]]-[[AG144]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|MoMP]]-[[DP190]]) [[Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld|Alyson Rosenfeld]] ([[BW002]]-Present) |
java=Ayako Shiraishi ([[EP002]]-[[EP229]]) {{wp|Yuriko Yamaguchi (voice actor)|Yuriko Yamaguchi}} ([[EP245]]-[[DP190]], [[SS025]]){{tt|*|Replaced temporarily; see 'Voice actors' below}} [[Chika Fujimura]] ([[BW002]]-present)
}}

'''Nurse Joy''' (Japanese: '''ジョーイ''' ''Joy'', referred to as '''ジョーイさん''' ''Joy-{{wp|Japanese honorifics#San|san}}'' by most characters) are kind nurses who take care of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. As revealed in ''[[DP028|Drifloon in the Wind!]]'', Joy is not the first name of these women, but actually the family name. Her Japanese name is a play on 女医 ''joi'', ''woman doctor''. They are based on the in-game [[Pokémon Center Nurse]]s.

==In the anime==
[[File:Three Nurse Joy.png|thumb|left|250px|Three Nurse Joys as they appear in Kanto, the Orange Islands, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh]]
Nurse Joy is not a single entity. Rather, there are many Joys working as nurses across the various regions of the [[Pokémon world]].

As a rule, Nurse Joys are kind, earnest, honest Pokémon nurses who take care of sick and injured Pokémon, but will confront a [[Pokémon Trainer]] if they are not properly caring for their Pokémon.

They are not entirely identical, though aside from themselves, it seems that {{an|Brock}} is the only one who can tell them apart. However, each Nurse Joy will have a different color cross on her hat that indicates which location she works at.

Supposedly, they are all extremely similar-looking relatives-cousins, sisters, etc. However, fans have proposed various other theories has been suggested for the strange phenomenon—everything from time travel, to cloning, to the Nurse Joys being Pokémon themselves.

[[File:Marnie and Paige.png|left|thumb|210px|Two young Joys named [[Marnie and Paige]]]]
There are several notable Nurse Joys who appear vastly different from the others. A Nurse Joy acts as the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|Pokémon League inspector]] in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', her first appearance as anything but an ordinary Nurse Joy. Another Nurse Joy living in the [[Orange Archipelago]] has made her career instead be as an archaeologist, leading an expedition to [[Kabuto Fossil Island|a deserted island]] in ''[[EP089|Shell Shock]]''. A muscle-bound, kayak-riding Nurse Joy who also lives in the archipelago was featured, along with her befriended {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Magikarp}}, in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''. Other Nurse Joys living on the islands have a noticeably darker skin tone than their mainland counterparts, likely due to living in a more tropical region.

A Nurse Joy who appeared in ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'' was in charge of a Pokémon Center which specialized in {{type|Water}} Pokémon, despite being afraid of them herself. Two young Joys, named [[Marnie and Paige]], appeared in ''[[DP028|Drifloon on the Wind]]'', where it was revealed that Joy is the ''surname'' of the family, rather than the given name of each individual woman. Their mother, of course, was an ordinary Nurse Joy.

[[File:Nurse Joy anime BW.png|right|thumb|250px|Nurse Joy in the {{series|Best Wishes}}]]
Nurse Joy, like {{Ash}}, received a redesign when the {{series|Best Wishes}} began, as well as a change of clothes. All Nurse Joys in Unova have this new design.

Although there are many exceptions, Nurse Joy will generally have {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}} in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and the [[Orange Archipelago]], and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}} in [[Unova]] to assist her. Chansey's [[evolution]] introduced in [[Generation II]], {{p|Blissey}}, also appears on occasion.

There is a similarity between the families of Nurse Joy, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Don George]]. Fans have [[fanon|speculated]] about some sort of relation or deeper connection; however, the only thing known for sure about the three families is that they are on good terms.

Nurse Joys give out [[starter Pokémon]] to Trainers in towns or cities without [[Pokémon Professor]]s, such as [[Slateport City]]. Adhering to their role as government workers, they are also inspectors for the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency]], grading Pokémon Gyms.

Nurse Joys also judge [[Pokémon Contests]] and the [[Grand Festival]]s. This makes them not just good nurses, but good judges as well.

===Pokémon===
This listing is for Nurse Joy's usual Pokémon in the anime.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Chansey
|main=yes
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|img=Nurse Joy Chansey.png
|desc=Almost every Nurse Joy in [[Kanto]], the [[Orange Archipelago]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]] has been seen owning {{p|Chansey}} functioning as nurses.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Audino
|main=yes
|gender=
|type1=Normal
|epnum=BW006
|epname=Dreams by the Yard Full!
|img=Nurse Joy Audino.png
|desc=In the [[Unova]] region, Nurse Joys have {{p|Audino}} functioning as nurses.}}

====Other====
This listing is for Pokémon various individual Nurse Joys have had during the course of the anime.

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Pikachu (multiple)
|cap=Nurse Joy's Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|img=Viridian Pokémon Center Pikachu.png
|vajp=Ikue Ohtani
|vaen=Ikue Ohtani
|vaen2=Rachael Lillis
|desc=Many {{p|Pikachu}} were seen in the [[Viridian City]] [[Pokémon Center]]. They were used to generate electricity and run the Pokémon Center's back-up {{wp|Engine-generator|generator}}.

Pikachu's only known move is {{m|ThunderShock}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Magnemite (multiple)
|type1=Electric
|epnum=EP101
|epname=Get Along, Little Pokémon
|img=Nurse Joy Magnemite.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Magnemite
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen2=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Addie Blaustein
|desc=Many {{p|Magnemite}} were seen on the telephone screen while {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{Tracey}}, and {{an|Ethan}} were talking to Nurse Joy and [[Officer Jenny]] in a nearby town. They were used to generate electricity and run the [[Pokémon Center]].

None of Magnemite's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Bulbasaur
|nick=Giant Bulbasaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Nurse Joy Bulbasaur.png
|epnum=EP102
|epname=The Mystery Menace
|vaen=Tara Jayne
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc=On [[Mandarin Island South|Mandarin Island]], an unknown Pokémon hiding in the sewers of [[Trovitopolis]] was "menacing" the town. The Pokémon turned out to be a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Bulbasaur}} that was once abandoned by the [[Mayor of Trovitopolis]], and was eventually adopted by Nurse Joy.

Bulbasaur's only known move is {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Blissey
|stage1=Chansey
|main=yes
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|epnum=EP129
|epname=Ignorance is Blissey
|img=Nurse Joy Blissey.png
|main=yes
|desc=The Nurse Joy of [[Happy Town]] owns a {{p|Blissey}} that is an old friend of [[Jessie]]. This Blissey was clumsy—the more she tried to help, the more problems she caused.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Sunflora
|nick=Gwendela
|type1=Grass
|img=Nurse Joy Sunflora.png
|epnum=EP135
|epname=Grin to Win!
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|desc=Like all residents of [[Bloomingvale]], Nurse Joy owns a {{p|Sunflora}} that she received in a trade from {{jo|Cyrus}}. [[Sonrisa]]'s Sunflora, Sunny, used to play with '''Gwendela''' when it was with Cyrus, but became gloomy after it was traded. Sunny was led to Gwendela and soon started to dance.

None of Sunflora's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Jynx
|gender=female
|type1=Ice
|type2=Psychic
|img=Nurse Joy Jynx.png
|epnum=EP250
|desc=The Nurse Joy that lives inside the [[Ice Path]] runs a [[Pokémon Center]] that takes care of several {{type|Ice}} Pokémon—a {{p|Jynx}} being one of them. Jynx is Nurse Joy's main helper in the center, much like the {{p|Chansey}} of most other centers.

Jynx's known moves are {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Powder Snow}}, and {{m|Lovely Kiss}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Swinub (multiple)
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Nurse Joy Swinub.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Swinub
|epnum=EP250
|desc=The Nurse Joy that lives inside the [[Ice Path]] runs a [[Pokémon Center]] that takes care of several {{type|Ice}} Pokémon—many of them being {{p|Swinub}}.

Swinub's only known move is {{m|Powder Snow}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Piloswine (multiple)
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Nurse Joy Piloswine.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Piloswine
|epnum=EP250
|desc=The Nurse Joy that lives inside the [[Ice Path]] runs a [[Pokémon Center]] that takes care of several {{type|Ice}} Pokémon—some of them being {{p|Piloswine}}. Piloswine is used for sledding, similar to {{wp|sled dog}}s in the real world.

Piloswine's known moves are {{m|Powder Snow}} and {{m|Blizzard}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Combusken
|stage1=Torchic
|type1=Fire
|type2=Fighting
|img=Nurse Joy Torchic.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Torchic
|img2=Nurse Joy Combusken.png
|cap2=Nurse Joy's Combusken
|epnum=AG034
|epname=Having a Wailord of a Time
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|vaen2=Darren Dunstan
|vaennote=as Torchic
|vaen2note=as Combusken
|desc=As a {{p|Torchic}}, it was supposed to be given to a beginning Trainer in [[Hoenn]]. It was a crafty and quite strong, by pretending to cry in front of {{AP|Pikachu}} and managing to defeat {{AP|Corphish}}. It gained so much [[experience]] that it [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Combusken}}. Once it evolved, it could no longer be given away, and so it stayed in the Pokémon Center.

Combusken's known moves are {{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Peck}}, {{m|Ember}}, and {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Ponyta
|type1=Fire
|img=Nurse Joy Ponyta.png
|epnum=SS013
|epname=Celebi and Joy
|desc=[[Ritchie]] rode Nurse Joy's {{p|Ponyta}} from [[Marion Town]], successfully changing the past by preventing {{OBP|Nick|Chronicles}}'s death.

None of Ponyta's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Oddish
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Nurse Joy Oddish.png
|epnum=AG159
|epname=Off the Unbeaten Path
|desc=An {{p|Oddish}} was owned by the Nurse Joy who participated in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition.

None of Oddish's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Meganium
|type1=Grass
|img=Nurse Joy Meganium.png
|epnum=AG161
|epname=Odd Pokémon Out!
|desc=The Nurse Joy of [[Camomile Island]] owns a {{p|Meganium}} that is in love with a wild {{p|Tropius}}. {{AP|Grovyle|Sceptile}} was, in turn, in love with Meganium; Grovyle battled with Tropius for Meganium.

Meganium's known moves are {{m|Aromatherapy}}, {{m|Vine Whip}}, and {{m|Growl}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Drifloon
|nick=Drifloon (×4)
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Flying
|img=Nurse Joy Drifloon.png
|epnum=DP028
|epname=Drifloon On the Wind!
|desc=[[Marnie and Paige]], two young daughters of a Nurse Joy, own four {{p|Drifloon}}.

None of Drifloon's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Croagunk
|nick=Chrissy
|gender=female
|type1=Poison
|type2=Fighting
|img=Nurse Joy Chrissy.png
|epnum=DP082
|epname=Cream of the Croagunk Crop!
|desc=Nurse Joy of [[Pastoria City]] owns a {{p|Croagunk}} named '''Chrissy''' (Jp: '''グレミ''' ''Guremi''). [[Hamilton]] proposed his Croagunk, Craig, to Chrissy, but {{an|Brock}} broke into the argument, proposing his Croagunk to Chrissy. Later on, when Team Rocket invaded, Chrissy defeated [[Team Rocket's mechas|their mecha]] and was pronounced winner of the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]] because of this act.

Chrissy's only known move is {{m|Vacuum Wave}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Blissey
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Sinnoh Nurse Joy Blissey.png
|epnum=DP133
|epname=Uncrushing Defeat!
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=The Nurse Joy near [[Lake Acuity]] owns a {{p|Blissey}}, a different Blissey than the [[Nurse Joy's Blissey|Blissey owned by the Nurse Joy of]] [[Happy Town]].

None of Blissey's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Latias
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Nurse Joy Latias.png
|epnum=SS025
|epname=
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc=A Nurse Joy from the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency]] owns a {{p|Latias}}. She was used to battle against [[Forrest]]'s {{p|Rhyperior}} in the [[Pewter Gym]], in order to determine whether the Gym should be closed or not. Although Latias won the battle, Nurse Joy was impressed by Forrest's skill and spared the Pewter Gym.

Latias's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, {{m|Recover}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, and {{m|Steel Wing}}.}}

====Befriended====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|stage1=Magikarp
|pkmn=Gyarados
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Giant Magikarp.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Magikarp
|img2=Giant Gyarados.png
|epnum=EP092
|epname=The Joy of Pokémon
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Addie Blaustein
|vaen2=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaennote=as Magikarp
|vaen2note=as Gyarados
|desc=Nurse Joy befriended a {{p|Gyarados}} when it was a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Magikarp}}. It first appeared as a Magikarp when it jumped out of the water in front of {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Nurse Joy appeared and fed it tablets, saying the Pokémon that live on the islands are too small for a [[Pokémon Center]] and need medicine if sick. It was later revealed that Nurse Joy had known Magikarp since she was small and found it washed up on the shore; she later cared for it as it grew and grew. The Magikarp later appeared when {{TRT}} captured Ash and his friends, including Nurse Joy, stopping them from helping a very sick {{p|Seel}}. Magikarp appeared and rammed Team Rocket's [[Team Rocket's mechas|submarine]], then suddenly [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Gyarados and defeated Team Rocket.

Gyarados's only known move is {{m|Tackle}}.}}

====Given away====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Stephanie
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|epnum=AG034
|epname=Having a Wailord of a Time
|img=Stephanie Mudkip.png
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Lindsey Warner
|desc={{ho|Stephanie}}'s {{p|Mudkip}} was looked after by {{Ash}} and [[Max]]. At first it seemed to be a crybaby, but after being looked after by [[Brock's Mudkip]], everything turned out fine and it was picked by Stephanie as her [[Starter Pokémon]].

None of Mudkip's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Stephanie's father
|pkmn=Treecko
|gender=♀
|type1=Grass
|epnum=AG034
|epname=Having a Wailord of a Time
|img=Stephanie Father Treecko.png
|vajp=Yuji Ueda
|vaen=Dan Green
|desc=[[Stephanie's father]]'s {{p|Treecko}} was looked after by {{Ash}} and [[Max]]. She seemed to take a liking to [[Ash's Treecko]] in that she held something in her mouth, in her case a flower. She was picked by Stephanie's father because she had nowhere to go.

None of Treecko's moves are known.}}

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Squirtle
|type1=Water
|img=PLEEI Squirtle.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Squirtle is one of the Pokémon owned by the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]. It appeared under Nurse Joy's command, battling the instructor's {{p|Charmander}}. It is unknown who won.

Squirtle's known moves are {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Skull Bash}}.}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{cute color light}}|bordercolor={{soulsilver color light}}
|ja=白石文子 ''Ayako Shiraishi'' ([[EP002]]-[[EP229]]) 山口由里子 ''Yuriko Yamaguchi'' ([[EP245]]-[[DP022]]; [[DP051]]-[[DP190]]) 井上喜久子 ''Kikuko Inoue'' ([[DP025]]-[[DP050]]) 藤村知可 ''Chika Fujimura'' ([[BW002]]-present)
|en=[[Megan Hollingshead]] ([[EP002]]-[[AG042]], movie [[M01|1]]) [[Bella Hudson]] ([[AG049]]-[[AG144]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]-[[DP190]]) [[Alyson Rosenfeld]] ([[BW002]]-present)
|ar=امال سعد الدين Amaal Sa'ad Ad-Din
|ca=Eva Bau
|cs=Klára Jandová ([[EP002]]-[[EP207]]) Eva Spoustová ([[DP002]]-[[DP102]]) Jana Páleníčková ([[DP106]]-present)
|da=Ann Hjort Louise Engel
|nl=Mandy Huydts ([[EP002]]-[[DP190]]) Lizemijn Libgott ([[BW002]]-present)
|fil=Ahlee Reyes
|fr_ca=Julie Burroughs
|fr_eu=Lydia Cherton
|de=Christine Stichler Melanie Manstein Tatjana Pokorny Katharina Iacobescu
|he=דנה רישפי ''Dana Rishfi'' אתי קסטרו ''Etti Castro''
|hu=Oláh Orsolya
|it=Sonia Mazza Laura Brambilla
|ko=이선 ''Lee Seon''
|no=Hanne Dancke Arnesen
|pl=Anna Bielańska ([[EP002]]-[[EP207]], [[M01|first movie]]) Agata Rzeszewska ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[DP055]]-present, [[M11|eleventh movie]]) Joanna Węgrzynowska ([[DP002]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fátima Noya ([[original series]]-{{series|Diamond & Pearl}}) Samira Fernandes ({{series|Best Wishes}})
|pt_eu=Helena Montez ([[EP002]]-[[EP126]]) Dora Cruz ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Paula Pais ([[EP159]]-[[EP207]]) Carla ([[EP210]]-[[EP258]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP267]]-[[AG091]], [[AG159]]-[[AG175]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG095]]-[[AG144]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG180]]-[[AG192]]) Rita Fernandes ([[DP002]]-[[DP051]]) Zélia Santos ([[DP055]]-present)
|es_la=Liliana Barba ([[Viridian City|Viridian]] nurse in [[EP002]]) Mildred Barrera ([[Pewter City|Pewter]] nurse in [[EP002]], [[EP011]]-present) Mariana Ortiz ([[EP005]]) Christine Byrd (movie [[M01|1]]) Georgina Sánchez ([[EP245]]-[[EP258]], [[AG087]]) Ángela Villanueva (Old, [[SS013]]) Erica Edwards ([[AG151]])
|es_eu=Isacha Mengíbar ([[EP002]]-[[EP014]]) Pilar Martín ([[EP020]]-[[DP190]]) Sara Heras ([[BW002]]-present)
|sv=Maria Rydberg}}

==In the games==
[[File:Pokemon Center Yellow.png|thumb|right|200px|Nurse Joy inside the Pokémon Center as seen in {{v|Yellow}}]]
Nurse Joy, like many anime characters, has a [[Pokémon Center Nurse|game counterpart]]. Nurse Joy does appear, however in {{g|Yellow}}, she replaces the Pokémon Center Nurse and is accompanied by a {{p|Chansey}} in every Pokémon Center. Furthermore, an [http://web.archive.org/web/19971016215515/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/NEWS/NEWS.HTM old news page] from [[Game Freak]] on Pokémon Yellow suggests that her name is in fact Joy (ジョーイ).

==In the manga==
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Nurse Joy EToP.png|thumb|right|Nurse Joy in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Nurse Joy makes a cameo appearance in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}} series, which is based on the Pokémon anime. She appears in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]'', where she recommends that {{Ash}} take {{AP|Pikachu}} on a trip to the countryside to relieve stress, as it has been battling too hard. {{an|Brock}} is the only character that can tell the many Nurse Joys apart.

Generic [[Pokémon Center Nurse|Nurses]] appear at various points in the manga as well.

==Trivia==
* Nurse Joy, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Don George]] all have Japanese names that begin with the kana ジ, while their English names all start with the same sound, {{wp|dʒ}}. They also all happen to be part of a large, extended family.

==Names==
{| style="float:left; background: #{{soulsilver color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{cute color light}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ジョーイ ''Joy''
| From 女医 ''joi'' (woman doctor).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Nurse Joy
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Infirmière Joëlle
| Direct translation of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Schwester Joy
| Translation of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 간호순 ''Ganhosun''
| From 간호사 ''ganhosa'' (nurse).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 喬伊 / 乔伊 ''Qiáoyī''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 祖兒 ''Jóuyìh'' 喬伊 ''Kìuhyī''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Brazilian
| Enfermeira Joy
| Translation of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Romanian
| Sora Joy
| Translation of English name.
|}
{{-}}

{{Joy's Pokémon}}
{{-}}
{{Animecharacters|cute}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Anime characters|Joy, Nurse]]
[[Category:Female characters|Joy, Nurse]]
[[Category:Duplicate characters|Joy, Nurse]]

[[pt:Enfermeira Joy]]

[[de:Schwester Joy]]
[[es:Enfermera Joy]]
[[fr:Infirmière Joëlle]]
[[it:Infermiera Joy]]
[[ja:ジョーイ]]
[[pl:Siostra Joy]]

Soren and Rocko

2013-02-14T01:33:29Z

Dancing Dragonite: edited older revision

{{incomplete|needs=voice actors for Buizel}}
[[File:Soren Rocko.png|thumb|250px|Soren (left) and Rocko (right)]]

'''Soren''' (Japanese: '''ソラン''' ''Soran'') and '''Rocko''' (Japanese: '''リーク''' ''Rīku'') are the [[characters of the day]] in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]''. They are brothers, with Soren being the elder one.

During their journey, {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} were confronted by a {{p|Drilbur}} and a {{p|Braviary}}. These belonged to Soren and Rocko, who revealed themselves from their hiding place. They challenged {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} to a tag battle, and claimed they were the greatest brothers in the world. Soren even said he and his brother had defeated the Subway Bosses, [[Emmet]] and [[Ingo]], which was soon revealed by Rocko to be false.

Soren and Rocko were excited to hear Cilan is a [[Gym Leader]] and so they wanted to battle against him and Ash. While Soren and Rocko chose Braviary and Drilbur to battle, Ash and Cilan decided to go with {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. At first, Ash and Cilan were surprised by the unique combinations of the brothers, but after taking some hits, they countered with their own combinations and eventually won. This loss made the brothers upset, and they started to blame it on each other. Cilan quickly offered his help however, and analyzed the Pokémon of the siblings. He came to the conclusion that the brothers each needed to catch a {{type|Water}} Pokémon to battle perfectly, because then they would have full coverage over land, sky and water.

Cilan and the brothers went fishing and they quickly came across a male and a female {{p|Frillish}}. They wanted to catch them, but the brothers started arguing again on what combination to use to attack the Frillish. This made the Frillish attack first and escape. Shortly after that, a {{p|Buizel}} and {{p|Corphish}} appeared. This time, the brothers worked together perfectly, even deciding who would catch which Pokémon. Soren managed to catch Buizel, while Rocko succeeded in catching Corphish. They sincerely thanked Cilan for his help and after that said goodbye to him, Ash and Iris.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Soren and Rocko's known Pokémon:

===Soren's===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Soren
|pkmn=Braviary
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Soren Braviary.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|desc={{p|Braviary}} first appeared flying towards {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Soren introduced him as the "Soldier of the Sky". He then battled in a tag battle against {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. Together with Rocko's {{p|Drilbur}}, he made unique combinations, such as "Drill Wing" (a combination of {{m|Drill Run}} and {{m|Wing Attack}}), "Brave Dig" (a combination of {{m|Brave Bird}} and {{m|Dig}}), "Aerial Claw" (a combination of {{m|Aerial Ace}} and {{m|Metal Claw}}), and "Fury Rock" (a combination of {{m|Fury Attack}} and {{m|Rock Slide}}). Unfezant and Pansage countered with their own combinations however and so he and Drilbur lost.

Later he battled against two {{p|Frillish}} in an attempt by Soren and Rocko to catch them, but due to the brothers arguing, the Frillish attacked Braviary and Drilbur and fled. Shortly after that he battled a {{p|Buizel}} and a {{p|Corphish}} and this time their Trainers succeeded in catching the Pokémon.

Braviary's known moves are {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and {{m|Fury Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Soren
|pkmn=Buizel
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Rocko Soren Corphish Buizel.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|desc=Soren caught this {{p|Buizel}} after Cilan advised him and Rocko to catch a {{type|Water}}. After he was caught, Soren immediately came up with a unique combination with Buizel and Braviary, "Jet Brave" (a combination of {{m|Aqua Jet}} and {{m|Brave Bird}}).

Buizel's known moves are {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Aqua Jet}}.}}

===Rocko's===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rocko
|pkmn=Drilbur
|type1=Ground
|img=Rocko Drilbur.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima

|desc={{p|Drilbur}} first appeared digging from the underground towards {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Rocko introduced it as the "Ruler of the Land". It then battled in a tag battle against {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. Together with Soren's {{p|Braviary}}, it made unique combinations, such as "Drill Wing" (a combination of {{m|Drill Run}} and {{m|Wing Attack}}), "Brave Dig" (a combination of {{m|Brave Bird}} and {{m|Dig}}), "Aerial Claw" (a combination of {{m|Aerial Ace}} and {{m|Metal Claw}}), and "Fury Rock" (a combination of {{m|Fury Attack}} and {{m|Rock Slide}}). Unfezant and Pansage countered with their own combinations however and so it and Braviary lost.

Later it battled against two {{p|Frillish}} in an attempt by Rocko and Soren to catch them, but due to the brothers arguing, the Frillish attacked Drilbur and Braviary and fled. Shortly after that it battled a {{p|Corphish}} and a {{p|Buizel}} and this time their Trainers succeeded in catching the Pokémon.

Drilbur's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Drill Run}}, {{m|Metal Claw}} and {{m|Rock Slide}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rocko
|pkmn=Corphish
|type1=Water
|img=Rocko Soren Corphish Buizel.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki

|desc=Rocko caught this {{p|Corphish}} after Cilan advised him and Soren to catch a {{type|Water}}. After it was caught, Rocko immediately came up with a unique combination with Corphish and Drilbur, "Bubble Drill" (a combination of {{m|BubbleBeam}} and {{m|Drill Run}}).

Corphish's only known move is {{m|BubbleBeam}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|de=
|ja='''Soren''': 林原めぐみ ''[[Megumi Hayashibara]]'' '''Rocko''': 愛河里花子 ''[[Rikako Aikawa]]''
|en='''Soren''': Brian Munn '''Rocko''': [[Matthew Charles]]
|es_la='''Soren''': Alan García}}

==Trivia==
* Soren's Japanese name comes from the word 空 ''sora'' (sky).
* Rocko's Japanese name comes from 陸 ''riku'' (land).
{{-}}
{{Project COD notice}}
[[Category:Unova characters of the day]]
[[Category:Characters who are twins]]
[[Category:Male characters]]

Soren and Rocko

2013-02-14T01:32:38Z

Dancing Dragonite: my mistake

{{Character undubbed}}
{{incomplete|needs=voice actors for Buizel}}
[[File:Soran Riiku.png|thumb|250px|Soran (left) and Riku (right)]]

(Japanese: '''ソラン''' ''Soran'') and (Japanese: '''リーク''' ''Rīku'') are the [[characters of the day]] in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]''. They are brothers, with Soran being the elder one.

During their journey, {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} were confronted by a {{p|Drilbur}} and a {{p|Braviary}}. These belonged to Soran and Riku, who revealed themselves from their hiding place. They challenged {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} to a tag battle, and claimed they were the number-one siblings in the world. Soran even said he and his brother had defeated the Subway Bosses, [[Emmet]] and [[Ingo]], which was soon revealed by Riku to be false.

Soran and Riku were excited to hear Cilan is a [[Gym Leader]] and so they wanted to battle against him and Ash. While Soran and Riku chose Braviary and Drilbur to battle, Ash and Cilan decided to go with {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. At first, Ash and Cilan were surprised by the unique combinations of the brothers, but after taking some hits, they countered with their own combinations and eventually won. This loss made the brothers upset, and they started to blame it on each other. Cilan quickly offered his help however, and analyzed the Pokémon of the siblings. He came to the conclusion that the brothers each needed to catch a {{type|Water}} Pokémon to battle perfectly, because then they would have full coverage over land, sky and water.

Cilan and the brothers went fishing and they quickly came across a male and a female {{p|Frillish}}. They wanted to catch them, but the brothers started arguing again on what combination to use to attack the Frillish. This made the Frillish attack first and escape. Shortly after that, a {{p|Buizel}} and {{p|Corphish}} appeared. This time, the brothers worked together perfectly, even deciding who would catch which Pokémon. Soran managed to catch Buizel, while Riku succeeded in catching Corphish. They sincerely thanked Cilan for his help and after that said goodbye to him, Ash and Iris.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Soran and Riku's known Pokémon:

===Soran's===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Soran
|pkmn=Braviary
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Soran Braviary.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|desc={{p|Braviary}} first appeared flying towards {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Soran introduced him as the "Sky Warrior". He then battled in a tag battle against {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. Together with Riku's {{p|Drilbur}}, he made unique combinations, such as "Drill Wing" (a combination of {{m|Drill Run}} and {{m|Wing Attack}}), "Hole Bird" (a combination of {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Brave Bird}}), "Aerial Claw" (a combination of {{m|Aerial Ace}} and {{m|Metal Claw}}), and "Random Rock" (a combination of {{m|Fury Attack}} and {{m|Rock Slide}}). Unfezant and Pansage countered with their own combinations however and so he and Drilbur lost.

Later he battled against two {{p|Frillish}} in an attempt by Soran and Riku to catch them, but due to the brothers arguing, the Frillish attacked Braviary and Drilbur and fled. Shortly after that he battled a {{p|Buizel}} and a {{p|Corphish}} and this time their Trainers succeeded in catching the Pokémon.

Braviary's known moves are {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and {{m|Fury Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Soran
|pkmn=Buizel
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Riiku Soran Corphish Buizel.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|desc=Soran caught this {{p|Buizel}} after Cilan advised him and Riku to catch a {{type|Water}}. After he was caught, Soran immediately came up with a unique combination with Buizel and Braviary, "Jet Brave" (a combination of {{m|Aqua Jet}} and {{m|Brave Bird}}).

Buizel's known moves are {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Aqua Jet}}.}}

===Riku's===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rīku
|pkmn=Drilbur
|type1=Ground
|img=Riiku Drilbur.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima

|desc={{p|Drilbur}} first appeared digging from the underground towards {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Riku introduced it as the "Earth Warrior". It then battled in a tag battle against {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. Together with Soran's {{p|Braviary}}, it made unique combinations, such as "Drill Wing" (a combination of {{m|Drill Run}} and {{m|Wing Attack}}), "Hole Bird" (a combination of {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Brave Bird}}), "Aerial Claw" (a combination of {{m|Aerial Ace}} and {{m|Metal Claw}}), and "Random Rock" (a combination of {{m|Fury Attack}} and {{m|Rock Slide}}). Unfezant and Pansage countered with their own combinations however and so it and Braviary lost.

Later it battled against two {{p|Frillish}} in an attempt by Riku and Soran to catch them, but due to the brothers arguing, the Frillish attacked Drilbur and Braviary and fled. Shortly after that it battled a {{p|Corphish}} and a {{p|Buizel}} and this time their Trainers succeeded in catching the Pokémon.

Drilbur's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Drill Run}}, {{m|Metal Claw}} and {{m|Rock Slide}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rīku
|pkmn=Corphish
|type1=Water
|img=Riiku Soran Corphish Buizel.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki

|desc=Riku caught this {{p|Corphish}} after Cilan advised him and Soran to catch a {{type|Water}}. After it was caught, Riku immediately came up with a unique combination with Corphish and Drilbur, "Drill Beam" (a combination of {{m|Drill Run}} and {{m|BubbleBeam}}).

Corphish's only known move is {{m|BubbleBeam}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|de=
|ja='''Soran''': 林原めぐみ ''[[Megumi Hayashibara]]'' '''Riku''': 愛河里花子 ''[[Rikako Aikawa]]''
|es_la='''Soran''': Alan García
}}

==Trivia==
* Soran's Japanese name comes from the word 空 ''sora'' (sky).
* Riku's Japanese name comes from 陸 ''riku'' (land).
{{-}}
{{Project COD notice}}
[[Category:Unova characters of the day]]
[[Category:Characters who are twins]]
[[Category:Male characters]]

Vullaby (Pokémon)

2013-02-14T01:30:32Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Trivia */ ce

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Braviary | next=Mandibuzz | prevnum=628 | nextnum=630 | type=Dark | type2=Flying }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Vullaby |
jname=バルチャイ |
tmname=Valchai |
size=180px|
art=BW |
pron=<sc>''{{{pron|bah-roo-chai}}}''</sc> |
species=Diapered |
typen=2 |
type1=Dark |
type2=Flying |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Big Pecks |
ability2=Overcoat |
abilityd=Weak Armor|
ndex=629|
udex=135 |
u2dex=111 |
height-ftin=1'08" |
height-m=0.5 |
weight-lbs=19.8 |
weight-kg=9.0 |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Flying |
eggcycles=20 |
expyield=74 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=254 |
color=Brown |
catchrate=190 |
body=09 |
pokefordex=vullaby |
generation=5 |
evde=1|
footnotes=}}
'''Vullaby''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''バルチャイ''' ''Valchai'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Flying}} Pokémon.

She [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Mandibuzz}} starting at [[level]] 54.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Vullaby resembles a baby vulture. It has a plump, stout body, tiny wings, and stumpy feet. Its neck is short and supports a round head devoid of any feathers except for an enormous crest on the top. It seems to be wearing a broken skull as a diaper-like undergarment, hence its species name.

====Gender differences====
Vullaby is a female-only species. {{p|Rufflet}} is regarded as a male counterpart, but is a separate species that cannot produce Vullaby Eggs.

===Special abilities===
Vullaby are uncommonly skilled at finding skeletons and using them as armor.

===Behavior===
It has the tendency to use broken skeleton pieces, most likely skulls, as diaper-like clothing to protect its rump. It will chase after weaker creatures.

===Habitat===
The Vullaby can be seen lurking by caves and grasslands.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
===Major appearances===
[[File:Vullaby anime.png|thumb|200px|Vullaby in the anime]]
Vullaby made her debut in ''[[BW095|Unrest at the Nursery!]]''.

===Minor appearances===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW095|Vullaby|Ash's Pokédex|Vullaby, the Diapered Pokémon. Vullaby's small wings keep it from flying. It tends to chase Pokémon weaker than itself.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}

==In the manga==

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

==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=Dark
|type2=Flying
|gen=5
|blackdex=Its wings are too tiny to allow it to fly. As the time approaches for it to evolve, it discards the bones it was wearing.
|whitedex=They tend to guard their posteriors with suitable bones they have found. They pursue weak Pokémon.
|b2w2dex=Their wings are too tiny to allow them to fly. They guard their posteriors with bones that were gathered by {{p|Mandibuzz}}.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Dark|
type2=Flying|
gen=5 |
bwrarity=Common|
gen5ex=black|
bwarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|10|Unova}}, {{rtn|11|Unova}}, [[Victory Road (Black and White)|Victory Road]], [[Village Bridge]] |
b2w2rarity=Unknown|
white2rarity=None|
b2w2ex=black2|
b2w2area={{rt|23|Unova}}
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=dark
|type2=flying
|rumble2=Canyon: [[Volcanic Slope]]
|mdgti=[[Desolate Canyon]], [[Forest Grotto]], [[Ravine Path]], Magnagate dungeons, [[Scalchop Beach ]], [[Illusion Dunes]], [[Dreaming Island]], [[Hell's Mouth]]
}}

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=Dark|
type2=Flying|
HP=70|
Attack=55|
Defense=75|
SpAtk=45|
SpDef=65|
Speed=60}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Dark|
type2=Flying|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric= 200 |
Psychic= 0 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50 |
notes=yes|
flying=yes|
newground=1|
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Vullaby|Dark|Flying|5|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|14|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|55|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|59|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Mirror Move|Flying|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Vullaby|Dark|Flying|5|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Vullaby|Dark|Flying|5|5}}
{{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|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|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|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|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Vullaby|Dark|Flying|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Vullaby|Dark|Flying|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|041|Zubat}}{{MSP|042|Golbat}}{{MSP|169|Crobat}}{{MSP|198|Murkrow}}{{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|016|Pidgey}}{{MSP|017|Pidgeotto}}{{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}{{MSP|021|Spearow}}{{MSP|022|Fearow}}{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}} {{MSP|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|441|Chatot}}{{MSP|519|Pidove}}{{MSP|520|Tranquill}} {{MSP|521|Unfezant}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP|566|Archen}}{{MSP|567|Archeops}}{{MSP|627|Rufflet}}{{MSP|628|Braviary}}|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|227|Skarmory}}|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25||}}{{learnlist/breedf|Vullaby|Dark|Flying|5|5}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Vullaby|dark|flying|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Vullaby|dark|flying|5|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=Dark |
type2=Flying |
ndex=629 |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=1 |
rumble2defense=3 |
rumble2speed=3 |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=629
|name1=Vullaby
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Flying
|evotype1=Level
|level1=54
|sprite2=630
|name2=Mandibuzz
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Flying
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=dark|
type2=flying|
gen=5|
gender=none|
name=Vullaby|
ndex=629|
}}

==Trivia==
* Vullaby was created by [[James Turner]].<ref>http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=204</ref>
* Vullaby can learn {{m|Fly}} even though its Black Pokédex entry says its wings are too small for flight.
* It is impossible to get a 'seen' Pokédex entry for Vullaby or {{p|Mandibuzz}} in Pokémon White without trading with another player. In Pokémon White 2, it is impossible to get a 'seen' Pokédex entry for Vullaby only.
* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Vullaby is also one of five non-legendary Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Dex]] that is not used by any in-game [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]] outside of the [[Battle Subway]] and Battle Institute. The other four are its {{p|Mandibuzz|evolution}}, {{p|Rufflet}}, {{p|Ferrothorn}} and {{p|Zweilous}}.

===Origin===
Vullaby is based on a {{wp|vulture}} chick.

According to interviews with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''Nintendo Dream'', Vullaby and Mandibuzz were added late into the development of {{v2|Black and White|s}}.

====Name origin====
Vullaby may be a combination of ''vulture'' and ''{{wp|lullaby}}'' (which are often sung to children) or ''baby''.

Valchai may be a combination of ''vulture'' and ''child''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=dark|type2=flying
|ja=バルチャイ ''Valchai''|jameaning=From {{tt|バルチャー ''baruchā''|vulture}} and {{tt|チャイルド ''chairudo''|child}}
|fr=Vostourno|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|vautour|vulture}}'' and ''{{tt|os|bone}}''
|es=Vullaby|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Skallyk|demeaning=From ''skull'' and ''{{tt|Küken|fledgling, poult}}''
|it=Vullaby|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=벌차이 ''Beolchai''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=禿鷹小子 / 秃鹰小子 ''Tūyīngxiǎozi''|zh_cmnmeaning=Means "Vulture child"
}}

 

==Notes==
<references/>

==External links==
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Soren and Rocko

2013-02-06T21:03:57Z

Dancing Dragonite: clean up

{{Character undubbed}}
{{incomplete|needs=voice actors for Buizel}}
[[File:Soran Riiku.png|thumb|250px|Soran (left) and Riku (right)]]

(Japanese: '''ソラン''' ''Soran'') and (Japanese: '''リーク''' ''Rīku'') are the [[characters of the day]] in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]''. They are both brothers, Soran being the elder one.

During their journey, {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} were confronted by a {{p|Drilbur}} and a {{p|Braviary}}. These belonged to Soran and Riku, who revealed themselves from their hiding place. They challenged {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} to a tag battle, and claimed they were the number-one siblings in the world. Soran even said he and his brother had defeated the Subway Bosses, [[Emmet]] and [[Ingo]], which was soon revealed by Riku to be false.

Soran and Riku were excited to hear Cilan is a [[Gym Leader]] and so they wanted to battle against him and Ash. While Soran and Riku chose Braviary and Drilbur to battle, Ash and Cilan decided to go with {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. At first, Ash and Cilan were surprised by the unique combinations of the brothers, but after taking some hits, they countered with their own combinations and eventually won. This loss made the brothers upset, and they started to blame it on each other. Cilan quickly offered his help however, and analyzed the Pokémon of the siblings. He came to the conclusion that the brothers needed to catch a {{type|Water}} Pokémon to battle perfectly, because then they would have full coverage over land, sky and water.

Cilan and the brothers went fishing and they quickly came across a male and a female {{p|Frillish}}. They wanted to catch them, but the brothers started arguing again on what combination to use to attack the Frillish. This made the Frillish attack first and escape. Shortly after that, a {{p|Buizel}} and {{p|Corphish}} appeared. This time, the brothers worked together perfectly, even deciding who would catch which Pokémon. Soran managed to catch Buizel, while Riku succeeded in catching Corphish. They sincerely thanked Cilan for his help and after that said goodbye to him, Ash and Iris.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Soran and Riku's known Pokémon:

===Soran's===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Soran
|pkmn=Braviary
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Soran Braviary.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|desc={{p|Braviary}} first appeared flying towards {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Soran introduced him as the "Sky Warrior". He then battled in a tag battle against {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. Together with Riku's {{p|Drilbur}}, he made unique combinations, such as "Drill Wing" (a combination of {{m|Drill Run}} and {{m|Wing Attack}}), "Hole Bird" (a combination of {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Brave Bird}}), "Aerial Claw" (a combination of {{m|Aerial Ace}} and {{m|Metal Claw}}), and "Random Rock" (a combination of {{m|Fury Attack}} and {{m|Rock Slide}}). Unfezant and Pansage countered with their own combinations however and so he and Drilbur lost.

Later he battled against two {{p|Frillish}} in an attempt by Soran and Riku to catch them, but due to the brothers arguing, the Frillish attacked Braviary and Drilbur and fled. Shortly after that he battled a {{p|Buizel}} and a {{p|Corphish}} and this time their Trainers succeeded in catching the Pokémon.

Braviary's known moves are {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and {{m|Fury Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Soran
|pkmn=Buizel
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Riiku Soran Corphish Buizel.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|desc=Soran caught this {{p|Buizel}} after Cilan advised him and Riku to catch a {{type|Water}}. After he was caught, Soran immediately came up with a unique combination with Buizel and Braviary, "Jet Brave" (a combination of {{m|Aqua Jet}} and {{m|Brave Bird}}).

Buizel's known moves are {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Aqua Jet}}.}}

===Riku's===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rīku
|pkmn=Drilbur
|type1=Ground
|img=Riiku Drilbur.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima

|desc={{p|Drilbur}} first appeared digging from the underground towards {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Riku introduced it as the "Earth Warrior". It then battled in a tag battle against {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. Together with Soran's {{p|Braviary}}, it made unique combinations, such as "Drill Wing" (a combination of {{m|Drill Run}} and {{m|Wing Attack}}), "Hole Bird" (a combination of {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Brave Bird}}), "Aerial Claw" (a combination of {{m|Aerial Ace}} and {{m|Metal Claw}}), and "Random Rock" (a combination of {{m|Fury Attack}} and {{m|Rock Slide}}). Unfezant and Pansage countered with their own combinations however and so it and Braviary lost.

Later it battled against two {{p|Frillish}} in an attempt by Riku and Soran to catch them, but due to the brothers arguing, the Frillish attacked Drilbur and Braviary and fled. Shortly after that it battled a {{p|Corphish}} and a {{p|Buizel}} and this time their Trainers succeeded in catching the Pokémon.

Drilbur's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Drill Run}}, {{m|Metal Claw}} and {{m|Rock Slide}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rīku
|pkmn=Corphish
|type1=Water
|img=Riiku Soran Corphish Buizel.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki

|desc=Riku caught this {{p|Corphish}} after Cilan advised him and Soran to catch a {{type|Water}}. After it was caught, Riku immediately came up with a unique combination with Corphish and Drilbur, "Drill Beam" (a combination of {{m|Drill Run}} and {{m|BubbleBeam}}).

Corphish's only known move is {{m|BubbleBeam}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|de=
|ja='''Soran''': 林原めぐみ ''[[Megumi Hayashibara]]'' '''Riku''': 愛河里花子 ''[[Rikako Aikawa]]''
|es_la='''Soran''': Alan García
}}

==Trivia==
* Soran's Japanese name comes from the word 空 ''sora'' (sky).
* Riku's Japanese name comes from 陸 ''riku'' (land).
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Unova

2013-02-06T20:52:50Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Mythological events */ writing, updates

{{RegionInfobox |
regioncolor=Unova |
name=Unova|
jname=イッシュ|
tmname=Isshu|
image=Unova B2W2.png |
size=300|
|caption=Artwork of the Unova region from {{2v2|Black|White|2}}
|introduction={{game|Black and White|s}} |
professor=[[Professor Juniper]] |
starter={{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, {{p|Oshawott}} |
villain=[[Team Plasma]] |
league=|
location= |
pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]] |
series= {{series2|Best Wishes}}|
season= [[Pokémon: Black & White]] (14) [[Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies|Rival Destinies]] (15) [[Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova|Adventures in Unova]] (16) |
generation={{Gen|V}} |
games={{v2|Black and White|s}} {{2v2|Black|White|2}} |
}}
[[File:Unova.png|thumb|250px|right|In-game map of the Unova region from Black and White]]
[[File:Unova 2.png|thumb|250px|right|In-game map of the Unova region from Black 2 and White 2]]
The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ地方''' ''Isshu-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]. It is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]. In his director's column, [[Junichi Masuda]] suggested that the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=242 Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref> <ref>"This new region was inspired by New York's Manhattan. I visited New York when Diamond and Pearl launched and I had the chance to wander around the town. When I walked through the streets, I saw a lot of different people having festivals and community events—Italian people, French people—they're coming from different countries and coexisting in one community", [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] Issue 65 page 30.</ref>, although the region features rural locations as well as industrial.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Isshu'', is derived from '''一種類''' ''isshurui'', meaning "one variety". According to the game director Masuda, this is to express that although the region is diverse in species and race, they are all the same as living creatures when seen from a distance.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html</ref>

The region's name likely comes from the Latin words ''unum'' (one) and ''nova'' (new). It may also be derived from ''united'', considering its basis on the largest city in the United States—New York City. It also sounds like parts of the phrase '''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica.

===Design concept===
Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. Clearly, the largest city in Unova, [[Castelia City]], is based on {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a [[Desert Resort|vast desert]]. [[Nimbasa City]], which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to {{wp|Broadway (New York City)|Broadway}}, which is located in Manhattan. The division of Unova may also be a reference to the {{wp|Borough (New York City)|Boroughs of New York City}}. The [[Skyarrow Bridge]] is a reference to the {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan. The [[Battle Subway]] is a reference to the {{wp|New York City Subway}}, which is the most extensive public transit system in the world, as well as one of the oldest.

==History==
[[File:Unova world map.png|200px|thumb|Location of Unova on [[Pokémon world]]]]
===Mythological events===
In mythology, Unova was created by uniting the warring peoples of the land by [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals|twin heroes]]. They used a single dragon sometime more than 2500 years ago. The brothers started to argue over their beliefs; the elder brother sought truth and the younger brother sought ideals. Their arguments split the single dragon into {{p|Reshiram}}, who sided with the older brother, and {{p|Zekrom}}, who sided with the younger brother. Since they were both born from the same dragon neither could defeat the other and the brothers declared that there was no right side. However, eventually their sons continued the fight and both the dragons started to battle again, destroying the Unova region with their {{t|fire}} and {{t|Electric|lightning}} powers before disappearing.

Sometime after the original dragon had been split into Reshiram and Zekrom, one of the two brothers and their respective dragon created the Relic Castle, which was the seat of a new civilization for people and Pokémon.

Also at an unknown point in the distant past, a civil war broke out in Unova that caused an intense forest fire. The many Pokémon that lived in the forest became trapped, though luckily the [[Swords of Justice]] came in to save them—{{p|Terrakion}} moved away boulders that blocked their escape route, {{p|Virizion}} used its nimble movements to protect Pokémon from looming flames, and {{p|Cobalion}} led the scared Pokémon out of the forest. These Pokémon would later become responsible for ending the war before disappearing into myths.

According to [[Lacunosa Town]] legend, a long time ago, a large meteor came from the sky containing a {{p|Kyurem|terrifying monster}}. It was said that at night, the monster would appear in the town along with the cold winds and take away [[human]]s and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to eat them. The residents of the town surrounded Lacunosa Town in a wall to keep the monster out, and a rule was then set on the town that forbade anyone from leaving at night and encouraged people to stay in their homes. While residents no longer believe this old story, they still stay inside of their houses at night to this day. The legendary monster, Kyurem, was really a remaining third Pokémon created when the primordial dragon had split into two.

A legend says {{p|Thundurus}} and {{p|Tornadus}} once raced across Unova, tearing up the lands with their respective weather-controlling powers, not caring about settlements and creatures in their path. {{p|Landorus}}, seeing the massive destruction the pair had brought to the region and its inhabitants, is said to have punished them so that they would never repeat their actions.

{{p|Meloetta}} once entertained the people of Unova with song and dance, but when sorrow filled the hearts of people, Meloetta lost this melody and its red shoes.

===Dated history===
* 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Valuable item#Undella Town|Relic items]] were created.
* 2,500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Relic Castle]] was flourishing and the {{p|Darmanitan}} in front of it went to {{status|sleep}}.
* 200 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, [[Village Bridge]] was constructed after the local river burst its banks, flooding the settlement that stood there previously.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] were constructed.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Klink}} started appearing in [[Chargestone Cave]].
* 50 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Elgyem}} was seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert]].

===Contemporary history===
{{spoilers}}
====Pokémon Black and White====
[[File:Unova alt.png|thumb|280px|Unova in Black and White]]
In contemporary history, a present containing three [[starter Pokémon]]—one each for [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]] and {{ga|Hilda}}/{{ga|Hilbert}}—was sent to Hilda/Hilbert's house in [[Nuvema Town]] by [[Professor Juniper]] on their mothers' request, so that they could each start their Pokémon journeys through the Unova region, challenging each of Unova's eight Gyms in order to collect Badges and eventually reach the {{un|Pokémon League}}. During their travels, Hilda/Hilbert met and battled with the members of [[Team Plasma]] many times, including their king, [[N]], and encountered the mysterious [[Shadow Triad]], with events coming to a head at [[Dragonspiral Tower]], where N managed to capture one of the members of the [[Tao trio]] and invited Hilda/Hilbert to face him after they had beaten the Pokémon League and resurrected the complementary dragon from the {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Light Stone}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Dark Stone}}{{sup/5|W}}. On retrieving the appropriate stone from [[Nacrene Museum]] and defeating the [[Elite Four]], Hilda/Hilbert reached the Champion's room, where N was waiting for them, having just defeated [[Alder|the Champion]]. N then summoned [[N's Castle|his castle]], which rose out of the earth surrounding the Pokémon League; Team Plasma had been working tirelessly for years prior to build the fortress around the Pokémon League right under their nose, overworking the Pokémon gifted to them by Trainers they had emotionally manipulated into doing so for this purpose. N then invites Hilda/Hilbert into the castle to battle him in order to test the strength of their convictions.

On entering the castle, Hilda/Hilbert are ambushed by all of the [[Seven Sages]] (except [[Ghetsis]]), who planned to defeat them so that their king's reign would be unopposed. Fortunately, Bianca arrived, bringing all the [[Gym Leader]]s of the region that she was able find with her (which includes all of them except for [[Chili]], [[Cress]] and [[Cilan]], whom Bianca claimed she could not contact in time). The Gym Leaders then opted to engage the Seven Sages in battle on Hilda/Hilbert's behalf, so that they were able to ascend through the castle and defeat N. Eventually, Hilda/Hilbert reached Team Plasma's King in the throne room, where N summoned his member of the Tao trio, who subsequently came crashing through the farthest wall of the room. The presence of Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} then activated the player's dormant stone, which emerged from the [[bag]] and transformed into its counterpart, Zekrom{{sup/5|W}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}. The latter then allowed Hilda/Hilbert to attempt to capture them and after doing so, Hilda/Hilbert proceeded to defeat N in the ensuing battle.

N's loss to his opponent caused Ghetsis to storm into the room in rage, insisting that N was a complete failure and a freak and revealing his true motivation for Team Plasma. By separating all other Pokémon from their Trainers, whilst Team Plasma retained their own, he, as leader of the group (acting through N), would have been left in a position of power from which he could have dominated the world. However, his delusions of grandeur were cut short by his defeat in a final Pokémon battle at the hands of Hilda/Hilbert followed by his arrest.

N, however, was not arrested and subsequently flew from the land on Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} in order to do some soul searching in light of Ghetsis's revelations. Whilst he was not seen again in Unova, there is a rumor that someone with a strong resemblance to N was spotted somewhere in a far-off region. Hilda/Hilbert then continued the rest of their journey, managing to also cover eastern Unova, (becoming the first person to successfully operate the [[Poké Transfer]]), locate and aid in the arrest of the remaining Seven Sages and eventually defeat the Pokémon League Champion themselves.

====Between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
During the two years between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, construction of the road between [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]] through the [[desert]] has been completed, and there appears to be a settlement established along this road. Construction in [[Driftveil City]] has been completed, but two craters have been created, one of which where the [[Cold Storage]] used to be located. The [[Entralink]]'s moat has been drained or dried up, and the Entree has been replaced with a different type of tree. A section has been taken out of a mountain to the east, with a man-made structure in the new space.

====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
{{incomplete|section|Rest of plot}}
Two years after the events of Pokémon Black and White, a Trainer sets off on a journey from [[Aspertia City]].

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
===Demographics===
The Unova region has a total population of 804 including all the towns, cities and areas.

===Cities and towns===
{| align="center" style="background:#{{unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{unova color}}; color: #fff"
! colspan="2" style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! rowspan="3" | City/Town
! rowspan="3" | Population
! rowspan="3" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|-
! style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color2|{{white color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}
! style="background: #{{white color}};" | {{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
|-
! style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color2|{{white 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
! style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | {{color2|{{black 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nuvema Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nuvema Town]]
| align=center | 10
| align=center | A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Accumula Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 2}}|0=Winter|1=Spring}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Accumula Town]]
| align=center | 30
| align=center | This town offers great views due to its many hills.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Striaton City Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Striaton City]]
| align=center | 46
| align=center | Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nacrene City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 2}}|0=Winter|1=Spring}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nacrene City]]
| align=center | 54
| align=center | A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Castelia City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Castelia City]]
| align=center | 130
| align=center | A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nimbasa City Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nimbasa City]]
| align=center | {{tt|239|150 excluding all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court}}
| align=center | A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Driftveil City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 3}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Driftveil City]]
| align=center | 70
| align=center | A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Mistralton City B.png|100px]]

| align=center | [[Mistralton City]]
| align=center | 37
| align=center | Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Icirrus City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 3}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Icirrus City]]
| align=center | 26
| align=center | In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Opelucid City B.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Opelucid City W.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Opelucid City]]
| align=center | 52
| align=center | A convenient city of rapid change, showing no traces of the past.{{sup/5|B}} 
A city that respects history and values old things.{{sup/5|W}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Unova Pokémon League.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{un|Pokémon League}}
| align=center | 10
| align=center | Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Lacunosa Town Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Lacunosa Town]]
| align=center | 16
| align=center | A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Undella Town B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Undella Town]]
| align=center | 15
| align=center | A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| |
| align=center | [[Black City]]
| align=center | {{tt|45|12 at the minimum occupancy level}}
| align=center | A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it.
|- style="background: #fff"
| |
| align=center | [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[White Forest]]
| align=center | 25
| align=center | A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Anville Town Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Anville Town]]
| align=center | 13
| align=center | A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Aspertia City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Aspertia City]]
| align=center | 30
| align=center | A city at the foot of high mountains where you can see all of Unova.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Floccesy Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Floccesy Town]]
| align=center | 17
| align=center | The town is famous for a clock tower that tells of the town's beginnings.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Virbank City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Virbank City]]
| align=center | 40
| align=center | A city often covered by clouds and smoke, with very active residents.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Lentimas Town B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Lentimas Town]]
| align=center | 12
| align=center | The town boasts of porcelain and pottery made from volcanic clay.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Humilau City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Humilau City]]
| align=center | 32
| align=center | A resort city where buildings float in the waves and look like islands.
|}

===Landmarks===
[[File:Battle Subway Map.png|right|thumb|Battle Subway map showing various destinations in the Greater Unova region]]
*[[Dreamyard]]
*[[Wellspring Cave]]
*[[Pinwheel Forest]]
*[[Liberty Garden]]
*[[Desert Resort]]
*[[Relic Castle]]
*[[Battle Subway]]
*[[Lostlorn Forest]]
*[[Cold Storage]]
*[[Mistralton Cave]]
*[[Chargestone Cave]]
*[[Celestial Tower]]
*[[Twist Mountain]]
*[[Dragonspiral Tower]]
*[[Moor of Icirrus]]
*[[Challenger's Cave]]
*[[Victory Road (Black and White)]]
*[[N's Castle]]
*[[Royal Unova]]
*[[Giant Chasm]]
*[[Undella Bay]]
*[[Abyssal Ruins]]
*[[Abundant Shrine]]
*[[Poké Transfer Lab]]
*[[P2 Laboratory]]
*[[Entralink]]
*[[Unity Tower]]
*[[Floccesy Ranch]]
*[[Pledge Grove]]
*[[Virbank Complex]]
*[[Pokéstar Studios]]
*[[Castelia Sewers]]
*[[Join Avenue]]
*[[Cave of Being]]
*[[Pokémon World Tournament]]
*[[Reversal Mountain]]
*[[Plasma Frigate]]
*[[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)]]
*[[Clay Tunnel]]
*[[Underground Ruins]]
*[[Strange House]]
*[[Relic Passage]]
*[[Seaside Cave]]

====Bridges and tunnels====
[[File:Driftveil Drawbridge anime.png|thumb|Driftveil Drawbridge, as seen in the anime]]
Given that Unova is spread across three strips of land divided by two rivers, a number of bridges and an underwater tunnel exist to allow free movement across the region. Each of them has its own characteristic features and are even popular tourist attractions; they are:
* [[Skyarrow Bridge]]
* [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]
* [[Tubeline Bridge]]
* [[Village Bridge]]
* [[Marvelous Bridge]]
* [[Marine Tube]]

===Anime-exclusive locations===
{| align="center" style="background:#{{Unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{Unova color}}; color: #fff"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! Location
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Ambiga Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Ambiga Town]]
| Ambiga Town is a town that is located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. The [[Clubsplosion]] tournament is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:AntimonyResearchLab.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Antimony Research Lab]]
| A top secret lab located somewhere in Unova. It held the [[Meteonite]], until it was stolen by {{TRT}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Area 28.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Area 28]]
| Area 28, located near {{rt|4|Unova}}, is notorious for its {{wp|Unidentified flying object|UFO}} sightings. [[Professor Icarus]] lived there to experiment on {{wp|dark matter}}. He also encountered an {{p|Elgyem}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Astilbe Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Astilbe Town]]
| A town located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. It has a [[Battle Club]], where [[Ash's Tepig]] met his [[Shamus|former Trainer]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pokemon Battle Club.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Battle Club]]
| Battle Clubs are facilities owned by [[Don George]]s. There are many Battle Clubs across the Unova region. They have various features including a gymnasium, swimming pool to train Pokémon, and computers that display Trainer information.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Black Hero ruins.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Black Hero's ruins]]
| The Black Hero's ruins, located near [[Chargestone Cave]], and said to be where the Black Hero communicated to {{p|Zekrom}}. [[Cedric Juniper]] was researching them. It is protected by a {{p|Sigilyph}} and multiple {{p|Cofagrigus}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Clock tower anime.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Clock tower]]
| The clock tower is an old unnamed landmark that stands in an unnamed town in Unova. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped a {{p|Darmanitan}} and its {{p|Darumaka}} friends save the tower from demolition.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Eindoak Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Eindoak Town]]
| Eindoak Town is the setting for the [[M14|fourteenth]] {{pkmn|movie}}. It is the ancestral home of the "People of the Vale." During the battle tournament held for the village's Harvest Festival, {{Ash}} befriends {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, a rare Pokémon that inhabits Eindoak Town.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Ferroseed Research Institute.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Ferroseed Research Institute]]
| The Ferroseed Research Institute is a facility located in a town between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Research is being conducted here on the moss produced by {{p|Ferroseed}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Full Court.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Full Court]]
| An abandoned mine which is located within a mountain crater. It serves as a home for {{p|Kyurem}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Kingdom of the Vale.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Kingdom of the Vale]]
| Kingdom of the Vale was once home of the "People of the Vale" and ruled by a beloved [[King of the People of the Vale|king]]. The [[Dragon Force]] supplies the kingdom with power.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Litwick Mansion.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Litwick Mansion]]
| Litwick Mansion is located along {{rt|4|Unova}} and was discovered by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} while trying to escape the rain. It is home to four {{p|Litwick}} and a {{p|Lampent}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Luxuria Town Battle Club.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Luxuria Town]]
| Luxuria Town is located somewhere between [[Striaton City]] and [[Nacrene City]]. Luxuria Town has its own [[Battle Club]] which is run by the local [[Don George]]. {{Ash}} had his second battle with [[Trip]] here and lost.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Milos Island.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Milos Island]]
| Milos Island is an island off the coast of [[Driftveil City]]. It is home to the [[Abundant Shrine]] where {{p|Landorus}} sleeps. Connected to the island are two smaller islands that house the shrines of {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} who also rest peacefully.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Mistralton Tower.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Mistralton Tower]]
| Mistralton Tower is a treasured landmark that was built near [[Mistralton City]] that takes the place of the [[Celestial Tower]] from the games. Once a year, the [[Wishing Bell Festival]] is held in honor of it.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Nimbasa Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Nimbasa Town]]
| Nimbasa Town is located south of [[Nimbasa City]]. {{Ash}} mistakes the town for Nimbasa City at first when he asks where the Gym is until [[Luke]] explains that they're two different places. Nimbasa Town is where Ash and {{ashfr}} take part in the [[Club Battle]] Tournament.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Rainbow Valley.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Rainbow Valley]]
| Rainbow Valley exists somewhere along {{rt|4|Unova}}. {{p|Cottonee}} gather at Rainbow Valley after finding their partner, riding on what is known as the "Diamond Breeze" while holding hands in order to get there. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit Rainbow Valley after helping a Cottonee win over a love interest.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Roshan City.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Roshan City]]
| A sprawling city accessible by train. Underneath it are disused subway tunnels. One of the old subway stations has been transformed into a museum for old transportation devices.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Stonesthrow Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Stonesthrow Town]]
| A town located between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Just outside the town is an enormous mansion were [[Mr. Hatterly]] and [[Marigold|his daughter]] live.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Sword of the Vale.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Sword of the Vale]]
| The Sword of Vale is a castle that was once at the center of [[Kingdom of the Vale]]. One thousand years ago, the [[King of the People of the Vale]]'s sons, the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals]], fought over the [[Dragon Force]] contained within the castle, causing the Dragon Force to corrupt the land beneath the Kingdom of Vale. The king used the power of {{OBP|Victini|M14}} and hundreds of {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Duosion}} to move the castle, containing all of the People of the Vale, to the top of a mountain. The castle now stands near [[Eindoak Town]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Vertress Conference Stadium.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Vertress City]]
| Vertress City is a city close to [[Opelucid City]]. The [[Vertress Conference]] is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Village of Dragons.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Village of Dragons]]
| The Village of Dragons is the [[hometown]] of {{an|Iris}}. It is a place where people raise and admire {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. Iris obtained her {{TP|Iris|Axew}} there from the [[Elder]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Windy Station.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Windy Station]]
| A station where the train to [[Roshan City]] stops and where travelers can buy {{p|Darumaka}} {{wp|bentou|boxed lunches}}.
|}
====Mentioned only====
{| align="left" style="background: #{{unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Inakano Town]]
| Mentioned in [[BW105]]
|}
 

===Routes===
Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered {{rtn|1|Unova}}-{{rtn|23|Unova}}, paralleling the [[Kanto]] region's numbering system and emphasizing Unova's dissociation from the previous four regions.

==Geography==
Unova is divided by two rivers that lead into an ocean to the south of it. These rivers cannot be surfed on, with the exception of the river directly below [[Village Bridge]]. It divides Unova into central and eastern peninsulas and a western landmass. These three landmasses are connected by five bridges, the [[Skyarrow Bridge]], the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], the [[Tubeline Bridge]], [[Marvelous Bridge]], and the Village Bridge. The eastern part of Unova is further divided by mountains that makes a southeast part and northeast part. The southeastern part is important to Trainers who want to compete in the Pokémon league since two Gyms are located there, but the northeastern part is not since there are no Gyms there and it mostly has tourism, as evidenced by the amount of people speaking foreign languages. Further away from this bundle of towns is where the {{un|Pokémon League}} is located. Interestingly, the northeastern part is the only place in the region to find Pokémon species foreign to Unova outside of Swarms. The central peninsula of Unova consists of the two largest cities in the Pokémon world, [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]], as well as [[Opelucid City]] further north, all of which contain Gyms. Every bridge in Unova connects to the central part of the region from either the east or west. The western side contains medium sized towns and more varied landscapes but it also has three Gyms there, making it another destination to visit for any Pokémon Trainer.

Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. The region features fifteen settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as [[Striaton City]] and [[Castelia City]]. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do. [[Castelia City]], a sprawling metropolis, is one of the largest cities in the Pokémon world. [[Nuvema Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor Juniper]], is smaller and quieter. [[Black City]] is a version-exclusive city found only in Pokémon Black. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which, [[White Forest]], is also version-exclusive), a [[Desert Resort|desert]], a [[Chargestone Cave|magnetic cave]] and areas where the move {{m|Dive}} can be used outside of battle. Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region. There are several aesthetic differences in the region depending on the version, with Pokémon White these changes make the geography more rural looking, while in Pokémon Black these changes are more technological in appearance.
===Climate===
{{main|Seasons}}
The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year.

Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities.

==Unova League==
{{main|Unova League}}
The Unova League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Unova region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region a Trainer may battle the [[Elite Four]] at the {{un|Pokémon League}} building.

==={{2v2|Black|White}}===

====Gym Leaders====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Unova color}};" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|- style="background: #{{unova color dark}}"
! colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCilan.png]] {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Cilan}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSChili.png]] {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Chili}} {{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCress.png]] {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cress}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | {{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Striaton City}} {{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ Sanyou City}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]] {{color|{{??? color dark}}|Trio Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{??? color}}"
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSLenora.png|ldr=Lenora|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Nacrene City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSElesa.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBrycen.png|ldr=Brycen|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Icirrus City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Freeze|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|tcol=3|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga{{sup/5|B}}|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris{{sup/5|W}}|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
|}

====Elite Four and Champion====
{{elt/h|gen=V|l=da7953|d=8e2d07|league=Unova}}
{{elt|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
{{elt|type=Fighting|pic=VSMarshal.png|m=Marshal|mjap=レンブ|mrm=Renbu}}
{{elt|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{eltb|type=Alder|t=Various|pic=VSAlder.png|m=Alder|mjap=アデク|mrm=Adeku}}
|}

==={{2v2|Black|White|2}}===
====Gym Leaders====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Unova color}};" colspan=7 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="7" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="4" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="3" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="4" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|- align="center"
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=4|pic=VSCheren 2.png|ldr=Cheren|djap=チェレン|drm=Cheren|loc=Aspertia City|cjap=ヒオウギシティ|crm=Hiougi City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|col=4|pic=VSRoxie.png|ldr=Roxie|djap=ホミカ|drm=Homika|loc=Virbank City|cjap=タチワキシティ|crm=Tachiwaki City|bdg=Toxic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=4|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=4|pic=VSElesa 2.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=4|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=4|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Dragon|col=4|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Water|col=4|pic=VSMarlon.png|ldr=Marlon|djap=シズイ|drm=Shizui|loc=Humilau City|cjap=セイガイハシティ|crm=Seigaiha City|bdg=Wave|px=50}}
|}

====Elite Four and Champion====
{{elt/h|gen=V|l=da7953|d=8e2d07|league=Unova}}
{{elt|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
{{elt|type=Fighting|pic=VSMarshal.png|m=Marshal|mjap=レンブ|mrm=Renbu}}
{{elt|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{eltb|type=Dragon|pic=VSIris cropped.png|m=Iris|mjap=アイリス|mrm=Iris}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Unova is the only main series region to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan.
* Unova is the only region not to have any important locations located on major islands during normal gameplay before the [[Elite Four]].
* Unova is the only main series game region not to have the {{tc|Bug Catcher}}, {{tc|Bird Keeper}}, or {{tc|Sailor}} [[Trainer class]]es in it.
* Unova is the only region to have different exterior designs for every Gym.
* Unova is the only region without:
** a [[Department Store]] in a city; Unova's is in the middle of {{rt|9|Unova}}
** a [[Game Corner]]
** a [[Safari Zone]]
** a Bike Shop
** an actual or former Rock-type Gym.
** a Pokédex that starts with a {{type|Grass}} starter.
** the [[Evolution family|evolution families]] of {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Abra}}, {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, and {{p|Magikarp}} in its regional Pokédex.
* Unova is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all translations of the games.
** Unova is also the only main series region not to have an "O" sound in its Japanese name.
* Unova is the only main region not to have a [[Battle Frontier]].
** However, Kanto only has a Battle Frontier in the anime.
* Except [[Black City]] and [[White Forest]], all English names of cities and towns in Unova come from different types of cloud or cloud phenomena. Likewise, except Black City and White Forest, all Japanese names of cities and towns in Unova come from traditional patterns.
* In some UK pre-release material, Unova was referred to as '''Alleos'''.
* Unova is the region with the most [[Gym Leader]]s, with 14 in total.
* Unova has the most [[Gym]]s in cities, with all eleven of them. [[Sinnoh]] also has all of its Gyms in cities, but only has eight Gyms.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{Unova color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Unys
|From ''un'' (one) and ''uni'' (united).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Einall
|From ''eins'' (one) and ''alles'' (all). Can be translated as "all-in-one".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Unima
|From ''uno'' (one) and possibly from ''anima'' (soul).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
|Teselia {{tt|Unova|Latin American Spanish dub of the anime}}
|From ''tesela'', Spanish for {{wp|tessera}}, a ceramic mosaic piece. It can be related to the names of the regional locations, which are based on ceramic materials that can be used to make tesserae and form a mosaic.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|하나 ''Hana''
|From 하나 (one).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|合眾 ''Hézhòng''
|合眾 means "united", "involving everyone". Literally "to assemble the multitude". Possibly derived from 「合眾為一」 ''Hézhòng wéi Yī'' (''{{wp|E pluribus unum}}''). May also be a reference to 合眾國 ''Hézhòngguó'' (literally, the phrase {{wp|United States (disambiguation)|United States}}).

|}
{{-}}

==See also==
* {{game|Black and White|s}}
* {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}

==References==
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{{RegionInfobox |
regioncolor=Unova |
name=Unova|
jname=イッシュ|
tmname=Isshu|
image=Unova B2W2.png |
size=300|
|caption=Artwork of the Unova region from {{2v2|Black|White|2}}
|introduction={{game|Black and White|s}} |
professor=[[Professor Juniper]] |
starter={{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, {{p|Oshawott}} |
villain=[[Team Plasma]] |
league=|
location= |
pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]] |
series= {{series2|Best Wishes}}|
season= [[Pokémon: Black & White]] (14) [[Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies|Rival Destinies]] (15) [[Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova|Adventures in Unova]] (16) |
generation={{Gen|V}} |
games={{v2|Black and White|s}} {{2v2|Black|White|2}} |
}}
[[File:Unova.png|thumb|250px|right|In-game map of the Unova region from Black and White]]
[[File:Unova 2.png|thumb|250px|right|In-game map of the Unova region from Black 2 and White 2]]
The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ地方''' ''Isshu-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]. It is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]. In his director's column, [[Junichi Masuda]] suggested that the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=242 Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref> <ref>"This new region was inspired by New York's Manhattan. I visited New York when Diamond and Pearl launched and I had the chance to wander around the town. When I walked through the streets, I saw a lot of different people having festivals and community events—Italian people, French people—they're coming from different countries and coexisting in one community", [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] Issue 65 page 30.</ref>, although the region features rural locations as well as industrial.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Isshu'', is derived from '''一種類''' ''isshurui'', meaning "one variety". According to the game director Masuda, this is to express that although the region is diverse in species and race, they are all the same as living creatures when seen from a distance.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html</ref>

The region's name likely comes from the Latin words ''unum'' (one) and ''nova'' (new). It may also be derived from ''united'', considering its basis on the largest city in the United States—New York City. It also sounds like parts of the phrase '''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica.

===Design concept===
Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. Clearly, the largest city in Unova, [[Castelia City]], is based on {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a [[Desert Resort|vast desert]]. [[Nimbasa City]], which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to {{wp|Broadway (New York City)|Broadway}}, which is located in Manhattan. The division of Unova may also be a reference to the {{wp|Borough (New York City)|Boroughs of New York City}}. The [[Skyarrow Bridge]] is a reference to the {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan. The [[Battle Subway]] is a reference to the {{wp|New York City Subway}}, which is the most extensive public transit system in the world, as well as one of the oldest.

==History==
[[File:Unova world map.png|200px|thumb|Location of Unova on [[Pokémon world]]]]
===Mythological events===
In mythology, Unova was created by uniting the warring peoples of the land by [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals|twin heroes]]. To do this, they used a single dragon at an unknown point over 2500 years ago. However, the brothers started arguing over something each sought in life; the older brother sought truth and the younger brother sought ideals. Their arguments split the single dragon into {{p|Reshiram}}, who sided with the older brother, and {{p|Zekrom}}, who sided with the younger brother. Since they were both born from the same dragon neither could defeat the other and the brothers declared that there was no right side. However, eventually their sons continued the fight and both the dragons started to battle again, destroying the Unova region with their {{t|fire}} and {{t|Electric|lightning}} powers before disappearing.

Sometime after the original dragon had been split into Reshiram and Zekrom, one of the two brothers and their respective dragon created the Relic Castle, which was the seat of a new civilization for people and Pokémon.

Also at an unknown point in the distant past, a civil war broke out in Unova that caused an intense forest fire. The many Pokémon that lived in the forest became trapped, though luckily the [[Swords of Justice]] came in to save them—{{p|Terrakion}} moved away boulders that blocked their escape route, {{p|Virizion}} used its nimble movements to protect Pokémon from looming flames, and {{p|Cobalion}} led the scared Pokémon out of the forest. These Pokémon would later become responsible for ending the war before disappearing into myths.

According to [[Lacunosa Town]] legend, a long time ago, a large meteor came from the sky containing a {{p|Kyurem|terrifying monster}}. It was said that at night, the monster would appear in the town along with the cold winds and take away [[human]]s and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to eat them. The residents of the town surrounded Lacunosa Town in a wall to keep the monster out, and a rule was then set on the town that forbade anyone from leaving at night and encouraged people to stay in their homes. Even though residents no longer believe this old story, they still stay inside of their houses at night to this day.

There is a legend which tells of how {{p|Thundurus}} and {{p|Tornadus}} once raced across Unova, tearing up the lands with their respective weather powers, caring not for any settlements or creatures in their path. {{p|Landorus}}, realizing the massive destruction the pair had brought to the region and its inhabitants, is said to have punished them so that they ceased their actions and have never since repeated them for fear of Landorus's wrath.

{{p|Meloetta}} once entertained the people of Unova with song and dance; however, when sorrow filled the hearts of people, Meloetta lost this melody as well as its red shoes.

===Dated history===
* 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Valuable item#Undella Town|Relic items]] were created.
* 2,500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Relic Castle]] was flourishing and the {{p|Darmanitan}} in front of it went to {{status|sleep}}.
* 200 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, [[Village Bridge]] was constructed after the local river burst its banks, flooding the settlement that stood there previously.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] were constructed.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Klink}} started appearing in [[Chargestone Cave]].
* 50 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Elgyem}} was seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert]].

===Contemporary history===
{{spoilers}}
====Pokémon Black and White====
[[File:Unova alt.png|thumb|280px|Unova in Black and White]]
In contemporary history, a present containing three [[starter Pokémon]]—one each for [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]] and {{ga|Hilda}}/{{ga|Hilbert}}—was sent to Hilda/Hilbert's house in [[Nuvema Town]] by [[Professor Juniper]] on their mothers' request, so that they could each start their Pokémon journeys through the Unova region, challenging each of Unova's eight Gyms in order to collect Badges and eventually reach the {{un|Pokémon League}}. During their travels, Hilda/Hilbert met and battled with the members of [[Team Plasma]] many times, including their king, [[N]], and encountered the mysterious [[Shadow Triad]], with events coming to a head at [[Dragonspiral Tower]], where N managed to capture one of the members of the [[Tao trio]] and invited Hilda/Hilbert to face him after they had beaten the Pokémon League and resurrected the complementary dragon from the {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Light Stone}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Dark Stone}}{{sup/5|W}}. On retrieving the appropriate stone from [[Nacrene Museum]] and defeating the [[Elite Four]], Hilda/Hilbert reached the Champion's room, where N was waiting for them, having just defeated [[Alder|the Champion]]. N then summoned [[N's Castle|his castle]], which rose out of the earth surrounding the Pokémon League; Team Plasma had been working tirelessly for years prior to build the fortress around the Pokémon League right under their nose, overworking the Pokémon gifted to them by Trainers they had emotionally manipulated into doing so for this purpose. N then invites Hilda/Hilbert into the castle to battle him in order to test the strength of their convictions.

On entering the castle, Hilda/Hilbert are ambushed by all of the [[Seven Sages]] (except [[Ghetsis]]), who planned to defeat them so that their king's reign would be unopposed. Fortunately, Bianca arrived, bringing all the [[Gym Leader]]s of the region that she was able find with her (which includes all of them except for [[Chili]], [[Cress]] and [[Cilan]], whom Bianca claimed she could not contact in time). The Gym Leaders then opted to engage the Seven Sages in battle on Hilda/Hilbert's behalf, so that they were able to ascend through the castle and defeat N. Eventually, Hilda/Hilbert reached Team Plasma's King in the throne room, where N summoned his member of the Tao trio, who subsequently came crashing through the farthest wall of the room. The presence of Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} then activated the player's dormant stone, which emerged from the [[bag]] and transformed into its counterpart, Zekrom{{sup/5|W}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}. The latter then allowed Hilda/Hilbert to attempt to capture them and after doing so, Hilda/Hilbert proceeded to defeat N in the ensuing battle.

N's loss to his opponent caused Ghetsis to storm into the room in rage, insisting that N was a complete failure and a freak and revealing his true motivation for Team Plasma. By separating all other Pokémon from their Trainers, whilst Team Plasma retained their own, he, as leader of the group (acting through N), would have been left in a position of power from which he could have dominated the world. However, his delusions of grandeur were cut short by his defeat in a final Pokémon battle at the hands of Hilda/Hilbert followed by his arrest.

N, however, was not arrested and subsequently flew from the land on Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} in order to do some soul searching in light of Ghetsis's revelations. Whilst he was not seen again in Unova, there is a rumor that someone with a strong resemblance to N was spotted somewhere in a far-off region. Hilda/Hilbert then continued the rest of their journey, managing to also cover eastern Unova, (becoming the first person to successfully operate the [[Poké Transfer]]), locate and aid in the arrest of the remaining Seven Sages and eventually defeat the Pokémon League Champion themselves.

====Between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
During the two years between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, construction of the road between [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]] through the [[desert]] has been completed, and there appears to be a settlement established along this road. Construction in [[Driftveil City]] has been completed, but two craters have been created, one of which where the [[Cold Storage]] used to be located. The [[Entralink]]'s moat has been drained or dried up, and the Entree has been replaced with a different type of tree. A section has been taken out of a mountain to the east, with a man-made structure in the new space.

====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
{{incomplete|section|Rest of plot}}
Two years after the events of Pokémon Black and White, a Trainer sets off on a journey from [[Aspertia City]].

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
===Demographics===
The Unova region has a total population of 804 including all the towns, cities and areas.

===Cities and towns===
{| align="center" style="background:#{{unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{unova color}}; color: #fff"
! colspan="2" style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! rowspan="3" | City/Town
! rowspan="3" | Population
! rowspan="3" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|-
! style="background: #{{black color}};" | {{color2|{{white color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}
! style="background: #{{white color}};" | {{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
|-
! style="background: #{{black 2 color}};" | {{color2|{{white 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
! style="background: #{{white 2 color}};" | {{color2|{{black 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nuvema Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nuvema Town]]
| align=center | 10
| align=center | A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Accumula Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 2}}|0=Winter|1=Spring}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Accumula Town]]
| align=center | 30
| align=center | This town offers great views due to its many hills.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Striaton City Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Striaton City]]
| align=center | 46
| align=center | Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nacrene City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 2}}|0=Winter|1=Spring}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nacrene City]]
| align=center | 54
| align=center | A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Castelia City.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Castelia City]]
| align=center | 130
| align=center | A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Nimbasa City Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Nimbasa City]]
| align=center | {{tt|239|150 excluding all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court}}
| align=center | A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Driftveil City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 3}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Driftveil City]]
| align=center | 70
| align=center | A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Mistralton City B.png|100px]]

| align=center | [[Mistralton City]]
| align=center | 37
| align=center | Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Icirrus City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 3}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Icirrus City]]
| align=center | 26
| align=center | In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Opelucid City B.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[File:Opelucid City W.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Opelucid City]]
| align=center | 52
| align=center | A convenient city of rapid change, showing no traces of the past.{{sup/5|B}} 
A city that respects history and values old things.{{sup/5|W}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Unova Pokémon League.png|100px]]
| align=center | {{un|Pokémon League}}
| align=center | 10
| align=center | Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Lacunosa Town Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Lacunosa Town]]
| align=center | 16
| align=center | A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Undella Town B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Undella Town]]
| align=center | 15
| align=center | A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| |
| align=center | [[Black City]]
| align=center | {{tt|45|12 at the minimum occupancy level}}
| align=center | A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it.
|- style="background: #fff"
| |
| align=center | [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[White Forest]]
| align=center | 25
| align=center | A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Anville Town Spring BW.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Anville Town]]
| align=center | 13
| align=center | A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Aspertia City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Aspertia City]]
| align=center | 30
| align=center | A city at the foot of high mountains where you can see all of Unova.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Floccesy Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Floccesy Town]]
| align=center | 17
| align=center | The town is famous for a clock tower that tells of the town's beginnings.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Virbank City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Virbank City]]
| align=center | 40
| align=center | A city often covered by clouds and smoke, with very active residents.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Lentimas Town B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Lentimas Town]]
| align=center | 12
| align=center | The town boasts of porcelain and pottery made from volcanic clay.
|- style="background: #fff"
| colspan="2" align=center | [[File:Humilau City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| align=center | [[Humilau City]]
| align=center | 32
| align=center | A resort city where buildings float in the waves and look like islands.
|}

===Landmarks===
[[File:Battle Subway Map.png|right|thumb|Battle Subway map showing various destinations in the Greater Unova region]]
*[[Dreamyard]]
*[[Wellspring Cave]]
*[[Pinwheel Forest]]
*[[Liberty Garden]]
*[[Desert Resort]]
*[[Relic Castle]]
*[[Battle Subway]]
*[[Lostlorn Forest]]
*[[Cold Storage]]
*[[Mistralton Cave]]
*[[Chargestone Cave]]
*[[Celestial Tower]]
*[[Twist Mountain]]
*[[Dragonspiral Tower]]
*[[Moor of Icirrus]]
*[[Challenger's Cave]]
*[[Victory Road (Black and White)]]
*[[N's Castle]]
*[[Royal Unova]]
*[[Giant Chasm]]
*[[Undella Bay]]
*[[Abyssal Ruins]]
*[[Abundant Shrine]]
*[[Poké Transfer Lab]]
*[[P2 Laboratory]]
*[[Entralink]]
*[[Unity Tower]]
*[[Floccesy Ranch]]
*[[Pledge Grove]]
*[[Virbank Complex]]
*[[Pokéstar Studios]]
*[[Castelia Sewers]]
*[[Join Avenue]]
*[[Cave of Being]]
*[[Pokémon World Tournament]]
*[[Reversal Mountain]]
*[[Plasma Frigate]]
*[[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)]]
*[[Clay Tunnel]]
*[[Underground Ruins]]
*[[Strange House]]
*[[Relic Passage]]
*[[Seaside Cave]]

====Bridges and tunnels====
[[File:Driftveil Drawbridge anime.png|thumb|Driftveil Drawbridge, as seen in the anime]]
Given that Unova is spread across three strips of land divided by two rivers, a number of bridges and an underwater tunnel exist to allow free movement across the region. Each of them has its own characteristic features and are even popular tourist attractions; they are:
* [[Skyarrow Bridge]]
* [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]
* [[Tubeline Bridge]]
* [[Village Bridge]]
* [[Marvelous Bridge]]
* [[Marine Tube]]

===Anime-exclusive locations===
{| align="center" style="background:#{{Unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="background:#{{Unova color}}; color: #fff"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! Location
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Ambiga Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Ambiga Town]]
| Ambiga Town is a town that is located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. The [[Clubsplosion]] tournament is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:AntimonyResearchLab.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Antimony Research Lab]]
| A top secret lab located somewhere in Unova. It held the [[Meteonite]], until it was stolen by {{TRT}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Area 28.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Area 28]]
| Area 28, located near {{rt|4|Unova}}, is notorious for its {{wp|Unidentified flying object|UFO}} sightings. [[Professor Icarus]] lived there to experiment on {{wp|dark matter}}. He also encountered an {{p|Elgyem}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Astilbe Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Astilbe Town]]
| A town located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. It has a [[Battle Club]], where [[Ash's Tepig]] met his [[Shamus|former Trainer]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Pokemon Battle Club.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Battle Club]]
| Battle Clubs are facilities owned by [[Don George]]s. There are many Battle Clubs across the Unova region. They have various features including a gymnasium, swimming pool to train Pokémon, and computers that display Trainer information.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Black Hero ruins.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Black Hero's ruins]]
| The Black Hero's ruins, located near [[Chargestone Cave]], and said to be where the Black Hero communicated to {{p|Zekrom}}. [[Cedric Juniper]] was researching them. It is protected by a {{p|Sigilyph}} and multiple {{p|Cofagrigus}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Clock tower anime.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Clock tower]]
| The clock tower is an old unnamed landmark that stands in an unnamed town in Unova. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped a {{p|Darmanitan}} and its {{p|Darumaka}} friends save the tower from demolition.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Eindoak Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Eindoak Town]]
| Eindoak Town is the setting for the [[M14|fourteenth]] {{pkmn|movie}}. It is the ancestral home of the "People of the Vale." During the battle tournament held for the village's Harvest Festival, {{Ash}} befriends {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, a rare Pokémon that inhabits Eindoak Town.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Ferroseed Research Institute.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Ferroseed Research Institute]]
| The Ferroseed Research Institute is a facility located in a town between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Research is being conducted here on the moss produced by {{p|Ferroseed}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Full Court.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Full Court]]
| An abandoned mine which is located within a mountain crater. It serves as a home for {{p|Kyurem}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Kingdom of the Vale.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Kingdom of the Vale]]
| Kingdom of the Vale was once home of the "People of the Vale" and ruled by a beloved [[King of the People of the Vale|king]]. The [[Dragon Force]] supplies the kingdom with power.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Litwick Mansion.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Litwick Mansion]]
| Litwick Mansion is located along {{rt|4|Unova}} and was discovered by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} while trying to escape the rain. It is home to four {{p|Litwick}} and a {{p|Lampent}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Luxuria Town Battle Club.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Luxuria Town]]
| Luxuria Town is located somewhere between [[Striaton City]] and [[Nacrene City]]. Luxuria Town has its own [[Battle Club]] which is run by the local [[Don George]]. {{Ash}} had his second battle with [[Trip]] here and lost.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Milos Island.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Milos Island]]
| Milos Island is an island off the coast of [[Driftveil City]]. It is home to the [[Abundant Shrine]] where {{p|Landorus}} sleeps. Connected to the island are two smaller islands that house the shrines of {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} who also rest peacefully.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Mistralton Tower.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Mistralton Tower]]
| Mistralton Tower is a treasured landmark that was built near [[Mistralton City]] that takes the place of the [[Celestial Tower]] from the games. Once a year, the [[Wishing Bell Festival]] is held in honor of it.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Nimbasa Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Nimbasa Town]]
| Nimbasa Town is located south of [[Nimbasa City]]. {{Ash}} mistakes the town for Nimbasa City at first when he asks where the Gym is until [[Luke]] explains that they're two different places. Nimbasa Town is where Ash and {{ashfr}} take part in the [[Club Battle]] Tournament.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Rainbow Valley.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Rainbow Valley]]
| Rainbow Valley exists somewhere along {{rt|4|Unova}}. {{p|Cottonee}} gather at Rainbow Valley after finding their partner, riding on what is known as the "Diamond Breeze" while holding hands in order to get there. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit Rainbow Valley after helping a Cottonee win over a love interest.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Roshan City.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Roshan City]]
| A sprawling city accessible by train. Underneath it are disused subway tunnels. One of the old subway stations has been transformed into a museum for old transportation devices.
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Stonesthrow Town.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Stonesthrow Town]]
| A town located between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Just outside the town is an enormous mansion were [[Mr. Hatterly]] and [[Marigold|his daughter]] live.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Sword of the Vale.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Sword of the Vale]]
| The Sword of Vale is a castle that was once at the center of [[Kingdom of the Vale]]. One thousand years ago, the [[King of the People of the Vale]]'s sons, the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals]], fought over the [[Dragon Force]] contained within the castle, causing the Dragon Force to corrupt the land beneath the Kingdom of Vale. The king used the power of {{OBP|Victini|M14}} and hundreds of {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Duosion}} to move the castle, containing all of the People of the Vale, to the top of a mountain. The castle now stands near [[Eindoak Town]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Vertress Conference Stadium.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Vertress City]]
| Vertress City is a city close to [[Opelucid City]]. The [[Vertress Conference]] is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| align=center | [[File:Village of Dragons.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Village of Dragons]]
| The Village of Dragons is the [[hometown]] of {{an|Iris}}. It is a place where people raise and admire {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. Iris obtained her {{TP|Iris|Axew}} there from the [[Elder]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | [[File:Windy Station.png|150px]]
| align=center | [[Windy Station]]
| A station where the train to [[Roshan City]] stops and where travelers can buy {{p|Darumaka}} {{wp|bentou|boxed lunches}}.
|}
====Mentioned only====
{| align="left" style="background: #{{unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{unova color}}"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[Inakano Town]]
| Mentioned in [[BW105]]
|}
 

===Routes===
Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered {{rtn|1|Unova}}-{{rtn|23|Unova}}, paralleling the [[Kanto]] region's numbering system and emphasizing Unova's dissociation from the previous four regions.

==Geography==
Unova is divided by two rivers that lead into an ocean to the south of it. These rivers cannot be surfed on, with the exception of the river directly below [[Village Bridge]]. It divides Unova into central and eastern peninsulas and a western landmass. These three landmasses are connected by five bridges, the [[Skyarrow Bridge]], the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], the [[Tubeline Bridge]], [[Marvelous Bridge]], and the Village Bridge. The eastern part of Unova is further divided by mountains that makes a southeast part and northeast part. The southeastern part is important to Trainers who want to compete in the Pokémon league since two Gyms are located there, but the northeastern part is not since there are no Gyms there and it mostly has tourism, as evidenced by the amount of people speaking foreign languages. Further away from this bundle of towns is where the {{un|Pokémon League}} is located. Interestingly, the northeastern part is the only place in the region to find Pokémon species foreign to Unova outside of Swarms. The central peninsula of Unova consists of the two largest cities in the Pokémon world, [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]], as well as [[Opelucid City]] further north, all of which contain Gyms. Every bridge in Unova connects to the central part of the region from either the east or west. The western side contains medium sized towns and more varied landscapes but it also has three Gyms there, making it another destination to visit for any Pokémon Trainer.

Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. The region features fifteen settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as [[Striaton City]] and [[Castelia City]]. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do. [[Castelia City]], a sprawling metropolis, is one of the largest cities in the Pokémon world. [[Nuvema Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor Juniper]], is smaller and quieter. [[Black City]] is a version-exclusive city found only in Pokémon Black. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which, [[White Forest]], is also version-exclusive), a [[Desert Resort|desert]], a [[Chargestone Cave|magnetic cave]] and areas where the move {{m|Dive}} can be used outside of battle. Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region. There are several aesthetic differences in the region depending on the version, with Pokémon White these changes make the geography more rural looking, while in Pokémon Black these changes are more technological in appearance.
===Climate===
{{main|Seasons}}
The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year.

Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities.

==Unova League==
{{main|Unova League}}
The Unova League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Unova region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region a Trainer may battle the [[Elite Four]] at the {{un|Pokémon League}} building.

==={{2v2|Black|White}}===

====Gym Leaders====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Unova color}};" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|- style="background: #{{unova color dark}}"
! colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCilan.png]] {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Cilan}} {{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSChili.png]] {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Chili}} {{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCress.png]] {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cress}} {{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | {{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Striaton City}} {{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ Sanyou City}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]] {{color|{{??? color dark}}|Trio Badge}}
|- align="center" style="background:#{{??? color}}"
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSLenora.png|ldr=Lenora|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Nacrene City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSElesa.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBrycen.png|ldr=Brycen|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Icirrus City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Freeze|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|tcol=3|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga{{sup/5|B}}|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris{{sup/5|W}}|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
|}

====Elite Four and Champion====
{{elt/h|gen=V|l=da7953|d=8e2d07|league=Unova}}
{{elt|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
{{elt|type=Fighting|pic=VSMarshal.png|m=Marshal|mjap=レンブ|mrm=Renbu}}
{{elt|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{eltb|type=Alder|t=Various|pic=VSAlder.png|m=Alder|mjap=アデク|mrm=Adeku}}
|}

==={{2v2|Black|White|2}}===
====Gym Leaders====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{Unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Unova color}};" colspan=7 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="7" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="4" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="3" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="4" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|- align="center"
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=4|pic=VSCheren 2.png|ldr=Cheren|djap=チェレン|drm=Cheren|loc=Aspertia City|cjap=ヒオウギシティ|crm=Hiougi City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|col=4|pic=VSRoxie.png|ldr=Roxie|djap=ホミカ|drm=Homika|loc=Virbank City|cjap=タチワキシティ|crm=Tachiwaki City|bdg=Toxic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=4|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=4|pic=VSElesa 2.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=4|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=4|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Dragon|col=4|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Water|col=4|pic=VSMarlon.png|ldr=Marlon|djap=シズイ|drm=Shizui|loc=Humilau City|cjap=セイガイハシティ|crm=Seigaiha City|bdg=Wave|px=50}}
|}

====Elite Four and Champion====
{{elt/h|gen=V|l=da7953|d=8e2d07|league=Unova}}
{{elt|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
{{elt|type=Fighting|pic=VSMarshal.png|m=Marshal|mjap=レンブ|mrm=Renbu}}
{{elt|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{eltb|type=Dragon|pic=VSIris cropped.png|m=Iris|mjap=アイリス|mrm=Iris}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Unova is the only main series region to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan.
* Unova is the only region not to have any important locations located on major islands during normal gameplay before the [[Elite Four]].
* Unova is the only main series game region not to have the {{tc|Bug Catcher}}, {{tc|Bird Keeper}}, or {{tc|Sailor}} [[Trainer class]]es in it.
* Unova is the only region to have different exterior designs for every Gym.
* Unova is the only region without:
** a [[Department Store]] in a city; Unova's is in the middle of {{rt|9|Unova}}
** a [[Game Corner]]
** a [[Safari Zone]]
** a Bike Shop
** an actual or former Rock-type Gym.
** a Pokédex that starts with a {{type|Grass}} starter.
** the [[Evolution family|evolution families]] of {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Abra}}, {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, and {{p|Magikarp}} in its regional Pokédex.
* Unova is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all translations of the games.
** Unova is also the only main series region not to have an "O" sound in its Japanese name.
* Unova is the only main region not to have a [[Battle Frontier]].
** However, Kanto only has a Battle Frontier in the anime.
* Except [[Black City]] and [[White Forest]], all English names of cities and towns in Unova come from different types of cloud or cloud phenomena. Likewise, except Black City and White Forest, all Japanese names of cities and towns in Unova come from traditional patterns.
* In some UK pre-release material, Unova was referred to as '''Alleos'''.
* Unova is the region with the most [[Gym Leader]]s, with 14 in total.
* Unova has the most [[Gym]]s in cities, with all eleven of them. [[Sinnoh]] also has all of its Gyms in cities, but only has eight Gyms.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{Unova color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|- align=center
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Unys
|From ''un'' (one) and ''uni'' (united).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Einall
|From ''eins'' (one) and ''alles'' (all). Can be translated as "all-in-one".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Unima
|From ''uno'' (one) and possibly from ''anima'' (soul).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
|Teselia {{tt|Unova|Latin American Spanish dub of the anime}}
|From ''tesela'', Spanish for {{wp|tessera}}, a ceramic mosaic piece. It can be related to the names of the regional locations, which are based on ceramic materials that can be used to make tesserae and form a mosaic.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|하나 ''Hana''
|From 하나 (one).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|合眾 ''Hézhòng''
|合眾 means "united", "involving everyone". Literally "to assemble the multitude". Possibly derived from 「合眾為一」 ''Hézhòng wéi Yī'' (''{{wp|E pluribus unum}}''). May also be a reference to 合眾國 ''Hézhòngguó'' (literally, the phrase {{wp|United States (disambiguation)|United States}}).

|}
{{-}}

==See also==
* {{game|Black and White|s}}
* {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}

==References==
<references/>

{{-}}
{{Regions|Unova}}
{{Unova}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Unova locations|*]]
[[Category:Black and White locations|*]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 locations|*]]

[[de:Einall]]
[[es:Teselia]]
[[fr:Unys]]
[[it:Unima]]
[[ja:イッシュ地方]]
[[pl:Unova]]
[[pt:Unova]]

Soren and Rocko

2013-02-03T01:16:29Z

Dancing Dragonite: duh!

{{Character undubbed}}
{{incomplete|needs=voice actors for Buizel}}
[[File:Soran Riiku.png|thumb|250px|Soran (left) and Riku (right)]]

(Japanese: '''ソラン''' ''Soran'') and (Japanese: '''リーク''' ''Rīku'') are the [[characters of the day]] in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]''. They are both brothers, Soran being the elder one.

When {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} were walking through the countryside, they were suddenly confronted by a {{p|Drilbur}} and a {{p|Braviary}}. These were soon revealed to be owned by Soran and Riku, who revealed themselves from their hiding place. They challenged {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} to a tag battle, and after that introduced themselves, saying they are the number one siblings in the world. Soran even went as far as saying he and his brother had defeated Subway Bosses [[Emmet]] and [[Ingo]] in a tag battle, which was however quickly revealed to be false by Riku.

Soran and Riku were excited to hear Cilan is a [[Gym Leader]] and so they wanted to battle against him and Ash. While Soran and Riku chose Braviary and Drilbur to battle, Ash and Cilan decided to go with {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. At first, Ash and Cilan were surprised by the unique combinations of the brothers, but after taking some hits, they countered with their own combinations and eventually won. This loss made the brothers upset, and they started to blame it on each other. Cilan quickly offered his help however, and analyzed the Pokémon of the siblings. He came to the conclusion that the brothers needed to catch a {{type|Water}} Pokémon to battle perfectly, because then they would have full coverage over land, sky and water.

Cilan and the brothers went fishing and they quickly came across a male and a female {{p|Frillish}}. They wanted to catch them, but the brothers started arguing again on what combination to use to attack the Frillish. This made the Frillish attack first and escape. Shortly after that, a {{p|Buizel}} and {{p|Corphish}} appeared. This time, the brothers worked together perfectly, even deciding who would catch which Pokémon. Soran managed to catch Buizel, while Riku succeeded in catching Corphish. They sincerely thanked Cilan for his help and after that said goodbye to him, Ash and Iris.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Soran and Riku's known Pokémon:

===Soran's===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Soran
|pkmn=Braviary
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Soran Braviary.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|desc={{p|Braviary}} first appeared flying towards {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Soran introduced him as the "Sky Warrior". He then battled in a tag battle against {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. Together with Riku's {{p|Drilbur}}, he made unique combinations, such as "Drill Wing" (a combination of {{m|Drill Run}} and {{m|Wing Attack}}), "Hole Bird" (a combination of {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Brave Bird}}), "Aerial Claw" (a combination of {{m|Aerial Ace}} and {{m|Metal Claw}}), and "Random Rock" (a combination of {{m|Fury Attack}} and {{m|Rock Slide}}). Unfezant and Pansage countered with their own combinations however and so he and Drilbur lost.

Later he battled against two {{p|Frillish}} in an attempt by Soran and Riku to catch them, but due to the brothers arguing, the Frillish attacked Braviary and Drilbur and fled. Shortly after that he battled a {{p|Buizel}} and a {{p|Corphish}} and this time their Trainers succeeded in catching the Pokémon.

Braviary's known moves are {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and {{m|Fury Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Soran
|pkmn=Buizel
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Riiku Soran Corphish Buizel.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|desc=Soran caught this {{p|Buizel}} after Cilan advised him and Riku to catch a {{type|Water}}. After he was caught, Soran immediately came up with a unique combination with Buizel and Braviary, "Jet Brave" (a combination of {{m|Aqua Jet}} and {{m|Brave Bird}}).

Buizel's known moves are {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Aqua Jet}}.}}

===Riku's===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rīku
|pkmn=Drilbur
|type1=Ground
|img=Riiku Drilbur.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima

|desc={{p|Drilbur}} first appeared digging from the underground towards {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Riku introduced it as the "Earth Warrior". It then battled in a tag battle against {{AP|Unfezant}} and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. Together with Soran's {{p|Braviary}}, it made unique combinations, such as "Drill Wing" (a combination of {{m|Drill Run}} and {{m|Wing Attack}}), "Hole Bird" (a combination of {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Brave Bird}}), "Aerial Claw" (a combination of {{m|Aerial Ace}} and {{m|Metal Claw}}), and "Random Rock" (a combination of {{m|Fury Attack}} and {{m|Rock Slide}}). Unfezant and Pansage countered with their own combinations however and so it and Braviary lost.

Later it battled against two {{p|Frillish}} in an attempt by Riku and Soran to catch them, but due to the brothers arguing, the Frillish attacked Drilbur and Braviary and fled. Shortly after that it battled a {{p|Corphish}} and a {{p|Buizel}} and this time their Trainers succeeded in catching the Pokémon.

Drilbur's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Drill Run}}, {{m|Metal Claw}} and {{m|Rock Slide}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Rīku
|pkmn=Corphish
|type1=Water
|img=Riiku Soran Corphish Buizel.png
|epnum=BW099
|epname=A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki

|desc=Riku caught this {{p|Corphish}} after Cilan advised him and Soran to catch a {{type|Water}}. After it was caught, Riku immediately came up with a unique combination with Corphish and Drilbur, "Drill Beam" (a combination of {{m|Drill Run}} and {{m|BubbleBeam}}).

Corphish's only known move is {{m|BubbleBeam}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|de=
|ja='''Soran''': 林原めぐみ ''[[Megumi Hayashibara]]'' '''Riku''': 愛河里花子 ''[[Rikako Aikawa]]''
|es_la='''Soran''': Alan García
}}

==Trivia==
* Soran's Japanese name comes from the word 空 ''sora'' (sky).
* Riku's Japanese name comes from 陸 ''riku'' (land).
{{-}}
{{Project COD notice}}
[[Category:Unova characters of the day]]
[[Category:Characters who are twins]]
[[Category:Male characters]]

Blitzle (Pokémon)

2013-01-25T21:12:31Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Origin */ tweak

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Unfezant | next=Zebstrika | prevnum=521 | nextnum=523 | type=Electric }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Blitzle |
jname=シママ |
tmname=Shimama |
size=125px|
art=BW |
pron=<sc>''shee-mah-mah''</sc> |
species=Electrified |
typen=1 |
type1=Electric |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Lightningrod |
ability2=Motor Drive |
abilityd=Sap Sipper|
udex=028 |
ndex=522 |
u2dex=147 |
height-ftin=2'07" |
height-m=0.8 |
weight-lbs=65.7 |
weight-kg=29.8 |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
eggcycles=20 |
expyield=59 |
lv100exp=1,000,000|
gendercode=127 |
color=Black |
catchrate=190 |
body=08 |
evsp=1|
pokefordex=blitzle |
generation=5 |
footnotes=}}
'''Blitzle''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''シママ''' ''Shimama'') is an {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Zebstrika}} starting at [[level]] 27.

==Biology==
===Physiology===

Blitzle is a white-on-black zebra Pokémon, with thick, pointed white stripes on its neck, chest, back and hind legs. It has a large, rounded dark nose, and oval eyes with blue irises and yellow scleras. Blitzle possesses a spiked white mane, culminating at the front in a lightning-bolt-esque pointed extension; Blitzle also sports stubby, triangular dark ears with blue skin on the insides. Its legs are mainly white with black hooves, and its tail is stubby, white-colored and pointed.

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

===Special abilities===
Its mane can catch lightning and store the electricity from it. The mane lights up when Blitzle discharges electricity.

===Behavior===
Blitzle will gather where thunderstorms are taking place in order to catch lightning and store the electricity in their manes. They communicate with each other by making their manes light up.

===Habitat===

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

==In the anime==
[[File:Stephan Blitzle.png|250px|right|thumb|Blitzle in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Blitzle made its debut appearance in ''[[BW028|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'' under the ownership of [[Stephan]]. It battled against [[Ash's Oshawott]] and caused him to lose his [[scalchop]]. They later had a rematch where it was defeated.

===Minor appearances===
A Blitzle appeared in ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' under the ownership of [[Luisa]].

Multiple Blitzle appeared in ''[[BW056|The Lonely Deino!]]'' under the care of a {{pkmn|Day Care}} owner named [[Bobby]].

Blitzle has made cameo appearances in ''[[BW051|Lost at the Stamp Rally!]]'', ''[[BW057|The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!]]'' and ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'', ''[[BW065|Battling the Bully!]]'', ''[[BW067|Cilan Takes Flight!]]'', ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'', ''[[BW071|The Clubsplosion Begins!]]'', ''[[BW080|Clash of the Connoisseurs!]]'', ''[[BW081|Crisis at the Ferroseed Research!]]'', ''[[BW083|Rocking at the Virbank Gym! (Part 1)]]'', and ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]''.

A photo of a Blitzle appeared in ''[[BW054|The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW028|Blitzle|Ash's Pokédex|Blitzle, the Electrified Pokémon. Blitzle catches electricity and stores it in its mane, which glows when the electricity is discharged.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Andy Blitzle Adventures.png|100px|thumb|Blitzle in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
A {{tc|Hiker}} named Andy uses a Blitzle during his [[Triple Battle]] with {{Adv|Black}}. However, it was defeated after Andy became dehydrated.

[[Elesa]] has a {{p|Zebstrika}} that she has owned since she was young and it was a Blitzle.

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

==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=electric
|gen=5
|blackdex=Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use their flashing manes to communicate with one another.
|whitedex=When thunderclouds cover the sky, it will appear. It can catch lightning with its mane and store the electricity.
|b2w2dex=Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=electric|
gen=5 |
bwrarity=Common |
bwarea={{rt|3|Unova}} |
b2w2area=Breed {{p|Zebstrika}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=electric
|rumble2=Meadow: [[Challenger's Ground]], [[World Axle - B1F]] Field: [[Challenger's Ground]]
|pokepark2=[[Cove Area]]
|mdgti=[[Desolate Valley]], [[Ravine Path]], [[Color Forest]], [[Breezy Plains]], Magnagate dungeons
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=electric
|bw1=Cheri Berry|bw1type=Berry|bw1rar=50
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=Electric|
type2=Electric|
HP=45|
Attack=60|
Defense=32|
SpAtk=50|
SpDef=32|
Speed=76}}

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

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |
notes=yes |
lightningrod=maybe |
motordrive=maybe |
sapsipper=maybe |
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Blitzle|Electric|Electric|5|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Stomp|Normal|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|39|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Blitzle|Electric|Electric|5|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Blitzle|Electric|Electric|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{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|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|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{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|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|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/tmf|Blitzle|Electric|Electric|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Blitzle|Electric|Electric|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP|156|Quilava}}{{MSP|157|Typhlosion}} {{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}} {{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|||}}
{{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|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}} {{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}} {{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP|028|Sandslash}}{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|133|Eevee}} {{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|470|Leafeon}} {{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|255|Torchic}}{{MSP|256|Combusken}} {{MSP|257|Blaziken}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}} {{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}} {{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|023|Ekans}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}} {{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}} {{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}} {{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}} {{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}} {{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}} {{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|498|Tepig}}{{MSP|499|Pignite}}{{MSP|500|Emboar}} {{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|585|Deerling}}{{MSP|586|Sawsbuck}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|||}}{{learnlist/breedf|Blitzle|Electric|Electric|5|5}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Blitzle|electric|electric|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Blitzle|electric|electric|5|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=Electric |
ndex=522 |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=1|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad2=He's indifferent to his surroundings, but when he finds promising Pokémon, he can't wait to teach them the tricks of Dash. |
Park2strong= |
Park2weak= |
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=2 |
ConquestSpd=3 |
ConquestDef=1 |
ConquestHP=2 |
ConquestRange=4 |
ConquestMove={{m|Spark}} |
ConquestAbility1=Lightningrod |
ConquestAbility2=Motor Drive |
ConquestAbility3=Run Up |
ConquestEvo=Evolves into {{p|Zebstrika}} when Speed reaches 81 |
ConquestLink=Tadasumi, Kiyo
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=522
|name1=Blitzle
|type1-1=Electric
|evotype1=Level
|level1=27
|sprite2=523
|name2=Zebstrika
|type1-2=Electric}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite |
type=electric |
gen=5 |
gender=none |
name=Blitzle |
ndex=522 |
}}

==Trivia==
* All of Blitzle's Abilities give it an immunity to a {{t|Electric|certain}} {{t|Grass|type}} and increase a certain [[Stats|stat]].
* Blitzle has the lowest {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all Electric-type Pokémon.

===Origin===
Blitzle resembles a {{wp|zebra}} foal and may be based on two of {{wp|Helios|Helios's}} {{wp|Helios#Horses of Helios|steeds that pulled his chariot}}, Bronte and Sterope, which are Greek for thunder and lightning, respectively.

====Name origin====
Blitzle is derived from ''blitz'' (German for ''lightning''). ''Le'' may derive from ''little''.

Shimama is a corruption of シマウマ ''shimauma'' (zebra).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=electric|type2=electric
|ja=シママ ''Shimama''|jameaning=From {{tt|シマウマ ''shimauma''|zebra}}
|de=Elezeba|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Elektrizität|electricity}}'' and ''Zebra''
|fr=Zébibron|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|zèbre|zebra}}'' and ''{{tt|biberon|feeding bottle}}''
|es=Blitzle|esmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Blitzle|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=줄뮤마 ''Julmyuma''|komeaning=From {{tt|줄무늬|stripe}} and {{tt|馬|horse}}
|zh_cmn=斑斑馬 / 斑斑马 ''Bānbānmǎ''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|斑馬 ''bānmǎ''|zebra}}.
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(Japanese: '''アララギ研究所！新たなる旅立ち！！''' ''The {{tt|Araragi|Juniper}} Institute! A New Journey!!'') is the 109th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 766th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 17, 2013.
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==Synopsis==
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==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} return to [[Nuvema Town]].
* {{TRT}} returns to [[Unova]] now focusing on their original goal: capturing {{AP|Pikachu}} and any other Pokémon they can.

* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are revealed to have obtained a {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}} and an {{TP|James|Amoonguss}}, respectively.
* Ash, {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} decide to explore the White Ruins in the hopes of meeting {{p|Reshiram}}.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[N]]
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Jessie's Frillish]]
* [[James's Amoonguss]]

==Characters==
===Humans===

* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Juniper]]
* [[Cedric Juniper]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[N]]
* [[Nonomi]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:Dare da BW109.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]:  {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Unfezant}} ({{OP|Ash|Unfezant}})
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}; at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak's Lab]])
* {{p|Emolga}} ({{OP|Iris|Emolga}})
* {{p|Stunfisk}} ({{OP|Cilan|Stunfisk}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Tepig}} ([[starter Pokémon]]; given to [[Nonomi]])
* {{p|Oshawott}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Frillish}} ({{OP|Jessie|Frillish}})
* {{p|Amoonguss}} ({{OP|James|Amoonguss}})
* {{p|Serperior}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Whimsicott}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Alomomola}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Galvantula}} (×2; fantasy)
* {{p|Reshiram}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Swadloon}}
* ''[[Be an Arrow!]]'' is replaced by ''Be an Arrow! 2013'' as the Japanese opening while ''[[Sakura Go-Round]]'' replaces ''[[Look Look☆Here]]'' as the ending.
* ''[[Team Rocket Forever]]'' is used as background music.
* At the end of ''[[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]]'', at the point when the revealed Pokémon normally lets out its own [[cry]], {{Ash}} instead shouts "{{MTR}}!", and Meowth zooms out of the screen.
** This is also the first time during the {{series|Best Wishes}} when the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in ''Dare da?'' has moved during its introduction, and the first time ever when the Pokémon in question has left the entire screen before the end of the segment.
* As of this episode, {{TRT}} use their {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|original motto}}.
* This episode also marks the first time since ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', over a hundred episodes ago, when Team Rocket has used their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]] and blasted off without their rocket packs.
* This episode marked the return of the running gag which consisted of Professor Oak getting smothered by [[Ash's Muk]] while talking to Ash through video-conference.

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Talk:Ghetsis

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==Facial Damage==

Due to Geechisu having some sort of deformity in the right side of his face (apparent in his sprite and the latest coro coro artwork) that is most presented by him having an awkward shaped mouth, and also having that eyepatch thing, is it justifiable to say he may have some sort of facial damage? --[[User:Ryuutakeshi|Ryuutakeshi]] 06:28, 13 October 2010 (UTC)
:Was wondering if you were going to post that here, well putting that he may have facial damage goes a little on the border of speculation but I do think that his oddly shaped mouth should be noticed since it's not a sprite mistake and was obviously on purpose [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 06:34, 13 October 2010 (UTC)
:: We've mentioned mass-fan-agreed-on speculation before. --[[User:Ryuutakeshi|Ryuutakeshi]] 06:51, 13 October 2010 (UTC)

== Move to "Getis"? ==

If you listen to his battle music the choir says "Getis" over and over again, and so I think we should move it to "Getis". [[User:Mikkim|Mikkim]] 04:41, 17 October 2010 (UTC)
:Not until there's a definite answer - plenty of people hear "Penance" being chanted, and before that track was identified as Geechisu's theme, it was believed to be Genosect's and gave rise to the "Dennis" meme because of people hearing that. --[[User:The Great Butler|The Great Butler]] 01:58, 18 October 2010 (UTC)
::Except why would they be chanting an english word that sounds almost exactly like a pronunciation of the charecters name in a japanese game? It's much more likely they are saying "Getis", the characters name, than "Penance", something Getis is not showing at all (I mean, even after you beat him he still acts like he was doing the right thing, defiantly not showing penance at all), or the english name "Dennis", and a weird way of say the name as well (The "is" is not as stressed in the name dennis, as it is in the song, while Getis would have that stressed that way). [[User:Mikkim|Mikkim]] 05:50, 18 October 2010 (UTC)
:::It doesn't sound like Getis to me, and you yourself don't even seem sure so it won't be moved. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 06:32, 18 October 2010 (UTC)
::::Well, what do you hear it as? And how do I not sound sure about it? I am very sure they are saying "Getis". [[User:Mikkim|Mikkim]] 23:12, 18 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::While you may hear it as "Getis", others may hear it as "Dennis" or "Penance" or even just indiscernible ominous chanting. At any rate, I'm fairly certain that it's a tad too shaky to be suitable evidence for moving a page. --'''[[User:Darkeiya|Darkeiya]]''' ''[[User talk:Darkeiya|talk to me!]]'' 00:38, 19 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::I suppose you're right. Perhaps when he appears in the anime we'll find out how his name is pronounced (Although I do hear the chanting as "Getis" or "Geetis"). --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 11:18, 19 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::::I guess we can wait to see how they pronounce it in the anime. It can't take too long for them to show Getis. I mean, he does appear very close to the start of the game. [[User:Mikkim|Mikkim]] 06:30, 20 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::"Penance" fits with the Team Plasma theme of making people repent for abusing Pokémon. Granted that Geechisu does not himself do this, but he is still manipulating others into releasing their Pokémon as "penance" for imagined crimes. --[[User:The Great Butler|The Great Butler]] 08:20, 21 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::::::Not really, because plasma is already dead when Getis attacks you. He's just attacking you in anger, not in anyway connected to penance. Penance would not make sense when talking about Getis making a desperate move to try to try to get revenge for destroying his dream. Besides, he wasn't really the sort of person who believed it was freeing pokemon, so Penance would actually be extremely out of context when fighting Getis. [[User:Mikkim|Mikkim]] 06:49, 24 October 2010 (UTC)

== Romanization ==

It's just [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/remarks.php?trope=Main.ptitle2gli7wce&id=16638#16638 come to my attention] that ゲーチス may actually stand for "Goetis" (from ''{{wp|goetia|goēteia}}'', Greek for "sorcery"). Would this be suitable for everyone?—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 04:20, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
:Except goetis would be written as ゴーチス　instead of ゲーチス. {{unsigned|mikkim}}
::True, but the Japanese Wikipedia mentions that it can also be written as ゲーティア.[[User:神奇超龍|神奇超龍]] 10:41, 4 November 2010 (UTC)
:::So...are we good? Any objections?—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 22:44, 6 November 2010 (UTC)
::::I did find this {{tt|Sanskrit|I think..}} term "gati" (going/motion/destiny, plural:gatis), the term is used in Buddhism to mean "course of existence" or "destiny". Apparently there are six realms (Deva - god, {{tt|Asura|Coincidentally, one of the names of the seven sages}} - titans, Manusyas - humans, Tiryaks -animals, Pretas - ghost, Narakas -hell beings). So his name could also be a reference to this also. [[User:神奇超龍|神奇超龍]] 01:29, 10 November 2010 (UTC)
:::::I guess that that can work. Goetis and Gatis both make more sense than most of the other names that have been guessed. Does anybody object to moving it to Goetis? [[User:Mikkim|Mikkim]] 21:10, 13 November 2010 (UTC)
::::::Not a total objection, but perhaps it's just an origin and not the proper romanization? In that case, moving the page would be a mistake. Does Nintendo ever put out any media (be it guides, promotional material, etc.) which would use the romanizations of human characters' names, and thus put this issue to rest? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 23:17, 13 November 2010 (UTC)
:::::::Ummm, maybe romanizing dento as dent, poddo as pod, and koon as corn is also just an origin but not the proper romanization? Geechisu can also be written as Getis, because the closest thing the Japanese have to a "ti" is chi and su can also be read with the u being silent. It would be a proper romanization, just as proper as デント/dento -> dent　ポッド/poddo -> pod　コオン/ koon -> corn. Offical media is not nessecary, because any objection that you could have to ゲエチス/geechisu -> getis would also apply to デント/ポッド/コオン -> dent/pod/corn. [[User:Mikkim|Mikkim]] 00:18, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Technically I was opposed to those as well, but I suppose you have a point. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 00:44, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
:::::::::There are countless possible spellings. Also, if Geechisu can be moved, then so should [[Shooti]] be moved to Shooty (the romanization we use now is simply incorrect because of prolonged "i"). Also, it's annoying how Bulbapedia lacks standards lately. I thought we aren't moving the pages because of romanizations, because we're waiting for English version. That's been the admins' trend towards moving lately. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:01, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::Yes, but are there countless spellings that actually make sense? I am not against Shooti being moved, and Geechisu -> Getis actually makes more sense than Shooti -> Shooty. If we aren't moving them to there correct romanizations, we might as well move Dent back to dento, Corn to Koon, Pod to Poddo, Iris to Airis, and so on. We are using the logical names for the gym leaders, so why are we not using the logical name for Goetis? {{unsigned|mikkim}}
: Given no one objected to it being a possible name origin, I added it to that section of his page while everyone tries figure out where to move it to. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 01:59, 10 February 2011 (UTC)
: While on the subject of where to put the page, the character in question is one of the few we hear pronounced, as it is chanted in his battle theme (unless that is really is or "Penance" or hell, even "Dennis"), while hard to make out, "Geechisu" is clearly out, and it is something like "Goetis" or "Getis". Not that it matters given we will have an actual English name in a few weeks.

== Interview confirms name "GCis" ==

CoroCoro has an interview with Junichi Masuda that confirms that Geechisu's name is GCis, from the G and Cis (C#) that the timpanis play in his battle theme. [[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 21:42, 30 November 2010 (UTC)
:Would you mind linking your source? —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 21:45, 30 November 2010 (UTC)
::This spelling, albeit correct meaning-wise, is simply too fugly. Let's just wait for his English name, okie? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 22:01, 30 November 2010 (UTC)
:::That has nothing to do with this [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 22:07, 30 November 2010 (UTC)

http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net (scroll down to the yellow box) [[User:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 22:09, 30 November 2010 (UTC)
:::The only thing I see that confirming is the name's origin, not what its romanization is. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 22:12, 30 November 2010 (UTC)
:::If that is the name's origin, then I guess the correct spelling is how you spell the name of the letter Gee (for G), thus I go for Geecis.[[User:Veggietable|Veggietable]] 00:08, 1 December 2010 (UTC)

== Red Eyes ==

Notice that four of Geechy's six Pokémon have red sclera? --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 03:54, 1 January 2011 (UTC)
:Notably, he also has a red shade on one of his eyes and two red eyes in his outfit. Coincidence? --[[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']]''' 03:58, 1 January 2011 (UTC)
::If it were all of them, I would say yes, but unfortunately I think that it is just a slight co-incidence. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:06, 1 January 2011 (UTC)

== Trivia regarding appearance ==

Am I the only one who thinks Geechisu bears a passing resemblance to [http://storage.canoe.ca/v1/dynamic_resize/id/1178261/?size=400x400&site=rsoc_en&authtoken=7b86a2c58c4972d7e2e2aa060a3ce775&quality=100 this guy]? [[User:Glitchipedia|This message brought to you by Glitchipedia, the falsified encyclopedia]] 08:07, 14 January 2011 (UTC)
:: Wow, you're right!!!!! [[User:Mewtwo777|I am Darth Mewtwo... Fear me, and my team made entirely of Mewtwo!!!]] 02:09, 27 January 2011 (UTC)

== Trivia regarding music ==

I believe his battle music is the only one that has human voice. Is it not?'''[[User:Goldex555|Gold]][[User:Goldex555|ex]][[User:Goldex555|555]]''' 22:17, 8 February 2011 (UTC)
:Nah. The FR/LG Champion music has {{tt|choir|Or at least something that sounds like choir}} at the beggining. Just listen closely... [[User:Marked +-+-+|Marked +-+-+]] 22:05, 18 July 2011 (UTC)
::Even, Miror B.'s theme in Colo is clearly the first.[[User:Blitzamirin| ~ Blitzamirin ~ ]] 21:27, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

== Move to Ghetsis (NOT because of the rumors) ==

* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud5ZwB8BwTA#t=3m5s

This was confirmed at the tour. See? [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 00:07, 12 February 2011 (UTC)

== Japanese name romanization ==

So, what romanization should we use for his Japanese name. His English name is obviously corrupted, it's not a correct romanization of his Japanese name. I propose using "Gecis" in the Japanese context. It reflects the musical origin of his name well (and that inserted -e- reflects the pronounciation better and looks aesthetically better than "G'cis" or "G-cis", I don't think that this "e" ruins the etymology). So, what do you think? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 13:21, 12 February 2011 (UTC)
:I think Gcis would be ideal, as it really is the true representation of the names origin, but Gecis doesn't deviate too much.--[[User:Jda95|'''jda''']][[User talk:Jda95|'''95''']] 03:48, 13 February 2011 (UTC)
:: I agree. [[User:Mewtwo777|I am Darth Mewtwo... Fear me, and my team made entirely of Mewtwo!!!]] 04:16, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
::: How about "Geecis"? A single 'E' would make it sound like the strong 'E' in "special" instead of the soft E that we use to call the letter G. [[User:Veggietable|Veggietable]] 06:01, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
::::I would prefer GCis. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 06:45, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::As much as I would wish for the romanization of Geechisu's name, your ideas for romanization are wrong. Geechisu's name, pronounced "geh-chee-su", though having origins from "G" and "Cis", cannot be romanized as "Gecis" or "GCis" because they sound like "jee-sis". A possible romanizations for Geechisu's name could be "Gethis", with the "chi" making a "th" sound, which is common in romanizations. {{unsigned|Onxanthy}}
::::::No, it doesn't matter how you interpret the sound, it's whether it is a proper romanization. I think GCis is the way to go, simply because it the confirmed name origin. If there is a different official romanization, feel free to change it later. --[[User:Jda95|'''jda''']][[User talk:Jda95|'''95''']] 00:09, 26 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::I understand that, but how is "GCis" pronounced? If it's pronounced "geh-sis", then that's fine because it is from Geechisu. However, if it is pronounced "jee-sis", that is almost as if calling Bulbasaur's Japanese name, Fushigidane, "fuh-shi-gi-dein", or even Pikachu, whose Japanese name is the same as its English name, "paika-chu". I do understand that you wish to change it to "GCis" because it confirms the origin of his name, but it does matter how the sound is interpreted and pronounced because it stays within the pronunciation the kana gives. You can't change the way the kana is pronounced unless it can be transliterated into it (e.g. "ru" becomes "lu"; "aa" becomes "ar"; "shi" becomes "si/see"). Since "gee" and "jee" are not from the same kana, it can't become "GCis". [[User:Onxanthy|Onxanthy]] 01:12, 26 February 2011 (UTC)

== "Corrupted to make it sound more sinister" ==

Is it really necessary to have that line in the English box in the "Names" category? [[User:Onxanthy|Onxanthy]] 00:54, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

== Surname ==
I hadn't been sure of this since all we had at first was the patched ROM, but now that "Harmonia" is used in the official translation of the game as well, should it be listed as Ghetsis and N's surname? --[[User:The Great Butler|The Great Butler]] 19:33, 4 March 2011 (UTC)
:Well, I wouldn't move N to "N Harmonia", as N isn't his real name, obviously (it was confirmed in an interview for Nintendo Dream). As for Ghetsis Harmonia - maybe... --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 19:43, 4 March 2011 (UTC)

== Move to "Ghetsis Harmonia" ==

He does have a full name like "Ash Ketchum". [[User:J-J-M|'''J''']]'''-'''[[User talk:J-J-M|'''J''']]'''-'''[[Special:Contributions/J-J-M|'''M''']] 18:57, 12 March 2011 (UTC)
:I completly agree. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 19:02, 12 March 2011 (UTC)
::I am not opposed to having his full name there, but I believe his full name should be redirected here instead. In the games, he is mostly referred to as Ghetsis. His name seems kind of spoiler-y as well, so there's that to consider as well. A similar idea is present at both Professor Juniper's articles. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 19:25, 12 March 2011 (UTC)
:::A redirect would work. I could make one if you approve. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 19:28, 12 March 2011 (UTC)
:::Already one step ahead of you. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 19:31, 12 March 2011 (UTC)
::::Okay thanks Jello. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 19:32, 12 March 2011 (UTC)
:::::But the entire name is the first thing you see when you enter the page. Plus it's in the infobox as well. [[User:J-J-M|'''J''']]'''-'''[[User talk:J-J-M|'''J''']]'''-'''[[Special:Contributions/J-J-M|'''M''']] 19:37, 12 March 2011 (UTC)

== Full name ==

His full name was never given as "Ghetsis Harmonia" in at least the English version of the game (he just mentioned the "Harmonia" family/clan/name/whatever). While I'm willing to accept that it's probably his full name, why the assumption that the katakana would be ハルモニア•ゲーチス and not ゲーチス•ハルモニア, given that Unova is based on New York? When Western names are rendered in Japanese, the forename goes before the surname.

Note that I'm not saying that ゲーチス•ハルモニア is necessarily correct, either. I'm just saying that unless it's stated either way, it's bad to assume. --[[User:Ketsuban|Transfinite]] | [[User talk: Ketsuban|Talk]] 14:44, 14 April 2011 (UTC)
:Given that neither of Ghetsis's names are remotely Japanese, plus the setting, I think that the Western order is more appropriate, at least until we have something more solid to go on. It seems that most Japanese sites also use the western order for his name, so that's what I've changed it to for now. [[User:Bikini Miltank|Bikini Miltank]] 09:20, 16 August 2011 (UTC)

== Isn't that the opposite? ==

It says "Ghetsis unwilligly let the player battle N" or something like that. Isn't that the opposite? Didn't he say something like "Go (name)! Prove your worth"! or somethhing like that in N's castle?[[User:Bobosmith01|~Bobo]] 20:03, 16 April 2011 (UTC)
:I agree with this..... (but why can't the sentence just be edited?) [[User:Ikarishipper900|Ikarishipper900]] 00:02, 15 May 2011 (UTC)
:Since nobody disagreed, I edited the sentence. [[User:Ikarishipper900|Ikarishipper900]] 19:52, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

== Needs more plot information. ==

Specifically, one very important thing is unexplained by this page, and it MUST be fixed:

What the hell is wrong with this guy? No, I know, it SEEMS like trivia until you realise he is a bigger jerk that the ones who tried to destroy the universe. [[User:PowerPlantRaichu|PowerPlantRaichu]] 13:38, 1 November 2011 (UTC)
:That's left unexplained in the games, so anything we added to try to answer that would just be speculation. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 16:46, 1 November 2011 (UTC)

=="Corrupted romanization"==
Why is the English romanization considered "corrupted" while the others aren't?

The romaji would be ''gēchisu'' and I guess the official trademarked version is ''G-Cis'', so shouldn't all the other romanizations be considered "corrupted"?
I don't understand why "Ghetis" or "Ghecis" or "Ghechis" aren't "corrupted", yet "Ghetsis" is. [[User:Dannyjenn|Dannyjenn]] 00:23, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

==Translated concept art==
After posting my [[Talk:N#N's Puzzle Cube|translation of N's concept art]], I got a request to translate [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Ghetsis_Concept_Art.jpg Ghetsis's concept art] as well. So here it goes...

'''Ｇ-Ｃｉｓ''' (ゲーツィス)
*Ostensibly a member of the [[Seven Sages|seven-man group]].
*After the seven-man group gives N the crown on the Day of God (Japanese: 神の日 ''Kami no Hi''), if you look closely, he's the only one who doesn't kneel.
*He established the [[Team Plasma|organization]] for his own purposes, making N the organization's center and preparing him to become a god.
*Rumors say that he's N's father, and that's why he decided to make him king.
*He physically resembles N.
*He's the opponent that the protagonist fights at the end.
*Before the final battle (when N's gone), he tells the protagonist that he's N's father.
:(Is it the truth, or is he just trying to upset the protagonist? Even that's uncertain.)
*G-Cis's own selfish desire is to achieve world domination, which is his true purpose.
*Desires absolute power, covets total control, has an aggressive personality, and will not stop until he's completely obtained both. That's perfection...
*Even after losing to the protagonist, G-Cis's ambition for perfection, his desire, will continue to expand even further.
*Height is about 200cm (N's height is 180cm).
*His clothing is like that of an archbiship, and the golden embroidery is reversed on the left and right sides.

That's the entire thing. Note that his name was spelled differently (ゲーツィス instead of ゲーチス), and Team Plasma and the Seven Sages apparantly hadn't been named yet. Also states that, despite rumors and what he says, his status as N's father is supposed to remain uncertain -- to be perfectly clear, that bit in the parenthesis is from the design notes (本当なのか？それとも主人公を動揺させたいだけなのか？それすら定かではない), not my own comment. [[User:AmaranthSparrow|AmaranthSparrow]] 05:47, 20 March 2012 (UTC)

: It's not ゲー'''シ'''ィス, but ゲー'''ツ'''ィス (''Ghetsis''). The concept art seems to refer to his English name. [[Special:Random|'''AKUro?''']] [[User talk:Akurochan|あくロ]][[Special:Contributions/Akurochan|ちゃん]] 06:31, 20 March 2012 (UTC)
:Hi I love you forever. This is pretty cool, they perfectly knew how they wanted the character to be since the start. Thank you for translating! [[User:LurKasumi|LurKasumi]] 08:19, 27 March 2012 (UTC)

== Memory Link: Unknown trainer ==

For the line "And I've lost to some unknown Trainer not once, but TWICE?!" upon being defeated in BW2, the article comments that he does not say this line if Memory Link is used. Is this erroneous? Having used Memory Link with a completed BW, the line appeared for me. Intuitively it seems like a line he would say if Memory Link '''is''' used, not the opposite. - [[User:Miraglyth|Miraglyth]] ([[User talk:Miraglyth|talk]]) 16:59, 18 October 2012 (UTC)
:Fixed, he says that in both cases. And that makes sense - I don't think that Ghetsis knows who you are, so he refers to protagonist as an unknown Trainer. [[User:Marked +-+-+|Marked +-+-+]] ([[User talk:Marked +-+-+|talk]]) 16:20, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

== Anime artwork ==

Is there any reason why we should have the ''Best Wishes'' artwork in the anime section? It's not useful as it is nearly identical to the video game art. [[User:Dancing Dragonite|Dancing Dragonite]] ([[User talk:Dancing Dragonite|talk]]) 22:24, 20 December 2012 (UTC)

Talk:Colress

2012-12-19T19:44:00Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Trivia */ re

==Possible Name Origin==
Aku - Evil, Kuro - Black, Akuma - Demon. An evil professor? [[User:Kookamooka|Kookamooka]] 20:42, 11 May 2012 (UTC)
:Bumping this. [[User:Kookamooka|Kookamooka]] 18:47, 16 May 2012 (UTC)
::There's nothing supporting that. We don't know if he's evil or not. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 18:52, 16 May 2012 (UTC)
:::I should have elaborated more on that sorry. I meant it as a name origin, it's more similar than it is to achromatic, which is an English word, and Akuroma is his Japanese name (afaik). {{unsigned|Kookamooka}}
:Kuma - Bear, Roma - Gypsy, Ama - Nun. Gypsy nun bear professor. [[User:Kikugi|Kikugi]] 19:13, 17 May 2012 (UTC)

== Final battle Challenge Mode moves ==

They seem to be the same as Normal Mode so far. Can it safely be assumed that the movesets don't change in his case? -- [[User:GoldenCelebi|Golden]][[User talk:GoldenCelebi|Celebi]] 12:51, 14 July 2012 (UTC)
:I don't really think so. Already we have examples of moves changing between normal and challenge modes, such as Iris (Hydreigon has Flamethrower in normal mode, Fire Blast in challenge). It would be better to wait until someone locates cold, hard data on the moves in Colress' team in Challenge mode. '''[[User:Haxorus|Hax]][[User talk:Haxorus|or]][[Special:Contributions/Haxorus|us]]''' 14:10, 14 July 2012 (UTC)

== Trivia or not ==

"In the battle with Colress at the Pokemon World Tournament, Colress' Magneton is underleveled. Magnemite does not evolve into Magneton until level 30."

Is the above notable enough to be included as trivia as it is in the Trivia section for the Lance, Falkner, and Poké Maniac articles. There were a few reverted edits due to this. [[User:Super goku|Super goku]] ([[User talk:Super goku|talk]]) 07:31, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
:No, the trivias regarding underleveled Pokémon are not really notable. Therefore, I have removed it from Lance and Poke Maniac's articles. However, I am not sure about Falkner's article, it may needs to be reworded but I may be wrong. ♫♪ [[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']] ♪♫ 07:43, 15 July 2012 (UTC)

Levels are scaled down for tournaments, especially the PWT. If you bring a Serperior into the Driftveil Tournament, it will be scaled down to level 25, even though Servine doesn't evolve until level 36. Underleveled Pokémon should only be noted outside of set-level battles. [[User:Schiffy|Schiffy]] ([[User talk:Schiffy|talk]]) 02:29, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

== Rival? ==
Seeing how N fails to qualify as a rival under the conditions I stipulated in my recent N edit summary, Colress seems to qualify as a rival, barring the Trainer class impediment. Should he be treated as such, because of his status as a recurring, re-battle-able, non-League-sanctioned, uniquely designed opponent in a game where he is prominently featured? This needs to be settled here and now...--[[User:Muk-a-matic|Muk-a-matic-Maketh the Muk go round...]] ([[User talk:Muk-a-matic|talk]]) 20:03, 31 August 2012 (UTC)
:No. Colress doesn't fit the traditional sense of a rival - you're not competing against him for anything. [[User:Plasma|Plasma]] ([[User talk:Plasma|talk]]) 20:26, 2 November 2012 (UTC)

== Name ==

I've noticed something interesting about his name... Achroma (in Japanese) may come from "achromatic", and Colress may come from "colorless". Considering that the games are called Black 2 and White 2, this makes a lot of sense to me. I don't know if somebody already pointed this out, but I think it'd be interesting to put this in the Trivia section --[[User:PenblooeR|Pen]][[User talk:PenblooeR|BlooeR]] 16:33, 21 October 2012 (UTC)
:It's already in the [[Colress#Names|Names]] section. --[[User:神奇超龍|'''超龍''']]「'''[[User talk:神奇超龍|Chao]]'''」 16:36, 21 October 2012 (UTC)
::Oh, fail xP --[[User:PenblooeR|Pen]][[User talk:PenblooeR|BlooeR]] 16:39, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

== Colress Challenge mode levels 75 and 77 instead of 76 and 78. ==

In my Black version(English) Challenge mode, Colress has levels 75 and 77, instead of 76 and 78, as shown on the page. In the japanese videos I watched, he had levels 76 and 78. I am wondering if the english version lowered his levels in challenge mode(the normal mode is the same), if this is some sort of a glitch, or if the boss scales to my level. {{unsigned|Anonackount}}
:I just checked mine, and they were 76 and 78 as normal. Are you sure you didn't misread the numbers? - [[User:Blazios|Blazios]] [[User Talk:Blazios|talk]] 12:14, 2 November 2012 (UTC)

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/841/1102122236.jpg/
This is the battle on the deck, by the way. You are using the english version, right? {{unsigned|Anonackount}}
:In the initial post-League battle, he has Pokemon with levels ranging from 76 to 78, but they are lowered by 1 on the deck battles. At least that was my experience (US version). [[User:Dancing Dragonite|Dancing Dragonite]] ([[User talk:Dancing Dragonite|talk]]) 14:50, 11 November 2012 (UTC)

That seems kind of weird. Is it a programming error? [[User:Anonackount|Anonackount]] ([[User talk:Anonackount|talk]]) 21:46, 17 November 2012 (UTC)

== Trivia ==
The page still seems to be locked from editing from some users. I take issue with a point of trivia added by a user which states (pasting here): "Colress seems particularly fond of the Steel and Electric types, as he uses three electric types and three steel types, and two Pokémon that are an Electric/Steel type combination."

This doesn't seem notable, is pointed out by the colors of his infoboxes relating to Steel and Electric types, and is something a reader can deduce already by looking at his team rosters. Could someone with credentials to edit this page remove this trivia? [[User:Chicobo329|Chicobo329]] ([[User talk:Chicobo329|talk]]) 22:16, 16 December 2012 (UTC)
:This was removed by [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]]. You're right; it's not noteworthy. [[User:Dancing Dragonite|Dancing Dragonite]] ([[User talk:Dancing Dragonite|talk]]) 19:43, 19 December 2012 (UTC)

Colress

2012-11-14T22:29:42Z

Dancing Dragonite: this is said twice here

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corecolor={{Electric color light}} |
bordercolor={{Steel color dark}} |
name=Colress|
jname=アクロマ |
tmname=Achroma |
slogan=no |
image=Black 2 White 2 Colress.png |
size=200px |
caption=Artwork from Black 2 and White 2 |
gender=Male |
colors=no |
eyes=Yellow |
hair=Blonde with blue |
hometown=Unknown |
region=[[Unova]] |
relatives=Unknown |
trainer=|
trainerclass=[[Pokémon Trainer]], [[Team Plasma]] |
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team=yes |
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pvnum=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|
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'''Colress''' (Japanese: '''アクロマ''' ''Achroma'') is a Pokémon researcher and the new boss of [[Team Plasma]], acting under [[Ghetsis]]'s orders. His goal is to discover the true way to draw out the strength of Pokémon.

==In the games==
{{spoilers}}
Colress is first encountered in [[Castelia Sewers]]. He is met again [[Castelia City]], where he tells the player that he disagrees with the old [[Team Plasma]]'s goals to liberate Pokémon from humans. The player re-encounters Colress on {{rt|4|Unova}}, where several {{p|Crustle}} block the path. Colress uses his machine to drive the Crustle away and challenges the player to a battle. Colress is once again seen as a participant in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], and is matched against the player in the final round. Throughout most of the game, he can be met and will talk to the player mostly about Team Plasma.

Later on, during the battle against the new Team Plasma on the [[Plasma Frigate]] while at the [[Giant Chasm]], Colress is seen in a chamber, where he reveals that he joined Team Plasma to pursue and research the true strength of Pokémon. After he is defeated in battle, he allows access to [[Ghetsis]]'s chamber, wanting to see if the player can stop him.

After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]], Colress is still dwelling in the Plasma Frigate; however, he and the other Team Plasma members have decided to put an end to their ambitions. Colress will then battle the player and will give the player a [[Master Ball]] once defeated. He will then move to the bow of the Frigate, where he will battle the player once per day.

===Pokémon===
====First battle====
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}}

====Second battle====
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|move2=Supersonic|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
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|move4=Mirror Shot|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/5
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|ndex=605
|pokemon=Elgyem
|level=25
|ability=Telepathy
|ability2=Synchronize
|gender=both
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Headbutt|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Psybeam|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Heal Block|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
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|level=25
|pokemon=Klink
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|ability=Plus
|ability2=Minus
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|move2=ThunderShock|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Gear Grind|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bind|move4type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
}}
}}

====Third battle====
{{Party
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Colress.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}{{tt|10400|11200 in Challenge Mode}}
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|game=B2W2
|location=Plasma Frigate
|pokemon=5
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|pokemon=Magneton
|level={{tt|50|54 in Challenge Mode}}
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Eviolite
|gender=genderless
|type1=Electric|type2=Steel
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move2=Volt Switch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
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|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/5
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|ndex=606
|pokemon=Beheeyem
|level={{tt|50|54 in Challenge Mode}}
|type1=Psychic
|gender=male
|ability=Synchronize
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|move4=Recover|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/5
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|ndex=375
|pokemon=Metang
|level={{tt|50|54 in Challenge Mode}}
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|gender=genderless
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Meteor Mash|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Agility|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Zen Headbutt|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/5
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|ndex=462
|pokemon=Magnezone
|level={{tt|50|54 in Challenge Mode}}
|ability=Sturdy
|gender=genderless
|type1=Electric|type2=Steel
|move1=Flash Cannon|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Special
|move2=Discharge|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Status
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
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|pokemon=Klinklang
|level={{tt|52|56 in Challenge Mode}}
|type1=Steel
|gender=genderless
|ability=Unknown
|held=Air Balloon
|move1=Shift Gear|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Gear Grind|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
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|move4=Giga Impact|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

====Final battle====
{{Party
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Colress.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}{{tt|14800|15600 in Challenge Mode during first match, 15400 in Challenge Mode in rematches}}
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|pokemon=Magneton
|level={{tt|72|76 in Challenge Mode during first match, 75 in Challenge Mode in rematches}}
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Eviolite
|gender=genderless
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|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move2=Volt Switch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
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|move4=Tri Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special}}
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|ndex=479W
|pokemon=Rotom
|level={{tt|72|76 in Challenge Mode during first match, 75 in Challenge Mode in rematches}}
|type1=Electric
|type2=Water
|gender=genderless
|ability=Levitate
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move2=Discharge|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Will-O-Wisp|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Status
|move4=Substitute|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=376
|pokemon=Metagross
|level={{tt|72|76 in Challenge Mode during first match, 75 in Challenge Mode in rematches}}
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|gender=genderless
|ability=Clear Body
|held=Muscle Band
|move1=Agility|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Meteor Mash|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Zen Headbutt|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=606
|pokemon=Beheeyem
|level={{tt|72|76 in Challenge Mode during first match, 75 in Challenge Mode in rematches}}
|type1=Psychic
|gender=male
|ability=Unknown
|held=Leftovers
|move1=Calm Mind|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Energy Ball|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Recover|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=462
|pokemon=Magnezone
|level={{tt|72|76 in Challenge Mode during first match, 75 in Challenge Mode in rematches}}
|ability=Sturdy
|held=Wise Glasses
|gender=genderless
|type1=Electric|type2=Steel
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flash Cannon|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Status
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=601
|pokemon=Klinklang
|level={{tt|74|78 in Challenge Mode during first match, 77 in Challenge Mode in rematches}}
|type1=Steel
|gender=genderless
|ability=Unknown
|held=Air Balloon
|move1=Shift Gear|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Status
|move2=Gear Grind|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Wild Charge|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Giga Impact|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
}}

===Quotes===
'''Castelia Sewers'''
: ''"You there! That was an excellent demonstration of battling. The way you brought out the power of your Pokémon against an opponent like Team Plasma… Astounding. Simply astounding. Interesting as well. I see…"''

'''Castelia City's Central Plaza'''
:''"Oh, it's you again! If it's not an inconvenience, may I have a look at your Pokémon?"''
:: '''Yes''': ''"I appreciate your cooperation!"''
:: '''No''': ''"Are you sure? But this is for science."''
:''"Oh! How interesting! Your <Pokémon> seems to display more self-confidence than others of the same species. And you're a Trainer with merely three Badges… Fantastic! I'm not sure how you're doing it, but you're bringing out the power of your Pokémon!"''
:''"Oh, excuse me! I am a scientist. My name is Colress. The theme of my research is: "Bringing out the power of Pokémon." Bringing out the power of Pokémon! Is it possible to bring out their maximum power through the bond they share with their Trainers? Or is there some other, different method? I'd like to test my theory by battling with you. Do you find this acceptable?"'' (regardless of answer) ''"Either way, I'll be waiting on Route 4. It's just beyond here!"''

'''Route 4'''
* Before battle
: ''"I've been waiting for you! What's the matter? Interested in what's behind me? These are not mere rocks, but the Pokémon known as Crustle. Observe. With this device I created to energize Pokémon, I'll…"''
: ''"Those Crustle… Were they just lying here, out of energy, with their boulders on their backs?"''
: ''"Team Plasma said we should recognize the potential in Pokémon and liberate them from humans. I disagree. Conversely, it should be humans who bring out the hidden potential in Pokémon!"''
: ''"Now that I think of it, I never asked your name. <Player>… I'll remember that name. Well then, I will test you to see if you're a Trainer who can bring out the hidden potential of Pokémon!"''

* When defeated
: ''"Splendid! You are quite the Trainer!"''

* After being defeated
: ''"I see! Just like the Gym Leaders in each area or the Elite Four and Champion in the Pokémon League, you bring out the power in Pokémon by being kind to them! That's the kind of person you are. I'm extremely grateful for your help. This is a token of my gratitude."''
: ''"It's so frustrating! If only we could talk to Pokémon in order to bring out their power! But there's no way a person like that could ever exist! Well then, <player>, I hope to see you again sometime."''

'''Pokémon World Tournament'''
* Before battle
: ''"As a researcher, it is the truth and the ideal way things should be that I seek. The latent power of Pokémon… What is the best way to bring it out? If possible, I want it to be the trust between Trainers and their Pokémon, just as it has always been. I look forward to you teaching me that this is indeed true!"''

* When defeated
: ''"Well done! I learned much from this battle!"''

* After being defeated
: ''"Just as I expected! Your Pokémon must be happy to be by your side! You bring out the best in their power!"''

* Outside the building
: ''"Stop. There's no reason for you to stick your necks into something so dangerous!"''
: ''"I don't understand. That's not courage, it's recklessness! Does he think anything is possible simply because he has Pokémon with him? No, no… That's not possible. All Trainers and Pokémon are bound to one another by [[Poké Ball]]s… Then maybe it is this bond that will allow Trainers to overcome the impossible if they trust their partner Pokémon."''

* When spoken to
: ''"Trust... It's too much of an unknown factor. But if believing in your Pokémon gives you the courage to stand up to Team Plasma... And the courage to help your friends... Then follow them south to the dock!"''

'''Route 22'''
: ''"The one radiating such a tremendous presence before you is none other than Terrakion!"''
: ''"It's been a long time. Terrakion is one of the three Pokémon who protected Pokémon from the flames of human conflict! It seems likely that Terrakion has picked up the scent of danger that emanates from Team Plasma. It's probably seeking a Pokémon trainer who has the strength to stand up to them."''
: ''"It's very interesting indeed that Terrakion appeared before you! That aside, do you plan to confront Team Plasma?"''
:: '''Yes''': ''"I see. If that's the case, you must have the power to protect your own Pokémon! Being protected by Pokémon alone doesn't make you a Trainer! It's because Trainers are strong, because they care about their Pokémon, that these Pokémon can also be strong!"''
:: '''No''': ''"I see! That works as well. You and your Pokémon can proceed down your own path! What you should do is care about your Pokémon to bring out their power to its fullest potential!"''
: ''"Here! This is from me!"''
: ''"This is a prototype of my device that energizes Pokémon! It doesn't work on battling Pokémon, but you may find it useful for something! Well then, I wish you and your Pokémon a safe journey!"''
: ''"Now that I think about it! In the Seaside Cave on Route 21, I saw something that reminded me of when we met on Route 4."''

'''Plasma Frigate'''
* Before battle
: ''"Welcome! I was asked by an acquaintance to help with his research. What I desire is to bring out the entirety in Pokémon potential! If I can accomplish that, I don't care what it takes!"'' (walks a few steps forward) ''"If it means the strength must be brought out by the interactions between Pokémon and Trainers, then so be it! If it means you have to use a merciless approach, like Team Plasma's, and force out all of the Pokémon's power, then so be it! And yes, if the entire world is destroyed as a result, then so be it..."'' (steps forward off the stairs) ''"That aside! The reason I have been traveling all over Unova and battling many Pokémon Trainers is because I was testing the viability of this approach to bringing out the full strength of Pokémon. In that respect, you've done an amazing job. Well now! Tell me if you have the answer I desire or not! If you're ready, come at me!"''

* When spoken to
: ''"It looks like you're ready, then! OK! Let us begin!"''

* First non-lethal hit
: ''"Come on! More! Bring out your Pokémon's power!"''

* Upon sending out last Pokémon
: ''"I'm more psyched than I've ever been! I can still go on!"''

* After being defeated
: ''"So this is what it means to draw forth the power hidden in your Pokémon!"''
: ''"So strong! You're a very strong Trainer indeed! So let me ask you this! Are you thinking of reaching even higher heights by understanding each other as Pokémon and Trainer?"''
:: '''Yes''': ''"I see... To me, that is an ideal answer. To think! That's what you actually believe! You bring out the power of your Pokémon with respect and love!"''
:: '''No''': ''"I see... Is that answer my truth? Even if that's your answer, don't give up! The reason you're so strong is that you treat your Pokémon with respect and love!"''
:(steps backward) ''"Excuse me for repeating myself, but if it will make Pokémon stronger, I don't care what it takes! If interacting with Pokémon can increase their powers only to a certain point, then their full strength must be brought out using a scientific approach. Even one without a conscience."'' (turns back to you) ''"But you have shown me the potential of your approach. To me, whether Team Plasma wins or whether you win will decide how the relationship between people and Pokémon should be! So where will this be settled? Step on the warp panel on the other side of the room where Kyurem is being held. Good luck in your battle!"''

'''Plasma Frigate (Post-game)'''
* Before battle (First rematch)
: ''"Could I say that you're curious for coming clear out here?" ''
: ''"I dissolved Team Plasma. The ones who are left here are deciding what they want to do. I would like to have them decide on their own! There are far more questions in this world that don't have any answers! Well then... Please show me you and your Pokémon's strength once again!" ''
* Upon sending out last Pokémon
: ''"If-if i'd believed more, could I have drawn out my Pokémon's power?"''
* When defeated
: ''"The bonds between us... Does the fact that we can't see them make them even more real?"''
* After being defeated
: ''"In Pokémon battles where you can't afford to make a mistake, the true nature of the Trainer's personality becomes clear. I see! If Trainers believe in their Pokémon to the fullest extreme, as you do, their Pokémon partners will also give everything they have! So that must be the answer I've been looking for. Still, I'm glad you won. For one thing, I detested Ghetsis from the start!"''
: ''"Take this with you! This Master Ball can catch any kind of Pokémon! Ghetsis was saving it, but you'll probably put it to better use! "''
: ''"If you'd like, please have a Pokemon battle with me again! Indeed, I'm having trouble deciding what to do next as well."''

* Before battle (Second rematch and onwards)
: ''"Even the same Pokémon can exhibit different strengths depending on the Trainer! It's so interesting! Very, very interesting! Well now! Give me but a moment of your time!" ''
:: '''No''': ''"And I went to all the trouble to come here, too... You're an unkind person."''
:: '''Yes''': ''"The invisible force that exists between you and your Pokémon... This time I will determine what it is!"''

* First non-lethal hit
: ''"Come! Satisfy my urge to battle!"''

* After being defeated
: ''"The things you and your Pokémon have seen and felt... Do they belong to you and you alone? If you would, please have another Pokémon battle with me. By facing you, I feel as if I can see what I should do from now on."''

===Sprites===
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| Colress's VS sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Colress's overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
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==Trivia==
* Colress does not have an introduction and VS sprite the first two times he is fought. The third time, he has the Team Plasma template used by [[N]] and [[Ghetsis]], and in the post-Champion rematches, he uses the basic template used for battles against [[Gym Leader]]s, [[rival]]s, and [[Benga]].
** Colress's unique battle background music is not used in the first two battles against him; it is first heard when he is fought on the Plasma Frigate, and is kept for rematches.

==Names==
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|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| アクロマ ''Achroma''
| From ''achromatic''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Colress
| From ''colorless''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Nikolaï
| From ''ni'' (neither) and ''couleur'' (color).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Achromas
| Similar to Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Acromio
| Similar to Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Acromo
| Similar to Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 아크로마 ''Achroma''
| Same as Japanese name.

|}
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Colress

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'''Colress''' (Japanese: '''アクロマ''' ''Achroma'') is a Pokémon researcher who researches Pokémon strength and the new boss of [[Team Plasma]], acting under [[Ghetsis]]'s orders. His goal is to discover the true way to draw out the strength of Pokémon.

==In the games==
{{spoilers}}
Colress is first encountered in [[Castelia Sewers]]. He is met again [[Castelia City]], where he tells the player that he disagrees with the old [[Team Plasma]]'s goals to liberate Pokémon from humans. The player re-encounters Colress on {{rt|4|Unova}}, where several {{p|Crustle}} block the path. Colress uses his machine to drive the Crustle away and challenges the player to a battle. Colress is once again seen as a participant in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], and is matched against the player in the final round. Throughout most of the game, he can be met and will talk to the player mostly about Team Plasma.

Later on, during the battle against the new Team Plasma on the [[Plasma Frigate]] while at the [[Giant Chasm]], Colress is seen in a chamber, where he reveals that he joined Team Plasma to pursue and research the true strength of Pokémon. After he is defeated in battle, he allows access to [[Ghetsis]]'s chamber, wanting to see if the player can stop him.

After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]], Colress is still dwelling in the Plasma Frigate; however, he and the other Team Plasma members have decided to put an end to their ambitions. Colress will then battle the player and will give the player a [[Master Ball]] once defeated. He will then move to the bow of the Frigate, where he will battle the player once per day.

===Pokémon===
====First battle====
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====Third battle====
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|pokemon3={{Pokémon/5
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|pokemon=Metang
|level={{tt|50|54 in Challenge Mode}}
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|ability=Clear Body
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====Final battle====
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===Quotes===
'''Castelia Sewers'''
: ''"You there! That was an excellent demonstration of battling. The way you brought out the power of your Pokémon against an opponent like Team Plasma… Astounding. Simply astounding. Interesting as well. I see…"''

'''Castelia City's Central Plaza'''
:''"Oh, it's you again! If it's not an inconvenience, may I have a look at your Pokémon?"''
:: '''Yes''': ''"I appreciate your cooperation!"''
:: '''No''': ''"Are you sure? But this is for science."''
:''"Oh! How interesting! Your <Pokémon> seems to display more self-confidence than others of the same species. And you're a Trainer with merely three Badges… Fantastic! I'm not sure how you're doing it, but you're bringing out the power of your Pokémon!"''
:''"Oh, excuse me! I am a scientist. My name is Colress. The theme of my research is: "Bringing out the power of Pokémon." Bringing out the power of Pokémon! Is it possible to bring out their maximum power through the bond they share with their Trainers? Or is there some other, different method? I'd like to test my theory by battling with you. Do you find this acceptable?"'' (regardless of answer) ''"Either way, I'll be waiting on Route 4. It's just beyond here!"''

'''Route 4'''
* Before battle
: ''"I've been waiting for you! What's the matter? Interested in what's behind me? These are not mere rocks, but the Pokémon known as Crustle. Observe. With this device I created to energize Pokémon, I'll…"''
: ''"Those Crustle… Were they just lying here, out of energy, with their boulders on their backs?"''
: ''"Team Plasma said we should recognize the potential in Pokémon and liberate them from humans. I disagree. Conversely, it should be humans who bring out the hidden potential in Pokémon!"''
: ''"Now that I think of it, I never asked your name. <Player>… I'll remember that name. Well then, I will test you to see if you're a Trainer who can bring out the hidden potential of Pokémon!"''

* When defeated
: ''"Splendid! You are quite the Trainer!"''

* After being defeated
: ''"I see! Just like the Gym Leaders in each area or the Elite Four and Champion in the Pokémon League, you bring out the power in Pokémon by being kind to them! That's the kind of person you are. I'm extremely grateful for your help. This is a token of my gratitude."''
: ''"It's so frustrating! If only we could talk to Pokémon in order to bring out their power! But there's no way a person like that could ever exist! Well then, <player>, I hope to see you again sometime."''

'''Pokémon World Tournament'''
* Before battle
: ''"As a researcher, it is the truth and the ideal way things should be that I seek. The latent power of Pokémon… What is the best way to bring it out? If possible, I want it to be the trust between Trainers and their Pokémon, just as it has always been. I look forward to you teaching me that this is indeed true!"''

* When defeated
: ''"Well done! I learned much from this battle!"''

* After being defeated
: ''"Just as I expected! Your Pokémon must be happy to be by your side! You bring out the best in their power!"''

* Outside the building
: ''"Stop. There's no reason for you to stick your necks into something so dangerous!"''
: ''"I don't understand. That's not courage, it's recklessness! Does he think anything is possible simply because he has Pokémon with him? No, no… That's not possible. All Trainers and Pokémon are bound to one another by [[Poké Ball]]s… Then maybe it is this bond that will allow Trainers to overcome the impossible if they trust their partner Pokémon."''

* When spoken to
: ''"Trust... It's too much of an unknown factor. But if believing in your Pokémon gives you the courage to stand up to Team Plasma... And the courage to help your friends... Then follow them south to the dock!"''

'''Route 22'''
: ''"The one radiating such a tremendous presence before you is none other than Terrakion!"''
: ''"It's been a long time. Terrakion is one of the three Pokémon who protected Pokémon from the flames of human conflict! It seems likely that Terrakion has picked up the scent of danger that emanates from Team Plasma. It's probably seeking a Pokémon trainer who has the strength to stand up to them."''
: ''"It's very interesting indeed that Terrakion appeared before you! That aside, do you plan to confront Team Plasma?"''
:: '''Yes''': ''"I see. If that's the case, you must have the power to protect your own Pokémon! Being protected by Pokémon alone doesn't make you a Trainer! It's because Trainers are strong, because they care about their Pokémon, that these Pokémon can also be strong!"''
:: '''No''': ''"I see! That works as well. You and your Pokémon can proceed down your own path! What you should do is care about your Pokémon to bring out their power to its fullest potential!"''
: ''"Here! This is from me!"''
: ''"This is a prototype of my device that energizes Pokémon! It doesn't work on battling Pokémon, but you may find it useful for something! Well then, I wish you and your Pokémon a safe journey!"''
: ''"Now that I think about it! In the Seaside Cave on Route 21, I saw something that reminded me of when we met on Route 4."''

'''Plasma Frigate'''
* Before battle
: ''"Welcome! I was asked by an acquaintance to help with his research. What I desire is to bring out the entirety in Pokémon potential! If I can accomplish that, I don't care what it takes!"'' (walks a few steps forward) ''"If it means the strength must be brought out by the interactions between Pokémon and Trainers, then so be it! If it means you have to use a merciless approach, like Team Plasma's, and force out all of the Pokémon's power, then so be it! And yes, if the entire world is destroyed as a result, then so be it..."'' (steps forward off the stairs) ''"That aside! The reason I have been traveling all over Unova and battling many Pokémon Trainers is because I was testing the viability of this approach to bringing out the full strength of Pokémon. In that respect, you've done an amazing job. Well now! Tell me if you have the answer I desire or not! If you're ready, come at me!"''

* When spoken to
: ''"It looks like you're ready, then! OK! Let us begin!"''

* First non-lethal hit
: ''"Come on! More! Bring out your Pokémon's power!"''

* Upon sending out last Pokémon
: ''"I'm more psyched than I've ever been! I can still go on!"''

* After being defeated
: ''"So this is what it means to draw forth the power hidden in your Pokémon!"''
: ''"So strong! You're a very strong Trainer indeed! So let me ask you this! Are you thinking of reaching even higher heights by understanding each other as Pokémon and Trainer?"''
:: '''Yes''': ''"I see... To me, that is an ideal answer. To think! That's what you actually believe! You bring out the power of your Pokémon with respect and love!"''
:: '''No''': ''"I see... Is that answer my truth? Even if that's your answer, don't give up! The reason you're so strong is that you treat your Pokémon with respect and love!"''
:(steps backward) ''"Excuse me for repeating myself, but if it will make Pokémon stronger, I don't care what it takes! If interacting with Pokémon can increase their powers only to a certain point, then their full strength must be brought out using a scientific approach. Even one without a conscience."'' (turns back to you) ''"But you have shown me the potential of your approach. To me, whether Team Plasma wins or whether you win will decide how the relationship between people and Pokémon should be! So where will this be settled? Step on the warp panel on the other side of the room where Kyurem is being held. Good luck in your battle!"''

'''Plasma Frigate (Post-game)'''
* Before battle (First rematch)
: ''"Could I say that you're curious for coming clear out here?" ''
: ''"I dissolved Team Plasma. The ones who are left here are deciding what they want to do. I would like to have them decide on their own! There are far more questions in this world that don't have any answers! Well then... Please show me you and your Pokémon's strength once again!" ''
* Upon sending out last Pokémon
: ''"If-if i'd believed more, could I have drawn out my Pokémon's power?"''
* When defeated
: ''"The bonds between us... Does the fact that we can't see them make them even more real?"''
* After being defeated
: ''"In Pokémon battles where you can't afford to make a mistake, the true nature of the Trainer's personality becomes clear. I see! If Trainers believe in their Pokémon to the fullest extreme, as you do, their Pokémon partners will also give everything they have! So that must be the answer I've been looking for. Still, I'm glad you won. For one thing, I detested Ghetsis from the start!"''
: ''"Take this with you! This Master Ball can catch any kind of Pokémon! Ghetsis was saving it, but you'll probably put it to better use! "''
: ''"If you'd like, please have a Pokemon battle with me again! Indeed, I'm having trouble deciding what to do next as well."''

* Before battle (Second rematch and onwards)
: ''"Even the same Pokémon can exhibit different strengths depending on the Trainer! It's so interesting! Very, very interesting! Well now! Give me but a moment of your time!" ''
:: '''No''': ''"And I went to all the trouble to come here, too... You're an unkind person."''
:: '''Yes''': ''"The invisible force that exists between you and your Pokémon... This time I will determine what it is!"''

* First non-lethal hit
: ''"Come! Satisfy my urge to battle!"''

* After being defeated
: ''"The things you and your Pokémon have seen and felt... Do they belong to you and you alone? If you would, please have another Pokémon battle with me. By facing you, I feel as if I can see what I should do from now on."''

===Sprites===
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|- align=center
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSColress.png]]
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|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Colress's sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Colress's VS sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Colress's overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Colress does not have an introduction and VS sprite the first two times he is fought. The third time, he has the Team Plasma template used by [[N]] and [[Ghetsis]], and in the post-Champion rematches, he uses the basic template used for battles against [[Gym Leader]]s, [[rival]]s, and [[Benga]].
** Colress's unique battle background music is not used in the first two battles against him; it is first heard when he is fought on the Plasma Frigate, and is kept for rematches.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{steel color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| アクロマ ''Achroma''
| From ''achromatic''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Colress
| From ''colorless''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Nikolaï
| From ''ni'' (neither) and ''couleur'' (color).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Achromas
| Similar to Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Acromio
| Similar to Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Acromo
| Similar to Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 아크로마 ''Achroma''
| Same as Japanese name.

|}
{{-}}

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{{Boss}} 
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Colress

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'''Colress''' (Japanese: '''アクロマ''' ''Achroma'') is a Pokémon researcher who researches Pokémon strength and the new boss of [[Team Plasma]], acting under [[Ghetsis]]'s orders. His goal is to discover the true way to draw out the strength of Pokémon.

==In the games==
{{spoilers}}
Colress is first encountered in [[Castelia Sewers]]. He is met again [[Castelia City]], where he tells the player about how he disagrees with the old [[Team Plasma]] and their goals to liberate Pokémon from human beings. The player soon encounters Colress again on {{rt|4|Unova}}, where several {{p|Crustle}} block the path. Colress uses his machine to drive the Crustle away and challenges the player to a battle. Colress is once again seen as a participant in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], and is matched against the player in the final round. Throughout most of the game, he can be met and will talk to the player mostly about Team Plasma.

Later on, during the battle against the new Team Plasma on the [[Plasma Frigate]] while at the [[Giant Chasm]], Colress is seen in a chamber, where he reveals that he became a member of Team Plasma in order to pursue and research the true strength of Pokémon. Colress then challenges the player to a battle. Once he is defeated, he will allow access to [[Ghetsis]]'s chamber, saying that he wants to see if the player can put a stop to his plans.

After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]], Colress is still dwelling within the Plasma Frigate; however, he and the other Team Plasma members have decided to put an end to their ambitions. Colress will battle the player once per day. The first time he is battled this way, he will give the player a [[Master Ball]].

===Pokémon===
====First battle====
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====Second battle====
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====Third battle====
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|pokemon2={{Pokémon/5
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|pokemon=Beheeyem
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|type1=Psychic
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|pokemon3={{Pokémon/5
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|pokemon=Metang
|level={{tt|50|54 in Challenge Mode}}
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
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|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Meteor Mash|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
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====Final battle====
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===Quotes===
'''Castelia Sewers'''
: ''"You there! That was an excellent demonstration of battling. The way you brought out the power of your Pokémon against an opponent like Team Plasma… Astounding. Simply astounding. Interesting as well. I see…"''

'''Castelia City's Central Plaza'''
:''"Oh, it's you again! If it's not an inconvenience, may I have a look at your Pokémon?"''
:: '''Yes''': ''"I appreciate your cooperation!"''
:: '''No''': ''"Are you sure? But this is for science."''
:''"Oh! How interesting! Your <Pokémon> seems to display more self-confidence than others of the same species. And you're a Trainer with merely three Badges… Fantastic! I'm not sure how you're doing it, but you're bringing out the power of your Pokémon!"''
:''"Oh, excuse me! I am a scientist. My name is Colress. The theme of my research is: "Bringing out the power of Pokémon." Bringing out the power of Pokémon! Is it possible to bring out their maximum power through the bond they share with their Trainers? Or is there some other, different method? I'd like to test my theory by battling with you. Do you find this acceptable?"'' (regardless of answer) ''"Either way, I'll be waiting on Route 4. It's just beyond here!"''

'''Route 4'''
* Before battle
: ''"I've been waiting for you! What's the matter? Interested in what's behind me? These are not mere rocks, but the Pokémon known as Crustle. Observe. With this device I created to energize Pokémon, I'll…"''
: ''"Those Crustle… Were they just lying here, out of energy, with their boulders on their backs?"''
: ''"Team Plasma said we should recognize the potential in Pokémon and liberate them from humans. I disagree. Conversely, it should be humans who bring out the hidden potential in Pokémon!"''
: ''"Now that I think of it, I never asked your name. <Player>… I'll remember that name. Well then, I will test you to see if you're a Trainer who can bring out the hidden potential of Pokémon!"''

* When defeated
: ''"Splendid! You are quite the Trainer!"''

* After being defeated
: ''"I see! Just like the Gym Leaders in each area or the Elite Four and Champion in the Pokémon League, you bring out the power in Pokémon by being kind to them! That's the kind of person you are. I'm extremely grateful for your help. This is a token of my gratitude."''
: ''"It's so frustrating! If only we could talk to Pokémon in order to bring out their power! But there's no way a person like that could ever exist! Well then, <player>, I hope to see you again sometime."''

'''Pokémon World Tournament'''
* Before battle
: ''"As a researcher, it is the truth and the ideal way things should be that I seek. The latent power of Pokémon… What is the best way to bring it out? If possible, I want it to be the trust between Trainers and their Pokémon, just as it has always been. I look forward to you teaching me that this is indeed true!"''

* When defeated
: ''"Well done! I learned much from this battle!"''

* After being defeated
: ''"Just as I expected! Your Pokémon must be happy to be by your side! You bring out the best in their power!"''

* Outside the building
: ''"Stop. There's no reason for you to stick your necks into something so dangerous!"''
: ''"I don't understand. That's not courage, it's recklessness! Does he think anything is possible simply because he has Pokémon with him? No, no… That's not possible. All Trainers and Pokémon are bound to one another by [[Poké Ball]]s… Then maybe it is this bond that will allow Trainers to overcome the impossible if they trust their partner Pokémon."''

* When spoken to
: ''"Trust... It's too much of an unknown factor. But if believing in your Pokémon gives you the courage to stand up to Team Plasma... And the courage to help your friends... Then follow them south to the dock!"''

'''Route 22'''
: ''"The one radiating such a tremendous presence before you is none other than Terrakion!"''
: ''"It's been a long time. Terrakion is one of the three Pokémon who protected Pokémon from the flames of human conflict! It seems likely that Terrakion has picked up the scent of danger that emanates from Team Plasma. It's probably seeking a Pokémon trainer who has the strength to stand up to them."''
: ''"It's very interesting indeed that Terrakion appeared before you! That aside, do you plan to confront Team Plasma?"''
:: '''Yes''': ''"I see. If that's the case, you must have the power to protect your own Pokémon! Being protected by Pokémon alone doesn't make you a Trainer! It's because Trainers are strong, because they care about their Pokémon, that these Pokémon can also be strong!"''
:: '''No''': ''"I see! That works as well. You and your Pokémon can proceed down your own path! What you should do is care about your Pokémon to bring out their power to its fullest potential!"''
: ''"Here! This is from me!"''
: ''"This is a prototype of my device that energizes Pokémon! It doesn't work on battling Pokémon, but you may find it useful for something! Well then, I wish you and your Pokémon a safe journey!"''
: ''"Now that I think about it! In the Seaside Cave on Route 21, I saw something that reminded me of when we met on Route 4."''

'''Plasma Frigate'''
* Before battle
: ''"Welcome! I was asked by an acquaintance to help with his research. What I desire is to bring out the entirety in Pokémon potential! If I can accomplish that, I don't care what it takes!"'' (walks a few steps forward) ''"If it means the strength must be brought out by the interactions between Pokémon and Trainers, then so be it! If it means you have to use a merciless approach, like Team Plasma's, and force out all of the Pokémon's power, then so be it! And yes, if the entire world is destroyed as a result, then so be it..."'' (steps forward off the stairs) ''"That aside! The reason I have been traveling all over Unova and battling many Pokémon Trainers is because I was testing the viability of this approach to bringing out the full strength of Pokémon. In that respect, you've done an amazing job. Well now! Tell me if you have the answer I desire or not! If you're ready, come at me!"''

* When spoken to
: ''"It looks like you're ready, then! OK! Let us begin!"''

* First non-lethal hit
: ''"Come on! More! Bring out your Pokémon's power!"''

* Upon sending out last Pokémon
: ''"I'm more psyched than I've ever been! I can still go on!"''

* After being defeated
: ''"So this is what it means to draw forth the power hidden in your Pokémon!"''
: ''"So strong! You're a very strong Trainer indeed! So let me ask you this! Are you thinking of reaching even higher heights by understanding each other as Pokémon and Trainer?"''
:: '''Yes''': ''"I see... To me, that is an ideal answer. To think! That's what you actually believe! You bring out the power of your Pokémon with respect and love!"''
:: '''No''': ''"I see... Is that answer my truth? Even if that's your answer, don't give up! The reason you're so strong is that you treat your Pokémon with respect and love!"''
:(steps backward) ''"Excuse me for repeating myself, but if it will make Pokémon stronger, I don't care what it takes! If interacting with Pokémon can increase their powers only to a certain point, then their full strength must be brought out using a scientific approach. Even one without a conscience."'' (turns back to you) ''"But you have shown me the potential of your approach. To me, whether Team Plasma wins or whether you win will decide how the relationship between people and Pokémon should be! So where will this be settled? Step on the warp panel on the other side of the room where Kyurem is being held. Good luck in your battle!"''

'''Plasma Frigate (Post-game)'''
* Before battle (First rematch)
: ''"Could I say that you're curious for coming clear out here?" ''
: ''"I dissolved Team Plasma. The ones who are left here are deciding what they want to do. I would like to have them decide on their own! There are far more questions in this world that don't have any answers! Well then... Please show me you and your Pokémon's strength once again!" ''
* Upon sending out last Pokémon
: ''"If-if i'd believed more, could I have drawn out my Pokémon's power?"''
* When defeated
: ''"The bonds between us... Does the fact that we can't see them make them even more real?"''
* After being defeated
: ''"In Pokémon battles where you can't afford to make a mistake, the true nature of the Trainer's personality becomes clear. I see! If Trainers believe in their Pokémon to the fullest extreme, as you do, their Pokémon partners will also give everything they have! So that must be the answer I've been looking for. Still, I'm glad you won. For one thing, I detested Ghetsis from the start!"''
: ''"Take this with you! This Master Ball can catch any kind of Pokémon! Ghetsis was saving it, but you'll probably put it to better use! "''
: ''"If you'd like, please have a Pokemon battle with me again! Indeed, I'm having trouble deciding what to do next as well."''

* Before battle (Second rematch and onwards)
: ''"Even the same Pokémon can exhibit different strengths depending on the Trainer! It's so interesting! Very, very interesting! Well now! Give me but a moment of your time!" ''
:: '''No''': ''"And I went to all the trouble to come here, too... You're an unkind person."''
:: '''Yes''': ''"The invisible force that exists between you and your Pokémon... This time I will determine what it is!"''

* First non-lethal hit
: ''"Come! Satisfy my urge to battle!"''

* After being defeated
: ''"The things you and your Pokémon have seen and felt... Do they belong to you and you alone? If you would, please have another Pokémon battle with me. By facing you, I feel as if I can see what I should do from now on."''

===Sprites===
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|- align=center
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Colress.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSColress.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Colress OD.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Colress's sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Colress's VS sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Colress's overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Colress does not have an introduction and VS sprite the first two times he is fought. The third time, he has the Team Plasma template used by [[N]] and [[Ghetsis]], and in the post-Champion rematches, he uses the basic template used for battles against [[Gym Leader]]s, [[rival]]s, and [[Benga]].
** Colress's unique battle background music is not used in the first two battles against him; it is first heard when he is fought on the Plasma Frigate, and is kept for rematches.

==Names==
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|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| アクロマ ''Achroma''
| From ''achromatic''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Colress
| From ''colorless''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Nikolaï
| From ''ni'' (neither) and ''couleur'' (color).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Achromas
| Similar to Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Acromio
| Similar to Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Acromo
| Similar to Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 아크로마 ''Achroma''
| Same as Japanese name.

|}
{{-}}

{{Team Plasma}}
{{Boss}} 
{{NPC|steel|unova=yes}} 
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:Game characters]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 characters]]
[[Category:Team Plasma]]

[[de:Achromas]]
[[fr:Nikolaï]]
[[it:Acromio]]
[[ja:アクロマ]]
[[pl:Colress]]

Talk:Colress

2012-11-11T14:50:32Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Colress Challenge mode levels 75 and 77 instead of 76 and 78. */ comment

BW072

2012-08-15T02:28:36Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Synopsis */ some ce, but kept useful information. a lot happened in this episode, so I kinda understand why it's so long

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prevtitle=Search for the Clubultimate! |
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epcode=BW072 |
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title_en=A Clubsplosion of Excitement!|
title_ja=熱闘ドンナマイト！キリキザンVSエンブオー！！|
title_ja_trans=The Fiercely Fought Donamite! Kirikizan VS Enbuoh!! |
broadcast_jp=March 29, 2012 |
broadcast_us=July 28, 2012|
en_series= |
en_op= {{so|Rival Destinies}} |
ja_op= {{so|Best Wishes!|ベストウイッシュ！}} |
ja_ed= [[Seven-colored Arch|七色アーチ]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|bw|072}}
* {{BMGf|127256|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|129303|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|137114|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''A Clubsplosion of Excitement!''' (Japanese: '''熱闘ドンナマイト！キリキザンVSエンブオー！！''' ''The Fiercely Fought {{tt|Donamite|Clubsplosion}}! {{tt|Kirikizan|Bisharp}} VS {{tt|Enbuoh|Emboar}}!!'') is the 72nd episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 729th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 29, 2012 and in the United States on July 28, 2012.

{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
As the battle between [[Trip]] and {{an|Bianca}} continues, {{TP|Trip|Conkeldurr}} uses {{m|Stone Edge}} on {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}}, who is trapped by several rocks from {{m|Rock Tomb}}. Stone Edge lands, creating a smoky explosion. Emboar is shown holding the rocks to everyone's surprise. [[Don George]], {{Ash}}, and {{ashfr}} observe that Bianca's strong bond and encouragement is what helped Emboar grab the Stone Edge rocks. Emboar {{m|Fling|Flings}} the rocks at Conkeldurr, who uses its concrete pillars to knock the rocks away. Emboar grabs the pillars and Flings the pillar at Conkeldurr, landing a [[critical hit]] and defeating it. Bianca moves on to the second round and calls Emboar the strongest Pokémon. Don George says that he liked seeing the unconventional use of Fling. Trip says that it will be a long time before he can defeat [[Alder]]. The announcer says that the second round will begin tomorrow.

Trip picks his fully healed Conkeldurr up from [[Nurse Joy]] at the [[Pokémon Center]]. Ash arrives and is disappointed that he could not face his Conkeldurr before he went down. Trip promises he will not lose to Ash the next time they battle. After he leaves, [[Georgia]] and [[Burgundy]] comment on how Trip cannot be prideful anymore after the loss. Cilan compliments [[Stephan]] and his {{TP|Stephan|Sawk}} on their strength and Stephan's effort in having trained Sawk. Stephan tells Cilan that he pronounced his name wrong again. Bianca comes over to them, and says that she does not want to be left out of conversations about muscles. Ash and {{an|Iris}} are confident that they will win their next battles. [[Georgia]] comments on Iris's overconfidence, while a jealous Burgundy wants everyone to lose.

Ash tells {{AP|Scraggy}} they must perfect {{m|Focus Blast}}, entrusting {{AP|Pikachu}} to help him train Scraggy. Stephan offers to help them train. They notice an explosion in the distance, and find [[Montgomery]] and {{p|Throh}} practicing for the second round. Throh uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}, throwing rocks to the ground. Ash and Montgomery offer Montgomery to join them in training, but he refuses. The next day, the second round begins. Don George announces {{an|Cilan}} and Stephan for the first battle. He wonders if Cilan will show off his [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] skills, or is here to expand his knowledge as a Gym Leader. Burgundy yells that Cilan must lose. Don George invites Stephan and his Sawk to the field, mispronouncing his name. Ash and his friends are excited, and Ash tells Scraggy to watch the battle closely. Burgundy thinks Cilan will suffer a crushing defeat, and that she cannot wait to see it happen.

{{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} uses {{m|Bullet Seed}}, which Sawk uses {{m|Close Combat}} to block and move towards Pansage. Sawk finishes Close Combat to knock Pansage down to the ground. Don George calls it a head on match, while Burgundy yells to them that Cilan must be given a beating and suffer despair. Sawk uses {{m|Karate Chop}} and Pansage uses {{m|Bite}} to grab onto Sawk's hand. Cilan tries to do his evaluating time routine but Stephan stops him and says that Sawk isn't done yet. Sawk sends Pansage hard to the ground. Burgundy likes seeing the evaluation time get blocked. Pansage is able to stand up and Stephan comments that he is tough as Cilan says the same about Sawk. Burgundy is upset that Pansage didn't stay down. Sawk uses {{m|Low Sweep}} which Pansage tries to dodge, but Sawk makes contact and knocks him out. Stephan wins as his name is said wrong again, but he dances in victory. Ash and Iris comment on how Cilan didn't get to do his evaluation time this time. Burgundy is happy that Cilan lost because he is annoying and that his evaluation time was interrupted. The announcer says that Stephan will move on to the semi-finals and says his name wrong again. Cilan tells Pansage that he did a good job, congratulates Stephan on the win, and compliments his Sawk for being so strong. Burgundy says that a loss is still a loss, and Georgia gets annoyed by Burgundy's rantings that she asks her what Cilan did to make her so upset.

Don George announces the next two competitors for the second round. The only one of the three roughneck siblings who has made it to the second round is a girl named [[Betty]]. Betty's [[Angus|two]] [[Getty|brothers]] cheer her on. Betty brings out {{p|Simipour}} and Ash uses Scraggy. Ash scans Simipour with his Pokédex. Betty calls Scraggy a pipsqueak and wants to get the battle over with quickly. Simipour uses {{m|Aqua Tail}} but Scraggy blocks it with {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}. They are shown to be on even ground. Betty comments that Scraggy is better than she thought. Simipour uses {{m|Brick Break}} as Scraggy pulls up his rubber pants to block the attack. Scraggy tries to use Focus Blast, but misses. Betty says that it is not focused at all, while Ash's friends are concerned. Simipour uses {{m|Acrobatics}} which hurts Scraggy, who uses {{m|Leer}} andd scares Simipour. Betty tells it not to be a wuss. Simipour uses Brick Break while Scraggy uses {{m|Headbutt}}, as the two moves are even. Scraggy uses Headbutt to send Simipour to the ground, and knocks it out with a Hi Jump Kick. Ash thus moves on to the semi-finals. His friends notice that although Focus Blast was not perfected, Scraggy is happy to have won and gained experience in the battle. Burgundy is upset that Cilan is complimentary about Ash and Scraggy after he had lost.

Don George announces the next two competitors for the second round. He says that Georgia is a {{t|Dragon}} Buster and that her soul is very strong. He says that Bianca is the noisiest Trainer and that she has a great smile, as she acknowledges the crowd. Bianca uses Emboar and Georgia uses Bisharp. Ash and his friends wonder if Bianca's Emboar is going to be able to handle a close range battle with Georgia's {{p|Bisharp}}. Georgia asks Bianca how they will handle Bisharp and her sharp body. Bianca interrupts Georgia which upsets her. Emboar uses {{m|Flamethrower}} as Bisharp blocks it away. Emboar follows it up with {{m|Hammer Arm}} as Bisharp blocks with {{m|Guillotine}}. The two moves create a colorful clash as they create smoke and back away. Bisharp uses {{m|Metal Sound}} to lower Emboar's defense. Bisharp uses {{m|Iron Head}}, while Emboar uses Flamethrower to knock her out. Bianca wins the battle and moves on to the semi-finals. Bianca says to Emboar that it did an exceptional job and that she is very happy. Georgia says to her Bisharp that because she didn't lose to a Dragon-type Pokémon, that the loss doesn't count. Ash and his friends say that Emboar's brute force is how he was able to win.

Don George announces the last two competitors for the second round. He says that Montgomery is a red hot strong competitor, and asks whether his strength will be enough. He says that Iris' dream is to be a Dragon Master and that she has her heart linked with Dragon-type Pokémon. Georgia yells at everyone that he called her an expert on Dragon Pokémon when she is using {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}} who isn't a Dragon-type Pokémon. Montgomery uses {{p|Throh}} and Iris uses Excadrill. Excadrill uses {{m|Drill Run}} but Throh throws him with {{m|Circle Throw}}. Excadrill uses {{m|Dig}}, but Throh uses {{m|Superpower}} to send Excadrill up from under the ground. Throh finishes Excadrill off with a Seismic Toss. Throh respectfully bows to Excadrill after the win. Iris tells Excadrill that they will work hard to get stronger together. Ash and his friends can't believe how powerful Throh really is, and wonder how anyone can't beat him. Bianca exclaims that they should not worry and that her Emboar will take Throh down. While they are surrounded by a purple aura, Georgia says that at the rate things are going it will be forever until Iris becomes a Dragon Master while Burgundy says that Throh should just take down everybody. Montgomery's win concludes the second round of the battle tournament.

The match ups for the semi-finals of the tournament are announced. Bianca will face Stephan, and Ash will face Montgomery. Bianca asks Stephan whether he will be able to stop their momentum. Ash tells Scraggy that they will be the ones to take down Montgomery and Throh, while Iris says she is counting on them to win. Burgundy again exclaims that everyone had better lose. The narrator ends the episode with the question of who will win the semi-finals and win it all.

==Major events==

* {{an|Bianca}} defeats [[Trip]] and advances to the second round.
* {{Ash}} defeats [[Betty]] and advances to the semi-finals.
* [[Montgomery]] defeats {{an|Iris}} and advances to the semi-finals.
* [[Stephan]] defeats {{an|Cilan}} and advances to the semi-finals.
* Bianca defeats [[Georgia]] and advances to the semi-finals.
* Ash learns he will face Montgomery in the semi-finals, while Bianca will face Stephan.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Don George]]
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]
* [[Trip]]
* {{an|Bianca}}
* [[Burgundy]]
* [[Stephan]]
* [[Georgia]]
* [[Montgomery]]
* [[Angus]]
* [[Getty]]
* [[Betty]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:Dare da BW072.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Emboar}} ''(U.S. and international)'' {{p|Bisharp}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Iris|Excadrill}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})
* {{p|Conkeldurr}} ({{OP|Trip|Conkeldurr}})
* {{p|Emboar}} ({{OP|Bianca|Emboar}})
* {{p|Sawk}} ({{OP|Stephan|Sawk}})
* {{p|Bisharp}} ([[Georgia]]'s)
* {{p|Throh}} ([[Montgomery]]'s)
* {{p|Simipour}} ([[Betty]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Pansear}}
* {{Ash}} and [[Stephan]] narrate the preview for the [[BW073|next episode]].

===Errors===
[[File:BW072 error.png|thumb|220px|right|Red marks on the ground]]
* Near the end of the episode when {{an|Iris}} encourages {{AP|Scraggy}}, unusual red marks can be seen on the ground around her.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=C3C3C3|bordercolor=2C2C2C
|zh_cmn={{tt|激戰東·喬治格鬥大會！劈斬司令對炎武王！！|Fierce Battle - Don George Fighting Tournament! Bisharp VS Emboar!!}}
}}
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{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Best Wishes series episodes|072]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Atsuhiro Tomioka|729]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Kazuomi Koga |729]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Bianca|729]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Takaomi Kanezaki|729]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Tatsuya Annoura|729]]

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[[fr:Épisode 731]]
[[ja:BW編第72話]]
[[pl:BW072]]

BW072

2012-08-14T15:17:48Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Synopsis */ info is being repeated

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=BW071 |
prevtitle=Search for the Clubultimate! |
nextcode=BW073 |
nexttitle=Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown! |
series=Best Wishes series |
colorscheme=Unova}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=BW072 |
altepcode=EP729 |
colorscheme=Unova|
screen=hd|
title_en=A Clubsplosion of Excitement!|
title_ja=熱闘ドンナマイト！キリキザンVSエンブオー！！|
title_ja_trans=The Fiercely Fought Donamite! Kirikizan VS Enbuoh!! |
broadcast_jp=March 29, 2012 |
broadcast_us=July 28, 2012|
en_series= |
en_op= {{so|Rival Destinies}} |
ja_op= {{so|Best Wishes!|ベストウイッシュ！}} |
ja_ed= [[Seven-colored Arch|七色アーチ]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=古賀一臣 |
directorn=1 |
director=金崎貴臣 |
artn=1 |
art=案浦達哉 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=BW071-BW080|
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|bw|072}}
* {{BMGf|127256|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|129303|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|137114|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''A Clubsplosion of Excitement!''' (Japanese: '''熱闘ドンナマイト！キリキザンVSエンブオー！！''' ''The Fiercely Fought {{tt|Donamite|Clubsplosion}}! {{tt|Kirikizan|Bisharp}} VS {{tt|Enbuoh|Emboar}}!!'') is the 72nd episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 729th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 29, 2012 and in the United States on July 28, 2012.

{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
As the battle between [[Trip]] and {{an|Bianca}} continues, {{TP|Trip|Conkeldurr}} uses {{m|Stone Edge}} on {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}}, who is trapped by several rocks from {{m|Rock Tomb}}. Stone Edge lands, creating a smoky explosion. Emboar is shown holding the rocks to everyone's surprise. [[Don George]], {{Ash}}, and {{ashfr}} observe that Bianca's strong bond and encouragement is what helped Emboar grab the Stone Edge rocks. Emboar {{m|Fling|Flings}} the rocks at Conkeldurr, who uses its concrete pillars to knock the rocks away. Emboar grabs the pillars and Flings the pillar at Conkeldurr, landing a [[critical hit]] and defeating it. Bianca moves on to the second round and calls Emboar the strongest Pokémon. Don George says that he liked seeing the unconventional use of Fling. Trip says that it will be a long time before he can defeat [[Alder]]. The announcer says that the second round will begin tomorrow.

Trip picks his fully healed Conkeldurr up from [[Nurse Joy]] at the [[Pokémon Center]]. Ash arrives and is disappointed that he could not face his Conkeldurr before he went down. Trip promises he will not lose to Ash the next time they battle. After he leaves, [[Georgia]] and [[Burgundy]] comment on how Trip cannot be prideful anymore after the loss. Cilan compliments [[Stephan]] and his {{TP|Stephan|Sawk}} on their strength and Stephan's effort in having trained Sawk. Stephan tells Cilan that he pronounced his name wrong again. Bianca comes over to them, and says that she does not want to be left out of conversations about muscles. Ash and {{an|Iris}} are confident that they will win their next battles. [[Georgia]] comments on Iris's overconfidence, while a jealous Burgundy wants everyone to lose.

Ash tells {{AP|Scraggy}} they must perfect {{m|Focus Blast}}, entrusting {{AP|Pikachu}} to help him train Scraggy. Stephan offers to help them train. They notice an explosion in the distance, and find [[Montgomery]] and {{p|Throh}} practicing for the second round. Throh uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}, throwing rocks to the ground. Ash and Montgomery offer Montgomery to join them in training, but he refuses.

The next day, the second round begins. Don George announces {{an|Cilan}} and Stephan for the first battle. He wonders if Cilan will show off his [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] skills, or is here to expand his knowledge as a Gym Leader. Burgundy yells that Cilan must lose. Don George invites Stephan and his Sawk to the field, mispronouncing his name. Ash and his friends are excited, and Ash tells Scraggy to watch the battle closely. Burgundy thinks Cilan will suffer a crushing defeat, and that she cannot wait to see it happen.

{{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} uses {{m|Bullet Seed}}, which Sawk uses {{m|Close Combat}} to block and move towards Pansage. Sawk finishes Close Combat to knock Pansage down to the ground. Don George calls it a head on match, while Burgundy yells to them that Cilan must be given a beating and suffer despair. Sawk uses {{m|Karate Chop}} and Pansage uses {{m|Bite}} to grab onto Sawk's hand. Cilan tries to do his evaluating time routine but Stephan stops him and says that Sawk isn't done yet. Sawk sends Pansage hard to the ground. Burgundy likes seeing the evaluation time get blocked. Pansage is able to stand up and Stephan comments that he is tough as Cilan says the same about Sawk. Burgundy is upset that Pansage didn't stay down. Sawk uses {{m|Low Sweep}} which Pansage tries to dodge, but Sawk makes contact and knocks him out. Stephan wins as his name is said wrong again, but he dances in victory. Ash and Iris comment on how Cilan didn't get to do his evaluation time this time. Burgundy is happy that Cilan lost because he is annoying and that his evaluation time was interrupted. The announcer says that Stephan will move on to the semi-finals and says his name wrong again. Cilan tells Pansage that he did a good job, congratulates Stephan on the win, and compliments his Sawk for being so strong. Burgundy says that a loss is still a loss, and Georgia gets annoyed by Burgundy's rantings that she asks her what Cilan did to make her so upset.

Don George announces the next two competitors for the second round. He says that only one of the three roughneck siblings made it to the second round, the sibling who made it is the only girl and her name is [[Betty]]. Betty's [[Angus|two]] [[Getty|brothers]] cheer her on. Don George says that Ash is trying to become a Pokémon Master, hopes to make it to the Unova League, and that he has six Badges right now. Betty brings out {{p|Simipour}} and Ash uses Scraggy. Ash scans Simipour with his Pokédex. Betty calls Scraggy a pipsqueak and wants to get the battle done and over with quickly. Simipour uses {{m|Aqua Tail}} while Scraggy blocks the attack with {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}. They are shown to be on even ground. Betty comments that Scraggy is better than she thought. Simipour uses {{m|Brick Break}} as Scraggy pulls up his rubber pants to block the attack. Scraggy tries to use Focus Blast, but it completely misses Simipour. Betty says that it is not focused at all, while Ash's friends look frustrated about it as well. Simipour uses {{m|Acrobatics}} which hurts Scraggy. Scraggy uses {{m|Leer}} which scares Simipour and Betty tells it not to be a wuss. Simipour uses Brick Break while Scraggy uses {{m|Headbutt}}, as the two moves are even. Scraggy finishes Headbutt to send Simipour to the ground. Scraggy knocks out Simipour with a Hi Jump Kick. Ash wins the battle as he moves on to the semi-finals. Ash's friends say that even though Focus Blast wasn't perfected, that Scraggy is very happy to have won and gained experience in the battle. Burgundy is upset that Cilan is so complimentary about Ash and Scraggy after he lost already.

Don George announces the next two competitors for the second round. He says that Georgia is a {{t|Dragon}} Buster and that her soul is very strong. He says that Bianca is the noisiest Trainer and that she has a great smile, as she acknowledges the crowd. Bianca uses Emboar and Georgia uses Bisharp. Ash and his friends wonder if Bianca's Emboar is going to be able to handle a close range battle with Georgia's {{p|Bisharp}}. Georgia asks Bianca how they will handle Bisharp and her sharp body. Bianca interrupts Georgia which upsets her. Emboar uses {{m|Flamethrower}} as Bisharp blocks it away. Emboar follows it up with {{m|Hammer Arm}} as Bisharp blocks with {{m|Guillotine}}. The two moves create a colorful clash as they create smoke and back away. Bisharp uses {{m|Metal Sound}} to lower Emboar's defense. Bisharp uses {{m|Iron Head}}, while Emboar uses Flamethrower to knock her out. Bianca wins the battle and moves on to the semi-finals. Bianca says to Emboar that it did an exceptional job and that she is very happy. Georgia says to her Bisharp that because she didn't lose to a Dragon-type Pokémon, that the loss doesn't count. Ash and his friends say that Emboar's brute force is how he was able to win.

Don George announces the last two competitors for the second round. He says that Montgomery is a red hot strong competitor, and asks whether his strength will be enough. He says that Iris' dream is to be a Dragon Master and that she has her heart linked with Dragon-type Pokémon. Georgia yells at everyone that he called her an expert on Dragon Pokémon when she is using {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}} who isn't a Dragon-type Pokémon. Montgomery uses {{p|Throh}} and Iris uses Excadrill. Excadrill uses {{m|Drill Run}} but Throh throws him with {{m|Circle Throw}}. Excadrill uses {{m|Dig}}, but Throh uses {{m|Superpower}} to send Excadrill up from under the ground. Throh finishes Excadrill off with a Seismic Toss. Throh respectfully bows to Excadrill after the win. Iris tells Excadrill that they will work hard to get stronger together. Ash and his friends can't believe how powerful Throh really is, and wonder how anyone can't beat him. Bianca exclaims that they should not worry and that her Emboar will take Throh down. While they are surrounded by a purple aura, Georgia says that at the rate things are going it will be forever until Iris becomes a Dragon Master while Burgundy says that Throh should just take down everybody. Montgomery's win concludes the second round of the battle tournament.

The match ups for the semi-finals of the tournament are announced. Bianca will face Stephan, and Ash will face Montgomery. Bianca asks Stephan whether he will be able to stop their momentum. Ash tells Scraggy that they will be the ones to take down Montgomery and Throh, while Iris says she is counting on them to win. Burgundy again exclaims that everyone had better lose. The narrator ends the episode with the question of who will win the semi-finals and win it all.

==Major events==

* {{an|Bianca}} defeats [[Trip]] and advances to the second round.
* {{Ash}} defeats [[Betty]] and advances to the semi-finals.
* [[Montgomery]] defeats {{an|Iris}} and advances to the semi-finals.
* [[Stephan]] defeats {{an|Cilan}} and advances to the semi-finals.
* Bianca defeats [[Georgia]] and advances to the semi-finals.
* Ash learns he will face Montgomery in the semi-finals, while Bianca will face Stephan.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Don George]]
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]
* [[Trip]]
* {{an|Bianca}}
* [[Burgundy]]
* [[Stephan]]
* [[Georgia]]
* [[Montgomery]]
* [[Angus]]
* [[Getty]]
* [[Betty]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:Dare da BW072.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Emboar}} ''(U.S. and international)'' {{p|Bisharp}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Iris|Excadrill}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})
* {{p|Conkeldurr}} ({{OP|Trip|Conkeldurr}})
* {{p|Emboar}} ({{OP|Bianca|Emboar}})
* {{p|Sawk}} ({{OP|Stephan|Sawk}})
* {{p|Bisharp}} ([[Georgia]]'s)
* {{p|Throh}} ([[Montgomery]]'s)
* {{p|Simipour}} ([[Betty]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Pansear}}
* {{Ash}} and [[Stephan]] narrate the preview for the [[BW073|next episode]].

===Errors===
[[File:BW072 error.png|thumb|220px|right|Red marks on the ground]]
* Near the end of the episode when {{an|Iris}} encourages {{AP|Scraggy}}, unusual red marks can be seen on the ground around her.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=C3C3C3|bordercolor=2C2C2C
|zh_cmn={{tt|激戰東·喬治格鬥大會！劈斬司令對炎武王！！|Fierce Battle - Don George Fighting Tournament! Bisharp VS Emboar!!}}
}}
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=BW071 |
prevtitle=Search for the Clubultimate! |
nextcode=BW073 |
nexttitle=Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown! |
series=Best Wishes series |
colorscheme=Unova}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Best Wishes series episodes|072]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Atsuhiro Tomioka|729]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Kazuomi Koga |729]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Bianca|729]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Takaomi Kanezaki|729]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Tatsuya Annoura|729]]

[[de:Die Spannung steigt beim Explodon-Turnier! (Episode)]]
[[fr:Épisode 731]]
[[ja:BW編第72話]]
[[pl:BW072]]

BW072

2012-08-14T15:05:55Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Synopsis */ this plot is huge, really needs to be trimmed

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=Search for the Clubultimate! |
nextcode=BW073 |
nexttitle=Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown! |
series=Best Wishes series |
colorscheme=Unova}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=BW072 |
altepcode=EP729 |
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screen=hd|
title_en=A Clubsplosion of Excitement!|
title_ja=熱闘ドンナマイト！キリキザンVSエンブオー！！|
title_ja_trans=The Fiercely Fought Donamite! Kirikizan VS Enbuoh!! |
broadcast_jp=March 29, 2012 |
broadcast_us=July 28, 2012|
en_series= |
en_op= {{so|Rival Destinies}} |
ja_op= {{so|Best Wishes!|ベストウイッシュ！}} |
ja_ed= [[Seven-colored Arch|七色アーチ]] |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|bw|072}}
* {{BMGf|127256|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|129303|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|137114|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''A Clubsplosion of Excitement!''' (Japanese: '''熱闘ドンナマイト！キリキザンVSエンブオー！！''' ''The Fiercely Fought {{tt|Donamite|Clubsplosion}}! {{tt|Kirikizan|Bisharp}} VS {{tt|Enbuoh|Emboar}}!!'') is the 72nd episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 729th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 29, 2012 and in the United States on July 28, 2012.

{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
As battle between [[Trip]] and {{an|Bianca}} continues, {{TP|Trip|Conkeldurr}} uses {{m|Stone Edge}} on {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}}, who is trapped by several rocks from {{m|Rock Tomb}}. Stone Edge lands, creating a smoky explosion. Emboar is shown holding the rocks to everyone's surprise. [[Don George]], {{Ash}}, and {{ashfr}} observe that Bianca's strong bond and encouragement is what helped Emboar grab the Stone Edge rocks. Emboar {{m|Fling|Flings}} the rocks at Conkeldurr, who uses its concrete pillars to knock the rocks away. Emboar grabs the pillars and Flings the pillar at Conkeldurr, landing a [[critical hit]] and defeating it. Bianca moves on to the second round and calls Emboar the strongest Pokémon. Don George says that he liked seeing the unconventional use of Fling. Trip says that it will be a long time before he can defeat [[Alder]]. The announcer says that the second round will begin tomorrow.

Trip picks his fully healed Conkeldurr up from [[Nurse Joy]] at the [[Pokémon Center]]. Ash arrives and is disappointed that he could not face his Conkeldurr before he went down. Trip promises he will not lose to Ash the next time they battle. After he leaves, [[Georgia]] and [[Burgundy]] comment on how Trip cannot be prideful anymore after the loss. Cilan compliments [[Stephan]] and his {{TP|Stephan|Sawk}} on their strength and Stephan's effort in having trained Sawk. Stephan tells Cilan that he pronounced his name wrong again. Bianca comes over to them, and says that she does not want to be left out of conversations about muscles. Ash and {{an|Iris}} are confident that they will win their next battles. [[Georgia]] comments on Iris's overconfidence, while a jealous Burgundy wants everyone to lose.

Ash tells {{AP|Scraggy}} they must work on perfecting {{m|Focus Blast}}, entrusting {{AP|Pikachu}} to help train Scraggy. Stephan offers to help them train as well. They notice an explosion in the distance, and find [[Montgomery]] and {{p|Throh}} practicing for the second round. Throh uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}, throwing rocks to the ground. Ash and Montgomery offer Montgomery to join them in training, but Montgomery refuses.

The next day, the second round begins. The match ups for the second round are revealed. Cilan faces Stephan, [[Betty]] faces Ash, Georgia faces Bianca, and Montgomery faces Iris. Don George announces {{an|Cilan}} and Stephan for the first battle. He says Cilan is the {{type|Grass}} Gym Leader of the {{gy|Striaton|Striaton Gym}}, and wonders if he is at the tournament to show off his [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] skills, or to expand his knowledge as a Gym Leader. Burgundy yells that Cilan must lose and go down no matter what. Don George announces Stephan to be going on journey after journey, and together with Sawk are there to show their strength. Don George calls Stephan a completely different name which angers him. Ash and his friends comment on how great the battle should be, and Ash tells Scraggy to watch the battle closely since he'll learn a lot from it. Burgundy says that she thinks Cilan will suffer a crushing defeat, and that she can hardly wait to see it happen.

{{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} uses {{m|Bullet Seed}} which Sawk uses {{m|Close Combat}} to block and move towards Pansage. Sawk finishes Close Combat to knock Pansage down to the ground. Don George calls it a head on match, while Burgundy yells to them that Cilan must be given a beating and suffer despair. Sawk uses {{m|Karate Chop}} and Pansage uses {{m|Bite}} to grab onto Sawk's hand. Cilan tries to do his evaluating time routine but Stephan stops him and says that Sawk isn't done yet. Sawk sends Pansage hard to the ground. Burgundy likes seeing the evaluation time get blocked. Pansage is able to stand up and Stephan comments that he is tough as Cilan says the same about Sawk. Burgundy is upset that Pansage didn't stay down. Sawk uses {{m|Low Sweep}} which Pansage tries to dodge, but Sawk makes contact and knocks him out. Stephan wins as his name is said wrong again, but he dances in victory. Ash and Iris comment on how Cilan didn't get to do his evaluation time this time. Burgundy is happy that Cilan lost because he is annoying and that his evaluation time was interrupted. The announcer says that Stephan will move on to the semi-finals and says his name wrong again. Cilan tells Pansage that he did a good job, congratulates Stephan on the win, and compliments his Sawk for being so strong. Burgundy says that a loss is still a loss, and Georgia gets annoyed by Burgundy's rantings that she asks her what Cilan did to make her so upset.

Don George announces the next two competitors for the second round. He says that only one of the three roughneck siblings made it to the second round, the sibling who made it is the only girl and her name is [[Betty]]. Betty's [[Angus|two]] [[Getty|brothers]] cheer her on. Don George says that Ash is trying to become a Pokémon Master, hopes to make it to the Unova League, and that he has six Badges right now. Betty brings out {{p|Simipour}} and Ash uses Scraggy. Ash scans Simipour with his Pokédex. Betty calls Scraggy a pipsqueak and wants to get the battle done and over with quickly. Simipour uses {{m|Aqua Tail}} while Scraggy blocks the attack with {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}. They are shown to be on even ground. Betty comments that Scraggy is better than she thought. Simipour uses {{m|Brick Break}} as Scraggy pulls up his rubber pants to block the attack. Scraggy tries to use Focus Blast, but it completely misses Simipour. Betty says that it is not focused at all, while Ash's friends look frustrated about it as well. Simipour uses {{m|Acrobatics}} which hurts Scraggy. Scraggy uses {{m|Leer}} which scares Simipour and Betty tells it not to be a wuss. Simipour uses Brick Break while Scraggy uses {{m|Headbutt}}, as the two moves are even. Scraggy finishes Headbutt to send Simipour to the ground. Scraggy knocks out Simipour with a Hi Jump Kick. Ash wins the battle as he moves on to the semi-finals. Ash's friends say that even though Focus Blast wasn't perfected, that Scraggy is very happy to have won and gained experience in the battle. Burgundy is upset that Cilan is so complimentary about Ash and Scraggy after he lost already.

Don George announces the next two competitors for the second round. He says that Georgia is a {{t|Dragon}} Buster and that her soul is very strong. He says that Bianca is the noisiest Trainer and that she has a great smile, as she acknowledges the crowd. Bianca uses Emboar and Georgia uses Bisharp. Ash and his friends wonder if Bianca's Emboar is going to be able to handle a close range battle with Georgia's {{p|Bisharp}}. Georgia asks Bianca how they will handle Bisharp and her sharp body. Bianca interrupts Georgia which upsets her. Emboar uses {{m|Flamethrower}} as Bisharp blocks it away. Emboar follows it up with {{m|Hammer Arm}} as Bisharp blocks with {{m|Guillotine}}. The two moves create a colorful clash as they create smoke and back away. Bisharp uses {{m|Metal Sound}} to lower Emboar's defense. Bisharp uses {{m|Iron Head}}, while Emboar uses Flamethrower to knock her out. Bianca wins the battle and moves on to the semi-finals. Bianca says to Emboar that it did an exceptional job and that she is very happy. Georgia says to her Bisharp that because she didn't lose to a Dragon-type Pokémon, that the loss doesn't count. Ash and his friends say that Emboar's brute force is how he was able to win.

Don George announces the last two competitors for the second round. He says that Montgomery is a red hot strong competitor, and asks whether his strength will be enough. He says that Iris' dream is to be a Dragon Master and that she has her heart linked with Dragon-type Pokémon. Georgia yells at everyone that he called her an expert on Dragon Pokémon when she is using {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}} who isn't a Dragon-type Pokémon. Montgomery uses {{p|Throh}} and Iris uses Excadrill. Excadrill uses {{m|Drill Run}} but Throh throws him with {{m|Circle Throw}}. Excadrill uses {{m|Dig}}, but Throh uses {{m|Superpower}} to send Excadrill up from under the ground. Throh finishes Excadrill off with a Seismic Toss. Throh respectfully bows to Excadrill after the win. Iris tells Excadrill that they will work hard to get stronger together. Ash and his friends can't believe how powerful Throh really is, and wonder how anyone can't beat him. Bianca exclaims that they should not worry and that her Emboar will take Throh down. While they are surrounded by a purple aura, Georgia says that at the rate things are going it will be forever until Iris becomes a Dragon Master while Burgundy says that Throh should just take down everybody. Montgomery's win concludes the second round of the battle tournament.

The match ups for the semi-finals of the tournament are announced. Bianca will face Stephan, and Ash will face Montgomery. Bianca asks Stephan whether he will be able to stop their momentum. Ash tells Scraggy that they will be the ones to take down Montgomery and Throh, while Iris says she is counting on them to win. Burgundy again exclaims that everyone had better lose. The narrator ends the episode with the question of who will win the semi-finals and win it all.

==Major events==

* {{an|Bianca}} defeats [[Trip]] and advances to the second round.
* {{Ash}} defeats [[Betty]] and advances to the semi-finals.
* [[Montgomery]] defeats {{an|Iris}} and advances to the semi-finals.
* [[Stephan]] defeats {{an|Cilan}} and advances to the semi-finals.
* Bianca defeats [[Georgia]] and advances to the semi-finals.
* Ash learns he will face Montgomery in the semi-finals, while Bianca will face Stephan.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Don George]]
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]
* [[Trip]]
* {{an|Bianca}}
* [[Burgundy]]
* [[Stephan]]
* [[Georgia]]
* [[Montgomery]]
* [[Angus]]
* [[Getty]]
* [[Betty]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:Dare da BW072.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Emboar}} ''(U.S. and international)'' {{p|Bisharp}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Iris|Excadrill}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})
* {{p|Conkeldurr}} ({{OP|Trip|Conkeldurr}})
* {{p|Emboar}} ({{OP|Bianca|Emboar}})
* {{p|Sawk}} ({{OP|Stephan|Sawk}})
* {{p|Bisharp}} ([[Georgia]]'s)
* {{p|Throh}} ([[Montgomery]]'s)
* {{p|Simipour}} ([[Betty]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Pansear}}
* {{Ash}} and [[Stephan]] narrate the preview for the [[BW073|next episode]].

===Errors===
[[File:BW072 error.png|thumb|220px|right|Red marks on the ground]]
* Near the end of the episode when {{an|Iris}} encourages {{AP|Scraggy}}, unusual red marks can be seen on the ground around her.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=C3C3C3|bordercolor=2C2C2C
|zh_cmn={{tt|激戰東·喬治格鬥大會！劈斬司令對炎武王！！|Fierce Battle - Don George Fighting Tournament! Bisharp VS Emboar!!}}
}}
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prevtitle=Search for the Clubultimate! |
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nexttitle=Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown! |
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{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Best Wishes series episodes|072]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Atsuhiro Tomioka|729]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Kazuomi Koga |729]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Bianca|729]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Takaomi Kanezaki|729]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Tatsuya Annoura|729]]

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[[pl:BW072]]

BW073

2012-08-14T14:46:18Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Synopsis */ correct typo

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=BW072 |
prevtitle=A Clubsplosion of Excitement! |
nextcode=BW074 |
nexttitle=Battling the Leaf Thieves! |
series=Best Wishes series |
colorscheme=Unova}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=BW073 |
altepcode=EP730 |
colorscheme=Unova|
screen=hd|
title_en=Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown! |
title_ja=決戦ドンナマイト！ナゲキVSダゲキ！！|
title_ja_trans=The Decisive Donamite Battle! Nageki VS Dageki!! |
broadcast_jp=April 5, 2012 |
broadcast_us=August 4, 2012 |
en_series= |
en_op= {{so|Rival Destinies}} |
ja_op= {{so|Best Wishes!|ベストウイッシュ！}} |
ja_ed= [[Seven-colored Arch|七色アーチ]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=川田武範 |
directorn=1 |
director=浅田裕二 |
artn=1 |
art=岩根雅明 |
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epstaffpage=BW071-BW080|
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|bw|073}}
* {{BMGf|127980|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|130049|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|137472|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!''' (Japanese: '''決戦ドンナマイト！ナゲキVSダゲキ！！''' ''The Decisive {{tt|Donamite|Clubsplosion}} Battle! {{tt|Nageki|Throh}} VS {{tt|Dageki|Sawk}}!!'') is the 73rd episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 730th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 5, 2012 and in the United States on August 4, 2012.

{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==

[[Don George]] announces the beginning of the first semi-final battle between [[Stephan]] and {{an|Bianca}}, angering Stephan after mispronouncing his name. {{TP|Stephan|Sawk}} runs into the stadium and pumps up, as Bianca enters on time and without tripping over herself. Sawk begins the battle with {{m|Bulk Up}} and {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}} uses {{m|Hammer Arm}}, but it dodges the attack. Sawk hurts Emboar badly with {{m|Karate Chop}}. Emboar unsuccessfully uses Hammer Arm again, as Sawk then attacks Emboar with {{m|Close Combat}}. Emboar retaliates by {{m|Fling|throwing}} him. Sawk then uses Bulk Up to power up again, as Emboar uses {{m|Flamethrower}} but misses. Sawk then uses two successive Karate Chops to knock Emboar out and win the match.

Don George announces the next Semi-Finals match, between {{Ash}} and [[Montgomery]]. {{AP|Scraggy}} tries to use {{m|Leer}} on {{p|Throh}}, who however terrifies him by glaring. Scraggy runs back to Ash as Throh makes a gesture, telling him to come closer. Scraggy fires several {{m|Focus Blast}}s that miss, as Throh remains still. Throh moves towards Scraggy to use {{m|Superpower}} and Scraggy tries to fight back with {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, but is lured into Throh's {{m|Circle Throw}}. Scraggy uses {{m|Headbutt}} on Throh but it does little damage, allowing him to use Superpower and throw Scraggy again. Scraggy fails to land another Focus Blast and Throh finishes him off with a {{m|Seismic Toss}}, allowing Montgomery to move to the finals with Stephan. During a lunch break, Bianca rubs Sawk's arm and admires him before hugging him. Stephan and Sawk are served an easily digestible meal, as they chow down quickly. During their lunch break, the group realizes that Throh is hiding another attack from them, and presume that it will not be used until the finals.

As the final tournament battle is about to begin, Stephan and Montgomery enter the stadium with their Pokémon. Sawk begins with {{m|Low Sweep}} but Throh uses Circle Throw to throw him to the ground with Sawk able to land on his feet and avoid damage. Sawk tries to use Karate Chop on Throh but is grabbed while Throh is on his knees, and Throh uses Circle Throw on him again. Throh grabs Sawk with {{m|Bind}} and takes him to the ground. Sawk uses Bulk Up, and then Close Combat to escape Bind. Sawk's next Low Sweep hits its mark, but Throh uses Superpower to throw him to the ground. Throh tries to hit Sawk when he is on the ground, but Sawk dodges the attack. The audience claps and cheers with excitement and Burgundy is jealous of Cilan's battle evaluation skills. Sawk bulks up but Throh grabs him and brings him into the air to do a Seismic Toss. Sawk is able to slip out of Throh's grip but they both hit the ground hard. Stephan as well as Ash and his friends yell for Sawk to get up. Both Throh have trouble getting up. Throh moves in to finish off Sawk with Bind, but Sawk uses Close Combat. Sawk respectfully bows to Throh and walks away as Throh [[Fainting|faints]] from exhaustion.

Stephan and Sawk hug each other after their victory. Stephan and Sawk acknowledge the crowd after they are announced as the winners of the championship. Montgomery respectfully shakes Stephan's hand to congratulate him on the win. Stephan is handed the sign with the year's supply of vitamins and he shows it to everyone in the stands. Don George tells the crowd to give a big round of applause to Stephan, who is furious due to the mispronunciations. Ash and {{ashfr}} say their goodbyes to their rivals and head off to [[Icirrus City]]. To finish off the episode, [[Breaking the fourth wall|the narrator mispronounces Stephan's name which makes him mad]].

==Major events==

* [[Stephan]] defeats {{an|Bianca}} and advances to the final round.
* [[Montgomery]] defeats {{Ash}} and advances to the final round.
* Stephan defeats Montgomery in the final round, winning the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament and a year's supply of [[Vitamin]]s.
* Stephan leaves the group.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da BW073.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Don George]]
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]
* {{an|Bianca}}
* [[Stephan]]
* [[Burgundy]]
* [[Georgia]]
* [[Montgomery]]
* [[Battle judge|Referee]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP BW073.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Throh}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Emboar}} ({{OP|Bianca|Emboar}})
* {{p|Sawk}} ({{OP|Stephan|Sawk}})
* {{p|Throh}} ([[Montgomery]]'s)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Deerling}}
* Stephan is the first character to [[Breaking the fourth wall|break the fourth wall]] in the {{series|Best Wishes}}, doing so at the end of the episode when he tells the [[narrator]] that he's pronouncing his name wrong.
* This is the first episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}} to have the same ''[[Who's That Pokémon?]]'' in both the original and international versions and is also the first to have the same one since ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]''.

===Errors===
[[File:Stephan and Sawk hug.png|thumb|right|220px|Sawk's extra finger]]
* {{TP|Stephan|Sawk}}'s forehead appears larger than normal in one scene.
* While [[Stephan]] and Sawk are hugging each other, Sawk has four fingers on his right hand when he should have only three. His fingers are also missing their patterns.
* The stand that Stephan and Sawk were standing on after he won the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament appeared to be big enough only to hold two people while [[Don George]] and [[Freddy O'Martian]] stood on the ground next to the stand. As the camera pans out giving a full view of the battle field, however, the stand is dramatically larger, appearing like a stage, and Don George and Freddy are standing on it along with Stephan and Sawk.
*In the dub Burgundy says she is going to be a A-class Connoisseur when she's going to be a A-class Connoisseuse.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=C3C3C3|bordercolor=2C2C2C
|zh_cmn={{tt|決戰東·喬治格鬥大會！投射鬼對打擊鬼！！|Decisive Battle - Don George Fighting Tournament! Sawk VS Throh!!}}
}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}
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prevtitle=A Clubsplosion of Excitement! |
nextcode=BW074 |
nexttitle=Battling the Leaf Thieves! |
series=Best Wishes series |
colorscheme=Unova}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Best Wishes series episodes|073]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Shōji Yonemura|730]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Takenori Kawada|730]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yūji Asada|730]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Masaaki Iwane|730]]

[[pl:BW073]]

Spinda (Pokémon)

2012-08-07T19:18:44Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Trivia */ can't be considered trivia if there are so many Pokémon that share the trait

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Grumpig | next=Trapinch | prevnum=326 | nextnum=328 | type=normal}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Spinda |
jname=パッチール |
tmname=Patcheel |
art=RS |
size=130px |
pron=<sc>spin-da</sc>|
ndex=327 |
hdex=114 |
typen=1 |
type1=Normal |
type2= |
species=Spot Panda |
height-ftin=3'07" |
height-m=1.1 |
weight-lbs=11.0 |
weight-kg=5.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Own Tempo |
ability2=Tangled Feet |
abilityd=Contrary |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2=Human-Like |
eggcycles=15 |
evsa=1 |
expyield=85 |
lv100exp=800,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Brown |
catchrate=255 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=spinda |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Spinda''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''パッチール''' ''Patcheel'') is a {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, the placement of its spots is unique to each individual Spinda. Its spots have over [[Variant Pokémon#Spinda|four billion possible combinations]] and are determined by its [[Personality value#Spinda's spots|personality value]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Spinda resembles a small, upright panda with rabbit-like features. Its head is almost as large as its body, and it is almost always seen sporting a smile. Its eyes are made up of two black spirals, not unlike the spirals seen on the {{p|Poliwag}} family, which point in the opposite direction to each other, with a similar pattern on its ears. Spinda has four spots, which can appear anywhere on its face and ears, with a fifth on the back of its head. It has small body with short stumpy arms and legs, similar to that of {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}}, and its coat is primarily cream in coloration. Its arms are red and it has a red stripe bordering along the bottom of its belly, as well as two small spots on the soles of its feet.

====Gender differences====
Although there is no specific difference among males and females, almost all Spinda look different anyway.

===Special abilities===
A handful of Spinda's attacks involve causing confusion, including the rarely seen {{m|Teeter Dance}}. Spinda can also use a handful of other {{t|Psychic}} attacks, such as the rarely seen {{m|Psycho Cut}} and {{m|Role Play}}. It is also capable of physical combat, such as using the elemental punches and {{m|Flail}}.

Spinda can either have the {{a|Own Tempo}} Ability or the {{a|Tangled Feet}} Ability.

===Behavior===
Spinda have the odd habit of staggering around when they walk. This makes them appear dizzy, but they are not. The teetering walk helps to confuse enemies and potential predators, messing up their aim.

===Habitat===
[[File:Mountain.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon}}]]
They can usually be found in or near mountain areas such as {{rt|113|Hoenn}} and {{rt|227|Sinnoh}}.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Spinda anime.png|thumb|right|200px|Spinda in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Spinda first appeared in ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]''. {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} had to help a girl named [[Claire]] find a Spinda with a heart-shaped spot on its forehead. {{an|Brock}}, meanwhile, kept picking one up with a broken heart-shaped spot, to his displeasure.

===Minor appearances===
{{-}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG057|Spinda|Ash's Pokédex|Spinda, the Spot Panda Pokémon. Spinda uses its seemingly {{m|Teeter Dance|clumsy movements}} to [[Status ailment#Confusion|confuse]] its opponents. It is said that no two Spinda have the same [[Variant Pokémon#Spinda|pattern of spots]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Norman Spinda Teeter Dance Adventures.png|thumb|125px|Spinda in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[Norman]] has a Spinda. He uses it in conjunction with his {{TP|Norman|Slaking}} to switch their Abilities with {{m|Skill Swap}}.

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: One day, a Spinda appears in [[Pokémon Square]] and collapses. When it regains consciousness, Spinda explains that it is giving up a long journey to find the Mirage Pokémon and hands its one clue, the Clear Wing, to the player. The player must then solve [[the Mystery of the Mirage Pokémon]], which will reward him or her with the Rainbow Wing. Upon showing the Rainbow Wing to Spinda, it becomes happy and leaves Pokémon Square.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]: Spinda runs Spinda's café and takes over the juice bar. A {{p|Wynaut}} and a {{p|Wobbuffet}} also work at the café running the recycle shop. Later in the game, Project P is introduced. After it is introduced, occasionally when speaking to Wynaut the player may gain access to a dungeon normally accessed by selecting a job with ??? as the location or get a choice of more items in the recycle shop.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=normal
|gen=3
|rubydex=All the Spinda that exist in the world are said to have utterly unique spot patterns. The shaky, tottering steps of this Pokémon give it the {{m|Teeter Dance|appearance of dancing}}.
|sapphiredex=No two Spinda are said to have identical spot patterns on their hides. This Pokémon moves in a curious manner as if it is stumbling in dizziness. Its lurching movements can cause the opponent to become confused.
|emeralddex=It is distinguished by a pattern of spots that is always different. Its unsteady, tottering walk has the effect of fouling its foe's aim.
|frlgdex=No two Spinda are said to have identical patterns. It confuses foes with its stumbling motions.
|dpptdex=No two Spinda have the same pattern of spots. Its tottering step fouls the aim of foes.
|hgssdex=The chances of two Spinda having identical spot patterns is less than one in four billion.
|bwdex=No two Spinda have the same pattern of spots. Its tottering step fouls the aim of foes.
|b2w2dex={{tt|おなじ　ブチもようの　パッチールは　いない。フラフラした　あしどりで　あいての　ねらいを　はずす。|No two Spinda have the same pattern of spots. Its tottering step fouls the aim of foes.}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=normal |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse|
rsrarity=Common |
rsarea={{rt|113|Hoenn}} |
erarity=Common |
earea={{rt|113|Hoenn}} |
dprarity=Swarm |
dparea={{rt|227|Sinnoh}} |
ptrarity={{color2|000|Pokémon outbreak|Swarm}} |
ptarea={{rt|227|Sinnoh}} |
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgsssound=Hoenn |
hgssarea=[[Johto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] [[Sprout Tower]], [[Bell Tower]], [[Burned Tower]] |
palarea=Field |
gen5ex=none |
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]]|
b2w2ex=none |
b2w2area=[[Poké Transfer]]|
dwarea={{dwa|Rugged Mountain}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Normal
|pinballrs=Hatch from Egg
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 14]] Endless Level 4 Trozei Battle [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Joyous Tower]] (5F-7F)
|md2=[[Marine Resort]] (B1-B19) [[Lost Wilderness]] (B1-B17)
|rumble2=Factory: [[Firebreathing Mountain]]
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=normal}}
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2005#Spinda|PokéPark Eggs|Japan|2005|5}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Normal
|rse1=Chesto Berry|rse1type=Berry|rse1rar=5
|dppt1=Chesto Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=5
|hgss1=Chesto Berry|hgsse1type=Berry|hgss1rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=normal |
HP= 60 |
Attack= 60 |
Defense=60 |
SpAtk= 60 |
SpDef= 60 |
Speed= 60 }}

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

===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 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Spinda|Normal|Normal|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|14|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Dizzy Punch|Normal|Physical|70|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Teeter Dance|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|55|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Spinda|Normal|Normal|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Spinda|Normal|Normal|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|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|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|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{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|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|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{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/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Spinda|Normal|Normal|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Spinda|Normal|Normal|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}|Assist|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}} {{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}} {{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}} {{MSP|505|Watchog}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|096|Drowzee}}{{MSP|097|Hypno}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}} {{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}} {{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}} {{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|296|Makuhita}}{{MSP|297|Hariyama}}{{MSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}} {{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}{{MSP|574|Gothita}} {{MSP|575|Gothorita}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}} {{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP|028|Sandslash}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|529|Drilbur}} {{MSP|530|Excadrill}}|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|20|100|40||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}}|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|296|Makuhita}}{{MSP|297|Hariyama}}|SmellingSalt|Normal|Physical|60|100|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP|321|Wailord}}{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}} {{MSP|503|Samurott}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}} {{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}} {{MSP|301|Delcatty}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||*}}{{learnlist/breedf|Spinda|Normal|Normal|5|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Spinda|Normal|normal|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Spinda|normal|Normal|5|3}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}}-only moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Spinda|normal|normal|5|3}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Spinda|normal|normal|5|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=normal |
ndex=327 |
pinballrs=Hatch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=7.2 |
area=Mt. Deepgreen |
P1=I'm not the way I look. I can walk in a straight line, thank you! |
P2=Oh-oh? I daresay my HP is down by half. |
P3=I'm prepared to keel over. I can't keep walking straight now. |
PL=I'll have you know I've gone up a level. |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=6.4 |
iq=G |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=2|
rumble2speed=3|
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=327
|name1=Spinda
|type1-1=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=normal|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=327|
name=Spinda|
}}

==Trivia==
* Several of Spinda's [[move]]s focus on {{status|Confusion|confusing}} opponents. Spinda's natural [[Ability|Abilities]] also focus on confusion.
* Spinda is the only non-Flying type that can have Tangled Feet as an Ability.
* A Spinda's spot pattern is determined by its [[personality value]], meaning that there can be exactly 4,294,967,296 (232) different [[Variant Pokémon#Spinda|variations]] of Spinda, or double that number if {{Shiny}} Spinda are considered different variations.
**This fact is referred to by Spinda's HeartGold and SoulSilver Pokédex entry.
** Any of these spot patterns could also be Shiny—this raises the total to a massive 8,589,934,592 possibilities for its appearance. However, only 524,288 of these Shiny patterns are available on each individual game—Shininess is partially determined by the [[original Trainer]]'s ID and SID, meaning that every game has a different set of patterns that can be Shiny. This Shininess is retained when traded, however, like any Pokémon.
* In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], {{m|Toxic}} is depicted as two purple orbs spinning around each other towards the target. However, when Spinda uses Toxic, the orbs travel erratically. The same animation is used for {{p|Carnivine}}.
* Spinda is remarkably light for its size; it is [[List of Pokémon by height|half a meter taller]] than {{p|Skitty}}, yet [[List of Pokémon by weight|less than half the weight]].

===Origin===
Spinda's body structure is based on the {{wp|panda}} with elongated {{wp|rabbit}} ears. The different spot patterns as well as its general color scheme may be a reference to {{wp|red panda}}s, which also have their own unique markings.
====Name origin====
Spinda is a combination of ''spin'' (referring to its twirly eyes and ears) and ''{{wp|panda}}''.

Patcheel is a combination of ''patch'' or ''patchwork''—referring to its appearance—and 拈くる ''hinekuru'' (to twirl or spin).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=normal|type2=normal
|ja= パッチール ''Patcheel''|jameaning=From ''patch'' or ''patchwork'', {{tt|拈くる ''hinekuru''|to twirl or spin}}
|fr=Spinda|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Spinda|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Pandir|demeaning=From ''panda''
|it=Spinda|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=얼루기 ''Eollugi''|komeaning=From {{tt|얼룩 ''Eol-lug''|a mark, speck, spot, smudge}}
|zh_cmn=晃晃斑 ''Huànghuàngbān''|zh_cmnmeaning= From {{tt|晃 ''huàng''|sway, referring to its behavior in walking}} and {{tt|斑 ''bān''|patch, spots}}
}}
 

==External links==

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[[fr:Spinda]]
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[[pt:Spinda (pokémon)]]

Pokémon Black and White Versions 2

2012-08-07T19:16:53Z

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{{Infobox_game |colorscheme=black 2|bordercolorscheme=white 2
|name=Pokémon Black Version 2
|name2=Pokémon White Version 2
|jname=ポケットモンスターブラック２
|jname2=ポケットモンスターホワイト２
|boxart=Pokemon Black 2 Boxart EN.png
|boxart2=Pokemon White 2 Boxart EN.png
|caption=Pokémon Black Version 2's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] [[Form differences#Kyurem|Black]] {{p|Kyurem}}
|caption2=Pokémon White Version 2's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] [[Form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}
|jbox=Pokemon Black 2 Boxart JP.png
|jbox2=Pokemon White 2 Boxart JP.png
|jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Black 2
|jcaption2=Boxart of Pocket Monsters White 2
|platform=[[Nintendo DS]]{{tt|*|Enhanced for the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo 3DS}}
|category=RPG
|players=1-4 players simultaneous
|link_method=[[DS Wireless Communications|DS Wireless]], [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]], [[Infrared|IR]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] [[The Pokémon Company]]
|gen_series=[[Generation V]] [[version|main series]]
|cero=A
|esrb=E
|pegi=3+

|release_date_ja=June 23, 2012<ref>[http://item.rakuten.co.jp/at-pg/4000840008/ Reputable Pokémon Merchandise site]</ref>
|release_date_na=October 7, 2012<ref>[http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=34106 Nintendo of America pressroom]</ref>
|release_date_au=October 11, 2012<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?pageID=6&action=news&sectionID=1 Nintendo of Australia]</ref>
|release_date_eu=October 12, 2012<ref>[http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/pokemon-black-and-white-2/#en-gb/home Pokémon UK]</ref>

|website_ja=[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/irej/index.html Nintendo.co.jp] [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/b2w2/?a001=msign Official site]
|website_en=[http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/pokemon-black-and-white-2/#en-us/home Official site]
}}
{{bulbanews|game}}


'''Pokémon Black Version 2''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラック {{tt|２|ツー}}''' ''Pocket Monsters Black 2'') and '''Pokémon White Version 2''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイト {{tt|２|ツー}}''' ''Pocket Monsters White 2'') are the second {{DL|Version|Relation to one another|paired versions}} of [[Generation V]] and are the sequels of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White]], respectively.

Both games were revealed on ''[[Pokémon Smash!]]'' by [[Junichi Masuda]], and subsequently the official Japanese and international<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-black-version-2-and-pokemon-white-version-2/ Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2]</ref> Pokémon websites, on February 26, 2012. They were released in Japan on June 23, 2012. It is scheduled to be released in North America on October 7, 2012, Australia on October 11, 2012 and in Europe on October 12, 2012.

The games feature two new formes of {{p|Kyurem}} that serve as the [[version mascot]]s of the games: Black Kyurem (Japanese: ブラックキュレム) for Black 2 and White Kyurem (Japanese: ホワイトキュレム) for White 2.

==Plot==
The games take place two years after the events of {{game|Black and White|s}}. The [[Unova]] region appears to have changed significantly. New locations are accessible in the southwest and northeast of the region, one of them being [[Aspertia City]], the player's new hometown, while a few previously existing locations such as [[Challenger's Cave]] are not accessible anymore. New [[Gym]]s and [[Gym Leader]]s are also introduced, and the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]] is expanded to include Pokémon foreign to the region, much like in {{game|Platinum}}.

The player is able to choose to play as the boy {{ga|Kyouhei}}, or the girl {{ga|Mei}}, as they travel across the region against their rival, [[Hugh]].


==Changes from Pokémon Black & White==
===Aesthetic changes===
* The opening is drastically different from the one in Black and White, now featuring the new [[Kyouhei (game)|game]] [[Mei (game)|characters]], the [[Tao trio]] and the [[legendary musketeers]]. Also, the title screen shows either Black Kyurem or White Kyurem, depending on the version.
* The bar that shows a Pokémon's level, Exp. Points  and HP has been redesigned. It is black in Black 2 and white in White 2.
* The area eyecatch has also been redesigned and shows the location in the top left of the screen and season in the bottom right. It is black in Black 2 and white in White 2.
* New locations, such as [[Aspertia City]] and [[Sangi Town]], have been added to the game.
* New characters are introduced, such as [[Hugh]], [[Colress]], [[Roxie]], [[Marlon]] and [[Banjirou]].
* [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]], [[Elesa]], [[Ghetsis]] and [[Iris]] all receive redesigns.
* All Unova gyms receive redesigns.
* Most of the Black and White music has been slightly remixed, in addition to the Gym Leader and Champion music from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh.
* There have been several changes made to existing locations, such as [[Driftveil City]] and [[Nimbasa City]].
* Every trainer has their own fully animated sprite.
* Several attacks have received new battle animations.
* The battle menu has seen a redesign.
* The C-Gear has been redesigned.
* The [[Unova Pokédex]] has been expanded tremendously to accommodate older Pokémon.
** It also receives a slight aesthetic change, now having a red background instead of green.
* All returning Gym Leaders and Champions receive new sprites.
* {{rt|4|Unova}} has changed drastically and also differs between Black 2 and White 2.
* {{un|Victory Road}} changed drastically from Black and White to Black 2 and White 2 as well and differs in appearance between Black 2 and White 2.
* [[Challenger's Cave]]'s entrance collapsed while {{rt|10|Unova}} was locked off due to landslide on Victory Road, making both areas inaccessible. In place of [[Cold Storage]] there is now the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].

===Storyline changes===
{{spoilers}}
* The player no longer starts in [[Nuvema Town]], instead starting in [[Aspertia City]].
* Instead of the usual 5 [[Poké Balls]], the player is given 10 at the start of your journey.
* [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Cilan]], [[Lenora]] and [[Brycen]] are replaced by Cheren, Roxie and Marlon.
* Bianca gives the player a [[Starter Pokémon]].
* A new [[Team Plasma]] has formed, and is run by [[Ghetsis]].
* [[Colress]], a Team Plasma member, is battled frequently throughout the story.
* [[Rood]], [[Zinzolin]] and the [[Shadow Triad]] are battled as part of the story.
* The Gym Leader order has changed to Cheren, Roxie, Burgh, Elesa, Clay, Skyla, Drayden, Marlon.
* Iris is the new Champion of Unova.
* Ghetsis returns and plans to freeze Unova with Kyurem.
* N returns to Unova with either Zekrom{{sup|B2}} or Reshiram{{sup|W2}}, who is fused with Kyurem to form either Black Kyurem{{sup|B2}} or White Kyurem{{sup|W2}}.
* Unlike [[Pokemon Black and White]], the version mascots Black Kyurem{{sup|B2}} or White Kyurem{{sup|W2}} can't be caught within the story, but can be obtained post-game by following certain requirements.
* Several tag battles take place throughout the game: one with the other player character, two with Cheren, four with Hugh, one with Bianca and a daily tag battle with one of Chili, Cress or Cilan (against the other two). 
* A new attraction known as the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] opens up in Driftveil City, where the player battles Gym Leaders and Champions from all five regions, among others.
* Another new attraction introduced is the [[Pokéstar Studios]], located in Virbank City, where the player takes part in many different movies. Brycen and [[Sabrina]] appear here.
* Lenora revives the player's fossils.
* Several new key items exclusive to Black and White 2 are introduced.
* During the post-game, the player may find N at his castle and on the first visit, battles his Zekrom{{sup|B2}} or Reshiram{{sup|W2}}, who is free for capture after defeating N. Subsequent battles can be done once a season and feature N using a team of Pokémon centered around that season.

===Gameplay changes===
* The new [[Unova Link]] is introduced, which makes way for new features.
* Challenge Mode and Assist Mode are introduced, which raise and lower the strength of opposing trainers respectively.
* A new feature called the [[Memory Link]] is introduced, which has flashbacks from the NPCs that shed light on events that happened between Black and White and Black 2 and White 2. 
* Many TMs and all but [[HM06|one]] HM are received in different locations.
* The Xtransceiver adds two new mini-games called Balloon Catch, where the player needs to catch balloons of their face or an NPC's, and Balloon Smash, where the player needs to inflate the balloons as large as possible without bursting them.
* A number of legendaries from Hoenn and Sinnoh (excluding the [[Weather trio]] and [[Creation trio]]) can be found in the post-game.
* {{p|Zorua}}, {{p|Zoroark}} and {{TM|95|Snarl}}, which were previously accessible through Nintendo events only, can now be found within the game without any special requirements.
* The [[Kami Trio]] are notably the only [[Unova]] regional Pokémon absent from either game and must be obtained through the [[Pokémon Dream Radar]] and then transferred or alternatively they can be traded from {{2v2|Black|White}}. The Dream Radar is also necessary to obtain their new [[Form differences#Kami trio|forms]].

==Features==
===Pokémon World Tournament===
{{main|Pokémon World Tournament}}
A new facility featured in Black 2 and White 2 is the Pokémon World Tournament, where the player is able to battle every [[Gym Leader]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} (except [[Koga]] and [[Iris]]) from the main series games in various types of battles.

===Pokéstar Studios===
{{main|Pokéstar Studios}}
Pokéstar Studios is a new feature in the games that allows the player to take part in making films involving Pokémon. The player chooses from various scenarios and acts them out.

===Seasons===
{{main|Seasons}}
Seasons once again return to the games. In addition to covering the entire screen upon starting the games, a text box appears at the bottom of the screen presenting the current season every time a new area is entered.

===Sprite animations===
Just like in {{game|Black and White|s}}, the Pokémon sprites are fully animated and move throughout battles. However, unlike Black and White, every Trainer in the game has battle animations, as well as more frames which allows for smoother animations.

The game also introduces new entry sprite animations for Pokémon, much as if it were a [[Shiny Pokémon]].
* [[N's Pokémon]], which are obtainable through [[Memory Link]], (with the exception of N's {{p|Zorua}}, who is obtainable during the main plot) have a green/yellow diamond shine, along with their own sound.
* Also, in the [[Pokéstar Studios]], when a player successfully completes a movie with their Pokémon in an unusual matter by deviating from the script, their Pokémon will become a star and during battles, when the Pokémon is summoned, a star will bounce upwards and then back downwards. This is the only entry animation that can be added manually by the player.

===Gyms===
Within the two years separating Black 2 and White 2 from their predecessors, some of the past [[Gym Leader]]s have passed on their positions to others or retired the [[Gym]] from the [[Unova League]]. The eight Gym Leaders of Unova are now: [[Cheren]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Roxie]] ({{t|Poison}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Drayden]] ({{t|Dragon}}) and [[Marlon]] ({{t|Water}}).

===Elite Four and Champion===
Like {{2v2|Black|White}}, the [[Elite Four]] can be battled in any order; after battling all four, a path to the {{pkmn|Champion}} is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), and [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}). The new Champion is [[Iris]].

==Pokémon==
Each game features a Pokédex of 300 different Pokémon species, many of which are from previous [[generation]]s such as {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, and {{p|Marill}}.

===[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]===
{| align="center"
|- align="center" valign="top"
|
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{black 2 color}}; border: 5px solid #{{black 2 color light}};"
|-
! Black 2
|- align="center"
|
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{black 2 color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|126|Magmar|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|185|Sudowoodo|1|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|325|Spoink|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|326|Grumpig|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|427|Buneary|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|428|Lopunny|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|438|Bonsly|1|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|467|Magmortar|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice||Black}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{white 2 color}}; border: 5px solid #{{white 2 color light}};"
|-
! White 2
|- align="center"
|
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #{{white 2 color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|122|Mr. Mime|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|300|Skitty|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|301|Delcatty|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|322|Numel|2|Fire|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|323|Camerupt|2|Fire|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|439|Mime Jr.|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|466|Electivire|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice||White}}
|}
|}
|}

==Compatibility==
Black 2 and White 2 can connect with the [[Pokémon Dream Radar]], which transfer Pokémon found to the player's game. The [[Pokémon Global Link]] has also been updated to make way for the release of Black 2 and White 2. The games are compatible with Black and White, much as {{v2|Platinum}} is to {{v2|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. The games can connect as with games of the same generation, and they operate on the same {{DL|Global Terminal|Global Trade Station}} server. Pokémon from the [[Generation IV]] games Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver can be transferred to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]].

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Pokémon Black 2 logo JP.png|Japanese Black 2 logo
File:Pokémon White 2 logo JP.png|Japanese White 2 logo
File:Pokémon Black 2 logo EN.png|English Black 2 logo
File:Pokémon White 2 logo EN.png|English White 2 logo
File:B2W2 Prerelease rival opening.png|[[Hugh]] in the opening
File:B2W2 Prerelease VS Rival.png|Versus Hugh
File:B2W2 Prerelease Roxie Gym.png|With [[Roxie]]
File:B2W2 Prerelease beach town Gym.png|With Hugh and [[Marlon]]
File:B2W2 Prerelease Castelia Central Plaza.png|With [[Colress]] in [[Castelia City]]
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* These will be the first main series games since {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}} in September 2004 to be released in North America in the fall months, as opposed to spring months.
* The localization period for Black 2 & White 2 is the shortest worldwide, lasting about three and a half months.
* These are the first main series Pokémon games to have numbers in their title.
* This is the first sequel from the main series to feature the number two in its title.

==Reception==
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Black and White Versions 2 a score of 36 out of 40, which is lower than [[Pokémon Black and White Versions#Reception|its perfectly-scoring predecessors]].

According to Famitsu and Yahoo Japan, the game sold 1,618,621 copies during its first weekend on sale, making it the third best selling DS game of all time.<ref>http://www.famitsu.com/news/201206/26016963.html</ref><ref>http://dailynews.yahoo.co.jp/fc/entertainment/nintendo_ds/?1340702028</ref>

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{black 2 color}}|bordercolor={{white 2 color}}
|ja=ポケットモンスター_ブラック2・ホワイト2
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire 2 et Version Blanche 2
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition 2 und Pokémon Weiße Edition 2
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera 2 e Versione Bianca 2
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 블랙2·화이트2|Pocket Monsters Black2•White2}}
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra 2 y Edición Blanca 2}}

==References==
<references/>

{{Main series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]

[[de:Pokémon Schwarze Edition 2 und Weiße Edition 2]]
[[es:Pokémon Ediciones Negra y Blanca 2]]
[[fr:Pokémon Noir et Blanc 2]]
[[it:Pokémon Nero 2 e Bianco 2]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターブラック2・ホワイト2]]
[[pl:Pokémon Black 2 i White 2]]
[[pt:Pokémon Black e White 2]]

BW073

2012-08-07T19:14:19Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Synopsis */ tighten

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* {{BMGf|127980|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|130049|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|137472|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!''' (Japanese: '''決戦ドンナマイト！ナゲキVSダゲキ！！''' ''The Decisive {{tt|Donamite|Clubsplosion}} Battle! {{tt|Nageki|Throh}} VS {{tt|Dageki|Sawk}}!!'') is the 73rd episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 730th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 5, 2012 and in the United States on August 4, 2012.

{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==

[[Don George]] announces the beginning of the first semi-final battle between [[Stephan]] and {{an|Bianca}}, angering Stephan after mispronouncing his name. {{TP|Stephan|Sawk}} runs into the stadium and pumps up, as Bianca enters on time and without tripping over herself. Sawk begins the battle with {{m|Bulk Up}} and {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}} uses {{m|Hammer Arm}}, but it dodges the attack. Sawk hurts Emboar badly with {{m|Karate Chop}}. Emboar unsuccessfully uses Hammer Arm again, as Sawk then attacks Emboar with {{m|Close Combat}}. Emboar retaliates by {{m|Fling|throwing}} him. Sawk then uses Bulk Up to power up again, as Emboar uses {{m|Flamethrower}} but misses. Sawk then uses two seccessive Karate Chops to knock Emboar out and win the match.

Don George announces the next Semi-Finals match, between {{Ash}} and [[Montgomery]]. {{AP|Scraggy}} tries to use {{m|Leer}} on {{p|Throh}}, who however terrifies him by glaring. Scraggy runs back to Ash as Throh makes a gesture, telling him to come closer. Scraggy fires several {{m|Focus Blast}}s that miss, as Throw remains still. Throh moves towards Scraggy to use {{m|Superpower}} and Scraggy tries to fight back with {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, but is lured into Throh's {{m|Circle Throw}}. Scraggy uses {{m|Headbutt}} on Throh but it does little damage, allowing him to use Superpower and throw Scraggy again. Scraggy fails to land another Focus Blast and Throh finishes him off with a {{m|Seismic Toss}}, allowing Montgomery to move to the finals with Stephan. During a lunch break, Bianca rubs Sawk's arm and admires him before hugging him. Stephan and Sawk are served an easily digestible meal, as they chow down quickly. During their lunch break, the group realizes that Throh is hiding another attack from them, and presume that it will not be used until the finals.

As the final tournament battle is about to begin, Stephan and Montgomery enter the stadium with their Pokémon. Sawk begins with {{m|Low Sweep}} but Throh uses Circle Throw to throw him to the ground with Sawk able to land on his feet and avoid damage. Sawk tries to use Karate Chop on Throh but is grabbed while Throh is on his knees, and Throh uses Circle Throw on him again. Throh grabs Sawk with {{m|Bind}} and takes him to the ground. Sawk uses Bulk Up, and then Close Combat to escape Bind. Sawk's next Low Sweep hits its mark, but Throh uses Superpower to throw him to the ground. Throh tries to hit Sawk when he is on the ground, but Sawk dodges the attack. The audience claps and cheers with excitement and Burgundy is jealous of Cilan's battle evaluation skills. Sawk bulks up but Throh grabs him and brings him into the air to do a Seismic Toss. Sawk is able to slip out of Throh's grip but they both hit the ground hard. Stephan as well as Ash and his friends yell for Sawk to get up. Both Throh have trouble getting up. Throh moves in to finish off Sawk with Bind, but Sawk uses Close Combat. Sawk respectfully bows to Throh and walks away as Throh [[Fainting|faints]] from exhaustion.

Stephan and Sawk hug each other after their victory. Stephan and Sawk acknowledge the crowd after they are announced as the winners of the championship. Montgomery respectfully shakes Stephan's hand to congratulate him on the win. Stephan is handed the sign with the year's supply of vitamins and he shows it to everyone in the stands. Don George tells the crowd to give a big round of applause to Stephan, who is furious due to the mispronunciations. Ash and {{ashfr}} say their goodbyes to their rivals and head off to [[Icirrus City]]. To finish off the episode, [[Breaking the fourth wall|the narrator mispronounces Stephan's name which makes him mad]].

==Major events==

* [[Stephan]] defeats {{an|Bianca}} and advances to the final round.
* [[Montgomery]] defeats {{Ash}} and advances to the final round.
* Stephan defeats Montgomery in the final round, winning the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament and a year's supply of [[Vitamin]]s.
* Stephan leaves the group.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Don George]]
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]
* {{an|Bianca}}
* [[Stephan]]
* [[Burgundy]]
* [[Georgia]]
* [[Montgomery]]
* [[Battle judge|Referee]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:Dare da BW073.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Throh}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Emboar}} ({{OP|Bianca|Emboar}})
* {{p|Sawk}} ({{OP|Stephan|Sawk}})
* {{p|Throh}} ([[Montgomery]]'s)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Deerling}}
* Stephan is the first character to [[Breaking the fourth wall|break the fourth wall]] in the {{series|Best Wishes}}, doing so at the end of the episode when he tells the [[narrator]] that he's pronouncing his name wrong.
* This is the first episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}} to have the same ''[[Who's That Pokémon?]]'' in both the original and international versions and is also the first to have the same one since ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]''.

===Errors===
[[File:Stephan and Sawk hug.png|thumb|right|220px|Sawk's extra finger]]
* {{TP|Stephan|Sawk}}'s forehead appears larger than normal in one scene.
* While [[Stephan]] and Sawk are hugging each other, Sawk has four fingers on his right hand when he should have only three. His fingers are also missing their patterns.
* The stand that Stephan and Sawk were standing on after he won the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament appeared to be big enough only to hold two people while [[Don George]] and [[Freddy O'Martian]] stood on the ground next to the stand. As the camera pans out giving a full view of the battle field, however, the stand is dramatically larger, appearing like a stage, and Don George and Freddy are standing on it along with Stephan and Sawk.
*In the dub Burgundy says she is going to be a A-class Connoisseur when she's going to be a A-class Connoisseuse.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|決戰東·喬治格鬥大會！投射鬼對打擊鬼！！|Decisive Battle - Don George Fighting Tournament! Sawk VS Throh!!}}
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BW073

2012-08-07T19:04:04Z

Dancing Dragonite: /* Synopsis */ clean up and trim down unimportant details

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* {{BMGf|127980|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|130049|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|137472|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!''' (Japanese: '''決戦ドンナマイト！ナゲキVSダゲキ！！''' ''The Decisive {{tt|Donamite|Clubsplosion}} Battle! {{tt|Nageki|Throh}} VS {{tt|Dageki|Sawk}}!!'') is the 73rd episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 730th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 5, 2012 and in the United States on August 4, 2012.

{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==

[[Don George]] announces the beginning of the first semi-final battle between [[Stephan]] and {{an|Bianca}}, angering Stephan after mispronouncing his name. {{TP|Stephan|Sawk}} runs into the stadium and pumps up, as Bianca enters on time and without tripping over herself. Sawk begins the battle with {{m|Bulk Up}} and {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}} uses {{m|Hammer Arm}}, but it dodges the attack. Sawk hurts Emboar badly with {{m|Karate Chop}}. Emboar unsuccessfully uses Hammer Arm again, as Sawk then attacks Emboar with {{m|Close Combat}}. Emboar retaliates by {{m|Fling|throwing}} him. Sawk then uses Bulk Up to power up again, as Emboar uses {{m|Flamethrower}} but misses. Sawk then uses two seccessive Karate Chops to knock Emboar out and win the match.

Don George announces the next Semi-Finals match, between {{Ash}} and [[Montgomery]]. {{AP|Scraggy}} tries to use {{m|Leer}} on {{p|Throh}}, who however terrifies him by glaring. Scraggy runs back to Ash as Throh makes a gesture, telling him to come closer. Scraggy fires several {{m|Focus Blast}}s that miss, as Throw remains still. Throh moves towards Scraggy to use {{m|Superpower}} and Scraggy tries to fight back with {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, but is lured into Throh's {{m|Circle Throw}}. Scraggy uses {{m|Headbutt}} on Throh but it does little damage, allowing him to use Superpower and throw Scraggy again. Scraggy fails to land another Focus Blast and Throh finishes him off with a {{m|Seismic Toss}}, allowing Montgomery to move to the finals with Stephan. During a lunch break, Bianca rubs Sawk's arm and admires him before hugging him. Stephan and Sawk are served an easily digestible meal, as they chow down quickly. During their lunch break, the group realizes that Throh is hiding another attack from them, and presume that it will not be used until the finals.

As the final tournament battle is about to begin, Stephan and Montgomery enter the stadium with their Pokémon. Sawk begins with {{m|Low Sweep}} but Throh uses Circle Throw to throw him to the ground with Sawk able to land on his feet. Sawk was able to receive only minimal damage due to his quick response to being thrown. Sawk tries to use Karate Chop on Throh but he is grabbed while Throh is on his knees, and Throh uses Circle Throw attack on him again. Throh grabs Sawk with {{m|Bind}} and takes him to the ground. Stephan pumps himself up as if he is using Bulk Up with steam coming out of his nose. Stephan tells Sawk to use Bulk Up. Sawk uses Bulk Up, and then Close Combat to be released from Bind. Sawk once again tries to use Low Sweep which hits its mark, but Throh grabs him once again and uses Superpower to throw him to the ground. Throh tries to hit Sawk when he is on the ground, but Sawk dodges the attack. Everyone claps and cheers, with how exciting the battle is. Burgundy is frustrated by how well Cilan is able to do his tasting of the battle. Sawk uses Bulk Up to strengthen himself but Throh grabs him and brings him into the air to do a Seismic Toss. Sawk is able to slip out of Throh's grip but they both hit the ground hard. Ash and his friends yell for Sawk to get up. They have trouble getting up, but Montgomery and Stephan encourage them to get up and finish the battle. Throh moves in to finish off Sawk with Bind, but Sawk uses Close Combat attack to finish Throh off. Sawk respectfully bows to Throh and walks away before Throh [[Fainting|faints]].

Stephan and Sawk hug each other after their victory. Stephan and Sawk acknowledge the crowd after they are announced as the winners of the championship. Montgomery respectfully shakes Stephan's hand to congratulate him on the win. Stephan is handed the sign with the year's supply of vitamins and he shows it to everyone in the stands. When Don George tells the crowd to give a big round of applause to "Stephen", Stephan is furious and says "It's Stephan!" as his head is shown to be huge while yelling at them. Ash and {{ashfr}} say their goodbyes to their rivals and head off to [[Icirrus City]]. To finish off the episode, [[Breaking the fourth wall|the narrator mispronounces Stephan's name which makes him mad]].

==Major events==

* [[Stephan]] defeats {{an|Bianca}} and advances to the final round.
* [[Montgomery]] defeats {{Ash}} and advances to the final round.
* Stephan defeats Montgomery in the final round, winning the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament and a year's supply of [[Vitamin]]s.
* Stephan leaves the group.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Don George]]
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]
* {{an|Bianca}}
* [[Stephan]]
* [[Burgundy]]
* [[Georgia]]
* [[Montgomery]]
* [[Battle judge|Referee]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:Dare da BW073.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Throh}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Emboar}} ({{OP|Bianca|Emboar}})
* {{p|Sawk}} ({{OP|Stephan|Sawk}})
* {{p|Throh}} ([[Montgomery]]'s)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Deerling}}
* Stephan is the first character to [[Breaking the fourth wall|break the fourth wall]] in the {{series|Best Wishes}}, doing so at the end of the episode when he tells the [[narrator]] that he's pronouncing his name wrong.
* This is the first episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}} to have the same ''[[Who's That Pokémon?]]'' in both the original and international versions and is also the first to have the same one since ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]''.

===Errors===
[[File:Stephan and Sawk hug.png|thumb|right|220px|Sawk's extra finger]]
* {{TP|Stephan|Sawk}}'s forehead appears larger than normal in one scene.
* While [[Stephan]] and Sawk are hugging each other, Sawk has four fingers on his right hand when he should have only three. His fingers are also missing their patterns.
* The stand that Stephan and Sawk were standing on after he won the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament appeared to be big enough only to hold two people while [[Don George]] and [[Freddy O'Martian]] stood on the ground next to the stand. As the camera pans out giving a full view of the battle field, however, the stand is dramatically larger, appearing like a stage, and Don George and Freddy are standing on it along with Stephan and Sawk.
*In the dub Burgundy says she is going to be a A-class Connoisseur when she's going to be a A-class Connoisseuse.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|決戰東·喬治格鬥大會！投射鬼對打擊鬼！！|Decisive Battle - Don George Fighting Tournament! Sawk VS Throh!!}}
}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}
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prevtitle=A Clubsplosion of Excitement! |
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nexttitle=Battling the Leaf Thieves! |
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[[Category:Best Wishes series episodes|073]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Shōji Yonemura|730]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Takenori Kawada|730]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yūji Asada|730]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Masaaki Iwane|730]]

[[pl:BW073]]

Kyurem (Pokémon)

2012-08-07T18:43:21Z

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Kyurem | prev=Landorus | next=Keldeo | prevnum=645 | nextnum=647 | type=Dragon | type2=Ice }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Kyurem |
jname=キュレム |
tmname=Kyurem |
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=alt2 |
ability1=Pressure |
ability2=Teravolt |
ability3=Turboblaze |
forme1=Normal Kyurem |
forme2=Black Kyurem |
forme3=White Kyurem |
ndex=646 |
udex=152 |
u2dex=297 |
height-ftin=9'10" |
height-ftin2=10'10" |
height-ftin3=11'10" |
height-m=3.0 |
height-m2=3.3 |
height-m3=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 [[Form differences#Kyurem|two other formes]], which are activated by using the {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Gene Wedge}} on it and either {{p|Zekrom}} or {{p|Reshiram}}, resulting in a fusion that removes Zekrom or Reshiram from the party until the fusion is undone. It will then become '''Black Kyurem''' (with Zekrom) or '''White Kyurem''' (with Reshiram).

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

As both Black Kyurem and White Kyurem, it is the version mascot of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Kyurem is a gray and blue colored, bipedal Pokémon of indefinable but seemingly draconic 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. Its wings are believed to be used for flying as well as storing cold air and have two spikes of ice each. 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 also has a spiked edge near its jaw hinge that is absent from its left. 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 Tao trio members, its tail appears to be some sort of propulsion device; exactly what it is based on is unclear, but it may be a damaged turbine.

Kyurem has two alternate forms, Black Kyurem and White Kyurem, which are formed by combining with {{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Reshiram}}, respectively, and share many aspects of their designs with them. Their legs are just like Normal Kyurem's legs, but shorter and the middle toe is now ice; White Kyurem has some extra icy details on the legs. Their tails are just like Reshiram's and Zekrom's tails but they are attached to the body with three gray parts of skin. The tails seem to be fully able to move and contain four holes: they are vertical on Black Kyurem and horizontal on White Kyurem's silver rings. Their torsos are similar, but Black Kyurem's torso is more bulky than White Kyurem's torso, which is slim. Their shoulders are covered in 'squares' of ice with two pins protruding from each which can come out and 'plug in' the aforementioned holes. Their arms are quite different: Black Kyurem has Zekrom's arms, but more muscular and without wings, which are attached to the icy shoulders mentioned before, and its left arm and wing are frozen; White Kyurem has thin arms with two rings and three claws each, wings between the rings on its forearms, and its right arm and wing are frozen. Their necks are the same shape, and are long like Normal Kyurem's but now upright; Black Kyurem uses Zekrom's skin and White Kyurem uses Reshiram's fur.

====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. It is the [[Signature move|only Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Glaciate}}; its alternate forms Black Kyurem and White Kyurem can respectively learn {{m|Freeze Shock}} and {{m|Ice Burn}} instead. Black Kyurem and White Kyurem can also learn Zekrom's and Reshiram's signature moves {{m|Fusion Bolt}} and {{m|Fusion Flare}}.

===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 if they were found outside at night.

===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 (M15)]]====
Kyurem, in all of its forms, made its debut in the [[M15|fifteenth]] [[Pokémon movie]], being one of its stars, along with {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}} and {{OBP|Keldeo|M15}}.

===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.
|b2w2dex=This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Dragon |
type2=Ice |
gen=5 |
bwrarity=One |
bwarea=[[Giant Chasm]] |
b2w2rarity=One |
b2w2area=[[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===
{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
====Base stats====
|- class="{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 3) = 0|collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Normal Kyurem=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats|
type=Dragon|
type2=Ice |
HP=125 |
Attack=130 |
Defense=90 |
SpAtk=130 |
SpDef=90 |
Speed=95}}
|- class="{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 3) = 1|collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Black Kyurem=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats|
type=Dragon|
type2=Ice |
HP=125 |
Attack=170 |
Defense=100 |
SpAtk=120 |
SpDef=90 |
Speed=95}}
|- class="{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 3) = 2|collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====White Kyurem=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats|
type=Dragon|
type2=Ice |
HP=125 |
Attack=120 |
Defense=90 |
SpAtk=170 |
SpDef=100 |
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===
{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
|- class="{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 3) = 0|collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Normal Kyurem=====
|-
|
{{learnlist/levelh|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|V|5}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Special|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|8|8|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|15|15|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelV|22|22|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|29|29|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|36|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|43|43|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|50|50|Glaciate|Ice|Special|65|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|57|57|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|64|64|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|71|71|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelV|78|78|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|85|85|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|92|92|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}
|- class="{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 3) = 1|collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Black Kyurem=====
|-
|
{{learnlist/levelh|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|V|5}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|Start|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|Start|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|8|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|15|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|22|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|29|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|43|Fusion Bolt|Electric|Physical|100|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|50|Freeze Shock|Ice|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|57|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|64|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|71|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|78|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|85|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|92|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|5|5}}
|- class="{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: H}} mod 3) = 2|collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====White Kyurem=====
|-
|
{{learnlist/levelh|Kyurem|Dragon|Ice|V|5}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|Start|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|Start|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|8|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|15|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|22|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|29|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|43|Fusion Flare|Fire|Special|100|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|50|Ice Burn|Ice|Special|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|57|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|64|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|71|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|78|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|85|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|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|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||no|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/Formes
|family=None
|sprite1=646B
|name1=Kyurem
|type1-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Ice
|forme1=Black Kyurem
|loc1=Zekrom Gene Wedge
|sprite2=646
|name1=Kyurem
|type1-2=Dragon
|type2-2=Ice
|forme2=Normal Kyurem
|loc2= 
|sprite3=646W
|name3=Kyurem
|type1-3=Dragon
|type2-3=Ice
|forme3=White Kyurem
|loc3=Reshiram Gene Wedge
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=Dragon|
type2=Ice|
gen=5|
gender=3formes2|
forme1=B|
forme2=W|
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 base stat total of all Dragon-type Pokémon as either Black Kyurem or White Kyurem.
* Black Kyurem and White Kyurem have the highest {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}}, respectively, of all {{t|Dragon}}- and Ice-type Pokémon.
* White 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 Dragon- and Ice-type Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.
* Kyurem is the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 660 as Normal Kyurem, and the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 700 as Black Kyurem and White Kyurem.
* 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}}.
* Although several Pokémon are the result of two or more individuals combining ({{p|Dugtrio}}, {{p|Slowbro}}, {{p|Slowking}}, {{p|Magneton}}, {{p|Metang}}, {{p|Metagross}}), Black Kyurem and White Kyurem are the only ones to be shown doing so in the [[main series]] games.
* Kyurem is the only Pokémon to be the version mascot of both versions of a paired version.

===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 may be a combination of 冷 ''rei'' (cold), 急冷 ''kyuurei'' (rapid cooling), or 雪 ''yuki'' (snow) with the {{wp|kana}} reversed, and 無 ''{{wp|Mu (negative)|mu}}'' (nothing). It may also derive from 零 ''rei'' (zero). ''Rem'' may mimic the ''rom'' of {{p|Zekrom}} and the ''ram'' of {{p|Reshiram}}.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=dragon|type2=ice
|ja=キュレム ''Kyurem''|jameaning=From {{tt|急冷 ''kyuurei''|rapid cooling}} and possibly {{wp|Mu (negative)|{{tt|無 ''mu''|nothing}}}}
|fr=Kyurem|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Kyurem|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Kyurem|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Kyurem|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=큐레무 ''Kyuremu''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=酋雷姆 ''Qiúléimǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
}}

 


==External links==
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[[Category:Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Legendary Trio Pokémon]]
[[Category:Unova Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Version mascots]]
[[Category:Pokémon with different forms]]

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Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup

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Dancing Dragonite: some details

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[[File:World Tournament Junior Cup.png|thumb|250px|The 16 competitors of the Junior Cup]]
The '''Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドトーナメントジュニアカップ''' ''Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup'') is a tournament in the {{pkmn|anime}} that is held in [[Lacunosa Town]]. It is hosted by Unova League Champion [[Alder]] and [[Freddy O'Martian]]. The winner of the tournament gets a chance to battle Alder.

==Trainers who have participated in the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup==
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{black 2 color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{black 2 color}}; width: 30%;"
|-
! style="background:#{{white 2 color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black 2 color dark}}|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{white 2 color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|{{black 2 color dark}}|Place}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
| N/A
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Iris}}
| N/A
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Cilan}}
| N/A
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Dawn}}
| N/A
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Trip]]
| N/A
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Marufuji]]
| N/A
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Akihiro]]
| N/A
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Hirokazu]]
| N/A
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Georgia]]
| [[BW090|Top 16]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Rikiō]]
| [[BW090|Top 16]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Kobashi]]
| [[BW090|Top 16]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Morishima]]
| [[BW090|Top 16]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Shiozaki]]
| [[BW090|Top 16]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Sugiura]]
| [[BW090|Top 16]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{un|Kenta}}
| [[BW090|Top 16]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Burgundy]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[BW090|Top 16]]
|}
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==Pokémon used in tournament==
===Ash Ketchum===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|size=190px}} ♂
| 
| 
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|}

===Iris===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Iris|Dragonite|Iris Dragonite.png|dragon|flying|size=190px}}
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|}

===Cilan===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Cilan|Pansage|Cilan Pansage.png|grass|size=190px}} ♂
| 
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|}

===Dawn===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| 
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|}

===Trip===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Trip|Serperior|Trip Serperior.png|grass|size=190px}} ♂
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|}

===Burgundy===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Burgundy|Darmanitan|Burgundy Darmanitan.png|fire|size=190px|link=no}}
|
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|}

===Georgia===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Georgia|Beartic|Georgia Beartic.png|ice|size=190px|link=no}}
|
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|}

===Marufuji===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Marufuji|Heatmor|Marufuji Heatmor.png|fire|size=190px|link=no}}
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|}

===Kenta===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Kenta|Golett|Kenta Golett.png|ground|ghost|size=190px|link=no}}
|
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|}

===Sugiura===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Sugiura|Galvantula|Sugiura Galvantula.png|bug|electric|size=190px|link=no}}
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|}

===Akihiro===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Akihiro|Cinccino|Akihiro Cinccino Giga Impact.png|normal|size=190px|link=no}}
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|}

===Shiozaki===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Shiozaki|Zebstrika|Shiozaki Zebstrika.png|electric|size=190px|link=no}}
|
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|}

===Morishima===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Morishima|Karrablast|Morishima Karrablast.png|bug|size=190px|link=no}}
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|}

===Hirokazu===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Hirokazu|Reuniclus|Hirokazu Reuniclus.png|psychic|size=190px|link=no}}
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|}

===Kobashi===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Kobashi|Sawsbuck|Kobashi Sawsbuck.png|normal|grass|size=190px|link=no}}
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|}

===Rikiō===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Rikio|Stoutland|Rikio Stoutland.png|normal|size=190px|link=no}}
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|}

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{{Project Anime notice|no}}
[[Category:Pokémon competitions]]