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National Pokédex

2026-04-23T06:07:25Z

EbrithilBowser: /* Pokémon HOME */

[[File:Pokédex Pt.png|thumb|200px|{{v2|Platinum}}'s National Pokédex mode]]
[[File:Pokédex GSC 2.png|thumb|Each new generation begins its numbering from the end of the last generation. {{p|Cyndaquil}}, at #155, is the fourth Pokémon introduced in Generation II.]]
The '''National Pokédex''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|全国図鑑|ぜんこくずかん}}''' ''national illustrated encyclopedia'') is a [[Pokédex]] that has been upgraded with the '''National Mode''' (Japanese: '''全国版''' ''National Edition'') that records information on all Pokémon known to exist, instead of just ones native in a particular [[region]]. The National Pokédex is not available at the start of the games, but it can be unlocked by completing certain tasks. Beginning with [[Generation VII]], the National Pokédex is no longer typically included in the main series games, but it can be accessed through storage apps like [[Pokémon Bank]] (Version 1.3 and onward) and [[Pokémon HOME]].

In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the equivalent of the National Pokédex order was known as '''Old Pokédex Mode''' (Japanese: ふるいずかんモード ''old-style encyclopedia mode''), while Johto's regional Pokédex order at the time was known as [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|New Pokédex Mode]] (Japanese: しんがたずかんモード ''new-style encyclopedia mode'').

The first 151 entries of the National Pokédex also doubles as the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]].

==Comparison between generations==
{{main|List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number}}

In every generation, new Pokémon are added to the National Pokédex. The Pokémon numbers are as follows:

* {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}: #0001 {{p|Bulbasaur}} - #0151 {{p|Mew}}
* {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}}: #0152 {{p|Chikorita}} - #0251 {{p|Celebi}}
* {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}}: #0252 {{p|Treecko}} - #0386 {{p|Deoxys}}
* {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}}: #0387 {{p|Turtwig}} - #0493 {{p|Arceus}}
* {{cat|Generation V Pokémon}}: #0494 {{p|Victini}} - #0649 {{p|Genesect}}
* {{cat|Generation VI Pokémon}}: #0650 {{p|Chespin}} - #0721 {{p|Volcanion}}
* {{cat|Generation VII Pokémon}}: #0722 {{p|Rowlet}} - #0809 {{p|Melmetal}}
* {{cat|Generation VIII Pokémon}}: #0810 {{p|Grookey}} - #0905 {{p|Enamorus}}
* {{cat|Generation IX Pokémon}}: #0906 {{p|Sprigatito}} - #1025 {{p|Pecharunt}}

==In the core series games==
===[[Generation II]]===
In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the [[Pokédex]] lists Pokémon by their [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|New Pokédex]] order (Johto's [[regional Pokédex]]) by default. The player has the option to change it to the Old Pokédex order, which is available from the beginning.

Additionally, Old Pokédex numbers are used throughout the Generation II games.

===[[Generation III]]===
[[Generation III]] introduced the term "National Pokédex".

====Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire====
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the [[Pokédex]] is upgraded with the National Mode after the game trades with FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald, whether or not Ruby or Sapphire is receiving a Pokémon not in the Hoenn Dex.

Trading with [[Pokémon Colosseum]] or {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}} does not unlock the National Pokédex.

====Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen====
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, if the player has 60 or more {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned in the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]], has visited One Island, and has entered the [[Hall of Fame]], upon talking to [[Professor Oak]] in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his lab]] in [[Pallet Town]], he will upgrade both the player's and {{ga|Blue}}'s [[Pokédex]]es with the National Mode.

After obtaining the National Pokédex, the player can obtain Pokémon introduced in {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|Generations II}} and {{cat|Generation III Pokémon|III}} via [[trade]] and [[Evolution]]. This allows [[List of cross-generational evolutionary lines|Generation I Pokémon to evolve into their Generation II forms]] (such as {{p|Golbat}} being able to evolve into {{p|Crobat}}); prior to obtaining the National Pokédex, these Pokémon will try to evolve but fail. However, the player cannot trade with {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} until they have delivered the {{i|Ruby}} and {{i|Sapphire}} to [[Celio]] in the [[Pokémon Network Center]] on [[One Island]] to put into the Network Machine.

====Pokémon Emerald====
In {{game|Emerald}}, after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] for the first time, when they exit their house in [[Littleroot Town]] after resuming their game, [[Professor Birch]] and {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}} will be waiting for the player. Birch will escort the two of them to his lab, where he will upgrade both of their [[Pokédex]]es with the National Mode.

After obtaining the National Pokédex, the player unlocks the ability to trade with FireRed, LeafGreen and XD: Gale of Darkness (and can also trade for [[Pokémon Egg|Egg]]s) if that game has unlocked the ability to trade with Emerald. After obtaining the National Pokédex, if the player has collected all 200 non-{{pkmn2|Mythical}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Hoenn Pokédex]], Birch will offer the player their choice of one of the [[Johto first partner Pokémon]].

===[[Generation IV]]===
====Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum====
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, if the player has seen the first 150 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]], they can obtain the National Pokédex. In {{game|Platinum}}, if the player has seen all 210 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|expanded Sinnoh Pokédex]], they can obtain the National Pokédex. If the player has met the appropriate condition for that game and talks to [[Professor Rowan]] in his lab in [[Sandgem Town]], [[Professor Oak]] will arrive and upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode.

====Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver====
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, after entering the [[Hall of Fame]], when the player attempts to board the [[S.S. Aqua]] for the first time, [[Professor Oak]] will appear and upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode.

===[[Generation V]]===
====Pokémon Black and White====
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, after the player defeats [[Ghetsis]] at [[N's Castle]] and exits their house in [[Nuvema Town]] after resuming the game, [[Cedric Juniper]] will approach the player, {{ga|Bianca}}, and [[Cheren]], then upgrade their [[Pokédex]]es with the National Mode.

====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
In {{B2W2}}, after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] and resumes the game from their house in [[Aspertia City]], [[Cedric Juniper]] will visit the player's house and upgrade their [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode.

===[[Generation VI]]===
====Pokémon X and Y====
In {{g|X and Y}}, after the player has entered the [[Hall of Fame]], upon entering {{DL|North Boulevard|Lumiose Station}}, [[Dexio]] will upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Pokédex.

====Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire====
In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, after the player has defeated or {{pkmn2|caught}} the [[super-ancient Pokémon]], if they talk to [[Professor Birch]] in his lab in [[Littleroot Town]], he will upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Pokédex.

Unlike most games, non-[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation VI|native]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are obtainable without the National Pokédex; they begin appearing as soon as the player has met the prerequisites to obtain the National Pokédex, regardless of whether they actually have it. Using the [[PokéNav Plus]] to attempt to view their Pokédex entries will result in an entry of red text saying that no information is available on the Pokémon, and the areas found display will show "No reported sightings" over the map.

===[[Generation VII]]===
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]] do not include the National Pokédex. Pokémon not in the Alola Pokédex do not display any Pokédex number in-game. All Pokémon introduced before Generation VII, along with Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon can be used in all four games, and Pokémon introduced in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon can be used in those games, but not in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

====Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!====
As [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] are remakes of [[Generation I]] and only feature the first 151 Pokémon, plus {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}, the National Pokédex is absent. In addition, only the aforementioned Pokémon can be used in game, despite prior games allowing for the use of all Pokémon introduced prior to or introduced in the specified game.

Meltan and Melmetal are registered as #152 and #153 in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! expansion|Kanto Pokédex}}, respectively. However, their National Pokédex numbers, #808 and #809, can be seen when using the [[stats judge|judge function]].

===[[Generation VIII]]===
====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] do not include the National Pokédex. Only Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex, Isle of Armor Pokédex, Crown Tundra Pokédex, and a select few other Pokémon can be used in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Pokémon not in the Galar Pokédex do not display any Pokédex number in-game.

====Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl====
In [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], the National Pokédex includes all 493 Pokémon (excluding [[regional form|regional forms]]), introduced between [[Generation I]] and [[Generation IV]]. Once the player has reached Eterna City and seen all of the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] (excluding {{p|Manaphy}}), the player can talk to [[Professor Rowan]] in his lab in [[Sandgem Town]] to have [[Professor Oak]] arrive and upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode.

====Pokémon Legends: Arceus====
[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] does not include the National Pokédex. Only Pokémon in the Hisui Pokédex (excluding some [[regional form]]s) can be used in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

===[[Generation IX]]===
====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet====
[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] do not include the National Pokédex. Only Pokémon in the Paldea Pokédex, the Kitakami Pokédex, the Blueberry Pokédex, and a select few other Pokémon can be used in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Pokémon not in the Paldea Pokédex, the Kitakami Pokédex, or the Blueberry Pokédex do not display any Pokédex number in-game.

====Pokémon Legends: Z-A====
[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] does not include the National Pokédex. Only Pokémon in the Lumiose Pokédex or the Hyperspace Pokédex can be used in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

===Acquisition===
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| {{rt|30|Johto}} (available when obtaining the [[Pokédex]])
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| Automatically unlocked upon [[trade|trading]] with {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, LeafGreen}}, or {{v2|Emerald}}
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| [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] (from [[Professor Oak]] after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and catching 60 Pokémon)
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| [[Littleroot Town]] (from [[Professor Birch]] after becoming {{pkmn|Champion}})
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| [[Sandgem Town]] (from [[Professor Rowan]] after seeing every Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]])
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| [[Olivine City]] (from Professor Oak after becoming Champion)
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| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| [[Nuvema Town]] (from [[Cedric Juniper]] after defeating [[Ghetsis]])
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| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Aspertia City]] (from Cedric Juniper after becoming Champion)
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| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{DL|Lumiose City|Lumiose Station}} (from [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] after becoming Champion)
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| [[Littleroot Town]] (from Professor Birch after catching or defeating {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/6|AS}})
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| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Sandgem Town]] (from Professor Rowan after reaching [[Eterna City]] and seeing every Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex)
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==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire===
In [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]], if a game with the National Pokédex is used with Box, Box's [[Pokédex]] Mode will be upgraded to the National Mode. As FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald cannot link with Box until after obtaining the National Pokèdex under normal gameplay, using one of them will therefore automatically unlock National Mode.

===Pokémon Bank===
As part of its version 1.3 update to be compatible with [[Generation VII]], a National Pokédex feature was also added to [[Pokémon Bank]]. Bank's National Pokédex is able to display Pokédex entries from any game between [[Pokémon X and Y]] and [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. The Pokédex is updated based on the data of any game that is used to connect to Pokémon Bank.

The five Pokémon introduced in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] have a blank Pokédex entry, but other statistics such as height and weight still appear.

Pokémon Bank's National Pokédex has an extensive search feature, including the ability to filter Pokémon by the games they are naturally available in (not counting the possibility of obtaining a Pokémon by breeding or evolving), as well as the ability to show the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]], [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]], "[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Good Old Hoenn]]", [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh]], [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Unova]], Kalos (divided into [[List of Pokémon by Central Kalos Pokédex number|Central]], [[List of Pokémon by Coastal Kalos Pokédex number|Coastal]], and [[List of Pokémon by Mountain Kalos Pokédex number|Mountain]]), [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation VI|Hoenn]], and Alola (both [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun and Moon]] and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]) Pokédex orders.

===Pokémon HOME===
[[Pokémon HOME]] includes the full National Pokédex, and is the only Nintendo Switch game to do so. It includes every Pokédex description since [[Pokémon X and Y]], for each Pokémon. Completing the National Pokédex by registering every Pokémon (including all [[Mythical Pokémon]]) up to {{p|Eternatus}} in HOME [[List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Magearna|rewards]] the player with an {{form|Magearna|Original Color}} {{p|Magearna}}, a form which cannot be obtained otherwise.

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], the Pokémon are listed by their National Pokédex number. This applies to the list of Pokémon recruited by the player, and also to the list of Pokémon available when the player is buying Friend Areas from Wigglytuff.

===Pokémon Pinball===
In [[Pokémon Pinball]], the Pokédex lists Pokémon ordered by their [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex number]] (which is the same as their National Pokédex number).

===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
In {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, all Pokémon cards have their [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex number]] (which is the same as their National Pokédex number).

In [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], almost all Pokémon cards are still native from Kanto, and display their Kanto Pokédex number. The only exceptions are three new [[Generation II]] Pokémon cards: {{OBP|Togepi|Wizards Promo 30}}, {{OBP|Marill|Wizards Promo 29}}, and {{TCG ID|Pokémon Card GB2|Lugia|promo}}. They display their Old Pokédex number (175, 183, and 249, respectively).

===Pokémon Tetris===
In [[Pokémon Tetris]], the Pokédex lists Pokémon ordered by their Old Pokédex number (later known as the National Pokédex).

===Pokémon Trozei series===
In [[Pokémon Trozei!]] and {{pkmn|Battle Trozei}}, the {{OBP|Pokémon List|Trozei}} displays the Pokémon listed in the National Pokédex order by default.

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
In ''[[PS282|Going Green]]'', it was revealed that {{adv|Professor Oak}} had requested the Pokédexes back from {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} in order to upgrade them to National Pokédexes so that they could collect data from other [[region]]s. This was accomplished in ''[[PS287|Secrets from Sneasel]]'', as Oak transferred the data from the old Pokédexes into new ones and inserted a special computer chip into each of them.

===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
In ''[[PASS30|Oh My!! The Disappearance of Henry]]'', {{Casey}} was given access to [[Macro Cosmos]]'s National Pokédex database so she could help track down the [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield|Shield]] following their disappearance at the end of the first showdown against {{p|Eternatus}}. Knowing the artifacts had come into contact with Eternatus's poison, Casey was able to find signs of the same poison at the [[Isle of Armor]] and the [[Crown Tundra]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
In ''[[DPAS6|Hareta's Future]]'', [[Mitsumi]] gave [[Hareta]] an upgraded National Pokédex.

==Trivia==
{{PA|section}}
* In Generations {{gen|I}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VI}}, it is possible to complete the National Pokédex (Kanto Pokédex in Generation I) entirely with Pokémon obtained in the [[core series]] games of the current generation.
** In Generations {{gen|II}}, {{gen|IV}} and {{gen|V}}, completing the National Pokédex (Old Pokédex in Generation II) requires Pokémon obtained in games from previous generations or events.
* In [[Generation III]], since there was no feature to [[transfer]] Pokémon from earlier generations:
** Even though the term "National Pokédex" was introduced in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, this Pokédex mode was originally unavailable until the release of later games with which to trade Pokémon outside the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Hoenn Pokédex]].
** Completing the National Pokédex in this generation only became possible as soon as these games had been released: Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]]. Once {{game|Emerald}} was released as well, it became possible to complete the National Pokédex entirely with [[core series]] games, not needing any Pokémon from Pokémon Colosseum or {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}.
* In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White]], completing the National Pokédex with no [[event Pokémon|event-only Pokémon]] was not possible prior to the release of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]. This requires catching {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}, which were event-only in Black and White, but are normally available in Black 2 and White 2.
* The numbers assigned to each Pokémon in the National Pokédex might bear symbolic meanings:
** Numbers 0025 and 0052, assigned to {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Meowth}}, may reflect the natural antagonism between mice and cats, which inspired the designs of these Pokémon.
** {{p|Voltorb}}’s number 0100 could reference the {{wp|tsukumogami}}, a Japanese folklore concept where tools are believed to gain consciousness after 100 years.
** According to [[Nob Ogasawara]], {{p|Lickitung}}’s number, 0108, can be pronounced as "hyakuhachi," rhyming with "shakuhachi," a term in Japanese slang that can imply "blow job."<ref>[https://x.com/DrLavaYT/status/1332386959092695040 Tweet by Dr. Lava revealing the inside joke]</ref><ref>[https://lavacutcontent.com/1996-creatures-pokedex-translation-3/ ''Translation: 1996 Pokédex Book (Part 3)'' by LavaCutContent] (delete "preloader" wrapper in Inspect Element to properly see content)</ref>
** The trios of 0124 {{p|Jynx}}, 0125 {{p|Electabuzz}}, and 0126 {{p|Magmar}}; 0134 {{p|Vaporeon}}, 0135 {{p|Jolteon}}, and 0136 {{p|Flareon}}; and 0144 {{p|Articuno}}, 0145 {{p|Zapdos}}, and 0146 {{p|Moltres}} all appear in the Pokédex at intervals of ten, repeating the pattern of {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Electric}}, and {{t|Fire}} types (with {{t|Water}} Vaporeon as the exception).
** {{p|Mew}}’s number is 0151, placed immediately after {{p|Mewtwo}}’s, despite being its protoplast, likely because Mew was meant to be a mythical Pokémon existing only in lore before it was added at the last stage of game production.
** {{p|Archeops}}'s number, 0567, which also equals its base stat total, likely references the {{wp|Dewey Decimal}} system, where 567.9 represents feathered dinosaurs.

==References==
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==In other languages==
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==Related articles==
{{Pokédex}}

==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon.jp/zukan/ The Pokémon Company's online Pokédex] (Japanese)
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/ The Pokémon Company International's online Pokédex]
* [http://pokedex.pokemonkorea.co.kr/ Pokémon Korea's online Pokédex] (Korean)

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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions

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{{Redirect|FireRed & LeafGreen|the {{Trading Card Game}} expansion|EX FireRed & LeafGreen (TCG)}} ''For the [[Pokémon Adventures]] arc, see [[FireRed & LeafGreen arc (Adventures)]].''
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'''Pokémon FireRed Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターファイアレッド''' ''Pocket Monsters Firered''<ref name="romaji">Trademarked title</ref>) and '''Pokémon LeafGreen Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターリーフグリーン''' ''Pocket Monsters Leafgreen''<ref name="romaji"/>) are a pair of [[core series]] [[Generation III]] games that are set in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. They were released in Japan on January 29, 2004, in North America on September 9, 2004, in Australia on September 23, 2004 and in Europe on October 1, 2004.

As the first [[remake]]s in the Pokémon franchise, the games revisit the original pair of Pokémon games, {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red and Green Versions}}. The remakes feature the characters, plot elements, and challenges from the originals, along with several updates introduced in Generation III.

The [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]] was initially included with the games when they were first released, eliminating the need for [[Game Link Cable]]s when trading between the two games (and later {{game|Emerald}}). In later copies, it was sold separately.

FireRed and LeafGreen went on to become the second best-selling games on the [[Game Boy Advance]], only behind {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. They also received [[Nintendo]]'s ''{{wp|Nintendo Selects|Player's Choice}}'' awards (the only core series games to receive this award).

FireRed and LeafGreen are the first of two remakes to take place in the region of Kanto, and were followed by [[Generation VII]] games [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] in 2018.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen were re-released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] as {{DL|Nintendo Switch|Nintendo eShop}}-exclusive titles on [[Pokémon Day#2026|February 27, 2026]], during the [[Pokémon Presents]], to coincide with the [[Pokémon 30th Anniversary]].<ref group="lower-alpha" name="release"/>

==Plot==
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The plot follows the same storyline as [[Generation I]], with the {{player}} beginning in [[Pallet Town]]. After meeting up with [[Professor Oak]] while trying to leave for {{rt|1|Kanto}}, both the player and their [[rival]] are asked by Oak to choose a [[first partner Pokémon]]—{{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}—from the desk near him. Oak allows the player to choose first and the [[rival]] quickly gets jealous, chooses the first partner Pokémon whose [[type]] is super effective against the player's first partner Pokémon, then challenges the player to a {{pkmn|battle}}. During this battle, [[Professor Oak]] commentates.

After the battle, Oak allows the two new Trainers to leave for their {{pkmn|journey}} across [[Kanto]]. Stopping in [[Viridian City]]'s [[Poké Mart]], the player will find that a [[Parcel|package]] has come in for the professor, and the clerk asks that it be delivered to him. After this has been completed the professor gives one [[Pokédex]] to the player and one to the rival, and sends them on their way. Viridian City has a Gym; however, it is locked.

From here, the player has their first encounter with other Trainers, on {{rt|2|Kanto}} and in [[Viridian Forest]], and their first encounter with a [[Gym Leader]]: [[Brock]] the {{type|Rock}} Gym Leader of [[Pewter City]]. After his defeat, journeying along {{rt|3|Kanto}} and through [[Mt. Moon]] brings the player face to face with the regional [[villainous team]], [[Team Rocket]], who are attempting to extract rare [[Fossil]]s from the cave. Their defeat allows the player to continue through the cave, obtain the [[Dome Fossil]] or [[Helix Fossil]] which can be regenerated into {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Omanyte}}, and continue onto {{rt|4|Kanto}}, which leads directly into [[Cerulean City]], where another [[Gym]] is. This one, however, is run by [[Misty]], and specializes in {{type|Water}} Pokémon. To the north, as well, there are two [[route]]s leading up to [[Bill]]'s cottage. On the way, the player is confronted with a trainer who tries to persuade them to join [[Team Rocket]]. When the player reaches [[Bill]]'s cottage and frees him of his transformation into a {{p|Clefairy}}, he will give the player a ticket for the [[S.S. Anne]], a luxury ship moored in {{DL|Vermilion City|Port|Vermilion Harbor}} and filled with Trainers. Taking a shortcut through a house burglarized by Team Rocket, the player finally arrives at {{rt|5|Kanto}}.

After traveling down Routes 5 and {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, using the {{OBP|Underground Path|Kanto Routes 5–6}} to bypass [[Saffron City]], the player finally arrives in {{ci|Vermilion}}. This city is home to another Pokémon Gym; however, the way to it is blocked by a small tree. The only thing to do is to show the ticket to the {{tc|Sailor}} guarding the harbor, allowing entry into the S.S. Anne. It is here, after assisting the captain with his seasickness, that the player will obtain the first of the seven [[HM|Hidden Machines]] available in the game, containing {{m|Cut}}. With this, and the {{Badge|Cascade}}, the tree blocking the way to Vermilion Gym can be easily cut through, and [[Lt. Surge]], a Gym Leader specializing in {{type|Electric}}s, can be challenged. From here, {{rt|11|Kanto}} beckons, as does [[Diglett's Cave]], through which is the only way to get back to {{rt|2|Kanto}}, and a second HM, containing {{m|Flash}} held by one of [[Professor Oak]]'s aides on {{rt|2|Kanto}}. The player takes a brief detour to Pewter City's museum's back entrance which was previously blocked due to a Cut-able tree, which can now easily be bypassed. The player obtains the [[Old Amber]] in the museum. Heading back to Diglett's Cave, and to Vermilion, the player must go to Cerulean and to the east, onto {{rt|9|Kanto}} and towards the [[Rock Tunnel]].

Rock Tunnel, a still undeveloped natural tunnel between the sections of {{rt|10|Kanto}}, is pitch black inside; for this reason, {{m|Flash}} is recommended, but not required, for navigation of it. Finally reaching [[Lavender Town]], the only town in Kanto without a Pokémon Gym besides Pallet, there is not much to do; the local [[Pokémon Tower]] is haunted. From here, {{rt|8|Kanto}} leads to Saffron City, but it again must be bypassed by way of another {{OBP|Underground Path|Kanto Routes 7–8}}, which has its other entrance on {{rt|7|Kanto}}, on the west side of Saffron. [[Celadon City]], the home of the fourth Gym which specializes in {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, is just a short walk further. Like the Vermilion Gym, the Celadon Gym also has a small tree blocking the way to its entrance, and an old man outside.

The [[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]] in Celadon is not what it appears to be. In fact, the Game Corner itself is merely the above-ground portion of a sprawling underground complex: the [[Team Rocket Hideout|Rocket Hideout]]. The Team Rocket boss, Giovanni, appears for the first time here, and after his defeat, flees, leaving behind a Silph Scope. A Silph Scope is required to fully navigate the Pokémon Tower inside of Lavender Town that the player encountered earlier.

After this, the Pokémon Tower can be navigated, and the ghosts haunting it are revealed to be {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Haunter}}. In front of the stairs to the final floor, blocking the way, is also a final spirit, that of a deceased {{p|Marowak}} that was killed by Team Rocket when they captured her child. Making it all the way to the top reveals [[Mr. Fuji]] held hostage by Team Rocket grunts, who will leave when they are defeated. Fuji gives away the [[Poké Flute]], and with that, the {{p|Snorlax}} blocking {{rt|11|Kanto}} and {{rt|16|Kanto}} can finally be moved away. Another HM, containing {{m|Fly}}, can be obtained easily by cutting away a tree blocking the northern section of Route 16.

Now the player is presented with a choice of how to get to [[Fuchsia City]]. Traveling down either way the Snorlax are blocking, a faster way via Routes 16, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|18|Kanto}} on [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]], or down the {{DL|Kanto Route 12|Silence Bridge}} of Routes {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|15|Kanto}}, inevitably brings one to the southernmost city in continental Kanto, [[Fuchsia City]], home of [[Koga]] of the {{t|Poison}}ous Fuchsia Gym and the [[Kanto Safari Zone]]. The Safari Zone is currently running a contest: the person to reach a specific rest house first will win yet another HM, containing {{m|Surf}}. Finding the [[Baoba|Safari Zone Warden]]'s [[Gold Teeth]] also will have him reward the player with the final of Kanto's HMs, containing {{m|Strength}}.

The player then goes back to either [[Celadon City]] or [[Lavender Town]], encountering the other {{p|Snorlax}} on the way back. After stopping off at the [[Celadon Condominiums|Celadon Mansion]] and getting some [[Tea]], Saffron City can finally be entered. However, Team Rocket is guarding almost every door in the city, including that of the local Pokémon Gym! One of the open buildings, however, is the unofficial Fighting-type Pokémon Gym. After the player defeats the Fighting Dojo, they are entitled to either a {{p|Hitmonchan}} or a {{p|Hitmonlee}}. The city's centerpiece building, [[Silph Co.]]'s headquarters, has also been infiltrated by the organization, and at the top, waiting in the boardroom, is the Team Rocket Boss, [[Giovanni]], appearing for a second time, demanding that the president give him the [[Master Ball]] that the company had developed. After his defeat, he flees.

After Team Rocket clears out of [[Saffron City]], all buildings previously blocked are now open, as well as the Gym. The Gym Leader, [[Sabrina]], specializes in {{type|Psychic}}s. The floor, as well, is covered in warp tiles that make it difficult to navigate. After Sabrina's defeat, the player makes their way back to Fuchsia City again and heads out to obtain the rest of the Badges.

With six Badges in hand, and five HMs in the [[TM Case]], finally the player can adventure onto the open sea of Routes {{rtn|19|Kanto}} and {{rtn|20|Kanto}}. A short way across them, of course, is a minor obstacle: the [[Seafoam Islands]]. After they have been navigated through, the player can continue on Route 20 to [[Cinnabar Island]], home of [[Blaine]]'s {{type|Fire}} Gym. There are also several more facilities on the island, including one that actually revives Pokémon [[Fossil]]s. After Blaine's defeat, [[Bill]] shows up again, because he needs help in a small region south of Kanto, the [[Sevii Islands]]. If the player accepts, the [[Seagallop|Seagallop Ferry]] will travel to {{OBP|One Island|town}}, where a friend of Bill's, [[Celio]], is attempting to connect the islands' PC system to that of Kanto. During this, there is also a crisis in {{OBP|Two Island|town}}, where the daughter of the owner of the [[Joyful Game Corner]] has gone missing, and in {{OBP|Three Island|town}} where a group of invading {{tc|Biker}}s are causing trouble. After defeating them and finding the lost girl, [[Lostelle]], who is in [[Berry Forest]], Bill and the player will return to Kanto, where the final Gym, that of Viridian City, lies.

Finally unlocked, the Gym, whose leader specializes in {{type|Ground}}s, is revealed to be none other than the boss of Team Rocket himself, [[Giovanni]]! After his defeat, he vows to disband Team Rocket and disappears. Now with eight Badges, all that lies ahead is the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]], conveniently at the end of {{rt|23|Kanto}}.

The [[Elite Four]] await challengers, those who have proven themselves worthy by getting all eight Badges and making it through {{ka|Victory Road}} will face them, in order. [[Lorelei]], who [[Pokémon training|trains]] {{type|Ice}} Pokémon is first, followed by [[Bruno]], whose specialty is {{t|Fighting}}, [[Agatha]], whose specialty is {{t|Ghost}}, and finally [[Lance]], who specializes in {{type|Dragon}}s. After defeating these four, the reigning [[Pokémon Champion]] challenges the player to a final battle, and the Champion is none other than the player's own rival! After his defeat, Oak arrives and tells the player that they won because they care better for their Pokémon, and the player's current [[party]] are added to the [[Hall of Fame]].

===Post-game===
After the credits roll, the player is back in Pallet Town. [[Professor Oak]] will have the player come to his lab to check on the Pokédex. If the player has obtained at least 60 Pokémon he will then upgrade it to the [[National Pokédex]] and ask the player to go back to the Sevii Islands to encounter Pokémon that Professor Oak has never before seen.

There is some more work that Celio needs to do on his network machine, as he wishes to link to yet [[Hoenn|another region]]. The signal, however, is not strong enough, and he needs the {{i|Ruby}} and the {{i|Sapphire}}, two items found in the Sevii Islands, to strengthen it. The Ruby is found deep in a cave in [[Mt. Ember]], which Team Rocket grunts have been seen fooling around with. The Sapphire lies at the deepest part of the [[Dotted Hole]] in [[Ruin Valley]]. The Ruby can be given to Celio without a hitch; however, the Sapphire, when found, is stolen by a {{tc|Scientist}} named [[Gideon]], who takes it back to Team Rocket's [[Rocket Warehouse|warehouse]] in the [[Five Isle Meadow]]. By infiltrating the warehouse and defeating the remaining Rocket Admins, they realize that Giovanni has disbanded Team Rocket. They do, however, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|vow to return one day}}, and bring Team Rocket back to its former glory. Gideon reluctantly gives back the Sapphire, and after this, trades are possible with the [[Hoenn]]-based {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. The Elite Four can once again be challenged, and their Pokémon are 12 levels higher, with some of them possessing new Pokémon. In addition, [[Cerulean Cave]] is now open, and the powerful {{p|Mewtwo}} can be found there. {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}, or {{p|Raikou}} will also begin roaming the Kanto region, depending on whether the player chose {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}, respectively, as their first partner Pokémon.

==Blurb==
Set off on a grand adventure to fulfill your dreams of becoming a [[Pokémon Master]]! Explore the [[Kanto]] region and discover wild Pokémon around every corner. Build your Pokémon collection and train and battle your way to success—earn your badges as you develop winning strategies to use against experienced [[Gym Leader]]s in every town. Explore every inch to uncover amazing secrets that will help you in your quest to be the very best trainer ever!
*Trade, battle, and chat wirelessly! All new [[Wireless Adapter]] comes packed in every game, so trainers can trade, battle, and chat between their FireRed and LeafGreen versions with no cables!
*Catch loads of Pokémon in never-before-seen island areas!
*Expand your collection when you trade with a friend. Link up with {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} or [[Pokémon Colosseum]] to catch them all!

==Changes from Pokémon Red and Green==
===Gameplay===
[[File:FireRed First Battle.png|thumb|240px|The battle screen]]
* A new female character, {{ga|Leaf}}, is introduced as an alternative to the male character {{ga|Red}}, who was the only playable character in [[Generation I]].
* A resume feature was introduced, allowing players to remember the four most important events they achieved in the games the last time they were played. After entering the [[Hall of Fame]], the resume feature displays the last four notable things the player has done recently instead of showing a specific event.
* A game introduction feature, which explains the controls of the game, was added. This feature continued to appear in all games in [[Generation IV]].
* The [[Help System]] was added, which can be activated by pressing the L or R buttons on the console. There is also another help feature in the form of the [[Teachy TV]], which is given by an {{ka|old man}} in [[Viridian City]].
* A new southern region, the [[Sevii Islands]], is accessible, where [[Generation II]] Pokémon can be caught. Notably, most of these Pokémon cannot be found in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}.
* Pokémon attacks now use Generation III mechanics instead of Generation I, such as {{m|Bite}} now being a Dark-type move.
* [[Team Rocket]] has an expanded role in the game's post-game storyline, with a new base in the Sevii Islands.
* Pokémon can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} in the [[Pokémon Day Care]] in {{OBP|Four Island|town}}. The daycare on {{rt|5|Kanto}} remains, but it is still limited to only caring for one Pokémon at a time.
* The Ability {{a|Pickup}} has been modified from {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, which also includes that some of the {{Berries}} from those versions can be picked up in FireRed and LeafGreen. This is due to the inability to grow Berries in [[Kanto]]. The other Berries can only be collected by trading Pokémon from those versions as well as {{v2|Emerald}}.
* A man is present in a house in [[Cerulean City]] and will help create [[Berry Powder]] via [[Berry Crush]]. This powder can then be exchanged for rare and valuable items.
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s outdoors can be rebattled using the [[Vs. Seeker]].
* Information on major characters, such as [[Gym Leader]]s, is recorded in the [[Fame Checker]].
* The [[Dowsing Machine|Itemfinder]] can now detect hidden [[Coin (Game Corner)|coins]] in the [[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]].
* Three additional aides for Professor Oak have been added to reward the player with items that were introduced in Generations II and III, while a returning aide now gives out the [[Exp. Share]], the upgraded version of the Generation I item Exp. All.
* Pokémon movelists are updated to include moves introduced in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]].
* The [[TM]] list is shared with other Generation III games. In addition, [[Move Tutor]]s become available to teach moves formerly contained in [[Generation I]] TMs.
* The [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} can be rebattled, and acquire {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} on their teams after the [[Sevii Islands]] quest has been completed.
* {{m|Blast Burn}}, {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, and {{m|Hydro Cannon}} are available as Move Tutor moves at [[Cape Brink]] on [[Two Island]]. They can only be taught to the final evolved form of the player's [[first partner Pokémon]], or other members of that same species.
* There is a new minigame corner, the [[Joyful Game Corner]], on [[Two Island]], where players can connect together, along with {{v2|Emerald}}, and can play multiplayer minigames ([[Pokémon Jump]] and [[Dodrio Berry Picking]]) over the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter|wireless communication system]]. This feature becomes usable after the events at [[Three Island]].
* [[Cerulean Cave]] in these games is very similar to the one in {{2v2|Red|Green}}. The only difference is the Generation III addition of [[breakable rock]]s.
* It is now possible to [[Flight|Fly]] to the [[Pokémon Center]]s in Routes [[Kanto Route 4|4]] and [[Kanto Route 10|10]].

===Pokémon===
* As in all [[Generation III]] {{pkmn|games}}, Pokémon now have [[Nature]]s, [[Ability|Abilities]], and [[gender]]s, and can [[held item|hold items]].
* {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}} now are {{2t|Electric|Steel}}, as they have been since [[Generation II]]. In the original {{v2|Red and Green|s}} games, they were pure {{type|Electric}}.
* Pokémon retain their Generation II and III [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary lines]] (e.g. {{p|Golbat}} can evolve into {{p|Crobat}}), but cannot evolve into these new stages until after the player has obtained the [[National Pokédex]]. {{p|Eevee}} is the only exception to this, since {{p|Espeon}} and {{p|Umbreon}} cannot be obtained due to the lack of a clock system in the game, and trading between the other Generation III games is required to obtain them.
* Several Pokémon locations and availability have been changed:
** Both Nidoran, originally available to catch on Route 22 before Brock are now located on Route 3 which can only be accessed after Brock.
*** On Route 5-6, an NPC originally trading a female Nidoran for male in Japanese Red and Green while a male for a female in English Red and Blue instead now trades a female Nidoran for a male in LeafGreen and a male for a female in FireRed, with the one with higher encounter rate being traded for the one with lower encounter for both versions.
*** The evolved forms {{p|Nidorino}} and {{p|Nidorina}} and can no longer be obtained from the [[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]] like in Generation I.
** Instead of {{p|Weedle}} and {{p|Kakuna}} having higher encounter rate than {{p|Caterpie}} and {{p|Metapod}} in Red Version and vice versa in Blue, Caterpie and Weedle now have higher encounter rate than their evolved forms in both versions, with Kakuna having slightly higher than Metapod in FireRed and vice versa in LeafGreen.
** Ditto is no longer available on the route outside Victory Road like in Red and Blue but can be found in Pokémon Mansion like in Yellow.
** {{p|Magmar}} (LeafGreen only) and {{p|Ponyta}} have been moved to new locations. Ponyta is now located on One Island's [[Kindle Road]], and Magmar is now at [[Mt. Ember]]. In Generation I, they were both found in the {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on [[Cinnabar Island]].
** Moltres has moved from its original location in {{ka|Victory Road}} to [[Mt. Ember]]. [[Cerulean Cave]], where Mewtwo resides, now requires {{m|Rock Smash}} for navigation, and it cannot be entered until after the post-game mission in the Sevii Islands has been completed.
** The {{p|Mankey}} and {{p|Meowth}} lines, originally [[version-exclusive Pokémon]], are now available in both games, while the {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Shellder}}, {{p|Slowpoke}}, and {{p|Staryu}} lines have become version exclusives.
***Mankey, which originally was found in Pokémon Red in the exact same locations as Meowth in Pokémon Blue version, is now found in the same areas as Pokémon Yellow, alongside the [[Rock Tunnel]] as a new location, with Meowth still being found in the same areas as Blue with several locations on the Sevii Islands being added.
****Much like Yellow, as Mankey can be found as early as Route 22 this can be helpful against Brock, especially if the player's first partner Pokémon choice is a Charmander.
****The evolved forms {{p|Primeape}} and {{p|Persian}}, originally only avaible by evolution, now can now be found in the wild.
*** Due to this change, {{p|Lickitung}}, which was originally available through an in-game trade by trading {{p|Slowbro}} in both Red and Blue, now is traded for {{p|Golduck}} in FireRed but still traded for Slowbro in LeafGreen.

==[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]==
The following Pokémon are only obtainable in one game of this pair. In order to obtain Pokémon exclusive to the other game of this pair, they must be traded either from that game or from another compatible game of [[Generation III]] which has that Pokémon available. In addition, {{p|Mew}}, several {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} and all {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} (except {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Wynaut}}, and {{p|Deoxys}}) must be traded from a [[Hoenn]]-based game.
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===Graphics===
[[File:MaleVsFemale NPC font FRLG JP.png|thumb|right|240px|Japanese version font difference Top: male NPC, bottom: female NPC Note the common word ポケモン (Pokémon)]]
* Dialogue text is rendered differently based on the gender of the [[non-player character]]s.
** In the Japanese versions, male NPCs are given a computer-style font while female NPCs show a font that resembles handwritten text. Text from other sources uses the same font as male NPCs.
** In non-Japanese versions, the differentiation is instead done with colors: male NPCs use blue text and female NPCs use pink text. Text from other sources is black.
* When entering certain locations such as [[Viridian Forest]] or [[Diglett's Cave]], an image of the location appears.
* A few scenes have been fixed.
** Professor Oak now walks over to the table and gives the player and rival their Pokédexes. In Generation I, the Pokédex sprites would instead vanish after the game says that the player obtained it without anyone having moved.
** The boy who prevents the player from leaving Pewter City before Brock is defeated (by escorting the player to the Gym) now returns the way he came. In Generation I, he would instead walk east and vanish offscreen, where a barrier prevents the player from walking.
* Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are the first games of the [[core series]] where each [[item]] has its own sprite; the sprites can be seen from the player's [[Bag]]. These images were retained in [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Pokémon Emerald]] as well as later generations.
** In particular, all the items previously introduced in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} also had their sprites introduced in the game data of FireRed and LeafGreen, except the [[e-Reader]] exclusive Berries ([[Drash Berry]], [[Eggant Berry]], [[Nutpea Berry]], etc.). Some of these items (such as the [[Acro Bike]], [[Mach Bike]], [[Contest Pass]], [[Go-Goggles]], [[Eon Ticket]], etc.) are not legitimately found in FireRed and LeafGreen, so their sprites remained unseen in normal gameplay until they were reused in Pokémon Emerald.

===Music===
* The music has been remixed to take advantage of the [[Game Boy Advance]]'s power.
* Most of the themes remain the same, with some exceptions listed below.
** In Generation I, the {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}} used the [[Team Rocket Hideout|Rocket Hideout]] theme. In FireRed and LeafGreen, the Power Plant uses the {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} theme.
** In Generation I, the standard Trainer battle music was used for the three [[Elite Four]] members other than Lance, which used the Gym Leader battle theme. In FireRed and LeafGreen, the Gym Leader background music is used for all four members.
** In Generation I, when [[Professor Oak]] congratulates the player after becoming the Pokémon League {{pkmn|Champion}}, a slower version of the theme from [[Viridian City]], [[Pewter City]], and [[Saffron City]] played. In FireRed and LeafGreen, a happier-toned version of the [[Pallet Town]] background music plays at this point instead.
* Some places in the [[Sevii Islands]] use remixed versions of [[Johto]] music themes from Gold, Silver, and Crystal.
** The towns of {{OBP|Four Island|town}} and {{OBP|Five Island|town}} use the theme from [[Azalea Town]] and [[Blackthorn City]].
** The towns of {{OBP|Six Island|town}} and {{OBP|Seven Island|town}} use the theme from [[Violet City]] and [[Olivine City]].
** The routes around Five, Six, and Seven Islands use the theme from [[Lake of Rage]] and [[Route]]s {{rtn|42|Johto}}, {{rtn|43|Johto}}, and {{rtn|44|Johto}}.

==Connectivity==
FireRed and LeafGreen were created as a result of the first [[Generation III]] games, {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, lacking backward compatibility with Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}. [[Trade|Trading]] between these games and the third Hoenn-based game, {{game|Emerald}}, is possible through the traditional [[Game Link Cable]]. Trading with other copies of FireRed or LeafGreen as well as with Emerald may also be done through the [[GBA Wireless Adapter]], though Ruby and Sapphire are not compatible with it. Using a GameCube-GBA cable, players may also trade party Pokémon with {{g|Colosseum}} and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. In order to trade with the Hoenn and Orre-based games, the player has to have obtained the {{i|Ruby}} and {{i|Sapphire}} and given them to [[Celio]], obtained the National Pokédex in Emerald, and completed the main storyline of Colosseum/XD.

While FireRed and LeafGreen cannot trade directly with the [[Generation IV]] games {{game5|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, a player's Pokémon may be permanently [[transfer]]red to those games via [[Pal Park]], and some {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} can be found using [[dual-slot mode]].

===Nintendo Switch===
The [[Nintendo Switch]] releases can communicate with other Nintendo Switch releases of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen using the Nintendo Switch system's local wireless communication as a substitute for the Game Link Cable and the GBA Wireless Adapter. They cannot interact with the [[Nintendo Classics]] release of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

The Nintendo Switch releases cannot currently connect to {{g|HOME}}, but will be able to in the future. Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will be able to deposit Pokémon into HOME, but they will not be able to receive Pokémon from HOME.

==Nintendo Switch re-release==
The [[Nintendo Switch]] re-release was announced on February 20, 2026, and was released simultaneously worldwide on February 27, 2026 at 2 pm UTC, alongside the 30th Anniversary [[Pokémon Presents]].<ref group="lower-alpha" name="release"/> In similar fashion to [[Virtual Console]] re-releases, the game was released separately for each language on the eShop with availability varying between countries.

The following table provides an overview of the eShop availability per language. In all countries where the French version of the game was made available on the eShop, the Spanish version was also sold. Similarly in all countries where the German version was available for purchase, so too was the Italian version. Despite having their own currencies, both Hungary and Romania use Eurozone pricing. The Israeli eShop does not allow for digital purchases, but game codes purchased from [https://www.nintendo.co.il/product/pokemon-leafgreen-version-ns/ Nintendo's Israeli online store] or third party retailers can be redeemed on it.

On Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, the games available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop depend on the country associated with the player's Nintendo account (which can be freely changed), and most systems are not [[software region|region-locked]]. As such, a player can change the country associated with their Nintendo account to purchase the game in a language not available in their home country, then subsequently change their Nintendo account's country back again. However, the Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-Language System (Japan Only) — which is one of two versions of the Nintendo Switch 2 sold in Japan — is region-locked to Japan and can only access the Japanese Nintendo eShop, meaning that it is only possible to purchase the Japanese versions on these Nintendo Switch 2 systems.

{|class="roundtable sortable" style="margin:auto; border: 2px solid #{{FireRed color}}; background: #{{FireRed color}}"
!style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background-color: #{{LeafGreen color}}"|Region
!style="background-color: #{{LeafGreen color}}"|eShop Currency
!style="background-color: #{{LeafGreen color}}" class="unsortable"|Price
!style="background-color: #{{LeafGreen color}}"|Japanese
!style="background-color: #{{LeafGreen color}}"|English
!style="background-color: #{{LeafGreen color}}"|French / Spanish
!style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background-color: #{{LeafGreen color}}"|German / Italian
|-
|Argentina||{{wp|Argentine peso|ARS}}||28,299||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}
|-
|Australia||{{wp|Australian dollar|AUD}}||30.00||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}
|-
|Brazil||{{wp|Brazilian real|BRL}}||120.99||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}
|-
|Canada||{{wp|Canadian dollar|CAD}}||29.99<ref group="lower-alpha">Canadian eShop purchases are subject to a minimum of 5% sales tax, applied in addition to the listed price</ref>||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}
|-
|Chile||{{wp|Chilean peso|CLP}}||22,990||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}
|-
|Colombia||{{wp|Colombian peso|COP}}||106,900||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}
|-
|Czechia||{{wp|Czech koruna|CZK}}||499.00||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}
|-
|Denmark||{{wp|Danish krone|DKK}}||149.00||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}
|-
|{{wp|Eurozone}}<ref group="lower-alpha">includes Hungary and Romania</ref>||{{wp|Euro|EUR}}||19.99||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}
|-
|Hong Kong||{{wp|Hong Kong dollar|HKD}}||100.00||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}||{{no}}
|-
|Israel<ref group="lower-alpha">with download code only</ref>||{{wp|Israeli new shekel|ILS}}||89.00<ref group="lower-alpha">download code MSRP</ref>||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}||{{no}}
|-
|Japan||{{wp|Japanese yen|JPY}}||2,000||{{yes}}||{{no}}||{{no}}||{{no}}
|-
|Malaysia||{{wp|Malaysian ringgit|MYR}}||80.36||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}||{{no}}
|-
|Mexico||{{wp|Mexican peso|MXN}}||449.00||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}
|-
|New Zealand||{{wp|New Zealand dollar|NZD}}||33.00||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}
|-
|Norway||{{wp|Norwegian krone|NOK}}||239.00||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}
|-
|Peru||{{wp|Peruvian sol|PEN}}||89.00||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}
|-
|Poland||{{wp|Polish złoty|PLN}}||89.80||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}
|-
|Singapore||{{wp|Singapore dollar|SGD}}||24.50||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}||{{no}}
|-
|South Africa||{{wp|South African rand|ZAR}}||419.00||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}
|-
|South Korea||{{wp|South Korean won|KRW}}||20,000||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}||{{no}}
|-
|Sweden||{{wp|Swedish krona|SEK}}||229.00||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}
|-
|Switzerland||{{wp|Swiss franc|CHF}}||19.90||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}
|-
|Taiwan||{{wp|New Taiwan dollar|TWD}}||420.00||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}||{{no}}
|-
|Thailand||{{wp|Thai baht|THB}}||625.00||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}||{{no}}
|-
|United Kingdom||{{wp|Pound sterling|GBP}}||16.99||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}
|-
|United States||{{wp|United States dollar|USD}}||19.99||{{no}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}
|}

==Localization changes==
* In the original Japanese version, the blue and pink font color is used only for the Continue button on title screen, with NPC's gender changing the font style instead.
* On the title screens, the Japanese versions say ''PUSH START BUTTON'' while English versions just say ''PRESS START''.
* The name entry screen in Japanese versions only allows for five characters in a name. The international releases changed the character limit from five to seven.
* In international releases, the Lv icon on battle screens was moved to the right corner and the level number was made normal instead of bold. ''♂'' and ''♀'' symbols were also given a slight alteration.
* In the [[player's house|player's bedroom]], the video game console is a Famicom in the Japanese version, or a NES in the English version.
** This was also a Famicom in Japanese Red, Green, and Blue, but a Super Famicom in Japanese Yellow. In the localized versions of all Generation I games, this was a SNES.
* In the player's house, the film on TV depends on the game language and player's gender. The ''Stand by Me'' reference originated in Generation I, while the other references were introduced in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
** In all languages except French, if the player is male, a movie involving four boys walking on railroad tracks, a reference to ''{{wp|Stand by Me (film)|Stand by Me}}''.<ref>(July 2000). [https://web.archive.org/web/20230418175409/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/taidan1/page04.html 田尻智さん（ゲームフリーク）ＶＳ石原恒和さん（クリーチャーズ）対談 (ページｄ)]。 ''Nintendo Online Magazine'' (N.O.M). No.23.</ref>
** In all languages except French, if the player is female, a movie featuring a girl in pigtails walking down a brick road, possibly a reference to ''{{wp|The Wizard of Oz (1939 film)|The Wizard of Oz}}''.
** In French, if the player is male, a movie featuring a "cool guy in a taxi" (French: ''"Y'a un gars cool dans un taxi."''), possibly a reference to the 1998 French movie ''{{wp|Taxi (1998 film)|Taxi}}''.
** In French, if the player is female, ''{{wp|The Lord of the Rings}}'' is mentioned by name.
* In the European versions, the Nugget Bridge Rocket Grunt glitch was patched. This prevents the player from getting unlimited Nuggets.
* [[Janine]] is correctly named in the Japanese, French, German, and Spanish versions of [[Koga]]'s [[Fame Checker]].
** In the English version, she is incorrectly named "Charine". In the Italian version, she is also incorrectly named "Carine", based on the mistake in the English version, instead of her actual Italian name "Nina".
* [[Daisy Oak]]'s full name is mentioned in the English, German, Italian, and Spanish versions of the Pokémon Journal from {{OBP|Four Island|town}}.
** In the Japanese and French versions of this Pokémon Journal, only her given name is mentioned. This relates to the fact that in Japanese media, it is not officially known if {{ga|Blue}} and Daisy share the same surname as their grandfather [[Professor Oak]].
* In [[Trainer Tower]], the international releases had e-Reader battle card compatibilities removed as those cards were never released outside of Japan due to the poor sales of the e-Reader in the US.
* If one presses '''↑ + SELECT + B''' on the title screen to delete all [[save]] data, in the Japanese versions, the screen is teal in FireRed and blue in LeafGreen. In the localizations, the screen in both versions is bright green.
* Entering the [[Rocket Warehouse]] requires two palindrome passwords which vary between languages.
*: English: "{{p|Goldeen}} need log" and "Yes, nah, {{p|Chansey}}"
*: Japanese:「またまた {{p|Exeggcute|タマタマ}}」 (''{{p|Exeggcute}} yet again'') and 「{{p|Kabuto|カブト}}はとぶか」 (''Can {{p|Kabuto}} fly?'')
*: French: "{{p|Ralts|Tarsal}} la star" (''{{p|Ralts}} the star'') and "Ici {{p|Girafarig}} ici" (''Here {{p|Girafarig}} here'')
*: German: "{{p|Arbok}} Kobra" (''{{p|Arbok}} cobra'') and "{{p|Makuhita}} Atihu kam" (''{{p|Makuhita}} Atihu came'')
*: Italian: "Un'ortica ad {{p|Articuno}}" (''A nettle to {{p|Articuno}}'') and "Le scarpate di {{p|Parasect}}" (''The escarpments of {{p|Parasect}}'')
*: Spanish: "{{p|Aron}} ama a Nora" (''{{p|Aron}} loves Nora''; not an exact palindrome) and "{{p|Ho-Oh}} es ese Ho-Oh" (''Ho-Oh is that Ho-Oh'')
* In the list of [[Gym Leader]]s from Japanese game manual, [[Giovanni]] appears normally and his name is mentioned. In the English manual, his face is obscured and he is unidentified, his name being replaced by "???".

===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen===
{{main|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|section=Localization changes shared by Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen}}

===Localization changes shared by Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, LeafGreen, Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!===
{{main|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|section=Localization changes shared by Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, LeafGreen, Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!}}

==Differences in the Nintendo Switch release==
* The game uses the wireless capabilities of the [[Nintendo Switch]] instead of the GBA Link Cable or Wireless Adapter.
* The [[AuroraTicket]] and [[MysticTicket]] are now automatically obtained after entering the [[Hall of Fame]], allowing access to [[Birth Island]] and [[Navel Rock]] without an event.
* Names for the [[player character]] or [[rival]] and [[nickname]]s for Pokémon that include a [[List of censored words|censored word]] are treated as if the [[Text entry|text-entry]] field was left blank, replacing it with a default name or the Pokémon's species name.
* The button combination to initiate the Berry Program Update on the title screen has been disabled.
* Using the Button Mode "L=A" now additionally maps face button functions onto the arrow buttons, movement controls onto the right control stick, and the B button onto the ZL and ZR buttons, allowing for a one-handed control style very similar to using a single Joy-Con in {{LGPE}}.
* The [[List of battle glitches in Generation III#Roaming Roar bug|Roaming Roar glitch]] is patched out.
* Script addresses have changed.

==Reception==
The games were praised by critics for maintaining the same storyline as the original versions, and also for incorporating new events. Criticism was received, however, for the lack of graphical improvement from Ruby and Sapphire.<ref name="IGN review">[https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/09/03/pokemon-firered-version Pokémon FireRed Version - IGN]</ref> Generally, the games scored highly.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/game-boy-advance/pokemon-firered-version/critic-reviews Pokemon FireRed Version Critic Reviews for Game Boy Advance - Metacritic]</ref><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/game-boy-advance/pokemon-leafgreen-version/critic-reviews Pokemon LeafGreen Version Critic Reviews for Game Boy Advance - Metacritic]</ref> [[Nintendo Power]] magazine gave them 4.5/5,<ref>''Nintendo Power'' magazine. Issue 184; page 123. October 2004.</ref> while {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.0/10.<ref name="IGN review"/> {{wp|Eurogamer}}, though, criticized the lack of 'evolution' from the series, giving the remakes a 7/10.<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_pokemonleafgreenfirered_gba Pokémon LeafGreen/FireRed • Eurogamer.net]</ref> Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave the games a score of 33 out of 40. Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen hold a rating of 81.92%<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20191209011440/https://www.gamerankings.com/gba/918915-pokemon-firered-version/index.html Pokémon FireRed Version for Game Boy Advance - GameRankings (Archive)]</ref> and 80.78%,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20191209011447/https://www.gamerankings.com/gba/918916-pokemon-leafgreen-version/index.html Pokémon LeafGreen Version for Game Boy Advance - GameRankings (Archive)]</ref> respectively, on {{wp|GameRankings}}.

===Sales===
FireRed and LeafGreen received strong sales, although weaker than {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}. Over one million copies were sold in Japan over the first four days of release.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fire-red-and-leaf-green-sell-one-million/1100-6089323/ FireRed and LeafGreen sell one million - GameSpot]</ref> In the fiscal year of their release, they sold more than 2 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2004/annual0403e.pdf#page=4 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Annual Report 2004]</ref> As of March 31, 2013, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have sold 12 million copies worldwide making these the lowest selling remakes of core series games.<ref>[https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20131015006009/en/Pok%C3%A9mon-Pok%C3%A9mon-Sell-4-Million-Units-Worldwide Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Sell More Than 4 Million Units Worldwide in First Two Days|Business Wire]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen sold 1,013,119 units on their first week on the Japanese market, being 517,874 from Pokémon FireRed and 495,245 from Pokémon LeafGreen, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 96.01% and 92.40% respectively. By January 2, 2011, the end of their 362nd week, they had sold 2,909,961 copies, being 1,619,109 from Pokémon FireRed and 1,290,852 from Pokémon LeafGreen.

{|
|-style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Pokémon FireRed Version''
{|class="roundy" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{firered color dark}}; background:#{{firered color}}"
!style="background:#{{firered color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}"|Week
!style="background:#{{firered color light}}"|Week ending
!style="background:#{{firered color light}}"|Ranking
!style="background:#{{firered color light}}"|Units sold
!style="background:#{{firered color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}"|Total units sold
|-style="background:#fff"
|1
|February 1, 2004
|1st
|517,874
|517,874
|-style="background:#fff"
|2
|February 8, 2004
|2nd
|148,000
|665,900
|-style="background:#fff"
|7
|March 14, 2004
|9th
|28,000
|950,000
|-style="background:#fff"
|11
|April 11, 2004
|5th
|18,211
|1,046,800
|-style="background:#fff"
|14
|May 2, 2004
|7th
|23,201
|1,102,400
|-style="background:#fff"
|49
|January 2, 2005
|-
|-
|1,329,455
|-style="background:#fff"
|153
|December 31, 2006
|-
|-
|1,523,398
|-style="background:#fff"
|205
|December 30, 2007
|-
|-
|1,571,668
|-style="background:#fff"
|257
|December 28, 2008
|-
|-
|1,597,803
|-style="background:#fff"
|310
|January 3, 2010
|-
|-
|1,614,669
|-style="background:#fff"
|362
|January 2, 2011
|-
|-
|1,619,109
|-
|style="background:#{{firered color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="5"|
|}
|
''Pokémon LeafGreen Version''
{|class="roundy" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{leafgreen color dark}}; background:#{{leafgreen color}}"
!style="background:#{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}"|Week
!style="background:#{{leafgreen color light}}"|Week ending
!style="background:#{{leafgreen color light}}"|Ranking
!style="background:#{{leafgreen color light}}"|Units sold
!style="background:#{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}"|Total units sold
|-style="background:#fff"
|1
|February 1, 2004
|2nd
|495,245
|495,245
|-style="background:#fff"
|2
|February 8, 2004
|3rd
|122,900
|618,100
|-style="background:#fff"
|49
|January 2, 2005
|-
|-
|1,077,890
|-style="background:#fff"
|153
|December 31, 2006
|-
|-
|1,221,434
|-style="background:#fff"
|205
|December 30, 2007
|-
|-
|1,258,097
|-style="background:#fff"
|310
|January 3, 2010
|-
|-
|1,288,107
|-style="background:#fff"
|362
|January 2, 2011
|-
|-
|1,290,852
|-
|style="background:#{{leafgreen color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="5"|
|}
|}

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games, composed by [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Gō Ichinose]], and [[Morikazu Aoki]]. Much of the music is remixed from ''[[Game Boy: Entire Pokémon Sounds Collection CD]]'', the soundtrack for {{game|Red and Green|s}} and {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.

==Version history==
===Game Boy Advance===
=====Japanese=====
{{incomplete|section|Document the changes.}}
{|class="roundy" style="text-align:left; border: 3px solid #{{firered color}}; background: #{{leafgreen color}}"
!style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytl|5px}}"|Version
!style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; text-align:center"|Changelog
|-style="background:#FFF"
|style="background:#FFF; text-align:center"|1.0
|Initial release
|-style="background:#FFF"
|style="background:#FFF; text-align:center"|1.1
|''Unknown changes''
|}

=====English=====
{|class="roundy" style="text-align:left; border: 3px solid #{{firered color}}; background: #{{leafgreen color}}"
!style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytl|5px}}"|Version
!style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; text-align:center"|Changelog
|-style="background:#FFF"
|style="background:#FFF; text-align:center"|1.0
|Initial release
|-style="background:#FFF"
|style="background:#FFF; text-align:center"|1.1
|
* The {{DL|Save|Generation III|backup memory}} check that was absent from the Japanese versions and the previous English release was restored, matching the behavior of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}.
* Made a minor change to {{p|Chikorita}}'s FireRed [[Pokédex entry]], which was initially copied over from the English version of {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Silver}}.
* Added a unique Pokédex entry for {{p|Tyranitar}} in FireRed (rather than reusing the LeafGreen entry).
* Fixed {{DL|List of glitches in Generation III|Pokédex category oversight|an error}} with the display of [[Pokémon category|Pokémon categories]].
* The word "PRESENTS" below "[[Game Freak]]" in the game's {{DL|Game intro|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|Opening Movie}} was restored.
* The [[Pokédex]]'s [[Help System]] information is corrected to tell players to select "NEXT DATA" to view a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s [[List of Pokémon by habitat|habitat]] instead of the non-existent "AREA" option.
* The word “adapater” on the back of the box of the first release of version 1.0 was fixed to the correct spelling of “adapter”.
|}

=====French, Italian, German, Spanish=====
{|class="roundy" style="text-align:left; border: 3px solid #{{firered color}}; background: #{{leafgreen color}}"
!style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; text-align:center; {{roundytl|5px}}"|Version
!style="background: #{{leafgreen color light}}; text-align:center"|Changelog
|-style="background:#FFF"
|style="background:#FFF; text-align:center"|1.0
|Initial release. Contains all the changes made in the English 1.1 release. In addition, the {{DL|List of overworld glitches (Generation III)|Nugget Bridge script oversight}} is fixed.
|}

===Nintendo Switch===
The English and Japanese version of the game is built on the version 1.1 ROM. Other language releases are built on the European version 1.0 ROM.

{|class="roundtable" style="background:#{{FireRed color}}; border:3px solid #{{FireRed color dark}}"
!style="background:#{{LeafGreen color light}}"|Version
!style="background:#{{LeafGreen color light}}"|Release date
!style="background:#{{LeafGreen color light}}"|Game file size
!style="background:#{{LeafGreen color light}}"|Official note
!style="background:#{{LeafGreen color light}}"|More information
|-
|style="background:#FFF; text-align:center"|1.0.0
|Original release
|{{tt|31.8 MB|German, French, Spanish and Italian releases of LeafGreen}} {{tt|31.9 MB|Japanese, German, French, Spanish and Italian releases of FireRed; Japanese release of LeafGreen}} {{tt|33.1 MB|English release of LeafGreen}} {{tt|33.4 MB|English release of FireRed}} 
|N/A
|Initial release.
|}

==Development==
:''For unused content, see [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen beta]].
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen were announced in September 2003<ref>[http://dengekionline.com/data/news/2003/9/13/ddc45c31a5c8d1e2b434336730292ffc.html 『ポケモン赤・緑』がGBAで甦る！『ファイアレッド』『リーフグリーン』発売決定 - 電撃オンライン] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20071012031840/http://www.dengekionline.com/data/news/2003/9/13/ddc45c31a5c8d1e2b434336730292ffc.html earliest archived copy])</ref> as [[Game Boy Advance]] remakes of {{game|Red and Green|s}} that are compatible with {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} as well as the then-unreleased {{g|Colosseum}} for the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]]. [[Game Freak]]'s [[Junichi Masuda]] stated that these games were developed around the idea of simplicity.<ref name="HPJ">[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/2004/08/index.html 増田部長のめざめるパワー]. August 30, 2004.</ref><ref name="HPE">[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2004/08/index.html HIDDEN POWER of masuda]. August 30, 2004.</ref>

The introduction of the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]] was touted as one of the new features in FireRed and LeafGreen, the first titles to support and include it as part of the core experience. Former [[Nintendo]] president [[Satoru Iwata]] praised the Wireless Adapter for its enhancements to multiplayer functionality, including in the Pokémon games.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20061115104220/http://www.gamespot.com/gba/rpg/pokemonred/news.html?sid=6075891 TGS 2003: Wireless GBA multiplayer for 2004 - Game Boy Advance News at GameSpot]</ref>

[[Tsunekazu Ishihara]], CEO of [[The Pokémon Company]], when questioned about the reason behind the remakes of Red and Green in an interview with IGN at E3 2004, declared that they did not see FireRed and LeafGreen as remakes but rather as new games sporting wireless functionality.<ref name="IGN">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/05/13/e3-2004-the-pokemon-creators-speak E3 2004: The Pokemon Creators Speak - IGN]</ref>

<blockquote>We don't feel that this a remake at all. We feel that this is a new game, with wireless technology. The reason why they are Red and Green is that they were the most popular games in the Pokemon series, and we wanted to introduce the concept again for the GBA. And it's been eight years since Red and Blue, so our target audience changes in that time, and the new audience will see {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Charizard}} as new characters.</blockquote>

When asked about [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s current involvement in Pokémon, Ishihara stated that he oversaw the whole development process of FireRed and LeafGreen, including the text.<ref name="IGN"/>

<blockquote>It's really Mr. Tajiri's creation, and this is a new version of his creation. So he supervised the whole process and the new text. He oversaw all the new features added to his creation.</blockquote>

According to Junichi Masuda, LeafGreen was not retitled to match Blue internationally for the following reasons:<ref name="HPJ"/><ref name="HPE"/>
* A leaf is a symbol of peace, while fire and water are opposing concepts and thus would seem more like a conflict. A leaf is also an easier concept to grasp and translate into other languages, and in this world of conflicts, the creators wanted to give a name suggestive of a peaceful world.
* The developers also wanted a colorful drawing of a {{p|Bulbasaur}} family member on the boxart. Masuda explains that, as with [[Legendary Pokémon]], creating a title for each Pokémon game that can be used and easily understood in all countries is not an easy task.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokemon FireRed Logo EN.png|English FireRed logo
Pokemon LeafGreen Logo EN.png|English LeafGreen logo
Pokemon FireRed Logo JP.png|Japanese FireRed logo
Pokemon LeafGreen Logo JP.png|Japanese LeafGreen logo
</gallery>

===Title screens===
<gallery>
FireRedTitle.png|English FireRed title screen
LeafGreenTitle.png|English LeafGreen title screen
Japanese FireRedTitle.png|Japanese FireRed title screen
Japanese LeafGreenTitle.png|Japanese LeafGreen title screen
</gallery>

===Alternate covers===
<gallery>
FireRed EN Player's Choice boxart.png|Player's Choice FireRed cover (v1.1)
LeafGreen EN Player's Choice boxart.png|Player's Choice LeafGreen cover (v1.1)
</gallery>

==Trivia==
[[File:S S Anne truck FRLG.png|thumb|240px|The infamous truck]]
* {{DL|S.S. Anne|Rumors|The truck}}, long rumored to have a [[Poké Ball]] containing {{p|Mew}} under it, appears again as scenery near the [[S.S. Anne]]. This time around, however, as an easter egg, there is a [[Lava Cookie]] hidden on the dock, which normally cannot be obtained until much later in the game.
* On page 17 of the Pokémon FireRed Instruction Booklet (US version), Charmander is shown to have been met at Viridian City.
* Some of the new sprites of the Kanto Pokémon in FireRed and LeafGreen resemble artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]] for the {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{game|Red and Green|s}} versions. These include, with image links for comparison:
** {{p|Venusaur}} ({{file|003Venusaur RB.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr 3f 003.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Rattata}} ({{file|019Rattata RG.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr 3f 019.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Ekans}} ({{file|023Ekans RB.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr 3f 023.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Nidoran♀}} ({{file|029Nidoran RG.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr 3f 029.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Nidorino}} ({{file|033Nidorino RB.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr 3f 033.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Nidoking}} ({{file|034Nidoking RB.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr 3f 034.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Clefable}} ({{file|036Clefable RB.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr_3f_036.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Venomoth}} ({{file|049Venomoth RB.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr 3f 049.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Bellsprout}} ({{file|069Bellsprout RB.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr 3f 069.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Ponyta}} ({{file|077Ponyta RG.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr_3f_077.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{file|083Farfetch'd RB.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr_3f_083.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Marowak}} ({{file|105Marowak RB.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr_3f_105.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{file|125Electabuzz RB.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr_3f_125.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Vaporeon}} ({{file|134Vaporeon RB.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr_3f_134.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Jolteon}} ({{file|135Jolteon RG.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr 3f 135.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Omastar}} ({{file|139Omastar RB.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr 3f 139.png|sprite}})
** {{p|Snorlax}} ({{file|143Snorlax RB.png|artwork}}, {{file|Spr 3f 143.png|sprite}})
* The only Generation I Pokémon that cannot be encountered in these games is {{p|Mew}}, although this Pokémon was distributed in [[List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III|several events for the Generation III games]].
* These are the first [[core series]] games to be released in the same calendar year in all major regions.
* These are the first core series games to have their ratings changed in a re-release.
* With the [[AuroraTicket]] no longer tied to an event distribution, the [[Nintendo Switch]] re-release marks the first time that {{Shiny}} {{p|Deoxys}} has been available in a core series game without an event or trading.
* In the end credits, the [[game mascot]]s of the four [[Generation I]] games, {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Pikachu}}, appear with special 3-frame sprites, transforming from their in-game sprites to the pose they took on the Japanese boxart of their respective games. In the Japanese versions, they are inside a circle with the text ''THE POCKET MONSTER TRAINER'', which is colored to match the Pokémon's type. In international versions, this is replaced by a Poké Ball symbol, also colored based on the Pokémon's type.

{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{leafgreen color dark}}; background:#{{firered color}}"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{leafgreen color dark}}; background:#{{leafgreen color light}}; width:160px"|[[File:Spr 3f Venusaur credits.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{leafgreen color dark}}; background:#{{leafgreen color light}}; width:160px"|[[File:Spr 3f Charizard credits.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{leafgreen color dark}}; background:#{{leafgreen color light}}; width:160px"|[[File:Spr 3f Blastoise credits.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{leafgreen color dark}}; background:#{{leafgreen color light}}; width:160px"|[[File:Spr 3f Pikachu credits.png]]
|-
|Venusaur credits sprite
|Charizard credits sprite
|Blastoise credits sprite
|Pikachu credits sprite
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{green color dark}}; background:#{{green color light}}; width:160px"|[[File:003Venusaur RG.png|87x87px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}; width:160px"|[[File:006Charizard RG.png|87x87px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background:#{{blue color light}}; width:160px"|[[File:009Blastoise B.png|87x87px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{yellow color dark}}; background:#{{yellow color light}}; width:160px"|[[File:025Pikachu Y.png|87x87px]]
|-
|Venusaur artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pocket Monsters Green}} boxart
|Charizard artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pocket Monsters Red}} boxart
|Blastoise artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pocket Monsters Blue}} boxart
|Pikachu artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Pocket Monsters Pikachu}} boxart
|}

===Unique content===
In the [[core series]], Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are the only games with these characteristics:

* FireRed and LeafGreen are the only games released between a game and its updated version in the same generation. Specifically, they were released after {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} but before {{game|Emerald}}.
* They are the only remakes that were originally released for a [[Game Boy Advance|system]] that could also play their original versions via backwards compatibility.
* They are the only games where evolving into a Pokémon outside the [[regional Pokédex]] (such as {{p|Gloom}} into {{p|Bellossom}}) only becomes possible after the player obtains the [[National Pokédex]].
* They are the only games where a Pokémon cannot [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve based on time|evolve based on time]] due to the lack of this feature even though the games are compatible with the evolved forms. In this case, {{p|Eevee}} cannot evolve into {{p|Espeon}} or {{p|Umbreon}} but the evolved forms can be traded from other games.
* They are the only games featuring the [[TM Case]] instead of storing [[TM]]s directly in the [[Bag]].
** They are the only games that have multiple [[Bag]] pockets but no pocket dedicated for TMs.
* Pokémon FireRed is the only game where only one Pokémon ({{p|Wynaut}}) from a particular generation can be obtained outside of [[trade|trading]] or {{pkmn2|event}}s.
** Pokémon LeafGreen is the only game where only two Pokémon (Wynaut and {{p|Azurill}}) from a particular generation can be obtained outside of trading or events.
*Once they gain compatibility to Pokémon HOME, they are the only core series games that can deposit Pokémon into HOME both directly (from the Switch re-releases) and indirectly (from the original GBA-releases via Gen IV => Gen V => Pokémon Bank).

====Unique content in Kanto-based games====
The [[Generation I]] games as well as FireRed and LeafGreen are the only [[core series]] games with these characteristics:

* No [[time]]-based features. This is due to the fact that neither the console nor the cartridges have internal clocks.
* No {{type|Dark}} Pokémon in the available [[regional Pokédex]].
* The Japanese names of all [[Gym Leader]]s are written with the same number of characters (each consisting of exactly three katakana; for instance, [[Brock]] is named タケシ).

The [[Generation I]] games, FireRed, LeafGreen, Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee! are the only core series games with these characteristics:

* The [[game mascot|mascot]] of each game is in the evolutionary line of a [[first partner Pokémon]].
* The main plot does not involve any [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* The pairs of games have exactly the same Legendary Pokémon available without trades or events.

===Introduced content===
In the [[core series]], Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen were the first games with these characteristics:

* These were the first core series game [[remake]]s.
* These were the first pair of games not followed by an [[core series#release model|upper version]].
* These were the first core series games released in the same [[generation]] as other core series games but not as re-releases of the previous games (being released after {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}).
* They are the first games where Pokémon outside the current [[regional Pokédex]] are available without trades or events.
* They are the first games where certain [[Legendary Pokémon]] are available outside of trades or events:
** Legendary Pokémon outside the current [[regional Pokédex]] are available.
** Legendary Pokémon from multiple generations are available.
** Only one Legendary Pokémon is available out of a Legendary trio (one of the [[Legendary beasts]] per game).
* They have [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] [[Pokédex entry recycling|reused]] from previously released games.
** The [[Generation I]] Pokémon had their FireRed entries reused from Japanese {{game|Red and Green|s}}, making this the first time when those entries were translated into English; their LeafGreen entries were reused from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, originally from Japanese [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokémon Blue]].
** The [[Generation II]] Pokémon had their FireRed entries reused from [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Silver]]; their LeafGreen entries were reused from [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold]].
** The [[Generation III]] Pokémon have new Pokédex entries in FireRed and LeafGreen, each Pokémon sharing the same entry between both games except Deoxys has a different entry in each game.
* They feature a [[regional Pokédex]] which includes some but not all members of some evolutionary lines available in the current games. Specifically, the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]] does not feature several [[List of cross-generational evolutionary lines|cross-generational]] Evolutions and pre-Evolutions (such as {{p|Pichu}} and {{p|Bellossom}}) even though they are available in FireRed and LeafGreen without trades or events.
* They are the first games where the {{pkmn|availability}} of some [[wild Pokémon]] (in this case, the [[Legendary beasts]]) depends on which [[first partner Pokémon]] was chosen.
* They are the first games where only items from the Items Pocket can be stored in the [[PC]].
* They are the first games where the [[Pokédex]] description of each Pokémon is displayed as a single page instead of two pages.
* They are the first games where Pokémon outside the [[regional Pokédex]] only become available in the post-game.
* They are the first games where [[Pokémon breeding]] only becomes available in the post-game.
* They are the first games with two [[Pokémon Day Care]]s, although only one of them features breeding.

===Typographical errors===
[[File:Pokcet.png|thumb|240px|The Teachy TV error, showing "Pocket" as "Pokcet"]]
* If a FireRed or LeafGreen cart is present in Slot 2 of the [[Nintendo DS]], the migration option in the [[main menu]] of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} is incorrectly stated as "Migrate from Fire Red" or "Migrate from Leaf Green", with a space in the middle of the version names. This [[list of typos|typo]] was fixed in {{game|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}} by removing the space.
* Any {{pkmn|category}} names with more than one word are [[List of glitches in Generation III#Pokédex category oversight|cut off]] in early English releases of the games, causing for example Pokémon like {{p|Pidgey}} to be listed as "Tiny Pokémon" rather than "Tiny Bird Pokémon." {{OBP|Pokédex data structure|Generation III|Internal game data}} lists the categories the same as they appear in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and other games, indicating a mistake in the Pokédex where a blank space is misread for the terminating byte for the name. This was addressed in the later Player's Choice releases of the game. Alongside the missing word "Presents" in the game's opening, this is the easiest way to tell whether a particular game is a v1.0 or v1.1 release.
* In [[Teachy TV]], during the program about registering items, the second instance of the word pocket in the phrase "Key Items Pocket" is misspelled as "Pokcet". This was not addressed in v1.1.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{firered color}}|bordercolor={{leafgreen color light}}
|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスターファイアレッド・リーフグリーン|Pocket Monsters FireRed & LeafGreen}}
|zh_yue={{tt|寶可夢火紅／葉綠|Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen}}{{tt|*|Nintendo eShop}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|寶可夢火紅／葉綠|Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen}}{{tt|*|Nintendo eShop}} {{tt|神奇寶貝火紅／葉綠|Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen}}{{tt|*|PokéPark website}} {{tt|神奇寶貝火紅版／葉綠版|Pokémon FireRed Version/LeafGreen Version}}{{tt|*|PokéPark website}}
|fr_ca=Versions FireRed et LeafGreen de Pokémon{{tt|*|Platinum box}}
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Rouge Feu et Version Vert Feuille
|de=Pokémon Feuerrote Edition und Blattgrüne Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Rosso Fuoco e Versione Verde Foglia
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 파이어레드・리프그린|Pocket Monsters FireRed & LeafGreen}}
|es=Pokémon Edición Rojo Fuego y Edición Verde Hoja}}

==External links==
'''Japan'''
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/fl/ Pokémon.co.jp]
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/bprj/ Nintendo.co.jp]

'''United States'''
*[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-firered-version-and-pokemon-leafgreen-version/ Pokémon.com]

'''United Kingdom'''
*[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Game-Boy-Advance/Pokemon-FireRed-267123.html Nintendo.co.uk] (FireRed)
*[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Game-Boy-Advance/Pokemon-LeafGreen-267134.html Nintendo.co.uk] (LeafGreen)

'''Australia'''
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060819132006/http://www.nintendo.com.au/fireandleaf/minisite.htm Nintendo.com.au] (Archived microsite - requires [https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Flash Player])

==Notes==
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==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[Walkthrough:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed and LeafGreen walkthrough]]

{{Core series}}

{{Project Games notice}}

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[[Category:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|*]]
[[Category:Game Boy Advance games]]
[[Category:Nintendo Switch games]]

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[[es:Pokémon Rojo Fuego y Pokémon Verde Hoja]]
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[[zh:寶可夢火紅／葉綠]]

Ditto (Egg Group)

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EbrithilBowser:

{{EggGroups}}
The '''Ditto Egg Group''' (Japanese: '''メタモングループ''' ''Metamon Group'') is one of the fifteen [[Egg Group]]s. It has the fewest members of all Egg Groups, with only one member.

==Characteristics==
{{p|Ditto}} is the only Pokémon in the Ditto Egg Group, hence the group's name. Pokémon in this Egg Group have the unique ability to [[breed]] with any member of every other Egg Group, besides the {{egg|No Eggs Discovered}} and Ditto Egg Groups.

==Pokémon==
Of the {{numpkmn}} Pokémon species, {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Ditto group Pokémon|pages}} is in this Egg Group ({{#expr: ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Ditto group Pokémon|pages|R}}/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}%).

===Only in this Egg Group===
{{egglist|{{ditto egg color}}|{{ditto egg color light}}}}
{{Moveentrytm|0132|Ditto|1|Normal|}}
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* As Pokémon in the Ditto group cannot breed with members of their own group, Ditto cannot be hatched from an [[Pokémon Egg|Egg]].
* This Egg Group is the Egg Group with the lowest number of [[type]]s represented, with only one, {{t|Normal}}.
* This Egg Group is the only Egg Group where members are not able to breed with others in the same group despite being able to breed at all.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{ditto egg color}}|bordercolor={{ditto egg color light}}
|zh_cmn=百變怪 ''Bǎibiànguài''<ref group=n>Crystal guidebook</ref>
|fr=Métamorph
|de=Ditto
|it=Ditto
|ko=메타몽 ''Metamong''
|es=Ditto
}}
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===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

{{Project Games notice|game mechanic}}

[[de:Ei-Gruppen#Ditto-Gruppe]]
[[es:Grupo de huevo#Ditto]]
[[fr:Liste des Pokémon par groupe d'œuf#Métamorph]]
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[[ja:メタモン (タマゴグループ)]]
[[zh:百变怪（蛋群）]]

Game of origin

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EbrithilBowser: /* Assignment */

{{Unknown name}}
The '''game of origin''' is a value in the Pokémon data structure that indicates the game a Pokémon was originally obtained in. This value was introduced in [[Generation III]]. It determines the [[origin mark]] of the Pokémon.

==Assignment==
Pokémon caught in the {{pkmn2|wild}} or obtained as a {{pkmn2|gift}} or [[in-game trade]] have the game they were obtained in set as their game of origin. From Generation III to {{gen|IV}}, {{pkmn|Egg}}s have their game of origin set to the game in which they were obtained, not the game they were hatched; from [[Generation V]] onward, Eggs have their game of origin set to the game in which they are hatched. How the game of origin is determined for Pokémon from [[Mystery Gift]]s varies, with some having a predetermined game of origin set by the Wonder Card and others using the recipient game as the game of origin. {{p|Shedinja}} retains the {{p|Nincada}}'s game of origin upon [[Evolution]].

The [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} games do not track Pokémon's games of origin, so Pokémon transferred from these [[Virtual Console]] games record the game they were transferred from as their game of origin.

In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Pokémon transferred from a later game via [[Pokémon HOME]] are assigned the game of origin value for Pokémon Sword or Shield and have their [[List of locations by index number in Pokémon Sword and Shield|met location]] changed to "a [[faraway place]]". The original game of origin value is restored if these Pokémon are deposited back into [[Pokémon HOME]], but depending on the order of games visited, the met location may be permanently lost.<ref>[https://x.com/SciresM/status/1527446966619152385 SciresM Twitter]</ref> Starting with {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Pokémon transferred from a later game instead retain their original game and met location values, and display all undefined game of origin values as "a [[distant land]]".

Since the met location displayed in Pokémon HOME and in games other than the origina game is determined by the game of origin, Pokémon caught in Kanto in Heart Gold or Soul Silver always display Jotho as their origin region, while Pokémon caught in Kitakami or Unova in Scarlet or Violet display Paldea as their origin region.

===Gift Pokémon from other games===
All [[core series]] games, as well as [[Pokémon Colosseum]], [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], and [[Pokémon GO]], have unique game of origin IDs. Pokémon received from other games determine their game of origin in different ways.

* [[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc]]: Gift Pokémon from the Bonus Disc have [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby]] as their game of origin.<ref>https://projectpokemon.org/home/files/file/1694-ageto-celebi/</ref>
* [[Pokémon Channel]]: {{p|Jirachi}} obtained from Pokémon Channel have Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire as their game of origin (chosen randomly).
* [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]]: {{pkmn|Egg}}s obtained from [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] use the recipient game as their game of origin.
* [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]: [[Pokémon Battle Revolution#Bonus Pokémon|Gift Pokémon]] have {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond}} as their game of origin.
* [[My Pokémon Ranch]]: Pokémon [[Hayley's trades|traded by Hayley]] have Pokémon Diamond as their game of origin.<ref>https://projectpokemon.org/home/files/file/330-mew/</ref><ref>https://projectpokemon.org/home/files/file/333-phione/</ref>
* [[Pokémon Dream Radar]]: Pokémon sent from Dream Radar have the game they were received in as their game of origin.<ref>https://projectpokemon.org/home/files/category/90-dream-radar/</ref>
* [[Pokémon Link]]: Pokémon sent to Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire via the Pokémon Link feature (i.e. gift Pokémon obtained from [[Pokémon Bank]] or the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]]) have the game they were received in as their game of origin.<ref>https://projectpokemon.org/home/files/file/1556-pokemon-bank-celebi-eng-pl6pk6/</ref>
* [[Pokémon HOME]]: The game of origin of Pokémon obtained as gifts in [[Pokémon HOME]] varies based on their [[origin mark]]. Regardless of their game of origin, these Pokémon are displayed as being met in "Pokémon HOME" rather than their corresponding region.
** Pokémon with the [[File:Let's Go icon.png|16px|Let's Go icon]] Let's Go origin mark have [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!]] as their game of origin.
** Pokémon with the [[File:Galar symbol.png|16px|Galar symbol]] Galar symbol have [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword]] as their game of origin.<ref>https://projectpokemon.org/home/files/category/216-pok%C3%A9mon-home/</ref>
** Pokémon with the [[File:BDSP icon.png|16px|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl icon]] Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl origin mark have [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond]] as their game of origin.
** Pokémon with the [[File:Arceus mark.png|16px|Legends: Arceus icon]] Legends: Arceus origin mark have {{g|Legends: Arceus}} as their game of origin.
** Pokémon with the [[File:Paldea icon.png|16px|Paldea icon]] Scarlet and Violet origin mark have [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]] as their game of origin.
** Pokémon with the [[File:Z-A icon.png|16px|Z-A icon]] Legends: Z-A origin mark have {{g|Legends: Z-A}} as their game of origin.

Uniquely, in [[Pokémon Colosseum]], the gift {{p|Ho-Oh}} from [[Mt. Battle]] has [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Sapphire]] as its game of origin instead of Pokémon Colosseum.<ref>https://projectpokemon.org/home/files/file/2900-mt-battle-present-room-mattle-ho-oh/</ref>

==Technical implementation==
In Generation III, this value occupies 4 {{wp|bit}}s of a two-{{wp|byte}} {{wp|Word (computer architecture)|word}} in the [[Pokémon data structure in Generation III|Pokémon data structure]]. From Generation IV onward, it occupies a whole byte.

==Possible values==
{| class="roundtable" style="border: 3px solid #ccf; background: #ddf"
! #
! Hex
! Game
! [[Origin mark|Origin mark]]
! Met location following [[transfer]]
|-
| 0 || 00 || ''unused'' || || a [[distant land]]
|-
| 1 || 01 || '''{{color2|{{sapphire color}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}}''' || || the Hoenn region
|-
| 2 || 02 || '''{{color2|{{ruby color}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}}''' || || the Hoenn region
|-
| 3 || 03 || '''{{color2|{{emerald color}}|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}''' || || the Hoenn region
|-
| 4 || 04 || '''{{color2|{{firered color}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed}}''' || || the Kanto region
|-
| 5 || 05 || '''{{color2|{{leafgreen color}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen}}''' || || the Kanto region
|-
| 6 || 06 || ''unused'' || || a distant land
|-
| 7 || 07 || '''{{color2|{{heartgold color}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold}}''' || || the Johto region
|-
| 8 || 08 || '''{{color2|{{soulsilver color}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SoulSilver}}''' || || the Johto region
|-
| 9 || 09 || ''unused'' || || a distant land
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| 10 || 0A || '''{{color2|{{diamond color}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond}}''' || || the Sinnoh region
|-
| 11 || 0B || '''{{color2|{{pearl color}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl}}''' || || the Sinnoh region
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| 12 || 0C || '''{{color2|{{platinum color}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}''' || || the Sinnoh region
|-
| 13 || 0D || ''unused'' || || a distant land
|-
| 14 || 0E || ''unused'' || || a distant land
|-
| 15 || 0F || '''{{color2|{{colo color}}|Pokémon Colosseum|Colosseum}}''' & '''{{color2|{{xd color}}|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD}}''' || || a distant land
|-
| 16 || 10 || '''{{color2|{{pbr color}}|Battle Revolution}}'''<ref group="note">This value is only used for [[rental Pokémon]] in Pokémon Battle Revolution. The [[Pokémon Battle Revolution#Bonus Pokémon|gift Pokémon]] that can be obtained from Pokémon Battle Revolution have Pokémon Diamond as their game of origin instead.</ref> || || a distant land
|-
| 17 || 11 || ''unused'' || || a distant land
|-
| 18 || 12 || ''unused'' || || a distant land
|-
| 19 || 13 || ''unused'' || || a distant land
|-
| 20 || 14 || '''{{color2|{{white color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}''' || || the Unova region
|-
| 21 || 15 || '''{{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}''' || || the Unova region
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| 22 || 16 || '''{{color2|{{white 2 color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}''' || || the Unova region
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| 23 || 17 || '''{{color2|{{black 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}''' || || the Unova region
|-
| 24 || 18 || '''{{color2|{{x color}}|Pokémon X and Y|X}}''' || [[File:Blue pentagon VIII.png|16px|center|Blue pentagon]] || the Kalos region
|-
| 25 || 19 || '''{{color2|{{y color}}|Pokémon X and Y|Y}}''' || [[File:Blue pentagon VIII.png|16px|center|Blue pentagon]] || the Kalos region
|-
| 26 || 1A || '''{{color2|{{alpha sapphire color}}|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire}}''' || [[File:Blue pentagon VIII.png|16px|center|Blue pentagon]] || the Hoenn region
|-
| 27 || 1B || '''{{color2|{{omega ruby color}}|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}''' || [[File:Blue pentagon VIII.png|16px|center|Blue pentagon]] || the Hoenn region
|-
| 28 || 1C || ''unused'' || [[File:Blue pentagon VIII.png|16px|center|Blue pentagon]] || the Kalos region
|-
| 29 || 1D || ''unused'' || [[File:Blue pentagon VIII.png|16px|center|Blue pentagon]] || the Kalos region
|-
| 30 || 1E || '''{{color2|{{sun color}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun}}''' || [[File:Black clover VIII.png|16px|center|Black clover]] || the Alola region
|-
| 31 || 1F || '''{{color2|{{moon color}}|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Moon}}''' || [[File:Black clover VIII.png|16px|center|Black clover]] || the Alola region
|-
| 32 || 20 || '''{{color2|{{ultra sun color}}|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}''' || [[File:Black clover VIII.png|16px|center|Black clover]] || the Alola region
|-
| 33 || 21 || '''{{color2|{{ultra moon color}}|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}''' || [[File:Black clover VIII.png|16px|center|Black clover]] || the Alola region
|-
| 34 || 22 || '''{{color2|{{GO color}}|Pokémon GO}}''' || [[File:GO icon VIII.png|16px|center|GO icon]] || Pokémon GO
|-
| 35 || 23 || '''{{color2|{{red color}}|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red}}''' || [[File:GB icon VIII.png|16px|center|Game Boy icon]] || the Kanto region in the good old days<ref group="note" name="nostalgic">Displayed as "the Kanto/Johto region. How nostalgic!" in the core series games since Sword and Shield</ref>
|-
| 36 || 24 || '''{{color2|{{blue color}}|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue}}''' or '''{{color2|{{green color}}|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green}}''' || [[File:GB icon VIII.png|16px|center|Game Boy icon]] || the Kanto region in the good old days<ref group="note" name="nostalgic"/>
|-
| 37 || 25 || '''{{color2|{{blue color}}|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue}}''' (Japanese) || [[File:GB icon VIII.png|16px|center|Game Boy icon]] || the Kanto region in the good old days<ref group="note" name="nostalgic"/>
|-
| 38 || 26 || '''{{color2|{{yellow color}}|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}''' || [[File:GB icon VIII.png|16px|center|Game Boy icon]] || the Kanto region in the good old days<ref group="note" name="nostalgic"/>
|-
| 39 || 27 || '''{{color2|{{gold color}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold}}''' || [[File:GB icon VIII.png|16px|center|Game Boy icon]] || the Johto region in the good old days<ref group="note" name="nostalgic"/>
|-
| 40 || 28 || '''{{color2|{{silver color}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver}}''' || [[File:GB icon VIII.png|16px|center|Game Boy icon]] || the Johto region in the good old days<ref group="note" name="nostalgic"/>
|-
| 41 || 29 || '''{{color2|{{crystal color}}|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}''' || [[File:GB icon VIII.png|16px|center|Game Boy icon]] || the Johto region in the good old days<ref group="note" name="nostalgic"/>
|-
| 42 || 2A || '''{{color2|{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!}}''' || [[File:Let's Go icon.png|16px|center|Let's Go icon]] || the Kanto region
|-
| 43 || 2B || '''{{color2|{{Let's Go Eevee color}}|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Eevee!}}''' || [[File:Let's Go icon.png|16px|center|Let's Go icon]] || the Kanto region
|-
| 44 || 2C || '''{{color2|{{sword color}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword}}''' || [[File:Galar symbol.png|16px|center|Galar symbol]] || the Galar region
|-
| 45 || 2D || '''{{color2|{{shield color}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Shield}}''' || [[File:Galar symbol.png|16px|center|Galar symbol]] || the Galar region
|-
| 46 || 2E || ''unused''<ref group="note">From Generation VIII onward, this value is reserved for Pokémon HOME, but remains unused. It is likely intended for use with event Pokémon distributed through HOME, but all Pokémon obtained from HOME distributions so far use game IDs from the recipient game versions instead.</ref> || || Pokémon HOME 
|-
| 47 || 2F || '''{{color2|{{Legends: Arceus color}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}''' || [[File:Arceus mark.png|16px|center|Legends: Arceus icon]] || the Hisui region<ref group="note">Displayed as "the Sinnoh region of old" in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}</ref>
|-
| 48 || 30 || '''{{color2|{{brilliant diamond color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond}}''' || [[File:BDSP icon.png|16px|center|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl icon]] || the Sinnoh region<ref group="note" name="BDSP_LA">Displayed as "the Sinnoh region made new" in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}</ref>
|-
| 49 || 31 || '''{{color2|{{shining pearl color}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}}''' || [[File:BDSP icon.png|16px|center|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl icon]] || the Sinnoh region<ref group="note" name="BDSP_LA"/>
|-
| 50 || 32 || '''{{color2|{{scarlet color}}|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet}}''' || [[File:Paldea icon.png|16px|center|Paldea icon]] || the Paldea region
|-
| 51 || 33 || '''{{color2|{{Violet color}}|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Violet}}''' || [[File:Paldea icon.png|16px|center|Paldea icon]] || the Paldea region
|-
| 52 || 34 || '''{{color2|{{Legends: Z-A color}}|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A}}''' || [[File:Z-A icon.png|16px|center|Z-A icon]] || the Kalos region
|-
| 53 ... 255 || 35 ... FF || ''unused'' || || a distant land
|}

==Trivia==
*A total of 21 Pokémon can have any [[core series]] game as their game of origin: {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}, {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Clefable}}, {{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}, {{p|Gengar}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}}, {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Porygon}}, {{p|Espeon}}, {{p|Umbreon}}, {{p|Porygon2}}, {{p|Leafeon}}, {{p|Glaceon}}, {{p|Porygon-Z}}, and {{p|Sylveon}}.
** If the value for [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] is included, only 11 Pokémon can have every obtainable game of origin value (Pikachu, Eevee, and their [[evolution]]s).

==See also==
* [[Language of origin]]
* [[Original Trainer]]
* [[Origin mark]]

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

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Game mechanics]]

[[it:Gioco di origine]]
[[ja:出身ゲーム]]

An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS

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|title=''Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia''
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|ISBN=4893664948
|publisher={{wp|Famitsu}}
|author=[[Creatures, Inc.]]
|published=April 5, 1996<ref>[https://pkmnheight.blogspot.com/2021/01/blog-post.html インドぞうを深追いするな]: 裏設定の宝庫『ポケットモンスター図鑑』 (Japanese)</ref>
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'''An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター図鑑''' ''Pocket Monsters Illustrated Book'') is a Japanese Pokémon illustrated guidebook that was released in April 1996, shortly after the release of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, the first Pokémon games. It was produced by [[Creatures, Inc.]] and published by {{wp|Famitsu}}.

The book includes illustrations of the Pokémon, as well as biological information about Pokémon and their habitats.

==Title==
The word 図鑑 ''zukan'' in this book's title refers to an illustrated reference book or a {{wp|field guide}}. It is normally localized as [[Pokédex]] in English Pokémon media, especially ポケモン図鑑 (''Pokémon Zukan'').

==Editions==
The book was reprinted numerous different times. The book's final page specifies the book's edition and release date, as well as the release date of the first edition. The differences between the different editions (if any) are unknown.

{| class="wikitable"
! Edition
! Release date
|-
| 1st
| 5 April 1996
|-
| 2nd
| 15 July 1996
|-
| 3rd
| ''unknown''
|-
| 4th
| 25 October 1996
|-
| 5th
| ''unknown''
|-
| 6th
| 7 February 1997
|-
| 7th
| ''unknown''
|-
| 8th
| ''unknown''
|-
| 9th
| ''unknown''
|-
| 10th
| 14 July 1997
|}

==Trivia==
* In the lore provided by this book, it is described how Pokémon study was started by a 16th century French author named "Baron Tajirin". This character is named after Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. Later in the introduction, it is said that a certain "Professor Nishinomori" was the father of Japanese Pokémon study, "Nishinomori" being a combination of the names of [[Koji Nishino]] and [[Ken Sugimori]], both of whom played a key role in the development of Pokémon Red and Green.
** Professor Nishinomori's descendant appeared in the anime in the episode ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]''. The English dub named him [[Professor Westwood V]], with "Westwood" being a literal translation of "Nishinomori" (Nishi meaning west and Mori meaning forest or woods).
* The introduction states that in Baron Tajirin's time only 30 Pokémon had been discovered. This is likely a reference to how, when developing Pokémon Red and Green, Satoshi Tajiri thought the Game Boy carts would only have room for 30 Pokémon, which was described in Tajiri's biographical manga.
* The introduction states that 150 Pokémon have been discovered through the work of [[Professor Oak]] as of 1996.
* The fact that researchers have been arguing over {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s classification for six years appears to be a nod to how Pokémon Red and Green took six years to develop.
* {{p|Charmander}}'s entry describes how smokers use its tail's flame to light up their cigarette, something which was later shown off in a [https://twitter.com/HiResPokemon/status/1167095102508085250 set of playing cards] illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and published in Corocoro Comics in late 1996.
* In ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', the Pokédex mentions that {{p|Electabuzz}} and {{p|Scyther}} can both distinguish colors, and that they are enraged by the color red, details which were only seen in this book. Prior to the [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Pokémon Blue]], they were both [[Version-exclusive Pokémon#Generation I|exclusive to Red]].
** [[Electabuzz (Wizards Promo 2)|An old Electabuzz card]] however mentions that the Pokémon likes the color red.
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s entry contains an overt reference to Koji Nishino, as it describes how it got its Japanese name because it is capable of digesting moldy food. Indeed, "Kabi" is the Japanese word for mold, and Snorlax got its Japanese name "Kabigon" because it is a caricature of Nishino, who was said to eat pretty much anything he found, even if it was moldy.
* In {{p|Squirtle}}'s entry, its habitat is described as unknown, perhaps because [[starter Pokémon]] can't be found in the wild. As for its "long neck", it has never been seen, but was still mentioned a handful of times across the series, such as in its Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon Sword Pokédex entries, and in ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]''.
* {{p|Oddish}}'s entry has [[Oddish (Pokémon)#Trivia|its Japanese alias name]] アルキメンデス ''Arukimendesu'' and states that it spreads pollen as it walks, instead of seeds as described in many of its Pokédex entries such as Red and Blue ones.
* The entry for {{p|Kangaskhan}} refers to female Kangaskhan only, implying the existence of male Kangaskhan.
* The nickname "gangster of the sea" in {{p|Tentacruel}}'s entry was only ever mentioned in the anime, by Ash's Pokédex in ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]''.
* As mentioned in {{p|Doduo}}'s entry, this Pokémon ''does'' have wings, though they are extremely small, much like real-life kiwi birds. They were only referenced in its ''Yellow'' and ''Let's Go'' Pokédex entries.
* The short story mentioned in {{p|Kadabra}}'s entry, "The Metamorphosis", is an overt reference to Franz Kafka's "{{wp|The Metamorphosis}}", in which a man wakes up one morning, only to realize that he's turned into a giant insect. Here, the little boy's story is presented as being fiction, whereas the in-game Pokédex entries tell it as if it really happened.
* In {{p|Moltres}}' entry, the idea of drinking phoenix blood to gain immortality isn't taken from any real-life myth, but is rather an homage to "{{wp|Phoenix (manga)|Phoenix}}", a manga series by {{wp|Osamu Tezuka}}.
* The entry for members of the Nidoran lines makes direct reference to {{p|Nidoran♀}}'s ability to produce Eggs, and {{p|Nidorina}}'s inability to do so. This is consistent to Nidorina and {{p|Nidoqueen}} being unable to breed ever since the {{pkmn|breeding}} mechanic was introduced in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} (which would be released years later). Baby Nidoran are also mentioned, and they were later seen on a [https://hirespokemon.tumblr.com/post/176993460046/my-nidobabies-ah-those-simpler-times-when-you 1997 ad for ''Pokémon Battoen''.]
* In its entry, {{p|Porygon}} is said to have been created by [[Silph Co.]] in 1995.
* According to an illustration, {{p|Golduck}} is the fastest swimmer of the Kanto Pokémon, reaching speeds above 90 kilometres per hour. Additionally, {{p|Dewgong}}'s swim speed is somewhere between 30 km/h and 60 km/h.
* During the entries for Pokémon which evolve through trade evolution, it is mentioned that researchers are not certain what could be triggering these Pokémon's evolution, implying that during the events of Pokémon Red and Green, trade evolution is a phenomenon not described or documented yet by science. The same thing also happens for Pokémon which evolve by evolutionary stone, with the given Pokémon's description only making note that its evolution appears to require "a special stone".

==External links==
* [https://archive.org/details/pokemon-illustrated-book-of-pocket-monsters-character-art-book-encyclopedia-poke Archive.org scan (6th edition)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McB4lCnAips DidYouKnowGaming? video covering the book's contents (part 1)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3YPqHwYRUw DidYouKnowGaming? (part 2)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=922IYUwF7NQ DidYouKnowGaming? (part 3)]
* [https://pkmnheight.blogspot.com/2021/01/blog-post.html Blogspot article covering the book] (Japanese)

==References==
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Talk:Pokémon in South Korea

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== Korean TCG ==

So, the TCG in Korean has been printed all the way to EX: Power Keepers? Didn't know that! Where can I find more information about older TCG sets in Korea (I'm mostly concerned on Hoenn era, as I want to know the names of characters used on cards, whether or not they're the same as those used in anime/manga)? I am NOT asking about DP era, I know the official website. I'm asking ONLY about pre-DP era cards in Korean! --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 20:27, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

== North/South ==

Since this article focuses on South Korea and has no mention of North Korea, the article should be renamed "Pokemon in South Korea" to avoid political bias. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 18:06, 8 December 2010 (UTC)
:Sounds like a fine idea to me. ''*Imagines Kim Jong-il playing Pokémon...*'' Hehehe... [[Typhlosion|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon|★]] [[User_talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]] 18:11, 8 December 2010 (UTC)

:Do we... have any information regarding Pokémon in North Korea? If not, it would be an interesting research project for somebody... --[[User:Politoed666|''P'' ''o'']] [[User talk:Politoed666|''L'' ''i'']] 19:06, 8 December 2010 (UTC)
::I do. Pokemon doesn't exist there. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 19:08, 8 December 2010 (UTC)

== Censorship section ==

It seem that everywhere I look, there is usualy something saying "banned in South Korea", yet there is no mention of any censorship in this article. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 14:47, 4 June 2011 (UTC)
:There is a small note about the banning of anime episodes, but it doesnt elaborate as to why they are banned. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 14:48, 4 June 2011 (UTC)
::I can't find a source finding it, but it is because they have Japanese culture references. I believe. --[[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|'''☆''']][[User:CoolPikachu!|'''Cool''']][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''Pikachu!''']] 21:21, 4 June 2011 (UTC)

== A Note For Future Addition ==

I added the History section, which gives context to why it wasn't until relatively recently when Pokémon in South Korea reached parity with Japan and North America. Y'all are welcome to clean up the text and/or add other facts about it that I missed... but it should remain being about the ban on Japanese cultural imports which prevented Pokémon from gaining an official foothold in South Korea until relatively recently.

The next thing I want to do is possibly replace the "International Pokémon" logo with a "Pocket Monsters" logo used in South Korea. But I gotta upload a good one first... and then I gotta FIND one too. -- [[User:Nick15|Nick15]] 21:17, 11 April 2012 (UTC)

: Another note to self: add info about the "[http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/html/goods/story.asp Pokemon Story]" stores found in Korea. There's one in Seoul and there ''was'' one in Busan, but the Busan store just closed. -- [[User:Nick15|Nick15]] ([[User talk:Nick15|talk]]) 23:47, 13 April 2013 (UTC)
:: Actually, looks like BOTH closed. :( -- [[User:Nick15|Nick15]] ([[User talk:Nick15|talk]]) 23:50, 13 April 2013 (UTC)
:::Thanks for the help. I would love to see a Pokémon logo in Korean, rather than the standard one, if we can get a high quality image. Same thing with {{pmin|Greater China}} although that's harder since there are multiple official names for Pokémon in different dialects. [[Special:Contributions/Zesty Cactus|--]][[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 01:11, 14 April 2013 (UTC)
::::I'm thinking that we should use the most recent game's logo, and just rotate them out every time a new game is released. That is to say, there doesn't seem to be a single "overall" logo for Korea, apart from "International Pokemon". To which, the Korean logos for X&Y can be found [http://pokemonxy.pokemonkorea.co.kr/images/Logo.png here]. -- [[User:Nick15|Nick15]] ([[User talk:Nick15|talk]]) 03:09, 1 July 2013 (UTC)
::::Actually, I found a PERFECT generic Korean Pokemon logo, and I made the necessary changes. -- [[User:Nick15|Nick15]] ([[User talk:Nick15|talk]]) 07:39, 1 July 2013 (UTC)

== Banned Episodes ==

Does anyone know the specific episodes that are banned in South Korea?[[User:Micamike45|Micamike45]] ([[User talk:Micamike45|talk]]) 00:50, 27 October 2012 (UTC)
:Most of them are due to cultural sensitivity. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 00:52, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

== EP035 ==

Hey, does anyone know if [[EP035]] ever aired in South Korea? Since their dub is not based on the 4Kids version it seems possible. [[Special:Contributions/Zesty Cactus|--]][[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 01:57, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
:Yep; you can actually watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss5zLKlt_ro -- [[User:Nick15|Nick15]] ([[User talk:Nick15|talk]]) 05:07, 1 May 2014 (UTC)

== "History" and "Similarities with Foreign Versions" sections ==

I decided to move the last paragraph from the "History" section into its own section, to discuss the way the Pokémon franchise is similar or not relative to Japan and North America's iteration of it. I felt this is something worth sharing, albeit briefly. If anyone has any additions or changes, etc, or if it should be removed, let's discuss it here.

Speaking of the "History" section, I want it to adhere to a specific narrative. Right now there are four paragraphs, which specifically discuss:
* That Japanese stuff was banned in Korea once upon a time
* That this ban was lifted slightly in 1998 and some stuff started to trickle in
* This ban was completely lifted in 2004, and thus official stuff was officially released
* Now Pokémon is large and popular in Korea, it is treated as an equal by Nintendo and Game Freak (as opposed to an afterthought), and here is the proof

I think the History section should keep this narrative, and any additions to it should be about those four things. However, if someone has a suggestion for a fifth section, or a new way to write this narrative, I'm open to it. In any case, this was the reason why I decided to move the "Similarities" paragraph to its own section; it wasn't about its "History" and it just didn't fit with the narrative layout. --- [[User:Nick15|Nick15]] ([[User talk:Nick15|talk]]) 04:39, 29 August 2015 (UTC)

== IMDb disagrees ==

We know that Japanese media was banned in South Korea until at least 1998-2004, but apparently, the Internet Movie Database doesn't agree with that. As you can see, there are only 36 titles currently listed there, comprising of 25 motion pictures either rated R or NC-17 (of them, only a few still remain banned), 2 unrated adult-only foreign films, 3 South Korean adult-only films, 2 adult animated series, and 4 video games (2 rated M for Mature, and 2 containing depictions of war in North Korea). None of them -- not one single title -- are Japanese media of any kind whatsoever!

If you don't believe me, here's the link to the complete list of (once) banned titles in South Korea:

http://www.imdb.com/search/title?certificates=kr:(banned)

[[User:FirePuppy|FirePuppy]] ([[User talk:FirePuppy|talk]]) 10:52, 22 July 2017 (UTC)

* It was a blanket ban, as opposed to an individual one-by-one ban. Afterall, it's pretty easy to tell whether a movie was illegal in Korea at the time: did it come from Japan? Then it's not legal to be imported/sold. If a specific ban had to be made against a movie, it's likely because it wasn't as easy to determine its status and therefore had to be deliberately banned by the Gov't. ... If this wasn't clear in the article, then I can make it clearer. — [[User:Nick15|Nick15]] ([[User talk:Nick15|talk]]) 03:14, 1 March 2021 (UTC)

== Inconsistency with Korean Gold/Silver info ==

According to this page, the lack of an official Korean release of Crystal and the Generation III games is partly attributed to how there was no official Korean version of the Game Boy Color or Advance to play them on (with translation difficulties being the other one), even though the Korean version of Gold and Silver is clearly packaged as a Game Boy Color title. Am I missing something? [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 20:55, 2 March 2019 (UTC)

* Since the Game Boy Color was not region locked, the Korean producers of Gold/Silver—Daewon IC—likely expected their audience would simply play their games on an imported console. Consider that Daewon IC imported a lot of Japanese games into South Korea in general, including the Japanese versions of Gen 3 games, so the fact that people were buying those import games clearly meant that they also had the means to play them. I can't remember seeing it, but I wouldn't be surprised if Daewon IC also imported the Japanese GBC/GBA units to play their import games as well. In any case, it's likely that Daewon IC saw how much time and energy it took to produce the Korean versions of G/S and compared it to how much money they got from it, and ultimately concluded that it wasn't worth their time to do it again.
: But basically, just because there was no official Korean Game Boy Color units, it doesn't mean there weren't Game Boy Color units floating around in Korea at the time. Think of it like how just because a Japanese dev only releases their game in Japan, it doesn't mean there aren't any Western players of their Japan-only game. — [[User:Nick15|Nick15]] ([[User talk:Nick15|talk]]) 03:14, 1 March 2021 (UTC)

== Transfering Pokémon ==

With the wonky history of Pokémon in South Korea, is it still possible to bring Pokémon from Daewon C.I.'s imported Japanese language Gen III and IV games to newer generations like in Japan and the West or are the Korean versions only backwards compatible to Gen IV?
--[[User:EbrithilBowser|EbrithilBowser]] ([[User talk:EbrithilBowser|talk]]) 14:48, 1 June 2023 (UTC)

User talk:ScraftyIsTheBest/Pokémon counterparts

2022-10-12T14:52:36Z

EbrithilBowser:

Morelull are Paras are coutnerparts, They are found in opposite times of day, have the same BST, both are part Grass, Both are dual Typed. Also they evolve at Level 24, Are slow, Parasect and Shiinotic have the same Base HP, Defense, and Speed. Both have a Hidden Ability relating to Water, and also have the ability Effect Spore.

Also Dewpider and Surskit are counterparts, They both are Water/Bug Type, Found in opposite times of day, Evolve at Level 22, They have the same EGg Group, and BST also.

[[User:PrismNeoCrimson|PrismNeoCrimson]] ([[User talk:PrismNeoCrimson|talk]]) 17:03, 7 February 2018 (UTC)PrismNeoCrimson

== you forgot to mention ==

Unlike Weepinbell, Gloom is capable of evolving via a Sun Stone. [[User:Pikachu210|Pikachu210]] ([[User talk:Pikachu210|talk]]) 19:36, 28 October 2019 (UTC)

== how ==

How is dark/ghost the opposite of steel/fairy? [[User:Pikachu210|Pikachu210]] ([[User talk:Pikachu210|talk]]) 00:40, 3 January 2020 (UTC)

== cats and dogs ==

Poochyena and Purrloin seem to be counterparts in XY. Version-exclusive Dark-types available in the same areas in their respective game, same catch rate, same levelling rate and same base experience. Both also evolve into mono Dark-types. (Plus, dogs and cats, anyone?) PC 17:12, 29 August 2020 (UTC)

== Sudowoodo and Snorlax ==

To me they feel like counterparts despite their different stats because both are used in obstacles in a lot of games where you have to use an item in order to fight and remove them, and in all of those games this is the only way to get the respective Pokémon. Also both got pre-evos in Gen4 that already had cameos in various Gen3 spinoffs and the anime. They also learn similar moves in PLA, like Rollout, Tackle or Double-Edge, some of them at the same level.[[User:EbrithilBowser|EbrithilBowser]] ([[User talk:EbrithilBowser|talk]]) 14:52, 12 October 2022 (UTC)

Galar

2020-01-05T19:36:50Z

EbrithilBowser: /* Trivia */

{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=galar
|name=Galar
|jname=ガラル
|tmname=Galar
|image=Galar artwork.png
|size=300
|caption=Artwork of the Galar region from {{g|Sword and Shield}}
|introduction={{g|Sword and Shield}}
|professor=[[Professor Magnolia]]
|starter={{p|Grookey}}, {{p|Scorbunny}}, and {{p|Sobble}}
|villain=[[Team Yell]]
|league=[[Galar League]]
|location=[[Wyndon Stadium]]
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar Pokédex]]
|dex=no
|dexlist=[[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar Pokédex]]
|generation={{Gen|VIII}}
|games={{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}
|series=[[new series|Pocket Monsters]]
|season=
|manga=
}}
[[File:Galar Sw.png|thumb|200px|In-game map of the Galar region from Sword]]
[[File:Galar Sh.png|thumb|200px|In-game map of the Galar region from Shield]]
'''Galar''' (Japanese: '''ガラル地方''' ''Galar-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. It was the eighth [[core series]] region to be introduced.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
Galar may have been derived from ''gallant'', ''gala'' (a special occasion), or ''{{wp|Galahad}}''. It can also come from an anagram of ''San-Graal'', the French name of the {{wp|Holy Grail}}.

===Design concept===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Galar|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Galar}}
Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' | Pokemon.com]</ref> centered around the island of Great Britain, but with its geography flipped upside-down, as if it is being viewed from the north.

==History==
===Dated history===
* 20,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, a meteorite containing {{p|Eternatus}} fell.
* c. 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, a black storm called the [[Darkest Day]] occurred and was stopped by {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}.

===Contemporary history===
{{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and [[Hop]] receive their [[starter Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}}, and meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. The two receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, he/she encounters a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge, as well as another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Chairman Rose]], who has endorses his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}} and bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] and head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]], where they battle Rose and summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
Galar has 11 cities and towns. Like in [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]], the routes of Galar start counting again from 1, likely to represent its geographical isolation from the original four regions. There are 10 routes in total.

In the anime, it was revealed Galar is far enough away from Kanto (and presumably Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh) to require flying between the two locations via airplane.

===Demographics===
{{incomplete|section|Total population}}
The Galar region has a total population of ???, including all towns, cities, and other areas.

===Cities and towns===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{galar color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{galar color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{galar color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{galar color}}" | City/Town
! style="background:#{{galar color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{galar color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Postwick Hop Leon house SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Postwick]]
| 5
| A farming town since days of old, where people and their Pokémon live in close harmony.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wedgehurst SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Wedgehurst]]
| 31
| Our quiet borough is home to the esteemed Pokémon Research Lab.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:SwSh Prerelease industrial city.png|100px]]
| [[Motostoke]]
| 120
| An industrial city studded with steam-powered marvels of modern engineering.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Turffield SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Turffield]]
| 36
| A town nestled within the nurturing bowl of our many terraced farming fields.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hulbury SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Hulbury]]
| 54
| A bustling seaport that many visit to see its lively market stalls and famed restaurant.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hammerlocke SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Hammerlocke]]
| 102
| A city of great history, living and thriving within castle walls that date back to the middle ages.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Stow-on-Side SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Stow-on-Side]]
| 44
| A vibrant town that has grown up around an ancient mural tucked away in the mountains.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ballonlea SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Ballonlea]]
| 31
| A charming town where the people make their homes among the trunks of the towering trees.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Circhester SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Circhester]]
| 97
| Buildings from an age long gone still stand about the steaming hot spring that covers the town.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Spikemuth SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Spikemuth]]
| 29
| This rocking town has a punk vibe and streets crammed with shops lined up cheek by jowl.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wyndon SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Wyndon]]
| 157
| This booming metropolis was designed and developed by our very own Chairman Rose.
|}

===Landmarks===
* [[Wild Area]]
** [[Meetup Spot]]
** [[Rolling Fields]]
** [[Dappled Grove]]
** [[Watchtower Ruins]]
** [[East Lake Axewell]]
** [[West Lake Axewell]]
** [[Axew's Eye]]
** [[South Lake Miloch]]
** [[Giant's Seat]]
** [[North Lake Miloch]]
** [[Motostoke Riverbank]]
** [[Bridge Field]]
** [[Stony Wilderness]]
** [[Dusty Bowl]]
** [[Giant's Mirror]]
** [[Hammerlocke Hills]]
** [[Giant's Cap]]
** [[Lake of Outrage]]
* [[Slumbering Weald]]
* [[Galar Mine]]
* [[Galar Mine No. 2]]
* [[Motostoke Outskirts]]
* [[Glimwood Tangle]]
* [[Route 9 Tunnel]]
* [[Rose Tower]]/{{gdis|Battle Tower|VIII}}
* [[Energy Plant]]

==Geography==
{{incomplete|section}}

==Galar League==
{{main|Galar League}}
The Galar League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Galar region. Trainers who have received a letter of [[endorsement]] may compete in the Gym Challenge. After obtaining the eight [[Badge]]s of the region, a Trainer may participate in the annual Champion Cup at [[Wyndon Stadium]].

===Gym Leaders===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Galar color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Galar color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{Galar color dark}};" colspan="7" | {{color|{{Galar color light}}|Galar League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{Galar color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{Galar color light}}|Generation VIII}}
! style="background: #{{Galar color dark}};" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{Galar color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{Galar color light}}|Galar}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{Galar color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | {{color|{{Galar color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | {{color2|{{Galar color dark}}|Type}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Galar color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Grass|pic=VSMilo.png|ldr=Milo|djap=ヤロー|drm=Yarrow|loc=Turffield|cjap=ターフタウン|crm=Turf Town|bdg=Grass|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Water|pic=VSNessa.png|ldr=Nessa|djap=ルリナ|drm=Rurina|loc=Hulbury|cjap=バウタウン|crm=Bow Town|bdg=Water|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fire|pic=VSKabu.png|ldr=Kabu|djap=カブ|drm=Kabu|loc=Motostoke|cjap=エンジンシティ|crm=Engine City|bdg=Fire|size=x100px}}
{{gldr2|type=Fighting|pic=VSBea.png{{!}}x100px|ldr=Bea|djap=サイトウ|drm=Saitō{{sup/8|Sw}}|type2=Ghost|pic2=VSAllister.png{{!}}x100px|ldr2=Allister|djap2=オニオン|drm2=Onion{{sup/8|Sh}}|loc=Stow-on-Side|cjap=ラテラルタウン|crm=Lateral Town|bdg=Fighting|bdg2=Ghost}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fairy|pic=VSOpal.png{{!}}x100px|ldr=Opal|djap=ポプラ|drm=Poplar|pic2=VSBede 2.png{{!}}x100px|ldr2=Bede|djap2=ビート|drm2=Beet|loc=Ballonlea|cjap=アラベスクタウン|crm=Arabesque Town|bdg=Fairy|region=Galar}}
{{gldr2|type=Rock|pic=VSGordie.png{{!}}x100px|ldr=Gordie|djap=マクワ|drm=Makuwa{{sup/8|Sw}}|type2=Ice|pic2=VSMelony.png{{!}}x100px|ldr2=Melony|djap2=メロン|drm2=Melon{{sup/8|Sh}}|loc=Circhester|cjap=キルクスタウン|crm=Circus Town|bdg=Rock|bdg2=Ice}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dark|pic=VSPiers.png{{!}}x100px|ldr=Piers|djap=ネズ|drm=Nezu|pic2=VSMarnie 3.png{{!}}x90px|ldr2=Marnie|djap2=マリィ|drm2=Mary|loc=Spikemuth|cjap=スパイクタウン|crm=Spike Town|bdg=Dark}}
{{gldrb|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dragon|pic=VSRaihan.png|ldr=Raihan|djap=キバナ|drm=Kibana|loc=Hammerlocke|cjap=ナックルシティ|crm=Knuckle City|bdg=Dragon|size=x100px}}
|}

===Champion Cup===
{{elt/h|gen=VIII|l={{galar color light}}|d={{galar color dark}}|league=Galar|col=2|col2=4}}
|-
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Semifinals}}
|-
{{elt|col=2|type=Dark|t=Dark|pic=VSMarnie 2.png|m=Marnie|mjap=マリィ|mrm=Mary|size=x100px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Sword|t=Various|pic=VSHop 3.png|m=Hop|mjap=ホップ|mrm=Hop|size=x100px}}
|-
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Interruption}}
|-
{{elt|col=2|type=Fairy|t=Fairy|pic=VSBede 2.png|m=Bede|mjap=ビート|mrm=Beet|size=x100px}}
|-
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Finals}}
|-
{{elt|col=2|type=Water|t=Water|pic=VSNessa.png|m=Nessa|mjap=ルリナ|mrm=Rurina|size=x100px}}
{{elt2|type=Fighting|type2=Ghost|t=Fighting|t2=Ghost|pic=VSBea.png{{!}}x100px|pic2=VSAllister.png{{!}}x100px|m=Bea|m2=Allister|mjap=サイトウ|mrm=Saitō{{sup/8|Sw}}|mjap2=オニオン|mrm2=Onion{{sup/8|Sh}}}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Dragon|t=Dragon|pic=VSRaihan.png|m=Raihan|mjap=キバナ|mrm=Kibana|size=x100px}}
|-
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Championship Match}}
|-
{{eltb|col=2|type=Galar|t=Various|pic=VSLeon.png|m=Leon|mjap=ダンデ|mrm=Dande|size=x100px}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Galar is the only [[core series]] [[region]]:
** To not have an "o" in its English name.
** To not have an [[Elite Four]].
*** A similar role is fulfilled by the Champion Cup.
** To contain no settlements that end in "Town" or "City" in their English names.
** To introduce no [[Mythical Pokémon]] at the time of its release.
** To contain a single landmass the map of which does not fit on the screen. Previous regions with multiple maps either [[Kanto|contained]] or [[Alola|were]] archipelagos.
** To introduce four [[fossil]]s, the most of any region so far.
** To have two gym leaders resign from their posts over the course of a single game's plot.
*** Also, for the first time, none of the introduced Fossil Pokémon are {{t|Rock}} type.
** To not have an anime [[series]] solely dedicated to [[Ash Ketchum]] fully exploring the region in a journey.
* Galar is the first region to have a {{type|Dark}} [[Gym]].
* Galar has the fewest numbered [[route]]s of any core series region, with ten.
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Galar is "Galarian".

==See also==
* [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{galar color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{galar color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French, German, Italian, Spanish
| Galar
| From its Japanese and English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 가라르 ''Galar''
| Transliteration of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 伽勒爾 / 伽勒尔 ''Jiālè'ěr''
| Transliteration of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 伽勒爾 ''Gālahkyíh''
| Mandarin-based transliteration of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Галар ''Galar''
| Transcription of its English name
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{-}}
{{Regions|Galar}}

{{Galar}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Galar locations|*]]
[[Category:Sword and Shield locations|*]]

[[de:Galar]]
[[es:Galar]]
[[fr:Galar]]
[[it:Galar]]
[[ja:ガラル地方]]
[[zh:伽勒尔地区]]

Applin (Pokémon)

2019-12-14T21:16:03Z

EbrithilBowser: /* Name origin */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass|type2=Dragon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=839|prev=Coalossal|nextnum=841|next=Flapple}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Applin
|jname=カジッチュ
|tmname=Kajitchu
|ndex=840
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dragon
|category=Apple Core
|height-ftin=0'08"
|height-m=0.2
|weight-lbs=1.1
|weight-kg=0.5
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Ripen
|ability2=Gluttony
|abilityd=Bulletproof
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Grass
|egggroup2=Dragon
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evde=1
|expyield=52
|lv100exp=600,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Green
|catchrate=255
|body=Unknown
|pokefordex=applin
|generation=8
|friendship=50
}}
'''Applin''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カジッチュ''' ''Kajitchu'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Dragon}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Flapple}} when exposed to a [[Tart Apple]] or {{p|Appletun}} when exposed to a [[Sweet Apple]].

==Biology==
{{cleanup|section|width=50%}}
A newborn Applin digs into an apple to make its permanent residence. This apple serves as its food source as well as determines its evolution, which depends on if it is a sweet apple or sour apple. By pretending it is a mere apple, it can fool its bird Pokémon predators into not attacking it.

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

==In the manga==
==In the TCG==


==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Grass|type2=Dragon}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=205}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It spends its entire life inside an apple. It hides from its natural enemies, bird Pokémon, by pretending it's just an apple and nothing more.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=As soon as it's born, it burrows into an apple. Not only does the apple serve as its food source, but the flavor of the fruit determines its evolution.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Dragon}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Galar Route 5|Route 5]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Stony Wilderness]] [[Axew's Eye]], [[Bridge Field]], [[Dappled Grove]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Rolling Fields]], [[Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}



===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|type2=Dragon
|HP=40
|Attack=40
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=40
|SpDef=40
|Speed=20
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dragon
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=200
|Poison=200
|Ground=50
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=25
|Grass=25
|Electric=25
|Psychic=100
|Ice=400
|Dragon=200
|Dark=100
|Fairy=200
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Applin|Grass|Dragon|8}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Applin|Grass|Dragon|8}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Applin|Grass|Dragon|8}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Applin|Grass|Dragon|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Applin|Grass|Dragon|8}}
{{learnlist/breed8||Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed8||Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8||Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breed8||Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Applin|Grass|Dragon|8}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Applin|Grass|Dragon|8}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Applin|Grass|Dragon|8}}



===Evolution===
{{Evobox/1branch2
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dragon
|no1=840
|name1=Applin
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Dragon
|evo1a={{bag|Tart Apple}} {{color2|000|Tart Apple}}
|no2a=841
|name2a=Flapple
|type1-2a=Grass
|type2-2a=Dragon
|evo1b={{bag|Sweet Apple}} {{color2|000|Sweet Apple}}
|no2b=842
|name2b=Appletun
|type1-2b=Grass
|type2-2b=Dragon}}


==Trivia==
* Applin and {{p|Flapple|its}} {{p|Appletun|evolutions}} are the only Pokémon that are in the {{egg|Grass}} and {{egg|Dragon}} [[Egg Group]]s.

===Origin===
Applin appears to be based on a worm, and may be based on the concept of a worm burrowing inside of an apple. Considering its Dragon typing, it may be a pun on {{wp|wyrm}}. It may also be based on the Worm on Linton of British myth, a green serpentine dragon that lives inside a hill.

====Name origin====
Applin may a combination of ''apple'' and ''inside'' or ''Lindworm''.

Kajitchu may be a combination of 齧る ''kajiru'' (to gnaw), 果実 ''kajitsu'' (fruit), and 虫 ''chū'' (bug).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Dragon
|ja=カジッチュ ''Kajitchu''|jameaning=From {{tt|齧る ''kajiru''|to nibble}}, {{tt|果実 ''kajitsu''|fruit}}, and {{tt|虫 ''chū''|bug}}
|fr=Verpom|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|ver|worm}}'' and ''{{tt|pomme|apple}}''
|es=Applin|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Knapfel|demeaning=From ''{{tt|knabbern|to nibble}}'' and ''{{tt|Apfel|apple}}''
|it=Applin|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=과사삭벌레 ''Gwasasakbeollae''|komeaning=From {{tt|과 (果) ''gwa''|fruit}} or {{tt|사과 (沙果) ''sagwa''|apple}}, {{tt|와사삭 ''wasasak''|onomatopoeia for crunching}}, and {{tt|벌레 ''beollae''|bug}}
|zh_cmn=啃果蟲 / 啃果虫 ''Kěnguǒchóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|啃 ''kěn''|to nibble}}, {{tt|果 ''guǒ''|fruit}}, and {{tt|蟲 / 虫 ''chóng''|bug}}
|zh_yue=啃果蟲 ''Hánggwóchùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|啃 ''háng''|to nibble}}, {{tt|果 ''gwó''|fruit}}, and {{tt|蟲 ''chùhng''|bug}}}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==


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List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon

2019-09-10T18:23:25Z

EbrithilBowser: Added the fish that Cramorant summons with Gulp Missile. I wasn't able to upload the photo because I don't have permission. The picture could be found here https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/cramorant/

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{{Fan speculation}}
Over the course of the Pokémon series, a number of creatures with traits of Pokémon have appeared. Their status as Pokémon is often disputed.

==List of disputed Pokémon==
===In the games===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Egg and Chick
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc= In Pokémon Red and Green there is [[List of items by index number (Generation I)#Invalid items (adjacent names)|unused text]] for extra badges, "Egg" and "Chick", "Bronze" "Silver" and "Gold", and what appears to be the names of unused Trainer classes. These strings are defined in the ROM directly after floor names, which follow on from item names, meaning that the unused text can be forced as glitch items. The text remains untranslated in the localised Red and Blue, and Egg and Chick are kept with the names "たまご" and "ひよこ" respectively. This results in illegible text in the English versions, because the character table for the localised [[Generation I]] games is incompatible with Red and Green. It is unknown what "Egg" and "Chick" would have referred to, or whether the concept was a precursor to [[Pokémon Egg]]s. The text matches early [[Capsule Monsters]] artwork in which an unknown creature can be seen fleeing from an egg. The concept may also be reminiscent of the {{wb|List of recovery items in EarthBound#Fresh egg|Fresh egg}} and {{wb|List of recovery items in EarthBound#Chick|Chick}} items in {{wb|EarthBound}}, in which the player would keep the Egg until it hatched into a Chick, and then raise the {{wb|List of recovery items in EarthBound#Chicken|Chicken}} and eventually sell it. EarthBound was a game that {{wb|Ape Inc.}} developed; the company that eventually became [[Creatures, Inc.]]}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Substitute Doll
|type1=Unknown
|img=Substitute artwork.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|desc=While the {{m|Substitute}} doll originally looked similar to {{p|Rhydon}}, the design evolved over time to a more neutral design. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]'', its trophy description points out that, while it looks and gets attacked like a Pokémon, it is not actually one. The doll has gone on to receive several pieces of merchandise, including its own plush doll and clothes.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Shellder's gastropod evolutions
|type1=Water
|img=080Slowbro.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|desc=[[File:199Slowking.png|right|130px]][[File:090Shellder.png|right|90px]]{{main|Shellder (Pokémon)}} {{main|Slowbro (Pokémon)}} {{main|Slowking (Pokémon)}} 
In the anime, Shellder is required to evolve Slowpoke into Slowbro or Slowking. Shellder clamps onto a Slowpoke's tail to evolve into Slowbro, or onto its head while wearing the [[King's Rock]] to evolve into a Slowking. Even though Shellder changes form drastically when it bonds with Slowpoke to evolve, it is not considered an evolution in and of itself. Mega Slowbro has the Shellder engulf most of Slowbro's body; essentially making it a shell for Mega Slowbro.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Baby Kangaskhan
|type1=Normal
|img=Baby Kangaskhan.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|desc=[[File:115Kangaskhan.png|right|130px]]{{main|Kangaskhan (Pokémon)}} 
Kangaskhan carries around a little blue baby Kangaskhan in their pouch. The baby Kangaskhan lacks the ridges and patches on its mother's body, and its small fangs are not visible outside of its mouth. Even with the advent of {{pkmn|breeding}} and [[baby Pokémon]], the baby Kangaskhan has yet to be made into a separate Pokémon, and as a result, all Kangaskhan are born with a baby already in its pouch. As part of Kangaskhan's [[Mega Evolution]], however, the baby is capable of {{a|Parental Bond|fighting alongside its mother}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Original Legendary beasts
|type1=Unknown
|img=Nameless Pokémon PG.png
|epnum=PG06
|epname=The Reawakening
|desc=[[File:Entei Raikou Suicune.png|right|130px]]{{main|Raikou (Pokémon)}} {{main|Entei (Pokémon)}} {{main|Suicune (Pokémon)}} 
It is said that the Legendary beasts {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} were reincarnated after they died in the fire that burned down the [[Brass Tower]] by {{p|Ho-Oh}}. They were said to represent the lightning that struck the tower, the fire that burned the tower down, and the rain that put it out. While it is unknown in the games if these three were already a Raikou, Entei, and Suicune before they were revived, the [[Pokémon Generations]] short ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'' showed that they were three, nameless Pokémon.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed dead Pokémon
|type1=Dark
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|epname=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|desc=[[File:629Vullaby.png|right|120px]][[File:630Mandibuzz.png|right|130px]]{{main|Vullaby (Pokémon)}} {{main|Mandibuzz (Pokémon)}} 
According to interviews with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''Nintendo Dream'', the bones that Vullaby and Mandibuzz wear are those of other Pokémon. However, it is not stated which Pokémon they are from, and as the skeletal systems for the majority of Pokémon have yet to be revealed, it is unknown if they are meant to be the bones of a specific Pokémon. However, the skull that Vullaby wears as a diaper is similar to a human skull, which may indicate that the bones are from a Pokémon in the {{egg3|Human-Like}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Original Reshiram/Zekrom
|type1=Dragon
|img=Reshiram Zekrom artwork.png
|epnum=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|epname=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|desc=[[File:646Kyurem.png|right|140px]]{{main|Reshiram (Pokémon)}} {{main|Zekrom (Pokémon)}} {{main|Kyurem (Pokémon)}} {{main|Tao trio}} 
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. According to [[Ghetsis]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, {{p|Kyurem}} is what is left of the original dragon Pokémon.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Original Genesect
|type1=Bug
|img=Genesect fossil.png
|epnum=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|epname=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|desc=[[File:649Genesect.png|right|130px]]{{main|Genesect (Pokémon)}} 
While Genesect is a cyborg Pokémon, it did not previously take this form. The modern Genesect was revived by [[Team Plasma]] from a [[fossil]] of this Pokémon, and modified into its present appearance. According to Genesect's Pokédex entries, it existed over 300 million years ago, and was feared as a powerful hunter. Due to its lack of Team Plasma alterations, it is unlikely that it would have been part {{type|Steel}}, nor would it have access to {{m|Techno Blast}} or similar moves.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' and its [[Genesect and the Legend Awakened (manga)|manga adaptation]], fossilized parts of the original Genesect's body are seen. These fossils bear a great similarity to the bodily structure of the modern Genesect. However, these fossils have not yet been seen anywhere outside of the {{pkmn|anime}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed TCG creature
|type1=Unknown
|img=Mysterious TCGO silhouette.png|30px"
|epnum=Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
|epname=Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
|desc=A silhouette possibly of a Pokémon was discovered while rummaging through coding of the recently launched Trading Card Game Online. This silhouette was discovered in the navigation bar on the game's tutorial page, combined with images of the Unova starter Pokémon. No additional information on the silhouette was contained in the source code of the tutorial's Flash file. [http://web.archive.org/web/20111018032550/http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/12588/tcg-online-silhouette-confirmed-to-not-be-a-new-pokemon According to Serena Robar], a community manager for The Pokémon Company International, it is not a new Pokémon, but is actually just a placeholder image that wasn't removed after the code was decompiled.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Dark Rust
|type1=Unknown
|img=Dark Rust.png
|epnum=Pokémon Rumble Blast
|epname=Pokémon Rumble Blast
|desc={{main|Dark Rust}} 
Dark Rust is a living [[Wonder Key]] and the commander of the Rust Army in {{g|Rumble Blast}}. It can be fought in the fifth and final chamber of the Team Battle in [[World Axle - Deepest Level]]. Although Dark Rust is not considered to be a real Pokémon, it actually has its own [[cry]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Bittercold
|type1=Unknown
|img=Bittercold_PMDGTI.png
|epnum=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
|epname=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
|desc={{main|Bittercold}} 
Bittercold is a living lifeform that is trying to destroy [[Mist Continent]]. It can be fought in [[Glacier Palace - Great Spire|Glacier Palace's Great Spire]]. Although Bittercold is not considered to be a real Pokémon, it used unnamed moves to hinder Pokémon.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Dark Matter
|type1=Unknown
|img=Dark Matter.png
|epnum=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
|epname=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
|desc={{main|Dark Matter}} 
Dark Matter is a living lifeform that is trying to send all Pokémon to the [[Voidlands]] and to return the {{OBP|Pokémon world|Mystery Dungeon}} to the void. It can be fought after clearing [[Tree of Life: Trunk]]. Although Dark Matter is not considered to be a real Pokémon, it can use moves against Pokémon and can give itself a random type.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Cramorant fish
|type1=Water
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Sword and Shield
|epname=Pokémon Sword and Shield
|desc=When [[Cramorant]] uses its ability [[Gulp Missile]], it is able to catch a fish. It is unknown if this fish is a Pokémon or just some ordinary fish.}}

===In the anime===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick="Venustoise"
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|img=Venustoise.png
|epnum=EP020
|epname=The Ghost of Maiden's Peak
|desc=[[File:009Blastoise.png|right|120px]][[File:003Venusaur.png|right|140px]]In ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'', a {{p|Gastly}} with the ability to create illusions solid enough to attack people created a crossbreed of a {{p|Blastoise}} and a {{p|Venusaur}}, calling it a "Venustoise" (Japanese: フシギックス ''Fushigix'').}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed bear
|type1=Unknown
|type2=Normal
|img=Unknown Pokemopolis Pokemon Artifact.png
|epnum=EP072
|epname=The Puzzle of Pokémopolis
|desc=The only known information about this creature is from its brief appearance in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]''. It seems to be a bear with decorative markings covering its body. Since markings like this are also present on the other Pokémopolis Pokémon featured in the episode like {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Alakazam}}, it is unlikely to have been a normal feature.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed arachnid
|type1=Bug
|img=Unknown Arachnid.png
|epnum=EP138
|epname=The Superhero Secret
|desc=This creature made its sole appearance in ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]''. It seems to be a giant yellow spider, with four red compound eyes, two antennae on its head, and a mouth with four large fangs. Its thorax has eight long, brown legs. Its abdomen is much larger relative to the rest of it body, with two thin, black stripes. Its cry is a screech, not unlike {{p|Victreebel}}'s. The nature of its appearance (in a Gligarman movie) would appear to indicate it may be a fictional monster or Pokémon, and whether it is supposed to be portrayed by a real Pokémon, a mecha, or simply special effects is unclear, though its movements and cry give it an extremely organic appearance. Due to its rather early appearance in the Johto series of the anime, it is unlikely to have been intended to be in the games, and can be considered to be an anime-exclusive creature.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed fish
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|img=Kabutops Fish Statue.png
|epnum=EP163
|epname=Fossil Fools
|desc=[[File:Kabutops concept art.png|right|380px]]This is the only representation in the anime, albeit in statue form, of the aquatic life that {{p|Kabutops}} is said to have feasted on in most [[Kabutops (Pokémon)#Pokédex entries 2|Pokédex entries]] since {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.

Kabutops and the fish first appeared in concept art from {{game|Red and Green|s}} and bears some similarities to the silhouette on the [[Neo Genesis]] card ''{{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Super Rod|103}}''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Recurring fossil/artifact
|type1=Ground
|type2=Psychic
|img=Recurring Clay Pokemon.png
|epnum=EP163
|epname=Fossil Fools
|desc=[[File:343Baltoy.png|right|120px]][[File:344Claydol.png|right|130px]]This clay artifact that looks like a Pokémon appeared in ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]'' and then again over nine-and-a-half years later in ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend!]]''. [[Professor Oak]] descibes it as an "ancient Pokémon [[fossil]] [or] artifact". 
It is similar to the Clay Doll Pokémon {{p|Baltoy}} and {{p|Claydol}} and thus may have been based on ''{{wp|Dogū|shakōki-dogū}}'', clay figurines from the {{wp|Jōmon period}} of Japanese history.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Legendary water Pokémon
|type1=Water
|img=EP244 Unknown Pokémon.png
|epnum=EP244
|epname=Enlighten Up!
|desc=[[File:130Gyarados-Mega.png|right|120px]]In a sequence where the main characters see their dreams for the future, Misty sees herself chasing an unknown "legendary water Pokémon". The only part of the Pokémon the viewer sees is a giant fin, which is reminiscent to that of the then-unreleased {{me|Gyarados}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unidentified Unown
|type1=Psychic
|img=Composite Unreleased Unown.png
|epnum=M03
|epname=Spell of the Unown: Entei
|desc={{main|Unown (Pokémon)}} 
Unreleased Unown seen on Professor Oak's computer. Due to the introduction of two additional Unown forms in [[Generation III]], some fans have speculated that these may have been very early prototypes for new forms of {{p|Unown}}. Some of the Unown resemble various Greek and Cyrillic letters, namely {{wp|Я}}, {{wp|Ω}}, {{wp|Σ}}, {{wp|б}}, {{wp|Д}}, {{wp|ω}}, {{wp|Pi (letter)|Π}}, and {{wp|σ}}.
<gallery>
Unreleased Unown 1.png
Unreleased Unown 2.png
Unreleased Unown 3.png
Unreleased Unown 4.png
</gallery>
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed fairy
|type1=Fairy
|type2=Grass
|img=Unnamed fairy.png
|epnum=M03
|epname=Spell of the Unown: Entei
|desc=[[File:267Beautifly.png|right|120px]]An unnamed fairy was seen in [[Molly Hale]]'s book of Legendary Pokémon in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''. It has some similarities to {{p|Beautifly}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed sun
|type1=Psychic
|img=Unnamed sun.png
|epnum=M03
|epname=Spell of the Unown: Entei
|desc=An unnamed sun was seen in [[Molly Hale]]'s book of Legendary Pokémon in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed monster
|type1=Dark
|img=Alto Mare entity.png
|epnum=M05
|epname=Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias
|desc=An evil monster that attacked the city of [[Alto Mare]] was seen in the Japanese version of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. The storybook-style segment of the movie, which told the story of the origin of the [[Soul Dew]] and Alto Mare's ancient history, was completely cut from the dub.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Mismagius-Rayquaza fusion
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|img=Mismagius Rayquaza.png
|epnum=DP043
|epname=Malice In Wonderland!
|desc=[[File:429Mismagius.png|right|140px]]In ''[[DP043|Malice In Wonderland!]]'', a wild {{p|Mismagius}} created an illusory {{p|Rayquaza}} belonging to the fake [[Cynthia]]. When {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} discovered that it was all just an illusion, it combined itself with its Rayquaza illusion.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown cat creature
|type1=Rock
|img=Cat creature.png
|epnum=PO01
|epname=File 1: Red
|desc=In [[Pokémon Origins]], an unknown cat-like creature with draconic wings appears briefly in Brock's Gym during the first episode.}}

===In the manga===
====In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown whale
|gender=Unknown
|type1=Unknown
|img=Unknown Whale.png
|epnum=ET02
|epname=Play Misty For Me
|desc=An unidentified baleen whale Pokémon seen in the aquarium in the [[Cerulean Gym]]. It has three sets of flippers, coincidentally making it appear very similar to the much-later introduced {{p|Wailord}}.}}

====In the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Marin
|type1=Unknown
|img=PPP18.png
|epnum=PPP18
|epname=The Best Gift Ever
|desc='''Marin''' (Japanese: '''マリン''' ''Marin'') is a Pokémon appearing in the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. It appears only on the title page of ''[[PPP18|The Best Gift Ever]]''. According to commentary by [[Yumi Tsukirino]], Marin was designed by a fan in a "draw {{MPJ|Pikachu}}'s friend" contest in Japan held by Ciao magazine (Japanese: '''ちゃお''') and first published in the December 1998 issue of the same magazine in which the cover page is presented in color, and Marin's body is shown to be entirely blue.}}

====In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Thu-Fi-Zer
|type1=Unknown
|type2=Flying
|img=Thu-Fi-Zer.png
|epnum=PS033
|epname=The Winged Legends
|desc={{main|Legendary birds (Adventures)#Thu-Fi-Zer|Thu-Fi-Zer}}

'''Thu-Fi-Zer''' (サ・ファイ・ザー ''Thu-Fi-Zer'') was the result of a [[Team Rocket]] experiment created by fusing the three [[legendary birds]]—{{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}—in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed Dialga/Palkia statue
|type1=Dragon
|img=Dialkia statue.png
|epnum=PS346
|epname=Ring Around the Roserade I
|desc=[[File:483Dialga.png|right|130px]][[File:484Palkia.png|right|120px]]{{main|Dialga (Pokémon)}} {{main|Palkia (Pokémon)}} 
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}} the statue in [[Eterna City]] is neither Dialga or Palkia but a combination of the two statues. This is a reflection of the statue's appearance in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{game|Platinum}} being ambiguously shaped in order to represent a different member of the duo in each game.

After seeing the two Pokémon for the first time in [[Spear Pillar]], {{adv|Pearl}} theorized that the statue could represent how ancient people saw the two Pokémon fighting inside a distortion of space and time which led them to believe it was one Pokémon.}}

====In the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Red's unnamed Pokémon
|type1=Unknown
|img=Red unnamed Bug Pokémon PM.png
|epnum=PM002
|epname=The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!
|desc=This unknown Pokémon was captured by {{PPM|Red}} in ''[[PM002|The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!]]''. It was his second Pokémon, after Clefairy. It is never named and the only other thing known about this Pokémon is that it is supposedly very weak. It escaped from its Poké Ball in the same chapter. Although it is commonly seen as a {{type|Bug}} by the fandom, it is most likely a really off-model Diglett as [https://qbertp.tumblr.com/post/177028166016/the-strange-case-of-manga-exclusive-pok%C3%A9mon later representations of Diglett by Anakubo] seem to confirm.
}}
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Three-eyed Persian
|type1=Normal
|img=Three eyed Persian.png
|epnum=PM002
|epname=The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!
|desc=[[File:053Persian.png|130px|right]]{{main|Persian (Pokémon)}} 
A Persian with a third eye in the place where its gem would normally be appeared in ''[[PM002|The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Brock's Pokémon collection
|gender=Unknown
|type1=Unknown
|img=Brock Pokémon PPM.png
|epnum=PM003
|epname=Bring Down the Powerful Opponent Onix!!
|desc=[[Brock]] is shown with a large Pokémon collection at the [[Pewter Gym]]. Many of them are not identifiable as currently known Pokémon. One of them on the top left shelf resembles the [[#Red's unnamed Pokémon|unnamed Bug-type Pokémon]] encountered by Red earlier in the manga.}}

===Other===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=MechaMew2
|type1=Steel
|img=MM2Card.png
|epnum=Pokémon Live!
|epname=Pokémon Live!
|desc={{main|MechaMew2}} [[File:MechaMew2.png|right|120px]] '''MechaMew2''' is a Robotic {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} seen only in ''[[Pokémon Live!]]''. It is considered by its creator [[Giovanni]] to be the most powerful Pokémon in existence. Giovanni promised {{pkmn|Trainer}}s the very rare Diamond Badge to anyone who could defeat it. MechaMew2 is based on {{p|Mewtwo}}, another Pokémon whose creation was ordered by Giovanni. It destroys itself at the end of the show after learning an attack of love, caring, and friendship.}}

==Related articles==
* [[Animals in the Pokémon world]]
* [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs]]

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[[it:Pokémon contestati]]

List of references to Pokémon in popular culture

2019-07-15T18:20:11Z

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{{PA}}
{{fan speculation}}
This is a list of '''references to Pokémon in popular culture''', instances where television shows, music and video clips, or other non-[[Pokémon]] media explicitly mention the Pokémon franchise (or a specific {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}). This includes only ''notable'' references, where they must either refer to specific details of the Pokémon franchise, or else play an important role in the work making the reference. The following list is divided by the medium of the work, then sorted alphabetically by the name of the work making the reference.

References that simply mention the Pokémon franchise, use a Pokémon catchphrase, or have a Pokémon character or item briefly appear in the background or as a visual gag are listed separately on the [[list of background references to Pokémon]]. They are also distinct from parodies, which are listed separately on the [[list of Pokémon parodies]]. This list also excludes mere resemblances between character designs, non-fiction shows mentioning the existence of Pokémon, or news shows discussing Pokémon-related news, as well as game show questions about Pokémon.

==List of references to Pokémon in popular culture==
===Science===
* '''{{wp|Aerodactylus}} scolopaciceps''' was renamed from ''Pterodactylus scolopaciceps'' in October 2014 due to a newly-discovered {{wp|taxon}}omic separation. The name refers to {{p|Aerodactyl}}, a Pokémon based on various pterosaur species, because it "seemed a pertinent name for a genus which has been synonymous with ''Pterodatylus'' for so long due to a combination of features".<ref>[http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0110646#s5 PLOS ONE: The Problem of Cryptic Pterosaur Taxa in Early Ontogeny]</ref>
* '''Bulbasaurus phylloxyron''', a species of dicynodonts (precursors to early mammals) discovered in January 2017. Although officially named after the bulbous shape of its nose, the scientist who named the species made several reference to Pokémon on twitter while presenting the species. In addition, phylloxyron literally means "Razor Leaf". <ref name="Synapsid article">[http://blogs.plos.org/paleocomm/2017/01/31/synapsida-gotta-catch-em-all/ Synapsida – Gotta catch ‘em all!]</ref><ref name="Real-life taxonomic influence">[https://peerj.com/articles/2913/ An early geikiid dicynodont from the ''Tropidostoma'' Assemblage Zone (late Permian) of South Africa]</ref>
* '''Chilicola {{p|Charizard}}''', a species of stem-nesting bee, which received its name in May 2016.<ref>[http://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=7731 A revision of ''Chilicola'' (''Heteroediscelis''), a subgenus of xeromelissine bees (Hymenoptera, Colletidae) endemic to Chile: taxonomy, phylogeny, and biogeography, with descriptions of eight new species]</ref>
* '''{{wp|Pikachurin}}''', a protein discovered by Japanese researches in 2008, which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain. The name refers to the Pokémon and to the protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
* '''Pokemon''' was the temporary name of gene {{wp|Zbtb7}}. The name officially stood for "POK erythroid myeloid ontogenic factor".
* '''Stentorceps weedlei''' is the scientific classification of a species of wasps, received scientific classification. The species shares with {{p|Weedle}} the distinctive feature of having a spike in the middle of its head.<ref>[http://www.waspweb.org/Cynipoidea/Figitidae/Eucoilinae/Stentorceps/Stentorceps_weedlei.htm ''Stentorceps weedlei'' Nielsen & Buffington]</ref>

===Television, radio, and film===
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| ''{{wp|30 Rock}}''
| ''{{wp|Stride of Pride}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon is a recurring theme in this episode with one of {{wp|Jack Donaghy|Jack}}'s girlfriends. When referring to Jack's polygamy, she said that it was like Pokémon the way Jack had "gotta catch 'em all". Jack pluralizes Pokémon as "Pokémons" only to have her correct him. Jack brings up Pokémon numerous times throughout the episode in reference to his girlfriend, including referring to a text message he got as being "Pokémon'd". At the end of the episode, Liz writes a letter on her laptop, and also refers to "Pokémons" and her life as "little creatures running around".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ai Mai Mi|Ai Mai Mi: Surgical Friends}}''
| ''You're No Friend of Mine!''
| style="text-align:left" | During the next episode preview, Torijiro talks about how the author in her high school days was ambushed by kids throwing leaves and Poké Balls at her, yelling "Don't let her get away!" and "Weaken and catch her!"
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|American Dad!}}''
| ''Multiple episodes''
| style="text-align:left" | In ''{{wp|Buck, Wild}}'', Steve is upset about being seated at the kids' table, pointing out that the kids are playing with Pokémon cards and they are not very good. He yells at one of the kids for "wasting his {{p|Charizard}}".

In ''{{wp|Shark?!}}'', when Roger notices that Steve left his {{p|Bulbasaur}}, he says he might as well go battle an army of {{p|Jigglypuff}}s.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Attention Please}}''
| ''To the sky!! At the time of departure...''
| style="text-align:left" | The {{wp|All Nippon Airways}} 747 {{wp|Pokémon Jet}}, can be seen behind the {{wp|Japan Airlines}} flight conducting an emergency landing. {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} can be seen on the body of the aircraft, while {{p|Pikachu}} can be seen on the tail fin.
| —
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Autocrats}}''
| ''{{tt|Itse valtiaat – Kuningasmusikaali|The Autocrats – The King Musical}}''
| style="text-align:left" | During this special musical episode, {{wp|Mauri Pekkarinen}} sings a song called ''{{tt|Politiikan Pokémon|The Pokémon of Policy}}''. In one of the chorus verses, Mauri describes himself as "the {{p|Pikachu}} of {{wp|Jyväskylä}}". This song, along with the other songs from this special, were later collected and published on a music CD titled ''{{tt|200 apinaa – Paavo kuninkaaksi|200 monkeys – Paavo for king}}''.
| —
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Animation Domination High-Def}}''
|''Scientifically Accurate: Pokémon'' and ''Pikachu Gets Pokémon Rabies''
| style="text-align:left" | The first episode spoofs Pokémon, referring to kids being thrown into the wilderness alone, as well as some of the kinds of Pokémon such as "a pile of gears" (presumably a {{p|Klink}}) and "a [EXPLETIVE] ice cream cone" (presumably {{p|Vanillite}}). The second feature Ash's Pikachu catching "PokéRabies" after fighting a rabid dog, leading to Pikachu having to be put down.
| —
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Are We There Yet? (TV series)|Are We There Yet?}}''
| '' The Bad Dream Episode''
| style="text-align:left" | After Nick says "You can't make a sequel for everything", Kevin says "They should've told that to the Pokémon people thirteen movies ago!" and then names all Pokémon movies up to [[M13]], including [[Mewtwo Returns]].
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Barakamon}}''
| ''Guys from Tokyo''
| style="text-align:left" | Naru hands Kousuke a Poké Ball-like capsule containing shieldbugs. Kousuke, who hates insects, immediately screams and yells "Argh! Monster ball!" and throws the capsule just like Poké Balls are thrown.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Big Bang Theory}}''
| ''The Cooper/Kripke Inversion'' and ''The Perspiration Implementation''
| style="text-align:left" | In the first episode, even after being taken off his joint checking account with his wife until he learned the value of money, {{wp|Howard Wolowitz}} still spent his lunch's allowance on [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon cards]]. In the second, when Sheldon asks a woman out at a bar, he says "I choose you," which he claims {{Ash}} did to {{AP|Pikachu}}. He specifically mentions that he is referencing Pokémon.
| —
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Black (TV series)|Black}}''
| ''Episode 5''
| style="text-align:left" | The teacher asks one student if he drew a {{p|Pikachu}}.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Black Books}}''
| ''He's Leaving Home''
| style="text-align:left" | When Fran tells Bernard that he knows nothing about the modern culture, she lists a few examples of things he doesn't know, one of which is Pokémon. Bernard quickly interrupts her by saying that it's pronounced "Pac-Man".
| —
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Camp Camp}}''
| ''A Camp Camp Christmas, or Whatever''
| style="text-align:left" | When the campers are opening up their Christmas presents, Nerris is seen playing with "Tapámon" cards, and a squared-out [[Poké Ball]] design can be seen on the back.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Chronicles of the Going Home Club}}''
| ''Ultimate Decision / A Magnificent Training Camp / Starry Sky Imagination / Mankind's Greatest Invention is Air Conditioning ...and the dead freedom that results''
| style="text-align:left" | There are two references in this episode. First, before the opening, Sakura's suggesting ideas for things to do in a training camp, and she says "We could also carefully breed the best [[Individual values|IVs]], then train our [[Effort values|EVs]] and form dueling parties." Later, the girls are talking about ultimate decisions when deciding between two things. During this, Sakura at one point says "Should your starter be a fire type or a water type?" while the screen shows images of a generic lizard and turtle. Botan then chimes in, saying "Yeah, no one goes for grass."
| —
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Community (TV series)|Community}}''
| ''{{wp|Digital Estate Planning}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Hilda's long list of conversation topics includes "{{ka|old man}} {{pkmn|Trainer}}", "{{m|fly}} on a bird", "[[Cinnabar Island|cinnamon island]]", and "{{m|Surf|seal}} along the shore", a reference to the [[Old man glitch]]. Also when Gilbert is escaping from Cornelius he changes into [[MissingNo.]] for a split-second.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.}}
| ''Absolutely the Worst! Nendou's Father''
| style="text-align:left" | Near the end of the episode, in order to stop Nendou's deceased father's spirit from following him, Kusuo Saiki detaches his soul from his body. He then proceeds to talk to the audience, saying "Now, boys and girls watching at home. Here's a question for you. I went from being a psychic to a ghost. Do you know what happens when a ghost-type fights a ghost-type in that world-famous video game? The answer is..." He then stops and performs an uppercut on Nendou's father, sending him into the sky, and then finishes his sentence by saying "...it's super effective!"
| —
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Doctor Who|Doctor Who}}''
| ''{{wp|The Return of Doctor Mysterio}}''
| style="text-align:left" | {{wp|The Doctor (Doctor Who)|The Doctor}} and Nardole arrive at the {{wp|Tokyo}} branch of Harmony Shoals. Nardole comments that it is empty {{wp|The Doctor (Doctor Who)|The Doctor}} replies "Yes, I created a distraction. I flooded downstairs with [[Pokémon Go|Pokémon]]".
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Drunk History}}''
| '' Boston''
| style="text-align:left" | After the retelling of the 1990 {{wp|Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum}} art theft, a man says he knows how they must feel because he had $100 worth of Pokémon cards stolen as a kid including holographic [[Charizard (Base Set 4)]], [[Blastoise (Base Set 2)]], and [[Professor Oak (Base Set 88)]].
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Emmerdale}}''
| {{tt|N/A|An episode shown on 25 August 2011. ''Emmerdale'' episodes do not have titles.}}
| style="text-align:left" | {{wp|Sandy Thomas}} plays an orange DSi, a sound effect from a ''Pokémon Ranger'' game is heard and he cries out in annoyance "Every time I get to the big boss Raikou on level 3, I need {{wp|Gabby Thomas|Gabby}}, only a child can work this wretched thing", much to his son {{wp|Ashley Thomas|Ashley}}'s annoyance.
| —
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|ER (television series)|ER}}''
| ''{{wp|And in the End...}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A patient says "I am [[M02|the chosen one]], come to be known as {{p|Lugia}}."
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Family Guy}}''
| ''Three Directors''
| style="text-align:left" | At the end of the second story, Stewie says that Peter died chasing a Pokémon on the street, referencing reports of deaths of players playing ''[[Pokémon GO]]''.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Fillmore!}}''
| ''Test of the Tested''
| style="text-align:left" | A cheerleading coach says that her team, while in a human pyramid, is "as strong as a {{p|Geodude}} using its {{m|Harden}} attack".
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash}}''
| ''Honey, I Shrunk Team Flash''
| style="text-align:left" | When Cisco is thinking of random numbers for Cecile to guess, he then thinks "{{p|Bulbasaur}}". Cecile questions what a Bulbasaur is and Cisco said he wouldn't be thinking about Pokémon at a time like this. When Cecile then asks why Cisco is still thinking about Bulbasaur, Cisco says that he's the cutest one of all.
| —
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Fresh Off the Boat|Fresh Off the Boat}}''
| ''Where are the Giggles?''
| style="text-align:left" | Several {{p|Pikachu}} plush toys could be seen in Deidre's toy room.
| —
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez}}''
| ''George Drives The Batmobile''
| style="text-align:left" | After Benny passes out George tells Angie that in the eight hours it would take for her to wake they could take her to Mexico, put her in a {{p|Pikachu}} costume with a note saying beat me I have candy. Shortly after George says Pikachu a couple times while swinging his arms as if he was hitting a piñata with a bat.
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|- style="background: #fff"|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Good Vibes (U.S. TV series)|Good Vibes}}''
| ''The Grass is Always Greener''
| style="text-align:left" | When Mondo sees Woody's room for the first time, he comments on all the awards for competitions he has. Woody admits that many of them were purchased on {{wp|eBay}} by his parents. Mondo then asks how much they spent on the "lame Pokémon tournament participant ribbon", a gold ribbon with a {{p|Pikachu}} on it, to which Woody claims that he won on his own.
| [[File:Good Vibes Pokemon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Haiyore! Nyaruko-san}}''
| ''Like a Close Encounter of the Third Kind'' and ''Great Conspiracy X''
| style="text-align:left" | Nyaruko summons her pets Shanta and Nephren-Car from a [[Poké Ball]]-esque object, during which she says 「君に決めた！」 ''Kimi ni kimeta!'' ("I choose you!")<ref>[http://nyaruref.blogspot.ca/2012/04/haiyore-nyaruko-san-episode-1.html NyaruReferences: Haiyore! Nyaruko-san Episode 1 References]</ref><ref>[http://nyaruref.blogspot.ca/2012/05/haiyore-nyaruko-san-episode-5.html NyaruReferences: Haiyore! Nyaruko-san Episode 5 References]</ref>
|[[File:Nyaruko.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Good Cop (Israel)}}''
| ''Season 1, Episode 1''
| style="text-align:left" | Pikachu plush in the background at 13:47.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Himouto! Umaru-chan}}''
| {{tt|N/A|Entire series throughout.}}
| style="text-align:left" | During the opening of the series, Umaru walks to a table that has her signature hoodie and three Poké Balls, and interacts with the hoodie. In addition, in the episode ''Umaru and her rival'', after being told not to play with a cat souvenir, Umaru plays with it the next day alongside her hamster toys, calling it "Pocket Hamsters GK". She makes them battle, and during the battle, she starts by shouting "A wild Hamsaburou has appeared!" She then proceeds to summon the cat souvenir, shouting "Metal Nyankos! I choose you!" She makes the cat bob its head, saying that it makes Hamsaburou's defense fall while a health bar on the side of the screen drops by about half. She then reaches for a capsule to use to catch Hamsaburou, but trips and knocks the cat off the table, breaking it. Later, while trying to rebuild it, she remakes the head from scratch, but can't remember its face, and gives it a face similar to that of Pikachu's, with a voice shouting "Pukka!" Lastly, in between scenes, the room from the opening's reference appears, with a logo underneath it very similar to Pokémon's Japanese logo. Taihei walks up to a sleeping Umaru and tells her in a dialogue box "Umaru, starting today, you're a trainer!", to which she responds "Ugh, just five more minutes."
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|House (TV series)|House M.D}}
| ''{{wp|Perils of Paranoia}}''
| style="text-align:left" | While having a discussion with his diagnostic team, {{wp|Gregory House|House}} says, "Which is why {{p|Arceus}} created a universe with three states of matter and 300 solid or liquid poisons that could cause his symptoms", upon which {{wp|Chris Taub|Taub}} asks, "Arceus?" House then suggests he look it up.
| —
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Highschool DxD}}''
| ''I Get a Familiar!''
| style="text-align:left" | The familiar master, Zatouji (parody of Satoshi) is a parody of Ash Ketchum. He uses the phrase "Gotta catch 'em all" many times.
| —
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Last Week Tonight with John Oliver}}''
| ''Chiitan''
| style="text-align:left" | Introducing the segment, John Oliver mentions Japan as "the country that gave us Pokémon", and a {{p|Jigglypuff}} appears on-screen. Oliver says, to the audience, to throw a [[Poké Ball]] at it (in the style of ''[[Pokémon GO]]''), and the on-screen Poké Ball does so, albeit too hard, resulting in the Jigglypuff exploding and spraying blood everywhere. Worth noting is the fact that, when it shows up, the Jigglypuff {{m|sing}}s with its voice from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''

Later on in the segment, a {{p|Porygon}} plush makes a cameo.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Lucky Star (manga)#Anime|Lucky Star}}''
| ''Base of the Sun'' and ''Pandora's Box''
| style="text-align:left" | In ''Base of the Sun'', Kagami asks Konata if she has any talents besides making faces. Konata replies by stating that she can name every Pok{{tt|***|the anime censors this part}}n. In ''Pandora's Box'', Konata states that {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} is gold, but {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} isn't silver, referencing both the [[Bell Tower|Bell]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]s, and {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. She also wonders if they're like Po{{tt|*|the anime censors this part}}émon, and "if they have a {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Sapphire and Ruby|s}} or something".
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|MAD (TV series)|MAD}}''
| ''Multiple Episodes''
| style="text-align:left" | Several ''MAD'' sketches have included references to Pokémon. These include notably "{{wp|Grey's Anatomy|Grey's}} In Anime" where a character wearing a Ash like that use a Pikachu-like character as a defribilator as well as a sketch in the episode ''Cliffordfield / Big Time Rushmore'' which features a skit about rejected Pokémon and "Pokémon Park" (a Pokémon-based spoof of ''{{wp|Jurassic Park}}''). Other sketches have included "Big League Pika-Chew" (in which Pikachu-based gum appears). "Pokémon of Interest" (a crossover with ''{{wp|Person of Interest (TV series)|Person of Interest}}'', and "Pokémonsters, Inc." (a crossover with ''{{wp|Monsters, Inc.|Monsters, Inc.}}''). Other sketches have used Pokémon to spoof other modern culture trend: "PokéHarmony" spoofing the dating website {{wp|eHarmony}}, "The less you know", spoofing ''{{wp|The more you know}}'' with alleged Pokémon facts, and "Psyduck" spoofing ''{{wp|Psych}}'' using the titular Pokémon.
|[[File:PokémonPark.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|MADtv}}''
| ''Season 5, Episode 16''
| style="text-align:left" | In the "Reality Check" sketch, Belma Button mentions that she took her kids to ''[[M1|Pokémon: The First Movie]]'', chastising the Japanese for sending it to America. Tovah says, "Who drew it? Stevie Wonder?" and Belma says it sounds like the name of a homosexual Jamaican adult film.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|My Babysitter's a Vampire}}''
| ''{{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire episodes#Season 1: 2011|Friday Night Frights}}''
| style="text-align:left" | When the ghost of {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Coach Ed|Coach ED}} ({{wp|Clé Bennett}}) haunts {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Ethan Morgan|Ethan Morgan}} ({{wp|Matthew Knight}}), threatening him that he'd ruin his life if he didn't win a trophy for their school, the young boy gets into a wrestling match with {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Kurt the Hurt|Kurt the Hurt}} ({{wp|William Greenblatt}}). When it becomes clear that he cannot win, Ethan exclaims that he has "never won a fight" to which his friend {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Benny Weir|Benny Weir}} ({{wp|Atticus Mitchell}}) replies, "False; remember that time in grade 2 when I took your Pokémon lunchbox?"
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|My Family}}''
| ''{{wp|List of My Family episodes#Series One (2000)|Pain in the Class}}''
| style="text-align:left" | After finding out that his mother {{wp|Susan Harper (My Family)|Susan Harper}} ({{wp|Zoë Wanamaker}}) has invited the parents of his school bully round to solve his bullying problem, {{wp|Michael Harper (My Family)|Michael}} ({{wp|Gabriel Thomson}}) says 'goodbye' to some of his possessions, including his Pokémon cards, commenting that he only had 212 left to collect{{tt|*|note: 251 Pokémon were know at the time}}.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Norm Show}}''
| ''Artie Comes to Town''
| style="text-align:left" | The first scene is a parody of Pokémon, as a boy named Tommy thought he was Ash. The skit featured actors dressed as {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Meowth}}. It features a Pokémon battle between Norm and Tommy.
|[[File:ArtieComesToTown.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|Paper Towns (film)|Paper Towns}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | In the scene where Quentin, Ben, and Radar are scared while in an abandoned gas station looking for clues to where Margo can be, they wonder what they should do to calm themselves down. Quentin suggest that they sing a song — the first one that comes into their head. Ben then starts to sing the [[Pokémon Theme]]; Radar and Quentin join him as they together conquer their fear.
| —
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Robot Chicken}}''
| ''Multiple Episodes''
| style="text-align:left" | Several skits in ''Robot Chicken'' have parodied Pokémon. Notable skits include "Poké Ball High Life" showing [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]'s [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]'s party life in a Pokéball, "The Greatest Pokémon Generation" showing former Pokémon fans in their old age and "Timely Michael Vick Joke" in which Ash and Pikachu must battle {{wp|Michael Vick}} and his {{wp|Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation|Rottweiler}}, and "Bloopers", in which an outtake from the Pokémon anime is shown. Other sketches appear in the episodes ''The Hobbit: There and Bennigan's'' where Ash plays tennis with Pikachu's Pokéball to punish his Pokémon, ''Freshly Baked: The Robot Chicken Santa Claus Pot Cookie Freakout Special: Special Edition'' where elves sing about making Pokémon toys for Christmas, ''Strummy Strummy Sad Sad'' where the daycare man is shown teaching Ash and friends how Pokémon eggs are made, and ''3 2 1 2 333, 222, 3...66?'' which features Ash and Pikachu battling {{wp|Henry Kissinger}} and another sketch featuring Ash-Greninja. In ''What Can You Tell Me About Butt Rashes?'', Ash has Glinda from ''The Wizard of Oz'' fight a Blastoise after Pikachu gets badly injured.
|[[File:PikachuSecret.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Saturday Night Live}}''
| ''Multiple Episodes''
| style="text-align:left" | In the "Pokémon Parents" skit of the ''Jennifer Aniston / Sting'' episode, a boy trades his holographic {{p|Charizard}} for weaker cards like {{p|Metapod}} and {{p|Diglett}}. {{p|Mewtwo}} and the [[M01|first movie]] are also mentioned. In the "Hardball" skit (''John McCain / The White Stripes''), Harry Belafonte refers to Pokémon as a slave trade wheel describing the unfair treatment of blacks. Finally, in "The Abacus Conundrum" skit of the ''Robert De Niro / Diddy-Dirty Money'' episode, a fake book is shown called "The Pokémon Directive" with a Pikachu on its cover.
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|See Spot Run}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | James tells Gordon Smith that he had a nightmare of a {{p|Charizard}} trying to burn him, in resemblance to [[Ash's Charizard]]. James also tells him what a Pokémon is, as some people may not understand.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Searching (film)|Searching}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | There were many instances of Pokémon referenced throughout the film. The first, David shows Margot on Facetime his Pokemon t-shirt. The second time was when an online user asked Margot what her favorite Pokémon was, and she responded by saying {{p|Uxie}}, as it could erase memories; erase the memory of her mother's death. Margot also always has a {{i|Poké Ball}} keychain with her.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Servant × Service}}''
| ''Don't Panic, Make a Scene, or Throw Away Your Job''
| style="text-align:left" | Hasebe joins a discussion on anime with his coworkers accompanied by a montage of games he has played, including "Pokimon", a distorted {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Bulbasaur}}, and a [[Poké Ball]] sound effect.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/The_Simpsons The Simpsons]''
| ''Multiple Episodes''
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon appears in several episode of the show, most notably in ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Postcards_from_the_Wedge Postcards from the Wedge]'' where Bart is shown watching the [[Pokémon anime]] on TV, and wondering how it has managed to stayed so fresh, and in the short ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Pokémon_Now%3F Pokémon Now?]'' released on YouTube, which parodies ''[[Pokémon GO]]''. Other brief mentions occurs in ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Children_of_a_Lesser_Clod Children of a Lesser Clod]'' (where it's named as a child's favorite game), ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Chief_of_Hearts Chief of Hearts]'' where a game called "Battle Ball" is said to "makes ''Digimon'' look like ''[[Pokémon]]''", and in ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Let's_Go_Fly_a_Coot Let's Go Fly a Coot]'' where [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Milhouse_Van_Houten Milhouse] wants his cheese cut in Pokémon shapes.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Strip Mall}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | In several episodes, an adult movie parody called ''Pokémemon'' is used as an on-going plot device. The lead actress of the film is seen dressed similar to Misty's original design, and her role's name is ''Fisty,'' a further play on the character.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Teekyu}}''
| ''Evolution with Senpai''
| style="text-align:left" | Marimo exclaims "Let's go [[Gotta catch 'em all!|catch them all!]]" while she, Kanae, and Nasuno hold tennis balls like [[Poké Ball]]s and wear hats similar to [[Ash's hat|Ash's]]. Yuri exasperatedly responds "Is this Poké{{tt|**|the anime censors this part}}n?!"
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Transformers Animated}}'' (Japanese dub)
| ''Garbage In, Garbage Out''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode's Japanese broadcast [[eyecatch]] is an homage to [[Who's That Pokémon?]], with Wreck-Gar being the silhouetted character.<ref>[http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Garbage_In%2C_Garbage_Out "Garbage, In, Garbage Out" on TFWiki.net]</ref>
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo}}''
| Episode 13
| style="text-align:left" | Si-ho's hospital roommate has a {{p|Gengar}} plush sitting on the windowsill.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|W.I.T.C.H. (TV series|W.I.T.C.H.}}''
| Season 2 Opening (Non-American)
| style="text-align:left" | In the European opening for the second season, Will's bedroom wallpaper features the 3rd Generation [[Starter Pokémon]] {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}}.
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|}

===Non-Pokémon video games===
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| ''{{wp|Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In the fifth game (which takes place in Japan), turning on the television in the player's hotel room shows a program with flashing colours and a {{p|Pikachu}}-like character. Looking at the screen causes the game to remark "Don't stare at it too long, or you're likely to have a seizure!", a likely reference to ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]''.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth}}''
| style="text-align:left" | There are a many items in the game which were inspired by Pokémon. One is called "[[MissingNo.|Missingno.]]", which will randomize all items picked up at the start of every floor.

The Afterbirth DLC released a new item called a "Friendly Ball", which will be thrown when used, capture an enemy which will then fight other enemies when sent out.

Afterbirth† introduced a new item called Poke Go, which looks like a cellphone and resembles ''[[Pokémon Go]]'', where enemies will randomly join you upon entering a room. It also introduced a challenge called Pokey Mans, which is an obvious play-on of Pokémon, and uses the Friendly Ball, except it releases a random enemy each time it's thrown. It also introduced an item called {{m|Metronome}}, which has the item description "Waggle a finger", and every time it's used, it has the effects of a completely random item. The 1st booster pack also released an item called [[Mystery Gift]].
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| ''{{wp|Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In Chapter 4, a researcher named Akemi Suedou asks the protagonists to investigate an "Eater," a digital creature that consumes data. Arata Sanada asks Suedou if he has any "secret weapons" at his disposal such as a "{{wp|Yo-kai Watch|camera watch that can detect hidden objects}}" or a "[[Poké Ball|ball that captured creatures can be stuffed into]]." Suedou states that Arata's examples are "oddly specific."
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| ''{{wp|The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind}}''
| style="text-align:left" | This RPG has several Pokémon references, which include {{p|Marowak}}'s Spine in Illunibi or the body of Peke Utchoo (whose name is parody of {{p|Pikachu}}). In Arkngthand, there is a {{p|Weepinbell|Weepingbell}} Hall while in the Urshilaku Burial Caverns, there is a section known as {{p|Kakuna}} Burial.<ref>[http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Easter_Eggs Morrowind:Easter Eggs on The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages]</ref>
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| ''{{wp|Final Fantasy XIII-2}}''
| style="text-align:left" | One of the possible answers to a Brain Blast quiz is ''Ochu, I Choose You!'' referring to the common catch phrase used in the anime.
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| ''[[HarmoKnight]]''
| style="text-align:left" | Five bonus levels feature music from Pokémon games: Champion Battle from [[Generation I]], Trainer Battle from {{Gen|V}}, and the Gym, Route 26, and Bicycle themes from {{Gen|II}}. Pokémon-shaped balloons and natural structures also appear.
|[[File:Harmonknight.jpg|200px]]
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| ''{{wp|Hearthstone (video game)|Hearthstone}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The flavor text of card "Thunder Lizard" is "What? THUNDER LIZARD is adapting!"(Japanese:……おや！？サンダーリザードの　ようすが……！), which is a reference about pokémon evolving message in the game.
The flavor text of card "Wing Blast" is "Emeriss uses Wing Blast. It's super effective!"(Japanese:エメリスのつばさのぼうふうこうかは　ばつぐんだ！), which is a reference about type effectiveness message in the game.

The flavor text of card "Hir'eek, the Bat" is "REPEL’S EFFECT WORE OFF."(Japanese translation use a {{wp|kamishibai}} reference instead), which is a reference about the item repel.
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| ''{{wp|Hidden Folks}}''
| style="text-align:left" | On the camping level, one of the things to find is "Pika" a reference to Pikachu.
| [[File:Hidden Folks Pika.png|200px]]
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| ''{{wp|Hyperdimension Neptunia (video game)|Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In Lowee, a nation that represents the Wii and Nintendo, the group has an exchange with guards that references Pokémon in various ways:
::'''Lowee Guard''': Go! Dragon, I choose you!
::'''Compa''': Go! Nep-Nep, I choose you!
::'''Neptune''': {{p|Pikachu|Pika}}!
::'''IF''': Oh! All right then! Go! Lady Vert, I choose you!
::'''Lowee Guard''': Through rigorous training, people and monsters can become stronger! I've lived 'n trained with my fighting monster! And that will never change!
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Jackbox''
| style="text-align:left" | In Trivia Murder Pursuit, at least one of the questions can be related to Pokémon.
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| ''{{wp|Little Inferno}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The description text for the Giant Spider item is written in the style of {{g|battle}} messages: "[[Wild Pokémon|A Giant Spider appears!]] [[Escape|You attempt to flee!]] Giant Spider attacks {{wp|Genji: Days of the Blade#Giant Enemy Crab|for massive damage}}!!"
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|''{{wp|Minecraft}}''
| style="text-align:left" | As an easter egg, if the splashes.txt file is deleted but not the META-INF folder from the game's files, the only [http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Splash splash text] to be shown is "[[MissingNo.|missingno]]".
|[[File:Minecraft-Missingno.png|200px]]
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| ''{{wp|Not a Hero}}''
| style="text-align:left" | After the player completes a level, there is a random sequence of dialogue triggered. One of BunnyLord's lines in one of the dialogue sequences remarks how "this one time, when I lived in Justin's Vagabond Supplies Store, I damaged a Mudkip."
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| ''{{wp|Payday 2}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Joy, a DLC character added in August of 2018 makes numerous video game shout-outs through her mask and voice lines. One of her possible answers to a pager from a downed guard is saying she was looking for her Pokémon and then asking if the guard answering her wants to trade Pokémon with her.
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| ''{{wp|Pony Island}}''
| style="text-align:left" | If the player goes right when they see Louey for the first time, there are a bunch of references to [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]], including the [[Missingno.]] glitch. There is an achievement called [[Glitch City]] associated with the area.
| [[File:Pony Island Pokemon References.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Rune Factory 4}}
| style="text-align:left" | Clorica says, "Fishing can be quite dangerous. Sometimes it's less {{p|Tentacool|tenta-'cool'}} and more {{p|Tentacruel|tenta-'cruel.'}}" Additionally, Dolce quotes "I choose you," tries to command a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack, and references [[type effectiveness]].
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| ''{{wp|Skullgirls}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Several Pokémon quotes are used in the game. If the player wins a match without taking damage, the announcer says "It's super effective!". When facing Filia, Peacock says "Wild schoolgirl appears!" She may also say "I choose you!" when using her j.HK. The character of Molly also has a story mode portrait that references Wobbuffet, and Double has an alternate costume based on Ditto (both are able to transform into opponents and use their moves).
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| ''{{ink|Splatoon}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In commemoration of Pokémon's {{pkmn|20th Anniversary}}, a {{ink|Splatfest}} was held on February 20, 2016 at 6:00 AM UTC, pitting players who prefer {{game3|Red and Blue|Pokémon Red|s}} against players who prefer {{game3|Red and Blue|Pokémon Blue|s}}{{tt|*|US and PAL regions}}/{{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Green|s}}{{tt|*|Japanese region}}. When the results of the Splatfest were tallied by game region, Red lost to Blue and Green in all three regions. In the American version of the announcement, {{ink|Squid Sisters|Callie and Marie}} discuss {{p|Vulpix}} being [[Game-exclusive Pokémon|exclusive]] to Blue, and reference {{TRT}}'s original {{motto}}.
| [[File:Splatoon Red vs Blue Splatfest.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}''
| style="text-align:left" | One of the puzzles distributed through SpotPass was for ''{{g|X and Y}}'' and depicts {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}.
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| rowspan=2 | ''{{smw|Super Mario Maker}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A set of {{smw|Mystery Mushroom}} {{smw|Costume Mario|Costume}}s themed after the playable Pokémon in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]'' can be unlocked by scanning their respective [[amiibo]]. The player also has a random chance of unlocking one after completing a 100 Mario Challenge. Unlike most amiibo costumes, however, the Pokémon costumes do not feature custom sounds or music.
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| style="text-align:left" | In commemoration of Pokémon's {{pkmn|20th Anniversary}}, an {{smw|List of officially released courses in Super Mario Maker|Event Course}} entitled {{smw|I Choose You!}} was uploaded on February 11, 2016. When the player completes this course, they will unlock a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}} costume. Completing the course three times will unlock all three. Unlike the Super Smash Bros. Pokémon costumes, these costumes have a full set of custom sound effects and music taken from {{2v2|Red|Green}}.
| [[File:Mario Maker Kanto Starters.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Super Scribblenauts}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In one level, a witch sends out monsters in a Pokémon Battle format.
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| rowspan=2 | ''{{wp|Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A fictional country featured in the game, Khura'in, has a popular game that considered "Khura'inese chess". The game is called, "Kachu'demahl", a play on "catch 'em all", and the objective of the game is to annihilate all of an opponents pieces. Each piece is also capable of utilizing a special move once per game, akin to [[Z-Moves]].
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===Books, comics, and manga===
* A ''{{wp|FoxTrot (comic strip)|FoxTrot}}'' [http://www.gocomics.com/foxtrot/2011/04/03 comic strip from April 3, 2011] has Jason and Peter playing catch. After he tossed, Jason shouted "I choose you, {{p|Gigalith}}!" He later mentioned he had played a lot of Pokémon recently as Peter questions why the ball was shaking. This strip was released weeks after the release of {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* In {{wp|Rick Riordan}}'s book ''{{wp|The Mark of Athena}}'', war-crazed Coach Hedge is sailing a ship while singing the [[Pokémon Theme]], replacing the [[Gotta catch 'em all!]] catchphrase with "Gotta ''Kill'' 'Em All".
* In the tenth book in the ''{{wp|Jigsaw Jones Mysteries}}'' series, ''The Case of the Ghostwriter'', Stringbean hires Jigsaw to take the case by offering him bubblegum, a {{wp|Darth Maul}} pencil eraser, a rubber band ball, $0.36, and a {{tcg|Diglett}} card. Jigsaw calls Diglett too common, so Stringbean instead offers a First Edition {{tcg|Gloom}} card, which he accepts.
* A ''{{wp|Mother Goose and Grimm}}'' [http://www.grimmy.com/images/MGG_Archive/MGG_2014/MGG-2014-05-31.gif comic strip from May 31, 2014] featured a pair of Pikachu. It portrayed how the species got its name in a satirical manner.
* On the cover of the fourth issue of {{wp|Archie Comics}} third {{wp|Sabrina the Teenage Witch}} comic book series, Sabrina and her friend Chloe are playing a card game when bully Slugloaf walks by saying "Those [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|trading cards]] are so lame! There's no such thing as Pocket Monsters!" Sabrina magically makes a large monster appear from his back pocket in response.
* In Volume 5, Chapter 1 of the ''{{wp|Sword Art Online}}'' light novel series, when discussing possible ways for someone to shoot a bullet in virtual reality and kill someone else in real life, Kirito mentions an instance in which animation effects in an [[EP038|episode]] of a certain {{pkmn|anime}} caused children across Japan to become sick. This reference was not retained in Episode 1 of the anime adaptation's second season, which directly adapts the chapter.
* Mangaka {{wp|Ume Aoki}} frequently represents herself in her works as "Ume-sensei", a crude chibi representation of herself dressed as a {{p|Metapod}}. Ume-sensei most notably appears in Aoki's famed manga ''{{wp|Hidamari Sketch}}''.
* In "What She Does Next Will Astound You", the third novel based on the BBC sci-fi drama {{wp|Class (2016 TV series)|Class}}, one of the dares on the website truthordare.com is to "play ''[[Pokémon GO]]'' underwater".
* In a ''{{wp|Zits}}'' [http://comicskingdom.com/zits/2015-05-22 comic from May 22, 2015], Jeremy asks his mother if she has seen his [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon cards]] and freaks out when she said she threw them out years ago. He tells her in the last panel that he and Pierce planned to ignite them.
* A ''{{wp|B.C. (comic strip)|B.C.}}'' [https://www.gocomics.com/bc/2018/10/06 strip from October 6, 2018] has a clairvoyant tell of various species going extinct. When he clarifies that it does not apply to all of them, the scene zooms out to show a {{p|Charizard}}.

===Real life===
* During a Republican debate for the {{wp|United States presidential election, 2012|2012 United States presidential election}}, candidate {{wp|Herman Cain}} quotes a "poet" saying "Life can be a challenge, life can seem impossible, but it's never easy when there's so much on the line". These are actually the beginning lines of ''{{so|The Power of One}}'', the theme song for the [[M02|movie of the same name]]. During his withdrawal speech, he reused the line but with proper attribution.
* During a July 2016 campaign event for the {{wp|United States presidential election, 2016|2016 United States presidential election}}, candidate {{wp|Hillary Clinton}} said "''I don't know who created Pokémon GO, but I'm trying to figure out how we get them to have Pokémon GO to the polls.''" At the time, the mobile game ''[[Pokémon GO]]'' was at the height of its popularity.<ref>[https://www.destructoid.com/hillary-clinton-wants-you-to-pokemon-go-to-the-polls--375040.phtml Hillary Clinton wants you to 'Pokemon Go to the polls' | Destructoid]</ref>
* In April 2014, the [https://www.facebook.com/carnivore.pangolin Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program] and {{wp|CNN}}'s [http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/09/opinion/sutter-change-the-list-vote/index.html Change the List] project held a poll to name a {{wp|pangolin}} rescued from traffickers as part of a campaign to raise awareness for the endangered mammal. Of the top five choices from CNN comments, the name "{{p|Sandshrew}}" won the official [https://www.facebook.com/questions/10152451840746509 Facebook poll]. Sandshrew the pangolin now lives in a {{wp|Vietnam}}ese national park.
* To promote their 2016 King of Trios tournament, professional wrestling company {{wp|Chikara (professional wrestling)|CHIKARA}} used several allusions to Pokémon, including using the "Who's That Pokémon?" feature to reveal competitors, a parody of the [[Pokémon Theme]], and even Director of Fun {{wp|Mike Quackenbush}} dressing as [[Ash Ketchum]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC_ytp5-qWw CHIKARA: King of Trios 2016 advance tickets on sale tomorrow! - YouTube]</ref>

===Music===
* A song from {{wp|Lil' Kim}}'s album ''{{wp|The Naked Truth (Lil' Kim album)}}'', "Get Yours", makes a reference to the common mispronunciation of "Pokéman".<ref>[http://youtu.be/nRJ446_liMs?t=52 Lil Kim's "Get Yours' (feat. Sha-Dash & T.I.)" on YouTube.com]</ref>
* The {{wp|Azealia Banks}} song "Bitch Is Ill" makes a lewd comparison involving the electricity of a Pikachu.<ref>[http://youtu.be/5hngZkblwUM?t=168 Azealia Banks' "Bitch Is Ill" on Youtube.com]</ref>
* The Nintendocore-band "Oak's parcel" is named after [[Professor Oak]] and has several Pokémon-themed songs.
* The music group {{wp|Starbomb}} features many songs that parody other video game franchises, but two in particular parody Pokémon. The first song, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5dEiP8DZV8 I Choose You to Die], tells the story of [[Ash Ketchum]] being sent to jail for beating up his Pokémon out of pleasure after defeating the [[Elite Four]], before being shot in the groin by Pikachu after Pikachu posted Ash's bail; the followup song, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCbl-12QV2c The NEW Pokérap!!], features [[Brock]] describing to Ash all the new Pokémon that were discovered during his time in the hospital after the events of the first song.
* A song from Japanese musician {{wp|Kenichi Maeyamada}}, {{tt|リア充ってこんなもんだっけ？feat.ディスクン星人|Riajū tte kon'na monda kke? feat. Diskun Seijin}} ''Is this what it's supposed to be like to have a girlfriend?'', mentions the wish of catching a girlfriend in the same manner Ash celebrates catching a new Pokémon, as well as the slogan of the franchise in Japanese, saying "念願の彼女ゲットだぜ!! ''Nengan no kanojo [[Gotta catch 'em all!|getto da ze!]]''", as the character singing the line has Ash's face, holding a sphere with a female face inside, much like a Poké Ball.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26IPBZAfsbE リア充ってこんなもんだっけfeat.ディスクン星人]</ref>
* German rap group "Dicht & Ergreifend" mention [[Pokémon GO]] in their song [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp6V0q3RtEY Don't believe the like].
* South African band "Die Antwoord" made several references to Pokémon:
** In the music video to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcXNPI-IPPM Baby's on fire], singer Yolandi Visser is wearing shoes looking like Pikachu.
** In [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXlZfc1TrD0 Banana Brain], there is the line "You're so cute like Pikachu".

===Websites===
* On ''{{wp|The Annoying Orange}}'', in "Marshmallow's Christmas Sock (12 Days Of Christmas)", 3 Pokémon were one of Marshmallow's gifts.<ref>[https://youtu.be/jQnqyMOQmlA?t=36 Annoying Orange - Marshmallow's Christmas Sock (12 Days Of Christmas) on YouTube.com]</ref>
* ''{{wp|Cyanide and Happiness}}'' has referenced Pokémon in a few comics.
** [http://explosm.net/comics/421 One comic] made a joke about Ash catching all the STDs.
** [http://explosm.net/comics/628/ A second comic] had two people playing Rock, Paper, Scissors with one declaring "Bulbasaur beats everything".
** [http://explosm.net/comics/979/ A third comic] had Ash releasing a dead Pikachu from a Poké Ball because he forgot to make air holes.
** [http://explosm.net/comics/3023/ A fourth comic] had two people saying they were a fan of ''Pokémon'' and ''The Legend of Zelda''.
** [http://explosm.net/comics/4502/ A fifth comic] has Ash try to catch a dog before the dog takes the Poké Ball and catches Ash instead.
* ''{{wp|Death Battle}}'' has four battles featuring Pokémon:
** The first was [[Ash's Pikachu]] vs. {{wp|Blanka}}. Blanka was declared the winner due to his self-taught survival skills, electric resistance, and his greater strength and size compared to Pikachu giving him an edge over Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} typing and reliance on a Trainer.<ref>[http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/death-battle/death-battle-pikachu-vs-blanka Death Battle: Pikachu vs. Blanka]</ref>
** The second was a three-way free-for-all between a wild {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Blastoise}}. Blastoise was found to win 48% of over 7,000 simulated [[Pokémon battle]]s between the three Pokémon using game mechanics and was thus declared the winner of the battle.<ref>[http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/death-battle/pokemon-battle-royale-death-battle Death Battle: Pokémon Battle Royale]</ref>
** The third was a battle between [[Red (game)|Red]] and {{p|Charizard}} against Tai and Agumon of ''{{wp|Digimon}}'' fame; the battle ended in Tai's favor, due to the superior bond between Tai and Agumon as opposed to Red and Charizard.<ref>[http://screwattack.roosterteeth.com/episode/death-battle-season-2-32 Death Battle: Pokémon vs. Digimon]</ref>
** The Fourth was a battle between {{p|Mewtwo}} and {{wp|Shadow the Hedgehog}}; the winner was Mewtwo, due to having a wide range of abilities from reading minds to being able to heal itself, as well as using it's knowledge against Shadow. Mewtwo also appeared in a joke episode against Vegeta of ''{{wp|Dragon Ball}}'' where the winner was the Internet.
** The Fifth was a battle between {{p|Lucario}} and Renamon of ''{{wp|Digimon}}''; the winner was Lucario, due to a wider arsenal and greater physical strength.<ref>[https://roosterteeth.com/episode/death-battle-season-4-lucario-vs-renamon Lucario VS Renamon - DEATH BATTLE! - Rooster Teeth]</ref>
* ''{{wp|Epic Rap Battles of History}}'' featured a battle between Ash Ketchum and Charles Darwin.
* During the ''{{wp|Hetalia: Axis Powers}}'' 2011 Christmas event, Ladonia was passing the time playing Pokémon on his [[Game Boy]] and stated his favorite Pokémon was {{p|Stunfisk}} in his rushed introduction to Denmark.<ref>[http://www.hetarchive.net/scanlations/xmas2011/2011_12_5.php Hetalia 2011 Christmas Event, page 5]</ref>
* ''{{wp|Homestar Runner}}'' has made a number of references to the series, usually playing on Pikachu's similar appearance to the character of [http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/The_Cheat The Cheat].<ref>[http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Pokémon Pokémon on HRWiki.org]</ref> In particular, Pikachu appears on screen during "[http://www.homestarrunner.com/cheatvideo.html The Cheat Theme Song]", when the lyrics are "Who's the man that looks like The Cheat?"
* On the virtual pet site ''{{wp|Neopets}}'', a Pikachu can be seen on the Gallery of Evil page.<ref>[http://www.neopets.com/evil.phtml Neopets - The Gallery of Evil]</ref>
* In the third installment of SamBakZa's ''{{wp|There She Is!!}}'' series, the character Doki chases and tries various methods of capturing a fleeing Nabi. When all of her attempts fail, she uses a [[Poké Ball]], throwing it at Nabi's head and knocking him down.
* One of the screensavers included in {{wp|XScreenSaver}} is called "JigglyPuff" ''(sic)''.<ref>[http://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/screenshots/ XScreenSaver: Screenshots]</ref>
* TeamFourStar's ''Dragon Ball Z Abridged'' contains a running joke in Season 1 where Nappa calls Chiaotzu a "Pokémon". He tries to throw a [[Poké Ball]] to catch him, but this fails, as Vegeta tells him he has damage him significantly first.
** In the stinger at the end of Episode 47, Imperfect Cell is shown "[[Evolution|evolving]]" into Semi-Perfect Cell, in the same Game Boy style of a Pokémon evolving in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, complete with background music.

==See also==
* [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon]]
* [[List of background references to Pokémon]]
* [[List of Pokémon parodies]]

==External links==
* [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Pokémon Pokémon at Wikisimpsons]

==References==
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List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon

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Over the course of the Pokémon series, a number of creatures with traits of Pokémon have appeared. Their status as Pokémon is often disputed.

==List of disputed Pokémon==
===In the games===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Egg and Chick
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc= In Pokémon Red and Green there is [[List of items by index number (Generation I)#Invalid items (adjacent names)|unused text]] for extra badges, "Egg" and "Chick", "Bronze" "Silver" and "Gold", and what appears to be the names of unused Trainer classes. These strings are defined in the ROM directly after floor names, which follow on from item names, meaning that the unused text can be forced as glitch items. The text remains untranslated in the localised Red and Blue, and Egg and Chick are kept with the names "たまご" and "ひよこ" respectively. This results in illegible text in the English versions, because the character table for the localised [[Generation I]] games is incompatible with Red and Green. It is unknown what "Egg" and "Chick" would have referred to, or whether the concept was a precursor to [[Pokémon Egg]]s. The text matches early [[Capsule Monsters]] artwork in which an unknown creature can be seen fleeing from an egg. The concept may also be reminiscent of the {{wb|List of recovery items in EarthBound#Fresh egg|Fresh egg}} and {{wb|List of recovery items in EarthBound#Chick|Chick}} items in {{wb|EarthBound}}, in which the player would keep the Egg until it hatched into a Chick, and then raise the {{wb|List of recovery items in EarthBound#Chicken|Chicken}} and eventually sell it. EarthBound was a game that {{wb|Ape Inc.}} developed; the company that eventually became [[Creatures, Inc.]]}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Substitute Doll
|type1=unknown
|img=Substitute doll anime.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|desc=While the {{m|Substitute}} doll originally looked similar to {{p|Rhydon}}, the design evolved over time to a more neutral design. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]'', its trophy description points out that, while it looks and gets attacked like a Pokémon, it is not actually one. The doll has gone on to receive several pieces of merchandise, including its own plush doll and clothes.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Shellder's gastropod evolutions
|type1=Water
|img=080Slowbro.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|desc=[[File:199Slowking.png|right|130px]][[File:090Shellder.png|right|90px]]{{main|Shellder (Pokémon)}} {{main|Slowbro (Pokémon)}} {{main|Slowking (Pokémon)}} 
In the anime, Shellder is required to evolve Slowpoke into Slowbro or Slowking. Shellder clamps onto a Slowpoke's tail to evolve into Slowbro, or onto its head while wearing the [[King's Rock]] to evolve into a Slowking. Even though Shellder changes form drastically when it bonds with Slowpoke to evolve, it is not considered an evolution in and of itself.

A Pokémon called Tabaan (Turban) was included in a beta version of Pokémon Gold and Silver that was leaked in 2018. It looked exactly like Slowbro's version of Shellder, but it wasn't an evolution of shellder.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Baby Kangaskhan
|type1=Normal
|img=Baby Kangaskhan.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|desc=[[File:115Kangaskhan.png|right|130px]]{{main|Kangaskhan (Pokémon)}} 
Kangaskhan carries around a little blue baby Kangaskhan in their pouch. The baby Kangaskhan lacks the ridges and patches on its mother's body, and its small fangs are not visible outside of its mouth. Even with the advent of {{pkmn|breeding}} and [[baby Pokémon]], the baby Kangaskhan has yet to be made into a separate Pokémon, and as a result, all Kangaskhan are born with a baby already in its pouch. As part of Kangaskhan's [[Mega Evolution]], however, the baby is capable of {{a|Parental Bond|fighting alongside its mother}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Original Legendary beasts
|type1=Unknown
|img=Nameless Pokémon PG.png
|epnum=PG06
|epname=The Reawakening
|desc=[[File:Entei Raikou Suicune.png|right|130px]]{{main|Raikou (Pokémon)}} {{main|Entei (Pokémon)}} {{main|Suicune (Pokémon)}} 
It is said that the Legendary beasts {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} were reincarnated after they died in the fire that burned down the [[Brass Tower]] by {{p|Ho-Oh}}. They were said to represent the lightning that struck the tower, the fire that burned the tower down, and the rain that put it out. While it is unknown in the games if these three were already a Raikou, Entei, and Suicune before they were revived, the [[Pokémon Generations]] short ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'' showed that they were three, nameless Pokémon.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed dead Pokémon
|type1=Dark
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|epname=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|desc=[[File:629Vullaby.png|right|120px]][[File:630Mandibuzz.png|right|130px]]{{main|Vullaby (Pokémon)}} {{main|Mandibuzz (Pokémon)}} 
According to interviews with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''Nintendo Dream'', the bones that Vullaby and Mandibuzz wear are those of other Pokémon. However, it is not stated which Pokémon they are from, and as the skeletal systems for the majority of Pokémon have yet to be revealed, it is unknown if they are meant to be the bones of a specific Pokémon. However, the skull that Vullaby wears as a diaper is similar to a human skull, which may indicate that the bones are from a Pokémon in the {{egg3|Human-Like}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Original Reshiram/Zekrom
|type1=Dragon
|img=Reshiram Zekrom artwork.png
|epnum=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|epname=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|desc=[[File:646Kyurem.png|right|140px]]{{main|Reshiram (Pokémon)}} {{main|Zekrom (Pokémon)}} {{main|Kyurem (Pokémon)}} {{main|Tao trio}} 
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. According to [[Ghetsis]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, {{p|Kyurem}} is what is left of the original dragon Pokémon.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Original Genesect
|type1=Bug
|img=Genesect fossil.png
|epnum=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|epname=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|desc=[[File:649Genesect.png|right|130px]]{{main|Genesect (Pokémon)}} 
While Genesect is a cyborg Pokémon, it did not previously take this form. The modern Genesect was revived by [[Team Plasma]] from a [[fossil]] of this Pokémon, and modified into its present appearance. According to Genesect's Pokédex entries, it existed over 300 million years ago, and was feared as a powerful hunter. Due to its lack of Team Plasma alterations, it is unlikely that it would have been part {{type|Steel}}, nor would it have access to {{m|Techno Blast}} or similar moves.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' and its [[Genesect and the Legend Awakened (manga)|manga adaptation]], fossilized parts of the original Genesect's body are seen. These fossils bear a great similarity to the bodily structure of the modern Genesect. However, these fossils have not yet been seen anywhere outside of the {{pkmn|anime}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed TCG creature
|type1=Unknown
|img=Mysterious TCGO silhouette.png|30px"
|epnum=Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
|epname=Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
|desc=A silhouette possibly of a Pokémon was discovered while rummaging through coding of the recently launched Trading Card Game Online. This silhouette was discovered in the navigation bar on the game's tutorial page, combined with images of the Unova starter Pokémon. No additional information on the silhouette was contained in the source code of the tutorial's Flash file. [http://web.archive.org/web/20111018032550/http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/12588/tcg-online-silhouette-confirmed-to-not-be-a-new-pokemon According to Serena Robar], a community manager for The Pokémon Company International, it is not a new Pokémon, but is actually just a placeholder image that wasn't removed after the code was decompiled.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Dark Rust
|type1=Unknown
|img=Dark Rust.png
|epnum=Pokémon Rumble Blast
|epname=Pokémon Rumble Blast
|desc={{main|Dark Rust}} 
Dark Rust is a living [[Wonder Key]] and the commander of the Rust Army in {{g|Rumble Blast}}. It can be fought in the fifth and final chamber of the Team Battle in [[World Axle - Deepest Level]]. Although Dark Rust is not considered to be a real Pokémon, it actually has its own [[cry]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Bittercold
|type1=Unknown
|img=Bittercold_PMDGTI.png
|epnum=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
|epname=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
|desc={{main|Bittercold}} 
Bittercold is a living lifeform that is trying to destroy [[Mist Continent]]. It can be fought in [[Glacier Palace - Great Spire|Glacier Palace's Great Spire]]. Although Bittercold is not considered to be a real Pokémon, it used unnamed moves to hinder Pokémon.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Dark Matter
|type1=Unknown
|img=Dark Matter.png
|epnum=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
|epname=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
|desc={{main|Dark Matter}} 
Dark Matter is a living lifeform that is trying to send all Pokémon to the [[Voidlands]] and to return the {{OBP|Pokémon world|Mystery Dungeon}} to the void. It can be fought after clearing [[Tree of Life: Trunk]]. Although Dark Matter is not considered to be a real Pokémon, it can use moves against Pokémon and can give itself a random type.}}

===In the anime===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick="Venustoise"
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|img=Venustoise.png
|epnum=EP020
|epname=The Ghost of Maiden's Peak
|desc=[[File:009Blastoise.png|right|120px]][[File:003Venusaur.png|right|140px]]In ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'', a {{p|Gastly}} with the ability to create illusions solid enough to attack people created a crossbreed of a {{p|Blastoise}} and a {{p|Venusaur}}, calling it a "Venustoise" (Japanese: フシギックス ''Fushigix'').}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed bear
|type1=Unknown
|type2=Normal
|img=Unknown Pokemopolis Pokemon Artifact.png
|epnum=EP072
|epname=The Puzzle of Pokémopolis
|desc=The only known information about this creature is from its brief appearance in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]''. It seems to be a bear with decorative markings covering its body. Since markings like this are also present on the other Pokémopolis Pokémon featured in the episode like {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Alakazam}}, it is unlikely to have been a normal feature.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed arachnid
|type1=Bug
|img=Unknown Arachnid.png
|epnum=EP138
|epname=The Superhero Secret
|desc=This creature made its sole appearance in ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]''. It seems to be a giant yellow spider, with four red compound eyes, two antennae on its head, and a mouth with four large fangs. Its thorax has eight long, brown legs. Its abdomen is much larger relative to the rest of it body, with two thin, black stripes. Its cry is a screech, not unlike {{p|Victreebel}}'s. The nature of its appearance (in a Gligarman movie) would appear to indicate it may be a fictional monster or Pokémon, and whether it is supposed to be portrayed by a real Pokémon, a mecha, or simply special effects is unclear, though its movements and cry give it an extremely organic appearance. Due to its rather early appearance in the Johto series of the anime, it is unlikely to have been intended to be in the games, and can be considered to be an anime-exclusive creature.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed fish
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|img=Kabutops Fish Statue.png
|epnum=EP163
|epname=Fossil Fools
|desc=[[File:Kabutops concept art.png|right|380px]]This is the only representation in the anime, albeit in statue form, of the aquatic life that {{p|Kabutops}} is said to have feasted on in most [[Kabutops (Pokémon)#Pokédex entries 2|Pokédex entries]] since {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.

Kabutops and the fish first appeared in concept art from {{game|Red and Green|s}} and bears some similarities to the silhouette on the [[Neo Genesis]] card ''{{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Super Rod|103}}''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Recurring fossil/artifact
|type1=Ground
|type2=Psychic
|img=Recurring Clay Pokemon.png
|epnum=EP163
|epname=Fossil Fools
|desc=[[File:343Baltoy.png|right|120px]][[File:344Claydol.png|right|130px]]This clay artifact that looks like a Pokémon appeared in ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]'' and then again over nine-and-a-half years later in ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend!]]''. [[Professor Oak]] descibes it as an "ancient Pokémon [[fossil]] [or] artifact". 
It is similar to the Clay Doll Pokémon {{p|Baltoy}} and {{p|Claydol}} and thus may have been based on ''{{wp|Dogū|shakōki-dogū}}'', clay figurines from the {{wp|Jōmon period}} of Japanese history.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Legendary water Pokémon
|type1=Water
|img=EP244 Unknown Pokémon.png
|epnum=EP244
|epname=Enlighten Up!
|desc=[[File:130Gyarados-Mega.png|right|120px]]In a sequence where the main characters see their dreams for the future, Misty sees herself chasing an unknown "legendary water Pokémon". The only part of the Pokémon the viewer sees is a giant fin similar to that of the then-unreleased {{me|Gyarados}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unidentified Unown
|type1=Psychic
|img=Composite Unreleased Unown.png
|epnum=M03
|epname=Spell of the Unown: Entei
|desc={{main|Unown (Pokémon)}} 
Unreleased Unown seen on Professor Oak's computer. Due to the introduction of two additional Unown forms in [[Generation III]], some fans have speculated that these may have been very early prototypes for new forms of {{p|Unown}}. Some of the Unown resemble various Greek and Cyrillic letters, namely {{wp|Я}}, {{wp|Ω}}, {{wp|Σ}}, {{wp|б}}, {{wp|Д}}, {{wp|ω}}, {{wp|Pi (letter)|Π}}, and {{wp|σ}}.
<gallery>
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Unreleased Unown 3.png
Unreleased Unown 4.png
</gallery>
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed fairy
|type1=Fairy
|type2=Grass
|img=Unnamed fairy.png
|epnum=M03
|epname=Spell of the Unown: Entei
|desc=[[File:267Beautifly.png|right|120px]]An unnamed fairy was seen in [[Molly Hale]]'s book of Legendary Pokémon in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''. It has some similarities to {{p|Beautifly}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed sun
|type1=Psychic
|img=Unnamed sun.png
|epnum=M03
|epname=Spell of the Unown: Entei
|desc=An unnamed sun was seen in [[Molly Hale]]'s book of Legendary Pokémon in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed monster
|type1=Dark
|img=Alto Mare entity.png
|epnum=M05
|epname=Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias
|desc=An evil monster that attacked the city of [[Alto Mare]] was seen in the Japanese version of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. The storybook-style segment of the movie, which told the story of the origin of the [[Soul Dew]] and Alto Mare's ancient history, was completely cut from the dub.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Mismagius-Rayquaza fusion
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|img=Mismagius Rayquaza.png
|epnum=DP043
|epname=Malice In Wonderland!
|desc=[[File:429Mismagius.png|right|140px]]In ''[[DP043|Malice In Wonderland!]]'', a wild {{p|Mismagius}} created an illusory {{p|Rayquaza}} belonging to the fake [[Cynthia]]. When {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} discovered that it was all just an illusion, it combined itself with its Rayquaza illusion.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown cat creature
|type1=Rock
|img=Cat creature.png
|epnum=PO01
|epname=File 1: Red
|desc=In [[Pokémon Origins]], an unknown cat-like creature with draconic wings appears briefly in Brock's Gym during the first episode.}}

===In the manga===
====In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown whale
|gender=Unknown
|type1=Unknown
|img=Unknown Whale.png
|epnum=ET02
|epname=Play Misty For Me
|desc=An unidentified baleen whale Pokémon seen in the aquarium in the [[Cerulean Gym]]. It has three sets of flippers, coincidentally making it appear very similar to the much-later introduced {{p|Wailord}}.}}

====In the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Marin
|type1=Unknown
|img=PPP18.png
|epnum=PPP18
|epname=The Best Gift Ever
|desc='''Marin''' (Japanese: '''マリン''' ''Marin'') is a Pokémon appearing in the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. It appears only on the title page of ''[[PPP18|The Best Gift Ever]]''. According to commentary by [[Yumi Tsukirino]], Marin was designed by a fan in a "draw {{MPJ|Pikachu}}'s friend" contest in Japan.

In the magazine version, in which the cover page is presented in color, Marin's body is shown to be entirely blue.}}

====In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Thu-Fi-Zer
|type1=Unknown
|type2=Flying
|img=Thu-Fi-Zer.png
|epnum=PS033
|epname=The Winged Legends
|desc={{main|Legendary birds (Adventures)#Thu-Fi-Zer|Thu-Fi-Zer}}

'''Thu-Fi-Zer''' (サ・ファイ・ザー ''Thu-Fi-Zer'') was the result of a [[Team Rocket]] experiment created by fusing the three [[legendary birds]]—{{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}—in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed Dialga/Palkia statue
|type1=Dragon
|img=Dialkia statue.png
|epnum=PS346
|epname=Ring Around the Roserade I
|desc=[[File:483Dialga.png|right|130px]][[File:484Palkia.png|right|120px]]{{main|Dialga (Pokémon)}} {{main|Palkia (Pokémon)}} 
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}} the statue in [[Eterna City]] is neither Dialga or Palkia but a combination of the two statues. This is a reflection of the statue's appearance in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{game|Platinum}} being ambiguously shaped in order to represent a different member of the duo in each game.

After seeing the two Pokémon for the first time in [[Spear Pillar]], {{adv|Pearl}} theorized that the statue could represent how ancient people saw the two Pokémon fighting inside a distortion of space and time which led them to believe it was one Pokémon.}}

====In the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Red's unnamed Pokémon
|type1=Bug
|img=Red unnamed Bug Pokémon PM.png
|epnum=PM002
|epname=The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!
|desc=This unknown {{type|Bug}} Pokémon was captured by {{PPM|Red}} in ''[[PM002|The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!]]''. It was his second Pokémon, after Clefairy. Other than the fact that it is a Bug-type, the only other thing known about this Pokémon is that it is supposedly very weak. It escaped from its Poké Ball in the same chapter.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Three-eyed Persian
|type1=Normal
|img=Three eyed Persian.png
|epnum=PM002
|epname=The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!
|desc=[[File:053Persian.png|130px|right]]{{main|Persian (Pokémon)}} 
A Persian with a third eye in the place where its gem would normally be appeared in ''[[PM002|The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Brock's Pokémon collection
|gender=Unknown
|type1=Unknown
|img=Brock Pokémon PPM.png
|epnum=PM003
|epname=Bring Down the Powerful Opponent Onix!!
|desc=[[Brock]] is shown with a large Pokémon collection at the [[Pewter Gym]]. Many of them are not identifiable as currently known Pokémon. One of them on the top left shelf resembles the [[#Red's unnamed Pokémon|unnamed Bug-type Pokémon]] encountered by Red earlier in the manga.}}

===Other===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=MechaMew2
|type1=Steel
|img=MM2Card.png
|epnum=Pokémon Live!
|epname=Pokémon Live!
|desc={{main|MechaMew2}} [[File:MechaMew2.png|right|120px]] '''MechaMew2''' is a Robotic {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} seen only in ''[[Pokémon Live!]]''. It is considered by its creator [[Giovanni]] to be the most powerful Pokémon in existence. Giovanni promised {{pkmn|Trainer}}s the very rare Diamond Badge to anyone who could defeat it. MechaMew2 is based on {{p|Mewtwo}}, another Pokémon whose creation was ordered by Giovanni. It destroys itself at the end of the show after learning an attack of love, caring, and friendship.}}

==Related articles==
* [[Animals in the Pokémon world]]
* [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs]]

[[Category:Pokémon world]]

Slowbro (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Slowbro
|jname=ヤドラン
|tmname=Yadoran
|forme=2
|form2=Mega Slowbro
|image2=080Slowbro-Mega.png
|mega=Slowbronite‎
|ndex=080
|jdex=081
|karea=Coastal
|kdex=134
|adex=038
|type1=Water
|type2=Psychic
|category={{tt|Hermit Crab|HERMITCRAB before Generation III}}
|height-ftin=5'03"
|height-m=1.6
|height-ftin2=6'07"
|height-m2=2.0
|weight-lbs2=264.6
|weight-kg2=120.0
|weight-lbs=173.1
|weight-kg=78.5
|abilitylayout=2+1
|abilitycolm=2
|ability1=Oblivious
|ability2=Own Tempo
|abilityd=Regenerator
|abilitym=Shell Armor
|egggroupn=2
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|egggroup2=Water 1
|eggcycles=20
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|evde=2
|expyield=172
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|color=Pink
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'''Slowbro''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヤドラン''' ''Yadoran'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Slowpoke}} starting at [[level]] 37. It is one of {{p|Slowpoke}}'s final forms, the other being {{p|Slowking}}. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Slowbro''' using the [[Slowbronite‎]].

==Biology==
Slowbro is a bipedal, pink Pokémon with a tan, striped belly and a tan muzzle. It has large, vacant eyes, curled ears, and two pointed teeth protruding from its upper jaw. On its hands, it has three clawed fingers, and two clawed toes on its feet. There is a {{p|Shellder}} attached to its tail. This Shellder has a gray, spiraled shell with darker gray spots. There are several spikes across the surface of the Shellder, and it holds onto Slowbro with many sharp teeth. If its tail or the Shellder attached to it is broken off, Slowbro will revert to its unevolved form {{p|Slowpoke}}.

When Slowbro Mega Evolves, it becomes engulfed by the Shellder to the point where only its head, arms and tail are visible. The spiral Shellder now has an opening at its tip, allowing the tail of Slowbro to stick out, which it balances on due to its legs being engulfed. It can move by bouncing, using its tail as a spring. The spikes on the Shellder are now reduced to four on the bottom section of its body, with the dark spots only visible on its middle section.

Slowbro has lost the capability to feel pain due to the Shellder's poison. However, it apparently becomes inspired when the Shellder bites down on its tail. While it is capable of unleashing powerful psychic attacks, Slowbro is typically rather peaceful and usually prefers not to fight. Because it can no longer fish using its tail, it instead swims to catch its prey and allows the Shellder to feed on its leftover scraps. Slowbro tends to live near {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|ponds, lakes, and seashores.}} Mega Slowbro's energy has gathered into Shellder, which has increased its hardness. This allows it to act as an armor so hard that nothing can scratch it.<ref name="Mega">http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/new-mega-evolutions/mega-slowbro</ref> Slowpoke is virtually unchanged though.

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
[[File:Slowbro anime.png|thumb|250px|left|Slowbro in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
[[Professor Westwood V]] had a Slowbro that evolved from a Slowpoke in ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]''.

[[Lorelei|Prima]] used a Slowbro to help {{Ash}} get his {{AP|Charizard}} under control in ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''.

A Slowpoke evolved into Slowbro in ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]''.

Several Slowpoke evolved to Slowbro against their will in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]''.

A Slowbro debuted in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', under the ownership of [[Solidad]]. It was used to stop an {{AP|Aipom}} and put it in {{Ash}}'s hand. It reappeared in ''[[AG181|Thinning the Hoard!]]'', where Slowbro was able to defeat a {{p|Girafarig}} and a {{p|Zangoose}}. It reappeared again in ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]'', where it was used against {{an|May}} and took on {{TP|May|Combusken}} and {{TP|May|Munchlax}} with {{p|Pidgeot}}; they won the match.

====Minor appearances====
A Slowpoke that {{Ash}}'s missing Pokémon previously asked for help evolved at the end of ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''.

Slowbro made minor appearances in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]'', and ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]''.

Multiple Slowbro appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

A Trainer's Slowbro appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.

A Slowbro appeared in the opening sequences of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

A Slowbro that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Slowbro appeared in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.

A Slowbro appeared in ''[[SM031|The Island Whisperer!]]'', where it evolved from a Slowpoke.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP244|Slowbro|Ash's Pokédex|Slowbro, the Hermit Crab Pokémon. Slowbro are able to use powerful {{t|Psychic}} [[Move|attacks]], but generally prefers to avoid conflict.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}

===In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
[[File:Mega Slowbro ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Mega Slowbro in the animated trailer]]
A [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Slowbro made a cameo appearance in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], where it was seen being ambushed by a Mega {{p|Sharpedo}}.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Jinga Mega Slowbro.png|thumb|200px|Mega Slowbro in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Jinga Slowbro.png|thumb|left|200px|Slowbro in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Slowbro first appeared in ''[[PS013|Sigh for Psyduck]]'' as a corpse used by [[Koga]]'s {{p|Gastly}}.

Slowbro's first real appearance was under the ownership of [[Lorelei]] in ''[[PS069|Playing Horsea]]'' where many were used for her {{type|Ice}} army. With the {{p|Shellder}} clamped onto its tail, Lorelei explains that her Slowbro has sharpened senses and is capable of looking in all directions, thanks to the extra pair of eyes, allowing it to discover {{adv|Green}}'s ploy using {{p|Horsea}}.

[[Jinga]], a [[Draconid people|Draconid]], used a Slowbro to fight against Ruby in ''[[PAORAS06|Omega Alpha Adventure 6]]'', and later [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] it into Mega Slowbro in ''[[PAORAS07|Omega Alpha Adventure 7]]''.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
A Slowbro participated in a baseball match in ''[[PM021|Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!]]''.

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} captures a {{pkmn2|giant}} Slowpoke in the {{pkmn|manga}} series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] in ''[[ET19|Ash vs. Gary]]''. He later trades it to [[Gary Oak]] for a photo of his sister, [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]. After this, they found out that Slowpoke had evolved into a Slowbro.
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Slowbro (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
====Slowbro====
{{Dex/Header|type=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=The {{p|Shellder}} that is latched onto {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail is said to feed on the host's left over scraps.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Lives lazily by the sea. If the Shellder on its tail comes off, it [[Devolution|becomes a Slowpoke again]].}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=If its tail is bitten by a Shellder, Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. The Shellder seems to like its crunchy tail.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder's seeping poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=An attached Shellder won't let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Slowbro's tail has a Shellder firmly attached with a bite. As a result, the tail can't be used for fishing anymore. This causes Slowbro to grudgingly swim and catch prey instead.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its tail has a Shellder firmly attached with a bite. As a result, the tail can't be used for fishing anymore. This forces it to reluctantly swim and catch prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=When a Slowpoke went hunting in the sea, its tail was bitten by a Shellder. That made it evolve into Slowbro.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=The Shellder that latches onto Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on the host's leftover scraps.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder's seeping poison.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=An attached Shellder won't let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=When a Slowpoke went hunting in the sea, its tail was bitten by a Shellder. That made it evolve into Slowbro.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Slowbro's tail has a Shellder firmly attached with a bite. As a result, the tail can't be used for fishing anymore. This causes Slowbro to grudgingly swim and catch prey instead.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It spaces out while gazing at the sea. With Shellder's poison flowing through its body, it becomes even spacier.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Whenever Shellder bites down hard on its tail, it gives Slowbro a flash of inspiration...which it forgets a moment later.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Spacing out is basically all it does. It turns back into Slowpoke if its tail, along with Shellder, breaks off.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Shellder, in its greed to suck out more and more sweetness from Slowbro's tail, has metamorphosed into a spiral-shaped shell.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

====Mega Slowbro====
{{Dex/Header|type=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=All the energy from Mega Evolution poured into the Shellder on its tail, leaving Slowpoke to be swallowed whole.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=When bathed in the energy of Mega Evolution, Shellder converts into impregnable armor. There is virtually no change in Slowpoke.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Tremendous energy strengthened the power of the Shellder on its tail, but it doesn't really affect Slowpoke.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Having been swallowed whole by Shellder, Slowbro now has an iron defense. It's pretty comfortable in there, too.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=fff|area={{rt|23|Kanto}} and [[Cerulean Cave]] ([[Fishing#In the games|Super Rod]]) [[Seafoam Islands]] (walking)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=fff|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area={{rt|23|Kanto}} and [[Cerulean Cave]] ([[Fishing#In the games|Super Rod]]) [[Seafoam Islands]] (walking)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|12|Kanto}} and {{rtn|13|Kanto}} ({{m|Surf|surfing}}) [[Seafoam Islands]] (walking)}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=[[Slowpoke Well]]{{tt|*|B2F}} ({{m|surf}}ing)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=[[Slowpoke Well]]{{tt|*|B2F}} ({{m|surf}}ing)}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=FireRed}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|area=[[Cerulean Cave]] and [[Berry Forest]] ({{m|surf}}ing) [[Seafoam Islands]] and [[Cape Brink]] ([[tall grass]]/walking and surfing) [[Cinnabar Island]] ([[Fishing#In the games|Super Rod]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Diamond}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slowpoke}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slowpoke}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Slowpoke Well]], {{safari|Johto}}, and [[Seafoam Islands]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=9DB7F5|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Pond}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area=[[Abundant Shrine]] ({{m|Surf}}ing in {{DL|Phenomenon|rippling water}})}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slowpoke}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slowpoke}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slowpoke}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Kala'e Bay]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Kala'e Bay]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Pokémon Island River|River]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slowpoke}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Secret Storage 18]], [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slowpoke}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Surrounded Sea]] (B1F-B19F), [[Miracle Sea]] (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F), [[Marine Resort]] (1F-19F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Surrounded Sea]] (B1F-B19F), [[Miracle Sea]] (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F), [[Marine Resort]] (1F-19F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Rocky Cave]] (Normal Mode A)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Lake: [[Shimmering Lake]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Verdant Plaza#Battle Royale|Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale]], [[Toy Collection#Guided by Pichu|Toy Collection: Guided by Pichu]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 6|Mountain of Order: Stage 6]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Galerie Rouge|Galerie Rouge: Stage 69]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Purifying Pond|Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond]] (All Areas, Entrance Boss)}}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 21|Area 21: Stage 03]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Mega Campaign Slowbro|All|Japan|100|January 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Slowbro}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Water|type2=Psychic
|rby1=Gold Leaf|rby1type=None|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
|gsc1=King's Rock|gsc1type=None|gsc1rar=2
|hgss1=King's Rock|hgss1type=None|hgss1rar=5
|bw1=King's Rock|bw1type=None|bw1rar=5
|sm1=King's Rock|sm1type=None|sm1rar=5
|usum1=King's Rock|usum1type=None|usum1rar=5
|event1=Slowbronite|event1type=None|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Slowbro=====
{{BaseStats with RBY
|type=Water
|type2=Psychic
|HP= 95
|Attack= 75
|Defense=110
|SpAtk= 100
|SpDef= 80
|Special= 80
|Speed= 30}}

=====Mega Slowbro=====
{{Base Stats
|type=Water
|type2=Psychic
|HP=95
|Attack=75
|Defense=180
|SpAtk=130
|SpDef=80
|Speed=30 }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Water
|type2=Psychic
|Normal= 100
|Flying= 100
|Fighting= 50
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 200
|Poison= 100
|Ghost= 200
|Steel= 50
|Fire= 50
|Water= 50
|Grass= 200
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 50
|Ice= 50
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 200
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|gen1psychic=yes
|oldghost=0}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Slowbro|Water|Psychic|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|5|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|9|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|14|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|19|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|23|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|28|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|32|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|36|Slack Off|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|43|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|49|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|55|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level7|62|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|68|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Slowbro|Water|Psychic|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Slowbro|Water|Psychic|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM94|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Slowbro|Water|Psychic|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Slowbro|Water|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|757|Salandit}}|Belch|Poison|Special|120|90|10|*}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10|*|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}} {{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}{{MSP|771|Pyukumuku}}|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}} {{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|696|Tyrunt}}{{MSP|697|Tyrantrum}}|Stomp|Normal|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|270|Lotad}} {{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Slowbro|Water|Psychic|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Slowbro|Water|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|After You|Normal|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Slowbro|Water|Psychic|2}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/7|Slowbro|Water|Psychic|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo7null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/7|Slowbro|Water|Psychic|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Water|ndex=080|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=080|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=080
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Bountiful Sea
|P1=......? ......?
|P2=......? ......! ......? ......!
|P3=......! ......! ......! ......!
|PL=...!! ...!! Leveled!! Up!!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=080
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=B
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=080|bttype=Psychic
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Water|ndex=080|stype=Psychic|num=082
|mega=1
|stone=Slowbronite
|min=60
|max=135
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Barrier Bash
|skilldesc=Removes one barrier-type disruption without fail.
|megaspeedup=6
|effectdesc=Adds one more Mega Slowbro above the match.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=080
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=177
|defense=194
|fast={{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Confusion}}
|special={{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}
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===Evolution===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Water
|type2=Psychic
|pictype=art
|no1=079
|name1=Slowpoke
|type1-1=Water
|type2-1=Psychic
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 37}}
|no2=080
|name2=Slowbro
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Psychic}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=080}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=080}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=080}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=080}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=080}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsORAS|ndex=080|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=080|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|080|Slowbro}}

==Trivia==
* Despite it being a commonly known and accepted fact that {{p|Shellder}} triggers its evolution, mentioned in most of its Pokédex entries, Slowbro's evolution from Slowpoke has nothing to do with Shellder in the core series, unlike how the evolution of {{p|Mantyke}} requires a {{p|Remoraid}}.
* Mega Slowbro is tied with {{p|Cloyster}} for the highest base {{stat|Defense}} stat of all {{type|Water}} Pokémon.
** Mega Slowbro has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} stat of all {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.
* Slowbro's Pokédex entries state that if the Shellder is removed, it will revert to its Slowpoke form.
** This is the only mentioning of a Pokémon possibly [[devolution|devolving]] anywhere in the Pokémon games, aside from [[Devolution Spray (Base Set 72)|a card]] in the {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game|game}} [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!|versions]] of the {{Trading Card Game}}.
* Many Pokémon are noted to evolve by two or more Pokémon combining, such as {{p|Metang}} being formed by two {{p|Beldum}}. However, the {{pkmn|anime}} does not show this and simply spawns the second Pokémon out of nowhere: an example is [[Morrison's Metang|Morrison's Beldum]], which simply evolved into Metang without the need of joining to another Beldum. The evolution of Slowpoke into Slowbro or {{p|Slowking}} is the only time that evolution by two Pokémon physically merging is shown.
* A Pokémon called Taaban (Turban) was available in a beta version of Pokémon Gold and Silver, looking like Slowbro's shellder. It was removed from the game before the final version.

===Origin===
{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Slowpoke, Slowbro and Slowking}}
Slowbro's shell and lifestyle are somewhat similar to {{wp|hermit crab}}s, though it is physically similar to {{wp|giant otter}}s, {{wp|giant salamander}}s, and {{wp|hippopotamus}}es. Slowbro's appearance may also be a reference to the mythical {{wp|sazae-oni}}, a magical sea demon of Japanese folklore distinguished by its spiny "sazae" or "turban shaped" snail shell.

Its parasitic relationship with Shellder may be inspired by leeches. Interestingly enough, Slowbro is known as the Hermit Crab Pokémon and many real-world parasites, including leeches, often target crabs.

====Name origin====
Slowbro is a combination of ''slow'' and ''bro'' (short for ''brother''). It may just be used in a general sense, or it could refer to the brotherly/symbiotic relationship shared by the combined form of {{p|Slowpoke}} and {{p|Shellder}}.

Yadoran may be taken to mean 宿らん (to not lodge/dwell). It may also reference 宿借り ''yadokari'' ({{wp|hermit crab}}) or 宿主 ''yadonushi'' ([parasitic] host).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Psychic
|ja=ヤドラン ''Yadoran''|jameaning=From {{tt|宿借り ''yadokari''|hermit crab}} or {{tt|宿主 ''yadonushi''|a parasite's host}}; possibly {{tt|宿らん|to not lodge/dwell}}
|fr=Flagadoss|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|flagada|soft, weak}}'' and ''{{tt|molosse|big dog}}''
|es=Slowbro|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Lahmus|demeaning=From ''{{tt|lahm|slow}}'' and ''{{tt|Muschel|shell or clam}}''
|it=Slowbro|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=야도란 ''Yadonran''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=大呆獸 ''Daaihdāaisau''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Big slow-witted creature"
|zh_cmn=呆河馬 / 呆河马 ''Dāihémǎ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Means "Slow-witted hippopotamus"
|hi=स्लोब्रो ''Slowbro''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Слоубро ''Sloubro''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
}}
 

==Notes==
<references />

==External links==
* {{wp|Slowpoke and Slowbro|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Shellder (Pokémon)

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'''Shellder''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''シェルダー''' ''Shellder'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Cloyster}} when exposed to a [[Water Stone]].

==Biology==
Shellder is a black pearl-like Pokémon encased within a spiky, blue-violet bivalve shell. It has two round white eyes with tiny black pupils. It has an enormously long red tongue, which it uses to burrow itself into sand and to lure and capture prey. Its body is known to be soft and tender; however, its shell is said to be harder than diamond. Prehistoric Shellder were apparently preyed upon by {{p|Omastar}}. Once ensnared by Omastar's tentacles, its hard shell stood no match to the Spiral Pokémon's deadly powerful bite, and its soft insides quickly devoured.

Shellder can develop a symbiotic relationship with {{p|Slowpoke}}. After attaching itself to the Dopey Pokémon's tail, the two undergo a metamorphosis and together evolve into {{p|Slowbro}}. If it attaches to the head of a Slowpoke in possession of a [[King's Rock]], the two will instead evolve into {{p|Slowking}}. These relationships allow it to travel onto land and obtain a new stage in its life cycle.

Regardless of which form the two Pokémon evolve into, Shellder's shell transforms into a spiny, spiraled cone with several tiers. Sharp teeth develop around the rim of the shell to anchor it securely to the evolved Slowpoke, and its eyes now peek out from the bottom rim of the shell. In its crown form, Shellder will have a red jewel on its underside and a large horn on either side of its shell.

While in its crown form, Shellder will periodically release its venom into Slowking's brain. This is actually beneficial to Slowking, as it causes the Regal Pokémon's intelligence to increase. Higher quantities of venom intensify this effect, and Shellder is easily provoked into releasing more whenever Slowking yawns.

Shellder has two former [[signature move]]s. It can shoot spears of ice by using {{m|Icicle Spear}}, or clamp tightly to its opponents using {{m|Clamp}}. Despite its hard shell, clamping on to an opponent will reveal its vulnerable parts. Because of this, it will only clamp itself to a foe as a last resort. It swims around its {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|sea floor}} home by rapidly opening and closing its shell while facing backward. {{p|Kingler}}, {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Rufflet}}, and {{p|Bruxish}} are natural predators of Shellder.

==In the anime==
:''For a comprehensive list of Shellder's appearances in the {{pkmn|anime}} as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the anime sections of {{DL|Slowbro (Pokémon)|In the anime|Slowbro}} and {{DL|Slowking (Pokémon)|In the anime|Slowking}}.''
[[File:Shellder SM015.png|thumb|250px|left|Shellder in the anime]]
[[File:Solidad Slowbro Shellder.png|thumb|left|220px|Spiral Shellder in the anime]]
[[File:Arthur Shellder crown.png|thumb|220px|right|Crown Shellder in the anime]]

===Major appearances===
[[Jessie]] captured a {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Shellder}} in ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]''. Later in the episode, it bit on a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail, making it evolve into a {{p|Slowbro}} and leaving Team Rocket.

Many Shellder were seen in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'', evolving many Slowpoke into Slowbro, as well as a Slowking under [[Alice Telesu|Alice]]'s [[released Pokémon|former ownership]].

A Shellder appeared in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'', under the ownership of [[Marilyn]]. Despite what other people thought, Marilyn thought Shellder was the cutest and was to battle [[Brock's Happiny]], but the match was interrupted by {{TRT}}.

===Minor appearances===
Shellder debuted as part of a {{p|Slowbro}} in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''.

The first time an unevolved Shellder was seen was in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]''. It was sick and [[Nurse Joy]] sent {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} over to [[Sunnytown]] (where Shellder was) to deliver some medicine.

Multiple Shellder appeared in ''[[EP061|The Misty Mermaid]]'', under the ownership of [[the Sensational Sisters]]. One reappeared in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]''.

A sick Shellder was treated by [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''.

Multiple Shellder appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]''.

A Shellder living in the ocean surrounding [[Shamouti Island]] appeared in ''[[Slowking's Day]]''.

A Shellder was one of the Pokémon living at [[Temacu]]'s father's lab in ''[[EP198|The Heartbreak of Brock]]''.

Three Shellder appeared in ''[[EP214|Mantine Overboard!]]'' living underwater.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Shellder went up against [[Ash's Totodile]] in ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'' during a qualifying match for the [[Whirl Cup]] and lost.

A Shellder appeared in ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]'', where it was seen living underwater.

[[Pryce]] of Mahogany Town owns multiple Shellder in ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce Baby]]''.

A Shellder bit a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail, evolving it in the process, in ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]''.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Shellder appeared in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', where it was participating in the {{to|Sandalstraw}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

Three Shellder appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.

A Shellder appeared in ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]'', during a fantasy.

A Shellder appeared in ''[[SM012|The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!]]'', when {{an|Sophocles}} went to explore a {{p|Staryu}} and Shellder for a class assignment.

A Shellder appeared in ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'' on the beach near [[Professor Kukui]]'s house, after being washed to the shore by the tide.

A Shellder appeared in ''[[SM022|A Shivering Shovel Search!]]'' when {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} were searching for {{p|Palossand}} lost shovel underwater.

A Shellder appeared in [[SM071]], where it was half-buried in the sand.

===Pokédex entries===
:''For Shellder's Pokédex entries as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the Pokédex entries sections of {{DL|Slowbro|Pokédex entries|Slowbro}} and {{DL|Slowking (Pokémon)|Pokédex entries|Slowking}}.''

==In the manga==
:''For a list of Shellder's appearances in the manga as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the manga sections of [[Slowbro#In the manga|Slowbro]] and [[Slowking (Pokémon)#In the manga|Slowking]].''
[[File:Lorelei Shellder Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Shellder in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In ''[[PS065|Karate Machop!]]'' in [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[Lorelei]] owns several Shellder. These Shellder were sent to attack [[Kanto]] alongside several other [[Elite Four]] Pokémon.

In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' a Shellder was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Shellder is seen as one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in [[Archie]]'s collection in ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I]]''.

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
In [[ET02|Chapter 2]], Misty threw a Shellder at Ash after he was constantly staring at her in her swimsuit.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{TP|Red|Clefairy}} was attacked by a Shellder in ''[[PM013|The Legendary Pokémon Appears]]''.

[[Bruno]] owns five Shellder as seen in ''[[PM034|Clefairy's Under Training!!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Shellder (TCG)}}
:''For Shellder's appearances in the TCG as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see [[Slowbro (TCG)]] and [[Slowking (TCG)]].''

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball}}: Three Shellder appear on the Red Table and give the player points when hit. When Catch'em Mode is activated, they also reveal the silhouette of the Pokémon attempting to be captured upon being hit.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its shell is harder than diamond. It hides in sand on the sea floor and catches prey with its soft tongue.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=At night, this Pokémon uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the seafloor sand and then sleep in it. While it is sleeping, Shellder closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=At night, it burrows a hole in the seafloor with its broad tongue to make a place to sleep. While asleep, it closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=At night, this Pokémon uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the seafloor sand and then sleep in it. While it is sleeping, Shellder closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=The hardness of its shell surpasses the hardness of a diamond. In days gone by, people used the shells to make shields.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pokémon's tongue is always hanging out. It uses its tongue with great dexterity to dig up sand from the seabed in its search for food.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=The sand that accumulates inside its shell eventually becomes a pearl. But the pearl gets in the way, so it spits it out and discards it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Even when its shell is closed, its tongue still hangs out. If you give its tongue a good yank, the shock will cause Shellder to open its shell.}}
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|gsc2=Big Pearl|gsc2type=None|gsc2rar=2
|fr1=Pearl|fr1type=Valuable item|fr1rar=50
|fr2=Big Pearl|fr2type=None|fr2rar=5
|dppt1=Pearl|dppt1type=Valuable item|dppt1rar=50
|dppt2=Big Pearl|dppt2type=None|dppt2rar=5
|hgss1=Pearl|hgss1type=Valuable item|hgss1rar=50
|hgss2=Big Pearl|hgss2type=None|hgss2rar=5
|bw1=Pearl|bw1type=Valuable item|bw1rar=50
|bw2=Big Pearl|bw2type=None|bw2rar=5
|b2w21=Pearl|b2w21type=Valuable item|b2w21rar=50
|b2w22=Big Pearl|b2w22type=None|b2w22rar=5
|y1=Pearl|y1type=Valuable item|y1rar=50
|y2=Big Pearl|y2type=None|y2rar=5
|sm1=Pearl|sm1type=Valuable item|sm1rar=50
|sm2=Big Pearl|sm2type=None|sm2rar=5
|usum1=Pearl|usum1type=Valuable item|usum1rar=50
|usum2=Big Pearl|usum2type=None|usum2rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY
|HP=30
|Attack=65
|Defense=100
|SpAtk=45
|SpDef=25
|Special=45
|Speed=40
|type=Water}}

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

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|8|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|13|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|16|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|20|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|25|Clamp|Water|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|28|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|32|Razor Shell|Water|Physical|75|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|37|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|40|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|44|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|49|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|52|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|56|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|61|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM64|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM94|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|740|Crabominable}}|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|Barrier|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}} {{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP|692|Clauncher}}{{MSP|693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP|739|Crabrawler}}{{MSP|740|Crabominable}}|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|20|100|40|*}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}{{MSP|348|Armaldo}}|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|*}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}|Twineedle|Bug|Physical|25|100|20|*}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|692|Clauncher}}{{MSP|693|Clawitzer}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg water color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg water color}}"
! Move
! Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Lick}}
| [[Shellder (Expedition 129)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Minimize}}
| [[Shellder (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 79)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Vice Grip}}
| [[Shellder (Expedition 129)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Water Spout}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Shellder (Vending S2)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Water|ndex=090|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=090|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=090
|body=1
|rate=12.2
|area=Bountiful Sea
|P1=My shell is harder than any diamond!
|P2=My HP is down to half...
|P3=No more... I feel faint... Help...
|PL=Awesome! I leveled up! I need to work that much harder!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=090
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=090
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=090|num=574
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Smash
|skilldesc=Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=090
|egg=5
|buddy=3
|evocandy=50
|stamina=60
|attack=116
|defense=168
|fast={{m|Ice Shard}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Icy Wind}}
}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Water
|pictype=art
|no1=090
|name1=Shellder
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{bag|Water Stone}} {{color2|000|Water Stone}}
|no2=091
|name2=Cloyster
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Ice}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=090}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=090}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=090}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=090}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=090}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=090}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=090}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|090|Shellder}}

====Shellder forms====
:''For the remainder of Shellder's sprites as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the sprite sections of [[Slowbro (Pokémon)#Sprites|Slowbro]] and [[Slowking (Pokémon)#Sprites|Slowking]].''
{| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color}}; background:#{{water color}}; margin:auto; text-align:center"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color}}; background:#{{water color light}}; width:160px" | [[File:Spr 5b 080.png]][[File:Spr 5b 080 s.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color}}; background:#{{water color light}}; width:160px" | [[File:Spr 5b 199.png]][[File:Spr 5b 199 s.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color}}; background:#{{water color light}}; width:160px" | [[File:Spr b 5b 080.png]][[File:Spr b 5b 080 s.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color}}; background:#{{water color light}}; width:160px" | [[File:Spr b 5b 199.png]][[File:Spr b 5b 199 s.png]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Slowbro form
| Slowking form
| Slowbro back sprites
| Slowking back sprites
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Slowking evolution anime.png|thumb|Shellder and {{p|Slowpoke}} evolving into {{p|Slowking}} in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'']]
* In the anime, Shellder is required to evolve {{p|Slowpoke}} into {{p|Slowbro}} or {{p|Slowking}}. Shellder clamps onto a Slowpoke's tail to evolve into Slowbro, or onto its head while wearing the [[King's Rock]] to evolve into a Slowking. Even though Shellder changes form drastically when it bonds with Slowpoke to evolve (see above), it is not considered an evolution in and of itself.
* In the episode ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', it is revealed that Shellder is still capable of speech as the shell of a Slowbro.
* Shellder were shown to be capable of floating through the air in {{g|Snap}}, a trait that has been seen in no other media.
* Shellder and {{p|Cloyster}} share their {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Clamperl}}. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.
* A Pokémon called Taaban (Turban) was available in a beta version of Pokémon Gold and Silver, looking like Slowbro's shellder. It was removed from the game before the final version.

===Origin===
Shellder is similar to the {{wp|clam}}, with its tongue representing a clam's "foot." The fact that it latches onto Slowpoke and produces a beneficial toxin may be inspired by {{wp|leech}}es.

====Name origin====
Shellder is derived from ''shell'' and possibly ''shelter'', referring to the fact that it lives in a shell.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=water
|ja=シェルダー ''Shellder''|jameaning=From ''shell''
|fr=Kokiyas|frmeaning=From {{tt|''coquille''|shell}} and maybe ''{{tt|as|ace}}''
|es=Shellder|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Muschas|demeaning=From {{tt|''Muschel''|shell or clam}}
|it=Shellder|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=셀러 ''Sellor''|komeaning=Corrupted transliteration of English/Japanese name
|zh_yue=貝殼怪 ''Buihokgwaai''|zh_yuemeaning=Means "Shell freak"
|zh_cmn=大舌貝 / 大舌贝 ''Dàshébèi''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Big-tongued shell"
|hi=शेलदर ''Shellder''|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|ru=Шеллдер ''Shellder''|rumeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
}}
 

==Notes==
<references />

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Water}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Water|prevnum=089|prev=Muk|nextnum=091|next=Cloyster}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon XD]]
[[Category:Pokémon that evolve by evolutionary stone]]
[[Category:Pokémon that evolve using Water Stone]]

[[de:Muschas]]
[[es:Shellder]]
[[fr:Kokiyas]]
[[it:Shellder]]
[[ja:シェルダー]]
[[zh:大舌贝]]

List of references to Pokémon in popular culture

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'''References to the Pokémon franchise''' are often made in other media. While {{p|Pikachu}} is a common target due to its prominence as the mascot of the franchise, other Pokémon, characters, and elements of the various Pokémon series are often lampooned.

==References in television broadcasts, movies, and radio==

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; text-align:center; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #81807A"
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|10px}}"| Series/Movie
! style="background: #6AA9E4"| Episode
! style="background: #6AA9E4"| Details
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|10px}}"| Image
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|100 Greatest (UK TV series)|100 Greatest}}''
| ''100 Greatest Toys with Jonathan Ross''
| style="text-align:left" | In ''100 Greatest Toys with Jonathan Ross'', Pokémon was featured as the 37th greatest toy, with emphasis being on the {{Trading Card Game}}, and the problems it created for schools dealing with the theft of cards.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|30 Rock}}''
| ''{{wp|Stride of Pride}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon is a recurring theme in this episode with one of {{wp|Jack Donaghy|Jack}}'s girlfriends. When referring to Jack's polygamy, she said that it was like Pokémon the way Jack had "gotta catch 'em all". Jack pluralizes Pokémon as "Pokémons" only to have her correct him. Jack brings up Pokémon numerous times throughout the episode in reference to his girlfriend, including referring to a text message he got as being "Pokémon'd". At the end of the episode, Liz writes a letter on her laptop, and also refers to "Pokémons" and her life as "little creatures running around".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|97.3 Forth One}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | In an airing on 14 December 2011, the [[Pokémon Theme]] was briefly played, as the hosts mentioned that Pokémon was the top Christmas present at the height of its popularity.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|Adventure Time}}''
|''Joshua and Margaret Investigations''
| style="text-align:left" | In one scene in the episode, Margaret is show entering a weapons room. Among the weapons on the right wall is a small [[Poké Ball]].
|[[File:Adventure Time weapons room still.jpg|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|American Dad!}}''
| ''{{wp|A Piñata Named Desire}}''
| style="text-align:left" | While {{wp|Steve Smith (American Dad!)|Steve}} was remembering about he and his friends used to have sleepovers when they were little, a pink and purple {{p|Pikachu}} is seen on the t-shirt worn by his friend Toshi.
|[[File:APinataNamedDesire.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Buck, Wild}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In the first act, Steve is upset about being seated at the kids' table, pointing out that the kids are playing with Pokémon cards and they are not very good. He yells at one of the kids for "wasting his {{p|Charizard}}".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Animation Domination High-Def}}''
|''Scientifically Accurate: Pokémon''
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon is spoofed in this series of ADHD shorts. References to kids being thrown into the wilderness alone, as well as some of the kinds of Pokémon such as "a pile of gears" (presumably a [[Klink]]) and "a [EXPLETIVE] ice cream cone" (presumably [[Vanillite]]).
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Pikachu Gets Pokémon Rabies''
| style="text-align:left" | A short features Ash and Misty walking when he runs into a man and his dog. Thinking it's a Pokémon, Ash orders Pikachu to attack the dog, who in turn bites Pikachu. Oak tells Ash that Pikachu has "PokéRabies" (a possible take on [[Pokérus]]) and tells Ash he must put down Pikachu. Sadly, Ash ties Pikachu to a tree and shoots him with a gun, citing that the first shot "wasn't very effective" and continues to fire at Pikachu until he dies. Ash sees Pikachu's spirit dragged to hell, to which Oak replies, "All Pokémon go to hell!" The short ends with Ash encountering another Pikachu.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day}}''
| ''Menma the Hero''
| style="text-align:left" | Tetsudō suggests that the wish Menma might want granted was to have a rare monster from a video game called "Nokezori Monsters" ("Nokémon" for short), which Jinta buys from the game shop Anaru works at. Some other games that were referenced were Gold, Opal, and Emerald.
|[[File:Anohana Nokemon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Austin Powers in Goldmember}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | The movie features people in costumes of {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Pikachu}} among those running from "not Godzilla" in the Tokyo scene. The deleted scenes also feature background appearances of {{p|Meowth}} and {{p|Celebi}} costumes, the Pikachu car and a {{p|Dragonite}} plushie.
|[[File:Austin Powers Goldmember Charmander.jpg|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Arthur (TV Series)|Arthur}}''
| ''Arthur Loses his Marbles''
| style="text-align:left" | Muffy says that she has fifty-four Dopeyman cards in a pack, in resemblance to Pokémon cards, and with one card a take on a Pikachu called "Stinkachu".
|[[File:ArthurLosesHisMarbles.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Are We There Yet? (TV series)|Are We There Yet?}}''
| '' The Bad Dream Episode''
| style="text-align:left" | After Nick says "You can't make a sequel for everything", Kevin says "They should've told that to the Pokémon people thirteen movies ago!" and then names all Pokémon movies up to [[M13]], including [[Mewtwo Returns|MR]].
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Bad Santa}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | One child asks "Santa" for Pokémon.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Barter Kings}}''
| ''Tazed and Confused''
| style="text-align:left" | During interviews for a new employee, one of the interviewees cites his history as a collector of Pokémon cards as relevant work experience.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Beast Machines}}''
| ''Revelations, Part I: Discovery''
| style="text-align:left" | Jetstorm says "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ben 10: Omniverse}}''
|"Rook Tales"
| style="text-align:left" | Max Tennyson and Sheriff Wat-Senn are competitively fishing and catch two fish that look like {{p|Magikarp}} and {{p| Gyarados}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Bernard's Watch}}''
| {{tt|N/A|Entire series throughout.}}
| style="text-align:left" | Bernard's room is often shown to have first-generation Pokémon posters.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="3" |''{{wp|The Big Bang Theory}}''
| The Cooper/Kripke Inversion
| style="text-align:left" | Even after being taken off his joint checking account with his wife until he learned the value of money, {{wp|Howard Wolowitz}} still spent his lunch's allowance on [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon cards]].
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|The Indecision Amalgamation
| style="text-align:left" | When Sheldon and Amy are at an electronics store and Sheldon is trying to decide between buying a PlayStation 4 or an Xbox One, advertisements for {{g|X and Y}} are seen.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|The Perspiration Implementation
| style="text-align:left" | When Sheldon asks a woman out at a bar, he says "I choose you," which he claims [[Ash Ketchum]] did to {{AP|Pikachu}}. He specifically mentions that he is referencing Pokémon.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Brum (TV series)|Brum}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon plushies can be seen at a stall in a fairground.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Chase (UK game show)|The Chase UK}}''
| ''06/09/2016''
| style="text-align:left" | During the Cash-Builder round, Bradley Walsh asked the contestant "The Pokémon character: {{p|Bunnelby}} is based on what real-world animal?". The contestant was unable to answer and passed the question.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Clarence (TV series)|Clarence}}''
| ''{{wp|Clarence's Millions}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A kid introduces the latest trend at Aberdale Elementary School - ''Tappy Cards''. They are somewhat based on Pokémon, and the only way to play is to "buy 'em all", a reference to the Pokémon tagline, "Gotta Catch 'Em All!"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Cleveland Show}}''
| ''{{wp|Ain't Nothin' But Mutton Bustin'}}''
| style="text-align:left" | While {{wp|Cleveland Brown|Cleveland}} and {{wp|List of The Cleveland Show characters#Rallo_Tubbs|Rallo}} visit the County Fair, one of the stands has {{p|Gengar}} plushies.
|[[File:AintNothinButMuttonBustin.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Codename: Kids Next Door}}''
| ''Operation: A.R.C.H.I.V.E.''
| style="text-align:left" | A character that can be seen in the audience looks similar to {{Ash}} in his [[original series]] clothes.
|[[File:OperationArchive.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Community (TV series)|Community}}''
| ''{{wp|Digital Estate Planning}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Hilda's long list of conversation topics includes "{{ka|old man}} {{pkmn|Trainer}}", "{{m|fly}} on a bird", "[[Cinnabar Island|cinnamon island]]", and "{{m|Surf|seal}} along the shore", a reference to the [[Old man glitch]]. Also when Gilbert is escaping from Cornelius he changes into [[MissingNo.]] for a split-second.
|[[File:Community.png|200px]][[File:Community2.png|200px]]

|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Case Closed|Detective Conan}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} make a cameo appearance as kids staying in a train station. However, the distinct facial features each possess, such as their hairstyles and Brock's eyes, were slightly altered and switched between them.
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| ''{{wp|Drawn Together}}''
| {{tt|N/A|Entire series throughout.}}
| style="text-align:left" | One of the main characters, {{wp|List of Drawn Together characters#Ling-Ling|Ling-Ling}}, is a direct parody of {{p|Pikachu}}. He mentions that one of his pastimes is [[EP038|giving children seizures]].
|[[File:Ling-Ling.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Drunk History}}''
| '' Boston''
| style="text-align:left" | After the retelling of the 1990 {{wp|Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum}} art theft, a man says he knows how they must feel because he had $100 worth of Pokémon cards stolen as a kid including holographic [[Charizard (Base Set 4)]], [[Blastoise (Base Set 2)]], and [[Professor Oak (Base Set 88)]].
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| ''{{wp|Dustin the Turkey|Dustin in Fowl Play}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | When {{wp|Dustin the Turkey}} was wondering what new job he should get, Socky asks "are we going to become [[Pokémon Trainer]]s?"
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|EastEnders}}''
| {{tt|N/A|An episode that aired sometime between 2001 and 2003. EastEnders episodes do not have titles.}}
| style="text-align:left" | Doctor {{wp|Anthony Trueman}} explains {{wp|Yin and Yang}} to his ex {{wp|Kat Slater}}, who then replied "Yin? Yang? You're not letting Pokémon characters take over your life?"
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| ''{{wp|Emmerdale}}''
| {{tt|N/A|An episode shown on 25 August 2011. Emmerdale episodes do not have titles.}}
| style="text-align:left" | {{wp|Sandy Thomas}} plays an orange DSi, a sound effect from a Pokémon Ranger game is heard and he cries out in annoyance "Every time I get to the big boss Raikou on level 3, I need {{wp|Gabby Thomas|Gabby}}, only a child can work this wretched thing", much to his son {{wp|Ashley Thomas|Ashley}}'s annoyance. However, the music that is heard from the game is the initial encounter theme, which is inconsistent with what Sandy had stated to have happened.
|[[File:Emmerdale Pokemon Ranger Guardian Signs.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|ER (television series)|ER}}''
| ''{{wp|And in the End...}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A patient says "I am [[M02|the chosen one]], come to be known as {{p|Lugia}}".
|[[File:AndInTheEnd.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Evil Con Carne|Evil Con Carne}}''
| ''Search and Estroy''
| style="text-align:left" | General Skarr and Major Dr. Ghastly create the Poké-Digi Tank. A parody of both Pokémon and Digimon.
|[[File:SearchAndEstroy.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Everybody Loves Raymond}}''
| ''Hackidu''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode focuses "Hackidu", which is a spoof of Pokémon and {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}. Ray's daughter Ally makes a trade with a boy, giving him a sizable stack of cards for just one of hers, called "Scramisaur". Ray thinks the trade is unfair, so he talks to the boy's father and the trade is reversed. Ray then learns that he shouldn't have gotten the trade reversed, and attempts to get the card back. Hackidu is also watched on TV during the episode.
|[[File:Hackidu.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Family Guy}}''
| ''{{wp|April in Quahog}}
| style="text-align:left" | A poster depicting a superhero that strongly resembles a {{p|Machoke}} can be seen in {{wp|Chris Griffin|Chris's}} room.
|[[File:AprilInQuahog.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Fillmore!}}''
| ''Test of the Tested''
| style="text-align:left" | A cheerleading coach says that her team, while in a human pyramid, is "as strong as a {{p|Geodude}} using its {{m|Harden}} attack".
|[[File:TestOfTheTested.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Gabriel Iglesias}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | His friends have given him the nickname "Pikachu" and this is often referenced during his stand-up performances, occasionally mimicking Pikachu's voice.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | When George and Benny discuss ways to make money, the former suggests that the latter pretend to be a {{p|Pikachu}} in Mexico.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ghost Stories (anime)|Ghost Stories}}'' (dub)
| ''Akane-san of the Broadcasting Room!! Voice of the Dead''
| style="text-align:left" | The [[Pokémon anime]] is referenced when Leo states that the broadcast begins right after Pokémon.
|[[File:Ghost Stories.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Good Luck Charlie}}''
| ''A L.A.R.P. in the Park''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode features a card game called "Pokeo", based on the Pokémon Trading Card Game and {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}. [[Type]] advantages are mentioned ("{{t|Grass}} power is no match for {{t|Fire|volcano}} power") and the chicken character "Chikapu" is a parody of {{p|Pikachu}}. A creature named "Slugmar" is also mentioned, presumably a portmanteau of {{p|Slugma}} and {{p|Magmar}}.
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| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | A picture of an {{p|Eevee}} is drawn on a chalkboard in the basement.
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| ''{{wp|Good Vibes (U.S. TV series)|Good Vibes}}''
| ''The Grass is Always Greener''
| style="text-align:left" | When Mondo sees Woody's room for the first time, he comments on all the awards for competitions he has. Woody admits that many of them were purchased on {{wp|ebay}} by his parents. Mondo then asks how much they spent on the "lame Pokémon tournament participant ribbon", a gold ribbon with a {{p|Pikachu}} on it, to which Woody claims that he won on his own.
| [[File:Good Vibes Pokemon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Green Lantern (film)|Green Lantern}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | A cartridge of Pokémon Sapphire can be seen in Dr. {{wp|Hector Hammond}}'s apartment.
| [[File:Green Lantern Pokémon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy}}''
| ''It's Hokey Mon!''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode features a trading card game named "Hokey Mon".
|[[File:ItsHokeyMon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Grojband}}''
| ''Super Zeroes''
| style="text-align:left" | In this episode, the lead guitarist Corey tries to come up with a gimmick for their band, and is seen in a purple Pikachu costume.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Haiyore! Nyaruko-san}}''
| ''Like a Close Encounter of the Third Kind'' and ''Great Conspiracy X''
| style="text-align:left" | Nyaruko summons her pets Shanta and Nephren-Car from a [[Poké Ball]]-esque object, during which she says 「君に決めた！」 ''Kimi ni kimeta!'' ("I choose you!")<ref>[http://nyaruref.blogspot.ca/2012/04/haiyore-nyaruko-san-episode-1.html NyaruReferences: Haiyore! Nyaruko-san Episode 1 References]</ref><ref>[http://nyaruref.blogspot.ca/2012/05/haiyore-nyaruko-san-episode-5.html NyaruReferences: Haiyore! Nyaruko-san Episode 5 References]</ref>
|[[File:Nyaruko.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Hayate the Combat Butler}}''
| Many episodes
| style="text-align:left" | Pikachu has made background cameos; the pet tiger has referenced Pikachu when assuming himself to be the mascot character and in one episode the cast travel on a plane based on ANA Flights. In the sixth episode, a framed image of a blue Pikachu can be seen near the beginning of the episode. The image was based on one of {{AP|Pikachu}}'s anime art. In some episodes, various sound effects and background music make a reference to Pokémon.
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| ''{{wp|Heroes (TV series)|Heroes}}''
| ''{{wp|One of Us, One of Them}}'' and ''{{wp|Dual (Heroes)|Dual}}''
| style="text-align:left" | {{wp|Hiro Nakamura}} was called {{p|Pikachu}} once in each of those two episodes.
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| ''{{wp|Hetalia: Axis Powers}}'' (dub)
| ''Episode 18''
| style="text-align:left" | During a battle against the Axis Powers, America chooses China to fight and says, "China, I choose you!" After beating and capturing the Axis Powers, America then says, "Yeah, we caught them all!"
| [[File:Reference Hetalia.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|House (TV series)|House M.D}}
| ''{{wp|Perils of Paranoia}}''
| style="text-align:left" | While having a discussion with his diagnostic team, {{wp|Gregory House|House}} says, "Which is why {{p|Arceus}} created a universe with three states of matter and 300 solid or liquid poisons that could cause his symptoms", upon which {{wp|Chris Taub|Taub}} asks, "Arceus?" House then suggests he look it up.
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| ''{{wp|Highschool DxD}}''
| ''I Get a Familiar!''
| style="text-align:left" | The familiar master, Zatouji (parody of Satoshi) is a parody of Ash Ketchum. He uses the phrase "Gotta catch 'em all" many times.
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| ''{{wp|IS (Infinite Stratos)|Infinite Stratos 2}}''
| ''Open Your Heart''
| style="text-align:left" | Tatenashi grabs Houki's breasts while saying ''Houki-chan getto da ze!'' ("Houki, caught you!"), a reference to the Japanese [[Gotta catch 'em all!|slogan]] of the Pokémon franchise, ''Pokémon getto da ze!''.<ref>[http://youtu.be/3WnNItb5lUw&t=12 Infinite Stratos 2 - Her breast are bigger than mine!]</ref>
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| ''{{wp|Inside Amy Schumer}}''
| ''Clown Panties''
| style="text-align:left" | A 6-year-old Amy interviews states that the {{pkmn|anime}} is one of his favorite TV shows.
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| ''{{wp|Jackie Chan Adventures}}''
| ''Tough Break''
| style="text-align:left" | A franchise called "Gnomekop" appears in an episode, which is Pokémon spelled backwards plus a "G". It also uses the slogan "Gotta collect 'em all", similar to Pokémon's [[Gotta catch 'em all!]]
|[[File:Gnomekop.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Jeopardy!}}''
| Several
| style="text-align:left" | The franchise and parts thereof has been used in [http://j-archive.com/search.php?search=pokemon&submit=Search a number of clues and responses].
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Johnny Bravo}}''
| ''20,000 Leagues Over My Head''
| style="text-align:left" | Clam-League 9000 is a show which Johnny Bravo watches and enjoys. Due to his addiction with the show, Johnny goes to great lengths to secure all of the Clam-League 9000 toys, but unfortunately goes about it by deep-sea diving for actual clams. The Clam-League 9000 is somewhat of a lampoon fusion of both {{wp|Dragonball Z}} and Pokémon. The main rival characters of the show bear resemblance to Goku, Vegeta and Piccolo, the latter two being combined into one green skinned antagonist.
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| ''{{wp|Johnny Test}}''
| ''Johnny'mon'' and ''The Return of Johnny'mon''
| style="text-align:left" | Two episodes featured Tinymon, with a [[Pokédex|Tinydex]], [[Poké Ball|Tiny Cubes]] that contain creatures, a character named [[Ash Ketchum|Blast Ketchup]], and the slogan "Gotta snatch 'em all!". The episodes feature a legendary Tinymon known as "Screechereen", which greatly resembles [[Shadow Lugia]]. Blast Ketchup's Tinymon, Kadoomerang, also slightly resembles {{p|Squirtle}}. Evolution and attacks are also featured. For example, Screechereen evolves from Cuddlebuns, who is said to be the weakest Tinymon. It turned out that it needs love in order for it to evolve into the legendary Tinymon. Something similar to link cables are also featured. In the plot, Johnny and his sisters get stuck in a Tinymon game and need to trade with a cable in order to get out. However, a battle must first be won in order to access that function.
|[[File:Johnnymon.png|200px]] [[File:Johnnymon 2.png|200px]]
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| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Law & Order: Special Victims Unit|Law & Order: SVU}}''
| ''Uncivilized''
| style="text-align:left" | A victim was last seen on his way to a store to buy Pokémon cards.
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| ''Home Invasions''
| style="text-align:left" | The father of the victim's boyfriend stated that his son still has his Pokémon cards.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Go! Go! Itsutsugo Land|Let's Go Quintuplets!}}''
| ''Make Up for Mother's Day''
| style="text-align:left" | There is a scene in which Krystal runs past a shop which has a Pikachu-esque plush in the window.
|[[File:Pikachu Itsutsugo Land.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|Lost (TV series)|Lost}}''
| ''{{wp|Ji Yeon}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In a flashback, {{wp|Jin-Soo Kwon|Jin}} is looking for a stuffed panda in a toy store that has an extensive amount of Pokémon merchandise on the shelves in the background.
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| align="center" rowspan="3" | ''{{wp|Lucky Star (manga)#Anime|Lucky Star}}''
| ''Base of the Sun''
| style="text-align:left" | Kagami asks Konata if she has any talents besides making faces. Konata replies by stating that she can name every Pok{{tt|***|the anime censors this part}}n.
|[[File:BaseOfTheSun.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''The Famous Shooter''
| style="text-align:left" | The characters go to a festival, and Kagami has trouble catching fish as they just swim away from her. When she finally catches one, she shouts "get da ze!", which is "''[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]''" in Japanese.
|[[File:TheFamousShooter.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Pandora's Box''
| style="text-align:left" | Konata states that {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} is gold, but {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} isn't silver, referencing both the [[Bell Tower|Bell]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]s, and {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. She also wonders if they're like Po{{tt|*|the anime censors this part}}émon, and "if they have a {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Sapphire and Ruby|s}} or something".
|[[File:PandorasBox.png|200px]]
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| rowspan="13" | ''{{wp|MAD (TV series)|MAD}}''
| ''2012 Dalmatians / Grey's in Anime''
| style="text-align:left" | In the "{{wp|Grey's Anatomy|Grey's}} In Anime" skit, {{wp|Derek Shepherd|Derek Shepherd}} (who wears a hat similar to Ash's) throws a [[Poké Ball]] and summons a Pikachu lookalike, known as "Checkaflu", who shocks the patient and defibrillates him.
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| ''Cliffordfield / Big Time Rushmore''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode features a skit about rejected Pokémon. Among these is Punchachu, a punching mouse with huge arms and small feet, whose Trainer looks like [[Max]]. Ironically, its special attack is kicking. Another rejected Pokémon is Glasstar, a bear-like creature made out of glass. Its special attack is "frailty". Another reject Pokémon is Buzzkill, an owl-based Pokémon that looks similar to {{p|Hoothoot}}, whose special attack is indifference. When told how it loves battles, all it said was, "meh" while shrugging its shoulders. The last reject Pokémon is Uncle Hank (who was just an old man). His special attack is {{m|Confusion}}; all he does is get confused about what was going on.
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| ''Pokémon Park / WWER''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode that features the skit "Pokémon Park", a spoof of ''{{wp|Jurassic Park}}''. An unknown {{pkmn|Professor}} invited Ash (who has curly hair and glasses), Misty (who holds a [[Nintendo DS|DS]] and has blond hair), Jessie (with blue hair) and James (with green hair). It features the Pokémon {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, and {{p|Bulbasaur}}. "Yu-Gi-Oh! Island" and "Digimon Island" are mentioned too.
|[[File:PokémonPark.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''The Straight A-Team / Gaming's Next Top Princess''
| style="text-align:left" | Misty is among the eliminated contestants in "Gaming's Next Top Princess", among the likes of {{wp|Amy Rose}}, {{wp|Felicia (Darkstalkers)|Felicia}}, {{wp|Tifa Lockhart}}, {{wp|Lara Croft}}, and {{smw|Birdo}}.
|[[File:Misty in MAD.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Pooh Grit / Not-A-Fan-A-Montana''
| style="text-align:left" | One skit features a brand of gum called "Big League Pika-Chew" (a take on {{wp|Big League Chew|Big League Chew}}), made of real shredded Pikachu, and it helps people in baseball by giving the ball a shock when they hit it with a bat.
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| ''Kung Fu Blander / Destroy, Bob the Builder, Destroy''
| style="text-align:left" | The "Kung Fu Blander" skit has Po, the main character of the ''{{wp|Kung Fu Panda}}'' movie series, fighting the main villain of the {{wp|Kung Fu Panda 2|second}} ''Kung Fu Panda'' movie, Shen. When he learns that only a hero in "black and white" can defeat Shen and that it isn't him, he resorts to pulling several items and characters matching the description to use against Shen. One of the objects Po pulls out is {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}.
|[[File:KungFuBlander.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Twilight: Staking Dawn / Cookie Blue''
| style="text-align:left" | One skit shows "PokéHarmony", which spoofs the dating website {{wp|eHarmony}}. It starts with a Geodude who can't get a date with a boulder, and then shows a female {{tt|Hitmonchan|Hitmonchan can only be male however}} paired up with a Machamp, a Bulbasaur who decided a Venusaur was right for her despite Venusaur being "evolved enough to be her father", Mewtwo, who didn't need anyone, and a Pikachu paired with a Jolteon. Ash Ketchum hosted the fake commercial.
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| ''Men in Black to the Future / Pokémon of Interest''
| style="text-align:left" | The "Pokémon of Interest" segment was a crossover between Pokémon and ''{{wp|Person of Interest (TV series)|Person of Interest}}''. John Reese was assigned to capture a {{p|Psyduck}} and bring it to Harold Finch. When using [[Poké Ball]]s didn't work, he hits it with a shovel. Harold then turns to {{Ash}} and asks "What have you been doing for 14 seasons?!", referencing how many seasons the anime was up to at this point.
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| ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid Icarus / The Adjustment Burro''
| style="text-align:left" | The "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Icarus" skit was a crossover between the {{wp|Diary of a Wimpy Kid (film series)|''Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' series}} and ''{{ip|Kid Icarus (series)|Kid Icarus}}''. In the skit, {{p|Pikachu}} is shown to be part of the gang that harasses {{ip|Pit}}, and {{wp|Ms. Pac-Man|Ms. Pac-Man}} uses a {{p|Squirtle}} to extinguish a fire in the science lab.
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| ''Pokémonsters, Inc. / Bane and Kate''
| style="text-align:left" | This skit was a crossover between Pokémon and ''{{wp|Monsters, Inc.|Monsters, Inc.}}'' In this skit, Ash Ketchum ends up in the world of Monsters, Inc. and goes crazy, attempting to catch all of the monsters. His {{AP|Pignite}} and {{AP|Krookodile}} are featured as well (but have different body styles/colors) throughout the skit, along with his {{AP|Pikachu}} who appeared briefly at the end, deciding to let his Trainer stay trapped inside a Poké Ball as some sort of revenge, although in the anime, Pikachu is always outside of it's Poké Ball.
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| ''Les the Miz / The Lex Factor''
| style="text-align:left" | This episode featured a skit parodying ''{{wp|The More You Know}}'' titled "The Less You Know". In this skit, the announcer claimed that Poké Balls were able to hold Pokémon because they're airtight, with a {{pkmn|Trainer}} resembling [[Misty]] expressing disgust at the stench left behind after sending out her {{p|Squirtle}}.
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| ''Jaws the Great and Powerful / Off Their Spockers''
| style="text-align:left" | This episode featured a spoof of ''{{wp|Psych}}'' called ''{{p|Psyduck}}'', with the tagline "They'll pretty much let anything be a cop these days".
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| ''The Dullverine / Under the Dumb''
| style="text-align:left" | In the first sketch, a Japanese girl who tells {{wp|Wolverine (comics)|Wolverine}} that they have to go to Japan to film ''{{wp|The Wolverine (film)|The Wolverine}}'' is shown carrying a Pikachu umbrella.
|[[File:DullverinePikachu.png|200px]]
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| ''{{wp|MADtv}}''
| ''Season 5, Episode 16''
| style="text-align:left" | In the "Reality Check" sketch, Belma Button mentions that she took her kids to ''[[M1|Pokémon: The First Movie]]'', chasting the Japanese for sending it to America. Tovah says, "Who drew it? Stevie Wonder?" and Belma says it sounds like the name of a homosexual Jamaican adult film.
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| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Malcolm in the Middle}}''
| ''{{wp|List of Malcolm in the Middle episodes#Season 3: 2001–2002|Company Picnic (Part 1)}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Dewey is sitting at a picnic table with a boy and both Pokémon cards in their hand, and can be seen making a trade. There are also cards laid on the table. The boy then offers Dewey some candy, which he is not supposed to be eating due to hyperactivity. After eating it, Dewey freaks out and throws some of the cards in the air.
|[[File:CompanyPicnicPart1.png|200px]]
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| ''{{wp|List of Malcolm in the Middle episodes#Season 3: 2001–2002|Bowling}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A {{p|Charmander}} doll can be seen sitting on the bed in some episodes, along with a Squirtle doll.
|[[File:Charmander Malcolm in the Middle bowling.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Haruhi Suzumiya|The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya}}''
| ''Endless Eight'' ({{wp|List of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya episodes#2009_version|part two}})
| style="text-align:left" | Two {{p|Pikachu}} masks, a purple {{p|Turtwig}} mask, a yellow {{p|Chimchar}} mask, and an orange {{p|Piplup}} mask can be seen on display.
|[[File:EndlessEight.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon bed sheets can be seen on multiple occasions.
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| ''{{wp|Modern Family}}''
| ''{{wp|Playdates (Modern Family)|Playdates}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Monte, Lily's classmate, said his hobby is collecting Pokémon.
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| ''{{wp|My Babysitter's a Vampire}}''
| ''{{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire episodes#Season 1: 2011|Friday Night Frights}}''
| style="text-align:left" | When the ghost of {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Coach Ed|Coach ED}} ({{wp|Clé Bennett}}) haunts {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Ethan Morgan|Ethan Morgan}} ({{wp|Matthew Knight}}), threatening him that he'd ruin his life if he didn't win a trophy for their school, the young boy gets into a wrestling match with {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Kurt the Hurt|Kurt the Hurt}} ({{wp|William Greenblatt}}). When it becomes clear that he cannot win, Ethan exclaims that he has "never won a fight" to which his friend {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Benny Weir|Benny Weir}} ({{wp|Atticus Mitchell}}) replies, "False; remember that time in grade 2 when I took your Pokémon lunchbox?"
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| ''{{wp|My Family}}''
| ''{{wp|List of My Family episodes#Series One (2000)|Pain in the Class}}''
| style="text-align:left" | After finding out that his mother {{wp|Susan Harper (My Family)|Susan Harper}} ({{wp|Zoë Wanamaker}}) has invited the parents of his school bully round to solve his bullying problem, {{wp|Michael Harper (My Family)|Michael}} ({{wp|Gabriel Thomson}}) says 'goodbye' to some of his possessions, including his Pokémon cards, commenting that he only had 212 left to collect.
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| ''{{wp|My Hero (UK TV series)|My Hero}}''
| ''{{wp|My Hero (series 1)|Christmas}}''
| style="text-align:left" | When Ultronian superhero {{wp|Thermoman}}, aka. George Sunday ({{wp|Ardal O'Hanlon}}) is visiting his cousin Arnie ({{wp|Lou Hirsch}}) in {{wp|Las Vegas}} to ask him about the human holiday of Christmas, he says that he doesn't understand Christmas as although it is the season of goodwill, he says he was in Manchester the previous day to stop a pitched battle. Arnie asks if it was between rival gangs, but George says it was "three mums wanting the last Pokémon".
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| ''{{wp|The Norm Show}}''
| ''Artie Comes to Town''
| style="text-align:left" | The first scene is a parody of Pokémon, as a boy named Tommy thought he was Ash. The skit featured actors dressed as {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Meowth}}. It features a Pokémon battle between Norm and Tommy.
|[[File:ArtieComesToTown.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Oblivious}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | During a speed round in a {{wp|sushi}} bar, {{wp|Regan Burns}} asks the contestants, "{{p|Pikachu}} is a character in what cartoon?" Another one of the contestants answered the $20 worth question correctly, the answer being {{pkmn|anime|Pokémon}}.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Osmosis Jones}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | When Ozzy tries to stop Drix from leaving Frank's body, one of the germs carries a Pikachu, as a joke on allergies.
|[[File:Osmosis Jones.png|200px]]
|- style= "background: #fff"
|''{{wp|The Pacifier (film)|The Pacifier}}
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | A Pikachu plush is seen in the Plummer residence.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|Paper Towns (film)|Paper Towns}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | In the scene where Quentin, Ben, and Radar are scared in an abandoned gas station looking for clues to where Margo can be they wonder what they should do to calm themselfs down. Quentin suggest that they sing a song, the first one that comes into their head. Ben then starts to sing the [[Pokémon Theme]], Radar and Quentin join hin as they together conquer their fear.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|Pinky Dinky Doo}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | In several episodes, Tyler is shown talking about or playing with action figures called "Moo-Moo Miggy Monsters", which is based on Pokémon. In one episode, Tyler plays a video game with a style very similar to Pokémon.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Portlandia (TV series)|Portlandia}}''
| ''Alexandra''
| style="text-align:left" | In a sketch depicting a pair of Japanese toy specialists assisting a worker at the fictional ''Jewel Case Inc.'' in becoming more noticeable, a {{p|Victini}} figure, among many other toys, is placed on the worker's desk as a conversational piece.
| [[File:Portlandia.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice}}''
| ''Step One''
| style="text-align:left" | An action figure of {{p|Reshiram}} is shown in this episode.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ranma 1/2}}''
| ''And the Challenger is... A Girl?!''
| style="text-align:left" | The dub inserts multiple references to {{pkmn|anime|Pokémon}} airing on television. It should be noted that these are dub only, as the original Japanese episode was written and aired several years before {{game|Red and Green|s}} were even released.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|ReBoot}}''
| ''{{wp|ReBoot: My Two Bobs|My Two Bobs}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode's featured game is a game entitled "Pantsu Hebi X", which is a parody of both Pokémon-styled battles and anime in general. In it, the dog character Frisket reboots itself to resemble {{p|Pikachu}}.
|[[File:ReBoot.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Recess (TV series)|Recess}}''
| ''The Game''
| style="text-align:left" | The addictive card game featured in the episode, named "Ajimbo", appears to be a a parody of the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}.
|[[File:Ajimbo.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="6" | ''{{wp|Robot Chicken}}''
| ''Cracked China''
| style="text-align:left" | A skit titled "Pikachu Secret" in the episode parodies the anime. In its running time of 62 seconds, things happen such as Ash wondering when Misty is going to "shut up and make dinner", {{Gary}} calling Ash "ass", and Ash's Pikachu {{wp|Grinding (dance)|grinding}} another while inside its Poké Ball.
|[[File:PikachuSecret.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Junk in the Trunk''
| style="text-align:left" | A skit titled "Bloopers!", which runs for 5 minutes and 13 seconds, has 26 seconds which is devoted to parodying the anime. Pikachu and Squirtle are having a conversation in Pokémon speak. Eventually, Squirtle breaks custom and starts speaking with profanity-riddled dialogue in human tongue, claiming the Pokémon speech makes no sense at all. Pikachu asks "Earl" to say the line or he'll get the gas with skunk spray, to which Squirtle asks the kids to "go read a book or something".
|[[File:AS-PikaandSqui.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Chirlaxx''
| style="text-align:left" | In the beginning of one skit, {{wp|George W. Bush}} is seen playing a Pokémon game on his [[Game Boy]] and says "Taste Poké-flame, Chirlaxx!"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Caffeine-Induced Aneurysm''
| style="text-align:left" | A skit involves some children playing with Pokémon figurines and an old man exclaims that back in his day there were only [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|150 Pokémon]], and his wife informs him there were actually {{p|Mew|151}}. He exclaims that she is a nerd, and then dies of a heart attack. Saddened, she then proclaims "That's how he would have wanted to go".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Walking Dead Lobster''
| style="text-align:left" | A skit simultaneously parodying the Pokémon games and the {{wp|Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation|Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting ring case}} involved {{wp|Michael Vick}} challenging Red (named Ash in this) to battle with a Rottweiler. Pikachu uses [[Thunder Shock]], lowering it to one HP, which leads to Vick torturing the dog to death. He is then arrested and eventually goes back to the NFL, with money raining down on him and "Vick Wins" in the text box, leaving Ash confused.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''The Hobbit: There and Bennigan's''
| style="text-align:left" | Ash and Misty are shown playing tennis, and Misty questions why they're playing with a Poké Ball. Ash says it's because Pikachu peed on his rug, and Pikachu then comes out of the Poké Ball and vomits from motion sickness.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|List of Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals episodes|Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals}}''
| ''I'm Going to Teach Konohamaru Kempo"
| style="text-align:Left" | While Rock Lee is letting Neji using a transformation jutsu, Neji is seen wearing a Pikachu costume with a large set of two teeth
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV series)|Sabrina, the Teenage Witch}}''
| ''Love Means Having to Say You're Sorry''
| style="text-align:left" | Clarence drops the Pokémon cards he was holding while running away from Harvey, prompting Harvey to shout out "Wait, Clarence! You dropped your Pokémon cards."
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei#Anime|Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei}}''
| ''Not Losing to Elbows, Not Losing to Knees''
| style="text-align:left" | When Abiru says Nozomu would look good with a tail, he was pictured with various tails including those that resemble the tails of {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Glameow}}.
|[[File:NotLosingToElbows.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="3"| ''{{wp|Saturday Night Live}}''
| ''Jennifer Aniston / Sting''
| style="text-align:left" | In the "Pokémon Parents" skit, a boy trades his holographic {{p|Charizard}} for weaker cards like {{p|Metapod}} and {{p|Diglett}}. {{p|Mewtwo}} and the [[M01|first movie]] are also mentioned.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''John McCain / The White Stripes''
| style="text-align:left" | In a "Hardball" sketch, Harry Belefonte (played by Tracy Morgan) makes many references to the unfair treatment of blacks. One of his references is "Pokémon is a slave trade, Pikachu is the slave master!"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Robert De Niro / Diddy-Dirty Money''
| style="text-align:left" | In "The Abacus Conundrum" skit, one of the fake books listed is called "The Pokémon Directive", and has a Pikachu on the cover.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|See Spot Run}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | James tells Gordon Smith that he had a nightmare of a {{p|Charizard}} trying to burn him, in resemblance to [[Ash's Charizard]]. James also tells him what a Pokémon is, as some people may not understand.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Servant × Service}}''
| ''Don't Panic, Make a Scene, or Throw Away Your Job''
| style="text-align:left" | Hasebe joins a discussion on anime with his coworkers accompanied by a montage of games he has played, including "Pokimon", a distorted {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Bulbasaur}}, and a [[Poké Ball]] sound effect.
|[[File:ServantxService.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Sex and the City}}''
| ''Boy, Girl, Boy, Girl...''
| style="text-align:left" | While looking at pictures at Charlotte's gallery, Samantha says, "You know, women dressing like men is very popular right now", to which Carrie replies, "And here I thought it was Pokémon".
|[[File:BoyGirlBoyGirl.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="10" | ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/The_Simpsons The Simpsons]''
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Thirty_Minutes_Over_Tokyo Thirty Minutes over Tokyo]''
| style="text-align:left" | The effects of ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]'' are experienced by the family in the episode, after they watch the local program "Battling Seizure Robots".
||[[File:ThirtyMinutesOverTokyo.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Pokey_Mom Pokey Mom]''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode's title is based on the word "Pokémon".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Children_of_a_Lesser_Clod Children of a Lesser Clod]''
| style="text-align:left" | The family are watching an episode of ''{{wp|Kids Say the Darndest Things}}'' when the host, {{wp|Bill Cosby}}, is interviewing a guest:
::'''Cosby''': What do you like to play?
::'''Child''': Pok-ee-mon!
::'''Cosby''': Pok-ee-mon?! With the Pok-ee and the mon and the thing where the guy comes out of the thing...
|[[File:ChildrenOfALesserClod.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_vs._Lisa_vs._the_Third_Grade Bart vs. Lisa vs. The Third Grade]''
| style="text-align:left" | {{p|Pikachu}} can be seen in [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_Simpson Bart]'s satellite TV-induced hallucination
|[[File:BartVsLisaVsThirdGrade.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/'Tis_the_Fifteenth_Season 'Tis the Fifteenth Season]'' and ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Fraudcast_News Fraudcast News]''
| style="text-align:left" | In the [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Opening_sequence couch gag], [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Maggie_Simpson Maggie] is [[Pokémon cosplay|dressed up]] as a {{p|Pikachu}}.
|[[File:TisTheFifteenthSeason.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Postcards_from_the_Wedge Postcards from the Wedge]''
| style="text-align:left" | [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_Simpson Bart] watches the [[Pokémon anime]] on TV, with {{Ash}} in his [[List of clothing in the anime#Ash|Diamond and Pearl attire]] and his {{AP|Pikachu}}; and Bart questions how did the series "stay so fresh", as a possible reference to how both the Pokémon anime and ''The Simpsons'' have been on the air for over a decade. This episode aired on the same day as the release of {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} in the United States.
|[[File:PostcardsFromTheWedge.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Chief_of_Hearts Chief of Hearts]''
| style="text-align:left" | [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_Simpson Bart] plays a game called "Battle Ball" (a take on ''{{wp|Bakugan}}'') and one boy says that the game "makes ''[http://wikimon.net/Digimon Digimon]'' look like ''[[Pokémon]]''".
|[[File:ChiefOfHearts.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Treehouse_of_Horror_XXV Treehouse of Horror XXV]''
| style="text-align:left" | At the end of the episode, various alternate universe versions of the [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Simpson_family Simpson family] appear. One of these alternate universe versions of the family is based on Japanese popular culture, including [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Maggie_Simpson Maggie] as {{p|Pikachu}}.
|[[File:Treehouse of Horror XXV.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Let's_Go_Fly_a_Coot Let's Go Fly a Coot]''
| [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Milhouse_Van_Houten Milhouse] said he wanted the cheese cut like Pokémon characters, not The Muppets.
|[[File:Let's Go Fly a Coot.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Pokémon_Now%3F Pokémon Now?]''
| At July 16 2016 a Simpsons short was uploaded on Fox animations official youtube account titled [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDCg7f93R6o THE SIMPSONS: Pokémon Now?]. The short is a parody of [[Pokémon GO]] with [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Homer_Simpson Homer], [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_Simpson Bart], and [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Lisa_Simpson Lisa] going to the [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Springfield_City_Zoo Springfield Zoo], there, Homer is playing Pokémon GO and catches {{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and a {{p|Drowzee}}.
|[[File:Pokémon Now?.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Smosh: The Movie}}
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | The plot of the movie revolves around Anthony and Ian going inside YouTube and changing an embarrassing video of Anthony singing a parodied version of the Pokémon Theme while failing to do a backflip. Additionally, numerous references to a series called "Magic Pocket Slave Monsters" are seen throughout the movie, including an arcade machine that features a parodied version of [[Ash Ketchum]] whipping a parodied version of {{p|Pikachu}}, albeit with circular ears, scars, and an eyepatch. The machine also parodies Poké Balls with cube-shaped versions. The point of "Magic Pocket Slave Monsters" pays homage to Smosh's incredibly successful YouTube video where they lip-sync the [[Pokémon Theme]], which was taken down due to copyright reasons.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|South Park}}''
| ''{{wp|Chinpokomon}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode parodies Pokémon and fad culture in general. The line of toys have additionally made cameos in many subsequent episodes. Near the end of the episode {{wp|Kenny McCormick|Kenny McCormick}} dies of an epileptic seizure as a reference to the banned episode ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]''. The episode additionally heavily parodies the {{pkmn|anime}} and video games to a lesser extent. [[Ash Ketchum]] and [[James]] are both parodied. Some of the "Chinpokomon" seen closely resemble {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Meowth}} and {{p|Charmander}}.
|[[File:Chinpokomon.png|200px]]
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| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|SpongeBob SquarePants}}''
| ''{{wp|Rock Bottom}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The clock at the bus station resembles a [[Poké Ball]].
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Sailor Mouth}}''
| style="text-align:left" | {{p|Onix}}'s name is written on the dumpster where SpongeBob learns a bad word.
|

|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan = "5" | ''{{wp|Steven Universe}}''
| ''{{wp|Steven the Sword Fighter}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A figure in Steven's room looks like a Pikachu merged with a {{wp|Character_design_of_Final_Fantasy#Moogle|Moogle}}.
|[[File:Pikachu SU.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan = "2" | ''Rose's Room''
| style="text-align:left" | Steven is seen playing the "Golf Quest Mini" videogame, which includes references to several Pokémon elements such as the character "Prof. Sandtraps", the professor's laboratory, the line "We're gonna sink 'em all", the battle trigger system, an NPC that looks like [[Brock]], and the seven-character limit for the player's name. The game also has references to ''The Legend of Zelda'' and ''Final Fantasy'', among others.
| [[File:Steven Universe Golf Quest Mini.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="text-align:left" | Steven enters an illusion version of his hometown, created by his mother's magical room. The illusion's erratic recreation of the actual town resembles usual video game bugs, with the background music playing during the sequence being called "Glitch City" in reference to [[Glitch City|the fan term used by Pokémon players]].
| [[File:Steven Universe Glitch City.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Keep Beach City Weird''
| style="text-align:left" | One of Ronaldo's posters scattered throughout the lighthouse in the background shows the paranormal sighting of a "psychic duck", a reference to {{p|Psyduck}}.
| [[File:Steven Universe Psyduck.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Cry for Help (Steven Universe)|Cry for Help}}''
| style="text-align:left" | When Amethyst opens the fridge, a product named "[[MooMoo Milk]]" can be seen inside.
| [[File:Steven Universe MooMoo Milk.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Strip Mall}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | In several episodes, an adult movie parody called ''Pokememon'' is used as an on-going plot device. The lead actress of the film is seen dressed similar to Misty's original design, and her role's name is ''Fisty,'' a further play on the character.
|
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| ''{{wp|The Suite Life of Zack & Cody}}''
| ''{{wp|Odd Couples}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In multiple episodes, a toy [[Poké Ball]] can be seen on a shelf in Zack and Cody's bedroom.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Suite Life on Deck}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | {{wp|List of recurring characters in The Suite Life on Deck#Woody Fink|Woody}} can be seen reading a Pokémon book.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Switch (2010 film)|The Switch}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | One of the channels Sebastian flips through randomly shows the cameo of {{ga|Lucas}} in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
| [[File:The Switch Lucas.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Teen Titans Go! (TV series)|Teen Titans Go!}}''
| ''Man Person''
| style="text-align:left" | Cyborg and Robin high-five after catching all of Beast Boy's escaped body parts. The caption: "Caught 'em All" is shown in this scene, referencing the Pokémon logo and motto.
|[[File:caught_'em_all.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|That's So Weird (TV series)|That's So Weird}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon has been mentioned multiple times in the series.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Toradora!}}''
| ''No Matter What''
| style="text-align:left" | Minori Kushieda finds Ryūji Takasu thinking and says 「ため息ゲットだぜ！」 ''Tameiki getto da ze!'' ("I caught your sigh!"), a shout out to the Japanese slogan of the Pokémon franchise, 「ポケモンゲットだぜ！」''Pokémon getto da ze!''. She also referenced other popular franchises, such as ''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}''.
|[[File:NoMatterWhat.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Transformers Animated}}'' (Japanese dub)
| ''Garbage In, Garbage Out''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode's Japanese broadcast [[eyecatch]] is an homage to [[Who's That Pokémon?]], with Wreck-Gar being the silhouetted character.<ref>[http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Garbage_In%2C_Garbage_Out "Garbage, In, Garbage Out" on TFWiki.net]</ref>
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|TV Funhouse}}''
| ''Mexicans Day''
| style="text-align:left" | In this short, the {{wp|R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company}} has agreed to stop using {{wp|Joe Camel}} to advertise cigarettes to children and will instead make him a character in a tobacco-free cartoon called "Jokámel". This parody of the [[Pokémon anime]] stars a {{p|Pikachu}}-like Jokámel, near-exact copies of {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Misty}}, [[Jessie]], and [[James]], and sexual parodies of Pikachu, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Geodude}}. Throughout the show, the audience is told to buy Jokámel merchandise and given subliminal messages to buy {{wp|Camel (cigarette)|Camel}} cigarettes.
|[[File:Jokámel.jpg|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Tween Academy: Class of 2012}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | In Kara's room, a {{p|Pikachu}} hat can be seen on an ''{{wp|Astro Boy}}'' statue.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ultraman Tiga}}'' (English dub)
| ''Attack of the Crow-Men''
| style="text-align:left" | As the Crow-Men threaten to shrink and distribute the GUTS gang, they say that they'll be bigger than ''Pokémon''.
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| rowspan = "2" | ''{{wp|Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (US game show)|Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (US)}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | A question for $500,000 was ''Which of the following characters is not considered a "Pokémon"?'', with the possible answers being A) {{p|Jigglypuff}}, B) {{wp|Frodo Baggins|Frodo}}; C) {{p|Squirtle}}; and D) {{p|Pikachu}}. After the 50/50 lifeline was used, the two remaining answers left were A and B. The contestant then took the money, leaving with $250,000.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANKYbuVOyks $500,000 Pokémon question on WWTBAM]</ref>
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | A question for $8,000 was ''As any Pokémon-loving kid could tell you, Pikachu is primarily what color?'', with the possible answers being A) Red, B) Yellow; C) Green; and D) Blue. After the Ask the Expert lifeline was used, the contestant correctly answered B.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaAsR-jvRJs Pokémon...Expert? (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire)]</ref>
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| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Whose Line Is It Anyway? (U.S. TV series)|Whose Line is it Anyway?}}''
| {{wp|List of Whose Line Is It Anyway? US episodes#Season 2|Season 2}}, Episode 32; {{tt|Show No. 235|Aired on April 20, 2000. American Whose Line is it Anyway? episodes are given show numbers post-production, but otherwise don't have actual titles.}}
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon was one of the audience's suggestions used in a playing of "{{wp|List of games from Whose Line Is It Anyway?#Other games|Film, TV & Theatre Styles}}", which was played out by series regulars, {{wp|Ryan Stiles}} and {{wp|Colin Mochrie}}, and the episode's {{tt|fourth chair|A recurring or occasionally guest cast member who takes a fourth seat that's not occupied by Mochrie, Stiles, or Wayne Brady. Wayne became a regular from Season 2 onwards.}}, {{wp|Karen Maruyama}}. When Pokémon was used as a style for the scene, Karen says in a purposefully bad Asian-style accent, "Harro, [''sic''] I am Ichi!" She stiffly walks up to Ryan and says to him, "Please don't go!" to which he responds, "Oh, you're making my tail catch on fire!" and pretends to spew a flame from a tail, most likely referring to {{p|Charmander}}. As Karen turns to Colin and walks up to him, Colin spreads his arms apart and shouts, "{{p|Jigglypuff}}!" Karen pretends to shoot beams from her eyes, and she and Colin both jump and walk around on stage. Ryan then walks up to them and yells in a high-pitched, drawn-out voice, "Pikachu!" After Karen bobs over in front of Ryan like a {{wp|drinking bird}} for a moment, host {{wp|Drew Carey}} sounds the buzzer to freeze the players and change the style. Pokémon was also suggested by another audience member in a later episode's playing of the same game, but it was not used.
|[[File:Whose Line Pokémon.jpg|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|List of Whose Line Is It Anyway? US episodes#Season 3|Season 3}}, Episode 34; {{tt|Show No. 343|Aired on May 4, 2001. American Whose Line is it Anyway? episodes are given show numbers post-production, but otherwise don't have actual titles.}}
| style="text-align:left" | However, Pokémon was used again for a different playing of the same game, even though no audience members were intelligibly heard making that suggestion. (Though on the other hand, ''anime'' was an audience suggestion.) {{wp|Kathy Greenwood}} is the fourth chair for this episode, joining Colin and Ryan in "Film, TV, & Theatre Styles". This was a different portraying of a Pokémon "style" in comparison to the playing in show #235. When Pokémon was used as the last style for this playing's scene, Colin shouts out, "Pikachu!" in a high-pitched voice this time instead of Ryan, causing the audience to burst out in laughter as he started walking around the stage. He then pretends to shock Ryan, who yells, "Ow!" in response and does his Charmander pose used in show #235. Colin turns around, shouts "Pikachu!" again, and walks to the other side of the small stage. He then turns back to Kathy and Ryan and sends more "{{m|ThunderShock|shocks}}" towards them, causing Kathy to hop a bit on every "shock" sent towards her. (It had no effect on "Charmander Ryan", who was looking away and continuing to do his pose.) Kathy maintained {{tt|her scene's character|Playing as the wife of 'Police Chief Colin'}} throughout the style, pretending to point a handgun at Colin. Drew sounds the buzzer several times afterwards to end the game, sending the cast members back to their seats. He also awards 1,000 extra "{{tt|points|Since Whose Line is it Anyway? is a slight parody of game shows, the points are fake and irrelevant. Hence, 'the points don't matter'.}}" to Colin for his "Pikadoo" act (getting Colin to say, "Pikachu", once more to correct Drew, which also causes Ryan to say, "Bless you",) and says to him, "Oh, I'd love to see you and your wife going at it, man".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Wipeout (2008 U.S. game show)|Wipeout}}'' (as ''Winter Wipeout'')
| ''{{wp|Wipeout (Season 4)#Winter Episode 4: Baby, It's Blob Outside|Baby, It's Blob Outside}}''
| style="text-align:left" | One of the contestants in this episode, Mika Mori, was given the nickname "Mikachu" in the episode. At one point during the episode, show co-host {{wp|John Henson}} said that Mika was {{p|Jigglypuff}}'d about the height of the hurdles.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #fff"| ''{{wp|Yin Yang Yo!}}
| ''Smoke and Mirrors''
| style="text-align:left" | Smoke catches Yang in Prison Prism ([[Poké Ball]] spoof), while later Mirrors catches Yin with it. They later force them to fight against each other in a tournament.
|[[File:Yin Yang Yo Poké Ball spoof.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan=2 style="background: #fff" |''{{wp|Yo-kai Watch}}
| ''Yo-kai Watch Episode 69''
| style="text-align:left" | When Gnomey reads a book about the information about ghosts while hiding from Whisper, Jibanyan, and Hidabat, thinking they were monsters, the picture on a page he's reading resembles three ghosts that resembles the bodies of {{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}, and {{p|Gengar}}.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Yo-Kai Watch Episode 83''
| style="text-align:left" | While Nate is reading a Corocoro magazine, an ad can be seen in the page to the left with a character who slightly resembles Ash in his XY attire and a dark-pink figure resembling a Pikachu.
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| style="background: #fff"| ''{{wp|Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine TV series)|Your Face Sounds Familiar}}
| Philippines, Season 1, Week 9
| style="text-align:left" | When contestant {{wp|Jay R (actor)|Jay R}} selected {{wp|Billy Crawford}} on the Iconizer, he sings part of the Pokémon theme.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #fff"| ''{{wp|Yowamushi Pedal}}
| Ride.2 ''To Recruit More Members''
| style="text-align:left" | Sakamichi asks Shunsuke about his favorite anime, to which he confusingly replies "Nekoemon", a possible reference to Pokémon.
| style="background: #fff"| [[File:Yowamushi Pedal 01.png|200px]]
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==References in non-Pokémon video games==
{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #81807A"
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| ''{{wp|Ace Attorney}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In the episode ''Farewell, My Turnabout'' in ''Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Justice For All'', when Phoenix accuses Adrian Andrews of killing Juan Corrida, he shouts "Ms. Adrian Andrews! I choose you! You are Mr. Corrida's killer!"
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| ''{{np|Animal Crossing (GCN)|Animal Crossing}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Villagers may sometimes accidentally leave belongings with another villager and either the villager that it was left with or the one that lost it may request that it be returned; one of the possible items that can end up lost is a ''[[Pokémon Pikachu]]'', but it is actually a ''[[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]]''. However, the player can't get one of their own. Note that this is only in the [[Nintendo GameCube]] game, with later games having items the player can actually obtain (such as clothing and furniture) as possible lost items.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Angry Birds Seasons}}''
| style="text-align:left" | One of the Bird Wear items that Chuck, the yellow bird, can wear resembles a {{p|Pikachu}}'s ears, tail, and stripes.
| [[File:Angry Birds Seasons Pika Chuck.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In the fifth game (which takes place in Japan), turning on the television in the player's hotel room shows a program with flashing colours and a {{p|Pikachu}}-like character. Looking at the screen causes the game to remark "Don't stare at it too long, or you're likely to have a seizure!", a likely reference to ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]''.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth}}''
| There are two items in the game which were inspired by Pokémon. One is called "[[MissingNo.|Missingno.]]", which will randomize all items picked up at the start of every floor. The other is called a "{{tt|Friendly Ball|Appears in Afterbirth only}}", which will be thrown when used, capture an enemy which will then fight other enemies when sent out.
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| ''{{wp|Chee-Chai Alien|Chee-Chai Alien}}''
| style="text-align:left" | When starting the game for the first time, a character called "Saraba" introduces himself to the player and mentions Pokémon (Japanese ポ…　…[[Pokémon|ポケモン]]　ちゃうよ) in the middle of explaining the in-game universe.
| [[File:Chee-Chai Alien Pokémon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Civilization V|Sid Meier's Civilization V}}''
| style="text-align:left" | There are several Pokémon-themed achievements in this {{wp|Steam (software)|Steampowered}} game. These include achievements named "It's Super Effective!" and "Gotta Catch 'Em All".<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/stats/CivV/achievements/ Sid Meier's Civilization V global achievement stats on Steam]</ref>
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| ''{{wp|Conker's Bad Fur Day}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Dummied data for the scene where Conker meets with Don Weaso had a deleted portion where Don Weaso attempted to bludgeon Pikachu when it arrived at his area with a baseball bat while he was meeting with Conker, as well as his afterwards making a dark reference to the tagline "[[Gotta Catch 'Em All!]]". According to Chris Seavor, the scene ended up cut because Nintendo "weren't too keen on having their baby bashed."<ref>https://twitter.com/conkerhimself/status/64621724066516992</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/QvjAcjLAQXk?t=145</ref>
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|DC Universe Online}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A feat in the game titled "Gotta Catch 'Em All" is achieved when players beat at least one player for every one of the six initial set of powers available in the game.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Draw Something}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Players are able to draw a {{p|Pikachu}}, earning one coin if chosen.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind}}''
| style="text-align:left" | This RPG has several Pokémon references, which include {{p|Marowak}}'s Spine in Illunibi or the body of Peke Utchoo (whose name is parody of {{p|Pikachu}}). In Arkngthand, there is a {{p|Weepinbell|Weepingbell}} Hall while in the Urshilaku Burial Caverns, there is a section known as {{p|Kakuna}} Burial.<ref>[http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Easter_Eggs Morrowind:Easter Eggs on The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages]</ref>
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In the city of Los Santos, San Andreas, there is a gift shop featuring signage of [[Ash Ketchum]], {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Squirtle}}. It is inaccessible, plays no role in the storyline and exists solely as scenery. It's inclusion is an anachronism as ''San Andreas'' is set in 1992, while the characters featured were not released until 1996.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Grand Theft Auto V}}''
| style="text-align:left" | One of the cars, Infernus, present in the game feature [[Pokéball]] Designed tail lights.
|[[File:GTA V Pokéball.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Harvest Moon 64}}''
| style="text-align:left" | If the characters Karen and Kai were to marry and have a child, their child will be dressed in a Pikachu costume.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[[HarmoKnight]]''
| style="text-align:left" | 5 bonus levels use music based off Pokémon games: The Gym, Route 26, and Your Bicycle from [[Generation II]], Champion Battle! from [[Generation I]], and Trainer Battle from [[Generation V]]. There are also Pokémon balloons, and structures made of snow, sand, stone, etc. Your bicycle is also featured as one of the three playable stages in the demo version of the game and replaces the second stage, excluding the tutorials.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Hatoful Boyfriend}}''
| style="text-align:left" | When the protagonist visits Okosan for the first time at the school's track, Okosan had with him some pudding that he was rejecting. The text at one point in the conversation displayed "Okosan used {{m|Wing Attack}}! It's super effective!"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[http://www.stickpage.com/stealingthediamondgameplay.shtml Henry Stickmin: Stealing the Diamond]
| style="text-align:left" | When Henry gets to the Tunisian Diamond in the Epic Ending, to find that night guards patrol there, a Poké Ball is one of the options Henry can choose.
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| rowspan="2"| ''{{wp|Hyperdimension Neptunia (video game)|Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2}}''
| style="text-align:left" | At the beginning of Chapter 8 on the True End route, Rom and Ram (twin sisters who {{wp|Moe anthropomorphism|personify}} the [[Nintendo DS]]) mention playing the "Pocketed Monstrosities" games:
::'''Ram''': Lowee's best games are easily the ones in the "Pocketed Monstrosities" franchise. Players catch and raise 1,510,376 monsters.
::'''Rom''': Oh, yeah. I was playing it earlier and I captured the {{p|Eevee|Eebee}} monster.
::'''Ram''': No way! I really want that one! Gimme.
::'''Rom''': [[Trade|I'll give you its parents later.]] They're both [[Generation IV|fourth generation]], so you'll probably get one from them.
|[[File:HDNmk2-pokemon.jpg|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="text-align:left" | There is a mouse villain character named "Pirachu", a pun on both "Pikachu" and, given the general motif of the ''Neptunia'' franchise's villains, "{{wp|Copyright infringement of software|piracy}}".
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Hyperdimension Neptunia (video game)|Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1}}''
| style="text-align:left" | While the group was traveling in the nation of Lowee (the nation that represents the Wii and Nintendo) they encounter the guards and have an exchange that references Pokémon in various ways:
::'''Lowee Guard''': Go! Dragon, I choose you!
::'''Compa''': Go! Nep-Nep, I choose you!
::'''Neptune''': {{p|Pikachu|Pika}}!
::'''IF''': Oh! All right then! Go! Lady Vert, I choose you!
::'''Lowee Guard''': Through rigorous training, people and monsters can become stronger! I've lived 'n trained with my fighting monster! And that will never change!
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|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Hyperdimension Neptunia (video game)|Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The game introduces an NPC from the aformentioned Lowee named Mr. Akai, a boy with a backwards hat and a messenger bag with a Pikachu-like design. Mr. Akai, like {{ga|Red}}, rarely speaks, at least until he finally receives his copy of "Pocketed Monstrosities".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="text-align:left" | When the child IF challenges the Alternate Dimension Vert to a game of cards, Nepgear mentions how the Vert of her world was unbeatable at "Pocket Monstrosities" against the twins Rom and Ram.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{ip|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''
| style="text-align:left" | After players defeat the Kraken as part of {{ip|Dyntos}}'s {{ip|The Three Trials|Three Trials}}, {{ip|Pit}} calls the Kraken a "Tentafool", possibly a reference to {{p|Tentacool}}.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Little Inferno}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The description text for the Giant Spider item is written in the style of [[Pokémon battle]] messages: "[[Wild Pokémon|A Giant Spider appears!]] [[Escape|You attempt to flee!]] Giant Spider attacks {{wp|Genji: Days of the Blade#Giant Enemy Crab|for massive damage}}!!"
|[[File:LittleInferno.jpg|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{smw|Mario Artist: Paint Studio}}''
| style="text-align:left" | One of the official pictures shows somebody drawing a silhouette of Pikachu.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|Minecraft}}''
| style="text-align:left" | As an easter egg, if the splashes.txt file is deleted but not the META-INF folder from the game's files, the only [http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Splash splash text] to be shown is "[[MissingNo.|missingno]]".
|[[File:Minecraft-Missingno.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Monster Legends''
| style="text-align:left" | Two monsters resemble Pokémon: The Turtle resembles {{p|Lapras}} and the Thunder Scout {{p|Zapdos}}.
|[[File:MonsterLegends_Zapdos.png|200px]][[File:MonsterLegends_Lapras.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{pk|Pikmin (game)|Pikmin}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The {{pk|S.S. Dolphin}}'s ship part called the {{pk|Bowsprit}} resembles a [[Poké Ball]].
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Pocket Mortys}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Based off the cartoon ''Rick and Morty'', Rick has his Mortys battle other Mortys in a turn-based RPG within the multiverse. There are even badges to be collected by defeating other Ricks in a Morty battle. A Morty Manipulator Chip functions similarly to a Poké Ball, which will cause that Morty to join the player if its HP is low enough. Even the name is based off "Pocket Monsters", and Rick automatically engages in battle if he walks in the sight of an NPC, and the Mortys follow Rick just like Pikachu in {{g|Yellow}}.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Poker Night at the Inventory}}''
| style="text-align:left" | {{wp|Strong Bad}} asks {{wp|Sam & Max#Characters|Max}} if he's a Pokémon (pronounced as Poke-mon).
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction}}''
| style="text-align:left" | There's a skill point titled "Gotta Catch Them All", a reference to the franchise's original slogan.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Rune Factory 4}}
| style="text-align:left" | Clorica says how "[F]ishing can be quite dangerous. Sometimes it's less {{p|Tentacool|tenta-'cool'}} and more {{p|Tentacruel|tenta-'cruel.'}}" Additionaly, Dolce quotes "I choose you" line, trying to command to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, referencing [[type effectiveness]] along the conversation.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Runescape}}''
| style="text-align:left" | While a player is training the Dungeoneering skill in Daemonheim, after every floor players can receive a title. One of them is ''[[EP001|I choose you!]]'', received for summoning [[Party|6]] or more familiars.
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| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/The_Simpsons_Game The Simpsons Game]''
| style="text-align:left" | The game features "[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Sparklemon Sparklemon]" in the level "[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Big_Super_Happy_Fun_Fun_Game Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game]". [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Homer_Simpson Homer] and [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Lisa_Simpson Lisa] must travel to three temples where they fight the Sparklemon in turn-based {{pkmn|battle}}s before they can collect them in "[[Poké Ball|capturing balls]]". The first two Sparklemon are based on {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Squirtle}}. One of the Sparklemon also uses a strike called "{{m|Scratch}} Attack". [[Damage modification|Type matchups]] is also presented in the form of moves' super-effectiveness, resistance, and immunity.
|[[File:The Simpsons Game.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/The_Simpsons:_Tapped_Out The Simpsons: Tapped Out]''
| style="text-align:left" | In the quest "I am the Lizard Queen! Pt. 4" introduced in Level 60, [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Cletus_Spuckler Cletus] asks for three giant stuffed {{p|Pikachu}}s when he thinks he won the ring toss three times.
|[[File:Tapped Out Pikachus.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan=2 | ''{{ink|Splatoon}}''
| style="text-align:left" | When the {{ink|Moray Towers}} are presented as a possible arena for multiplayer battles, there is a possibility that {{ink|Squid Sisters|Callie and Marie}} will reference Pokémon.
::'''Callie''': Rollers are [[damage modification|super effective]] here!
::'''Marie''': Chargers are [[Pokémon Theme|the very best, like no gun ever was]]!
| [[File:Splatoon Moray Towers.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="text-align:left" | In commemoration of Pokémon's {{pkmn|20th Anniversary}}, a {{ink|Splatfest}} was held on February 20, 2016 at 6:00 AM UTC, pitting players who prefer [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]] against players who prefer [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Blue]]{{tt|*|US and PAL regions}}/[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green]]{{tt|*|Japanese region}}. The Splatfest, like all Splatfests, will be divided and tallied by game region. At the end of the Splatfest, in all three regions, Red lost to Blue and Green.

In the US version of the announcement, {{ink|Squid Sisters|Callie and Marie}} discuss {{p|Vulpix}} being [[Game-exclusive Pokémon|exclusive]] to Blue, and reference {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket mottos|original motto]].
| [[File:Splatoon Red vs Blue Splatfest.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Steven Universe: Attack the Light!}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Steven sometimes says "Item, I Choose You!" when using an item.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}''
| style="text-align:left" | One of the puzzles that was distributed through SpotPass was for ''[[Pokémon X and Y]]'' and depicts {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. While the puzzle is no longer being distributed through SpotPass, players may still access it by StreetPassing someone who has at least one piece of it, selecting the puzzle in question when viewing the other player's pieces, and taking a piece of it. (As with all games' StreetPass functions, including ''Pokémon'', the same player may only be StreetPassed once every eight hours, meaning obtaining other pieces require either more StreetPasses or the use of Play Coins to obtain a random piece for the player's puzzle collection.)
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{smw|Super Mario Galaxy}}''
| style="text-align:left" | There is a [[Poké Ball]]-shaped planet in the {{smw|Buoy Base Galaxy}}. Inside it is a {{smw|Power Star}}, which is needed to finish the level, possibly a reference to the Poké Ball's importance in the [[Pokémon games]].
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| rowspan=2 | ''{{smw|Super Mario Maker}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A set of {{smw|Mystery Mushroom}} {{smw|Costume Mario|Costume}}s themed after the playable Pokémon in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] can be unlocked by scanning their respective [[amiibo]]. The player also has a random chance of unlocking one after completing a 100 Mario Challenge. Unlike most amiibo costumes, however, the Pokémon costumes do not feature custom sounds or music.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| style="text-align:left" | In commemoration of Pokémon's {{pkmn|20th Anniversary}}, an [[smw:List of officially released courses in Super Mario Maker|Event Course]] entitled {{smw|I Choose You!}} was uploaded on February 11, 2016. When the player completes this course, they will unlock a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}} costume. Completing the course three times will unlock all three. Unlike the Super Smash Bros. Pokémon costumes, these costumes have a full set of custom sound effects and music taken from {{g|Red and Green|s}}.
| [[File:Mario Maker Kanto Starters.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Super Scribblenauts}}''
| style="text-align:left" | There is a level where Maxwell has to defeat a Witch's monsters which is set out as a Pokémon Battle format.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Tomodachi Life}}''
| style="text-align:left" | An item named the Trucker Hat is sold in the Hat Shop for Miis to wear. Its description says, "This hat is the best. In fact it's [[Pokémon Theme|the very best.]] Why? Slip it on and find out!" This hat resembles one worn by {{ga|Red}} during Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}.
| [[File:Tomodachi Pokemon Reference.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Trade & Battle: Card Hero}}''
| style="text-align:left" | There are a few spoofs on the Pokémon franchise in this [[Game Boy Color]] game developed by {{nw|Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo}} and {{nw|Intelligent Systems}}. One example of these references is an NPC who exclaims that he has been watching the show "Rocket Monsters".<ref>[http://fryguy64.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cameo&action=display&thread=4105 Trade & Battle: Card Hero - Text Dump]</ref>
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[http://www.mousecity.com/games/point-and-click/vortex-point-4 Vortex Point 4]''
| style="text-align:left" | Ruben's neighbor owns a Pikachu doll.
| [[File:VP4 reference.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{smw|Wario Land 3}}''
| style="text-align:left" | One of the game's one hundred treasures is a ''[[Pokémon Pikachu]]'', a treasure in the Green Chest that is located in {{smw|the Big Bridge}}; however, the player cannot interact with it.
|
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| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|10px}}"| ''{{smw|Yoshi's Story}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The stages ''{{smw|Jelly Pipe|Stage 2-3}}'' and ''{{smw|Torrential Maze|Stage 2-4}}'' are made out entirely out of newspaper clippings, the text: ''Pikachu'', among others, is seen. So far, it has only been seen in one or two areas.
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|}

==References in tabletop games==
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| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|10px}}"| ''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game}}''
| A Spell card released on January 15, 2015 is titled "A {{pkmn2|Wild}} Monster Appears!" It allows the player to freely summon a Special Summon monster if no monsters are on their side and the opponent is controlling at least one monster.
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|10px}}"| [[File:A Wild Monster Appears Yu-Gi-Oh card.png|200px]]
|}

==References in books, comics, and manga==
* In the ''{{wp|Love Hina}}'' manga, {{wp|Keitaro Urashima}} can be seen with a {{p|Pikachu}} photo sticker while he checks his photo album of himself.
* Mangaka {{wp|Ume Aoki}} frequently represents herself in her works as "Ume-sensei", a crude chibi representation of herself dressed as a {{p|Metapod}}. Ume-sensei most notably appears in Aoki's famed manga {{wp|Hidamari Sketch}}.
* [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Simpsons_Comics ''The Simpsons'' comics] make several references:
** There is a story called ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/An_Anime_Among_Us! An Anime Among Us!]'', in which [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_Simpson Bart] has a dream containing numerous references to Japanese traditional and popular culture, including anime such as ''{{wp|Sailor Moon}}'' and [[Pokémon]]. The most prominent references to Pokémon are Bart dressed like [[Ash Ketchum]], a "Pocket Goblins" (Pockegob) Trainer, and [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Santa's_Little_Helper Santa's Little Helper] becoming a reference to {{p|Pikachu}} (Santa-choo). Bart fights against a trio from "[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Team_Sprocket Team Sprocket]", with [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Jessica_Lovejoy Jessica Lovejoy] appearing as [[Jessie]], [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Nelson_Muntz Nelson Muntz] as [[James]], and [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Martin_Prince,_Jr. Martin Prince] in a {{MTR}} costume ([https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Cat_Scratch-Eth Cat Scratch-eth]). This story is available in [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_Simpson_12 Bart Simpson Comics issue #12] as well as the collection book ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Big_Bratty_Book_of_Bart_Simpson Big Bratty Book of Bart Simpson]''.
** In the story ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Mr._Sparkle:_Destroy_All_Manga! Mr. Sparkle: Destroy All Manga!]'', many references to various manga and anime are made, including ''{{wp|Dragon Ball}}'', ''{{wp|Sailor Moon}}'', and [[Pokémon]]. A series called "[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Porkeymen Porkymen]" features many Pokémon-like creatures, including "[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Pikkanoze Pikkanoze]", a creature which shares striking resemblance with {{p|Pikachu}}. Creatures similar to {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Onix}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Geodude}} and {{p|Gengar}} are also shown. When Porkymen are chasing [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Mr._Sparkle Mr. Sparkle], Pikkanoze says, "Catch Mr. Sparkle, my Porkymen comrades! [[Gotta catch 'em all!|Catch him all!!!]]" When Mr. Sparkle encases Porkymen in soap bubbles, Pikkanoze says that it's "[[Poké Ball|somewhat familiar]]". This story is available in [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Simpsons_Comics_45 Simpsons Comics issue #45] as well as the collection book ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Simpsons_Comics_Unchained Simpsons Comics Unchained]''.
** In the story ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/All's_Veldt_That_Ends_Veldt! All's Veldt That Ends Veldt!]'', [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Maggie_Simpson Maggie] watches the aforementioned "Porkeymen", which is shown to use a Pokémon-like slogan "Gotta pitch 'em all!". When Maggie watches the show, Pikkanose's eyes release rapidly flashing light, causing Maggie to become hypnotized. This is a reference to the infamous "[[EP038|seizure episode]]". This story is available in [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_Simpson_7 Bart Simpson Comics issue #7] as well as the collection book ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Big_Bad_Book_of_Bart_Simpson Big Bad Book of Bart Simpson]''.
** In the story ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Day_of_the_Nerd Day of the Nerd]'', [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Comic_Book_Guy Comic Book Guy] dresses up like an anime character, using contact lenses to make his eyes seem like anime eyes, black laser lights to give himself speed lines whenever he moves quickly, and a yellow cat he calls "Comicachu", a reference to {{p|Pikachu}}. This story is available in [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Simpsons_Comics_73 Simpsons Comics issue #73] as well as the collection book ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Simpsons_Comics_Beach_Blanket_Bongo Simpsons Comics Beach Blanket Bongo]''.
* In the tenth book in the ''{{wp|Jigsaw Jones Mysteries}}'' series, ''The Case of the Ghostwriter'', Stringbean hires Jigsaw to take the case by offering him bubble gum, a {{wp|Darth Maul}} pencil eraser, a rubber band ball, $0.36, and a {{tcg|Diglett}} card. Jigsaw calls Diglett too common, so Stringbean instead offers a First Edition {{tcg|Gloom}} card, which he accepts.
* In the novella ''{{wp|Coraline}},'' the illustration on page 88 shows a Pikachu head among several other toys.
* In the novel ''{{wp|Mad Dogs}}'', Pokemon ''(sic)'' was mentioned as one of the fads that had passed around CHERUB campus.
* In Volume 5, Chapter 1 of of the ''{{wp|Sword Art Online}}'' light novel series, when discussing possible ways for someone to shoot a bullet in virtual reality and kill someone else in real life, Kirito mentions an instance in which animation effects in an [[EP038|episode]] of a certain {{pkmn|anime}} caused children across Japan to become sick. This reference was not retained in Episode 1 of the anime adaptation's second season, which directly adapts the chapter.
* In the book ''Babymouse: Cupcake Tycoon'', Pikachu is one of the many "people" seen watching an interview. It is later assumed that the same Pikachu was one of the two thousand "people" to buy Babymouse's cupcakes, as referenced by the narrator asking Babymouse how she was going to get her cupcakes to Japan.
* In the webcomic ''{{wp|Homestuck}}'', Tavros Nitram is shown playing a game called "Fiduspawn", which is similar to Pokémon.
* A ''{{wp|FoxTrot (comic strip)|FoxTrot}}'' [http://www.gocomics.com/foxtrot/2011/04/03 comic strip from April 3, 2011] has Jason and Peter playing catch. After he tossed, Jason shouted "I choose you, {{p|Gigalith}}!" He later mentioned he had played a lot of Pokémon recently as Peter questions why the ball was shaking. This strip was released weeks after the release of {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* In chapter 6 of the ''{{wp|Touhou Project}}'' manga series ''Wild and Horned Hermit'', main characters Reimu and Marisa are poisoned by an electric creature while trying to tame it. After the situation is explained to their friend Sanae, she wonders if the poison was caused by an eel or a catfish, or an "electric rat", and is shown thinking of Pikachu. Upon later discovering the poisoning was caused by a {{wp|Raijū}}, she thinks of Pikachu again, but with its face crossed out.
* In {{wp|Rick Riordan}}'s book ''{{wp|The Mark of Athena}}'', war-crazed Coach Hedge is sailing a ship while singing the [[Pokémon Theme]], replacing the [[Gotta catch 'em all!]] catchphrase with "Gotta ''Kill'' 'Em All".
** In another Rick Riordan book, ''{{wp|The Throne of Fire}}'', the protagonist Carter wakes up in an hotel room wearing Pokémon pajamas featuring Pikachu.
* A ''{{wp|Mother Goose and Grimm}}'' [http://www.grimmy.com/images/MGG_Archive/MGG_2014/MGG-2014-05-31.gif comic strip from May 31, 2014] featured a pair of Pikachu. It portrayed how the species got its name in a satirical manner.
* In the volume #1 of ''{{wp|Silk (comics)|Silk}}'' while the titular heroine is fighting Dragonclaw, she asks if that is a Pokémon name, and if they're "still a thing". She also owns a {{p|Staryu}} plush doll.
* A ''{{wp|Zits}}'' [http://comicskingdom.com/zits/2015-05-22 comic strip from May 22, 2015] has Jeremy ask his mother if she has seen his [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon cards]], and he freaked out when she said she threw them out years ago. He tells her in the last panel that he and Pierce planned to ignite them.
* An episode of ''{{wp|Hatsumei Boy Kanipan}}'' had [https://twitter.com/nanashiborger/status/741314374191587328 children in front of a pink machine intimidating a young boy], with three of the children (including the intimidated young boy) resembling Ash, Misty and Brock.
* During the final issue of ''Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows'', Annie May Parker proclaims she's not 'some collectable' like a Pokémon.

==Other references==
===Real world===
* {{wp|Zbtb7}}, a gene discovered by a geneticist from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York City, was originally named "Pokemon", stands for "POK erythroid myeloid ontogenic factor".
* In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|Pikachurin}}. According to the researchers, the decision was based on both Pokémon and protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
* In an interview with CultBox, ''{{wp|Hollyoaks}}'' actor Andrew Still, who portrays {{wp|Joel Dexter}} in the series, was asked what TV show reminded him of his childhood, to which he replied: "Definitely Pokémon. I remember going to a childminder when I was around 5 and me and all the other kids there would sit religiously around the TV and watch it".<ref>[http://www.cultbox.co.uk/blog/top-of-the-box/2441-hollyoaks-star-andrew-stills-tv-choices 'Hollyoaks' star Andrew Still's TV choices - CultBox]</ref>
* In July 2011, ''Stentorceps weedlei'', a species of wasps, received scientific classification, with the name being in reference to the Pokémon {{p|Weedle}}. Both Weedle and ''Stentorceps weedlei'' exhibit the distinctive feature of having a spine in the middle of the organism's head. <ref>[http://www.waspweb.org/Cynipoidea/Figitidae/Eucoilinae/Stentorceps/Stentorceps_weedlei.htm ''Stentorceps weedlei'' Nielsen & Buffington]</ref>
* During a Republican debate for the {{wp|United States presidential election, 2012|2012 United States presidential election}}, candidate {{wp|Herman Cain}} quotes a "poet" saying "Life can be a challenge, life can seem impossible, but it's never easy when there's so much on the line". These are actually the beginning lines of ''{{so|The Power of One}}'', the theme song for the [[M02|movie of the same name]]. During his withdrawal speech, he reused the line but with proper attribution.
* The {{wp|Prosecutor General of the Republic of Crimea|Prosecutor General of Crimea}} {{wp|Natalia Poklonskaya}} became the focus of international media attention due to her appearance after a video of her at a press conference on her appointment of Prosecutor General of Crimea on 11 March 2014 was uploaded to YouTube. Upon learning of her popularity, she was unhappy with the media attention being focused on her looks rather than her career, stating “I am a lawyer, not a Pokémon or something”.<ref>[http://rt.com/politics/239585-poklonskaya-prosecutor-threats-ukraine/]</ref>
* In April 2014, the [https://www.facebook.com/carnivore.pangolin Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program] and {{wp|CNN}}'s [http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/09/opinion/sutter-change-the-list-vote/index.html Change the List] project held a poll to name a {{wp|pangolin}} rescued from traffickers as part of a campaign to raise awareness for the endangered mammal. Of the top five choices from CNN comments, the name "{{p|Sandshrew}}" won the official [https://www.facebook.com/questions/10152451840746509 Facebook poll]. Sandshrew the pangolin now lives in a {{wp|Vietnam}}ese national park.
* In October 2014, the extinct {{wp|pterosaur}} ''Pterodactylus scolopaciceps'' was renamed ''{{wp|Aerodactylus}} scolopaciceps'' due to a newly-discovered {{wp|taxon}}omic separation. It is named after {{p|Aerodactyl}}, a Pokémon based on various pterosaur species, because it "seemed a pertinent name for a genus which has been synonymous with Pterodatylus for so long due to a combination of features".<ref>[http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0110646#s5 PLOS ONE: The Problem of Cryptic Pterosaur Taxa in Early Ontogeny]</ref>
* In May 2016, the Pokémon {{p|Charizard}} became the inspiration for the naming of ''Chilicola charizard'', a species of stem-nesting bees.<ref>[http://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=7731 A revision of ''Chilicola'' (''Heteroediscelis''), a subgenus of xeromelissine bees (Hymenoptera, Colletidae) endemic to Chile: taxonomy, phylogeny, and biogeography, with descriptions of eight new species]</ref>

===Music===
* A song from {{wp|Bow Wow (rapper)|Bow Wow}}'s album ''{{wp|Wanted (Bow Wow album)|Wanted}}'', "B.O.W.", has the lyrics "Get up out the stores like Pokémon did".
* A song from {{wp|Lil' Kim}}'s album ''{{wp|The Naked Truth (Lil' Kim album)}}'', "Get Yours", makes a reference to the common mispronunciation of "Pokéman".<ref>[http://youtu.be/nRJ446_liMs?t=52 Lil Kim's "Get Yours' (feat. Sha-Dash & T.I.)" on YouTube.com]</ref>
* Parts of the insert song in [http://filmcow.com/charlietheunicorn3.html part three] of the popular flash cartoon series ''{{wp|Charlie the Unicorn}}'' bear resemblance to the original [[Kanto Pokérap|Pokérap]].
* A song from {{wp|The Lonely Island}} album ''{{wp|Turtleneck & Chain}}'', "Japan", mentions dumping Pokémon in the river.
* Scottish band {{wp|Alestorm}} released [http://www.nuclearblast.de/static/articles/215/215265.jpg/1000x1000.jpg a T-Shirt] with a {{p|Snorlax}}-like monster on it. The band's name is printed in the same style as the Pokémon logo, and the text under it reads "Gotta drink 'em all".
* The {{wp|Azealia Banks}} song "Bitch Is Ill" makes a lewd comparison involving the electricity of a Pikachu.<ref>[http://youtu.be/5hngZkblwUM?t=168 Azealia Banks' "Bitch Is Ill" on Youtube.com]</ref>
* The song "Mama Bird" by Flynt Flossy (Turquoise Jeep) makes reference to Pokemon, saying "Like Ash, baby, yo I gotta catch 'em all". <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n7YWQM3H78]</ref>
* The song "Rip Your Heart Out" from {{wp|Hopsin}}'s album ''{{wp|Knock Madness}}'' features the lyrics "Motherfucker I got [[Poké Ball|balls]] like I'm [[Ash Ketchum]]".
* South African Rap group "Die Antwoord" made several references to [[Pikachu]]:
** In their music video to "Baby's on fire", Yolandi Visser is wearing Pikachu-styled plush slippers
** In the video "Umshini Wam" and some promotional photos, Ninja is wearing a Pikachu-hoodie.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMVNjMF1Suo "Umshini Wam" Die Antwoord Harmony Korine]</ref>
** Their song "Banana Brain" features the line "You're so cute, like Pikachu"
* The Nintendocore-band "Oak's parcel" is named after [[Professor Oak]] and has several Pokémon-themed songs.

===Websites===
* The coloring game on children's author {{wp|Dav Pilkey}}'s [http://www.pilkey.com website] was once called "Pilkeymon's Paintbox"<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20120622114244/http://www.pilkey.com/painter.php</ref> and featured a {{p|Pikachu}}-like boy as its menu icon.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20080403031704/http://www.pilkey.com/games.php</ref> After the site's 2013 redesign, the game was renamed "Pilkey Painter" and the menu icons were removed.
* ''{{wp|Homestar Runner}}'' has made a number of references to the series, usually playing on Pikachu's similar appearance to the character of The Cheat.<ref>[http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Pikachu Pikachu on HRWiki.org]</ref> In particular, Pikachu appears on screen during "[http://www.homestarrunner.com/cheatvideo.html The Cheat Theme Song]", when the lyrics are "Who's the man that looks like The Cheat?"
* On the virtual pet site ''{{wp|Neopets}}'', a Pikachu can be seen on the Gallery of Evil page.<ref>[http://www.neopets.com/evil.phtml Neopets - The Gallery of Evil]</ref>
* During the ''{{wp|Hetalia: Axis Powers}}'' 2011 Christmas event, Ladonia was passing the time playing Pokémon on his [[Game Boy]] and stated his favorite Pokémon was {{p|Stunfisk}} in his rushed introduction to Denmark.<ref>[http://www.hetarchive.net/scanlations/xmas2011/2011_12_5.php Hetalia 2011 Christmas Event, page 5]</ref>
* On ''{{wp|The Annoying Orange}}'', in "Marshmallow's Christmas Sock (12 Days Of Christmas)", 3 Pokémon were one of Marshmallow's gifts.<ref>[https://youtu.be/jQnqyMOQmlA?t=36 Annoying Orange - Marshmallow's Christmas Sock (12 Days Of Christmas) on YouTube.com]</ref>
* One of the screensavers included in {{wp|XScreenSaver}} is called "JigglyPuff" ''(sic)''.<ref>[http://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/screenshots/ XScreenSaver: Screenshots]</ref>
* ''{{wp|Cyanide and Happiness}}'' has referenced Pokémon in a few comics. [http://explosm.net/comics/421 One comic] made a joke about Ash catching all the STDs. [http://explosm.net/comics/628/ A second comic] had two people playing Rock, Paper, Scissors with one declaring "Bulbasaur beats everything". [http://explosm.net/comics/979/ Another comic] had Ash releasing a dead Pikachu from a Poké Ball because he forgot to make air holes. [http://explosm.net/comics/3023/ A fourth comic] had two people saying they were a fan of ''Pokémon'' and ''The Legend of Zelda''.
* In the third installment of SamBakZa's ''{{wp|There She Is!!}}'' series, the character Doki chases and tries various methods of capturing a fleeing Nabi. When all of her attempts fail, she uses a [[Poké Ball]], throwing it at Nabi's head and knocking him down.
* The virtual pet site ''[http://www.subeta.net Subeta]'' contains several references to Pokémon, including an item which heavily resembles a Poké Ball called Spherical Self-Contained Capture and Storage Unit<ref>[http://www.subetalodge.org/view/item/Spherical+Self-Contained+Capture+and+Storage+Unit SubetaLodge - Spherical Self-Contained Capture and Storage Unit]</ref> and two items that parody {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.<ref>[http://www.subetalodge.org/view/item/Betamon%3A+Azure+Gamepet+Game SubetaLodge - Betamon: Azure Gamepet Game]</ref><ref>[http://www.subetalodge.org/view/item/Betamon%3A+Crimson+Gamepet+Game SubetaLodge - Betamon: Crimson Gamepet Game]</ref>
* ''{{wp|Death Battle}}'' has two battles featuring Pokémon:
** The first was [[Ash's Pikachu]] vs. {{wp|Blanka}}. Blanka was declared the winner due to his self-taught survival skills, electric resistance, and his greater strength and size compared to Pikachu giving him an edge over Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} typing and reliance on a Trainer.<ref>[http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/death-battle/death-battle-pikachu-vs-blanka Death Battle: Pikachu vs. Blanka]</ref>
** The second was a three-way free-for-all between a wild {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Blastoise}}. Blastoise was found to win 48% of over 7,000 simulated [[Pokémon battle]]s between the three Pokémon using game mechanics and was thus declared the winner of the battle.<ref>[http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/death-battle/pokemon-battle-royale-death-battle Death Battle: Pokémon Battle Royale]</ref>
** Additionally, in the {{wp|Vegeta}} vs. {{wp|Shadow the Hedgehog}} battle, when Shadow sends Vegeta to the Moon, a recolored {{p|Ducklett}} wearing a space helmet can be seen.
* Beginning on February 18, 2015 the official Robot Chicken Twitter account was "taken over" by Meowth of Team Rocket and renamed ''MEOWTHbot Chicken''.<ref>https://twitter.com/cyborgturkey/status/568172201364430848</ref>.
** It was later changed to ''Robot Charmander'' before being renamed yet again to ''Robot Pikachiken''.  The Twitter account has since reverted back to normal.
* [http://kongregate.com Kongregate.com], a gaming website, releases a "Kongpanion" every week. One of them is a fire-breathing chair called "Chairizard", which is likely a reference to Charizard.

==See also==
* [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon]]

==External links==
*[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Pokémon Pokémon at Wikisimpsons]

==References==
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List of references to Pokémon in popular culture

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'''References to the Pokémon franchise''' are often made in other media. While {{p|Pikachu}} is a common target due to its prominence as the mascot of the franchise, other Pokémon, characters, and elements of the various Pokémon series are often lampooned.

==References in television broadcasts, movies, and radio==

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; text-align:center; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #81807A"
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|10px}}"| Series/Movie
! style="background: #6AA9E4"| Episode
! style="background: #6AA9E4"| Details
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|10px}}"| Image
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|100 Greatest (UK TV series)|100 Greatest}}''
| ''100 Greatest Toys with Jonathan Ross''
| style="text-align:left" | In ''100 Greatest Toys with Jonathan Ross'', Pokémon was featured as the 37th greatest toy, with emphasis being on the {{Trading Card Game}}, and the problems it created for schools dealing with the theft of cards.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|30 Rock}}''
| ''{{wp|Stride of Pride}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon is a recurring theme in this episode with one of {{wp|Jack Donaghy|Jack}}'s girlfriends. When referring to Jack's polygamy, she said that it was like Pokémon the way Jack had "gotta catch 'em all". Jack pluralizes Pokémon as "Pokémons" only to have her correct him. Jack brings up Pokémon numerous times throughout the episode in reference to his girlfriend, including referring to a text message he got as being "Pokémon'd". At the end of the episode, Liz writes a letter on her laptop, and also refers to "Pokémons" and her life as "little creatures running around".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|97.3 Forth One}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | In an airing on 14 December 2011, the [[Pokémon Theme]] was briefly played, as the hosts mentioned that Pokémon was the top Christmas present at the height of its popularity.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|Adventure Time}}''
|''Joshua and Margaret Investigations''
| style="text-align:left" | In one scene in the episode, Margaret is show entering a weapons room. Among the weapons on the right wall is a small [[Poké Ball]].
|[[File:Adventure Time weapons room still.jpg|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|American Dad!}}''
| ''{{wp|A Piñata Named Desire}}''
| style="text-align:left" | While {{wp|Steve Smith (American Dad!)|Steve}} was remembering about he and his friends used to have sleepovers when they were little, a pink and purple {{p|Pikachu}} is seen on the t-shirt worn by his friend Toshi.
|[[File:APinataNamedDesire.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Buck, Wild}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In the first act, Steve is upset about being seated at the kids' table, pointing out that the kids are playing with Pokémon cards and they are not very good. He yells at one of the kids for "wasting his {{p|Charizard}}".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Animation Domination High-Def}}''
|''Scientifically Accurate: Pokémon''
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon is spoofed in this series of ADHD shorts. References to kids being thrown into the wilderness alone, as well as some of the kinds of Pokémon such as "a pile of gears" (presumably a [[Klink]]) and "a [EXPLETIVE] ice cream cone" (presumably [[Vanillite]]).
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Pikachu Gets Pokémon Rabies''
| style="text-align:left" | A short features Ash and Misty walking when he runs into a man and his dog. Thinking it's a Pokémon, Ash orders Pikachu to attack the dog, who in turn bites Pikachu. Oak tells Ash that Pikachu has "PokéRabies" (a possible take on [[Pokérus]]) and tells Ash he must put down Pikachu. Sadly, Ash ties Pikachu to a tree and shoots him with a gun, citing that the first shot "wasn't very effective" and continues to fire at Pikachu until he dies. Ash sees Pikachu's spirit dragged to hell, to which Oak replies, "All Pokémon go to hell!" The short ends with Ash encountering another Pikachu.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day}}''
| ''Menma the Hero''
| style="text-align:left" | Tetsudō suggests that the wish Menma might want granted was to have a rare monster from a video game called "Nokezori Monsters" ("Nokémon" for short), which Jinta buys from the game shop Anaru works at. Some other games that were referenced were Gold, Opal, and Emerald.
|[[File:Anohana Nokemon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Austin Powers in Goldmember}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | The movie features people in costumes of {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Pikachu}} among those running from "not Godzilla" in the Tokyo scene. The deleted scenes also feature background appearances of {{p|Meowth}} and {{p|Celebi}} costumes, the Pikachu car and a {{p|Dragonite}} plushie.
|[[File:Austin Powers Goldmember Charmander.jpg|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Arthur (TV Series)|Arthur}}''
| ''Arthur Loses his Marbles''
| style="text-align:left" | Muffy says that she has fifty-four Dopeyman cards in a pack, in resemblance to Pokémon cards, and with one card a take on a Pikachu called "Stinkachu".
|[[File:ArthurLosesHisMarbles.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Are We There Yet? (TV series)|Are We There Yet?}}''
| '' The Bad Dream Episode''
| style="text-align:left" | After Nick says "You can't make a sequel for everything", Kevin says "They should've told that to the Pokémon people thirteen movies ago!" and then names all Pokémon movies up to [[M13]], including [[Mewtwo Returns|MR]].
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Bad Santa}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | One child asks "Santa" for Pokémon.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Barter Kings}}''
| ''Tazed and Confused''
| style="text-align:left" | During interviews for a new employee, one of the interviewees cites his history as a collector of Pokémon cards as relevant work experience.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Beast Machines}}''
| ''Revelations, Part I: Discovery''
| style="text-align:left" | Jetstorm says "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ben 10: Omniverse}}''
|"Rook Tales"
| style="text-align:left" | Max Tennyson and Sheriff Wat-Senn are competitively fishing and catch two fish that look like {{p|Magikarp}} and {{p| Gyarados}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Bernard's Watch}}''
| {{tt|N/A|Entire series throughout.}}
| style="text-align:left" | Bernard's room is often shown to have first-generation Pokémon posters.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="3" |''{{wp|The Big Bang Theory}}''
| The Cooper/Kripke Inversion
| style="text-align:left" | Even after being taken off his joint checking account with his wife until he learned the value of money, {{wp|Howard Wolowitz}} still spent his lunch's allowance on [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon cards]].
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|The Indecision Amalgamation
| style="text-align:left" | When Sheldon and Amy are at an electronics store and Sheldon is trying to decide between buying a PlayStation 4 or an Xbox One, advertisements for {{g|X and Y}} are seen.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|The Perspiration Implementation
| style="text-align:left" | When Sheldon asks a woman out at a bar, he says "I choose you," which he claims [[Ash Ketchum]] did to {{AP|Pikachu}}. He specifically mentions that he is referencing Pokémon.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Brum (TV series)|Brum}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon plushies can be seen at a stall in a fairground.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Chase (UK game show)|The Chase UK}}''
| ''06/09/2016''
| style="text-align:left" | During the Cash-Builder round, Bradley Walsh asked the contestant "The Pokémon character: {{p|Bunnelby}} is based on what real-world animal?". The contestant was unable to answer and passed the question.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Clarence (TV series)|Clarence}}''
| ''{{wp|Clarence's Millions}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A kid introduces the latest trend at Aberdale Elementary School - ''Tappy Cards''. They are somewhat based on Pokémon, and the only way to play is to "buy 'em all", a reference to the Pokémon tagline, "Gotta Catch 'Em All!"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Cleveland Show}}''
| ''{{wp|Ain't Nothin' But Mutton Bustin'}}''
| style="text-align:left" | While {{wp|Cleveland Brown|Cleveland}} and {{wp|List of The Cleveland Show characters#Rallo_Tubbs|Rallo}} visit the County Fair, one of the stands has {{p|Gengar}} plushies.
|[[File:AintNothinButMuttonBustin.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Codename: Kids Next Door}}''
| ''Operation: A.R.C.H.I.V.E.''
| style="text-align:left" | A character that can be seen in the audience looks similar to {{Ash}} in his [[original series]] clothes.
|[[File:OperationArchive.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Community (TV series)|Community}}''
| ''{{wp|Digital Estate Planning}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Hilda's long list of conversation topics includes "{{ka|old man}} {{pkmn|Trainer}}", "{{m|fly}} on a bird", "[[Cinnabar Island|cinnamon island]]", and "{{m|Surf|seal}} along the shore", a reference to the [[Old man glitch]]. Also when Gilbert is escaping from Cornelius he changes into [[MissingNo.]] for a split-second.
|[[File:Community.png|200px]][[File:Community2.png|200px]]

|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Case Closed|Detective Conan}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} make a cameo appearance as kids staying in a train station. However, the distinct facial features each possess, such as their hairstyles and Brock's eyes, were slightly altered and switched between them.
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| ''{{wp|Drawn Together}}''
| {{tt|N/A|Entire series throughout.}}
| style="text-align:left" | One of the main characters, {{wp|List of Drawn Together characters#Ling-Ling|Ling-Ling}}, is a direct parody of {{p|Pikachu}}. He mentions that one of his pastimes is [[EP038|giving children seizures]].
|[[File:Ling-Ling.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Drunk History}}''
| '' Boston''
| style="text-align:left" | After the retelling of the 1990 {{wp|Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum}} art theft, a man says he knows how they must feel because he had $100 worth of Pokémon cards stolen as a kid including holographic [[Charizard (Base Set 4)]], [[Blastoise (Base Set 2)]], and [[Professor Oak (Base Set 88)]].
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| ''{{wp|Dustin the Turkey|Dustin in Fowl Play}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | When {{wp|Dustin the Turkey}} was wondering what new job he should get, Socky asks "are we going to become [[Pokémon Trainer]]s?"
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|EastEnders}}''
| {{tt|N/A|An episode that aired sometime between 2001 and 2003. EastEnders episodes do not have titles.}}
| style="text-align:left" | Doctor {{wp|Anthony Trueman}} explains {{wp|Yin and Yang}} to his ex {{wp|Kat Slater}}, who then replied "Yin? Yang? You're not letting Pokémon characters take over your life?"
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| ''{{wp|Emmerdale}}''
| {{tt|N/A|An episode shown on 25 August 2011. Emmerdale episodes do not have titles.}}
| style="text-align:left" | {{wp|Sandy Thomas}} plays an orange DSi, a sound effect from a Pokémon Ranger game is heard and he cries out in annoyance "Every time I get to the big boss Raikou on level 3, I need {{wp|Gabby Thomas|Gabby}}, only a child can work this wretched thing", much to his son {{wp|Ashley Thomas|Ashley}}'s annoyance. However, the music that is heard from the game is the initial encounter theme, which is inconsistent with what Sandy had stated to have happened.
|[[File:Emmerdale Pokemon Ranger Guardian Signs.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|ER (television series)|ER}}''
| ''{{wp|And in the End...}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A patient says "I am [[M02|the chosen one]], come to be known as {{p|Lugia}}".
|[[File:AndInTheEnd.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Evil Con Carne|Evil Con Carne}}''
| ''Search and Estroy''
| style="text-align:left" | General Skarr and Major Dr. Ghastly create the Poké-Digi Tank. A parody of both Pokémon and Digimon.
|[[File:SearchAndEstroy.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Everybody Loves Raymond}}''
| ''Hackidu''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode focuses "Hackidu", which is a spoof of Pokémon and {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}. Ray's daughter Ally makes a trade with a boy, giving him a sizable stack of cards for just one of hers, called "Scramisaur". Ray thinks the trade is unfair, so he talks to the boy's father and the trade is reversed. Ray then learns that he shouldn't have gotten the trade reversed, and attempts to get the card back. Hackidu is also watched on TV during the episode.
|[[File:Hackidu.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Family Guy}}''
| ''{{wp|April in Quahog}}
| style="text-align:left" | A poster depicting a superhero that strongly resembles a {{p|Machoke}} can be seen in {{wp|Chris Griffin|Chris's}} room.
|[[File:AprilInQuahog.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Fillmore!}}''
| ''Test of the Tested''
| style="text-align:left" | A cheerleading coach says that her team, while in a human pyramid, is "as strong as a {{p|Geodude}} using its {{m|Harden}} attack".
|[[File:TestOfTheTested.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Gabriel Iglesias}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | His friends have given him the nickname "Pikachu" and this is often referenced during his stand-up performances, occasionally mimicking Pikachu's voice.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | When George and Benny discuss ways to make money, the former suggests that the latter pretend to be a {{p|Pikachu}} in Mexico.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ghost Stories (anime)|Ghost Stories}}'' (dub)
| ''Akane-san of the Broadcasting Room!! Voice of the Dead''
| style="text-align:left" | The [[Pokémon anime]] is referenced when Leo states that the broadcast begins right after Pokémon.
|[[File:Ghost Stories.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Good Luck Charlie}}''
| ''A L.A.R.P. in the Park''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode features a card game called "Pokeo", based on the Pokémon Trading Card Game and {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}. [[Type]] advantages are mentioned ("{{t|Grass}} power is no match for {{t|Fire|volcano}} power") and the chicken character "Chikapu" is a parody of {{p|Pikachu}}. A creature named "Slugmar" is also mentioned, presumably a portmanteau of {{p|Slugma}} and {{p|Magmar}}.
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| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | A picture of an {{p|Eevee}} is drawn on a chalkboard in the basement.
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| ''{{wp|Good Vibes (U.S. TV series)|Good Vibes}}''
| ''The Grass is Always Greener''
| style="text-align:left" | When Mondo sees Woody's room for the first time, he comments on all the awards for competitions he has. Woody admits that many of them were purchased on {{wp|ebay}} by his parents. Mondo then asks how much they spent on the "lame Pokémon tournament participant ribbon", a gold ribbon with a {{p|Pikachu}} on it, to which Woody claims that he won on his own.
| [[File:Good Vibes Pokemon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Green Lantern (film)|Green Lantern}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | A cartridge of Pokémon Sapphire can be seen in Dr. {{wp|Hector Hammond}}'s apartment.
| [[File:Green Lantern Pokémon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy}}''
| ''It's Hokey Mon!''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode features a trading card game named "Hokey Mon".
|[[File:ItsHokeyMon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Grojband}}''
| ''Super Zeroes''
| style="text-align:left" | In this episode, the lead guitarist Corey tries to come up with a gimmick for their band, and is seen in a purple Pikachu costume.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Haiyore! Nyaruko-san}}''
| ''Like a Close Encounter of the Third Kind'' and ''Great Conspiracy X''
| style="text-align:left" | Nyaruko summons her pets Shanta and Nephren-Car from a [[Poké Ball]]-esque object, during which she says 「君に決めた！」 ''Kimi ni kimeta!'' ("I choose you!")<ref>[http://nyaruref.blogspot.ca/2012/04/haiyore-nyaruko-san-episode-1.html NyaruReferences: Haiyore! Nyaruko-san Episode 1 References]</ref><ref>[http://nyaruref.blogspot.ca/2012/05/haiyore-nyaruko-san-episode-5.html NyaruReferences: Haiyore! Nyaruko-san Episode 5 References]</ref>
|[[File:Nyaruko.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Hayate the Combat Butler}}''
| Many episodes
| style="text-align:left" | Pikachu has made background cameos; the pet tiger has referenced Pikachu when assuming himself to be the mascot character and in one episode the cast travel on a plane based on ANA Flights. In the sixth episode, a framed image of a blue Pikachu can be seen near the beginning of the episode. The image was based on one of {{AP|Pikachu}}'s anime art. In some episodes, various sound effects and background music make a reference to Pokémon.
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| ''{{wp|Heroes (TV series)|Heroes}}''
| ''{{wp|One of Us, One of Them}}'' and ''{{wp|Dual (Heroes)|Dual}}''
| style="text-align:left" | {{wp|Hiro Nakamura}} was called {{p|Pikachu}} once in each of those two episodes.
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| ''{{wp|Hetalia: Axis Powers}}'' (dub)
| ''Episode 18''
| style="text-align:left" | During a battle against the Axis Powers, America chooses China to fight and says, "China, I choose you!" After beating and capturing the Axis Powers, America then says, "Yeah, we caught them all!"
| [[File:Reference Hetalia.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|House (TV series)|House M.D}}
| ''{{wp|Perils of Paranoia}}''
| style="text-align:left" | While having a discussion with his diagnostic team, {{wp|Gregory House|House}} says, "Which is why {{p|Arceus}} created a universe with three states of matter and 300 solid or liquid poisons that could cause his symptoms", upon which {{wp|Chris Taub|Taub}} asks, "Arceus?" House then suggests he look it up.
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| ''{{wp|Highschool DxD}}''
| ''I Get a Familiar!''
| style="text-align:left" | The familiar master, Zatouji (parody of Satoshi) is a parody of Ash Ketchum. He uses the phrase "Gotta catch 'em all" many times.
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| ''{{wp|IS (Infinite Stratos)|Infinite Stratos 2}}''
| ''Open Your Heart''
| style="text-align:left" | Tatenashi grabs Houki's breasts while saying ''Houki-chan getto da ze!'' ("Houki, caught you!"), a reference to the Japanese [[Gotta catch 'em all!|slogan]] of the Pokémon franchise, ''Pokémon getto da ze!''.<ref>[http://youtu.be/3WnNItb5lUw&t=12 Infinite Stratos 2 - Her breast are bigger than mine!]</ref>
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| ''{{wp|Inside Amy Schumer}}''
| ''Clown Panties''
| style="text-align:left" | A 6-year-old Amy interviews states that the {{pkmn|anime}} is one of his favorite TV shows.
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| ''{{wp|Jackie Chan Adventures}}''
| ''Tough Break''
| style="text-align:left" | A franchise called "Gnomekop" appears in an episode, which is Pokémon spelled backwards plus a "G". It also uses the slogan "Gotta collect 'em all", similar to Pokémon's [[Gotta catch 'em all!]]
|[[File:Gnomekop.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Jeopardy!}}''
| Several
| style="text-align:left" | The franchise and parts thereof has been used in [http://j-archive.com/search.php?search=pokemon&submit=Search a number of clues and responses].
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Johnny Bravo}}''
| ''20,000 Leagues Over My Head''
| style="text-align:left" | Clam-League 9000 is a show which Johnny Bravo watches and enjoys. Due to his addiction with the show, Johnny goes to great lengths to secure all of the Clam-League 9000 toys, but unfortunately goes about it by deep-sea diving for actual clams. The Clam-League 9000 is somewhat of a lampoon fusion of both {{wp|Dragonball Z}} and Pokémon. The main rival characters of the show bear resemblance to Goku, Vegeta and Piccolo, the latter two being combined into one green skinned antagonist.
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| ''{{wp|Johnny Test}}''
| ''Johnny'mon'' and ''The Return of Johnny'mon''
| style="text-align:left" | Two episodes featured Tinymon, with a [[Pokédex|Tinydex]], [[Poké Ball|Tiny Cubes]] that contain creatures, a character named [[Ash Ketchum|Blast Ketchup]], and the slogan "Gotta snatch 'em all!". The episodes feature a legendary Tinymon known as "Screechereen", which greatly resembles [[Shadow Lugia]]. Blast Ketchup's Tinymon, Kadoomerang, also slightly resembles {{p|Squirtle}}. Evolution and attacks are also featured. For example, Screechereen evolves from Cuddlebuns, who is said to be the weakest Tinymon. It turned out that it needs love in order for it to evolve into the legendary Tinymon. Something similar to link cables are also featured. In the plot, Johnny and his sisters get stuck in a Tinymon game and need to trade with a cable in order to get out. However, a battle must first be won in order to access that function.
|[[File:Johnnymon.png|200px]] [[File:Johnnymon 2.png|200px]]
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| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Law & Order: Special Victims Unit|Law & Order: SVU}}''
| ''Uncivilized''
| style="text-align:left" | A victim was last seen on his way to a store to buy Pokémon cards.
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| ''Home Invasions''
| style="text-align:left" | The father of the victim's boyfriend stated that his son still has his Pokémon cards.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Go! Go! Itsutsugo Land|Let's Go Quintuplets!}}''
| ''Make Up for Mother's Day''
| style="text-align:left" | There is a scene in which Krystal runs past a shop which has a Pikachu-esque plush in the window.
|[[File:Pikachu Itsutsugo Land.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|Lost (TV series)|Lost}}''
| ''{{wp|Ji Yeon}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In a flashback, {{wp|Jin-Soo Kwon|Jin}} is looking for a stuffed panda in a toy store that has an extensive amount of Pokémon merchandise on the shelves in the background.
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| align="center" rowspan="3" | ''{{wp|Lucky Star (manga)#Anime|Lucky Star}}''
| ''Base of the Sun''
| style="text-align:left" | Kagami asks Konata if she has any talents besides making faces. Konata replies by stating that she can name every Pok{{tt|***|the anime censors this part}}n.
|[[File:BaseOfTheSun.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''The Famous Shooter''
| style="text-align:left" | The characters go to a festival, and Kagami has trouble catching fish as they just swim away from her. When she finally catches one, she shouts "get da ze!", which is "''[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]''" in Japanese.
|[[File:TheFamousShooter.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Pandora's Box''
| style="text-align:left" | Konata states that {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} is gold, but {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} isn't silver, referencing both the [[Bell Tower|Bell]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]s, and {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. She also wonders if they're like Po{{tt|*|the anime censors this part}}émon, and "if they have a {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Sapphire and Ruby|s}} or something".
|[[File:PandorasBox.png|200px]]
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| rowspan="13" | ''{{wp|MAD (TV series)|MAD}}''
| ''2012 Dalmatians / Grey's in Anime''
| style="text-align:left" | In the "{{wp|Grey's Anatomy|Grey's}} In Anime" skit, {{wp|Derek Shepherd|Derek Shepherd}} (who wears a hat similar to Ash's) throws a [[Poké Ball]] and summons a Pikachu lookalike, known as "Checkaflu", who shocks the patient and defibrillates him.
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| ''Cliffordfield / Big Time Rushmore''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode features a skit about rejected Pokémon. Among these is Punchachu, a punching mouse with huge arms and small feet, whose Trainer looks like [[Max]]. Ironically, its special attack is kicking. Another rejected Pokémon is Glasstar, a bear-like creature made out of glass. Its special attack is "frailty". Another reject Pokémon is Buzzkill, an owl-based Pokémon that looks similar to {{p|Hoothoot}}, whose special attack is indifference. When told how it loves battles, all it said was, "meh" while shrugging its shoulders. The last reject Pokémon is Uncle Hank (who was just an old man). His special attack is {{m|Confusion}}; all he does is get confused about what was going on.
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| ''Pokémon Park / WWER''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode that features the skit "Pokémon Park", a spoof of ''{{wp|Jurassic Park}}''. An unknown {{pkmn|Professor}} invited Ash (who has curly hair and glasses), Misty (who holds a [[Nintendo DS|DS]] and has blond hair), Jessie (with blue hair) and James (with green hair). It features the Pokémon {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, and {{p|Bulbasaur}}. "Yu-Gi-Oh! Island" and "Digimon Island" are mentioned too.
|[[File:PokémonPark.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''The Straight A-Team / Gaming's Next Top Princess''
| style="text-align:left" | Misty is among the eliminated contestants in "Gaming's Next Top Princess", among the likes of {{wp|Amy Rose}}, {{wp|Felicia (Darkstalkers)|Felicia}}, {{wp|Tifa Lockhart}}, {{wp|Lara Croft}}, and {{smw|Birdo}}.
|[[File:Misty in MAD.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Pooh Grit / Not-A-Fan-A-Montana''
| style="text-align:left" | One skit features a brand of gum called "Big League Pika-Chew" (a take on {{wp|Big League Chew|Big League Chew}}), made of real shredded Pikachu, and it helps people in baseball by giving the ball a shock when they hit it with a bat.
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| ''Kung Fu Blander / Destroy, Bob the Builder, Destroy''
| style="text-align:left" | The "Kung Fu Blander" skit has Po, the main character of the ''{{wp|Kung Fu Panda}}'' movie series, fighting the main villain of the {{wp|Kung Fu Panda 2|second}} ''Kung Fu Panda'' movie, Shen. When he learns that only a hero in "black and white" can defeat Shen and that it isn't him, he resorts to pulling several items and characters matching the description to use against Shen. One of the objects Po pulls out is {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}.
|[[File:KungFuBlander.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Twilight: Staking Dawn / Cookie Blue''
| style="text-align:left" | One skit shows "PokéHarmony", which spoofs the dating website {{wp|eHarmony}}. It starts with a Geodude who can't get a date with a boulder, and then shows a female {{tt|Hitmonchan|Hitmonchan can only be male however}} paired up with a Machamp, a Bulbasaur who decided a Venusaur was right for her despite Venusaur being "evolved enough to be her father", Mewtwo, who didn't need anyone, and a Pikachu paired with a Jolteon. Ash Ketchum hosted the fake commercial.
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| ''Men in Black to the Future / Pokémon of Interest''
| style="text-align:left" | The "Pokémon of Interest" segment was a crossover between Pokémon and ''{{wp|Person of Interest (TV series)|Person of Interest}}''. John Reese was assigned to capture a {{p|Psyduck}} and bring it to Harold Finch. When using [[Poké Ball]]s didn't work, he hits it with a shovel. Harold then turns to {{Ash}} and asks "What have you been doing for 14 seasons?!", referencing how many seasons the anime was up to at this point.
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| ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid Icarus / The Adjustment Burro''
| style="text-align:left" | The "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Icarus" skit was a crossover between the {{wp|Diary of a Wimpy Kid (film series)|''Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' series}} and ''{{ip|Kid Icarus (series)|Kid Icarus}}''. In the skit, {{p|Pikachu}} is shown to be part of the gang that harasses {{ip|Pit}}, and {{wp|Ms. Pac-Man|Ms. Pac-Man}} uses a {{p|Squirtle}} to extinguish a fire in the science lab.
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| ''Pokémonsters, Inc. / Bane and Kate''
| style="text-align:left" | This skit was a crossover between Pokémon and ''{{wp|Monsters, Inc.|Monsters, Inc.}}'' In this skit, Ash Ketchum ends up in the world of Monsters, Inc. and goes crazy, attempting to catch all of the monsters. His {{AP|Pignite}} and {{AP|Krookodile}} are featured as well (but have different body styles/colors) throughout the skit, along with his {{AP|Pikachu}} who appeared briefly at the end, deciding to let his Trainer stay trapped inside a Poké Ball as some sort of revenge, although in the anime, Pikachu is always outside of it's Poké Ball.
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| ''Les the Miz / The Lex Factor''
| style="text-align:left" | This episode featured a skit parodying ''{{wp|The More You Know}}'' titled "The Less You Know". In this skit, the announcer claimed that Poké Balls were able to hold Pokémon because they're airtight, with a {{pkmn|Trainer}} resembling [[Misty]] expressing disgust at the stench left behind after sending out her {{p|Squirtle}}.
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| ''Jaws the Great and Powerful / Off Their Spockers''
| style="text-align:left" | This episode featured a spoof of ''{{wp|Psych}}'' called ''{{p|Psyduck}}'', with the tagline "They'll pretty much let anything be a cop these days".
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| ''The Dullverine / Under the Dumb''
| style="text-align:left" | In the first sketch, a Japanese girl who tells {{wp|Wolverine (comics)|Wolverine}} that they have to go to Japan to film ''{{wp|The Wolverine (film)|The Wolverine}}'' is shown carrying a Pikachu umbrella.
|[[File:DullverinePikachu.png|200px]]
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| ''{{wp|MADtv}}''
| ''Season 5, Episode 16''
| style="text-align:left" | In the "Reality Check" sketch, Belma Button mentions that she took her kids to ''[[M1|Pokémon: The First Movie]]'', chasting the Japanese for sending it to America. Tovah says, "Who drew it? Stevie Wonder?" and Belma says it sounds like the name of a homosexual Jamaican adult film.
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| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Malcolm in the Middle}}''
| ''{{wp|List of Malcolm in the Middle episodes#Season 3: 2001–2002|Company Picnic (Part 1)}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Dewey is sitting at a picnic table with a boy and both Pokémon cards in their hand, and can be seen making a trade. There are also cards laid on the table. The boy then offers Dewey some candy, which he is not supposed to be eating due to hyperactivity. After eating it, Dewey freaks out and throws some of the cards in the air.
|[[File:CompanyPicnicPart1.png|200px]]
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| ''{{wp|List of Malcolm in the Middle episodes#Season 3: 2001–2002|Bowling}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A {{p|Charmander}} doll can be seen sitting on the bed in some episodes, along with a Squirtle doll.
|[[File:Charmander Malcolm in the Middle bowling.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Haruhi Suzumiya|The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya}}''
| ''Endless Eight'' ({{wp|List of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya episodes#2009_version|part two}})
| style="text-align:left" | Two {{p|Pikachu}} masks, a purple {{p|Turtwig}} mask, a yellow {{p|Chimchar}} mask, and an orange {{p|Piplup}} mask can be seen on display.
|[[File:EndlessEight.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon bed sheets can be seen on multiple occasions.
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| ''{{wp|Modern Family}}''
| ''{{wp|Playdates (Modern Family)|Playdates}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Monte, Lily's classmate, said his hobby is collecting Pokémon.
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| ''{{wp|My Babysitter's a Vampire}}''
| ''{{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire episodes#Season 1: 2011|Friday Night Frights}}''
| style="text-align:left" | When the ghost of {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Coach Ed|Coach ED}} ({{wp|Clé Bennett}}) haunts {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Ethan Morgan|Ethan Morgan}} ({{wp|Matthew Knight}}), threatening him that he'd ruin his life if he didn't win a trophy for their school, the young boy gets into a wrestling match with {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Kurt the Hurt|Kurt the Hurt}} ({{wp|William Greenblatt}}). When it becomes clear that he cannot win, Ethan exclaims that he has "never won a fight" to which his friend {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Benny Weir|Benny Weir}} ({{wp|Atticus Mitchell}}) replies, "False; remember that time in grade 2 when I took your Pokémon lunchbox?"
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| ''{{wp|My Family}}''
| ''{{wp|List of My Family episodes#Series One (2000)|Pain in the Class}}''
| style="text-align:left" | After finding out that his mother {{wp|Susan Harper (My Family)|Susan Harper}} ({{wp|Zoë Wanamaker}}) has invited the parents of his school bully round to solve his bullying problem, {{wp|Michael Harper (My Family)|Michael}} ({{wp|Gabriel Thomson}}) says 'goodbye' to some of his possessions, including his Pokémon cards, commenting that he only had 212 left to collect.
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| ''{{wp|My Hero (UK TV series)|My Hero}}''
| ''{{wp|My Hero (series 1)|Christmas}}''
| style="text-align:left" | When Ultronian superhero {{wp|Thermoman}}, aka. George Sunday ({{wp|Ardal O'Hanlon}}) is visiting his cousin Arnie ({{wp|Lou Hirsch}}) in {{wp|Las Vegas}} to ask him about the human holiday of Christmas, he says that he doesn't understand Christmas as although it is the season of goodwill, he says he was in Manchester the previous day to stop a pitched battle. Arnie asks if it was between rival gangs, but George says it was "three mums wanting the last Pokémon".
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| ''{{wp|The Norm Show}}''
| ''Artie Comes to Town''
| style="text-align:left" | The first scene is a parody of Pokémon, as a boy named Tommy thought he was Ash. The skit featured actors dressed as {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Meowth}}. It features a Pokémon battle between Norm and Tommy.
|[[File:ArtieComesToTown.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Oblivious}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | During a speed round in a {{wp|sushi}} bar, {{wp|Regan Burns}} asks the contestants, "{{p|Pikachu}} is a character in what cartoon?" Another one of the contestants answered the $20 worth question correctly, the answer being {{pkmn|anime|Pokémon}}.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Osmosis Jones}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | When Ozzy tries to stop Drix from leaving Frank's body, one of the germs carries a Pikachu, as a joke on allergies.
|[[File:Osmosis Jones.png|200px]]
|- style= "background: #fff"
|''{{wp|The Pacifier (film)|The Pacifier}}
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | A Pikachu plush is seen in the Plummer residence.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|Paper Towns (film)|Paper Towns}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | In the scene where Quentin, Ben, and Radar are scared in an abandoned gas station looking for clues to where Margo can be they wonder what they should do to calm themselfs down. Quentin suggest that they sing a song, the first one that comes into their head. Ben then starts to sing the [[Pokémon Theme]], Radar and Quentin join hin as they together conquer their fear.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|Pinky Dinky Doo}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | In several episodes, Tyler is shown talking about or playing with action figures called "Moo-Moo Miggy Monsters", which is based on Pokémon. In one episode, Tyler plays a video game with a style very similar to Pokémon.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Portlandia (TV series)|Portlandia}}''
| ''Alexandra''
| style="text-align:left" | In a sketch depicting a pair of Japanese toy specialists assisting a worker at the fictional ''Jewel Case Inc.'' in becoming more noticeable, a {{p|Victini}} figure, among many other toys, is placed on the worker's desk as a conversational piece.
| [[File:Portlandia.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice}}''
| ''Step One''
| style="text-align:left" | An action figure of {{p|Reshiram}} is shown in this episode.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ranma 1/2}}''
| ''And the Challenger is... A Girl?!''
| style="text-align:left" | The dub inserts multiple references to {{pkmn|anime|Pokémon}} airing on television. It should be noted that these are dub only, as the original Japanese episode was written and aired several years before {{game|Red and Green|s}} were even released.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|ReBoot}}''
| ''{{wp|ReBoot: My Two Bobs|My Two Bobs}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode's featured game is a game entitled "Pantsu Hebi X", which is a parody of both Pokémon-styled battles and anime in general. In it, the dog character Frisket reboots itself to resemble {{p|Pikachu}}.
|[[File:ReBoot.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Recess (TV series)|Recess}}''
| ''The Game''
| style="text-align:left" | The addictive card game featured in the episode, named "Ajimbo", appears to be a a parody of the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}.
|[[File:Ajimbo.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="6" | ''{{wp|Robot Chicken}}''
| ''Cracked China''
| style="text-align:left" | A skit titled "Pikachu Secret" in the episode parodies the anime. In its running time of 62 seconds, things happen such as Ash wondering when Misty is going to "shut up and make dinner", {{Gary}} calling Ash "ass", and Ash's Pikachu {{wp|Grinding (dance)|grinding}} another while inside its Poké Ball.
|[[File:PikachuSecret.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Junk in the Trunk''
| style="text-align:left" | A skit titled "Bloopers!", which runs for 5 minutes and 13 seconds, has 26 seconds which is devoted to parodying the anime. Pikachu and Squirtle are having a conversation in Pokémon speak. Eventually, Squirtle breaks custom and starts speaking with profanity-riddled dialogue in human tongue, claiming the Pokémon speech makes no sense at all. Pikachu asks "Earl" to say the line or he'll get the gas with skunk spray, to which Squirtle asks the kids to "go read a book or something".
|[[File:AS-PikaandSqui.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Chirlaxx''
| style="text-align:left" | In the beginning of one skit, {{wp|George W. Bush}} is seen playing a Pokémon game on his [[Game Boy]] and says "Taste Poké-flame, Chirlaxx!"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Caffeine-Induced Aneurysm''
| style="text-align:left" | A skit involves some children playing with Pokémon figurines and an old man exclaims that back in his day there were only [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|150 Pokémon]], and his wife informs him there were actually {{p|Mew|151}}. He exclaims that she is a nerd, and then dies of a heart attack. Saddened, she then proclaims "That's how he would have wanted to go".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Walking Dead Lobster''
| style="text-align:left" | A skit simultaneously parodying the Pokémon games and the {{wp|Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation|Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting ring case}} involved {{wp|Michael Vick}} challenging Red (named Ash in this) to battle with a Rottweiler. Pikachu uses [[Thunder Shock]], lowering it to one HP, which leads to Vick torturing the dog to death. He is then arrested and eventually goes back to the NFL, with money raining down on him and "Vick Wins" in the text box, leaving Ash confused.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''The Hobbit: There and Bennigan's''
| style="text-align:left" | Ash and Misty are shown playing tennis, and Misty questions why they're playing with a Poké Ball. Ash says it's because Pikachu peed on his rug, and Pikachu then comes out of the Poké Ball and vomits from motion sickness.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|List of Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals episodes|Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals}}''
| ''I'm Going to Teach Konohamaru Kempo"
| style="text-align:Left" | While Rock Lee is letting Neji using a transformation jutsu, Neji is seen wearing a Pikachu costume with a large set of two teeth
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV series)|Sabrina, the Teenage Witch}}''
| ''Love Means Having to Say You're Sorry''
| style="text-align:left" | Clarence drops the Pokémon cards he was holding while running away from Harvey, prompting Harvey to shout out "Wait, Clarence! You dropped your Pokémon cards."
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei#Anime|Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei}}''
| ''Not Losing to Elbows, Not Losing to Knees''
| style="text-align:left" | When Abiru says Nozomu would look good with a tail, he was pictured with various tails including those that resemble the tails of {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Glameow}}.
|[[File:NotLosingToElbows.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="3"| ''{{wp|Saturday Night Live}}''
| ''Jennifer Aniston / Sting''
| style="text-align:left" | In the "Pokémon Parents" skit, a boy trades his holographic {{p|Charizard}} for weaker cards like {{p|Metapod}} and {{p|Diglett}}. {{p|Mewtwo}} and the [[M01|first movie]] are also mentioned.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''John McCain / The White Stripes''
| style="text-align:left" | In a "Hardball" sketch, Harry Belefonte (played by Tracy Morgan) makes many references to the unfair treatment of blacks. One of his references is "Pokémon is a slave trade, Pikachu is the slave master!"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Robert De Niro / Diddy-Dirty Money''
| style="text-align:left" | In "The Abacus Conundrum" skit, one of the fake books listed is called "The Pokémon Directive", and has a Pikachu on the cover.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|See Spot Run}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | James tells Gordon Smith that he had a nightmare of a {{p|Charizard}} trying to burn him, in resemblance to [[Ash's Charizard]]. James also tells him what a Pokémon is, as some people may not understand.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Servant × Service}}''
| ''Don't Panic, Make a Scene, or Throw Away Your Job''
| style="text-align:left" | Hasebe joins a discussion on anime with his coworkers accompanied by a montage of games he has played, including "Pokimon", a distorted {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Bulbasaur}}, and a [[Poké Ball]] sound effect.
|[[File:ServantxService.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Sex and the City}}''
| ''Boy, Girl, Boy, Girl...''
| style="text-align:left" | While looking at pictures at Charlotte's gallery, Samantha says, "You know, women dressing like men is very popular right now", to which Carrie replies, "And here I thought it was Pokémon".
|[[File:BoyGirlBoyGirl.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="10" | ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/The_Simpsons The Simpsons]''
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Thirty_Minutes_Over_Tokyo Thirty Minutes over Tokyo]''
| style="text-align:left" | The effects of ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]'' are experienced by the family in the episode, after they watch the local program "Battling Seizure Robots".
||[[File:ThirtyMinutesOverTokyo.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Pokey_Mom Pokey Mom]''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode's title is based on the word "Pokémon".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Children_of_a_Lesser_Clod Children of a Lesser Clod]''
| style="text-align:left" | The family are watching an episode of ''{{wp|Kids Say the Darndest Things}}'' when the host, {{wp|Bill Cosby}}, is interviewing a guest:
::'''Cosby''': What do you like to play?
::'''Child''': Pok-ee-mon!
::'''Cosby''': Pok-ee-mon?! With the Pok-ee and the mon and the thing where the guy comes out of the thing...
|[[File:ChildrenOfALesserClod.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_vs._Lisa_vs._the_Third_Grade Bart vs. Lisa vs. The Third Grade]''
| style="text-align:left" | {{p|Pikachu}} can be seen in [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_Simpson Bart]'s satellite TV-induced hallucination
|[[File:BartVsLisaVsThirdGrade.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/'Tis_the_Fifteenth_Season 'Tis the Fifteenth Season]'' and ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Fraudcast_News Fraudcast News]''
| style="text-align:left" | In the [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Opening_sequence couch gag], [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Maggie_Simpson Maggie] is [[Pokémon cosplay|dressed up]] as a {{p|Pikachu}}.
|[[File:TisTheFifteenthSeason.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Postcards_from_the_Wedge Postcards from the Wedge]''
| style="text-align:left" | [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_Simpson Bart] watches the [[Pokémon anime]] on TV, with {{Ash}} in his [[List of clothing in the anime#Ash|Diamond and Pearl attire]] and his {{AP|Pikachu}}; and Bart questions how did the series "stay so fresh", as a possible reference to how both the Pokémon anime and ''The Simpsons'' have been on the air for over a decade. This episode aired on the same day as the release of {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} in the United States.
|[[File:PostcardsFromTheWedge.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Chief_of_Hearts Chief of Hearts]''
| style="text-align:left" | [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_Simpson Bart] plays a game called "Battle Ball" (a take on ''{{wp|Bakugan}}'') and one boy says that the game "makes ''[http://wikimon.net/Digimon Digimon]'' look like ''[[Pokémon]]''".
|[[File:ChiefOfHearts.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Treehouse_of_Horror_XXV Treehouse of Horror XXV]''
| style="text-align:left" | At the end of the episode, various alternate universe versions of the [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Simpson_family Simpson family] appear. One of these alternate universe versions of the family is based on Japanese popular culture, including [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Maggie_Simpson Maggie] as {{p|Pikachu}}.
|[[File:Treehouse of Horror XXV.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Let's_Go_Fly_a_Coot Let's Go Fly a Coot]''
| [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Milhouse_Van_Houten Milhouse] said he wanted the cheese cut like Pokémon characters, not The Muppets.
|[[File:Let's Go Fly a Coot.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Pokémon_Now%3F Pokémon Now?]''
| At July 16 2016 a Simpsons short was uploaded on Fox animations official youtube account titled [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDCg7f93R6o THE SIMPSONS: Pokémon Now?]. The short is a parody of [[Pokémon GO]] with [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Homer_Simpson Homer], [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_Simpson Bart], and [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Lisa_Simpson Lisa] going to the [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Springfield_City_Zoo Springfield Zoo], there, Homer is playing Pokémon GO and catches {{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and a {{p|Drowzee}}.
|[[File:Pokémon Now?.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Smosh: The Movie}}
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | The plot of the movie revolves around Anthony and Ian going inside YouTube and changing an embarrassing video of Anthony singing a parodied version of the Pokémon Theme while failing to do a backflip. Additionally, numerous references to a series called "Magic Pocket Slave Monsters" are seen throughout the movie, including an arcade machine that features a parodied version of [[Ash Ketchum]] whipping a parodied version of {{p|Pikachu}}, albeit with circular ears, scars, and an eyepatch. The machine also parodies Poké Balls with cube-shaped versions. The point of "Magic Pocket Slave Monsters" pays homage to Smosh's incredibly successful YouTube video where they lip-sync the [[Pokémon Theme]], which was taken down due to copyright reasons.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|South Park}}''
| ''{{wp|Chinpokomon}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode parodies Pokémon and fad culture in general. The line of toys have additionally made cameos in many subsequent episodes. Near the end of the episode {{wp|Kenny McCormick|Kenny McCormick}} dies of an epileptic seizure as a reference to the banned episode ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]''. The episode additionally heavily parodies the {{pkmn|anime}} and video games to a lesser extent. [[Ash Ketchum]] and [[James]] are both parodied. Some of the "Chinpokomon" seen closely resemble {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Meowth}} and {{p|Charmander}}.
|[[File:Chinpokomon.png|200px]]
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| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|SpongeBob SquarePants}}''
| ''{{wp|Rock Bottom}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The clock at the bus station resembles a [[Poké Ball]].
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Sailor Mouth}}''
| style="text-align:left" | {{p|Onix}}'s name is written on the dumpster where SpongeBob learns a bad word.
|

|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan = "5" | ''{{wp|Steven Universe}}''
| ''{{wp|Steven the Sword Fighter}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A figure in Steven's room looks like a Pikachu merged with a {{wp|Character_design_of_Final_Fantasy#Moogle|Moogle}}.
|[[File:Pikachu SU.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan = "2" | ''Rose's Room''
| style="text-align:left" | Steven is seen playing the "Golf Quest Mini" videogame, which includes references to several Pokémon elements such as the character "Prof. Sandtraps", the professor's laboratory, the line "We're gonna sink 'em all", the battle trigger system, an NPC that looks like [[Brock]], and the seven-character limit for the player's name. The game also has references to ''The Legend of Zelda'' and ''Final Fantasy'', among others.
| [[File:Steven Universe Golf Quest Mini.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="text-align:left" | Steven enters an illusion version of his hometown, created by his mother's magical room. The illusion's erratic recreation of the actual town resembles usual video game bugs, with the background music playing during the sequence being called "Glitch City" in reference to [[Glitch City|the fan term used by Pokémon players]].
| [[File:Steven Universe Glitch City.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Keep Beach City Weird''
| style="text-align:left" | One of Ronaldo's posters scattered throughout the lighthouse in the background shows the paranormal sighting of a "psychic duck", a reference to {{p|Psyduck}}.
| [[File:Steven Universe Psyduck.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Cry for Help (Steven Universe)|Cry for Help}}''
| style="text-align:left" | When Amethyst opens the fridge, a product named "[[MooMoo Milk]]" can be seen inside.
| [[File:Steven Universe MooMoo Milk.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Strip Mall}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | In several episodes, an adult movie parody called ''Pokememon'' is used as an on-going plot device. The lead actress of the film is seen dressed similar to Misty's original design, and her role's name is ''Fisty,'' a further play on the character.
|
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| ''{{wp|The Suite Life of Zack & Cody}}''
| ''{{wp|Odd Couples}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In multiple episodes, a toy [[Poké Ball]] can be seen on a shelf in Zack and Cody's bedroom.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Suite Life on Deck}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | {{wp|List of recurring characters in The Suite Life on Deck#Woody Fink|Woody}} can be seen reading a Pokémon book.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Switch (2010 film)|The Switch}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | One of the channels Sebastian flips through randomly shows the cameo of {{ga|Lucas}} in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
| [[File:The Switch Lucas.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Teen Titans Go! (TV series)|Teen Titans Go!}}''
| ''Man Person''
| style="text-align:left" | Cyborg and Robin high-five after catching all of Beast Boy's escaped body parts. The caption: "Caught 'em All" is shown in this scene, referencing the Pokémon logo and motto.
|[[File:caught_'em_all.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|That's So Weird (TV series)|That's So Weird}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon has been mentioned multiple times in the series.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Toradora!}}''
| ''No Matter What''
| style="text-align:left" | Minori Kushieda finds Ryūji Takasu thinking and says 「ため息ゲットだぜ！」 ''Tameiki getto da ze!'' ("I caught your sigh!"), a shout out to the Japanese slogan of the Pokémon franchise, 「ポケモンゲットだぜ！」''Pokémon getto da ze!''. She also referenced other popular franchises, such as ''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}''.
|[[File:NoMatterWhat.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Transformers Animated}}'' (Japanese dub)
| ''Garbage In, Garbage Out''
| style="text-align:left" | The episode's Japanese broadcast [[eyecatch]] is an homage to [[Who's That Pokémon?]], with Wreck-Gar being the silhouetted character.<ref>[http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Garbage_In%2C_Garbage_Out "Garbage, In, Garbage Out" on TFWiki.net]</ref>
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|TV Funhouse}}''
| ''Mexicans Day''
| style="text-align:left" | In this short, the {{wp|R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company}} has agreed to stop using {{wp|Joe Camel}} to advertise cigarettes to children and will instead make him a character in a tobacco-free cartoon called "Jokámel". This parody of the [[Pokémon anime]] stars a {{p|Pikachu}}-like Jokámel, near-exact copies of {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Misty}}, [[Jessie]], and [[James]], and sexual parodies of Pikachu, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Geodude}}. Throughout the show, the audience is told to buy Jokámel merchandise and given subliminal messages to buy {{wp|Camel (cigarette)|Camel}} cigarettes.
|[[File:Jokámel.jpg|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Tween Academy: Class of 2012}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | In Kara's room, a {{p|Pikachu}} hat can be seen on an ''{{wp|Astro Boy}}'' statue.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ultraman Tiga}}'' (English dub)
| ''Attack of the Crow-Men''
| style="text-align:left" | As the Crow-Men threaten to shrink and distribute the GUTS gang, they say that they'll be bigger than ''Pokémon''.
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| rowspan = "2" | ''{{wp|Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (US game show)|Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (US)}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | A question for $500,000 was ''Which of the following characters is not considered a "Pokémon"?'', with the possible answers being A) {{p|Jigglypuff}}, B) {{wp|Frodo Baggins|Frodo}}; C) {{p|Squirtle}}; and D) {{p|Pikachu}}. After the 50/50 lifeline was used, the two remaining answers left were A and B. The contestant then took the money, leaving with $250,000.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANKYbuVOyks $500,000 Pokémon question on WWTBAM]</ref>
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| N/A
| style="text-align:left" | A question for $8,000 was ''As any Pokémon-loving kid could tell you, Pikachu is primarily what color?'', with the possible answers being A) Red, B) Yellow; C) Green; and D) Blue. After the Ask the Expert lifeline was used, the contestant correctly answered B.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaAsR-jvRJs Pokémon...Expert? (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire)]</ref>
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| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Whose Line Is It Anyway? (U.S. TV series)|Whose Line is it Anyway?}}''
| {{wp|List of Whose Line Is It Anyway? US episodes#Season 2|Season 2}}, Episode 32; {{tt|Show No. 235|Aired on April 20, 2000. American Whose Line is it Anyway? episodes are given show numbers post-production, but otherwise don't have actual titles.}}
| style="text-align:left" | Pokémon was one of the audience's suggestions used in a playing of "{{wp|List of games from Whose Line Is It Anyway?#Other games|Film, TV & Theatre Styles}}", which was played out by series regulars, {{wp|Ryan Stiles}} and {{wp|Colin Mochrie}}, and the episode's {{tt|fourth chair|A recurring or occasionally guest cast member who takes a fourth seat that's not occupied by Mochrie, Stiles, or Wayne Brady. Wayne became a regular from Season 2 onwards.}}, {{wp|Karen Maruyama}}. When Pokémon was used as a style for the scene, Karen says in a purposefully bad Asian-style accent, "Harro, [''sic''] I am Ichi!" She stiffly walks up to Ryan and says to him, "Please don't go!" to which he responds, "Oh, you're making my tail catch on fire!" and pretends to spew a flame from a tail, most likely referring to {{p|Charmander}}. As Karen turns to Colin and walks up to him, Colin spreads his arms apart and shouts, "{{p|Jigglypuff}}!" Karen pretends to shoot beams from her eyes, and she and Colin both jump and walk around on stage. Ryan then walks up to them and yells in a high-pitched, drawn-out voice, "Pikachu!" After Karen bobs over in front of Ryan like a {{wp|drinking bird}} for a moment, host {{wp|Drew Carey}} sounds the buzzer to freeze the players and change the style. Pokémon was also suggested by another audience member in a later episode's playing of the same game, but it was not used.
|[[File:Whose Line Pokémon.jpg|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{wp|List of Whose Line Is It Anyway? US episodes#Season 3|Season 3}}, Episode 34; {{tt|Show No. 343|Aired on May 4, 2001. American Whose Line is it Anyway? episodes are given show numbers post-production, but otherwise don't have actual titles.}}
| style="text-align:left" | However, Pokémon was used again for a different playing of the same game, even though no audience members were intelligibly heard making that suggestion. (Though on the other hand, ''anime'' was an audience suggestion.) {{wp|Kathy Greenwood}} is the fourth chair for this episode, joining Colin and Ryan in "Film, TV, & Theatre Styles". This was a different portraying of a Pokémon "style" in comparison to the playing in show #235. When Pokémon was used as the last style for this playing's scene, Colin shouts out, "Pikachu!" in a high-pitched voice this time instead of Ryan, causing the audience to burst out in laughter as he started walking around the stage. He then pretends to shock Ryan, who yells, "Ow!" in response and does his Charmander pose used in show #235. Colin turns around, shouts "Pikachu!" again, and walks to the other side of the small stage. He then turns back to Kathy and Ryan and sends more "{{m|ThunderShock|shocks}}" towards them, causing Kathy to hop a bit on every "shock" sent towards her. (It had no effect on "Charmander Ryan", who was looking away and continuing to do his pose.) Kathy maintained {{tt|her scene's character|Playing as the wife of 'Police Chief Colin'}} throughout the style, pretending to point a handgun at Colin. Drew sounds the buzzer several times afterwards to end the game, sending the cast members back to their seats. He also awards 1,000 extra "{{tt|points|Since Whose Line is it Anyway? is a slight parody of game shows, the points are fake and irrelevant. Hence, 'the points don't matter'.}}" to Colin for his "Pikadoo" act (getting Colin to say, "Pikachu", once more to correct Drew, which also causes Ryan to say, "Bless you",) and says to him, "Oh, I'd love to see you and your wife going at it, man".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Wipeout (2008 U.S. game show)|Wipeout}}'' (as ''Winter Wipeout'')
| ''{{wp|Wipeout (Season 4)#Winter Episode 4: Baby, It's Blob Outside|Baby, It's Blob Outside}}''
| style="text-align:left" | One of the contestants in this episode, Mika Mori, was given the nickname "Mikachu" in the episode. At one point during the episode, show co-host {{wp|John Henson}} said that Mika was {{p|Jigglypuff}}'d about the height of the hurdles.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #fff"| ''{{wp|Yin Yang Yo!}}
| ''Smoke and Mirrors''
| style="text-align:left" | Smoke catches Yang in Prison Prism ([[Poké Ball]] spoof), while later Mirrors catches Yin with it. They later force them to fight against each other in a tournament.
|[[File:Yin Yang Yo Poké Ball spoof.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan=2 style="background: #fff" |''{{wp|Yo-kai Watch}}
| ''Yo-kai Watch Episode 69''
| style="text-align:left" | When Gnomey reads a book about the information about ghosts while hiding from Whisper, Jibanyan, and Hidabat, thinking they were monsters, the picture on a page he's reading resembles three ghosts that resembles the bodies of {{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}, and {{p|Gengar}}.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Yo-Kai Watch Episode 83''
| style="text-align:left" | While Nate is reading a Corocoro magazine, an ad can be seen in the page to the left with a character who slightly resembles Ash in his XY attire and a dark-pink figure resembling a Pikachu.
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| style="background: #fff"| ''{{wp|Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine TV series)|Your Face Sounds Familiar}}
| Philippines, Season 1, Week 9
| style="text-align:left" | When contestant {{wp|Jay R (actor)|Jay R}} selected {{wp|Billy Crawford}} on the Iconizer, he sings part of the Pokémon theme.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #fff"| ''{{wp|Yowamushi Pedal}}
| Ride.2 ''To Recruit More Members''
| style="text-align:left" | Sakamichi asks Shunsuke about his favorite anime, to which he confusingly replies "Nekoemon", a possible reference to Pokémon.
| style="background: #fff"| [[File:Yowamushi Pedal 01.png|200px]]
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==References in non-Pokémon video games==
{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #81807A"
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| ''{{wp|Ace Attorney}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In the episode ''Farewell, My Turnabout'' in ''Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Justice For All'', when Phoenix accuses Adrian Andrews of killing Juan Corrida, he shouts "Ms. Adrian Andrews! I choose you! You are Mr. Corrida's killer!"
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| ''{{np|Animal Crossing (GCN)|Animal Crossing}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Villagers may sometimes accidentally leave belongings with another villager and either the villager that it was left with or the one that lost it may request that it be returned; one of the possible items that can end up lost is a ''[[Pokémon Pikachu]]'', but it is actually a ''[[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]]''. However, the player can't get one of their own. Note that this is only in the [[Nintendo GameCube]] game, with later games having items the player can actually obtain (such as clothing and furniture) as possible lost items.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Angry Birds Seasons}}''
| style="text-align:left" | One of the Bird Wear items that Chuck, the yellow bird, can wear resembles a {{p|Pikachu}}'s ears, tail, and stripes.
| [[File:Angry Birds Seasons Pika Chuck.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In the fifth game (which takes place in Japan), turning on the television in the player's hotel room shows a program with flashing colours and a {{p|Pikachu}}-like character. Looking at the screen causes the game to remark "Don't stare at it too long, or you're likely to have a seizure!", a likely reference to ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]''.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth}}''
| There are two items in the game which were inspired by Pokémon. One is called "[[MissingNo.|Missingno.]]", which will randomize all items picked up at the start of every floor. The other is called a "{{tt|Friendly Ball|Appears in Afterbirth only}}", which will be thrown when used, capture an enemy which will then fight other enemies when sent out.
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| ''{{wp|Chee-Chai Alien|Chee-Chai Alien}}''
| style="text-align:left" | When starting the game for the first time, a character called "Saraba" introduces himself to the player and mentions Pokémon (Japanese ポ…　…[[Pokémon|ポケモン]]　ちゃうよ) in the middle of explaining the in-game universe.
| [[File:Chee-Chai Alien Pokémon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Civilization V|Sid Meier's Civilization V}}''
| style="text-align:left" | There are several Pokémon-themed achievements in this {{wp|Steam (software)|Steampowered}} game. These include achievements named "It's Super Effective!" and "Gotta Catch 'Em All".<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/stats/CivV/achievements/ Sid Meier's Civilization V global achievement stats on Steam]</ref>
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| ''{{wp|Conker's Bad Fur Day}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Dummied data for the scene where Conker meets with Don Weaso had a deleted portion where Don Weaso attempted to bludgeon Pikachu when it arrived at his area with a baseball bat while he was meeting with Conker, as well as his afterwards making a dark reference to the tagline "[[Gotta Catch 'Em All!]]". According to Chris Seavor, the scene ended up cut because Nintendo "weren't too keen on having their baby bashed."<ref>https://twitter.com/conkerhimself/status/64621724066516992</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/QvjAcjLAQXk?t=145</ref>
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|DC Universe Online}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A feat in the game titled "Gotta Catch 'Em All" is achieved when players beat at least one player for every one of the six initial set of powers available in the game.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Draw Something}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Players are able to draw a {{p|Pikachu}}, earning one coin if chosen.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind}}''
| style="text-align:left" | This RPG has several Pokémon references, which include {{p|Marowak}}'s Spine in Illunibi or the body of Peke Utchoo (whose name is parody of {{p|Pikachu}}). In Arkngthand, there is a {{p|Weepinbell|Weepingbell}} Hall while in the Urshilaku Burial Caverns, there is a section known as {{p|Kakuna}} Burial.<ref>[http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Easter_Eggs Morrowind:Easter Eggs on The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages]</ref>
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas}}''
| style="text-align:left" | In the city of Los Santos, San Andreas, there is a gift shop featuring signage of [[Ash Ketchum]], {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Squirtle}}. It is inaccessible, plays no role in the storyline and exists solely as scenery. It's inclusion is an anachronism as ''San Andreas'' is set in 1992, while the characters featured were not released until 1996.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Grand Theft Auto V}}''
| style="text-align:left" | One of the cars, Infernus, present in the game feature [[Pokéball]] Designed tail lights.
|[[File:GTA V Pokéball.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Harvest Moon 64}}''
| style="text-align:left" | If the characters Karen and Kai were to marry and have a child, their child will be dressed in a Pikachu costume.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[[HarmoKnight]]''
| style="text-align:left" | 5 bonus levels use music based off Pokémon games: The Gym, Route 26, and Your Bicycle from [[Generation II]], Champion Battle! from [[Generation I]], and Trainer Battle from [[Generation V]]. There are also Pokémon balloons, and structures made of snow, sand, stone, etc. Your bicycle is also featured as one of the three playable stages in the demo version of the game and replaces the second stage, excluding the tutorials.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Hatoful Boyfriend}}''
| style="text-align:left" | When the protagonist visits Okosan for the first time at the school's track, Okosan had with him some pudding that he was rejecting. The text at one point in the conversation displayed "Okosan used {{m|Wing Attack}}! It's super effective!"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[http://www.stickpage.com/stealingthediamondgameplay.shtml Henry Stickmin: Stealing the Diamond]
| style="text-align:left" | When Henry gets to the Tunisian Diamond in the Epic Ending, to find that night guards patrol there, a Poké Ball is one of the options Henry can choose.
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| rowspan="2"| ''{{wp|Hyperdimension Neptunia (video game)|Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2}}''
| style="text-align:left" | At the beginning of Chapter 8 on the True End route, Rom and Ram (twin sisters who {{wp|Moe anthropomorphism|personify}} the [[Nintendo DS]]) mention playing the "Pocketed Monstrosities" games:
::'''Ram''': Lowee's best games are easily the ones in the "Pocketed Monstrosities" franchise. Players catch and raise 1,510,376 monsters.
::'''Rom''': Oh, yeah. I was playing it earlier and I captured the {{p|Eevee|Eebee}} monster.
::'''Ram''': No way! I really want that one! Gimme.
::'''Rom''': [[Trade|I'll give you its parents later.]] They're both [[Generation IV|fourth generation]], so you'll probably get one from them.
|[[File:HDNmk2-pokemon.jpg|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="text-align:left" | There is a mouse villain character named "Pirachu", a pun on both "Pikachu" and, given the general motif of the ''Neptunia'' franchise's villains, "{{wp|Copyright infringement of software|piracy}}".
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Hyperdimension Neptunia (video game)|Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1}}''
| style="text-align:left" | While the group was traveling in the nation of Lowee (the nation that represents the Wii and Nintendo) they encounter the guards and have an exchange that references Pokémon in various ways:
::'''Lowee Guard''': Go! Dragon, I choose you!
::'''Compa''': Go! Nep-Nep, I choose you!
::'''Neptune''': {{p|Pikachu|Pika}}!
::'''IF''': Oh! All right then! Go! Lady Vert, I choose you!
::'''Lowee Guard''': Through rigorous training, people and monsters can become stronger! I've lived 'n trained with my fighting monster! And that will never change!
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|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Hyperdimension Neptunia (video game)|Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The game introduces an NPC from the aformentioned Lowee named Mr. Akai, a boy with a backwards hat and a messenger bag with a Pikachu-like design. Mr. Akai, like {{ga|Red}}, rarely speaks, at least until he finally receives his copy of "Pocketed Monstrosities".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="text-align:left" | When the child IF challenges the Alternate Dimension Vert to a game of cards, Nepgear mentions how the Vert of her world was unbeatable at "Pocket Monstrosities" against the twins Rom and Ram.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{ip|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''
| style="text-align:left" | After players defeat the Kraken as part of {{ip|Dyntos}}'s {{ip|The Three Trials|Three Trials}}, {{ip|Pit}} calls the Kraken a "Tentafool", possibly a reference to {{p|Tentacool}}.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Little Inferno}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The description text for the Giant Spider item is written in the style of [[Pokémon battle]] messages: "[[Wild Pokémon|A Giant Spider appears!]] [[Escape|You attempt to flee!]] Giant Spider attacks {{wp|Genji: Days of the Blade#Giant Enemy Crab|for massive damage}}!!"
|[[File:LittleInferno.jpg|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{smw|Mario Artist: Paint Studio}}''
| style="text-align:left" | One of the official pictures shows somebody drawing a silhouette of Pikachu.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|Minecraft}}''
| style="text-align:left" | As an easter egg, if the splashes.txt file is deleted but not the META-INF folder from the game's files, the only [http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Splash splash text] to be shown is "[[MissingNo.|missingno]]".
|[[File:Minecraft-Missingno.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Monster Legends''
| style="text-align:left" | Two monsters resemble Pokémon: The Turtle resembles {{p|Lapras}} and the Thunder Scout {{p|Zapdos}}.
|[[File:MonsterLegends_Zapdos.png|200px]][[File:MonsterLegends_Lapras.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{pk|Pikmin (game)|Pikmin}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The {{pk|S.S. Dolphin}}'s ship part called the {{pk|Bowsprit}} resembles a [[Poké Ball]].
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Pocket Mortys}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Based off the cartoon ''Rick and Morty'', Rick has his Mortys battle other Mortys in a turn-based RPG within the multiverse. There are even badges to be collected by defeating other Ricks in a Morty battle. A Morty Manipulator Chip functions similarly to a Poké Ball, which will cause that Morty to join the player if its HP is low enough. Even the name is based off "Pocket Monsters", and Rick automatically engages in battle if he walks in the sight of an NPC, and the Mortys follow Rick just like Pikachu in {{g|Yellow}}.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Poker Night at the Inventory}}''
| style="text-align:left" | {{wp|Strong Bad}} asks {{wp|Sam & Max#Characters|Max}} if he's a Pokémon (pronounced as Poke-mon).
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction}}''
| style="text-align:left" | There's a skill point titled "Gotta Catch Them All", a reference to the franchise's original slogan.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Rune Factory 4}}
| style="text-align:left" | Clorica says how "[F]ishing can be quite dangerous. Sometimes it's less {{p|Tentacool|tenta-'cool'}} and more {{p|Tentacruel|tenta-'cruel.'}}" Additionaly, Dolce quotes "I choose you" line, trying to command to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, referencing [[type effectiveness]] along the conversation.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Runescape}}''
| style="text-align:left" | While a player is training the Dungeoneering skill in Daemonheim, after every floor players can receive a title. One of them is ''[[EP001|I choose you!]]'', received for summoning [[Party|6]] or more familiars.
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| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/The_Simpsons_Game The Simpsons Game]''
| style="text-align:left" | The game features "[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Sparklemon Sparklemon]" in the level "[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Big_Super_Happy_Fun_Fun_Game Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game]". [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Homer_Simpson Homer] and [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Lisa_Simpson Lisa] must travel to three temples where they fight the Sparklemon in turn-based {{pkmn|battle}}s before they can collect them in "[[Poké Ball|capturing balls]]". The first two Sparklemon are based on {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Squirtle}}. One of the Sparklemon also uses a strike called "{{m|Scratch}} Attack". [[Damage modification|Type matchups]] is also presented in the form of moves' super-effectiveness, resistance, and immunity.
|[[File:The Simpsons Game.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/The_Simpsons:_Tapped_Out The Simpsons: Tapped Out]''
| style="text-align:left" | In the quest "I am the Lizard Queen! Pt. 4" introduced in Level 60, [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Cletus_Spuckler Cletus] asks for three giant stuffed {{p|Pikachu}}s when he thinks he won the ring toss three times.
|[[File:Tapped Out Pikachus.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan=2 | ''{{ink|Splatoon}}''
| style="text-align:left" | When the {{ink|Moray Towers}} are presented as a possible arena for multiplayer battles, there is a possibility that {{ink|Squid Sisters|Callie and Marie}} will reference Pokémon.
::'''Callie''': Rollers are [[damage modification|super effective]] here!
::'''Marie''': Chargers are [[Pokémon Theme|the very best, like no gun ever was]]!
| [[File:Splatoon Moray Towers.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="text-align:left" | In commemoration of Pokémon's {{pkmn|20th Anniversary}}, a {{ink|Splatfest}} was held on February 20, 2016 at 6:00 AM UTC, pitting players who prefer [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]] against players who prefer [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Blue]]{{tt|*|US and PAL regions}}/[[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green]]{{tt|*|Japanese region}}. The Splatfest, like all Splatfests, will be divided and tallied by game region. At the end of the Splatfest, in all three regions, Red lost to Blue and Green.

In the US version of the announcement, {{ink|Squid Sisters|Callie and Marie}} discuss {{p|Vulpix}} being [[Game-exclusive Pokémon|exclusive]] to Blue, and reference {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket mottos|original motto]].
| [[File:Splatoon Red vs Blue Splatfest.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Steven Universe: Attack the Light!}}''
| style="text-align:left" | Steven sometimes says "Item, I Choose You!" when using an item.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}''
| style="text-align:left" | One of the puzzles that was distributed through SpotPass was for ''[[Pokémon X and Y]]'' and depicts {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. While the puzzle is no longer being distributed through SpotPass, players may still access it by StreetPassing someone who has at least one piece of it, selecting the puzzle in question when viewing the other player's pieces, and taking a piece of it. (As with all games' StreetPass functions, including ''Pokémon'', the same player may only be StreetPassed once every eight hours, meaning obtaining other pieces require either more StreetPasses or the use of Play Coins to obtain a random piece for the player's puzzle collection.)
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{smw|Super Mario Galaxy}}''
| style="text-align:left" | There is a [[Poké Ball]]-shaped planet in the {{smw|Buoy Base Galaxy}}. Inside it is a {{smw|Power Star}}, which is needed to finish the level, possibly a reference to the Poké Ball's importance in the [[Pokémon games]].
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| rowspan=2 | ''{{smw|Super Mario Maker}}''
| style="text-align:left" | A set of {{smw|Mystery Mushroom}} {{smw|Costume Mario|Costume}}s themed after the playable Pokémon in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] can be unlocked by scanning their respective [[amiibo]]. The player also has a random chance of unlocking one after completing a 100 Mario Challenge. Unlike most amiibo costumes, however, the Pokémon costumes do not feature custom sounds or music.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| style="text-align:left" | In commemoration of Pokémon's {{pkmn|20th Anniversary}}, an [[smw:List of officially released courses in Super Mario Maker|Event Course]] entitled {{smw|I Choose You!}} was uploaded on February 11, 2016. When the player completes this course, they will unlock a {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}} costume. Completing the course three times will unlock all three. Unlike the Super Smash Bros. Pokémon costumes, these costumes have a full set of custom sound effects and music taken from {{g|Red and Green|s}}.
| [[File:Mario Maker Kanto Starters.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Super Scribblenauts}}''
| style="text-align:left" | There is a level where Maxwell has to defeat a Witch's monsters which is set out as a Pokémon Battle format.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Tomodachi Life}}''
| style="text-align:left" | An item named the Trucker Hat is sold in the Hat Shop for Miis to wear. Its description says, "This hat is the best. In fact it's [[Pokémon Theme|the very best.]] Why? Slip it on and find out!" This hat resembles one worn by {{ga|Red}} during Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}.
| [[File:Tomodachi Pokemon Reference.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Trade & Battle: Card Hero}}''
| style="text-align:left" | There are a few spoofs on the Pokémon franchise in this [[Game Boy Color]] game developed by {{nw|Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo}} and {{nw|Intelligent Systems}}. One example of these references is an NPC who exclaims that he has been watching the show "Rocket Monsters".<ref>[http://fryguy64.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cameo&action=display&thread=4105 Trade & Battle: Card Hero - Text Dump]</ref>
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''[http://www.mousecity.com/games/point-and-click/vortex-point-4 Vortex Point 4]''
| style="text-align:left" | Ruben's neighbor owns a Pikachu doll.
| [[File:VP4 reference.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{smw|Wario Land 3}}''
| style="text-align:left" | One of the game's one hundred treasures is a ''[[Pokémon Pikachu]]'', a treasure in the Green Chest that is located in {{smw|the Big Bridge}}; however, the player cannot interact with it.
|
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| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|10px}}"| ''{{smw|Yoshi's Story}}''
| style="text-align:left" | The stages ''{{smw|Jelly Pipe|Stage 2-3}}'' and ''{{smw|Torrential Maze|Stage 2-4}}'' are made out entirely out of newspaper clippings, the text: ''Pikachu'', among others, is seen. So far, it has only been seen in one or two areas.
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|}

==References in tabletop games==
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| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|10px}}"| ''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game}}''
| A Spell card released on January 15, 2015 is titled "A {{pkmn2|Wild}} Monster Appears!" It allows the player to freely summon a Special Summon monster if no monsters are on their side and the opponent is controlling at least one monster.
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|10px}}"| [[File:A Wild Monster Appears Yu-Gi-Oh card.png|200px]]
|}

==References in books, comics, and manga==
* In the ''{{wp|Love Hina}}'' manga, {{wp|Keitaro Urashima}} can be seen with a {{p|Pikachu}} photo sticker while he checks his photo album of himself.
* Mangaka {{wp|Ume Aoki}} frequently represents herself in her works as "Ume-sensei", a crude chibi representation of herself dressed as a {{p|Metapod}}. Ume-sensei most notably appears in Aoki's famed manga {{wp|Hidamari Sketch}}.
* [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Simpsons_Comics ''The Simpsons'' comics] make several references:
** There is a story called ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/An_Anime_Among_Us! An Anime Among Us!]'', in which [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_Simpson Bart] has a dream containing numerous references to Japanese traditional and popular culture, including anime such as ''{{wp|Sailor Moon}}'' and [[Pokémon]]. The most prominent references to Pokémon are Bart dressed like [[Ash Ketchum]], a "Pocket Goblins" (Pockegob) Trainer, and [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Santa's_Little_Helper Santa's Little Helper] becoming a reference to {{p|Pikachu}} (Santa-choo). Bart fights against a trio from "[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Team_Sprocket Team Sprocket]", with [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Jessica_Lovejoy Jessica Lovejoy] appearing as [[Jessie]], [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Nelson_Muntz Nelson Muntz] as [[James]], and [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Martin_Prince,_Jr. Martin Prince] in a {{MTR}} costume ([https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Cat_Scratch-Eth Cat Scratch-eth]). This story is available in [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_Simpson_12 Bart Simpson Comics issue #12] as well as the collection book ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Big_Bratty_Book_of_Bart_Simpson Big Bratty Book of Bart Simpson]''.
** In the story ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Mr._Sparkle:_Destroy_All_Manga! Mr. Sparkle: Destroy All Manga!]'', many references to various manga and anime are made, including ''{{wp|Dragon Ball}}'', ''{{wp|Sailor Moon}}'', and [[Pokémon]]. A series called "[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Porkeymen Porkymen]" features many Pokémon-like creatures, including "[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Pikkanoze Pikkanoze]", a creature which shares striking resemblance with {{p|Pikachu}}. Creatures similar to {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Onix}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Geodude}} and {{p|Gengar}} are also shown. When Porkymen are chasing [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Mr._Sparkle Mr. Sparkle], Pikkanoze says, "Catch Mr. Sparkle, my Porkymen comrades! [[Gotta catch 'em all!|Catch him all!!!]]" When Mr. Sparkle encases Porkymen in soap bubbles, Pikkanoze says that it's "[[Poké Ball|somewhat familiar]]". This story is available in [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Simpsons_Comics_45 Simpsons Comics issue #45] as well as the collection book ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Simpsons_Comics_Unchained Simpsons Comics Unchained]''.
** In the story ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/All's_Veldt_That_Ends_Veldt! All's Veldt That Ends Veldt!]'', [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Maggie_Simpson Maggie] watches the aforementioned "Porkeymen", which is shown to use a Pokémon-like slogan "Gotta pitch 'em all!". When Maggie watches the show, Pikkanose's eyes release rapidly flashing light, causing Maggie to become hypnotized. This is a reference to the infamous "[[EP038|seizure episode]]". This story is available in [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Bart_Simpson_7 Bart Simpson Comics issue #7] as well as the collection book ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Big_Bad_Book_of_Bart_Simpson Big Bad Book of Bart Simpson]''.
** In the story ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Day_of_the_Nerd Day of the Nerd]'', [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Comic_Book_Guy Comic Book Guy] dresses up like an anime character, using contact lenses to make his eyes seem like anime eyes, black laser lights to give himself speed lines whenever he moves quickly, and a yellow cat he calls "Comicachu", a reference to {{p|Pikachu}}. This story is available in [https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Simpsons_Comics_73 Simpsons Comics issue #73] as well as the collection book ''[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Simpsons_Comics_Beach_Blanket_Bongo Simpsons Comics Beach Blanket Bongo]''.
* In the tenth book in the ''{{wp|Jigsaw Jones Mysteries}}'' series, ''The Case of the Ghostwriter'', Stringbean hires Jigsaw to take the case by offering him bubble gum, a {{wp|Darth Maul}} pencil eraser, a rubber band ball, $0.36, and a {{tcg|Diglett}} card. Jigsaw calls Diglett too common, so Stringbean instead offers a First Edition {{tcg|Gloom}} card, which he accepts.
* In the novella ''{{wp|Coraline}},'' the illustration on page 88 shows a Pikachu head among several other toys.
* In the novel ''{{wp|Mad Dogs}}'', Pokemon ''(sic)'' was mentioned as one of the fads that had passed around CHERUB campus.
* In Volume 5, Chapter 1 of of the ''{{wp|Sword Art Online}}'' light novel series, when discussing possible ways for someone to shoot a bullet in virtual reality and kill someone else in real life, Kirito mentions an instance in which animation effects in an [[EP038|episode]] of a certain {{pkmn|anime}} caused children across Japan to become sick. This reference was not retained in Episode 1 of the anime adaptation's second season, which directly adapts the chapter.
* In the book ''Babymouse: Cupcake Tycoon'', Pikachu is one of the many "people" seen watching an interview. It is later assumed that the same Pikachu was one of the two thousand "people" to buy Babymouse's cupcakes, as referenced by the narrator asking Babymouse how she was going to get her cupcakes to Japan.
* In the webcomic ''{{wp|Homestuck}}'', Tavros Nitram is shown playing a game called "Fiduspawn", which is similar to Pokémon.
* A ''{{wp|FoxTrot (comic strip)|FoxTrot}}'' [http://www.gocomics.com/foxtrot/2011/04/03 comic strip from April 3, 2011] has Jason and Peter playing catch. After he tossed, Jason shouted "I choose you, {{p|Gigalith}}!" He later mentioned he had played a lot of Pokémon recently as Peter questions why the ball was shaking. This strip was released weeks after the release of {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* In chapter 6 of the ''{{wp|Touhou Project}}'' manga series ''Wild and Horned Hermit'', main characters Reimu and Marisa are poisoned by an electric creature while trying to tame it. After the situation is explained to their friend Sanae, she wonders if the poison was caused by an eel or a catfish, or an "electric rat", and is shown thinking of Pikachu. Upon later discovering the poisoning was caused by a {{wp|Raijū}}, she thinks of Pikachu again, but with its face crossed out.
* In {{wp|Rick Riordan}}'s book ''{{wp|The Mark of Athena}}'', war-crazed Coach Hedge is sailing a ship while singing the [[Pokémon Theme]], replacing the [[Gotta catch 'em all!]] catchphrase with "Gotta ''Kill'' 'Em All".
** In another Rick Riordan book, ''{{wp|The Throne of Fire}}'', the protagonist Carter wakes up in an hotel room wearing Pokémon pajamas featuring Pikachu.
* A ''{{wp|Mother Goose and Grimm}}'' [http://www.grimmy.com/images/MGG_Archive/MGG_2014/MGG-2014-05-31.gif comic strip from May 31, 2014] featured a pair of Pikachu. It portrayed how the species got its name in a satirical manner.
* In the volume #1 of ''{{wp|Silk (comics)|Silk}}'' while the titular heroine is fighting Dragonclaw, she asks if that is a Pokémon name, and if they're "still a thing". She also owns a {{p|Staryu}} plush doll.
* A ''{{wp|Zits}}'' [http://comicskingdom.com/zits/2015-05-22 comic strip from May 22, 2015] has Jeremy ask his mother if she has seen his [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon cards]], and he freaked out when she said she threw them out years ago. He tells her in the last panel that he and Pierce planned to ignite them.
* An episode of ''{{wp|Hatsumei Boy Kanipan}}'' had [https://twitter.com/nanashiborger/status/741314374191587328 children in front of a pink machine intimidating a young boy], with three of the children (including the intimidated young boy) resembling Ash, Misty and Brock.
* During the final issue of ''Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows'', Annie May Parker proclaims she's not 'some collectable' like a Pokémon.

==Other references==
===Real world===
* {{wp|Zbtb7}}, a gene discovered by a geneticist from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York City, was originally named "Pokemon", stands for "POK erythroid myeloid ontogenic factor".
* In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|Pikachurin}}. According to the researchers, the decision was based on both Pokémon and protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
* In an interview with CultBox, ''{{wp|Hollyoaks}}'' actor Andrew Still, who portrays {{wp|Joel Dexter}} in the series, was asked what TV show reminded him of his childhood, to which he replied: "Definitely Pokémon. I remember going to a childminder when I was around 5 and me and all the other kids there would sit religiously around the TV and watch it".<ref>[http://www.cultbox.co.uk/blog/top-of-the-box/2441-hollyoaks-star-andrew-stills-tv-choices 'Hollyoaks' star Andrew Still's TV choices - CultBox]</ref>
* In July 2011, ''Stentorceps weedlei'', a species of wasps, received scientific classification, with the name being in reference to the Pokémon {{p|Weedle}}. Both Weedle and ''Stentorceps weedlei'' exhibit the distinctive feature of having a spine in the middle of the organism's head. <ref>[http://www.waspweb.org/Cynipoidea/Figitidae/Eucoilinae/Stentorceps/Stentorceps_weedlei.htm ''Stentorceps weedlei'' Nielsen & Buffington]</ref>
* During a Republican debate for the {{wp|United States presidential election, 2012|2012 United States presidential election}}, candidate {{wp|Herman Cain}} quotes a "poet" saying "Life can be a challenge, life can seem impossible, but it's never easy when there's so much on the line". These are actually the beginning lines of ''{{so|The Power of One}}'', the theme song for the [[M02|movie of the same name]]. During his withdrawal speech, he reused the line but with proper attribution.
* The {{wp|Prosecutor General of the Republic of Crimea|Prosecutor General of Crimea}} {{wp|Natalia Poklonskaya}} became the focus of international media attention due to her appearance after a video of her at a press conference on her appointment of Prosecutor General of Crimea on 11 March 2014 was uploaded to YouTube. Upon learning of her popularity, she was unhappy with the media attention being focused on her looks rather than her career, stating “I am a lawyer, not a Pokémon or something”.<ref>[http://rt.com/politics/239585-poklonskaya-prosecutor-threats-ukraine/]</ref>
* In April 2014, the [https://www.facebook.com/carnivore.pangolin Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program] and {{wp|CNN}}'s [http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/09/opinion/sutter-change-the-list-vote/index.html Change the List] project held a poll to name a {{wp|pangolin}} rescued from traffickers as part of a campaign to raise awareness for the endangered mammal. Of the top five choices from CNN comments, the name "{{p|Sandshrew}}" won the official [https://www.facebook.com/questions/10152451840746509 Facebook poll]. Sandshrew the pangolin now lives in a {{wp|Vietnam}}ese national park.
* In October 2014, the extinct {{wp|pterosaur}} ''Pterodactylus scolopaciceps'' was renamed ''{{wp|Aerodactylus}} scolopaciceps'' due to a newly-discovered {{wp|taxon}}omic separation. It is named after {{p|Aerodactyl}}, a Pokémon based on various pterosaur species, because it "seemed a pertinent name for a genus which has been synonymous with Pterodatylus for so long due to a combination of features".<ref>[http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0110646#s5 PLOS ONE: The Problem of Cryptic Pterosaur Taxa in Early Ontogeny]</ref>
* In May 2016, the Pokémon {{p|Charizard}} became the inspiration for the naming of ''Chilicola charizard'', a species of stem-nesting bees.<ref>[http://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=7731 A revision of ''Chilicola'' (''Heteroediscelis''), a subgenus of xeromelissine bees (Hymenoptera, Colletidae) endemic to Chile: taxonomy, phylogeny, and biogeography, with descriptions of eight new species]</ref>

===Music===
* A song from {{wp|Bow Wow (rapper)|Bow Wow}}'s album ''{{wp|Wanted (Bow Wow album)|Wanted}}'', "B.O.W.", has the lyrics "Get up out the stores like Pokémon did".
* A song from {{wp|Lil' Kim}}'s album ''{{wp|The Naked Truth (Lil' Kim album)}}'', "Get Yours", makes a reference to the common mispronunciation of "Pokéman".<ref>[http://youtu.be/nRJ446_liMs?t=52 Lil Kim's "Get Yours' (feat. Sha-Dash & T.I.)" on YouTube.com]</ref>
* Parts of the insert song in [http://filmcow.com/charlietheunicorn3.html part three] of the popular flash cartoon series ''{{wp|Charlie the Unicorn}}'' bear resemblance to the original [[Kanto Pokérap|Pokérap]].
* A song from {{wp|The Lonely Island}} album ''{{wp|Turtleneck & Chain}}'', "Japan", mentions dumping Pokémon in the river.
* Scottish band {{wp|Alestorm}} released [http://www.nuclearblast.de/static/articles/215/215265.jpg/1000x1000.jpg a T-Shirt] with a {{p|Snorlax}}-like monster on it. The band's name is printed in the same style as the Pokémon logo, and the text under it reads "Gotta drink 'em all".
* The {{wp|Azealia Banks}} song "Bitch Is Ill" makes a lewd comparison involving the electricity of a Pikachu.<ref>[http://youtu.be/5hngZkblwUM?t=168 Azealia Banks' "Bitch Is Ill" on Youtube.com]</ref>
* The song "Mama Bird" by Flynt Flossy (Turquoise Jeep) makes reference to Pokemon, saying "Like Ash, baby, yo I gotta catch 'em all". <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n7YWQM3H78]</ref>
* The song "Rip Your Heart Out" from {{wp|Hopsin}}'s album ''{{wp|Knock Madness}}'' features the lyrics "Motherfucker I got [[Poké Ball|balls]] like I'm [[Ash Ketchum]]".
* South African Rap group "Die Antwoord" made several references to [[Pikachu]]:
** In their music video to "Baby's on fire", Yolandi Visser is wearing Pikachu-styled plush slippers
** In the video "Umshini Wam" and some promotional photos, Ninja is wearing a Pikachu-hoodie.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMVNjMF1Suo "Umshini Wam" Die Antwoord Harmony Korine]/ref>
** Their song "Banana Brain" features the line "You're so cute, like Pikachu"
* The Nintendocore-band "Oak's parcel" is named after [[Professor Oak]] and has several Pokémon-themed songs.

===Websites===
* The coloring game on children's author {{wp|Dav Pilkey}}'s [http://www.pilkey.com website] was once called "Pilkeymon's Paintbox"<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20120622114244/http://www.pilkey.com/painter.php</ref> and featured a {{p|Pikachu}}-like boy as its menu icon.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20080403031704/http://www.pilkey.com/games.php</ref> After the site's 2013 redesign, the game was renamed "Pilkey Painter" and the menu icons were removed.
* ''{{wp|Homestar Runner}}'' has made a number of references to the series, usually playing on Pikachu's similar appearance to the character of The Cheat.<ref>[http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Pikachu Pikachu on HRWiki.org]</ref> In particular, Pikachu appears on screen during "[http://www.homestarrunner.com/cheatvideo.html The Cheat Theme Song]", when the lyrics are "Who's the man that looks like The Cheat?"
* On the virtual pet site ''{{wp|Neopets}}'', a Pikachu can be seen on the Gallery of Evil page.<ref>[http://www.neopets.com/evil.phtml Neopets - The Gallery of Evil]</ref>
* During the ''{{wp|Hetalia: Axis Powers}}'' 2011 Christmas event, Ladonia was passing the time playing Pokémon on his [[Game Boy]] and stated his favorite Pokémon was {{p|Stunfisk}} in his rushed introduction to Denmark.<ref>[http://www.hetarchive.net/scanlations/xmas2011/2011_12_5.php Hetalia 2011 Christmas Event, page 5]</ref>
* On ''{{wp|The Annoying Orange}}'', in "Marshmallow's Christmas Sock (12 Days Of Christmas)", 3 Pokémon were one of Marshmallow's gifts.<ref>[https://youtu.be/jQnqyMOQmlA?t=36 Annoying Orange - Marshmallow's Christmas Sock (12 Days Of Christmas) on YouTube.com]</ref>
* One of the screensavers included in {{wp|XScreenSaver}} is called "JigglyPuff" ''(sic)''.<ref>[http://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/screenshots/ XScreenSaver: Screenshots]</ref>
* ''{{wp|Cyanide and Happiness}}'' has referenced Pokémon in a few comics. [http://explosm.net/comics/421 One comic] made a joke about Ash catching all the STDs. [http://explosm.net/comics/628/ A second comic] had two people playing Rock, Paper, Scissors with one declaring "Bulbasaur beats everything". [http://explosm.net/comics/979/ Another comic] had Ash releasing a dead Pikachu from a Poké Ball because he forgot to make air holes. [http://explosm.net/comics/3023/ A fourth comic] had two people saying they were a fan of ''Pokémon'' and ''The Legend of Zelda''.
* In the third installment of SamBakZa's ''{{wp|There She Is!!}}'' series, the character Doki chases and tries various methods of capturing a fleeing Nabi. When all of her attempts fail, she uses a [[Poké Ball]], throwing it at Nabi's head and knocking him down.
* The virtual pet site ''[http://www.subeta.net Subeta]'' contains several references to Pokémon, including an item which heavily resembles a Poké Ball called Spherical Self-Contained Capture and Storage Unit<ref>[http://www.subetalodge.org/view/item/Spherical+Self-Contained+Capture+and+Storage+Unit SubetaLodge - Spherical Self-Contained Capture and Storage Unit]</ref> and two items that parody {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.<ref>[http://www.subetalodge.org/view/item/Betamon%3A+Azure+Gamepet+Game SubetaLodge - Betamon: Azure Gamepet Game]</ref><ref>[http://www.subetalodge.org/view/item/Betamon%3A+Crimson+Gamepet+Game SubetaLodge - Betamon: Crimson Gamepet Game]</ref>
* ''{{wp|Death Battle}}'' has two battles featuring Pokémon:
** The first was [[Ash's Pikachu]] vs. {{wp|Blanka}}. Blanka was declared the winner due to his self-taught survival skills, electric resistance, and his greater strength and size compared to Pikachu giving him an edge over Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} typing and reliance on a Trainer.<ref>[http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/death-battle/death-battle-pikachu-vs-blanka Death Battle: Pikachu vs. Blanka]</ref>
** The second was a three-way free-for-all between a wild {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Blastoise}}. Blastoise was found to win 48% of over 7,000 simulated [[Pokémon battle]]s between the three Pokémon using game mechanics and was thus declared the winner of the battle.<ref>[http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/death-battle/pokemon-battle-royale-death-battle Death Battle: Pokémon Battle Royale]</ref>
** Additionally, in the {{wp|Vegeta}} vs. {{wp|Shadow the Hedgehog}} battle, when Shadow sends Vegeta to the Moon, a recolored {{p|Ducklett}} wearing a space helmet can be seen.
* Beginning on February 18, 2015 the official Robot Chicken Twitter account was "taken over" by Meowth of Team Rocket and renamed ''MEOWTHbot Chicken''.<ref>https://twitter.com/cyborgturkey/status/568172201364430848</ref>.
** It was later changed to ''Robot Charmander'' before being renamed yet again to ''Robot Pikachiken''.  The Twitter account has since reverted back to normal.
* [http://kongregate.com Kongregate.com], a gaming website, releases a "Kongpanion" every week. One of them is a fire-breathing chair called "Chairizard", which is likely a reference to Charizard.

==See also==
* [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon]]

==External links==
*[https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/Pokémon Pokémon at Wikisimpsons]

==References==
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Old Amber

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EbrithilBowser: /* Trivia */

[[File:Bag Old Amber Sprite.png|frame]]
The '''Old Amber''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ひみつのコハク|Himitsu no Kohaku}}''' ''Secret Amber'') is a [[Fossil]] which can be regenerated into {{p|Aerodactyl}}.

The Old Amber is different from the other Fossils, being a type of fossilized substance rather than a Fossil named by its appearance; however, the Aerodactyl skeleton in Pewter City Museum implies that it does have its own fossilized remains.

==In the games==
[[File:RG Old Amber.png|thumb|right|150px|Old Amber artwork from {{game|Red and Green|s}}]]
In the Generation I and III games, Old Amber is a [[Key Item]] obtained in a back room of the [[Pewter Museum of Science]], from one of the scientists, who believes that it could be resurrected. {{m|Cut}} is required to access the room, as it is blocked by a cuttable tree. It is given to the {{player}} by one of the scientists working there. If brought to the [[Pokémon Lab]] on [[Cinnabar Island]], Old Amber can be regenerated into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.

In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, it is no longer a Key Item, being demoted to simply an item. It can be found by mining in [[the Underground]] after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]]. If brought to the [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]], Old Amber can be regenerated into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.

In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Old Amber can be found randomly by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} at the [[Ruins of Alph]]. If brought to the [[Pewter Museum of Science]], Old Amber can be regenerated into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.

In {{4v|Black|White|2}}, a {{tc|Worker}} in the [[Ice Rock]] room of [[Twist Mountain]] hands out a random Fossil from previous generations, including Old Amber, once per day. If brought to the [[Nacrene Gym|Nacrene Museum]], Old Amber can be regenerated into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.

Rocks purchased in {{DL|Join Avenue|Antique Shop}}s of Black 2 and White 2's [[Join Avenue]] may contain Old Amber.

In {{pkmn|X and Y}}, Old Amber can be found randomly in [[Glittering Cave]] by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}}. If brought to the Fossil Laboratory, Old Amber can be regenerated into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. Alternatively, they can be sold at [[Poké Mart]]s for {{PDollar}}500.

In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it can be found randomly through Rock Smash in different [[Mirage spot]]s. It can be brought to the [[Devon Corporation]] in [[Rustboro City]] to regenerate it into Aerodactyl.

===Flavor text===
{{movedesc|rock}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|The fossilized resin of a tree from prehistoric trees.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|E}}|A stone containing the genes of an ancient Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A piece of amber that contains the genes of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A piece of amber that contains the genetic material of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|A piece of amber that still contains the genetic material of an ancient Pokémon. It's clear with a tawny, reddish tint.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Old Amber anime.png|thumb|180px|Old Amber in the anime]]
In ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', {{Gary}} revived an Old Amber into an {{p|Aerodactyl}}.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Old Amber HIBAPC.png|150px|thumb|Old Amber in How I Became a Pokémon Card]]
[[File:Old Amber Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Old Amber in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga===
The Old Amber appeared in ''[[PW27|Fossil + Pokémon = Aerodactyl!?]]'' where it was eventually revived in an Aerodactyl after [[Team Rocket]] broke into the lab.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Red}} received an Old Amber from {{adv|Giovanni}} in [[Pewter City]] in ''[[PS023|Make Way for Magmar!]]''. Later, in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', following [[Blaine]]'s instructions, he revived the Old Amber into an [[Aero]]dactyl at the [[Pokémon Lab]] on [[Cinnabar Island]], making it one of his main team members.
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==In the TCG==
Old Amber was introduced into the {{Trading Card Game}} in {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}. Prior to its introduction, {{p|Aerodactyl}} must be evolved from the {{TCG|Mysterious Fossil}} card.

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==Artwork==
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==Trivia==
*{{wp|Amber}} is fossilized tree resin commonly found with insects trapped inside of it. The Old Amber is based on the idea of extracting DNA from the blood still preserved inside the insect to bring back past lifeforms as seen in the Jurassic Park films.
* It is the only Pokémon Fossil that does not have an alternative choice to form a pair.
* The mosquito seen in the first generation artwork is a rare case of a [[Animals_in_the_Pokémon_world|non-Pokémon-animal]] in the Pokémon world.

==In other languages==
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|fr=Vieil Ambre
|de=Altbernstein
|it=Ambra Antica
|ko=비밀의호박 ''Bimirui Hobak''
|pt_br=Âmbar Velho
|ru=Старый Янтарный ''Staryy Yantarnyy''
|es=Ámbar Viejo
|vi=Hổ phách bí mật
}}
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Animals in the Pokémon world

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[[File:Pokemon dog.jpg|thumb|240px|A real-world dog featured in a picture book]]
'''Real-world animals''' have been mentioned a number of times to exist in the [[Pokémon world|world of Pokémon]]. Most often, they are mentioned in relation to a [[Pokémon category]]. For example, {{p|Pikachu}} is known as the "Mouse Pokémon" and was directly referred to in the anime as an "electric mouse", hinting that real-world mice exist in the [[Pokémon world]]. Other than this, all other mentions of animals are rare.

==In the games==
* A few [[Pokédex]] entries have mentioned the existence of real-world animals, mostly in [[Generation I]].
** In both {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] entries, {{wp|Indian elephant}}s are mentioned.
** In several of {{p|Bellsprout}}'s Pokédex entries, Bellsprout is said to prey on {{wp|insects}}.
** {{p|Victreebel}} is mentioned to use the {{m|Sweet Scent|Sweet Aroma}} of its honey to lure prey such as {{wp|bug}}s, as well as large animals.
** {{p|Horsea}} is said to prey on {{wp|bug}}s in several of its Pokédex entries. Some entries also mention that Horsea uses {{wp|coral}} as an anchor to avoid being washed away, as well as for shade to build its nest in.
** {{p|Lickitung}}'s [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]] Pokédex entries mention that it can extend its tongue like a {{wp|chameleon}}.
* In {{3v|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the {{player}} makes a comment about {{wp|crab}}s while aboard the [[S.S. Anne]].
* In the [[Generation I|first generation]] games and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|their remakes]], a {{tc|Sailor}} mentions that {{wp|jellyfish}} sometimes drift aboard the [[S.S. Anne]].
* In the first generation games and their remakes, a chef aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] says mentions several meat dishes: "''{{wp|Eel}}s au Barbecue''", "''{{wp|Salmon}} du Salad''", and "''Prime {{wp|cattle|Beefsteak}}''".
* In the first generation games and their remakes, a {{tc|Tamer}} in the [[Fuchsia Gym]] mentions having joined the Gym due to "ninjas' long history with animals".
* In the first generation's artwork of [[Old Amber]], there is a mosquito or similar insect visible within the item.
* In {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, a man in [[Celadon City]] wonders if his {{p|Poliwrath}} will ever evolve into a frog Pokémon, indicating he has knowledge of regular {{wp|frog}}s and {{wp|tadpole}}s.
* In {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, {{wp|barnacle}}s can be seen in underwater areas.
* The {{wp|bee}}s shown in the battle animations for {{p|Vespiquen}}'s signature moves {{m|Attack Order}}, {{m|Defend Order}} and {{m|Heal Order}} take the appearance of regular bees, that do not appear to resemble {{p|Combee}}.
* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, a Trainer in the [[Battle Subway]] says he is so obsessed with Pokémon that his wife is as mad as a {{wp|hornet}}.
* In {{pkmn|X and Y}}, fresh-caught {{wp|fish}} is served at the restaurants in [[Lumiose City]].
* In X and Y, real world {{wp|butterfly|butterflies}} appear in the background at some places during Pokémon battles.
* In {{g|Colosseum}}, when [[Nascour]] asks [[Venus]] about the progress of her takeover of [[The Under]], she comments that "a couple {{wp|mouse|mice}} appear to be running loose".

==In the anime==
[[File:Concept art cat.png|thumb|A real-world cat on anime concept art]]
Animals have been seen in the {{pkmn|anime}}. They were more common in the [[original series]] as there weren't as many species of Pokémon introduced at the time. A picture book based on the Pokémon anime once featured a {{wp|dog}} walking past {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, and a piece of concept art of the residents of [[Pallet Town]] featured a {{wp|cat}}. Birds can also occasionally be heard in the background. Foods that contain meat products, such as {{wp|hamburgers}} and {{wp|chicken}}, are often seen. In addition, the guidebook ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'' confirmed that there were indeed animals in the Pokémon world, and also revealed that Pokémon weren't related to animals at all.

In [[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]], the four gym [[badge]]s are made up of {{wp|seashell}}s with a gem on the center of the shell. This implies that {{wp|mollusc}}s exist within the Pokémon world.
[[File:Cissy Badge.png|thumb|Ash holds up the [[Coral-Eye Badge|badge]] he won from [[Cissy]]; the badge appears to be made of one half of a {{wp|clam}} shell.]]

Animal appearances have become less frequent as more Pokémon have been added to take their places.

* ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''
:{{an|Misty}} is scared when she sees a {{AP|Caterpie}}, and {{Ash}} tries to calm her down by reminding her that it's a {{type|Bug}} ''Pokémon'' rather than a "real" bug.
:{{AP|Pidgeotto}} is seen eating a regular {{wp|worm}} before being captured by Ash.
[[File:Ash cow suit.png|thumb|Ash in a cow costume]]
* ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]''
:As a pun on {{p|Caterpie}}, Ash is seen in a {{wp|cow}} costume.
* ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''
:{{wp|Fish}} can be seen in the fish tanks inside the [[Cerulean Gym|Gym]]. They have made later appearances featuring the Cerulean Gym.
* ''[[EP008|Path to the Pokémon League]]''
:{{an|Misty}} mentions that [[A.J.]]'s ability to control Pokémon with a whip was similar to a {{wp|lion}} {{wp|lion tamer|tamer}}.
* ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]''
:After Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} fall into the [[Squirtle Squad]]'s pitfall trap, a dinosaur fossil can be seen.
* ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''
:A cooked lobster can be seen as food served on the ship.
* ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]''
:More fish can be seen swimming in the ocean near the sunken [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]].
[[File:Dare da EP017.png|thumb|A fish biting Slowpoke's tail]]
* ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''
:In the episode's ''[[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]]'', a fish is biting {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail.
* ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]''
:Brock attempts to attract customers to a restaurant by advertising unusual animal-themed dishes, including french-fried flounder, seven-layered crab cakes, squid on a stick, and clam juice snowcones.
* ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]
:Fish can be seen in the aquarium in Nastina's vision of her completed luxury hotel.
:The Tentacool are referred to as jellyfish in the episode.
[[File:Mongoose anime.png|thumb|The mongoose in ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'']]
* ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]''
:A {{p|Gastly}} created an illusion of a {{wp|mongoose}} in order to scare {{TP|Jessie|Jessie's Ekans|Arbok}}.
* ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]''
:When {{AP|Charmander}} lights up the room, a mounted deer head can be seen on the wall. Also one of the stuffed animals where the Ghost Pokemon show Ash and Pikachu later on appears to resemble a giraffe.
* ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''
:One of the signs on Scissor Street features a crab.
* ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]
:At the end of the episode, when Team Rocket comes out of the water, Jessie can be seen with a starfish on her head.
* ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''
:[[Santa Claus]] tells Ash and {{ashfr}} that he has "no {{wp|reindeer}}" to pull his sleigh, and uses a {{p|Ponyta}} instead.
* ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]''
:In one scene, [[James]] is holding a lobster.
[[File:Ammonite Fossil anime.png|thumb|Ammonite fossil]]
* ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''
:In the Japanese version, {{Gary}} finds an {{wp|Ammonoidea|Ammonite fossil}}. In the dub it is referred to as fossilized Pokémon dung.
* ''[[EP054|Case of the K-9 Capers]]''
:{{MTR}} compares his voice to one of {{wp|Alvin and the Chipmunks|the chipmunks}} after inhaling a gas coming from a tank with a Psyduck on it.
* ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]''
:While Ash and his friends are looking for a hotel to stay in, a picture of a tiger can be seen in one of the hotels. Furthermore, during Gary's banquet, a fish is seen sliced up.
* ''[[EP062|Clefairy Tales]]''
:While Ash and his friends are falling down the sewer pipes, several skeletons of unidentified prehistoric animals are seen. Also, when a chef gets his kettle back, he talks about cooking chicken.
* ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
:{{OBP|Miranda|M01}} talks to seagulls to learn the conditions of the sea. In addition, when Meowth despises the idea of going into a sewer, [[Jessie]] tells him to "pretend he's a {{wp|catfish}}."
* ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''
:There is a swordfish on {{OBP|Victor|EP067}}'s wall.
* ''[[EP068|Make Room for Gloom]]''
:When Ash's Bulbasaur smells Poké-nip and becomes dazed, Misty reads a sign that says Poké-nip's scent affects Pokémon like catnip affects cats.
* ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]''
:While Meowth was looking for food, he came across some fish bones. Meowth is also seen eating fried chicken.
* ''[[EP071|To Master the Onix-expected]]''
:While {{Ash}} and his friends are resting, their elderly female host mentions the disappearance of her "{{wp|muskrat}} {{wp|meatballs}}." However, this was only in the English dub of the episode, and is actually an example of a dub edit very similar to Brock's "[[Rice ball|donuts]]" in [[EP025|another episode]]. The so-called meatballs are actually [[wp:dango|dango]], a sweet Japanese dumpling made from rice flour.
:The host also refers to Team Rocket as "polecats", another name for {{wp|skunk}}s.
* ''[[EP078|A Friend Indeed]]''
:The characters are eating shrimp tempura.
* ''[[Meowth's Song]]
:Meowth mentions insects.
* ''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]''
:A starfish is seen on the sandbar.
* ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''
:Real fish can be seen in the moment before a young [[Nurse Joy|Joy]] falls into the water.
* ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]''
:Meowth is seen holding, and talking about eating {{wp|clam}}s.
[[File:Kabutops Fish Statue.png|thumb|{{p|Kabutops}} and its prey]]
* ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot!]]''
:When Meowth mentions his "top of the line" food, it cuts to an image of a can of cat-food with a real-world cat on the label.
* ''[[EP135|Grin to Win!]]''
:A fried chicken stand can be seen, as well as a chicken thigh, at the Sunflora festival.
* ''[[EP137|Foul Weather Friends]]''
:Meowth mentions chicken feed.
* ''[[M03|Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''
:At one point in development, this movie was going to feature a Tyrannosaurus Rex. This idea was scrapped as more Generation II designs were revealed.
* ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]''
:Jessie is seen holding a goldfish.
* ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]''
:A {{wp|fish}} can be seen in statue form, being attacked by {{p|Kabutops}}.
* ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''
:When one of Misty's catches escapes from her fishing line, Ash says that it was probably a catfish.
* ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]''
: Meowth's food illusion created by the {{p|Gastly}} includes a {{wp|fish}}.
* ''[[EP214|Mantine Overboard!]]''
:Various corals are visible underwater.
* ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]''
:A {{wp|horse}} statue is in the background.
*''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]''
:Various corals are visible underwater.
*''[[XY111|Unlocking Some Respect!]]''
:During the [[Poké TV]] segment, barnacles can be seen on rocks above the sea.

==In the manga==
Animals have also been seen in the {{pkmn|manga}}.

* In ''[[How I Became a Pokémon Card]]'', a cat appears in one chapter.
* In ''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'', regular animals appear alongside Pokémon.
* In ''[[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]]'', a snail appears in [[GDZ04]]. In [[GDZ13]], [[Shu]] is shown capturing some {{wp|beetle}}s in the forest.
* In ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', there were real-life mice, shrews and birds as {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Weepinbell}}, and {{p|Victreebel}}'s prey at the [[Kanto Safari Zone]].
* In ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'', the Cerulean Gym Aquarium has real-life fish and whales.
* In ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', [[Pika]] is seen chasing a butterfly or a moth.
* In ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', [[Gyara]] is seen smiling at a butterfly.
* In ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', a [[Roughneck]]'s {{p|Vespiquen}} uses grubs for the moves:{{m|Attack Order}}, {{m|Defend Order}} and {{m|Heal Order}}.

==In the TCG==
Numerous early Pokémon cards featured animals.
* A {{wp|bird}} perched on a {{TCG ID|Jungle|Weepinbell|48}}.
* A {{wp|bug}} near a {{TCG ID|Base Set|Bulbasaur|44}}.
* A {{wp|frog}} next to an {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Oddish|63}}.
* A {{wp|wasp}} flying near a {{TCG ID|Jungle|Venonat|63}}.
* A {{wp|Butterfly}} flying near a {{TCG ID|Vending|Squirtle|S1}}, and an {{TCG ID|Jungle|Eevee|51}}.
* A {{wp|worm}} for {{TCG ID|Base Set|Magikarp|35}} and {{TCG ID|Jungle|Spearow|62}}.
* A {{wp|crab}} next to an {{TCG ID|Jungle|Exeggutor|35}}.
* A {{wp|fish}} near a {{TCG ID|Fossil|Psyduck|53}}.
* {{wp|Coral}} near {{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Horsea|84}}, {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Quagsire|26}}, and {{TCG ID|EX Emerald|Luvdisc|53}}.
* {{wp|Sea anemones}} near {{TCG ID|Neo Discovery|Wooper|71}}.
* {{wp|Butterflies}} and {{wp|fish}} near a {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Slowpoke|67}}.
* The shadow of what appears to be a {{wp|shark}} is on the original {{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Super Rod|103}} card.
* {{wp|Fish}}, or perhaps {{wp|porpoises}}, near a {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Magikarp|47}}.

==In [[List of Pokémon books|books]]==
At least three animals can be spotted in the [[Let's Find Pokémon!]] series.

* In ''Let's Find Pokémon!'', a dragonfly can be seen near a pond, and a worm can be seen in the beak of a {{p|Pidgey}}.
* In ''Let's Find Pokémon! 3'', a {{p|Kangaskhan}} is eating a fish with rice.

==Related articles==
* [[Human]]
* [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world]]

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[[it:Animali nel mondo Pokémon]]
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List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon

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Over the course of the Pokémon series, a number of creatures with traits of Pokémon have appeared. Their status as Pokémon is often disputed.

==List of disputed Pokémon==
===In the games===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Egg and Chick
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc= In Pokémon Red and Green there is [[List of items by index number (Generation I)#Invalid items (adjacent names)|unused text]] for extra badges, "Egg" and "Chick", "Bronze" "Silver" and "Gold", and what appears to be the names of unused Trainer classes. These strings are defined in the ROM directly after floor names, which follow on from item names, meaning that the unused text can be forced as glitch items. The text remains untranslated in the localised Red and Blue, and Egg and Chick are kept with the names "たまご" and "ひよこ" respectively. This results in illegible text in the English versions, because the character table for the localised [[Generation I]] games is incompatible with Red and Green. It is unknown what "Egg" and "Chick" would have referred to, or whether the concept was a precursor to [[Pokémon Egg]]s. The text matches early [[Capsule Monsters]] artwork in which an unknown creature can be seen fleeing from an egg. The concept may also be reminiscent of the {{wb|List of recovery items in EarthBound#Fresh egg|Fresh egg}} and {{wb|List of recovery items in EarthBound#Chick|Chick}} items in {{wb|EarthBound}}, in which the player would keep the Egg until it hatched into a Chick, and then raise the {{wb|List of recovery items in EarthBound#Chicken|Chicken}} and eventually sell it. EarthBound was a game that {{wb|Ape Inc.}} developed; the company that eventually became [[Creatures, Inc.]]}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Shellder's gastropod evolutions
|type1=Water
|img=080Slowbro.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|desc=[[File:199Slowking.png|right|130px]][[File:090Shellder.png|right|90px]]{{main|Shellder (Pokémon)}} {{main|Slowbro (Pokémon)}} {{main|Slowking (Pokémon)}} 
In the anime, Shellder is required to evolve Slowpoke into Slowbro or Slowking. Shellder clamps onto a Slowpoke's tail to evolve into Slowbro, or onto its head while wearing the [[King's Rock]] to evolve into a Slowking. Even though Shellder changes form drastically when it bonds with Slowpoke to evolve, it is not considered an evolution in and of itself.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Baby Kangaskhan
|type1=Normal
|img=Baby Kangaskhan.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green Versions
|desc=[[File:115Kangaskhan.png|right|130px]]{{main|Kangaskhan (Pokémon)}} 
Kangaskhan carries around a little blue baby Kangaskhan in their pouch. The baby Kangaskhan lacks the ridges and patches on its mother’s body, and its small fangs are not visible outside of its mouth. Even with the advent of {{pkmn|breeding}} and [[baby Pokémon]], the baby Kangaskhan has yet to be made into a separate Pokémon, and as a result, all Kangaskhan are born with a baby already in its pouch. As part of Kangaskhan's [[Mega Evolution]], however, the baby is capable of {{a|Parental Bond|fighting alongside its mother}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed dead Pokémon
|type1=Dark
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|epname=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|desc=[[File:629Vullaby.png|right|120px]][[File:630Mandibuzz.png|right|130px]]{{main|Vullaby (Pokémon)}} {{main|Mandibuzz (Pokémon)}} 
According to interviews with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''Nintendo Dream'', the bones that Vullaby and Mandibuzz wear are those of other Pokémon. However, it is not stated which Pokémon they are from, and as the skeletal systems for the majority of Pokémon have yet to be revealed, it is unknown if they are meant to be the bones of a specific Pokémon. However, the skull that Vullaby wears as a diaper is similar to a human skull, which may indicate that the bones are from a Pokémon in the {{egg3|Human-Like}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Original Reshiram/Zekrom
|type1=Dragon
|img=Reshiram Zekrom artwork.png
|epnum=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|epname=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|desc=[[File:646Kyurem.png|right|140px]]{{main|Reshiram (Pokémon)}} {{main|Zekrom (Pokémon)}} {{main|Kyurem (Pokémon)}} {{main|Tao trio}} 
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. According to [[Ghetsis]] in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, {{p|Kyurem}} is what is left of the original dragon Pokémon.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Original Genesect
|type1=Bug
|img=Genesect fossil.png
|epnum=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|epname=Pokémon Black and White Versions
|desc=[[File:649Genesect.png|right|130px]]{{main|Genesect (Pokémon)}} 
While Genesect is a cyborg Pokémon, it did not previously take this form. The modern Genesect was revived by [[Team Plasma]] from a [[fossil]] of this Pokémon, and modified into its present appearance. According to Genesect's Pokédex entries, it existed over 300 million years ago, and was feared as a powerful hunter. Due to its lack of Team Plasma alterations, it is unlikely that it would have been part {{type|Steel}}, nor would it have access to {{m|Techno Blast}} or similar moves.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' and its [[Genesect and the Legend Awakened (manga)|manga adaptation]], fossilized parts of the original Genesect's body are seen. These fossils bear a great similarity to the bodily structure of the modern Genesect. However, these fossils have not yet been seen anywhere outside of the {{pkmn|anime}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed TCG creature
|type1=Unknown
|img=Mysterious TCGO silhouette.png|30px"
|epnum=Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
|epname=Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
|desc=A silhouette possibly of a Pokémon was discovered while rummaging through coding of the recently launched Trading Card Game Online. This silhouette was discovered in the navigation bar on the game's tutorial page, combined with images of the Unova starter Pokémon. No additional information on the silhouette was contained in the source code of the tutorial's Flash file. [http://web.archive.org/web/20111018032550/http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/12588/tcg-online-silhouette-confirmed-to-not-be-a-new-pokemon According to Serena Robar], a community manager for The Pokémon Company International, it is not a new Pokémon, but is actually just a placeholder image that wasn't removed after the code was decompiled.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Dark Rust
|type1=Unknown
|img=Dark Rust.png
|epnum=Pokémon Rumble Blast
|epname=Pokémon Rumble Blast
|desc={{main|Dark Rust}} 
Dark Rust is a living [[Wonder Key]] and the commander of the Rust Army in {{g|Rumble Blast}}. It can be fought in the fifth and final chamber of the Team Battle in [[World Axle - Deepest Level]]. Although Dark Rust is not considered to be a real Pokémon, it actually has its own [[cry]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Bittercold
|type1=Unknown
|img=Bittercold_PMDGTI.png
|epnum=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
|epname=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
|desc={{main|Bittercold}} 
Bittercold is a living lifeform that is trying to destroy [[Mist Continent]]. It can be fought in [[Glacier Palace - Great Spire|Glacier Palace's Great Spire]]. Although Bittercold is not considered to be a real Pokémon, it used unnamed moves to hinder Pokémon.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Dark Matter
|type1=Unknown
|img=Dark Matter.png
|epnum=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
|epname=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
|desc={{main|Dark Matter}} 
Dark Matter is a living lifeform that is trying to send all Pokémon to the [[Voidlands]] and to return the [[Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)|Pokémon world]] to the void. It can be fought after clearing [[Tree of Life: Trunk]]. Although Dark Matter is not considered to be a real Pokémon, it can use moves against Pokémon and can give itself a random type.}}

===In the anime===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick="Venustoise"
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|img=Venustoise.png
|epnum=EP020
|epname=The Ghost of Maiden's Peak
|desc=[[File:009Blastoise.png|right|120px]][[File:003Venusaur.png|right|140px]]In ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'', a {{p|Gastly}} with the ability to create illusions solid enough to attack people created a crossbreed of a {{p|Blastoise}} and a {{p|Venusaur}}, calling it a "Venustoise" (Japanese: フシギックス ''Fushigix'').}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed bear
|type1=Unknown
|type2=Normal
|img=Unknown Pokemopolis Pokemon Artifact.png
|epnum=EP072
|epname=The Puzzle of Pokémopolis
|desc=The only known information about this creature is from its brief appearance in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]''. It seems to be a bear with decorative markings covering its body. Since markings like this are also present on the other Pokémopolis Pokémon featured in the episode like {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Alakazam}}, it is unlikely to have been a normal feature.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed arachnid
|type1=Bug
|img=Unknown Arachnid.png
|epnum=EP138
|epname=The Superhero Secret
|desc=This creature made its sole appearance in ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]''. It seems to be a giant yellow spider, with four red compound eyes, two antennae on its head, and a mouth with four large fangs. Its thorax has eight long, brown legs. Its abdomen is much larger relative to the rest of it body, with two thin, black stripes. Its cry is a screech, not unlike {{p|Victreebel}}'s. The nature of its appearance (in a Gligarman movie) would appear to indicate it may be a fictional monster or Pokémon, and whether it is supposed to be portrayed by a real Pokémon, a mecha, or simply special effects is unclear, though its movements and cry give it an extremely organic appearance. Due to its rather early appearance in the Johto series of the anime, it is unlikely to have been intended to be in the games, and can be considered to be an anime-exclusive creature.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed fish
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|img=Kabutops Fish Statue.png
|epnum=EP163
|epname=Fossil Fools
|desc=[[File:Kabutops concept art.png|right|380px]]This is the only representation in the anime, albeit in statue form, of the aquatic life that {{p|Kabutops}} is said to have feasted on in most [[Kabutops (Pokémon)#Pokédex entries 2|Pokédex entries]] since {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.

Kabutops and the fish first appeared in concept art from {{game|Red and Green|s}} and bears some similarity to the silhouette on the [[Neo Genesis]] card ''{{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Super Rod|103}}''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Recurring fossil/artifact
|type1=Ground
|type2=Psychic
|img=Recurring Clay Pokemon.png
|epnum=EP163
|epname=Fossil Fools
|desc=[[File:343Baltoy.png|right|120px]][[File:344Claydol.png|right|130px]]This clay artifact that looks like a Pokémon appeared in ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]'' and then again over 9 and a half years later in ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend!]]''. [[Professor Oak]] descibes it as an "ancient Pokémon [[fossil]] [or] artifact". 
It is similar to the Clay Doll Pokémon {{p|Baltoy}} and {{p|Claydol}} and thus may have been based on ''{{wp|Dogū|shakōki-dogū}}'', clay figurines from the {{wp|Jōmon period}} of Japanese history.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Legendary water Pokémon
|type1=Water
|epnum=EP244
|epname=Enlighten Up!
|desc=In a sequence where the main characteres see their dreams for the future, Misty sees herself chasing an unknown "legendary water pokemon". The only part of the Pokémon the viewer sees is a giant fin similar to that of the then-unreleased Mega-[[Gyarados]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unidentified Unown
|type1=Psychic
|img=Composite Unreleased Unown.png
|epnum=M03
|epname=Spell of the Unown: Entei
|desc={{main|Unown (Pokémon)}} 
Unreleased Unown seen on Professor Oak's computer. Due to the introduction of two additional Unown forms in [[Generation III]], some fans have speculated that these may have been very early prototypes for new forms of {{p|Unown}}. Some of the Unown resemble various Greek and Cyrillic letters, namely {{wp|Я}}, {{wp|Ω}}, {{wp|Σ}}, {{wp|б}}, {{wp|Д}}, {{wp|ω}}, {{wp|Pi (letter)|Π}}, and {{wp|σ}}.
<gallery>
File:Unreleased Unown 1.png
File:Unreleased Unown 2.png
File:Unreleased Unown 3.png
File:Unreleased Unown 4.png
</gallery>
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed fairy
|type1=Bug
|type2=Grass
|img=Unnamed fairy.png
|epnum=M03
|epname=Spell of the Unown: Entei
|desc=[[File:267Beautifly.png|right|120px]]An unnamed fairy was seen in [[Molly Hale]]'s book of Legendary Pokémon in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''. It has some similarity to {{p|Beautifly}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed sun
|type1=Fire
|img=Unnamed sun.png
|epnum=M03
|epname=Spell of the Unown: Entei
|desc=An unnamed sun was seen in [[Molly Hale]]'s book of Legendary Pokémon in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed monster
|type1=Dark
|img=Alto Mare entity.png
|epnum=M05
|epname=Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias
|desc=An evil monster that attacked the city of [[Alto Mare]] was seen in the Japanese version of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. The storybook-style segment of the movie, which told the story of the origin of the [[Soul Dew]] and Alto Mare's ancient history, was completely cut from the dub.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Mismagius-Rayquaza fusion
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|img=Magquaza.png
|epnum=DP043
|epname=Malice In Wonderland!
|desc=[[File:429Mismagius.png|right|140px]]In ''[[DP043|Malice In Wonderland!]]'', a wild {{p|Mismagius}} created an illusory {{p|Rayquaza}} belonging to the fake [[Cynthia]]. When {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} discovered that it was all just an illusion, it combined itself with its Rayquaza illusion.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown cat creature
|type1=Rock
|img=Cat creature.png
|epnum=PO01
|epname=File 1: Red
|desc=In [[Pokémon Origins]], An unknown cat-like creature with draconic wings appears briefly in Brock's Gym during the first episode.}}

===In the manga===
====In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown whale
|gender=Unknown
|type1=Unknown
|img=Unknown Whale.png
|epnum=ET02
|epname=Play Misty For Me
|desc=An unidentified baleen whale Pokémon seen in the aquarium in the [[Cerulean Gym]]. It has three sets of flippers, coincidentally making it appear very similar to the much-later introduced {{p|Wailord}}.}}

====In the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Marin
|type1=Unknown
|img=PPP18.png
|epnum=PPP18
|epname=The Best Gift Ever
|desc='''Marin''' (Japanese: '''マリン''' ''Marin'') is a Pokémon appearing in the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. It appears only on the title page of ''[[PPP18|The Best Gift Ever]]''. According to commentary by [[Yumi Tsukirino]], Marin was designed by a fan in a "draw {{MPJ|Pikachu}}'s friend" contest in Japan.

In the magazine version, in which the cover page is presented in color, Marin's body is shown to be entirely blue.}}

====In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Thu-Fi-Zer
|type1=Unknown
|type2=Flying
|img=Thu-Fi-Zer.png
|epnum=PS033
|epname=The Winged Legends
|desc={{main|Thu-Fi-Zer}} 
'''Thu-Fi-Zer''' (サ・ファイ・ザー ''Thu-Fi-Zer'') was the result of a [[Team Rocket]] experiment created by fusing the three [[legendary birds]]—{{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}—in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed Dialga/Palkia statue
|type1=Dragon
|img=Dialkia statue.png
|epnum=PS346
|epname=Ring Around the Roserade I
|desc=[[File:483Dialga.png|right|130px]][[File:484Palkia.png|right|120px]]{{main|Dialga (Pokémon)}} {{main|Palkia (Pokémon)}} 
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}} the statue in [[Eterna City]] is neither Dialga or Palkia but a combination of the two statues. This is a reflection of the statue's appearance in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{game|Platinum}} being ambiguously shaped in order to represent a different member of the duo in each game.

After seeing the two Pokémon for the first time in [[Spear Pillar]], {{adv|Pearl}} theorized that the statue could represent how ancient people saw the two Pokémon fighting inside a distortion of space and time which led them to believe it was one Pokémon.}}

====In the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Red's unnamed Pokémon
|type1=Bug
|img=Red unnamed Bug Pokémon PM.png
|epnum=PM002
|epname=The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!
|desc=This unknown {{type|Bug}} Pokémon was captured by {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} in ''[[PM002|The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!]]''. It was his second Pokémon, after Clefairy. Other than the fact that it is a Bug-type, the only other thing known about this Pokémon is that it is supposedly very weak. It escaped from its Poké Ball in the same chapter.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Three-eyed Persian
|type1=Normal
|img=Three eyed Persian.png
|epnum=PM002
|epname=The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!
|desc=[[File:053Persian.png|130px|right]]{{main|Persian (Pokémon)}} 
A Persian with a third eye in the place where its gem would normally be appeared in ''[[PM002|The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Brock's Pokémon collection
|gender=Unknown
|type1=Unknown
|img=Brock Pokémon PPM.png
|epnum=PM003
|epname=Bring Down the Powerful Opponent Onix!!
|desc=[[Brock]] is shown with a large Pokémon collection at the [[Pewter Gym]]. Many of them are not identifiable as currently known Pokémon. One of them on the top left shelf resembles the [[#Red's unnamed Pokémon|unnamed Bug-type Pokémon]] encountered by Red earlier in the manga.}}

===Other===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=MechaMew2
|type1=Steel
|img=MM2Card.png
|epnum=Pokémon Live!
|epname=Pokémon Live!
|desc={{main|MechaMew2}} [[File:MechaMew2.png|right|120px]] '''MechaMew2''' is a Robotic {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} seen only in ''[[Pokémon Live!]]''. It is considered by its creator [[Giovanni]] to be the most powerful Pokémon in existence. Giovanni promised {{pkmn|Trainer}}s the very rare Diamond Badge to anyone who could defeat it. MechaMew2 is based on {{p|Mewtwo}}, another Pokémon whose creation was ordered by Giovanni. It destroys itself at the end of the show after learning an attack of love, caring, and friendship.}}

==Related articles==
* [[Animals in the Pokémon world]]
* [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs]]

[[Category:Pokémon world]]

List of references to Pokémon in popular culture

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'''References to the Pokémon franchise''' are often made in other media. While {{p|Pikachu}} is a common target due to its prominence as the mascot of the franchise, other Pokémon, characters, and elements of the various Pokémon series are often lampooned.

==References in TV, movies and radio==

{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; text-align:center; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|10px}}"| Series/Movie
! style="background: #6AA9E4;"| Episode
! style="background: #6AA9E4;"| Details
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|10px}}"| Image
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|100 Greatest (UK TV series)|100 Greatest}}''
| ''100 Greatest Toys with Jonathan Ross''
| style="text-align:left;" | In ''100 Greatest Toys with Jonathan Ross'', Pokémon was featured as the 37th greatest toy, with emphasis being on the [[TCG]], and the problems it created for schools dealing with the theft of cards.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|30 Rock}}''
| ''{{wp|Stride of Pride}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | Pokémon is a recurring theme in this episode with one of {{wp|Jack Donaghy|Jack}}'s girlfriends. When referring to Jack's polygamy, she said that it was like Pokémon the way Jack had "gotta catch 'em all". Jack pluralizes Pokémon as "Pokémons" only to have her correct him. Jack brings up Pokémon numerous times throughout the episode in reference to his girlfriend, including referring to a text message he got as being "Pokémon'd". At the end of the episode, Liz writes a letter on her laptop, and also refers to "Pokémons" and her life as "little creatures running around".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|97.3 Forth One}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | In an airing on 14 December 2011, the [[Pokémon Theme]] was briefly played, as the hosts mentioned that Pokémon was the top Christmas present at the height of its popularity.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|American Dad!}}''
| ''{{wp|A Piñata Named Desire}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | While {{wp|Steve Smith (American Dad!)|Steve}} was remembering about he and his friends used to have sleepovers when they were little, a pink and purple {{p|Pikachu}} is seen on the t-shirt worn by his friend Toshi.
|[[File:APinataNamedDesire.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Buck, Wild}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | In the first act, Steve is upset about being seated at the kids' table, pointing out that the kids are playing with Pokémon cards and they are not very good. He yells at one of the kids for "wasting his {{p|Charizard}}".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day}}''
| ''Menma the Hero''
| style="text-align:left;" | Tetsudō suggests that the wish Menma might want granted was to have a rare monster from a video game called "Nokezori Monsters" ("Nokémon" for short), which Jinta buys from the game shop Anaru works at. Some other games that were referenced were Gold, Opal, and Emerald.
|[[File:Anohana Nokemon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Austin Powers in Goldmember}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | The movie features people in costumes of {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Pikachu}} among those running from "not Godzilla" in the Tokyo scene. The deleted scenes also feature background appearances of {{p|Meowth}} and {{p|Celebi}} costumes, the Pikachu car and a {{p|Dragonite}} plushie.
|[[File:Austin Powers Goldmember Charmander.jpg|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Arthur (TV Series)|Arthur}}''
| ''Arthur Loses his Marbles''
| style="text-align:left;" | Muffy says that she has fifty-four Dopeyman cards in a pack, in resemblance to Pokémon cards, and with one card a take on a Pikachu called "Stinkachu".
|[[File:ArthurLosesHisMarbles.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Are We There Yet? (TV series)|Are We There Yet?}}''
| '' The Bad Dream Episode''
| style="text-align:left;" | After Nick says "You can't make a sequel for everything", Kevin says "They should've told that to the Pokémon people thirteen movies ago!" and then names all Pokémon movies up to [[M13]], including [[Mewtwo Returns|MR]].
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Bad Santa}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | One child asks "Santa" for Pokémon.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Barter Kings}}''
| ''Tazed and Confused''
| style="text-align:left;" | During interviews for a new employee, one of the interviewees cites his history as a collector of Pokémon cards as relevant work experience.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Beast Machines}}''
| ''Revelations, Part I: Discovery''
| style="text-align:left;" | Jetstorm says "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ben 10: Omniverse}}''
|"Rook Tales"
| style="text-align:left;" | Max Tennyson and Sheriff Wat-Senn are competitively fishing and catch two fish that look like {{p|Magikarp}} and {{p| Gyarados}}
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Bernard's Watch}}''
| {{tt|N/A|Entire series throughout.}}
| style="text-align:left;" | Bernard's room is often shown to have first-generation Pokémon posters.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2" |''{{wp|The Big Bang Theory}}''
| The Cooper/Kripke Inversion
| style="text-align:left;" | Even after being taken off his joint checking account with his wife until he learned the value of money, {{wp|Howard Wolowitz}} still spent his lunch's allowance on [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon cards]].
|
|- style="background: #fff"
|The Indecision Amalgamation
| style="text-align:left;" | When Sheldon and Amy are at an electronics store and Sheldon is trying to decide between buying a PlayStation 4 or an Xbox One, advertisements for {{g|X and Y}} are seen.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Brum (TV series)|Brum}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left;" | Pokémon plushes can be seen at a stall in a fairground.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Cleveland Show}}''
| ''{{wp|Ain't Nothin' But Mutton Bustin'}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | While {{wp|Cleveland Brown|Cleveland}} and {{wp|List of The Cleveland Show characters#Rallo_Tubbs|Rallo}} visit the County Fair, one of the stands has {{p|Gengar}} plushies.
|[[File:AintNothinButMuttonBustin.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Codename: Kids Next Door}}''
| ''Operation: A.R.C.H.I.V.E.''
| style="text-align:left;" | A character that can be seen in the audience looks similar to {{Ash}} in his [[original series]] clothes.
|[[File:OperationArchive.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Community (TV series)|Community}}''
| ''{{wp|Digital Estate Planning}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | Hilda's long list of conversation topics includes "{{ka|old man}} {{pkmn|Trainer}}", "{{m|fly}} on a bird", "[[Cinnabar Island|cinnamon island]]", and "{{m|Surf|seal}} along the shore", a reference to the [[Old man glitch]]. Also when Gilbert is escaping from Cornelius he changes into [[Missingno.]] for a split-second.
|[[File:Community.png|200px]][[File:Community2.png|200px]]


|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Case Closed|Detective Conan}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left;" | {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} make a cameo appearance as kids who were staying in a certain train station. However, the distinct facial features each possess, such as Brock's eyes, their hairstyles, etc., were slightly altered and switched between the three kids.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Drawn Together}}''
| {{tt|N/A|Entire series throughout.}}
| style="text-align:left;" | One of the main characters, {{wp|List of Drawn Together characters#Ling-Ling|Ling-Ling}}, is a direct parody of {{p|Pikachu}}. He mentions that one of his pastimes is [[EP038|giving children seizures]].
|[[File:Ling-Ling.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Drunk History}}''
| '' Boston''
| style="text-align:left;" | After the retelling of the 1990 {{wp|Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum}} art theft, a man says he knows how they must feel because he had $100 worth of Pokémon cards stolen as a kid including holographic [[Charizard (Base Set 4)]], [[Blastoise (Base Set 2)]], and [[Professor Oak (Base Set 88)]].
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Dustin the Turkey|Dustin in Fowl Play}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | When {{wp|Dustin the Turkey}} was wondering what new job he should get, Socky asks "are we going to become [[Pokémon Trainer]]s?"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|EastEnders}}''
| {{tt|N/A|An episode that aired sometime between 2001 and 2003. EastEnders episodes do not have titles.}}
| style="text-align:left;" | Doctor {{wp|Anthony Trueman}} explains {{wp|Yin and Yang}} to his ex {{wp|Kat Slater}}, who then replied "Yin? Yang? You're not letting Pokémon characters take over your life?"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Emmerdale}}''
| {{tt|N/A|An episode shown on 25 August 2011. Emmerdale episodes do not have titles.}}
| style="text-align:left;" | {{wp|Sandy Thomas}} plays an orange DSi, a sound effect from a Pokémon Ranger game is heard and he cries out in annoyance "Every time I get to the big boss Raikou on level 3, I need {{wp|Gabby Thomas|Gabby}}, only a child can work this wretched thing", much to his son {{wp|Ashley Thomas|Ashley}}'s annoyance. However, the music that is heard from the game is the initial encounter theme, which is inconsistent with what Sandy had stated to have happened.
|[[File:Emmerdale Pokemon Ranger Guardian Signs.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|ER (television series)|ER}}''
| ''{{wp|And in the End...}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | A patient says "I am [[M02|the chosen one]], come to be known as {{p|Lugia}}."
|[[File:AndInTheEnd.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Evil Con Carne|Evil Con Carne}}''
| ''Search and Estroy''
| style="text-align:left;" | General Skarr and Major Dr. Ghastly create the Poké-Digi Tank. A parody of both Pokémon and Digimon.
|[[File:SearchAndEstroy.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Everybody Loves Raymond}}''
| ''Hackidu''
| style="text-align:left;" | The episode focuses "Hackidu", which is a spoof of Pokémon and {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}. Ray's daughter Ally makes a trade with a boy, giving him a sizable stack of cards for just one of hers, called "Scramisaur". Ray thinks the trade is unfair, so he talks to the boy's father and the trade is reversed. Ray then learns that he shouldn't have gotten the trade reversed, and attempts to get the card back. Hackidu is also watched on TV during the episode.
|[[File:Hackidu.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Family Guy}}''
| ''{{wp|April in Quahog}}
| style="text-align:left;" | A poster depicting a superhero that strongly resembles a {{p|Machoke}} can be seen in {{wp|Chris Griffin|Chris's}} room.
|[[File:AprilInQuahog.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Fillmore!}}''
| ''Test of the Tested''
| style="text-align:left;" | A cheerleading coach says that her team, while in a human pyramid, is "as strong as a {{p|Geodude}} using its {{m|Harden}} attack".
|[[File:TestOfTheTested.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Gabriel Iglesias}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | His friends have given him the nickname "Pikachu" and this is often referenced during his stand-up performances, occasionally mimicking Pikachu's voice.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left;" | When George and Benny discuss ways to make money, the former suggests that the latter pretend to be a {{p|Pikachu}} in Mexico.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ghost Stories (anime)|Ghost Stories}}'' (dub)
| ''Akane-san of the Broadcasting Room!! Voice of the Dead''
| style="text-align:left;" | The [[Pokémon anime]] is referenced when Leo states that the broadcast begins right after Pokémon.
|[[File:Ghost Stories.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Good Luck Charlie}}''
| ''A L.A.R.P. in the Park''
| style="text-align:left;" | The episode features a card game named "Pokeo", based on the Pokémon Trading Card Game and {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}. During this episode the characters mention type advantage, for example: "Grass power is no match for volcano power". A chicken character, called "Chikapu," has a name which is a distortion of "Pikachu".
|
|- style="background: #fff"|- style="background: #fff"
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left;" | A picture of an {{p|Eevee}} is drawn on a chalkboard in the basement.
|
|- style="background: #fff"|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Good Vibes (U.S. TV series)|Good Vibes}}''
| ''The Grass is Always Greener''
| style="text-align:left;" | When Mondo sees Woody's room for the first time, he comments on all the awards for competitions he has. Woody admits that many of them were purchased on {{wp|ebay}} by his parents. Mondo then asks how much they spent on the "lame Pokémon tournament participant ribbon", a gold ribbon with a {{p|Pikachu}} on it, to which Woody claims that he won on his own.
| [[File:Good Vibes Pokemon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Green Lantern (film)|Green Lantern}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | A cartridge of Pokémon Sapphire can be seen in Dr. {{wp|Hector Hammond}}'s apartment.
| [[File:Green Lantern Pokémon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy}}''
| ''It's Hokey Mon!''
| style="text-align:left;" | The episode features a trading card game named "Hokey Mon".
|[[File:ItsHokeyMon.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Grojband}}''
| ''Super Zeroes''
| style="text-align:left;" | In this episode, the lead guitarist Corey tries to come up with a gimmick for their band, and is seen in a purple Pikachu costume.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Haiyore! Nyaruko-san}}''
| ''Like a Close Encounter of the Third Kind'' and ''Great Conspiracy X''
| style="text-align:left;" | Nyaruko summons her pets Shanta and Nephren-Car from a [[Poké Ball]]-esque object, during which she says 「君に決めた！」 ''Kimi ni kimeta!'' ("I choose you!")<ref>[http://nyaruref.blogspot.ca/2012/04/haiyore-nyaruko-san-episode-1.html NyaruReferences: Haiyore! Nyaruko-san Episode 1 References]</ref><ref>[http://nyaruref.blogspot.ca/2012/05/haiyore-nyaruko-san-episode-5.html NyaruReferences: Haiyore! Nyaruko-san Episode 5 References]</ref>
|[[File:Nyaruko.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Hayate the Combat Butler}}''
| Many episodes
| style="text-align:left;" | Pikachu has made background cameos; the pet tiger has referenced Pikachu when assuming himself to be the mascot character and in one episode the cast travel on a plane based on ANA Flights. In the sixth episode, a framed image of a blue Pikachu can be seen near the beginning of the episode. The image was based on one of {{AP|Pikachu}}'s anime art. In some episodes, various sound effects and background music make a reference to Pokémon.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Heroes (TV series)|Heroes}}''
| ''{{wp|One of Us, One of Them}}'' and ''{{wp|Dual (Heroes)|Dual}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | {{wp|Hiro Nakamura}} was called {{p|Pikachu}} once in each of those two episodes.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Hetalia: Axis Powers}}'' (dub)
| ''Episode 18''
| style="text-align:left;" | During a battle against the Axis Powers, America chooses China to fight and says, "China, I choose you!" After beating and capturing the Axis Powers, America then says, "Yeah, we caught them all!"
| [[File:Reference Hetalia.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|House (TV series)|House M.D}}
| ''{{wp|Perils of Paranoia}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | While having a discussion with his diagnostic team, {{wp|Gregory House|House}} says, "Which is why {{p|Arceus}} created a universe with three states of matter and 300 solid or liquid poisons that could cause his symptoms," upon which {{wp|Chris Taub|Taub}} asks, "Arceus?" House then suggests he look it up.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|IS (Infinite Stratos)|Infinite Stratos 2}}''
| ''Open Your Heart''
| style="text-align:left;" | Tatenashi grabs Houki's breasts while saying ''Houki-chan getto da ze!'' ("Houki, caught you!"), a reference to the Japanese [[Gotta catch 'em all!|slogan]] of the Pokémon franchise, ''Pokémon getto da ze!''.<ref>[http://youtu.be/3WnNItb5lUw&t=12 Infinite Stratos 2 - Her breast are bigger than mine!]</ref>
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Inside Amy Schumer}}''
| ''Clown Panties''
| style="text-align:left;" | A 6-year-old Amy interviews states that the {{pkmn|anime}} is one of his favorite TV shows.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Jackie Chan Adventures}}''
| ''Tough Break''
| style="text-align:left;" | A franchise called "Gnomekop" appears in an episode, which is Pokémon spelled backwards plus a "G". It also uses the slogan "Gotta collect 'em all", similar to Pokémon's [[Gotta catch 'em all!]]
|[[File:Gnomekop.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Jeopardy!}}''
| Several
| style="text-align:left;" | The franchise and parts thereof has been used in [http://j-archive.com/search.php?search=pokemon&submit=Search a number of clues and responses].
| [[File:JEOPARDYCLUE.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Johnny Bravo}}''
| ''20,000 Leagues Over My Head''
| style="text-align:left;" | Clam-League 9000 is a show which Johnny Bravo watches and enjoys. Due to his addiction with the show, Johnny goes to great lengths to secure all of the Clam-League 9000 toys, but unfortunately goes about it by deep-sea diving for actual clams. The Clam-League 9000 is somewhat of a lampoon fusion of both {{wp|Dragonball Z}} and Pokémon. The main rival characters of the show bear resemblance to Goku, Vegeta and Piccolo, the latter of which were combined into one green skinned Antagonist.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Johnny Test}}''
| ''Johnny'mon'' and ''The Return of Johnny'mon''
| style="text-align:left;" | Two episodes featured Tinymon, with a [[Pokédex|Tinydex]], [[Poké Ball|Tiny Cubes]] that contain creatures, a character named [[Ash Ketchum|Blast Ketchup]], and the slogan "Gotta snatch 'em all!". The episodes feature a legendary Tinymon known as "Screechereen," which greatly resembles [[Shadow Lugia]]. Blast Ketchup's Tinymon, Kadoomerang, also slightly resembles {{p|Squirtle}}. Evolution and attacks are also featured. For example, Screechereen evolves from Cuddlebuns, who is said to be the {{p|Magikarp|weakest}} Pokémon. It turned out that it needs love in order for it to evolve into the legendary Tinymon. Something similar to link cables are also featured. In the plot, Johnny and his sisters get stuck in a Tinymon game and need to trade with a cable in order to get out. However, a battle must first be won in order to access that function.
|[[File:Johnnymon.png|200px]] [[File:Johnnymon 2.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Law & Order: Special Victims Unit|Law & Order: SVU}}''
| ''Uncivilized''
| style="text-align:left;" | A victim was last seen on his way to a store to buy Pokémon cards.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Home Invasions''
| style="text-align:left;" | The father of the victim's boyfriend stated that his son still has his Pokémon cards.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Go! Go! Itsutsugo Land|Let's Go Quintuplets!}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left;" | There is a scene in which Krystal runs past a shop which has a Pikachu-esque plush in the window.
|[[File:Pikachu Itsutsugo Land.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|Lost (TV series)|Lost}}''
| ''{{wp|Ji Yeon}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | In a flashback, {{wp|Jin-Soo Kwon|Jin}} is looking for a stuffed panda in a toy store that has an extensive amount of Pokémon merchandise on the shelves in the background.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center" rowspan="3" | ''{{wp|Lucky Star (manga)#Anime|Lucky Star}}''
| ''Base of the Sun''
| style="text-align:left;" | Kagami asks Konata if she has any talents besides making faces. Konata replies by stating that she can name every Pok{{tt|***|the anime censors this part}}n.
|[[File:BaseOfTheSun.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''The Famous Shooter''
| style="text-align:left;" | The characters go to a festival, and Kagami has trouble catching fish as they just swim away from her. When she finally catches one, she shouts "get da ze!", which is "''[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]''" in Japanese.
|[[File:TheFamousShooter.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Pandora's Box''
| style="text-align:left;" | Konata states that {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} is gold, but {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} isn't silver, referencing both the [[Bell Tower|Bell]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]s, and {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. She also wonders if they're like Po{{tt|*|the anime censors this part}}émon, and "if they have a {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Sapphire and Ruby|s}} or something".
|[[File:PandorasBox.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="13" | ''{{wp|MAD (TV series)|MAD}}''
| ''2012 Dalmatians / Grey's in Anime''
| style="text-align:left;" | In the "{{wp|Grey's Anatomy|Grey's}} In Anime" skit, {{wp|Derek Shepherd|Derek Shepherd}} (who wears a hat similar to Ash's) throws a [[Poké Ball]]-esque object, and a Pikachu lookalike, known as "Checkaflu", shocks the patient as the doctor says "clear!"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Cliffordfield / Big Time Rushmore''
| style="text-align:left;" | The episode features a skit about rejected Pokémon. Among these is Punchachu, a punching mouse with huge arms and small feet, whose Trainer looks like [[Max]]. Ironically, its special attack is kicking. Another rejected Pokémon is Glasstar, a bear-like creature made out of glass. Its special attack is "frailty". Another reject Pokémon is Buzzkill, an owl-based Pokémon that looks similar to {{p|Hoothoot}}, whose special attack is indifference. When told how it loves battles, all it said was, "meh" while shrugging its shoulders. The last reject Pokémon is Uncle Hank (who was just an old man). His special attack is {{m|Confusion}}; all he does is get confused about what was going on.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Pokémon Park / WWER''
| style="text-align:left;" | The episode that features the skit "Pokémon Park", a spoof of ''{{wp|Jurassic Park}}''. An unknown [[Pokémon Professor|Professor]] invited Ash (who had black curly hair and glasses), Misty (who is holding a [[Nintendo DS|DS]] and has blond hair), Jessie (who had blue hair) and James (who had green hair). It features characters similar to {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Bulbasaur}}. "Yu-Gi-Oh! Island" and "Digimon Island" are mentioned too.
|[[File:PokémonPark.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''The Straight A-Team / Gaming's Next Top Princess''
| style="text-align:left;" | Misty is among the contestants in "Gaming's Next Top Princess," among the likes of {{met|Samus Aran}}, {{smw|Princess Peach}}, {{zw|Princess Zelda}}, {{wp|Amy Rose}}, {{wp|Felicia (Darkstalkers)|Felicia}}, {{wp|Tifa Lockhart}}, {{wp|Lara Croft}}, and {{smw|Birdo}}.
|[[File:Misty in MAD.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Pooh Grit / Not-A-Fan-A-Montana''
| style="text-align:left;" | One skit features a brand of gum called "Big League Pika-Chew" (a take on {{wp|Big League Chew|Big League Chew}}), made of real live Pikachu, and it helps people in baseball by giving the ball a shock when they hit it with a bat.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Kung Fu Blander / Destroy, Bob the Builder, Destroy''
| style="text-align:left;" | The "Kung Fu Blander" skit has Po, the main character of the ''{{wp|Kung Fu Panda}}'' movie series, fighting the main villain of the {{wp|Kung Fu Panda 2|second}} ''Kung Fu Panda'' movie, Shen. When he learns that only a hero in "black and white" can defeat Shen and that it isn't him, he resorts to pulling several items and characters matching the description to use against Shen. One of the objects Po pulls out is {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}.
|[[File:KungFuBlander.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Twilight: Staking Dawn / Cookie Blue''
| style="text-align:left;" | One skit shows "PokéHarmony", which spoofs the dating website {{wp|eHarmony}}. It starts with a Geodude who can't get a date with a boulder, and then shows a female {{tt|Hitmonchan|Hitmonchan can only be male however}} paired up with a Machamp, a Bulbasaur who decided a Venusaur was right for her despite Venusaur being "evolved enough to be her father", and Mewtwo, who didn't need anyone. Ash Ketchum hosted the fake commercial.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Men in Black to the Future / Pokémon of Interest''
| style="text-align:left;" | The "Pokémon of Interest" segment was a crossover between Pokémon and ''{{wp|Person of Interest (TV series)|Person of Interest}}''. John Reese was assigned to capture a {{p|Psyduck}} and bring it to Harold Finch. When using [[Poké Ball]]s didn't work, he hits it with a shovel. Harold then turns to {{Ash}} and asks "What have you been doing for the past 14 seasons?!". This may have been a reference to when his voice actor [[Veronica Taylor]] was replaced by [[Sarah Natochenny]] in 2006.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid Icarus / The Adjustment Burro''
| style="text-align:left;" | The "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Icarus" skit was a crossover between the {{wp|Diary of a Wimpy Kid (film series)|''Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' series}} and ''{{wp|Kid Icarus}}''. In the skit, Pikachu is shown to be part of the gang that harasses {{wp|Pit (Kid Icarus)|Pit}}, and {{wp|Ms. Pac-Man|Ms. Pac-Man}} uses Squirtle to extinguish the flames in the science lab.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Pokémonsters, Inc. / Bane and Kate''
| style="text-align:left;" | This skit was a crossover between Pokémon and ''{{wp|Monsters, Inc.|Monsters, Inc.}}'' In this skit, Ash Ketchum ends up in the world of Monsters, Inc. and goes crazy, attempting to catch all of the monsters. His {{AP|Pignite}} and {{AP|Krookodile}} are featured as well (but have different body styles/colors) throughout the skit, along with his {{AP|Pikachu}} who appeared briefly at the end.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Les the Miz / The Lex Factor''
| style="text-align:left;" | This episode featured a skit parodying ''{{wp|The More You Know}}'' titled "The Less You Know". In this skit, the announcer claimed that Poké Balls were able to hold Pokémon because they're airtight, with a {{pkmn|Trainer}} resembling [[Misty]] expressing disgust at the stench left behind after sending out her {{p|Squirtle}}.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Jaws the Great and Powerful / Off Their Spockers''
| style="text-align:left;" | This episode featured a spoof of ''{{wp|Psych}}'' called ''{{p|Psyduck}}'', with the tagline "They'll pretty much let anything be a cop these days".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''The Dullverine / Under the Dumb''
| style="text-align:left;" | In the first sketch, a Japanese girl who tells {{wp|Wolverine (comics)|Wolverine}} that they have to go to Japan to film ''{{wp|The Wolverine (film)|The Wolverine}}'' is shown carrying a Pikachu umbrella.
|[[File:DullverinePikachu.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Malcolm in the Middle}}''
| ''{{wp|List of Malcolm in the Middle episodes#Season 3: 2001–2002|Company Picnic (Part 1)}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | Dewey is sitting at a picnic table with a boy and both Pokémon cards in their hand, and can be seen making a trade. There are also cards laid on the table. The boy then offers Dewey some candy, which he is not supposed to be eating due to hyperactivity. After eating it, Dewey freaks out and throws some of the cards in the air.
|[[File:CompanyPicnicPart1.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|List of Malcolm in the Middle episodes#Season 3: 2001–2002|Bowling}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | A {{p|Charmander}} doll can be seen sitting on the bed in some episodes, along with a Squirtle doll.
|[[File:Charmander Malcolm in the Middle bowling.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Haruhi Suzumiya|The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya}}''
| ''Endless Eight'' ({{wp|List of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya episodes#2009_version|part two}})
| style="text-align:left;" | Two {{p|Pikachu}} masks, a purple {{p|Turtwig}} mask, a yellow {{p|Chimchar}} mask, and an orange {{p|Piplup}} mask can be seen on display.
|[[File:EndlessEight.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{wp|The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | Pokémon bed sheets can be seen on multiple occasions.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|My Babysitter's a Vampire}}''
| ''{{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire episodes#Season 1: 2011|Friday Night Frights}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | When the ghost of {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Coach Ed|Coach ED}} ({{wp|Clé Bennett}}) haunts {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Ethan Morgan|Ethan Morgan}} ({{wp|Matthew Knight}}), threatening him that he'd ruin his life if he didn't win a trophy for their school, the young boy gets into a wrestling match with {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Kurt the Hurt|Kurt the Hurt}} ({{wp|William Greenblatt}}). When it becomes clear that he cannot win, Ethan exclaims that he has "never won a fight" to which his friend {{wp|List of My Babysitter's a Vampire characters#Benny Weir|Benny Weir}} ({{wp|Atticus Mitchell}}) replies, "False; remember that time in grade 2 when I took your Pokémon lunchbox?"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|My Family}}''
| ''{{wp|List of My Family episodes#Series One (2000)|Pain in the Class}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | After finding out that his mother {{wp|Susan Harper (My Family)|Susan Harper}} ({{wp|Zoë Wanamaker}}) has invited the parents of his school bully round to solve his bullying problem, {{wp|Michael Harper (My Family)|Michael}} ({{wp|Gabriel Thomson}}) says 'goodbye' to some of his possessions, including his Pokémon cards, commenting that he only had 212 left to collect.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|My Hero (UK TV series)|My Hero}}''
| ''{{wp|My Hero (series 1)|Christmas}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | When Ultronian superhero {{wp|Thermoman}}, aka. George Sunday ({{wp|Ardal O'Hanlon}}) is visiting his cousin Arnie ({{wp|Lou Hirsch}}) in {{wp|Las Vegas}} to ask him about the human holiday of Christmas, he says that he doesn't understand Christmas as although it is the season of goodwill, he says he was in Manchester the previous day to stop a pitched battle. Arnie asks if it was between rival gangs, but George says it was "three mums wanting the last Pokémon".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Norm Show}}''
| ''Artie Comes to Town''
| style="text-align:left;" | The first scene is a parody of Pokémon, as a boy named Tommy thought he was Ash. The skit featured actors dressed as {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Meowth}}. It features a Pokémon battle between Norm and Tommy.
|[[File:ArtieComesToTown.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Oblivious}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | During a speed round in a {{wp|sushi}} bar, {{wp|Regan Burns}} asks the contestants, "{{p|Pikachu}} is a character in what cartoon?" Another one of the contestants answered the $20 worth question correctly, the answer being {{pkmn|anime|Pokémon}}.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Osmosis Jones}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | When Ozzy tries to stop Drix from leaving Frank's body, one of the germs carries a Pikachu, as a joke on allergies.
|[[File:Osmosis Jones.png|200px]]
|- style= "background: #fff"
|''{{wp|Pinky Dinky Doo}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | In several episodes, Tyler is shown talking about or playing with action figures called "Moo-Moo Miggy Monsters", which is based off of Pokémon. In one episode, Tyler plays a video game with a style very similar to Pokémon.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Portlandia (TV series)|Portlandia}}''
| ''Alexandra''
| style="text-align:left;" | In a sketch depicting a pair of Japanese toy specialists assisting a worker at the fictional ''Jewel Case Inc.'' in becoming more noticeable, a {{p|Victini}} figure, among many other toys, is placed on the worker's desk as a conversational piece.
| [[File:Portlandia.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice}}''
| ''Step One''
| style="text-align:left;" | An action figure of {{p|Reshiram}} is shown in this episode.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ranma 1/2}}''
| ''And the Challenger is... A Girl?!''
| style="text-align:left;" | The dub inserts multiple references to {{pkmn|anime|Pokémon}} airing on television. It should be noted that these are dub only, as the original Japanese episode was written and aired several years before {{game|Red and Green|s}} were even released.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|ReBoot}}''
| ''{{wp|ReBoot: My Two Bobs|My Two Bobs}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | The episode's featured game is a game entitled "Pantsu Hebi X", which is a parody of both Pokémon-styled battles and anime in general. In it, the dog character Frisket reboots itself to resemble {{p|Pikachu}}.
|[[File:ReBoot.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Recess (TV series)|Recess}}''
| ''The Game''
| style="text-align:left;" | The addictive card game featured in the episode, named "Ajimbo", appears to be a a parody of the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}.
|[[File:Ajimbo.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="6" | ''{{wp|Robot Chicken}}''
| ''Cracked China''
| style="text-align:left;" | A skit titled "Pikachu Secret" in the episode parodies the anime. In its running time of 62 seconds, things happen such as Ash wondering when Misty is going to "shut up and make dinner", {{Gary}} calling Ash "ass", and Ash's Pikachu {{wp|Grinding (dance)|grinding}} another while inside its Poké Ball.
|[[File:PikachuSecret.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Junk in the Trunk''
| style="text-align:left;" | A skit titled "Bloopers!", which runs for 5 minutes and 13 seconds, has 26 seconds which is devoted to parodying the anime. Pikachu and Squirtle are having a conversation in Pokémon speak. Eventually, Squirtle breaks custom and starts speaking with profanity-riddled dialogue in human tongue, claiming the Pokémon speech makes no sense at all. Pikachu asks "Earl" to say the line or he'll get the gas with skunk spray, to which Squirtle asks the kids to "go read a book or something".
|[[File:AS-PikaandSqui.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Chirlaxx''
| style="text-align:left;" | In the beginning of one skit, {{wp|George W. Bush}} is seen playing a Pokémon game on his [[Game Boy]] and says "Taste Poké-flame, Chirlaxx!"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Caffeine-Induced Aneurysm''
| style="text-align:left;" | A skit involves some children playing with Pokémon figurines and an old man exclaims that back in his day there were only [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|150 Pokémon]], and his wife informs him there were actually {{p|Mew|151}}. He exclaims that she is a nerd, and then dies of a heart attack. Saddened, she then proclaims "That's how he would have wanted to go."
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Walking Dead Lobster''
| style="text-align:left;" | A skit simultaneously parodying the Pokémon games and the {{wp|Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation|Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting ring case}} involved {{wp|Michael Vick}} challenging Red (named Ash in this) to battle with a Rottweiler. Pikachu uses [[Thunder Shock]], lowering it to one HP, which leads to Vick torturing the dog to death. He is then arrested and eventually goes back to the NFL, with money raining down on him and "Vick Wins" in the text box, leaving Ash confused.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''The Hobbit: There and Bennigan's''
| style="text-align:left;" | Ash and Misty are shown playing tennis, and Misty questions why they're playing with a Poké Ball. Ash says it's because Pikachu peed on his rug, and Pikachu then comes out of the Poké Ball and vomits from motion sickness.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei#Anime|Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei}}''
| ''Not Losing to Elbows, Not Losing to Knees''
| style="text-align:left;" | When Abiru says Nozomu would look good with a tail, he was pictured with various tails including those that resemble the tails of {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Glameow}}.
|[[File:NotLosingToElbows.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2"| ''{{wp|Saturday Night Live}}''
| ''John McCain / The White Stripes''
| style="text-align:left;" | In a "Hardball" sketch, Harry Belefonte (played by Tracy Morgan) makes many references to the unfair treatment of blacks. One of his references is "Pokémon is a slave trade, Pikachu is the slave master!"
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Robert De Niro/ Diddy-Dirty Money''
| style="text-align:left;" | In "The Abacus Conundrum" skit, one of the fake books listed is called "The Pokémon Directive," and has a Pikachu on the cover.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|See Spot Run}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | James tells Gordon Smith that he had a nightmare of a {{p|Charizard}} trying to burn him, in resemblance to [[Ash's Charizard]]. James also tells him what a Pokémon is, as some people may not understand.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Sex and the City}}''
| ''Boy, Girl, Boy, Girl...''
| style="text-align:left;" | While looking at pictures at Charlotte's gallery, Samantha says, "You know, women dressing like men is very popular right now," to which Carrie replies, "And here I thought it was Pokémon."
|[[File:BoyGirlBoyGirl.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="8" | ''{{wp|The Simpsons}}''
| ''{{wp|Bart vs. Lisa vs. The Third Grade}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | Pikachu can be seen in {{wp|Bart Simpson|Bart}}'s satellite TV-induced hallucination
|[[File:BartVsLisaVsThirdGrade.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Pokey Mom}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | The episode's title is based on the word "Pokémon".
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Children of a Lesser Clod}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | The family are watching an episode of ''{{wp|Kids Say the Darndest Things}}'' when the host, {{wp|Bill Cosby}}, is interviewing a guest:
::'''Cosby''': What do you like to play?
::'''Child''': Pok-ee-mon!
::'''Cosby''': Pok-ee-mon?! With the Pok-ee and the mon and the thing where the guy comes out of the thing...
|[[File:ChildrenOfALesserClod.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Postcards from the Wedge}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | Bart watches the [[Pokémon anime]] on TV, with {{Ash}} in his [[List of clothing in the anime#Ash|Diamond and Pearl attire]] and his {{AP|Pikachu}}; and Bart questions how did the series "stay so fresh", as a possible reference to how both the Pokémon anime and ''The Simpsons'' have been on the air for over a decade. This episode aired on the same day as the release of {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} in the United States.
|[[File:PostcardsFromTheWedge.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|'Tis the Fifteenth Season}}'' and ''{{wp|Fraudcast News}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | In the {{wp|The Simpsons opening sequence#Couch gag|couch gag}}, {{wp|Maggie Simpson|Maggie}} is [[Pokémon cosplay|dressed up]] as a {{p|Pikachu}}.
|[[File:TisTheFifteenthSeason.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Thirty Minutes over Tokyo}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | The effects of ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]'' are experienced by the family in the episode, after they watch the local program "Battling Seizure Robots".
||[[File:ThirtyMinutesOverTokyo.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Chief of Hearts}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | Bart plays a game called "Battle Ball" (a take on ''{{wp|Bakugan}}'') and one boy says that the game "makes ''{{wp|Digimon}}'' look like ''Pokémon''".
|[[File:ChiefOfHearts.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Treehouse of Horror XXV}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | At the end of the episode, various alternate universe versions of the Simpson family appear. One of these alternate universe versions of the family is based on Japanese popular culture, including Maggie as {{p|Pikachu}}.
|[[File:Treehouse of Horror XXV.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|South Park}}''
| ''{{wp|Chinpokomon}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | The episode parodies Pokémon and fad culture in general. The line of toys have additionally made cameos in many subsequent episodes. During the episode {{wp|Kenny McCormick|Kenny}} dies of an epileptic seizure as a reference to the banned episode ''[[EP038|Electric Soldier Porygon]]''. The episode additionally heavily parodies the {{pkmn|anime}} and video games to a lesser extent. [[Ash Ketchum]] and [[James]] are both parodied. Some of the "Chinpokomon" seen closely resemble {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Meowth}} and {{p|Charmander}}.
|[[File:Chinpokomon.png|200px]]

|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Steven Universe}}''
| ''{{wp|Steven the Sword Fighter}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | A figure in Steven's room looks like a Pikachu merged with a {{wp|Character_design_of_Final_Fantasy#Moogle|Moogle}}.
|[[File:Pikachu SU.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Strip Mall}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left;" | In several episodes, an adult movie parody called ''Pokememon'' is used as an on-going plot device. The lead actress of the film is seen dressed similar to Misty's original design, and her role's name is ''Fisty,'' a further play on the character.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Suite Life of Zack & Cody}}''
| ''{{wp|Odd Couples}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | In multiple episodes, a toy [[Poké Ball]] can be seen on a shelf in Zack and Cody's bedroom.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Suite Life on Deck}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left;" | {{wp|List of recurring characters in The Suite Life on Deck#Woody Fink|Woody}} can be seen reading a Pokémon book.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|The Switch (2010 film)|The Switch}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | One of the channels Sebastian flips through randomly shows the cameo of {{ga|Lucas}} in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
| [[File:The Switch Lucas.png|200px]]
| style="text-align:left;" |
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Teen Titans Go! (TV series)|Teen Titans Go!}}''
| ''Man Person''
| style="text-align:left;" | Cyborg and Robin high-five after catching all of Beast Boy's escaped body parts. The caption: "Caught 'em All" is shown in this scene, referencing the Pokémon logo and motto.
|[[File:caught_'em_all.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|That's So Weird (TV series)|That's So Weird}}''
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left;" | Pokémon has been mentioned multiple times in the series.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Toradora!}}''
| ''No Matter What''
| style="text-align:left;" | Minori Kushieda finds Ryūji Takasu thinking and says 「ため息ゲットだぜ！」 ''Tameiki getto da ze!'' ("I caught your sigh!"), a shout out to the Japanese slogan of the Pokémon franchise, 「ポケモンゲットだぜ！」''Pokémon getto da ze!''. She also referenced other popular franchises, such as ''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}''.
|[[File:NoMatterWhat.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Transformers Animated}}'' (Japanese dub)
| ''Garbage In, Garbage Out''
| style="text-align:left;" | The episode's Japanese broadcast [[eyecatch]] is an homage to [[Who's That Pokémon?]], with Wreck-Gar being the silhouetted character.<ref>[http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Garbage_In%2C_Garbage_Out "Garbage, In, Garbage Out" on TFWiki.net]</ref>
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Tween Academy: Class of 2012}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | In Kara's room, a {{p|Pikachu}} hat can be seen on an ''{{wp|Astro Boy}}'' statue.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Ultraman Tiga}}'' (English dub)
| ''Attack of the Crow-Men''
| style="text-align:left;" | As the Crow-Men threaten to shrink and distribute the GUTS gang, they say that they'll be bigger than ''Pokémon''.
|
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan = "2" | ''{{wp|Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (US game show)|Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (US)}}''
| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | A question for $500,000 was ''Which of the following characters is not considered a "Pokémon"?'', with the possible answers being A) {{p|Jigglypuff}}, B) {{wp|Frodo Baggins|Frodo}}; C) {{p|Squirtle}}; and D) {{p|Pikachu}}. After the 50/50 lifeline was used, the two remaining answers left were A and B. The contestant then took the money, leaving with $250,000.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANKYbuVOyks $500,000 Pokémon question on WWTBAM]</ref>
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| N/A
| style="text-align:left;" | A question for $8,000 was ''As any Pokémon-loving kid could tell you, Pikachu is primarily what color?'', with the possible answers being A) Red, B) Yellow; C) Green; and D) Blue. After the Ask the Expert lifeline was used, the contestant correctly answered B.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaAsR-jvRJs Pokémon...Expert? (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire)]</ref>
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| rowspan="2" | ''{{wp|Whose Line Is It Anyway? (U.S. TV series)|Whose Line is it Anyway?}}''
| {{wp|List of Whose Line Is It Anyway? US episodes#Season 2|Season 2}}, Episode 32; {{tt|Show No. 235|Aired on April 20, 2000. American Whose Line is it Anyway? episodes are given show numbers post-production, but otherwise don't have actual titles.}}
| style="text-align:left;" | Pokémon was one of the audience's suggestions used in a playing of "{{wp|List of games from Whose Line Is It Anyway?#Other games|Film, TV & Theatre Styles}}", which was played out by series regulars, {{wp|Ryan Stiles}} and {{wp|Colin Mochrie}}, and the episode's {{tt|fourth chair|A recurring or occasionally guest cast member who takes a fourth seat that's not occupied by Mochrie, Stiles, or Wayne Brady. Wayne became a regular from Season 2 onwards.}}, {{wp|Karen Maruyama}}. When Pokémon was used as a style for the scene, Karen says in a purposefully bad Asian-style accent, "Harro, [''sic''] I am Ichi!" She stiffly walks up to Ryan and says to him, "Please don't go!" to which he responds, "Oh, you're making my tail catch on fire!" and pretends to spew a flame from a tail, most likely referring to {{p|Charmander}}. As Karen turns to Colin and walks up to him, Colin spreads his arms apart and shouts, "{{p|Jigglypuff}}!" Karen pretends to shoot beams from her eyes, and she and Colin both jump and walk around on stage. Ryan then walks up to them and yells in a high-pitched, drawn-out voice, "Pikachu!" After Karen bobs over in front of Ryan like a {{wp|drinking bird}} for a moment, host {{wp|Drew Carey}} sounds the buzzer to freeze the players and change the style. Pokémon was also suggested by another audience member in a later episode's playing of the same game, but it was not used.
|[[File:Whose Line Pokémon.jpg|200px]]
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| {{wp|List of Whose Line Is It Anyway? US episodes#Season 3|Season 3}}, Episode 34; {{tt|Show No. 343|Aired on May 4, 2001. American Whose Line is it Anyway? episodes are given show numbers post-production, but otherwise don't have actual titles.}}
| style="text-align:left;" | However, Pokémon was used again for a different playing of the same game, even though no audience members were intelligibly heard making that suggestion. (Though on the other hand, ''anime'' was an audience suggestion.) {{wp|Kathy Greenwood}} is the fourth chair for this episode, joining Colin and Ryan in "Film, TV, & Theatre Styles". This was a different portraying of a Pokémon "style" in comparison to the playing in show #235. When Pokémon was used as the last style for this playing's scene, Colin shouts out, "Pikachu!" in a high-pitched voice this time instead of Ryan, causing the audience to burst out in laughter as he started walking around the stage. He then pretends to shock Ryan, who yells, "Ow!" in response and does his Charmander pose used in show #235. Colin turns around, shouts "Pikachu!" again, and walks to the other side of the small stage. He then turns back to Kathy and Ryan and sends more "{{m|ThunderShock|shocks}}" towards them, causing Kathy to hop a bit on every "shock" sent towards her. (It had no effect on "Charmander Ryan", who was looking away and continuing to do his pose.) Kathy maintained {{tt|her scene's character|Playing as the wife of 'Police Chief Colin'}} throughout the style, pretending to point a handgun at Colin. Drew sounds the buzzer several times afterwards to end the game, sending the cast members back to their seats. He also awards 1,000 extra "{{tt|points|Since Whose Line is it Anyway? is a slight parody of game shows, the points are fake and irrelevant. Hence, 'the points don't matter'.}}" to Colin for his "Pikadoo" act (getting Colin to say, "Pikachu," once more to correct Drew, which also causes Ryan to say, "Bless you,") and says to him, "Oh, I'd love to see you and your wife going at it, man."
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| ''{{wp|Wipeout (2008 U.S. game show)|Wipeout}}'' (as ''Winter Wipeout'')
| ''{{wp|Wipeout (Season 4)#Winter Episode 4: Baby, It's Blob Outside|Baby, It's Blob Outside}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | One of the contestants in this episode, Mika Mori, was given the nickname "Mikachu" in the episode. At one point during the episode, show co-host {{wp|John Henson}} said that Mika was {{p|Jigglypuff}}'d about the height of the hurdles.
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| style="background: #fff;"| ''{{wp|Yin Yang Yo!}}
| ''Smoke and Mirrors''
| style="text-align:left;" | Smoke catches Yang in Prison Prism ([[Poké Ball]] spoof), while later Mirrors catches Yin with it. They later force them to fight against each other in a tournament.
|[[File:Yin Yang Yo Poké Ball spoof.png|200px]]
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| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|10px}}"| ''{{wp|Yowamushi Pedal}}
| Ride.2 ''To Recruit More Members''
| style="text-align:left;" | Sakamichi asks Shunsuke about his favorite anime, to which he confusingly replies "Nekoemon", a possible reference to Pokémon.
|[[File:Yowamushi Pedal 01.png|200px]]
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==References in non-Pokémon games==
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| ''{{np|Animal Crossing (GCN)|Animal Crossing}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | Villagers may sometimes accidentally leave belongings with another villager and either the villager that it was left with or the one that lost it may request that it be returned; one of the possible items that can end up lost is a ''[[Pokémon Pikachu]]'' (but it is actually a ''[[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]]''). However, players cannot get one of their own. Note that this is only in the [[Nintendo GameCube]] game, with later games having items the player can actually obtain (such as clothing and furniture) as possible lost items.
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| ''{{jwp|ちっちゃいエイリアン|Chee-Chai Alien}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | When starting the game for the first time, a character called "Saraba" introduces himself to the player. He says that Pokémon is undesirable. Instead, the player must help him save planet Earth and space by clearing it from dark matter. This game was developed by [[Creatures]], who own one third of the copyright to the Pokémon franchise.
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| ''{{wp|Civilization V|Sid Meier's Civilization V}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | There are several Pokémon-themed achievements in this {{wp|Steam (software)|Steampowered}} game. These include achievements named "It's Super Effective!" and "Gotta Catch 'Em All".<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/stats/CivV/achievements/ Sid Meier's Civilization V global achievement stats on Steam]</ref>
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| ''{{wp|DC Universe Online}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | A feat in the game titled "Gotta Catch 'Em All" is achieved when players beat at least one player for every one of the six initial set of powers available in the game.
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| ''{{wp|Draw Something}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | Players are able to draw a {{p|Pikachu}}, earning one coin if chosen.
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| ''{{wp|The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | This RPG has several Pokémon references, which include {{p|Marowak}}'s Spine in Illunibi or the body of Peke Utchoo (whose name is parody of {{p|Pikachu}}). In Arkngthand, there is a {{p|Weepinbell|Weepingbell}} Hall while in the Urshilaku Burial Caverns, there is a section known as {{p|Kakuna}} Burial.<ref>[http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Easter_Eggs Morrowind:Easter Eggs on The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages]</ref>
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| ''{{wp|Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | In the city of Los Santos, San Andreas, there is a gift shop featuring signage of [[Ash Ketchum]], {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Squirtle}}. It is inaccessible, plays no role in the storyline and exists solely as scenery. It's inclusion is an anachronism as ''San Andreas'' is set in 1992, while the characters featured were not released until 1996.
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| ''{{wp|Harvest Moon 64}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | If the characters Karen and Kai were to marry and have a child, their child will be dressed in a Pikachu costume.
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| ''[http://www.stickpage.com/stealingthediamondgameplay.shtml Henry Stickmin: Stealing the Diamond]
| style="text-align:left;" | When Henry gets to the Tunisian Diamond in the Epic Ending, to find that night guards patrol there, a Poké Ball is one of the options Henry can choose.
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| rowspan="2"| ''{{wp|Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | At the beginning of Chapter 8 on the True End route, Rom and Ram (twin sisters who {{wp|Moe anthropomorphism|personify}} the [[Nintendo DS]]) mention playing the "Pocketed Monstrosities" games:
::'''Ram''': Lowee's best games are easily the ones in the "Pocketed Monstrosities" franchise. You catch and raise 1,510,376 monsters.
::'''Rom''': Oh, yeah. I was playing it earlier and I captured the {{p|Eevee|Eebee}} monster
::'''Ram''': No way! I really want that one! Gimme.
::'''Rom''': [[Trade|I'll give you its parents later.]] They're both [[Generation IV|fourth generation]], so you'll probably get one from them.
|[[File:HDNmk2-pokemon.jpg|200px]]
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| style="text-align:left;" | There is a mouse villain character named "Pirachu," a pun on both "Pikachu" and, given the general motif of the ''Neptunia'' franchise's villains, "{{wp|Copyright infringement of software|piracy}}."
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| ''{{ip|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | After players defeat the Kraken as part of {{ip|Dyntos}}'s {{ip|The Three Trials|Three Trials}}, {{ip|Pit}} calls the Kraken a "Tentafool", possibly a reference to {{p|Tentacool}}.
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| ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | In the ''Zelda'' series, the ''{{zw|Keaton}} Mask'' introduced in ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time}}'' bears a strong resemblance to Pikachu. It is mentioned in the game that Keaton "has been really popular lately", the game was released in 1998 when the fad level of Pokémon was still sharply on the rise. The item returned in ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask}}'' where wearing it in certain areas would lead to ''{{zw|Keaton}}'' himself appearing, though this version of the character was revealed to be a {{wp|kitsune}}. The mask also has a background cameo in ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|Wind Waker}}''.
|[[File:Legend of Zelda Keaton Mask.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|Little Inferno}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | The description text for the Giant Spider item is written in the style of [[Pokémon battle]] messages: "[[Wild Pokémon|A Giant Spider appears!]] [[Escape|You attempt to flee!]] Giant Spider attacks {{wp|Genji: Days of the Blade#Giant Enemy Crab|for massive damage}}!!"
|[[File:LittleInferno.jpg|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
|''{{smw|Mario Artist: Paint Studio}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | One of the official pictures shows somebody drawing a silhouette of Pikachu.
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|''{{wp|Minecraft}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | As an easter egg, if you delete the splashes.txt file but not the META-INF folder from the game's files, the only [http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Splash splash text] to be shown is "{{p|Missingno.|missingno}}".
|[[File:Minecraft-Missingno.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| ''Monster Legends''
| style="text-align:left;" | Two monsters resemble Pokémon: The Turtle resembles {{p|Lapras}} and the Thunder Scout {{p|Zapdos}}.
|[[File:MonsterLegends_Zapdos.png|200px]][[File:MonsterLegends_Lapras.png|200px]]
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| ''{{pk|Pikmin (game)|Pikmin}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | The {{pk|S.S. Dolphin}}'s ship part called the {{pk|Bowsprit}} resembles a [[Poké Ball]].
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| ''{{wp|Poker Night at the Inventory}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | {{wp|Strong Bad}} asks {{wp|Sam & Max#Characters|Max}} if he's a Pokémon (pronounced as Poke-mon).
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| ''{{wp|Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | There's a skill point titled "Gotta Catch Them All", a reference to the franchise's original slogan.
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| ''{{wp|Rune Factory 4}}
| style="text-align:left;" | Clorica says how "[F]ishing can be quite dangerous. Sometimes it's less {{p|Tentacool|tenta-'cool'}} and more {{p|Tentacruel|tenta-'cruel.'}}" Additionaly, Dolce quotes "I choose you" line, trying to command to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, referencing [[type effectiveness]] along the conversation.
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| ''{{wp|Runescape}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | While a player is training the Dungeoneering skill in Daemonheim, after every floor players can receive a title. One of them is ''[[EP001|I choose you!]]'', received for summoning [[Party|6]] or more familiars.
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| ''{{smw|Super Mario Galaxy}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | There is a [[Poké Ball]]-shaped planet in the {{smw|Buoy Base Galaxy}}. Inside it is a {{smw|Power Star}}, which is needed to finish the level, possibly a reference to the Poké Ball's importance in the [[Pokémon games]].
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| ''{{wp|The Simpsons Game}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | The game features "Sparklemon" in the level "Big Super Happy Fun Fun Game". {{wp|Homer Simpson|Homer}} and {{wp|Lisa Simpson|Lisa}} must travel to three temples where they fight the Sparklemon in turn-based {{pkmn|battle}}s before they can collect them in "[[Poké Ball|capturing balls]]". The first two Sparklemon are based on {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Squirtle}}. One of the Sparklemon also uses a strike called "{{m|Scratch}} Attack". [[Damage modification|Type matchups]] is also presented in the form of moves' super-effectiveness, resistance, and immunity.
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|- style="background: #fff"
| ''{{wp|StreetPass Mii Plaza}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | One of the puzzles that was distributed through SpotPass was for ''[[Pokémon X and Y]]'' and depicts {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. While the puzzle is no longer being distributed through SpotPass, players may still access it by StreetPassing someone who has at least one piece of it, selecting the puzzle in question when viewing the other player's pieces, and taking a piece of it. (As with all games' StreetPass functions, including ''Pokémon'', the same player may only be StreetPassed once every eight hours, meaning obtaining other pieces require either more StreetPasses or the use of Play Coins to obtain a random piece for the player's puzzle collection.)
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| ''{{wp|Super Scribblenauts}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | There is a level where Maxwell has to defeat a Witch's monsters which is set out as a Pokémon Battle format.
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| ''{{wp|Tomodachi Life}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | An item named the Trucker Hat is sold in the Hat Shop for Miis to wear. Its description says, "This hat is the best. In fact it's [[Pokémon Theme|the very best.]] Why? Slip it on and find out!" This hat resembles one worn by {{ga|Red}} during Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}.
| [[File:Tomodachi Pokemon Reference.png|200px]]
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| ''{{wp|Trade & Battle: Card Hero}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | There are a few spoofs on the Pokémon franchise in this [[Game Boy Color]] game developed by {{nw|Nintendo Research & Development 1|Nintendo}} and {{nw|Intelligent Systems}}. One example of these references is an NPC who exclaims that he has been watching the show "Rocket Monsters".<ref>[http://fryguy64.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cameo&action=display&thread=4105 Trade & Battle: Card Hero - Text Dump]</ref>
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| ''{{smw|Wario Land 3}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | One of the game's 100 treasures is a ''[[Pokémon Pikachu]]''; however, the player cannot interact with it.
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| ''{{smw|Yoshi's Story}}''
| style="text-align:left;" | The stages ''{{smw|Jelly Pipe|Stage 2-3}}'' and ''{{smw|Torrential Maze|Stage 2-4}}'' are made out entirely out of newspaper clippings, the text: ''Pikachu'', among others, is seen. So far, it has only been seen in one or two areas.
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| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|10px}}"| ''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game}}''
| A Spell card released on January 15, 2015 is titled "A {{pkmn2|Wild}} Monster Appears!" It allows the player to freely summon a Special Summon monster if no monsters are on their side and the opponent is controlling at least one monster.
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==Other references==
===Books, comics and manga===
* {{wp|List of The Simpsons comics|''The Simpsons'' comics}} make several references:
** There is a story called ''An Anime Among Us'', in which Bart has a dream containing numerous references to Japanese traditional and popular culture, including anime such as ''{{wp|Sailor Moon}}'' and Pokémon. The most prominent references to Pokémon are Bart dressed like [[Ash Ketchum]], a "Pocket Goblins" (Pockegob) Trainer, and {{wp|Santa's Little Helper}} becoming a reference to Pikachu (Santa-choo). Bart fights against a trio from "Team Sprocket", with {{wp|Bart's Girlfriend|Jessica Lovejoy}} appearing as [[Jessie]], {{wp|Nelson Muntz}} as [[James]], and {{wp|Martin Prince}} in a {{MTR}} costume (Cat Scratch-eth). This story is available in Bart Simpson Comics issue #12 as well as the collection book ''Big Bratty Book of Bart Simpson''.
** In the story ''Destroy All Manga!'', many references to various manga and anime are made, including ''{{wp|Dragon Ball}}'', ''{{wp|Sailor Moon}}'', and Pokémon. A series called "Porkymen" features many Pokémon-like creatures, including "Pikkanoze", a creature which shares striking resemblance with Pikachu. Creatures similar to {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Onix}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Geodude}} and {{p|Gengar}} are also shown. When Porkymen are chasing {{wp|In Marge We Trust|Mr. Sparkle}}, Pikkanoze says, "Catch Mr. Sparkle, my Porkymen comrades! [[Gotta catch 'em all!|Catch him all!!!]]" When Mr. Sparkle encases Porkymen in soap bubbles, Pikkanoze says that it's "[[Poké Ball|somewhat familiar]]". This story is available in Simpsons Comics issue #45 as well as the collection book ''Simpsons Comics Unchained''.
** In the story ''All's Veldt That Ends Veldt!'', Maggie watches the aforementioned "Porkeymen", which is shown to use a Pokémon-like slogan "Gotta pitch 'em all!". When Maggie watches the show, Pikkanose's eyes release rapidly flashing light, causing Maggie to become hypnotized. This is obviously a reference to the infamous "[[EP038|seizure episode]]." This story is available in Bart Simpson Comics issue #7 as well as the collection book ''Big Bad Book of Bart Simpson''.
** In the story ''Day of the Nerd'', {{wp|Comic Book Guy}} dresses up like an anime character, using contact lenses to make his eyes seem like anime eyes, black laser lights to give himself speed lines whenever he moves quickly, and a yellow cat he calls "Comicachu", a reference to Pikachu. This story is available in Simpsons Comics issue #73 as well as the collection book ''Simpsons Comics Beach Blanket Bongo''.
* In the book ''Babymouse: Cupcake Tycoon'', Pikachu is one of the many "people" seen watching an interview. It is later assumed that the same Pikachu was one of the two thousand "people" to buy Babymouse's cupcakes, as referenced by the narrator asking Babymouse how she was going to get her cupcakes to Japan.
* In the novella ''{{wp|Coraline}},'' the illustration on page 88 shows a Pikachu head among several other toys.
* In the ''{{wp|Love Hina}}'' manga, {{wp|Keitaro Urashima}} can be seen with a {{p|Pikachu}} photo sticker while he checks his photo album of himself.
* In the novel ''{{wp|Mad Dogs}}'', Pokemon ''(sic)'' was mentioned as one of the fads that had passed around CHERUB campus.
* In the tenth book in the ''{{wp|Jigsaw Jones Mysteries}}'' series, ''The Case of the Ghostwriter'', Stringbean hires Jigsaw to take the case by offering him bubble gum, a {{wp|Darth Maul}} pencil eraser, a rubber band ball, $0.36, and a {{tcg|Diglett}} card. Jigsaw calls Diglett too common, so Stringbean instead offers a First Edition {{tcg|Gloom}} card, which he accepts.
* In Volume 5, Chapter 1 of of the ''{{wp|Sword Art Online}}'' light novel series, when discussing possible ways for someone to shoot a bullet in virtual reality and kill someone else in real life, Kirito mentions an instance in which animation effects in an [[EP038|episode]] of a certain {{pkmn|anime}} caused children across Japan to become sick. This reference was not retained in Episode 1 of the anime adaptation's second season, which directly adapts the chapter.
* In {{wp|Rick Riordan}}'s book ''{{wp|The Mark of Athena}}'', war-crazed Coach Hedge is sailing a ship while singing the [[Pokémon Theme]], replacing the [[Gotta catch 'em all!]] catchphrase with "Gotta ''Kill'' 'Em All".
* In another Rick Riordan's book, ''{{wp|The Throne of Fire}}'', the protagonist Carter wakes up in an hotel room wearing Pokémon pajamas featuring Pikachu.
* A ''{{wp|Mother Goose and Grimm}}'' [http://www.grimmy.com/images/MGG_Archive/MGG_2014/MGG-2014-05-31.gif comic strip from May 31, 2014] featured a pair of Pikachu. It portrayed how the species got its name in a satirical manner.
* A ''{{wp|FoxTrot (comic strip)|FoxTrot}}'' [http://www.gocomics.com/foxtrot/2011/04/03 comic strip from April 3, 2011] has Jason and Peter playing catch. After he tossed, Jason shouted "I choose you, {{p|Gigalith}}!" He later mentioned he had played a lot of Pokémon recently as Peter questions why the ball was shaking. This strip was released weeks after the release of {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* In the webcomic ''{{wp|Homestuck}}'', Tavros Nitram is shown playing a game called "Fiduspawn", which is similar to Pokémon.

===Real world===
* In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|Pikachurin}}. According to the researchers, the decision was based on both Pokémon and protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
* {{wp|Zbtb7}}, a gene discovered by a geneticist from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York City, was originally named "Pokemon", stands for "POK erythroid myeloid ontogenic factor".
* In an interview with CultBox, ''{{wp|Hollyoaks}}'' actor Andrew Still, who portrays {{wp|Joel Dexter}} in the series, was asked what TV show reminded him of his childhood, to which he replied: "Definitely Pokémon. I remember going to a childminder when I was around 5 and me and all the other kids there would sit religiously around the TV and watch it".<ref>[http://www.cultbox.co.uk/blog/top-of-the-box/2441-hollyoaks-star-andrew-stills-tv-choices 'Hollyoaks' star Andrew Still's TV choices - CultBox]</ref>
* During a Republican debate for the {{wp|United States presidential election, 2012|2012 United States presidential election}}, candidate {{wp|Herman Cain}} quotes a "poet" saying "Life can be a challenge, life can seem impossible, but it's never easy when there's so much on the line." These are actually the beginning lines of ''{{so|The Power of One}}'', the theme song for the [[M02|movie of the same name]]. During his withdrawal speech, he reused the line but with proper attribution.
* In April 2014, the [https://www.facebook.com/carnivore.pangolin Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program] and {{wp|CNN}}'s [http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/09/opinion/sutter-change-the-list-vote/index.html Change the List] project held a poll to name a {{wp|pangolin}} rescued from traffickers as part of a campaign to raise awareness for the endangered mammal. Of the top five choices from CNN comments, the name "{{p|Sandshrew}}" won the official [https://www.facebook.com/questions/10152451840746509 Facebook poll]. Sandshrew the pangolin now lives in a {{wp|Vietnam}}ese national park.

===Music===
* Parts of the insert song in [http://filmcow.com/charlietheunicorn3.html part three] of the popular flash cartoon series ''{{wp|Charlie the Unicorn}}'' bear resemblance to the original [[Kanto Pokérap|Pokérap]].
* A song from {{wp|The Lonely Island}} album ''{{wp|Turtleneck & Chain}}'', "Japan", mentions dumping Pokémon in the river.
* A song from {{wp|Bow Wow (rapper)|Bow Wow}}'s album ''{{wp|Wanted (Bow Wow album)|Wanted}}'', "B.O.W.", has the lyrics "Get up out the stores like Pokémon did".
* A song from {{wp|Lil' Kim}}'s album ''{{wp|The Naked Truth}}'', "Get Yours", makes a reference to the common mispronunciation of "Pokéman".<ref>[http://youtu.be/nRJ446_liMs&t=52s Lil Kim's "Get Yours' (feat. Sha-Dash & T.I.)" on YouTube.com]</ref>
* The {{wp|Azealia Banks}} song "Bitch Is Ill" makes a lewd comparison involving the electricity of a Pikachu.<ref>[http://youtu.be/5hngZkblwUM&t=2m48s Azealia Banks' "Bitch Is Ill" on Youtube.com]</ref>
* Scottish Band {{wp|Alestorm}} released a T-Shirt with a Snorlax-like Monster on it. The Band's name is printed in the same Style the word "Pokémon" usually is, and under it, it reads the Text "Gotta drink 'em all". You can view the shirt [http://www.nuclearblast.de/static/articles/215/215265.jpg/1000x1000.jpg here].

===Websites===
* ''{{wp|Homestar Runner}}'' has made a number of references to the series, usually playing on Pikachu's similar appearance to the character of The Cheat.<ref>[http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Pikachu Pikachu on HRWiki.org]</ref> In particular, Pikachu appears on screen during "[http://www.homestarrunner.com/cheatvideo.html The Cheat Theme Song]," when the lyrics are "Who's the man that looks like The Cheat?"
* On ''{{wp|The Annoying Orange}}'', in "Marshmallow's Christmas Sock (12 Days Of Christmas)", 3 Pokémon were one of Marshmallow's gifts.<ref>[http://youtu.be/jQnqyMOQmlA&t=36 Annoying Orange - Marshmallow's Christmas Sock (12 Days Of Christmas) on YouTube.com]</ref>
* During the ''{{wp|Hetalia: Axis Powers}}'' 2011 Christmas event, Ladonia was passing the time playing Pokémon on his [[Game Boy]] and stated his favorite Pokémon was {{p|Stunfisk}} in his rushed introduction to Denmark.<ref>[http://www.hetarchive.net/scanlations/xmas2011/2011_12_5.php Hetalia 2011 Christmas Event, page 5]</ref>
* One of the screensavers included in {{wp|XScreenSaver}} is called "JigglyPuff" ''(sic)''.<ref>[http://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver/screenshots/ XScreenSaver: Screenshots]</ref>
* On the virtual pet site ''{{wp|Neopets}}'', a Pikachu can be seen on the Gallery of Evil page.<ref>[http://www.neopets.com/evil.phtml Neopets - The Gallery of Evil]</ref>
* The virtual pet site ''[http://www.subeta.net Subeta]'' contains several references to Pokémon, including an item which heavily resembles a Poké Ball called Spherical Self-Contained Capture and Storage Unit<ref>[http://www.subetalodge.org/view/item/Spherical+Self-Contained+Capture+and+Storage+Unit SubetaLodge - Spherical Self-Contained Capture and Storage Unit]</ref> and two items that parody {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.<ref>[http://www.subetalodge.org/view/item/Betamon%3A+Azure+Gamepet+Game SubetaLodge - Betamon: Azure Gamepet Game]</ref><ref>[http://www.subetalodge.org/view/item/Betamon%3A+Crimson+Gamepet+Game SubetaLodge - Betamon: Crimson Gamepet Game]</ref>
* ''{{wp|Death Battle}}'' has two battles featuring Pokémon:
** The first was [[Ash's Pikachu]] vs. {{wp|Blanka}}. Blanka was declared the winner due to his self-taught survival skills, electric resistance, and his greater strength and size compared to Pikachu giving him an edge over Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} typing and reliance on a Trainer.<ref>[http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/death-battle/death-battle-pikachu-vs-blanka Death Battle: Pikachu vs. Blanka]</ref>
** The second was a three-way free-for-all between a wild {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Blastoise}}. Blastoise was found to win 48% of over 7,000 simulated [[Pokémon battle]]s between the three Pokémon using game mechanics and was thus declared the winner of the battle. <ref>[http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/death-battle/pokemon-battle-royale-death-battle Death Battle: Pokémon Battle Royale]</ref>
** Additionally, in the {{wp|Vegeta}} vs. {{wp|Shadow the Hedgehog}} battle, when Shadow sends Vegeta to the Moon, a recolored {{p|Ducklett}} wearing a space helmet can be seen.
* The coloring game on children's author {{wp|Dav Pilkey}}'s [http://www.pilkey.com website] was once called "Pilkeymon's Paintbox"<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20120622114244/http://www.pilkey.com/painter.php</ref> and featured a {{p|Pikachu}}-like boy as its menu icon.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20080403031704/http://www.pilkey.com/games.php</ref> After the site's 2013 redesign, the game was renamed "Pilkey Painter" and the menu icons were removed.
* In the third installment of SamBakZa's ''{{wp|There She Is!!}}'' series, the character Doki chases and employees various methods of trying to capture a fleeing Nabi. When all of her attempts fail, she uses a [[Poké Ball]], throwing it at Nabi's head and knocking him down.
* ''{{wp|Cyanide and Happiness}}'' has referenced Pokémon in a few comics. [http://explosm.net/comics/421 One comic] made a joke about Ash catching all the STDs. [http://explosm.net/comics/628/ A second comic] had two people playing Rock, Paper, Scissors with one declaring "Bulbasaur beats everything". [http://explosm.net/comics/979/ Another comic] had Ash releasing a dead Pikachu from a Poké Ball because he forgot to make air holes. [http://explosm.net/comics/3023/ A fourth comic] had two people saying they were a fan of Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda.
* On Feb 18, 2015 the official Robot Chicken Twitter account was "taken over" by Meowth of Team Rocket and renamed ''MEOWTHbot Chicken''.<ref>https://twitter.com/cyborgturkey/status/568172201364430848</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon]]

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